Rye Reflections

Published in Rye, N.H. on the first Thursday of each month

October 2009

OF SPECIAL INTEREST

ON SWINE FLU

Information regarding swine flu (H1N1 virus): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/swineflu; NH Department of Health and Human Services at www.dhhs.state.nh.us or telephone at: 1-800-CDC-INFO. See also Rye Crisp.

Two volunteers end 42 years with
Rye Public Library
...Ken Palm
CALENDAR choice:
Junior High Harvest
...Judy Palm
Looking at numbers
through lens of time
...Jack Paarlberg
RECIPES
....Marion Dunn
...Marg Carroll

BrownBread
Computer Tutorial:
On drag and drop
....Al Harper
POETRY
...Norm Walker
...M. E. Tuthill
...Norm Walker
Consumer Alert:
Robo calls nixed
....Harold Moldoff

We Welcome Comments

SMOOTH SAILING

Whaleback Lighthouse at Portsmouth Harbor entance, with a sailboat and bulk carrier in view on a Sunday afternoon. (Jim Cerny photo)

A visit to the summer home of Ogden Nash
Victorian-era influence throughout late author's North Hampton house
...Ellen Morton Hamil, story and photos
Zoning Board asked to rehear Saunders proposal
Continues Wentworth Beach & Swim Club until state process completed
...Jack Driscoll
Seafood Festival telescoped into one fun day
After two rainy days spirits soared … as did the skydivers
...Judy Palm, story and photos
Perfect fall combination: foliage and Shelburne Museum
Two days are not enough to see 39 exhibition buildings and collections
...Cecilia Mulkern Azzi
Trails and views from top make Mont Sainte Anne special
Take gondola anytime — to see Quebec City, river, Laurentians
...Bob Dunn
Mountain View Grand Hotel: Something old and new
Watch jumpers practice in off-season or take gondola ride
...Bill Warren, story and photos
Volunteers SERVE Rye's seniors
Transportation, Daily Call, home services are primary focuses
...Margaret Carroll
Role in War of 1812 is part of Rye Harbor history
British boat driven off by town militia after dredging by 17 men, 17 oxen
...Alex Herlihy
Chance to travel widely is part of college study abroad
UNH student capitalizes with trips in Europe; goes to Israel on 'break'
...Rachel Schlacter

Colored yarns at Portsmouth Farmers Market, ready to be knit into winter garments. (Jim Cerny photo)

RYE CRISP:
Lemonade stand the best … Rye plans swine flu clinic … Three Workforce zoning amendments? … Civic League re-forming … CIP agreed to … RCD readies shovels

NEW CASTLE SALTINES: Calling 911 … Historical Society … Spitsbergen beckons … Safety building … Fort Stark action … Late summer flowers … Sunset