CENTER POND REFLECTIONS

August 2009 Old Home Day Issue Volume 26, No.3

By Phil Brown

Sometimes I wonder why I don’t spendevery second on a pond – on thispond. Maybe the drudgery of loadingand unloading the boat to and from

the car and the hassle of annoyingmosquitoes around my eyes and ears as Ifumble with knots has something to dowith it. But these things, and everythingelse in life, are instantly left behind on thefirst stroke of smooth weightlessness as myskiff glides pondside. I drift pastunderwater lilies turning green andreaching skyward, young and energeticgroups of bass in search of prey, andhoards of placid midges skimming thewater’s glassy surface. A broad-wingedhawk hunts patiently near the water’s edgefor one of the plentiful toads that aretrilling. Each warty stalwart stands still as astatue, sitting tall on folded legs and facesthe water’s edge so it can make a quickescape when I – or the hawk – drift tooclose. So serious in appearance andmechanical in call, these denizens of earlysummer cast an eerie sound across thepond. Their lengthy, high-pitched tones aresuch a stark contrast to the melodious andjoyful harmony of birdsong that surrounds– sweet sounding warblers, tanagers,grosbeaks, and vireos. I may have nevernoticed so many toads before; it must bethe peak of breeding season based on theirnumbers and the intensity of theirexpressions.

Above the water, dragonflies dart liketiny helicopters, scanning the pond’ssurface for insects, which are hopefully the

numerous black flies and mosquitoes thathamper us on shore. These aren’t a botherout here, though. The light breeze thataccompanies my kayak is enough to keepthem down and closer to my neighbors onshore and it keeps me cool enough in thestill high late afternoon mid-June sun.

But wait, I catch myself, and realizewhy I’m really out here today. I almostforget the task at hand, but I’m pulledback to my work. Its mission involvespossib ly the most str ik ing andrepresentative life form of the pond – the‘Great Northern Diver’, or CommonLoon. I’m reassured of its continuedpresence by the bellowing call of a maleloon – the sound of the North Countrythat we’re all so lucky to be surrounded byfrom time to time. There, in the center ofCenter Pond, it sits atop the glassy surface– on which beads of water float atop itssurface – the loon’s handsome black andwhite plumage blending in surprisinglywell with dark water and bright sun glare.

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SHEILA SWETT IS HOME DAYSPEAKER

Our Old Home Day speaker thisyear will be Sheila SwettThompson of West Swanzey,New Hampshire. Sheila is the

author of the much acclaimed memoir ofher grandfather, Perley: the True Story of aNew Hampshire Hermit. Even if you didn’tgrow up in Nelson, Stoddard, or Sullivan,it is likely that you have heard of PerleySwett. Sheila’s book has given us a muchgreater insight into the enigmatic life of the“Hermit of Taylor Pond.”

Sheila said of writing the story of hergrandfather, Perley Swett, “Originally I hadplanned to only write a ‘family story’ aboutPerley because no one in the family reallyknew his whole story. When I realizedhow extensive that story was and how

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NELSONOld Home Days

This year Old Home Sundaywill be on August 9, starting

off the week of events,ending with the big

festivities on Old Home Day,

Saturday, August 15.See schedule on

pages 4 & 5.

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Second Annual

Mock Drive In Movie

Friday, August 14 , 8:00 pmth

Gates open at 7:30 pmNelson Elementary School

Sponsored by Nelson School PTO

Bring your family, friends

6th grade class selling hot dogsand popcorn.

Treats for the wholefamily in store!

NELSON ANNUALROADSIDECLEANUP

Satu rd ay , Au g u s t 8th

Th e N e ls o n C o n s e r v a t i o nCommission is again organizingthe annual Nelson RoadsideCleanup to spruce up our town

before Old Home Week Bags, gloves,and water will be available from 9:00 amto 12:00 am at Cleanup headquarters infront of Nelson Town Hall. While youmake your choice of a road to detrash,you can sip a lemonade and nibble ongoodies. If we have volunteers from all partsof town, Nelson will be even morebeautiful and you will have thesatisfaction of helping. This effort earnsthe town another 800 daffodil bulbs thatwill be planted in the fall to add to 5,000others now brightening-up the roadsides--- a nice exchange for trash! If it’s arainy day (and we have had our share thisyear), come and pick up your bags andchoose the section of the road you wouldlike to clean up and wait until the sunshines again!

