ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS

At Town Meeting, the governing body voted to change the Elderly Exemption rates.

For those residents 65 years of age and over, you should have received a letter from the Selectmen informing you of the changes along with an application to apply. If you have not received the letter, please contact the Town Hall at 659-5414. Completed applications are due by APRIL 15^th.

Lee Cooperative Nursery School

17 Mast Road

Lee, NH

603-659-3591

Now enrolling for the 2007-2008 School Year

Openings Available in our Acorns Class (3-4yrs.) Tues & Thurs 9-12Noon and in our Mighty Oaks Class (4-5yrs.)/Mon, Wed, Fri 9-12Noon

The Lee Cooperative Nursery School is an independent nursery school dedicated to direct parental involvement in the preschool experience.

Visitors are welcome! Please call for an appt. or more information or visit our website at www.leecoopnurseryschool.org.

WHEN SECONDS COUNT………..

Can the fire, police or ambulance find your home when you need them for assistance?

Can they find it at night?

Can they find it during a snowstorm?

Having your name and number on a mailbox is just not enough. Some

mailboxes are clustered together. The numbers are small and the location

may not mark the entrance to your driveway.

The Lee Firemen’s Association, in joint effort with the Lee Fire Department,

have started a program to install reflective house number signs at driveway

entrances to assist all emergency responders in locating your home in a time

of need.

The cost for each sign is $25.00 and it will be installed by the Lee Firemen’s

association.

Please take the time NOW to SAVE TIME in the future……..

Lee Firemen’s Association - Reflective House Number Sign

Request

Name:________________________

Street Address:______________________________

Home Phone:________________________________

Cost: $25.00 Installed

Mail with payment to:

Lee Firemen’s Association

7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03824-6555

Date Installed:______________________ By:________________________________

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Lamprey River Hydrological Observatory: an “invisible” part of Lee

Like a Boston commuter train, the Lamprey River picks up and drops off passengers throughout Lee. But, as Lee resident and UNH professor Bill McDowell can tell you, these passengers are largely invisible. And, unlike a train station which consists largely of a depot and a parking lot, the “Lee station” encompasses a significant portion of the Lamprey watershed.

Dr. McDowell has created an ongoing monitoring and research program in the Lamprey River Watershed which he calls the Lamprey River Hydrological Observatory (LRHO). He finds it useful to encourage long-term monitoring of the interactions between living things and chemical compounds (biogeochemistry) with the flow of water (hydrology), because “each person could do something” if they knew more about how to sustain life in a rapidly suburbanizing watershed.

The LRHO includes collection and analysis of precipitation as either rainfall or snowfall, deep and shallow groundwater, and stream water at locations where the Lamprey and its tributaries can be sampled on a regular basis for chemical constituents, sediments, and other river “passengers.” McDowell’s UNH research laboratory analyzes the samples and crunches the data to correlate surface and groundwater nitrate, groundwater arsenic and other substances with human population data from the national census, land use and EPA standards.

During the May 2006 floods, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the highest flow in the Lamprey since the beginning of their stream gauging in 1934. On May 16, 2006 the discharge in the Lamprey reached 8740 (9100 cfs) cubic feet per second (cfs), 1530 cfs more than the second highest flow (7570 cfs) recorded on April 7, 1987. During the May floods, lots of sediment was eroded from the landscape and washed downstream like passengers on a train at rush hour. Figure 1 below shows the high flows during the spring flood and the corresponding increase in suspended sediment. High suspended sediment can damage fish gills and when deposited in the stream bed, can smother organisms that live there such as mussels and aquatic insects.

Figure 1. Total suspended sediment, long-term average discharge and actual discharge during the May 2006 floods in the Lamprey River at Packers falls in Durham, NH.

The LRHO is a long term project because, as Dr. McDowell says, “we still don’t have the tools to assess and make conscious choices” about development and we’re “forced lockstep” by existing regulations to permit land use on an individual, rather than master planned, basis. More understanding of watershed impacts, he believes, can help people decide everything from how much to build on their home lot, whether they should help decrease impervious area per person, to what and where they eat and drink, and even what to grow in their gardens. Every choice has a trade-off, he adds, and accumulation of Lamprey River data “represents an opportunity to get questions answered”. Citizens may be surprised to know, for example, that septic systems leach nitrates into the groundwater, which at elevated levels can affect the drinkability of well water and even the safety of developing or compromised immune systems. And since the Lamprey watershed drains into the Great Bay which is susceptible to nitrate pollution, nitrate loading in the bay can have a negative effect on all forms of life in the Great Bay ecosystem.

