The Greenfield Spirit FEB/MAR 2009 GREENFIELD’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER VOLUME 15.6 Visit the town website at http://www.greenfield-nh.gov/ for more information STORM IN THE PAST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN The ice storm of December 11, 2008 After a state of emergency was declared, Rescue personnel, the Police Department, will go down in history as being one the work began. The fire station is and the Highway Department and our of the most destructive storms that equipped with a generator and was desig- town residents. There were many residents we have ever had. It broke trees and nated as command central as well as a who stopped to help the crews and others lines, and put the power out for over place where people could go for fresh who took it upon themselves to check on 2 weeks in some places. This infor- water, warmth, and food if needed. their neighbors. There were many volun- mation is common knowledge due to Someone was at the station 24 hours a day teers who gave up time at their jobs to the constant coverage of the event on to take calls and to help coordinate the attend to this disaster and others who radio and TV, but one of the things information coming in from crews dis- made themselves sick from exhaustion. you might not know is how and who patched to assess the damage, and to begin We are sure that there are many stories that responded immediately to the threat clearing the roads. Everyone knew that it we haven't even heard, but the dedication to our town's citizens. Our Emer- would be a long time before Public shown by all those involved is highly gency Management Team, headed up Service could get to the outlying roads, commendable. It is with great admiration by Peter Hopkins and our Fire Chief, even if they got to the main roads quickly. that we, as selectmen, thank you, one and Jim Plourde, swung into action While some crews were out clearing all, for your care, dedication, knowledge, immediately on Friday morning. roads, other crews cooked and served hot and unflagging community spirit during meals for anyone who needed them. Calls this terrible storm. were made to make sure that people were Sincerely, all right and knew that they could come in The Greenfield Board of Selectmen if they needed help. Other crew members Inside this issue helped residents hook up generators and Basic Preparedness...... 3 clear driveways. This was a huge opera- N O T I C E B.O.W...... 9 tion. After the weekend, the fire station BUDGET HEARING stayed open at least 12 hrs a day and Box Tops...... 3 All residents of Greenfield are invited to an longer if needed. No one knew how long Budget Hearing ...... 1 informal hearing for the purpose of review- it would take to get power again, but final- Cavender Road Hearing ...... 3 ing the proposed 2009 Annual Budget. The ly after 10 days, Greenfield had power in Fitness Fusion...... 6 meeting will be held at the Greenfield most places. However, it was reported that Food Pantry...... 12 Town Office on: Forest Rd Fire Fund...... 12 some residents had to wait another 3-5 Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 6:30 PM GIVers Corner ...... 4 days to get their's. We are so very proud of our emergency Per order of the Historical Society News...... 3 Greenfield Board of Selectmen Ice Storm ...... 1 personnel; the Fire Department, the Just for Fun....10, ..Answer...... 12 Lasagna Cook-Off...... backcover TOWN MEETING Let’s Paws for Animals ...... 6 Town Official Elections, Zoning Amendments, & NH Forest & Lands...... 7 Recycling Center News...... 11 ConVal School Warrant Articles Sharon Arts ...... 6 TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 Spirit Deadline...... 2 Spirit Subscription...... 12 VOTE AT THE MEETING HOUSE 10AM - 7PM Stephenson Library News...... 8, 9 Town Administrative Budgets, New Equipment, Bond Issues, Studies, The Spirit...... 3 Town Directory...... 2 Discussion and More! Come and get involved. Your taxes depend on it. Town Meeting...... 1 Tradespeople...... 14, 15 SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009 ...... 13 9AM AT THE MEETING HOUSE Winter Carnival...... 5 Page 2 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 T O W N D I R E C T O R Y The Greenfield Spirit EMERGENCY NUMBERS ENERGY COMMITTEE Chair - Dan Wolaver Tel: 566-0685 Email: [email protected] The Greenfield Spirit is published bimonthly POLICE/FIRE/AMBULANCE DIAL 911 or 352-1100 by the Greenfield NH Selectmen's Office at HIGHWAY DEPT. PO Box 256, Greenfield, NH 03047. POLICE DEPARTMENT Supervisor Wyatt “Duffy” Fox Tel: 547-3504 Tel: 603-547-3442 Fax: 603-547-3004 Brian Giammarino, Chief Email: [email protected] Graphic Designer: Karen Day Office: 547-2535 Dispatch: 547-2525 Tel: 547-2985 Fax: 547-3540 [email protected] LIBRARY Email: [email protected] Monday 12pm - 8:00 pm, FIRE DEPARTMENT Wednesday 10:30 am to 8 pm, Business Mtg. 1st Mon. of month at 7 pm Friday 10:30 to 5 pm Editors: Aaron Kullgren, Jarvis Adams, Training 2nd & 3rd Mon. of month at 7 pm Librarian - Gail Smith Tel: 547-2790 Karen Day, Roger Lessard, Catherine Shaw, Chief: Jim Plourde Tel: 547-3501 Monthly meetings at the library and Debra Davidson Fax: 547-6396 Library Trustees 1st Wed at 7:00 pm Emergency Dispatch: 352-1100 Friends of the Library 3rd Wed 7pm To submit articles to the Spirit: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] E-mail text to: [email protected] or [email protected], or drop off typed FOR BURN PERMITS CALL: PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR articles to the Town Offices. Also, please send Cliff Russell - 547-2722 Tel: 547-3442 in photos, articles, announcements, news of Vinnie Anfuso - 547-2500 Email: [email protected] the town, poems, drawings, historical info, let- ters to the editor, etc., with the name of the TOWN OFFICES PLANNING BOARD writer and/or photographer. Thanks! Meetings 2nd & 4th Mon. each month 7:00 pm Sponsor the Spirit BOARD OF SELECTMEN At the Town Offices. Normally the 2nd Mon. Executive Select Board meetings are bi-weekly If you'd like to sponsor an issue of the meeting is for hearings and the 4th Mon. meeting during the summer on Thursdays at 6:00 pm is for other business. Greenfield Spirit, please call Deb at 547-3442. unless otherwise posted. The cost is low, and it's a great way to get the Chair: Gil Morris Tel: 547-3737 Select Board: Aaron Kullgren , Ch., Email: [email protected] word out about your business or group, as well Karen Day and Jarvis Adams as an easy way to support your community. RECYCLING CENTER Interest has been so great that we now have a Town Offices open to the public - Mon.-Thurs sign-up form to keep everyone’s turn organ- Hours: Tuesday 8:00 to 12:00 pm 9am - 5pm. Closed to the public on Friday. Thursday 1:00 to 5:00 ized. Please call the Town Office for rates and Please call for an appointment during to get on the list. Saturday 8:00 to 4:00 pm closed hours. Permits for residents at the Town Office. Ad rates and sizes are available from the Debra Davidson, A.A. Supervisor: Matt Blanchard Tel: 547-8617 Town Office. Catherine Shaw, Accounting Tel: 547-3442 Fax: 547-3004 TOWN RECYCLING COMMITTEE DEADLINES Email: [email protected] For more info: Call Neal Brown Ch. at 547-2023 March 1st for the Apr/May Issue. May 1st for the Jun/Jul Issue. TOWN CLERK (Registrations) TAX COLLECTOR July 1st for the Aug/Sep Issue. Mon. 6:00 to 7:30 pm Mon. 1:00pm to 7:30pm September 1st for the Oct/Nov Issue Thurs. 9am to noon and 6pm to 7:30pm Thursday 6:00pm to 7:30pm 1st & 3rd Sat. from 9:00 to noon November 1st for the Dec/Jan Issue. 