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“We the People” Amherst Prepares for a Grand Celebration of Independence Day – pages 7 and 8
Amherst to Honor Vietnam Veterans with Moving Wall On Display at Souhegan High School, July 19-23
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hen you start making plans for your summer vacation, make sure to include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall which will be coming to Amherst July 19-23. It will be a memorable and solemn occasion. A Salute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and the 58,360 who gave their lives for their country. The Moving Wall is 127 feet in length and 10.2 feet in height, a halfsize replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial. If you haven’t had a chance to view the Wall in our nation’s capital this is your chance to honor friends, family members and neighbors who served during the Vietnam War. Marie Grella has spent two and a half years as facilitator for the event. With support from the Milford Rotary Club Foundation in the form of a $5,000 check, the arrival of the Wall has been formalized. There will be additional fund raising in the next few months to keep the Wall moving and to fund a museum for all the artifacts left at the wall. Marie is hoping to raise another $5 to $10,000. All sponsors and donors will be acknowledged. There will be a motorcycle procession as the Wall travels to Amherst. “I encourage people along the way to fly their flags,” she added. The exact route of the procession will be posted as the date draws closer. It will be traveling down Route 122 to Boston Post Road as it travels to its destination of Souhegan High School. Interested in supporting The Moving Wall event by purchasing some new USA colors to fly at your house? Place your order for a made in America 3’x5’ flag by emailing info@MovingWallNH.org or by contacting Marie Grella . The cost is $25 per flag and all proceeds go to The Moving Wall event in July. Drop off your tattered and worn flags on Marie’s porch for proper handling. Marie and her troop of dedicated volunteers will also have flags for sale during Amherst’s July 4th Celebration on the Town Common.
Flag Day 5K was a Running Success!
158 runners participated to help raise funds for the Moving Wall. See page 9
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Letters.................................. 2 Town News............................ 4 Library.................................. 5 Arts & Entertainment............. 6 July 4th Schedule of Events... 7 Schools................................. 10 SportsFolio............................ 11 Mont Vernon......................... 12 Next Issue: August 2018
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Amherst Boy Scout Troop 22 would like to thank the following local businesses and community members who made it possible for us to have a successful Yard Sale Fundraiser. The proceeds from this annual event are used to purchase the equipment and supplies needed to sponsor activities for the Scouts to advance through the scouting ranks. Your support means so much to all of us!
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And All Of The Community Members Who Generously Donated To Our Sale As Well As Donating Space At Their Homes For Storage!!! Many Thanks!!! Amherst Boy Scout Troop 22
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Amherst Old Home Day Festival Saturday, September 8 in the Village Historic District
• Vendors of Food, Crafts and More • Village Tours & Museum Visits by the Historical Society • Games & Activities by Amherst Recreation Department • Silent Auction and Community Supper on the Town Common • More details to come!
Governor Sununu Proclaims May 2018 as Building Safety Month for NH CONCORD, NH – Wednesday, May 7th, 2018 - After many months of coordinated efforts with various local and state agencies, the New Hampshire Building Official’s Association’s (NHBOA) Board of Directors was able to work with Governor Sununu’s office in having the month of May 2018 proclaimed as Building Safety Month in New
Hampshire, “to bring to the forefront the hazards and safety associated with building construction to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures”. At the State House on Wednesday, May 7th, 2018, Governor Sununu, surrounded by members
of the NHBOA, the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office (NHFMO) and New Hampshire Homeland Security & Emergency Management (NHHSEM), signed a proclamation, thereby proclaiming May 2018 as Building Safety Month.
(Amherst’s Building Official, Scott Tenney, a Director with the NHBOA is pictured below forth from the right.) We apologize for the error with identification in the previous issue. For more information contact Scott Tenney at (603) 673-6041
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Winner of Logo Design Contest for Amherst Students Announced The Historical Society of Amherst is pleased to announce the winner of our Old Home Day logo design contest, which was unveiled at the Annual Members meeting held earlier this month! Haley Maka, who graduated from Amherst Middle School this year, submitted the winning design, which the Historical Society will be using to help promote our Old Home Day on September 8th! The Historical Society recently invited Amherst students at Wilkins and Clark, Amherst Middle School and Souhegan High school to participate in a logo design contest for
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Reverend Richard Leavitt’s Retirement AMHERST – The Reverend Richard Leavitt, Senior Pastor of the Congregational Church of Amherst, United Church of Christ, will retire from parish ministry at the end of July. Rev. Leavitt is the 28th settled pastor to have served the church in its 277 year history. Dick Leavitt was called to serve as Senior Pastor in Amherst in March 2004, and over the past 14 years has helped the church move forward in a number of different ways. The congregation has become much more attentive to welcoming all people, regardless of ability, status or background. The members have also been encouraged to volunteer with hands on outreach to organizations like SHARE, Community Supper, and the Anne Marie House for families in transition. Leavitt has helped affirm the church’s rich history, while also equipping the members to live out their witness in a changing world, and keeping the congregation a vital community of faith. After extensive study and prayerful discernment, the members voted to become an Open and Affirming congregation in 2010, adopting a Welcome Statement which makes explicit the church’s affirmation and inclusion of people of all sexual orientations as well as those of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, physical and mental abilities and “all of the other diverse attributes woven into the fabric of humankind.” Under Leavitt’s leadership, the church has actively looked for
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ways to implement that welcome to community residents and groups. The congregation recently adopted a new organizational structure to be intentionally more nimble and effective for today’s church. The members have also voted to undertake a capital building that houses the church so they can better serve the community into the future. Mark Baddeley, a member of the church’s diaconate who emceed Leavitt’s June 12 retirement party, told the group, “In his ministry, Dick has touched hundreds of lives in life’s brightest and darkest moments – births and deaths, baptisms, weddings and funerals – and has faithfully preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ’s light and love to the communities he has served.” Leavitt previously served churches in Binghamton, New York, and in Boxborough and Framingham, Massachusetts, before coming to Amherst. His father was also a United Church of Christ minister and a powerful influence in his life. The congregation has named the Rev. Maureen Frescott as Acting Senior Pastor after Leavitt’s retirement. She has served as Associate Pastor at the Amherst church since 2012 when she graduated from seminary. She says, “Over the past six years, Dick has not only been a wonderful mentor for me, but also a trusted colleague and friend. I am sincerely going to miss his presence, warmth, wisdom and humor! Our congregation has been blessed to have him.”
The Amherst Garden Club recently awarded scholarships to deserving local students with interest in pursuing studies related to the field of horticulture. From left to right: Amber Paquette will be continuing her studies at SUNY Cobleskill. Hannah Kershaw, a Souhegan High School graduate, will be attending the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont while Hannah Pike, another Souhegan graduate, will be heading to Keene State College in September.
New Hampshire Master Gardener Free Seed Program Amherst Garden Club Awards a Grant The 2017-2018 Amherst Garden Club awarded a $400.00 Grant to the NH Master Gardener Free Seed Program. The program started in the fall of 2017 with Master Gardeners collecting expired seeds from local garden centers, big box stores and individuals. Master Gardeners of NH volunteer to package sixteen free seed packets/ mailing and ship them to nonprofit organizations. Starting in January, Gary Sheehan, Master Gardener, oversaw the mailing of 230+ packets to schools, youth groups and non-profit organizations. Postage expenses were covered by donations.
Strawbery Banke donated Heritage and Heirloom seeds this past spring. In promoting gardening and habitat enhancement (butterfly loving flower seeds) there will be an expected postage expense of $860.00 for the 2018-2019 year. The Amherst Garden Club along with the Portsmouth Garden Club have donated funds for the 2018-2019 Free Seed Program. To learn more about this program open to our local schools and other nonprofit organizations go to https://extension.unh. edu/blog/2018-free-seed-program.
Crystal Chen, Gary Sheehan, Judy Smith and Sarah Warren. The Charitable Fund ladies are presenting a $400.00 check to Gary Sheehan, NH Master Gardener in front of Joshua’s Park gardens (a past grant supported project of the garden club).
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Sara Wozniak - 2018 AAUW Southern NH Branch Scholarship Recipient Sara Wozniak, Merrimack High School senior, was the recipient of the 2018 Southern NH Branch of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) scholarship. She was chosen from a field of eighteen well-qualified applicants. The award was given during end of the year awards. Sara was valedictorian of her class. When not studying, Sara played varsity soccer for four years and was captain. She played varsity basketball for four years and was Team Leader. She was a two-year member of the National Honor Society and served on Student Council for four years. In addition, she was Life of an Athlete represen-
tative for two years, a Math Team representative for two years, and a DECA business competition team member for three years. She went on service trips to Holland and Ghana, Africa, volunteered for the NE Parkinson’s Bike Ride for nine years, worked on Special Olympics, and was a summer camp counselor. Sara also found time to work at Axel’s Food and Ice Cream in Merrimack. Sara is sure to be a positive and wonderful addition to her class at the University of South Carolina where she plans to start studying engineering in the fall. For information about the organization: Susan Hoover at susnhoover@aol.com or 213-6601.
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Caregiver support groups at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (July 2 and July 16) NASHUA — Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua will host its monthly caregiver support groups on Monday, July 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday, July 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Join us to share your caregiving story while also hearing the stories of others facing similar experiences. A complimentary meal will be served.
‘Educating Family about Your Loved One’s Diagnosis’ at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (July 9) NASHUA — Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua will host the complimentary presentation “Educating Family about Your Loved One’s Diagnosis” on Monday, July 9 at noon. Learn how to inform family members of all ages about your loved one’s diagnosis and help them understand what it means. We’ll discuss various ways for your family to be involved and enjoy meaningful moments with their loved one. A light lunch will be served. You are welcome to bring your loved one to enjoy an engaging activity with our residents while you attend the presentation. For more information or to RSVP, call 594-0581. Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua, a memory care assisted living community, is located at 575 Amherst St.
Nashaway Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society Upcoming Events
Representatives of the Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon will host a free short walk on the trails and boardwalks of Ponemah Bog Sanctuary off of Rhodora Drive in Amherst. Children are welcome. For more information, contact NH Audubon Director of Land Management Phil Brown 224-9909 Ext. 334 or pbrown@nhaudubon.org. Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10am-noon. This walk with Tom Young will explore Ponemah Bog for some of the unique dragonflies that dwell in the bog. There will also be butterflies, birds, and several species of flowering bog plants to see.
Amherst Town Band Summer Performance Schedule Tuesday, June 19 6:30 PM - Amherst Town Common Tuesday, June 26, 7PM - Greeley Park, Nashua Tuesday, July 3, 8 PM - Souhegan High School Wednesday, July 4 - Amherst Independence Day parade Saturday, July 7, 7 PM- York Beach, ME Saturday, July 28, 11:30 AM Keyes Field, Milford Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 PM - Amherst Town Common For more information: www.amhersttownband.org.
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Bob’s Auto Service sign used by proprietor Ray Lareau in the 1970’s (possibly as old as the 1950s) now hangs inside Mike’s Auto, among a collection of vintage automotive signs.
grandmother, Mrs. Emma (Boylston) Locke (1855-1932). And oil companies paid the taxes on their gas pumps and tanks. Judging by the town’s tax records, Bob probably started with Socony gas of Standard Oil Company, the leading brand. (Or it might have been Gulf, as A Sleeping Town Awakens asserts.) One regular customer of gasoline and supplies from Bob’s Auto Service that first year was the Amherst fire department. The fire station – called Lawrence Engine House – stood right next door on the north side, where there now is a grassy patch (still owned by the Town). Bob’s father, Howard R. Locke (1883-1959), an electrician by trade, was an active volunteer firefighter, at this time the foreman of suction hose and member of the standing executive committee of Lawrence Engine Company. Initially Bob did not run his business long. He soon – in 1942 when he was 18 – began working as an automobile mechanic in neighboring towns, in Bedford, then Milford, then in Manchester for the Buick company, then back at Milford Motor Company. Bob married at age 20 in 1944. Meanwhile his older brother, Richard B. Locke (1919-1951), who like his parents had completed two years of high school and had previously worked as a gardener, took over the fledgling business in Amherst Village, operating it as Locke’s Jenney station. Richard closed for the next three years during WW2, presumably because of gas rationing, but re-opened in 1946 and married later that year. With experience under his belt, Bob Locke started the car repair garage in 1947, and both Bob’s Auto Service and Locke’s Jenney Station operated on the same site until Richard’s untimely death at age 32, when Bob combined the two businesses.
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Bob Locke’s widow Lucille sold the business in Dec. 1962 to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lareau, who kept the name Bob’s Auto and the Jenney pumps – until the Citgo parent company bought out Jenney, causing their brand to change to Citgo around 1966. The Lareaus daughter, Michelle known as Mickey, began helping her Dad when she was 10 years old, “pumping gas, checking oil, and changing tires.” After Ray retired in 1985, the place was closed for several months. Mickey’s husband, Mike Larivee who had worked in his father’s automotive business in Manchester, was looking for a new job. So Mr. and Mrs. Larivee took over the Amherst business in January 1986 and it became Mike’s Auto Service, as it still is today. (Milford Cabinet, 13 Dec. 1962, p. 13; 19 Feb. 1986, p. 21; 1 Oct. 1986, p. 14.) The gas station was discontinued around 1989.
Original (restored and reinstalled) Jenney gas pump at Mike’s Auto Service in Amherst Village
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I initially researched Mike’s Auto for Walking Tours of Amherst Village, published in 2010 by the Historical Society of Amherst, N.H. (see pages 56-57), including an interview with Mrs. Larivee. Evidence that Bob’s Auto Service began in 1940 selling gasoline and that Goodale was still selling gasoline in 1940 came from the Annual Town Report of Amherst (N.H.), under expenditures of the Fire Department. The places of Bob’s employment elsewhere came from news items in the Milford Cabinet; the excursion to Boston car show from Milford Cabinet, 17 Nov. 1938. Data about the various filling stations were gleaned primarily from town tax records. Caution: A Sleeping Town Awakens (1983) is a bit muddled on the subject of filling stations.
