THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 FREE IN PRINT, FREE ON-LINE • WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDING.COM COMPLIMENTARY Public hearing set on Town Hall project

BY THOMAS P. CALDWELL hearing. A work session the existing municipal a new town hall on prop- sion. police station,” Solomon Contributing Writer on Sept. 29 will focus on building to serve only erty next door which the “We want to create a said, explaining that the BRISTOL — Samyn- putting cost figures with the Bristol Police De- town had purchased for new center with an invit- driveway would go be- D’Elia Architects of Ash- the conceptual floor partment and building possible future expan- ing front entrance to the SEE TOWN HALL, PAGE A14 land, hired last May to plans, in preparation for create preliminary plans the hearing. for a solution to the space Duncan, who had of- needs of the Bristol Mu- fered the amendment at nicipal Building, will the 2016 Town Meeting offer some drawings for that set the process in public review at the Old motion, and served on Town Hall on Wednes- the space needs commit- day, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. tee when it came up with Architect Cris Solo- the recommendation mon joined space needs for two buildings, said committee member Su- the committee reviewed san Duncan in giving the options again with the Bristol Board of Se- Samyn-D’Elia to see if lectmen an advance look they could meet all the at the drawings on Sept. needs with renovations 21, noting that the de- to the existing building. sign work is still in prog- Solomon said they are ress and the plans could still recommending two change before the public buildings, converting Newfound parents Courtesy — Chris Dyer renew push for Rainbow over Newfound Chris Dyer of Bristol spotted a full rainbow over Newfound Lake last week, and captured this beautiful scene with his camera. girls’ soccer

BY THOMAS P. CALDWELL athletes with the oppor- Contributing Writer tunity to participate,” he NMMS staff kick off new school BRISTOL — A group said. of parents is pressing the Athletic Director Pe- Newfound Area School ter Cofran said he posted Board to support a high signup sheets but got no year with cookout & open house school-level girls’ soc- signatures for girls’ soc- cer team, something the cer. When he heard that BY DONNA RHODES board has gone on record some girls playing other [email protected] as supporting in the past. sports were reluctant to BRISTOL — To help The problem, said Chair put their names on the kick off the 2017-18 school Jeff Levesque at the list for fear of offending year, parents and fami- board’s Sept. 25 meeting, their current coach- lies of students at New- is that not enough girls es, and saw a post on found Memorial Middle signed up to support the Facebook asking about School were invited to a program. signing up privately, he free Cookout and Open Ken Braley of Alexan- offered to let them meet House last Thursday dria maintains that there with him to let him know evening. Newfound Area are 90 female athletes that of their interest, and still School District Superin- are not playing any sport, he received no response. tendent Stacy Buckley, and that eight girls are “Today, I had one girl Principal Jay Lewis, As- coming up from eighth sign up, but I’ve had peo- sistant Principal Trish grade, where there is a ple sign up for three years Lewis and the NMMS girls’ team. He said the and they never showed staff were on hand to not high school needs to pro- up at practice,” he said. only meet the parents vide a better way for girls Cofran also said he but serve them their din- to sign up and suggested would have concerns ner, too. sending an email to ev- about young athletes go- “Last year, we decid- Donna Rhodes During an open house at Newfound Memorial Middle School last Thursday evening, eryone, asking that, if a ing up against players ed to include parents Superintendent Stacy Buckley was pleased to show parents the new look the school received program came in, would with more experience for a cookout and open over the summer with fresh paint and some new furniture for the library and cafeteria. they be willing to join the and who were phys- house, and it’s become team. ically stronger. That a great opportunity for es, moms and dads then eye-opening experience, White walls, green Newfound does allow prompted protests from them to see what’s going moved inside to see what made possible through lockers and green trim girls to play on the boys’ parents who said forc- on in our school,” Jay a day in their child’s life some fresh paint, new also brought the school team, but Braley said it’s ing girls to play on the Lewis said. looked like. library shelving and fur- colors and pride to the not a true coed team with boys’ team also had them After enjoying freshly What they found as niture, along with new forefront. only three girls partici- playing against greater grilled burgers and lots they walked through vending machines and “This building had pating. Girls who have SEE GIRLS’ SOCCER, PAGE A12 of delicious side dish- the doors was also an tables in the cafeteria. about five color schemes built “a family” in middle going on, and just looked school prefer to stay to- so old. Over the summer, gether, rather than play we pulled out old car- on the boys’ team, he GOT LUNCH! Newfound meets with success in first year peting, painted the hall- said, so they are left out. ways and lockers and “The kids want to BY DONNA RHODES made it look like a new play. The job of athletics [email protected] school,” said Buckley. is providing all student BRISTOL — In its “Next year, we’ll work inaugural year, GOT on replacing the old win- LUNCH! Newfound dows and paint the class- INDEX met with great success, rooms.” n thanks to generous Bathrooms received Volume 4 • Number 40 donations and “some not only a physical but a Opinion...... A4 amazing volunteers,” psychological makeover Obituaries...... A6 reported Susan Colby of as well and now play an Towns...... A7 Bristol Area Communi- important role in stu- ty Services. dent pride and self-es- Churches...... A7, A10, A13 GOT LUNCH! be- teem. With some adult Business...... A9 gan in Laconia several supervision each facility Arts & Ent...... A10, A11 years ago when mem- was designed and paint- bers of that community ed with colors that are Health...... A11 stepped up to help pro- more suited to the life- Sports...... B1-B3 & B6 vide healthy lunches style of today’s young Classifieds...... B4-B5 for low income families Courtesy teens. In addition to the over the summer weeks In its inaugural year, GOT LUNCH! Newfound met with great success, thanks to generous dona- new decor, last year’s 20 pages in 2 sections tions and “some amazing volunteers,” reported Susan Colby of Bristol Area Community Services. ©2017, Salmon Press, LLC. when school lunches for eighth grade students Call us at (603) 279-4516 children were not avail- idea and enthusiasm for This summer, with nia’s GOT LUNCH! Pro- were also able to leave email: [email protected] able. Since then, the the program has spread. the guidance of Laco- SEE GOT LUNCH!, PAGE A12 behind some words of www.salmonpress.com SEE NMMS, PAGE A14 Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n PSU's Merrill Place promises to be a new community resource

BY DONNA RHODES contribute to regional [email protected] tourism and economic PLYMOUTH — Plym- development.” outh State University While the President Donald Birx 95,000-square-foot hall and members of the en- is intended for student tire Plymouth commu- housing throughout the nity were excited to offi- school year, it was also cially cut the ribbon on designed to meet other the new Merrill Place needs. Rooms in Merrill last Friday afternoon. Place are configured to The new residence hall serve as “hotel” rooms will serve not only the for visitors outside the student population of academic year. PSU, but outside groups The first floor confer- who can now utilize the ence area has not only facility for any number its own commercial of events and activities. kitchen facilities but is Merrill Place is locat- equipped to serve 276 ed at the crest of Merrill people with tables and Street in Plymouth, and chairs. There is room is a seven-story struc- for 591 people seated in ture that can house 292 chairs only and has a students for the aca- maximum off 827 peo- demic year, while serv- ple standing, making it ing as “the centerpiece quite accommodating of PSU’s expanding role for large groups looking Donna Rhodes as a regional venue for to hold dinners, confer- The architects who designed the new Merrill Place Residential Hall and Conference Center were joined by Plymouth State conferences, exhibi- University President Donald Birx for a photo during a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday afternoon. ences and other events. tions and other events,” The concept for Mer- university representa- the White Mountains of rill Place began in 2014, tives said. New Hampshire. before Birx joined the The residential facil- “Merrill Place allows university, and had ities offer students not us to offer on-campus great support from the only spacious rooms housing to nearly 300 university’s trustees, but laundry and oth- students, bringing us he said. er conveniences. On ever closer to our goal “This is what this the main floor there of housing the majori- region has lacked and is even a communal ty of students on cam- they recognized that. kitchen, should they pus,” Birx said. “But When I came here chose to dine in and Merrill Place is more there were three goals- cook for themselves. than simply a new resi- to transform ourselves, Recreational venues, dence hall…Along with the students and the computer labs, study the Bank of New Hamp- region, and Merrill areas, a courtyard and shire Field House, it Place is a step in that more are also available allows us to attract direction,” said Birx. Donna Rhodes for their use, and it is conferences and other The facilities offered by Plymouth State University’s new Merrill Place Residential Hall and “It’s always fun when all surrounded by large events to the region, Conference Center are anticipated to be a true economic boost to the Plymouth region, offering you’re trying new windows and artwork which will not only sup- seating for more 276 diners, hotel-style accommodations outside the school year, and ample things and redesigning that pays homage to port the university, but room for lectures and other community events. higher education.” Community Center hosting 34th Annual Apple Pie Festival Oct. 7

BRISTOL — On Sat- 2 p.m. in the TTCC gym. day, Oct. 6 by area resi- urday, Oct. 7, the Tap- The Apple Pie & Food dents who come together ply-Thompson Commu- Sale will include pies, at the Center and peel, nity Center at 30 North apple crisp, fresh bread, slice, roll and bake 300 Main St. in Bristol will home baked beans, apple apple baked goods. We sponsor its 34th Annu- brownies, fresh apple- are still looking for vol- al Apple Festival. This sauce and more. unteers for Friday, Oct. year’s events include a Pies will sell for $10 a 6. If you can come down Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to pie and are made on Fri- and help out please call the TTCC at 744-2713. If you would like table “Carb up” before the Marathon space for the Craft Fair it is $30 per six-foot space with the Masons of Union Lodge & $40 for an eight-foot ta- ble space. BRISTOL — The Union Masonic Lodge will be host- Pies can be reserved ing its annual all-you-can-ear spaghetti supper Friday (uncooked frozen avail- evening, Sept. 29 from 5-8 p.m. to help participants in able) by calling before this year's NH Marathon “carb up” before the big race. Friday, Oct. 6. We hope The Lodge is located at 61 Pleasant St., beside the to see all of you there Minot Sleeper Library. Proceeds from the dinner will to enjoy apple pie a-la- Donna Rhodes be donated to local charities and community organi- mode and fresh perked Scarecrow Decorating Contest kicks off zations. coffee. Lucille Keegan and Hilda Bruno got Bristol’s 2017 Fall Scarecrow Decorating Contest started on Monday, when they placed the first scarecrow in Central Square. The public is encouraged to create a scarecrow of their own to place on the square or in front of their JOIN US FOR THE ADVANCEhome SCREENINGSor business ON THURSDAY then 2/9register OF: LEGO BATMAN their entry for the chance to win a cash prize. Rules and AT 5PM & FIFTY SHADESapplications DARKER AT 7PM for the competition can be found at the Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol Town Offices or Tapply Thompson Community Center.

