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Winnisquam Echo THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Tilton voters Amended fire district budget backtrack on passes muster at annual meeting BY DONNA RHODES [email protected]

$2.5 million TILTON — Voters gath- ered for the annual meeting of the Tilton-Northfield Fire building bond District Monday night, ap- proving a $1.3 million budget BY MEGHAN SIEGLER and a new command vehicle [email protected] Ken Randell regarding a let- for the chief, and forming a TILTON — The police de- ter from Attorney Walter committee that will look into partment will still get a new Mitchell. The letter ex- creating district bylaws. home, eventually – the ques- plained Mitchell’s legal The first article on the tions now are where, when, opinion of the validity of warrant to be presented and how much will it cost? the article. called for the appointment of Residents who attended “The authority to issue committee members, two Town Meeting last Saturday bonds cannot be rescinded,” from each town and one from voted almost unanimously, Dawson said. the commission, to look into PHOTOS BY DONNA RHODES LEFT: Newly elected selectman Jamie Knwlton of Northfield holds his card up for a vote at the annual meeting 103-3, in favor of putting the Clark and Davis had creating bylaws for the dis- of the Tilton-Northfield Fire District Tuesday night.RIGHT: Tilton-Northfield Fire Chief Steve Carrier addresses current police building proj- hired their own lawyer, trict. A committee had been the voters at the district’s annual meeting last Tuesday night. ect on hold in order to form Daniel Crean, who advised formed earlier but had not a new committee that will that the warrant article, and had enough time to reach any ensued over whether the dis- mour agreed. “The purpose Kevin Lachappelle asked if study the possibility of the lengthy list of amend- conclusions and the commis- trict should continue to make of that fund was for this kind any large purchases loomed building a life safety build- ments made to it, was valid sion eventually decided to payments or avoid interest of equipment. We should use in the foreseeable future for ing that would include po- and could be voted on. place the idea in the hands of costs by spending the lump it and not rack up more debt.” the department. Carrier said lice and fire services, as well “All we’re doing is asking the voters. Amended to add sum to complete the purchase Scott Davis of Tilton was that they would be looking to as looking at different op- voters to have a second op- that committee members of the equipment. concerned that less money replace an aging aerial ladder tions for just the police sta- portunity to take a look at would be appointed by Mod- “We are paying about $8 would be generated into the truck, noted as being defi- tion. what happened at last year’s erator Kent Finemore, the ar- per day in interest,” Waldron apparatus and equipment ac- cient in the Municipal Re- The vote rescinded town meeting,” Clark said, ticle passed. told the voters. “We have count with the recent pur- sources, Inc. report. The cost $910,000 of the $2.5 million calling the conversation a Kevin Waldron of the Fire $198,890.45 in the Apparatus chase of a second ambulance for the vehicle would be ap- bond that was passed last “tit for tat.” “I would say that Commission amended the and Equipment Fund right by the City of Franklin. The proximately $750,000. “Oppor- year. From that bond, $1.5 what we can do today is lis- next article as well, which now. We have the money and fund is fueled by revenues in tunities do exist, however, to million went toward pur- ten to what we have to say … proposed a pay-off on Engine are paying interest we don’t ambulance service each year. buy a used ladder truck,” he chasing the Business Park if you should vote and ac- 3. Originally worded that the need to pay.” Chief Steve Carrier said he added. Drive building; the rest was cept the argument that amount would be $64,000, Waldron further pointed did not expect a large de- Lachappelle cautioned vot- meant to be used to retrofit we’re making, and it’s legal, Waldron said he spoke to out that in paying off this loan crease in revenue because of ers not to be shortsighted part of the building for the then we should move for- Franklin Savings Bank, who the district would be debt- Franklin’s new ambulance. with a large purchase of that police station. ward with it.” owns the note, earlier in the free. “We generally only do 50- nature coming soon, but did Prior to discussion about The goal of the amended day.The final payment on the “Everything with wheels 100 runs for Franklin. It isn’t agree that not having to pay the petitioned warrant arti- warrant article, Clark said, truck was actually more in will be paid for,” he said. going to make a big differ- interest on the existing loan cle, which was originated by was to form a seven-person the range of $63,000. Debate Treasurer Roland Sey- ence,” he said. SEE AMENDED PAGE A11 Pat Clark and Scott Davis, committee to study the po- Board of Selectmen Chair lice station’s options, in- Katherine Dawson asked for cluding whether the new sta- a response from Moderator SEE BOND PAGE A11 Northfield votes yes on upgrades BY DONNA RHODES maintenance. year designs for the improve- lease/purchase agreement [email protected] Kevin Waldron was the ments would be laid out with and that the price has gone Budget draft looking NORTHFIELD — Voters first to speak out against the construction beginning in the up for a replacement about gathered at the Pines Com- article saying, "If this is a next year. Voters ultimately every 30 days. Originally good for taxpayers munity Center in Northfield state road, I am against it." supported the funding since worded to allow $75,000 this last Saturday to take care of Selectman Steve Bluhm ex- the state will also join in the year with a total price of BY DONNA RHODES "About the only basic dif- business for the upcoming plained that the state would expense. $115,047, the warrant now [email protected] ference right now," noted year, with little conflict. be handing over ownership of Highway Superintendent needed to be capped at SANBORNTON — With Livernois at a recent meet- Capital Reserve funding in the road in the near future Michael Summerset was $120,000 over two years. two months until Town ing, "is about $33,000." the amount of $75,000 for im- and that the town would be asked to explain why an "It could cost up to $132- Meeting, Sanbornton's Bud- That difference just got a provements to Bean Hill Road wise to spend this money now amendment was proposed to 135,000 if we wait to do this get Committee and select- little closer after last week's brought discussion between while the state is willing to as- up the final price to replace a next year," Summerset ex- men are putting the finish- Budget Committee meeting. voters and the two boards. sist in the repairs. Lisa Mar- 1990 International truck for plained. "Added emission ing touches on their budget Chairman Earl Leighton The state currently owns tin further clarified that the his department. Bluhm and controls will be necessary af- proposals for Fiscal Year drew up a budget proposal Bean Hill Road but Northfield state will pay two-thirds of Summerset explained that it ter July 1, which will also 2010. that did not call for a blan- is responsible for winter the costs for the repairs. This would be a two-year drive up the price." Comparing the two budg- ket raise for the police de- When questioned why ets Selectman Andrew Liv- partment, which the Select they sought money to buy a ernois noted that the two Board's did include. That Peterbilt truck instead of re- proposals are quite similar amount was the biggest dif- placing the International in numbers. ference between the two with another of the same budgets. Chairman Earl brand, Summersett said that INDEX Leighton had stated last prices he received were lower ● month that he would not for the Peterbilt. The warrant back the move to divide this was approved as amended. Volume 4 • Number 11 money up among the offi- Police Chief Stephen 20 Pages in 1 Sections cers and remains firm in his Adams was on hand to pres- belief that this is not the ent Articles 4 and 5. His de- Sports...... A 13-14 time to be spending more partment was requesting money than is necessary.Po- $27,900 to replace a 2002 Ford Local News...... A2-3 lice Chief Mark Barton Expedition and $25,669 for a would like to use that mon- new police cruiser. Editorial Page ...... A4 ey to keep officers in the "I was going to present the town by offering salaries warrant to replace the Ford Schools ...... A8 more comparable to neigh- Explorer last year," the chief boring communities. He has said, "but withdrew it be- Regional ...... A10 felt for a long time that po- cause of the budget at that lice department salaries time.As a result,the price has Community Commentary...... A5-6 were out of sync with other come down substantially and towns and that, all too often, we can now get an Expedition Culture...... A7 his officers moved on for for much less money." better pay in nearby towns. Voters approved the meas- Obituaries...... A12 Leighton said that all ure but, when presented with ©2004, Salmon Press, LLC. town employees, in his ini- PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT the cost of the police cruiser, Call us at (603) 279-4516 tial budget draft would be Ice Cold there were questions as to receiving a two percent The “Irish Cowgirls” – Tilton town employees Cindy Reinartz, Andrea Keon, and Johanna Ames march to why it was almost as much as email: the water’s edge as the crowd cheers. See story on A10. [email protected] SEE GOOD PAGE A11 SEE UPGRADES PAGE A11 A2 March 19, 2009 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Ecology school trips may be over for fifth-graders

BY MEGHAN SIEGLER the potential for a new sci- the ecology school trip out of school as well. “They literal- treasurer Candice Weingart- through announcing a meal [email protected] ence program, the weeklong the 2009-2010 budget, a sav- ly are learning from 8 o’clock ner said. sponsor and exploring the WINNISQUAM — Gener- excursion that’s become a ings of $34,454. in the morning until 9 o’clock When they’re not learning energy used in food produc- ations of Winnisquam stu- tradition for district fifth- According to minutes at night … everything is to- in class, students have plenty tion or coordinating a dinner dents have camped at Ferry graders may come to an end. from the Budget Committee’s tally hands-on.” of other opportunities to theater that addresses food Beach Ecology School, but Both the School Board and Feb. 19 meeting, the Ferry Fifth-graders from both take advantage of their sur- issues in a lighthearted man- thanks to the economy and the Budget Committee took Beach program was cut to Sanbornton Central School roundings simply by playing ner, there is plenty of room make available money for a and Southwick School attend outside or eating organic for education in an enter- new science program and Ferry Beach Ecology School, meals. Three meals a day are taining way.” Want to play lacrosse? books for seventh-grade which is located in Saco, served family style in the Perhaps just as important LAKES REGION — Lakes ers. Still wondering? Come classes. Maine, for one week in May. Dining Hall, which incorpo- as the educational factor, Region Lacrosse Club ex- and see if lacrosse may be for “Keith Murray comment- The school is attended by stu- rates the school’s Food For Weingartner said, is that tends registration deadline to you. If you are you new to the ed that he likes the program dents throughout the region. Thought Program. “students get to meet for the March 21. Also scheduled is sport this year or undecided but it should be funded with According to its Web site, The Ferry Beach garden first time” before they con- an open gym session in Gil- about playing, the Open Gym fundraising efforts rather Ferry Beach provides daily allows students to pick and verge at the middle school. ford to give undecided (and is a hands-on opportunity to than through tax dollars. He morning and afternoon les- eat peas, beans, lettuce, cu- Many of them also learn how new) players a hands-on learn more about the game believed the year long sci- sons, both two hours in cumbers, carrots, sunflower to cope with being away from chance to learn more about and program. It provides a ence program is more bene- length, and an evening lesson seeds, and much more, ac- home. the game and program. Girls chance to meet some players ficial for education,” the min- that is an hour and a half cording to the Web site. “I think it gives them the and Boys can register now and coaches, see equipment utes read. long. The first lesson is the “They get their hands confidence that they can be through March 21. Please go and the uniforms. Come, But a petitioned warrant ABCs of Ecology, which in- dirty by working the soil, independent,” Weingartner to www.lrlacrosse.org for learn about the game and article, submitted by para- troduces the themes and con- planting seeds, mulching and said. links to on-line registration pass the ball around. professional and mother Rita cepts for the week. Lessons watering, and going on pest DeVeer said she worries or to download mail-in regis- Last year, over 100 youth DeVeer and supported by the throughout the week include patrol. Students have baked that if the funds are taken out tration forms. Information athletes began or continued Parent Teacher Organiza- Astronomy,Climate & Geolo- zucchini bread, prepared now, they may never be put session (not necessary for the development of their tion, could put those funds gy, Beach & Dunes, Marine herbal teas, and enjoyed back in, even when the econ- registration - drop in for gen- skills, sportsmanship and back in the budget. Lab, Coastal Watersheds, chive spread, all from our omy improves. eral info.) are scheduled as fol- knowledge of the culture and “Every kid should have Forest, Nature at Night, Tide garden,” the site says. DeVeer will give a presen- lows: Saturday,March 21, Gil- tactics of lacrosse. This in- the opportunity to go to ecol- Pools, and Student Choice “Throughout each meal, the tation at the annual school ford Elementary School, cluded the Program's second