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Bow, NH

By: Jenya Eisenburg, Jeff Bennard, Becky Jones, Scott Arrington andAbby Chouinard



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Introduction

Bow got its name from its location at the “bow,” orbend of the Merrimack River

Founded in 1727 to decrease the population

pressures on the seacoast

For most settlers, farming was a way of life

Agricultural land was marked by stone walls which

are still apparent throughout the town

The hub of the town was referred to as “Bow Millsand was fueled and powered by local waterways



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Notable Residents

Sergeant John Ordway: a native of Bow was an influentialmember of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early1800’s

Mary Baker Eddy: born and raised in bow was the founderof the Christian Science Church

Richard Swett: Bow resident- active member in the

Democratic Party and was elected to the House of Rep in



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Windshield Survey

Main structures are residential, consisting of old,manufactured homes

Houses are on large plots of land

A lot of open space

Natural boundaries that split bow include theMerrimack River

Well kept and clean parks

One country store that offers gas and small groceryitems

Schools are all within the same area



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Size

28.5 square miles

Highest peak 915 feet above sea level

5 miles south of Concord

12 miles north of Manchester

68 miles north of Boston



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Safety

14 police officers

Crime rate is significantly low to that of nationalaverages in terms of rapes, robberies, burglaries,

theft and arsens

6 full-time fire fighter EMT’s

40 volunteer fire fighters



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Education

Student, teacher ratio is 15:1

Operating budget is $24,283,650.00

Graduating rate is 99.4%

Rate of obesity 32.68% of kids from ages 6-12



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Bow Memorial NECAPTest Scores

New England Common Assessment Program

8th Grade Math: 2011- 85% scored proficient and84% of that group scored proficient with distinction

8th Grade Writing: 2011- 87% scored proficient and85% scored proficient with distinction

7th Grade Reading: 2011- 93% scored proficient

with 27% scoring proficient with distinction

6th Grade Reading: 2011- 88% scored proficientand 28% of those scored proficient with distinction



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People

Fastest growing community population in thecentral NH area

In 1798 there were 516 residents and there are

now (2010) 9,128 residents



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Social Characteristics

Highest group living in Bow is 35-54 year olds withmedian age of 45 years.



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Disease and Incidence

Obesity: A rising concern

NH prevelance of obesity: 60%

Prevalance of obesity in Bow: 36.8%



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Ethnic Characteristics

97.5% Caucasian

Other: Asian, Hispanic, African American



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Parks and Recreation

17 facilities for recreational activity

Parks and Recreation Department maintainsmultiple parks, hiking and mountain biking trails,

organize dog obedience classes and your life inbalance

Programs offered: 50+ fitness, yoga, zumba, andrecreational sports

Adult activities: archery, basketball and volleyball



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Transportation

Major roads and highways

US Interstates 89 and 93 intercept

Route 3A

Nearby airports: Manchester Boston RegionalAirport, Boston Logan Airport

No bus, taxi or commuter rail services



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Health and SocialServices

No homeless shelters, closest is Concord

No food pantry, but assistance are available uponrequest

No nursing or rehab facilities but there are multiple55+ communities

No hospitals or pharmacies, closest is Concord



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Politics and Government

Town is managed by town manager and governedby Board of Selectmen

One district court and 2 NH house districts

2008 election- Merrimack County: 56% votedDemocrat and 43% voted Republican and 1% other



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Economics

Estimated household income is: $103,029.00

Unemployment is 3.94% (NH was 5.2%)

Most common industry is professional, scientificand technical services

Most common profession is top executives



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Poverty Level

Residents with income below poverty level is below1.8%

Residents income below 50% of poverty level is

0.7%



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You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVseLcFEfls





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Childhood Obesity CarePlan

Nursing Diagnosis:childhood obesity r/t increased caloric intake andlack of physical activity AMB 32.8% of childrenages 6-12 years were overweight or obese

Goal:Eliminate or reduce childhood obesity to 15% orless by the end of the year













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Childhood Obesity CarePlan

Primary Interventions:- Education-Increase daily physical activity- Decrease time w/ media entertainment

Secondary Interventions:- Screen

- Assessment of growth patterns

Tertiary Interventions:- Organized exercise programs

- Support groups
















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Evaluations and futurerecommendations

Overall goal of Bow is to reduce overweight/obesitychildren and adolescents this will be accomplishedby following the guidelines of Healthy People 2010

Reduce obesity from 32.8% to 15%










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Presented by:

Scott Arrington






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Jeff Bennard





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Jenya Eisenberg





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Abby Chouinard





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Becky Jones



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