The Walpolean

Again time for your submissions, now for the October CLARION. Deadline is 5PM (Walpole Time) Friday, September 22. Early submissions are always better to aid us in preparing a pleasing publication for your enjoyment. If you could make your submissions on Thursday the 21st, that will help us this month. 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

Pasta Dinner

Friday September 29th

5-7 pm

United Church of Bellows Falls on 8 School Street

Adults  $15— Children under 6  free— Children 6-12  $8

A variety of pasta dishes, salad bar, home baked bread, dessert & beverages

Sponsored by Bellows Falls Woman’s Club

All proceeds to benefit our scholarship fund.

For information call Sally at 603-445-2527

Let’s bring back the Sunday after church tradition of the Town Picnic!

On Sunday, September 24th at 11:30 am there will be an old-fashioned town picnic on the common in Walpole. Everyone is welcome to come gather with old friends and new. The picnic will be co-hosted by the churches in the area and is open to everyone.  

Each family should bring their own blanket* (quilt?), food and drink. The deacons of the church will provide hot dogs and condiments to go with your potato salad, watermelon, switchel, pie and ? for those of you who want them.

Children can dress up their teddy bears, load them into their wagons and  join a parade. Each child with a wagon will receive a gift certificate for a free ice cream cone from The Walpole Creamery. Children will also get to climb upstairs in the Congregational church and ring the Revere bell.

Please join us in your straw hats, gingham, overalls, etc. Prizes will be given to “the Best Picnic Spread”, “the Best Old-Time Costume” (I have heard that someone in town is already making their costume!). Invite your new neighbors and friends, as well as Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher, if you see them. :-)

Families are invited to attend a service at the Church of their choice before the picnic. Services are held at 10:00 am at the Congregational, Episcopal and Unitarian Churches in the village and at the Anglican Church in B.F.,  or at 8:30 am at St. Peter’s Church in N. Walpole, 9:00 am in Acworth or 11:00 in Alstead. Call Becky Pearson at 603-860-0221 with questions or ideas. In the event of rain, we will gather in Fellowship Hall in the Congregational church.

Posters will be up around town as the day gets closer.

(*We will have some picnic and church tables set up for folks with mobility issues).

RAIL TRAIL IN TRIM

The Cheshire Rail Trail in Walpole has just been brush hogged for the second time this summer. The shorter grass should make excursions along the trail more enjoyable for pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians alike. 

The Rail Trail extends for more than 7 miles in Walpole. It is accessible from Blackjack Crossing Rd., Halls Crossing Rd., River Rd., the Walpole Gateway, Route 123, and the Boat Launch WMA. There is limited parking at many of these locations. Please do not block the gates or the trail when you park.

Maps of the Rail Trail are available on the Conservation Commission website (walpoleoutdoors.org/trail-maps) and in Town Hall. 

We hope many of you will go out and explore Walpole’s Rail Trail.

Wendy and Will Grossman

Walpole Trail Committee

Yes, and at the post offices for delivery to you tomorrow, September 30. Hard to believe that our summer is drawing to a close. 

To see the September CLARION – Click this Link – or on the front page below. Stay safe and well, and enjoy your Labor Day holiday weekend — yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher