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BOW, NH ISSUE 2 APRIL, 2015 FREE RECORD CROWD DEFEATS Retired Selectman Jill Hadaway Honored For Her Service BOND ISSUE The second night of town Meet- to build a new community build- ing drew a record turnout of vot- ing somewhere. The vote on this ers. Bow has about 7,500 residents late at night was a close 178-170 and 6,062 are on the checklist as in favor. Over seven hundred voters. 18% of those, or 1,115 voters had left by this time. voters, turned out for the second All other warrant articles night of town meeting to defeat were approved by votes at the the $5 million safety center bond two meetings except for Ar- issue. The high school auditorium ticle 29 concerning a conserva- had over 500 voters in it and about tion easement over 55 acres of the same number in the gym. land. The latter will come be- That 18% turnout of voters slight- fore the meeting again in 2016. ly exceeded the 1,000 plus that voted on Tuesday, March 10 for BOW BUSINESS candidates in the town election. TO However, the school meeting BUSINESS EVENT on Friday, March 13 only had The Bow Business Develop- 326 voting or 5% of the voters. ment Commission will be hold- Photo by Cindy Martin The bond issue failed to receive ing the next Business to Business the required two-thirds vote by event on April 22, 2015, 5:30 p.m. about 124 voters with 612 yes and to 6:30 p.m., at the Baker Free Li- BOW HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST CHINESE 503 no votes. That was the fourth brary, 509 South Street in Bow. EXCHANGE STUDENTS vote in three years that rejected a This summer Bow High School and gether all students and host families. new combined fire, police, emer- Business to Business provides the surrounding communities will gency management building. the opportunity for members host a cultural exchange camp for Host families are needed to house The vote on Article 30 to spend of the Bow business commu- twenty-seven high school students these visiting students along with $550,000 to repair the community nity to meet, exchange ideas from China. The goal of the program their two teachers: they are to be center/fire department also failed. and make important connec- is to engage young people from Chi- housed two in each home. High Article 4 was next consid- tions in a relaxed atmosphere. na and a selected group of Ameri- School and middle school (grade 7 ered. It appropriates $35,000 can students and families in expe- & 8) are invited to apply to be Peer to develop Design/Build plans If you would to attend the event, riences that allow them to enjoy Ambassadors and to participate in for a combined use building. please contact Nicole Gage, Town each other’s company and to learn the camp. There will be an evening The need for a phased approach Manager’s Office, 228-1187, ext. firsthand about each other’s culture. training session for Ambassadors and was debated but the hand carded 110 or [email protected]. This is one of numerous Chinese- a host family orientation meeting. vote did give the nod to spend American exchanges taking place in Vermont and New Hampshire. At a time when China has risen $35,000 to design a 20,000 to rapidly on the international stage, 25,000 square foot building for up this short exchange in our com- to $5,000,000. A floor amendment On weekdays, students will partici- pate all day in English language les- munities is a promising opportu- to spend not more than $2,500,000 nity to create new friendships. for a fire and emergency build- sons and culture camp activities and ing (but not police) was defeated. excursions, led by local teachers For more information please contact: After that the meeting on the and a selected group of high school Angel Burke (Camp Coordinator): students serving as Peer Ambas- 19th of March moved on to Article [email protected] 5 for $25,000 to design a renovat- sadors. They will spend time with host families in the evenings and Gina Aubin (Home Stay Coordinator): ed community building or to con- Photo by Cindy Martin struct a new building. The 2013 on the weekend. There will also be [email protected] Excitement at Town Meeting several social gatherings bringing to- Capital Improvement Plan had Or call BHS at 228-2210 estimated a $4 million bond issue 2 EDITORIAL Some Notes About Bow Town Meetings BOW HIGH IN FINALS FOR SAMSUNG COMPETITION by Chuck Douglas

