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Five Rivers Conservation Trust 2017-2018 Annual ReportCelebrating 30 Years of Local Land Conservation! Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report | 1

Save the Date Thirty Years and CountingContoocook River Paddle Sunday, August 19 By Beth McGuinn, Executive Director Think back thirty years. Phones 10-mile paddle were still connected to a wall, few Several miles along conserved properties of us had personal computers in Boat rentals available, shuttle provided our homes, and many of us spent More info at www.5rct.org > Events more time outdoors. It was the height of the Land and Commu-Enjoy ice cream from: Thanks to our nity Investment Program (LCIP), Event Sponsor: a private-public partnershipGraCnaitnedSytSatheoppe® that spent $50,000,000 on land Since 1927 conservation in the state of New Hampshire. Local and regionalFive Rivers is a member-supported nonprofit land trust with a land trusts sprang up throughoutmission to preserve and protect important open space lands forpresent and future generations. We work in seventeen towns at the state, including the Concord Conservation Trust (CCT). Over the intervening 30 years, CCT grew into Five Rivers the confluence of five New Hampshire rivers. Conservation Trust and we now conserve land in 17 towns. In fact, we just conserved our first property in the Town ofFive River’s Service Area: Belmont, Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Chichester as highlighted in the article on page 3.Concord, Dunbarton, Gilmanton, Henniker, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, I recently reviewed a yellowed, type-written list of 200 people who supported this organization in its infancy. Northfield, Pembroke, Salisbury, Warner and Webster. Though I was not involved in CCT at the time, I know many of our early supporters. Some have moved away, some haveThe Five Rivers are the Blackwater, Contoocook, Merrimack, left this world, and some…still support Five Rivers. Among Soucook and Warner Rivers. them are some of our most generous donors including John Swope, Betsy and Harold Janeway, Jan McClure and Mike Richard Head, Hillsborough, Chair Lehman, Chris Hallowell and Cindall Morrison. Our center- Michael Lehman, Concord, Vice Chair fold features the stories of three members who were with us Michael Shearin, Dunbarton, Treasurer at the start, and are still supporting Five Rivers today. Others will be featured speakers at our June 13 Annual Gathering. Bob Cotton, Concord, Secretary Our history helps us imagine our future. Five Rivers hasTim Britain, Hopkinton, Immediate Past Chair conserved 72 properties in 17 towns, over 4500 acres. It is at this point in an organization’s history that professional staff Maura Adams, Penacook Carolyn Koegler Miller, Hopkinton typically carry out the complicated negotiations and legal Kathy Barnes, Hopkinton Michele Roberge, Concord drafting of conservation easements and build the relation-Steve Blackmer, Canterbury Wayne Stadelmann, Dunbarton ships with owners of conserved land to help avoid easement Allen Brooks, Hopkinton Amanda Stone, Gilmanton compliance issues. On page 8, you’ll find a brief update on Sarah Thorne, Gilmanton our effort to raise three years’ funding for such a position at Richard Cook, Warner Five Rivers. As we celebrate Five Rivers’ 30th anniversary of conserving Staff land in the greater capital region, I propose a toast: In thanks Beth McGuinn, Executive Director to all those who have conserved their land, supported usAndrea Galliher, Membership and Office Assistant financially or as a volunteer, served on the Board or as staff. Five Rivers would not be a successful land trust without your Five Rivers Conservation Trust involvement! 30 6 Dixon Ave, #201, Concord, NH 03301(603) 225-7225 | www.5rct.org | [email protected] Cover Photo: Ida and her dad joined Five Rivers’ Contoocook River Paddle last August. This year, we’ll offer the same paddle trip – see the Save the Date information on this page. Photo by Chris Carley.2 | Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report

Message from the Board ChairBy Richard Head, Board Chair communities in and around Concord. Everyone who has Thirty years ago, a group of contributed to Five Rivers’ success can be proud of the work conservation minded individuals you have done to preserve these lands for future generations formed what was then known as to enjoy. the Concord Conservation Trust While we celebrate the past thirty years, we also look forward (CCT). The conservation goals of to the next thirty years. The need to protect critical local the CCT struck a chord not only habitats is stronger now than ever before. We plan to add a in Concord but in the surrounding land conservation specialist to our staff this year and increase communities and the organization