V28-N03 November 2019

Amherst Citizen

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VOLUME 28 – NUMBER 3

NOVEMBER 2019

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Thank You To Our Veterans for Their Service and Bravery on this Veterans Day, November 11, 2019

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Forestview Cemetery

Modernistics to Perform at the Amherst Town Library

A Ground Breaking Ceremony for the construction of Forestview Cemetery was held on Monday, October 21. The construction of roads at the cemetery is being done by Continental Construction and surveying by Meridian Land Service. Forestview Cemetery is located on Merrimack Road.

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Front: Cynthia Dokmo, Cemetery Trustee, Marie Grellla Chair of the Cemetery Trustees, Lisa Eastland, Cemetery Trustee, Mike Riccitelli Clerk of the Works, Peter Lyon Chair of the Board of Selectmen, and Tom Grella Selectman. Back: Brian Wilkins Continental Construction, Eric Hahn Director Public Works, Dean Shankle Town Administrator, and Ken Clinton Meridian Land Service.

Perry Day the Cemetery Sexton was not present the day of the ground breaking.

Town of Amherst 2019 Property Tax Rate

he Town of Amherst’s 2019 property tax rate as issued by the NH Department of Revenue Administration has been calculated at $26.96. This represents a decrease of .27 cents below the 2018 tax rate of $27.23 which equates to reduction of $68. on the average residential assessment of $353,000. The tax rate breakdown is shown below. Amherst tax bills will be mailed to property owners on October 31, 2019 and will be due for payment on or before December 2, 2019.

2018

2019

Town County Local School State School

5.44 1.25 18.30 2.24

5.60 1.20 17.92 2.24

Total Tax Rate

27.23

26.96

9,585 *Average Annual Tax * Based on $353,000 Residential Assessment

9,517

The Amherst Town Library Trustees will be hosting the Modernistics at this year’s Anna Boardman Concert on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm. The Modernistics, a group made up of musicians featuring music and dance from the Great American Songbook, perform toe-tapping favorites by Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, Duke Ellington and other great American tunesmiths.

Concert goers can expect high-energy song and dance numbers such as Sunny Side of the Street, Paper Moon, and Lulu’s Back in Town.

Members of the Modernistics include the stellar singing and dancing team of Pamela and Ted Powers, with virtuoso jazz musicians Peter H. Bloom on flute, Mark Leighton on guitar, and Dave Zox on dou-

ble-bass. The Modernistics have entertained audiences across the Northeast, with appearances at the Ocean Park Music Festival, Medallion Opera House, Tillotson Center, Middletown Concert Association, and other venues. They have impressive credentials with leading jazz, blues, and classical ensembles, and have taught and performed extensively in the United States and abroad.

Although the concert is free and open to the public, reservations are required due to limited seating. All are welcome to stay after the reception for refreshments provided by the Trustees.

Reservations can be made by calling the library at 6732288 or visiting the library’s home page at www.amherstlibrary.org.

Food for Fines at the Library

Abutters Question Plan, Process and Placement of PRD on Christian Hill Road

By Cliff Ann Wales “We sat here for two and a half hours listening to you talk and we were given three minutes to speak.” That sums up the frustration of the abutters in attendance at the October 16 meeting of the Planning Board. The board accepted the application presented by Transfarmations for a planned residential development (PRD) under the Integrated Innovative Housing Ordinance. The development is called the Jacobson Farm Agrihood.

Sally Wilkins recused herself from the board.

Ken Clinton, of Meridian Land Services represents the land owner and Carter Scott is owner of TransFarmations. The application is for 64 housing units on 24 acres on both sides of Christian Hill Road.

Scott described the attributes of the PRD as: no fossil fuels, roof and field solar arrays, food production on site, rainwater collection system, diversified housing (single family, multi-family, senior housing, attached homes, tiny houses, rentals, duplex units, pocket neighborhood cottages and barn with

rental homes on 2nd and 3rd floor), carbon storage, open space lots, trail access with parking, pasture and grazing areas for animals.

The existing farmhouse on site will be reconstructed. There will be community space open to the public.

Scott explained the operation of the farm entity would be funded by a 1% transfer fee each time that a unit is sold.

Board member Lisa Eastland said the developer should look at the national occupancy rate for tiny houses and show if it’s a good type of unit for Amherst. Also how much senior housing is needed in Amherst.

Chairman Dell Orfano told the developer to start thinking about traffic concerns that might be caused by this PRD since this is a town wide problem.

Daniel Muller, of Cronin, Bisson, & Zalinsky who represents around 30 people in regards to this application said he has an objection to the CUP standards not being adhered

The Amherst Town Library will collect “Food for Fines” from November 1st through November 15th.

Please generously donate canned goods, paper products, diapers, cereal, pasta or packaged mixes and your fines will be waived. These items will be taken to SHARE to benefit families in our community. Help support SHARE and clear all your fines during the library’s amnesty week.

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Letters & Opinions What an Absurdity!

Your County Tax

To the editor:

To the Editor

What an absurdity. The students “walk out” to express environmental concerns...not pictured were the 1000 cars in the lot that were used to commute to school where bus service is provided to all. How many students take mom and dad’s V8 SUV to school all alone? How many bikes are in the bike rack every day?

Was this “walk out” sanctioned by the school? Were the kids held accountable for missed time? I hope so. If not, I’d like to suggest the school stop cheerleading this nonsense and make those kids sit in a science class instead.

Kyle W Reagan Amherst

It’s Budget Season!

(L to R): Chase Harms, then Rebecca Kant and Alan Dutremble

To the editor:

Budget season has officially begun and Superintendent Adam Steel presented the Board with the first draft of the 2020-2021 (FY21) budget at the Amherst School Board meeting October 15. The Board and Ways and Means Committee had approximately a week to review the budget before the October 15 meeting thanks to the advanced work of Superintendent Steel and Michele Croteau, SAU 39’s new business administrator. One of our goals as a board was to begin the budget process as early as possible to enable the Board, Ways and Means, and Administration ample time to develop a well supported budget that takes the needs of our schools as well as the taxpayers into consideration.

From October 15 to November 4, the Board and Ways and Means Committee members broke up into smaller sub-committees to discuss budget categories like facilities, individual school budgets, transportation, technology, special education, and more. The results of these discussions were presented at the November 4 meeting, which can be watched at www.sau39. org.

While the Board and Ways and Means are still working diligently on the budget, as of press time we do not have a final number on what the proposed budget will be. We do know that Health Insurance will have a guaranteed maximum increase of only 2.8%; this is the highest percentage increase we can expect but the final number will not be released by the insurance carrier until April.

At this point here are some of the highlights being considered for the FY21 budget:

• There are significant decreases in the Special Services budget due in large part to students moving from the Amherst School District to Souhegan and replacing contracted services with in-house staff.

• New teachers for the purpose of reducing class sizes, which is in line with board goals.

• Funds for architectural and engineering fees to study the school buildings as well as funds to start an expendable trust for capital improvements to those schools, both of which are in line with board goals.

A meeting is currently scheduled on December 5 with members from the Amherst and Souhegan Boards, Amherst Ways and Means, Souhegan Advisory Finance, the Joint Facilities Committee, and a member of the Amherst Board of Selectmen to attempt to equalize the tax impact of future capital needs throughout the town.

Our plan is to have a draft of the proposed budget posted on the SAU website by late November for community review. We hope to finalize the budget at our December 9 meeting. We encourage all community members to watch our November 4 meeting and attend our December meeting to hear more details about the proposed budget for FY21.

Board member Terri Behm has been out talking to people directly about our Citizens in Schools initiative. If you would like to host her at a meeting or gathering to hear more, please email tbehm@sprise.com. In the meantime, our librarians are still excited to start meeting guest readers and helpers. Email Sarah (sstrauss@sprise.com) or Tiffany (tmaher@sau39.org) to arrange a time, or to borrow our Lego buddy, Booker Travels, to take on your next trip and send pictures back. Finally, Clark-Wilkins will be honoring the veterans in our community with a school-wide assembly on Friday, November 8, 8:45 a.m. Principal Anna Parrill and staff would like to extend an invitation to the veterans in our community to attend.

If you have questions or comments, our next meeting is December 9 at 6pm in the Souhegan High School Learning Commons or you can email ASB@sau39.org.

Respectfully Elizabeth Kuzsma, Chair Terri Behm, Vice Chair John Glover, Secretary Ellen Grudzien Tom Gauthier

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My Girl Scout Troop’s Bronze Award Project To the editor:

I am Chase Harms with Troop 20687 and our leader is Celina Dutremble. There were three of us that worked on this project, me and my friends Alanah Dutremble and Rebecca Kant. We are all 11 years old.

Our project is called Project Play. Around Amherst, we have set up yellow birdhouses that have a note that includes an exercise and clue which leads them to the next house. Eventually they end up where they started, no matter where they start.

We decided to make this because as we go around Amherst, we found that many kids are asking for their parent’s phone or have their own or watch too much TV. We think that children have too much screen time and need to find out more about themselves and Amherst. Also everyone needs more exercise.

We will leave our project up for about three months, taking down the birdhouses towards the end of December, and put them up again after the winter ends. Our project is in nine different places: the Library, the Green, Moulton’s, the Town Hall, Mike’s Auto, Buchanan Park, Wilkins School, Clark School, and Joshua’s Park.

We hope you can put our project in the Amherst town paper, so more people can get out and exercise in our home town!

Thank you!

Chase Harms Amherst

Twice a year, Hillsborough county property owners view their municipal tax bill and notice that they are paying a tax for county government. As a Hillsborough County Commissioner, I am often asked to describe just what the county does and the benefits taxpayers receive for their county tax dollar. It makes little difference that I describe that Hillsborough County is the most cost effective of the ten counties and that our cost is generally 5 to 6 percent of the local tax bill. In municipalities in other nine counties the real estate tax bill ranges from 14 to 34%. The highest being the communities in rural northern areas of New Hampshire. No matter what the cost, the question is always: What does the county government do for the tax dollar.

In New Hampshire, counties have five major functions. In their order of cost, they are: Nursing Home, House of Corrections, County Attorney, Registry of Deeds and Sheriff. Of the five departments, the commissioners have no management authority over the High Sherriff, Registrar of Deeds or County Attorney. The head of each office is elected by the county voters.

The sole authority of the commissioners and delegation is to approve the department’s annual budget, with budgetary oversite by the Board of commissioners. The three departments function based on the duties provided by state statute. The last two, House of Corrections and Nursing Home, are positions appointed by the commissioners and have management authority over.

The Sheriff Department is the smallest with a budget of 0.5 million, offset with revenue of 0.3 million. Next the registry of deeds with a budget of 1.4 million and revenue of 3.8 million. This income is from property transfer taxes. Next is the County Attorney with a budget of 5.9 million without a revenue offset. The second largest, is the House of Corrections, with a budget of 17.6 million with only a small revenue off-set. Lastly, the largest function, the County Nursing Home. The budget is 92.5 million before reflecting revenue of 37.9 million.

The duties of each department are established by state statute. The Sherriff is primarily responsible for the transportation of arrested individuals to and from the jail to police departments, jail and hospital as well as well as writs of service and some criminal investigations. The Registry of Deeds records all real estate transactions. The County Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of felony cases and misdemeanor appeals in the Superior Court. The attorneys in the office receive between 100 to 290 cases a month. The House of Corrections, located on Valley Street in Manchester, is sized to accommodate 700 inmates. Currently there are 250 in residence.

Of these, 30% have been sentenced by the court with the average commitment being 45 days. 70% are inmates that have been arrested and denied bail and awaiting trial in the District or Superior Court. While detained they receive aid in the form of medical, drug, and other assistance designed to aid their rehabilitation. The Nursing Home is approved by the state to have 300 residents. The facility is always up to capacity, with a current waiting list of 98. The Hillsborough County Nursing Home is one of the highest rated facilities in the state.

As a commissioner and property owner I believe that the county property owners receive excellent value for their tax dollars.

Robert H. Rowe Hillsborough County Commissioner Amherst

Team Earley Helps Raise Funds and Awareness for Melanoma To the editor:

Team Alton – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer To the editor:

Team Alton was one of many teams that participated in the October 6th, 2019 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Greeley Park, Nashua. Team Alton raised over $1,600 that goes towards cancer research. The Making strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Nashua raised over $105,000. Team Alton Thanks everyone who contributed and everyone who walked to support them and raise funds for future cancer research. Research and early detection saves lives.

Thanks so much!

Irene Raissis Alton Amherst

Today is the big day... November 3rd, 2019, the 49th running of the New York City Marathon.. as you read this, my journey today starts at 10:10 AM in the Blue Wave...In the time it will take me to complete this 26.2 mile trek, 4 people will die of Melanoma across the US. I am still short $1,100.00 to meet my committed goal... please consider a donation of any size, as I desperately need your assistance in helping to eradicate this deadly form of skin cancer Kathy’s Melanoma odyssey started in the summer of 2007 as she trained diligently for a breast cancer triathlon to honor a stricken high school classmate; during a routine pre-race check-up an irregular skin lesion was discovered that spiraled into a life struggle for the next 5 years against the deadliest form of skin cancer. Kathy, undeterred by the diagnosis, went on to complete the Breast cancer “Tri” with a personal record; from that day forward, Kathy would call on herself, God, family, and friends to achieve several more personal bests to beat Melanoma.

Kathy’s perseverance is an inspiration for many, as the outcome of Melanoma is often not promising. We remain vigilant with IMPACT Melanoma through our family’s non-profit organization TeamEarley.org; Kathy is a volunteer speaker and facilitator for IMPACT Melanoma and together we pay tribute to both the survivors and the fallen Melanoma cancer patients through our efforts. Kathy is more determined than ever to remain NED, taking every precaution, she stays in touch with her Dana-Farber (Boston) oncology/dermatology team, never hesitating to raise a concern. Our mission at TeamEarley.org is to help eradicate Melanoma cancer.

I continue to do my part by taking on the New York City Marathon challenge with my “Running for Cover” team mates! The largest percentage of participants in any marathon raise millions of dollars for organizations like IMPACT Melanoma. To donate directly to IMPACT Melanoma cut and paste the link in your browser: https://impactmelanoma.org/make-difference/donate/ and reference Team Earley.

Greg Earley Amherst

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Civic Groups & Charitable Organizations

AAUW Fall and Winter Activities

Congregational Church Partners with Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers from the Congregational Church of Amherst perform outreach work by partnering with Habitat for Humanity. Recently teams of 10 people each had build days in Wilton in June and September “putting up walls.”

Amherst Junior Women’s Club Announces 19th Annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run 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)

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

AMHERST – Members of the Southern NH Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held their Fall Branch Meeting at the Black Forest Cafe in Amherst on October 16.

