THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 FREE IN PRINT, FREE ON-LINE • WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDING.COM COMPLIMENTARY Newfound music students soldier on through pandemic Band and chorus perform for family mem bers in winter concert
Joshua Spaulding The Newfound select choir performs during its winter concert on Dec. 16. The Newfound band performs under the direction of Edward Judd during its concert on Dec. 22. Judd told the audience and ‘Durme, Durme.’ ny 2,’ ‘Ashokan Farewell,’ BY JOSHUA SPAULDING shields, Director Edward band and chorus were for the band perfor- The chorus was up next, ‘Hall of the Mountain Sports Editor Judd was forced to ad- still able to perform for mance. “These kids have performing ‘Cantate Can- King,’ Percy Grainger BRISTOL — It was just his students’ concert family members to close worked harder this year on,’ ‘Waitin for the Light Suite’ and ‘Music from only fitting that in a very performance in mid-De- out the first half of the than any other year. to Shine,’ ‘Shoshone “Avengers Endgame.”’ unusual year, Mother Na- cember, as a snowstorm school year. The chorus “But we’re a band, Love Song,’ ‘Jazz Gloria’ The jazz band finished ture threw yet another forced the postponement performed on Wednes- bands perform,” he said. and ‘Nightmare Before out the concert with ‘Tip- obstacle at the Newfound of the band portion of day, Dec. 16, and the band, “That’s what we do.” Christmas (Medley).’ ping Point Blues,’ ‘Marti- Music Department. the concert for almost a scheduled for a night lat- The chorus concert The band portion of nique’ and ‘6:00 Evening In a year filled with week. er, eventually performed kicked off with the se- the concert kicked off Blues.’ remote learning, social And while the audi- on Tuesday, Dec. 22. lect choir performing with the band perform- The audience was lim- distancing and plastic ences were smaller, the “This is not easy,” ‘Venga Nel Nostro Coro’ ing ‘March from Sympho- SEE MUSIC PAGE A3 FSB spreads holiday Waterville Valley Resort cheer by donating to announces night skiing for community groups 2020/21 season WATERVILLE VAL- this winter, night skiing a $5 discount. Advanced FRANKLIN — Eight wanted to do our part to stown. Through its whol- LEY — Waterville Valley will create more oppor- online ticket purchases community groups were ensure these community ly-owned subsidiary, In- Resort is excited to intro- tunities for people to get will be required as ca- presented with a $500 groups can continue to dependence Financial duce night skiing for the out and ski & ride. pacity will be limited. donation from Franklin carry on their mission of Advisors,Franklin Sav- 2020/21 Season during “We believe that this About Waterville Val- Savings Bank in recog- helping others.” ings Bank also offers select weekends and hol- night skiing operation ley nition of the holiday The bank’s retail investment, insurance iday periods. Over the will cater to both our Waterville Valley season. The recipients team has a long-standing and financial planning last few months, the Re- race and freestyle de- is a four-season resort included Twin Rivers tradition of delivering services. A recognized sort has been working mographics,” said Pres- set on 540 private acres Interfaith Food Pantry holiday gifts to its busi- leader in providing the closely with the US ident/General Manag- surrounded by 360° of and Pemi Youth Center ness customers during latest in financial ser- Forest Service and has er, Tim Smith. “It’s our National Forest. Sitting both of Franklin, Open the holiday season. Due vices technology, Frank- been granted approv- hope that the local com- atop the 4,004-foot Mt. Door Community Kitch- to limitations imposed lin Savings Bank is al for lights on lower munity and our visiting Tecumseh, “New Hamp- en located in Penacook, by COVID-19, as well as committed to serving mountain terrain. Night guests will come out and shire’s Family Resort” Bristol Community Ser- to ensure the safety of the needs of businesses, skiing will operate off enjoy the snow under the features 265 acres of vices, Tilton-Northfield its employees and cus- families and the commu- the Exhibition Poma lights.” skiable terrain, a verti- Christmas Fund, Goff- tomers, the bank instead nities it serves, through surface lift with access Night skiing is expect- cal drop of 2,020 feet, 62 stown Network, Greater decided to give a dona- a dedicated team of em- to the Exhibition, Low- ed to begin Christmas trails, 11 lifts, and 74k of Lakes Region Children’s tion to a local group in ployees, a diverse line of er White Caps, and Pas- Week, weather permit- groomed Nordic terrain Auction, and United Way each of its market areas. financial products and ture trails to start, with