3rd Saturday 9:00am to Noon Town Clerk - Dee Sleeper January 1st for Feb/Mar Issue. Tax Collector - Kathleen Valliere Tel: 547-2782 Fax: 547-2782 Tel: 547-2782 Fax: 547-2782 [email protected] Email: [email protected] BUDGET COMMITTEE SPIRIT DEADLINE TOWN WEBSITE WEBMASTER: 2nd Tuesday of the month unless otherwise post- Catherine Shaw Tel: 547-3442 March 1, 2009 ed, 7pm. Chair: Bruce Dodge Tel:547-3451 for the Apr/May Issue Email: [email protected] Will cover events between BUILDING INSPECTOR WELFARE DEPT.. Office open Wed. 4:30pm - 6:30pm April 1st to May 31st Call for assistance Tel: 547-3442 Insp’s by Appt/as needed If you wish to get your news into the Inspector - Peter Hopkins Tel: 547-3442 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Spirit, make sure you send or deliver your Home 547-3449 Cell: 582-9521 Chair: John Gryval Tel: 547-2844 information to the Town Office by March 1st. Email: [email protected] This is a firm deadline. If you choose to send your information CONSERVATION COMMISSION via e-mail, please send it to: AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE [email protected] Meets 4th Wed. of the Month at 7:30 pm or [email protected]. Chair: Carol Irvin Tel: 547-2037 If your article is a long one and you don't have Email: [email protected] e-mail, please supply a typed copy. If you have any questions, please call Deb Davidson at 547-3442 or Karen Day at 547-2985. The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 3 granted having the luxuries I live with used for toilets and washing. Do not N O T I C E every day, such as electricity! I always drink it. thought I was pretty well prepared for -Store bottled water that you purchased CAVENDER ROAD any emergency. After all, I have a “few” for drinking. Watch exp. dates. HEARING gallons of water stored in the basement. -Remember, you can fill water jugs at I have oil lamps, lamp oil, candles, the Fire Station. All residents of Greenfield are invited lighters, matches, flashlights, batteries, -Have your generator hooked up proper- to public hearing for the purpose of tea light candles and glow sticks (for the ly by an electrician. Make sure you read discussing the speeding on Cavender kids to use as night lights)! I have a gen- the manual and know how to run it. Road and a request from its residents erator and gas and last I knew, which Follow maintenance requirements. for a 25 miles per hour speed limit. was whenever we used it last, my gener- Store gas properly. ator worked! I always keep a supply of Make sure the generator is vented prop- Thursday, February 26, 2009 canned goods on the shelf, so food is not erly so fumes do not get into your house. at 6:30 PM an issue. We have a gas stove which can -In freezing weather, have your water & Per order of the be lit and cooked on! We even installed heating pipes drained if your house is Greenfield Board of Selectmen extra water tanks so we would have without a heat source for an extended gravity feed water and be able to have period of time to avoid frozen and burst NOTICE water to drink and wash with. I was pipes. Having a special anti-freeze The Board of Selectmen’s meetings pretty proud of the fact that I was ready added to your water heating system can have been moved to if we ever lost power! For a day or two! help prevent freeze ups. Thursdays at 6pm. Day three was getting pretty old. Day -Know your neighbors who might need four was pushing it. Especially when help or assistance and give them a call. THE SPIRIT our generator blew a rod or something Invite them to your house or alert the The Board of Selectmen has been con- like that and stopped running! Honey? Fire Dept. sidering not mailing the Spirit to every Merry Christmas, let’s buy a family gift. All said and done, Greenfield residents household, or at least to only those who A new generator! Whoopie! Day five, held their own, helped their neighbors truly want it, to save money. Before we I was contemplating going home to and came through this pretty well. I do this, we would like to have your mother! think we have an awesome town to live input. Our idea is to leave a supply of Then, “BINGO”, we got power back! in! newsletters at Delay’s, the Town Office Yippee! Shower! Turn lights on! Do Makes me glad to be a Greenfielder, and the Post Office for residents to pick the “POWER” dance! Then I found out Dorene Adams up. We have been informed that there that not ALL Greenfield residents were are many newsletters that are thrown as fortunate. I spent a lot of time at the BOX TOPS away, so it seems counterproductive to Fire Station helping make meals and Please consider saving your BOX Tops continue to print so many, only to see keeping the doors open for people to for education and SHAW's Supermar- them thrown out. The other option is to come get water. It became my family’s ket Receipts for Greenfield Elementary mail to only those who truly want it. We second home for the next week and a School. cannot do a bulk mailing unless we have half, and we were happy to help. GES has earned $162.00 with the Box at least 200 pieces. We have 650 house- Thankfully, by Christmas Day, most Tops program this year and over holds that we mail to now, so even if we were with power! $250.00 with SHAW's partner in educa- mailed to 200, we would save some I was really proud of our Fire Dept. We tion program. money. This of course would require had to post people there round the clock, Box Tops and Shaw's register receipts 200 households to request the mailing. as we had an ambulance crew stationed can be dropped off at GES, sent in with We would appreciate it if all those inter- there because Peterborough couldn’t your child ,or left in the designated spot ested would give Deb a call at the Town handle all the calls. We had crews from in the Post office or Delay's Harvester Office and give us your opinion. We will as far as Fairlee, VT. The Dept. pitched Market. then base our decision on the input we in and everyone pulled shifts to make it Thank you for your support! receive from you. work. We also found out that many The GES PTO Greenfield residents did not know they Thank you, could come to the Fire Dept. for water, HISTORICAL The Board of Selectmen hot meals or to sleep if they had to. SOCIETY NEWS So, a few things to remember should this ASIC REPAREDNESS The December 2008 ice storm was defi- B P VS. type of thing occur again: nitely a historic event. Some times we EXTENDED PREPAREDNESS -During any type of major emergency in fail to realize that things that are hap- I believe it’s safe to say that we all Greenfield, the Fire Dept. is the base of pening now will be history in the future. learned some very valuable lessons dur- operations. Call the Fire Dept. if you We are looking for pictures and stories ing December of 2008! My number have any questions, needs or concerns. of events that happened during the ice -Store extra water in gallon jugs to be one lesson was how much I take for Historical continued on page 6 Page 4 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 GIVERS’CORNER THE GIVers' MISSION: To build - through fund raising and volun- IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY HELP FROM THIS teering - a partnership with the community of Greenfield and to assist SOURCE, PLEASE NOTE: The SNHS emergency assis- the community in meeting its needs. tance is not coordinated by either the GIVers or by Deb 2009 WINTER CARNIVAL - Fri. nite/Sat - Feb 6/7 - Davidson. It is administered directly by SNHS. To inquire, SAVE THE DATES you should contact one of the following SNHS offices. The Crotched Mountain Foundation, PTO, GFD, Historical Someone there will determine your eligibility and take care of Society, Stephenson Library, the GIVers, and many others are the rest of the application process. teaming up to organize this year's event! Don't miss it! It prom- SNHS SNHS ises to be a good 'un. Details are available on the next page. 46 Concord St 4 Church St PETERBOROUGH 03458) HILLSBOROUGH 03244 FAREWELL, OLD FRIEND! 