Bags can be returned to the Cleanupheadquarters or left on the roadside whenyou have finished. Mike Tarr will pickthem up.

Please join in this communityproject!

CONTRA DANCEAUGUST 8TH

On Saturday, August 8 , inth

N elson Town Hall, theMonadnock Folklore Societypresents Dudley Laufman for

an evening of contra dancing. Dudley,Jacqueline, and others will be providingthe music. Time 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.Only $2.00 per person (thanks to agenerous benefactor.

Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman,usually joined by a plethora of theirexcellent musician friends, bring us backto the flavor of the last generation, whenthe young Dudley spearheaded the contradance revival and made Nelson thecontra dance capital of the world. Oldtimers will bask in the rugged charm ofDudley’s calling. New dancers shouldcome and experience this living legend.

POTATO SALAD!

Here's a call to all of you culinaryartists - and you know who youare!

There will be a Potato SaladMaking Session on Friday, August 14th,at about 6:00 pm in the Henry MelvilleFellowship Hall of the NelsonCongregational Church. Should youwish to show off your potato saladmaking talents, call or email Joy Birdsey847-9533; birdsey@cheshire.net for moreinformation.

NELSON PTO TO HAVE BEAN SUPPER

The Nelson PTO will be hosting aCommunity Ham n Bean Supper,Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Thedinner will take place at Nelson

Congregational Church and there will betwo seatings at 5:00 pm and at 5:45 pm.The menu includes: Ham, Old fashionedbaked beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, andHomemade pies. Prices are Adults;$8.00. Children under 10; $5.00

Callin g f o r d o n a t io n s !

• The community ham n bean supperP ie Co m m it t e e is being led byNelson’s Simone Lagace. We willexperience first hand her wonderfulpie crusts, which she is graciouslydonating. The Nelson School PTOand the Chapel by the Lake arerequesting the following donationsfor the pie making committee: sugar,fresh blueberries, crisp and tart(good for baking) apples, andaluminum pie tins.

• And v o lu n te e rs are needed the dayof the Nelson Home Days Ham &Bean Supper and for baking thehomemade pies!

• Donations of items needed for theSu p p e r will be accepted, too.

• All ingredients should be at theNelson Congregational Church byS un day n igh t , A ugus t 9th .Thank-you in advance for yourgenerosity!

Call or email Joy Birdsey 847-9533;birdsey@cheshire.net if you have any

questions or want to know aboutamounts needed.

Thanks!

In a world tilting constantly

towards madness it is good to

celebrate the victories of love.

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RAFFLE

The Nelson Artists’ Co-op is rafflingoff two oil paintings by local artists,Sienna Giffin and Sue Kingsbury,to support both the Artists’ Co-op

and Moving In Step activities.The Nelson Artists’ Co-op started

several years ago to help promote thework of local artists. For seven years weshowed work in the “old” library andsponsored a number of one-man artshows. The work of Moving In Step hasinspired us to explore renewed interest inthe Co-op.

The two paintings will be on display,and raffle tickets will be sold, on OldHome Day, and then at events throughoutthe coming months.

Raffle tickets can also be purchasedf r o m K a r e n T o l m a n a ttolmanpond@pobox.com or by telephoneat 827-3226. We plan to “draw” ourwinners on December 3, 2009 at MovingIn Step’s monthly potluck – just in timefor Christmas! First draw gets first choice!Tickets are $2/each or 6 for $10.

PERLEY(continued from page 1)

much info I had to work with and quotefrom, it just evolved into a story for amuch wider audience. With the help ofBob Weekes, Alan Rumrill, and manyothers I was able to put together a bookthat has surprised everyone with theinterest in it. I felt between Perley'sstory and Florence Aten's life story, itwas just too much great information notto share.” Sheila will share more stories of creatingher runaway best seller (at least inCheshire County) and of hergrandfather, Perley, at this year’s OldHome Day.

Sheila Swett is married to RichardThompson. They have two sons: Jake,age 24, and Sam, age 21. Sheila grew upin Sullivan, and lived there until her lateteens, graduating from MRHS. Sheilaand her family have lived in WestSwanzey for 30 years. Sheila is ahairdresser by profession having workedin a salon and out of her house for 30years.

BURNT NORTON SUMMER FORUM A San c tu a ry o f Arts & Fa ith Au g u s t 25—30, 2009 Ap p le H ill, N e ls o n , N H

This year marks the inaugurallaunch of an endeavor to bringtogether artists and art-lovers whoseek to probe the mysteries of art,

faith and existence. A unique sanctuary of alternative sorts,BURNT NORTON (fully known as Burnt Norton Abbey),a recently formed 501(c)3 not-for-profit, is providingopportunity for the artist of WORD, SOUND, MATTERand/or IMAGE to experience creative rejuvenation as wellas spiritual connectivity in a place of refuge, community, andinspiration on the local grounds of Apple Hill in Nelson,New Hampshire.

Together with renowned guest master artists andphilosophers, this symposium-- “Baptism of theImagination”--will move through a unique journey of fivedays probing the mysteries of God and grace, whilerecognizing and nurturing the artist as prophet.

One of the first phases of development for BurntNorton, was the November opening last year of “TheStarving Artist”, a unique multi-discipline art space run out

of a downtown Keene storefront dedicated to being acultural catalyst, serving both the public as well as emergingand established artists through performance, lecture, andgallery.

The Forum welcomes persons of any faith or spiritualjourney (artist or art-lover), but operates from aJudeo-Christian core that hopes to provide a place toexperience a renewal of mind, body, spirit and creativitythrough a pursuit and hunger for the Eternal - inviting theapplication of the artist/creator as a participant in“stewardship” to culture itself, where the talent and power ofcreative expression proclaim the glory and grace of theCreator.

For more information, sponsorship, or to register for theAugust Forum, one can visit the website: :http://www.burntnortonabbey.com; for The Starving Artistlocated at 10 West Street, Keene, New Hampshire:http://www.thestarvingartistcollective.com . Either can bereached by e-mail: thestarvingartist@mindspring.com or byphone: 603.352.6900.

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NELSON OLD HOME WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 8

Ne ls o n Cle anu p DayNelson Town Hall 9:00 a.m.

See Page 2 for information

Dud le y & Jac q u e lin e Lau fm anNelson Town Hall 8:00 p.m.

See Page 2 for information

Sunday, August 9

Old Ho m e We e k Chu rc h Se rv ic eNelson Congregational Church 9:30 a.m.

Old Home Sunday will be celebrated at the NelsonCongregational Church at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 9. People are invited to bring vases of flowers from their gardensto decorate the sanctuary.

Monday, August 10

Carn iv alc o p iaNelson School 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Activities geared for kids entering 5th grade and below (butall are welcome). Free Admission (20 free tickets, additionaltickets may be purchased) Games, Games, Games! Free Prizes Too!

Co n tra-Dan c eNelson Town Hall 8:00 p.m.

Have you tried this yet? If not, you’re missing a truly uniqueform of entertainment, a great aerobic workout, and aNelson tradition! No experience necessary, just the will tohave fun. If you’re not a dancer come to hear the great livemusic.

Tuesday, August 11

Lib rary Re ad in g Ev e n tOlivia Rodham Library 10:30 a.m.Tuesday morning the library have activities. We will bemaking friendship bracelets and learning about Australiananimals

Ap p le Hill Ev e n in g Co n c e rtApple Hill Music Center 7:30 p.m. ConcertThe award-winning Firebird Ensemble performs two worldpremieres.

Wednesday, August 12

Ham & Be an Sup p e rNelson Congregational Church 5:00 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.Ham, baked beans, rolls, coleslaw, homemade pies. Adults -$8.00; children under 10 - $5.00.

No rm an Mag ic Sh o wNelson Town Hall 6:30 p.m.Come and enjoy an evening of prestidigitation presentedFREE and open to the public by the Olivia Rodham MemorialLibrary! It's the Norman Magic Show, featuring amazing featsof magic, physical comedy, and tons of audience participation.

Thursday, August 13

Mo nad n o c k Mu s icNelson Congregational Church 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.An evening of music featuring:Haydn: Symphony No. 104 (arr. Solomon)Sibelius: Suite in A major for string trio (1889)Brahms: String Quintet in F major, Op. 88Violin: Curtis Macomber; Gerry Itzkoff;Viola: Jonathan Bagg, Tawnya Popoff;Cello: Rafael Popper-Keizer;Flute: Laura Gilbert

Friday, August 14

Vo lle y b all o n th e Gre e nNelson Town Common 6:30 p.m.

For the young adults and older - a game of traditionalvolleyball.

Pre -s ale B o o k SaleNelson Town Hall 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pre-sale book sale for Nelson townfolk only.

Se c o n d AnnualMo c k Driv e In Mo v ie

Nelson Elementary School 8:00 p.m.Gates open at 7:30 pm. See details on page 2.