ting, and will operate on nestled in the valley be- of Greater Nashua. Established in services, and continued the potential to expand select Friday & Saturday low. Waterville Valley Joseph Thornton, 1869, Franklin Savings investment in emerging over to the Higher nights and holiday peri- Resort is more than just a SVP - Retail Banking Of- Bank is an independent, technology. Ground park and World ods. The hours on Friday mountain. Off the slopes ficer, commented, “The mutually-owned com- Franklin Savings Cup. With Exhibition will be 4pm-8pm and Sat- enjoy year-round events, pandemic has had a pro- munity bank, offering a Bank has donated more being the widest trail urday will be 4pm-9pm. shopping, and dining in found impact on the abil- full array ofcommercial than 11 percent of its net on the mountain, it will The cost will be just $25 the Town Square as well ity of our nonprofit com- lending, personal bank- income to charity since now feature a NAS- to start, but will change as a variety of lodging munity to raise funds, ing and investment ser- 2009. Visit www.fsbnh. TAR race course during as more terrain is add- options, including coun- so they can continue to vices. Headquartered in bank to learn more or the day and will be a ed. Night skiing will not try inns, condominiums, provide critical services Franklin, the Bank has follow the bank on Face- nice, groomed trail for be included with a day and all-suite hotels. For to individuals who rely offices in Bristol, Bos- book, LinkedIn, Insta- all abilities at night. ticket purchase or sea- more information, vis- on them. Seeing the im- cawen, Tilton, Gilford, gram, Twitter and You- With the increased son pass, however season it waterville.com pact this has caused, we Merrimack and Goff- Tube. demand to get outdoors passholders will receive Weekly meditation first offering at The Workshop in downtown Plymouth Ladders, The Workshop class. PLYMOUTH — Down- is becoming the place for As Covid continues town Plymouth has a anyone to lead a work- to constrain outings, new creative spin on shop about something offerings starting in meeting space that is they want to share, with January will be limit- open to all community no real limits to topics. ed. The first scheduled members. Some will be one-time event perfect for the The Workshop is a workshops, some weekly. post-holiday stressors new idea just getting It’s up to the leader when is a free weekly medita- off the ground to serve they sign up to host a tion night Wednesday Plymouth and surround- workshop. A small lo- evenings hosted by lo- ing towns with a com- cal advisory group is cal Ed Van Dorn from munal space for sharing putting final touches on 6-7 p.m. limited to sev- talents, hobbies, knowl- the space and finishing en people, starting Jan. edge, skills and ideas. up the web site that will 6. Those attending will Located in the old NAPA allow people to sign up need to wear masks building next to Step to host and/or to take a SEE WORKSHOP PAGE A3 Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 n TTThehehe RRRealealeal RRRepoepoeportrtrt RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Town Address Type Price Seller Buyer Ashland 22 Winter St. Single-Family Residence $150,000 Grace E. Marcroft Estate and David A. Marcroft Diana H. Marcroft and Annamarie Pennucci Bristol 79 Autumn Lane Single-Family Residence $342,000 Tammy L. and Kevin A. Farnham Nicholas P. and Kelsey Leonard Bristol 101 School St. Multi-Family Residence $250,000 Vivian Beadle Joshua Beadle and Amber Coconis Campton Eastern Corner Road N/A $70,000 Frank E. and Sandra M. Tobine John S. Bates and Simone E. Monteleone Campton 121 Eastern Corner Rd. Single-Family Residence $485,000 Alfred J. and Deborah A. Lemley Igor Vidovie Campton 281 Lower Beach Hill Rd. Single-Family Residence $259,000 Luis A. and Naivy Arias Douglas P. and Susan L. Rogers Campton Marden Drive N/A $24,000 Lynne Riley Waterville Estates Realty Acquisitions Campton Pinnacle Road N/A $50,000 Martin and Amy Barnett Ian Sindlinger and Chantal Laplante Campton Route 175 N/A $41,000 William M. and Lorette J. Deppe Jeffrey A. Fontaine Campton N/A (Lot 6) N/A $39,933 Cathy A. Bishop Randall Hill Hebron 33 Indian Point Rd. Single-Family Residence $1,250,000 Anthony M. and Catherine L. Salerno Nancy L. and Thomas A. Diziki Hebron 62 Ledgewood Circle Single-Family Residence $487,533 Andreana M. McCabe RET Scott and Bernadette Stephens Hebron Valley View Road N/A $250,000 John and Darlene Jackson Mark and Karen Lewis Holderness 5 Lewis Piper Rd. Single-Family Residence $279,000 Eastman Fiscal Trust and Randall S. Eastman Jamison D. Brandin Holderness N. Ashland Road N/A $60,000 West St. Development LLC Debbie A. and Henry L. King New Hampton Oxbow Road N/A $450,000 Starace Fiscal Trust and William R. Starace Michael P. and Leslie M. Zimmer New Hampton Pinnacle Hill Road, Lot 19 N/A $95,000 Judith B. Blood Kellen and Gail Bizel New Hampton Pinnacle Hill Road, Lot 19 N/A $104,000 Bascom Blood LLC Kellen and Gail Bizel Plymouth 28 Eagles Nest Rd., Unit 28 Condominium $310,000 Donna Decareau Jane W. Glander Plymouth 618 Fairgrounds Rd. Multi-Family Residence $227,933 John A. Bisson RET and Liam A. Bisson Kory M. Thomas and Iahissa Ferreira Plymouth 18 Jacques Dr. Single-Family Residence $255,933 Brenda J. Olson Christopher D. and Tena M. Chant Plymouth 43 Tenney Brook Rd., Unit 6 Condominium $115,000 Scott R. Callahan Karen M. Armento Rumney Route 118 N/A $35,000 Leo R. and Lillian M. Schleicher Elizabeth R. and Michael G. Daniels Thornton Checkerberry Ridge Road N/A $13,000 Scott Proulx Tyler J. and Salieu B. King Thornton 112 Mountain River East Rd., Unit 17 Condominium $145,000 David W. and Judith A. Merrill Robert J. Muldoon RET Thornton 14 Waterburn Rd. N/A $246,000 Robert F. Day Estate and Donald J. Day Nan Wang and Alton R. Hughes Thornton Waterthorn Road N/A $45,000 Stephen D. and Beth Chaput Matthew J. Sietins and Danielle Peters Thornton N/A (Lot 21) N/A $145,000 William S. and Lisa A. Dematteo James and Karen A. Detora Thornton N/A (Lot 19) N/A $27,533 Jean C. Maxwell Thomas S. Mitchell Thornton N/A N/A $251,000 H. Hiltz Harrington RET and Holly Hiltz-Harrington Rebecca Tabaczynski Trust Waterville Valley Black Bear Lodge Condo Unit 603b Condominium $117,000 Howard G. and Patricia A. Horn Baxman Properties LLC Waterville Valley 28 Packards Rd., Unit 331 Condominium $97,533 Colby R. and Andrea Compton Jason M. & A.F. Rifkin RET Waterville Valley 32 Windsor Hill Way, Unit 124 Condominium $190,000 Barbara M. Kelly RET Robert and Alicia Verity
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Music And that’s with the perform have been cur- FROM PAGE A1 kids who are in school. tailed as well. There are also kids who “The music festivals ited to family members are part of the music pro- and other activities we of those who were per- gram that are learning normally engage in have forming but the simple remotely. been severely affected fact that they were able “It’s incredibly diffi- and this has been frus- to perform after such a cult to balance in-person trating,” Judd stated. tough year, was a victory learning with online “The dynamics of being for everyone involved. students,” Judd said. a band or chorus member Judd, who has been “The online conferenc- have changed consider- teaching music since the ing programs, such as ably and some students 1970s, and his students Zoom, have a speech com- are having difficulties were forced to make a pression feature, which dealing with it.” lot of adjustments to the throws off the timing of That being said, Judd way they taught and per- musicians when we com- noted that the students formed. bine online playing with have been doing their “I do not teach in the live playing. best in this unusual situ- music room this year,” “As a result, the online ation. Saxophone players (left to right) Noah Echert, Autumn Braley and Jeff Huckins play during the Judd said. “I teach in the students have to keep “As well as can be ex- Dec. 22 concert. auditorium. I conduct their mics muted, which pected,” Judd said when class from the state while of course means that I asked how the students the students are spread can not accurately gauge are adjusting. “But, they out in the audience sec- how well they are learn- all realize this is not a tion.” ing the music,” he added. normal situation and Despite being spread For the chorus, the sometimes that wears on out, the students also use singers are all masked, them.” polycarbonate shields which obviously will As for what’s ahead for in front of their instru- change their vocal tone the music department in ments and with the brass considerably and makes the new year, Judd echoed instruments, those that it impossible for Judd to the feelings of probably are more prone to spread visually check their pro- just about everyone. droplets, have coverings nunciation and diction. “I just want to see on the bells of their in- Judd notes that the things return to normal struments. enrollment in band and as soon as practical,” he Judd thanked Sarah chorus has dropped off said. Ohl of the high school liv- considerably, with most Sports Editor Joshua ing skills department for reasons having to do with Spaulding can be reached crafting the shields for the COVID-19 situation. at 279-4516, ext. 155 or Newfound jazz band members Evan Foster (piano), Jack Lavin (drums) and Zach Goudreau (gui- the brass players. And the opportunities to [email protected]. tar) play during the band’s concert on Dec. 22.
