Newfound's Class of 2020 Takes Part in Bridge Academy
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THURSDAY,Newfound JULY 21, 2016 FREE IN PRINT, FREE ON-LINE • WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDING.COM Landing COMPLIMENTARY Newfound's Class of 2020 takes part in Bridge Academy BY DONNA RHODES Yeakel said last [email protected] week that the acad- BRISTOL — A to- emy was begun sev- tal of 60 members of eral years go to help Newfound Regional at-risk students cross High School’s incom- the bridge into high ing freshman Class of school but was soon 2020 chose to take a broadened to include few days out of their all freshmen. summer vacation to “It just made sense prepare themselves for to open Bridge Acade- the transition to high my up to all of them. It school by participat- lasts for four days, and ing in one of the two in that time, they be- available sessions of come oriented with the Bridge Academy, a fun layout of the school, and informational pro- see their schedules and gram offered through learn the bell system the school and led by they’ll need to know Extended Learning Op- when going from class DONNA RHODES portunities Coordina- to class,” explained Members of Newfound Regional High School’s Class of 2020 enjoyed four days of participation in the school’s Bridge Academy, tor Amy Yeakel. Yeakel. where a part of the experience included a field trip to Wellington State Beach for teambuilding challenges and a bit of fun. Not only that, the other. of adulthood now and students learn team- “They build a lot of all of this is will be work in a fun, interac- soft-skills along the important in their fu- tive way that develops way that are in de- ture,” she said. problem-solving skills mand in college and Danielle Duclos of and gives them a better the world. These stu- Bristol was one of the understanding of each dents are on the cusp SEE BRIDGE, PAGE A13 Seventh Annual “Run Your Buns Off” 4.2-miler set for Sept. 3 BRISTOL — When’s that two charitable orga- dise Point and NLRA’s the last time you ran nizations were selected Grey Rocks Conserva- your buns off? Well, by the NACF board as tion Area properties. this Labor Day week- this year’s beneficiaries. The trail would illus- end you can! Come and The Slim-Baker Foun- trate key areas of natu- see what the locals and dation for Outdoor Edu- ral beauty and interest vacationers have been cation located in Bristol that can be viewed from COURTESY talking about for the last will use the funding for the water along some of six years. the purpose of laying the most diverse shore- Fun in the sun On Saturday, Sept. 3 out additional two to line and habitat that Before vacation time rolled around, Ian of Bristol had a great time exploring Mother Nature at 9 a.m., runners and three miles of hiking/ Newfound Lake has to during his third grade school field trip to The Flume and Cannon Mountain last month. Do walkers will leave from snowshoeing trails on offer. you have a great shot of young ones having fun outside? We’d love to share it with others, Basic Ingredients Bak- the Slim-Baker conser- “The NACF is dedicat- so send your photo to [email protected]. Include first names, ages and a brief ery, located on Route 3A vation property allowing ed to assisting local char- description of the activity and you just might see their familiar face in this summer’s Fun in Bristol, to “run their residents and visitors itable groups and causes in the Sun photo series. buns off” for a 4.2 mile alike the opportunity that promote wellness, professionally timed to get out in nature, ex- fitness and health educa- run/walk. The reward ercise and experience tion, and activities in the “Household Hazardous Waste for your hard work… a the natural beauty of Newfound region,” says homemade sticky bun the newfound area. The Audrey Goudie, NACF will be waiting for you at Newfound Lake Region President. Each year, it disposal is a last resort” the finish line! Association (NLRA) has has selected one or more Hosted by the New- partnered with New- local charities that ex- The Lakes Region cumulating in the cup- termining if products are found Area Charitable found Audubon to plan emplify these goals as Household Hazardous board, the basement, hazardous, look on prod- Fund, the Run Your and build an educational the race’s beneficiary. Waste days are coming or garage provides the uct labels for indicator Buns Off race committee “water trail” that con- Goudie continues, up, and what better time perfect opportunity to SEE WASTE, PAGE A13 is excited to announce nects Audubon’s Para- SEE RUN, PAGE A13 to clean out the house re-evaluate what types and garage, than sum- of products you use, mer? Cleaning out the how much you’re using New summer course makes learning neglected products ac- of