Bow High School was recently se- up on a map that is shared with One of the fascinating scare tac- scribing their opponents, I would lected as one of 15 national finalists groups in town looking for com- tics at the two meetings was the point out that American politics in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow munity service projects (ie. Boy constant reference to the “unsafe is not based on unanimity but on Competition. This competition is to Scouts, Venturing Crew, Bow Open nature” of the community center debate and disagreement leading find creative ways to use technology Spaces, Conservation Commis- and fire house due to wiring and to better decisions. The divisive- to solve local problems. We will be sion, etc). These groups will even- other defects. Yet both are still ness charge denigrates those who getting $35,000 worth of Samsung tually go out, remove all the trash equipment and are now competing and then mark that the site has open. The irony is that if someone disagree with the power structure nationally for up to $150,000 more!!! been cleaned up. Dump site loca- is injured the town is liable under which prefers for everyone to Students wrote an app for their tions will also be analyzed to see if RSA 507-B for defects and negli- march forward and salute rather mobile devices that will allow peo- there are any patterns so our town gence involving its buildings. By then to question or challenge. ple to mark where large piles of trash managers can make changes to re- saying how unsafe it is, the town As long as people can disagree (illegal dump sites) are found when duce this practice in the future (ie. has actually handed some plaintiff in an agreeable manner, there is walking, biking, hunting, skiing, install gates, police patrols, etc). etc around the town forests of Bow. The Community Choice a very easy admission of liability. nothing wrong with having al- The app marks what it is, how award will be given to the proj- On another note, the argument ready successfully saved $2.7 mil- large it is and where it is located. ect that gets the most recog- that firemen or police who are lion thanks to divisiveness. That This info automatically shows nition through online voting. injured on the job could have a is the difference between the plan big workers’ compensation suit three years ago and the current the next three months, the governor services for victims of sexual abuse and the legislature will develop the and domestic violence, still others is totally specious. There are no attempt at $5 million. If saving two-year budget. The budget will sought more and better programs for workers’ compensation suits in the taxpayers that much money determine which services the state substance abuse prevention and treat- New Hampshire, there are only is divisive, than it certainly was will provide and how we will pay for ment. Some spoke against the gover- workers’ compensation claims. worth it rather than wasting $2.7 them. nor’s proposed increase in the ciga- rette tax and its application to the new Employees cannot sue their em- million on unnecessary spending. Our current budget is about $10.5 electronic cigarettes. ployers for unsafe conditions but And despite snarky letters in billion, with slightly less than half are able to receive medical bene- the Monitor it should be noted supported by state taxes and most So, why not follow the path chosen of the balance supported by federal by the governor? Why not raise taxes fits and indemnity payments paid that not one mailer, sign or ad taxes and federal borrowings. The and use the new revenue to satisfy for by the town’s insurance com- for Concerned Taxpayer’s en- governor has proposed a much larg- recent developments and meet the pany. Thus taxes are not affected dorsed candidates ever even er budget. She would expand state requests for expanded services? Be- because it comes out of insur- mentioned, let alone attacked, services by about $1 billion, increas- cause it would harm our already not- ing the state budget to $11.5 billion. too-robust economy and reduce our ance. No lawsuit can be filed be- the opposing candidates. We ran She proposes to pay for this in part opportunities for more and better- cause of the existence of workers’ positive, not negative campaigns. by raising our state taxes by $95 mil- paying jobs. We can’t have it all. compensation for town employ- As Dick Swett said at the second lion. Expanding state government ees. So much for that fear tactic. night of town meeting, there is no is problematic. The more money that The House’s budget will be larger comes out of taxpayers’ wallets to than the current budget, but not as reason folks with differing views support a larger government, the less large as the governor’s proposal. A As for that magic word “divisive,” can’t work together for a consen- money taxpayers can spend in the smaller government is the better which certain spending and tax- sus plan that all could support private sector That puts a damper on choice. business, on job growth and on the ing proponents like to use in de- next March. It will take compro- economy. Neal M. Kurk represents Weare and mise, not my way or the highway. Deering in the N.H. House of Represen- tatives, where he chairs the House Fi- The Bow Times It will require including all views, So, the first thing the legislature nance Committee. not excluding them. The ball should do is develop a budget that Publisher – The Bow Times, LLC won’t raise state taxes. The state Editor – Chuck Douglas 224-1988 is now in the Selectmen’s court. budget should not harm the state’s LETTER TO THE Sales Manager – Gary Nylen For a free press Je Suis Charlie. economy. This means we must pay EDITOR 496- 5239 for government from revenue gener- Technical Editor – Denise Ehmling ated by our existing taxes. The ex- Thank you to all of the Bow citi- Contributing Writer – Joyce Kimball The State Budget: pected growth in state tax revenues zens who took time from their busy Printer – Seacoast Media Helping the New -- and yes, our state’s economy is schedules to attend two nights of growing, although far too slowly -- Mailing address for news or notices: Hampshire Economy Town Meeting. While a significant 40 Stone Sled Lane, Bow should allow the state to continue to by Rep. Neal M. Kurk provide essential services -- public majority of citizens have repeatedly Email: [email protected] safety, education, health and human voted to support our first respond- services, highways and resource pro- ADVERTISEMENT ERRORS: We We live in an extraordinary state. ers and construct a public safety Among the “prodigious hilltops” and tection, among many others. building, a minority of voters pre- will be responsible for errors in ad- pristine lakes, we enjoy the beauty vertisements only to the extent of and recreational opportunities of the Under normal circumstances, vented the meeting from reaching correcting the same in the next is- changing seasons. We’re well edu- these services would continue undi- the 2/3 needed for passage. Citizens sue using space equal to the items in cated, we work hard, we’re involved in minished. But recent developments at the meeting also voted against error. our communities and we care about make this difficult. First, the federal each other. Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) the wasteful spending of $550,000 LETTERS POLICY: We will print no longer limits the value of assets, on our failing Community Build- letters to the editor on a space avail- But the dynamic economy essen- like real estate and jewelry, that one ing, and wisely directed the Select- able basis. Letters should be no tial to sustain our lifestyle no longer may own and still qualify for Med- men to develop detailed Design- more than 200 words, typed or e- exists. Our population is growing icaid, the state/federal health care mailed. Letters must be signed. far too slowly, and it is aging: it’s the program for low-income individu- Build specifications for a Public fourth oldest in the nation. Our birth als. As a result, many newly-eligible Safety Building. That Warrant will PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: We en- rate is well below replacement level, people enrolled. Second, the state be carried out and another pro- settled two lawsuits, one involving courage individuals and groups to and not enough young people are posal will be presented at the 2016 submit photos of their events or ac- moving into our state to compensate. hospitals and one involving individ- tivities, by email. Not long ago, it was very different. In uals with mental health issues. Town Meeting. I again encourage the last quarter of the 20th century, our all interested/concerned citizens CORRECTIONS POLICY: We state’s economy was expanding rapid- These developments will cost the to attend the meetings of the Pub- strive to present accurate news re- ly. Good jobs abounded, and well-ed- state an additional $125 million. If lic Safety Building Committee and ports. We will correct, in this space, ucated families seeking to share in our state government is not to harm the factual inaccuracies in our coverage. growth and looking for a good place state’s economy, spending on exist- come together with good ideas and We encourage readers to tell us if we to raise their children flocked to New ing services will have to be reduced. community commitment to com- Hampshire. have