conserved land to 6,000 acres over the next five years. This began to grow. In 2001, the CCT growth will lead to new opportunities for our members to changed its name to Five Rivers help conserve significant farmland and forests, wetlands, scenic areas, special natural communities, wildlife habitat,Conservation Trust in recognition of this growth and a cultural features, rivers and streams, lakes and ponds – alldesire to meet the conservation needs of the Capital region. of which could otherwise be lost forever. We are success-Today, with the incredible contributions of our members ful because of your support. I, along with all of our Boardand landowners, Five Rivers has helped conserve over 4,500 members and staff, have the deepest gratitude for what youacres of farm land, recreation lands, wildlife habitat, pro- do to help us achieve our conservation goals. 30ductive forests and important water resources in seventeenWith Thanks toTim and AmandaBy Beth McGuinn, Executive Director ANNUAL GATHERINGA healthy non-profit board has a constant turnover of mem-bers. In the spring, we see experienced board members move Celebrate 30 Yearson to other endeavors as their terms on the board expire. Wednesday, This year, Five Rivers bids June 13 farewell to Tim Britain, who 5-7:30 pm, Concord has served on the board for six years, taking leadership Suggested Donation: positions from the start. He $10 at the event has served as Secretary, Vice Chair, Chair and Immediate •• An evening of food, friends and fun past chair of the board and has •• Space is Limited, Registration Required hosted our Board meetings at •• Register at www.5rct.org > Events Cleveland, Waters & Bass formany years. He has led our Development and Governance Thanks to our Event Sponsors:Committees and served on the Accreditation, Lands andCLS committees. He has asked countless members to helpus grow by increasing their support of our efforts to con-serve local lands. He will continue as monitor of the SweattPreserve, in Hopkinton, but this spring marks his last seasonon the board. Tim, your leadership and dedication will bemissed! Thank you for all your work on behalf of Five Rivers.Amanda Stone has served on the Board and Lands Commit-tee for three years and served as committee co-chair overthe past year. Amanda’s knowledge of the NH land trustcommunity allowed her to make contributions to our workimmediately. Amanda will leave the Board this spring, butwill remain on the Lands Committee. 30 Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report | 3

Five Rivers First Property Conserved in ChichesterBy Sarah McCraw Crow encourage wildlife habitat. And just last Commission set long-term goals toTucked away on 120 acres along the year, the Conservation Commission match the long-term nature of theChichester-Pembroke border, Spauld- decided that further protecting Spauld- forest, hired a professional forester toing Town Forest is Five Rivers’ first ing Town Forest with a conservation create a process to meet those goals,conserved property in Chichester. easement was the logical next step. “We and protected special places for long-It also tells a little of New Hamp- took it to the selectmen and the town,” term management through permanentshire’s story: These acres served as a says Conservation Commission chair conservation,” she says.pasture for a farm until about 1900, Bob Mann, and Chichester residents Because Spaulding Town Forest abutssays forester Charlie Moreno, and as agreed that protecting the land from a other conservation land, it createswith so many other abandoned New future development was the right thing a 400-acre parcel of protected land,Hampshire farms, a forest began to to do. which allows wildlife, especiallygrow here. In the 1950s, the forest’s “It’s really forward thinking for a town animals like fox and deer, the spacefast-growing pine trees were logged, to conserve land with an easement, they need to roam. “We’re workingand a more diverse forest of oaks, but it can take some convincing to from here on in to allow the forestmaples, birch, and pine began to grow. bring people around,” Charlie Moreno structure to become more complex,”Around the same time, the town of says, because residents may ask, what Moreno says. “We have really oldChichester took this parcel to make if in fifty years we need land for a new trees, middle-aged trees, and youngup for unpaid back taxes – a scenario school, or need to sell the land for trees.” This tree diversity, along withfamiliar to many New Hampshire money? But, Mann notes, “there’s no areas of hemlocks that provide wintertowns. doubt going to be more development in shelter, allows for an array of mammalsSixty-some years later, Chichester’s Chichester, especially as we’re close to and birds, including warblers, roughConservation Commission decided Concord, and open space