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PLYMOUTH — After The enigmatic A.J. members or at the door, the excitement of last Coppola will be return- and will be available at year’s 15th anniversary ing as emcee, armed with the Plymouth Farmer's celebration, one might his trusty school bell and Market on Thursday, expect this year’s Com- ruler to keep order at Sept. 21 and 28. Tickets munity Spelling Bee to this raucous event. for the Bee are also avail- be ho-hum, but Darci Registration for teams able at Chase Market in McCarthy promises it opens Sept. 22. The rate Plymouth. will be anything but. to enter is $60 a team, The event is gracious- “The Bee has become an with early bird registra- ly sponsored by Bank of annual highlight for the tion offering a discount New Hampshire, Mer- community, and such price of $45 until Oct. edith Village Savings a great way to get the 6. Teams would be wise Bank, Noyes Insurance, word out about PBL,” to act on that early pric- Off Campus Rentals, says McCarthy, director ing, as the Bee does fill Plymouth General Den- of Pemi-Baker Literacy. up quickly. The number tistry, Plymouth Rotary “Many of the changes to Courtesy of teams is limited, so be Club, Sunset Grill, Ven- Last year's Spelling Bee winners, Letter Rip! this year’s program are sure to visit PemiBaker- ture Print Unlimited, actually driven by our Friday, Oct. 27. Doors sent themselves with not let the silliness dis- Literacy.org as soon as Inc. competitors. They really will open at 6 p.m., with names such as “Letter tract, however; competi- possible for registration Additional sponsor- get into it!” the Bee starting at 7 p.m. Rip,” “Kween Bees,” and tion is fierce. As usual information and mate- ship this year is provid- Among these changes Many teams have “Beste Spellors.” This prizes will be awarded rials. Full registration ed by Alpine Pool Ser- is a new venue. The Bee participated every year prompted a new contest to the team raising the ends Oct. 20. vice, Bridgewater Power will be held at the PSU in this spirited fund- this year: prizes for the most sponsorship mon- The Bee is a great Company, Construx, Ice Arena and Welcome raiser. Teams often don best dressed team. ey, and of course, the time even for the weak- Inc., Mask Construction Center in Holderness on bee attire, and repre- The participants do best spellers. est of spellers. Purchase & Family, M & M Scoops, a ticket to come cheer Singh Family Dental, the teams on as well as Six Burner Bistro, Three NH Rural Renewables offers planning assistance enjoy hor d'oeuvres and Lakes Landscaping, desserts for only $20. A Woodsville Guaranty cash bar will be avail- Savings Bank. to rural businesses, agricultural producers able. Teams will be look- Pemi-Baker Literacy ing for sponsors, so come is a privately funded, REGION — A new nical assistance. Rural According to Andy tions and make the pro- support your favorite non-profit organization program is now available businesses interested in Duncan, Energy Train- cess less complicated.” spellers. Raffle tickets ($5 dedicated to the im- in rural regions of New installing solar photo- ing Manager at Lakes Re- The development as- each, 3 for $10) can also provement of individu- Hampshire to provide voltaic, solar thermal, gion Community College sistance provided by NH be purchased for such al literacy skills in the free technical assistance wood heat, and other re- (LRCC), who is coordinat- Rural Renewables will be prizes as 100 gallons of Plymouth, Bristol and to business owners and newable energy technol- ing the NH Rural Renew- vendor neutral. home heating oil from Lincoln area. Free one- agricultural producers, ogies can receive helpful ables effort, “Our goal is “Our project team will Dead River, a beautiful to-one tutoring and small helping them evaluate educational information to help businesses reduce work with business own- quilt handmade by Sarah classes are offered to and assess the potential and preliminary site their energy costs with ers to help them become Bunkley, and gift certifi- adults in reading, writ- for using renewable en- evaluations at no cost. sustainable solutions. more knowledgeable cates to local restaurants ing, math, English as ergy at their business. This Renewable Energy We can help them take a about their options so and ski areas. All pro- a second language, ba- Lakes Region Commu- Development Assistance close look at whether a re- they are more informed ceeds benefit Pemi-Bak- sic computer skills and nity College, along with two-year grant is part newable energy project is when it comes time to get er Literacy. Raffle tickets preparation for the High Plymouth Area Renew- of USDA Rural Devel- technically and financial- quotes from renewable and tickets to the Bee can School Equivalency Test able Energy Initiative opment’s Rural Energy ly feasible for their site. If energy vendors,” said be purchased from board (HiSET/GED). (PAREI) and New Hamp- for America Program a business likes the idea Duncan. shire Sustainable Energy (REAP), which has a va- of renewables or energy The team will also Association (NHSEA), riety of energy efficiency efficiency, we want to be leveraging energy are teaming together to and renewable energy help them take the next efficiency technical as- GACIT Committee to hold provide this free tech- grant and loan programs. step, explore their op- SEE RENEWABLES, PAGE A12 hearing in Plymouth DMV offices closed for upgrades in October PLYMOUTH portation officials and — Thursday of next others. REGION — The New es on Monday, Oct. 9, and providing the advanced cluding online driver week, Oct. 5, brings the As area residents Hampshire Department Tuesday, Oct. 10, and will notice, we will minimize license renewal and on- Governor's Advisory know so well, many of of Safety, Division of Mo- temporarily limit some the inconvenience this line ticket pay, will not be Committee on Intermod- the district's so-called tor Vehicles (DMV) will services. closure will cause.” available from Wednes- al Transportation (GAC- secondary highways are implement a new driver “Although temporari- During the transition, day, Oct. 4, through IT) to Plymouth Town in tough shape; cracked licensing system in Octo- ly closing DWV officers is town/city municipal Wednesday, Oct. 11. Hall at 2 p.m. to take com- surfaces, poor roadside ber to replace the current required during this tran- clerks will not be able Ticket pay by phone ments from local officials drainage (see photo) system originally imple- sition time, we are aware to process the state por- will not be available on and the public about the and frost heaves that mented in the 1980s. Im- of how the closure will im- tion of vehicle registra- Monday, Oct. 9, and Tues- condition of the state's don't seem to go away. plementation of the new pact our customers,” said tions from Friday, Oct. 6, day, Oct. 10. To pay a tick- transportation system Many miles are being system will require the DWV Director Elizabeth through Tuesday, Oct. 10. et by phone on another and just what should be "shim-coated" to seal closure of all DMV offic- Bielecki. “Hopefully, by Online services, in- day during normal busi- the policy out over the from above but under- ness hours, please call next ten years. ground and roadside 1-800-272-0036. As one of three such drainage needs catching Grafton County’s Lara Saffo asks: Customers are en- hearings in the first ex- up. And this year's heavy couraged to complete ecutive council district rains has the DMV transactions that same day -- the oth- accelerated the Should landowners trust Northern Pass? regarding driver licenses er two being in Littleton growth of roadside vege- BY NANCY WEST Evaluation Committee to ensure this project is and registrations in ad- and Laconia -- Council- tation. InDepthNH.org hearings on Friday. carried out successfully,” vance of expiration dates or Joseph Kenney will GACIT is scheduled CONCORD — Graf- After the project ob- Varney said, adding the if they expire during the chair the panel to in- for Littleton at 9 a.m. this ton County Attorney jected to her original project has a program to transition period. In the clude New Hampshire same day, Laconia later Lara Saffo made her question about trusting reach out to landowners. days following implemen- Department of Trans- at 7 p.m. points about the impact Northern Pass, Saffo Varney, who is now tation of the new system, on homeowners and asked it as a hypothetical. president of Normandeau customers may experi- businesses of burying 52 What should a land- Associates of Bedford, is ence longer than usual North Road Antiques miles of Northern Pass owner do if Northern the former regional direc- wait times and are asked AN ECLECTIC MIX OF COUNTRY ANTIQUES & ART cable from Bethlehem to Pass first said the cable tor of the EPA, previously to plan their visit accord- Bridgewater last week would be buried under served as commissioner ingly. GRAND OPENING by showing photos of the road, then learned it of the state Department of Save time by complet- September 28TH various properties and wasn’t going under road, Environmental Services ing forms in advance of the massive equipment but in the existing right and was formerly chair- your visit. Answers to fre- Thursday - Saturday, 10 - 4 quently asked questions it would take during con- of way, but didn’t tell man of the Site Evalua- 48 North Road Alexandria, NH struction. the landowner. “Do you tion Committee. and forms are available Saffo also questioned think that landowner He will continue tes- at the DMV Web site at (603) 491-4225 whether property own- should trust them?” Saffo SEE NORTHERN PASS, PAGE A13 nh.gov/dmv. ers should trust North- asked. ern Pass after the project Varney said he didn’t first told them the cables know the context of the Ages would be buried under conversation or whether 4-Adult the roadway and didn’t there had been any mis- correct that information understanding. when it changed. Alto- “… I can simply state Landowners, get paid for your gether 60 of the 192 mile that it is my understand- high-voltage lines from ing that the applicant standing timber before it gets cut! Pittsburg to Deerfield has put a high priority Professional Instruction • Beginner to Advanced Lessons Discover music for your first time or work to succeed with the masters! I will estimate the value of your standing would be buried; the rest on working with abut- 677-6952 • [email protected] would be overhead. ting property owners timber and pay you 50% of that value up Saffo represents Graf- front. You get paid the rest of the money ton County Commission- as your timber is cut, so you get paid for ers – intervenors who are everything that is harvested. opposed to the proposed $1.6 billion project by Rondeau Logging, established in 1988, Northern Pass and Ever- is a fully mechanized whole tree harvesting source Energy to import 1,090 mw of electricity company. Forestry services are available. from Hydro-Quebec to We also buy land. southern New England. She cross-examined 603-353-4350 • 603-667-1011 project expert Robert W. www.rondeaulogging.com Varney at ongoing Site A4 Thursday, Opinion SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 Marijuana Quiz

BY DEB NARO juana in the past year, Contributor and over 21 percent Almost every- were current users. PET thing we once knew Marijuana can be about marijuana from smoked, vaporized, or the 1960’s-1970’s has consumed as a food, of the Week changed. That in- beverage, pill, or tinc- cludes laws dealing ture. with legalization for True. Marijuana medical and recre- today can be ingested Roxy ational use, drug po- into the body in many tency, products and ways to receive its Owning a dog and methods of use, risk intoxicating or me- sharing your life with potential and harmful dicinal effects. These a canine demands effects, and youth pre- include inhaling it by commitment from vention and treatment smoking marijuana in humans. Sadly, not strategies. If you want cigarettes (joints), ci- all of us are willing to know the facts on gars (blunts), or using to dedicate the time, how today’s marijua- water pipes (bongs) or resources and our na can affect us, take vaporizers (vape pen). hearts for the care of this brief True/False Marijuana can also such dogs, who truly quiz. be consumed in foods have far more trust in The main chemi- like cookies, brownies us to live up to our ob- cal giving marijuana or candies, or in cook- ligations as pet own- its mind-altering and ing oils (cannaoils) or ers. intoxicating effects butter (cannabutter), Roxy spent months is THC or delta-9-tet- or in pills, capsules or existing alone in a rahydrocannibinol. tincture (liquid con- derelict house, no True. THC is the most centrate), as well as in heat, no lights, no common and most psy- beverages such as teas comfort, no humans choactive of the over or alcoholic spirits. to care for her, no soft 100 cannabinoid chem- Today’s marijuana bed to lay down her icals found in the can- is more potent than weary head. nabis plant. Most THC that found just a few At night, alone in is found in the bud of years ago. True. The the dark she would the marijuana plant. average THC in mari- howl in fear and lone- Marijuana also con- juana has dramatical- liness. Roxy came to tains hundreds of oth- ly increased from four New Hampshire Hu- er chemicals. to six percent to more mane Society back in Marijuana has the than 15 percent, and as April. second highest rate of high as 95 percent in At long last she’s dependence or abuse edible products. With can enjoy in the light, among all drugs. True. regular use of mari- a clean place to sleep, neglected and un- life chapter, a loving, animals either so that Marijuana is ranked juana, youth may start regular meals, feel wanted. forever home. special home…we are only behind alcohol in having problems with the warmth of the We’ve treated her Roxy may never to- SURE is out there for the number of Ameri- school work, declin- sun on her back, and for Heartworm dis- tally get over her fear her. Is it your home? cans meeting clinical ing grades, truancy is- blossom in the care of ease, she now has a of some humans; she Check www.nhhu- criteria for drug de- sues, moodiness, be at people pledged to care clean bill of health so has not had the bene- mane.org for more pendence or abuse in risk for addiction, and for the lost, abused, is ready for her next fit of living with other details. the past year. Over may quit their extra- four million U.S. cit- curricular activities izens are believed to and other interest. be dependent on or Marijuana has been abusing marijuana. approved by the FDA Letters to the Editor This number is twice for certain medical n the dependence/abuse uses. False. The FDA The answer to the opioid crisis is working together rate for prescription has not approved mar- drugs, and nearly five ijuana for treating any To the Editor: starts with arresting users. Finally, everyone times that of cocaine. medical condition. Everyone wants to know what the answer to needs to stand up and say that they are sick of Marijuana is the Marijuana is basi- the opioid crisis is. I don't believe any one person seeing families ripped apart, sick of having their most widely used ille- cally harmless. False. has the answer. The answer is not eliminating stuff stolen and sick of going to funerals. gal drug in the United This is a myth. Mar- Narcan. Narcan saves lives and isn't that what The answer is, we all need to work together. States. True. Marijua- ijuana can and does the ultimate goal is here? And no, we cannot "ar- The Alexandria Police needs your help to up- na is the most widely cause harm, pain rest our way" out of this problem. There are too hold our part of the fight. If you see something or used illegal drug in and suffering among many dealers out there for the police to keep up, know something please tell us. Even if it seems America and in the adults, families, and but that doesn't mean we don't keep trying. insignificant, it may mean something to us. I'd world. Marijuana is particularly youth. The answer lies in everyone working together. like to thank and applaud those that have come also the most wide- Harmful outcomes re- The courts need to take the crisis seriously and forward since our last post (on social media). We ly used illegal drug sulting from marijua- consider the danger of drug dealers when setting have received some good information. Please among American na use, especially ear- bail and during sentencing. Drug treatment pro- keep calling and messaging. youth. With older ado- ly, frequent and heavy grams need to be expanded and made more avail- Thank you, lescents, nearly 35 per- use, include risks to able. Legislators need to be looking at laws to fix cent have tried mari- SEE CADY, PAGE A12 the problem and not enable it. Doctors need to Chief Sullivan be better at not creating addicts. The police need Chief to focus on catching dealers, and yes, that often Alexandria Police Department

Existing town office building could accommodate an Newfound appropriately sized police department Landing To the Editor: Several weeks ago, our Police Chief was placed Proudly serving Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Last Thursday, Sept. 21, the Bristol Select on administrative leave; the reason, of course, is Danbury, Groton, Hebron, Hill, New Hampton Board met and discussed, among other projects, ultra "Top Secret." Not counting the Chief, we and the surrounding communities. the building of the proposed new town office. A currently have six active full time officers on the representative of the architectural firm was pres- Bristol Police force, just as it should be. I don't Established Setbp em er 18th, 2014 ent with a series of drawings depicting how the feel any less safe now than when we had 11 mem- current building would be converted into a new bers on the department. Offices at 5 Water Street, P.O. Box 729, police station and the adjoining vacant lot would Our neighboring towns — Bridgewater, Alex- Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 accommodate a new 7,000 square foot, two story andria, Danbury and Hill — all get along with Phone: 603-279-4516 • Fax: 603-279-3331 town office building. one or two full time officers plus some part tim- The real motivation for this expansion is that ers. Combined, these towns have a population Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher the police department has outgrown its current that exceeds Bristol's. If we maintained the cur- Ryan Corneau, Information Manager space. The 2016 adopted budget funds 11 full time rent sized department, there would be plenty of Brendan Berube, Editor positions. At numerous town meetings, I have room in the existing town office building, and E-mail: [email protected] challenged the size of the department, citing na- the taxpayers wouldn't be burdened with a multi- Joshua Spaulding, Sports Editor tional standards recommending two officers per million dollar expansion. thousand population. Bristol has a population of Donna Rhodes, Reporter 3,054 which would suggest the taxpayers support Paul Simard Advertising Sales: Tracy Lewis a force of six officers. Bristol Distribution Manager: Jim Hinckley Newfound Landing is published every THURSDAY by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253.