Members of the Newfound chorus add a little percussion sound to the group’s performance on Dec. 16.
Members of the Newfound chorus perform in the winter concert on Dec. 16.
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With the New Year come new resolutions. What resolutions are you making for 2021? At CADY our New Year’s Resolutions mission is to prevent and reduce alcohol and sub- BY LAUREN THERIAULT and friends, being a bib- share some ideas in case containers and plastic stance misuse among youth. According to the Na- liophile made this goal you wanted to make a packaging, it also tastes tional Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Happy New Year! I, nearly impossible, but sustainable New Year’s so delicious too. Think- Columbia University, more than 90 percent of peo- for one, am excited for I did try my best to sup- resolution. ing twice about what ple struggling with addiction or substance misuse 2020 to be over and a port local/independent Eating less meat. you are throwing away began smoking, drinking, or using other drugs, in- fresh new year to start. bookshops while the li- This reduces your car- and if there is a way you Nothing beats a new brary was closed. bon footprint a signifi- can repurpose it. Buying cluding marijuana, before the age of 18. This year, calendar and some reso- The hard part about cant amount depending less clothes or drying the social isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic lutions to add to it. Are sustainable goals is you on how much meat you your clothes on the line. has contributed to surges in mental health and sub- you the type who makes never arrive, you have to give up. Sound impos- Bringing a water bottle stance misuse. Let’s make it our New Year’s resolu- goals or resolutions ev- keep doing them day in sible to you? You could with you and refusing tion to work together to keep our kids healthy, safe, ery new year? In 2018 I and day out, even when try “Meatless Monday” plastic water bottles. and drug free—in so doing, we will be preventing ad- vowed to not use plastic it’s hard and you don’t and start with only one Perhaps you could diction and saving lives. bags for a year and was want to. The best part meal a week without add one small change to mostly successful (if about sustainable goals meat. Bringing reusable your list every month Where to begin? Making your home a safe place for you consider carrying is the small changes add silverware to work and and then by 2022, you’ll your family and preventing drug diversion is a good 14 items out of the store up and create lasting out to eat. Starting a have 12 new sustainable place to start. Go through your medicine cabinet and in my arms since I re- habits that you can feel compost pile, it’s not as habits under your belt. fused to use a plastic bag good about and inspire hard as you think. Grow- My goal for 2021 is to eat consider bringing any expired or unused medica- when I left my reusable others to make. 2018 ing some of your own grass fed meat, and a tions to your local permanent Rx Prescription Take ones at home a success gave me the ability to food. Refusing plastic lot less of it, grow some Back Box located at the Plymouth, Bristol, Lincoln, that is). In 2019, I made remember my reusable bags. Going zero waste foods I’ve never grown Thornton, and Ashland Police Departments. Accord- a resolution to not buy bags, 2019 broke me of in one area of your before and finally learn ing to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser- any new clothes, which my shopping habits, and home, the bathroom or how to can/preserve. vices Administration, 18-to-25-year-olds have among went mostly well. In 2020 2020...well 2020 was 2020 kitchen are great places Good luck, and Happy the highest rates of prescription drug misuse. Par- I resolved to only borrow but we all tried our best to start. Cooking from New Year! ents need to reinforce that prescription drugs are just books from the library right. I thought I would scratch to avoid takeout as dangerous as street drugs; talk to your children today about the risks of non-medical use of prescrip- tion drugs. Parents need to send the message that NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK using someone else’s prescription drugs or sharing By JOHN HARRIGAN their own is not only dangerous but illegal. Remov- ing prescription drugs from your home or closely safeguarding them can prevent harmful situations You drag sleds uphill together, from happening. but he might go to bed hungry Be an informed and actively involved parent—as your child looks to you for guidance in solving prob- lems and making good choices, including the de- My brother Peter I’m thinking about numbing cold of it, and cision not to use drugs or alcohol. Not only should and I awoke on Christ- our grandmother White, wishing that I’d never this be something to focus on in the new year, but it mas Day reluctant to playing the piano as we see another Christmas leave the covers. Frost all gathered around and tree, until I did. should also be something that parents’ practice with marked the nails and sang carols, like some- their children throughout their lives. Based on data grommets holding the thing out of a Norman And I’m remember- from