needs to be grouse, and deep-woods birds liketo designate these acres as Spaulding part of our community fabric.” wood thrush and goshawks. The Con-Town Forest, and enlisted Charlie Beth McGuinn, Five Rivers’ Executive servation Commission is also planningMoreno’s help to create a forest-man- Director, adds that the town of Chich- walking trails and easier access foragement plan, with the intent to ester has set a great example for other recreation. Some of the land goes uphillimprove the forest for the long term, forest landowners. “The Conservation moderately steeply, with elevations ofincrease access for recreation, and Chichester, continued on page 5 Spaulding Town Forest Facts These red oaks provide high quality food for wildlife, nesting opportunities for hawks and are growing high quality timber on Spaulding Town Forest in Chichester. Image credit: Ken Stern • 120 acres in Chichester, conserved in March, 2018 • Conservation Easement donated by the Town of Chichester • Well managed forest land and soils • Highest ranking wildlife habitat in the state • Includes a forested wetland • Abuts conserved land, creating a larger contiguous area, and • Includes a section of snowmobile trail 15N and walking trails will be built in the future4 | Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report

Thirty Years of NewsBy Zib Correll and Beth McGuinnThirty years of newsletters take up only CCT recognized early on the benefit of 2000 acres by 2010. Now over 4500one three ring-binder in Five Rivers’ having outdoor events to gain and keep acres are conserved. With these ease-office, but those newsletters represent a support with members by offering a ments came lands across the regionrich history of land conservation, com- Sewall’s Falls trail walk and Merrimack of 17 towns ranging from woodlandsmunity engagement, commitment and River canoe trip in 1990. Events con- crossed by streams and trails to wetlanddedication. Zib Corell, a committed Five tinue to be an integral part of the Trust habitats and active farmland.Rivers office volunteer, reviewed and calendar, often including experts on The organization tapped the talents ofcataloged each newsletter article, taking forestry practices, wildlife habitat and many people committed to serving onin Five Rivers’ long history through the other factors pertaining to the natural the board and committees as well as theprocess. Below is her summary of that and built environment being visited. able staff time of directors and admin-review. Volunteers committed to land protec- istrative support. It’s significant to note tion joined others with similar passion that through many of the early years,Spending two months getting to know across the country in the learning the Trust operated with only volunteerFive Rivers through its newsletter curve of what this new entity know as action, a credit to those doing all thehistory has been an enlightening a ‘local land trust’ was all about. They work to effect positive change. Asexercise of watching commitment built membership, coordinated with years went by, grant writing, matchingand tenacity that like-minded people other conservation groups, and worked fund initiatives and social events werehave achieved through many hours of to hire a part-time Executive Director employed to develop the Five Rivers’volunteer energy. As part of its 30th to carry out their plans. In the early budget.anniversary year, it’s worth recognizing years, the Merrimack River and the Strategic planning is an integral tool forthe path Five Rivers has taken. goal of establishing the Heritage Trail planning and growth. The organization along its corridor were regular points now has a full-time executive directorFounded in 1988, the Concord Con- of focus and discussion. and has set its sights on hiring a landservation Trust (CCT), as it was first One hundred acres were protected conservation specialist. Membershipknown, set out to have a strong voice in Concord by 1997, climbing to one continues to grow and with it, enthu-for open space protection and sound thousand by 2006. With momentum siasm for the landscapes protected indevelopment in Concord. The first gathering, the 1500 acre mark was perpetuity through the past 30 years ofproperty was conserved in the spring of reached by the summer of 2008 and good works. 301990; 33 acres in East Concord knownas Bois de Brodeur Trust.Chichester, cont. from page 4 Solar Donations to Five Riversup to 900 feet and views to the east. Revision Energy has been Five Rivers’ overall event sponsor for the pastBob Mann hopes that Chichester’s several years, making it possible for us to share conserved land with thedecision to conserve Spaulding Town public. But they wanted to do more for Five Rivers.Forest will also serve as a model forother New Hampshire towns. “It’s our Now, for their solar customers who mention Five Rivers before they installhope that conservation is part of the a new solar “system”, Revision will make a donation of $250 to Five Riverspublic ethic. We hope it will make and discount the solar installation by the same amount. Please remember topeople aware of the potential to protect mention Five Rivers if you work with Revision.property.” 30Sarah is a professional writer andlong time Five Rivers member fromCanterbury.NOTE: Five Rivers also conserved theMoffett property in Canterbury and theGLT-Frisky Hill 2 property in Gilmanton inFY18. Learn more about these properties inour Fall 2017 Newsletter. Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report | 5