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www.snjseamlessraingutters.com 158 Blodgett Farm Rd VETERAN OWNED St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 VETERAN WORKED (603) 536-9800 (800) 980-4765 Plymouth Pediatric www.insurance24.com www.spearehospital.com & Adolescent Medicine 603-536-3700 607 Tenney Mtn Hwy 16 Hospital Road www.salmonpress.com Plymouth, NH 03264 71 Highland St. Plymouth, NH 03264 (603) 279-4516 (603) 536-1120 Plymouth, NH 800.371.7201 www.spearehospital.com Your source for hometown news! *Not eligible for contest. Obituaries / Opinion A6 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n Maria T. Emerson, 70 Gerald Armand Gagnon, 81

LACONIA — Maria grandchildren (Antonio, BRISTOL — Ger- day afternoons. He T. Emerson, 70, formerly Trey, Ava, and Daniel ald “Gerry” Armand always had a positive of Bristol, died Friday, Emerson). Maria was Gagnon, 81 of Bristol attitude, and even Sept. 15, 2017 at the Laco- looking forward to the passed peacefully in during his illness he nia Center. birth of her first great his sleep on July 4, shared his sense of hu- She was born in grandchild. 2017 at Franklin Re- mor with the medical Juarez, Mexico, and the She was predeceased gional Hospital in staff. family later moved to by one son, Heriberto Franklin after “fight- Gerry is survived Roswell, N.M. In 1983, “Eddie” Emerson. ing the good fight” by his wife of six the family moved to the There will be no call- against cancer. years, Terri Phelps; Newfound Area. Maria ing hours. A Mass of Gerry was born May two daughters, Moni- was a part owner and Christian Burial will be 31, 1936 in Derby Line, ca (and husband Rick) manager of JE Truck & celebrated on Friday, Vt., the son of Armand Storer of Savannah, Auto Repair in Danbury Sept. 29, at 9:30 a.m. at and Frances (Kelley) Mo. and Jacqueline and Bristol. For a short She was a volunteer for Our Lady of Grace Chap- Gagnon. He graduat- They made their home (and husband John) time she also worked at Bristol Community Ser- el of Holy Trinity Parish, ed from Derby Acad- in Bristol, where they Manning of Saint Freudenburg. vices. 2 West Shore Rd., Bris- emy and enlisted in lived for 15 years, Clair, Mo.; and three Maria was a devot- Family members in- tol. In lieu of flowers, do- the US Army. He was marrying on July 31, sons, Michael Gagnon ed mother and grand- clude two sons, Ernes- nations may be made to- then transplanted to 2011. When asked how of Sayre, Okla., Ste- mother, always trying to to “Ernie” Emerson of ward services at https:// the Midwest being as- he was doing, he was ven Gagnon of Dalton, do the best for her fami- Bridgewater and Lewis www.gofundme.com/ signed to Fort Riley, known to say “living Ga. and Kevin (and ly. She enjoyed BINGO Emerson of Bristol; sev- marias-services. Kan. He was proud of the good life in New wife Donna) Gagnon and any social activity. eral siblings; and four being a Veteran and Hampshire.” of Courtland, Miss., as serving his country. He enjoyed being ac- well as several grand- He met his for- tive, running, playing children, great-grand- mer spouse Shirley tennis, water skiing, children, nieces & Chaney of St. Joseph, sailing, and canoeing nephews. Mo. in 1958, settling throughout his life. He was preceded in in Missouri, and to- He loved watching the death by his parents gether they had five New England Patri- and his three younger children. Through ots play football, and brothers, Dale Gag- correspondence cours- Jimmy Johnson was non, Frank Gagnon, es, he obtained his his favorite NASCAR and Ronald Gagnon. Associate's degree in driver. He was proud A special thank you Business in the 1960’s to be Roman Catholic, to the doctors and staff and spent most of his raising his children of Lakes Region Gener- career working as a in the church passing al Hospital in Laconia Health Educator for along his faith. Wher- and Franklin Regional the Missouri Division ever he lived he was Hospital in Franklin of Health. After retir- involved in communi- for their loving care John Harrigan ing from the State of ty groups such as Elks, and support, and the The shadow of the skeezix is me, up on the rooftop deck, taking a picture of what’s left of my Missouri, he worked Jaycees, and most re- wonderful assistance garden, soon to be rototilled and soon to yield (you guessed it) another crop of rocks. several other jobs, al- cently the Lion Club in of the ambulance ser- ways staying busy and Bristol. He was a tease vice in the Town of making new friends. with a great sense of Bristol. Of rocks in the garden, In 2000, he met Ter- humor and over the Gerry was cremat- ri Phelps, and in 2002, past couple years had ed under the direction they moved to his be- fun playing pool with of Phaneuf Funeral and rocks in the head loved New England. his buddies on Tues- Home in Manchester. Emily Marion Verrill, 77 This is not only the NORTH Robert Prehemo of time of moving wood and COUNTRY Lake Francis Road, Pitts- NEW HAMPTON ters Toni M. Campbell maker for many years fading foliage. It’s the burg stopped me in the — Emily M. (Greene) of Manchester and while her children time of roto-tilling the NOTEBOOK grocery store aisle to talk Verrill, 77, of New Laurie D. Jandreau were growing up. She garden, which means an- By JOHN HARRIGAN about insects that make Hampton passed away of Meredith; broth- was later employed by other never-ending crop a mess in trees, and said on Sept. 16, 2017, at ers Richard Greene Meredith Steam Laun- of rocks. Anyway, I mentioned there seems to be a lot Dartmouth Hitchcock and wife Evelyn of dry, McGuilles Taxi de- I’ve been gardening frost as the popular of that this year, and I Medical Center sur- Meredith and Robert livering special needs this same 20 by 40 piece of force behind all these agreed. They’re every- rounded by her family. Greene; sisters Joyce children to and from ground for almost thirty crops of rocks, and Rick where. Yuck. Born on April 3, 1940, Thibeault of Michi- school, and the Dol- years now, picking out concurred, further men- These unsightly she was the daughter gan and Laura Fields lar Tree. She enjoyed every rock encountered tioning the freeze-thaw splotches of white are of Milton L. and Lillian of New Hampton; 27 watching the birds at during three decades of cycle of “fines,” which is probably fall webworms, F. (Merrill) Greene. nieces and nephews; 14 her feeders, gardening, tilling and wielding a soils-people lingo for the which indeed seem to be Emily is survived grandchildren; and 19 yard sailing, recycling, sharp hoe. You’d think finest of fine rock parti- more than everywhere. by her loving husband great grandchildren. and putting puzzles to- it would have long been cles, sort of somewhere Similar infestations in and companion of 59 Emily was prede- gether. free of rocks by now. between sand and silt. the spring are more likely years, Wayne D. Ver- ceased by her farther, Calling hours will Wrong---every spring’s These, he said, have a to be what are commonly rill, Sr., of New Hamp- Milton L. Greene; be held on Thursday, tilling brings forth a new way of filtering their way called tent caterpillars. ton; sons Peter A. Ver- mother Lillian F. (Mer- Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. crop of rocks, and there under rocks and stones, rill and wife Jackie of rill) Greene; brothers at Mayhew Funeral are more in the fall. What and tend to collect mois- +++++ Meredith, Wayne D. Pete Greene, Christo- Home, 204 Daniel Web- gives? ture, which expands Verrill, Jr. and wife pher Greene, and Rog- ster Highway, Mere- For an answer to this upon freezing, exerting Spring and fall often Candace of Meredith, er Greene; and sisters dith. It was Emily’s I called the State Geol- upward pressure on the bring questions about and Samuel M. Verrill Rita Stevens, Shirley wish that her body be ogist, Rick Chormann. rock. migration. I got one from and wife Kimberly of Reed, Linda Greene, cremated and her ash- Yes, there is a State Geol- This sounded pretty SEE NOTEBOOK, PAGE A13 New Hampton; daugh- Mildred Danforth and es spread on their prop- ogist. The last one I knew reasonable to me, and Susan Mailhot. erty in New Hampton. was Glenn Stewart, and I Rick suggested looking Emily was a home- asked Rick about him, at up a couple of excellent PUBLIC HEARING which he reeled off three books on stone walls and or four names of those what rocks and soil can The Bristol Space Needs Committee is inviting CASS INSURANCE INC. who served in the inter- tell us, by Robert Thor- the public to provide feedback on Wednesday, ‘Nanc’ & Michelle im. This is how long it’s son, which I immediately October 4, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at the “Old” PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 been since my years of did. hot-wired Concord con- Town Hall at 45 Summer Street, Bristol, NH PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. nections. +++++ regarding the preliminary design and plans GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT for the Town Office and Police Department HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS construction project. 802.334.6944-Work 802.334.6934-FAX All related information is available for review [email protected] at the Land Use Department at 230 Lake Street, Bristol, NH 03222 and may be obtained at this office, or by calling (603) 744-3354, or at www. We work townofbristolnh.org.

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Visit us online at www.SalmonPress.com Towns / Churches n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 A7 Towns n yrs old. A dance featur- Board determined that the State Commissioner Collector offices will be videos and games that Alexandria ing the band, “The Cable this would be handled of Revenue Administra- closed Oct. 18 -20 for the teach someone age appro- Merry Ruggirello (603) 744-5383 Guys,” will be held from better in a work session tion will set the value of Tax Collector’s Confer- priate lessons in a loving [email protected] 7-10 p.m. Dance admis- as it is quite involved and the Utilities rather than ence. atmosphere. n sion is $5. will take time. There our assessor, Avitar. If Happy Fall everyone! was discussion about the you could, please write Axyon Youth Min- Apple picking season is Danbury Church Coolidge Woods Road your representative and Churches istry, for grades six here and I have heard The South Danbury which has been misused voice your opinion. We n through 12 several people making Church worship service in the past. The Select all would appreciate that Ashland Frdiays from 6:30-8:30 plans to go picking! A will be a breakfast pot- Board is considering very much. Rep. Maes’ Community p.m. at Mill #3 (39 Win- fun way to spend to en- luck and Communion whether to change the email: Kevin.Maes@leg. ter St.), just around the joy the beautiful weather observance on Sunday, status from a Class VI to state.nh.us Church corner from the church. n with friends and family! Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m. All a Trail, but board mem- The Groton Conser- This youth ministry will are welcome and encour- bers were concerned vation Commission is Ashland Communi- be meeting every week, From the town aged to attend. If there with it being a right-of- looking for your help ty Church is located at and is led by our youth The Planning Board isn’t time or opportuni- way and reducing access to tackle roadside clean 55 Main St., on Route 3 and worship pastor, Aar- worked diligently bring- ty to bring something, to those properties on it. up. “Operation Clean in Ashland (across from on Stout, along with our ing the by-Laws up to it’s OK to come anyway There will be more dis- Sweep” will take place on Shurfine Market). Park- volunteer youth leader date, and made a few – there is always more cussion after a careful Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 ing is available next to staff. This youth group needed revisions. We than enough food for ev- study of the situation. a.m.-noon, meeting at the and behind the church. ministry is open to youth hope to have them final- eryone at the South Dan- Update on the Pump Town House. The bags not only from Ashland, ized at our next meeting, bury Church! The Sun- Stations; Roger will be have been donated by Sundays but surrounding towns then sent to the proper day gathering is also a going up to do a test on the DOT in Rumney and 9 a.m. — Early Wor- as well. Spread the word State and Town agencies. great way to get an “in- Pilcher’s property soon. there will be vests avail- ship Service, followed by and bring your friends. The Board also discussed sider view” (literally) of Another location is also able and caution signs coffee/fellowship in the and voted to have all our progress on the church being looked into and the will be posted. Slim men- church dining room. Mondays meetings at 6 p.m. rath- preservation project. board will be sending out tioned that he had picked 9:25 a.m. — KidZone 8 p.m. — Alcohol- er than have "Winter" MOU’s to those two prop- up some “grabbers” for for K-grade six ics Anonymous Group hours of 7 p.m. for No- Danbury erty owners before any those who may have Special Needs Minis- meets in the Church din- vember through April. Winter Market work proceeds. trouble leaning over and try-high school-adults ing room. Budget Committee Applications have Elizabeth Jespersen picking up items off the 11 a.m. — Contempo- Meeting Thursday, Sept. been sent to prospective has resigned as the Trust- ground. More informa- rary Worship Service It is our desire to help 28, 7 p.m. in the Munici- vendors for the Danbury ee of the Trust Fund and tion is available on the 11:15 a.m. — KidZone you understand God's in- pal Building. Note: Bud- Winter Market. Appli- the Select Board is look- Town Web site at www. for K-grade 6 credible grace and love. If get Committee meetings cations are available by ing for someone who grotonnh.org 11:15 a.m. — Youth you have any questions, with Board of Selectmen request by emailing don- would be willing to serve Sunday School please call Pastor Ernie and Department heads [email protected]. in this capacity for the Meetings and “Toddler Zone” is Madden at (office phone will be posted here once Vendors must make the remainder of her term. Closures Coming Up: available at both services number) 968-9463. You I know them. Notice of items they will sell and Elizabeth was not able to Select Board meetings for infants to age five. can also e-mail him at meeting times will also follow all rules pertain- continue in this position are scheduled for Oct. Before the contempo- [email protected] be available at the Mu- ing to the sales of their as she is now the Deputy 3 and Oct. 17; all at the rary service, please join or visit the church Web nicipal Building and products to participate Town Clerk. If you are Town House in the front us for coffee and healthy site, ashlandcommunity- Transfer Station. in the Danbury Winter interested in serving meeting area at 7 p.m. snacks. church.com. Market. The first mar- please contact the Select Select Board Work We believe that you Alexandria UMC ket is Nov. 4, and will Board Office. Session at the Town KidZone will love it at Ashland Sunday School begins run the first Saturday Jordan King is the House Tuesday, Oct. 3 Debbie Madden leads Community Church. We Oct. 1 at 10:15 a.m. If you every month thru April. new Town Forester. and Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. the K-sixth grade class. are a friendly, loving and haven't registered your In January through There was discus- The Town Clerk/Tax Kids will love the great SEE CHURCHES, PAGE A10 child and would like to, April, the grange will sion about swimming at Registration Forms will hold a series of work- Spectacle Pond. Tests to be available Sunday, shops/programs on the the water were done this and any time thereaf- third Saturday. During summer and the water ter. Thank you to all that time, vendors will which had a high count who have volunteered to be allowed to use the hall for E.coli was deemed teach the children: Lou- as a drop off for customer unsafe for swimming ise Holmburg, Kris Day, orders. This will allow especially around the Got Stuff?\ Lorraine Jones, Amy customers to have an- boat ramp. The Board Riedy Clayman, Sandra other opportunity each decided to contact and Hutchins, Liz Flanders month to buy locally see if the Spectacle Pond and June Flanders. Yes, made farm products and Association would be in- Sell it. there will be snacks artisanal crafters. terested in going half on served! a port-a-potty for the boat Groton ramp area. This will be Upcoming events discussed further after Ruth Millett 603-786-2926 For at AUMC we receive a response Community Dinner [email protected] from the Association. n Saturday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Christina brought in The Vestry. Spaghet- There was a Select up her concern about Free! ti, salad, bread and as- Board meeting on Sept. HB324 which, if passed, sorted desserts are on the 19, 7 p.m. at the Town will cost the Town in lost With a Town-to-Town FREE menu. Everyone is wel- Hall. There was discus- revenue due to devalu- Classified Line ad*, place up to a come, and this is a "by sion about the Hazard ing the Utilities. This donation" dinner! Good Mitigation Plan updates would greatly impact 30-word For Sale or Yard Sale food, good people, much to the action items on our tax bills. What this ad for up to 3-weeks at awesome companion- the plan and the Select bill says in short is that a time for FREE! ship! Christian Music Con- * No businesses or vehicles please. Private sales only. Ads must be 30-words cert by Tom Ewing on or less and can not run for more than 3-consecutive weeks. Ask about available Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6 upgrades. Promotion ends Dec. 31, 2017. p.m., at Alexandria Unit- ed Methodist Church. Worship of Apprecia- Call today! tion for the Alexandria Police and Fire Depart- (603) 279-4516 ments on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