made a mistake. That will be difficult. Many citizens plete this important infrastructure That’s not true today, and we can testified at recent budget hearings and move forward together. Postal Information: Bulk rate post- -- and should -- do something held by the House of Representative.. age paid at Portsmouth, N.H. Post- about it. State government can play Some requested additional funding Harry Judd master. Send address changes to a part in this transformation, and the for individuals with developmental the Bow Times Permit #130. state budget is a place to start. Over disabilities, others wanted to ensure Chairman, Board of Selectmen 3 BOW ROTARY CLUB BOW POLICE By Donna Deoss, President Rotary is an International Ser- groups like the Bow Commu- February 2014 Log March 2015 Log vice Club. We are made up of nity Men’s Club (best hot dogs, engaged and motivated commu- popcorn and lemonade ever!), 02/01 Matthew Raymond, 34, 03/04 Lauren M. Smith, 50, nity members who wish to work 28 Merrill Rd., Weare, was ar- 67 South St., Concord, was the Garden Club, the Heri- rested for possession of con- arrested for driving after together, in an atmosphere of fel- tage Commission and more. trolled/narcotic drugs. revocation/sus-pension and lowship, to make our communi- 02/03 Stephanie Willis, 30, 38 operating with a suspended ties a better place for everyone and Then, in November, we hold Hill St., Dover, was arrested for registration; Scott W. Phelps, to have fun doing it! We exceed our most famous event, our willful concealment, possession 51, 65 Sheep Davis Rd., this goal regularly and welcome annual Scholarship Auction. of controlled/narcotic drugs(2 Pembroke, was arrested for you to come check us out to see if counts), prostitution (2 Counts) theft . For the past decade we have 02/05 Garrett Halle, 21, 51 03/07 Chad A. Bumford, you would like to join our ranks. been able to clear an average Stone St., Concord, was arrested 25, 37 Upper Craney Hill Rd., We are always looking for more of $25,000 annually from this on a warrant. Weare, was arrested for driving friends to help. Here’s some of event. About $20,000 of which 02/07 Kris Robinson, 49 Av- after re-vocation/suspension the fun we had last year: goes to scholarships and $5,000 ery St., Laconia, was arrested for and trans-porting an alcoholic goes to camperships. What are possession of controlled/narcotic beverage. In January we held our annual drugs; Brittany J. Parda, 27, 10 03/11 Stephen G. Bilodeau, camperships? Well, those are Main St., Ashuelot, was arrested 28, 23 Clinton St., Apt#2, WinterFest day of winter fun and monies that help the under- for driving after revocation/sus- Concord, was arrested for games at the town center. It was privileged in our community pension and on a bench warrant driving under the influence; on a Sunday this year hoping to be able to attend summer day 02/12 Amanda Lee Carey, 36, Shannon E. Tim-oney, 23, 192 be able to attract more families to camps, programs through Bow Homeless, was arrested for crim- Green St., Apt#3, Manchester, participate. It was our hope that Parks and Recreation Depart- inal liability for conduct of an- was arrested for op-erating Bow’s rampant support of sport- other (6counts); without a valid license. ment, do winter ski programs, 02/17 James Moore, 33, 247 03/12 Jordan S. Lewis, 21, ing activities would not compete therapeutic riding programs, W. Mitchell St., Apt #2, Man- 32 Clinton St., Concord, was with a Sunday event. It was a Camp Spaulding and much, chester, was arrested for issuing arrest-ed for driving after great success! We had help from much more. We work closely bad checks (2 counts), theft (3 revocation/suspension. Baker Free Library, the Bow Pio- with the school social worker counts), and conspiracy to com- 03/13 Shauna M. Wiggin, neers and many more commu- to make sure we are able to mit theft. 28, 491 Maple St., Apt #8, nity groups. Yes, we’ve been do- 02/18 Nicholas J. Francois, 19, 5 Manches-ter, was arrested help as many kids as possible. Boulder Circle, Allenstown, operating with-out a valid ing it for over 30 some odd years! was arrested for prowling, pos- license. We are a very active club. session of controlled drug (2 03/14 John R. Fisher, 57, In April or May we team up We are driven, motivated and counts), criminal trespass, ha- 201 Deerfield Rd., Allenstown, with the Garden Club to beautify good at what we do. We are bitual offender, and unauthor- was arrested for aggravated Rotary Park – located across from friendly people who want to ized use of propelled vehicle; driving while intoxicated and the Gazebo in the town center. Nicholas Bussiere, 18, 126 River conduct after an accident. make a difference and we wel- Rd, Allenstown, was arrested for 03/15 Michael Villeneuve, The Garden Club does a magnifi- come you to help us and the criminal trespass and prowling. 19, 193 Woodhill Hooksett, was cent job keeping the park pristine. other great organizations in 02/21 A minor was arrested for ar-rested on a bench warrant. We show up and lend some labor, this fine town. Our meetings possession of controlled/narcotic 03/16 Jake P. Evans, 22, at their direction, to their efforts. are held at the Old Town Hall, drugs (2 counts); Thomas Back- 29 Dicandra Dr, was arrested It’s a nice partnership and we ap- 91 Bow Center Road, Friday us, 18, 49 Page Rd., was arrested on a bench warrant. preciate their care and support for default or breach of bail con- 03/17 Dylan Jarvis, 19, 13 mornings at 7:30 am. Join us! ditions. Spinnger Rd., Hooksett, was of many town spaces. If you see 02/25 Matthew Gerrard, 32, ar-rested for false report to a law beautiful landscaping around "Thank You" 413 Poverty Plains Rd., Warner, en-forcement officer. town, it’s likely due to them. was arrested for driving after re- 03/19 Joseph J. Morabito, from Bow Recreation vocation/suspension and oper- 53, 101 Grandview Dr, In May we have our annual Car Cindy Rose, Bow Parks & Recreation Director ating with a suspended registra- Clarksville, was arrested for Show. This is a newer event for tion. driving after revocation/ A very special thank you 02/27 Rene Welch, 43, 9 Cur- suspension; John P. Carlage, us and a fundraiser that enables to all of those who helped to tis Ave, Concord, was arrested 43, 1 Hope Lane, was ar-rested us to help the community finan- make the Bow 2015 Easter Egg for driving after revocation/sus- for simple assault and do- cially with community service Hunt, Easter Breakfast, Egg pension and operating with a mestic violence assault. suspended registration; A minor projects and donations to Bow Decorating and Face Paint- 03/23 Neil Laflamme, 29, was arrested for reckless opera- 13 Main St., Chichester, was Welfare and other community ing a very special morning! groups. This year’s car show will tion, disobeying a police officer, ar-rested for driving after transportation of an alcoholic revoca-tion/suspension, be on May 16, 2015 in the same Thank you to the follow- beverage by a minor, receiving operating with a suspended location on South Street by Allied ing groups who helped to stolen property (2 counts), pos- registration, and transporting Insurance and Merrimack Coun- make this event so special: session of controlled/narcotic an alcoholic bever-age; David ty Savings Bank. We look for- drug; A minor was arrested for Bernard, 33, 35 Long Meadow, ward to seeing you and your fam- Bow Girl Scouts unlawful possession of alcohol Concord, was arrested on a ily there. It is the policy of our and possession of controlled/ warrant. Bow Men’s Club narcotic drug; Brian R. Sage, 38, 2 03/24 Gerald Upton, 69, club to support Bow and our town Dicandra Dr, was arrested for 124 Patnoe Farm Rd., Hyde families with the monies we raise. Bow PTO driving after revocation/suspen- Park, VT, was arrested for Yes, we do International proj- Bow Elementary School sion and failure to obtain a NH felonious sexual assault, ects too. We have been very ac- license. aggravated felonious as-sault tive in Honduras for the past de- Bow High School Interact Club 02/28 Katie-Jo Marie Waters, (2X); Gallo J. Castrillon, 53, 696 cade, but the predominance of 26, 1090 Route 114, Bradford, Amory St., Manchester, was Bow High School Honor Society was arrested for receiving stolen arrested for operating without funds raised in our local events property and a bench warrant; a valid license. stay right here in our community. ...And a special thank you for Justin M. Senecal, 25, 21 South 03/25 David S. Innis, 48, all of those who came out in the Bow Dunbarton Rd., was ar- 65 Fogarty Rd., Barrington, was For six weeks in July and Au- snow to join us in the festivities! rested for criminal mischief and ar-rested for driving after gust we host our annual concert disorderly conduct; revoca-tion/suspension; Eugene series at the Gazebo in the town D. Rob-inson, 28, 1214 Route A minor was arrested for 3A, was arrested driving while center. The bands vary from possession of drugs in a motor intoxicat-ed (subsequent) and week to week and are free to all. vehicle and receiving stolen possession of controlled/ As with all other events, we part- property.There was one protective narcotic drugs. ner with other local community custody arrest for drunkenness 03/30 Kevin Kennedy, 51, and one involuntary emergency 24 Dublin Ave, Nashua, was admission in February. arrest-ed for conduct after an accident. 4 Bow Garden Club By Joyce Kimball