ogy school,” said DeVeer, classes. dining hall coordinator finds district meeting Saturday, Open Gym (Boys: 9-11 a.m., year of Girls Lacrosse with 36 who went one year as a para- “They learn about how we opportunities to educate our which will begin at 10 a.m. at Girls: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.). New young ladies participating at professional and has had affect nature and how our ac- students about the food on the high school. Players: Get some early point- the U11 & U15 levels. three children go to the tions affect the earth,” PTO their plates. Whether it be LRGHealthcare and Sanbornton Fire Department partner for child safety NOTICE SANBORNTON — Pre- Sanbornton Fire Station. ents with installation of The event takes place on RESIDENTS OF venting injury and teaching Car Seat Safety Techni- child safety seats, bike hel- Saturday, March 21, from 9 THE TOWN OF TILTON children how to stay safe is cians and Community Edu- met fittings, poison preven- a.m. to noon at the Sanborn- the focus of the upcoming cators from LRGHealthcare tion information, and impor- ton Fire Station. Call 286-4819 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTER REGISTRATION FOR THE free Child Safety Event at the will be on hand to help par- tant water safety informa- for more information or to UPCOMING WATER DISTRICT MEETING tion. Sanbornton Fire per- make an appointment for RSA 654:28 NOTICE sonnel will have fire safety your free car seat safety The Supervisors of the Checklist will be meeting RESIDENTS OF information and activities. check. on Saturday, March 21, 2009 THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD from 11:00 am to 11:30 am RESULTS OF TILTON-NORTHFIELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTER REGISTRATION FOR THE WRHS Cafetorium, 435 Main Street, Tilton UPCOMING WATER DISTRICT MEETING FIRE DISTRICT ELECTIONS – 2009 AND (Must be Water District users Registered Voters RSA 654:28 Article 1: To choose a Moderator for the ensuing year. Write in candi- to participate in the meeting) The Supervisors of the Checklist will be meeting dates only. Purpose of this session: Kent Finemore 33 votes. Winner • Register voters for the Water District Meeting. on Saturday, March 21, 2009 Scott McGuffin 32 • Make changes or corrections. from 11:00 am to 11:30 am Ken Randall 18 Meeting purpose: To elect officers, consider warrant questions and WRHS Cafetorium, 435 West Main Street, Tilton Article 2: To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year. vote on bond issues and proposed 2009 budget. (Must be Water District users AND Registered Voters Candidate Katina Lemay – 694 votes. Winner Supervisors: to participate in the meeting) Article 3: To choose a Treasurer for the ensuing year. Bernard Chapman, Sally Lawrence, Richard Montembeault Purpose of this session: Candidate Roland Seymour – 732 votes. Winner • Register voters for the Water District Meeting. Article 4: To choose a Fire Commissioner for the ensuing 3 years. • Make changes or corrections. Candidate Thomas Gallant – 616 votes. 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Those who gathered at out, Beliveau congratulated nual Frost Heave Road Rally. the Ninety-Nine were all the teams saying his cell Setting out for parts un- smiles about their day, phone didn't ring once known, each driver had a though, despite their cars be- throughout the day from the navigator, a set of directions ing muddy from all the back police. "Thank you all for and a real love for adventure road driving.. obeying the law!" as they bumped and wound "It's a lot of fun," said Tim Top winners in the many their way through the cen- Thomas of Hingham, Mass. categories appropriately tral New Hampshire coun- "Since I was 18 I had been took home a bright orange tryside. looking for fun things to do "Frost Heaves" sign replica The New England Region with cars. This is like those with an engraved plaque for Sports Car Club of America old 'Herbie' movies. Just a lot their division. sponsors the event each year. of fun!" 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Everything is done culated in for anyone who competition brings. (a program of Lakes Region Child Care Services) navigate. The computer will right by state law." comes across a slow driver Of the 24 registered vehi- will be having a advise them when to speed Rallymaster Scott Beliv- on the route however. cles, 22 saw the finish line in COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE up or slow down as it ana- eau laughed as he explained on Wednesday, March 25th at 6 pm lyzes their mileage and time a good navigator can read a We are located in the downstairs of the Mill Building for the pre-determined map then look up and back HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT at 14 Mill St. in Belmont. course. down again without getting is looking to replace an existing school board member Currently enrolled families will have the opportunity to view Drivers don't want to go carsick. Bumps along the vacancy. This vacancy is for a one year term ending 2010. children's artwork, set up parent teacher conferences, and discuss too slow nor go too fast along way can be tough on those Any candidates interested in this position are asked to fill programming. the way.Check points on the with a weak stomach. out an application along with a letter of intent at either the Enrollment information will be course watch for people who The course Beliveau laid Jennie D. Blake Elementary School at 30 Crescent Street, available for anyone interested arrive too soon. outstretched from Laconia in childcare. Hill, NH 03243 or SAU #18, 119 Central Street, Franklin, If you would like more "This is a precision driv- to Holderness, Campton, NH 03253. ing contest," explained Don Rumney and back through information please contact The Franklin/Hill School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Tricia Patten, Center Director. Grant, a participant. 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March 19, 2009 Opinion Winnisquam Echo ■ EDITORIAL ■ LEGISLATIVE ALERT Every once in awhile, you eloquent arguments, my mo- etary woes. The bill would (287-65) who defeated the bill. have to exercise your "quixot- tion was soundly defeated! have cost the state over $61 One final bill, decided in Paid for by ic" urge to tilt at windmills. On another vote to over- million in revenue. We al- rather easy fashion having My latest turn came during turn a committee's recom- ready have a huge budget gap been placed on the Consent the House session on March mendation, I found myself to fill without exacerbating Calendar, should resonate 11. The Municipal & County on the winning side. HB439 the problem. with Belknap County resi- peer pressure Government Committee had would have moved up the The same argument ap- dents. HB253 allows the Gun- recommended (by a small pending state constitutional plied to HB679. Many older stock Area to become more of margin) that the statute re- convention from the already citizens could use the extra a 4-season resort by forming quiring municipalities to scheduled 2012 election to cash in these economic public/private ventures to At almost every town meeting we covered this comply with providing op- 2010. The argument was sim- times. However,the addition- expand the recreational op- year, there were debates about whether town portunities for workforce, ply "why not sooner." Actual- al exemption in the bill portunities of the area. More employees and/or town officials should get raises. i.e., low- and moderate-in- ly, there were better reasons would have cut $13 million tax dollars; better use of the come housing (HB321), be de- to leave it in 2012 - it's a Pres- from state revenues without land; more fun for county res- The results were mixed. In Tilton, an amendment to layed for one year. The spe- idential election year with offering an alternative fund- idents and visitors - a "win- cut the 3.5-percent raises allocated to all town cific law in question codified many more voters partici- ing source. Furthermore, win" situation that was unan- employees – a total of more than $14,000 – was voted the NH Supreme Court deci- pating than an off-year elec- those over 65 already have an imously supported by county down. An amendment in Moultonboro that would sion on the matter in 1991. tion and it would encompass additional exemption. The delegation, the committee, have nixed 2.5-percent raises, plus step increases, I felt that further delay the new 2010 census. More of committee had recommend- and the full House. for town employees was defeated. was NOT warranted, as it's the public would be able to ed overwhelmingly to kill the There will be no session On the flip side, two towns’ residents voted down been 18 years since the court voice their opinions. The bill bills. The House agreed. I on March 18. House leader- raises of much smaller doses. In Northfield, the decision. Further, many leg- was defeated. concurred. ship is allowing the commit- only article that didn’t pass would have given a $300 islative study committees My Ways & Means Com- Cost played a factor in an- tees to catch up on hearing raise to each of the town's selectmen. Residents have worked on the legisla- mittee had recommended other bill that my instincts and voting a huge backlog of cited concerns with the economy and mentioned tion since the late '90's with killing two bills that would normally would have led me bills. We meet again the week that few people they knew were getting or expecting representatives of business, have reduced state taxes -- to support. HB81 would have of March 23, probably in ses- the municipalities and hous- business profits & enterprise prohibited smoking within sion three straight days to raises at this time. ing advocates. As a member taxes (HB533) and the inter- 25 feet of a playground. I am deal with over 300 bills. I will In Sandwich, there was an amendment to tack on of the NH Housing Forum, I est & dividends tax on "gray avidly anti-smoking with a probably use next week's an additional 1.5 percent to the 1.5 percent salary had attended many of those beards" over 62 like me smoking sister who is suffer- "Legislative "Alert" to talk increases recommended by the selectmen for town meetings. Our state and its (HB679). As a former busi- ing from COPD and advanced about the unfolding budget employees. After much debate, the amendment was economy suffers from an ex- ness owner, I would normal- emphysema. However, the process. Stay tuned. voted down, with the majority agreeing that now is treme lack of affordable ly be in favor of the former. bill failed to adequately de- not the time to be giving excessive raises. Residents housing, and NH towns had In fact, back in the 1970's, my lineate the boundaries of a Bill Johnson is a State Rep- took the middle road, and town employees got the more than enough time to partner and I moved our playground, did not deter- resentative from Gilford rep- recommended 1.5 percent. make whatever changes to business from one state to an- mine the costs of enforce- resenting Belknap County We agree with the residents of Northfield and their zoning ordinances were other primarily because of ment & site control, and District 5 which includes Al- Sandwich, though we particularly like Sandwich’s in order. A delay merely al- state taxes. However, the key passed those costs onto our ton, Barnstead, Belmont and approach. No, it’s not the time for the typical 3-per- lowed certain towns to con- word here is "normally." municipalities - an unfunded Gilford. He can be reached at tinue in their non-compli- These are not normal times mandate. I agreed again with [email protected] or cent raise, because times aren’t typical, and ance. However, despite my in terms of our state's budg- an overwhelming majority 524-8949. Sandwich selectmen and residents agreed with that. However, the townspeople felt obligated to give their LETTERS employees some sort of monetary recognition and ● so compromised by meeting them halfway. We have to wonder if the Tilton and Moultonboro A vote against gambling votes would have gone the same way if they were To the Editor: of the racetrack. Their re- dog track to simulcasting, to face these problems. I came done by secret ballot. If we lived in all these towns sponse was unbelievable. now video slots and the future here because I believe that the and could have voted, we sure would have wanted to I have been reading article They asked me which set of remains unknown but I am quality of life we have here in say “nay” to any and all raises, not because the after article about making books did we want to look at, sure by now you have figured New Hampshire is by far the employees don’t deserve it, but because desperate video slot machines legal at meaning they keep two sets of it out, gaming tables, poker, best I have experienced in my times call for desperate measures. The argument racetracks in our state. We books, one showing profit and blackjack, craps, slots, etc. lifetime. To sacrifice it would have the Belmont Board of Se- one showing loss. The track I will bet you that most peo- be ludicrous and for what? that these towns risk losing valuable employees is lectman promoting gambling operated in this manner for a ple in town do not know that The promise that gambling null and void this year, we think, because no one in at our local dog track without number of years until they the town has a strip joint/red will solve our tax problems? their right mind is going to quit a good job in this any input from the voters of came up with simulcast, light district ordinance and A person would have to be soft economy. Belmont. which allowed them to view guess what? What follows in the head to even start be- However, would we have wanted to stand up The dog track was origi- dog racing and harness rac- gambling? You got it, some- lieving such a thing. among our neighbors and the people who work for nally proposed back in the ing all over the United States. one is going to open a strip To those who represent us us to say that? Probably not. Taking away money ‘70’s. There was a great debate Using the same arguments joint, where? Right near the in the legislature, the select- from neighbors or perhaps even friends is not the then at the town meeting; the how that would lower our tax- racetrack