After dinner, they enjoyed a lively and informative presentation from Milford High School civics teacher David Alcox who spoke about the intent and differences between the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. His goal as an educator is to help his students understand how our government works and be active and informed participants in the democratic process. Three high school students also attended. The presentation was the first in the three part Civic Engagement series the branch is sponsoring. The next program in January will focus on media literacy.

The April program will focus on pay equity and economic security. For more information on the series contact Program Vice President Susan Hoover at 860-625-4448; e-mail susnhoover@aol.com 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. On March 3, 2020 (snow date March 5), 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.

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Rivier Honors Business and Community Leaders With Alumni Achievement Awards NASHUA – Rivier University presented alumni achievement awards to area graduates during Alumni Reunion Weekend in September. The awards highlight their outstanding leadership and service to their professions, local communities, and the University.

“Our alumni represent the University with pride and distinction through contributions to their professions, the community, and their alma mater,” says Karen Cooper, Vice President for University Advancement. “It is our privilege to recognize these four outstanding individuals for their commitment to the University’s mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world.”

The Outstanding Nursing Professional Award was presented to Amherst resident, Joan Catherine Widmer, Class of 2005, for her commitment to excellence and service to patients, nurses, and nursing education. She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing degree from

Branch President Gail Agans, Program Presenter Milford High School Teacher David Alcox, Program Vice President Susan Hoover at the Black Forest Cafe on October 16. First in three part Civic Engagement Series planned for 2019-20.

AAUW has developed a program to help women in salary negotiation. Work Smart Online is a free course that helps women earn the pay they deserve. To access the online course type salary.aauw.com in your search bar and begin preparation to negotiate a better salary and benefits. An easy, engaging e-tool will teach participants to learn the market value of their skills and experience, determine an equitable “target salary” based on skills and experience, and ask for the pay they deserve. In surveys nearly all participants reported having more confidence and better negotiating skills after taking the class.

Upcoming Book Discussions in 2020

Members plan to meet to discuss the following books on the dates below. Meetings are held in members’ homes and begin at 7 pm. with a social time. The discussions begin about 7:30.

Books to be discussed: January 6: “Mr. Penumbra’s 24Hour Book Sale” by Robin Sloan March 2: “Closest Companion: The Unknown Story of the Intimate

Relationship between Franklin Roosevelt and Margaret Suckley” by Geoffrey C. Ward April 6: “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens May 4: “Educated” by Tara Westover June 1: “The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women” by Kate Moore If interested in participating, contact co-facilitators: Mary Marsh at amherst993@comcast.net, or Linda Pellerin at linda-82@comcast.net.

Candidates Night – March 3, 2020 (make-up March 5)

The Southern New Hampshire Branch will hold the Eighth Annual Candidates Night in the Barbara Landry Room at the Amherst Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm. Thursday, March 5, 2020 will be the snow make-up date. All Amherst school and town candidates who have filed by the January 31 deadline will be invited to participate.

For more information about the organization contact Diana Owen at 673-7841.

Cub Scout Pack 613 Goes Camping!

Rivier and serves as the Nurse Executive Director of the New Hampshire Nurses Association. After a successful career in corporate accounting and finance, Widmer elected to pursue a second career in nursing. She was honored with election to the business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma and to the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau. Most recently, she practiced at Catholic Medical Center in the Emergency Department where she conducted a practice improvement project for performing an Influenza screen. She has been published and spoken nationally and internationally on a range of nursing topics.

Also receiving awards were Outstanding Business Leader Award to Raymond Noel, Class of 2000; Outstanding Educator Award to John Fabrizio, Class of 1998; and Young Alumni Award was presented to Ashley Hall, Class of 2018.

Joan Catherine Widmer accepts her Achievement Award from Rivier University President, Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM.

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The filing period for the Presidential Primary will begin at the State House on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 and end on Friday, November 15, 2019, October 25, 2019 is the last day that registered voters can change their party affiliation before the Primary. The Supervisors of the Checklist will have a session on that date from 7PM-7:30PM to register new voters and accept party changes but that can also be done at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

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Campfire for Pack 613 scouts at Fall Pack Campout

October 4th was an exciting night for Amherst/Mont Vernon Scouts!

Over 130 youth and adults participated in Pack 613’s annual Fall Pack Campout at Camp Carpenter in Manchester. The pack campout is an opportunity to introduce families to camping, and the strength of scouting in Amherst/Mont Vernon as three Troops supported the Pack over the weekend. Boy Troop 22 and Troop 613 along with Girl Troop 7 prepared meals, served, cleaned up and taught the younger scouts skits and songs. Highlights of the weekend included trash can turkeys, performing skits during the campfire

program, earning hiking miles toward their hiking stick, and surviving an overnight low temperature of 34 degrees.

A huge shout out and thank you to the Lion’s Club of Amherst for chartering Pack 613, Troop 7, Troop 22, and Troop 613!

Cub Scout Pack 613 is a family pack consisting of both boys and girls in grades K-5. We’re always welcoming new scouts. For more information or to sign your child up visit us on 11/21 at the Amherst Town Library from 6-7:30 pm, email Pack 613General@gmail.com or visit beascout.org.

Discover Girl Scouts November 12 AMHERST— Come discover what makes Girl Scouts the leading expert on girls!

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will host a free information table for girls and parents on Tuesday, November 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Amherst Public Library, 14 Main St., Amherst.

Girls and their families can meet local Girl Scouts and volunteers; learn about expanded STEM and outdoor programs; enjoy fun, girlled activities; explore programs; learn about volunteer opportunities; enjoy girl-led activities, and register to become a Girl Scout.

Plus, girls will receive a free Discov-

er Girl Scouts embroidered patch.

Girl Scouting provides skills today for success tomorrow. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves over 10,000 girls throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. Offering hands-on, girl-led, girl-centered activities in STEM, the outdoors, and entrepreneurship, and abundant opportunities to develop invaluable life skills, Girl Scouts helps all girls take the lead early and often.

For information, contact Girl Scouts at 888-474-9686 or customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org.

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Town News Bulletin Board Nashuaway Chapter of the NH Audubon Society November Events

The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon welcomes the public to a free monthly program, “Winter Tree Identification”, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, from 12:30 to 2:30pm, held on this occasion at Beaver Brook Association’s Brown Lane Barn, 52 Brown Lane, in Hollis, instead of the usual evening program at the Nashua Public Library. Brendon Rackliff, the Natural Resource Manager for Beaver Brook Association, will present a brief indoor introduction on identifying evergreens and deciduous trees without leaves. The class will then move outdoors for an easy walk over the trails of Beaver Brook. Dress for the weather and walking outdoors.

Please register through Beaver Brook by calling 465-7787, emailing info@bbanature.org or online at www.beaverbrook.org/events/calendar.

The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon invites the public to participate in its next field trip to Cape Ann and Gloucester, MA, on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 7:30am-3:30pm. Come join us as we explore the other Cape of Massachusetts. We will be looking for migrating sea birds from Halibut Point and other areas in Cape Ann. Bring binoculars and a scope if you have one. Also pack a lunch and dress WARMLY. 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: rbielawski@mac.Com.

Interested In Volunteering From Home For Several Hours A Week?

SCORE could use your help with administrative support for our workshop program.

If you are not familiar with SCORE, we’re a national non-profit, affiliated with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and staffed by volunteers. Our mission is to provide free mentoring and educational support to small business owners.

Our educational efforts consist primarily of free local workshop that are held in many communities throughout southern NH. The help we need is with the enrollment process for these workshops. It can be done from home using a score volunteer email account which will be provided. You will need to have your own computer or laptop.

If interested, please contact Dick Ver Eecke, an Amherst resident, dick.vereecke@scorevolunteer.org or 863-273-0879 for more information.

Amherst Lions Club’s 39th Annual Craft Fair Amherst Lions Club’s 39th Annual Craft Fair will be Saturday, December 7th from 9AM-3PM at the Amherst Middle School, 14 Cross St., Amherst. Free admission and parking. The lions will feature over 100 fine crafters selected for variety and quality. A raffle for over 80 prizes and for a “Scratch Ticket” Holiday tree start at 2PM. There will be a Silent Auction held for high value items donated by local businesses. The Lions will have a food bar. Free eye screenings for children and adults from 10-12 AM. Free tote bags until they run out! All proceeds from this Craft Fair will be used for local charities.

Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua Hosts “Winter Woes” Educational Seminar for Caregivers of Those with Memory Loss

NASHUA — Bridges® by EPOCH at Nashua, a memory care assisted living community located at 575 Amherst Street, will host the following complimentary events in November.

Caregiver Support Group: November 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. and November 18 from 12 to 2 p.m. — Family caregivers are invited to take a break and receive expert advice and support from a dementia care professional who understands their unique challenges. A light lunch or dinner will be served. Caregivers are invited to bring their loved ones with memory loss to dine with Bridges® residents while they attend the group. Call to RSVP. Winter Woes: Prepare Yourself for the New England Winter: November 12 at 12 p.m. — Be prepared for winter this year with caregiving tips and strategies for staying safe and well. Attendees will take home a winter survival kit containing items that can be used in the event of a winter storm or power outage. A light lunch will be served. RSVP. Early-Onset Dementia Support Group: November 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Dracut Senior Center located at 951 Mammoth Road in Dracut — Those with early-onset dementia and their caregivers are invited to connect with others who understand the challenges and emotions they are going through. Learn tips on how to manage the disease and prepare for future care. Dinner will be served. RSVP. Call 324-3250 for more information or visit: https://www.bridgesbyepoch.com/ communities/nashua-nh/events.

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.

MEMORY TREE 2019 Print Donor’s Name Clearly: ________________________________________ Donor’s email address:________________________Phone #____________ Name of person/s to be remembered: Family - e.g. The John Smith Family - $25.00 (per family) The Family of______________________________________________________ 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.

Historic Amherst

Amherst’s World War One Memorial of City Hall and a parade and a Victory Ball for the young folks (Cabinet, This year marks the 100th anniver20 Nov. 1919, p. 6), some local towns sary of the end of World War One. had no formal or planned commemoVeterans Day originated as Armistice rations. Milford businesses, for examDay to commemorate the end of fightple, debated whether to give employing in WW1 when an armistice agreeees the day off, resulting in grumbling ment was signed on the eleventh hour that it would merely deprive workers of the eleventh day of the eleventh of badly needed wages. month of 1918, although “the war to Memorial Still Stands on Amherst end all wars” did not officially end unCommon til the Treaty of Versailles was signed Amherst’s World War One memoon 28 June 1919. rial was unveiled and dedicated with fired salutes on Monday, MemoriFirst Armistice Celebration in al Day of 1921. The event, which was Amherst part of a full day program, drew forOut town early assembled a “Roll of mer residents back to town. The simHonor tablet in Amherst” and pubple monument was highly praised. lished the names in the newspaper The ball got rolling at the annu(Milford Cabinet, 19 Sep. 1918, p. 5), al town meeting of March 1920. “In initially listing 35 men, including regard to a memorial for the soldiers Blandin who fell in battle overseas but [of the World War], the town voted not yet Davis who died of disease on to appoint a committee consisting of US soil (see below). three ex-service men and two ladies The news of the armistice sparked to investigate, and $500 was approspontaneous celebrations: “Monday priated.” “[T]o prevent the possibilimorning [11 November 1918] just afty of a long-continued argument and ter the town clock had struck five, the disagreement on the form which it clanging of bells [in Amherst, N.H.] should take, [the Town] voted to have World War One memorial in Amherst Village, dedicated May broke the stillness which was followed the memorial in place and dedicated The bronze tablet says: “HONOR ROLL / [town seal] / by every devise that young America 1921.

May 30” of the following year. (Cabi1917-1918 / TOWN OF AMHERST / A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT has devised for celebrating the fourth TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE WORLD WAR”. Below are net, 11 March 1920; 2 June 1921, p. 4.) and it was not confined to young listed the names of two servicemen who died, followed by After all, there already was a well-esAmericans but the spirit of ‘76 thrilled names of 42 men who served and survived. tablished formal celebration of Methe old veterans. One old soldier 88 morial Day, largely run by the Grand years young marched through the Army of the Republic post (the Civil serviceman present. The medals said “Unitstreets decorated with the stars and stripes ed States Force / 1917-1918” on the front, and War vets), and $100 was appropriated for that beating a drum, bringing to mind when he on the back said “Presented by Amherst, New event as in the prior year. too kept step to martial music in [18]61. A Hampshire to her gallant sons in grateful recThe selectmen, headed by Wallace Chilholiday was given in the schools, a parade was ognition of their service in the World War.” son, with the committee settled on a simple formed... Some of our people were in Boston, To close the day, a banquet at 6:30 pm in Am- design for the “Memorial to the boys of Amsome in Manchester and Nashua, but the dif- herst Town Hall, followed by a dance ball herst who were in the service on this side and ference of the places was only in degree, their there that lasted until after midnight. (Cabi- overseas.” “They finally determined to use a stories were the same – the country had gone net, 7 Aug. 1919, p. 5; 14 Aug. 1919, p. 1.) massive boulder marked with a bronze tabwild with joy.” (Milford Cabinet, 14 Nov. 1918, Milford had their welcome home day on 23 let. The stone was selected with great care p. 5.)

August. On 13 Sep. 1919, a Saturday, “Mont and the search for one of suitable proportions Vernon was the last of the group of towns in and shape led through many pastures and Welcome Home to Our Boys this immediate vicinity to stage a welcome hillsides. Finally one was located on the farm Amherst pulled together a full-day pro- home day for their returned soldiers” with a of Henry Cochran, two miles away. Rugged gram of “welcome home exercises” to/for “our banquet in their Town Hall, unveiling and yet symmetrical, it stands six feet above the boys” on Wednesday, 13 August 1919. Posters dedication of their Roll of Honor tablet (list- ground, tapering toward the top. A derrick were printed in patriotic colors and individu- ing one officer and 8 Privates, one of whom was set and the big stone weighing more than al invitations mailed to the returned soldiers. with a star), and a ball. (Cabinet, 18 Sep. 1919, six tons, was carefully placed on a heavy sled “President of the Day” was Rev. A. Z. Conrad p. 1 & 4.) which in turn was hoisted onto wheels espe(1855-1937), minister of Park Street Church cially prepared, and the whole outfit towed to in Boston and a summer resident of Amherst, First Armistice Day the village where the boulder was set near the his wife being owner of the Capt. Prior House For the first anniversary of the Armistice, west end of the village green, nearly opposite at 11 Courthouse Road since 1913 (until 1923, Gov. John H. Bartlett of New Hampshire is- the post office [where now Moulton’s store before a fire destroyed the second floor). The sued a proclamation: “I hereby proclaim is], and facing the main thoroughfares,” This festivities started at 9:30 am with a concert Tuesday, November 11, 1919, as ARMISTICE site “on the little park on the main street” by a band imported from Manchester; fol- DAY. For this first anniversary day, and per- was near the spot where the temporary “Roll lowed at 10:30 by a ball game of Amherst vs. haps on each succeeding one, a holiday of Honor” was first located. (Cabinet, 2 June Merrimack (Mmk won). A box lunch was should be observed. ...” (which was published 1921, p. 1 & 4; 19 May 1921.) served to “our boys” at “the Park” (the Village in the preceding week by the local newspaper, The bronze tablet, which lists 44 men, is 30 Common) with musical accompaniment and Milford Cabinet, 6 Nov. 1919, p. 4). Although inches wide and 40 inches high. It was cast many automobile parties set up tables to pic- Concord, N.H. had an official “celebration at the William Highton Sons Co. foundry in nic there too. Later came oratory and a pre- of Armistice Day” with a dedication of the sentation of bronze medals to each returned bronze memorial honor roll tablet in front Continued on page 7 u

BY KATRINA HOLMAN

AMHERST RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Amherst Recreation Programs and Events

4 Cross Rd, Amherst, NH 03031 603 673-6248 Peabody Mill Environmental Center 66 Brook Road 603 673-1141 www.amherstrec.org Like us on Facebook

Password: armember (case sensitive) Visit website to Purchase your pass and then click Buy Now

Tuesday Night Lights Ski/ & Snowboard

Start the day by enjoying the beauty of the early dawn awakening on the trails of PMEC, and the cool, early morning air to remind us why we are so lucky to live here.

