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Community
By Donna rhoDes
Kelley Park in Bristol was the scene of many activities on Aug. 27 when the town gathered to- gether for their 2022 Old Home Day festivities. One highlight event occurred in the early part of the day when Bristol Police Lt. Kristopher Bean had the pleasure of presenting this year’s Community Spirit Award to Bris- tol resident Steve Hanser. Bean said that Hanser is a “true super- hero with a commitment to step- ping up and stepping forward” when there is a cause or a project in the community that needs to be addressed.
“No one asks; this individual selflessly offers and inspires oth- ers to join. He brings out the best in everyone,” Bean said.
Among the numerous exam- ples of his community outreach is a strong connection to local youth baseball, where he serves as a coach, mentor, and volun- teer. Through his skills, Hanser also voluntarily rebuilt the dug-
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At Bristol’s Old Home Day on Aug. 27, Steve Hanser was presented the 2022 Community Spirit Award for the numerous ways he volunteers his time and talents to better the community or help those in need. Shown here with his family following the presentation are (left to right) Kylee, Justin, Candace, Steve, and Erik Hanser. Photo courtesy.
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outs and helped improve the grounds at Wells Field, along with replacing the roof on the Bristol Community Services building. In addition, during the pandemic, he organized a move- ment to shop for the elderly and gathered people to help with raffles for gift cards that also sup-
ported local businesses through- out the shutdown.
Bean wrapped up his presen- tation by saying, “Steve Hanser is the embodiment of commu- nity spirit. We are grateful for the opportunity to thank him for his outstanding contributions to our community and to honor him with this award.”
Daylong features of the cel- ebration were an impressive Classic Car Show hosted by the Alexandria Ledge Climbers snowmobile club and a pop-up marketplace comprised of local
N.H. Fish and Game Officer Josiah Towne had fun posing with people who wanted to see how they’d look if they were a conservation officer, too, during the end of summer Old Home Day celebration in Bristol’s Kelley Park. Photo by Donna Rhodes
crafters, artists, non-profit organi- zations, and political candidates. In addition, boy Scout Troop 59 offered a rope course challenge for people, while their younger affiliates in Cub Scout Pack 59 had displays and information at their booth, encouraging others to join them for the fun and ex- citing challenges of scouting.
Bristol Fire Department was at the park conducting a Boot Drive to help restore their orig- inal Engine 1, which was on display for the public to admire, while Bristol Police Department handed out 100 bike helmets and other treats for children. Also joining them that day was Police K9 Arro, who greeted everyone
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