BOSTON – Two members of the Bow Garden Club entered floral designs in the Boston Flower & Garden Show that was held at the Seaport World Trade Center March 11-15. The theme of the 2015 ex- hibition was “Season of Enchantment”. Susan Johnson entered a large mass arrangement, a traditional design reflecting the Italian Renais- sance era under the class entitled “Reawakening” and received second place for her efforts. Joyce Kimball entered a fairy garden in the “Tea with Tinker Bell” class and received first place distinction.

Susan Johnson is pictured with her traditional mass arrange- ment entry, designed in the manner of the Italian Renaissance era. She was awarded 2nd place. Joyce Kimball displays her fairy garden, “Tea with Bow Garden Club meetings Future Bow Garden Club Tinker Bell” for which she received a blue ribbon. are generally held on the 2nd Programs: The Bow Garden Club is com- New Hampshire Federation of Monday of the Month, April May 11th - Successfully prised of both men and women Garden Clubs, Inc. and National through November each year Growing Heirloom Tomatoes with interests in any number of Garden Clubs, Inc., New Eng- and are held at the Old Town with Ken Cook of “Rusty’s forms of gardening and a keen land Region, and subscribe to the Hall, 91 Bow Center Road, unless Heirloom Tomatoes” in sense of community service. We NHFGC’s and NGC’s Mission: specified Meetings begin with Dunbarton. also sponsor and mentor a Junior “To promote the love of gardening, the featured monthly program at Garden Club at Bow High School. floral design, civil beautification 6:20 p.m., however the doors are June 8th – Daylilies. Speaker and both civic and environmental open at 6 p.m. for social time and Greg Marquis from Capitol We are a proud member of the responsibility.” refreshments. Daylilies located right here in A brief business meeting fol- Bow. lows each program and the meet- ing generally adjourns by 8:30 September 14th - Composting (2) 16” CHEEZE PIZZAS p.m. from Garbage to Garden/Black $16.99 Gold. Speaker: Ruth Axelrod, UNH Master Gardener. $ 3.00 OFF ANY ORDER OF $28.00 OR MORE October 5th – Cacti & 30 Manchester St. Succulents with Aaron Kinne of Free Delivery up to (5) Miles Kinne Botanicals, LLC located Concord, NH. in Concord. (603) 715-1695 Sun-Thur. 11AM-9PM Fri-Sat. 11AM-10PM Coupon Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer November 9th – Holiday COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED at VEANO’S Exp.5/31/15 Tablescapes with Amelia Holdsworth of Holdsworth Interiors. Buy (1) Italian Dinner RECEIVE 1/2 Off a (2nd) Italian Dinner W P Alexander Dairy Farm LLC. 30 Manchester St. 38 Robinson Rd. Bow, N.H. Concord, NH. (603) 715 –1695 Rick Nylen 603/496-5351 Sun-Thur. 11AM-9PM Fri-Sat. 11AM-10PM Coupon Cannot Be Combined With Any Other Offer Cabot Cheese Gold Series $ 2.00 Farmhouse Reserve COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED at VEANO’S Exp.5/31/15 Alpine Mon-Fri. 3PM-7PM Sat & Sun 9AM-6PM Ends 5/15/15 White Oak 5 IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU ARE PLANNING TO FAIL! By Attorney Benjamin John Kiniry

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August - December, ball game and its attendant Ice up with the Heritage Commis- members. Some of whom im- 2014 Cream Social. Even so, several sion to host a coff ee hour for the mediately became involved in our In July and August, Mike hundred folks came by and day annual harvest Service at the Bow projects. Sadly we also had to Wayne and Charlie Griswold was pronounced a success. Th e Bog Meeting House. Th e coffee say goodbye to longtime mem- helped form a committee to re- uniforms were put in storage and urn broke down, but Dunkin Do- bers Bill Johnson, Roland Rob- place “National Night Out” as the Arnie’s Ice Cream was con- nuts came to the rescue – we were inson, Dick Finer and Jack Fi- we were forced to compete with sumed at a subsequent event. warmed despite that inside the nan. Th ey are all sorely missed. Concord and surrounding towns Our Lobster Fest fundraiser in Meeting House temperatures were In addition, health problems who had this observance on the October served about 120 meals near freezing. Th ankfully Bill had caused long time member same night. We joined Scott Ea- and we did run out of food. Sadly Kuch supplied us with a genera- and Bow resident, Paul Ham- ton, Mitch Harrington and mem- we had to turn a few folks away. tor to keep from overloading the mond, to relocate to Concord. bers Ted Bardwell and Mark Ma- Our master chief, Kirk Hemp- building wiring due to portable In addition to all of the pre- tice to set up a date and venue for hill, did a great job of preparing heaters brought by Ray Johnson to viously mentioned activities Bow Public Safety Day. We set this traditional feast. Of course warm the building best we could. we continue to support Boy Saturday September 13th at Bow the entire meal had to be cooked On November 30th we worked Scout Troop 75, Cub Pack 75 Memorial School for an all day in the parking lot, which many with the Parks and Recreation and Venture Crew 75, (charter event. We were greatly encour- think added to the fl avor. Also in Department to put on the An- holder and camp scholarships aged by early donations from October, we teamed up with the nual Tree Lighting service at the as needed), Bow Mills Method- the business community to give Fire Department to host a meal Town Gazebo. Dick and Marge ist Church, (Strawberry Festival us seed money to get us started. at the High School for a Concord Welch once again donated the and Fall Harvest Service), Bow Th e day of the Bow Safety Day Hospital Emergency Manage- beautiful Blue Spruce tree erected Babe Ruth Baseball, (charter started out great. Th is entirely ment and First Responders semi- by the club members and Public and scholarships) world en- new format, which included kid nar. Participants from all over Works Department. Th e lights deavors, (partial scholarships), musters, mock fi re drills, static New Hampshire got a taste of our were installed by Jim Swenson. the Bow Food Pantry, (money displays of fi re and police equip- cooking, served within the allow- We heard from many favorable and food donations) and McK- ment and various games was well able window of 45 minutes. A few comments about the display this enna House, (money and food received. Our new K9, Roxie, days later this teaming up with the year. As in the past, we hosted the donations) we try to support demonstrated her prowess, led High School and Parks and Recre- annual Fire Department Christ- and work with all the other by Offi cer Matt Pratte, our new ation Department we handed out mas Banquet. Th is year Kirk clubs to help our town thrive. K9 Offi cer. Rain later in the over 300 cotton candy servings at cooked steak tips for our Fire- A big thank you to everyone day forced the cancellation of the annual Town Halloween Party. fi ghters and their wives. Th is past who makes a diff erence and as- the fi rst annual “Red/Blue” soft November saw us again team year the club gained several new sists us in advancing these goals!