Who Has Supported Local LandLongtimeSupporters SpeakFive Rivers’ supporters enable our land con-servation work. We are making a great effortto introduce our work to new people whoappreciate the increased quality of life thatcomes from conserved local farms, recreationland, productive forest, wildlife habitat andclean water. As we continue to grow our sup-port, we especially appreciate our longtimemembers. In our 30th year of conserving landin the greater capital region, we are featuringthe thoughts and history of members whohave supported us from the beginning. Weappreciate their early and continuous supportof CCT and Five Rivers. 30 Beth McGuinn The following Member Profiles are written by former Associated Press writer David Tirrell Wysocki David is a free-lance writer and director of the Nackey Loeb School of Communications. He lives in Canterbury.Maureen McCanty and Dennis Card, DunbartonMaureen McCanty and Dennis Card to home in Dunbarton, they cited the to Manchester. Unless outfits like Fiveof Dunbarton enjoy hiking, snowshoe- major initiative that conserved the Rivers continue to conserve significanting, cross-country skiing, taking in beautiful 237-acre Stone Farm and its tracts of open land, the whole area isa nice hilltop view and a dark night- fields and forests. going to be just one big suburb – so,time sky. So, when they learned of the “We love to be away from man-made not for us so much, but for our kidsConcord Conservation Trust in the noise and pollution and the more we and grandchildren, I think it’s essential1980s and discovered it was dedicated can preserve open space and large for maintaining this quality of life forto preserving the lifestyle they enjoyed, tracts of land and make it available to those who choose to have an outdoorthey began more than three decades of people like us who will enjoy it, that’s aspect to their lives.” 30supporting local land protection – for one of the big reasons we’ve stayed in-themselves, others and wildlife. volved,” Maureen said. “We love being“We saw that here was a group of local outdoors and that is a huge part of ourfolks, not some anonymous group of lives.”people from away, who were willing to Maureen and Dennis have taken partput their time and talents into preserv- in many Five Rivers’ hikes and educa-ing some beautiful places in the area tion sessions, so they have enjoyed con-around Concord and they were doing it served land first-hand. They believefor everybody to enjoy, so we thought it’s important that others help supportthat was a pretty good effort to sup- Five Rivers because, even though muchport,” Maureen said. has been done, there still is much to doMaureen and Dennis are impressed to make sure future generations willwith the range and quality of conser- benefit from undeveloped land.vation projects the Concord Conserva- “The megapolis is moving northwardtion Trust, and now Five Rivers Con- at an alarming pace,” Dennis said.servation Trust have completed. Close “Some people would say it’s already up6 | Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report

Conservation for Thirty Years?Marily Wilson, ConcordAsk Marily Wilson of Concord about ment. Now, “with my knees and age,” to get out of the city without having towhy it’s important to conserve open Marily isn’t hiking as much, but as buy a place up in the mountains.”land and forests, and she mentions a Big pressure for development continues, There’s another line in the song MarilyYellow Taxi – not a vehicle, but a popular she continues to donate and to help mentioned. It’s a warning about puttingtune about not taking things for granted. spread the word about why it’s import- all the trees in a tree museum. Marily“You know that song – ‘You don’t know ant to support land preservation. isn’t worried about that, but the threatwhat you’ve got til it’s gone’ – so we need “I think you have to have a connection to nature and open space is somethingto take care of things now,” said Marily, with the land to appreciate your world,” everyone should take seriously, espe-who’s been involved with land conser- she said. cially for their children.vation in the area for decades, first with Marily said Five