With a prodigious command of his research, Dr. McDowell can delve into the minutiae of water chemistry while at the same time, make zen-like statements such as “it’s all just rain.” His colleagues at UNH, such as Dr. Matt Davis, contribute to the LRHO by studying the process through which the groundwater table is re-charged and how water flows through the watershed. This is becoming a focal point of environmentalists because watershed areas are under pressure for development and are scrutinized for water quality and quantity. It is now common for water to be transferred from one watershed to another to supply drinking water if the local water supply is not large enough or the quality is not suitable for drinking.

As we go our way and the Lamprey River goes its way, it’s easy to forget we depend on each other. The efforts of Bill McDowell and other ‘water watchers’ help to predict the consequences of human activities and development before they become too dire.

For more information on the Lamprey River Hydrologic Observatory, please visit: http://www.wrrc.unh.edu/lrho/index.htm

Town Offices Closed

May 30^th – Memorial Day

LEE RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7

Town Field at 9 am

Don’t be late, all eggs are found by 9:02!

Fishing Derby for Kids– Saturday, May 12

Randy Stevens Farm on Tuttle Road

Stocked trout. Prizes for many categories. No license required for this event only.

Pick Up Basketball for anyone –

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm

Sundays 6-8 pm

Bert West at 659-6426

for more information.

2007 Inventories of Taxable Property

2007 inventories were mailed the first week of March and are due by April 15, 2007 else a penalty shall apply. Reminder notices are sent two weeks before the due date. If not received by April 15^th, 2007, they are considered late and a penalty will apply. Penalty will apply for all those not filed at all. Please get a receipt to ensure we have received them To get a receipt, send a SASE along with your inventory.

If you did not receive an inventory, please call 659-5414 and request that one be mailed to you.

LEE VFW POST 10676

Post 10676 is doing well with membership; one more member than last year. We welcome all eligible veterans to join us in providing aid to our community, youth and fellow veterans. Visit one of our meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Flag Hill Winery at 7:30PM.

The semi-annual “Buddy Poppy” program is scheduled for Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at Demoulas Market Basket and the Durham Marketplace. Thanks to all who have helped in the past.

Dale Hardy Post Commander

659-6292

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

The Lee VFW Post 10676 will once again sponsor the Lee Memorial Day Service which will start with a parade at 1 PM on Monday, May 28^th from the Town Hall to the Town Park. We are pleased to announce that the speaker will be our own Captain Mark DeRocchi, US Army, who has recently returned from Iraq. As in past years, there will be musical selections, oral presentations, prayers and salutes to our departed veterans. We hope to see you there to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country.

News From The Transfer Station

Remember the three “R’s”; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The trash that you put over the wall costs the taxpayers $82 per ton to dispose of, if you pull out the recyclables we all get BACK $110./ton on cardboard, $770./ton on aluminum cans, $75./ton on mixed paper and so on. Your neighbors are recycling, the weather is getting warmer, isn’t time that you did your part?

If you bring your trash to the dump in a pickup, please cover your load or secure everything. On Saturdays there are a noticeable number of trash can lids and other light items that are blown out of vehicles along the main routes to the dump.

The burn pile is for brush and “natural” wood (boards and 2 bys). No plywood, or OSB or painted, finished or Pressure treated material.

Drywall (sheetrock) that are scraps (never been painted) go into a bin on the West side door, all removed drywall with paint on it goes in with regular trash.

Fire Permits are available on Tues, Thurs, and Saturdays at the office.

A BIG Thank You from the “Dump Guys”

Doug, Jenn, Peter and Roger

Local 4-H Youth Venture Organization Sponsors “Beads for Needs”

The Lee Hill 4-H Club has partnered with Youth Venture, an international organization sponsored by United Way. This is a way youth, 12-18 have a chance to give back to the community. Youth, passionate about a particular service can apply for a grant to start their own business.

Talya Auger and Rachel Ameduri, local middle school students have started a business venture - Beads for Needs. They will teach ongoing monthly classes at Girl’s Inc. and New Generations, which are local organizations that support teens. These sessions will include earring making and clay bead making at no charge to those who sign up. They will be donating their time and supplies as well. In order to sustain their endeavor, they will sell earrings and clay figures at fairs and local artisan shops donating a portion of the proceeds to these organizations.

Birthday parties are another way to give back and help with fundraising. Talya and Rachel would like to offer their numerous skills for your child’s special day. Earrings, zipper pulls, clay figures, clay finger puppets, and jewelry box making are some of the crafts offered. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local needy organizations. Please help the girls give back to the community. To schedule a party or check on fees, please call Talya at 659-6659.

WATER COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED!

