Bob was born in Hartford, CT and grew up in Indianapolis, Ind. and South America. In 1947 the family moved to NH. Bob became very active in the community of Pittsfield, serving as Scout Master, 2 terms as Selectman and working with the Pittsfield Players, a non-profit theater group. In 1977 Bob moved his wife, Fran and family to Hillsborough and began working for the Bank of NH, eventually retiring in 2004 as the VP of Commercial Lending. Bob’s involvement in the Hillsborough community includes his Scouting efforts, serving as Club Master and Den Leader of the local Pack. In the 1980s he served as a school board member for 2 terms and worked on the committee that brought about the construction of the new high school. In the 1990s he served as a selectman for 2 terms. Before the Balloon Festival combined with the Firemen’s Weekend, Bob was chairman of the Festival. Bob recently stepped down as chairman of Schnitzelfest, after serving in that position for 5 years. He has also served as President of the Board for the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce and President & Treasurer of the Historical Society. Bob is currently chairman of the board for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Monadnock Region, the finance officer for the American Legion Post 59 and financial secretary for Smith Congregational Church. He also sits on the board of Farmsteads of NE.

Since their retirement in 1997 both Steve & Jane have given back to the Hillsborough/Deering community tirelessly & to a wide variety of causes. Jane most recently served as the President of the Hillsborough Historical Society, a position she held since 2000, retiring in 2006. She continues to serve as Docent. In 2001 Jane was a founding member of the Hillsboro Heritage Museum and served on the Timeless Tea Committee from 2003 -2006 to raise funds for the museum. She continues to serve on the DAR Museum Committee. Having graduated with a degree in Music Education and a M.A. in Vocal Performance, Jane has served as Director of the Hillsboro-Deering Community Chorus since 1998. She is a choir member and soloist for the Deering Community Church and gave solo vocal recitals as benefits in 2004 & 2005. Jane is also a substitute accompanist at Smith Church.

Steve most recently served as a Hillsboro-Deering School Board Member, a position he held since 2000, retiring in 2006. Steve served as Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of SAU #34 Board from 2002-2005. He was the Chair of the Superintendent Search Committee and continues to be involved with the Youth Diversion Program. Steve was also involved in the Hillsborough Historical Society, serving as Vice-President from 1998- 2000. He served on the Duncan-Jenkins Trust Grant Committee from 2000-2006 and continues to serve as a Board member of the Deering Foundation. Steve also is a member of the Deering Community Church choir and the Hillsboro-Deering Community Chorus. Since graduating from Yale and Wesleyan Steve has been a teacher and headmaster. He was a board member of the NH School Boards Association and continues to serve on the Professional Standards Board of the NH Department of Education and is a Clinical Faculty member at Plymouth State University.

Both Jane and Steve performed with the Berkshire Festival Chorus in Salzburg, Austria and at the Great Waters Music Festival in Wolfeboro, NH.

Dave & Dotti have three grown children and two grand children. They lived in Antrim for 25 years and owned and operated Reade & Woods Insurance Agency from 1988-2003. They moved to Hillsborough in 2003 and sold Reade & Woods to Knapton & Sterling Agency. Both Dave & Dotti have made a lasting mark on the Hillsborough area. Dave served as Executive Board Member & treasurer for the Hillsborough Chamber, President of Board for Hillsborough Pride, President of Board for the Contoocook Housing Trust (non-profit provider of affordable rental housing - owns 3 properties in Hillsborough), Board of Selectman and Zoning Board of Adjustment in Antrim, Library Trustee and Park Board member. Dotti served as Antrim Trustee of Trust Funds, Volunteer at Fuller Library in Hillsborough and Tuttle Library in Antrim, Board member for Hillsborough Pride, Volunteer at the Hillsborough Chamber office & helped plant and tend the Chamber's planters in the downtown, Founding member of Antrim Friends of Rec, an Inspiration for the Antrim Town Hall tower murals and worked with Gil Shattuck as a volunteer helping to catalogue the Phelps-Manahan photo collection.