Join us for a leisurely pace predawn hike and take a moment to really be at one with nature.

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

Adult Programs Wake Up with Wildlife

Sunday, November 9th

Dance Around the World

Join us to learn dances from around the world and dive into cultures from different countries. Together you will learn basic steps to a traditional dance, sample food and meet others from the community.

All dances can be modified to fit your ability. No partner needed!

Saturday, 12/7

Program Proposal Form

The Rec Department is looking to create new programs with local instructors. If you have a skill or talent that you would like to share with your community, click on the link below to complete a proposal.

Visit website for Proposal Form

Trips Castle in the Clouds Christmas

Bring your holiday spirit and join us on a trip up to the Castle in the Clouds. We will tour the Lucknow Mansion and learn about the history of the grounds, visit the Artisan Fair to shop for gifts created by local artists, have lunch (on your own) at the Carriage House Restaurant

and find wonderful Christmas Card photo spots!

Saturday, November 23rd

All Ages 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.

Youth Programs Spanish Workshop

Your favorite Spanish teacher, Senora Rowley, is back with more Spanish Workshops! These before-school sessions will provide basics for beginners and challenge the more advanced student. Class time will include grammar, phonics, pronunciation and occasional worksheets. Learning will incorporate familiar stories, songs and music.

1st-4th graders. Begins 11/6

Mini Artist

Does your toddler love stickers, sparkles, or maybe drawing on the walls? Join our Mini Artist class where participants and their caregivers will create new projects each week that you can take home and hang on the fridge!

Monday, December 9th

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.

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 3rd & 4th Grade Recreation Hoops 5th & 6th Grade Recreation Hoops

Adult Exercise Barre

Power Barre is a ballet inspired fitness class that strengthens and tones the entire body. This hour class will be high intensity with low impact choreographed to fun music.NO dance experience is required and modifications can be made for all levels.

Tuesdays: 9:30am-10:30am Wednesdays: 6pm-7:30pm Saturdays: 8:30am-9:30am

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 Continued on page 14ß u

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Town News AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY

FLU CLINIC at the Amherst Town Library

audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud. Call 673-2288 ext. 751 to make a reading appointment or for more information.

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

DROP-IN STEM TIME on FRIDAYS:

Track Time! Friday, Nov. 1 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, Nov. 15 from 3:00 to

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 November 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 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 Nov. 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 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.

SPECIAL NATURE PROGRAM:

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.

LITERACY BUILDING:

PAWS FOR READING with Brook and Monica FRIDAY, NOV. 15 from 3:30-4:30 Sign up in the Children’s Room for a reading appointment with Brook, our therapy dog, and her human, Monica. Brook and Monica provide a “judgement-free zone” for emerging readers and a welcoming audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud. Call 673-2288 ext. 751 to make a reading appointment or for more information.

HOP INTO READING with Buttercream and Julia MONDAY, Nov. 11 from 3:45 to 4:45 Sign up in the Children’s Room for a reading appointment with our favorite bunny, Buttercream, and her friend Julia. Julia hopes to encourage literacy by working with Buttercream to provide a “judgement-free zone” for emerging readers and a welcoming

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, Nov. 22 from 3:00-4:30 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.

BOOK CLUBS:

Families Read Together-- Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30pm 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!

This month we will be discussing Teddy Mars---Almost a World Record Breaker by Molly Burnham. It’s a quick read, so there’s still time to get a copy and join us--call Miss Sarah at 673-2288 if you’re interested.

Great Stone Face Book Reviewers Club – Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30pm 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!

COMING IN DECEMBER:

FINGER-KNITTING WORKSHOP w/ Miss Sadie— Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 3:30pm.

Have you ever wondered how to knit without knitting needles? Come on down to the library, and Miss Sadie will show you. Yarn will be provided, so just bring your fingers! For kids 7 and up---please sign up online.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE-BUILDING WORKSHOPS w/ Miss Sarah Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30pm Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:00am and 1:00pm Come to the Children’s Room for a holiday gingerbread-house construction party! Families are invited to pool their creativity and make a graham-cracker gingerbread house for the holidays. We’ll provide the space, the graham-crackers, the frosting and the music.

You bring a bag of candy to contribute to the pot-luck supply, and we’ll build some beautiful houses---join us to celebrate the holiday mood! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult who will help them to build their house.

Space is limited, so registration is required.

Amherst Garden Club Reminder NH Winter Birds

Pam Hunt

Pam Hunt from NH Audubon will be the speaker at the November evening meeting of the Amherst Garden Club. The meeting is at Parkhurst Place, 11 Veterans Road, Amherst from 7:00-8:30pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

Guests are welcome.

NH Audubon’s “Backyard Winter Bird Survey” is a citizen science project that has been collecting data

opportunities for our members to promote the love of gardening, civic landscaping and environmental responsibility.

Recent grants have been awarded to the Women’s State Prison Gardening Program, Joshua’s Park and Community Gardens, The Amherst Town Library Gardens and the Amherst Garden Club Garden House Project and The Souhegan Valley

Boys and Girls Club Edible Garden Project.

Information and applications can be found on our website: www.amherstgardenclub.org. Questions can be directed to Sheila_steele@comcast.net. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis and reviewed when applications are received.

Interested In Volunteering From Home For Several Hours A Week?

SCORE could use your help with administrative support for our workshop program.

If you are not familiar with SCORE, we’re a national non-profit, affiliated with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and staffed by volunteers. Our mission is to provide free mentoring and edu-

cational support to small business owners.

Our educational efforts consist primarily of free local workshop that are held in many communities throughout southern NH. The help we need is with the enrollment process for these workshops. It can be done from home using a score vol-

The City of Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services will be holding a Flu Clinic at the Amherst Town Library on Tuesday, November 12 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Johnson Meeting Room. A fee of $15 is requested from adults at the time of service; however, no one will be turned away due to their inability to pay. There is no cost for children and young adults under the age of 18.

An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your chances of getting the seasonal flu and spreading it to others. CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older receive an annual flu vaccine.

Each year, the Center for Disease Control works with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other partners to ensure the highest safety standards for flu vaccines.

Flu shots are made by using killed flu viruses (for inactivated vaccines), or without flu virus at all (for the recombinant vaccine).

Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine.

Since the flu virus changes, new vaccines need to be made and administered every year. This is why you need to get a new flu vaccine every year! For more information, call 589-4500 or visit https://www.cdc. gov/flu/prevent/general.htm.

Maximizing Social Security The Amherst Town Library welcomes Andrew Githmark, Vice President, Wealth Manager at Steward Partners to present an interactive seminar, “Maximizing Social Security,” on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-7:30PM in the Main Reading Room. Are you one of the 90% of Americans who do not fully maximize their Social Security benefits? Knowing how and when you choose to collect Social Security benefits can be complex because it ultimately depends on your unique circumstances. With retirees living longer today than previous generations, your choice of when to retire and collect Social Security benefits can make a significant difference in the income you collect in retirement.

Andy has been in the financial services industry for over 18 years and has spent the last 6 years as a financial advisor. As a certified National Social Security Advisor, he is trained to give you the information you need to ensure you fully realize the value of lifetime benefit maximization. He will cover what spousal benefits are available if you are married, widowed or divorced. He will review the potential effects that working in retirement and having a public employee or government pension can have on your bene-

u on the state’s birds since 1967. In this program, Dr. Pamela Hunt uses the Survey’s data to illustrate how populations of our common winter birds have been changing over time. In the process, we will explore many other aspects of bird biology.

If you feed birds during the winter, you will be fascinated with the data Pam has collected over the years.

Amherst Garden Club Charitable Fund Seeks Applications for Grants AMHERST- The Amherst garden Club Charitable Fund welcomes qualified applicants for the 2019-2020 year. Proceeds from our fund raising activities as well as memorial gifts are added to our fund each year and then awarded to local community projects that are consistent with our mission.

Our mission is to provide education, resources and networking

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unteer email account which will be provided. You will need to have your own computer or laptop.

If interested, please contact Dick Ver Eecke, an Amherst resident, dick.vereecke@scorevolunteer.org or 863-273-0879 for more information.

fits. Andy lives in Pembroke, NH with his wife Robin and his daughter Madison and enjoys fishing and golfing in his spare time.

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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to by the Board. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for certain land uses which may need special conditions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. Muller said drainage report, traffic study, and the site plan review have not been submitted and should be reviewed prior to continuing this application.

When the meeting was opened for comments, issues of traffic and small children at Clark School, lack of transparency in the process, solar array and a less contentious approach by the board surfaced.

Tom Quinn, Christian Hill Road said, “In reality, it’s a high density 64 unit development. Strip out the farm and it’s just a high density subdivision project.”

Scott Stimpert said that per NH statute, that if someone from the Board recuses him/herself, that person should leave the room. He explained that Sally Wilkins recused herself but continued to sit in the audience, and moreover, three times during the meeting, other Board members left the stage to go converse with her. All of these things feed the bad perception of the Board. Sally Wilkins defended herself by saying she had sent a text message to Arnold Rosenblatt asking if the board had accepted the plan for review.

The first action the board took after Wilkins recused herself was to

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At the next Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Souhegan High School, the Jacobson Farm PRD Application/Public Hearing/ Conditional

Use Permit will be reviewed. It has been accepted as complete. The applicant will need to explain to the Board how the town will benefit from the proposed 263 bonuses being sought.

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Holiday Fairs & Events Congregational Church Holiday Fair Held Nov. 23 The annual Congregational Church Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will provide shoppers with great choices for holiday decorations, gifts and edibles. Invite family and friends to join you at this enjoyable holiday event.

19th Annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K/1 Mile Fun Run On Friday, November 29, 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM; 5K starts at 9:30 AM. Amherst Town Common, 11 Church Street, Amherst

Announcing the First Annual Festival of Trees to Benefit SHARE Outreach

The Co.l Shepard House has recently gone through an extensive renovation under the new ownership of Cynthia Dokmo of Amherst.

First Annual Festival of Trees to Benefit SHARE Outreach Milford’s beautiful Colonel Shepard House will be the site of a new tradition: Festival of Trees to Benefit SHARE Outreach, an event designed to get the community into the holiday spirit. Business, families, and other groups are invited to be a part of this inaugural event by donating a decorated tree which will be placed in one of several rooms at the Colonel Shepard House. Visitors will tour the house during Thanksgiving weekend, November 29 through December 1,

Attractive item-filled theme baskets will be raffled off

Congregational Church Holiday Fair To Be Held on November 23

The annual Congregational Church Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will provide shoppers with great choices for holiday decorations, gifts and edibles. Invite family and friends to join you at this enjoyable holiday event.

The lower level of the church will be transformed into a series of charming boutiques filled with food, gifts and decorations. Holiday items include hand-decorated fresh Maine balsam wreaths as well as unique table arrangements. The decorations area will feature handmade miniature birch bark houses, which can be used as ornaments or on table or mantle displays, as well as other birch-themed decorations and unique hand-made holiday products.

Items perfect for Thanksgiving include table decorations and onepound bags of South Carolina pewithout a table (bring your own ta- can halves. The Bakery will be loadble) and $70 if the Y provides a ta- ed with fresh baked goods just in ble. There is a $15 additional fee for time for Thanksgiving. Fair workers electricity. Plus a $25.00 deposit in drive to the Cabot factory in Vera SEPARATE CHECK (returned to mont to buy three 30-pound wheels you no sooner than 3:00 pm on day of genuine Cabot sharp cheese, of event). which is freshly cut for you at the Applications are being accept- cheese table, a perfect Thanksgived now. They can be found here: ing hostess gift. https://nmymca.org/fall-craft-fair/ Traditionally popular booths inFor more information, please clude the treasures tables, an excontact Tiffany Joslin at tjos- panded jewelry selection, the knits lin@nmymca.org or 603-882- table, and a variety of versatile op2011,ext,213. tions on the gifts tables. New this year are charming handmade felted wool animal pins.

Attractive item-filled raffle baskets will each have a theme. Fairgoers can choose to enter the drawings for the Thanksgiving basket, breakfast basket, chocolate basket,

and if desired, participate in a raffle for each tree. The small entry fee and all raffle proceeds will go directly to SHARE. The Festival of Trees will be open to the public Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday, December 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The raffles will be drawn Sunday beginning at 2 PM. For more information about this event, contact gatheringsnh@ gmail.com.

Fall Craft Fair at the Nashua YMCA, November 9th, 9am to 3pm Vendor Space Now Available Join us for family friendly fun and holiday shopping at our Annual Fall Craft Fair – all while helping to raise money for the Nashua YMCA! There will be a wide variety of crafts for you to check out plus breakfast and lunch concessions will be available. The fun kicks off at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm.

Space is filling up fast, but you still have time to reserve a table. Local craft vendors may contact the Y at 603-882-2011 or 603-881-7778 for more information and about booth rental. Cost per vendor is $55

RISE Authors to Read at Nashua Public Library Members of the creative writing classes at the Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) will read from DAWN, The Literary Journal of RISE, at the Nashua Public Library Sunday, November 17 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Theater.

Copies of DAWN will be available for $6, and authors will be pleased to add autographs and inscriptions.

Many RISE members have a passion for writing and began putting their creative thoughts to paper, writing memoirs for their families.

Poetry has grown in popularity over the years since Dawn’s inception.

DAWN was first published in the spring of 2000, featuring the works of nine RISE authors. This year’s publication tops out at an impressive 148 pages and features the prose and poetry of 35 authors. The journal is divided into three sections: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The non-fiction section remains

almost 100 percent memoir writing.