of course. men of Belmont should not PC thing to do. So it comes down to, would you winning argument was they es they received the town’s What kind of people will be speaking for all of us. I nev- rather save $14,000 or save face? A ballot vote could were going to help the town to blessing. Well, those owners be attracted to this area by the er saw a warrant article post- have done both. reduce our taxes. The taxes got nailed for illegal gambling introduction of this new ed or had the opportunity to we were to collect were two- and were prosecuted by the promised panacea of using speak for or against approv- fold: first was the property state and federal govern- gambling to solve our state ing video slot machines in a tax, and in addition to that, ments. New owners that op- tax problem? Like all the oth- public forum. Based on other the town was to receive a dai- erate casinos in other states er sin taxes we have: alcohol, decisions the selectman have ly fee of 35 dollars a day for purchased the racetrack and cigarettes, lottery,racetracks; made in running our town I Send your dog races held during the they purchased this racetrack have they ever solved our tax would venture to say that they week and 45 dollars a day for for the sole purpose of even- problem or created more do not instill a great deal of weekend races. That lasted tually turning it into a casino problems? Professional gam- confidence in me especially letters! for a while until the race track with all kinds of gambling. blers do not play the slots be- when it comes to a matter as decided it wasn’t making They are pushing for video cause they know the odds are important as gambling. I enough money racing dogs so slots with the same argument against them. It’s the sucker hope that other citizens who Winnisquam Echo they came to the town and they have used over and over bettors who play these ma- will be seriously affected if 5 Water Street asked us to abate the daily fee again. They promise to re- chines and who are more like- Belmont’s dog track is al- Meredith, NH, 03253 which was approved by the se- duce our taxes. Only this time ly to be on the lower income lowed to become a casino will lectman. they have a window of oppor- scale, and who cannot afford speak up and voice their opin- When I was a selectman tunity and hired a profession- to lose their hard earned mon- ions. How about our teachers and they came to the town to al lobbyist to sell the video ey. As a property owner who and clergymen? Do you think Our fax number is 279-3331. Or, you can e-mail us ask for their annual abated slots idea to our legislature abuts the dog track, I should this will improve our town to at [email protected]. daily racetrack fee, I asked to who are having trouble bal- be promoting the video slots be known as the place to go Please include your name, address and phone review their books to ascer- ancing the state budget. You because the potential value of gambling? number. tain if, in fact, they were los- can see how far we have pro- my land will increase, but I George Condodemetraky ing money in their operation gressed over the years from a did not come here 40 years ago Belmont An enjoyable evening at the library To the Editor: place even though it was not shared atmosphere, and Cab Vinton and the library deliberately meant to be a so- when that happens, more board of directors as they I would like to congratu- cial hall, and the sheet rock friendship can happen. It's work on getting the project Established October 14, 2004 late all who participated in is not up yet. And it got me good to have places where finished and putting it into Published every Thursday at the Cabin Fever Party at the to thinking. people meet, and friendship action! 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Sanbornton Library Satur- I have friends, most folks takes it from there. Telephone: (603) 279-4516 day night. A lot went into put- do. I met them over the years, Good luck to Librarian Fletcher Lokey Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Sanbornton Fax: (603) 279-3331 ting it on, and obviously a lot in places I go to and in places Rich Piatt, Publisher has gone into making the where I live. When you find Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor space. There was good food interest and amity, well, you Thank you, Tilton Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor (that cheesecake, oh my!), the have another friend. Many of Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative music was excellent (do they my friends came into my life To the Editor: forts through this most re- Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant have a CD?) and the atmos- because of something shared cent campaign. I wish the Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager phere was really right. that brought us together,and I would like to take a mo- very best of luck to the new Email: [email protected] Someone remarked to me, so a friendship happened. ment to thank the Tilton res- Select board. Classifieds: [email protected] "Pretty nice party at the San- Something that we share in idents for the honor of serv- bornton Living Room." I Sanbornton is - we live in the ing as your Selectman for the Tom Cavanaugh USPS 024-975 Tilton The Winnisquam Echo is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box chuckled at that; I knew just same town, for goodness last three years. Thank you 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals postage paid at what she meant. It's a warm sake. So here was an event to my wife, family and Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the and relaxed homey sort of bringing people together in a friends who supported our ef- Winnisquam Echo, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. WINNISQUAM ECHO COMMUNITY COMMENTARY March 19, 2009 A5 ■ Thank you, and congratulations Say no to Ferry To the Editor, neighbors just over the bor- terest and raises the concern to the Editor" writers in our der in Massachusetts are fac- of objectivity. Many cities community. It made us re- Beach funding I'd like to say "Congratula- ing drastic layoffs in their po- and towns have ordinances in search and ask questions for tions!" to the newly elected lice, fire and municipal work- place, which keeps this sce- this election. To the Editor: entire middle school enroll- Tilton Selectmen and "Thank forces. I for one would not nario from happening and it Tilton is a town overflow- ment for the entire year ver- You" to the incumbents for want to see any of our town may be good for the new se- ing in history and we should To Candice Weingartner sus one week for the 5th their many hours of devoted employees lose their job, but lectmen to look at this matter capitalize on this rich re- and the other members of the grade. I have been a vocal op- service to our community. allocating a pay raise now for future elections. I respect source. I hope people like Pat Union Sanborn and South- ponent of taxpayer funding I think this recent election gets us one step closer to hav- Mr. Boudreau's foresight on Consentino initiate the move- wick School PTO: Thank you for this program previous to illustrated how concerned ing to possibly face painful this in his willingness to step ment to form a Historical for your kind words regard- my work on the budget com- residents are about the reali- cuts that no one wants. If down from the ZBA if elected Commission in the near fu- ing the work done by the mittee. While I agree it has ty of rising costs in our town EVER there was a time NOT selectman. Residents expect ture. We are the gateway to WRSD school board and merits for the social aspects, during this failing economy. to give a pay raise, NOW is fair,impartial treatment from the Lakes Region and en- budget committee. I would it has limited curriculum val- Costs are rising at a time that time! I believe voters ex- their elected officials. hancing our incredibly rich like to reciprocate the com- ue. I am not advocating for when things are financially pressed their concern for this With all this said, I think it history will attract visitors, pliment to you, the PTO and the elimination of the pro- difficult for all of us. It seems situation loud and clear in is healthy for our community shoppers and new residents anyone who volunteers for gram, just how it is funded. we all know someone who's this election. to express their voice as they with fresh, positive ideas! We our children. The PTO is a My daughter attended last lost their job or has taken a I also believe the voter has have, whether they agree or must not remain stagnant. necessary and essential part year and I have a son who will dramatic pay cut. Some are communicated their concern disagree on an issue. Thank Change in a positive, planned of our community. attend in the future. I have working additional part-time about potential conflict of in- you to everyone who's shown and controlled manner, will Economic times have dic- other nieces and nephews in jobs to try to make ends meet. terest matters. No matter an interest in representing allow us to grow and become tated very tough decisions other districts that have at- Foreclosures are up and how honest, trustworthy, de- our residents, both past and a leader among the surround- this year; especially when it tended as well. However it is things are getting desperate pendable and qualified an in- present. It's a lot of work and ing communities. I look for- comes to matters that deal not funded by their district. It for so many people. The re- dividual may be, holding a takes a great deal of selfless- ward to new,fresh ideas and a with programs like the Ferry is done by fundraising and cent approval of pay raises for dual role (paid or unpaid) or ness. stronger, more vibrant com- Beach Ecology Field Trip. the PTO. This field trip was all municipal employees in being directly related to an- Thank you to the Win- munity. Thank you. In this letter I will speak once funded this way in our Tilton is a frightening sce- other board member, invokes nisquam Echo for their Edi- for myself and not the budget district. Why it was chosen nario, especially when our a "perceived" conflict of in- torial, and also to the "Letter John Ciriello committee. However, for in- by the school board above oth- Tilton formational purposes, it ers for taxpayer funding I should be noted that the don’t know. I believe that it Thank you, James Spader and ‘Boston Legal’ School board voted to remove needs to revert back to To the Editor: do what I begged people in- the flaws in our legal system and the whole world needs to the funding for this program fundraising. Again, this is volved in the American Le- that make it so easy for the see. and the Budget committee my personal opinion. I en- On the evening of Decem- gal system to do. evildoers in our society to At this point, my guess unanimously agreed with courage voting against the ber 30-2008, as I watched I titled it “A Prayer An- beat up on law abiding peo- would be that what I am do- that decision. The thinking warrant article restoring tax- “Boston Legal” (which, swered.” It was completed in ple. ing here is simply applaud- behind this decision was to payer funding for the Ferry along with millions of other August of 2002, and I sent The hope, “that the part of ing the brilliant performanc- add a $60,000 middle school Beach Field Trip at the An- people, has become my fa- copies of it to some of my the message that shows that es of him and his colleagues, science program in place of nual Winnisquam Regional vorite program) the per- friends and relatives, as well the system can right itself if for bringing forth to the the Ferry Beach Trip. Science School District meeting this formance of James Spader as Readers Digest, the Weirs allowed to by judges who rec- American people, and the has been identified as an area Saturday. got to me so completely that Times, and one to President ognize that the jury system is world, that our legal system in need of improvement. I realized it was the very soul Bush. where bad laws can be cor- though imperfect includes This program will cover the Keith Murray Northfield of me that he was portray- The realization that the rected when the faults with the means of continuing to ing. resolve of he and the vice them are seen by the eyes and improve, and to continually Since seeing the first per- president (to use every legal ears and souls of good people work at correcting blunders formance of “Boston Legal,” advantage available to en- in the light of truth,” will be that have been made in its I have felt that I had some- rich themselves at the ex- recognized by the American evolution. how been involved with it, pense of the American peo- people,” and the necessary When I started this I did- and in many of the subse- ple, before we found and cor- follow-through will happen” n’t know that was my inten- quent performances, that rected our faulty laws that is my prayer for today. tion, but now it’s unmistak- feeling has been reinforced. permitted such action on God knows that the mes- able. I strongly suspect that in their part), may have been sages that they are getting many of the instances when reinforced by it, has caused out “along with fabulous en- Robert Haberman Tilton he backs off and reflects, the me many moments of con- tertainment” are what we, lines after that are frequent- cern, since that effect was ly his own, rather than from the reverse of what I had More than 40% of back and neck injuries are a the script. hoped the paper would ac- result of a motor vehicle accident. Though its conceivable complish. Even “fender benders” can cause severe pain and that my notions are simply The messages of “Boston injury. RECONDITIONING based on the fact that I am so Legal” are exactly what I DR. RAYMOND P. 