Eastman Living Online Magazine

Let me start by saying I hope you and your loved ones are well. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every one of our lives in some way. Because of the pandemic, this issue is much later than planned. It also does not include articles about the pandemic and how it affected Eastman or our members. […]

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BY BILL MATSON On March 18, the Eastman Board of Directors unanimously voted to select Steve Schneider as the next General Manager (GM) of the Eastman Community Association (ECA). Steve will succeed Ken Ryder, who is retiring in June. We began the search for our next GM in January, with a committee that included Board […]

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BY MAYNARD GOLDMAN “It’s your nickel…” Those of us who spoke to Ken regularly were often greeted with that line when he answered his phone. It was indicative of his infectious sense of humor, which was put to good use in private and in public meetings when the temperature might rise due to the intensity […]

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BY SUSAN PRATT For those of us who live in Eastman, the lake is a waterbody highly prized for its clean water, abundant wildlife, year-round recreational opportunities, and its beautiful, forested setting. Many of us would not have come to call Eastman home if there was no lake or if the lake was filling in […]

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BY NANCY CROCKER PHOTOS COURTESY OF EVERSOURCE Four representatives from Eversource, the electric supplier for Eastman and much of the rest of New Hampshire, spoke during the Feb. 12 Center Presents program regarding work they are doing in the community to make power more reliable. Manager of Western NH Operations Marc St. Cyr, a 28-year […]

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BY CRAIG MCART A namesake of Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest can be found in Grantham just a short ride up Miller Pond Road from Eastman. It was damaged by the 1938 hurricane and logged heavily by a Claremont lumber company that purchased it from the Draper Corporation. Earlier, Draper had selectively harvested the forest’s rock […]

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BY STEPHEN HANDLEY JR. A hidden gem spanning 10 towns, the Sunapee- Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway (SRKG) is a 75- mile hiking trail loop connecting the three biggest peaks in the area: Mt. Kearsarge at 2,937 feet, Mt. Sunapee at 2,726 feet, and Ragged Mountain at 2,287 feet. The SRKG was founded in the late 1980’s by […]

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We will be offering a varied selection of three-season hikes and walks this year, mainly on weekends. Some will be in Eastman, others in the Upper Valley area, and a few farther afield. We need more leaders! If you can help out in this fun and rewarding role, please contact me, Peter Hope, at 603-863- […]

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BY TIM SWOPE The winds of change are in the air at Eastman Golf Links (EGL), but what’s not changing is the passion that our members have for EGL. That is, and always will be, the foundation for our golf course and what will guide us into 2020 and beyond. The goal of our Golf […]

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BY MARK LARRABEE, PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL Some golfers want to play alone. Some golfers want to feel accepted into the sociality of a group. Some golfers love playing with their spouse only. There are many approaches with which a golfer can embrace the fresh air, fitness, family feeling and fun of golf. No matter your […]

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BY LESLIE ROUNSAVILLE Here at Eastman, we are happy that our women’s golf group – Eastman Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) – is active and involved with the community. We welcome players of all abilities! The EWGA was founded to promote interest in the game of golf. Any woman who has reached her 18th birthday and […]

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BY DAVID WOOD During the design of Eastman in 1969, emphasis was placed on creating a community focused on recreation and the environment. A dam was built nearly doubling the size of Eastman Pond. A challenging 18-hole golf course was created where earlier logging had left a clearing strewn with debris. Tennis courts, hiking and […]

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BY MARIANA UTELL PHOTOS BY FRED ORKIN This past February vacation was probably one of the best experiences I will have as a kid, and it all started with a ride to school. I found out about the boatbuilding program through my dad. We were sitting in the car on our way to school, and […]

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY SUSAN AND BOB MEYER Ask anyone who lives in Eastman and you will hear the same thing: one of the most beautiful things about our community is the natural environment. We enjoy the environment for so many reasons, but chief among them is the invitation to slow down and enjoy the […]

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY TERRI MUNSON One of the best-kept secrets in Eastman is the avid pickleball community, which plays the game on hidden courts at the corner of Wellfield and Glenwood roads in Spring Glen Special Place. If you happen to walk by on a summer morning, you will hear lots of loud cheering […]

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY DUNCAN WOOD The ECA Maintenance Department moved into the new maintenance building on Greensward Drive during January 2020. The transfer was gradual as the staff waited for the contractor to address various “punch list” items, and the maintenance staff is very pleased with their new home. The paving of the parking […]

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BY BOB PETERSON Interested in a challenging ride with several unexpected surprises along the way? The Mt. Cube Loop is both challenging and surprising! The ride starts in Orford, NH, at the recreation field parking lot on the south side of Route 25A across from Rivendell Academy. Turn right out of the parking lot and […]

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BY AMY HOFFMAN Bobcats have been reported many times this season. Debra Lavoie, who is a professional photographer living in Bright Slope Special Place, has taken the best photo of a bobcat I’ve ever seen. She said: I have been observing this lovely bobcat’s behavior, and she likes to rub up against objects just like […]

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BY JIM VAN DOLAH Well, that old dog is me. I live on the west side of Eastman lake and am chair of Snow Hill Special Place. I had a very busy spring in 2019 umpiring varsity, junior varsity and middle school baseball every evening, and I loved it. I went to MLB umpire school […]

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Q: A MLB umpiring carrier? A: (Laughing) Not hardly. That ship sailed in 1972. Now, 47 years, 2 knee replacements and a hip later, I was thrilled to be accepted. They knew after my interview I was serious about becoming a very competent umpire for high school- level baseball – that’s all that mattered. It’s […]

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BY JOHN HORAN Eastman Lake provides enjoyment for us all, whether we are swimming, boating, fishing, or relaxing at the beach. To preserve that enjoyment, each of us, including our guests and renters, need to take basic precautions with the watercraft we put in the lake. The serious problem we can all help prevent is […]

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BY LORIE MCCLORY There’s no better place to be than Eastman during the summer! Here are some general reminders to help make this a safe, enjoyable, and neighborly summer season. Please remember that as an Eastman Member, you are responsible for the activities and behavior of your family, friends, and renters. Roads and Parking The […]

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