The Lee Water Resources Advisory Committee (LWRAC) is seeking two new contributing members. If you are interested in local or regional water issues and would like to be a part of protecting this critical resource for future Lee generations, then consider joining the LWRAC. Whether you have a background in the water resources, or you’re just passionate about the subject, your contribution as a member of the committee is appreciated. Interested residents are asked to call Dave Cedarholm at 659-7587 and/or plan on attending an upcoming meeting. LWRAC meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at the Town Hall Annex beginning at 7:30 PM.

Lee Farmer's Market

Spring seems to have arrived and the folks at the Lee Farmer's Market are making plans for another successful year at the market. The Market will continue to be held at the old fire station in Lee. The hours are 3 to 6 on Thursdays. We're planning on a good variety of local fresh products ranging from produce and fruits to meats and wool. If you've been to the market in the past you'll remember the fine products and the sense of community. If you haven't yet experienced the market give it a try this year. Begin looking for the signs around Memorial Day.

If you are interested in participating as a vendor in the Market give me a call or pick up an application form at the Town Office.

Dick Babcock

Market Master

659-9329

ONE WþRLD

LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Early language education

A lifetime of opportunities!

French, German, Spanish and Chinese classes

for children ages 3-4, 5-8, 8-10 and 11-14

Intensive and FUN language learning programs

designed specifically for children of all ages!

All classes held Thursday afternoons at the Oyster River Middle School

Bus transportation available from the elementary schools

REGISTISTRATION FOR NEXT FALL

BEGINS IN MAY

CLASSES FILL QUICKLY

CALL SOON!

For information and to register, contact Julie at 659-0715

Julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org

and check www.oneworldlanguageschool.org

NOTES FROM THE TOWN CLERK

REMINDER: APRIL 30^th IS THE DEADLINE

Don’t forget to register your dog(s) by April 30th in order to avoid a penalty. Be sure to bring your pet’s rabies update information and paperwork if spayed or neutered (for new registrants or if done within the past year).

You may register you dog(s) at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office:

Monday 8 am – 6 pm

Wednesday 8 am – 4 pm

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I need to renew my registration?

Due to the Privacy Act, you must present your old registration or the reminder letter sent to you from this office. If you are a new resident of Lee, we will also require proof of residency.

What do I need to register a vehicle just purchased?

If purchased from a New Hampshire dealer, we will need the blue Application for Certificate of Title.

If purchased from an out of state dealer or private owner, we will need the title or certificate of origin. For vehicles older than 15 years, we need either the title, old New Hampshire registration on the vehicle, or form TDMV 19A (obtained from this office or on the State of New Hampshire website).

If TRANSFERRING plates to the new vehicle, we need the registration to the plates you are transferring or a certified copy of the registration (obtained from the DMV). We cannot transfer plates if you do not have one these documents.

Please feel free to call (659-2964) or email (tctc@leenh.org) with any other questions you may have.

Linda & Mary

Lee Historical Society

April is here, and like nature in springtime, the Lee Historical Society is emerging from the winter months. April 5^th, Mel Jenkins will talk about the 1805 road survey he has worked on showing where the roads were then compared to now. Dick Wellington will also be there with information past 1805. Mel’s work was done at the request of the Historical Society in preparation for the Roads and Highways section of the Lee History. We are currently looking for picture of roads for this section. So check your pictures of homes, barns, garages or flower gardens to see if you have a road peaking through.

On May 3^rd, Andrea Burzon, will speak on the history and making of Floor Cloths. Both meeting will take place at Mast Way School at 7:30pm. Plan to bring a friend and enjoy refreshments.

The LHS Museum will open again this summer at the end of June. With the help of volunteers we hope to be open from 10:00am – 1:00pm every Saturday until Fair Day in September. Visits can be arranged for at other times by calling Rosemary Scott at 659-5718.

Emergency Services Update from McGregor Memorial EMS

Durham Ambulance Corps Name Change
Durham Ambulance Corps is now McGregor Memorial EMS. Founded nearly four decades ago in honor of Dr. George G. McGregor, our new name
reflects the dedication of our volunteer EMTs to provide exemplary service to all of the communities we serve: Durham, Lee, Madbury and UNH. For more information visit our new website www.mcgregorems.org

McGregor Memorial EMS Awarded Homeland Security Grant
McGregor Memorial EMS has been awarded a highly competitive Homeland Security grant! The $50,000 grant will be used to purchase state-of-the-art protective clothing for all 50 of our volunteer EMTs,
saving taxpayers significant expense. McGregor EMS was one of very few agencies in NH to receive this type of funding this year.

We Want Your Memories!

