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Gilmanton NH News

November 9, 2011

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HAM & BEAN SUPPER

 

The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 11th Annual Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday, November 12, 2011. It will take place at the Barnstead Parade Fire Station from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

 

The meal will consist of ham, beans, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert. The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free. Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal. If you can not stay, we will have take-out containers available.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

Gilmanton School/Town Issues

 

The recent contentiousness between the Gilmanton School Board/Administration and the Town/Selectmen has brought to light issues of conflict of interest, fiscal mismanagement, and lack of communication. The Gilmanton taxpayers need to be aware of the controversy.

 

The School Administration approached the Selectmen to have them furnish funds in the amount of $1.3 million but refused to provide a cash-flow statement as requested by the Selectmen.

 

Apparently matters were settled quietly when the School Administration agreed to changes in funding that would not require the town to borrow money in order to make payments to the School but not before there was an attempt by the School Administration to force legal intervention.

 

And you might then ask where was your elected School Board when the School Administration was speaking in their place

 

Thank you,

Douglas Isleib

Gilmanton Iron Works

 


 

Fernwood Farm Conserved in Gilmanton

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Paula Gilman and Nanci Mitchell, former Conservation Commission Chair, point out the

location of the newly conserved Fernwood Farm property.

Photo by Erin Hollingsworth

 

In October, Paula Gilman’s wish had finally come true. Her wish that her family’s land would forever remain in its natural state was finalized by the filing of a conservation easement with the Town of Gilmanton. The easement was put on the almost 50-acre property located in the Gilmanton Iron Works.

 

The property known as "Fernwood Farm" provides for the conservation of significant agricultural, forestry and diverse wildlife habitat values. The property was once all farmland as evidenced by the many stone walls and Gilman has devoted considerable effort to restoring a portion of these fields by either mowing or using them for agricultural products, primarily flowers and blueberries. The property also contains the headwaters for both the Upper and Lower Suncook River Watersheds and consequently, this easement provides protection of the surface waters for these watersheds.

 

There are at least two vernal pools on the property, an abandoned beaver pond, an excavated farm pond, deer wintering habitat and approximately 6 acres of maintained grasslands, an increasingly uncommon habitat in New Hampshire. Deer are common, while bear, fisher, gray and red fox have also been observed. Hawks benefit from the open fields and great blue heron utilize the ponds.

 

This easement enhances and enlarges 290.5 contiguous acres of nearby conservation lands, consisting of the 152 acre Charles G. Kelley Memorial Forest owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and the 138.5 acre Pine Hill Town Forest owned by the Town of Gilmanton. Approximately 400 feet of frontage on Stage Road will remain undeveloped enhancing scenic enjoyment by the public and furthering the Town’s goal of maintaining "rural character". If you have questions about conservation easements, please see contact us at [email protected].

 


 

The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Welcomes The

November Local Artists Of The Month

 

Sue Harris recently moved back to the Lakes Region in Gilmanton. Having lived in Laconia and Gilford for many years, Sue had a small quilt shop and taught quilting. Her first class, almost 40 years ago, with Denny Stringfellow, fueled her passion! Beginning as a traditional quilter for many years, as quilting became more popular there were more books and fabrics, allowing her to branch out from her original ideas.

 

After some life changes, traveling, and living in Alaska, Sue began with a wall hanging of the wonderful place she had lived in Alaska. This piece is in the show for viewing.

 

Sue has taught all aspects of quilting and enjoyed the people and sharing her knowledge and passion for quilting. She anticipates teaching again here in Gilmanton as we come into a new year.

 

Come view her extensive display of quilts that chronicles her many years of quilting.

 

Peter Woodard has lived in England, Belfast Northern Ireland, and now resides in the United States. Peter first came to the US in 1980 to work doing some photography work. He lived in Sanibel Island, Florida for several years working for local papers.

 

Sue and Peter met in Florida and later traveled to Alaska where they enjoyed 13 years, having many quilt and photography combined shows.

 

In this show Peter has included a part of the photo exhibit "Faces of Ulster" pictures taken in Northern Ireland, while employed by several newspapers. Also included are photos taken during their time traveling to many places.

 

Peter enjoys taking photos of people over places. It took him a long time to be convinced to convert to digital but now wonders why he resisted for so long. He enjoys working in the dark room spending time there with old negatives and slides.

 

Much of his inspiration has come from Henri Cartier-Bresson and his wonderful black and white photography.

 

Please take the time to stop in and enjoy the works of these two talented individuals. This is a great opportunity to relish in the beauty of their work while taking in a little reading.

 


 

Helping Hands Near And Far

 

We have all seen reports in the newspaper and on TV about the devastating famine and rampant spread of preventable diseases in the Eastern Horn of Africa. We all want to help but we are not sure how. Well, here is one easy (and tasty!) way.

 

Delicious Taco Dinner

Complete with beverages and dessert.

• When: Saturday, November 12th, 2011 from 5 - 6:30 pm

• Where: Gilmanton Community Church, Route 107, Gilmanton, NH

• Cost: $5 per person or $4 per person if you bring an item for the Gilmanton Community Church Food Pantry. (That is where the "Helping Hands Near" comes in.)

 

Due to generous donations, the entire amount collected will go directly to the relief effort, half to Global giving to provide food to starving children and half to Unicef to provide immunizations.

 

If you have any questions or cannot attend and would still like to make a donation please call Pam at 364-5568.

On behalf of those in need, we thank you for your anticipated support.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

I would like to echo the letter from Janet Tower on November 2, 2011. To me also, our wonderful small town paper is a real joy.

 

In my prior life, I was employed at a high level and read the Wall Street Journal every day.

 

I really enjoy reading from cover to cover, the Suncook Valley Sun. It is a wonderful small town newspaper that really cares.

 

Thank you,

Michael Harris

Loudon

 


 

Lakes Region Retired Educators’ Meeting

 

The Lakes Region Retired Educators’ Association’s Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at The Greenside Restaurant at Lochmere Country Club on Route 3 in Tilton, NH. Please use the entrance at the lower driveway and follow it around to the north side of the building. Check in begins at 10:30 am. We will gather at 11:00 am for our meeting, followed by a Buffet Luncheon. The cost will be $18.00, which includes tax and tip. Your Phone Captain will be contacting you soon, as reservations are due by November 8th. You may also make a reservation by calling Evelyn Morse at 524-4062 or Meg Greenbaum at 253-8559. Any retired educator who is not a member is welcome to attend. Please call to make a reservation.

 

Our program this month will be given by Bob Marston, a retired educator from the Concord area. He will entertain us with a humorous look at education in NH. Please come to enjoy this delightful message.

  


 


 

 











 
 

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