A short biographical sketch of each author appears in the back of the journal and tells of the varied backgrounds and careers of each author.

DAWN is a thoughtful and inexpensive gift to give to friends and family. It is available for purchase at the RISE office, Rivier University, Room 126 in Memorial Hall, Clement Street, Nashua. Proceeds from sales of the DAWN Journals will go to a RISE Memorial Scholarship which supports Rivier undergraduate day students who have demonstrated a commitment to the greater Nashua community through volunteer work or public service.

RISE brings people 55 and older together who love to learn and meet new people. For more information about the RISE program, tailored for learning in retirement, visit www.rivier.edu/rise or call 897-8623.

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Amherst Lions Club’s 39th Annual Craft Fair will be Saturday, December 7th from 9AM-3PM at the Amherst Middle School, 14 Cross St., Amherst. Free admission and parking. The lions will feature over 100 fine crafters selected for variety and quality.

A raffle for over 80 prizes and for a “Scratch Ticket” Holiday tree start at 2PM. There will be a Silent Auction held for high value items donated by local businesses. The Lions will have a food bar. Free eye screenings for children and adults from 10-12 AM. Free tote bags until they run out! All proceeds from this Craft Fair will be used for local charities.

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Silent Auction bidding will take place until 1:00 and will include items of local historic interest, gift certificates and unusual gift items.

Complimentary coffee and mini-muffins will be available during the morning. A delicious homemade soup lunch will provide shoppers with an enjoyable break and a chance to chat with friends.

The proceeds from the Fair enable the Woman’s Association to contribute to the support of the historic church building, church programs and community charities.

Questions? Contact the church office at info@ccamherst.org or 673-3231.

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The Mont Vernon Messiah Sing! Committee has selected the rehearsal and performance dates for the 32nd Annual Messiah Sing! In Mont Vernon. Last year the chorus was composed of over 85 voices from 14 communities. The chorus has a new director this year, Dr. Heidi Welch, and is open to all who love to sing. Soloists are selected from the chorus during auditions following the second rehearsal. The music used is selections from the G. Schirmer score for the work by G. F. Handel. A limited number of scores are available for loan and scores are available for purchase for $10.

The rehearsals and concerts are held at the Mont Vernon Congregational Church at 4 South Main Street in Mont Vernon. The chorus has been asked by the Fire Department to avoid parking in front or behind the Fire Station.

Rehearsals will be held on Sunday evenings November 17, 24, and December 1 from 6:45 to 9:00PM. Performances with orchestral and organ accompaniment will be held Saturday, December7 at 7:00PM and Sunday, December 8 at 4:00PM. Admission is free and a free will donation opportunity is provided during the performances.

For additional information please call Kathie Fitzgerald at 673-2696 or visit the Facebook page: Messiah Sing – MVCC.

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AMHERST TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY – Pg. 7 FRIDAY, December 6 6:00 - 6:30 pm @ the Village Common across from Amherst Town Hall Free event!

SPAGHETTI SUPPER 6:30 - 8 pm @ the Congregational Church of Amherst Hosted by the Amherst Lions Club & Congregational Church of Amherst Donations accepted, no reservations needed See full schedule of events on page 7

Memory Tree 2019 Kicks Off Holiday Season 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. See form on page 4.

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Milford’s beautiful Colonel Shepard House will be the site of a new tradition: Festival of Trees to Benefit SHARE Outreach, an event designed to get the community into the holiday spirit. Business, families, and other groups are invited to be a part of this inaugural event by donating a decorated tree which will be placed in one of several rooms at the Colonel Shepard House. Visitors will tour the house during Thanksgiving weekend, November 29 through December 1, and if desired, participate in a raffle for each tree. The small entry fee and all raffle proceeds will go directly to SHARE. The Festival of Trees will be open to the public Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday, December 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The raffles will be drawn Sunday beginning at 2 PM. For more information about this event, contact gatheringsnh@gmail.com.

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The music used is selections from the G. Schirmer score for the work

by G. F. Handel. A limited number of scores are available for loan and scores are available for purchase for $10. The rehearsals and concerts are held at the Mont Vernon Congregational Church at 4 South Main Street in Mont Vernon. The chorus has been asked by the Fire Department to avoid parking in front or behind the Fire Station.

Rehearsals will be held on Sunday evenings November 17, 24, and December 1 from 6:45 to 9:00PM. Performances with orchestral and organ accompaniment will be held Saturday, December7 at 7:00PM and Sunday, December 8 at 4:00PM. Admission is free and a free will donation opportunity is provided during the performances.

For additional information please call Kathie Fitzgerald at 673-2696 or visit the Facebook page: Messiah Sing – MVCC.

MILFORD - New Hampshire Antique Co-op invites all to their annual Holiday Open House, held the weekend of November 29–December 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors to NHAC’s Holiday Open House will enjoy three days of events, including delicious refreshments and sweet treats, raffles and prizes, a scavenger hunt, a food pantry donation drive, as well as special savings throughout the shop.

NHAC’s dealers stock their booths with unique antique gift ideas and nostalgic items of yesteryear, and the shop will be festively decorated for the holiday season.

“The holiday open house here at New Hampshire Antique Co-op is a great old-fashioned way to spend a family outing or entertain your outof-town guests,” said co-owner Jason Hackler, who together with his father, Sam Hackler, has owned and operated New Hampshire Antique Co-op for more than three decades.

“Take a break at this hectic time of year, avoid the mall crowds and stop in for some tasty treats and holiday cheer. You’ll have fun finding those perfect antique and vintage gifts, plus fabulous holiday home decor.

We’re a multi-generational family business and we heartily welcome families and children to come by and say hello.”

The Holiday Open House kicks off on Friday, November 29 at 10 a.m. with a weekend-long storewide sale on Black Friday. Visitors can stroll the charming Main Street shops of New Hampshire Antique Co-op and discover unique items sure to please the antique enthusiasts on their gift lists. Take a chance on guessing how many candy canes

are in a jar—the closest guess wins a $50 New Hampshire Antique Coop gift card. Test your scouting skills with an antique-themed scavenger hunt to win prizes.

Next is Small Business Saturday, a nationwide endeavor to inspire patrons to shift their shopping. Remember to shop small and shop local throughout this holiday season—your local family-owned businesses truly appreciate your support.

Don’t miss SHARE Sunday, when everyone is encouraged to bring in donations of non-perishables and dollars to benefit SHARE, a local food pantry based in Milford, New Hampshire. SHARE donations will gladly be accepted all weekend long.

Look for the donation box in the front plaza at NHAC. Another annual New Hampshire Antique Co-op holiday tradition is a vintage holiday-themed mini-exhibit. This year’s vignette, created by renowned antique Christmas ornament expert Beverly Weir-Longacre, is a whimsical “Gingerbread House” display, featuring items from Bev’s collection of ornaments and vintage holiday memorabilia. Bev annually shares pieces from her Christmas collection in oneof-a-kind holiday-themed exhibits she creates especially for NHAC, on view from November 9 through January 3.

All are welcome to NHAC’s family-friendly traditions at the Annual Holiday Open House. Drop in for some old-fashioned cheer! Shop local and treat yourself to a weekend of antiquing—it’s the perfect solution to enjoy the busy holiday season.

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2019 Amherst Tree Lighting Festival Schedule

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FRIDAY, December 6 AMHERST TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

6:00 - 6:30 pm @ the Village Green across from Amherst Town Hall Free event!

SPAGHETTI SUPPER

6:30 - 8 pm @ the Congregational Church of Amherst Hosted by the Amherst Lions Club & Congregational Church of Amherst Donations accepted, no reservations needed

SATURDAY, December 7 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Two Seatings: 9 - 10:30am & 10:30 am – noon @ the Congregational Church of Amherst But tickets at http://www.ccamherst.org/bws/. Tickets are limited and are on a first come basis. $10 per person; 12 months & younger free. Contact Marti Warren at martiwarren@comcast.net with questions.

LIONS CLUB CRAFT FAIR

9 am - 3 pm @ Amherst Middle School FAMILY GINGERBREAD-HOUSE WORKSHOPS 10 am & 1 pm @ the Amherst Town Library Also offered on Thursday 12/5 @6:30 pm Space is limited, so advanced sign up is required. Register at www. amherstlibrary.org

Breakfast With Santa Bonnie Knott (R), HSA’s assistant curator of the Chapel museum, created the framed collage on Amherst’s schooling history a few months ago, with input from Katrina Holman (L), independent historical researcher of Amherst as well as Nipmugs project leader for the map’s restoration.

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Schooling Exhibit at Chapel Museum – A Collaboration between Historical Society of Amherst and Nipmugs Questers

The centerpiece of the new exhibit on Amherst’s schooling history is a facsimile of the unique, historic map showing Amherst’s school districts and location of schoolhouses, c. 1881, which was restored with funding by the Nipmugs chapter of Questers last year. The map is surrounded by historic images of Amherst’s rural one-room schoolhouses with a history summary for each.

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Nashua at a cost of $225. The Town paid $40 for labor to the New Westerly Granite Co., and road agent J. H. Dodge paid $103.60 for moving the stone.

Two “Gold Star” Soldiers

The two Amherst men who died serving their country 1917-1918, both still teenagers, are in a separate panel at the top of the list on the bronze tablet.

Private Paul G. Blandin of 23rd Co., 6th Machine Gun Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps, was killed in action at Chateau-Thierry Sector (Lucy-le-Bocage, Departement de l’Aisne, Picardie), France on 12 or 13 June 1918. He had run away from home to enlist, giving Amherst, N.H., as his residence; he shows up on USMC rolls of April 1917. He was reported to be 19 years old at the time of his death but may have been younger. In the 1910 census of Windsor, Vermont, he is listed as an “adopted son” born in Massachusetts and 9 years old; if that age was correct, then he was 16 when he enlisted and underage when he died. (This was not unheard of: My grandfather Holman ran off and enlisted at age 15, claiming to be 18, in Canada in April 1917. He was certified fit, took the oath, and was sent to training, but discharged when his mother notified the authorities of his real birth date.)

Young Blandin was a farm boy.

His parents had moved with him from Vermont to Greenfield, N.H., and from there in July 1915 to our Amherst, where his adoptive father, Harvey C. Blandin (1861-1931; married 1906) bought a 200-acre farm with house at 17 Christian Hill Road, known since October 1917 after the next owner as the Jacobson place. The telegraph to the parents announcing Paul’s death had to be forwarded from Amherst to their new home in Maine. The local newspaper was vague: “Paul Blandin, U.S. Marine, Victim of Huns … was about 20 years old [when he died]... He lived in Amherst about three years, though he did not spend all his time there while his parents were Amherst residents.

However he was well known among the younger people of the town, and well liked.” (Cabinet, 18 July 1918, p. 1) Early in 1920, “the French government [gave] permission for the removal to the United States of the bodies of twenty thousand American soldiers who fell in France” (Cabinet, 26 Feb. 1920), enabling the return of Paul Blandin’s body to the US. It arrived in Hoboken, N.J. in August 1921 and he was buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn N.Y. The gravestone lists “NEW HAMPSHIRE” as his home state. Paul G. Blandin’s name is also inscribed on the N.H. WW1 Roll of Honor at the State House in Concord.

Private Percy N. Davis (born Oct. 1897), a volunteer member of Co. B of N.H. Signal Corps out of Milford, died of disease (pneumonia after measles contracted in camp) on

“Breakfast with Santa” is a special event, an Amherst tradition for many, many years! This years event will be Saturday, December 7 and will include two sittings: 9-10:30am; 10:30-noon. A hot breakfast with a variety of options will be served, there will be organized games and crafts and of course the opportunity visit with Mr & Mrs Santa, stress free and no lines to wait in. Local photographer, Marsha Vander Mey will photograph your child with Santa and before you leave the event you can pick up the card size framed photo. You may also take as many

photos yourself with a lovely holiday backdrop. Santa’s bookshop is open and each child gets to choose a recycled book to take home.

Registration is required, please go to ccamherst.org. Tickets sales open November 1. Tickets are limited and are on a first come basis.

Tickets are $10.00 per person; 12 months & younger are free. Don’t wait until the last minute, we usually sell out way before the event. You may also regsiter and make payment by stopping by the Congregational Church office between 9-3 weekdays.

ing toward Bedford, but in the fall of 1913 the Noyes had moved to the Harrison Eaton House (now Country Mansion) at 135 Amherst Street in the Village, so that is where they held the funeral for Percy. “Members of the Signal Corps, Sons of Veterans of Milford, Lawrence Engine Co. [Amherst’s firefighters], and a large company of friends were present to show their love and sympathy to the living and to him who nobly did his duty for the country.

The casket was covered with the flag and beautiful flowers from the Signal Corps, A.A. Association, Lawrence Engine Co., Grange, village school, Baptist C.E.” among others. His two foster brothers, Albert Hubley of Amherst and Willie Tuttle of the U.S. Navy, were among the bearers. Burial was in Meadowview with military honors by Sons of Veterans of Milford. (Cabinet, 29 June

1916; 22 Feb. 1917; 1 March 1917.)

The following year in the summertime: “Saturday a squad of a dozen members of the Signal Corps … went to Amherst where, with fitting exercises, they erected a marker on the grave of Percy Davis. The marker, cast in bronze, was designed by Walter Lackey, Master Signal Electrician of the Corps, and is a handsome memorial.” (Cabinet, 26 July 1918).

Nowadays, Memorial Day, the last Monday in May (since 1971), is intended to celebrate those who gave their lives for our country, particularly in battle or from wounds suffered in battle; and Veterans Day, Nov. 11th (since 1978), the anniversary of WW1 armistice, is primarily intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices.

Church Services Village Bible Church of Amherst 25 1/2 Middle Street Pastor: Mike Sacco Church Office: 673-4063 Website: www.villagebiblechurchamherst.org email: VillageBibleChurch@comcast.net

Congregational Church of Amherst UCC

Congregational Church of Amherst UCC 11 Church Street Pastor Rev. Maureen Frescott Associate Pastor: Rev. Katherine (Kate) Kennedy 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.

12 - 7 pm @ the Wigwam (on the corner of Middle and Cross Streets) Hosted by the Historical Society of Amherst

Saturday, Dec 7, 2019 Sitting 1: 9-10:30 am; Sitting 2: 10:30-noon.

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21 Feb. 1917 in San Antonio, Texas where the company had been sent for duty on the Mexican border. His captain and other officials wrote home of his good record for service and conduct. He was an attendant of the Y.M.C.A. and Bible class.

His remains were shipped to New Hampshire, arriving in Milford late in February 1917. Napoleon Dube, a member of the Corps, accompanied the body on its long journey home.

