Gilmanton Resident Graduated From Lyndon State College
Lyndon State College held its 103rd Commencement ceremony on May 17,
2015. More than 270 graduates and their families packed the tent on
the Lyndon soccer pitch. Robert Shetterly gave the commencement
address; Mason Brewer ‘15 was the student speaker.
Lyndon State President Joe Bertolino exhorted the crowd to “exercise
an ethic of care.” Bonnie Hiladis ‘15 won the Alumni Council Award
for Outstanding Senior. The processional and recessional were led by
Ian McDonald ‘14 and the Catamount Pipe Band.
Emily Strese of Gilmanton received a Bachelor of Science in
Education & Liberal Studies.
Lyndon State balances liberal arts and nationally recognized
professional programs that integrate theory with hands-on
experiences to prepare individuals for success. Nestled in
northeastern Vermont, the college of 1,400 students is well known
for its tradition of enthusiasm, community service, and
friendliness.
Thank You
Submitted By Bethany Lavin, Director
GCC Food Pantry Committee
The Gilmanton Community Church Food Pantry & Thrift Shop extends a
sincere thank you and gratitude to Gilford High School students
Marek Blais, Nick Burleigh, Lindsey Corsak, Nick VanBennecum, Allie
Nault, Jillian Barton, Josie Taylor, Haleigh Patch, Drouin Brulotte
and Tom Hart who participated in Community Service Day.
Students spent the morning raking, weeding, cleaning and planting. A
difficult task was made much easier with so many helping hands and
now our facility is much more attractive and inviting. Good Job!
Thank You very much!
Gilmanton Food Pantry And
Thrift Shop Happenings & Events
Shelves at the Gilmanton Food Pantry are well stocked due in part to
the generosity of the community by participating in the U.S. Postal
Service annual food drive to “Stamp Out Hunger.” A whopping 355
pounds of food was collected on May 9th in Gilmanton alone. Thank
you everyone who put out food for the letter carriers to pick up
that day.
In June the Thrift Shop will be featuring a one half price sale for
all men’s clothing in celebration of Father’s Day. Do stop by and
find something for Dad!
We will again, this year, be holding our annual Yard Sale on July
18th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a big fundraising event for the
Food Pantry and we are now collecting items for the Sale. If you
have gently used items in good condition and/or working order,
please consider donating to the Food Pantry. If you have large
items, please call ahead to make arrangements as our storage space
is limited. You can bring small items to the Food Pantry during
open hours, or you can call Beth Lavin at 267-1934 to make
arrangements for large items. Please, no electronics, media
including tapes, CD’s and books, or mattresses.
Volunteers are still needed. If you or anyone you know has an
interest in donating two hours a week or a couple of times a month,
please contact Barbara Reed at 556-9449. Helping hands are a
blessing for a worthwhile cause. We would love to have you and you
do not need to be a resident of Gilmanton to volunteer.
Gilmanton Food Pantry & Thrift Shop is an outreach program of the
Gilmanton Community Church.
Visit us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/GilmantonCommunityChurch
Hours: Monday, 1 - 5 pm, Wednesday, 3 – 7 pm and Saturday, 10 am –
2 pm.
Telephone: 603-364-0114.
Location: Route 140, Gilmanton Iron Works.
Parking & Entrance: Gilmanton Community Church Parking Lot.
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 16, Gilmanton, N. H. 03237.
Lower Gilmanton’s First Baptist Church’s Annual Work Bee
The Lower Gilmanton First Baptist Church is having their Annual Work
Bee on Saturday, June 13, 2015 starting at 9:00 AM. Depending on
the weather, general outside and inside work are the projects being
considered. If you would like to help maintain this special
landmark, which is on the National Historic Register, you are more
than welcome to help out.
Please wear your work clothes and bring your tool box. Many hands
will make light work. Also bring a favorite dish to share at lunch
time with friends because you will work up an appetite!
Our Annual Meeting will be reconvened during the day to discuss any
issues needing to be considered, such as the summer Church services
schedule.
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