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I had house is situated in the coun- being cats, although they sult, far too many great cats ment for housebound cats. ment. When I had outdoor heard that indoor cats could try surrounded on three sides could have explored for miles are buried under the Kitty My old dirt and stone cellar cats it seemed rather cruel to become neurotic, and who with woods and fields, the in any direction without go- Tree in the back yard. I de- has a 2” gap under the bulk- lure birds in as appetizers on could blame them? I’d be a fourth side faces the road, a ing anywhere near the road, cided I couldn’t handle any head door and is fairly teem- the wing, but now the birds basket case too if I couldn’t straight stretch in an other- they preferred the road. Mike more losses, so Damon and ing with mice and at least one are back and the cats and I fre- resident snake. It comes com- quently sit back to watch the LETTERS plete with a huge dirt crawl- show, me thinking how beau- ● space, puddles of muddy wa- tiful the birds are, while the ter in season and an en suite cats plan a nice Hollandaise I’ll do all I can to keep you informed litter box – everything a cat sauce to serve over them. could desire. Larger game can be To the Editor: tential improvements and phone numbers and email much appreciated. For those times when a cat viewed in the back yard out To the citizens of Tilton, I changes to our Town. I per- addresses for the different Again, thank you for your needs to run, I can offer a four the French doors where deer wanted to take the opportu- sonally hope that the Board town departments. support. I will do my very story romp starting from the frequently hang out, in the nity to thank each and every will avail itself of these indi- Last but not least, a very best to live up to your expec- ladder up to the attic loft, winter pawing through the one of you for electing me to viduals. I feel the more we special thanks to all the peo- tations. down the rickety stairs to the snow to get to the pears and be one of your Selectmen. I work together, the better the ple that gave of their time basement. No padding apples that I never raked up look forward to working with results will be for the com- and efforts to help me get Sandy Plessner around silently on little cat last fall. From the window Tilton the new Selectman Board on munity. elected. Your help was very feet - it’s more like a minia- seats they can just see the all issues concerning our I was very serious when I ture herd of elephants stam- neighbor’s dog down the community. said I wanted a more open peding through the house at street,generally tied on a rope I will spend my time work- policy government. I will do Thank you top speed. Any catlike grace but sometimes free and dar- ing with the Select Board re- all that I am able to keep all To the Editor: make a great team. I have had is gone as they skid on scatter ing to roam in our driveway, solving issues with the com- of you informed. Please call the privilege this week to rugs and peel out on maga- to the righteous indignation munities concerns foremost and e-mail the town with any I wish to thank all who sup- meet with many of our town zines on the coffee table. If I of the cats who fly from win- in my mind. We have many concerns or suggestions. I ported me in my successful employees. I am looking for- should happen to be reading dow to window tracking the talented people in our com- will do my best to see that the bid for Tilton selectman. ward to meeting all of you in bed or curled up on the progress of the invader. munity whose experience Board responds to all in- I eagerly look forward to and combining our expertise couch when they’re flying There are also a great and talents should be utilized quiries. You can go to the working with the other mem- collaboratively to continue to through the house, too bad for many sunny and comfortable in the planning and imple- town web site at bers of the Board of Select- make Tilton a great place to me. And always they stop as spots to practice the art of the mentation process for all po- www.tiltonnh.org for tele- men. I think that we all will live. abruptly as they began, fetch- siesta, so important to felines. Most of all thank you to ing up side by side in front of I’m not sure what exhausts my wife, Janice, sons Aaron me with tails neatly curled them so, but whenever I come Highest regard for fire Dept. and Adam and Mom; and to over their front paws inno- home they either greet me at To the Editor: identified the need for an man Livernois would like to Dad, whose legacy I am ful- cently blinking up at me, as the door sleepily blinking and emergency services station have readers believe, we have filling. I will not let you down. though it surely must have yawning, or I find them still Sanbornton Selectboard in the Lake Winnisquam wa- the highest regard for the en- been two other cats that had sound asleep, generally on Chairman Livernois’ recent tershed, negating the so tire Sanbornton Fire Depart- Norm Boudeau 10 seconds earlier shattered a my bed. Selectman-elect letter-to -the editor con- called “conventional wis- ment and believe they are Tilton vase, bumped three pictures As for dining, during the cerned my Feb. 26 monthly dom” offered by the Select- among the best in New Hamp- off the wall, and knocked my week the kibble bowl is never WVA column published in men that the entire Town can shire. It is not the Fire De- Foster glass of wine to the floor. empty,water is always on tap, the Winnisquam Echo. Sev- be adequately served from partment but the Selectmen’s and the occasional indul- eral paragraphs dealt with our one station sited near negligence in failing to re- I can also offer the joys of gence of catnip is available the first anniversary of Ann Sanbornton’s South bound- store an acceptable emer- a child reality TV out every window. on weekends. Cioffi's death on March 1, ary with Tilton. gency response capability fol- To the Editor, 2008. These paragraphs ap- How long will our Select- lowing the closing of the Win- pear below: men postpone addressing nisquam Fire Station that is What if hard times caused this problem? Will the the issue. Housing the Town by job loss and family prob- “March 1 is the first an- “wrongful death” description ambulance, which is the pri- lems, led to alcohol abuse to niversary of Ann Cioffi’s need to become “negligent mary source of rescue equip- help ease the pain of failure? death. In the past, we have re- homicide” before action is ment and supplies, in a loca- Could you deal with it? Re- ferred to Ann’s passing as a taken? Can’t Selectman Ober, tion half an hour away is not cover? In times of stress, “wrongful death” because of with years of emergency acceptable. An equipment problems such as these take the 30 minutes time that service experience lead the facility in or close to the wa- center stage in some families. elapsed between the 911 charge? If not, why not? Pro- tershed to serve this major Children often become easy emergency call and the ar- viding an alternative emer- population center is the im- targets for easing frustration. rival of the Sanbornton am- gency service location does mediate need. Our repeated Child abuse, neglect, and bulance at the Cioffi resi- not require technological efforts to put this issue before emotional neglect arise. dence. The term “wrongful breakthrough, but merely ac- the Selectmen have been rou- When family problems be- death” has been challenged tion by the Selectmen. A fa- tinely ignored! come so severe, these chil- by some members of the com- cility and staffing can be done dren need safe, secure foster munity as being too severe. incrementally starting with The tone of Livernois’ let- homes. Become a foster par- We don’t think so. Admitted- ambulance service. If ex- ter is offensive, misleading ent. Kids need your help. Find ly,it is not certain that a time- pense is the issue, then bond- and unbecoming of his posi- out more. Call your local La- ly ambulance response would ing is the available and prac- tion. His letter suggests that conia DCYF foster care work- have altered the outcome of tical solution! If our Select- this matter is merely a part of er at 1-800-322-2121. Ann’s demise. What is clear, men consider themselves un- Sanbornton’s ongoing divi- however, is the Sanbornton’s qualified or if they are un- sive politics. This is a shame- Jan Feuer, Intake Specialist NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Selectmen have wrongfully willing to move forward, then ful analysis of the role of Association neglected and continue to they need to engage a con- emergency services, which, neglect addressing the prob- sultant to do the work. More as everyone knows, is a life lem of Town wide emergency delay is intolerable! Let San- or death issue. He knows bet- medical response. They are bornton move forward now! ter, too! certainly aware of the prob- Your loved one may be the lem. The 2008 Hazard Mitiga- next “wrongful death!” Donald Foudriat Director tion study by the Lakes Re- Winnisquam Village Association gion Planning Commission Contrary to what Chair- You can still get to know me To the Editor: not win the title of Select- ners of the town meeting men, does not mean that I no elections. Thank you to all the On the eve of the election, longer care about you. I still people who worked the polls as the results have come in I want you, the neighbors and on election day, am so incredibly humbled by the friends I haven’t met yet, the number of fellow Bel- to know that the offer still Lisa Clutters Belmont mont residents who chose to stands to get to know me. I’m vote for me. Thank you. I not going anywhere. would like my supporters to I congratulate David More Letters know that just because I did Morse and all the other win- on A7 FRED FULLER OIL CO. 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For the past few ple more players to arrive. time to start his own club at people and forming bonds months, the informal chess “That makes me happy,” Hall Memorial Library. over a love of chess that they club has been meeting from Webster said while waiting “I’m sure there are plenty may not be able to share with 4-7 p.m. every Monday, with several minutes for MacDon- of chess players out there,” anyone else. Webster said his as few as two people to as ald to make a move. “I love it he said, noting that all are wife will play occasionally, many as nine playing each when I make Donnie have to welcome every Monday, and but “she doesn’t really love week. think.” Games can take any- players don’t have to official- it” the way he does. “I’ve been playing since I where from a few minutes to ly join the club. “Statistically, women was in my ‘30s,” said Mac- several hours, depending on The game is a classic that don’t play as often as men,” PHOTO BY MEGHAN SIEGLER Donald, 63, who attributes the skill level and serious- has new, younger fans get- Webster pointed out. Don MacDonald plots his move in a chess game against friend and fel- the beginning of his passion ness of each player. Thirty- ting hooked through technol- There’s no surefire way to low chess-lover Jake Webster. to legendary chess player eight-year-old Webster said ogy. Webster said that while win a game of chess, and no Bobby Fischer. “(His match) he’s still learning, even MacDonald is “old school” matter how often you play, “I wish your pawn wasn’t next move. “I’d be attacking really got me charged up.” though he’s been playing and only plays on a physical each game has different ele- there,” Webster said to Mac- your queen.” What MacDonald likes since he was a kid. chess board, he plays Chess- ments and new challenges. Donald as he pondered his BOREDOM BUSTERS By Donna Rhodes ■ The Wonderful World of White Boards One of the most valuable board. From there, everyone them to recognize and spell er outage with many of these drive. Or they can enjoy the The cost of these boards tools a mom can have is a takes a turn in adding one different words. ideas. It was a lot of fun on an simple pleasures of drawing are minimal and the value is white board. Sold for under more item to the picture; a Line art is another fun evening that otherwise and playing games them- priceless. No home should $10 in stores, these handy lit- tree, a car, or perhaps a pond game. Draw some straight, would have been dull and selves. ever be without at least one! tle items entertain, commu- in the yard. Keep going until squiggly and angled lines or frustrating for him. nicate and organize. They're you run out of room and then other shapes around the Small white boards are neat and easy to keep handy sit back and enjoy the joint board then ask your child to great for long car trips, too. LETTERS or take along on a ride. effort. White board art can't create a picture from them. It They leave no chalky mess ● We always kept a white be put in a scrapbook, but if is also a great way for tiny like a blackboard and kids board in the kitchen. Chores you have a digital camera ones to learn to recognize can be kept entertained Say ‘yes’ to and schedules for sports, doc- available you can always take and draw shapes on their while you watch the road. If tor’s appointments or other a photo of the piece before own. your child can read, make a family activities are readily erasing it to start anew. Digi- Imaginations make white list of items for them to look renewables tracked by listing the week tal photos of your little one's boards an endless place to for along the way. As they To the Editor: ical history’s Dr. Alice Stu- out on the white board. I used creativity allow you to email seek fun and learning on spot each item, they can art, who in 1953 - 1956 pio- different colored markers for the masterpiece to Grandma those rainy days or nights erase them from the list. See Robert Fri, from the think neered her study of x-rays as each child so I could see at a and others to all enjoy. when the electricity goes out, how long it takes them to find tank Resources for the Fu- a cause of childhood cancer. glance who had what going There are tons of word too. My son and I placed a a purple truck, a convertible ture, was quoted on NPR’s Her findings caused the use on as they grew older and games that a white board can flashlight so it would shine with the top down, a baseball “Morning Edition” on of medical x-rays during more active. For the younger be used for besides Hang- on the white board one field, a dog in a car and what- March 11, saying, “nuclear pregnancy and early child- ones, this board is an entire man. Put a few letters on the stormy night and whiled the ever else you dream up for energy currently supplies 21 hood to be curtailed. After activity center. Play Hang- board such a H__T and see hours away during the pow- them to hunt down as you percent of the nation's elec- her 