With almost four decades of service to the Town of Lee, we have cared for generations of Lee residents. As we prepare for our 40th Anniversary in 2008, we are asking you to send us your memories of our service to you and your family. Send us a postcard, an email or your child’s drawings—we want to hear from you! E-mails can be sent to manager@mcgregorems.org. Postcards, letters and drawings should be mailed to McGregor Memorial EMS, “Memories”, PO Box 4, Durham, NH 03824

CPR SAFE Certification for Schools and Businesses

What is the CPR Safe Program?

CPR Saves lives! It is proven that when CPR is begun in the first minutes after sudden cardiac arrest the chances of survival increase dramatically. The CPR Safe program works with your school to certify every member of the staff in the lifesaving techniques of CPR as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Our goal is to enhance the safety of our communities, our schools, and our children by increasing the number of CPR certified. Find out if your school is CPR Safe!

What makes a CPR Safe school?

The school has made child health and safety a priority through staff professional development, day to day operations, student wellness education, and CPR certifications.
At least 75% of the school staff is certified in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and has been trained in the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)
The school is equipped with an AED which is easily accessible to all

Once the above requirements are reached the McGregor Memorial EMS will designate your school as CPR Safe on our website, in our publications, and with the department of Education. This designation makes your school a safer place for all. It also will let others know that you have made health and safety a priority.

Become a CPR HERO today!

Contact Nathan at nduclos@mcgregorems.org or 862-3674 to learn more

Lee Public Library Spring Programs and Events

Spring Booksale Dates

Saturdays

April 7, May 5 & June 2

9 am – 2 pm

All books are 6 for $1.00 or .20 ea., unless otherwise marked.

All videos/audios are $1.00 with cover, .50 without.

Artists of the Month

JoAnn Portalupi is the featured artist for April. JoAnn is a teacher and writer who has lived in Lee for eight years. For the last seven of those years she has dedicated herself to learning to paint. She enjoys painting from life and in good weather can be seen with her easel along a number of the many Lee roads that offer their spectacular rural vistas. Her work has been exhibited in several recent shows in the Seacoast area.

Katrina Rhodes will have a sampling of her quilts on display at the library in May. Katrina learned to sew in her seventh grade home economics class and has been sewing and creating ever since. She switched from clothing to making quilts in 1977 when her first child was born. While raising her family, she began sewing for craft fairs and consignment shops. She has published her own quilt designs in Quick and Easy Quilts, Stitch and Sew Quilts and for her own shop, The Fabric Garden, located in Barrington. She teaches classes at her shop and makes custom quilts, runners, vests and wall hangings.

A native of West Lebanon, NH, Katrina is a special education teacher in Farmington, a member of the Lee Church Congregational (she sings in the choir) and is the mother of two adult children and two wonderful grandsons.

In June, art students of Lee artist and instructor Caroline West will have several of their paintings and drawings on display at the library.

Lee Public Library Spring Gardening Programs

The library will offer a series of gardening programs during the spring. All programs are free, and will be held in the library’s basement meeting room. Handouts for each program will be available. Please call the library at 659-2626 for further information

Building and Maintaining a Water Garden

Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Lee resident Denny Chasteen has been water gardening for the past 9 years. His presentation will cover integrating a water feature into your landscape and water gardening in general. The topics include:

The benefits and pleasures of water gardening
The best location for a water garden
Methods of construction and costs
Types of plants and their care
Fish, frogs, herons and other inhabitants
Seasonal and weekly maintenance
Local and internet sources of materials, plans and advice

Denny is also an amateur aquarist and an avid underwater and landscape photographer. He is a member of the Durham Garden Club and a UNH Professor of Biophysical Chemistry.

Organic Gardening and Designing the Perennial Garden Q & A

Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Local gardener Barbara McNamee will host a question and answer program that focuses on organic flower and vegetable gardening, as well as designing perennial gardens. She’ll speak briefly on each topic and then will gladly answer questions from the audience.

Barbara's green thumb is well known in the Lee community. She has designed and maintained the library's front garden for several years and as a member of the Lee Community Gardeners has collaborated with other local gardeners on beautifying the town triangle, the safety complex and other locations. She is a self taught second generation organic gardener who learned from her father from the time she could walk and follow him around.

Propagating Perennials: How it Increases Your Plants

Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Master Gardener Ann Ury will speak about the propagation of perennials to keep existing plants healthy and vigorous. Ann will demonstrate several methods for dividing plants and will provide a timeline of when to propagate (spring, summer or fall).

