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BG Football

admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:46:34 GMT

BG Football

With under four minutes left in the Divsion II title game, Bishop Guertin, up 13-7, forced an Exeter fourth and eight at the Cardinals' 38-yard line. In a controversial play,Bedford's Pat Daley, left, and two other defenders went for the ball, colliding into each other as the pass sailed through the receiver's hands. Pass interference was called on the play, though BG coach Tony Johnson said he saw no illegal contact.

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West vs Salem Football

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:44:27 GMT

West vs Salem Football

The West varsity football team traveled to Salem for the final game of the 2007 regular season. By defeating Salem, West was able to move into the playoffs.

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A Century

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:54:52 GMT

A Century

Eunice Smith, left, celebrates her 100th birthday. Laughing with her is Lucy Burke, manager of Briston Manor West in Bedford. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Classic Cruisin'

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:52:12 GMT

Classic Cruisin'

Paul Finn cruises down Patten Road in his 1947 Ford pickup truck. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Classic Cruisin'

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:50:22 GMT

Classic Cruisin'

Inside Paul Finn’s 1947 Ford pickup truck are two signs, one warning passengers to “Get in, Sit down, Shut up, HOLD ON.” The other, above the passenger seat, reads, “Don’t touch me, I’m not that kind of truck.” (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Classic Cruisin'

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:47:36 GMT

Classic Cruisin'

Along with the steering wheel, the steering column has a lever for the throttle and a button for the 1923 Ford Model T’s horn. Although it’s the deluxe model, the car doesn’t have simple amenities that all cars have now. Missing are the seat belts, speedometer, odometer and electric windshield wipers. The single windshield wiper is moved manually by the driver. “You can see how that would be tough while steering,” said owner Ryk Bullock. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Classic Cruisin'

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:44:06 GMT

Classic Cruisin'

The hood of Ryk Bullock’s 1923 Ford Model T features a small thermometer, above, that can be seen from the drivers seat. When you can see red, the engine’s starting to overheat, Bullock said. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Sh

Classic Cruisin'

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:39:13 GMT

Classic Cruisin'

Ryk Bullock sits in the the wooden-framed 1923 Ford Model T that he originally bought for his father. The car, his “toy,” is for cruising around. The car evokes different responses from each generation. “When you see some older people, you can see the look in their eye, because you know their remembering,” Bullock said of riding around town in the car. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Classic Cruisin'

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:36:45 GMT

Classic Cruisin'

Ryk Bullock's 1923 Ford Model T. Under the hood is a four-cylinder original engine. Outside, the car is equipped with kerosene lamps at the bottom corners of the front window and electric headlights. When it was sold originally, it was the deluxe model, complete with a $12 electric starter and a $6.50 spotlight. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Argentinian Artists

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:31:42 GMT

Argentinian Artists

Angela Hoke, of Bedford, poses behind the glass Argentinian jewelry that she locally sells. On the left side of the table are the pieces made by Clara Garcia Espondo, and, at right, are the pieces made by Juana Torres. Both artisans are from Rosario, Argentina, where Hoke grew up. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Flooding in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:04:02 GMT

Flooding in Bedford

The base of lamps were submerged in a few inches of water during the April 16, 2007, flooding in Bedford. These lamps are on the high side of a culvert under Gault Road. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

04-19-07 flood building.jpg

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:01:00 GMT

04-19-07 flood building.jpg

Along the western edge of Zita Lamb's Gault Road property, small houses for her geese and ducks were partially submerged on April 16, 2007. Last year, during the Mother's Day flooding, Lamb lost all her spring chicks. This year, she lost some goslings. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

04-19-07 flood sign.jpg

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:56:45 GMT

04-19-07 flood sign.jpg

On April 16, 2007, Route 101 at the Bedford/Amherst border flooded. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Flooding in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:53:26 GMT

Flooding in Bedford

A van plows through flood waters on Joppa Hill Road near Carraige Lane. The road was one of about 15 town roads washed out from the April 16, 2007 storm. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Flooding in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:42:26 GMT

Flooding in Bedford

A gazebo is entrenched on Zita Lamb's Gault Road front yard, where usually there is an 8- to 10-foot-deep pond. On Sunday, April 15, 2007, when the rain began, Lamb had to rescue one of her male peacocks from the gazebo. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Flooding in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:38:58 GMT

Flooding in Bedford

Route 101 at the Bedford/Amherst border stayed closed from early April 16, 2007, to about 10:30 p.m. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Flooding in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:36:29 GMT

Flooding in Bedford

At the border of Bedford and Amherst, Route 101 flooded on Monday, April 16, 2007. The water rushed from the north side of the road and broke up the gravel bank on the south side. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Bedford's Performance Zone

Bedford Editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:33:36 GMT

Bedford's Performance Zone

Where Manchester borders Bedford's South River Road, the ruled of the performance zone take over. The larger Brooks' sign, right, is allowed in Manchester, but, at the left side of the parking lot, only the smaller 50-square-foot monument sign is allowed. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

After Town Meeting

Bedford Editor — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:36:30 GMT

After Town Meeting

After the 2007 Town Meeting, Town Manager Russ Marcoux, right, talks over budgetary line items with resident Shuvom Ghose. With few comments, residents approved the $23 million operating budget for 2007 at the March 7 Budgetary Town Meeting. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)

Checking the Numbers

Bedford Editor — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:33:29 GMT

Checking the Numbers

In the candidates' corral, School District Moderator Ryk Bullock, left, updates town council candidates, from left, Mike Izbicki, Bob Young and Elaine Tefft, on the lastest election count. Izbicki was elected to a three-year term with 1,844 votes. Young defeated Tefft with a 1,604-908 vote. (The Bedford Bulletin/Kevin Shalvey)