As a baby, Percy had been an inmate of the New Hampshire Orphans Home in Franklin (age 2 in 1900 census) until he was taken in by Frank W. Noyes (1852-1935), who ran a dairy farm and a logging business with his own horse teams, & wife Annie N. nee Veasey as their third foster son. As Percy was growing up, their farmhouse was on Route 101, one of the old houses between numbers 304 and 348 head-

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Congregational Church of Amherst, On the Common

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’s Anglican Church

St. Luke’s Anglican Church 3 Limbo Lane, Amherst Rt Rev. Alexander H.Webb, D. Min. Church office: 672-6054 Website: www.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

CRAFT & BAKE SALE

2 - 5 pm @ the Amherst Fire Station Hosted by the Girl Scouts of Amherst and Mont Vernon

PICTURES WITH SANTA

3 - 5 pm @ the Amherst Fire Station Hosted by Amherst Fire Rescue Free event, just bring your own camera!

SUNDAY, December 8 PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH MRS. CLAUS 8 - 11 am @ the Amherst Fire Station Hosted by Amherst Fire Rescue Donations accepted, no reservations needed

DINE at THE BISTRO, WINE CELLAR TOUR & ART GALLERY VIEWING

11 am - 1 pm @ LaBelle Winery More information at https://www.labellewineryevents.com/event-registration/?ee=1392.

HOLIDAY CONCERT

Given by the Amherst Town Band and SHS A Capella Singers 12:30 - 2 pm @ the Congregational Church of Amherst Free event!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Given by the Choirs of the Congregational Church of Amherst 3 pm @ the Congregational Church of Amherst Free event!

SATURDAY, December 14 SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS:

Music of Harry Simeone, Bing Crosby, and Louis Armstrong 7 pm @ Souhegan High School Given by the Souhegan Valley Chorus Adults: $15; Senior/Students: $12; Children 12 and under are free.

More information at www.souheganvalleychorus.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ATLF schedule: https://amhersttreelightingfestival.weebly.com/ ATLF contact: Michelle Arbogast (michelleatlf@gmail.com)

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 bring-your-ownlunch (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

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Meeting: 8 p.m.- Child care available – Sunday and Wednesday 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 Morning Circles for children and youth, and childcare is provided. See HYPERLINK “http://www.uucm. org/” www.uucm.org for details and calendar. Fellowship hour follows the service.

UUCM is a welcoming diverse community that participates in many social action initiatives. A FREE Community Supper is offered on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30-6:30pm.

UUCM is located at 20 Elm Street and is handicapped accessible.

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 St. John Neumann Catholic Thursday of each month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. 708 Milford Road - Rt 101A, Merrimack There is no charge for this meal, although 880-4689 donations are welcome. www.sjnnh.org

Saint Patrick Catholic Community of Milford

Website: www.ccnh.org Phone: 673-1311 Website: saintpatrickmilfordnh.org

All are welcome at St. Patrick! Weekend Masses @ 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 7, 8:45 and 10:45a.m. Sundays. Weekday Masses - Monday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and 1st Fridays followed by Adoration 5:30 p.m.

The church is located at 34 Amherst St. www.stpatrickmilfordnh.org or 6731311

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 First Church Of Christ, Scientist is available. Please be our guest as we cel- 103 South St., Milford ebrate the Lord and all he has done for us. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Fr. Robert Glasgow

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

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Giving Thanks - Multi Artist Show Now on View Through November

New Traditions for Thanksgiving Sides at the Library As we approach the holiday season, are you already starting to think about creating a memorable meal? Join Liz Barbour at the Amherst Town Library on Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30PM for a discussion and cooking demonstration.

For many of us, preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with anxiety. Join Chef Liz Barbour as she explores the many types of turkeys available, the various ways to prepare them, and how to create a menu that is easy and delicious.

Following her discussion, Liz will demonstrate two of her favorite side dishes and offer samples for everyone.

Liz Barbour has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and started The Creative Feast in 2004. Liz’s cooking demonstrations and recipes have been fea-

tured on New Hampshire Chronicle, Channel 9”s “Cook’s Corner,” and in various publications including New Hampshire Magazine. In 2017, Liz published her first cookbook, Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs & Edible Flowers.

Because of the perennial popularity of Liz Barbour’s programs, this event is limited to Amherst Town Library cardholders. If you are eligible for a card and don’t have one, visit the library to sign-up.

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 our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”

November is traditionally a time of year where people reflect upon what they are thankful for. For the month of November, the Friends of the Amherst Town Library has invited many artists to share their works that embody their sense of gratitude, what gives them a moment of thanks, or fills them with gratefulness. Starting November second come by the main floor of the library to browse paintings and photographs each with a little statement expressing the artist gratefulness and story behind the art until the end of the month. No registration is needed and the exhibit is open to the public.

The following artists have submitted one to two pieces for this months exhibit; Phil Bean, Nancy Christopher, David McBee, Roxanne O’Brien, Susan Beers, Daryl D. Johnson, Howard Muscott, Cynthia King, Deanna Carson, Sherrill Hannon, and Barbara Morse as of the press deadline for the Amherst Citizen.

Check the library website: https:// www.amherstlibrary.org under Art On Display for the full list starting November 1. Friends of the Am-

herst Town Library is looking for artists who are interested in future exhibits at the library. We are still looking for someone to exhibit January 2020 and the later half of 2020.

For information on exhibiting at the Amherst Town Library please contact Sharron April at FOLartists@ gmail.com or stop in at the library for an information sheet at the circulation desk.

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Mindfulness: A Better Me, A Better You, A Better World

At the Amherst Town Library on Wednesday, November 6 there will be a presentation on mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally giving quality attention to whatever is occurring in the present moment in a focused, sustained, and non-judgmental way.

By making mindfulness a practice in your life you will be more present, more effective, calmer and less stressed. Your relationships will

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benefit as will the quality of your actions in the world. In this presentation you will learn some mindfulness essentials that can immediately be applied in daily living.

Dr. Annabel Beerel and Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental and co-authors of Mindfulness: a better me; a better you; a better world, will explain the concepts of mindfulness.

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.”

AMHERST – When Moulton’s Market Retail Manager Suzanne Zinnkosko isn’t at the store, baking bread, working on store displays, talking to suppliers, and doing the dozens of other things that make up her daily routine, she’s doing research.

That includes visiting other retailers camera in hand, cruising the web, and meeting with various makers of local products. What’s the goal? Discovering unique products and gift ideas that help Moulton’s offer customers not only basic grocery items, but a wide range of New Hampshireand New England-made products they won’t find in a mega-chain store.

As she says, the focus these days is “local, local, local.”

Moulton’s curious and appealing mix of grocery items and gourmet/ local products reflects the needs of Moulton’s wide range of customers.

Zinnkosko sees Amherst as an eclectic and vibrant town, and as its local store, Moulton’s has to offer customers not only what they need – “that means local, fresh and gluten-free,” she notes -- but what they may not necessarily know they need. What better way to appeal to a shopper than toss in a new discovery along with a basic need?

It’s a balancing act, but one that’s part of the job for Zinnkosko, who arrived at Moulton’s a few months ago. Not only are there grocery staples – bread, condiments and the like – but a range of New Hampshire wines and micro-brews,… raw milk from Brookford Farm in Can-

Vanished Veterans

NH’s Civil War Monuments and Memorials will be presented Saturday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. at The Nashua Historical Society. New Hampshire towns did not erect monuments to prior wars, but the emotional and family toll, unprecedented in American history, drove the decision to honor our local soldiers and sailors of the War of Rebellion. From Seabrook to Colebrook, Berlin to Hinsdale, along Main Streets and 19th-century dirt roads, in city parks and on town greens, in libraries and town halls, and in cemeteries prominent and obscure, George Morrison will present how he located, inventoried, and photographed the fascinating variety of New Hampshire’s Civil War memorials.

This program is free and open to the public through a grant from the NH Humanities’ Humanities to Go! Speaker’s Bureau.

The Nashua Historical Society is located at 5 Abbott Street, Nashua. For more information please call 603-883-0015 or visit our website: nashuahistoricalsociety.org

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Retail Manager, Suzanne Zinnkosko.

terbury,…eggs from Julie’s Happy Hens right down the road in Mont Vernon,…and Bow-Wow Bones dog treats from Portsmouth. New this season is a twist on the traditional community garden – customers can sign up to pick up a selection of fresh hydroponic greens from Oasis Spring Farms each week. Another new product – just in time for a cold New Hampshire winter – is CrackCare skin balm, developed by a New Hampshire dentist.

“I am so proud to bring in these brands, made by people who have a dream. Most of these products got their start sold at farmers’ markets,

so I’m so pleased to bring them to Moulton’s.”

Presentation is as important as products, says Zinnkosko, who’s added a tree (complete with perched bird) for the store, as well as paper lanterns above the penny candy section and a giant bunny to kickstart donations to a local animal shelter.

(Customers should look for a holiday visitor this season, as a sleeping/ snoring Santa makes his debut soon!)

As a former military wife, Zinnkosko appreciates the roots she and her husband have put down in New Hampshire. “I like people, I love chatting with them, and learning what they need and what they’d like to see.” Moulton’s has a long tradition of giving back to the community and that also appealed to Zinnkosko, who was born in England.

“This past summer, we’d have kids ride their bikes over to the store, and their parents would say, ‘That’s what I used to do when I was a kid.’ People come here to hang out, parents with their children, and other people, to get gelato or penny candy or visit the sandwich shop,” says Zinnkosko, who also focuses on hiring young people who live locally and grew up visiting Moulton’s.

Like the product mix you’ll find on Moulton’s shelves, the mix of customers, young and old, local or not, is what makes Moulton’s a unique destination. And if you do stop by, feel free to ask Zinnkosko if she’d stock a favorite wine or candy. After all, that kind of research is always part of the job.

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Nashua includes access to all 3 of our locations (Nashua Y, Merrimack Y and the Westwood Park Y) and these combined amenities:

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• 8 full-size courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badmintion and other sports and 4 racquetball courts.

• A full-size turf field and multipurpose court for use for cricket, soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey and other field sports.

• Wellness centers featuring the MX4 functional training system, cardio centers and group exercise/cycling studios.

• Batting cages at the Westwood Park Y. • Multipurpose spaces for health education, arts, enrichment, teen programs and more.

• Kid’s Stop area for children watching while parents utilize the YMCAs for programming.

• 2 indoor swimming pools with lap lanes, family swim areas and even a water slide.

• PLUS, in Summer 2020, we’re planning an outdoor aquatics center featuring a pool and splash pad at the Westwood Park Y!

To see a full list of the benefits of joining the YMCA visit www.nmymca.org/joinus!

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Schools Amherst PTA Fun-Run Fundraiser

Souhegan High School Scores Top of Global Rankings Souhegan/SAU #39 students on par with Singapore and Hong Kong in high school Reading, Math, and Science performance AMHERST – If Souhegan High School – serving the towns of Amherst and Mont Vernon, New Hampshire – were a country, it would rank on par or above every other country in the world, according to the results of the international OECD PISA test administered in January 2019 to measure students’ achievement levels in reading, mathematics and science.

The OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), an international organization headquartered in Paris, France administers the PISA assessment, which is used internationally to evaluate the quality, equity, and efficiency of school systems in over 80 countries that comprise nine-tenths of the world economy. By using the PISA assessment tool, the performance of an individual school can be compared and benchmarked globally. While the aggregate re-

sults of an entire country, such as Singapore, are not a direct comparison to a singular school, like Souhegan, the comparison between the local school and other countries is a helpful barometer of local performance.

“These results indicate our students throughout SAU #39 are crushing it and are being well-prepared to enter the 21st century workforce,” says Adam Steel, Superintendent of Schools for SAU #39. “Such stellar results represent the capacity of all our schools, from Kindergarten through high school, to educate and prepare our students very well. We have worldclass teachers in our schools, so it is no surprise our results compare so favorably to the best education systems in the world.”

In reading, Souhegan matched Singapore at the top of the rankings with mean scores of 535. The U.S. as

a whole performed near the bottom of the rankings, only out-performing Russia, mainland China, and Brazil with a mean score of 497.

In mathematics, Souhegan scored among the top three economies of the world just behind Singapore and Hong Kong, scoring 544. Again, the U.S. performed near bottom with a score of 470.

Finally, in science, Souhegan out-performed all other countries with a mean score of 562, ranking above Singapore by six points. The U.S. also performed near the bottom of the science rankings with a mean score of 496.

OECD PISA Sample Mathematics Question Looking at the diagram, the teacher claims that Group B did better than Group A in this test.

The students in Group A don’t agree with their teacher. They try to convince the teacher that Group B may

not necessarily have done better.

Give one mathematical argument, using the graph, that the students in Group A could use.

From “Take the Test,” oecd.org OECD PISA Sample Mathematics Question Looking at the diagram, the teacher claims that Group B did better than Group A in this test.

The students in Group A don’t agree with their teacher. They try to convince the teacher that Group B may not necessarily have done better.

Give one mathematical argument, using the graph, that the students in Group A could use.

From “Take the Test,” oecd.org “When it comes to standardized testing, the OECD PISA is the gold standard for assessing the types of complex and critical thinking skills essential in today’s world,” says Continued on page 12 u

Souhegan Drama’s Fall Production:

Students had a great time at the Fun Run.

Howdy Amherst! Recently, the Amherst PTA completed a western themed fun-run fundraiser with the help of a partner company, Boosterthon. The PTA and Boosterthon set a lofty fundraising goal of $20,000 for the event. Students raised $50,000!!! Yee-haw! Students rustled up gold through a pledge based online system provided by Boosterthon, while enjoying a week of character videos to enrich curriculum through value based lessons culminating with a hootin’ and hollerin’ Fun Run. The fundraiser is a testament to the magic parents, teachers, and administration create when we work together to help students grow, not only as learners, but as active participants in their community. The success of this new fundraiser is in large part thanks to the teachers and administration at ClarkWilkins who worked closely with the PTA. Together, they tied the fundraising goal to the promise of a new outdoor classroom at Clark and a traverse climbing wall at Wilkins. Students were even more excited to discover that if they met the $20,000 goal, their new principal, Anna Parrill, would be slimed with the aid of Amherst Fire Rescue! To the delight of our students Principal Parrill was willingly and happily slimed twice- once at Clark and once at Wilkins! Classroom teachers also provided incentives like extra recess and pajama day.

Not only is the final monetary total staggering, the level of participation at the schools was phenomenal.

Eighty-seven percent of students registered online, 84% raised money, and 557 students completed 19,193 laps as part of the event.

The PTA would like to also thank our corporate sponsors whose support provided free fun-run t-shirts to every student. Platinum sponsors: Amherst Orthodontics and The Dance Company. Gold Sponsors: Amherst PT, Burke Advertising, Carson City Tire, Children’s Dental Center of NH, Mile Away, Newbanks, and Ponemah Veterinary Hospital. Silver Sponsors: Clark & Leighton P.C. and Moulton’s Market. Photography of the slime reward day was provided by Danyelle DeLucia, owner or Wildflower Photography.