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Bob’s timing was interesting. In 1940, there already were multiple other filling stations in Amherst Village and in other parts of the town. The grocery store in the 3-story brick block at 10 Main Street also served as a filling station as far back as 1917 and in 1940 had two Socony (Standard Oil) pumps on the west (Boston Post Road) side where now Moulton’s has some parking spaces. (After the 1948 fire, the building was replaced but the filling station there was discontinued.) Just one block south, Millard F. Goodale still had two Gulf pumps (since 1931) in front of his blacksmith shop at 2 Cross Street. The biggest competitor by far was “Mac” Clark, who started in the business with a Ford dealership, car repair garage, and Socony filling station on Middle Street in 1916 in partnership with his father (who died 1922 aged 61). In October 1940, excavation began on Clark’s new modern garage with car show/sales room, which would include gas pumps, on the corner of Boston Post Road (one block south of Goodale’s) and the newly rerouted state road (Route 101). (Route
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Those three nostalgic red pumps out front were found, restored, and installed by Mike. One of the two vintage Jenney gas pumps was original to this property, and although it had been removed from this site, it was still in Amherst. After restoration, Mike had it re-installed here around 1994, along with a second pump found at Franconia Notch. There is an older squared-top style Jenney pump on display inside at the back. The 1917 Socony pump in front came from Wilkins Lumber (probably the old mill on the opposite side of Rt. 13 from the present business location), a gift to Mike Larivee from Harold Hartshorn Wilkins Jr. (1913-2003), placed here after the death of HHW Jr. The vintage pumps – and the seasonal floral decorations – make the place appealing to passers-by and to artists, and even to the marketers of a N.H. bank who used the place in 1991 for a television commercial.
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Bob sold cars too, first Kaiser-Frazer starting in 1948, later Volvo. He made an addition twice the size in 1948; added an office in 1949; and added onto the side in 1950. The fire department and the town’s highway department were regular customers. The Locke brothers were also involved in the fire department. In 1949 and 1950, Richard was the steward or janitor of the fire house, for which he was paid $75 per year. Edwin F. “Ned” Locke (1913-1997), who later was the town’s postmaster from 1957 to 1974, had risen to assistant chief by 1954 and served as fire chief 1955-1957. Bob served as assistant chief 1957-60 and as fire chief 1961-’62.
101 has since been rerouted to completely bypass the Village, but a successor is still in business in Clark’s building with a gas station at 148 Amherst Street by the Village’s only traffic light.) A short distance west, halfway between Amherst and Milford villages (at or near present 110 Amherst Street lot) was a Socony gas station (since 1927, with a lunch room aka wayside stand), known as the Pine Lodge filling station and cabins; it was sold in Aug. 1940 to a new owner, Seylon Bell (1880-1960) who switched to Jenney brand by 1943. In the opposite direction, east of Amherst Village heading toward Bedford (at 276 Route 101 where now there is the Earth and Tree Miniatures and Dollhouses Shop) was the Elmwood filling station offering Tydol gasoline (Tidewater Oil Co.) with store & motorist cabins owned & operated since 1927 by Will Robinson (1858-1940); it too changed hands in 1940 and German immigrants Paul Heesch (1896-1974) & wife took over. There was also a Jenney station in the southeast part of town near the South Merrimack line still in business since the 1920s but apparently it soon closed for good during the war years when owned by G. W. MacKenzie, a carpenter. As an aside, it astonishes me that such a sleepy small town could support so many gas stations in 1940. When Clark began construction on his new garage, the local newspaper (Milford Cabinet, 24 Oct. 1940, p. 1 & 4) editorialized that “it is an indication of faith in the town and its future business.” I suppose that applied to the other proprietors as well.
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2018 Summer Camps with Amherst Parks and Recreation
Welcome to our 2018 Camp offerings! Some dates are already full, so do not delay.
Adventure Teen Camp (Rising Gr. 8-9, July 23-Aug 16)
Get ready for year three of Adventure Teen Camp (ATC) for rising 8th-9th graders! Campers will have fun with friends, while enhancing their community service skills, building stronger relationships, and being a part of a rewarding camp experience. We will end the summer with a White Water Rafting Trip down the Kennebec River!
Baboosic Lake Summer Camp (Gr. 1-8, June 18-Aug 10)
Let’s have some fun under the sun this summer! Join our fantastic Baboosic Lake counselors for an unforgettable summer. Campers will take part in daily activities all centered around a weekly theme. Don’t forget, each week has a special field trip! Daily and weekly options available.
Outdoor Discovery Summer Camp (Gr. 1-6, June 18-Aug 10)
Come discover the outdoor world at The Peabody Mill Environmental Center this summer! Experience a summer knee deep in nature with weekly themes such as Castaway, H2-OH!, CSI, and even a camp favorite...Capture the Flag Week! Both daily and weekly options available this summer.
Outdoor Discovery Mini Camp (Ag. 4-5, June 18- July 27)
Swim Lessons at Baboosic Lake
Take advantage of our American Red Cross swim lessons. All instructors are ARC Water Safety certified. Swim lessons are scheduled for a 30 minute time period between 10am-2:00PM, Monday Thursday at Baboosic Lake.
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Come out and explore the outdoor world of camp this summer. Campers will read stories, go on mini hikes, play outdoor games, splash time, make arts and crafts, and more! Theme weeks include: Little Gems, Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes, Little Paws and Helpful Claws & more! Full day & half day option available.
Baboosic Lake Rowing Club is offering its first Learn To Row program for 7th and 8th graders. Participants will begin at SHS being introduced to the fundamentals of rowing and will use rowing machines (ergs) to learn proper form and technique. The last day, participants will be on the water and putting those newly learned skills into a real boat experience.
Wild About Science Camp at MVVS (Gr. K-5, August 13-24)
Who: Boys and Girls in grades 7-8 Where: Baboosic Lake (25 Broadway) When: visit website for details Fee: $35R; $45NR
Now you can join your favorite Outdoor Discovery Camp counselors, and PMEC educators for 2 more weeks of non-stop FUN! We will be offering an additional two weeks of camp at the Mont Vernon Village School.
2018 Baboosic Lake Happenings AMHERST TOWN BEACH, 25 BROADWAY, AMHERST NH 03031
Join us for a summer filled with activities that will keeping you connected with family and friends, teach you new skills and keep you cool- all at the same time! Bring the whole family for a game of volleyball on our sand court, build sandcastles, enjoy lunch on our picnic tables under the canopy of the pines, rent a kayak or paddle board, register for swimming lessons or just enjoy a warm summer day on the beach.
Beach Yoga at Baboosic Lake
Start your weekend off with a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class on the sand with a beautiful view of Baboosic Lake. Practice yoga at the edge of the water with plenty of sun or shade, depending on your preference. Who: 16 and Up Where: Amherst Town Beach at Baboosic Lake, 25 Broadway When: Saturdays in the summer, 6/16-8/18 8:00-9:00am Fees: $80R/$90 for Full Session or $13.00R/$15.00NR per class
Specialty Camps with Amherst Parks and Recreation Girls Basketball Camp, Gr. 5th9th (June 25th-29th)
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sic-making creations. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Amy Lapointe, Library Director 14 Main St., Amherst NH Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063 email: library@amherstlibrary.org web http://www.amherstlibrary.org Summer Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9:30 - 8:30 Fri. 9:30 - 5:00; Sat. 9:30 - 12:30 Sun. CLOSED
American Girl Summer Tea Party
Tuesday, July 24 at 2:30pm. Bring your favorite American Girl doll to a special tea party at the library. There will be a story or two, some crafts, and, of course, refreshments! Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
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Summer Breeze Story and Craft Program
Don’t miss Four and More at the Amherst Town Library! Some of our most talented young local musicians make up the band Four and More, who will be playing for the community on Friday, July 13, at 6:30pm (after the library closes). In this event aimed at the young music lovers in Amherst (ages 12 and up) they will be showcasing their jazz chops, hoping to inspire other budding musicians to keep practicing, and follow in their footsteps! Teens, make sure you’re there to hear the amazing sound these musicians create. Refreshments will be provided. Go to the online calendar at amherstlibrary.org, click on Libraries Rock! After-Hours Music for Teens on July 13, and fill out the sign-up form to print your free ticket. For more information, please call the library at 673-2288.
SUMMER READING 2018 at the Amherst Town Library Libraries Rock! is the theme this summer at the Amherst Town Library. Summer Reading materials will be available as soon as school is out, and our activities and events will kick off on Monday, June 18. The program will run for eight weeks, and will culminate on Friday, August 10th with an Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church. As in the past, our young participants will keep a reading log and will chart the time they spend reading, with stops along the way to earn stickers, free books, and prizes. Our babies will be earning stickers every time they attend the Baby Listeners program. Parents of registered readers will also have a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants. There will be many interesting programs offered for kids, teens, and adults, too, so make sure to visit the library often, no matter what your age!
SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES for kids SUMMER STORYTIMES:
Storytime at Joshua’s Park with Miss Lisa (all ages welcome, with stories geared to kids ages 3 to 6). Pack a morning snack and head on down to the park for some stories. Mondays at 9:30am. From June 18 to August 6, weather permitting. Rockin’ Afternoon Storytime with Miss Sarah (ages 3-6, younger siblings are welcome to attend with caregiver). 2:00PM June 18 to July 23. Family Storytime with Miss Sadie (all ages welcome, with stories geared to kids ages 3 to 6) 10:00 AM on Wednesdays, June 20 to August 8. Storytime at Baboosic Lake with Miss Sarah (all ages welcome, with stories geared to kids ages 3 to 6). Pack a lunch and head on down to the town beach for some stories by the water. Thursdays at 12 noon. From June 21 to August 9, weather permitting. Baby Listeners with Miss Sarah (newborn—age 2) 10:30 AM on Fridays, June 22 to August 10. Come to the library on Friday mornings for this caregiver/child program for our youngest children. We gather for rhymes, songs, puppets, and a simple book or two.
SPECIAL “LIBRARIES ROCK” SING-ALONG SESSIONS with Miss Sarah
Thursday mornings at 10:00am June 21-July 12. Come on down to help Miss Sarah sing some classic children’s songs---we’ll have some instruments for you to play along, and we’ll get you up and dancin’! For all ages, no registration required. WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS Here’s the lineup for this year’s special family events: No registration is necessary for most of these events—but please take note of the suggested ages. We do ask that you register for the live animal program, as it must be held in the meeting room. Wednesday, June 27 at 3:00pm---Percussion Program with Trashcan Lid Productions (ages 5 and up) Wednesday, July 11 at 4:00pm---Family Music with Steve Blunt and Friends (all ages) Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30am—Annual Pet Show outside on the Library lawn—weather permitting. (Ages 5 and up sign up in the Children’s Room to bring a pet--- all ages welcome to come and see) Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00pm—Abri-kid-abra Magic Show with Mike Bent—(ages 4 and up) Wednesday, August 1 at 3:00pm—Live Animal Show with Reptiles on the Move (ages 5 and up, registration required)
SUMMER CRAFTS:
Make-it/Take-it Craft Materials and instructions will be available all summer long. Each week a different craft will be provided--see if you can make them all!
OTHER PROGRAMS: Parent/Child Ukelele “Play”-shop with Amy Conley
Tuesday, July 10 from 2:30-4:00pm Ages 7 and up w/ adult. Come to learn about the “uke”, and by the time you leave you’ll be singin’ and playin’ all by yourself! Registration required.
Make Your Own Instruments
Wednesday, July 18, at 2:00pm. Come and join us for this hands-on program where we build our own mu-
Monday, July 30 at 2:00pm Come to the library for some windy stories and songs, and go home with a wind-chime that you’ve made for yourself! Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Yoga for Busy Bodies
Thursdays at 10:00am July 19 to August 23 Miss Becky is back with her gentle introduction to yoga for the younger set. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
But wait—there’s more! Libraries Rock!-music exploration fun:
Tuesdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm---June 19 to August 7. Any time you drop by between 10 and 4 on a Tuesday*, you and your kids can do some creative exploration with the musical activities that are set up in the Johnson Meeting Room. There will be a variety of activities available each week---including a keyboard, percussion experiments, and make-your-own instrument opportunities. *Tuesday, July 24 and July 31, activities end at 1:30pm to accommodate other programming.
Paws for Reading with Brook and Monica
3:30-4:30 on the following Fridays: June 29th, July 13, July 27, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31 Our favorite Australian Shepherd and her human friend, Monica, will be visiting the library this summer to listen to our kids read! To register for a “reading appointment”, call 673-2288.
Matinee Movies
Drop in to watch a movie on our big screen. It’s a cool place on a sunny day, and a dry place on a rainy day! All movies are rated either G or PG. Thursdays at 2:00pm from June 21 to August 9. Movies will be shown on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00pm from August 14 until August 28.
Ice Cream Social!
On Friday, August 10th, from 3:30-4:30 pm, there will be a celebratory Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church on the Green. There will also be face painting and other activities. Don’t miss this final farewell to summer. It will be an afternoon that you won’t soon forget!
It’s About Conservation
Addiction By Bruce B. Beckley, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
No question about it. I’m an addict. Not in the headline-making addiction of opiates. My addiction lies in the need for daily doses of the natural world. This habit exposes itself in several ways: • Being out of doors as much as possible. I’ve been doing that for nearly nine decades. When kept inside, watching the feathered and furred critters who are outdoors. • Learning about what I see in Nature’s world and discovering what I didn’t see that I should have. • Building and using a natural history reference library beginning in youth with volumes by Thornton Burgess and Gordon Morrison up to field guides and books by contemporary writers and photographers such as Robert Bateman and Hal Borland. • Dabbling in writing and photography myself. • Leading others into the woods and up the mountains. “Teaching” as we go. • Encouraging actions to preserve and protect Nature’s diverse world community from human lack of understanding and indifference.