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TM TM from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Mini Spy Mini Spy and Basset Brown are exploring a dinosaur museum. See if you can find: q steak q elephant q tooth q kite q heart q umbrella q pear q comb q saw q basket q fish q word MINI q mask q letter E q teapot q arrow Roaming North America Land of Dinosaurs Gigantic dinosaurs such as In the background, an Edmontosaurus Tyrannosaurus rex (ty-RAN- (ed-MON-toh-SAW-rus) travels oh-SORE-rus RECKS) and through a swamp in the Hell Creek Triceratops (tri-SER-uh-tops) Formation area 66 million years ago. ruled western North America The Edmontosaurus was probably a 66 million years ago. herd animal. It bit off plants with its bill and used its hundreds of teeth to Dinosaurs had been grind the vegetable matter. roaming the Earth for about 165 million years. And In the foreground, an Acheroraptor (AK-er-oh-RAP-tur) hunts for prey. then, in just a few years, all The Acheroraptor was closely related dinosaurs but birds were to the Velociraptor in Asia. It grew up wiped from the planet. to 10 feet long.

art by Mary Parrish, courtesy Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History A Pterosaur (TER-uh-sore), a reptile Much of what we know cousin of the dinosaurs, flies above. about these awesome animals from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick and the land they ruled from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick comes from fossil discoveries in one set of rocks, the Hell Creek Formation. This layer of rocks covers parts Famous Hell Creek Dinosaurs of Montana, North Dakota, American Dinosaurs: Triceratops South Dakota and Wyoming. Discovering a Lost Triceratops were huge plant- eating Two gigantic dinosaur (It is called the Lance skeletons loom over the World.” To learn more dinosaurs. They grew to 30 feet long National Museum of Formation in Wyoming.) about this amazing and weighed between 13,000 and 20,000 Natural History’s new world of dinosaurs, The pounds. By comparison, the biggest land exhibit, “The Last American In November 2014, the Mini Page talked with animal living today, the African elephant, Dinosaurs: Discovering a Smithsonian’s National the lead curator* of the can weigh up to 15,000 pounds. Lost World.” A Triceratops Museum of Natural History exhibit. Compared to a mammal, Triceratops skeleton is in the in Washington, D.C., opened had a small brain in its big head. It was foreground. A T. rex is in probably as smart as a crocodile. the background. a new exhibit, “The Last *A curator builds, cares for and This exhibit will stay on studies collections. view until 2019, when the Decorative, deadly dinos museum’s updated dinosaur Triceratops were members of a family of and fossil hall is scheduled At the top of the to open. plant-eating dinosaurs with horns, frills or art, Anzu (the knobs. Some had spikes or horns along the pink dinosaurs) edges of their frills, which may have been Tyrannosaurus rex You vs. a T. rex roam through the brightly colored. The T. rex grew to 40 feet long, stood about 13 Have you ever wondered if you could wetlands, while an Some had horns above their eyes, and feet tall at its hip and weighed 15,500 pounds. It outrun a T. rex? Experts believe it would Avisaurus glides others had a nose horn. The horns and was one of the largest predators, or animals that have been able to run up to 25 miles per above the water frills probably helped attract mates and hunted other animals, ever to live on land. hour, but an average human sprinter can (center right). scare off enemies. The T. rex had little arms with big claws. Its run only about 12 miles per hour. Uh-oh! They also used horns in fighting. arms were so short that they couldn’t even reach The T. rex had powerful hind legs. It its mouth. may have used its little arms for holding credit: art by Mary Parrish, courtesy Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History down prey.

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TM Dinosaurs Last Remaining Dinosaurs Basset A H A E S S U O E C A T E R C Brown’s A new discovery N N O C F X A C I R E M A T D from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick O P Z R L E L I S S O F B H I In 2014, fossil hunters discovered a Try R R R U N A D G I A N T I E N new type of dinosaur, Anzu wyliei (AN-zu ’n’ T K E E X S W S R A E Y R R O WI-lee-eye). Scientists built a skeleton of it Anzu had a long tail and H L M X Y N O I L L I M D O S from three partial skeletons. a large crest on top of its Find head. Its front limbs had S P O T A R E C I R T M S P A They named it Anzu after a long, sharp claws. It did S U R U A S O N N A R Y T O U mythological feathered monster. Because not have teeth, but cut S U R U A S O T N O M D E D R it was discovered in the Hell Creek its food with its powerful Formation, they nicknamed it the “chicken jaws. It probably ate Words that remind us of dinosaurs are hidden in the block above. Some from hell.” art by Mark Klingler / Carnegie Museum of Natural History plants, animals and eggs. words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: AMERICA, Anzu wyliei was a member of the It weighed about 500 ANZU, BIRDS, CLAW, CRETACEOUS, DINOSAUR, EDMONTOSAURUS, Oviraptor (oh-vih-RAP-tor) family, a pounds and was about FED, FOSSIL, GIANT, HORNS, MILLION, NORTH, PREY, REX, SEA, group of bird-like dinosaurs. It lived at the 11 feet long from beak to THEROPOD, TRICERATOPS, TYRANNOSAURUS, YEARS. time of T. rex and Triceratops. tail and about 5 feet tall at the hip. from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick

Living dinosaurs Gone in an instant Plant-eating dinosaurs starved, and their Ready Resources Birds are avian (AY-vee-uhn) Sixty-six million years ago, a giant deaths were the last blow to the giant meat- dinosaurs. Non-avian dinosaurs were all The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, books or asteroid slammed into Earth near what eating dinosaurs.

credit: art by Mary Parrish, courtesy Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History other dinosaurs. “Avian” means birds or is now Mexico. Within a few years, all other resources that will help you learn more about this week’s something to do with birds. dinosaurs except birds had died. The sixth mass extinction topics. Birds are the descendants of small, Within seconds after the impact, On the Web: non-flying dinosaurs called theropods. Our planet has already faced five mass showers of melted rock shot into the air. • mnh.si.edu/fossil-hall/last-american-dinosaurs One of the best-known theropods was extinctions. The last one killed off the Tsunamis sped across the oceans and • bit.ly/1vZosD0 Velociraptor. dinosaurs. Experts believe we are now in a firestorms swept through the land. Dust sixth mass extinction. While earlier extinctions • pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/t-rex.html At the library: When the and bits of matter hung in the atmosphere have been caused by nature, experts say this asteroid impact for months, blocking out the sunlight and one is being caused by humans. • “National Geographic Kids Everything Dinosaurs” by Blake led to the cooling the planet. Acid rain fell over the Human actions are harming the Hoena extinction of Earth. • “Dinosaur!” by DK Publishing all non-avian environment, destroying habitats and killing dinosaurs, it Ecosystems all over the world were huge numbers of animals and plants. Experts opened the way destroyed. Besides the dinosaurs, the say more than 40 percent of all amphibians, The Mini Page thanks Hans Dieter-Sues, curator, vertebrate paleontology, for our mammal asteroid helped wipe out about three- one-quarter of all mammals and more than Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., for help ancestors to fourths of all plant and animal species with this issue. thrive. one-tenth of all birds are threatened. Species on Earth. Other hazards, such as giant are becoming extinct at much faster rates than The Mini Page Staff volcanoes, added to the destruction. normal. Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist art courtesy NASA 9 Should You Consider standing on how best to pursue their financial goals, dreams, and desires. Holistic Planning? By Dominic Lucente, CFP® Why Holistic Planning? 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Grade 8 High Honors: Samuel Berube, Brianna Boone, Daniel Breault, Cassandra Cafas- Grade 12 High Honors: Sarah Bailey, Brianna Belair, Caroline Bibbo, Jonathan Chern, so, Dillon Cate, Emma Conley, Kirpal Demian, Luca Demian, Isabelle Dolcino, Samantha Mackenzie Evans, Collette Gould, Casey Iasillo, Tucker Johnson, Sarah Lane, Lily Eastman, Callahan Field, James Jensen, Emily Katz, Natalie Kay, Thomas MacEachron, Mooney, Hunter Murray, Lillian Naimie, Lauren Scarpetti, John Sheffer, Emma Stewart, Brenna Novakoski, Hunter Remick, Jonathan Routhier, Faith Walmsley, Jack Wixson Sean Stewart

