The Walpolean

Announcing . . . a special program every Saturday from July 29 through October 14
at the Walpole Heritage Museum!

Written Here – July 29 at 12:30 pm – explore the fascinating stories revealed in the handwritten pages of diaries, letters, business ledgers, and government records – written in Walpole since the 1700s. Christie Winmill offers a glimpse into our collections.

A Mystery Unraveled – August 5 at 12:30 pm – the jumbled contents of a forgotten box yield insights into Walpole’s history. Rutherford Witthus discusses both the discoveries and the methods used.

Civil War Medicine – August 12 at 12:30 pm – Bill Sommers, in period appropriate garb, describes nineteenth-century medical practices and exhibits the instruments used.

Walking Tour of Walpole – August 19 at 10:15 am – meet at the museum’s sign at 32 Main Street to take an architectural tour of town with Walpole author Bill Ranauro.

The Understory – August 26 at 12:30 pm – explore the world of undergarments with Joanna Andros, who will share the many examples in our collection.

Clock-making in Walpole, 1784 – 1894 – September 2 at 12:30 pm – Lindy Larson shares his knowledge of clock-making with particular emphasis on Gurdon Huntington, whose recently restored tallcase clock in our collection will be a feature of the program, along with a discussion of the development of timekeeping.

Come visit the museum at 32 Main Street for a special presentation, a closer look at our surprisingly varied collections, and an opportunity for an engaging discussion every Saturday we are open. The Walpole Historical Society will be open on Saturdays from July 29 through October 14, from noon until 4 pm, as well as by appointment. Visit us at walpolehistory.com.

WALPOLE CUB SCOUT PACK 299

MUM FALL FUNDRAISER

         The Walpole Cub Scout Pack 299 will be starting to take orders for their Mum Fall Fundraiser. This is started the week of July 17th and goes through August 23rd. This is a very popular fundraiser and we have a limited amount of mums available. 

          Mums are between 15 – 18″ across and are planted in 9.5” pots. Colors available are yellow,red,orange bronze, purple, pink, and white. They are $22.00 each. Mums will be available for pick up/delivery on Sunday September 17th, on the Walpole Town Common between 9:00 and 10:00am.

           You can place an order by finding a Cub Scout from Pack 299 or you can call Debbie Pawelczyk at 603-445-5475.

Friends of the Walpole Library

Book sorting will begin on Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 – 11:30 at the Chicken Coop behind the Hungry Diner.  Sorting will continue through the summer on the following schedule:

• Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 
• Thursdays, 4 – 5

If you love books, you will enjoy this task!  Please join us whenever you are able. We will cancel sorting on days that are very hot. 

Thank you!

YES, again it is time for your submissions for the August CLARION. Deadline is a week away, 5PM (Walpole Time) Friday, July 21. So, now you have something to start working on this weekend. Early submissions are always better to aid us in preparing a pleasing publication for your enjoyment. An important page one story is developing, several articles are already in, but we always make space for your important news. The sooner you get me your articles, announcements or advertisements, the proverbial better for proper placement and design work. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.

Remember, this is “your community resource” to share information about your group – its activities and events residents will enjoy attending. And, having a nice mix of articles for readers, I welcome “feel good” news of past local events, stories and accomplishments to share. All subject to space, of course, space that is made possible by the CLARION’s supporting advertisers. We all owe them a big “thank you.”

If you have any questions, or interest in placing an advertisement, reaching over 1900 Walpole, North Walpole and Drewsville addresses, I welcome your inquiries, so please do get in touch with me. Advertising information and contact information is on the CLARION website.

Thank you, yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher

Walpole Unitarian Church

Summer Food Sale

   The Walpole Unitarian Church will host a summer food sale on Saturday, July 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., in front of the Walpole Post Office.  Come and enjoy our selection of delicious homemade items (both sweet and savory), including items to take home for the weekend or to freeze and serve later.   We look forward to seeing you at the table!

“Great Decisions”

Politics in Latin America – with Special Guest Jose Manuel Lezcano

Our next “Great Decisions” topic for discussion is “Politics in Latin America.” We will meet on Monday, June 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Walpole Town Library. Joining us will be Cuban-American virtuoso guitarist Jose Manuel Lezcano, Professor Emeritus at Keene State College. Renowned as a composer, teacher, folklorist and classical guitarist, Professor Lezcano has performed in Columbia, Cuba, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago (as well as in China, Europe and throughout the United States). A Fulbright Award enabled him to study the guitar in indigenous solstice festivals in Ecuador, where he also taught at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica. As a musician, Lezcano’s perspective on Central and South America’s political turmoil may reflect an entirely different sensibility from that of the political scientist.

Suggested reading is the article “Political Trends in Latin America,” by Jorge Castaneda, available at the library or via email by contacting Jane Malmberg, Library Director: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org. Also available at the library is the Master Class on DVD, “Politics in Latin America,” with which we will begin our meeting on June 26.

This is a complex topic to tackle, with dictatorships, social democracies and populist governments rising and falling. What does democracy look like in Latin America? Why have left-wing governments been popular? Can the new governments overcome problems of extreme income inequality, gang violence and leadership corruption? How well do we understand our southern neighbors, their contemporary elections, our own culpability, the growing influence of China and the plight of migrants seeking asylum?

All are welcome to join this public forum at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, either in person in the Hubbard Meeting Room at the Walpole Town Library or via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please contact Jane Malmberg in advance of the meeting: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org.

June 25 – 9:00 -11:00 AM

Join Lew Shelley (Walpole Conservation Commission and SPNHF steward of High Blue) for a tour of the High Blue trails. This will be a casual walk covering the trails on both sides of Scovill Rd. for a total distance of about two miles over mixed terrain. Learn some of the history and secrets of this property owned by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. See views across VT on the west side of the ridge and then from Monadnock to Sunapee on the east side while passing by the highest point in Walpole (oxygen masks not provided 😊).

This hike is limited to ten people and pre-registration is required. Email lewshelley@gmail.com to register and for hike details.