I suppose any addict wants company and tries to induce others into addiction. So it is with me. I try to entice as many folks as I can into enjoying the wonders, beauties, and needs of Nature. This is a habit fed by years of fun in Scouting, employment, and now retirement. Every day with Nature becomes a new experience. Come, be an addict, too.
Amherst Town Library Programs
Discover The National Parks Service: America’s Best Idea
Are you an armchair traveler? On Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m., a trip to the library will really be a trip to explore our amazing National Park system. Adventurous presenter Steve Farrar, visitor to 57 of the 60 National Parks, distinguishes between the variety of conservation units (446 in total) under the stewardship of the National Park Service while showing breathtaking images of well-known examples of National Recreation Areas, National Seashores, National Monuments and Memorials, National Parks and much more. Come join us for this delightful
trip through the scenic wonders of America! The Amherst Town Library is a happening and welcoming place for adults this summer! All evening programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public. However, registration is REQUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You can register for these events listed above by calling 673-2288, emailing library@amherstlibrary.org or by visiting our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”
Challenger: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe – A Living History Performance
“BUILD FOR THE KIDS”
On Wednesday, July 25, 7:008:30PM, blast off into space at the Amherst Town Library as Judith Kalaora presents a multi-media immersive one-women show honoring Christa McAuliffe’s life, the United States Teacher in Space Program, and the crew of the NASA space shuttle. Discover the true story behind the incredible teacher, the American pioneer, and the internationally known heroine. Judith Kalaora has garnered nationwide attention for her living
“SHIRTS AND SLICES!”
A Library Visit with Bruce Robert Coffin – Author/Detective Sergeant
Teen Summer Reading---
Teens are invited to join the summer reading fun. We’ll offer “book bucks” for every book read and program attended, which may be redeemed for books-toown or entered into weekly raffles. Miss Lisa and Miss Sarah are challenging our teens to read a total of 350 books. We know you can do it!! Come to the library and register for Summer Reading!!
Summer Programs for Teens Space is limited, so please register online.
Thursday, June 21 from 6:30—8:00pm Help create an outdoor musical station for our younger patrons to explore and enjoy all summer long. Fun for you and fun for them! Register online. Ages 10 and up. Monday, June 25 from 4:00—6:00pm Kick off your summer by joining Miss Lisa and Miss Sarah to create your own beautiful tie-dyed t-shirt. You bring the white t-shirt and we provide everything else. We’ll finish up with some fresh pizza! Register online. Ages 10 and up.
“LIBRARIES ROCK! AFTER-HOURS MUSIC FOR TEENS”
Friday, July 13 from 6:30—7:30pm Eat your supper and then come on down to the library to listen to some great live music! We’re opening the building after-hours especially for the teens! Music provided by our own local high school band, Four And More! While you listen--play a game, do some coloring, and munch on some refreshments. Ages 12 and up.
“Art Rocks! CRAFT PROGRAM FOR TEENS”
Thursday, July 19 from 6:30—7:30pm Come to the library to create a T-shirt Tote. Learn how to re-purpose a favorite old “T”! Register online. Ages 10 and up.
“Art Rocks! CRAFT PROGRAM FOR TEENS”
Wednesday, July 25 from 6:30—7:30pm Come to the library to create some music-inspired art. We’ll put on some tunes (bring in something you love to listen to!) and we’ll do some CD scratch art and create some zen-inspired decorative stones. Register online. Ages 10 and up. Summer can be a busy time with vacation and activities but reading can be a great addition to the schedule. Get started on the road to fun by visiting the Amherst Town Library and joining the library-wide Summer Reading Program! Visit our website www.amherstlibrary.org or call the library (673-2288) to sign up for programs or for more information.
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Accepting Registrations for Fall 2018 Directors / Teachers: Monique Medeiros, B.E.S. and Darcie Sylvia, M.Ed. The Meeting Place / across from Black Forest Café / Amherst, NH Call 673-3022 for more information or a tour
Visit the Amherst Town Library on Thursday, August 2 at 7:00PM to hear Bruce Robert Coffin. Best-selling author of the Detective Byron mystery series and a former Detective Sergeant with more than 27 years in law enforcement, Coffin supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Portland, Maine. Following the terror attacks of September 11, Bruce spent four years working counter-terrorism with the FBI, earning the Director’s Award, the highest honor a nonagent can receive. When describing the Detective Byron books, Kirkus
history performances chronicling the lives of legendary women. Her performances have received accolades from journalists, actors, and historians alike and have earned statewide and national recognition. You might recognize her from her portrayal of Deborah Samson Gannett at the library earlier this year. “Challenger” is produced with the support and approval of both the McAuliffe and Corrigan Families. All evening programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are
Reviews said, “When a lawyer who’s already antagonized half the people in Maine winds up dead, every pine tree in Portland seems chockfull of suspects….A sturdy, starchy police procedural.” A book signing will follow. And remember, right now the Amherst Town Library is rocking and rolling with “Libraries Rock!” the summer reading program for adults! Attendance at this or any of our upcoming programs for adults counts as a “check mark” on your “reading reward card” getting you one step closer to winning a grand
“Sweet Wednesday” In Concert The sailor and the dancer, the young girl stranded along Route 66 at dusk, the refugees who turn into ravens... Sweet Wednesday’s songs spin tales that allow the listener to peek into the human soul in its most intimate and magical moments. From the moment singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman met, they knew there was a songwriting, performing chemistry at work. Since forming Sweet Wednesday in 2006, the duo has released four albums to critical acclaim, toured extensively as an acoustic duo and with their full band, and been featured on radio and television programs through-
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out the U.S. and abroad. Come to the Amherst Town Library on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00PM to hear the full Sweet Wednesday band. Indie-whisky folk with impressionistic roots never sounded so good! You won’t want to miss this final event in the “Libraries Rock” summer reading program for adults. All evening 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 6732288, emailing library@amherstlibrary.org or by visiting our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “SignUp for Programs.”
prize. All evening 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 6732288, emailing library@amherstlibrary.org or by visiting our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “SignUp for Programs.”
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 6732288, emailing library@amherstlibrary.org or by visiting our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “SignUp for Programs.”
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Prominent New Hampshire Illustrators on View at Currier Museum
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Original art by David M. Carroll, Tomie dePaola, and Beth Krommes bring books to life Great illustrations bring a book to life. There is growing appreciation that book illustrations, whether for children, young adults, or families, are an important art form. The intricate, colorful, and compelling drawings that are reproduced in illustrated books create entire new worlds to explore. Currier Museum of Art l opened the exhibition Beyond Words: Book Illustrations by David M. Carroll, Tomie dePaola, and Beth Krommes. Their original drawings and sketches trace the process of creating an illustrated book. Beyond Words will feature storybook illustrations by dePaola and Krommes, known for their illustrated children’s books, along with the scientific illustrations and nature scenes created by Carroll for his natural history books. Beyond Words shows over a hundred original works of art, which provide unique insight into the conception and production of some of the artists’ most beloved publications. Additionally, the Currier Museum has created a dedicated reading space featuring books by all three artists where visitors can further explore the stories highlighted in the exhibition. “We have been given a special privilege to work with the artists – Beth, David, and Tomie – to select special works that reveal their creative process,” said Currier Museum director Alan Chong. “New Hampshire is fortunate to have these three artists, who are genuine national treasures. Beyond Words demonstrates that images have a life of their own that goes beyond the details of story and text. Each illustration opens a completely new world for our visitors to explore and enjoy.” Artist and naturalist David M. Carroll is the author and illustrator of several non-fiction natural histories, including three acclaimed books known collectively as the “wet sneaker trilogy”: The Year of The Turtle; Trout Reflections; and Swampwalker’s Journal. His carefully observed watercolor and pen and ink studies are both artistic in presentation and scientific in detail. Tomie dePaola has written or illustrated over 260 books for children of all ages, including several featuring his famous character Strega Nona. His distinctive style and clever visual storytelling have captivated generations of children, parents, and grandparents. Beth Krommes has been illustrating children’s books for nearly 20 years. She is known for her distinctive scratchboard technique, through which she creates illustrations that are universal in nature
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and joyful in spirit. Her work explores themes of wonder, family, and nature. ARTalk: David M. Carroll: Nature, creativity, and Thoreau. Sunday, July 8, 2 pm to 3:30 pm, book signing 3:30 to 4:30 pm David M. Carroll and Thoreau scholar Jeffrey S. Cramer discuss nature, creativity, observation, and inspiration. Audience discussion and book signing will follow the program. Creative Studio: Beth Krommes. Saturday, July 14, 10 am to 1 pm, book signing 1 pm to 2 pm Beth Krommes leads a creative studio where participants make their own scratchboard masterpieces. The artist will also spend time in the galleries with the visitors and host a book signing at 1 pm. Currier After Hours: Tomie dePaola. Thursday, August 2, 6 pm to 9 pm, talk and book signing 7 pm to 9 pm Join us for a night with Tomie dePaola and his inspirations. Curator Samantha Cataldo hosts a conversation with the artist about the stories behind his stories at 7 pm in the auditorium. A book signing will follow.
The Riverbend Youth Company Presents “The Last Five Years” MILFORD – The Last Five Years, a musical rarely performed in New Hampshire, is being brought to the stage by The Riverbend Youth Company on June 29th, 30th and July 1st at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts. The Last 5 Years, by Tony award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, is a musical which presents a couple’s love affair from both party’s points of view without taking sides. Their five-year love story is presented almost entirely through song. Jamie Wellerstein, played by Ethan Reeves formerly of Merrimack, is a young and talented novelist who falls in love with Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress, played by Maddy Gillespie of Amherst. The show has a unique presentation of the timeline of their relationship. All of Cathy’s songs begin at the end of their marriage and move backwards in time to their first date. Meanwhile, Jamie’s songs start at the beginning of their relationship and move forward to the end of their marriage. They meet in the center when Jamie proposes. The show is typically produced with a two-person cast. However, director and choreographer, Anna
2017 Winner: Artwork by Aline Lotter, Title Creeping Shadows Floral interpretation by Jeanne Popielarz, Bedford Garden Club
East Colony Artists & LaBelle Winery Team for a “Floral meets Art” event! AMHERST – Petals2Paint will be held on June 27 & 28 and marks the 15th annual event that East Colony Fine Art has sponsored. Over 20 area artists from the Art Colony are paired with gardeners and florists where they are challenged to interpret artists works, designing world class arrangements using flowers and other organic materials. This event is free for public viewing at LaBelle Winery. A meet and greet with the artists and designers will be on Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm. During this time, LaBelle Winery will be conducting a wine tasting during the first hour and a half, of the Petals 2 Paint reception. All LaBelle Winery wines are produced at the state-of-the-art facility where Petals 2 Paint is being hosted. During the tasting a LaBelle Winery Tasting Representatives will share each wines tasting notes and history with guests. A wine tasting paired with art is always a fun and educational experience. Visitors will also participate in voting for your favorite designer’s creation, each arrangement a unique work of art, for both your eyes and nose. Come enjoy the visual explosions of color and texture, as interpreted by a floral designer, bringing summer indoors, with aromas of fresh blooms, for this two day event. No reservations required! The flower arrangements and art exhibit, will be on display from Wednesday, June 27th, 5pm - 8pm and Thursday, June 28th, 11am - 7pm. Visit info@labellewinerynh.com or call 738-6179 for information. This event is free and open to the public with free parking.
Milford Area Players Present The Norman Conquests
“Night of 1000 Cupcakes” at the Jaffrey Civic Center Celebrate our trademark event, Night of 1000 Cupcakes, Thursday, July 19st on the spacious front lawn at 40 Main Street from 5:30 pm until dusk. This year’s theme for cupcake decorating is “Under the Big Top” but ALL cupcakes are welcome. In addition to the thousands of beautiful cupcakes, there will be music by CJ the DJ, face painting, refreshments, a 50-50 raffle, and impromptu sword fighting by Project Shakespeare players. Feel free to come inside the building to bid in our Silent Auction in the Auditorium Gallery, and check out the jewelry and other beautiful art from Toy Town Stained Glass in the Display Case Gallery and a
gorgeous florals and landscapes oil exhibit by Hollis, NH artist, Jennifer McCalmont in the second floor Cunningham Gallery. Note to bakers: If you would like to be a baker of the CUPCAKES please contact the Civic Center. We need to make sure we have at least 1000! Drop off hours for baked goods are from 10 am - 4 pm in the 1st floor Auditorium-Gallery the day of the event. “The Night of 1,000 Cupcakes!” is free and open to the public. The Jaffrey Civic Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, next to Library,parking in rear. Information: 532-6527, www.jaffreyciviccenter.com
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Milford Area Players, winner of the 2013, 2011, and 2009 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Production in Drama/Comedy for Community Theatre, is proud to present The Norman Conquests by Alan Ayckbourn at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon Street, Route 13N, Milford, July 13 - 22, 2018. The Norman Conquests is a comic trilogy of plays written by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn. All the plays take place during a single weekend in different areas of the same house (the dining room, the living room and the yard) and detail the amorous exploits of assistant librarian Norman, whose sole aim is to make the women in his life happy. Each play is complete in itself and can be seen on its own, or the entire trilogy can be seen in any order on the evenings/days listed below. • Fridays’ show: “Table Manners” • Saturdays’ show: “Living Together” • Sundays’ show: “Round and Round the Garden”
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CHECK IT OUT! Painting by student artist, Jill Slocum, Amherst
Second Saturday Open House – July 14, 10-2 This daytime reception will showcase works in drawing, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel media and zentangle created in Gallery classes during the past year. For many students this will be their first opportunity to share their work with others. Announcement of Peoples’ Choice Awards will be made during this reception. The show will hang July 7 through July 31.