these products, and whether there are equal- INDEX ly effective, less harmful a matter of fun and games at Newfound alternatives. n Personal care prod- BY DONNA RHODES for video game con- Volume 3 • Number 30 ucts, cosmetics, house- [email protected] struction, but they are Opinion .................. A4-A5 hold cleaners and other BRISTOL — Five earning a half credit Obituaries ....................A6 items such as dry-clean- industrious young toward their education Schools ...................NONE ing fluids, arts & craft men from Newfound requirements at the Towns ..........................A6 supplies, roofing tar, un- Regional High School same time. broken fluorescent bulbs have signed on to spend White said that is Churches ................ A6,A7 (including CFLs), yard three weeks back at not about playing vid- Arts & Ent. .......... A7, A10 and garden supplies in- school this summer, eo games in school Health ........................A11 cluding pesticides and from 9 a.m. until noon, though. There is a Business .....................A12 pool chemicals, products working with Tech Ed heavy programming Sports ............B1-B4 & B8 used in the garage, and teacher Don White on component involved other materials such as video programming. in the course, and it is Classifieds ...............B6-B7 DONNA RHODES 24 pages in 2 sections oil-based paint, paint Through the summer’s Newfound Regional High School sophomore Devvin Brown a true learning experi- ©2016, Salmon Press, LLC. thinner and solvents, Extended Learning Op- demonstrates how to create “Sprites,” the name for images ence. Call us at (603) 279-4516 and sealants are all con- portunities class they used in computer games that he and four other students he “They have to build email: [email protected] sidered household haz- are not only developing have been developing through a summer video game program- a game, then they have www.salmonpress.com ardous waste. When de- some amazing skills ming course. SEE COURSES, PAGE A13 Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 n TTCC announces Annual Lobster & Chicken Supper BRISTOL — The summer tradition. $4. The meal includes potato, fresh rolls, des- be provided. at the TTCC. For more Tapply-Thompson Tickets are avail- salad, Walker’s Farm sert and drinks. Din- In the event of rain, information, call 744- Community Center’s able at the TTCC or corn on the cob, baked ner entertainment will the dinner will be held 2713. Annual Lobster & at the door while they Chicken Supper will be last. The cost is $14 for held at Kelley Park in Chicken, $15 for Lob- Bristol on ster & $18 for a combo New Hampton Garden Club Saturday, Aug. 23 of a lobster and quar- from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Don’t ter chicken. We offer miss this delicious kids hot dog plates for learns the ins and outs Bristol Town Wide Yard Sale set of cultivating mushrooms NEW HAMPTON located in Tamworth. how the mushrooms mobile at the fire sta- — At the July meeting She shared her knowl- are planted and grown. tion on Aug. 5, or from for Saturday of New Hampton Gar- edge and expertise Some classes are avail- club members. These den Club held at the on cultivating edible able also. It was a most will be raffled off at the BRISTOL — The Vendors are wel- Gordon Nash Library, mushrooms. interesting subject, and Old Home Day on Aug. Town of Bristol is hav- come at the Masonic members enjoyed a ta- As the largest grower Stephanie was a knowl- 12. The New Hampton ing a Town-Wide Yard Temple at 61 Pleasant ble decorated in a July 4 in New England, they edgable and entertain- Garden Club is a mem- Sale on Saturday, July Street. Contact Ken theme with a flower ar- grow and sell several ing guest. Their mush- ber of the New Hamp- 23 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Gloria Rogers at rangement resembling species of exotic mush- rooms are available at shire Federation of Gar- If you would like your 744-3321 for more infor- holiday fireworks. The rooms for cooking and some farmers markets den Clubs and meets site placed on the Yard mation. Sponsored by hostesses were Judith medicinal purposes. and local shops. monthly from April Sale map, the cost is the Sawhegenit Chap- Cady, Muriel Smith She brought a variety The club has been to December. Anyone $10. If you'd like to ter #52 Order of the and Phyllis Schofield. of fresh mushrooms to working on their annu- interested in learning purchase a map, it's $3. Eastern Star. Once the business show us which had just al Old Home Day raffle more about the pro- meeting concluded, we been harvested, and baskets and they prom- grams of the club, and were presented a pro- some in packages for ise many more delight- perhaps joining, could Historical Society museum gram on mushrooms by purchasing.