The correct date for the Gilmanton Energy Committee Meeting will be Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m.
 

Golden Anniversary

Maurice (Buz) Stearns and Nancy (Ross) Stearns
Married June 21, 1958

Buz and Nancy were married at the Ross home on Grove Street in Littleton on a sunny Saturday afternoon in 1958. A small family gathering witnessed a special union of two people who would stand the test of time for half a century.  Much like gold, the metal the marriage of Nancy and Buz has been strong, beautiful and resistant to corrosion.

The couple’s early years were spent in Littleton, where Buz began what would be a 43 year career with the NH Department of Transportation as a member of a highway survey crew. Using her teaching degree, Nancy began teaching elementary school in 1957 and continued until Melissa was born in 1959. Three more children would follow; Christine in 1962, Gordon in 1963, and Carrie in 1965.  Those early years were busy with 3 in diapers and budgeting for a family of 6 on one income. They bought a house on South Street which would eventually host hundreds of kickball games, and become the hangout for the neighborhood children.  (Kids seem to always know who bakes the most.)  Nancy and Buz were always willing to help neighbors in need, teach skiing, fix bikes, and volunteer on community boards….they taught by example and were wonderful role models for their children and many others.

In 1979 Buz and Nancy relocated to Laconia when Buz was offered a job in at the Concord DOT and Nancy continued her work with the State Department of Employment Security.  Education was a top priority for Buz and Nancy which would be reflected in their commitment to college for all 4 children. Buz retired from the State in 1992 Nancy in 1994.They now reside in Gilmanton where Nancy is active in town government having  served on the Conservation Committee, Budget Committee and as Supervisor of the checklist.  Buz works for the Irwin Zone in Laconia where he is still around cars, his other true love.

They are loving grandparents to Allegra, Connor, Lauren, Gary, Leah and Tanner. This Golden Anniversary signifies the strength of their marriage and the special connection that they have shared throughout the years. Happy anniversary dad and mom!
 

Another Great Year, Thanks To Many!

Gilmanton celebrated their 110th Old Home Day with a beautiful, sunny day on Saturday, August 16h, 2008.  This event was a great success, thanks to the many volunteers and contributors who put in countless hours of their time to prepare for this special day.

We would like to thank the American Legion Post #102 for joining us again this year. Two fabulous musicians, the Lakes Region Opera and Michael Gallant, performed throughout the day. Everyone appreciated their wonderful music, and we thank them for joining us! We must also thank Larry Frates for his entertaining magical show. Tiny Tails Miniature Horses and Simply Alpacas provided children and adults with a great opportunity to meet their animals. It is not easy to transport these animals back and forth, and we truly appreciate their effort to attend Old Home Day.

Once again, our famous bean hole dinner was a great success, and it could not be done without the many volunteers who coordinated, served, and prepared the dinner.

Residents of Gilmanton may not know that after many years of hard work, Barbara Angevine is stepping down from her position as President of the Old Home Day Committee. We would like to thank Barbara for her many years of service!

Preparation for Old Home Day begins several months in advance, and the volunteers continue to do a lot of work behind the scenes after the day ends.  Although we cannot mention everyone, we would like give a warm and special thanks to the many businesses that donated to the Meeting House restoration by donating food, or funding their advertisements, and to the many volunteers who helped with setting up and cleaning the grounds after the event.

Thanks to all of you, we can continue to fund our goal of restoring the Smith Meeting House! It was wonderful to see so many residents of Gilmanton come together for another successful Old Home Day.  Hope to see you again next year!
 

Donna Rondolet
Gilmanton Iron Works

Laconia Adult Education
GED Preparation Classes

GED Preparation Classes at Laconia Adult Education are scheduled to start on Monday, September 29, Tuesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 2, 2008. Monday’s class runs from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday classes run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a period of ten (10) weeks.

On Monday students will work on reading comprehension skills in the subject areas of Science, Social Studies and Language Arts/Reading.  Tuesdays the students prepare for the Writing Skills Section, Part I and on Thursdays the Math Section, Part V of the GED Exam.  The GED Preparation classes move very quickly and are a review.  Test taking tips to score higher on the exam are also given.

The GED Exam is given by appointment only.  A person must be eighteen years of age and be out of school before he/she can take the GED Exam.  If a person is under age eighteen, a waiver from the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Education must be obtained.

For more information about the GED Preparation classes or the GED Exam, please call the Laconia Adult Education office at 524-5712 or drop by Room #108 at Laconia High School.