The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), big sheets of wallboard Rockwell painting, but ing how Dad, Pete, and fore the numbing influ- positive parenting can prevent substance misuse. to the studs, and the this was real and it hap- I, with the addition of ence of TV. What would Positive arenting skills include keeping the lines of windowpanes were full pened, and I was there. one neighboring kid they think of the state communication open with your child, encouraging of filigree. (Don Brabble), formed a we’re in? And what and supporting positive behaviors, negotiating con- It’s not easy to take brass quartet and went would they do to fix it? flicts in a calm and respectful way, setting a clear set Whatever heat there the cold, especially around town playing of rules with corresponding consequences, and on- was crept up the back when you’re wet. I really carols---again, the Nor- And so I’m think- going supervision of your child. stairway, a house-length hate that---cold and wet- man Rockwell thing, for ing about our parents, away from the living --have felt it too many real. and how lucky we were room grate above the times in my life to ever to have them, and for According to the National Council on Alcohol- coal furnace. There was want to feel it again. Small towns can cope them to have us. We will ism and Drug Dependence, research has shown that an old wood stove in the There are too many peo- with the homeless and never know the things kids who have conversations with their parents and kitchen, but it wouldn’t ple in this country who hungry, and do, with no they did or the sacrific- learn a lot about the dangers of alcohol and drug use hold a fire overnight. are wet and cold and fanfare. Bigger places es they made. It’s this are 50 percent less likely to use alcohol and drugs can’t get out of it. Under with far more people thing called love. than those who do not have such conversations. By I have heard many much of anything, ei- can’t, and don’t. How do educating your child early and often about the risks a story from farm kids ther. You want to reach we fix something that And that’s a good associated with drug and alcohol misuse, you are about the lack of any a handout, but how? big, and that broken? place to end this little supporting the healthy choice when faced with pres- heat in the bedrooms. trip through questions sures to experiment with drugs or alcohol. Sometimes a grate in I’m remembering the There is a yawning of the day and Christ- the floor was just not carolers who went from and widening gulf be- mases past, with a note enough to make a differ- neighborhood to neigh- tween Urban-Suburban about love, and to say Prevention is a critical first step to addressing ence. In many old hous- borhood, all over town, America and the small for this Christmas of the addiction crisis in New Hampshire. CADY’s 2021 es there was no central palatial places and towns and countryside. 2020, New Year’s resolution is to work harder than ever to heat at all, just stoves. shacks, on both sides of How do we deal with help keep our communities and children safe from The kids made a dash the tracks. Kids played this fundamental di- “Merry Christmas the harms of substance misuse—this is one reso- from stove to bed and with kids, no matter vide? to all, and to all, a good lution that will be kept. Please join us in building quilts,and kept their what their parents did. night.” healthy environments and promising futures for our wool socks on. “Class” was a word we I’m thinking about children. We send our best wishes for a new year never heard until later, that old World War II (Please address mail, filled with good health, hope, and joy. +++++ most often from the me- crowd, and what a get- with phone numbers dia. things-done bunch they in case of questions, Right now I am think- were. How they went to campguyhooligan@ If you, or someone you know, struggles with sub- ing of the people who I’m thinking about off to war and saw the gmail.com or 386 South stance misuse or addiction, please call 2-1-1 or the are in real trouble in cutting, dragging, tag- world at its worst, and Hill Rd., Colebrook, NH Doorway at LRGHealthcare (934-8905) for help. You this country, and there ging, bagging, and load- came home eager to 03576.) can also connect with Plymouth Area Recovery Con- are a lot of them. Some- ing Christmas trees, make things the best. nection, our local recovery center, located at Whole times it’s not enough to having to pile them just How they worked hard, Village Family Resource Center in Plymouth at wish you could help. so to make the load, the and partied hard, and [email protected] or 238-3555. snow and the dark, the got so much done, all be- Towns/ Churches n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020 A5