That wraps it up for me this week, folks. May have to start wearing a hard hat when I wander out and about in the yard in the coming weeks. I've heard a few acorns ping off the roof as I sat here writing our col- umn. They may be small, but I bet they'd hurt if they bounced off your Have Your Chair Seats Restored head! And there are days If you have chairs you love but they’re tired and worn, you can leave them with I thought I was under me at Murray Hill Weaving, after you close up your summer home and pick fire. Squirrels and chip- them up in the spring. If you live in the area all year, I might be able munks will have quite to restore those dining room chairs for you before the holidays. a time gathering! Enjoy The specialty at the shop is to restore chair seats, including caning, your week and weekend! reed, Shaker tape and more. If you would prefer to learn the techniques yourself, I can help you with that. Danbury Email [email protected] with a photo and I can give you a free Donna Sprague estimate. If you prefer to bring your chair to the shop, call 603-744-9737 [email protected] and set up a time. I’m located at 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill, NH. n Firemen’s Supper MHW is a specialty shop that offers classes in weaving, journal making, chair The Firemen’s annu- seating, and children’s classes. We bring in teachers from around the al turkey dinner will be world to share their skills. There is also a retail section that includes unique baskets, fine jewelry, pottery, clocks, and antiques. held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Price is www.MurrayHillWeaving.com $10/adult and $5 under 12 Where to Find Us! A8 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n

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The Flying Monkey is growing and we need to expand our roster. We are currently looking to fill a This position is seasonal and runs from Leadership position: a tech savvy individual with approximately October thru mid-April. administrative skills, food service, experience, and prior HELP WANTED supervisory duties. As well as a Box Office position: internet The final candidate must pass a savvy, administrative experience and familiarity with TOWN OF RUMNEY, NH pre-employment drug and alcohol test and is Microsoft Office Suite is essential. We are also interviewing subject to random drug and alcohol testing. for Servers and Counter Staff. Come work in one of HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE the best Live Music Venues in New England. The Rumney Highway Department is Call (603) 536-2551 between 12pm and 6pm to arrange accepting applications for a full-time Applications are available at either the an interview. Email resume to [email protected] employee. The candidate will have experience Plymouth Town Hall (536-1731) from with heavy and light construction equipment 8:00am until 4:00pm, or the Plymouth and have a history of safe operation of this Highway Department (536-1623) equipment. Knowledge of maintaining town from 7:30am until 3:30pm, streets, culverts and other public works Monday through Friday. · project is preferred. A clean driving record and current CDL-B endorsement is required. The Town of Rumney is an Equal Opportunity To be considered, applicants must submit Employer and offers a competitive benefit a completed Town application and resume, package. A completed Town of Rumney addressed to Joe Fagnant, Highway Manager, Employment Application must be submitted Town of Plymouth Highway Department, to the Office of the Selectmen no later 6 Post Office Square, Plymouth, NH 03264. than 2:00 p.m. October 16, 2017. Applications will be accepted until a suitable Applications are available at Rumney Town Office, 79 Depot Street, Rumney and on candidate is appointed. The Town of Plymouth the Town of Rumney website. is an equal opportunity employer. Arts & Entertainment / Churches A10 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n Cowboy Junkies hit the road for Plymouth

PLYMOUTH — The the magazine Blurt. boy Junkies on the map without ever becoming Flying Monkey Perfor- Guitarist Michael in 1988 with their cover of unnecessarily loud. We mance Center presents Timmins, sister/vocalist the Velvet Underground's heard every nuance, ev- Canadian alt-rock outfit Margo, brother/drum- “Sweet Jane,” which Lou ery subtle dynamic shift, Cowboy Junkies on Fri- mer Peter and bassist Reed himself reportedly every brushstroke on the day, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Alan Anton just wrapped considered his favorite snare drum, and nearly Tickets for this show work in the recording version of the song. every breath singer Mar- start at $39.50. studio for their next If you’ve heard it, go drew.” Cowboy Junkies full-length album. The there’s no need to say Cowboy Junkies are don’t turn up their amps album, which the band more, and if you hav- coming to the Flying to 11. They don’t shout hopes to release in Feb- en’t, you should remedy Monkey stage. Get ready and strut and implore. ruary, will be Cowboy that situation as soon to listen. Instead, they focus on Junkies’ first batch of Courtesy as possible. Here’s what Tickets to see Cowboy the exact note, the exact new material since re- The Flying Monkey Performance Center presents Canadian alt- the Buffalo News had to Junkies are $39.50, and rock outfit Cowboy Junkies on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. word, the exact shade of leasing a box set called say about a recent per- $49.50 for premier seat- emotion, and it’s the in- “Notes Falling Slow” in brother Peter to join him Margo sings. Oh, how formance: “The band ing. For more informa- tensity of that focus that 2015. and his friend Alan An- Margo sings! The New offered a breathtakingly tion on upcoming shows makes you snap to atten- The band formed in ton. Michael plays guitar York Times has praised intimate brand of twilit, or to purchase tickets call tion and listen. Toronto in 1985, when Mi- and does most of the song- her “ethereal smoke-and- deep-hued music, moving the box office at 536-2551 “Consider this music chael Timmins recruited writing, Alan plays bass, honey voice.” It was that gracefully from a whis- or go online at www.fly- a salve for the soul,” says his sister Margo and his Peter plays drums, and voice that put the Cow- per to an implied scream, ingmonkeyNH.com.

learn the English Lan- names, first names and you'll be told what your eretreatcntr.org/. mend- Church, based out of Do- Churches guage. Some of the sin- mailing address. Please station is in the serving ingamothersheart. For ver. We now have a lead FROM PAGE A7 gle moms find it difficult also indicate your special line. more information, call Pastor, Rev. Nate Gagne, caring church that stud- to purchase expensive anniversary year. Bereavement Vivian at 627-9493 who is over both the ies and shares the word of diapers when there are Be a guest. Bring a Luncheon Coordinators Dover campus and also our dear Lord and Savior. so many other family guest. Come and explore Needed for the Divorce Support the Plymouth Campus Our vision is to become a needs to address. Dea- the meaning of life with Plymouth Campus Group of Restoration Church. church that un-churched con Maryan Davis has the Alpha program. Ses- A bereavement lun- Surviving Divorce is a In Plymouth we have a people will love to attend. been working with Rev. sion are Tuesdays at St. cheon is a gift to grieving support group that meets location Pastor as well. Our mission is to lead Johanna Young in this Matthew Hall. Find out families where solace can on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 His name is Chris Pike, people to live and love endeavor. what it’s all about and en- be found through a sup- p.m. at St. Joseph Church he and his wife will be like Jesus, and to help Save the Date: The joy a delicious meal free portive community. The in Lincoln. The program our local contact. That others do the same. 215th Diocescan Conven- of charge! role of a bereavement is free and refreshments is the reason for the Real church. Real peo- tion will be held in Con- luncheon coordinator is are provided. You can at- name change for this ple. Real simple. cord on Saturday, Nov. Campus Ministry to make calls to volun- tend as many sessions as article as well. For the We look forward to 4. If you are a delegate News teers for making food, you like. next few weeks we will seeing you on Sunday. please plan to attend. Weekly student meet- set up the hall for the be meeting in the fel- And remember, just Melissa will be contact- ings of Catholic Campus meal, serve, and clean up. Weekly Meetings lowship hall on Sundays come as you are! No per- ing you soon to register Ministry are Tuesdays These duties have been Thursday, Sept. 28 as the church get a well fect people allowed! you and - importantly - at 8 p.m. in the Reflection split up between Glenda Men’s Group, North needed make over in see what you would like & Spiritual Care Center, Houle and Sandra Haus- American Martyrs Ora- some areas including, to eat! Stay tuned for across from Lamson Li- er for several years. We tory bathrooms, nursery, Ashland more details. brary, up the street from are now looking for two Boy Scout meeting, teen room, and also the Episcopal the shuttle bus stop. Meet people who would be will- Code of Honor, St. Mat- auditorium. For right (St.Mark’s Holy Trinity new friends, enrich your ing to replace us in this thew Hall, 6 p.m. now the only service spiritual life, and take most important ministry. Parish Council Meet- we will be having is our Church) ­(Roman Catholic) on a leadership role! We If you would like more in- ing, St. Matthew Meeting Sunday Morning service n n pray, study the Bible, and formation, please call me Room, 7 p.m. from 10:30-11:45 a.m. We Blessing of the Ani- The Day Away Pro- discuss culture, campus at the office at 536-4700. Sunday, Oct. 1 are excited and antic- mals will take place at gram is looking for volun- life, religion, and other is- Knights of Columbus ipating just what the the 9:30 a.m. service on teers. The heart of a vol- sues from a Catholic per- Volunteer Drivers Breakfast, St. Matthew Lord has planned for this Sunday, Oct. 8. If you are unteer is measured by the spective, and plan social, Needed Hall, 7 a.m. church moving forward. unable to bring your pet, depth of the commitment spiritual, and service Are you over the age of Faith Formation Ash- We invite everyone to please bring a picture to make a difference. Vol- activities. Something for 21? Do you have a depend- land: St. Agnes Hall, 9:15 come out on November A new Book Discus- unteers are needed. Will everyone! able and insured vehicle —10:45 a.m. 5 as we officially launch sion Group is forming you join us? Together Homemade comfort and a desire to help some- Confirmation: Tues- as Restoration Church and will begin on Thurs- we can make our partici- food: Students remem- one in your community day, Sept. 26 Plymouth. There will be day, Oct. 12 from 9:30 pants’ lives brighter. For ber the monthly suppers get to a medical appoint- Alpha Program, St. more details as this day - 10:45 a.m. at CHS in more information please that Fr. Leo hosts for the ment and other critical Matthew Hall, 6 p.m. (in- draws closer. Plymouth. The subject contact Sandra Coleman students long after they community services? If cludes Dinner) will be Bishop Rob's new BSN, RN at sjrhett@road- have graduated from so, contact the Volunteer Wednesday, Sept. 27 Our Mission book "Without Shame runner.com or 536-6304. PSU. Parishioners inter- Driver Program (VDP) at Bible Study: Bristol, Statement: or Fear From Adam to For more information ested in providing a dish 224 -8043 to see how you Marian Hall, 9 a.m. Plym- Just One More! Christ.” Guy Tillson has on Day Away, visit our for these suppers should can help. VDP is an ini- outh, St. Matthew Meet- Everyone is welcome agreed to lead this dis- Web site at www.respite- contact Sandy Abbott tiative of the Mid-State ing Room, 3:30 p.m. to all of our services. cussion. Please let Guy forcaregiverdayaway. at 254-3431 or sandyab- Regional Coordinating The church is handi- ([email protected]) wordpress.com. [email protected]. Look- Council for Community AA meeting Monday - capped accessible on the or Maryan (maryaneee@ ing for great service to Transportation, operat- Saturday 11 a.m., St. Mat- east entrance. msn.com) know if you are Special Anniversary do? Thursdays, from 5 ed by the Community thew Hall interested so that enough Mass Bishop Peter A. Li- -6 p.m., Meals for Many Action Program Belk- Star King books can be ordered. basci invites all couples is offered year round in nap-Merrimack Coun- The 'diaper' minis- who are celebrating their the Plymouth Congrega- ties, Inc. Restoration Unitarian try was a huge success, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, tional Church basement Church, Universalist so grateful thanks to all 50th or beyond wedding (between the post office Mending a Mother’s Plymouth Fellowship those who provided pack- anniversary (anytime and town hall at the town Broken Heart — A Re- (formerly Family n ages of diapers or money during the year 2017), to green). Each week, PSU treat for Mothers who Starr King Uni- for these new Americans. attend a Special Anniver- students and community Have Suffered Miscar- Worship Center tarian Universalist This was sponsored by sary Mass. This celebra- members serve food to riage The retreat takes Ply. Assembly Fellowship, 101 Fair- the Ascentria Program tion will be held on Oct. needy families and elder- place from Oct. 20 to Oct. of God ground Rd., Plymouth, (formerly Lutheran Ser- 15 at 2 p.m., at St. Joseph ly seeking company, and 21 at the Joseph House n is a multigenerational, vices) The group of ref- Cathedral, Manchester. then they sit and eat with in Manchester. The fee Greetings from Resto- welcoming congrega- ugees from Congo and Please contact the parish those folks. If you arrive is $125. Financial aid is ration Church Plymouth tion where different Bhutan are attending office at 536- 4700 by Sept. between 4:30 and 4:45 available. To register on- located at 319 Highland beliefs come together classes and are eager to 22. We will need your last p.m. (no need to sign up), line: http:// josephhous- St., Plymouth, NH 03264. in common covenant. If you do not have a home We work together in church we invite you to our fellowship, our come and join our warm community, and our and friendly family here world to nurture jus- at Restoration Church. tice, respect, and love. Please feel free to con- tact us at hello@resto- Sunday, Oct. 1 – rationchurch.cc.. Our “The Courage to schedule has changed to Live a Faith” the following: Rev. Dr. Linda With over 20 years experience, Dr. Kirschner Barnes, Worship Lead- Sunday: er combines cutting edge dental technology, 9:30 a.m. Bagels and What would it look with a caring & gentle touch. Coffee like to have the cour- 10:30 a.m. Morning age to boldly live and We give our patients something to smile about! Service (currently meet- claim our faith? What ing in the fellowship is lost when we do not? Call for an Appointment Today hall) Join us as we explore Monday: First and what’s at the core of Now Accepting: third Monday of the our liberal religious Month tradition and why it 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Helping takes courage to live Hands Food Pantry it. Friday: Second Fiday of the month Visit our Web site 6 p.m. Food, Fun, Fel- www.starrkingfel- lowship lowship.org On Sunday, Aug. 20, 536-8908 the active membership of our church voted to Registration is open merge with Restoration SEE CHURCHES, PAGE A13 Arts & Entertainment / Health n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 A11 Flying Monkey to screen early silent horror classic “The Golem” with live music Oct. 4 Prepare for Halloween with drama about man of clay brought to life; film was forerunner of “Frankenstein”