Community connection matters, and we are here to help keep you tuned in to events and issues impacting the lives of children and families. Join us today to be included on our email list. Membership is only $12 and supports a variety of enrichment programming at Clark-Wilkins and Amherst Middle School. Some examples include the Clark-Wilkins visiting author program, the Living Voices - Bringing History to Life presentation at AMS, and so much more at every grade level PK-8. To learn more visit us at amherstnhpta.org or LIKE us on Facebook (Amherst PTA)!

Filtered: Life Through a Teen’s Lens, a Collection of One Acts Instagram, Snapchat, even your cell phone offer filters, alternate lenses that can be chosen to embellish or edit the color and light for a photo, most often a self-photo or selfie, altering the photo before it is shared with others. If you have teens, you know what I’m talking about!

The collection of One Acts being produced this fall are a mix of comic and dramatic representations of teen life, filtered. Act 1 is made up of 6 one-acts from “The Bullying Collection”, ten-minute plays written by popular script writers telling stories of teen bullying from a myriad of perspectives. These stories range from extreme comedy with

a support group for bullies in Bullies Anonymous (directed by students Alyssa Saunders and Delaney Corcoran) and what happens when senior boundaries are crossed in Frosh in the Pit, to the more serious drama Say Nothing, a reflection on student’s suicide. Gray Area delves into the consequences of faceless social media bullying, Reunited and it Feels So Good tells the story of what happens between a bully and his victim 20 years after graduation, and Nerdbullies is a hilarious peek into bullying in the adult world.

Act 2 is a 30 minute one-act, Selfie, sharing the ups and downs of Senior Year for 8 very different teens.

Facing the pressures of peers, par-

ents, bullies and illness, they are all trying to present themselves to the world through their most favorable lens. As they share that year though their social media feed, they come to realize life is not about what others see- it’s about the picture they have of themselves, unfiltered.

Souhegan Drama has nearly 40 students working on this Fall production. From Freshman new to Souhegan to Seniors producing their last Fall Play, we are working together to present this mixed media show. We hope that these projections, images and antics will produce smiles of recognition, loud laughter and maybe a tear or two. Issues such as suicide,

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weight-awareness, and childhood cancer are lightly touched upon.

Mild language is also present. Due to this content, we consider the show appropriate for middle school students.

We hope you join us Thursday November 21, Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23 at 7pm at Souhegan HS. Tickets are $8 for Students and Seniors and $10 for Adults. They can be purchased at the Souhegan School Store with a credit card or with a check at the Souhegan Welcome Center, Black Forest, Moulton’s, the Homestead.

Cash and local check accepted at the door 30 minutes before the show.

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Winning Tradition Continues for AMS XC

SHS Girls 1st Place Team at Pelham Invitational – (L to R): Emma Hererro, Mackenzie Hayden, India Jones, Masho Primmer, Adrianna Zlotnick, Chloe Trudel, and Georgia Jones

(L to R): Asst Coach Michele Donoghue, Phoebe Faucher, Kylie Donoghue, Ava Bawell, Stephanie Svendsen, Sarah Bryson, Samantha Swanbon, Anna Bremmer-Depuy and Head Coach Tivan Casavant.

“The Eagles” Completed Season on a High Note

SHS Boys 2nd Place Team at Pelham Invitational – (L to R): Ethan McFee, Andrew Strauss, Nolan Dickinson, Drew Apple, Thomas Headington, Peter Headington, and Kariso Anderson.

Saber Girls Win Big at Pelham Invitational The Souhegan High School Girls Cross Country Team was operating on all cylinders on Saturday afternoon, as they took 4 of the top 5 places, enroute to an impressive victory, with only 19 points, over 10 teams at the Pelham Invitational!

The meet was held at Nashua South High School. The trio of Chloe Trudel, Georgia Jones, and Mackenzie Hayden, broke away early, and never looked back! Trudel, only a sophomore, once again led the way for the Sabers, with a blazing 17:51 clocking on the 5K course that is used annually for the NH Meet of Champions! The two seniors followed, with Jones sprinting across the line in 18:20, and Hayden in 18:42. Salem senior Silvia Cadell ran a strong

race to capture 4th in 18:54, also an impressive time on that course.

However Souhegan would then take 2 of the next 4 spots, with both freshman Masho Primmer, and senior India Jones running their best races of the season, finishing in 5th and 8th respectively with excellent times of 19:11 and 19:50! Hopkinton, one of NH’s top girls’ teams, packed 5 runners in the top 18 to garner second place with 57 points.

Salem was third with 104.

The Souhegn Boys Cross Country Team turned in their best performance of the season as they captured 2nd place among the 12 teams competing at the Pelham Invitational held at Nashua South on Saturday with 90 points! Windham

High School won the meet with 59 points, Sanborn was 3rd with 102, followed by Nashua South (107).

Freshmnan Kariso Anderson led the charge with his 8th place finish in an impressive time of 16:43!

Ethan McFee also ran well, finishing 11th in 16:59. But it was the 3rd, 4th and 5th runners for the Sabers that made the difference in this one, as they finished in a 12 second Amherst Middle School Boys Cross Country team span, and lowered the 1-5 gap to under a minute! That trio was led Nearly 80 boys and girls came out 12th places. 7th grader Phoebe Fauby Peter Headington (20th, 17:29), for cross country this year; trained cher with a time of 14:51.19 and 8th Andrew Strauss (24th, 17:38), and hard and completed at a very high grader Ava Bawell with 14:54.78, Thomas Headington (27th, 17:41). level in every race. The result: also rounded out the strong team Nolan Dickinson and Drew ApOn Saturday Oct 19th the Am- effort. ple also had outstanding races for herst Middle School Girls Cross The boys team captured the 2nd Souhegan, finishing 34th and 35th Country Team won the Tri-County place trophy missing 1st place by a respectively!

Cross Country Championship Di- mere 8 points.

7th grader Noah Guarrera came on strong with another valiant effort to take 1st place honors with a time of 12:09.86. 8th grader Telisho Anderson fought through early season injuries placing a strong 4th with a time of 12:20.89. Showing an vision II, held at Nashua South HS/ excellent team effort to gain 11thMines Falls 2-mile course.

14th places were 7th grader Matt 8th grader, Stephanie Svendson, Ulincy 12:43.50, 8th graders Alek led the team once again with a time Siemienowicz 12:45.74, Sam Smiley of 13:18.76 followed by 7th grad- 12:56.10 and Owen Stine 12:46.69. er Anna Brammer-Depuy 14:14.95 7th grader Dallen Norda 13:02.91, and 5th grader Samantha Swan- competed well. bon 14:14.97, for 7th and 8th placOn Monday October 28th at the es. 8th grader Kyle Donoghue fin- sports fall banquet, the boys and ished with a time of 14:37.42 and 7th girls team captains presented assisgrader Sarah Bryson with 14:41.02, tant principle Jesse Haarlander with completing the scoring in 11th and 5 new trophies; representing yet an-

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other example of the fine tradition of excellence which started approximately 12-15 years ago when local running star, Cathy Merra began coaching & developing running programs to build interest-highlighting the many benefits of Cross Country and Track, beginning with students at the grade school level.

These programs continued to build when Janice and Justin Platt took over and in turn “handed the baton” to Michelle Donoghue and Tivan Casavant, who have done a superb job of coaching and teaching the value of setting a goal, working hard together and individually lead to successful outcomes-not to mention friendships and fond memories that will never be forgotten.

Competition distances are typically 3000 meters/2miles for middle school and 5000 meters/3.1 miles for high school. Courses vary from flat to hilly, easy to challenging; through fields & trails in the woods.

Cross Country is much more than “just running” as coaches guide athletes utilizing a variety of training techniques, exercises, nutrition and strategies of competing.

Athletes gain confidence and satisfaction as they experience improvement in their performance-learning the value of working towards a goal.

Many athletes participate in Cross Country to get in shape for other sports, such as basketball, lacrosse, indoor & outdoor track and any activity where sustaining endurance play a role.

If you are interested in finding out more or just like to get your youngster away from the video games, iphone, etc…please contact Coach Tivan at campeanu.tivan@ gmail.com or asst coach Michele at micheledonoghue.org or contact the Amherst Rec Dept about beginner running programs coming mid 2020.

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WHEN YOU’RE HERE YOU’RE HOME BRONZE: Women Novice 4+ (L to R): Ben Walulik as Coxswain, Rowers Miranda Torres, Louise Joyce, Felicity Howard, and Emily Silk SILVER: Women varsity 4x Rowers (L to R): Sarah Aspinwall, Kelly Sileo, Emma Lowery, and Alex Garrant

On Sunday. October 13 Souhegan Crew competed in the NH Championships Regatta in Pembroke as the Women Varsity 4x were silver medalists, Women Novice 8 and the Women Novice 4+ were bronze medalists.

BRONZE: Women novice 8 Rowers (L to R): Molly Sullivan, Emily Silk, Miranda Torres, Louise Joyce, Felicity Howard, Nicole Mercier, Charlotte Wyman, Lily Byers, and Ben Walulik as coxswain

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School Notes MVVS Visits Mont Vernon Fire Station During Fire Prevention Week

Sabers Defeat Plymouth 3-1 in Final Game of the Season Mont Vernon Village School K-2 students visited the Mont Vernon Fire Department today to learn about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week.

Souhegan is Highly Commended

by Accreditation Organization Accreditation Committee Cites Curriculum Implementation, Personalization and Student Agency, and Innovative Faculty AMHERST – The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) informed Souhegan High School of its renewed accreditation for the next ten years and highlighted 18 commendations in the standards for accreditation from the many written in the report, according to NEASC Director, George Edwards, in a recent letter to the school.

Souhegan High School’s commendations include: • The exemplary level of faculty involvement and accessibility to students who see their teachers as partners in learning; • The commitment to innovative, reflective and teacher-centered professional growth with current evidence-based research on teaching and learning; • The commitment to developing self-directed learners and sustaining emphasis on higher order thinking and problem-solving; • The well-maintained facilities designed to support student learning and the focus on developing student agency; • The cultural ethos defined by innovation, design and evolution through thoughtful study of SHS’s past and visionary picture of its future.

Bill Hagen, Souhegan’s interim principal, stated, “In my tenure in education, this is one of the finest reports I have read. The communities of Mont Vernon and Amherst should be extremely proud of the high school.” As a direct result of the strong report, Souhegan High School has been asked to present at the NEASC Commission on Public Schools: Showcase of Model Schools/Exemplary Programs.

NEASC accredits high schools and colleges every ten years evaluating seven standards: Core Values and Beliefs about Learning, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, School Culture and Leadership,

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School Resources for Learning, and Community Resources for Learning.

High schools prepare for accreditation two years prior to the NEASC review committee’s visit.

In October 2018, a NEASC committee of sixteen education professionals from across New England examined every facet of Souhegan High School, from facilities to the student experience. During the intensive visit they interviewed students, faculty and staff, parents, and board members. The committee shadowed students and observed live classrooms. The committee also reviewed data from the Endicott Research Center Survey. Given to all faculty, students, and parents of SHS, it compares Souhegan’s results to 25,000 other survey-takers from schools across New England.

Souhegan’s accreditation report, a 123-page document, was released to SHS and the community in July.

Amy McGuigan, Souhegan’s Instructional Math Coach, chaired the NEASC 3-year self-study process. In her closing remarks to the Souhegan school board on September 23rd she stated how grateful she was to work with the entire staff and over 100 volunteer students, parents, and community members, and how proud she was of the report.

She also stated that it was an honor to serve the community, especially Mont Vernon where she resided for twenty-five years. McGuigan concluded her remarks stating that she hopes her colleagues embrace the results of the report and its findings as an acknowledgment of the school they have created for students.

Also commended was the Steering Committee staff for an exemplary visit: Tim Coutreau, Amanda Dellicolli, Tony Doucet, Andrew Emerson, Aimee Gibbons, Matt McDonald, Julianne Mueller-Northcott, Jolene Sawyer, Charles Swift, Sean Whelan, and Jeanne Sturges (chief editor).

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Christine Landwehrle, Assistant Superintendent for SAU #39. “These tests align with Souhegan’s philosophy of mastery-learning in which rigorous performance-based assessments require students to extend understanding beyond just content knowledge. On a regular basis, Souhegan students apply their conceptual understanding to solve novel problems and generate deeper understandings in new and varied contexts,” Landwehrle adds.

A particular highlight of Souhegan’s results is its performance in mathematics where 27% of students reached the highest levels of performance, compared to only 6% across schools in the U.S. Students who reach the highest levels in mathematics are capable of developing and working with models in complex situations, identifying constraints, and specifying assumptions, according to OECD. Similarly, students at the highest levels of science proficiency are sufficiently skilled in and knowledgeable about science to be able to creatively and independently apply their knowledge

and skills to various situations, including unfamiliar ones. Likewise, in reading, highly proficient students are capable of critically evaluating unfamiliar texts and building hypotheses about them, drawing on specialized knowledge and considering concepts that may run counter their expectations.

The overwhelming majority of Souhegan students performed at or above basic competency in all three testing areas: reading, mathematics, and science. Students who reach the top levels are well on their way to becoming the skilled knowledge workers of tomorrow, according to OECD. Students who perform at the intermediate levels are able to demonstrate skills and competencies that will allow them to participate productively in life as they continue their studies and enter the labor force.

The charts below show how students at Souhegan High School compare with students from other global economies in reading, mathematics, and science in the OECD PISA assessment.

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Goalkeepers SHS - Jake Morrisette 6 Saves BHS – Elliot Mille 11 Saves

Time Team Goal Assist 25min PHS Mamush Tighe unassisted 38min SHS Ethan Ramm Mike Estabrook 46min SHS Alex Lin Sebastian Parker-Christou 76min SHS Miles Drum

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SHS 3 wins - 11 losses - 0 draws PHS 7 wins - 8 losses - 1 draw

Sabers show their talents in the last match of the season defeating Plymouth High School on a cool fall evening match. A surprise goal from the visitors early on following a miscommunication at the back gave the Sabers some motivation.

After several pressing Saber attacks, the 34th minute saw Ethan Ramm connect on a through ball from his

Souhegan High School Cross Country Highlights:

Anderson, McFee Lead Sabers XC at Woods Trail Run, October 5th The duo of freshman Kariso Anderson, and junior Ethan McFee, continued their excellent racing, capturing 46th and 54th places among 735 finishers at the Woods Trail Run on Saturday to lead a young Souhegan Boys Cross Country team over the hills and trails of Thetford, Vt. Next across the line for Souhegan, and key to the team’s success, were 5 sophomore’s: Peter Headington (120th), Nolan Dick-

inson (193), Drew Apple (201), Andrew Strauss (234), and Josh Goddard (236). The Sabers finished 16th among the 52 teams from throughout New England! Union 32 HS of Vermont took home the first place team trophy with an outstanding low score of 76 points.