Towns n Bristol illustrations. A reader enough to take the edge to take credit/debit in As of Dec. 28, total de- School Gym, located at Al Blakeley responded and offered off and allow us to cele- house as well but there linquent taxes due for all 150 Newfound Rd., Bris- [email protected] wise advice for all of us. brate the way students have been some prob- warrants - $233,029.29 tol. n He suggested our com- have to partake of their lems with the security The make-up date in munity members, young school lessons. May next system accepting this Hebron the event of an emergen- The following was and old, consider writing year bring about our method of payment and cy postponement is Sat- taken from an email sent about their own life, and normal routines and our IT department is Bob Brooks 744-3597 urday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. to my wife earlier this then keeping their work, help us all get back to trying to work this out. [email protected] same location. week and I thought it accumulating their ‘the good ole days!’ There is a convenience n appropriate to include work: writing, photo- fee when using this pay- Kim Bliss, Chair here this week: On New graphs, news clippings, ment method just so SAU4 positions avail- Newfound Area Year’s Eve, an old Irish letters, the evidence of a Groton you’re aware. able! School District Budget tradition is to open your life being lived. He went Interested in becom- Committee door at midnight and let on to describe a legacy Ruth Millett 603-786-2926 SCHEDULED ing a School Board/Bud- the Old Year Out and the book that was created [email protected] MEETINGS AND CLO- get Committee Member? New Year In. I think this from a friend’s collection n SURES… The Newfound Area year deserves the doors, of their story who had School District is look- Petitioned articles for windows and garage passed away. A legacy Well, the holidays are The Town Offices will ing for candidates for the warrant doors to be open! book describes and cel- nearly over and it’s feel- be closed Dec. 31 and following positions: Pursuant to RSA ebrates what a special ing a little more like win- Jan. 18 for the holidays. Hebron School Board 40:13, II (b) The Minot-Sleeper Li- person left behind when ter after our Christmas Member (3 year term) All petitioned war- brary’s collection will be he or she passed on: a Day rainstorm. I can’t Select Board Work Hebron Budget Com- rant articles for the available solely through loved one, a friend, or say that I am sad that Sessions – Tuesday, Jan. mittee Member (3 year School District Warrant curbside pickup during perhaps a co-worker that the snow is off our drive- 5 and 19, 5 p.m. at the term) must be submitted by the library’s open hours. you think would be an in- way, I’m really thankful Town House Moderator (1 year the second Tuesday in Printing, copying and teresting person to write for that, but it won’t last term) January. Such articles scanning services will about. If you are inter- long. As I type this, we Select Board Meetings Filing for positions must be signed by 25 or be offered curbside, ref- ested in writing or would already have another – Tuesday, Jan. 5 and 19, starts Jan 20 and ends more legally registered erence service will be like to get involved in dusting of snow on the 7 p.m. at the Town House Jan 29. Please see the voters of the School Dis- available by phone or this suggestion, please parking lot. The days Town Clerk to register. trict and articles must be email, and online pro- avail yourself of the are getting longer now The Conservation delivered to a member of gramming will continue. ongoing information though. Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing the School Board or the The library will offer through the library. I’m Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 The Budget Commit- School Administrative curbside service Mon- sure we all know some- The Town Hall had a p.m. at the Town House. tee of the Newfound Unit #4 Office, 20 North day, Tuesday, Wednesday one who we think would few cases of COVID, so Area School District will Main St., Bristol, no lat- and Friday from 10am be fun to write about. we were closed for dis- Planning Board Meet- conduct a public hearing er than 3:30 p.m. on Tues- until 6pm, Thursday Please contact the infecting spray was used ing – Wednesday, Jan. on the proposed school day, Jan. 12. from 1 – 8 p.m., and Sat- Minot Sleeper Library and we are now requir- 27 at 7 p.m. at the Town district budget for 2021- urday from 10 a.m. until for more information on ing anyone who comes House 2022 on Friday, Jan. 8 Happy New Year, ev- 2 p.m. The library will be writing a Legacy Book: in to wear a mask please. at 6:30 p.m. in the New- eryone! closed Thursday, Dec. 31 minotsleeperlibrary. Those who had COVID Tax Totals Due: found Regional High at 4 p.m. and Friday, Jan. org, or call 744-3352 or are now recovered and 1. email minotsleeperli- back in operation. Churches Home delivery for [email protected]. n homebound individuals Effective Jan. 1, some in the Newfound Area is My hat is off to those fees at the Transfer Sta- Plymouth tion of public television! Feeding Our Children also available. Call the of you who played it safe tion will be increasing. Congregational Together library at 744-3352 for and celebrated Christ- A new flyer is available Dates to Remember Since the beginning of more information. mas by yourselves, en- at the Town Offices or at UCC on Facebook Live this school year, we will n An interesting move- suring your safety and the Transfer Station. Wednesdays at 12:30 provide 3,000 calories to ment has developed at that of loved ones with p.m. - Lunchtime Prayers feed insecure children in the Minot-Sleeper Li- whom you would ordi- We are now taking Church