*Don’t forget to collect yourf ro g s for Saturday’s games.*

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Michael & Alouette Iselin

NELSON OLD HOME DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Old Ho m e Day Gam e sTown Common 9:00 a.m.Possibly the last bastion of amateur excellence in Americansports. Foot races, frog-jumping, tug of war, egg toss, andmore.

Ne ls o n An tiq u e Trac to r Exh ib itMackenzie’s Field All dayNelson Old Home Day presents its ownAntique Tractor Exhibit.. Nelson's AntiqueTractors will be on exhibit in Mackenzie's fieldnext to the Nelson Congregational ChurchFor further information, please contact BobJones @ 847-9681

Rac e sTown Common 9:00 a.m.Bike race (helmets required) and Nelson Marathon. Pleasenote that the races start at 9:00 a.m.

Bo o k SaleTown Hall 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Thousands of great (and once-great) books on everyimaginable subject – priced to move! Get thereearly for best selection and to beat the dealers.Dollar a bag sale at 12 noon. All proceeds

benefit Olivia Rodham Library.

Make A Craf t Library 9:00 a.m. til 12 noonThe library will be open with a craft table for children to makeand take

Old Ho m e Day Lun c h e o n/Barb e c u e /To w n BandNelson Congregational Church Lawn NoonOld Home Day Association Meeting 1:15 p.m.One of the summer’s best barbecues, accompanied by theN e ls o n T o w n B an d – and a chance to visit with friends andneighbors. Capped by awards for the day’s game contestantsand a very brief rundown of the business side of Old HomeDay. Barbecue: $9.00 for a half chicken, $5.00 for a quarterchicken.

Ph o to Exh ib itTown Hall 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Pull out your oldest pictures from long-ago Nelson HomeDays and add them to this growing display. Contact Beth

Williams at 847-9064 or email elizabeth48@earthlink.net.

Ch airsRemember to bring your own lawn chairsto Old Home Day. You’ll be much morecomfortable while eating lunch andwatching the festivities.

Old Ho m e Day Sp e ake rOn the Church Lawn 1:30 p.m.

Our speaker this year is Sheila Swett. Sheila is the author ofthe newly popular book, Perley See article on page 1.

Wate rb all

Mackenzie’s Field 2:30 p.m.

Bring your A-game and a towel (or two or three)! All the youthin town like this event. Most years it’s girls against the boys!

So ftb all Gam e

Eagle Field 3:00 p.m.

For those with energy left to give, here’s a chance to test yourskills with and against Nelson’s formidable ball-playing talent.Bring a cooler, a glove, and pick a side.

Ne ls o n Fo lks Co n c e rt

Nelson Town Hall 7:00 p.m.

Join your friends for an evening of wonderful music played byyour talented Nelson neighbors or folks strong NelsonConnections. Always an enjoyable and varied show.

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REFLECTIONS(continued from page 1)

The loon’s reign is the greatest of anyspecies using the pond; it roams thepond’s entirety and in every strata of itsliquid substrate. Here, the loon sits atopthe food pyramid of Center Pond, eatingpan-sized perch and having no predators.It is here because of the vast and intactnatural resources that we and ourancestors have chosen to preserve.

And, unfortunately, it will onlyremain with the same level ofintervention. The Loon PreservationCommittee (www.loon.org) has beenmonitoring NH’s breeding loons formore than 30 years. Lead sinkers, the saleof which is banned in the state of NHare, shockingly, still the leading cause of

loon death. Close approach by boaters,too, often causes nest failure in loonsand impacts their populations. Mercurydeposition from power plants is yetanother threat, and who knows whatclimate change may have in store forloons. As a Monadnock loon monitorthis summer, I’ve learned that CenterPond is small for a nesting loon, and theyoften abandon it for the area’s largerwater bodies. But, we can do our part toprotect loons by giving them a healthydistance, making environmentallyconscious decisions, and continuing tosupport organizations that protect them.Loons are part of our economy, naturalhistory, and culture; and their presence inthe Monadnock Region enhances ourlives. I hope we may enjoy the wail ofthe loon from Center Pond for years tocome.

TUESDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM,APPLE HILL CONCERT BARNPerformance space is wheelchairaccessible. Box office telephone:603-847-3371; 800-472-6677

Website: www.applehill.org

AUGUST 11The award-winning Firebird Ensemble performstwo world premieres.

