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As the Leaves Turn . . . From my deck overlooking the cove, I watch the red and gold leaves float gently toward the lake and my mind drifts along with them as I surrender summer to fall. Unlike our resident loons that I miss already, I stay here hungry to feast on all the […]

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By Craig McArt | Photos Courtesy of the Grantham Historical Society Tucked away in the remote, northwest corner of Grantham is a beautiful pond – one that few people ever hike out to see. Nearby is a hilltop with an amazing view – one that few people manage to take in. Leavitt Pond and the […]

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By Shawn Phelps | Photo By Ebba McArt At the June 2015 Council meeting, Nate Lang, an 18-year-old Eastman resident, calmly made his way to the podium and was welcomed with enthusiastic applause. Like an old pro, Nate took the microphone to thank the Eastman Charitable Foundation and Eastman donors for the honor of being […]

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Essays by the Youth Conservation Corps | Photos Fred Orkin The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer volunteer program for residents and visitors ages 12 and older. Sponsored by the Lakes and Streams Committee in partnership with Eastman’s Recreation and Maintenance Departments, the mission is to introduce youth to the principles of ecology and engage […]

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By Ethel Paquin | Photos By Fred Orkin Women gathering together to do handwork is an old and well-loved tradition. Knitting in particular is an ancient art. A pair of baby booties housed in an English Museum dates back 2000 years—with perfectly turned heels. The ladies of the Eastman Craft Group gather each week to […]

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By Judy McCarthy | Photo Courtesy of Milt Weinstein “The tops of mountains are among the unfinished parts of the globe, whither it is a slight insult to the gods to climb and pry into their secrets, and try their effect on our humanity. Only daring men, perchance, go there.” — HENRY DAVID THOREAU, THE […]

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By Laura Nagy and Dave Wood | Photo Courtesy of Bill Dempsey “Oh, isn’t he beautiful? And look, the poor thing is cold and hungry.” Yes, winter can be hard on our wildlife neighbors, but think again before you decide to offer them food. You may be doing them more harm than good. The animals […]

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By Aaron Brooke Jenkyn On days when we aren’t out and about in Eastman, my two-and-half-year-old son likes to play a game of watching out the window to see what kind of animals come by. Sometimes his imagination runs a little wild and he sees dinosaurs, alligators, and monkeys. But more often, he points out […]

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With the advent of Veterans Day, we salute not only the hundreds of Eastman Members who have served our country in uniform, but also those who dedicate their lives to working with our servicemen and servicewomen in the Upper Valley. In the spirit of thanksgiving and goodwill, November 11 was first established as a federal […]

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By Judith Platt | Photo By Richard Sachs OLD SOLDIERS NEVER FADE AWAY The eyes of a D-Day veteran, let’s call him “Ted,” light up when John walks into his New Hampshire home. Estranged from the son he lived with and losing contemporaries as many octogenarians do, Ted is lonely. He not only appreciates the […]

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© 2015 by Joel D. Ash | All Rights Reserved Those who fought for the home of the brave, In remembrance brass plaques we engrave; Great heroes that died, Heroines by their side, Sacrifice that our flag may long wave. Revolution that gained independence, Sons of liberty, valor transcendence; 1812 battles waged, Land and sea […]

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By Judith Platt | Photos Courtesy of Steven Mosbey The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan logo stands out on the bright red polo that Steven Mosbey is wearing for the interview, and a smile crosses his face when he catches me eyeing it. He looks very comfortable as he sits on his front porch […]

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Solar Energy from Eastman’s Pilot Project By Susan Kessler | Graphics By Carol Ann Moses | Photo By Fred Orkin Let the sun shine in—and generate power. Sustainable Eastman’s Energy Subcommittee is achieving that goal as you read this. Solar panels on the pavilion roof next to Peppermint Patty’s now generate some of the power […]

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By Peter Hope This past summer, we had some really nice Eastman hikes and walks—some in Eastman, some in the Upper Valley, and others farther away in New Hampshire and Vermont. As I do every year, I ask any would-be leaders to contact me at (603) 863-6456 or phope@worldpath.net. The more leaders, the more walks […]

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Photos By Cathy Lacombe, David Greenfield, Fred Orkin, and Richard Sachs Touch a Truck 168 Eastman Members came out for the first Touch a Truck event on July 5. Kids—big and small—enjoyed climbing on and “driving” the 30 big pieces of equipment that maintain Eastman’s roads and grounds.   Splash, Mash & Dash There were […]

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By Brian Harding Eastman’s annual Operating and Capital Budget is a vital tool for managing our community. From the first emails to committee chairs and staff requesting input to the Board of Directors’ eventual approval, the preparation process for Eastman’s Operating and Capital Budget takes approximately six months. Although the general manager completes most of […]

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By Ethel Paquin | June 2015 You’ve burned through life like a house-a-fire, like someone with ants in his pants. Didn’t anyone teach you to smell the roses, read the writing on the wall? Whatever I said to you fell on deaf ears, and look where you’ve ended up, feet jammed firmly between a rock […]

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By George Decker Neither the South Cove Activity Center nor The Center at Eastman, where the Eastman Council holds its meetings, bears much resemblance to the British House of Commons Chamber, with  its green leather benches and intricate wood paneled walls. Yet it is in these settings with views of the lake and golf course […]

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