PLYMOUTH — gets out of hand, with of the medieval Jew- them to. “The Golem” (1920), a the Golem imperiling ish ghetto of Prague. "So the Flying German film about a the very community He created them spe- Monkey's silent film man made of clay and he was created to pro- cifically for the movie screenings are a great brought to life, will tect. camera, using highly chance for people to be screened with live "Taking in a film expressionist imagery. experience films that music on Wednesday, such as 'The Golem' is The cinematogra- caused people to first Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at a good way to get into phy of Karl Freund, fall in love with the the Flying MOnkey the Halloween spirit," in collaboration with movies," he said. Moviehouse and Per- Rapsis said. "It helps Poelzig and Wegener, “The Golem” is the formance Center, 39 set the appropriately is cited as one of the latest in an monthly South Main St., Plym- creepy tone." most outstanding ex- series of great silent outh. “The Golem,” di- amples of German Ex- films with live music The film will be ac- rected by Paul Wege- pressionism of Wei- at the Flying Monkey. companied live by si- ner, uses surrealistic mar period cinema. The series provides lent film musician Jeff sets and lighting to “The Golem” will be local audiences the Rapsis. Admission is create an eerie mood. accompanied by live opportunity to ex- $10 per person. The story is taken music by Jeff Rapsis, a perience silent film Please note the from a medieval Jew- New Hampshire-based as it was intended to Wednesday screening ish legend. silent film accompa- be shown: on the big date is a change for the In addition to direct- nist who performs at screen, in good-look- Flying Monkey's si- ing, Wegener appears venues across the re- ing prints, with live lent film shows, which in the film as “The gion and beyond. music, and with an au- until now have taken Golem” when the clay Using a digital syn- dience. place on Thursdays. creature is brought to thesizer to reproduce “The Golem” (1920) In “The Golem,” life. the texture of the full will be shown on set in 16th Century “The Golem” was orchestra, Rapsis will Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Prague, a Rabbi cre- sensational upon its improvise the score 6:30 p.m. at the Flying ates a giant creature release and has left a on the spot during the Monkey Moviehouse from clay, called the lasting legacy within screening. and Performance Cen- Golem. the movie industry, "Films such as 'The ter, 39 South Main St., Using sorcery, the alongside another ear- Courtesy Golem' were created Plymouth. Admission Paul Wegener plays the title role in “The Golem” (1920), a Rabbi brings the crea- ly German expression- to be shown on the big is $10 per person; for ground-breaking early German horror film to be screened with ture to life in order ist horror film, “The screen and in a the- more information, call live music by Jeff Rapsis on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the to protect local Jews Cabinet Of Dr. Calig- Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 South ater as a shared expe- 536-2551 or visit www. from persecution. ari” (1920). Main St., Plymouth, N.H. Admission is $10 per person; for more rience," Rapsis said. flyingmonkeynh.com. But the experiment Architect Hans information, call 536-2551 or visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com. "With an audience and For more information live music, they still about the music, visit Poelzig designed the come to life in the way www.jeffrapsis.com. sets, a reproduction their makers intended

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school to high school. enough participation to reach a supervisor went Vincent Paul Migliore their experiences. Girls’ Soccer “Interests change,” she field a team, the schedule unanswered and Parker of Bridgewater said he in- “I want to get a first- FROM PAGE A1 said. “The academics get can change, but Cofran finally quit in frustra- tended to stop in during hand report from the experience and physi- harder. They get a car. said it might mean that tion, she wrote in a letter a lunch period and talk kids,” he said. cal strength, and that We see that with every they would not be able to to the school board. with the students about playing tougher teams sport. You can’t count on post a team again for two strengthens their skills. eighth graders to sign up years. It really came down once they get into high Kaylan Santamaria, ed weekly and made for all who reached out to having enough girls to school.” the student representa- Got Lunch! available for pick-up at to support the new pro- FROM PAGE A1 field a team, Cofran said. Kevin Glidden of Bris- tive to the school board, the community services gram. Reactions, from “I’d love to have girls’ tol said that offering girls’ said many students do gram, Bristol Commu- building on Pleasant both donors and partic- soccer, but we have to soccer might encourage not pay attention to the nity Services initiated Street. One week, the ipating families, they make sure we have the more people to move into morning announcements their own outreach for families would find sta- said, were very positive numbers,” he said. “It the district and reverse or emails, and suggested children from Bristol ples like peanut butter and inspire them to con- really takes 18 to field a the problem of declining that, if they wanted peo- Elementary School who and jelly in their bag, tinue to grow in the fu- team of 15, because of in- enrollments. ple to sign up, they should currently receive free or while the following week ture. juries and other things Members of the school call a meeting to pitch the reduced lunches during it would contain tuna or “The feedback we that might prevent some- board reiterated their sport to the students. the school year. canned chicken. got from recipients of one from playing.” support of girls’ soccer, Another topic that the The program, Colby “Each week, the bags the program was truly Braley maintained and said they intended board briefly touched said, served 50 eligible also included wheat heartwarming. There is that having a program in to include funding for upon was a complaint children from BES. The bread, either pasta or still work to be done and place would lead to more a team in next year’s from a former “lunch 2017 GOT LUNCH! New- pretzels, fresh fruits and details to iron out, but people signing up, cit- budget, but they noted lady” about the new in- found initiative ran for vegetables, as well as a $5 next year we hope to be ing Gilford’s experience that the Newfound Area dependent food service eight weeks, from July 3 dairy voucher for each able to expand the pro- where the numbers grew School District Budget company that the district until Aug. 21, with food child,” Colby said. “We gram to include the oth- exponentially once they Committee could delete hired for this year. Nan- supplies made available were also blessed with a er elementary schools established a program. that funding, or the bud- cy Parker complained through Hannaford Su- donation of fifty gift cer- in the Newfound School Christine Bassett of get might be amended that Fresh Picks has been permarket, sorted by the tificates for a free child’s District,” Colby wrote in New Hampton agreed, downward at the annual unresponsive, has short- volunteers and picked haircut, courtesy of Bris- her press release. “We, saying there are 20 girls School District Meeting. changed the schools on up by participants each tol Bridge Church, so the again, thank our donors now sitting on the bench Meanwhile, Cofran student meals, and elim- Monday. kids could get back-to- and the volunteers that and if only 14 of them noted that they would inated the breakfast pro- The GOT LUNCH! school haircuts.” made this program pos- signed up, “We’re not have to notify the New gram as being not very meal plans were rotat- The group is grateful sible.” going forward because Hampshire Interscholas- successful. we miss it by one kid? tic Athletic Association She said she had asked We should be a school that they would be offer- for 40 hot lunches for Dan- Renewables will be providing at least group of dedicated mem- that wants kids to be in- ing the sport by Novem- bury Elementary School four different internship bers leading the deploy- FROM PAGE A3 volved.” ber to be included next and the company provid- experiences as part of our ment of modern wood Annie Learned of year’s planning, and that ed enough food for 15 to sistance from the util- participation in Rural chip and pellet heating Bristol said every sport the schedule gets set in 18 servings of pasta with ity-based NHSaves @ Renewables,” said San- -- to this new program. sees attrition as stu- January. If in August no vegetable or dinner Work program as well as dra Jones, Co-Founder of Epsen adds, “we want to dents move from middle they find they don’t have roll. Multiple attempts to the Rural Energy Devel- PAREI. capitalize and streamline opment Assistance grant “We often hear about our collective decades of Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement team at the NH Commu- the high cost of energy energy expertise for the nity Development Fi- in New Hampshire -- and good of our rural econo- Edward Jones: Financial Focus nance Authority. many businesses are my.” “We like to say ‘reduce not aware that renew- The USDA Rural De- Here’s Your Retirement Countdown then produce’” said Dun- able energy technologies velopment recognizes If you want to enjoy a comfortable retirement •One to three years before retirement – To can. “Energy efficiency are a viable option to that energy efficiency lifestyle, you don’t need to have been born rich help increase your income stream during and renewable energy control their costs. As and renewable energy or even to have earned scads of money during retirement, you may want to convert some – work well together.” New Hampshire’s only technologies help rural your working years. But you do need to make but likely not all – of your growth-oriented The Plymouth Area statewide organization businesses achieve eco- the right moves at the right time – which means investments, such as stocks and stock-based Renewable Energy Ini- dedicated solely to clean nomic sustainability. you might want to start a “retirement count- vehicles, into income-producing ones, such tiative will be lending energy advancement, we The Agency supports down” well before you draw your final paycheck. as bonds. Keep in mind, though, that even their expertise to help in are excited to work with businesses making ener- during your retirement years, you’ll still likely this endeavor. They will farmers and small busi- gy investments through What might such a countdown look like? Here need your portfolio to provide you with some are a few ideas: growth potential to help keep you ahead of draw from their 14 years ness owners to harness REAP and has an upcom- •Ten years before retirement – At this stage of inflation. of renewable energy ex- the economic and envi- ing grant deadline of Oct. your career, you might be at, or at least near, your perience using field ex- ronmental benefits of lo- 31. Technical assistance peak earning capacity. At the same time, your •One year before retirement – Evaluate your perts and interns to assist cally produced renewable programs such as NH kids may have grown and left the home, and retirement income and expenses. It’s particu- with the site evaluations energy,” said Kate Epsen, Rural Renewables can you might even have paid off your mortgage. All larly important that you assess your health-care and preparing reports for the Executive Director help prepare businesses these factors, taken together, may mean that you costs. Depending on your age at retirement, you the interested business of the New Hampshire to access these federal can afford to “max out” on your IRA and your may be eligible for Medicare, but you will likely owners. Sustainable Energy As- funds. Businesses seek- 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement need to pay for some supplemental coverage as “This is a fantastic sociation. “NHSEA will ing information about plan. And that’s exactly what you should do, if well, so you will need to budget for this. hands-on educational op- also bring the expertise REAP can contact USDA you can, because these retirement accounts offer Also, as you get closer to your actual retirement portunity for emerging of the long-standing NH Energy Coordinator Ken tax benefits and the opportunity to spread your date, you will need to determine an appropri- dollars around a variety of investments. ate withdrawal rate for your investments. How energy professionals. We Wood Energy Council -- a Yearman at (802) 828-6070 much should you take each year from your or by email at kenneth. •Five years before retirement – Review your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement accounts? [email protected]. Social Security statement to see how much The answer depends on many factors: the size CADY False. There are sev- Interested business- you can expect to receive each month at vari- of these accounts, your retirement lifestyle, your FROM PAGE A4 eral evidence-based es and agricultural pro- ous ages. You can typically start collecting ben- projected longevity, whether you’ve started programs shown to be ducers can go to www. efits as early as 62, but your monthly checks will taking Social Security, whether your spouse brain development, effective in preventing lrcc.edu/nhrr which has be significantly larger if you wait until your is still working, and so on. A financial profes- physical and mental and treating marijua- renewable energy infor- “full” retirement age, which will likely be sional can help you determine an appropriate health, social well-be- na use and abuse. For mation, web links, and a 66 (and a few months) or 67. Your pay- withdrawal rate. ing, and increased more information, vis- short survey. This survey ments will be bigger still if you can afford likelihood of drugged it http://www.samhsa. will get the process going to wait until 70, at which point your bene- These aren’t the only steps you need to take be- driving, accidents, gov/capt/tools-learn- and will determine the fits reach their ceiling. In any case, you’ll fore retirement, nor do they need to be taken in need to weigh several factors – your health, the precise order described above. But they can other illegal drug use, ing-resources/pre- business’ eligibility for your family history of longevity, your other be useful as guidelines for a retirement count- and addiction. vention-programs-ad- the technical assistance. sources of retirement income – before deciding down that can help ease your transition to the Youth marijuana dress-youth-mari- For more information, on when to start taking Social Security. next phase of your life. use can’t be effectively juana-use; and www. e-mail nhruralrenew- prevented or treated. cadyinc.org. [email protected] or This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. visit the www.lrcc.edu/ For more information or to sign up for their monthly newsletter, contact your local Financial Advisor. nhrr web site which also has contact information for LRCC, PAREI and How to NHSEA, who make up the NH Rural Renew- ables team.