AUGUST 18Beethoven, Piano Trio in B-flat Major,ArchdukeGabriela Diaz, violinBrooks Whitehouse, celloYi-Heng Yang, piano

W. A. Mozart, DuetJohn Steinmetz, bassoonBrooks Whitehouse, cello

Antonin Dvorak, Bass QuintetGabriela Diaz, violinSalley Koo, violinKate Vincent, violaRupert Thompson, celloMax Zeugner, string bass

AUGUST 25The Dirt Road Ensemble with LeonardMatczynski, conductor, and Elise Kuder, violin

NELSON 6 GRADET H

GRADUATESNames for this picture were not availableat press for the June issue so here is thepicture again with names.

MOVING IN STEP...

AUGUST 09 UPDATE

By Karen Tolman

Here are some projects being supported and/orsponsored by Moving In Step:

• A monthly (1st Thursday) potlucksupper and committee updates held inthe Nelson Congregational Churchbasement, at 6:30 pm. All arewelcome.• An e-mail update and weeklycalendar of events. Contact nelsonmovinginstep@wildblue.net tobe added to this list. • Contributions to the Town ofNelson Website, mastered by GordonPeery, that enhances communicationwithin the town(www.townofnelson.com). • A local phone directory. ContactCandyce Fulford atcfulford@wildblue.net • An increase in volunteers to helpwith the Grapevine-2.• Working with the library to hold aforum/discussion about TownGovernment - planned for the fall. • The establishment of The NelsonEnergy Committee. Contact DaveBirchenough atbirchenough@pobox.com.• The Gazebo Re-creation Project,being researched by Maury Collins.

• A town-wide Vision To ActionForum to be held in the fall of 2010.

An d , the following committees andboards are laying the foundation forMoving In Step’s work:

• A Board of Incorporators, chairedby Rich Popovic.• A Stakeholders Committee toidentify the broad spectrum ofinterests thatmake up our smallcommunity and to create a databasefor our town, chaired by BetseyChurch.• A Fund Raising Committee, chairto be announced. • An Events Committee to planpotlucks and meeting places, chairedby Susan Hansel.• A Steering Committee to plan atown-wide “forum” from whichcommunity-defined goals and projectswill grow, chaired by KathySchillemat.• A Public Relations Committee,chaired by Karen Tolman.

NELSON’S FUTURE IS CALLINGFor e-mail updates contact nelsonmovinginstep@wildblue.net

Nelson School 2009 6 Grade Graduates: l to rth

- Ryanne Champney, Susan Stires (teacher),Elena Mednick, Tyrrell Vizcaino, LoganCucchi, Wayland Tolman-Anderson, ThomasFauteux, Taylor Merrifield

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GRAPEVINE-2Grapevine-2 is a quarterly newsletterserving the Nelson/Munsonvillecommunity and is sponsored by theNelson Congregational Church. It ismade possible mostly by voluntarydonations from readers, with somesupplementary assistance from thechurch. Should donations exceedcosts, the surplus goes to the church.Contributions of articles, ideas,photos, or art are always welcome.

To contact the Grapevine-2, callElizabeth Williams (Beth) at

847-9064, or email to:

elizabeth48@earthlink.net, or snailmail to:

Grapevine-275 Log Cabin RoadNelson, NH 03457

Grapevine-2 Committee: Hope Lothrop Kelly FrenchBert Wingerson Beth Williams

Scouts Offer Work

Nelson Boy Scout Troop 530 Tired of the cold water?

Back breaking work? For aDonation the troop will put in and

or take out your dock(s) .

Call Ian Frederick; 847-9533 orcell; 209-9114

Payment by donation.

Summer Riding Lessons&

Horsemanship Day Camp

Openings still available

Call for moreinformation

Kathy Blaudschun -847-9082

NEXT ISSUE

The next issue of the Grapevine-2will be published in December. We welcome pictures, stories,poems, news items, and event

listings. If you have submissions for this

issue, please have them to Beth Williamsby mid to late November.

You may email submissions(preferred) to elizabeth48@earthlink.netor mail them to 75 Log Cabin Road,Nelson, NH, 03457. If you havequestions you may call 847-9064.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The loons are nesting on GraniteLake. Until further notice, pleasesteer clear of the usual landingspot for canoes and kayaks on the

island, as this is the exact spot that theloons have chosen for their nestingground.

The Grapevine-2 is printed by

our friends at Sims Press in

Peterborough, NH.