Rivers’ work to help con- “If they want their progeny to have anythe Concord Conservation Trust (CCT), serve undeveloped land in the Concord sense of what nature is, they’d betterthen Five Rivers Conservation Trust. area has improved the quality of life for take care of it now,” she said. 30“We will never regain the land that her and everyone who lives here.we have built on and there is land that “I think that Concord is extraordinarilyshould not be built on,” she said. “I lucky in having dedicated woods,”have seen too much of it go.” she said. “No matter how big the cityEarly on, Marily and her late husband, grows, there will be land for people toGeorge, participated in nature hikes enjoy the outdoors without the build-and donated to allow the CCT and Five ings and the cars and the motorbikes.Rivers to protect land from develop- We have trails and places for peoplePam and Jerry Drypolcher, ConcordWhen Pam and Jerry Drypolcher moved sor, Five Rivers Conservation Trust. there for everyone to enjoy.to Concord in 1970, they knew the area “We wanted Concord to grow, but we Pam said it’s important to support Fivewould grow, but they wanted to make also wanted to save the land that we Rivers in recognition of three decadessure the growth left plenty of room for found so appealing,” Pam said. of helping such land remain “unblem-the country-like atmosphere that drew For Jerry, thinking about the long-term ished” and for the work that needs tothem to the city in the first place. effects of growth was more than a hobby. be done into the future.That’s why they became original He was a member of the Concord “Some of these important farms andmembers of the Concord Conservation Planning Board for 28 years, ten as places around streams that maybeTrust and then supporters of its succes- chairman, until retiring in 2016. On the would have been subject to big develop- board and at home, he saw the value of ments are now preserved, not only for balancing growth and preservation. people to walk in and enjoy, but for the “We use the land around our house for ecosystem to remain vibrant,” she said. cross-country skiing and hiking,” he Jerry said preserving land puts it under said. “That reinforced our feeling about a “secure blanket.” need to make sure there was something And Pam said having land, close by, in its that could be done to preserve it for a natural state, helps her feel secure, as well. long period of time.” “You think of what’s happening in the The Drypolchers continue to support world, then you look around Concord Five Rivers financially, and more and see all of these spaces, and just recently by taking part in hikes and knowing that you can go out for a walk walks, where they are gaining a greater or a snowshoe or just sit and watch the awareness of the area’s history, meeting leaves turn green — it’s an environment new people and helping spread the that Five Rivers is helping preserve,” word that valuable conserved land is she said. 30 Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report | 7

Treasurer’s Report 2017-18 Operating IncomeBy Mike Shearin, Treasurer 8% 22% MembershipThe fiscal year ending in March 2018 represents a high-water 6% 2% 2% 15% Annual Appealmark for Five Rivers Conservation Trust based on important Conservation Leaders Societyfinancial metrics. Five Rivers outperformed income and 7% Special Giftsexpense budget goals to end the year with net operating Sponsorshipsincome of $15,656. Fiscal year 2018 also marks the seventh 38% Event Incomeyear in a row with total income growth outpacing total Stewardship Fundexpense growth, indicating effective stewardship of organi- Miscellaneouszational finances by the Executive Director and Board. Moreimportantly, consistent income development combined with FY18 Operating Expensesmembership growth reinforces our confidence in our stra-tegic plan and our capacity for meeting our land protection Staff, Benefits & Taxesand stewardship responsibilities over the long term. With Insuranceongoing support from our faithful members and friends, Officevolunteers, and our exceptional staff, we look forward to Stewardshipexpanding our land conservation impact in the communities Membership/Communicationswe serve. Professional Services Travel/Training/DuesASSETS 2017-2018 2016-2017 7% 4% MiscellaneousCurrent Assets 4% 4% 1%Cash Accounts $139,709 $124,118Investment Accounts $706,681 $598,774 10%Other Current AssetsFixed Assets – Sweatt Property $4,863 $4,535 2% 68%Total Assets $260,800 $260,800 $1,112,053 $979,227 Conservation Staffing UpdateLIABILITIES & EQUITYCurrent Liabilities $9,303 $11,758 In 2017, Five Rivers’ Board set a goal to raise fundsEquity to cover three years’ expenses to hire our first LandSweatt Property $260,800 $260,800 Conservation Specialist. This staff member will helpBoard Designated Funds $612,131 $543,685 us increase