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Northern Pass reviewed all of the mu- venors did not provide land use impact? Is that future economic growth land use, but rather to po- nicipal input and Pacik information to support correct?” and development and tential future economic FROM PAGE A3 quizzed him on his previ- their claims, are you Varney: “That’s not provide a factual basis development. tifying on Monday as ous testimony. aware of all of the infor- what I said. That’s not for why that statement is Varney: “That and Northern Pass continues Pacik: “…you start by mation the city of Con- correct.” true. I did not see a sub- again the question is both presenting its case with saying as the intervenors cord has submitted in Pacik: “You actually stantive submission that that and substantive in- intervenors trying to who expressed concerns their prefiled testimo- say they don’t provide demonstrated that in the formation that locating poke holes in their pre- did not provide infor- ny?” information to support body of information you a transmission project filed testimony through mation to support their Varney: “Yes, I am.” their claims. There’s just just referred to.” within an existing corri- cross-examination, claims, we explored these Pacik: “Your position no information.” Pacik asked Varney if dor is incompatible with which is how the adju- issues further.” is that none of that infor- Varney: “To support he was clarifying to say existing land use and in- dicative process works. Pacik: “In terms of mation was helpful at all the fact that the project he wasn’t talking about consistent with master Burying the cables the statement the inter- to support their claim of would be detrimental to impacts and concerns for plans and zoning.” along the 52 miles would also seriously disrupt commuters, especially Grades K-2: World Soul Matters for ter@starrkingfellow- ries and meet others. along the 11-mile stretch Churches of Wonder-explore the Snow Birds? – If ship.org. A reliable in- of Route 116 where there FROM PAGE A10 interdependent web of you’re a snowbird in- ternet connection and Vespers Services - is no way around, Saffo for Religious educa- all existence. terested in being part a willingness to meet On second Fridays said. tion classes for chil- of a Soul Matters Shar- via video conference Starr King UU Fellow- But Varney said there dren through Grade 6. Grades 3-6: Harry ing Circle or if you’re necessary. ship will be offering a would always be one lane You may register your and UU-explore how inclined to stay home Registration is open Vespers service. Ves- open during construc- children Sunday with the themes in the Har- and participate in a for Religious educa- pers is an evening tion. Jane Clay, or you may ry Potter stories sup- Soul Matters group re- tion classes for chil- worship service that “The project is trying do it electronically on port our 7 UU princi- motely, please contact dren through Grade 6. offers a peaceful end to minimize traffic im- our website. ples. Rev. Linda at minis- You may register your to a hectic week. We pacts and they will work children Sunday with will meet for casual, to make sure there is no Jane Clay, or you may all generations service unreasonable effect on lo- the summer. This is diffi- the rule of law applies, we do it electronically on that includes music cal traffic,” Varney said. Notebook cult to see, since they all can make changes for the our Web site. and candles for about FROM PAGE A6 Saffo asked Varney look alike, but has been better, whereas in places 30 minutes and then about the time needed Theodore Bacon of West proven by banding stud- of winter habitat, we can- Interested in Be- share a meal (probably for construction saying it Road, Clarksville, who ies. not. coming a Member of pizza). Join us for our would take 1,161 days just wondered where his “The number of birds Starr King? Join our first service on Friday, to do the trenching along- hummingbirds had gone, migrating south may be +++++ Path to Membership, Oct. 13, starting at 6 side the roads. so suddenly, so soon. twice that of the north- a three-week series to p.m. Everyone is wel- Saffo said her focus But it just may seem ward trip, since it in- Never have I seen such learn more about Uni- come. on questioning was on early, because of a recent cludes all immature birds an apple crop. The trees tarian Universalism Bethlehem, Sugar Hill, spate of warm weather. that hatched during the are groaning under the and our Starr King The next meeting Franconia, Easton, The fact is, we had some summer, as well as sur- load, branches drooping UU Fellowship. The of the Wise Women in Woodstock, Thornton, pretty cold nights two viving adults.” to the ground. dates are Oct. 15, 22, Training is Wednes- Campton, Plymouth into weeks ago, and wheth- Our ruby-throated Mountain ash, too, are and 29 at 11 a.m. after day, Oct. 11 from 10:30 Bridgewater and Bristol. er we want to know it or hummingbirds winter loaded with their bright the Sunday Service. a.m. to noon! Concord’s Deputy City not, the days are getting in southern Mexico and red bunches of berries. The sessions will last Solicitor Danielle Pacik shorter and the nights Central America. Some Oak trees are heavy about two hours. A The Activities Com- and other intervenors longer. of these nations just hap- with acorns, I hear (we sign-up sheet can be mittee encourages you also cross-examined Var- This seems to be the pen to be where the rule are north of oak), part found on the bulletin to participate in the ney on Friday. dominant force for mi- of law is often flouted or of what is known as the board in the foyer or abundance of interest- Saffo also questioned gration. Hummingbirds totally ignored, and sup- mast crop, but I don’t email: admin@star- ing events happening Varney, whose expertise are extremely territorial, posedly “protected” ar- know about beech nuts, rkingfellowship.org. in the area. Please visit in this round of ques- and when they appre- eas are being decimated not having been among Though this is not a re- the Events Page on our tioning is orderly devel- hend the daylight signal by logging. many beeches. quirement for member- Web site: www.starrk- opment, about Northern they’re gone, flying up to I believe that the de- But I do know this: ship, it's a great way to ingfellowship.org. for Pass tourism expert 25 miles a day and stop- struction of winter hab- Any day now I’ll have a learn more about the further details. Mitch Nichols’ testimony ping only to rest and feed. itat is largely respon- kissing frost, and then Fellowship, share sto- about the impact to New Here is what the hum- sible for the decline in a hard frost, and then Hampshire as a whole. mingbirds.net site, run our songbird population I’ll hear the honking of Saffo: “So if Polly’s by Lanny Chambers out here in northern New geese, and water in the PUBLIC NOTICE Pancake Parlor loses cus- of St. Louis, Missouri, has England, said to be up dog’s outside dish will be tomers, it’s OK because to say on the subject: to 26 percent, and I can frozen at dawn. The Hebron Select Board will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the they’ll go to a different “Some adult males only say that I am hear- Select Board Office located at 7 School Street. restaurant in New Hamp- start migrating south as ing and seeing virtually (This column runs shire?” early as mid-July, but the no songbirds at home or in papers covering two- The purpose of the hearing is to expend funds Varney: “I believe he peak of southward migra- way up at camp, where thirds of New Hampshire from the following Capital Reserve Funds: considered there could be tion for this species is late nothing has changed. But and parts of Maine and some temporary impact, August and early Septem- this does not seem to be Vermont. Letters should Entitled “Capital Equipment-Highway” but overall there would ber. By mid-September, a popular view, it being include town and tele- for the new backhoe not be a broad adverse ef- essentially all of the Ru- more in vogue to point phone numbers in case of fect on tourism.” by-throated at feeders are the finger at alleged hab- questions. Write to camp- Entitled “Town Offices Expansion and Refurbishment” Saffo: “He didn’t say migrating through from itat changes here. [email protected] for renovations and the addition to the on tourism in Franconia. farther north, and not the But the flip side of this or Box 39, Colebrook, NH Hebron Academy Building Project. He said tourism in New same individuals seen in is that at least here, where 03576.) To withdraw funds from the Trust Fund entitled “Planting Hampshire.” and Care of Trees & Shrubs in the Hebron Village Cemetery” Regarding traffic, for the planting of lilacs in the Hebron Village Cemetery. Saffo said Northern Pass keeps touting a great traf- Hebron Select Board: fic control plan. Patrick K. Moriarty, Chair Saffo: “You keep tell- John W. Dunklee, Vice-Chair ing us over and over Eleanor D. Lonske, Member again, ‘don’t worry Northern Pass is going to come up with a traffic control plan’ and you’ve TOWN OF HEBRON included that as part of your analysis…” PLOW PROPOSALS Varney said: “…There WINTER SNOWPLOWING SEASON will be orderly develop- 2017-2018 ment because we’re going to come up with these The Town of Hebron is looking for plow trucks traffic control plans.” with operators for the 2017-2018 season. Saffo said there are three known splice vaults so far planned along All operators and equipment must have Route 116 and each one emergency lighting, an 8.5 foot power angle is in front of an area busi- plow, and current certificate of insurance ness. She noted where the splice vaults would be lo- and a valid driver’s license. cated with inlays of the construction equipment Please respond with hourly rates and needed to build them. equipment description to the Selectmen’s They include in front of the Franconia Inn in Office at P.O. Box 188, Hebron, NH 03241 Franconia, the Kinsman by Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 12:00p.m. Lodge in Easton and the The highway supervisor and/or selectmen Tamarack Tennis Camp, reserve the right to accept or reject any or all also in Easton. She also included photos of pri- proposals deemed to be insufficient. vate property. Casey Kuplin, Highway Supervisor Concord’s Cross- Examination Concord’s Deputy City Solicitor Danielle Pacik questioned Varney about the weight he gave to municipal testimony, an issue raised Thursday by attorney Steven Whitley for the municipal groups he represents. Varney said he had The Rest of the Story A14 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n

Town Hall FROM PAGE A1 tween the two buildings, with parking in front of and behind the town hall. Police would park their vehicles behind and to the right of the po- lice station. Earlier discussions had assumed a new sal- Courtesy lyport would be built be- Conceptual drawings of the proposed municipal building. hind the police station, but Donovan said the hall site is lower than Duncan said that the slope and the presence of they original thought, plans may be adjusted a recently installed pro- which might make it after they hear from the pane tank would make possible to add a base- public, but they tried that difficult, and he pro- ment to the building. to think through all of posed placing the sally- building now serving as feet more, which would in. There also would be a Selectman Leslie Dion the issues and offer a port on the right end of town office space would be both difficult to do on reception area for those questioned the police plan that meets safety the building, which is be converted into locker the site and add signifi- wanting to speak with station plans that elim- requirements as well as the current entrance to rooms, training room, a cantly to the cost of the those officials. inate toilets in the hold- maximizing the space. the municipal building. workout area, and work building. Town Administrator ing cells. She wondered “We would like this to It also would provide space for officers. On the The second floor Nik Coates said the town if it would be dangerous be the number one pri- easier access. lower floor, there would would be dedicated to office layout provides for officers having to ority for the town,” she The interior of the be new holding cells, the staff, from the town flexible space that would escort prisoners to the told the selectmen. municipal building an interview room, an administrator to the fi- allow the staff to reorga- bathroom, but Lt. Kris Chair Rick Alpers he would be reconfigured observation room, a ju- nance director, assistant nize it as needed. Bean said they already is aware of all the con- to better serve the po- venile holding area that finance director, asses- Solomon said the cost escort prisoners to the cerns about cost, but, lice department, which would double as an offi- sor/planner/land use and the geotechnical re- bathroom on the other “The last thing I want to currently is confined cer’s work room, and a office, and grant-writer, port are still to come, but side of the building, and hear in 20 years is that to a small section of the large evidence storage with work space and a he noted that the water he did not think it would it wasn’t big enough. I building, including the area. conference room built table on the future town be a problem. want to do it right now.” former courtroom and The new town office judge’s chambers (the would have a large lob- “Bristol Opera House” by with reception area, NMMS Organized Learning En- — so named in order for private space for the tax FROM PAGE A1 vironment in place and the selectmen of the time collector to speak with inspiration and encour- a lot of school-wide pride to use money donated to- people, and a small con- agement on the walls and enthusiasm blos- ward the building of an ference room for other and doors. soming, Lewis said he opera house for the con- discussions. The welfare “Be the reason some- looks forward to a very struction of the munici- officer, tax records, and one smiles today,” was positive experience for pal building). staff dining area also scripted on one door the students at NMMS Samyn-D’Elia’s plans would be on the first while another pro- this year. call for the bottom floor floor. claimed, “The only way He also wished to of that section to be con- Plans also call for a to have a friend is to be thank the school’s custo- verted to storage, with a larger meeting room one!” dial staff, which handled new night lobby. The up- that could accommodate Another bathroom Donna Rhodes the preparations and per floor would have of- as many as 80 people. wall reminds students Following a cookout last Thursday evening, parents had the clean up for the cookout, fices for the police chief, Selectmen questioned to maintain standards of opportunity to follow their child’s schedule, meet with their the members of the PTO lieutenants, and prose- Solomon about making pride, integrity, and re- teachers and get a feel for what a day at Newfound Memorial who contributed the cutor, along with a con- it large enough to use for sponsibility. Middle School is like. numerous side dishes, ference room and day elections, but the archi- “It’s funny- since we went to virtually zero,” pride in their school and all the teachers who lobby with receptionist. tect said it would require did this, the bathroom Lewis noted. “It tells you now.” volunteered to serve the The portions of the in excess of 1,400 square vandalism incidents the students are taking With their new Self meal as well. Section B Newfound Landing Thursday, Sports Thursday, September 28, 2017 What’s Lakes Region Tri brings On Tap A new month brings more action for the local high school athletes to Newfound Lake teams. At Newfound, the boys’ BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Lakes Region Tri, but he soccer team will be at Stevens Sports Editor got his start in triathlons today, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m., will BRISTOL — The in the local area, running be at Inter-Lakes at 11 a.m. sounds of fife and drum in the Black Fly Triath- on Saturday, Sept. 30, will and the Camp Mowglis lon for four years in Wa- host White Mountains at 4:15 cannon filled the air on terville Valley, where his p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and Sunday morning at Wel- family owns a home. He will be at Bishop Brady for a 4 lington State Park on and his father have been p.m. game on Thursday, Oct. the shores of Newfound doing triathlons together 5. ever since. The Newfound cross coun- Lake in Bristol. try team will be running at It was the second day “The 2009 Black Fly Moultonborough today, Sept. of the Lakes Region Tri was the first one we did, 28, at 4 p.m. Festival, a two-day affair I was a senior in high The field hockey Bears will that brought athletes school,” McNeil stated. be at Littleton on Friday, Sept. from throughout New “I fell in love with them 29, at 4 p.m. and will be at England and around and we’ve been doing Berlin at 4 p.m. on Wednes- the country to compete them ever since.” day, Oct. 4. around Newfound Lake. He noted it was made On the volleyball court, the The festival opened even more special be- Bears will be at Inter-Lakes on Saturday with the cause he gets to compete on Friday, Sept. 29, and will JOSHUA SPAULDING sprint triathlon and with his father. be hosting Winnisquam on Sean McNeil gives the thumbs up to the camera as he starts the bike portion of the Lakes Region Wednesday, Oct. 4, both at aquabike (bike and swim “There’s not many Tri on Sunday at Wellington State Park. McNeil got the overall win. 6:15 p.m. only), which featured a sons who can do these The unified soccer Bears 350-yard swim, a 16-mile things with their 60-year- will be hosting Winnisquam at bike ride around New- old dads,” he said with a 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. found Lake and a 5K smile as he got ready to The Newfound football run. Sunday’s Olympic go back on the course to team will be at Mascoma for distance races included cheer his father on. a 2 p.m. game on Saturday, a 1,500-meter swim, a 32- As for his battle with Sept. 30. mile bike ride (two loops Bandoro, who had a sig- At Plymouth, the soccer around the lake) and a nificant lead after the boys will be at Bow at 4 p.m. 10K run. bike portion, McNeil today, Sept. 28, then will vis- Sunday’s Olympic tri- noted he slowly gained it Kingswood for a 5:30 p.m. game on Monday, Oct. 2. athlon winner was Sean ground on the leader on The Bobcat girls’ soccer McNeil of Canton, Mass., the run. team will be at Bow at 4 p.m. who came from behind “I saw him at about on Friday, Sept. 29, and will during the run and got the 2K mark on the turn- be at Kingswood at 4 p.m. on past Justin Bandoro of around, about a half mile Monday, Oct. 2, before travel- Medford, Mass. to take ahead,” McNeil stated. ing to Kennett for a 4:30 p.m. the victory. Bandoro was “On the second turn- game on Thursday, Oct. 5. coming off a win in the around I had gained a The field hockey Bobcats sprint race the previous fair amount of ground on will be hosting Derryfield at day. McNeil finished him, maybe two or three JOSHUA SPAULDING 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in 2:26:39 and Bandoro minutes.” Zuzana Trnovcoca was the top woman in both Lakes Region Tri Festival races this weekend in and will be hosting Con-Val at Bristol. 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. crossed in 2:27:32. McNeil noted he McNeil noted it was passed Bandoro at about SEE ON TAP PAGE B2 his first time doing the the 5.5-mile mark and