Grade 8 Honors: Eve Anderson, Katelyn Bara, Connor Blandini, Ethan Callihan, Ja- cob Carter, Sarah Ciotti, Caitlin Craven, Nathan Demers, Matthew Driscoll, Maxwell Grade 12 Honors: Brienna Achorn, Olivia Afshar, David Anderson-Nelson, Nicholas Elsasser, Corey Gott, Jason Howe, Elisabeth Hunter, Zoe Jukoski, Julia Landcastle, Jordyn Benoit, Emily Bernard, Lily Blau, Leeanna Cmar, Tyler Cole, Janna Corsetti, Alexandra LeCompte, Jamie MacEachron, Amanda Marshall, Kayleigh Marshall, Grace Maurer, DesRuisseaux, Laura Dickey, Mikaela Dowd, Jeremy Duhamel, Kristen Duval, Jordan Alistair Mayo, Zachary Mullen, Miah Munro, Serena Munro, Kylie Murphy, Olivia Mur- Dydo, Matthew Ehrenberg, Zachary Erickson, Sean Fraser, Haleigh Garrett, Anna ray, Neeraj Naik, Jacob Needleman, Lindsey Nelson, Caleb Olson, Elizabeh Parker, Chiara Greenwood, Aidan Irish, Tucker Johnson, William Kelso, Sean Killion, John Knepper, Petretta, Julia Pingree, Matthew Place, Andrew Ralston, Kendra Roux, Daniel Silva, Jes- Dylan LaBranche, Bradley Lavigne, Samantha Lulka, Michael McCarthy, Anna Morrison, sica St.. George, Savannah Twombly, Charlotte Ulrich, Jake Valpey, London Warburton Taylor Morrison, Madison Palisi, Stephen Panella, Haley Parker, Kathleen Perry, Maegan Raboin, Audrey Reed, Anthony Roberts, Rebecca Rotman, Logan Sanborn, Nicole Sardella, Andrew Schwartz, Charles Smith, Alec Tellifson, Jordan Vachon, Alexander Grade 7 High Honors: Paige Allaben, Madison Amann, Emily Barker, Sebastian Beau- Woody, Ian Zaczyk lieu, Andrew Berube, Aaron Burkett, Taylor Burnham, Jonathan Cook, Katharine Cross, Liam Dennehy, Juliette Doucet, MaKenna Dougherty, Connor Gagan, Connor Griffin, Grade 11 High Honors: Margaret Jensen, Hadley Johnson, Kaitlynn Leary, Owen Steven Guerrette, Alyssa Harpring, Evelyn Hatem, Eric Hodgkins, Grace Jordan, Hai- Molind, Michelle Neal, James Petzold, Samrawit Silva, Kaythi Tu, Dylan Wheeler, Sarah ley Kaliscik, Annaliese Kaufman, Maximillian Keef, Molly Kernen, Nicholas Kiah, Riley Zecha King, Meridith Krause, Megan Lavigne, Madeline Lessard, Glenn Lewis, Madison Mc- Sweeney, Madison Paul, Delaney Provost, Brian Rescino, Sarah Sardella, Joseph Savell, Grade 11 Honors: Dalton Allaben, Madison Beauchain, Jeffrey Bell, Shannon Benson, Austin Scarinza, Pernilla Shaw, Madeline Soucy, Skylar Star, Jana Stich, Ruby Towne, Madeleine Cheney, Madison Constant, Julia Currier, Anthony Dal Pos, Jillian DeLand, Maxwell Udelson, Parker VanHam, Emma Wilke Maria Forrest, Ian Gillespie, John Graham, Brianna Heckadon, Nicole Hodgkins, Alexander Hoeker, Ryan Jaworski, Brooke Johnson, Caitlyn Keenan, Samantha Grade 7 Honors: Cody Bean, Rebecca Bernard, Lindsay Burnham, Brian Carter, Angel- MacEachron, Michael Malette, Justin McCully, Ryan Murray, Claire Murray, Benjamin ica Cericola, Sage Chapman, Megan DesRuisseaux, Riley Elliott, Courtney Evans, Mat- Pinski, Benjamin Segal, Aditya Shah, Hayden Udelson, Naina Vig, Evan Vulgamore, thew Ferland, Hunter Fortier, Matthew Hamilton, Benjamin Harris, Emma Hilton, Julia Allison Wilber, Shane Wunderli, Laura Zbehlik Hittle, Nathaniel Hood, Gwendolyn Kelley, Samantha Kernen, Taylor Lawrence, Colin Lessard, Paige Margenau, London Mills, Madison Morris, Jonathan Muise, Gabriel Neff, Grade 10 High Honors: Kailey Andrew, Sara Anoli, Austin Beaudette, Duke Biehl, Emily Pascetta, Montana Pouliot, Natalia Rivera, Jillian Roberts, Thomas Rolla, Isabelle Carmen Celenza, Lucas Cohen, Sohani Demian, Mason Elle-Gelernter, Eliorah Slocum, Jake Spaulding, William Stadelmann, Max Tanner, Shaelyn Tassi, Tessa Thomas, Finkelson, Andrea Fortin, Riley Hicks, Nandita Kasireddy, Conner Lorenz, Hallie Madison Tibbetts, Kathryn Watt, Sara White, William Zachistal Lothrop, Joseph Lulka, Jon Merchan, Emily Montebianchi, Claire Mulvaney, Samuel Neff, Bryce Northrop, Jack Olson, Brandon Parker, Samantha Perry, Elizabeth Pizzi, John Rich, Timothy Underhill, Isabella Urbina, Sadie Warburton, Brendan Winch, Elysia Woody

STUDENT WRITER'S CORNER Grade 10 Honors: Evan Alfano, Allison Arcand, Kristen Benson, Sullivan Blair, Pavel Burke, Gianna Celenza, Douglas Champagne, Robert Ciotti, Lauren Craven, Cameron Violence in High Schools? Desfosses, Collin Devaney, Sebastian Grasso, William Holmes, Abigail Horner, Paige By Felicia Robinson Johnson, Zachary Jukoski, Rebecca Katz, Alexandria Klug, Aidan Koornneef, Olivia Krause, Megan Marshall, Leah Mitnitsky, Andrew Nicholls, Colin Plumb, Jared Reynolds, Recently Bow High School These questions were a good Henry Tanner, Jack Vachon, Riley Whelan took part in a research study way to give UNH students ideas made by UNH students. Their of how to prevent relationship Grade 9 High Honors: Claire Aurilio, Allison Beaudette, Brayden Binder, Erin Boldwin, study is to spread word to people abuse themselves. Hopefully Mark Borak, Susannah Budd, Abigail Coe, Lea Crompton, Sonya DeLorie, Haley Fleury, about personal violence, sexual these surveys will help contrib- Julianna Hager, Dillon Hicks, Laura Hoeker, Kathleen Jenkins, Grant Johnson, Gabriella Kelly, Alison Lambert, Gillian Martin, Katherine McCully, Christian McDonald, Joseph assault, and violence within a ute to stopping personal or rela- Milano, Gwen Molind, Shannon Murray, Patricia Nordin, Valerie Pascetta, Lina Patel, relationship among adolescents tionship abuse. You can help by Nicole Perry, Emma Roberge, John Rolla, Samuel Selleck, Brianna White, Mikaela and young adults. The research- spreading the word that hurting Zabielski ers have the students take sur- yourself or others is wrong. Peo- veys to see if there is any percent- ple can make the least amount Grade 9 Honors: George Anderson, William Angarella, Kathleen Begley, Daniel Belair, Alicia Bernardi, Christopher Besho, Dominique Biron, Brian Bushnell, Jack Corriveau, age of violence in Bow High, and of change, but in the end, a little Patrick Danahy, Mats Dartnell, Danielle DesRuisseaux, James Drew, Nicole Epstein, how many people will actually could help change the world. Jennifer Ess, Nolan Filteau, Shannon Ford, Brendan Fournier, Benjamin Guertin, try to prevent it. They want the Jonathan Guimond, Elizabeth Gunn, Julia Hollinger, Cole Johnson, David Joslin, Coleton students to understand the risk Felicia Robinson is a 9th grade Labonville, Gillian Ladd, Justin Leach, Rebecca Lessard, Molly Litt, Sarah Martin, Kyle of intervening in an abusive re- student at Bow High School. Mason, Caleb Mercier, Sydney Mills, Nathan Murphy, Alex Nagy, Anneliese Oxaal, lationship, to know that it’s ok Diana Pollock, Justin Porath, Juliet Reed, Christian Robison, William Russo, Amanda Sampo, Delaney Sawyer, Matthew Scanlon, Jonathan Scott, Savannah Speckman, Cydnee to leave an abusive relationship, Szumierz, John Tellifson, Nathan Thibodaux, Jordyn True, Zachary Udelson, Samuel and they want to see the student’s Valas reactions to a topic so personal. The UNH researchers will take answers from surveys and Bow Youth Center Summer Program try to find ways to prevent abu- Summer Camp Rates (open 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.) Registration Due by May 1st sive relationships to one's self, Ages 4 to entering 4th grade: and encourage others to stop Five Day Week $30 per day the abuse from happening or Four Day Week $32 per day Three Day Week $34 per day recurring. So far, Bow High stu- Two Day Week $34 per day dents have taken two surveys. One Day Week $36 per day The questions were similar on Entering 5th grade & older both of the surveys, except for One to Five Days $25 per day the last page of questions. They Grades 3 & older attend Field Trips on Mon/Wed/Fri asked additional questions ask- Bow Youth Center, 21 Bow Center Road, Bow, NH 03304 Located across from Bow Elementary/Memorial School ing what an individual could to We highly encourage students to For More Info: website: www.bowyouthcenter.com do prevent personal or relation- submit articles they have written. ship abuse. They even asked what Or call 603/856-7245 causes these things to happen. 11 BOY SCOUT TROOP 75 By Scoutmaster Andrew Richardson