1974 retirement she ex- man! Work out math prob- what words your children tricity, and the plants do not amined the sickness records lems or practice spelling lists can come up with such as Pines Center offers adults a produce carbon dioxide. So of employees in the Hanford with your children. With a "Hat," "Hot," and "Hit" in this the environmental argu- plutonium production plant, quick swipe they can try instance. You might chal- chance to dance into spring ments about nuclear power Washington, and found a again or move on to another lenge them to use these are shifting.” high incidence of radiation- activity.Art is easy and envi- words in a sentence. "The hat BY DONNA RHODES away in the main hall. Wrong. induced ill health. Let’s pay [email protected] ronmentally friendly too. became hot when it hit the Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. “Greenhouse gases are attention. Everyone can join in to cre- stove." "P__T" can make pot, NORTHFIELD — Spring and offers a little something emitted through the nuclear Let’s steer clear of mon- ate a picture. Chose one per- pet, pit, pat, and put. Keep is being heralded in with a for everyone. Seafood medly, fuel chain, from the mining keying with man-made radi- son to start the ball rolling by coming up with different let- dinner/dance at the Pines lasagna and chicken marsal- of the necessary fuel – ura- ation, and having to contain sketching a house on the ter combinations to teach Community Center in la will be served. Rolls, salad nium – to its enrichment, it, monitor it, bury it some- Northfield. The evening out and dessert are included. transportation, and the con- how (not yet discovered) so it for adults in the area is Dinner and dancing is $30 a struction of nuclear plants.” can’t hurt us or life’s genetic scheduled to take place on couple or $15 for singles. - beyondnuclear.org. material. March 27 from 6-10 p.m. Anyone who would rather Wind, solar, tidal are all Speak up and say “no” to "We wanted to do some- just come for the dancing available “fuel” sources the foolhardiness of new nu- Turkey Farm Restaurant & Gift Shop thing to get people out of the may purchase a "Dance On- without processing. While clear power plants, and "yes" house," said director Katie ly" ticket for $10 per person. no fuel is harmless, nuclear to renewables as we change TUESDAY (ALL DAY): Fresh Haddock - Fried, broiled or baked stuffed ... $10.99 Duffey. "We'd like to get Music provided by a DJ will plants and their man-made our lives for the better. WEDNESDAY (AFTER 4PM): adults involved with the begin at 7:30 p.m. radiation link to ill health. Surf & Turf - 8 oz. Prime Rib & 3 Shrimp (Fried or Broiled) ... $12.99 community center more and A photographer will also Wind, solar, tidal do not have Lynn Rudmin Chong Sanbornton Or 12 oz. Prime Rib ... $12.99 thought this would be a nice be on hand for the evening. as opponent the likes of med- ~Includes choice of vegetable & potato ~ Excludes other promotions. idea." The Pines would like to in- To facilitate participa- vite everyone to come out Friday Night Prime Rib & Turkey Buffet tion, the Pines is also offer- and kick up their heels for a My doors will From Soup, Full Salad Bar To Dessert 5:00 - 8:00 PM All You Can Eat...Except Seconds Only On Prime Rib ing childcare services dur- night of fun. Duffey and the $ 99 Ages 6-9 $7.95 • 5 & Under Free 15 ing the event. For $5 per staff are excited to provide always be open Available while it lasts. child, the kids will enjoy piz- this evening of entertain- Junction of Routes 3 & 104, Meredith (9 miles East of I-93, Exit 23) 279-6212 www.hartsturkeyfarm.com email: [email protected] za, movies and popcorn as ment for the community and To the Editor: government and our budget. Above specials are offered only in Meredith the adults dance the night hope to see a large turn out. My goals remain the same:.. "We haven't offered a lot I would like to say thank To cut the Budget, work to for just adults," she said. you to all that came out in develop programs for our El- –– NOW NOW OPEN OPEN FORFOR 20092009 –– "With childcare available we support of my candidacy. I derly and Youth, work with hope people will be able to at- know I was the unknown and the Main St program to help tend. It's a nice way to wel- had an uphill climb if I want- bring businesses downtown come spring." ed to win this election. To and finish the task of getting Tickets are on sale until me, it is a road worth travel- the Police into a new station March 20 at the center on ing. I look forward to work- I would like to thank my Summer St. in Northfield or ing with ALL the depart- friends who spent countless people may call 286-8653 for ments in the near future to hours campaigning, making more information. gain a much better under- signs and helping put the Heritage Farm Pancake House standing of their role in our signs up. And, a very special thanks to Jim Lambert, Open Wednesday thru Saturday 8 am - 12 pm whom I am very glad “did not go back to Northfield” but ~ Family Style Farm Fresh Breakfast ~ stuck it out with me to the Homemade Pancakes, Farm Fresh Eggs, Home Grown Home Fries, very end! Bacon from the Fox Country Smoke House, and of course your drinks! I look forward to the next three years serving the town ~ Petting Farm & Maple Syrup Tours ~ in which I love as your Se- lectman. Like I said during my campaign, my doors will always be open and you may call me anytime with a ques- tion, concern or compli- (603)-524-5400 ment. Rts. 11 & 11B Thank you Tilton Voters, 15 Parker Hill Rd., Sanbornton, N.H. 03269 Gilford 293-0841 Pat Consentino Turn at the lights of Winnisquam Bridge onto Bay Rd. - follow road straight Tilton for 3 miles. Turn left after sign onto dirt road, and left into Heritage Farm. Newly Elected Selectman A8 March 19, 2009 SCHOOLS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ WinnisquamStudent Council helps heat homes BY MEGHAN SIEGLER [email protected] their heating bills. Accord- raised by the students, mak- which encourages individ- TILTON — It may be the ing to council advisor Geoff ing the total raised closer to ual school councils to create end of winter, but heating Tomlinson, they specifically $2,200. Despite the fact that their own community serv- costs haven’t disappeared, planned the fundraisers for fuel costs have decreased sig- ice projects. At the end of the and the Winnisquam Student February, since more help nificantly since last summer, year, the state looks at all Council has recognized that may have been provided to Plimpton said the communi- projects and judges them by raising money to help citizens through other or- ty still has a great need, par- based on positive communi- needy residents pay their ganizations at the beginning ticularly the elderly popula- ty impact. end-of-the-season heating of heating season. tion. “This was all Kelsey this bills. “We’re now talking to the “They definitely need it year,” Tomlinson said. “She The high school Student welfare office to see who we more than anybody,I think,” came up with the idea, she Council raised approximate- can distribute to,” Student Plimpton said. came up with the three ly $1,500 through three Council President Kelsey The fundraising project fundraisers.” fundraisers to give to people Plimpton said. was part of a statewide Stu- The fundraisers included in the district’s three towns Kidder Fuels has agreed dent Council initiative called Penny Wars, where each who need assistance with to donate $100 for every $200 IOU, Improving Our Union, class had a bucket in which to deposit pennies. Silver COURTESY PHOTO coins subtracted points, so Junior Alex Lominy drops some coins in a bucket as part of Student members from one class Council’s Penny Wars fundraiser, one of three that was put on to raise could put silver coins in an- money for heating assistance. Students learning by doing other class’s bucket to take Students and staff re- away some of the points they Members of the Parent members this year, com- turned to Sant Bani School had collected through pen- Teacher Student Organiza- pared to about 30 last year.So last week to share what they nies – five points were de- tion volunteered as chaper- far this year, the group also learned over their two-week ducted per nickel, 10 points ones in three-hour incre- held its annual 12 Days of break. As part of the school’s per dime and 25 points per ments, and Tomlinson was Charity, which collects mon- curriculum, students take quarter. there for the duration. ey, food, clothes and other two weeks away from school The Student Council also “About 3 in the morning good for the holidays, and each winter. One week is put on a community-wide they started dropping like made valentines for resi- spent on vacation and one spaghetti dinner, but the flies,” Tomlinson said. dents of the Veteran’s Home. week, called Projects Period, biggest fundraiser – and a The event was a variation Coming up will be a spring is spent working on a project first for the school – was an on the middle school’s tradi- clean-up as well as an Earth of each student’s choosing. overnight Lock-In that ran tional Rock-A-Thon, which Day promotion that will en- Along with the many from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The $20 has students rocking in courage students and the yearly favorites such as entrance fee gave students chairs all night. community to save energy. learning to knit, painting a access to games, movies and “A lot of kids don’t like the “It is our pleasure to be room, or exploring a far other activities, including rocking part,” Plimpton said. able to give back,” Tomlin- away place, there are many feasting on homemade pan- Aside from the heating as- son said, again giving credit less traditional projects as cakes at 4 a.m. Fifty students sistance fundraisers, Win- to Plimpton for the heating well. Building an outhouse, attended. nisquam’s Student Council assistance fundraisers. “I learning how to lay a tile “For a first time, I thought has been particularly active hope the community under- floor for a grandparent, or that was pretty good, actual- in the community this year, stands how much she’s tried teaching a visiting interna- ly,” Plimpton said. “A lot of partly because its numbers to do to help the community tional classmate how to ski them wanted to do it again.” are up – there are almost 60 in which she lives.” for the first time have also been noteworthy projects COURTESY PHOTO over the years. Mitchell Littlefield displays the wooden bowls and wrought iron pieces Island Sun and Adding Definition Students submit propos- he created under the tutelage of George Saunderson of Loudon during als for their projects before Sant Bani School’s Projects Period. they leave on break. Once adopt Franklin Animal Shelter they get approval, the stu- tion to career exploration, sharing their work with fel- TILTON — Island Sun and for discounted specials. ciously donated all their dents take time away from service projects are also used low classmates and their Adding Definition has adopt- For example, on March 5 John Paul Pet Product line to school to devote to their as an opportunity to both as- teachers. Projects Period ed Franklin Animal Shelter we had our clients bring in a Franklin Animal Shelter for ideas. Along with a wide sist others and to learn from. culminates in an evening dis- as a Community Project. 20-pound bag of Dog Food all their pet needs for prior range of learning experi- A founding belief of Sant play of everyone’s projects This shelter survives on do- and they received $5 off ANY to adoption as well as after ences, each student is re- Bani School is, “The best ed- for family and friends to nations only, so we have in- Hair Service, Massage Ser- their pet adoptions. quired to spend one Projects ucation is that which teaches come and view. The school corporated them into our sa- vice or Tanning Package. Please feel free to visit our Period during their years at us that the end of knowledge community shares a pizza lons. So please come in, check Web site for all of our serv- Sant Bani exploring careers. is service.” The students are café and is able to tour the This month we are offer- us out, and drop off YOUR ices and please don't forget to Many choose to job shadow involved in service through- building to see the works on ing to our clients: bring in donation to the Franklin An- visit our calendar specials someone in a career they out their years at Sant Bani display. their old towels and/or blan- imal Shelter at Island Sun where we offer something find interesting. A young and are required to fulfill a To learn more about Pro- kets (washed and bundled) to Tanning Salon or Adding De- different every day.Franklin doctor now finishing his res- service requirement before jects Period and Sant Bani donate to the shelter and re- finition Hair & Spa located at Animal Shelter's website is idency was once a student at graduation. School, there will be an Ad- ceive 25 percent off your fa- 264 Main Street in Tilton. For franklinanimalshelter.com Sant Bani who spent a mem- When the students return missions Open House on Sat- vorite bottle of tanning lo- more information please feel We encourage you to help orable Projects Period shad- to school at the end of their urday,April 11, at 2 p.m. The tion OR $5 off any Hair Ser- free to call 286-4622 or 286- these animals in need and owing a physician. In addi- break, they spend two days public is welcome. vice over $30 OR $5 off a half- 4677 and ask for Valerie or this is our way of helping hour massage. This is our Kerrie and we will answer and promoting our commu- Monthly Special; however, any questions you may have nity project. Franklin Ani- throughout the course of the or call Wendy, the Shelter mal Shelter needs your help, month on our Calendar Spe- Manager at 934-4132. John support, and most of all your cials you have other chances Paul Pet Products have gra- donations. Some of these an- imals are just "dumped" and left outside until Wendy ar- rives to work, some are tied with no place to lie down, and cats are just left in box- es so please help an animal today and let this shelter find that perfect home for them to enjoy a loving home and not left alone and discarded. Island Sun Tanning Salon and Adding Definition Hair & Spa are proud to adopt Franklin Animal Shelter.