Quinlan, has added a ten-person dance ensemble playing various side characters to further engage the audience in the couple’s relationship. The cast consists of actors and actresses between the ages of 15 and 20 from local communities who have been rehearsing since midMay. Helen St Cyr, Music Director, has been working with the leads so they can bring their full vocal range and stamina to the production. The score will be performed by a six-piece pit orchestra consisting of students and local community members. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and are available online at www.amatocenter. org or at the door. Last Five Years will play on June 29th and 30th at 7:30pm, and July 1st at 2:30pm. For those unable to attend the show that weekend, there is another opportunity to experience The Last Five Years by attending the understudy show performed at 7:30pm Wednesday, June 27th. Jamie will be played by Ryan Quinlan of Amherst and Cathy by Brooke Wolz of Bedford. This musical is rated R for strong language and sexual material.
Special Offer: Buy two tickets to any two shows and see the third one for FREE! Or see all three shows the first weekend and see any or all the shows the second weekend for FREE as well! The cast of The Norman Conquests includes: Larry Watson of Amherst; Kimberley Miller of Chelmsford, MA; Colin Malette of Hudson; Michael Wood of Litchfield; Jenna C. Carr of Lowell, MA; and Katie Hammes of Milford. The plays are directed by Kevin Linkroum of Nashua. The Norman Conquests will be staged by the Milford Area Players for two weekends, July 13 - 22, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. General admission tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (60+) and students. Advance tickets are available at Toadstool Bookshop and online at www.MilfordAreaPlayers. org. Tickets are also available at the
Jenna C. Carr, Kimberley Miller, Colin Malette
door. The theater is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Infor-
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“We the People” Schedule of Events
Tuesday, July 3rd, Souhegan High School (The stadium will be unavailable.)
Amherst’s Fourth of July 2018 Celebration
RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting)--Front Lawn
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Food! Pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, paella, ice cream, slush, popcorn--Main Entrance
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Face Painting by Krickey the Clown & Friend Main Entrance Area
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Roaming Railroad--Annex parking lot
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Bryson Lang, Juggler--Main Entrance Lawn
6:45 – 7:30 pm
Mamadou - African Drumming Main Entrance Lawn
7:30 – 8:15 pm
Band Concert - Amherst Town Band Main Entrance Lawn
8:15 pm
Fireworks! Mark True & Volunteers Major Sponsor: Granite State Credit Union No Drones Allowed for Safety Reasons
Dusk Rain Date: July 6
Wednesday, July 4th, Amherst Village: Historical Museums Open, Middle Street
9:00 am -1:00 pm
Children’s Bicycle Parade - Amherst Lions Club Judging 9:45 am, Knight Street Triangle
10:00 am Step Off
Puppy Parade – Knight Street Triangle
9:50 am Gather
Parade with Bands, Floats, Antique Autos, 10:00 am Step Off 1st NH Regiment, 5th NH, Mini-Kars, Uncle from Wilkins Sam, Marchers, Wheelmen, Clowns, Dignitaries, School & More! (Cancelled only in the case of thunder/lightening)
Events for Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at SHS
The Amherst Fourth of July Celebration will begin on July 3 at Souhegan High School with an Amherst Town Band concert, fireworks, food, and a variety of events—some old and some new! Co-Chairs Kim Ayers and Leslie Bennett have worked hard to make this a great start to the Fourth Celebration. The fireworks will be set off from the back baseball field as usual but the stadium will be unavailable for seating and events due to the artificial turf. RAIN DATE: The rain date for the fireworks will be July 6. Information about a rain postponement will be on WMUR. HANDICAP PARKING: Handicap parking will be available in the lot by the high school annex. The road to the annex parking lot will be closed to the general public. BATHROOMS: The bathrooms near the stadium entrance will be available to the public along with two Porta Potties. RE/MAX TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES: The RE/ MAX balloon will return to provide rides from 6:00 to 8:00 or until the gas runs out! Children must be accompanied by an adult and an adult will need to sign a release form for everyone under 18 years of age. Proceeds will be divided between SHARE and the Fourth of July Committee. Suggested donations are $5.00 for those 17 and under, $10 for those 18 years old and up, and $25.00 for a family of five or fewer. Hopefully the weather will cooperate so that neither rain nor wind will keep the balloon from
flying. If the balloon is temporarily grounded, those standing in line will be given preference should conditions change and the balloon rides are resumed. ROAMING RAILROAD: The Roaming Railroad will be giving rides in the Annex parking lot for $1.00 a person from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The Fourth of July Committee underwrites this event so that more young spectators can enjoy the rides. FACE PAINTING: Krickey the Clown will be back with her friend, Katie Leishman! They will paint as many faces as they can from 5:30 to 7:30 PM when the line will close. You will find Krickey and Katie near the drinks on the walkway from the Visitors Parking to the high school front door. JUGGLER: Bryson Lang will be performing to the right of the high school main door at 6:45 PM. He has been a favorite performer for children and adults at the library and on the Fourth. MAMADOU--New this year will be the Mamadou Band led by Mamadou Diop of Senegal! Come catch the beat! Rhythm is our natural inheritance. It exists in the vibration of atoms, the cycles of the seasons, the ticking of clocks, and the orbit of the earth. Mamadou will be bringing rhythm and the energy of the drum to the celebration starting at 7:30 PM. BAND CONCERT: The Amherst Town Band will once again be giving a concert for the enjoyment of the spectators! The music will begin at 8:15 p.m. and last until the start of the fireworks. Lisa Hansen is the Director of this talented group of local musicians. FOOD: New this year, and very special! Real paella! Jorge Arrunategui, a native of Peru, makes a paella full of the flavors of Spain and appealing to young and old alike. His authentic rice recipe is flavorful but not spicy. For those who prefer hamburgers and hot dogs, the Lions Club members will be happy to oblige! The Fourth of July Committee will be selling drinks, pizza, Jake’s ice cream and slush to help
Events for Wednesday, July 4, Amherst Village The second half of the Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 4, in Amherst Village. This is the time for the big parade and the fun on the village green! Gretchen Pyles, Village Green Chair, and Jennifer Eccleston, Parade Chair, are gearing up to make sure that everything is in order! RAIN DATE: The parade will only be cancelled in case of thunder and lightning. Any village green cancellation will be on WMUR. There is no rain date. HANDICAP PARKING: Rolf Biggers has once again very generously offered the BMA Architectural Group parking lot at 12 Middle Street for handicap parking. There is handicap seating on the adjacent lawn facing the reviewing stand on Main Street. INFORMATION: The volunteers at the committee’s Information Tent on the main walkway of the village green will answer questions you might have. BATHROOMS: Bathroom facilities are available in the Amherst Town Hall, the Congregational Church, and the Brick School. Access to handicap bathrooms is through the back door of the church. Inside the entrance there is an elevator to the right that will go to the lower floor where the bathrooms are located.
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THE PARADE: The Parade will step off from Wilkins School at 10:00 o’clock. The Bicycle Parade and Puppies on Parade will start from Knight’s Field at the same time. Katherine Lockwood, a Fourth of July veteran, will be announcing parade events this year! P A R A D E ROUTE: The parade route will start at Wilkins School, proceed up Boston Post Road, turn right on Foundry Street, left on Davis Lane, left on Main Street, and end at the town hall. Parade vehicles other than the classic cars and floats on display will turn right immediately after the Amherst Town Hall and exit by way of Manchester Road. Classic cars and floats that are going to be on display will continue around the village green to designated parking areas. LIONS CLUB CHILDREN’S BICYCLE PARADE: It’s time for the crepe paper! The Bicycle Parade will start at Knight’s Field which is located at the beginning of Main Street, two houses away from the town library. The bicycles will set off at 10:00 a.m. and travel down Main Street to the Amherst Town Hall. Judging will take place at 9:45. There are three categories according to age and one general category of “carriages”; all will have first, second, and third place ribbons for winners based on creativity, originality and effort. By law all bicycle riders must be wearing helmets. THE PUPPY PARADE: Puppies can be decorated, too! Puppies will meet at Knight’s Field at 9:50 AM and follow the bicycles down Main Street. Water will be available. Prizes will be awarded for the most patriotic dogs. Interested owners should contact Tilea Toy at hellotoys@comcast.net. FIRE ENGINES: The main parade will be led by the Police and Continued on page 8 u
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Village Green Activities including: Art Show—Church Side of the Village Green 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Booths, Clowns, Pocket Ladies, Children’s 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Activities, Balloon Animals, Food Old Time Craft Demonstrations-Town Hall End 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Animals on the Green-Middle Street End 9:00 am-12:30 pm Declaration of Independence-Uncle Sam Reviewing Stand 9:15 am Antique Auto Show—Church Side of Green 11:00 am Reviewing Stand Ceremony Dignitaries, Awards, Citizen of the Year Under the Sea Performed by the PTA— Reviewing Stand Area
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No Rain Date for Village Green Activities Website: http://www.amherstnh.gov Rain Information: WMUR.com
Clip and save the above schedule, or bring this two-page sheet with you to all events. Go online to download for quick reference on the go: www.amherstcitizen.com/now.html New Suncatcher Depicts Mike’s Auto BY KATRINA HOLMAN AMHERST – The blue 2018 suncatcher depicts Mike’s Auto Service in Amherst Village, an ongoing business that began as Bob’s Auto in 1940 and now displays vintage restored gas pumps. This glass collectible is the 30th in the Historic Amherst series made by a N.H. craftsman, commissioned by Nipmugs, a local chapter of Questers. Proceeds from suncatcher sales go to the restoration and preservation of historic local buildings and artifacts. The suncatcher will be on sale for $10 at the Nipmugs table on the Village Common on the Fourth of July; or call Anne Krantz at 673-9684.
History of Bob’s/ Mike’s Auto
A filling station called Bob’s Auto Service was opened on this site in May 1940 by Robert F. Locke (1924-
1962). (Did you do the math?) He was all of 16. He was keen on cars from a young age. When he was 14, Bob was taken to the auto show in Boston by Malcolm D. Clark (1894-1981), longtime auto dealer & garage proprietor in Amherst Village. How could young Bob afford to start the business? Well, his father owned the land as part of the family homestead at 1 Carriage Road (including the attached former newspaper printing office at 109 Boston Post Road). And there already was a workshop-type building on the part of the lot that is now the garage at 107 Boston Post Road, which had been moved there by his father in 1926, taken from the lot at 114 Boston Post Road (where the Widow Anah Goss House still stands) which was owned by Bob’s Continued on page 4 u
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July 3rd Events at SHS
support the cost of the celebration. New ice cream flavors this year will be NH Moose Tracks and Black Raspberry to go along with the old favorites, Mint Madness and The Dark side! There will also be a truck featuring Jake’s ice cream in cones. The Lions Club will be selling popcorn. Plan to bring your chairs, enjoy the performers, and have a picnic while you wait for the fireworks! GLO-NECKLACES: Everyone needs a glo-necklace on the Fourth of July! The committee will be selling them at the Information Booth for $1.00. STICKERS: These are very special stickers about four by four inches. Drawn by Amherst’s own first and fourth grade artists, they will be available for $1.00 each at the Information Booth. FIREWORKS: When darkness falls, Mark True and his volunteers will be putting on a fireworks show
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to delight spectators. Mark has requested that there be no drones flying at this time for safety reasons. The fireworks are being sponsored once again by the Granite State Credit Union. CERT volunteers will be helping the Amherst Police Department manage the traffic at the end of the show. Together they do an amazing job of getting the hundreds of cars out of the parking lots and on their way home in a short time. Many thanks to our major sponsors, Granite State Credit Union and Rymes Propane and Oils, Inc., to our donors, Bot-L-Gas, Atlas Pyrovision, and REMAX, and to all the spectators who help to support the July 3 events by buying food, drink, glo-necklaces, and stickers sold by the Fourth of July Committee.
Cold Soups – Patriotic Quilt Raffle Tickets at Fourth of July on the Amherst Town Common Members of the Southern New Hampshire Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be selling two cold soups and raffle tickets for a donated patriotic quilt during the Fourth of July festivities on the Amherst Town Common. The sales will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from sales go toward scholarships for local young women planning to pursue STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Math) careers after college. Soup choices will be tomato and cucumber. The quilt was originally given to a WWII veteran while he was in respite care at the VA Hospital in Manchester. Amherst resident Ann Howe’s father, Tom Gouvalaris, received the quilt in 2007. At the time, he was the oldest veteran in the hospital and the second oldest living veteran in NH. During the war, he served more than three consecutive years in the Pacific theater assigned to the U.S. Army’s 39th General Hospital, first based in New Zealand, then moving to New Caledonia, and finally to Saipan. He returned to the U.S. in 1945 with the rank of staff sergeant and lived to be 98 years old. The patriotic quilt, measuring approximately 5 feet by 6 feet, was completed in 2007 by The Materi-
al Girls in Conway, NH. (The provenance is attached to the back of the quilt.) The star-burst patterns are framed by prints of American flags. There are 500 tickets for sale. One ticket $5; five tickets $20.
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Raffle tickets will also be sold on Mont Vernon’s Town Park during the 2018 Mont Vernon Summer Concert Series on July 25. The Freese Brothers Big Band will offer music from the Swing Era including pieces made famous by Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Frank Sinatra. The series is made possible through a Community Express Grant from the NH Charitable Foundation. It is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Daland Memorial Library and funds from the Frederick W. Cox and Dorothy Thurber Cox Memorial Fund. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to all. The quilt drawing will take place over Labor Day weekend at the Amherst Police Station. (Need not be present to win.) Those interested in purchasing raffle tickets directly or in learning more about the organization contact Susan Hoover at susnhoover@ aol.com or 603-213-6601.