Announce- & Devotional the Head Start Program brary as a result of a narily celebrate with. It CC/Debit cards online ment Sunday, Jan. 2 at 9:30 and to Plymouth Ele- newsletter suggestion was a lonesome time for if you need an alterna- In order to protect a.m. via Facebook Live mentary School so they that young writers sub- us, but FaceTime and tive payment method. everyone’s health and – Second Sunday after will have enough to eat mit their own stories and Zoom get-togethers were We hope to soon be able safety, we have made the Christmas over the weekend. We decision to suspend all are currently working gathered worship ser- Church’s Facebook with our partners to sup- Unique ways to celebrate New vices and meetings un- Page? port the needs of these til further notice. The You can find our Page children. Sunday bulletin for this by searching for “Plym- Year’s Eve during the pandemic service as well as videos outh Congregational PCUCC is a vibrant and bulletins from past United Church of Christ community of faith that services can be found on Plymouth NH.” “Like” is welcoming, theolog- New Year’s Eve is a Square as you count as various areas of the our new church’s Web the Page and you will re- ically progressive, so- highly anticipated day down to the new year world officially close the site at www.uccplym- ceive notifications when cially liberal, open and on many people’s calen- may put celebrants’ book on 2020. The Pacific outh.org. the weekly service goes affirming, inclusive and dars. Social schedules health in jeopardy. If island nations of Ton- live! Missed something? enthused about shar- tend to be busy during you want to gather with ga, Samoa and Kiribati Our Sunday morning Scroll down to the date ing Christ’s love with the holiday season, and loved ones, do so earli- are the first countries worship will be on PB of the service or pro- the world. Please visit that typically culminates er in the day and gath- to ring in the new year, TV at 6:30 p.m. If you are gram you missed. It is our Web site at www.uc- on December 31, when er outdoors when the and they will do so at unable to join on Face- all there! cplymouth.org. people across the globe weather figures to be what will be 5:00 a.m. book, consider the op- gather to say goodbye to much warmer than it on December 31 in New one year and welcome in will be at midnight. A York. Many countries a new one. champagne toast around across the globe ring in TOWN OF Much of the world a backyard firepit can the New Year before res- is no doubt ready to serve as a stand-in for idents of North Ameri- put 2020 in its rearview midnight toasts. ca, so North Americans ALEXANDRIA mirror, but New Year’s • Hit the road. Travel can make a day of send- Eve celebrations will al- restrictions may dic- ing 2020 into the histo- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING most certainly have to tate where people can ry books and celebrate be scaled back this year. safely celebrate New each time a new country The Town of Alexandria will hold a The COVID-19 pandem- Year’s Eve, but if large reaches 2021. public hearing on the ic has changed the ways gatherings with friends New Year’s celebra- people gather socially, so are prohibited this year, tions figure to be differ- proposed 2021 budget on traditional New Year’s families can plan get- ent as the world ushers Eve parties likely won’t aways. New Year’s Eve is in 2021. But there are January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. be in the cards as the on a Thursday this year, many unique ways to in the Town Hall located at world turns the calendar and many offices will be celebrate that can make from 2020 to 2021. closed on the following New Year’s Eve just as 45 Washburn Road. Raucous parties Friday in observance fun as it’s always been. might not be on the dock- of the New Year’s Day et this December 31, but holiday. That makes it Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement that does not mean peo- an ideal weekend to get Edward Jones: Financial Focus ple cannot still celebrate out of town. Many vaca- Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions the end of what’s proven tion rental services like Many of us probably felt that 2020 by market drop followed by strong re- things you can’t control, focus on retail establishments, as well as dining lasted a very long time. But now that covery. The lesson for investors? Don’t those you can. When it comes to your and entertainment venues. But if you to be a very challenging VRBO and Airbnb have 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh overreact to today’s news – because 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored did manage to boost your own per- year. introduced guidelines to start – and one way to do that is to tomorrow may look quite different. retirement plan, put in as much as you sonal savings when your spending • Don’t wait until address health and safe- make some New Year’s resolutions. • Be prepared. At the beginning of can afford this year, and if your salary was constrained, is it possible to re- Of course, you can make these reso- 2020, nobody was anticipating a goes up, increase your contribution. main a good saver when restrictions midnight. Many people ty concerns prospective lutions for all parts of