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Like all good truck-tours, this one began with spare North Country Notebook time one day in early winter, searching in recent years and a desire to revisit a stun- about what is and is not the ning piece of road through state’s North Country. Some the heart of the White Moun- people think it begins in the tains, the 34-mile Kancama- likes of Tilton. It’s like call- gus Scenic Byway connect- ing the Lebanon area the Up- ing the towns of Conway and per Valley. What does that Lincoln. I’d been to a morn- make Colebrook and Pitts- ing meeting at the Mount burg? Chopped liver? Washington Hotel and was But defining the true headed to Concord for an- North Country was no trou- other one the next day. A ble at all for Sherman light-bulb went on in my Adams, a man who didn’t head: “You’re in no hurry, know the meaning of uncer- Bub – take the Bear Notch tainty and said simply Road cutoff, and drive the “Those lands above the great Kanc.” notches.” A man of few and So down through Craw- John Harrigan carefully chosen words, to be ford Notch I went, along Rout sure, and I’ve always felt 302 to the town of Bartlett, busy little farming and lum- lucky to have met him. settled around 1769 and ber community but now is named for one of New Hamp- pretty much a wide place in (John Harrigan’s address: shire’s three signers of the the road. The Jigger John- Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. Declaration of Indepen- son Campground, named for 03576. E-mail: dence. Once a major fueling the legendary logger and [email protected]). depot, shop complex and walking boss, is nearby. In storage station for reconfig- what was the center of town uring westbound trains for there’s a neat little cemetery JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTOS the arduous climb through with handsome split-granite TOP: The Kanc’s highest point is at the notch, Bartlett is still a walls, and beside it the Rus- elevation 2,855, where west- lively little place of some sell-Colbath Homestead, bound travelers pass from the 2,700 souls in one of the pret- built in 1832. Androscoggin drainage into the tiest village settings in the And therein occurred one Pemigewasset and Merrimack state. of those many odd mountain watersheds. BOTOM: This steam Bear Notch Road beckons stories, Thomas Colbath, in locomotive from the hey-day of there to the right. Many a 1891, told his wife Ruth one logging railroads rests on perma- traveler, I think, is intimi- blustery fall day that he was nent display at the entrance to Loon Mountain. dated by maps showing the going out for a little while, road as a confusing series of reached for his frock, and intersecting loops and side- stepped out the door. Ruth roads, all in fine, thin red was never to see him again, Learn to preserve your community’s character ink, which to wary drivers but she kept a light on for signals, oh, maybe a cart- him every night for the rest BELMONT — The Bel- public visioning process for ferent roundtable discus- bers, allowing time for ques- path. But fear not: Bear of her life, dying in 1930 at mont Heritage Commission, the mill helped spearhead ef- sions on topics of interest to tions and mentoring be- Notch Road is a fine, easy-to- the age of 81. By the time with The New Hampshire Di- forts to save the nationally Heritage Commission mem- tween towns. follow road all the way to its Thomas returned 42 years vision of Historical Re- significant brick building, intersection with the Kanc later, in 1933, having wan- sources and the New Hamp- now a multipurpose center Sanbornton Congregational at the site of the former town dered through Cuba, South shire Preservation Alliance, of community activity. of Passaconaway. (The Bear America and California, invites you to join them for Maggie Stier, field service Church featured speaker Notch shortcut, however, is Ruth was dead and the home “Community Preservation,” representative for the NH not maintained for winter had been sold. He tried to a workshop presented on Fri- Preservation Alliance, and SANBORNTON — On Our Faith, and Connecting travel, so if you want to drive claim the house but failed, day,March 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. Nadine Peterson, preserva- Wednesday evening, March Our Faith To Action.” Those the Kanc after the first heavy and promptly disappeared. at the Belmont Mill, an tion planner for the New 25, at Sanbornton Congrega- who attend bring their own snow you have to catch it in A bit further west the award-winning adaptive Hampshire Division of His- tional Church, UCC, Dana simple supper to eat together either Lincoln or Conway.) Kanc reaches its highest reuse project in Belmont. torical Resources, will lead a Nute, Director of Housing at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. the The Kancamagus High- point, 2,855 feet, and the trav- The workshop fee is $15, participatory workshop cov- and Energy Conservation for group gathers in a circle for way was completed in 1959, eler leaves the Androscoggin which includes dinner. ering the basics of organiz- the Belknap County, CAP, a time of centering and spir- paved in 1964, and first kept drainage and passes into the Reservations are required ing and running a local Her- will speak about Stay Warm itual reflection led by Rev. open for winter in 1968. It’s Pemigewasset watershed. and may be made by calling itage Commission and the New Hampshire and other Patrice Ficken. At 7 p.m. the probably a safe bet that such New Hampshire has many the NH Preservation Al- community role these organ- initiatives.Teams from the group welcomes the a road through such wild and similar places, some in much liance at 224-2281 or by email- izations serve in conducting Church’s Peace and Justice evening’s speaker.Join us for pristine mountain country smaller notches where you ing Beverly Thomas at an inventory of historic re- Committee have been weath- supper at 6; prayer and med- would never be allowed to be can practically hop from one [email protected]. Full sources, raising funds for er proofing local homes un- itation at 6:30. Or just drop in built today. But its construc- drainage to another, a rare details are available on the specific preservation proj- der Dana’s direction. to hear the speaker at 7, at 21 tion came at a time of almost mountain country treat. NH Preservation Alliance ects, and advocating for Free and open to all who Meetinghouse Hill Road, off obsessive national road- The winding road website at www.nhpreserva- town-wide preservation pro- are interested, this program Route 132 in Sanbornton building, and it was hailed through breath-taking tion.org. grams. is part of a Lenten Series Square. Visit www.sanborn- as an engineering marvel scenery eventually fetches ?The workshop begins The final portion of the called “Connections: Con- tonucc.org or call 783-9076 for and a way for more people to up at Loon Mountain in Lin- with a self-guided walking workshop includes a buffet necting To Each Other, To more information. appreciate the White Moun- coln, where a steam locomo- tour of the Belmont Factory supper at the Belmont Mill’s tains and enjoy the National tive from logging railroad Village district. Meredith ar- Food for Thought Cafe, pre- Forest their tax dollars paid days is on majestic display. chitect Christopher sented by the Student Hospi- for and support. Much of what we see here is Williams and Belmont Town tality Club of the Lakes Re- Enjoy a roast pork supper Passaconaway, where the the handiwork of Sherman Historian Wallace Rhodes gion Community College’s TILTON — Come eat and drink, dessert from 4:30 to 6 Bear Notch shortcut meets Adams, a sharp-eyed, flinty, will then recall the extraor- Culinary Arts department socialize during supper at p.m. on Friday,March 20.? No the Kanc, was named for the deep-thinking New Hamp- dinary effort that spared the located in the Belmont Mill. the Northfield-Tilton Con- charge. grandson of Kancamagus, shireman if ever there was Belmont Mill from demoli- Over a dinner of traditional gregational Church, 283 If you have a question, call founder of the Penacook one. tion in the 1990s. Under the New England fare, preserva- Main Street, Tilton. Roast Vicy at 286-8073 Confederacy,and once was a There’s been a lot of soul- guidance of Plan NH, the tion experts will lead four dif- pork, potato, vegetable,

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BY SARAH SCHMIDT Plungers met and regis- the plunge area of debris and [email protected] tered at Church Landing ear- were on hand to help MEREDITH — While lier that morning, joining in plungers back onto the ice. spring-like temperatures for cup of warming coffee. Bused down to the water’s and sun cheered the Lakes Cormier organized a cos- edge, plungers waved to spec- Region, it still took a degree tume contest and parade for tators at the water’s edge as of courage - or something - to a bit of entertainment, see- they paced down a carpet set willingly plunge into the icy ing what plungers could do over the ice shelf. Urged on waters of Lake Win- with a St. Patrick’s Day by a countdown from specta- nipesaukee earlier this theme. The audience wasn’t tors, they finally jumped in- month. disappointed. to the water. Though the wa- Most plungers last week, Tilton Town Clerk/Tax ter was generally about waist however, were warmed by Collector Cindy Reinartz, deep near the plunge area, the thought that their efforts Andrea Keon, and Johanna few plungers lingered, helped out the Special Ames, dressed to the nines in though a few took some time Olympics of New Hamp- shamrocks, green pigtails, for a splash fight. shire. Each of the estimated and lime heels, gained atten- “It’s great to see the sup- 75 plungers in the first an- tion parading before the port,” said Meredith Police nual “Winni Dip” in Mered- judges as the “Irish Cow- Officer Robert Donnelly, Jr. ith Bay raised funds to help girls,” winning the group “It’s really cold, but it is for a support the Special costume award. Moulton- good cause.” Olympics in New Hamp- boro Lieutenant Tom Daw- New Hampshire Special shire, athletic training and son donned a curly emerald Olympics President and CEO competition for the intellec- wig and glasses, dancing a jig Mike Quinn said that at the tually disabled. as he passed by. In a verdant latest Penguin Plunge on “The water temperature grass skirt and long green Hampton Beach, a “number just sucks the air right out of wig, Don Carpenter of of people” came up to him PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT your lungs,” said Plymouth Plungers hold hands and jump together into Meredith Bay. Others opt for a ladder. Northfield also took part. and asked if a second event Chief of Police Steve Tem- “They (Keon and Ames) couldn’t be held in a more perino, dressed for the event Cormier estimated that offi- Inn at Church Landing. Lake Winnipesaukee before, both work at town hall with northern location for others. in green and blue swimming cers from over a dozen de- “We’ve never done this be- she remembered almost me, and I talked them into it, “It’s a positive experience trunks. “It’s very muddy,and partments were taking part fore. We’re hoping to come needing a wet suit to swim in because I was roped in with for Meredith to bring people painfully cold.” in the event. back next year, and do it big- the lake on Memorial Day. the Rotary Club,” said to town on a weekend in Men and women in blue “This has got to be the ger and better than ever.” “Lake enforcement is very Reinartz. “I don’t even like March,” said Quinn. “We made up a large percentage safest town in New Hamp- The event also brought At- supportive of Special cold water, but it’s for a good have about 75 plungers here of those jumping, as police shire at the moment, right?” torney General Kelly Ayotte, Olympics,” said Ayotte. cause.” for the first time. It’s great, departments have tradition- asked event emcee and who made the Winni Plunge “There’s a unique relation- Preparation for this new and we’re fortunate to have ally taken a key supporting WOKQ voice Mark Erickson, her