JOSHUA SPAULDING Competitors were led out to the start of Sunday’s Olympic distance triathlon were led out by a fife and drum. finished strong. Rounding out the top four in the triathlon was Jim Anderson of Lyme JOSHUA SPAULDING in third place in 2:39:39 Thanks, coach and Dean Haspela of Former Newfound football players Scott Sargent and Ricky DeLuca joined with former Dorchester, Mass. in coach Shane Tucker (second from right) Saturday night to thank the program’s first coach, 2:40:44. Doug Willett (right), for his donation to the program. Tucker presented Willett with one The fifth place finish- of the first blocking pads the team made back in 2002. Willett and Tucker remembered er was the first female the team used to practice in a field across the street from where the track is located and to cross, with Zuzana changed in an old storage trailer. Trnovcoca of Medford,

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JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING Kylee MacDonald circles around the ball during action against Littleton last week. Julianne Marchand works in front of the net during action last week against Littleton. Bears blank Crusaders, Sachems to remain undefeated BY JOSHUA SPAULDING past the keeper and in for to MacDonald, who com- The Bears had three tinue to get better. With four minutes to go Sports Editor a 1-0 lead. pleted her hat trick. more corners, with “I think some of the before halftime, Bony BRISTOL — The un- The Bears came back Littleton came back Dukette, Doan and Le- freshmen are coming made it 4-0 before half- defeated Newfound field with some penalty cor- with a run into the offen- Tourneau all getting along nicely,” she said. time. hockey team took on the ner chances and after a sive end, but Newfound’s good looks, but the game “Tiffany (Doan) will be a The final goal came newest field hockey team couple of unsuccessful defense held tight and ended at 7-0 for the Bears. nice asset to have. with less than a minute in the state on Tuesday, chances, including one kept the ball away from Newfound moved to “We just have to get to go. Bony took the ball Sept. 19, and the results from Hayleigh LeTour- the goal. Bony, Julianne 7-0 at the halfway point more aggressive around into the circle and passed were as one might sus- neau, the Bears capital- Marchand and Peterson of the season, having the cage,” Peterson it to the weak side, where pect. ized when LeTourneau all had scoring bids and given up just one goal in added. “It’s hard work, Caroline Marchand was Kylee MacDonald put sent a ball in to the cage could not convert. Lit- those seven games. you’ve got to get in the waiting and guided into in three goals and the and MacDonald tapped tleton got its lone corner “We’re halfway right position.” the net. Bears rolled to a 7-0 win home the rebound for the but MacDonald came fly- there,” Peterson said. Newfound won its The Bears had 23 pen- over Littleton at Kelley 2-0 lead with 13:47 to go. ing across the circle and “Our defense has been homecoming match on alty corners and kept La- Park. Newfound continued cleared the ball before holding strong all sea- Friday, Sept. 22, knock- conia from getting any. “The thing we’re try- to get corner chances, Littleton could even get a son.” ing off Laconia by a 5-0 The Bears also had 37 ing to focus on the next with Peterson getting a shot off. Peterson noted that score. shots to Laconia’s zero. few games is communi- shot blocked. The Bears had two MacDonald serving as Caroline Marchand The Bears will have cation in the circle and However, less than more corners, with Le- the “flyer” on opponent’s scored just 1:30 into the a rematch with the Cru- where should we be,” two minutes after the Tourneau getting off a penalty corners has made game on an assist from saders in Littleton on said coach Karri Peter- second goal, the Bears shot on the first one and a huge difference, as she LeTourneau. LeTour- Friday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. son. “We’ve had a lot of added a third goal. On a Madison Hanley putting has been especially effec- neau then connected On Wednesday, Oct. 4, opportunities and hav- huge scramble in front of the rebound back on net. tive at clearing the ball with Julianne Marchand they will be at Berlin at en’t capitalized on them. the net, with MacDonald, However, on the second out before the other team to make it 2-0 10 minutes 4 p.m. “That’s the focus, Julianne Marchand and one, Julianne Marchand can get a shot off. later. Moments later, Joshua Spaulding can finding the group out Caroline Marchand in ripped a backhand shot She also praised the Katy Drapeau scored her be reached at 279-4516, there that can put the close, Tiffany Doan put from the top of the circle work of some of the first goal of the season on ext. 155 or josh@salmon- ball across the line when the ball in on an assist and Newfound took the younger kids who con- an assist from Hanley. press.news. we need it,” the veteran from MacDonald for the 6-0 lead. Peterson had the coach added. 3-0 lead. assist with 17:20 to go. The Bears didn’t have The Bears had two Hanley, Bony, Peter- many problems scoring more corners but could son, Doan and LeTour- Bears bring out the offense, goals against the Crusad- not convert and then Ha- neau continued the ers, who made their re- ley Dukette had a chance offensive pressure for turn to the varsity ranks denied by the Littleton Newfound and the final roll past Franklin, Winnisquam this year after a number keeper. goal came from Hanley, BY JOSHUA SPAULDING of years as a JV program, With 7:47 to go in the who finished off a nice Sports Editor though it took almost 10 half, Peterson fired a crossing pass from Peter- BRISTOL — The minutes for the first goal shot from the edge of the son with 9:45 to go for the Newfound soccer boys to go in the net. circle, with LeTourneau 7-0 lead. broke out the offen- MacDonald, Jas- getting the assist for the sive firing power on mine Peterson, Caro- fourth goal of the season. Tuesday, Sept. 19, rout- line Marchand and Ju- Kaylan Santamaria, ing Franklin by an 8-1 liuanne Marchand all Dukette, MacDonald and score. had great chances early Julianne Marchand con- “We moved the ball in the game, with Mac- tinued the offensive pres- well in the attack and Donald sending a couple sure and Newfound had had strong contribu- of bids wide and both one final corner that was tions from several JOSHUA SPAULDING Marchand sisters send- cleared out as the half players,” coach Jason JUSTIN SHOKAL finished with three goals in his team’s win ing balls wide on good came to a close with the Hill pointed out. “We over Franklin last week. feeds from Peterson. Car- Bears up 4-0. are starting to play oline Marchand had a Peterson and Juli- with more consistency on defense for the en and Quinn were sol- great cross through the anne Marchand teamed and are doing a better Bears. id along the wings as crease that was cleared up on early bids in the job of finishing our op- Newfound retained well. out. second half and Savanna portunities.” the Dutton Cup for the “We are starting to Finally, with 20:51 to Bony had a shot go wide Mike Doan had a second hear in a row by find our team identi- go in the first half, Mac- on another corner. fairly relaxed game in defeating Winnisquam ty and play with con- Donald ripped a shot With just 3:40 gone the net for the Bears, on Thursday, Sept. 21. sistency,” Hill stated. from the top of the circle in the half, Newfound turning away all four MacDonald led the “Our team has experi- on a feed from Julianne upped the lead to 5-0, as shots that came his way for the Bears with enced some unexpect- Marchand and it went Peterson send the ball in way. a pair of goals, while ed changes and has re- On the offensive Connor and Shokal sponded well, younger side of the ball, Justin each had a goal to players are stepping Shokal led the way for pace the offense. Hill up and things are start- the Bears, as he scored also praised the work ing to come together on three goals. Cian Con- of Gosson and Matt both sides of the ball. nor also had a good Libby in the midfield, “We have been day, as he put in two connecting the defense working hard on play- tallies. and the attacks. ing as a team, playing Ryan Quinn, Brad “The game was quicker and being as We work MacDonald and Jacob physical and both aggressive as we can Huckins each added teams played at a fran- be,” Hill continued. goals in the win as tic pace, playing end to “We are hopeful that well, while Hill praised end,” Hill noted. eventually we will be for YouThe staff of the midfield play of He noted that Helm- able to compete with the Newfound Jack Gosson and Tuan ers, Lyford, Robie and some of the better pro- Landing works for you, the local reader, Nguyen. Hill also not- Costigan were strong grams in our division.” the local advertiser, ed that Quentin Helm- on the back line, keep- The Bears will be on our local friends. ers, Ryan Lyford, Matt ing the ball away from the road at Inter-Lakes We are just a Costigan and Trevor Doan, who had to make for an 11 a.m. game call or email away. Robie were all strong just four saves. Nguy- on Saturday, Sept. 30, will be hosting White Tracy Lewis Monday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. and Mountains Regional at Advertising Manager On Tap will host Kennett at 6 p.m. on 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and will visit [email protected] FROM PAGE B1 Wednesday, Oct. 4. Bishop Brady at 4 p.m. Office: (603) 279-4516 ext. 182 The Plymouth football team The Plymouth cross country on Thursday, Oct. 5. Direct: (603) 575-9127 will be on the road at Merrimack team will run at Coe-Brown on Valley for a 6 p.m. game on Fri- Saturday, Sept. 30, at 1:30 p.m. The Plymouth golf team will Joshua Spaulding Visit us online at www.SalmonPress.com day, Sept. 29. The Bobcat volleyball girls will be at a match hosted by Derry- can be reached at 279- be at Gilford at 6 p.m. on Friday, field at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, 4516, ext. 155 or josh@ Sept. 29, and at Kingswood on Oct. 2. salmonpress.news. Sports n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 B3

JOSHUA SPAULDING Tyler Haskell carries a Kearsarge defender on his back as he races toward the end zone on JOSHUA SPAULDING Saturday night. Rolando Sylvain makes a big defensive stop in action on Saturday against Kearsarge. Bears battle but come up short