The Sabers were second to Concord among the 7 New Hampshire schools competing.

Trudel is 4th Out of 586, Leading Sabers at Woods Trail Run Sophomore Chloe Trudel captured 4th place in a field of over 500 finishers from 44 teams from throughout New England at the Woods Trail Run in Thetford, Vt on Saturday, leading a young Souhegan Girls’ Cross Country Team to an 11th place team finish with 335 points. Champlain Valley Union took 1st place honors with 95 points,

followed by East Grenwich (RI) 127 pts. Freshman Masho Primmer (40th), and sophomore Emma Hererro (70th) also had excellent races for the Sabers! Molly Jennings (122nd), and freshman Erin Taylor (133rd), running her best race of the season, completed the scoring for Souhegan. Complete race results can be found at lancertiming.com

Saber Girls Take 1st at Saint A’s Cross Country Meet The Souhegan Girls Cross Country Team took 3 of the top 6 spots on route to victory at St. Anselm’s College on Tuesday, October 8 afternoon to easily outdistance second place Milford 36 to 52. Conval was a close 3rd with 54 points, followed by Hollis-Brookline, Goffstown, and Trinity.

India Jones led the way for the Sabers with her 3rd place finish, in 21:34, over the 5K course. It was

India’s first race of the season, after months of recovery and rigorous training from an injury incurred last Spring! Audrey Littlefield (4th, 21:45) and Molly Jennings (6th, 22:05) also had excellent races for Souhegan! Rounding out the varsity top 5, also with strong performances, were Erin Taylor (10th) and Emma Jarnigan (13th). Complete results can be found at northstartiming.com

Saber Boys Garner Runner-up Spot at St. A’s College Freshman Kariso Anderson’s strong 4th place finish in 17:41, led the young Souhegan team to the runner-up spot to a strong Con-Val team, 26 to 53 on Tuesday, October 8 afternoon at St. Anslem’s College.

The Sabers had their smallest gap of the season (75 seconds) for their top 5 runners, placing them all in the top 16 in the field of over 100

runners from 6 local high schools.

Following Kariso across the line for Souhegan were Ethan McFee (7th), Andrew Strauss (12th), Thomas Headington (14th) and Peter Headington (16th). Also running well for the Sabers and garnering top 25 places were: Drew Apple (21st), Nolan Dickinson (23rd) and Josh Goddard (25th).

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WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON: 1st place – October Herrero Amherst, NH; 2nd place – Shannon Moriarty NY, NY; 3rd place: Cyndi Carr, Amherst, NH

Women Take Top Places in Joe English Challenge AMHERST – Running by the light of the moon, 130 runners took part in the sixth annual Joe English Twilight Challenge on October 12 at Freestyle Farm in Amherst.

Running to benefit the Amherst Land Trust, the participants competed in their choice of five events: a marathon, half marathon, “ultra” six-hour race, ultra relay, and a half-marathon relay.

Runners traversed a 2.62-mile course, lighted by luminous light sticks and five signal fires. At the start/finish of each lap over the farm’s groomed horse trails, the runners emerged into the lighted horse arena, where they could eat, drink, and pause before setting out again in the moonlight.

In this year’s event, women runners took top places. The winning ultra runner, Sarah Aponte of Somerville, Mass., finished 15 laps for a total of 39.3 miles in the mandatory six-hour window. Shelly Audette of Newport, Vermont, finished 14.5 laps at 38 miles. The winning man was Mickel McClish of Beverly, Mass., with 13 laps and 34.1 miles.

The winning marathoner, Bill Nawn of Bedford, NH, finished in 3 hours, 44 minutes. The winning woman was Sonya Lyn of Hillsbor-

ough at 5 hours, 4 minutes.

The winning male half marathoner, Nate Jennato of Fairfield, Conn., finished in 1 hour, 45 minutes. The winning woman was October Herrero of Amherst, NH, at 1 hour 49 minutes.

Says George Bower, race director, “The race ran without a hitch this year. The course is smooth, wellgroomed, and has easy stretches along the hilltop pond. But it also challenges runners with a few hills that take runners through classic New England countryside.”

Sponsors for this year’s event included Carson City Tire, Ciardelli Fuel, Countryside Self-Storage, P.J. Currier Lumber, MartyCo Dumpsters, Northeast Delta Dental, Northern Lights Landscape Contractor, and Visual Persuasion.

The Amherst Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that protects rural, scenic, and undeveloped lands for future generations in Amherst and surrounding communities. All proceeds from the Joe English Challenge go to fund land-saving efforts.

Full race results and registration for the next year’s event, which is scheduled for October, 2020, are at joe-english.org. Follow us on Facebook!

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Peacock Players Presents:

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“Astonishing Little Women” NASHUA – Peacock Players, New Hampshire’s premiere award-winning theatre, will proudly present the cherished Broadway musical adaptation of Little Women for two weekends NOVEMBER 15-24 at the Janice B. Streeter Theater, located at 14 Court Street in Nashua, NH. Tickets are currently on sale at the Peacock Players box office by phone at (603) 886-7000 and online at www.peacockplayers.org.

Louisa May Alcott’s American classic Little Women is a Civil War story of love, sisterhood, and the family bonds that stand the test of time.

Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love.

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s real life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but when publishers seem uninterested – her dear friend, Professor Bhaer, suggests that Jo write more of herself and her personal experience. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War Massachusetts.

Peacock Players is proud to be celebrated as New Hampshire’s premiere award-winning youth theatre. Little Women will be directed by Peacock Players Artistic Director, and Broadway veteran performer, Keith Weirich. Weirich has assembled a multi-award-winning production team. Musical Director Henry Kopczynskie III and Choreographer Valerie Psoinos Nelson will also lend their talents to the production. Weirich will design the scenic elements and lighting for the production with the help of longtime colleague Norm St. Germain, with Rich Loomer

“Little Women” will be on stage weekends of November 15 to 24 in Nashua

designing sound, and Allison Szklarz designing costumes for the much-anticipated New Hampshire production. The entire production team has received multiple individual and collective New Hampshire Theatre Awards for their work at Peacock Players.

“Little Women was written well before its time,” says Weirich regarding Alcott’s seminal literary work. “I appreciate that this is the story of a young woman who defies all of the societal expectations of her time. She envisions a life for herself that is quite different and progressive, and she achieves it. She accomplishes a truly astonishing life through struggle, loss, and her relationship with her family. I think the timelessness of the story is the underlying strong family values between Jo March and her sisters. This production is the perfect compliment to our Mainstage season of celebrating women.”

Peacock Players is proudly presenting an entire season of works that feature leading female char-

acters, entitled: Season 44 – Celebrating Women Center Stage.

“In support of current movements toward empowerment and equality for women, we collectively wanted to produce an entire theatre season that promotes strong relevant female characters that overcome adversity through discovering their own bravery, embracing their own uniqueness, and learning the importance of sisterhood,” says Weirich. “The work we mount on our Mainstage sends subtle and not so subtle messages to our students and our audiences. Exploring the strong actions and powerful voices of an entire season of leading female characters is a message worth sharing.”

The cast of Little Women will be led by Evmorfia Alton (of Amherst) as Meg, with Special Guest adult performers Donna Salviati as Marmee, Michelle Henderson as Aunt March, and Keith Weirich as Mr. Laurence. The rest of the small ensemble is rounded out with New Hampshire’s most celebrated and awarded young theatre performers, including Ben Morton (of Amherst).

Please note that Little Women is rated PG. Parental Guidance is suggested.

Little Women is the second production of Peacock Players 44th Annual Mainstage Season. For more information regarding Peacock Players upcoming Mainstage productions, auditions, educational programs, summer theatre camp, and events – please visit www.peacockplayers.org.

Little Women performances are scheduled for Friday November 15th @ 7pm, Saturday November 16th @ 2pm & 7pm, Sunday November 17th @ 2pm, Friday November 22nd @ 7pm, Saturday November 23rd @ 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday November 24th @ 2pm. Tickets are currently on sale. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please call the Box Office at (603) 886-7000 or visit www.peacockplayers.org.

The Nutcracker Performed by Southern NH Dance Theater at the Historic Palace Theatre “Black Bear, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage, Alaska”

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

MANCHESTER – Enjoy the magic and beauty of the timeless classic, The Nutcracker, this holiday season as Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater performs at the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester, Friday, November 29th through Sunday, December 1, 2019. To add to the magic of this holiday classic, the audience will enjoy Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece as it was intended, with the power and vigor of a live orchestra led by world-renown conductor John Williams.

The annual performance, boasts a cast of over 85 talented dancers and performers, including talented guest artists Carlos Molina, Alan Alberto, Fred Davis, Jere Hunt, Ty Parmenter, Erika Davis and many talented local dancers.

All the guest artists are returning this year including former Boston Ballet principal dancer Carlos Molina who will once again reprise his role as Cavalier. Southern NH Dance Theater alumni Erika Davis will perform as Sugar Plum Fairy.

Erika’s training and professional

affiliations include Carolina Ballet, School of American Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theater, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Philadelphia Dance Theater, and Walnut Hill School. Erika has appeared in works by Jessica Lang, Karole Armitage, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Karen Dearborn, Heidi Cruz-Austin, and Ashley Walton.

Hadley Hornor of Amherst Middle School has been dancing for nine years and will be performing as a Young Party Girl, Angel and Candy Cane in the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker.

“Whenever I am performing, I feel like that is where I am supposed to be – on stage,” stated Hadley.

Join us this holiday season as Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater’s performing company performs this holiday classic on stage at the historic Palace Theatre with a live orchestra led by world-renown conductor John Williams. For show times and ticket information call the Palace Theatre Box Office at 668-5588 or visit www.palacetheatre.org.

Hadley Hornor performing as a Polichinelle, in last years’ performance of The Nutcracker.

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 through Nov.15 in the Auditorium Gallery.

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. She is the recip-

ient 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.

Painter Susan Wadsworth to Show Pastels in “Mother’s Nature” at the Jaffrey Civic Center

“Summer Sunset, Perkins Pond & Mt. Monadnock, Jaffrey, NH”

Small Works – BIG

IMPACT

Holiday Show & Sale

Come enjoy our fabulous Small Works – BIG IMPACT show filled with affordable original art work from local artists just in time for the Holiday shopping season, now through December 26. Pick up original artwork for those who you think about over the Holidays. Gift certificates available.

Works include: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, handpulled prints, mixed media, and sculpture.

For details, call us at 672-2500 or visit: Creative Ventures Gallery www.creativeventuresfineart.com 411 Nashua Street, Milford, NH 03055

“Town Center” by Mary Iselin

“Cortona Views” by Susan Wadsworth, 2016

Artist Susan Wadsworth of Rindge will exhibit a variety of landscapes at the Jaffrey Civic Center. The show runs through November 15th. The work includes “childscapes” as well as Asian-influenced “kanji landscapes” in ink and pastel.

Also featured are landscapes of locales Ms. Wadsworth has seen in her recent travels in New England and beyond.

After Wadsworth’s children grew up, she explored beyond her accustomed scope of vision. She returned to painting abstracted local and foreign landscapes, traveling extensively in Italy, Spain, France and England. Her views of Mt. Monadnock were included in the recent “Celebrating Monadnock” exhibition at the JCC in August. One might get the impression that her pastels

were easy to execute, but in fact it takes many layers of differently colored pastels in simplified forms to capture the essence of these scenes.

Influences from Milton Avery to Georgia O’Keeffe and Arthur Dove can be seen in these pictures.

After recent trips to Japan and China, Wadsworth began adding Asian lines and textures in ink to the pastels. Some of these “kanji landscapes” include Asian calligraphy within the New Hampshire landscape. Looking at the white pines that often stand above the local hills, one can see how these are almost akin to Asian figures in calligraphy. The Jaffrey Civic Center, is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey. For information call 532-6527, e-mail info@jaffreyciviccenter.com.

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Nashua Chamber Orchestra Performs with Three Young Artists

“Solstice Sunset” by Hollis Arts Society Member Daryl D. Johnson

Hollis Arts Society will be holding its 12th Anniversary Art Show & Sale on November 9th and 10th Members of the Society will fill the historic Lawrence Barn at 28 Depot Road, Hollis with fine artists and craftsmen. Offerings will include fine oil and acrylic paintings, fiber art, sterling silver jewelry, and more.

The show runs Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm both days. The Lawrence Barn offers convenient, free parking onsite. There will be refreshments. The art show is free and open to the public. A great family event!

Event Chair, Susan E. Hanna, has been a juried member of the Society since 2014. Ms. Hanna states, “I attended this annual show back in 2013 and was knocked off my feet by the quality of the offerings and the atmosphere of the event. This event is the primary reason I joined The Hollis Arts Society.” Ms. Hanna is an award-winning oil painter and a first-time chair of this event who brings years of experience run-

ning shows and exhibits throughout New Hampshire. She states, “I’m working hard and am very excited to bring a new look to this well-established fine art show.”

Formed in 2007, The Hollis Arts Society ​ strives to create a stimulating creative and performance arts ​ environment for emerging and producing artists. The Society also hosts a permanent but changing exhibition within the Community Council Building, located at 100 West Pearl Street in Nashua. The Hollis Arts Society is open to anyone interested in creative arts. Memberships may be general or juried with low, annual dues.

Members hold meetings the second Wednesday of each month except July. Meetings begin at 7 pm and usually include a presenter and a brief business meeting. The public is welcome to attend these monthly meetings. Visit www.HollisArtsSocietyNH.com.

The Nashua Chamber Orchestra under the direction of David Feltner performs the first program of the 2019—2020 season which consists of works by Mozart, Chopin, Respighi and Tchaikovsky.

Three outstanding young artists will perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor.

The performances are Saturday, November 16th, at 7:30 PM, Judd Gregg Hall, Nashua Community College and Sunday, November 17th, at 3:00 PM, Milford Town Hall, 1 Union Square on the Milford Oval.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at Darrell’s Music Hall in Nashua, and the Toadstool Bookstore in Lorden Plaza, Milford, or online at the web site: www.nco-music.org. Prices are $20, adults; $15, seniors, college students and military; students under 18, free. Each concert is followed by a reception where audience members can mingle with the musicians. For more information, check the web site or phone NCO President, Jackie O’Dowd, at 582-5211.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dispersed his extravagant musical talents over an immense canvas of genres and hues: from string quartets to operas, from lyrical tenderness to powerful drama. Mozart composed his Symphony No. 32 in G Major, K. 318, in 1779. The work is a ‘miniature’ three-movement symphony in the form of an overture.

The addition of two pairs of horns enhances the range of color, along with alternating loud and soft pas-

David Feltner, Music Director

sages. The rousing Allegro spiritoso with its stylistic two themes leads directly into the Andante with its contrasting, expansive mood. The spell is broken by the sudden return of the animated Tempo primo. The Symphony closes with its rousing opening theme.