second of the season, af- ship between the two. This event meant that Laconia Ice as many constant volunteers role in helping to raise funds noting the large population ter jumping in a similar should be a good event to Rescue, New Hampshire and plungers to help build for the Special Olympics. of officers in the Win- event at Hampton Beach. raise money for a good Fish and Game, and Mered- the program.” Tilton Police Chief Bob nipesaukee Ballroom at the Though Ayotte had swum in cause.” ith Fire and Police Depart- The Special Olympics will ments were taking extra pre- hold a basketball tourna- cautions, with the water’s ment in Portsmouth in April, temperature estimated at planning for over 800 partic- about 33 degrees Fahrenheit. ipants. The three days of Fish and Game brought out games and the University of an airboat to travel on water New Hampshire will be held and ice, and the Meredith from June 12-14, with over Fire Department brought out 1,000 athletes in attendance. its ARGO, while ice rescuers, in full gear, worked to clear WINNISQUAM ECHO THE REST OF THE STORY March 19, 2009 A11 ■ Upgrades Good FROM PAGE A1 Seniors and the disabled for repairs and stabilization the larger, fully equipped were granted higher income work on the Island, contin- FROM PAGE A1 Budgeting for $40,000 for A one dollar amount was Ford Expedition. limits to keep up with a rise gent upon joint approval by raise across the board. He the Youth Assistance Pro- placed on that line to hold it "Irwin Motors can't sell in Social Security benefits. the Town of Tilton. Due to the managed to due this and keep gram was tabled by the com- open in their budget. Further those big vehicles right now," Town Administrator Glenn unavailability of a matching the budget down by making mittee, to be further ad- discussion will be held at a lat- the chief laughed, "so they Smith said that there were Hazard Mitigation Grant for some tough decisions, but, in dressed in the future. er date. Leighton further gave us a good deal on it." people who were becoming in- the project, voters in both the long run, they are deci- "I think that $40,000 is a lot pointed out that other pro- The only article that did eligible for town tax benefits towns tabled the article, pend- sions that he felt would help of money for what we get grams the town funds have a not meet with voter approval due to the income eligibility ing more research into the town. "I was looking to re- from that program," Leighton user pay revenue, such as the dealt with a $300 raise for each guidelines, which were last grants. Article 11 asked vot- duce the budget without hurt- stated. "I would like to see Recreation Department, of the town's selectmen. Dave adjusted in 2005. The town ers to elect rather than ap- ing anyone," he stated."Choic- user pay involved with this. A which is funded 50 percent by Liberatore stood up in praise needed to up their limits so point members of the Budget es had to be made and these lot of these programs need to money it brings in. He would of the three selectmen, say- these same people could con- Committee, beginning with were the less painful." think about that," he contin- like to see participants in the ing "These people put in a lot tinue to get a break on their the 2010 town elections. That At a meeting on March 10 ued. "We could provide coun- Youth Assistance program of time. They deserve it- it is taxes and stay in their homes. article was also tabled. however, the committee did cilling for the people who use contribute as well. long overdue." The vote authorized the town Town Moderator gave not agree with portions of his the Youth Assistance Pro- The tally on the Budget Others in town did not to set income limits of $31,800 recognition to Steve Randall proposal and did amend the gram in Sanbornton for less Committee's proposal for Fis- agree that this was the time to for single persons and a com- for 15 years of service to the budget to include the blanket than that." There are two cal Year 2010 is still down two be giving out raises. Resident bined limit of $43,000 for cou- Northfield on many commit- raise for the police depart- agencies, one in Laconia and percent from last year.The Se- Greg Hill said that in this ples. Consequentially,exemp- tees, making a "lasting impact ment. one in Franklin, that he be- lectmen's budget is at 1.5 per- economy it was not a good tion amounts for the same res- on our community." Randall "I chose to not include the lieves might be better to use cent below the previous year, time to ask for a raise. Few in idents were raised to keep in was given a plaque to honor raise and others on the com- on an "as needed" basis for a but that difference, Leighton the room, he felt, had received step with higher property val- his time served. Outgoing Se- mittee supported it. The tax- lower cost. Only six of the said, was minor and they may a raise in the past year and ues in town from the recent lectman Glen Brown was also payers can agree or disagree town's youth were involved in even out before town meeting. that some had most likely lost assessment. recognized for his many years with me," Leighton said. Youth Assistance last year. their jobs. Kevin Waldron With little further discus- in serving Northfield. Brown pointed out pay rates for oth- sion,the meeting ended short- was away on business and er town positions and agreed ly after the operating budget could not attend the meeting Bond that the selectmen in North- of $3,303,041 won voter ap- but his term as selectman was FROM PAGE A1 to think. expanding by about 14,100 field were on target with what proval. The total budget, in- loudly applauded in a show of tion should be part of a life-safe- “We rushed to judgment,” square feet to include a fire de- they received, despite the fact cluding the newly approved appreciation for his time and ty building. The committee Clark said. partment and a community that they all deserved more warrants, stood at $3,506,610. dedication. would be responsible for keep- Clark also said that findings room. The combined costs were money for their job. In a close Two articles were tabled. ing the public informed and from the Police Department approximated at $6.5 million. vote of 49 to 34, the article The first to be set aside called would report its findings and Study Committee, formed after After discussion voters over- failed. for $7,000 to be appropriated recommendations at next Town Meeting 2006, were ig- whelmingly approved the arti- year’s meeting. It would be nored. According to the pres- cle. Amended comprised of one person from entation, the Business Park Police Chief Robert Cormi- the police department, the fire Drive building received low er said after the vote that he’s FROM PAGE A1 wait for a year to purchase a the hydrants are inevitable district and the Board of Se- marks for access, visibility and eager to work with the new did make good sense. new one. Carrier had ex- and have been presented too lectmen, as well as four mem- emergency response. committee members to apprise The article did pass, and plained that the car he was us- many times in the past, he bers of the public. Tom Gallant, who served on them of the work that’s been the district will be looking to ing would not pass inspec- asked that voters “Stop kick- In their presentation to vot- the study committee, said that done, which he believes will be save $9,000 in interest fees tion. It would need approxi- ing a dead horse and vote the ers, Clark and Davis pointed to after the needs study was com- valuable regardless of the di- over the next three years. mately $6,000 in repairs to the damn thing in.” lack of communication as one plete, the committee hired an rection the committee takes. Replacement of the chief ’s exhaust manifold and for rust After a brief chuckle, they of the biggest downfalls of the architect to design a police “I think we’re that much far- command vehicle was also de- damage to the hood, doors agreed and the article passed. current building plan. Over the building that could expand in- ther ahead,” he said of the past bated. Northfield resident and bumpers. Waldron Concluding the evening, past several weeks, the two to a life safety complex. At its year’s work. Lee French pointed out that thought perhaps the repairs Waldron praised the depart- have voiced several concerns, last meeting, April 11 2007, the Also passed Saturday was a his town approved the pur- could be minimized to pass in- ment for their work, asking including the fact that current committee passed along its rec- $5.3 million budget, which is ap- chase of a Ford Expedition for spection, costing the district Carrier to address an inci- build-out plans call for more ommendations to the select- proximately 3 percent higher the police department for only $2,200 - $2,300 instead. dent that had just occurred. than 12,000 square feet, when men. “That is the last we have than last year. A proposed much less money.Carrier ex- After considering trade-in Carrier said they were called voters “were sold on” a build- ever heard of our recommen- amendment to reduce the con- plained that the price of the value for the vehicle now in to a middle-aged man’s home out of 10,000 square feet last dations,” Gallant said. tingency line item from actual car is in the same range use, along with repair costs of who appeared to be in early year. Gallant said he felt that the $100,000 to $0 was defeated, 49- as the Northfield police vehi- the 2001 model now being stages of cardiac distress. A Another concern is that a fire department and the com- 57. Also defeated, 71-9, was a cle, but there are added ex- used and re-use of as much paramedic from the depart- build-out cost estimate came in mittee should have been in- proposed amendment to trim penses for lettering, lights, ra- equipment already inside the ment noted changes in an at nearly $2.3 million, from Con- volved in the final decision, and more than $14,000 from the dio and a radio console as well older vehicle as body style EKG as they were transport- estco, a Maine company that that the public should have budget by cutting raises for all as a command console for the changes would allow, a close ing the man to Concord Hos- specializes in construction cost been informed. He and Police town employees. Town employ- back of the vehicle. Residents vote recommended appropri- pital. Notifying the hospital estimating. Bruce Sanford of Captain Owen Wellington put ees across the board received a asked that the department ating the funds for the new of this change, the man’s Conestco inferred that the town together a summary of the 3.5-percent raise, which the reuse as much of the equip- purchase. The fire commis- treatment was expedited. A would either have to scale down committee’s progress, from Budget Committee has said it ment from the current com- sion will now deliberate on normal time to move a patient the project – something Daw- start to finish, and handed it thought was fair since police of- mand vehicle as possible. whether or not to act on buy- into surgery for such an event son said they had already start- out at the meeting. ficers received the same as part Gretchen Wilder said that ing the vehicle. is 90 minutes, but thanks to ed doing – or increase funding. The summary highlights of their collective bargaining looking at the figure of $41,500 Voters also approved the the sharp eye of department Though Clark supported the key points, including figures agreement. to buy a new car for the chief operating budget at staff, this gentleman was in current police building last from the conceptual design put Two articles that would have did not make sense to her. $1,315,860, a figure that was the OR in 70 minutes, receiv- year, he said the proposal was together by CMK Architects. asked voters to discontinue “This is a $24,000 vehicle amended when they decided ing the necessary care to save first presented just weeks be- The design was approximately maintenance on portions of a that will have $17,000 worth of to remove $25,000 for paving his life. fore town meeting, giving resi- 11,880 square feet for the police road off of Route 132 were items added. I would want a at the Park St. Station and “We received a phone call dents few details and little time station, with the possibility of tabled. much, much more conserva- wait on that for another year. from the surgeon,” Carrier tive figure than that,” she An impassioned plea to fi- said, “who wanted to tell us said. nally approve $115,033 for what a good job we had done.” Others agreed that per- pressurized hydrants in the A big round of applause for haps it would be best to repair district came from Joe DeMel- the department ended the BROWNBROWN STREETSTREET the current command car and lo of Northfield. Saying that evening on a high note. FURNITUREFURNITURE SALE!SALE! SAVE 40%, 50%, EVEN 60% ON BROWN STREET FURNITURE! NH MADE BROWN STREET FURNITURE HAS OFFERED PARSONS A SPECIAL SALE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH: 1. Purchase one piece of Brown Street Furniture at Parsons Winter Sale Price of 35% off Parsons’s white tag prices 2. 