With 48 active boys, scouting is campaign was another huge suc- In May Troop 75 held its annu- Spaces in cleaning up dump- alive and well in Bow, NH! Troop cess. For the fi rst time ever the al Scout Yard Sale. Th e yard sale sites in the woods and the Bow 75 had another banner year in Troop covered Dunbarton as was formed in the early 1980’s as Men’s Club during their annual 2014. Th e Troop is led by Art well, adding a ton of work for a service project to the town, spe- Roadside Pickup in the Spring. Aznive as Senior Patrol Leader, us but bringing in more food to cifi cally for the fi re department. It Th e Scouts attended summer Andy Saffi an and Jack Olson as help both towns. With consider- has been used since then to help camp at Hidden Valley in Gil- the Assistant Senior Patrol Lead- able support from both the Bow families in Bow to clear out un- manton Iron Works, NH. Every- ers, Andrew Nicholls as Quarter- and Dunbarton Selectmen, the wanted items from their homes one had a good time participating master, Mark Landille as Scribe, Troop once again camped out all to prevent fi refi ghters from being in activities such as swimming, and Parker Richardson, Alex Saf- weekend right in the center of our obstructed in the event of a fi re or boating, rock climbing, team fi an, Sawyer Duhaime and Duke town. We hung a big “Scouting another emergency. Th e Scouts building, blacksmithing, cooking Biehl as Patrol Leaders. We have for Food” banner and collected spend weeks assisting hundreds and camping to name just a few. grown so much in size the last food throughout the entire week- of homes each year for free. Aft er Th e Troop fi nished a major seven years, we had to add anoth- end. We had many vehicles stop collecting all of these items, the project that’s been underway the er patrol in 2014. to drop off additional food due to yard sale provides the ability to last few years, “Th e Eagle Trail.” Th e scouts earned many merit our high visibility. We collected reuse as much as possible. It is a brand new trail that goes badges and rank advancements just under 9,000 items of food that Many of these items were des- from Dunbarton Center Road from Tenderfoot to Life. We are went directly to the Bow Food tined for the garbage but reuse at the Hammond Nature Pre- pleased to report that Evan Judd, Pantry, the Dunbarton Food Pan- of the items is the purest form of serve all the way through the Mark Langille and Luke Anderson try and to the Concord Armory recycling, and we are pleased to entire property and then all the received the rank of Eagle. Sever- were it was then distributed right prevent as much of these items as way through the Walker Town al other scouts are planning Eagle back to the surrounding area. possible from entering the waste Forest ending at Branch Lon- projects and are close to their fi nal Th e citizens of Bow and Dun- stream. Aft er the yard sale is fi n- donderry Turnpike. Board of Review. Th e Troop has barton did a lot to help their ished, we donate several truck and If any boys from the age of many other Scouts currently with neighbors in a time of need, and trailer loads of supplies to local 11 to 17 are interested in join- the maturity and prerequisites to we thank you for it. We realize charities. We also recycle many ing the challenging and excit- start their Eagle projects. we sometimes miss bags at homes of the left over raw materials af- ing world of Scouting or any Boy Scouting produces great and we thank you for bringing ter the sale is fi nished. Th e Scout adults are interested in assist- young men and great citizens. We them down to us. We are by far Yard Sale is quite a community ing, we meet at the Bow Com- are very proud of two of our re- the largest contributor to Scout- event so please come next year. munity Center every Tuesday cent Eagles. One graduated from ing for Food in the area. Th anks to Brandi Richardson for night from 7:00 to 8:45 PM. Georgetown and is now interning We wanted to do something leading such a huge service proj- for the US Department of State special this year, so we organized ect for the town. For more information about the Troop contact: and the other was just hired as a an impromptu parade from the Th e Scouts participated all year full-time professional fi refi ghter. town center to the Concord Amo- in several community service Scoutmaster We have former scouts at MIT, ry. Th anks to Craig Ott and Scott activities such as placing fl ags Andrew Richardson at UNH, St. Anselm, in the US Mili- Morrow for bringing down two at veteran graves on Memorial 738-0372 tary, and doing many other great awesome Army trucks, to Bow Day, helping the Recreation De- things. Th is is what Scouting can Police and Fire for providing an partment during the Christmas [email protected] do for you! escort to the town line, and Bow Tree Lighting, helping at the Bow Th is year’s “Scouting for Food” Schools for providing a bus! Winterfest, assisting Bow Open

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12 HISTORIC BOW CENTER Bow, New Hampshire Bow Teams Score High in Creativity Incorporated in 1727, Bow By Monica Swenson, BES DI Coordinator and had very few settler families Lisa Cohen, DI Parent actually living within its Fun and hard work, two phras- took home a Renaissance Award bounds. Most of the properties es that rarely go together, unless for their creative costumes and set. in Bow were owned by families you're talking about Destination Six of our Bow teams earned living in the seacoast towns of Imagination. Since 1982, DI the right to move on to the March Portsmouth, Dover, Stratham was built between 1812 and 1818. programming has helped com- 27th DI New Hampshire State Fi- etc. An 1816 map by Philip West bound travelers heading munities foster the next genera- nals Tournament which was held Carrigan depicts the bound­ North of the Isle at Hooksett tion of innovators and leaders. at Winnacunnet High School in aries of Bow. There are but a few Falls could now travel Westerly Each October, students, staff, Hampton. Two of our Bow teams, roads shown on this map. These from Dunbarton at the Merri­ parents and volunteers from one Elementary Level and one roads are the Bow Center Road mack River, cross over the Lon­ around the world come together Middle Level came in 3rd place in and the Londonderry Turnpike donderry Turnpike onto the to hear what the current year’s DI the Structural Challenge: Lose to (circa) 1804 (Today known as Branch Londonderry Turnpike challenges are going to be. Stu- Win, while one of our Bow Extra- NH. Rt.3-A).This route traveled and head for Hopkinton and dents choose from one of six cat- curricular Enrichment Program along the Merrimack River from points West of there, thus saving egories: technical, scientific, fine teams came in 2nd for their so- Butters Corner in Concord, fifteen miles and the wear and arts, structural, service learning, lution in the Scientific Challenge: Southeasterly from Concord, and tear on the animals. Some of the and improvisation. There's even Making Waves. The B.E.E.P. team on into Bow, Chester, Manches­ early Bow settlers who were a non- competitive early learn- will look for even more success ter, Londonderry, Derry, Wind­ business minded established ing challenge for students in with their solution at Global ham and Salem to the Massachu­ the Bow Town Pound, Tavern, 2nd grade or lower called Ris- Finals, the world’s largest cel- setts line. This road was indeed Blacksmith Shop and other busi­ ing Stars. Teams are made up of ebration of creativity, in May at Bow’s first Turnpike and toll nesses that made up Bow Cen­ three to seven students based on the University of Tennessee in road. Travelers on foot driving ter. Local government estab­ grade levels (3-5, 6-8, 9-12, or Knoxville. Bow DI participants cattle, hogs, wagoneers hauling lished the Town Hall and Post university) under the guidance are among over 200,000 students freight from Boston to Concord Office. The Noyes Ferry on of at least one wonderful par- from 30 countries that partici- and Westerly to Hopkinton Johnson Rd.. and Robinson’s ent volunteer willing to men- pate in the program each year. took the Londonderry Turnpike Ferry fed traffic from across tor them without interfering. We had a very successful and from Hooksett Falls Northerly the Merrimack River to the Branch In November, they begin to fun DI season at Bow Schools. to Con­cord, then Westerly to Londonderry Turnpike. These work on a solution for their chal- All of our Destination Imagi- Hopkinton and beyond. The two turnpikes were the cross­ lenge. Students must research nation teams made us proud Branch London­derry Turnpike roads of commerce in Bow. their topic, write a skit, create with their enthusiasm and ef- costumes and sets, and solve the fort! We are already look- central challenge, all without any ing forward to next season! adult interference. The teams For more information about work from November to March Destination Imagination, check fine-tuning their solution, ac- out the NH-DI website at www. quiring new skills based on the nh-di.org or contact one of our needs of their challenge, and invaluable DI Coordinators. learning to work well as a team. During the competition stage, FISHING DERBY each team is scored on creativity, collaboration and effectiveness. Instant Challenges are an- The Cub Scouts will be other component of Destina- hosting their annual fish- tion Imagination in which team ing derby for children 12 members must think under years and under. pressure by applying appro- priate skills to produce a solu- tion to an Instant Challenge in May 9th a period of just 5 to 8 minutes. This year, ten teams from the 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Painted Pictures three Bow schools attended the By Carole Colby Regional Tournament in Nash- ua on March 7th, including two Bow Community Town Pond The Drawing above depicts some trough within the last ten years. Rising Stars teams made up of of the Historic Sites that can be The Blacksmith shop and horse 1st and 2nd graders. At Region- seen today at the: barns are gone. als, one of our Rising Stars teams