CORRECTIONCorrection from editor. The article

entitled “Big Night in Nelson” in theJune Grapevine was written by RickPopovic. We regret the omission.

A Nelson DirectoryEmergency (Mutual Aid) . . . . . . . . . . 911

All fire, illness, and accident callsSelectmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-0047

Old Brick Schoolhouse; Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 noonWednesday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.Wednesday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. MeetingSee Page 2 for Summer Hours

Jane Kirk, Mike Blaudschun, & MargaretSchillemat.Town Clerk/Tax Collector . . . . 847-9043

Old Brick Schoolhouse, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 noon,Wednesday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 noonTeri Upton (Notary Public)

Town Administrative Asst. . . . . 847-0047Joan Bosely (Notary Public)

Planning Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9082Old Brick Schoolhouse2 Thursday, 7 p.m.nd

Kathy Schillemat, ChairZoning Board-Adjustment . . . . 847-0047

Old Brick Schoolhouse1 Tuesday, 7 p.m.st

Michael Giacomo, ChairRoad Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9705

Mike Tarr, at Town BarnFire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9045

Rick LothropPolice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-1291

Richard Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChiefBuilding Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9719

George WarnerState Representatives, District 24:

Daniel A. Eaton Tara A. Sad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Weber

State Senator, District 7 & 8:Harold Janeway . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Odell

Supervisors of the Checklist . . . 847-3290Rita Schillemat, Susan Peery, Betsey

ChurchOlivia Rodham

Memorial Library . . . . . . . . . . 847-3214Kris Finnegan, Librarianemail - nelsonlibrary@wivalley.netWeb - http://townofnelson.comN EW H O UR SMonday & Saturday, . . . . 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Nelson School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-3408

School Board - 2 Wednesday, 4 p.m.nd

at Nelson SchoolKelly French, Michael Cornog, Betsy StreetConservation Commission . . . . 847-9995

Bud French, ChairYouth Groups:

Cub ScoutsBoy Scouts, Troop 530, Rich Crowe

A nursery-web spider (Pisauramirabilis) protects her eggs fromthe rain and onlookers. Found on apeony here in Nelson in June.

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G W Fra s e r & So n s , Tractor &Excavator Service. Post holes tocomplete site work. No job to small.Free estimates. 25 years experience. Greg Fraser - 603-731-0808

Home Services

R u b b is h re m o v a l - Granite LakeServices, Ed Schillemat, 847-3290.

Ga rd e n in g , cleaning, animal care.Organic vegetables in season and cut

flowers - Barbara Fraser, 847-9555.

Lan d s c ap in g - Owen and MichaelIselin- Gardening, pretty lawns, stormclean-up 847-3227

SP Co m m Starp o w e r - Home TV andSatellite Systems, High Speed Interneta c c e s s , 2 - w a y R a d i o , S o u n dR e in f o rcem en t , H o m e T h e a t r ew w w.STA RPO W ER-satellite.tv o rwildjimwilder@aol.com.

Su m m e r w o rk. Reliable twins availablefor odd jobs including but not limited to;commercial cleaning, house cleaning,lawn care, wood, pet and house sitting,child care, plant watering, weeding,gardening. Red Cross certified, haveown cars. Call Twin Team, Ian andJocey Frederick; home 847-9533, cellJocey; 499-2585, cell Ian 209-9114

Music

Gu ita r In s tru c t io n - Beginner throughadvanced instruction in folk, blues, andjazz styles. Liza Constable, 847-3067.

M u s ic f o r w e d d in g s and otheroccasions - New England country dancemusic, folk, blues, jazz. Nat Hewitt &Liza Constable, 847-3067.

M e m o rab le So u n d s & X-T re m eLig h t in g Co . - mobile music for alloccasions. DJs specializing in weddings,company functions, social events,dances. Call Chris or Mike Blaudschun at847-9082 to book your event. E-mail:blaudschuns@hughes.net

M u n s o n v ille Au d ioLOCATION & STUDIO RECORDING/ SOUND REINFORCEMENTPro-grade mixing, high resolution digitalrecording, microphones and signalprocessing coupled to custom monitormixes and an extremely powerful yet wellmannered FOH sound system. Highquality recordings expertly mixed,mastered and m ade ready fordistribution. Demo recordings aspecialty. Tel: 603 499-2904 Web: Www.MunsonvilleAudio.Com EMail:CJLeake@MunsonvilleAudio.Com