Ann has been gardening for over 65 years. She is co-chair of the Strafford County Master Garden Association and a member of the Lee Community Gardeners. Ann has redesigned and planted the library’s side and rear gardens, and will be conducting a “Learn to Knit” series of workshops at the library this spring.

What’s Blighting You? . . . A Seasonal Stroll through Plant Problems and Solutions

Wednesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Cheryl Smith will guide participants on a virtual tour of some of the common plant diseases and issues that occur throughout the seasons.

Cheryl is the Plant Health Specialist with The University of New Hampshire’s Cooperative Extension. She provides information on plant health to NH’s commercial agricultural community and home horticulturists. She is also director of the UNH Plant Diagnostic Lab, which provides diagnostic services for plant health issues to commercial producers, arborists, landscapers, turf care firms, crop consultants and home horticulturists. Cheryl teaches courses in Plant Pathology and Integrated Pest Management for the Plant Biology Department at UNH. She provides training to Master Gardener’s in the NH, MA and Boston (Urban) Master Gardener programs.

Putting Your Garden to Bed Save the Date!!!

Saturday, September 22 at 10:30 a.m.

A panel of Master Gardeners from Lee will be available to provide tips and pointers for getting your garden ready for the winter months that lie ahead.

Knitting Workshops

Knitting Socks You Will Want to Wear

Monday, April 9 and 23, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Local knitter Jeanne link will lead this two part workshop to be held in the library meeting room. Limited to 6 first-time sock knitters, participants must have basic knitting skills, including knit and purl stitches, cast-on and decreasing. The first session will focus on planning the sock, casting on, and how to knit using the circular needle. The second session will be devoted to heel shaping and how to do the gusset. Participants must be available to attend both sessions. Experienced sock knitters are welcome to audit the class.

“Learn-to-Knit” workshop series for Middle and High School Students

Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Spring may be in the air, but the library will offer a four week "learn-to-knit" workshop series for pre-teens and teens who would like to try their hand at knitting a hat, scarf or mittens for the winter months that lie ahead. Led by local knitter Ann Ury, with additional assistance from Talya Auger, classes will be held four consecutive Wednesday afternoons -- May 2, 9, 16, & 23 -- from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Participants should be available to attend all four sessions, if possible, to ensure that their project will be completed. All supplies, including handouts, will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required and is limited to 8 middle and high school students (grades 5-12). Register by calling the library at 659-2626.

Book Discussion Group

“Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes

Monday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayes recounts her restoration of a stone villa in Tuscany and her exploration of the idyllic Italian countryside.

“The Bad Place” by Dean Koontz

Monday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

A husband-and-wife detective team tries to help amnesiac Frank Pollard figure out just what it is he is up to when he is fast asleep.

“This Side of Brightness” by Colum McCann

Monday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.

African-American Nathan Walker and his fellow “sandhogs” risk their lives digging a tunnel beneath the East River that will carry trains from Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Learn CPR

CPR and AED Certification

Wednesday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m.

The McGregor Institute of EMS (an affiliate of the Durham Ambulance Corps) and the library are sponsoring an American Heart Association AED course to be held on Wednesday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the library. The course teaches adult, child and infant CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator. The program is free, but there is a $20 materials fee. To register, call Nate at the Durham Ambulance Corps at 862-3674 or by email: nduclos@mcgregorems.org.

Free Digital Audio Book Downloads

The Lee Public Library participates in the NH Downloadable Audio Book Program. Browse and search hundreds of great titles and download them to your computer, transfer them to a compatible MP3 player, or burn select titles onto a CD for your enjoyment, all from the comfort of home. A set of instructions is available at the library’s website: www.lee.lib.nh.us.

NH Downloadable Audio Book Users take note: You can use the Advanced Search feature to limit your search by subject or to only show titles with copies currently available.

Youth Programs and Events

Dan Grady’s Marvelous Marionette Medley

Thursday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Oyster River High School Multipurpose Room

Master Puppeteer, Dan Grady, will entertain with his incredible handcrafted marionettes! This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Lee Public Library and the Madbury and Durham public libraries will be held in the Oyster River High School multipurpose room and is free.

Storytime

Preschool story time for ages 3-6 is held on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. This is a 30-45 minute program. The 20-30 minute toddler story time for ages 2-3 meets on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Both programs feature stories, songs, finger plays, flannel board and a craft. Registration is not required. May 17 and 18 will be the last story times prior to the beginning of the summer reading program.

Afterschool Program

The after school program for ages 6-10 is held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children are introduced to a variety of authors and award winning books. A snack, games and a craft are also included. Students may ride bus 24 directly from school to the library. Registration is not required. May 15 will be the last program prior to the beginning of the summer reading program.

