Lack of Interest Leads to Cancellation of Sanbornton Old Home
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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Lack of interest leads to cancellation of Sanbornton Old Home Day BY DONNA RHODES “I did the best I could, followed by the Grand forward and volunteer to expressed their dismay a wedding or any other [email protected] but it takes more than su- Marshals,” said Wells, be a part of Old Home Day over the news. In each big event, it takes a year SANBORNTON — Old per glue or thread to pull “but only two of the select- planning. case, she said, her message to plan. We need to start Home Day in Sanbornton this together. People really men said they might be Since the announce- has been the same. now,” said Wells. has been cancelled this should have more pride in able to be there that day.” ment of the cancellation “I’m not walking away, If anyone would like to year, and coordinator the town,” said Wells. As she attempted to pull was posted on the town but then again, I’m not do- volunteer for a possible Katy Wells said she is sad Through a few initial in vendors and get other Web site, Wells said she ing it all on my own. I’m 2014 Old Home Day, Wells to spread that news. efforts in planning for events organized, she was has received several calls willing to start planning said they may contact her “I was willing to give the annual August event, also faced with a lack of from residents who have for next year, but just like at 491-2522. the town what they needed Wells said Grand Mar- community interest. for their historic event, but shals had been selected, “The whole thing real- without the people, I can’t, but in even that aspect, she ly came apart in March. so the event is cancelled was met with opposition. when some people want- this year. Someone’s got to On top of that, some of ed to meet to discuss Old give me the tools to make the town officials also in- Home Day. I waited (over this happen once again in formed her that they were 40 minutes), and no one 2014,” she said. not going to be able to par- showed up,” said Wells. Wells, who serves on ticipate this year. Over the past few years, other Sanbornton com- “They run this town, it has been an increasingly missions and committees and everyone should know smaller committee which in varying capacities, said who they are. It’s about has struggled to put togeth- she took on the task of celebrating the town and er the annual Sanbornton heading this year’s cele- the history, and who we celebration. Wells said she bration, but received little are today. I really wanted hopes that in the future, help over the past several them to lead off the parade, more residents will step months. DONNA RHODES Last week, Don Cline of Cline Conservators in Andover demonstrated to members of the Sanbornton Congregational-UCC Church how he is carefully restoring their Emery stained glass window, which was originally damaged during a hurricane in 1938. Restoration of stained glass window offers local craftsman a glimpse into the past BY DONNA RHODES ioners. He determined that weakening its chemical [email protected] the “Emery” window (a structure. The window, SANBORNTON — memorial contribution to built in 1903, was in peril While most would consid- COURTESY church) was in dire need of as a result of those two fac- er piecing a stained glass repair, along with one oth- tors. Local man retires from military service window back together to be er of the ten windows that He and Granite State much like an insurmount- Col. David DeVoy, a Sanbornton resident and Lakes Region small business owner, recently retired line the sanctuary walls. Glass carefully removed able jigsaw puzzle, too in- from military service. He spent 30 years serving in all three Army components. His retirement cere- Both had suffered damage the window in mid-April tricate to undertake, for mony was held at the U.S Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. His son, Capt. David DeVoy III; in 1938 when a hurricane and transported it to Don Cline of Cline Conser- grandson David DeVoy IV; and daughter in law, Carmela, attended his retirement ceremony. Dave ripped through the state. Cline’s shop in Andover, vators, the restoration of a DeVoy was commissioned through ROTC in 1983, and he spent four years on active duty serving Besides some cracked where he began the task of large stained glass window with the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Wash. He served 23 years with the New Hampshire and mismatched replace- cataloging each piece, then Army National Guard. His last assignment was being the Commander of the New Hampshire Military from the Sanbornton Con- ment glass, the lead bond- carefully