the pace of land conservation, conserveTemporarily Restricted Funds $94,550 $46,089 more strategic land, and improve our stewardship ofOther Equity $135,269 $116,895 conserved land. With grants from the Horne FamilyTotal Liabilities & Equity $1,112,053 $979,227 Foundation and the NH Charitable Foundation, pledges and donations from board, staff and supporters plus Five Rivers’ working capital, we have met over 75% of our goal. Thanks to all who have donated or pledged funds to this effort. If you would like to help us meet our goal, with a one-time donation or a three-year pledge, please contact Beth McGuinn at 225-7225 or [email protected] or complete the mailer on the back page. A super dominant red oak was the recipient of some love from hikers at our fall 2017 Swope Park to Winant Park hike. Photo by Fran Phillipe8 | Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report

Five Rivers Volunteers are Terrific!We owe a debt of gratitude to Five Rivers volunteers. Each person lends her/his time and talents so we can conserve land,keep it conserved, share conserved land at our events, and gain the support of the community for our efforts. Volunteersmake a real difference at Five Rivers and we thank each volunteer for helping us grow! Board of Trustees Maureen McCanty Bethann McCarthy Debbie & Chris Carley Eric Sargent Maura Adams Gabe Roxby Jared Nylund Bonnie Christie Kelly Short Kathy Barnes Ken Stern Sarah Pillsbury Grace Cohen Ruth Smith Steve Blackmer Chris Powles Rich Cook Mike Shearin Allen Brooks Margaret Watkins Sara Riordan Bob Cotton Wayne Stadelmann Richard Cook Binney Wells Ted Diers Amanda Stone J. Robert Cotton Muriel Robinette Sebastian Strong Richard Head Easement Monitors David Ross Pam & Jerry Drypolcher Betsy Swan Brian Adams Joe Schmidl Janice Dutton Sarah Thorne Michael Lehman Gary Ambelas Mike Shearin Richard Head Margaret WatkinsCarolyn Koegler Miller Barb Beers Lori Sommer Hansi Glahn Event Hosts Tim Britain Chris Hallowell Maura & Brian Adams Michele Roberge Lee Carboneau Amanda Stone City of Concord Mike Shearin Ken Stern Kathy & Dave Healy Cleveland, Waters and Bass Bonnie Christie Tom Hobbs Bill & Hansi Glahn Wayne Stadelmann Bob Cotton Ned Therrien Havenwood Heritage Amanda Stone Sarah Thorne Ron Klemarczyk Sarah Thorne Laura Demming Margaret Watkins Rob Knight Heights John Dickey Office Volunteers John & Barbara KeeganCommittee Volunteers Eliza Evans Carolyn Koegler Miller Bonnie Christie Zib Corell Mary Leadbeater Mike Lehman & Jan Sarah Crow Chris Hallowell Anja Stadelmann Mike Lehman McClure Melinda Gehris Jay Haynes Sebastian Strong Mike Lenehan Hansi Glahn Greg Mannesto Parker Academy Dick Ford Richard Head Betsy Swan Aubrey Nelson Rath, Young & Pignatelli Jeanne Herrick Kathy Healy Event Volunteers Tim Pifer Tom Hobbs Ammy Heiser Maura and Brian Adams Fran Phillipe Sulloway and Hollis Rob Knight Peter Helm Sara Riordan Ned Therrien Greg Mannesto Rob Knight Kathy Barnes Michele Roberge Mike Lenehan Tim Britain Steve Roberts The Nature Conservancy Greg Mannesto Page CannonVolunteer Today! Painted turtle on the Contoocook River. Photo by Ruth SmithVolunteering provides an opportunity to meet like-minded people and make a difference in your local area.We’ve listed a few opportunities below, but you mayhave other skills to offer. Please call us at 225-7225 tovolunteer. • Prepare food for events • Photograph properties and events • Join a committee • Do internet research • Organize our electronic photos on Flickr • Create a display for eventsWish ListFive Rivers is looking for some gently used furniture. Ifyou have any of these items to donate, please let us knowat 225-7225 or [email protected]. Thanks! • Wooden bookcase • “L” shaped desk • Floor lamp Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report | 9

Thank You – Members and SupportersConservation Thank you to all who have contributed financially to Five Rivers this year (April 1,Leaders Society 2017 – March 31, 2018). Our supporters ARE Five Rivers - we can only conserve local lands and improve our quality of life for generations to come through strongConservation Leaders Society Mem- community support. If you contributed, but don’t see your name here, kindly letbers (CLS) provide strong, sustaining us know so we can correct the error.support for local land conservation bypledging annual donations of $1,500 or S New Supporter « Membership & Annual Appealmore for three consecutive years. Their 30 Anniversary Donor é Land Conservation Specialist Fundgenerous support allows us to grow andmeet our future challenges. Thank you $5000+ Brent & Wendy Powell Lisa & Brett Cherringtonto each of our conservation leaders. 