5^th/6^th Grade Book Club

This book club for 5^th and 6th grade students meets the first Thursday of each month from 3-4 p.m. Students will be discussing Stop the Train! by Geraldine McCaughrean on April 12. (second Thursday this month) May 3 will be the club’s last meeting until starting up again in the fall. Students may make arrangements with the transportation office to take bus 7 directly to the library after school. Sign up by calling 659-2626. Pizza, courtesy of Pizza Spinners, is always served!

Summer Reading Program: Reading Road Trip Usa!

Go on a fun-filled Reading Road Trip USA at the library this summer! This 6 week program for 3-12 year olds begins Monday, June 25 and ends Thursday, August 2. Children may register June 18-June 30. More information will be available in early June.

McNamee Open Garden Day

Local gardener Barbara McNamee will open her beautiful home gardens to the public on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a walk through Barbara’s exquisitely landscaped gardens, which will be at the height of bloom. Her gardens feature a nice variety of organic vegetables, perennials, small trees, bushes and container gardens. Barbara’s green thumb is well known throughout the community, as she has devoted many hours to the design and upkeep of the library’s front entrance gardens, as well as other town areas maintained by the Lee Community Gardeners.

Barbara will be on hand to answer questions, and light refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 per person, with all proceeds to be donated to the library. Barbara’s gardens are located at 55 Mast Road. Rain date is Sunday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, please call the library at 659-2626.

For Your Information

For up-to-date library news and information, to access the online catalog and to review links to local organizations and other informative websites, visit the library’s website at: www.lee.lib.nh.us

If you would like to receive an electronic version of the library’s monthly newsletter, The Bookworm Digest, send an email to: leelibrary@comcast.net and put “Subscribe Bookworm Digest” in the subject line. All email addresses will be kept confidential.

Lee Firemen's Association

This is a special thank you to all who participated in the recent pancake breakfast to benefit Cameo Beauchesne and her family. The need is still urgent. Donations may be sent to Ocean National Bank/Cameo Beauchesne Fund, PO Box 294, Stratham, NH 03885

The Lee Firemen's Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Safety Complex. We welcome interested community members to join us. Our next project is the annual Ice Cream Smorgasbord, held this year on Aug. 21st at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm or until sold out. It is a great time to catch up with friends and meet new neighbors.

The Lee Fair is our biggest project each year. The Lee Firemen's Association and the Lee Fire Dept. put up and take down the booths around the Grange building and run the kids games. This year the fair is Sept. 8th and goes all day. We can use help, especially on fair day with the games,, it can be a short shift (one or two hours) or longer. Please contact Barb Gingras, secretary at 659-3919 or email barbging@comcast.net

LEE COUNTRY FAIR

The 49th annual Lee Fair Day is Sept. 8, 2007 and runs all day. It is not too early to plan ahead to spend the day at the fair. You can join us at the monthly meetings held at the Lee Church on the first Wed. of the month at 7 pm. The next meeting is April 4th, followed by May 7th.

Re the Artisans/Farmer's Market area, you can call Kathleen Hall at 659-0175. All items are hand-made and juried. The cost is $25 per booth. We also have a children's table for $10 per child. They can display and/or sell their artwork and handcraft.

For more information on the Lee Fair, contact Rich Von Oeyen at 659-9938 or email at rvonoeyen@comcast.net

Thank You to all residents who came out to vote and to attend Town Meeting. The future of Lee is shaped by the decisions you make.

Thank You to all who ran for town positions; our community depends upon qualified and committed volunteers who are willing to step forward and make a difference.

Lee Farm Day – Sunday, August 19, 2007

Save the date! On August 19^th, many of your neighbors will open their farms to the public for the day. There will be many activities, displays and a chance for you to see the diverse agriculture that we are so fortunate to have here in Lee! From the elk to wine making, Lee has it all. Enjoy cows, horses, sheep, old tractors, herbs and biodiesel research – it will all be on display for your education and enjoyment. So save the date and plan to visit the following farms:

Ath-Mor Holsteins will be set up at the Hutton’s (Coppal Station House Farm) with some calves and the Granite State Dairy milk trailer!

Flag Hill Winery will be open for your viewing pleasure.

Tuckaway Farm and Randall Farm will introduce you to biodiesel research, as well as heritage goat and sheep breeds, Highland cattle and a polo exhibition!

UNH Burleigh-DeMeritt Farm will open the doors to their new organic dairy farm.

Live & Learn Daycare and Early Learning Center will showcase children’s gardening and farm animals.

Echo Ridge Farm will show their boarding facilities and horses.