taking it apart for Academy. DeVoy transferred to the Army Reserve in 2010, and was assigned to the U.S. Army War gregational-UCC Church ing between each piece reconstruction. College in the Operations and Gaming Division. Colonel DeVoy received a Legion of Merit for his thir- is not only an intriguing needed to be replaced. Last week, Pastor Ruth ty years of service. He has a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, challenge, but an interest- When the window was Martz and several mem- MBA from Plymouth State University, and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts ing look at the past. originally constructed in bers of the congregation at Amherst. Cline was called in to the early 1900’s, Cline told made a trip over to Cline’s look at the church’s stained the church that technology workshop in Andover to glass windows late last win- at that time had changed see the progress of their ter, when a problem with the composition of lead cherished stained glass one was detected by parish- by removing alloys, thus and were impressed by what they saw and heard. Town of Sanbornton Hazard Mitigation “I’m working on the sec- Plan Committee meets Wednesday tion now that received the SANBORNTON — The ning is as important to most damage from the hur- Sanbornton Hazard Miti- reducing disaster losses ricane, so that’s slow go- gation Plan Committee will as are appropriate regu- ing at the moment,” Cline have its next meeting on lations and land use ordi- said. “You can see where July 31 at Central Fire Sta- nances. The most signifi- they repaired it vertically, tion, 565 Sanborn Rd., San- cant areas of concern for while the window was still bornton, starting at 9:30 Sanbornton include: flood- in place. I give them credit. a.m. Residents of Sanborn- ing, severe winter weath- That wasn’t easy to do.” ton, business owners in er, high winds, lightning, When he began the proj- town, and representatives motor vehicle accidents ect, Cline photographed from neighboring commu- involving hazardous mate- each section of the design, COURTESY nities are encouraged to at- rials, fire, earthquake, and then etched its pattern on Tanger General Manager, Eric Proulx and Tanger Assistant General Manager, Rayna Kenney, present tend and provide input. pandemic. With the update paper, much like a grave- the Tilton Northfield Fire Department Chief, Brad Ober, and the Tilton Police Department Chief, Robert The Committee is con- to the Hazard Mitigation stone etching, and then Cormier, with $1,000 donations during a check presentation at the Tanger Outlets in Tilton recently. The tinuing the process of Plan, community leaders carefully disassembled it. fire department monies will fund internet connection in the town's ambulances while the police depart- updating the town’s 2008 will be able to prioritize ac- Through his experience ment will utilize the funds to offset the cost to operate their motorcycle unit. Hazard Mitigation Plan. tions to reduce the impacts SEE WINDOW, PAGE A13 The committee is repre- of these and other hazards. INDEX Tanger Outlets Tilton makes donations sented by a variety of lo- Community leaders want cal interests including the the town to be a disaster n Volume 6 • Number 29 Board of Selectmen, the resistant community and 24 Pages in 2 Section Planning Board, Police, believe that updating the to area police and fire departments Editorial Page ....................A4 TILTON — Tanger Out- show our support for these the real heroes in our com- Fire, and Public Works Hazard Mitigation Plan lets Tilton recently showed wonderful organizations munity.” Departments, Town Ad- will bring Sanbornton one North Country Notebook ..A5 ministration, and citizens. step closer to that goal. its thanks and support to that mean so much to our A check presentation Local News ............... A9, A12 area emergency services community,” stated Eric ceremony was held on Committee members are For more information agencies. During a brief Proulx, General Manager Thursday, July 18 at the have developed recommen- please call Chief Paul D. Culture ...............................A5 dations to protect the safe- Dexter, Jr., Sanbornton ceremony, Tanger made of the Tanger Outlet Center Tanger Outlet Center in Business .................A10 - A11 separate $1,000 donations to in Tilton. “These men and Tilton. Those on hand for ty and well being of town Fire Chief and Emergency the Tilton Northfield Fire women give of themselves the ceremony included Eric residents and at this meet- Management Director at Obituaries ..........................A6 ing will be discussing their 286-4819 or David Jeffers, Department and Tilton Po- all year long and help make Proulx, Tanger’s General ©2013, Salmon Press, LLC.