Support the Fourth—Propane Refills! Many people do not realize that a community celebration featuring outside events and bands is an expensive undertaking. Many events cost between $500 and $1000 and sometimes considerably more! Jugglers, clowns, bands, mini kars and other events all charge to be part of the festivities. Occasionally, but not often, services are free—especially when involving local talent. Uncle-Sam-on Stilts, for example, has contributed his special talents free for years. The Amherst Town Fourth of July Celebration depends on financial support from committee fundraisers (selling slush, hamburgers, pizzas, drinks, etc.), local businesses, and the town. Granite State Credit Union has been a generous sponsor for many years. Last year a fundraiser from a new major sponsor, Rymes Propane and Oil, Inc. was
also a significant help in supporting the celebration. Rymes offered $10 propane tank fills with the $10 contributed to the town for the Fourth of July. It was a win, win for the townspeople. They got their tanks filled inexpensively and their town received $10. This year Rymes has offered to sponsor the celebration once again. On June 30, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the South Fire Station, 62 Stearns Road, Amherst, Rymes will be filling 20 pound grill tanks for only $10.00 each. Cylinders are subject to recertification 10 years from their date of manufacture, and must meet this qualification. Rymes will donate all the money received to the town for the Fourth of July Celebration! Help yourself, the town, and the celebration by supporting this fundraiser!
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Fire Departments. CITIZENS OF THE YEAR: Following the fire engines will be the Citizens of the Year riding in cars. DIGNITARIES: Each year our state leaders are invited to march as New Hampshire Dignitaries. State and local dignitaries including some state representatives, town administrator Jim O’Mara, and the Amherst selectmen will be marching. This year Congresswoman Annie Kuster is planning to be one of the parade participants but most likely will be marching with her campaign group in the political section of the parade. CLASSIC CARS: Classic cars will assemble from 8:15 to 9:30 am on New Boston Road opposite the Wilkins School. Period dress and U.S. flags are encouraged. The award categories will be Best Overall, Best Pre-WWII Car, Best Pre-1968 Car, Best Performance Car, Most Unusual, Exotic, or Interesting Car. At the end of the parade, the cars will be parked on the church side of the village green for
the public to enjoy. BANDS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND MARCHERS: Bands will include The New Hampshire Police Association Pipes and Drums, the Campbell Highlanders, the Amherst Town Band, and the Fountain Square Ramblers. The Hudson Post Band, a regular in the Amherst parade since the parade began, will be playing on the village green before the parade. The parade will also include the Wheelmen, Mini-Kars, the First New Hampshire Regiment, the 5th New Hampshire Volunteers, Uncle Sam, Clowns, U.S.
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Naval Sea Cadets and much more! FLOATS: Organizations with floats this year include the Amherst Republicans, the Lions Club, the Amherst Garden Club, and Baboosic Lake Rowing, It is the local participation that puts an Amherst stamp on the parade and makes it unique! Floats may choose to be on display at the Civil War Monument. THE VILLAGE GREEN: Activities in the center of town will be varied: HISTORICAL MUSEUMS: Visit the Amherst Historical Museum on Middle Street behind the Brick School to enjoy some of Amherst’s best memorabilia. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: There will be lambs, a mini horse and miniature angora goats named Connie and Thel at the Middle Street end of the village green. Roaming the green will be Diane DeSimone, her mother and friend, better known as the Pocket Ladies, who will be giving out small gifts to children as they have done for over ten years now. Krickey the Clown and her clown friends will be making balloon animals. The Congregational Church will be offering face painting. Back by popular demand will be the Village Bible Church’s pitching cage. St. Luke’s Anglican Church will have a fishing pond for kids, and SHS FIRST Robotics will be back with their robots! ART SHOW AND OLD TIME CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS: Stroll down Artists’ Alley along the church side of the village green and enjoy the amazing local talent. There will also be old fashioned crafters on the green including Vinny Anfuso, blacksmith; Peter de Bruyn Kops, beekeeper; and R.P. Hale, block prints. ORGANIZATION BOOTHS: Local organizations are giving out information and items. The Amherst Conservation Commission, the Souhegan Valley Rides, the Amherst PTA,the Amherst Democrats, the Amherst Republicans, the Granite State Taxpayers, the Congregational Church of Amherst, the Village Bible Church, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, the Amherst chapter of P.E.O., the Amherst Community Foundation, and AAUW will be giving out information. Stop by their booths and learn more about the organizations that involve Amherst citizens! There will also be a booth providing information about the Vietnam Moving Wall.
For sale will be suncatchers by the Nipmugs; notecards by the Villagers; books, DVDs and CDs by the Friends of the Library; apparel and books by the Historical Society; cook books, glassware and trinkets by the Capt. Josiah Crosby Chapter of DAR; dog biscuits by Girl Scout Troop 11607, and raffle tickets by the AAUW as well as the Lion’s Club. Baboosic Lake Rowing Club will be offering a rowing activity. Amherst PTA will have a 4th of July Photo Booth. Along with the children’s activities, there will be a lot to see and do! FOOD AND DRINK: The July Fourth Committee will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, slush, and drinks. The AAUW will be selling cold soup, Destination Imagination will be selling fresh lemonade, Messiah Lutheran Church will be selling cotton candy, the Amherst Democrats will be selling root beer, the Amherst Chapter of P.E.O. will sell lemon pie with cream, and the Lions Club will be selling popcorn The Congregational Church of Amherst will be giving away cookies, Christ’s Church of Amherst will give candy, the Amherst Community Foundation will give lollipops, Souhegan Valley Rides will have peppermint lifesavers, St. Luke’s Anglican Church will be giving away cake pops, and the Junior
Women’s Club will be giving out watermelon. REVIEWING STAND CEREMONY: National, state, and local dignitaries will be introduced, and the Amherst Lions Club President, Brian McGuigan, will announce the Citizen of the Year. SUPPORT: Many thanks go to the town and school departments that do so much to make the July 4 celebration a success; to the Cong regat ional Church, Brick School, and Town Hall for the use of their facilities; to Rolf Biggers for the use of his parking area for
handicapped parking; to Cliff Ann and Jim Wales of The Amherst Citizen for their full coverage of the events; to the animal owners and craftspeople who give up their day to add to the celebration; and to the
many, many volunteers who man booths, march in the parade, make floats, or help with the events. So many Amherst people make this a community event to celebrate! FINANCIAL HELP: The Fourth of July Committee has raised as much as half the cost of the July 4th Celebration through committee fundraisers and the generous support of the main sponsors, Granite State Credit Union and Rymes Propane and Oil. Also appreciated is the support received from RE/MAX, Atlas Pyrovision, Bot-LGAS, Jake’s Ice Cream, Sal’s Pizza, and Walmart. JULY FOURTH COMMITTEE: The July Fourth Committee is made up of a group of community minded people who give their time and energy to contribute to the town. Members include the Four for the Fourth Team who are leading the celebration, Co-Chairs Leslie Bennett, Kimberly Ayers, Gretchen Pyles, and Jennifer Eccleston. They are supported by Katherine Lockwood, Betty Shankel, Diane DeSimone, Jim Janson,Tom Darnall, Deb Polatchek, Peter Moran, Mary Lou Mullen, Christine Grayson, Julie Hinse, Tilea Toy, Jeff Odhner, George Coddington, John Leary, Nancy Head, Tammy Rafferty, and Terri Behm. Retiring from the committee this year will be Noel Ward, Liz Morgan, Reed Panasiti (“Mr. Fourth of July”), Nancy Tarpley, Paula Schmida, Rene’ Warren and Nate Jensen. Some of these members have been on the committee for over twenty years, others for much shorter terms. All have made a significant contribution to the continuing success of the Fourth of July Celebration and deserve many thanks.
Winners of the Fourth of July Stickers Contest
Sophia Caron, Isa Bobiak and Xander DeLuck
Students at Clark-Wilkins recently had a contest to design stickers for the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration. Winners were fourth graders Jordan Lussier and Chloe Larson and first graders Sophia Caron, Isa Bobiak and Xander DeLuck. The stickers will be on sale during the celebration.
Jordan Lussier and Chloe Larson
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Alice Patricia D’Auteuil It is with deep sorrow that the family of A. Patricia (Dealy) D’Auteuil, 95, announce her peaceful passing on May 17th, 2018, in Manchester NH. Pat was born in Boston on March 19, 1923 to the late James and Anna (McQuillin) Dealy. After graduating from Framingham State Teachers College, she began her teaching career in Connecticut and eventually taught every grade from elementary through college courses. She eventually received her Master’s Degree in Education from Fairfield University, all the while raising a family of 4 boys. A longtime resident of Columbia Connecticut, Pat was predeceased by her loving husband Edward D’Auteuil, four broth-
ers and sisters Jane, James, Nancy and Robert, and her son Paul. She leaves behind her loving sons Matthew of Columbia CT, John of Treyse Germany and Peter of Amherst, NH. She leaves behind many extended family members including her beloved grandchildren Vanessa, Steven, Sarah, Nick, Connor, Kevin, Ryan, Samantha, Drew and Sophie. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, August 4th 2018 at 10 am at St. Columba Catholic Church in Columbia CT. Patricia will be laid to rest next to her husband at the West Street Burial ground at 103 Lake Road in Columbia. (L to R): Marty Guild, Secretary; Jan Adams, Treasurer; Cynthia Geiger, Vice-President; Cheryl Cummings, President, Louise O’Connell, Past President
Linda Margaret (Lakins) Russell Linda Margaret (Lakins) Russell, 80, of Amherst NH died Thursday June 14, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born in Syracuse, NY in 1938, the daughter of the late Franklin Dudley Lakins and Alfreda Schooley (Bobeau) Lakins. Linda met her husband, Richard, at Onondaga Hill High School, Onondaga, NY and graduated in 1956. She attended business school and worked as a bookkeeper for Lipe-Rollway, Inc., until 1963. Linda and Richard moved several times, living in New York, Arizona, Ohio and New Hampshire. Linda was an artist who loved gardening, history, reading and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of the King’s Daughters of Nashua, NH, where she performed the duties of secretary for 17 years. She also was an active member of the Friends of the Amherst Town Library, Amherst Garden Club and book club. She enjoyed her bridge groups with her close friends. Members of her family include her beloved husband of 59 years, Richard G. Russell of Amherst, NH,
a son Bernard Russell and his wife Lori of Webster, NY, a daughter Margaret Wilson and her husband Craig, of Merrimack, NH; grandchildren Ian Russell and his wife Marina of San Diego, CA, Jared Russell of San Diego, CA, and Steven and Cameron Wilson of Merrimack, NH; great granddaughter Shealynn Russell of San Diego, CA; sisters Elizabeth Peterson and her husband Alan of Charlotte, NC; and Lucinda Ryan and her husband Stephen of Skaneateles, NY; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Service which will be celebrated Saturday July 7, 2018 at 10 AM at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 3 Limbo Lane, Amherst NH, with lunch to follow. For those who wish memorial donations in her honor can be sent to the King’s Daughters Benevolent Association of Nashua, NH or the Amherst Town Library, Amherst, NH. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smithheald.com
Amherst Girl Scout Uses $500 Mini-Grant to Help Girls Develop Self-Confidence
BEDFORD – Three Amherst Girl Scouts have not only earned their Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, they also were recognized by their hometown with proclamations of congratulations by Amherst selectmen on May 30. Elizabeth Greenwood and Cassandra Jillson of Troop 20709 and Annalise Poisson of Troop 20367 exemplify the Girl Scout DNA and take the lead as G.I.R.L.s (Go-Getters, Risk-Takers, Innovators, Leaders)™. To earn her Gold Award, each Girl Scout identifies and develops a Take Action project in her community that will stand the test of time, have a real and meaningful influence on people’s lives, and leave a legacy that lasts forever. It is one of the most challenging, exciting and rewarding experiences a girl can have, and one of the most prestigious recognitions she’ll accomplish in life. And it’s only available at Girl Scouts. Elizabeth Greenwood, an avid baseball player and one of very few girls playing high school baseball, had to resist external pressures to play softball because she is a girl. At 18, Greenwood took action and for her Gold Award project wrote “Between the Bases: A Girl’s Baseball Journey.” “I wanted to create some way to reach out to younger girls out there playing baseball and show them they’re not alone,” said Greenwood in her project. “I decided that I would write a small book to reach
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Manchester, N.H., and has created a Girl Scouts patch program that girls everywhere can participate in. “By exposing girls to the truths behind many of the ‘perfect’ images they find online and in the media, my project will work both by educating girls about common stereotypes, gender roles, and the use of Photoshop, as well as by providing them a safe space to share their own experiences with self-confidence.” Take Action projects represent an avenue for girls to use the leadership and problem-solving skills they have built to identify issues in their communities and work with others to implement sustainable solutions, and enables girls throughout New Hampshire and Vermont to develop the leadership skills they will carry through school into college, jobs, and community life. Being a Gold Award Girl Scout is the ultimate achievement with modern metrics for today’s girls for making a sustainable impact on the world. Gold Award Girl Scouts earn college scholarships, enter the military at a higher rank, and are committed to creating a better future for their entire community.
out to these girls and other people in the community to tell them about girls in baseball. I wanted to give them role models that have had success in baseball that they can look up to.” Greenwood’s book shares her journey in sports and the stories of other successful women in baseball across the world. The book is available at the Amherst library and the International Women’s Baseball Center in Rockford, Illinois. Greenwood believes her Gold Award project will empower young girls in the community and show that they are just as capable and strong as boys. Cassandra Jillson decided to leave a legacy of building collaboration by teaching young children the skill of cooperation for her Gold Award project. She called her project “The Effects of Gardening as a Team with Young Children.” At 17, Jillson noticed that children at the Sunrise Children’s Center in Amherst had a difficult time cooperating as a group to accomplish a common goal and did not have the structure or communication skills they needed. She decided to have the children create a garden of wildflowers and rosemary, working with the teachers over several months at the center to help the children plant and water. With children ranging in age from 2 to 6, it wasn’t always easy, but the staff and children followed Jillson’s lead in dividing tasks and helping the garden grow.