Both volunteered with the American Red Cross doing Katrina/Rita disaster relief in Louisiana, are Co-founders of The GrapeVine Family & Community Center in Antrim and serve as volunteer workers on Star Island, owned by the Unitarian & Congregational Churches

Bonnie and Walter Morse have been name as Hillsborough's Citizens of the Year for 2004. Their contributions to the community have been unlimited. Bonnie, a life-long resident, currently serves on the Board of Directors for Hillsborough Pride, and served on the Zoning Board and on St. Mary's Parish Council. She's volunteered at Meals on Wheels and Hillsboro House Nursing Home, as well as served on numerous town committees and organizations.

Walter, a former Hillsborough Selectman, State Trooper, and Hillsborough County Sheriff, currently belongs to many law enforcement associations including, but not limited to, the NH Retired State Troopers, the 100 Club, and the National and New Hampshire's Sheriffs Associations. Walt is an active member of the Hillsboro Lions Club, and currently serves as the Fish & Game Commissioner for Hillsborough County.

The Morses, besides owning Morse's Sporting Goods, work tirelessly not only for the community as a whole, but also for its individuals and families in times of need. Bonnie's take on volunteering? Instead of complaining, people should get off their *** and do something! Now that's a motto to live by!!

Robert Landry moved to Deering around 1990 from the Nashua area, where he was born, just a short 78 years ago. He had worked for various manufacturers over the years, where he did everything from maintenance work to tinkering with the machinery to make it run better, safer, or faster. Bob always had an interest in science, questioning how and why things ran the way they did, and with his work in the manufacturing field, he began inventing machinery and his interest in mechanics and science began to flourish. In 1991, he opened up a shop in the Marcy Block, where he worked on his machinery, his inventions, his trials and tribulations. He also set up a storefront for his side job, known as Castaway Treasures. Soon his "Treasures" overwhelmed his location, and he bought and moved into the current location of Castaway Treasures.

So, what most people ask is why does this 78 year old man sweep the downtown streets, water the flowers, shovel Butler Park and local fire hydrants, with no complaints, no compensation; but always with a smile and friendly conversation? Bob says this is how he gives back to the community that has given him so much. Since moving to Hillsboro, his study of science has flourished; specializing in polarity and magnetic fields. Bob's greatest enjoyment is picking up a book and learning something new. So when he's taking a break from his research, he goes out and does a little shoveling, sweeping, or whatever else he sees that needs to be done. Bob says everything is a learning experience, and when he's out working he is still doing research. Bob's commitment to his community makes him a citizen to certainly be proud of.

Norma and Dave Hubbard are long time residents of Hillsboro and took over running the Hillsboro Food Pantry about five years ago. The Pantry is a very worthwhile organization that serves the needs of Hillsboro citizens and those of the surrounding communities, up to 100 families per week. The Hubbards have improved the Pantry's operation and often can be found setting things up on other days besides Tuesdays (distribution day), so that volunteers will have an easier time. They have gotten to know the clientele of the food pantry and individualize the help given when necessary, always treating the clientele with dignity and a smile. They encourage the pantry's support by writing thank-you notes, by letting needs be known, and always making sure donations are well used. These two people give willingly to those less fortunate than themselves. Their efforts have no monetary return or benefits, except in helping their fellow man. The only rumors that circulate about this couple are about their unspoken dedication and that they might have something to do with flowers being planted around Hillsboro when no one is looking!

2001: Doug & Judy Hatfield; 2000: Elinor Vaillancourt; 1999: Jacob Reitsema; 1998: Russ & Phebe Galpin; 1997: Joyce Peace; 1996: Don McCulloch; 1995: Barbara Daley & Gail Johnson; 1994: Robert Johnson; 1993: Robert & Fran Charron; 1992: Ray Barker; 1991: 744th Transport (National Guard); 1990: "Doc" Baldwin; 1989: Carl Goodman; 1988: Wally Houghton; 1986: Joseph Eaton, Sr.; 1985: Frank Cangiano; 1980: Richard Withington