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Lincoln - Woodstock New Hampshire, Community pride and a benefactor story.

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., NHRE# 02863

 

2nd annual Community Pride Day Set for May 20th, 2010

The Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce announces that the 2nd Annual Lincoln-Woodstock Community Pride Day is set for Thursday May 20th. This day of community clean-up and betterment projects are supported by the Towns of Lincoln and Woodstock, Chamber Members, Lincoln Woodstock Public Schools, local residents and other community organizations.

The day starts with a unique Chamber “Business Before Hours” breakfast at Elvio’s in Lincoln from 9 to 10 am for any volunteers. Teams of high school students will be working in both communities on specific clean-up projects including roadside cleanup, planting flowers, and sprucing up town parks starting at 9:30 a.m. Any residents, community group or business is invited to join in that day with their own projects or projects from the Chamber’s to-do list.

From 11 am – Noon there will be a barbecue at the Community Ball Field concession stand behind the high school. The barbecue is provided by Loon Mountain and prepared and served by the Lincoln-Woodstock Rotary Club. All Community Pride Day volunteers are encouraged to attend.

 

We are extremely lucky to have a town owned Ski Area, that is open for night skiing, a summer camp, sports courts, and ball field. I spoke with the Gentleman who donated this land to the town, and would like to publicly thank him for all he has done for Lincoln /Woodstock New Hampshire. Robert Marcalus (past chairman of Marcal Paper) has given land to both towns over the years and still checks in with me for occasional reports, Mr. Marcalus is approaching 90 and continues to work longer days than me…my hats off to him for his inspiration. I will take your calls as long as you wish to talk to me sir.

           Thanks Bob.

 

   For more information on Lincoln/ Woodstock –Events, Attractions, community activities and group outings…go to the web site:  www.lincolnwoodstcok.com

 

 

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Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Mr. Marcalus is keeping himself young by continuing to work!  What an inspiration.  This community has a lot to be proud of!

May 11, 2010 02:45 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

When Robert Marcalus called me yesterday...I asked how he was, he said Vertical and taking nourishment. We have worked on some large projects together, and when the paper company went to using all recycled materials.  Bob had hundreds of thousands of Acres in the North country..Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We will be working on something here in Lincoln very soon and Mr Marcalus is still sharp as a tack.

May 11, 2010 02:45 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

With a community such as yours, it's easy to see why a community pride day will be a well attended event.

May 11, 2010 02:47 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Steve, you do a great job reporting about your community, I always enjoy your posts. Don't you just love people like Mr. Marcalus, sounds like he has a great sense of humor. Thanks for another great post...

May 11, 2010 02:58 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Donated land seems to be more and more rare these days.  Especially when there is nothing asked for in return.  What a great legacy Mr Marcalus leaves behind!

May 11, 2010 03:00 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Wow - that is a jam-packed day - It's wonderful!  I love the Breakfast Before Hours idea.  It is so refreshing to see a community come together and CARE! 

Wake Forest NC House Chick

May 11, 2010 03:22 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Gerry, It will be a good time I'm sure, and a reason for people to get outside and clean up the public areas in a very tourist oriented town.

May 11, 2010 04:31 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Cynthia, I is extremely rare to meet a gentleman like Mr. Marcalus, and even more rare to have unfiltered access to him when I call.

May 11, 2010 04:33 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Community pride day is a great way to help ones community. And, a good way to get some exercise.  Glad to hear that Mr. Marcalus is sharp as a tack....something you don't hear often esp. about someone who is 90.

May 11, 2010 06:31 AM