Article by Gale Schmidt • Photos by Carol Shearon Four goals were recorded in the minutes of Eastman’s founders’ annual meeting in 1970, three of which pertain to the social and environmental aspects of a sustainable community: 1. T o create a living environment with a variety of activities with continuing appeal to people of […]
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Peter’s Picks
By Peter Hope Once again, we had many enjoyable hikes and walks here at Eastman in 2011. Unfortunately, rain and/or wet trails did force the cancellation of several of our trips. But, there’s always another year! Since my work schedule precluded my leading trips far afield, other leaders were able to fill in. A great […]
Making a Difference
The younger of the two, a New Hampshire native with strong ties to the state, works fulltime as a firefighter in Hanover. An avid outdoorsman, he also works part time in the summer months as a fishing guide for a local business. Typical of hisgeneration, he is technically savvy and keeps abreast of news via […]
Really, Really Local Maple Syrup
Article and photos by Richard Sachs You think New Hampshire maple syrup is local? How about the real thing from your own backyard? When we moved to Eastman full-time in 2007, I quickly learned that I had better find a way to make some of the harder months up here more interesting. We’re on nearly […]
GUARDIANS OF OUR METROPOLIS
By David Berlew When I was growing up in Orono, Maine, eight miles north of the mini-metropolis of Bangor, I drew comfort from the idea that Superman, Batman or some other super-hero protected my family and friends from villains. In the 1930s and early 40s I listened to the Green Lantern and the Shadow on […]
APPRECIATION!
By Susan Kessler Just for fun, let’s pretend that Eastman’s Board of Directors voted last night to eliminate all staff positions. Once the initial shock wears off, our first reaction might be delight at the thought of all of the money that could be saved by not having to pay staff salaries and benefits. Eventually […]
Species Spotlight: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
By Susie Burbidge Fall, with the changing leaves and crisp days, is definitely one of my favorite seasons. My dog Zoe also enjoys the cooler temperatures because she knows winter is imminent; she’s a northern breed and loves the snow. However, there is one animal that meanders through our woods more often in the fall […]
Poetry Corner
A Moment in Eastman by Joyce Schmalenberger While the evening winds whip through the trees I hear the rustling of the ornamental green leaves Watching the last golfers on #3 pass by Layers of alizarin crimson begin to form in the distant sk As I sit and remember, tears swell in my eyes Such […]
Blue Mountain Snow Dusters Outdoor Recreation Club
By Victoria Hall Smith How often do we hear about organizations that start out small with a fairly narrow focus that, over time, morph to become much more, inviting greater participation and opportunities for residents to become more involved in their local communities? The Blue Mountain Snow Dusters Outdoor Recreation Club, which today includes walkers, […]
How Do Lakes Freeze?
We’re lucky in New Hampshire —our lakes typically freeze during winter. This provides us with another great season of fun on the lake. While many of us are looking forward to the cross country skiing, ice skating, snow shoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling opportunities that our favorite lake will soon offer, we must wait patiently […]
What’s Out There?
By Ruth Ann Eastman As the ground is covered with snow, it becomes easier to know what’s been out there from the animals’ telltale tracks. Can you see the mouse tracks, possibly followed by fox tracks, or see where a ruffed grouse has burrowed into the snow for the night? Enjoy watching the tracks in […]
The Loppet Arrives at Eastman
By Charlie Taber What’s a loppet you say? I thought you’d never ask. A loppet is a gathering of skiers and snowshoers of all ages who cross country ski or snowshoe on specifically groomed trails. On February 11 the Eastman Cross Country Center will hold its first loppet with the proceeds to benefit David’s House. […]
What the Garden Teaches
By Judy McCarthy In the first bed, we planted beans, rows and rows of them, and they prospered. Just in front of the beans we made a home for tomatoes, two different kinds: yellow cherries and full-bodied plums. Closest to the path, to allow for trailing vines, two watermelon seedlings got a late start; we […]