877-757-7048 (Toll-free) 603-464-5835 For several years, the GIVers has held its monthly meetings 603-924-5756 over breakfast served up by the Side Trax. Regrettably, with the closing of the Trax imminent, that tradition is coming to an end. GREENFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN: We will very much miss our little restaurant. The Griffings The sugar plum fairies have barely ended their dance, and worked magic to turn it into a warm and welcoming place already the seed catalogs are piling up in our mailboxes and where we locals could eat and socialize. Rick and Linda, the directing our thoughts to gardening. We can't wait to get out Side Trax was a gift to Greenfield, and we thank you for it. there with the black flies and a trowel to get going. Well.... Godspeed and best wishes for success in your new venture in maybe not the black flies. Brookline. And, be wary, because we GIVers are already cas- Our Community Organic Garden subcommittee aims to reme- ing the joint! dy your mid-winter gardening blues with a series of three free talks/workshops suitable for all interested gardeners - beginners NEW MEETING LOCATION: We will continue to meet at to veterans - or for anyone who just wants to learn about gar- 8:30 AM on the third Wednesday of every month, and, until fur- dening. We have reserved the Library's new downstairs con- ther notice, we will be convening in the downstairs meeting ference room for the first Wednesdays of March, April and May room of the Stephenson Library. We'll be serving a "continen- from 6:30 to 8:00. The three topics will be: tal"-style breakfast (bagels/muffins/coffee/OJ/tea/etc), and March 4: Fun in the sun---Getting started on your garden and we'd be pleased to have you attend a meeting, break some saving on food costs bread, and get acquainted - free of charge! You also can find April 1: Starting your plants indoors---Workshop out more about us by calling Neal Brown at 547-2023 May 6: How to make Free Fertilizer (Composting) "ENERGY" REPORT: After the March talk there will be an opportunity to swap left- GIVers/Crotched Mountain Foundation (CMF) Wood Bank: over seeds. In case you didn't know, some seeds remain viable We were pleased to be able to fill the unusually large number of for many years, so one shouldn't be too quick to dispose of requests occasioned by the recent power outages. We still have them. If you have veggie or flower seeds you don't intend to a modest stockpile of seasoned stovewood available. If you plant again, bring them to share with others who may want to should need some supplemental wood and can't afford to buy it, try them out. please call 547-3442 to discuss your situation with Deb So, do you think it's finally time to get your hands dirty? Davidson, the Town of Greenfield Administrator. After estab- Wherever one inquires about community gardening, be it lishing need, Deb will contact Neal Brown, Woodbank Peterborough, Wilton, or San Francisco - members typically Manager, and he will call you to make the appropriate arrange- tell us that participation gives back much more than fresh food ments to get some wood to you. for the table. They tell of how it provides a strong sense of Fresh Chips in the Yard: To date, we have cut, split and community among its members, how it introduces them to new stacked about 12 of the 19 cords of our 2008 timber. We would and interesting friends, and how it leads to an increased appre- welcome volunteers to help with sawing, splitting, and stacking ciation of one's dependence on the natural world. So, what are of the remainder. If you're interested, call Neal Brown at 547- you waiting for? Why not give it a try and get the feeling right 2023 (Home) or 508-259-9735 (cell), and he'll get you started. here in Greenfield? Call Diane Boilard at 547-6662 for more FYI, we're still offering all chain saw volunteers free, profes- details. We'd love to sign you on for an early bird start next sional chain sharpening! (Note: If you happen to have a school . kid who needs Community Service time, piling wood for the Woodbank qualifies!) WELCOME BASKET PROGRAM: We continue to deliv- Emergency Fuel/Utility Assistance: This year we sold some er baskets to Greenfield newcomers, and we rely on tips from of our wood and donated the proceeds ($2000.00) to Southern Spirit readers like you to locate many of them. So, please call NH Services (SNHS) to specifically provide assistance to our point person, Mary Ann Grant, at 547-8856. if you know of Greenfield citizens who need emergency help with their fuel anyone who has recently taken up residence in Greenfield. and utility bills. -Thanks for supporting the GIVers- The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 5

2009 GREENFIELD ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH & 7TH Look at the fun you can have by bringing your family to the Greenfield Winter Carnival. There’s something for everyone; a teen dance, a pancake breakfast, historical displays, games, a cardboard sled race, stories, hot cocoa, skating, ice fishing, lunch at the lake, a cross-cut cutting contest, and an awesome chili dinner. Here’s the schedule of events so that you won’t miss out on this great time!

FRIDAY 12:30-2:30 WINTER CARNIVAL KICK-OFF BOARD GAMES ALL AGES TEEN DANCE 1:00 P.M.: Stories w/ Mrs. T. & crafts, Cocoa at the 7:00-11:00 PM. Meeting House At the Meeting House (children need to be accompanied by an adult) Limbo Contest! Snacks & Soda will be sold Admission is $2 plus an item for the food bank 1:30-2:30 CARDBOARD SLED RACE SATURDAY Sled Race & Cocoa at the Greenfield Inn Parking Lot. 8:00 - 10:30 A.M. Kids, Teens & Adult Age Division Races! PANCAKE BREAKFAST & TOURS Sled Building Instructions: AT THE FIRE STATION Make your sled from a cardboard box, large or small, Come on in and fill up on a wonderful pancake we take them all! Use duct tape to hold it all together! breakfast put on by our own local fire and rescue Decorate it! Be creative! department personnel. Let’s see what you can come up with! There will be tours of the Fire Station for all who are Questions? interested. Call Katherine Heck at 547-2450 or Dorene Adams at 547-2706. (G.E.S.P.T.O.) 9:00AM TO 12:00 P.M. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN 6:00 P.M. COME SEE OUR NEW/OLD DISPLAYS CHILI COOK-OFF All Chili Cook-off Entries are due 10:30 - 3:00 P.M. at the Meeting House at 5:30 P.M. LAKE ACTIVITIES Chili Entry Instructions: Bring your skates and sleds. Dress warm. Ice Fishing To enter your chili, please sign up by Demo & Instructions, Ice Skating, & Games. calling Agneta Brown at 547-2023 11:30A.M. to 1:00P.M:LUNCH held at the Crotched and leave a message. Mountain Lakeside Community Center at Sunset Lake. Chili Cook-Off Dinner *Events at lake are weather permitting. Don’t miss the grand finale of the carnival put on by the GIVers. Bring your family and vote for 12:30 P.M.:CROSS-CUT SAW LOG CUTTING CONTEST Two-person log cutting competition. If you think you the best chili of the day. have what it takes to win this contest, get yourself over The doors open to the Public at 6:00 P.M to the lake and show us what you’ve got. Admission is an item for the food bank. WINTER CARNIVAL Page 6 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Historical continued from page 3 The ASPCA reports that the top ten sub- weather, you may opt to paper-train him storm. Also any other things that happen stances that poisoned animals in 2008 inside. If your dog is sensitive to the in the community such as club meeting, included human medications, insecti- cold due to age, illness or breed type, PTO, births, weddings, events of little cides and rodent bait, and certain house take him outdoors only to relieve him- league, and so on. We can't be at all plants. At this time of year, folks also self. these occasions so we need the help of need to be careful of anti-freeze - it 8. Does your dog spend a lot of time the community to keep a record of what smells and tastes good to animals, but is engaged in outdoor activities? Increase happens in Greenfield and things that highly toxic. his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him-and his fur-in tip-top shape. Greenfield citizens do. Top Ten Cold Weather Tips (ASPCA - The museum is closed now until late 9. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poi- http://www.aspca.org) son for dogs and cats. Be sure to thor- spring. If you need to do some research 1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, or have out of town guests that would oughly clean up any spills from your felines can freeze, become lost or be vehicle, and consider using products that like to visit the museum, that can be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are arranged by appointment. Contact contain propylene glycol rather than eth- allowed to stray are exposed to infec- ylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Lennie Cornwell 547-2198 or Jane tious diseases, including rabies, from Winslow 547-2759. Poison Control Center for more infor- other cats, dogs and wildlife. mation. We are looking forward to hearing from 2. During the winter, outdoor cats some- you. 10. Make sure your companion animal times sleep under the hoods of cars. has a warm place to sleep, off the floor Lennie Cornwell, president 547-2198 When the motor is started, the cat can be and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or injured or killed by the fan belt. If there cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is FITNESS FUSION CLASS are outdoor cats in your area, bang loud- perfect. ly on the car hood before starting the FEBRUARY 21ST - MARCH 28TH engine to give the cat a chance to escape. Other Animal Notes: Need help reaching your fitness goals 3. Never let your dog off the leash on ‹ Can you make the grade as a respon- for the New Year? Bored with your cur- snow or ice, especially during a snow- sible cat owner? If so, contact Kitty rent exercise routine? Fitness Fusion is storm-dogs can lose their scent and eas- Rescue & Adoption in Jaffrey for you! This one hour class will incor- ily become lost. More dogs are lost dur- (http://www.kittyrescueandadoption.org) ing the winter than during any other sea- porate Classic Floor Aerobics, Strength ‹ If you haven't gotten your dog license, son, so make sure yours always wears Training and Stretching. Fitness Fusion contact the Town offices. is a great way to increase your cardio- ID tags. ‹ If you need financial help for spaying vascular fitness, strength and flexibility. 4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs or neutering your cat or dog, please e- Sign up today to enjoy the camaraderie and stomach when he comes in out of and fun of working out in a group led by the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, mail me and I will connect you with that Fitness Professional Heather Boucher. antifreeze or other potentially dangerous help: [email protected] All fitness Levels Welcome. chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow WINTER COURSES Location: Greenfield Meeting House or encrusted ice. OPEN FOR Time: Saturdays, 8:00am-9:00am 5. Never shave your dog down to the Cost: $48.00 skin in winter, as a longer coat will pro- REGISTRATION AT THE Pre Registration Required vide more warmth. When you bathe SHARON ARTS SCHOOL OF To register call the Town Office at 547- your dog in the colder months, be sure to ART & CRAFT 3442 completely dry him before taking him Creative Learning Opportunities for out for a walk. Own a short-haired Students of All Levels - New Instructors breed? Consider getting him a coat or LET'S "PAWS" FOR join, and New Programs are Offered; sweater with a high collar or turtleneck Specially Designed Youth and Teen ANIMALS with coverage from the base of the tail to Programs Continue the belly. For many dogs, this is regula- J. (Romanelli) Renaud Sharon Arts Center, a non-profit arts tion winter wear. organization, is pleased to announce that 6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a registration is open for all winter cours- Watch out for deer! They love to run car during cold weather. A car can act as across Forest Road just north of the es and programs at the School of Art & a refrigerator in the winter, holding in Craft in Sharon. It’s the time of year cemetery. the cold and causing the animal to freeze If you ever thought about feeding wild where artists of all ages and skill levels to death. throughout the region gather for conver- birds, this is the time to do it - it is very 7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as difficult for them to find natural food sation, inspiring workshops and winter- well as adult dogs, and may be difficult long courses. now. Remember, though - it's a com- to housebreak during the winter. If your NEW COURSE OFFERINGS: mitment! If you do it, keep them up and puppy appears to be sensitive to the filled until April 1st. Sharon Arts continued on page 7 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 7 New instructors and new opportunities process, and to foster the relationship considered hazardous and trail users are part of the Sharon Arts Winter course between artists and the community should use extreme caution. line up, featuring courses led by: through education, exhibitions, the pro- These DRED properties will remain painters Jinghua Gao Dalia and Laurel motion and sale of art and craft, as well closed until further notice. Jamieson; stamp-making workshops as through special programs and events. Assessing Ice Storm Damaged Trees with Karen Puls of Dublin, NH; metal- Sharon Arts offers a wide variety of art Not knowing whether to send snow or smithing armor classes with Eryk classes and programs in the school facil- rain, Mother Nature covered much of Jadaszewski of Dublin, NH and so much ity in Sharon, NH, and has an Artists' the state in a glaze of ice reminiscent of more! Resource Center (selling art supplies), a the ice storm of 1998. We learned many YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS: The new Fine Craft Gallery, a Juried Member lessons from that storm, the most impor- winter course schedule also features spe- Artist Gallery, and an Exhibition gallery tant- trees and forests recover from dam- cially designed offerings for youth and in the Depot Square facility. For more age, so don’t panic, be safe and seek pro- teens: information on Sharon Arts, and current fessional help. - AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB AND CLAY exhibitions and events, please visit The best advice is a word of caution: CLUB for 3rd through 6th grade students www.sharonarts.org. Removing large trees or limbs is danger- who want a meaningful way to spend Sharon Arts is sponsored in part by the ous. Don’t climb a ladder with a chain their “beyond school” time. State Council on the saw. Don’t climb into a damaged tree. - THE HOMESCHOOL ARTVENTURE Arts and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Never touch any tree near electrical PROGRAM, now in its second year, is Charitable Foundation. wires. Assess your particular tree situa- designed to focus on exploration and tion carefully and watch for safety haz- learning about the art process while pro- NH STATE DIVISION OF ards. Most tree work needs to be done viding a supportive peer environment. by professional arborists, especially - THE SCHOOL VACATION WEEK FOREST AND LANDS when the work requires climbing or the ARTVENTURE PROGRAM, taking place ANNOUNCEMENT tree is leaning against another tree or during the week of February 23 – 27, Several state parks, state forests, and structure. If you’re going to work on offers either a morning or all day ses- state trail areas in the southern part of your trees yourself, make sure you have sion. The theme of the program is New Hampshire have been closed to the skills and the right safety gear. “Artful Mysteries and Magic.” protect the safety of visitors. Authorized Hire an arborist: Trained arborists are - TEEN TIME @ SHARON ARTS – a series under Administrative Rule Res 7301.07 aware of proper pruning and removal of 8 weekly after school art intensives (b) (3), the closures are necessary to procedures and can reduce the chance of for teens with a focus on fiber, print- allow time to inspect and clean up the further damage to the tree. Check to see making, and glass. properties and assess the damage to that they are certified and ask for certifi- CONTINUED COURSE OFFERINGS: roads, bridges, dams, and trails. cates of insurance, including proof of The Winter session will continue to offer liability for personal and property dam- opportunities for beginner and advanced The affected state parks and state forests age and worker’s compensation. Also, students as well as both day and evening are: request local references and get more courses. There are various subjects to Property Town (s) than one estimate. choose from including Clay, Decorative : Jaffrey Prevent additional damage: Later, you Arts, Digital Photo & Design, Drawing, : Greenfield may want to prune the damaged trees to Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Natural Arts, : Kingston improve appearance and reduce addi- Painting, Printmaking and Woodcar - : Temple tional hazards. If the top has been bro- ving. A complete listing