Velvet Pastures Farm will give us an opportunity to learn more about the elk we see out in their pastures.

Woolmark Farm raises Tunis and Border Leicester sheep. Spinners will be on hand, as well as the Yankee Teamsters 4-H Working Steer Club.

Walnut Grove Farm will open the barn doors to the donkeys, sheep, chickens and ducks. Along with Woolmark Farm we will have an antique tractor display and a parade of the old tractors.

Coppal Station House Farm has draft horses and sheep and that’s the location of the corn maize in the fall of each year.

DeMeritt Hill Farm is our local apple orchard.

Misty Meadows Farm and Herbal Center will have open house in the retail shop and educational center. Enjoy the gardens and woodland trails.

Boulder Brook Stables is the newest horse boarding facility in town. Boulder Brook Broncos 4-H Club will be on hand.

This is just a sampling of the activities that will be going on that day. We, the Lee Farm Day committee, hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, celebrating Lee’s agricultural heritage on that day!

From the FIRE DEPARTMENT

When you changed your clocks to Daylight Savings Time did you remember to check your smoke detector? It's a good rule of thumb that can save your life. Each year hundreds of people die because they didn't have a working smoke detector in their home. You should change the batteries each time you change your clock to Daylight Savings or Eastern Standard time. If your smoke detector is "hard wired" in your home, use those dates to check it. All smoke detectors have a test button. If it doesn't work properly replace the detector. Another critical warning device is a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector. If you have one check its operation when you check your smoke detector. Don't have one? We strongly encourage all homeowners to have at least one installed in their home. Often times people only think those with wood stoves or fireplaces need these lifesaving devices. However, a malfunctioning oil or gas burner can emit deadly CO. Remember, Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. A properly installed detector can warn you of this silent killer. We're often asked how many smoke or CO detectors should be in the home. We suggest one for each level of your home. It's a small investment that has proven to save lives.

With warmer days around the corner residents use the time to clean up brush around the yard. While it's best for the environment to compost this material, many choose to burn the debris. The State of New Hampshire has strict laws regarding outside burning. You must obtain a permit from the fire department before burning can begin. Call 659-5411 or stop by the station between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday for more information about obtaining a permit. Our full time firefighters, Lieutenant Jim Davis or Firefighter/EMT Scott Nemet, can help you ensure any outside burning is done safely and legally.

Want more information about fire safety? Visit our website at http://www.leefirerescue.com. You'll find it's an excellent source of information about fire safety and emergency preparedness.

Lee Church Congregational

PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, April 1st

Services: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thursday, April 5th

Soup & Bread Meal from 6-7 PM

Tenebrae Service: 7:30 PM

EASTER SUNDAY

April 8th

Sunrise Service: 6:15 AM. ("Bradbury Pasture")

Breakfast at Lee Church Congregational to follow

Services: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Lee Church Congregational, 17 Mast Road -- Offering food, fellowship and programs of interest to the men of the community and the church. Breakfasts are held on the 4^th Sunday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 am. A full breakfast is served, with a program following. This time of fellowship is open to folks from the church and wider community, and women are certainly welcome to attend, as well as men. Please come and check us out. Any questions please call the church office – 659-2861.

April 15^th – A Pot-luck Luncheon and program will take place at the Lee Church Congregational, 17 Mast Road on February 11, 12:00/noon-2:30 pm. with Pamela Sollenberger, M.S. Grief, Loss & Transition Facilitator as guest speaker. She will center on the issues, considerations and challenges of families who have a loved one with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. There will be a discussion time for questions dealing with medical care, the difficulties families experience being caregivers, and resources available in the Seacoast area. You are invited to bring a dish to share from 12-12:30, and then stay for the program that will follow, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. We welcome anyone from the community.

Church Suppers – They’re back!!! The Lee Church Congregational will be having monthly suppers all are welcome. Watch for the signs outside the church. April 21^st, May 18^th, June 16.

Lee Church Congregational Summer Worship Schedule – Starts on June 17 with one worship service on Sundays at 9 am through September 2^nd.

Wilkinson Food Pantry – The food pantry located at the Lee Church Congregational serves those in the community who may need assistance with groceries. The Pantry is open the first and third Monday (6-7PM) evenings each month or by appointment. For more information on the Food Pantry or for this month’s schedule please contact Janice at 659-2861.

Senior Citizen Dinner

The Oyster River School Board and Food Service Dept. will be hosting a Senior Citizens' Dinner for the 55 and over residents of Durham, Lee and Madbury. This event will take place at Oyster River High School on Monday, May 21. At 4:30 p.m. the high school drama club will present a play and this will be followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 868-5100 ext 20.