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small group instruction that will be reinforced though scrimmaging. And most importantly be a lot of fun! Souhegan coaches and players will serve as camp counselors and the camp Fees are a fundraiser for their program.
At Girl Scouts, we’re all about practicing everyday leadership, preparing girls to empower themselves, and promoting G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ experiences. Julia Tilton, 16, of Amherst, is standing up for what is important to her by changing how girls are negatively affected by social media, Photoshopped images, online stereotypes, and cyber-friendship stress with her Gold Award project, A Mindful Girl. The project provides an educational program for young girls, ages 7-11, to help them find ways to make healthy choices, understand and recognize their true beauty, develop a sense of self-confidence, and forge lasting relationships, both online and off. It will also introduce mindfulness/meditation techniques as ways to de-stress and cope with negativity often found in daily life. To help her with this project, Julia applied for and received a $500 Take Action Mini-Grant. She used the money to pay for printing of fliers, patch program booklets, and other materials to be used for workshops with girls. She is holding program workshops at Girls Inc. in
The Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) held its annual meeting on April 24, 2018 during which officers were reelected for 2018-2019. The reelected officers are: Cheryl Cummings, President; Cynthia Geiger, Vice-President; Marty Guild, Secretary and Jan Adams, Treasurer.
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Girl Scout Julia Tilton, 16, Amherst, works with girls 7-11 years old at Girls, Inc., Manchester, taking them through steps in her Gold Award project, A Mindful Girl. The project is designed to educate girls about negative messages often presented by advertising and social media and help each bring out her inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™.
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The 16th Annual Saber Hoops Camp is being run by Mike Facques (coach of back to back SHS Championships ‘03 and ‘04) and Joey Burrows (member of Sabers championship team and former college basketball player). The major goal of the camp is to help kids develop a passion for the great game of basketball and help them increase their skills. We will create a positive environment with the proper balance of instruction, competition, and fun!
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Summer will be here before you know it! Time to get outside and get some exercise. Running can improve your mood, your sleep and give you a sense of confidence and strength that you might not know you needed! 6am TH/TH Starts 6/19!
Summer HITT, True Potential
Most people who do not reach their true potential fail to do so because they underestimate their bodies’ abilities and accept mediocre results....Join TRUE POTENTIAL, owned by Laura Kimball, and unlock your personal possibilities in an inspiring, powerful and supportive environment. M/W 7-8am, T/TH 7-8pm at Souhegan HS in the Fitness Center. Starts 6/18!
Summer Yoga!
This 75 minute class includes gently flowing yoga poses, breath work, meditation and relaxation. Letting our breath lead our movements, we move gently through sun salutations as we strengthen, stretch and tone our body and mind! Yoga for Adults on Tuesdays at Souhegan HS from 9-10:15. Starts 6/26!
Tennis for Adults
Cassandra Jillson, Beth Greenwood and Annalise Poisson display the proclamations by the town of Amherst congratulating them on their Girl Scout Gold Awards on May 30.
Annalise Poisson began work on her Gold Award project when she was just 15, addressing affordable and accessible health care for young women. Now, two years later, she has earned her Gold Award with her project, “The Importance of Equal Accessibility in Health Care.” After researching bills that limit women’s access to health care, she hosted a Young Women’s Health Expo in Nashua on April 15, to highlight research on reproductive health and the importance of equal access to health care, at which U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) was the keynote speaker.
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in June, July, and August. It is pick up ball, so show up and split up! Players will need to provide their own bat/glove. We will provide the game balls.
tivities along the trail for all ages.
Who: 18+ (must have graduated High School) What: Adult co-ed softball pick up games Where: Simeon Wilson Field, Amherst NH When: Wednesdays, Starting June 27 and running through Aug 8. 8pm start time Fee: Free!
Amherst Makerspace is a collaborative project with the Amherst Recreation Department and the Amherst Middle School. An entire wing at the Amherst Middle School, is open to the surrounding communities during non-school hours. We provide the ultimate workshop for paid members, to use State Of the Art tools, share knowledge, work on projects, network, and build things.
Trips! Trip- Mountain Biking at Kingdom Trails
Welcome to your 3 day adventure! This trip will consist of some of the best mountain biking in the northeast, camping in northern Vermont and three full days of adventure with co-riders. All participants must have trail riding experience and be able to ride long distances without many breaks. Who: Rising 5th graders and up When: July 17-19 Fee: $75R; $90N
Trip- Boston Red Sox
Who: Adults 18 and up Where: Davis Lane Tennis Courts When: visit website for dates/times Fee: $42R; $50NR
Enjoy an evening out at Fenway Park and leave the driving to us. We will head into Boston to watch your favorite baseball team for a game under the lights. There will be time for you to get a bite to eat and enjoy the pre-game activities. Seats are limited so please register early. Seats are located in the lower bleacher section.
Adult Co-Ed Softball Pick Up Games
Full Moon Hikes at PMEC
Join us on the courts for adult tennis lessons! These lessons are for Beginner and/or Intermediate players. Please bring your own racquet and we will supply the tennis balls.
Join us for adult pick up slow pitch softball games. This is a co-ed program running on Wednesdays
“I wanted to empower women to speak up for their rights, and encourage them to make a difference,” said Poisson in her project submission. “Many people think that if a problem does not affect them, then it is not a real problem.” “Being a Girl Scout isn’t just about what girls do, it’s about how they do it. Elizabeth, Cassandra, and Annalise demonstrate this through their hard work and perseverance, personally dedicating over 80 hours each to develop programs that make a positive lifelong impact in their communities,” said Patricia Mellor, CEO of Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains.
All Ages Come join us for a full moon hike led by a naturalist at PMEC! Fun ac-
Who: All Ages. Families welcome! When: Times are dependent on season.
Amherst Makerspace-Info!
Repair Cafe @ The Amherst Makerspace
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! Where: Amherst Makerspace, 14 Cross Road When: 3rd Thursday of every month
Birthday Parties at PMEC
Create amazing birthday memories this year with a Birthday Party for your child age 3-12 at the Peabody Mill Environment Center! We have many themes to choose from or we can work together to tailor one just for your Birthday Girl or Boy. New themes and pricing structure for 2018!
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Students in the News Maeve Morgan of Amherst Graduates from Nazareth College
ROCHESTER, NY - Maeve Morgan, of Amherst received an undergraduate degree during the College’s 91st Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Morgan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Education and Communication & Media .
Local Residents Receive Academic Honors Northeastern University announces spring semester 2018 dean’s list
Principal Porter Dodge (right) always advocated for the success of his students and the Amherst Middle School.
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Amherst School District Names Amherst Middle School Gym After Porter Dodge AMHERST – On June 6, 2018, the Amherst School Board dedicated the gymnasium at Amherst Middle School and renamed it as “The Porter Dodge Gymnasium” to reflect Mr. Dodge’s 36 years of service to the Amherst Middle School. In a surprise assembly for Mr. Dodge in front of the entire student body, faculty, and community leaders, a plaque was presented to Mr. Dodge that reads: “In honor of his 36 years of service and for always having ‘The Courage To Care.’” The Courage to Care is the motto of the school that embodies Mr. Dodge’s commitment to the student body. Senator Maggie Hassan authored a letter to Mr. Dodge that reads, in part: “Principal Dodge’s admirable work in the field of education – as a social studies teacher, curriculum coordinator, administrator, and coach – has helped students grow and develop as scholars, leaders, and citizens.” State Senator Gary Daniels (R-Milford) provided and read aloud a proclamation on behalf of the New Hampshire Senate. In addition, Representative Shannan Chandley (D-Amherst) and Selectmen and Representative Reed Panisiti (R-Amherst) provided a proclamation on behalf of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Adam Steel, incoming Superintendent of Schools, says the following about Mr. Dodge: “Porter is a unique individual- dedicating a significant portion of his career to one
BOSTON, Mass— Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following local students were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in April 2018. Amherst resident Alessandro Mendola, a Northeastern University student majoring in Electrical and Computer Engr. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Mendola is a member of the University Honors Program.
Northeastern University Announces Spring Semester school where he has helped mold 2018 Dean’s List AMS into one of the premier middle schools in the State, recognized for its work in the Response to Intervention process and as a spotlight school for the New England League of Middle Schools. Porter dedicates significant hours above and beyond what’s required to ensure students know the importance of caring for others. I am thrilled to have Porter move from his role as principal to being my part-time Director of Operations for the entire SAU. Porter brings tremendous value wherever he goes and I’m excited to support him in the next chapter of his life.” Bethany Bernasconi, who is following Mr. Dodge as the next principal of AMS, says the following about Porter: “There are few people who I have met in my career whose heart and dedication to children can compare to Porter. He unselfishly gives of his time and energy to make sure every student feels special and has the support they need to succeed. Whether on the athletic field or hallways of AMS he truly is a champion of all children.” Amherst School Board Chair Galen Tremblay says “Porter exemplifies Amherst Middle School’s courage to care. His willingness to help with any task and passion for our community is always present in the Amherst School District. He will truly be missed as the Principal of AMS, but we are so lucky to have him continuing on to help ALL of SAU 39 as he moves to the Director of Operations role.
BOSTON, Mass. — Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following students were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in April 2018. Amherst resident Mark Velino, majoring in Computer Sci/Physics Amherst resident Chelsea Rutagengwa, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience Amherst resident Sage Wesenberg, majoring in Biology Mont Vernon resident Meghan Camello, majoring in Political Science/Intl Affairs
SNHU Announces Winter 2018 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER - It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the winter 2018 Dean’s List. Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the semester. Hannah Chick of Amherst Steven Mahar of Amherst Daniel Passen of Amherst
SNHU Announces Winter 2018 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH - It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following stu-
dents on being named to the winter 2018 President’s List. Eligibility for the President’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the semester. Kian Dunn of Amherst Dakota Hamele of Amherst Tyler Owens of Amherst Jamie Taylor of Amherst Amanda Gendron of Mont Vernon
Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT - Some 3,055 students were awarded degrees during the University of Vermont’s 217th commencement ceremonies. Alexander Nemerov, alumnus and one of the nations’ leading art historians and scholar of cultural history, delivered the address. Local graduates included: Michael Hayden of Mont Vernon, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Rebecca Mirhashem of Mont Vernon, Bachelor of Science, Psychological Science, Magna Cum Laude
Students Named to Champlain College Dean’s List for Spring 2018 Semester
BURLINGTON, VT - The following students has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the spring 2018 semester. Parker Desborough of Amherst.
Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean’s List
BURLINGTON, VT - To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. The following local students have been named to the University of Vermont Dean’s List: Alana Barretto of Amherst Hannah Culver of Amherst Andrew Goyette of Amherst Rebecca Mirhashem of Mont Vernon Emma Naprta of Amherst Matthew Saunders of Amherst
Victoria Chistolini of Amherst Receives Awards at Colby College
WATERVILLE, ME - Victoria Chistolini of Amherst was one of many Colby College students to receive an award at the student awards ceremony May 8. Numerous students from across the College were recognized for their academic, service, and leadership achievements at the 10th annual student awards ceremony in Lorimer Chapel.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, MA - The following local resident was among 1,474
students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2018 semester. Patrick Fitzgerald of Mont Vernon, is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in physics.
Students Graduate from St. Lawrence University
CANTON, NY - Nearly 520 students received bachelor degrees from St. Lawrence University during Commencement ceremonies held on May 20 in Canton, New York. Catherine E. O’Connell of Amherst. O’Connell is a member of the Class of 2018 and majored in African studies-history and global studies. O’Connell received the degree of bachelor of arts magna cum laude. O’Connell attended Souhegan High School.
Rivier University undergraduate students named to spring 2018 Dean’s List
A total of 345 full-time, undergraduate Rivier University students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. Students named to the Dean’s List each semester must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 and must be a full-time student, carrying a minimum of twelve graded credit hours. Taylor Ellis of Amherst was named to the Dean’s List.
Area Residents Graduate from Colby College
WATERVILLE, ME - In an outdoor ceremony May 27, 482 degrees were awarded to members of Colby’s Class of 2018 at the College’s 197th Commencement. Victoria A. Chistolini of Amherst who majored in computer science and mathematical sciences with a concentration in statistics, attended Souhegan High School and is the daughter of Jennifer Kendrick of Amherst and Thomas Chistolini of Amherst.
Becker College announces Dean’s List for Spring 2018
WORCESTER, MA - Several local students were named to Becker College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes all full-time students (24 or more credit hours earned for the academic year; 12 minimum each semester - September through May) whose term grade point average is 3.50 or higher with no grade below a B- and no incomplete (I) or withdrawal/failing (WF) grades.
Kayla Bissonnette of Amherst is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Natalie Caraccio of Amherst is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Cassandra Lin Bragdon of Mont Vernon Graduates from Mary Baldwin University
STAUNTON, VA - Cassandra Lin Bragdon of Mont Vernon earned a bachelor of arts summa cum laude at Mary Baldwin University’s 176th Commencement Ceremony on May 20, 2018.
Colby-Sawyer Celebrates 2018 Graduates
NEW LONDON, NH - Colby-Sawyer celebrated its 180th Commencement on Saturday, May 5, awarding approximately 265 undergraduate and graduate degrees and recognizing students and other individuals for academic excellence, outstanding contributions to society, and service to the college and community. Justin Rand of Amherst graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design. Rand was the recipient of the Graphic Design Capstone Award and was vice president of the Guild of Artistic Thinkers.
Eastern Student Taylor Behn Named to Spring Dean’s List
WILLIMANTIC, CT - Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its spring 2018 semester Dean’s List for full-time students. Taylor Behn ‘18 of Amherst was named to the Dean’s List. Behn’s major is Sport & Leisure Management. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, Eastern students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the semester.
Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2018 Dean’s List Students
HEMPSTEAD, NY - Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List. Local students named to the Dean’s List include: Benjamin Gottwald of Amherst.
Class of 2013 Cumulative Files Students who graduated in from Souhegan High School in 2013 may pick up their cumulative files from Student Services. Please call ahead to: 673-9940 ext. 5309. All files must be picked up by July 27.
Amherst Middle School – Third Trimester Honor Roll 2017-18 Grade 5 High Honors (All A’s) Sam Albert Audrey Allison Maya Bagshaw Edward Barnes Elysse Bell Cole Biedrzycki Brynn Biskovich Jaiden Bosquet Anna Brammer-Depuy Cameron Brown Sarah Bryson Meagan Bunch Julia Colantuoni Natalie Conklin Emma Crisman Glenn Dodge Mason Estes Emily Facey Cieva Fairbanks Brooke Fallon Phoebe Faucher Kiah Forristall Eric Fulton Abigail Giannetti Asher Griffin Miah Grugnale Noah Guarrera Madeline Haigh Morgan Hallett Brayden Hickman Lucie Hodgdon William Howell Michael Jacobs Tess Jancar Alexander Johnson Sean Keenan Cahlin Kilbane Matthew Kohlenberger Amanda Leary Darren Leary Emma Linton Sarah Lizotte Shea Llewellyn Matthew McCarthy Maeve McNamara Matthew Mullin Jonathan Purvis Peyton Remick Samuel Roy Joshua Spillane Jacob Steel Matthew Ulicny Owen Vanhooser Lova Viebke Timothy Weeden
Grade 6 High Honors (All A’s) Colin Atkinson Sierra Burke Genevieve Clark Aiden Crowe Isabella D’Ambrosio Adyn Davis Riley Dickinson Ryan Fillion Kathryn Helgerson Allison Jordan Emma Kennedy Lyla Kimball Ryan Korkuc Kendra Lau Quan Madeline Lim Keelin Llewellyn Sean McCool Gabriella Purvis Lucie Raduazzo Stephanie Svendsen Sophia Swanson Maeve Walton Isabelle Warren Nicholas Weeden Courtney Wold Zachary Wyborney
Grade 7 High Honors (All A’s) Ian Berlack Anne Bermingham Joseph Bernasconi Sophia Brown Lily Byers Matthew Canavan Riley Devine Julia Dowd Grace Giannetti Keagan Hitt Teresa Krawiecki Zavier Lawrence Ryan Leighton Audrey Littlefield Nicole Mercier Benjamin Roy Daniel Sullivan Erin Taylor Ryan Tupaj Sophie Williams
Grade 8 High Honors (All A’s) Samantha Andrews Zoe Bellipanni Siera Biddle Olivia Bolinsky
Grace Boyea Rebecca Boyer Joely Brammer-Depuy Shelby Brown Layla Broyer Anna Campbell Lauryn Carlisi Ashley Fischofer Amanda Fulton Madeleine Glover Phoebe Green Brenna Greenhalgh Shannon Hargreaves Jacqueline Hayden Kira Healey Ryan Humphrey Mia Januario Delaney Kipp Jennifer Korkuc Taylor Krawiecki Karina Kruchynska Olivia Lau Quan Natalie Lawhorn Aidan Leary Alex Levesque Miles Lim Haley Maka Lance Marinelli Caroline Mastergeorge Sydney Mazur Madeline McFee Cameron Newbold Annie Noyes Grace Patterson Isaac Petersen Kayli Pike Anna Purvis Emily Reardon Isabel Remick Luke Romano Nathanael Shepherd Sofia Sierra Sarah St. Cyr James Sullivan Chloe Trudel Sarah Tupper Nicholas Vaccaro Christopher Weeden Katharine Weiher Alexa Wyborney Merlyn Zimmerman
Grade 5 Honors (All A’s and B’s) Logan Alderson Gannon Arbogast Jackson Arboleda Louis Berlack George Bogonis
Trevor Bolduc Erica Brede Aiden Brill Collan Bulva Nicholas Cabral Logan Cloutier-Kennedy Michael Corrigan Noah Daily Isabelle Dos Santos Camille Dos Santos Samuel Dube Hanalia Dykstra Isabel Ela Lucie Emond Lily Goerlich Sarah Goulden Isabela Goulet Emma Grayson Lyla Hawkes Maxwell Hayes Easton Healy Natalie Heimarck Zachary Hickson Lydia Hopkins Calli Hrycuna Tyler Hughes Calvin Jaques Patricija Keever Kate Lacaillade Jacob Lehouillier Karl Leonardi Isabella Levesque Cody Lund Ayden McGrath Christian Miller Rachel Montoya August Moore Sawyer Moran Nevaya Mortimer Andrew Mulley Alexander Oats Codie O’Neil Jaela Pellerin Spencer Pettus Kasen Ratta Andrew Reagan McKennah Reany Jonah Saunders Matthew Silk Heather Skinner Florrie Smith Joseph Smith Vincent Speranzo Angel Timmins Gabriella Torres Owen van Broeck Sierra Wales Lucy Wysor
Grade 6 Honors
(All A’s and B’s) Linzey Adams Maeve Allen Abigail Ayer Gwendolyn Balboni Samuel Bartle Ava Bawell Carson Behn Elizabeth Benner Brett Bouvier Dylan Boyer Robert Brewster Alana Carr Veronica Castell Alexa Chabot Nolan Colby Padraic Cook Ava Cranney Julia Daniel Kylie Donoghue Samantha Facques Connor Firmin Natalie Gaschits Ariana Goulet Hannah Griffin Thomas Hanlon Ethan Harrison Charles Harrison Quentin Hermann Addison Hodgdon Ella Hogan Riley Homan Victoria Hull John Joyce Genevieve Koch Alexandra Kostecki Mallory Krum Taryn Lawrence Carter Leonard Kelsey Lockitt Hannah Lorsbach Stella Lunati Rileigh Lutrus Shya Mahar Cole Manning Maxine Marinelli Chase McBride William Noble Taylee Normandin Nicholas Nowak Anthony Paolicelli Emery Pike Alif Primmer Ashereka Primmer Jacob Sainsbury Catherine Schriever Hannah Shepherd
Alec Simoneau Samuel Smiley Declan Steele Samuel Stevenson Thomas Sullivan Kerry Tole Marina Tower Zachary Veilleux Marjorie Vincent Jenna Wright Marissa Zaccaria
Grade 7 Honors
(All A’s and B’s) Sophia Alton Merideth Beatty Lauren Bentley-Melle Emily Berry Brielle Berube Miles Biskovich Erin Brede Zealand Broadley Elizabeth Bryson Riley Bunch Katelyn Canavan Colton Carlson Norah Clancy Andrew Coleman Hadley Corcoran Patrick Cotter Hunter Daily Daniel Damiano Emily Davis Philip Dodge Elizabeth Earley Aidan Eastland Samuel Enriquez Autumn Fichera Miraya Ghosh Kai Gomeau Eamon Griffin Malia Grund Kaitlyn Gruss Charles Hall Marin Hall Lauren Hall Andrew Hawkes Carter Hayes Annaliese Hazen Luke Hazen Jackson Hobbs Adam Horrocks Ashton Howe Emma Jarnagin Kayla Joyce Parker Krauss Michael Kunish Caden Latulippe Kari Lennox
Nora Lin Anna Lucci Chloe Luongo Alan Markley Charles Maroun Conor McAllister Corinne McNamara Brady Melvin Gina Mingolelli Kaylee Moran Aaleyah Mortimer Jaren Noorda Benjamin Orrego Daniel Pariselli Adrianna Paul Charles Powers Masho Primmer Finley Raudelunas Alayna Sanderson Salvatore Speranzo Nathaniel Stiles Molly Sullivan Max Syverson Sydney Tabor Sarah Tentarelli Miranda Torres Caroline Trombi Amanda Ulicny Jordyn Walker Sophia Wallace Charles Wason Amelia Wysor Alexis Yakovakis
Grade 8 Honors (All A’s and B’s) Andrew Apple Adrienne Ayala Kyan Bagshaw Henry Benner Avery Bertrand Sabra Biddle Ian Birse Lillian Bjorgen Alexis Blastos Alex Bonenfant Sutton Boothroyd Sean Brady Abbey Cannon Eliza Carnick Finnley Casey Kaelyn Chabinsky Miya Chorney Devin Clair David Colantuoni Caitlin Cooper Olivia Costolo Brady Crowe William Davidson
Sophia Desmarais Nolan Dickinson Olivia Doiron Danielle Drobat Sophia Dube Elizabeth Duchesne Dylan Dufour Emma Farris Anthony Garrant Alyssa Gibson Olivia Goulet Skyla Hannon Jace Henderson Catherine Hinse Asa Irvine Wil Jaques Arianna Jeanbaptiste Caroline Jillson Louise Joyce Dylan Kamruzzaman Jade Kilbane Sierra Kimball Megan Kirk Hannah Kohlenberger Isabella Kraus Daniel Leonard Chloe Leonard Elise Leroux Sarah Levesque Ryan Lockitt Lucas Martens Ryan McCarthy Sarah Mills Anastasia Nikolenko Gabriella Paolicelli Maxwell Pettus Katelynn Poirier Lily-Ann Porter Laurel Pozin Alexander Prescott Sean Quinn Ainsley Redd Abigail Rose Joshua Rose Andrew Rosse Tristan Safarz Annabelle Sainsbury Isnael Sanchez Alice Serbin Matthew Shapiro Sarah Sonner Finneran Steele Elle Stevenson Abby Trzepacz Jon Michael Vore Dmitry Wilkes Tatum Zampella James Zeolie
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SportsFolio SHS Boys Track & Field Banquet with Special Awards
SHS Girls Track & Field Team Award Winners SHS Track and Field Banquet of the girls who received special awards. From left to right, starting in the top row: Jane Leighton - Outstanding Athlete Award and Kyle Crisman Relay Award, Arielle Zlotnick - Coaches Award, Kayla Kilcrease - Captain’s Award, Marissa Romano - Outstanding Athlete Award, Elise Lambert Most Valuable Athlete Award. Left to right in the bottom row: Georgia Jones - Outstanding Newcomer Award, Ashley Barham - Coaches Award, Adrianna Zlotnick - Outstanding Freshman Award, Caroline Apiki Most Improved Athlete Award, Anna Wason - Senior Award
From left to right, starting in the top row: Bill Drake - Kyle Crisman Relay Award, Harrison Mazur - Captain’s Award, Dean Paquette - Most Valuable Athlete Award, Thomas Headington - Most Outstanding Athlete Award, Ethan McFee - Coaches Award, Nathan Stine - Outstanding Newcomer Award, Dawson Hemele Outstanding Freshman Award
Rachel Lia Going to NCAA Division Amherst Resident Named to Amherst Swimmer Ranks Among III Rowing Championships Falcon’s Hampshire Honor Society the Top in USA Swimming’s WORCESTER, MA – The WPI ing third to Bates and Ithaca at the WALTHAM, MA – Bentley UniRequirements for earning Hamp- Eastern Zone women’s rowing team, including National Invitation Rowing Cham- versity football players, all members shire Honor Society recognition are Rachel Lia of Amherst has been selected to participate in the NCAA Division III Championships for the first time in program history. This year’s championships will be held May 25-26 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, FL, hosted by the University of Central Florida. This past weekend, the Engineers lived up to their ranking by finish-
pionships. They also defeated Wesleyan twice, as well as Williams in the final and No. 10 William Smith in the morning heat. At the New England Rowing Championships, WPI again defeated the Cardinals twice while also topping Wellesley, Williams and No. 9 Tufts in the grand final.
of the Class of 2018, were recently named to the 2018 Hampshire Honor Society by the National Football Foundation for their success in the classroom. Included was defensive lineman Andrew Crane, Amherst, NH/Lawrence Academy.
achieving a 3.2 cumulative grade point average, completing their collegiate eligibility during the 2017 season and being a starter or important reserve. Crane had 21 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery. He majored in economics-finance.
Between the Bases: A Girl’s Baseball Journey By Beth Greenwood, SHS Senior I recently completed my Girl Scout Gold Award “Between the Bases: A Girl’s Baseball Journey,” the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. I am currently one of the only girls playing high school baseball and baseball has always been a huge part of my life. I knew that I wanted my project to connect to baseball and relate to and help other girl baseball players out there. Growing up, the hardest part of continuing to play baseball and not being influenced to switch over to softball was feeling alone. There were several times when I was younger that I questioned if it was worth it and maybe I should just listen to what everyone was telling me. It was particularly hard going into middle school and high school. At the time there were no girls in New Hampshire that I could look up to and aspire to be like. The most influential part of my baseball career was when I was introduced to the organization Baseball For All and the founder Justine Siegal. It is an organization that is dedicated to creating opportunities for girls to play
baseball. For my project I wanted to create some way to reach out to younger girls out there playing baseball and show them that they are not alone. I decided that I would write a small book to reach out to these girls and other people in the community to tell them about girls in baseball. I wanted give them role models that have had success in baseball that they can look up to. In my book I gave a summary of women’s baseball in the U.S. and the athletic system currently in place. I also share my journey and the stories of several other successful women in baseball across the world. Copies of my book are going to the International Women’s Baseball Center in Rockford, Illinois and the town library so that my book and stories can go beyond our community and have an impact on a larger scale. After interviewing all of the women I wrote about in my book and talking to young girls about my book it was a very eye-opening experience. I would like to express a special thanks to my project mentor Perry Barber and all of the women I interviewed that made this book possible.
Beth Greenwood giving presentation on Gold Award at the Amherst Town Library
Win Two Tickets to Red Sox v. Yankees
NEEDHAM, MA – On August 4 and 5, the following participants from Amherst: Joanna Bacon, Mike Clement, Elisabeth Larson and Tom Mercurio will cycle up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of topping last year’s record-breaking gift and raising $52 million for critical cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. During PMC weekend, over 6,200 cyclists from more than 40 states and seven countries will gather in Massachusetts to participate in the PMC. Riders include everyone from seasoned triathletes to weekend warriors and range in age from 15 to 84. Many ride to honor a family member or friend lost to, or being treated for cancer, and more than 850 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients themselves, and considered Living Proof® of the PMC mission. “After surpassing our goal and raising $51 million for Dana-Farber last year, we are excited to keep the momentum going as we approach our 39th PMC ride weekend,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC.
August 3, 2018 Game
There is no greater rivalry in all of sports and, if you are not already in possession of tickets to this soldout game, you now have a chance to watch it up close. Etz Hayim Synagogue is raffling off two front-row seat tickets to the Red Sox v. Yankee game that will take place on Friday, August 3, 2018, 7:10 p.m. at Fenway Park. The cost of the raffle is $10 for one raffle ticket; $50 for six raffle tickets. The two game tickets are located in Section 26, Field Box 65, Row C, Seats 3 and 4; Row C is the first row at the visitor dugout. Tickets include admission to the Royal Rooters Club, a private club for Red Sox season ticket hold-
ers and home to original memorabilia like Dave Roberts’ stolen base from the 2004 ALCS and Red Sox World Series trophies. The drawing will take place on Sunday, July 22, 2018 (your presence is not required for the drawing). To purchase raffle tickets, please contact the Red Sox raffle organizer at redsox@etzhayim.org, or Etz Hayim Synagogue Board of Directors president Dina Michael Chaitowitz at d.chaitowitz@etzhayim.org. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Etz Hayim Synagogue and will in turn help to support the synagogue’s many programs that are available for free to the surrounding communities.
158 Runners Help Raise Funds in Amherst’s 5K Flag Day Fun Run Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Looking for the Latest News & Events? Subscribe to our monthly newsletters: www.amherstcitizen.com Hadley Horner with parents Angela (69) and Nye (41) at the starting line
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country, and he was one of 16 males in the Eastern Zone to take part. The camp took place at the University of Virginia. Jack, 15, is from the Executive Swim Club, in Manchester, is a sophomore at Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua.
Arlington Woman Wins 5 Annual Joe English Trail Challenge
Amherst Cyclists Pedaling for a Cure in the Pan-Mass Challenge The PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber through its fundraising arm, the Jimmy Fund, and is the institute’s largest single contributor, raising more than 53 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. In 2017, the PMC gave a record gift of $51 million to Dana-Farber, bringing its 38-year contribution to a total of more than $598 million since its inception in 1980. To make a financial contribution to a rider from your town or become a virtual rider, visit www.pmc. org, or call (800) WE-CYCLE. Connect with #PanMass2018 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn.
Congratulations to Jack Januario, of Amherst, for particpating in the 2018 Eastern Zone Select Camp from June 7-10. Jack was selected from his best swims, which rank among the top in USA Swimming’s Eastern Zone, states have in the upper Northeast. There are four camps that run throughout the
AMHERST—Rachel Bainbridge, 31, Arlington, Mass, led the field of 25-kilometer runners to finish first in the 2018 Joe English Trail Challenge in 2:33:23 on Sunday, May 6, in Amherst. She was followed by Ken Green , 52, of Sudbury, Mass, at 2:35:32, in a field of 35 runners of all ages. The Joe English Trail Challenge is operated as a fundraiser by the Amherst Land Trust. The event features a course traversing unimproved trails with unbridged stream crossings, boulder fields, and demanding hillslopes. One hundred thirty-five runners from New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island competed in the event. Finishing the 12.5-kilometer course first was Matt Pennock of Bridgeton, New Jersey, with a time of 1:01:30 in a field of about fifty men and women runners. The winning woman, Sarah Baker, of Kingston, Mass., finished in 1:25:12. Since the founding of the event in 2014, two additional courses have been added, one for 30-kilometer runners and another for 5-kilometer runners. Winning the 30-kilometer event was Abraham Meyerhofer of Weare, New Hampshire, at 2:41:45. The winning woman was Molly Karp of Natick, Mass., at 3:24:;37. The 5-kilometer race was won by Christopher Gerry of Somerville, Mass., at 00:24:53. Rachel Avery of Amherst, New Hampshire, took first place for the women at 00:31:48. This year’s event challenged runners with its weather, a steady, cool rain. “The footing was sometimes soggy,” said George Bower, race director and trustee of the Amherst Land Trust, “but the runners performed at an impressive level, close to setting course records in spite of mud and water.”
Runners once again praised the course, the scenery, and the race operations. Said one runner, “I did the 12.5K and it was the perfect challenge for me today. Very technical from a footing perspective, but not dangerous or unfair.” Proceeds from the Joe English Challenge benefit the Amherst Land Trust, a nonprofit whose mission is to preserve open space for wildlife habitat, recreation and education. Major event sponsors included Carson City Tire, Countryside Self-Storage, Northern Lights Landscape, Catholic Medical Center, Visual Persuasion, Ciardelli Fuel, MartyCo Dumpsters, Riverwalk Café, Papergraphics, Apex PT, and PJ Currier Lumber. This year’s event brought in more than $10,000 to continue open space preservation activities by the land trust. The challenge course crosses hundreds of acres of conservation land in the 558-acre Joe English Reservation. Over 50 volunteers contributed their time and resources to the event, which included seven aid stations and a festive atmosphere with music and grilled food at the finish. The Joe English Challenge is made possible by Ariel Taylor, owner of Freestyle Farm, who opens her vast hilltop fields for the event. Said Bower, a veteran competition organizer, “We’re in debt to Ariel Taylor as well as our volunteers, who have brought the thrill of world-class backcountry racing to Amherst.” The second event in the 2018 Joe English series is the Twilight Challenge, to be held on September 22, in which runners run from 5 p.m. to midnight. They may choose to run alone or in relay teams, doing laps on a 2.62-mile course, running a half marathon, marathon, or “ultra.” For more information on that event or to check Joe English Trail Challenge results, go to joe-english.org.
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Silent Auction of Reproduction Chairs a Success The silent auction of eight chairs held during the 25th Mont Vernon Spring Gala on May 19 was a success. The total raised was $1840 and was divided equally between the Mont Vernon Historical Society and the Friends of the Daland Memorial Library. Each chair, a copy of a chair that once sat on the veranda of The Grand Hotel (18911929) in Mont Vernon, received bids above the $150 minimum. The historical society will use their share for on going conservation projects and the Friends will use their share to support library programs. Both groups were very pleased with the donation. Local woodworker and owner of Furniture That Fits Carolyn Dorr-Rich proposed making copies of the chair and auctioning them as a fundraiser. She donated her time, materials, and labor. She contacted members of the Mont Vernon Artisans who decorated four of the chairs with scenes related to the era of the times. Artisans Roxanne O’Brien, Susanna Ries, Michael Warren, Michelle Kolb, Karen Mitchell, and Suzanne Will participated. The other four chairs were undecorated as they would have been at the Grand Hotel. The original chair may be seen in the Mont Vernon Historical Museum on the second floor Woodworker Carolyn Dorr-Rich by the original of the Town Hall which will chair from the veranda of The Grand Hotel. be open on Saturday, July 14 She made eight reproductions that were aucfrom 1-4 pm. It was donat- tioned at the 25th Mont Spring Gala in May. ed by former long time town Proceeds divided between the Friends of the resident Roberta Wilkins. Daland Memorial Library and the Mont Vernon Historical Society.
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Daland Memorial Library News Library Director: Bonnie Angulas Children’s Program Director: JoAnn Kitchel Email: dalandlibrary@comcast.net Hours: Tuesday 10-8 Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 10-8 Friday 2-6 Saturday 10-1 Sunday Closed Monday Closed
New Extended Hours at the Library!
The library is extending open hours starting April 16th. The library will now be open from 10-8 pm Tuesday-Thursday, Friday 2-6, and Saturday 10-1pm.
2018 Mont Vernon Summer Concert Series
The Daland Memorial Library is excited to announce that it has received a Community Express Grant from the NH Charitable Foundation to sponsor a Summer Concert Series on the Mont Vernon village green. Concerts will be held once a week on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the months of July and August. As required by the grant, we will be booking a variety of musical
THE FRIENDS OF THE DALAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY PRESENT
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT 6:30PM ON THE MONT VERNON VILLAGE GREEN
July 11th: Pete, Morgan, & Friends July 18th: Amy Conley & the Kukuleles July 25th: Freese Brothers Big Band August 1st: Mango Groove Steel Band August 8th: Amherst Town Band August 15th: Monadnock Bluegrass Band August 2nd:TBA/ Rain Date August 29th: Toe Jam Band Free Admission. Family Friendly Fun!
David Dutton clocks c. 1840. May be seen at the Mont Vernon Historical Society Museum Saturday, July 14, from 1-4 p.m.
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Museum Open – July 14; 1-4 p.m.
This series was generously funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Frederick W. Cox and Dorothy Thurber Cox Memorial Fund.
Mont Vernon Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
4 S. Main Street, Mont Vernon Pastor: Reverend Judith Bryant Telephone: 673-3500 Email: montvernonchurch@comcast.net Website: www.montvernonchurch.org
Sunday worship with start at 10:30 a.m. during the month of June, but change to 9:30 a.m. beginning July 1 through September 2. Our monthly Community Dinners will continue during the summer months, held on the third Thursday of each month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for this meal, although donations are welcome.
acts to expose the community to different genres of music. Stay tuned for a roster of performers. The library is thrilled to offer this series in conjunction with the Adult and Children’s Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is a musical one...”Libraries Rock!” Mark your calendars and meet us on the village green on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun! Concerts are free & family friendly. This series is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library & made possible by funds from the Frederick W. Cox and Dorothy Thurber Cox Memorial Fund.
Movie Musicals
Do you love musicals? We do! The library will be showing a different musical every week on Thursday evenings this summer at 6pm starting June 28th and ending August 2nd. The following movies will be shown; “Singing in the Rain”, “The Music Man”, “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “My Fair Lady”, “An American in Paris”, and “The King and I”. Seats are limited. Refreshments will be served. Come early to save your spot.
Adult Summer Reading BINGO!
Why let the kids have all the fun this summer? Stop by the library and pick up an Adult Summer Reading BINGO! card and you’ll be entered into
a weekly raffle to win 10 awesome gift cards to local businesses. The game starts June 21st and ends August 31st. You’ve got to be in it to win it!! Prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock!
It’s never too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the library! Children ages 0-18 are encouraged to come to the library to register for a summer full of reading, crafts, movies, prizes and FUN! Log the books you read and you’ll receive a $5 gift card to The Toadstool Bookshop and be entered to win one of our Grand Prizes! Do you go to Souhegan High school? If so, we have a selection of books from the required 2018 reading list for you to borrow. Registration is required. Space is limited for some activities. Questions? Call 673-7888 for more information.
Adult Summer Reading BINGO!
Why let the kids have all the fun this summer? Stop by the library and pick up an Adult Summer Reading BINGO! card and you’ll be entered into a weekly raffle to win 10 awesome gift cards to local businesses. The game starts June 21st and ends August 31st. You’ve got to be in it to win it!! Prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
The Mont Vernon Historical Society Museum will next be open on Saturday, July 14, from 1-4 p.m. The museum, located on the second floor of the Town Hall, opened twenty-eight years ago in 1990. This season’s new exhibits running July through October will focus on artifacts and antiquities representing Mont Vernon from the early 19th century through the 1920s. With the approach of the one hundredth year anniversary of the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment of the US Constitution women’s fashion during 1920s and beyond will also be on display. The amendment, passed in 1920, prohibits the states and the federal government from denying citizens, including women, the right to vote. This year a small portion of the actual tea thrown overboard during the 1773 Boston Tea Party will be on display. The story of how it came to the museum will be on hand. Other exhibits in the museum include David Dutton and John Nutter clocks dating from the mid-1800s. It is believed David Dutton’s workshop was located where the War Monument now stands at the corner of Main St. and Grand Hill Rd. Also on view is an 1858 map of Hilllsboro County showing Mont Vernon when it was known as Mount Vernon, and the window and bank of mail boxes from the post office when it was located behind the general store from 1975-95. In addition see Lamson Farm and Grand Hotel memorabilia, and a quilt that was made by the King’s Daughters’ organization featuring a square that is over 150 years old. There is also a small library in the museum and a selection of historical society books, note cards, sweatshirts, and T-shirts for sale in the museum’s store.
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House Plaques
A personalized plaque may be ordered for your home or given as a gift. They are suitable for old homes and new. You choose the wording. There are two shapes and three sizes available with the prices ranging from $40-60. Order forms available at the Mont Vernon General Store, Daland Memorial Library, and Selectmen’s Office in the Town Hall. Payments need to accompany each order. Money raised will be used for ongoing preservation projects.
Docent Training
Interested in learning more about the history of the town? Consider becoming a docent in the museum. Teens and adults welcome. On the job training! For more information contact Museum Curator Sandy Kent at slkent57@gmail.com. Support the society and become a member. Annual dues per person are as follows: adults $20; 18 and younger $5; lifetime $200. Join when visiting the museum when open, or mail to the Mont Vernon Historical Society, PO Box 15, Mont Vernon, NH. Please include name(s), mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. Make checks out to the Mont Vernon Historical Society.
Questions?
Contact, President Eloise Carleton at eloise_carleton@comcast. net; Museum Curator Sandy Kent at slkent57@gmail.com; Program Director and Assistant Museum Curator Mary Jo Marcely at Hannahsgarden@hotmail.com.
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After July 14, the museum will be open August 11, September 8, and October 12 (all Saturdays) from 1-4 p.m. There is no charge to visit though donations are accepted.
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