of winter cours- : Fitzwilliam ken, the tree should be pruned back to a es and workshops is available on the : Rindge strong side branch. Damaged branches SAC web site ( www.sharonarts.org) . Russell-Abbott State Forest: Wilton & should be pruned back to the branch col- Course catalogs can be found at the Mason lar. Sharon Arts Downtown Galleries and Temple Mountain State Park: Temple Hire a forester: If you own large other community locations throughout Low State Forest: Hillsborough acreage, contact your County Extension the region. Sharon Arts is also happy to Northwood Meadows State Park: Forester or a licensed forester to assess mail course booklets by request. For Northwood the damage, and then salvage the trees if additional information contact the Monadnock Branch Rail Trail: Jaffrey & needed. Over time, damaged trees may Sharon Arts School of Art & Craft at Rindge develop decay and discoloration. As (603) 924-7256 or register@sharon Casalis State Forest: Peterborough long as it is safe, there is no need to rush. arts.org. Totten Trails State Forest: Henniker You have more than a year to act before Haven State Forest: Jaffrey you lose wood to discoloration and The mission of Sharon Arts Center, a Vincent State Forest: Weare decay. non-profit organization, is to support Woodman State Forest: Northwood Brad Simpkins, Interim Director of the and serve artists and craftspeople, to NH Division of Forests and Lands All other trails in southern NH should be engage the community in the artistic Forest & Lands continued on page 9 Page 8 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 8

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NOTES FROM THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Preschool story times are held most A "magical" vacation week includes a on reading and remembering beloved Dr. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Come listen to program of Magic for Nonbelievers by Seuss. Mrs. T. will be available from three stories and do a related craft or Peter Boie on Wednesday, February 25 at noon to 8 p.m. this day to stop and read activity. Spend some time visiting with 2:00 p.m. Be amazed as Peter makes some Seuss with anyone who asks! other parents while your child plays with items appear out of nowhere and items other children their age. torn apart are repaired. This program is TITLES FOR HOMESCHOOLING for all ages. PARENTS: The storm cancelled the announcement When Kids Can't Read by Kylene Beers of the Ladybug Picture Book Award win- On Friday February 27 at 2:00 all young Seeing the Whole Through Social ner for 2008. The book with the most magicians are invited to a Magicians' Studies by Tarry Lindquist votes from NH children in preschool Roundtable where admission is one trick Reading Don't Fix No Chevys by through grade 3 was When Dinosaurs to teach the group. Bring any materials Michael Smith Came With Everything by Elise Broach. you need to show the trick and teach oth- Reading Essentials by Regie Routman It received 3,344 votes out of 19,518 total ers so everyone goes home with new Making Sense: Teaching & Learning votes! Thank you to everyone who voted. ideas to practice. The program is Mathematics With Understanding by Interested in joining a Lego Club? Once designed for 4th grade and older. Adults James Hiebert we have a supply of donated Legos we'll also welcome to display their magical start meeting and creating. See Mrs. T. if talents. For more information please see TITLES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: you are interested in joining the club or Mrs. T. Wow! I'm Reading! By Jill Hauser donating some Legos. Math Play! By Diane McGowan READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY IS Making the Most of the Preschool Years VACATION WEEK ACTIVITIES: MONDAY, MARCH 2! by Valerie Bendt Come in from the cold for a vacation Spend some time reading with your chil- Fun With My Five Senses by Sarah family story time to be held on Monday, dren on this day and join millions of Williamson February 23 at 2:00 p.m. Stories and a other people reading too! This day is The Mudpies Activity Book : Recipes craft (for preschoolers through 2nd sponsored by the National Education For Invention by Nancy Blakey grade) will warm you up! Please join us! Association with a particular emphasis

LIBRARY INFORMATION AND GROUP MEETINGS THANK YOU TO: Generous patrons have donated several titles from the Adopt-A-Book tree. We always have a wish list NEW BOOKS going so please think of us when remembering a birthday or anniversary. A book adopted in someone's name keeps giving to THE HOUR I FIRST BELIEVED Wally Lamb many readers for many years. Donna Smith has donated numer- DIVINE JUSTICE David Baldacci ous videos and books to the children's collection. Also thanks to CROSS COUNTRY James Patterson Putnam Ercoline and Jarvis Adams for help during our roof SISTERS, INK Rebeca Seitz leaking episode after the storm. DEWEY Vicki Myron SCARPETTA Patricia Cornwell BOOK DONATIONS: Gently used books, video, DVDs, etc. are welcomed at the library. Please do not include any text KNIT TWO Kate Jacobs books or magazines. Any materials we cannot use in the library THE CATCH Archer Mayor will be gratefully added to the book sale collection. Thank you to all who have donated in the past. Your generosity is truly ONGOING BOOK SALE: Looking for used books at great appreciated. prices? Our ongoing book sale will be held each Friday from 3pm to 5pm.downstairs. The sale will be managed by Friends DISPLAY CASES: Drop in to see Colton and Bow Smith's of the Library. Lego creations. If you have a collection to share, please let us know! BOOK MOBILE: Plans are underway to offer Book Mobile services by the end of the year. These services will be available ART IN THE LIBRARY: Is there anyone out there who may to local house-bound residents and residents of the Greenfield be ready to share their work with us? Please call or come in to Commons. You will need a library card to participate in this tell us about yourself and your work. continued on page 9 Page 9 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 9

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service. Patrons will phone in their requests and a delivery meeting room, a multiple shelf book cart, large bulletin boards, schedule will be arranged. Please call the library with any ques- a white board and stand. tions. 547-2790 Monday - noon to 8pm Wednesday - 10:30 to 8pm Friday - 10:30 to 8pm WIRELESS SERVICE: Wireless service is available at the library 24 hours a day, LIBRARY SERVICES 7 days a week. Inter-library Loans - we will gladly try to borrow books and materials we may not have. Please check with us if you are ONLINE RESOURCES: You have access to the New looking for something . Hampshire Downloadable Audio Program using your library Adult Reading Group - meets the last Wednesday of each card number. See Gail or Chris for more information and the month at 7pm prefix you need to log in. Download audiobooks to your MP3 Preschool Storytime Sessions - most Wednesdays at 10:30am player or computer. News Papers - Ledger/Transcript and the Sunday New York EbscoHost resources for research and general information is Times available with an ID and password available at the library for Magazines - Videos & DVDs - Books on Tape - Large use at home. Find articles in newspapers and magazines, search Print books - for health information, and find lists of books based on criteria Internet Access - 3 computers available for public use - you choose. This and more and it is FREE! Wireless Internet Access Downloadable Audio Books Program - Tumblebooks MEETING ROOM: Please call to reserve a date for your Subscription online meeting or gathering. Town Reports for 1891 to present The Library provides many services, materials and programs. We have received many positive comments on our choices of How much would you need to pay out-of-pocket if you pur- books and materials for both children and adults. These com- chased books, movies and other library services in stores? ments are truly appreciated. If you have any questions or com- Use this calculator to find out! You will be surprised and hope- ments please don't hesitate to call or visit the library. Your input fully more aware of what a value we provide. is always welcome. Our Mission is to provide the residents of http://www.nhlibrarians.org/calculator.html Greenfield with free access to a diversity of ideas and informa- tion through books and other resources, services and programs. Drop in and check something out! Even more important, come We encourage reading for education, research and recreation. and support us at town meeting! We cannot continue to provide programs and resources for you without the funds to do it! WISH LIST: a computer/DVD compatible projector for the Gail & Chris