Frederic Chopin composer sine qua non of Romantic era piano music, left his native Poland, racked by political turmoil, in 1830, never to return. His Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, premiered in Warsaw in 1830, was received with great acclaim. A work of deep romantic expressivity, flowing melodic lines

with lush harmonies, it seduces the listener to indulge in nostalgic reveries.

Alessandra Mariano (Movement I, Allegro maestoso), winner of the Chopin Competition among numerous others, is a junior at Phillips Andover Academy. A student of Mila Filatova, she has performed at Carnegie Hall and with the Boston Pops.

Kevin Chen (Movement II, Romanze: Larghetto), a computer science and music major at the College of the Holy Cross, is a winner of local and international competitions and music festivals. He performed

Snowbound: Winter Landscapes From The 19th C. to Present: Exhibit at NH Antique Co-Op

MILFORD - New Hampshire ing snow-covered scenery holds tre- malleable, and we all know the sayAntique Co-op presents Snow- mendous appeal for artists to cap- ing “oil and water (snow in this case) bound: Winter Landscapes from ture nature’s beauty. don’t mix.” Contemporary artists the 19th c. to Present, an exhibit For nineteenth century artists can avail themselves to today’s highand sale of paintings capturing cen- and contemporary artists, there are tech cold weather gear to somewhat Currier Museum of Art presents: turies of the rugged snow-covered not only cold temperatures to con- help brave the bitter temperatures. beauty of New England and beyond tend with — which can mean fro- Nineteenth century artists would in the heart of winter. zen stiff fingers leading to limited layer up in wool, fur and make-shift All are welcome to attend a wine dexterity — but there are also is- contraptions, such as “The Hibbard MANCHESTER - The Currier early 1900s, the population had de- and cheese opening reception on sues of paint and other art supplies Mitten,” a term coined by Aldro Museum of Art, in Manchester is clined, and the village began to pro- Sunday, November 10, from 1 to 3 freezing, paint not drying, and fro- Hibbard’s invention of wearing laypleased to present The Shakers and mote tourism to increase its visibil- p.m. in the Upstairs Gallery at New zen brushes. Oil paints become less ered socks on his hands and poking the Modern World, opening Satur- ity and generate revenue. Historic Hampshire Antique Co-op. Enjoy day, October 12. The exhibition is documents illustrate that the Shak- a fall afternoon of art, antiques, redrawn from the extensive holdings ers were quick to embrace printed freshments and camaraderie as we at Canterbury Shaker Village, cele- media and photography to promote look forward to the holidays and brating its 50th anniversary of in- a more positive image. winter season ahead. corporation as a museum this year, “Shakers were widely revered for This fine art exhibit and sale of as well as from the Currier’s own their utopian social experiment. paintings features works by noted collection.

This respect was achieved in part by nineteenth and twentieth century The Shakers have long been cel- the Shakers’ astute management of artists Paul Starrett Sample (1896ebrated for simple, timeless de- their image,” stated Andrew Spahr, 1974), Samuel S. Carr (1837-1908), sign. They were seen by the world Director of Collections and Ex- Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932), as a devout group with pure values hibitions at the Currier Museum. Paul Bernard King (1867-1947), Anwhich were reflected in their design “This exhibition is a rare opportu- tonio Cirino (1889-1983), William of furniture and household objects. nity to explore not just the beauti- Closson (1848-1926), Aldro HibTheir attempts to convert outsiders ful designs that we know from tra- bard (1886-1972), Birge Harrison to their radical form of Protestant- ditional Shaker images, but to learn (1854-1929), Emile Albert Gruppe ism caused much anxiety in Amer- about how they were cutting-edge (1896-1978), Robert Emmett Owen ica; as a result, the Shakers devel- in their branding strategies and (1878-1957), Arthur Clifton Goodoped a branding strategy to counter how in the 20th century, the Shaker win (1864-1929) and more. The exnegative public opinion. They fash- style inspired Modernist designers hibit also includes contemporary ioned positive images of themselves in Europe and America who were New England artists Erik Koeppel, for the press throughout the second drawn to the simple lines and care- William R. Davis and Dave Dodge. half of the 19th century and pro- ful craftsmanship.” The exhibition Winter painting “en plein air” duced large quantities of Shaker will be on view through February presents wonderful opportunigoods for sale to the public. By the 16, 2020. ties and unique challenges to artists. From brisk blue-sky days to blinding blizzards, the invigorat- Aldro T. Hibbard (1886-1972) Vermont Mountains, oil on board, 25h x 29w Peterborough Folk Music Presents

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Chris Smither, November 15th CHRIS SMITHER, Songwriter. Guitarist. Performer, Bluesman will perform at the Peterborough Players. November 15th at 7:30pm.

Tickets $25 adv. $30 at door cash/ checks CALL ME LUCKY is the new record from Chris Smither and is his first set of brand new originals in six years (March 2018 | Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert). Recorded at the gorgeous Blue Rock Studio in the Texas foothills. Packed with Smither trademark songs that offer commentary on the human condition with a wink of an eye and pulls from deep in the soul and a couple of surprise covers that

remind us of Chris’ deftness as a song interpreter as he makes the songs his own. CALL ME LUCKY features longtime producer and multi-instrumentalist David Goodrich, drummer Billy Conway (Morphine), Matt Lorenz (aka The Suitcase Junket), Mike Meadows, and engineer Keith Gary. They went into the session to record ten songs.

What they ended up with is a double record: Disc 1 features the eight originals and two covers they started with; Disc 2 catapults some of the very same songs into another dimension. Essentially Smither covering Smither.

NASHUA – Actorsingers is pleased to announce the upcoming Main Stage production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY – a new musical comedy. Performances are at the Keefe Center for The Arts, 117 Elm Street, Nashua on the following dates and times: Friday, November 22 at 8:00 pm. Saturday, November 23 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 pm. Tickets for THE ADDAMS FAMILY are available online at www.actorsingers.org or by calling 320-1870.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s

nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.

Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

But then, what is normal? As Morticia says, “Normal is an illusion…

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his paintbrush through the wool!

Getting to the painting locations in the winter is also a challenge for en plein air artists. Weather conditions make driving to remote locations difficult, and often artists hike into nature to get to their favorite spots. For the artists of the 1800s, this would’ve been accomplished with horses, sleds, snowshoes or on foot, all while hauling their painting supplies as well as provisions with them. Artists would even catch rides with loggers going deep into the forest.

Understanding these hardships lends a greater appreciation for the fine examples of works on exhibit in Snowbound: Winter Landscapes from the 19th c. to Present, on view from November 10, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

New Hampshire Antique Co-op is a destination shop for fine art, period furniture, porcelain, silver, collectibles, jewelry and more. NHAC is one of the largest group antique shops in the state. Established in 1983 by the Hackler family, the shop features more than 200 dealers and 2,000 consignors. The shop is located at 323 Elm Street in Milford, New Hampshire, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 6738499 or visit online at www.nhantiquecoop.com or www.facebook. com/nhantiquecoop.

Actorsingers of Nashua Presents: The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

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the Grieg Piano Concerto with the NCO, in 2012.

Maxine Park (Movement III, Rondo: Vivace) has performed at the International Chopin Festival in Poland. A sophomore at Phillips Exeter Academy, she has been featured on the popular NPR program for young artists, “From the Top.” Ottorino Respighi, Italy’s most renowned post-Romantic composer, developed a strong interest in Renaissance and Baroque music.

Respighi was a master of tone painting, expressing vivid visual experiences through his music. Gli Uccelli (The Birds), written in 1928, is a five movement suite inspired by keyboard and lute music about birds by 17th and 18th century composers.

Tchaikovsky abandoned his preparation for a career in law to pursue his passion for music. Although he composed in a variety of genres, his most famous works are his three ballets, which display his genius for expressive melody and harmony in a dramatic context. The Swan Lake Ballet is a fairy tale that combines magic, love, and tragedy.

Drawing on the music of his Swan Lake Ballet, Tchaikovsky composed his Swan Lake Suite in 1882, to assure that the ballet music would remain in the concert repertoire.

Tchaikovsky’s colorful orchestration and sense of theatrical drama are showcased in the Suite. The famous Swan Lake motif opens the Suite, played by oboe and harp. The motif is heard throughout, in a variety of moods.

What’s normal for the spider is a calamity for the fly.”

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is directed by Erin Maitland, with Musical Direction by Jonathan Plouffe and Choreography by Luciana Fionda.

Director Erin Maitland, says, “I have always been drawn to this show for its amazing music, witty book and sharp choreography. But most of all, the characters are classic and timeless.” Maitland continues, “The Addams Family has always been a story about staying true to yourself, importance of family and that there is more in this world that unites us than that divides us. In these times,

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Amherst Recreation

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

Hiking and Yoga in Nature

Get ready for a fun and active morning of hiking, yoga and meditation. Classes consist of a 45 minute guided hike and a 45 minute guided out door practice.

Sundays at PMEC, 9am-10:30pm

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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

it is a welcome and needed reminder. Full disclosure – working with this cast and the creative team has been an absolute treat. I cannot wait to share it all with the audience.”

The cast of The Addams Family is comprised of 25 local actors from New Hampshire and is led by James Middleton (Gomez Addams), Halee Bandt (Morticia Addams), Rose Chaffee (Wednesday Addams), Sophia Battaglia (Pugsley Addams), Martha Daniels Holland (Grandma), Paul Battaglia (Uncle Fester), Ryan Quinlan (Lurch), Erik Shaffer (Mal Beineke), Becca Tarr (Alice Beineke) and Eric Berthiaume (Lucas Beineke). continued from page 4

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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Grandparents Day at Mont Vernon Village School

Kindergarten Class at MVVS

Third Graders at MVVS

First Graders at MVVS Fourth Graders at MVVS

Second Graders at MVVS

Fifth and Sixth Graders at MVVS

Mont Vernon’s Lamson Farm Day Remembered September 25, 2019 A Fun-Filled Family Day Hosted by the Mont Vernon Recreation Committee

“Some years are good, some have poor weather. This years Lamson Farm Day as we celebrate our 40th LFD was about as perfect as they come. I can’t say anything more than that. Lots of work getting ready and a little cleaning up after but totally worth every minute. Let’s do it again next year.

Photos by Earle Rich provided for the enjoyment of Mont Vernon families and friends: www.flickr.com/photos/mvfotog/albums

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MVVS Grandparents Day Celebration, October 11, 2019. This is a really big and much anticipated event at the Mont Vernon Village School. Students perform songs for their grandparents, parents, friends, and staff. Kindergarten students kicked off the Grandparents Day show with an adorable performance of “You Are My Sunshine.”

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Mont Vernon Mont Vernon Celebrates Lamson Farm Day

Voices Needed For 32nd Annual Messiah Sing! In Mont Vernon

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Mont Vernon Historical Society

Museum to be Open on Veterans’ Day The Mont Vernon Historical Society will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, November 5, at 7:30 PM in the Meeting Room on the first floor of the Town Hall. They will discuss the plans for the museum, located on the second floor of the Town Hall, to be open Thursday, November 11 for veterans, family, and friends to visit after recognizing Veterans’ Day at 11 AM at the War Memorial located at the corner of Main Street and Grand Hill Road. They will also discuss how to use the proceeds from the raffle tickets sold for two baskets filled with crafts from artisans participating in the Mont Vernon Artisan Craft Fair held on November 2&3.

The society was honored to be chosen the recipient.

While the museum is now closed for the season, Curator Mary Jo Marcely was delighted with the steady stream of interested visitors who stopped in to look at a variety of exhibits this year. Program ideas for the winter and spring months are under consideration. Look for details in a future edition of The Amherst Citizen.

son 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; or Museum Curator Mary Jo Marcely at Hannahsgarden@hotmail.com

The Mont Vernon Messiah Sing!

Committee has selected the rehearsal and performance dates for the 32nd Annual Messiah Sing! In Mont Vernon. Last year the chorus was composed of over 85 voices from 14 communities. The chorus has a new director this year, Dr. Heidi Welch, and is open to all who love to sing. Soloists are selected from the chorus during auditions following the second rehearsal.

The music used is selections from the G. Schirmer score for the work

by G. F. Handel. A limited number of scores are available for loan and scores are available for purchase for $10. The rehearsals and concerts are held at the Mont Vernon

Daland Memorial Library News

Congregational Church at 4 South Main Street in Mont Vernon. The chorus has been asked by the Fire Department to avoid parking in front or behind the Fire Station.

Rehearsals will be held on Sunday evenings November 17, 24, and December 1 from 6:45 to 9:00PM. Performances with orchestral and organ accompaniment will be held Saturday, December7 at 7:00PM and Sunday, December 8 at 4:00PM. Admission is free and a free will donation opportunity is provided during the performances.

For additional information please call Kathie Fitzgerald at 673-2696 or visit the Facebook page: Messiah Sing – MVCC.

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

SAU 39 Superintendent Adam Steel will be visiting the Daland Memorial Library in Mont Vernon on Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm for a meet and greet. Adam will conduct an informal gathering to discuss our schools, the budget, and the strategic vision for the future.

Support the society and become a member. Annual dues per per-

THANK YOU

Thank you to all of the community members who generously donated Halloween Candy for Trick-or-Treating! And a great big Thank You to homes in the Village who welcomed Trick-or-Treaters to their doors...even in the rain! You have all helped make Mont Vernon a wonderful place to reside. If you are interested in organizing or participating in Mont Vernon Recreation events, or simply have a question, please email Heather Kennedy at: MontVernonRecreation@gmail.com.

Coffee & Books is back just in time for cold weather. Stop in the library every Tuesday from 10am5pm for a free cup of coffee or tea compliments of the Friends of the Library and Starbucks. Stay and chat or browse for books! Cookies too!!

4 S. Main Street, Mont Vernon Telephone: 673-3500 Interim Minister: Dr. Alex Gondola Email: montvernonchurch@comcast.net Website: www.montvernonchurch.org

Our next monthly free Community Dinner at Mont Vernon Congregational Church, 4 South Main Street, Mont Vernon, will take place on Thursday, November 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner is open and free to all, donations accepted but not required. On the menu for November: Chili and fixings, Salad, Cornbread, and Pumpkin Desserts. Please join us. For more information, call 673-3500

Mont Vernon Recreation Upcoming Events: ~ Town Tree Lighting, Friday December 6th at 6 pm

Please email: MontVernonRecreation@gmail.com with any questions, or to find out how you may help out at future events!

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Just the Classics Adult Book Club

Do you love the classics? Join the Just the Classics Book Club and read one book a month from the classics. Group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm for dessert and a book discussion. This month join in and read “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte. Group Tiny Town Library Podcast The Daland Memorial Library is will meet on Thursday, November excited to announce the launch of 21st at 7pm. Books available to bortheir podcast Tiny Town Library. row at the library.

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