Lee Benefit Raises More Than $11,000

The Cameo Beauchesne Fund will receive more than $11,000 thanks to hundreds of supporters who turned out for a special pancake breakfast on March 3. Members of the Lee Fire and Rescue Department and Lee Police Department put the benefit together as a means of raising money for Cameo. The six-year old is suffering from a Brainstem Giloma - a rare form of cancer that afflicts about 100 children annually. The fund is intended to help defray the significant medical costs facing the family.

Fortunately Lee Police and Fire personnel had plenty of help for the breakfast thanks to volunteers from a number of area police and fire departments, as well as local residents. The volunteers served more than 700 people including members of the New Hampshire State Police who also provided an additional donation they collected from fellow troopers.

The Lee Police and Fire Department would like to thank Lee Circle Grocery, Newmarket Recreation Club Chameleon, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Amethyst Environmental, Buster's Place, Ear Craft Music, DeRocchi & Sons, LLC, Belanger Family, Gauthier 125 Family Restaurant, S&J Transportation, New Hampshire State Troopers Association, Barrington Fire Department, Nottingham Fire Department, Epping Fire Department, Kingston F ire Department, Red Knights International Motorcycle Club

Donations may still be sent to Ocean National Bank/Cameo Beauchesne Fund, P. O. Box 294 Stratham, NH 03885.

Scott Nemet
FF/EMT
Lee Fire & Rescue
Lee, NH 03824 603.659.5411
LeeFireRescue@comcast.net
www.leefirerescue.com

CUB SCOUTS

Cub Scout Pack 459 is an active Lee group. Boys are always welcome to join the fun. Call Michelle Rhoads for more information at 659-4107 or mrhoads67@yahoo.com.

Annual Lee Church Plant Sale

Friday, May18—4:30—7:30 pm

Saturday, May 19—9am—1:30 pm

(Rain or Snow!!)

PLANT SALE SUPPER !!

Beef or Vegen Stew,

Hotdogs, Salad bar & Dessert!

Friday, May 18th, 5-7PM

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Please donate blood to the

American Red Cross!

Watch For Signs Indicating the Next

Blood Drawing Date

Blood Drives Are Held Regularly

At The Church

Lee Church Congregational

17 Mast Rd

Lee, NH

(in Fellowship Hall)

YARD SALE

PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

Saturday, May 5

9:00 AM – NOON

Lee Church Congregational Parking Lot

All money collected from items sold goes to support

the Church Youth Group’s Mission Trip to New Jersey

to Paint & Repair Homes of Needy Families.

COME SHOP THE YARD SALE &

ENJOY BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS AT THE SAME TIME!

The Church Missions Committee & Youth Group

need your unwanted items

for the yard sale!

START YOUR SPRING CLEANING NOW!

Drop off your items labeled with a suggested price

at the Fellowship Hall

on Friday, May 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

All unsold items will be donated to local non-profit organizations or recycled.

Lee Voters Approve

Conservation Lands

Despite concerns about the budget, voters at Town Meeting approved the protection of approximately 116 acres of land. Four parcels were proposed in the Warrant, and each was voted on separately. Two of the parcels (Kelley-Old Mill Road, and Kelley-Snell Road) were approved for “fee simple” purchase, meaning the Town will buy them outright. For two others (Henry and Tecce), the Town will buy conservation easements that will permanently prohibit future development.

All four of the properties have frontage on the Oyster River, and three are in close proximity to the Lee Five Corners Well and make up part of what is being called the Old Mill Reserve. Currently the well is part of the municipal water system for Durham and UNH, but Lee has future rights to some of the water if it so chooses. Not only does the Old Mill Reserve protect the aquifer, it also contains important wildlife habitat and has great potential for hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. The Tecce property, east of Garrity Road, consists of some tillable land as well as an important wildlife corridor.

In approving these projects, three positive factors seemed particularly important to voters. First, the Town’s share of the total cost of each parcel is relatively small (approximately 25%). Second, the Town funds will be spent only if matching funds are obtained. And third, all of the Town funds approved for these projects will come from “trust funds” previously established by Lee’s voters for the purpose of land conservation, rather than impacting current taxes.

Significant matching funds have already been committed by state and federal programs. Thanks to the efforts of Laurel Cox, Lee’s Land Protection Coordinator, grants in the amount of $790,000 have been approved ($450,000 from the NH Dept. of Environmental Services’ Water Supply Land Grant Program, and up to $340,000 from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Farm and Ranchland Protection Program). Other grant applications have been submitted to the federal Coastal and Estuarine Conservation Lands Program, and the Wetlands Restoration Program.