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Swope Mark & Cynthia Rouvalis « Rick & Barbara Pacelli S David Ross & Anne Gwynne « Donald & Susan Ware Marshall & Rachel Rowe Bryan Pellerin & Jessica Michael & Patty Shearin « Margaret B. Watkins Larry & Lois Scammon Mary Skoby Cowan & Jerry Lundquist Robert & Binney Wells Amanda & Andrew Stone « Scheinman S Wayne & Mary Stadelmann S Robert & Jill Wilson Russell & Natalia Strong JR & Liz Petrus Ken & Ilene Stern C John & Kathy Winant Betsy Swan « Thomas Piper & Kristin Spath Kurt & Elaine Swenson C Mark & Susan Zankel Erik & Chris Anne Wheeler « Liza Poinier & Bruce Clendenning John F. Swope C $500-$1499 Mary Wirth Curt Quimby John & Christine Teague C Thomas & Karen Berry « Anne & Bill Zeller David & Laurie Rauseo Rob Thomson & Lucy Hodder Bruce & Susan Burns $150-$249 Molly Richter Donald & Susan Ware C Sanford K Carlisle David & Jennifer Allen Norman & Claire Roberge Margaret B. Watkins C Elizabeth Zib Corell « Richard & Karen Baer Stephen & Paula Roberts Robert & Binney Wells C Robert & Robyn Cotton Stephen & Elizabeth Bedard Marybeth & Edwin Robinson Robert & Jill Wilson C Peter & Sarah Crow Tim Benitez & Valerie Peter & Susan Saviteer John & Kathy Winant C Jennifer & Kurt Denlinger Dan & Molly Sperduto Mark & Susan Zankel C Tom Howe & Sarah Thorne  Gareau-Benitez S Hilary Thomson & Tom Fredenburg Cleve Kapala & Lucia Kittredge Peter & Lisa Bowman S Tom & Judy Wagner Steve Blackmer & Kelly Short Jane Brezosky Jerry & Ann Walls Beth McGuinn & Ruth Smith  « Don Brueggemann & Marjorie Waters Michael & Leigh Walls Judy Nelson  Briggs Buchanan Mary Emily Wilson Ray Orzechowski & Anne Laforce « Kim & Jay Burgess Peter & Diane Wilson Nick & Ruth Perencevich « Hope Z. Butterworth « Michael Wimsatt & Chiara Dolcino « David & Rebecca Cawley Lawrence Yearke10 | Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report

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MATCHING GIFTSJeff & Judi Abbe S Raymond & Kathy Fournier Scott McGuffin & Linda Haine S Wheeler S Lincoln FinancialSteve & Jacquie Allman David & Ellen Fries S John Meadows S AARP NHEric & Cherilyn Anderson Marion Frost Sarah & Michael Melasecca Jeanne Ann Whittington & Jim Citizens BankKaren Bennett & Andras Lazar S David Frydman & Jennifer Cathy Menard & Betsy Black Halla S SPONSORSHerb & Emily Archer Mike & Amy Metcalf Overal Event Sponsor ($2500)Steven & Kimberly Arndt Patterson S Stephen & Denise Michaud S Ayn Whytemare ReVision EnergyGinny Babczak Phil Funk Richard Miller & Karlene John Wiencek S Event Sponsors ($250-$500)Chuck Bagley & Joanne Cassulo John Funk & Deborah Chase CherylAnne Williams « Northeast Delta DentalCarolyn & Peter Baldwin Betsy Gardella Normandin Philip & Ronna Wise Secondwind Water SystemsMichael Bartlett Mary Gaul Walter & Carol Mitchell Mary Witschonke Baron’s Major Brands ApplianceJohn Barto David Geist & Kristina Wilson Charlie & Nanci Mitchell Larry & Susan Wolfe Normandeau Associates, IncPatricia Bass Charles & Patricia Gerhan Bill & Debbie Monroe Debbie Wyman Ransmeier & Spellman, PCTom & Dotty Bazos Michael & Eileen Gfroerer Bob Cohen & Gena Moses Catherine Yeager Resilient Buildings Group Inc SChristi Benney S Denis Goddard Boyan & Anna Moskov S Terry Yeaton S GZA Geoenvironmental SRobert & Marilyn Bergevin Ronald & Jacquelyn Gray Trudy Mott-Smith Oge & Pam Young Media Sponsors ($500 - $1500)Wendell & Judith Berry S Drew & Kristyne Groves Ken Munney Jeffrey Zellers & Eileen McCarthy Cleveland, Waters & Bass, P.A.Roland Berube Sharon Gunsher Dennis Murphy « Nancy Zink-Mailloux S NH Conservation Real EstateScott & Jennifer Betournay S Patrick & April Hackley Meg Nighswander $1-$49 Speedy PrintingRichard & Linda Beyer Nada & Nuha Haddad Marynell Noonan S James & Gail Allard Sulloway & Hollis, PLLCTom & Lisa Biklen Laura Hall S Jeanne North & Page Cannon Gary & Denise Ambelas GZA Geoenvironmental SJill Blackmer John Hamilton & Krista Jon & Anne Nute « Frances Anderson Merrimack County Savings BankJanet Bourne Dana Nute Elizabeth W. Arms BUSINESS/ORGANIZATIONMartha Bradley S Helmboldt Steve O’Connor & Ellen Roger & Patricia Beaudet SRalph Bristol D & M Hampton « Barbara Bennett S SUPPORTERSRon & Kathleen Brockett Susan Hanamoto S Koenig « Sandra Blanchard S ($1500 - $2499)Jack Bronnenberg « Mary Louise Hancock Perry & Anne Onion Wayne & Patricia Castro LCHIPJudith Buckley & Mark Schiewetz John & Martha Hastings Stephanie Parkinson «30 Judy Elliott & Arnie Alpert ($500 - $1499)Thomas & Emilie Burack Kelly Haza Steve Perron Bob & Linda Fife Dagoba Group, Inc «Kathleen Butcher S Kathy & Dave Healy Greg & Deb Peters Margaret Gillespie S ($250 - $499)Loren Butman & Karlee Kenison Ammy & Stetson Heiser Christina Petersen Bill Hauser & JoAnn Willemsen Associated GrocersMartha Butterfield « David & Kathleen Heuss Bud & Judi Phelan S Andrew & Sarah Hoffman S Richard D. Bartlett & Assoc LLCMike & MaryAnne Byrne S Rob Hirschfeld & Polly Fran Philippe Hilary Horton « Scott Dias Custom Building «Matthew Cahillane & Karen Peter & Lorraine Pierce Edward & Penny Kyle ($150 - $249) Ingraham S Sarah Pillsbury Peter & Leslie Leahy Canterbury Conservation Kelly S Linda & Mark Hodgdon Charles & Elizabeth-Anne Platt S Michael & Stacey MacriPeter & Tenley Callaghan Bob Holleman John Puc & Kelly Ovitt-Puc S Miriam Malkasian CommissionHester Campbell S George Holt & Deb Sellars Bob Quinn 30 Katie McDonald & Rene Ouellet Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co.Paul Cathcart Richard B. Howarth & Kari Judith & John Ransmeier Jim & Donna Miller Henniker Veterinary HospitalThe Chapin Family John & Marcia Regan S Russell & Pauline Miller Northeast Delta DentalThe Chapman Family Asmus Terje & Priscilla Reinertsen Joyce Mons Pellettieri Associates, Inc SAddison & Karen Chase David Howe Ann Rice S Evan Mulholland Pleasant View GardensTod & Victoria Chase Nancy Huckins Marsha Rich Richard Nelson Shaker Road Child Care Center «Rob & Anne Chehade S Pam Hunt Rob & Tabitha Riley Linda Nichols Vintage KitchensRich & Liz Chipman S Amy Jay Lou & Mary Rosenthall Brian & Dolores Nordle S ($50 - $149)Rick & Kerry Chormann Joanne & Kevin Jones Gabriel Roxby Jessica O’Hare S Alan Cantor ConsultingNancy Christie « Lee Jones & Corey Robinson Tom & Nancy Roy « Brian & Fran Pierce Chichester ConservationJack & Jeanne Chwasciak Ann Junkin Carlene Ruesenberg & Chris Kelly Charles & Judith PutnamRichard Cimikoski Steven & Deborah Kaitz Gary Ruppert Claudia Rein CommissionCheryl Cizewski John Keenan & Natasha Reiner Edward & Patricia Rutko Bob & Ellen Scarponi S HHP SPat & Sukie Clark « Sarah Kelsea Paul & Bev Sanborn Lyn Schollett & Cindy Tubbs Living Yoga SDebra Clark Linda Kenison Eric Sargent « Therese Smith & Arthur Meadowsend Timberland, LTDGrace Cohen S Ron Klemarczyk Jeff & Carol Schapira « The Mercier Group, P.C.Ken & Greta Cook S Tamara Krenn S Christine Schlegel « Bonacetto Resilient Buildings Group Inc SMike & Gretchen Coughlin Gail & Michael Kulak S Laura Scott « Arthur & Dawn Stavros ($1 - $49)Ray Craigie & Pam Smarling Judith Kumin Ingeborg Seaboyer Leonard & Karen Stockwell Naturesource CommunicationsSusan & Craig Curley S Leon LaFreniere & Nancy Carlisle Jeanette H Shearin Rich & Jessie Tichko S IN KIND DONATIONSEdwina Czajkowski Jane Landry S Richard & Catherine Sheehan « Anna Mae Twigg Bona Fide Green GoodsEdward & Claudia Damon « Angie Lane S Karen Shields Tom & Deborah Walton Carter Hill OrchardChristine Dasey S Robert & Sylvia Larsen Mike & Kathy Shields In Thanks for Foothills Physical Contoocook CreameryJoanne Davis S Matthew & Roberta Lavey « James C. & Iris L. Sindelar Gibson’s BookstoreMJ & Peter DeBrusk Heather & Brian Lavoie Melissa & Glenn Smart S Therapy Granite State Candy ShoppeRichard DeSeve & Susan Hale- Dana Lavoie S Geoffrey Smith « Jeff & Hillary Warner Hannaford Paul Lepesqueur & Mary Kerwin Scott Smith & Patti Cass-Smith In Memory of Greg Grappone Grappone Automotive Group DeSeve  « Paul & Lynda Levy Susanne Smith-Meyer Boyan & Anna Moskov Independent Design, LLCJanet & George Devito Vivian & David LeWine Bob Spiegelman & Truda Bloom In Honor of Richard Head KRM ChocolatesCharles & Judy Dibble Deb Lewis S Bob & Linda Steenson Alexander Leff Little River Oriental RugsJohn & Carolyn Dickey John & Janet Liptak Robert Stein S In Honor of Wayne Stadelmann Main Street BookendsTed & Kerrie Diers Ginny & Ron Litalien Paul & Joanne Steinberg Sanford K Carlisle Market BasketJane Difley Andy Locke & Heather Scholl Geraldine Strachan « Amy Jay Runner’s AlleyScott Doner Norma Love S Dijit Taylor « Stewardship Fund S&W SportsPhil & Mary Ann Donovan Adam Lunsford Gregory & Kathryn Thesing « Gilmanton Land Trust ShawsJoe Downing & Elizabeth Sarah Lussier S Melissa & Steve Trafton Chichester Conservation The Interiors Group Of Concord Robert Lyon Mike & Kate Trojano The Works, Inc. Bikowski Bob & Mary Jo MacGowan S Pam & Stephen Trostorff S Commission CONSERVATION EASEMENTMaureen Duffy & Mike Bertolone Pauline MacKay Joy Van Wyck Howard Moffett & Lois ScribnerMark Dunn Law Office Martha Madsen & John Greabe John & Meg Warner Canterbury Conservation GIFTSJanice Dutton Andrew Major Joan & Scott Warren S Gilmanton Land TrustNatalie Duval & Charles Spalding Robert Mann Wendy Waskin Commission Howard Moffett & Lois ScribnerJonathan & Sarah Eck Greg Mannesto Jim & Donna Watt S GRANTS Town of ChichesterGeorge & Sally Embley « Steve & Leslie Manning Brittany Weeks S The Horne Family Foundation Bill & Sarah England « Paul & Marie Martell « Frank Weeks & Elizabeth NH Charitable Foundation Laura Ernst & Stephanie Tom Martin Morgan Stanley Foundation Jim & Amy Martin Merriam D’Agostino Sandra Martin « Donald & Sharon WelchBob & Terry Estabrook Mark & Leigh Maynard Teresa WellmannKathy Evans Mike & Gianine McCluskey Five Rivers Conservation Trust | 2017-2018 Annual Report | 11

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