your life – phys- worldwide pandemic and its terrible • Recognize your ability to build sav- are lifted? Probably. And the greater love to be around friends travelers may have. Be- ical, emotional, intellectual – but have consequences, both to individuals’ ings. During the pandemic, the per- your savings, the greater your finan- and family as the clock fore booking a getaway, you ever considered some financial health and to their economic well-be- sonal savings rate shot up, hitting a cial freedoms – including the freedom resolutions? ing. None of us can foretell the future, record of 33% in April, according to to invest and freedom from excessive strikes midnight on New contact hosts to deter- Here are a few such resolutions to either, but we can be prepared, and the U.S. Bureau of Economy Analysis. debt. When we reach a post-pan- Year’s Eve. But the Cen- mine what they’re doing consider: one way to do so is by building an It fell over the next several months, demic world, see if you can continue ters for Disease Control to make their rentals • Don’t overreact to events. When the emergency fund. Ideally, such a fund but still remained about twice as high saving more than you did in previous coronavirus pandemic hit in mid-Feb- should be kept in liquid, low-risk ve- as the rate of the past few years. Of years – and use your savings wisely. and Prevention warns safe for renters. ruary, the financial markets took a big hicles and contain at least six months’ course, much of this surge in Ameri- These aren’t the only financial reso- that the COVID-19 vi- • Celebrate over and hit. Many people, convinced that we worth of living expenses. cans’ proclivity to save money was due lutions you can make – but following rus spreads more easily over again. One unique were in for a prolonged slump, decid- • Focus on moves you can control. In to our lack of options for spending it, them may help you develop habits ed to take a “time out” and headed to response to pandemic-related eco- as the coronavirus caused either com- that could benefit you in 2021 and indoors than outdoors. way to see 2020 to the the investment sidelines. But it didn’t nomic pressures, some employers plete or partial shutdowns in physical beyond. So gathering around door and usher in 2021 take long for the markets to rally, re- cut their matching contributions to the television to watch is to celebrate through- warding those patient investors who 401(k) plans in 2020. Will some future Jacqueline Taylor stayed the course. Nothing is a cer- event cause another such reduction? 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3. Address stress. It’s til something is wrong easy to underestimate with their health. It is the effects of stress on much better to be pro- the mind and body. Left active and avoid illness unchecked, stress can through testing and con- contribute to heart dis- versations with a phy- ease, obesity, diabetes, sician. Doctors may be and high blood pressure, able to recognize symp- says the Mayo Clinic. Re- toms and risk factors solving to reduce stress that could be indicative by adopting certain of future illness. Rou- techniques can improve tine physical exams also self-esteem and mood. will check cholesterol 4. Exercise more read- and glucose levels, mon- ily. Physician Partners of itor blood pressure and America states that exer- include other preventive cise can improve mood care options. and sleep, help people 6. Improve your diet. control their weight, re- Eating more meals made duce the risk of heart at home and incorporat- Resolutions that focus get on the path to better es cancer, it also dam- sumption. Excessive disease, improve bone ing more fresh fruits and on health and fitness are health. ages nearly every part consumption of alcohol and muscle strength, vegetables, whole grains made each year. Numer- 1. Commit to quit. the body, including the can lead to liver and kid- and potentially extend and lean protein into ous people are eager to The American Cancer bones, reproductive or- ney damage. When these their lives. Resolving to your meals can improve lose weight, improve Society says about half gans, mouth, skin, eyes, organs are not function- exercise doesn’t require overall health. their physical fitness of all Americans who and blood vessels. Quit- ing properly, they cannot drastic changes. Small Healthy changes top levels or even stop hab- keep smoking will die ting can help reverse the filter toxins out of the steps can add up to big the list of New Year’s its that can hinder their due to the habit. Smok- effects of years of smok- body, resulting in poten- results. resolutions each year. mental or physical well- ing kills more Ameri- ing. tially irreparable dam- 5. Visit the doctor. Certain resolutions can ness. As the new year cans than alcohol, car 2. Limit alcohol in- age. Resolve to cut down Too often people put off greatly improve overall ticks closer, individuals accidents, guns, HIV, and take. The phrase “every- on alcohol consumption going to the doctor un- health. can explore these popu- illegal drugs combined. thing in moderation” if you are drinking more lar resolutions as they Smoking not only caus- applies to alcohol con- than two drinks per day.
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