Forest & Lands continued from page 7 twigs or branches in the upper crown teaching outdoor skills to women since reminds homeowners to be safe, “The begin dying after two or three growing 1994. Events offered include: trees and forests will recover. It is seasons. * Fall B.O.W. weekend workshops fea- important people take care of them- ture classes in archery, fly-fishing, spin- selves, first”. casting, firearms use, camping, back- If you have questions about your trees packing, nature photography, canoeing, contact your County Extension kayaking, map and compass, outdoor Forester. Visit www.nhwoods.org or call survival and much more. 1-800-444-8978 to learn how to contact * A one-day winter B.O.W. workshop your forester and for safety, contract and encourages participants to get out and pruning information. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman enjoy the great outdoors during the cold Don’t forget to look at your trees in the (B.O.W.) is a chance for women age 18 months, with classes on ice fishing, spring and summer: Some damage may or older to learn outdoor skills they can snowshoeing, snowmobiling, winter not be immediately apparent. Hidden use in fishing, hunting and other out- survival skills and "shoe and shoot." cracks may cause branches to droop door pursuits -- presented in a fun, sup- * Other specialty workshops at varying when leaves come out in the spring. portive environment in the company of skill levels are offered from time to time Stem decay, as well as cracks, may lead other women. Co-sponsored by the to go "Beyond B.O.W." These include to structural loss, causing the tree or N.H. Fish and Game Department and an intermediate level fly-fishing week- large branches to become hazardous. the N.H. Wildlife Federation, New end. Root damage may not be evident until Hampshire's B.O.W. program has been B.O.W. continued on page 11 Page 10 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009

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RECYCLING CENTER NEWS Well! This certainly has been an interesting winter so far! material that doesn't go into the trash. That's not as much of With no electricity for extended periods of time since a savings as is realized when we are paid for materials, but December 11, we all learned how to survive without elec- it is still significant. The vendors that take our recyclables tricity and with generous help from each other. A big thanks are still picking up the materials, so we are still saving goes out to all residents who muddled through with us at the money and easing the impact on the environment. The town recycling center while we had no power for ten days. Your of Greenfield is part of a recycling cooperative that enables patience and sense of humor were greatly appreciated by us us to get the best prices for getting rid of recyclables. So, as well as your help and patience. keep up your good work with recycling as much as you can, As you may have heard, the prices for recycled materi- and we will keep you informed about any changes in the al has been at an all time low during the last few months. recycling market. This is a result of the global economic down turn, and there really is nothing we can do about it except ride the tide until The days are slowly getting longer, and in a couple of it turns. However, even if we have to pay to get rid of recy- months we'll be talking about mud season and sugaring. clables, there is still a substantial cost savings to the town Let's keep our chins up! by not putting recyclables into the trash. We continue to The staff of the recycling center. save an average of 75.00 a ton on every ton of recyclable Matt, Pat, and Danni B.O.W. continued from page 9 For women with some fly-fishing expe- For registration materials, more infor- rience who want to become more confi- ADVANCE NOTICE mation, scholarship details and photos dent fly-fishing on their own. The week- Celebrating of past workshops, click here to visit end covers the finer points of casting -- “100 Years of Volunteers” accuracy, timing, shooting the line; read- www.nhbow.com. Many more people The Greenfield Fire & Rescue apply for these sessions than can be ing the water and then picking a proper accommodated, so be sure to sign up fly and knowing how to cast it; and what Department early. Exact class offerings vary from to do when you catch a fish -- playing 100th Anniversary year to year and season to season. and releasing. Participants will have the Parade & Muster Celebration opportunity to fish both still and moving During open registration periods, appli- Saturday & Sunday water. The weekend cost of $275 July 18th & 19th, 2009 cations are accepted only by mail or includes meals, lodging, materials and delivered in person to the N.H. Wildlife instruction. Participants must be at least Sat. at Oak Park Federation, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord 18 years old. Course description is post- 7:30-10 breakfast NH 03301 (phone 603-224-5953). ed at www.nhbow.com when available. 9am Vendors & events Fall B.O.W. weekend workshop -- A registration form will be posted at 11am Parade Downtown Sept. 11-13, 2009 www.nhbow.com after registration 11-2 Lunch Registration for the fall weekend work- opens in July, or call (603) 271-3212 in 12- 5 multiple “Public Safety” shop takes place in June 2009. N.H.'s July to request an application by mail. Events & Demo’s fall BOW weekend is a great chance to Class space is limited, and registration is BBQ at Pavilion get into the outdoor action in the compa- on a first-come, first-served basis. Dance at Gazebo ny of other adventurous women. Choose GET INVOLVED IN B.O.W. -- It might Sunday at Oak Park from skills sessions on archery, fly-fish- change your life!B.O.W. activities are Annual Firemen’s Muster ing, spincasting, firearms use, camping, for you if you've never tried them before (come cheer on your dept.!) backpacking, nature photography, and want to learn; if you're a beginner Lunch canoeing, kayaking, map and compass looking to improve your skills; if you're navigation, mountain biking and out- familiar with some outdoor activities but door survival. Each participant attends 4 want some new challenges; or if you're SPONSOR sessions during the weekend. Fall BOW simply looking for the camaraderie of THE SPIRIT is held in the beautiful setting of like-minded women. (Though B.O.W. is Rockywold /Deephaven Camps in designed primarily for women, the pro- If you'd like to sponsor an issue of Holderness, N.H., with cozy cabins set gram is an opportunity for anyone 18 or the Greenfield Spirit, please call Deb on the shores of Squam Lake. Cost: older to explore new outdoor interests.) at 547-3442. We now have a sign-up $295 (includes workshops, food and form for those who want to do it. lodging). The cost is low, and it's a great way Beyond BOW-- Intermediate Fly- to get the word out about your busi- Fishing Weekend -- ness or group, as well as an easy way September 25-27, 2009 to support your community. Purity Spring Resort in Madison, N.H. Page 12 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 12 JUST FOR FUN ANSWERS SPIRIT SUBSCRIPTION Many people, who have moved away from Greenfield, have expressed an interest in receiving the Spirit to keep up with what is going on in town and to learn about their friends. 