Historic Corner. While some of The Branch Londonderry Turn- these buildings were in fact on pike is a valuable part of Bow’s location at the time this part of History as it lead to the develop- Bow was emerging as a crossroads ment of Bow Center as stated on of commerce, the Old One Room the map: Town of Bow 1858 as Schoolhouse was moved to that drawn by Henry F. Walling be- location in 1924. The snow-roll- ing part of Merrimack County. er, gristmill wheel, and watering A copy of Walling’s map can be viewed on page 531 in David Bun- dy’s book 100 Acres More or Less

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upcoming projects because your By Anthony Foote help will be invaluable!! Even though the accumulating With all of the snow came snow didn’t fly until late Janu- some sticky situations and mu- ary this season we had one of the tual support operations such as best years in recent history! It’s the rescue mission the club per- been years since we’ve had cold formed for the Boscawen Town temps and Champaign snow Line Trail Dusters. One of their like this season and this year the groomers became mired in over Bow Pioneers took advantage of five feet of drifted snow on the every inch! Some of you folks Buzzwell Corner Road’s long hill may not know it but the snow- to Diamond Hill Farm. Two of mobile season doesn’t start after our veteran groomers got the call, we have eight inches of snow on late one Friday night, and headed the ground but it actually runs out early Saturday morning for year round with things such as the two hour drive from Bow to monthly Club and Trail Com- Buzzwell Corner Road to help. mittee meetings, club events like After 3 hours of digging, plow- the Mum sale, the fall swap meet, ing and charging the old rig's bat- annual land owner’s dinner and teries they were able to get the weekend trail work. Massey Ferguson started and pull their groomer out with the club's work horse, the Mighty Tucker. A credit to our Club Volunteers who embraced the long stand- ing New Hampshire tradition of helping friends and/or neighbors in need! Over the past year the Trail With such great conditions committee volunteers worked, the Pioneers were able to orga- RELIABLE INSURANCE usually one Saturday morning nize a few local rides to places each weekend clearing downed like ‘Tookies’ Dimitri's Pizza and SOLUTIONS LLC trees, removing annual brush Alan’s Restaurant in Boscawen. growth and creating new trails Three of the Groomer operators for residents to enjoy year round. 603/568-2535 (cell) and friends took full advantage of Matt Poulin This year’s projects included trail the amazing conditions and made 603/715-2975 (office) 5 Hills Avenue work with Boy Scout Troop 75 the once in a NH lifetime ride [email protected] establishing an amazing trail and from Bow to Colebrook and Pitts- Concord, N.H. 03301 three new bridges to the Ham- burg NH. Their trip took them mond Field off of Dunbarton over 220 miles of table top flat www.Solutions.4.Insurance.com Center Road, access to the fa- NH snowmobile trails over many mous Bow Mobil and Chen Yang of the frozen lakes, and through Auto * Home * Life * Commercial * Investments Li Restaurant, plans for future towns and snow covered scenic access to the south bound I-93 NH notches, over twelve hours of rest area, widening the Logging NH explored and enjoyed! Hill Loop, and a reroute to the This year we met many new CHILDREN'S Open House Dunbarton Country Store so we faces on the local trails, some on CLOTHING & can access the trail system with snowshoes, some cross country April 19, 2015 our larger grooming equipment. skiing, some even venturing out SUMMER SPORTS on their new fat tire mountain GEAR SALE 9 AM-3 PM bikes. As a volunteer in the club it’s a pleasure to see so many town New/Gently used cloth- Robie’s folks out enjoying the hard work ing only $2/piece Country Store the Bow Pioneers put in over the 9 Riverside St. year to make this happen! We are Spring/Summer Sport always looking for new members Hooksett, N.H. Equipment at LOW, LOW to join our Pioneering Family. Serving Luncheon We look forward to seeing you prices! Hundreds of volunteer hours over the upcoming year at all of Specials went into these projects to in- our Club Events! May 9th crease access and riding in the Steamed Hot Dogs Bow woods. Some of you may Mrs. Robie’s Baked not realize it but the Trails Com- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Beans mittee would greatly appreciate Famous Cheese your support on these projects. Bow Community Center If you are interested contact Dan Wheel Weed, the Trail Master, at weed- Lasagna [email protected] or text him at 848-3188 for information on Other Goodies 14 PHASE 1 OF BAKER FREE LIBRARY Real Estate Sales in Bow LOWER LEVEL RENOVATION By Chris Evans, Broker PROJECT HAS STARTED! As some of the snow fi nally est rates and before prices climb, melts and we enter into mud now is a great time for a fi rst time season, people are beginning to purchase, or to upgrade an exist- come out of hibernation...real ing home. estate activity has been very ro- bust! Homes, if properly priced, In Bow in mid March, there are starting to sell in just days on were only 37 homes available, the market, oft en with more than down from a recent high of 97 one off er. Th e housing inventory homes available in August 2014. is at a low so prices should start Th is year though only 18 sales creeping up. Th ere is talk about closed, there are 2 pending and 19 interest rate increases coming contingency sales are already in later this year. With low inter- the pipeline. January 7 Abbey Rd.. 3489 sq ft colonial, 10 rm, 4 bdrm, 3.5 7 Eastview Drive baths, 4 car attached / 2.07 acres 1394 sq ft split entry, 7rm 3 bdrm sold $367,000 on 2/6/2015 of on Northeast Avenue (due to 1.5 bath, 2 car under/ 1.46 acres By Lori Fisher March the semi-truck traffi c that uses sold $195,000 1/5/2015 Th e Library Trustees are pleased Northeast Ave. every weekday). 2 Ridgewood Drive 36 Brown Hill Rd.. to announce that the Library’s Th ank you for your patience 1344 sq ft split entry, 5 rm, 2 bdrm during Phase 1 Renovations! If 2472 sq ft ranch, 8rm, 5 bdrm Lower Level Renovation project 2.75 bath, 2 car under/ 1.00 acre 1 bath, no garage / 1.45 acres began on 3/26/15 with Phase 1 you have any comments or issues sold $276,000 on 1/16/2015 sold $179,000 on 3/13/2015 of a two-phase renovation plan! surrounding your experience at Phase 1 will focus on addressing the Library, please contact Lori 14 Meadow Lane 518 Clinton St.. accessibility issues (replacing the Fisher, Library Director, at 224- 2989 sq ft colonial, 6 rm, 3bdrm 3480 sq ft antique, 13 rm, 5 bdrm elevator and bringing the interior 7113, or by email bfl director@ 2.5 bath, 2 car attached / 2.25 acres 2 bath, 2 car attached / 1.10 acres stairway up to code), as well as comcast.net. sold $329,900 on 1/30/2015 sold $225,000 on 3/13/2015 creating the Bow Heritage Room, Digital Magazines 9 Tonga Dr. Small Meeting Room, and two 76 Bow Center Rd.. 1988 sq ft colonial, 8 rm, 4 bdrm 2022 sq ft cape, 7 rm, 3 bdrm, 2 bath Group Tutoring Rooms. Th ose Digital Magazines are now no garage / 1.41 acres areas are part of the old 1967 base- 2.5 baths, 2 car attached / 3.48 acres available through NH Download- sold $280,000 on 1/16/2015 sold $249,900 on 3/24/2015 ment area of the library. Phase 2, able Books service. which we hope will commence Th e New Hampshire Down- 41 Chandler Circle 7 Morgan Dr. in 2016, will encompass reno- loadable Books Consortium now 2128 sq ft colonial , 8 rm, 3 bdrm 3350 sq ft colonial, 11 rm, 5 bdrm, vating the unfi nished basement off ers free digital magazines, of- 2.5 baths, car garage / 3.47 acres 2.75+1/2 baths, 8 car attached / 2.61 areas from the 2000 renovation, sold $335,000 on 1/23/2015 acres fi cially known as “Nook Periodi- sold $599,999 on 3/3/2015 and include creating the 75-per- cals,” as well as the current collec- February son meeting room, an informal tion of eBooks and audiobooks! 20 Wheeler Rd.. meeting space, a cafe/kitchenette For instructions on how to ac- 30 Allen Rd.. 900 sq ft raised ranch, 5 rm, 3 bdrm 2300 sq ft Colonial, 3 brm, 2.8 acres area, and a Friends of the Baker cess the service and a list of the sold $338,900 on 3/31/15 Free Library book sale space. Th e 1 bath, I car detached / 1.4 acres 25 magazines currently available, sold $162,000 on 2/26/2015 Library Trustees will be using a visit the Library’s web site: 7 Buckingham Dr. combination of allocated Town 28 Hooksett Turnpike 2113 sq ft contemporary monies and privately raised funds www.bowbakerfreelibrary.org 1144 sq ft ranch, 9 rm, 3 bdrm 4 bdrm, 2.45 acres to pay for Phase 1 of the project. 1.75 baths, 2 car attached / .89 acres sold $305,000 on 3/27/15 With the commencement of and click on the Books-Audio-Dig- sold $212,900 on 2/17/2015 Phase 1, there are areas of the ital tab at the top of the home page. 2 Fiddlehead Circle Library cordoned off to allow 8 West Gate Dr. 1418 sq ft detached condo for work to be completed. Th e Some things to keep in mind: 3194 sq ft contemporary, 11 rm 2 bdrm, common land entrance to the Library will be 3 bdrm, 3.5 baths, 2 car attached / 2.82 sold $249,000 on 3/11/15 down to one of the two main doors A Nook app is required. Users acres sold $220,000 on 2/13/2015 28 Bela View Dr. due to the elevator installation, are required to register the app 2284 sq ft multilevel and partitions will be built to with a Barnes & Noble account 20 South Bow Rd.. 2448 sq ft colonial, 8 rm, 4 bdrm, 2.5 4 bdrm, 1 acre enclose the interior stairway so (no credit card required). sold $240,000 on 3/25/15 it can be renovated. All of the Compatible devices include +(.5) baths, 2 car attached / 2.44 acres sold $335,000 on 2/11/2015 construction will be completed iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch, all by early May, in time for a grand Android tablets and phones, Win- Christopher Evans, a licensed NH Questions,comments,compli-men- unveiling and reopening of the dows 8+, Nook HD, Nook HD+, Real Estate Broker for over 33 years tary market analysis on your home- call renovated basement space and the Nook Tablet, and Nook Color. is a Broker/Associate with Berk- or text 603-759-9777, email chris.ev- th shire Hathaway Home Services Ve- [email protected], website www.verani. Friend›s Book Sale on June 19 , Users can check out three (3) rani Realty /Concord Division. com/chrisevans. at our Summer Reading Kick-off magazines each week. Data based upon information from Northern New England Real Estate Net- event. Library staff and our con- Aft er seven (7) days, the maga- Christopher has resided in Bow for work, Real-Data &/or Trendgraphix, infor- struction team from Cobb Hill zines are automatically removed 17 years with his three children. mation deemed reliable but not guaranteed. will do our best to keep disrup- from your OverDrive account tion during our regular operating and you can check out more peri- hours to a minimum. odicals. (However, the issues stay Parking in the Library’s park- on your device and do not expire. 250 South ing lot will be limited between You can, however, choose to ar- now and early May due to con- chive or delete them). Street struction activities. Additional Th e three (3) magazine check- parking is available at the far end outs do not count against eBook/ Concord, NH. of the NH Automobile Dealer’s audiobook checkout limits. Association parking lot, or in Bo- At this time, only current issues vie Screen Printing lots. We have are available for checkout. parking agreements in place with Questions? Call the Library Call Us Today (603) 856-8020 both of these businesses, so please at 224-7113 or email bowbaker- try to park in those lots instead [email protected]. 15 Spring is here, at least in our My Table – minds…and that means “green” veggies will be popping up in Your Table our backyard garden here in By Debra Barnes Bow and in all our local farm- ers markets. Spring peas and CHEESE SPECIALTY FOODS WINE “Food is love – Share your food chives soup make a healthy & Share the love” lunch or paired with a ham and Cheese Platters Catering Sandwiches Ports cheese strata, an easy weeknight Prepared Foods Charcuterie Homemade Soups meal. Stratas are great for using Gluten Free and Organic Items up that left over or stale bread. My recipe is rich in the fl a- 124 No. Main St Concord NH 03301 603-715-1191 vors of a classic ham and cheese sandwich and will look beautiful Debra Barnes lives in Bow, NH. Debra is the Head Chef on any table. Which wine would of Wellington's Marketplace and graduated from the Cam- I serve? An Italian white wine bridge School of Culinary Arts in 1994. we discovered last year during one of our wine tastings. Sau- via Soave Classico wine comes SPRING BREAK - APRIL 27 - MAY 1 from the village of Sauvia, Italy My fi rst food column! Each and is made with 95% Garganega CLUB ZUMBA FOR TEENS ARCHERY CLINIC and every month I will share grape and 5% Trebbiano grape. fresh and exciting new ways Light-bodied and refreshing, Bow Community Center to look at, cook with and en- slightly acidic, mellow, hints of Bow Community Center joy food…adding a little wine lemon, white fl owers, honeydew Wednesday, April 29 and cheese of course! As the melon round out the Soave Clas- owner, along with my husband sico. I recommend chilling for Th ursday, April 30 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Randy, of Wellington’s Market- at least an hour before serving. place in Concord, my passion Quote of the Month In and love of food is expressed in the words of one of the great- 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages 7 to Adult every aspect of what we serve est contributors to everything and sell in our store. So follow food…Julia Child: “Th e only real stumbling block is fear of me as we explore the glue that failure. In cooking you’ve got to brings people together…food. have a what-the-hell attitude.” A Bow Recreation Vacation Spring Pea Soup with Chives & Bacon Day Workshop 6 slices of bacon, cut into ½ -inch pieces (optional) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Grades 2-5 4 medium leeks, white parts only, coarsely chopped Th ursday, April 30 – 9:00 – 5 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth 11:30 a.m. 4 cups or two 10-ounce packages of frozen baby peas, we like organic Bow Community Center 1 small Yukon Gold potato, peeled and fi nely chopped (baseball size) Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste Cost: $45 ($50 non-Res.) ¼ cup fi nely chopped fresh chives “Jr. Mad Scientists” will blast off on a fun-fi lled exploration Cook the bacon in a small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until browned of rocket science and space and crisp for about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside. travel. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the leeks and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until barely soft ened for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken Build your own model rocket stock and potato and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook fi ve minutes. Add peas Fun game illustrating the four and cover partially and cook until the vegetables are tender but still bright for forces of fl ight about 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper. Once the soup has cooled, in a blender, puree the soup in batches until smooth. Launch investigation of rocket propulsion Season with salt and pepper. Return to the pan; keep warm over low heat. Ladle the soup into shallow soup bowls, sprinkle with chives and bacon. Build a unique Space Copter TIP: Using a large shallow white bowl really makes this soup pop! to take home Ham & Cheese Strata Witness a thrilling model rocket launch 9 x 12 baking dish 8 large eggs (weather permitting) 1 ½ cups whole milk ½ teaspoon each salt & pepper (we like sea salt) 4 ½ cups bread cubes – about an inch 12 oz. thick cut ham cut into med. dice (about 2 cups) 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained well One bunch or ¼ cup snipped chives – plus 1 tbsp. for sprinkling For the top – 1 cup of coarsely grated good cheddar – local cheddar from Jasper Hill would be delish!

Preheat the own to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Stir in the bread until evenly moistened, fold in the ham, cheese, diced tomatoes and ¼ cup of the chives.

Butter a 9-by-12 inch baking dish and pour in the strata mixture. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese on top. Bake for about 20 minutes, until puff ed and golden. Let cool slightly, sprinkle with the remaining chives and serve.

TIP: Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the fl avors before baking. 16

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