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING ball right back. McGee “Those things show “It takes time,” the bodes well moving for- The Bears will be in Sports Editor picked up a big gain up they’re going in the right Bear coach said. “The ward. action on Saturday, Sept. BRISTOL — Down the middle on the first direction,” Kershaw tough part is everyone “The future at New- 30, at 2 p.m. at Mascoma. 20-0 to Kearsarge at play and then Anderson said. “It will get there, being patient and under- found is bright,” Ker- halftime, the Newfound and Muse kept things it’s only our second standing.” shaw said. “I have all Joshua Spaulding can football team could’ve moving. McGee picked year, turning around He noted that the JV the confidence in the be reached at 279-4516, walked off the field feel- up another first down, overnight, it just doesn’t Bears are undefeated on world they’re going to ext. 155 or josh@salmon- ing defeated. but a fumble gave Ke- work that way. the young season, which get there.” press.news. Instead, the Bears arsarge the ball back. fought back and scored The Bears were able to a pair of touchdowns keep the Cougars from in the third quarter to getting into the end zone Springer, Combs lead Bears in home race make it a closer game, in the final minutes and but in the end, the Cou- the 20-0 lead stood at the BY JOSHUA SPAULDING gars added a few more break. Sports Editor touchdowns and took Haskell got the call BRISTOL — The the 48-14 win over the on the first few plays of Newfound cross country Bears. the first drive of the sec- team hosted the annual “They got fired up ond half for Newfuond Newfound Invitational and started running the and picked up a key on Wednesday, Sept. 20, ball,” coach Ray Ker- first down on third and with Kearsarge, San- shaw stated. “What I’m long and then Ander- born, Berlin, Moulton- most proud of, for the son picked up another borough, Gilford, White first time, they played first down as well. Has- Mountains, Inter-Lakes, for all four quarters. kell then sprinted into Gorham, Mascoma and “They were fighting the red zone for another Hillsboro-Deering all to the end,” the Bear first down. Three plays joining the Bears for the coach said. “They’re later, McGee charged up race. going in the right direc- the middle and into the The Bear boys fin- tion.” end zone for Newfound’s ished in eighth place The game was played first points of the game. overall with Kearsarge under the temporary McGee also got the two- taking top honors and lights of Morrison Field point conversion and Sanborn in second place. as part of the Homecom- the Bears were back in it Moultonborough’s Ty- TARA GILES – COOS COUNTY DEMOCRAT ing festivities on Satur- at 20-8. ler McLaughlin won the Hunter Coleman follows teammate Nick Comeau during the Newfound Invitational on Sept. 20. day night. Kearsarge answered race in 18:09. and Hunter Coleman have enough girls run- place in 27:10. The Cougars wasted with a five-play drive Connor Springer led was the final scorer for ning to score as a team in Sophia Pettit round- little time getting on the that resulted in a 15-yard the way for Newfound Newfound, finishing in the girls’ race, with Ke- ed out the field of New- board, needing just four touchdown run with 5:03 with a time of 22:44, a time of 25:04 for 57th arsarge taking top hon- found girls, finishing in plays to move down the gone in the half and it which placed him 38th place overall ors over Moultonbor- 43rd place in 33:58. field and they scored on was 28-8 for the Cougars. overall. Ashlar Dotson fin- ough. Leah Dutkewych Newfound is sched- a 40-yard touchdown Newfound continued Kyle Rosendahl fin- ished in 58th place in of White Mountains Re- uled to compete today, run 1:33 into the game its fight, with Pigeon, ished in 47th place over- 25:07, Wyatt Day ran to gional took the win in a Sept. 28, at Moultonbor- for a 7-0 lead. Haskell, Anderson and all in a time of 23:57 and 72nd place in 27:28 and time of 22:12. ough at 4 p.m. Newfound came back Muse all getting the ball. Joe Montgomery was Jason Liang finished Amy Combs led New- and moved the ball, with McGee then carried on third for the Bears with in 76th place in 27:54 to found with a time of 26:24 Joshua Spaulding can Cam Anderson getting a third and goal from the a time of 24:06. round out the field of for 11th place overall. be reached at 279-4516, big 28-yard gain on third three and then again on Nicholas Comeau ran Bears. Manon DeGreef was ext. 155 or josh@salmon- and one and then Brett fourth and inches for to 52nd place in 24:27 Newfound did not not far behind in 13th press.news. Pigeon picking up a first the touchdown with 2:26 down as well. However, to go, keeping the Bears penalties and an eventu- alive and kicking at 28- al fumble cost the Bears 14. Bears sweep Moultonborough and Sunapee and Kearsarge got the The Bears forced Ke- BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Dukette had seven aces “They played hard ball back. arsarge to punt after Sports Editor and Fairbank added and kept themselves The Cougars ate up big stops by Connor Mc- BRISTOL — After six. Aryn Prescott had a in the match the whole much of the first quar- Laughlin and Rolando losing the final match of good night as well, turn- time,” the Bear coach ter clock with their next Sylvain on the defensive the previous week, the ing in 21 assists. said. “Hopefully they drive, moving the ball side of the ball and the Newfound volleyball The Bears hosted see this match as a down the field and even- quarter came to a close team got back on track their Homecoming building block to move tually getting a 15-yard with Newfound getting with a pair of wins to match on Wednesday, towards improving touchdown run with 2:32 the ball back. However, start last week. Sept. 20, knocking off Su- their record.” to go. Shawn Huckins they were unable to con- On Friday, Sept. napee 25-18, 25-19, 25-18. Newfound will be stopped the two-point vert and Kearsarge got 15, the Bears traveled “We had the crowd back in action on Fri- conversion to make it the ball back. That didn’t to Winnisquam and behind the girls, cheer- day, Sept. 29, at In- 13-0. last too long though, as dropped a 3-0 decision ing them on to victory,” ter-Lakes at 6:15 p.m. AJ Muse picked up a Anderson recovered to the Bears., 25-12, 25- Fairbank stated. “They and will be hosting Win- key first down on fourth a Cougar fumble and 19, 25-15. were up and motivat- nisquam for a rematch and four as the quarter Newfound began march- “I was hopeful for ed.” at 6:15 p.m. on Wednes- came to an end. New- ing down the field, with a close match,” said Fairbank finished day, Oct. 4. found moved the ball Haskell and Anderson coach Amy Fairbank. with 11 aces and nine up the field, with Tyler getting most of the car- “We just couldn’t get kills and Dukette and Joshua Spaulding Haskell, Anderson and ries. However, on fourth rhythm to our game. Prescott each had a can be reached at 279- Cody McGee all running down, a Cougar defend- “The girls sometimes number of aces from the 4516, ext. 155 or josh@ JOSHUA SPAULDING the ball. However, on er stepped in front of a change their game in Bailey Fairbank had a solid service line. salmonpress.news. fourth and goal at the McGee pass and raced the middle of a match week for the Newfound vol- seven, Muse came up the other way to the end from an offensive game leyball team. just short and Kearsarge zone for the 25-14 lead. to a defensive game,” got the ball back. The Newfound went three the Bear coach add- a 3-0 score. The Bears Cougars worked their and out on the next drive ed. “They had one girl won 25-22, 25-23, 25-21. way down the field, tak- and the Cougars got into going at us the whole “This was probably ing advantage of a penal- the end zone again for a time, we weren’t read- the best utilization of ty along the way and on 42-14 lead and they add- ing her well and we just our hitting to date,” second and three from ed one more score with wouldn’t answer back.” Fairbank stated. “Ev- just outside the 10-yard 1:05 to go for the 48-14 The Newfound girls eryone hit that night.” line, a touchdown pass final. had just 19 kills for the This time around, and extra point made it Kershaw praised the entire game, with Fair- Newfound had 27 kills, 20-0 with 6:52 to go in the work of McGee and Has- bank noting that a num- with Ashlee Dukette first half. kell, noting McGee kept ber like that will not and Bailey Fairbank Newfound was his team fighting to the win many matches. each turning in eight stopped on fourth down end and Haskell, com- The Bears opened kills. The team also on the next drive, but ing back from an injury last week on Monday, had just five service then forced the Cougars last week, didn’t want to Sept. 18, knocking off errors and had 19 aces to punt away and got the come off the field. Moultonborough by from the service line. Classifieds B4 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n Town-to-TownTToo own-to --TTToown CLCLASSIFIEDSASSIFIEDS www.salmonpress.comww ww .salmonpr .cess om | 603.279.4516 CallCal toto placeplacall e youryour ad ttodayoour day or visit our wwebsitwebsite!ebsite!ebsit

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Job Applications are available on our website at www.lin-wood.org under the “Employment” section.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - TOWN OF LINCOLN, NH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABORER GOOD PAY The Town of Lincoln is seeking qualified applicants to fill the full-time position of Equipment Operator/Laborer. This position is responsible for operating heavy FOR HARD WORK motor equipment & performing manual work assisting in all Highway Department King Forest Industries, located in Wentworth, NH, is currently accepting applications and resumes for full and construction, maintenance & repair projects. part time work as lumber handlers, equipment operators and experienced maintenance personnel. Individuals must be hardworking, able to take and follow directions, dependable and able to do hard work for good pay. You Mandatory NH CDL Class “B” License, additional experience and knowledge in Water must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Treatment & Distribution desirable. Preferred candidate must pass a pre-employment As a full-time employee, you will qualify for health insurance/dentail/401K retirement plan/paid vacation/paid drug & alcohol screening and physical. $16.75-$20.00 D/O/Q holidays and production bonuses. If you wish to apply, stop in to our Wentworth office for an application or drop off a resume and a completed For detailed job requirements and to apply for the position, employment application, which can be downloaded from our website and dropped off in person Monday thru please visit http://www.lincolnNH.org/jobs. Thursday 7am-4:30pm and Friday until 4pm. No phone calls please.

The Town of Lincoln offers a benefit package including full payment of single plan King Forest is an equal-opportunity employer. health/dental, life, disability and retirement. The Town of Lincoln is an EOE. 53 East Side Road • Wentworth, NH • www.kingforest.com FULL-TIME SEASONAL WINTER STAFF

FulHime seasonal winter staff person to head-up snowmaking operation at small community ski area & perform light maintenance as required. Weekend & evening hours required. $18.00-$20.00/hr. D/O/Q

Part-time Snowmakers needed to work for small community ski area, responsible for the operation of a snow machine and working nights and weekends as needed. $13.00- $15.00/hr. D/O/Q

Preferred candidate’s must pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

Please submit a letter of intent and resume by October 13, 2017 to:

Town Manager’s Office Equipment Operator/Laborer Work Search PO Box 25 • Lincoln, NH 03251

The Town of Lincoln prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status. The Town of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer. Sports B6 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 n Just another manic Friday (in a good way) For most of the year it’s my latest night out (winter ski meets be- SPORTING covering games. ing the exception to CHANCE But this past Friday the rule), Fridays are was a pretty momen- not my favorite day of tous day, at least in the week. I know this my world, and made leaves me as an outlier By JOSHUA SPAULDING grocery shopping and in many places, but giv- laundry bearable. en that I work all week- when I shopped once After finishing up end covering one thing every three or four my laundry, I walked or another or writing weeks, though I was next door to TD Bank one thing or another, also 30 pounds heavier and sat down to do a the appeal of Friday as then. wire transfer for the the start of the weekend Since our office final payment of my has never really made moved to Meredith accommodations for much sense to me in the back in May, I’ve also the Pyeonchang Winter life I live. had to deal with the Olympics in February. Also, recent turns typical Friday morn- The second payment is of events have made ing laundry task a bit due by Sept. 30 in order Fridays even more of more. Laundry is just to reserve my room. It’s a drag. Since I started one more thing that I’m been a long process get- the current diet and not a huge fan of doing, ting ready for this trip exercise program that but something I know and it’s by no means I am on, I do a different needs to be done and I over, but it took a big workout each day of the do it once a week. Tradi- step on Friday. week and the Friday tionally, I would put my I did, however, drain workout is by far the laundry in across the out my Olympic bank COURTESY PHOTOS toughest of all of the street from the office account in the process week’s workouts. It’s a and then go in the of- (the room was just Hall of Famers tough half-hour of car- fice and do work while more than $2,400 for the Newfound Regional High School held its second annual Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, dio that includes things it washed, go over and two weeks). I am grate- Sept. 23. Five individuals and one team were inducted. Ron Bucklin ’61, Paul Fournier ’88, like burpees, cross- put it in the dryer and ful to everyone who has Wally Laws ’95, Dan Plourde ’94, Karri (Reynolds) Peterson ’88 and the 1987 boys’ cross jacks and high knees, go back to work. But helped me out so far in country state championship team were inducted. Top photo (l to r), Marilyn Bucklin (Ron none of which make me since I no longer have reaching the Olympic Bucklin’s widow), Karri (Reynolds) Peterson, Paul Fournier, Dan Plourde and Wally Laws. Bottom photo, the 1987 cross country boys (l to r), coach Earl Mills, Keith Arnold, Frank feel a hell of a lot better. an office, I actually goal and am excited to Trask, Mike LaPlume, Pat McPhail, Mike Buckland, Brad Taylor and Bill Laws. Also, since the ad- have to spend time in share my travels again dition of this program the laundromat, which with everyone who to my life, I’ve kind of is probably nobody’s reads the papers. top honors in 1:07:39, tingham in 1:06:47, Mare instituted Friday as idea of fun. That being The next step is Triathalon followed by Eric Lam- Weiss of Medford, Mass. my grocery shopping said, I do get to spend booking a flight, which FROM PAGE B1 bli of Wellesley, Mass. in 1:13:27, Kathy Doonan day and if there’s one a little time relaxing I think may be a chal- cluded Kara Folsom of in 1:12:41 and Thomas of Chelmsford, Mass. thing I dislike, it’s gro- at Lydia’s Café and en- lenge, since the great Londonderry in 2:51:23, Gessner of Grantham in in 1:18:36 and Robin cery shopping. I make joying my breakfast as travel agent I used for Brooke O’Connor of Bil- 1:14:39. Saunders of Sunapee in my list before I go and opposed to eating it on Sochi is no longer in lerica, Mass. in 2:57:13, Trnovcova’s top fe- 1:30:07. have a pretty good idea the road as I usually do business. And I will Molly Zahr of Bedford male time of 1:14:40 was Race director Jana of what I need so that every other day of the need to find some mon- in 3:01:37 and Bridget good for fourth overall, Loughlin thanked the I can be in and out as week. ey to pay for it as well. Pichette of Hooksett in with Karl Baranov of All- many sponsors and quickly as possible, but The fall season adds But for now, a nice 3:07:21. ston, Mass. rounding out volunteers who made going to the Ossipee a bit more to Fridays, Friday in the books is a There was also a relay the top five in 1:14:50. the event happening. Hannaford every Fri- as my latest games of good thing. option, with the 5 a.m. Folsom was also sec- Included in this were day is not my favorite the fall take place on Finally, have a great Friends from Belmont ond among women in the West Shore Marine, task. I liked it better Friday nights, meaning day Tammy Rogers. finishing as the top team sprint in a time of 1:19:27, Gator Signs, NC Cycle, in 2:57:43 and the TriFor- followed by Michelle Ro- Taylor Rental, Han- Joshua Spaulding ty Babes in second in sowsky of Burlington, naford’s Supermarket, is the Sports Editor 3:18:35. 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Christian Hoss- and Shire Triers of Man- volunteers, without the 569-4311 Coos County Democrat, man of Norwood, Mass. chester were second in volunteers we could not Berlin Reporter and was fourth in 3:13:16 and 1:47:25. do this,” she stated. The Baysider. He can Laura Engstrom of Nor- In the aquabike, Mi- be reached at josh@ wood, Mass. was fifth in chael McCombs of Marl- Joshua Spaulding can salmonpress.news at 3:13:52. borough, Mass. was first be reached at 279-4516, 279-4516, or PO Box 279, In Saturday’s sprint in 51:51, followed by ext. 155 or josh@salmon- Meredith, NH 03253. triathlon, Bandoro took Mark Boucher of Not- press.news.