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The cost for a one year subscription to the Spirit is $6.00. Please send this form and a check made payable to the Town of Greenfield to: The Spirit Town of Greenfield PO Box 256 Greenfield, NH 03047 Greenfield Community Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Food Pantry Open Saturdays, 10am - Noon Clothes Closet Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm Word Scramble Answers: Located at 12 Depot Drive Shy, Glad, Tired, Upset, Sleepy Food and Clothing available to anyone in need. Contact Gail Curtis, Coordinator, at 547-2155. To Donate Food: Leave non-perishable foods in the drop-off boxes available at the Greenfield Post Office, Delay’s, at the Church and at Ministry Offices. Sponsored by The Greenfield Congregational Covenant Church Ministry Office: 12 Depot Drive, PO Box 341 Office hours: M, T, W, F 9am to noon Tel: (603) 547-3626 Email: [email protected] website: greenfieldchurch.org Sunday Worship Services 10am ALL ARE WELCOME! 754 FOREST ROAD FIRE The Town of Greenfield PO Box 256 BOARD OF SELECTMEN VICTIMS FUND Greenfield, NH 03047 AGENDAS On January 26, 2009 a fire destroyed a The funds will be promptly deposited AND INUTES NLINE house in Greenfield on Main Street and to the account on a daily basis if nec- M O left 3 families displaced. The Town of essary. Go to the town website at: Greenfield has set up an account at For any further information as to what Ocean Bank for the families of this donations may be needed please con- www.greenfield-nh.gov/ fire. Anyone who would like to make a tact either Debra Davidson at the Click on Administration. donation to these families please send Greenfield Town Offices 547-3442 or Reverend Dan Osgood at the Look for a link for the agenda. checks to: Greenfield Congregational Covenant Church 547-3626. The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 13

THE IMPORTANCE OF WETLANDS Wetlands are the link between land and prey animals like rabbits and frogs Soil water and are some of the most productive * Homes and travelways for beaver, soil is poorly-drained and water ecosystems in the world. Some common otter, bear, bobcat, muskrat. logged. names for different types of wetlands are * Clean drinking water for all wildlife Animals swamp, and . Depending on the and people Swamp wildlife includes alligators, type of it may be filled mostly snakes, a variety of insects, bobcat, with trees, grasses, shrubs or moss. To be Wetlands also act like sponges by holding beaver, large diversity of birds and river called a wetland, an area must be filled or flood waters and keeping rivers at normal otter. soaked with water at least part of the year. levels. Wetlands filter and purify water as Some wetlands are actually dry at certain it flows through the wetland system. BOG times of the year! Plants found in wetlands help control A bog is a fresh water wetland, usually water erosion. formed in an old glacial lake with a Wetlands have many important functions spongy peat base. Most of the bog's water that benefit people and wildlife. Types of Wetlands comes from rain. A is a fresh water * Provide habitat for a wide variety and peat wetland covered mostly by grasses number of wildlife and plants Marshes are areas with shallow water that sedges, reeds, and wildflowers of high pH * Filter, clean and store water, and act are mostly grasslands. Marshes can be (alkaline) ground water. like kidneys for other ecosystems freshwater or saltwater and the amount of Soil * Collect and hold flood waters water in a marsh can change with the sea- have soil that is low in nutrients. * Absorb wind and tidal forces sons and in the case of salt water marshes, Plants * Provide places of beauty and many can also change with the tide. Evergreen trees and shrubs, and a floor recreational activities Plants covered by a thick carpet of sphagnum Other names for wetlands include: Freshwater marshes have soft stemmed moss. Some species of carnivorous plants , moor, fen, , dambo, mangal, and herbaceous plants, like grasses, shrubs are also found in bogs. vlei, , , , prairie pot- and wildflowers. Plants found in saltwater Animals hole and vernal pools. Each type of wet- marshes include reeds, grasses and shrubs There are only a few animals that are land has characteristics specific to their like rushes, sedges, and saltbush. found in bogs. These include, red deer, part of the world. Animals Dragonflies and birds such as grouse and Marshes are home to a variety of animals, plover. Wildlife including beavers, alligators, newts, Wetlands provide extremely important shrimp and turtles. Threats habitat for a wide variety of wildlife - Soil The United States has lost over half of the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish Marshes have soil with low mineral con- wetlands in the lower 48 states and the and invertebrates like crabs, crayfish, tent. losses continue at an estimate of over dragonflies and yes, mosquitoes. Some Location 60,000 acres per year. animals live their whole lives in wetlands Freshwater marshes often occur along the The life supporting importance of wet- and others depend on wetlands for essen- edges of lakes and rivers. Saltwater lands was largely unrecognized in the tial parts of their life cycle such as breed- marshes occur along coastlines, inlets and past. People drained, dredged, dammed ing sites. Wetlands provide: where they are affected by tides, and channeled wetlands, eliminated or * An extensive and complex food chain and often have a source of fresh water converted them into dry land or filled used by animals from alligators to zebra from surrounding land, rivers or ground them for lakes and water retention areas - butterflies, salamanders, snakes, snapping water. - changing wetlands into cropland, pasture turtles, marsh hawks and mink. and subdivisions, mining the underlying * Nesting sites and rookeries (places resources, destroying insect life, filling in where birds that live in colonies nest Swamps are slow moving streams, rivers for road beds or flooding them for open together) for: red-winged blackbird, or isolated low areas with more open and water lakes, and using them for dumping marsh wren, wood duck, herons, egrets, deeper water than marshes. grounds for waste and sewage. pelicans Plants Swamps have trees (for example, cypress Legal Status/Protection * Spawning and nursery habitat for fish In the United States some wetlands are such as: striped bass, snapper, tress in freshwater and mangrove trees in salty water) and woody shrubs rather than regulated under the Clean Water Act and flounder, sea trout. the Rivers and Harbors Act. Some states * Resting stopover sites for migratory grasses and herbs. [Papyrus can be the main plant in African swamps.] and counties also have wetland protec- birds, including: Canada goose, peregrine tions. Internationally, the Ramsar falcon, whooping crane, indigo bunting. Location Swamps are found in low-lying areas near Convention on Wetlands of International * Shelter and hiding places from preda- Importance recognizes significant wet- tors like marsh hawks and raccoons for rivers or coastal areas. Examples include the Everglades in Florida. lands and works to conserve them. Page 14 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Greenfield Tradespeople: To include your FREE Business listing, call 547-3442 Aaron Chacos Carpentry Carbee`s Corner Fred Simmons Decks, Roofs, Framing Restaurant, Bakery and Gifts Music for weddings, fairs, events 688 Forest Road 547-3322 547-3730 547-3020 or 801-7485 Chris Borden Forget Me Not AccuType+, LLC Sewing and Stitchery Antiques and Collectibles Professional Virtual Office Support Repairs and Creations - 547-2025 22 Slip Road, Saturday/Sunday12PM - 5 PM Typing and Transcription 547-2618 By appt.-Seasonal opening end of Apr. 547-3403 [email protected] D&D Plastering Ceilings, Additions, Houses Jan Moller, Sales Assoc. Allrose Farm Quality work since 1979 Farms & Barns Real Estate Handmade Luxury Textiles Many local references - Call Bill 547-2163 603 547 5521 direct number East Road - 547-3849 [email protected] David Bridgewater Alyssum Proctor - Realtor Antique Restorer - Furniture Repairs Josh and Barry Fulton Broker/Associate 547 7556 Fulton Repair Proctor & Greene Real Estate ServiceTruck/Trailer Equipment 547-3020 or 801-7485 David Lloyd Repairs & Welding 547-3538 Website design and hosting, Amanda Mattil tutoring and troubleshooting. Jeremy Gagnon House Cleaning Service 547-8618 www.davidlloyd.ws Gagnon Landscape Services 547-6301 Mowing, Fall Cleanups David G. Knowlton 547-8655 Anne DeDecker – Pampered Chef Quality Carpentry and Renovations Independent Sales Consultant 30 years experience Gail Curtis Parties, Products, Registries, Fundraisers 547-2121 “Making Dreams Reality” [email protected], 547-3724 Broker/Associate ERA Masiello Delay's Market 547-0649 www.gailcurtis.com A-Quality Services-Stonemasons Groceries, gasoline, subs - 547-3414 Fireplaces, Stonewalls, Waterfalls, Greenfield Auto Service & Cultured Stone Designs Online General Car Repair, Front end Alignment, 547-3096 Graphics and Updates Foreign or Domestic http://designs.net 547-3030 Tom Wozniak - 547-6308 Belmore Farm Route 136 Near Oak Park Don Haney, Realtor, EA Bishop Co. Greenfield CC Church Clothes Closet Fresh Produce in Season 924 3331 ext 10 Open Sat.10-1pm Donated clothing at low 547 3713 home/620 2972 cell prices. website: greenfieldchurch.org. 12 Depot Ben Hale - Coin Appraiser [email protected] Drive. Call Sandy Buchanon at 547-6827 large or small collections. U.S. and foreign 547-3403 or [email protected] Doherty's Detailing Greenfields Landscape & Irrigation, LLC Complete Auto Detailing Specializing in all landscape services. Blue House Gallery In & Out Mowing, Hydro-seeding, irrigation, etc. Fine Crafts and Gifts Bill Doherty 801-0564 547-6414 91 Francestown Road Downunder Gun Thunder Group Strength Training Class 547-2122 www.thebluehousegallery.com Paul R Cowled - Firearms sales by appt. Tue & Thur @ 4:15pm, Greenfield Elementary Brad Thomson Flooring [email protected] School, 1 x per week $52, 2 x per week $93 Wood Floors Installed Greenfield - 603-562-6525 Call Heather Boucher, 563-8201 Sanded & Finished - 547-2117 Earthtone Materials Vincent Anfuso Brenda Wesoly A Merzi Trucking Company Greenfield Forge Tax Preparation Service - 547-2670 Delivering Screened Loam, Gravel, Stone & Sand Knife Maker & Traditional Blacksmith 365-0679 or 547-2302 547-2500 Brian Wakeman George Rainier Wakehandyman Services Eric the Butcher Greenfield Gardens Home& Yard maintenance Quality cutting deer, sheep, moose, etc. Seasonal Produce, Eggs and 289-6617 - [email protected] On or Off Site - Rabbits available Leonardi’s - Forest Road - 547-3369 Starter Plants 547-2108 Bruce Dennis The Greenfield B & B Inn Fine Interior Painter and Scribe Four Season Massage Vic and Barbara Mangini Artistic attention to detail. Surface specialist, Student Massage Therapist Forest Road - 547-6327 tonal & glaze effects. 547-2564 Aravella Morales 547-3124 or 831-0806 Hilda Bridgewater, Realtor Bruce Gagnon and Sons Helping Home Buyers & Sellers throughout Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Remodeling, Fran McMahon the Monadnock Region. Cell 547- 7163 Plowing, Sanding Excavating - Building Wrecking The Bean Group - www.HildaBridgewater.com 547-6666 Land Clearing + Chipping 547-6425 or 620-1302 The Greenfield Spirit, Feb/Mar 2009 Page 15 Greenfield Tradespeople: To include your FREE Business listing, call 547-3442 Horse Tenders Melvin Rossi Stonegate Farm and Flowers Experienced Farm Hands, Farriers, Trucking and General Contracting Perennials, Exotic Conifers, Garden Coaching. Trainers, Tenders. Kokal Farm 547-3351 Piglets, lambs, chicken for sale. 547-3395 [email protected] - 547-5293 [email protected] Monadnock Tent Rentals John Hopkins Jarvis Adams Plumbing & Heating LLC Souhegan Valley Tractor Service 562-6690 Service Calls-New Homes-Renovations-Pumps Field Mowing, Driveway Grading, Water Systems/tests-Bio Clean for Septic Care New England Forest Products, Inc. Mini Excavation, Tree & Brush Removal 547-2706 315 Sawmill Road, Greenfield Call John at 801-5919 or 547-3142 JDH Restoration 547-3207 or [email protected] Web: www.neforestproducts.com Susan Wray, Realtor Remodeling, Post & Beam Prudential Verani Realty Home & Barn Repairs Friendly & Professional Service 562-6690 North Country Print Works COMPLETE service for your website: 547-8710 [email protected] Jim Teates TV & Satellite Design, Improvement, Advertising. Ten Talents PO Box 340 - Greenfield Grow your own market and sales. 547-3234 Natural Colored Sheep: Livestock 603 547-6629 Phone & Fax - Yarn, Roving, Lambskins, Meat [email protected] Norah's Depot ChildCare Center Before and After School Care. Nursery & Conrad & Ellen Dumas 547-2621 Joseph Ferry Pre-school programs. 20 months-12 yrs. Thom Gagne General Contracting & Carpentry Part time & full time. 547-8322 Hardwood, Laminate, Engineered Floor 547-3309 Pamela Graesser Installation & Repair - Justin Gray "I Do Weddings" 547-3111 Justice of the Peace - 547-6472 Landscape Maintenance and Design VoiceYoga Classes [email protected] Patrick Foy/Loan Officer Tuesdays 5:30 - 7pm, 7-8:15pm 603-732-2809 Cousins Home Lending, Inc. 10 wk sessions, $120 Prompt, courteous service tailored to your Call Nanette Perrotte, 547-3373 Kemp’s Used Auto Parts & Trucking specific mortgage goals. 547-5576 Russell Station Road Warren A. Aldrich Installations, LLC 547-2768 Petr Lord, Justice of the Peace Drapes, etc. installed, Wallpaper & Painting. Personal & Distinctive Weddings Other creative home projects. Lachance Appliance Service [email protected] 562-7731 and 547-2085 Servicing ALL Major Household Appliances 547-2526 547-2229 Winrose Farm Rejuvenate with Massage Therapy Free-Range Pork and Poultry Laura Putnam Lydia Kennedy, LMT, RN www.winrosefarm.com Your Neighborhood Realtor 547-3486 547-3390 ERA The Masiello Group [email protected] 547-3331 Richard Metivier Wonderworks Learning Center Metivier`s Small Engine Repair Preschool & Pre-K Program L.G. Cadorette and Family Servicing, Repair, Used Equipment Childcare 6 wks-12 yrs Logging, Cordwood 547-2780 547-3311 ext. 324 "Logging the Old Fashioned Way" 547-3468 Ron Lucas Carpentry Yankee Farmer, Route 31 Home Building, Design, Remodeling The Seigars Family Linda Gray, Remax Omega [email protected] Plants, Trees, Bushes, Fruits, Realtor/Appraiser 547-3395 Flowers,Vegetables. 547-6421 For All Your Real Estate Needs 547-2447 or [email protected] Sanford Temperature Control, Inc. Heating , Cooling & Indoor Air Quality Products LS & NM Repair Services Sales, Service & Installation Auto repair, welding, small engines, tractors, 547-2717 or 800-439-2716 trailers, and snowplowing. 547-3766 Shepard’s Automotive Your ad listing could be here! & Towing LLC Just send us your Lyris Lifesharing Community 81 Russell Station Road - 547-3821 at Ploughshare Farm information and we’ll print it for free. serving folks with special needs Joe Brady Make sure you only give us 4 lines Day Program & Residential 547-2547 Silver Birch (between 10-15 words). Thanks. Satellite Communications Mechanical Innovations Inc. 547-2841 High Efficiency & Renewable Energy Contractors - 547 2251 Spring Farm Alpacas www.heatnh.com Alpaca yarns, socks & other products for sale. 81 Muzzey Hill Road 547-2964 THE GREENFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL LASAGNA COOK-OFF

Saturday, March 21st, At the 5:30pm Meeting House

Don’t miss this delicious dinner! There are lasagnas of every kind and so many different tastes to try, and you’ll be supporting your Fire Department. If you would like to enter the contest with your own recipe, you must sign up by calling Dorene Adams at 547-2706 or email at [email protected] There is a $5 entry fee payable when you drop off your lasagna at 5pm

All “non-entrants” are invited to come, taste and judge the entries! Doors open to the public at 5:30pm

Admission: $10 at the door.

Sponsored by the Greenfield Fire Dept. all proceeds go towards the l00th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for July 18th & 19th

SPONSOR THE SPIRIT Town of Greenfield BULK RATE Box 256 U.S. POSTAGE PAID If you'd like to sponsor an issue of the Greenfield, NH 03047 Greenfield NH 03047 Greenfield Spirit, please call Deb at 547-3442. Permit No. 3 The cost is low, and it's a great way to get the word out about your business or group, as well as an easy way to support your community. Interest has been so great that we now have a sign-up form to keep everyone’s turn organized. Postal Patron Please call the Town Office to get on the list. Next issue deadline: March 1, 2009