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www.parsonsfurniture.com RT. 28 WOLFEBORO 9am-5:30pm Mon-Sat 569-3562 12-5pm Sun A12 March 19, 2009 OBITUARIES WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Natalie L. Noyes, 80 Melinda J. Smith, 44 NORTHFIELD — Natalie Ernest F. Noyes of Concord, SANBORNTON — Melin- Thursday, March 19, 2009 Louise (Dorval) Noyes, 80, of Conrad R. Noyes of North- da J. (Anderson) Smith, 44, of from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at 25 Spring Street in North- field, Douglas E. Noyes of Sanbornton, died at her Thibault-Neun Funeral field died Thursday, March Ashland, Kenneth W. Noyes home on March 15, 2009. Home, 143 Franklin St., 12, 2009 at the Concord Hos- of Tilton, and Murray B. She was born in Laconia Franklin, NH. pital following a period of Noyes of Northfield; five on Sept. 17, 1964 the daugh- For directions and an on- failing health. grandchildren; three great- ter of Clinton and Harriet line guestbook, please visit She was born in Franklin, grandchildren; sister (Ball) Anderson. Melinda www.neunfuneralhomes.co Nov. 24, 1928, daughter of Genevieve Harlacher of was raised in Franklin and m Conrad A. Dorval Sr.and Ru- Franklin; and nieces and was a graduate of Franklin by G. (Gray) Dorval. She nephews. High School. spent her youth and schooled Calling hours were Mon- She was employed as a Robert P. in Franklin. Natalie was a day at the William F. Smart manager at the Tilton Mc- longtime resident of the Sr. Memorial Home, Tilton. Donald’s prior to her illness. Bragg, 43 Tilton-Northfield areas. A birds. A graveside service will be Family members include grandchildren: Emma, dietitian, Natalie worked for She was predeceased by held in the spring at Holy her husband, Warren L. Kadance, Victoria, and Abi- LACONIA — Robert P. over 31 years at the Franklin an infant son, Marvin Noyes, Cross Cemetery in Franklin. Smith of Sanbornton; 4 chil- gail; a brother, William An- Bragg Page, 43, of 881C Regional Hospital prior to her four brothers, Conrad Expressions of Sympathy dren: Tasha Lauze of Con- derson of Franklin; a sister, Union Ave., Lakeport, died her retirement. She enjoyed Dorval, Jr., Richard Dorval, may be made to the Franklin cord, Heather Smith of La- Laurie Anderson of Friday,March 13, 2009, at his playing bingo, enjoyed fami- Max Dorval and James Dor- Visiting Nurse Association conia, Amanda Valyou of Franklin; and nieces and home after a lengthy illness. ly gatherings and dining out. val. and Hospice, 75 Chestnut St., Franklin, and Warren (Bud- nephews. He was born Sept. 28, 1965, She was particularly fond of Her family includes sons Franklin, NH 03235. dy) Smith of Sanbornton; 4 Visiting hours will be held in Laconia, the son of Philip G. Bragg and Rita M. (Gor- don) Bartlett. He was edu- cated in the Laconia school system, and had served in the New Hampshire Nation- al Guard from 1982 to 1984. He enlisted in the Army on March 26, 1984, and served in Battery B 8th Division as a cannon crew member. He was stationed in Germany and Hawaii. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Rib- bon, Overseas Service Medal and Parachutist Badge. He was also a hand grenade SPRINT CUP DRIVERS sharpshooter and M-16 rifle marksman. Number Driver (Value In Millions) D3 Jimmie Johnson $3.1 million Prior to his illness, he had D4 Carl Edwards $3.0 million worked as a delivery man for D5 Kyle Busch $2.9 million Lakes Region Linen and a so- FANTASY D6 Jeff Burton $2.8 million 2009 cial worker for the Lakes Re- D7 Clint Bowyer $2.7 million gion Community Service D8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. $2.7 million D9 Jeff Gordon $2.6 million Council. Most recently, he D10 Kevin Harvick $2.5 million had delivered papers for the D11 Denny Hamilin $2.5 million Laconia Citizen. D12 Tony Stewart $2.4 million Robert loved animals and D13 Martin Truex Jr. $2.3 million fishing. He enjoyed reading D14 Greg Biffle $2.3 million D15 Kasey Kahne $2.3 million and writing. D16 Matt Kenseth $2.2 million Survivors include his son, D17 Mark Martin $2.2 million Kyle D. Page of Laconia; a RACING D18 Juan Montoya $2.1 million daughter, Ayla M. Reid of In- D19 Ryan Newman $2.0 million dianapolis,IN; two grand- League D21 Jamie McMurray $1.8 million D22 Bobby Labonte $1.8 million sons, Aiden Reid and Jeffrey D23 Joe Nemechek $1.8 million Baldwin both of Indianapo- D24 Casey Mears $1.6 million lis, IN; his father and step D25 David Ragan $1.6 million mother, Philip G. and Claire $1425 D26 Michael Waltrip $1.6 million Bragg of Laconia; his moth- D27 Kurt Busch $1.6 million D28 Robby Gordon $1.5 million er and step father,Bruce and in cash D29 Marcus Ambrose $1.5 million Rita M. (Gordon) Bartlett of prizes! D30 A.J. Allmendinger $1.5 million Laconia; his adopted father, Carroll L. Page of Nevada; NATIONWIDE DRIVERS his maternal grandfather, Richard E. Gordon of Trum- JOIN Number Driver (Value In Millions) bull, Conn.; a brother and sis- H3 Clint Bowyer $1.5 million ter-in-law, David L. and Sue H4 Carl Edwards $1.5 million Page of Gilford; a sister and NOW! H5 Brad Keselowski $1.4 million H6 David Ragan $1.4 million brother-in-law, Tracy and H7 Mike Bliss $1.2 million Theresa L. Guyotte of Gil- H8 Kyle Busch $1.2 million ford; his step brothers, Rus- H9 David Reutimann $1.0 million sell P.Bragg of Florida, Der- H10 Mike Wallace $1.0 million H11 Jason Leffler $1.0 million rick Bragg of Northfield and Fantasy Racing League Entry Form H12 Marcos Ambrose $900,000 Robert O. and his wife Katie H13 David Stremme $900,000 Bragg of Washington State; Category Driver No Driver Name Value H14 Jason Keller $900,000 a step sister,Brenda Bragg of H15 Kelly Bires $800,000 Concord; and several nieces, Sprint H16 Steve Wallace $800,000 nephews and cousins. Sprint H17 Bobby Hamilton Jr. $700,000 H18 Kenny Wallace $700,000 There are no calling Sprint H19 Scott Wimmer $600,000 hours. Friends and relatives H20 Denny Hamlin $600,000 are invited to attend funeral Sprint H21 Joey Lagano $500,000 services on Thursday,March H22 Stanton Barrett $500,000 Sprint H23 D.J. Kennington $500,000 19, 2009, at 2pm in the Chapel Nationwide H24 Greg Biffle $500,000 of the NH State Veterans H25 Bryan Clauson $400,000 Cemetery, Route 3, Nationwide H26 Kevin Lepage $400,000 Boscawen, with the Rev. H27 Morgan Shepherd $400,000 Michael C. Graham, pastor Camping World H28 Mark Green $400,000 of the Gilford Community Camping World H29 Derrike Cope $400,000 H30 Jeff Burton $400,000 Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, dona- CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES tion may be made to the NH Your Name:______Humane Society,PO Box 572, Number Driver (Value In Millions) Address:______L3 Johnny Benson $1.0 million Laconia, NH, 03247. Dona- L4 Ron Hornady $900,000 tions may be made to the City:______State:______L5 Todd Bodine $800,000 family or to the Humane So- Zip:______Phone:______L6 Matt Crafton $700,000 ciety. L7 Mike Skinner $700,000 The Dewhirst Funeral Team Name:______L8 Erik Darnell $600,000 Home, 1061 Union Ave., La- Mail to: Fantasy Racing League c/o Salmon Press L9 Rick Crawford $600,000 L10 Jack Sprague $500,000 conia, is assisting the family PO Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253 L11 Dennis Setzer $500,000 with the arrangements. ENTRY FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY,MARCH 27TH, 2009 L12 Terry Cook $500,000 L13 Chad McCumbee $400,000 L14 David Starr $300,000 L15 Colin Braun $300,000 BULL’S EYE! 2009 Fantasy Racing Rules L16 Kyle Busch $300,000 1.) There’s no cost to play Fantasy Racing number that drivers earn in their respec- 5.) Sprint Cup points start accumulating L17 Brendan Gaughan $300,000 League. Simply choose your team from the tive series races between March 28, 2009 with the March 29, 2009 race at L18 Brian Scott $300,000 drivers listed above. Choose five Sprint and July 11, 2009. 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Winnipesaukee compound in Alton with private Spectacular mountain views from stunning Incredible elegance throughout this Beckwith island! Woodman’s Cove - Main house has 120’ Plymouth post and beam home on 18 private built home in Wolfeboro. A total of 3,700SF, 15 frontage, covered dock, sandy beach, plus guest acres. Gourmet kitchen, double sided fireplace, rooms, 6BR & 5BT. Master suite, full finished walk-out basement, attached guest quarters, house. Island has own cottage and dock. radiant heat, first floor master, home theater. phenomenal deck. Call 569-3128 $1,199,000 Call 253-9360 $755,000 Call 569-3128 $739,900

Moultonboro • $1,799,000 • #2660049 Moultonboro • $1,495,000 • #2743234 Laconia • $1,150,000 • #2678601 Unique WF home, privacy galore on Prestigious Long Point area. Spacious Beautifully designed & wonderfully 11.5 acres. Guest quarters, lap pool, open concept w/views, beautiful sand private, lake access home w/glorious PEN HOUSE 24/7 598’ frontage. Must see! beach and much more! views. Gourmet kitchen. Nelson Russell: 603-253-4345 Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345 Susan Bradley: 581-2810 MaxfieldRealEstate.com Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Our website is the ideal location to explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond. MaxfieldRealEstate.com is a true resource for buyers and sellers, and one more reason why Maxfield Real Estate is simply the best.

Gilford • $749,000 • #2756485 Moultonboro • $645,000 • #2758925 Sanbornton • $529,900 • #2703561 One of a kind 9 acre mountain top Beautiful, to be built Cape in area of fine Gorgeous, Daniel Sanborn House home, spectacular views. Minutes from homes. Great use of space, 3-car c. 1780, is totally remodeled, but 4-season activities. attached garage. maintained historic features. Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345 Scott Knowles/Sandy Price: 603-253-4345 Nancy Fields: 581-2864 MOULTONBOROUGH- Classic country cape NEW DURHAM- Beautiful 4-Bd colonial MOULTONBOROUGH- 3BR home on 1.03 with over 3,000 sq ft and 4 bdrms has been w/radiant flr. heat, gas fireplace, hickory acres. Open concept living. Large MBR with impeccably maintained. Fully restored post & kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, grand bath and walk-in closet. Gas FP, screen porch, beam 42x36. Priced at 72K under tax assess- entry foyer, irrigation system, landscaping. 1-car garage, beach rights on Lake Winni. ment. Basement has radiant heat & 1/2 ba. plumbed. $379,000 (2679795) Call 253-9360 $359,900 (2751119) Call 875-3128 $339,000 (2752681) Call 253-9360

Moultonboro • $279,000 • #2744016 Northfield • $269,000 • #2756306 Meredith • $242,000 • #2764632 L-shaped ranch like new inside. Lovely, bright & sunny open concept Spacious 3 BR cape situated on a New paint, granite counters, home in a country setting, but close to private 6.46 AC. Beach rights & SS appliances, gas fireplace. shopping & I-93. Waldron Bay amenities. ALTON- In-town, builder designed home with Sandy Price/Scott Knowles: 603-253-4345 Judy McShane: 581-2800 Nancy Desrosiers: 581-2884 ALTON- Sweeping Farmer’s Porch sets off this NEW DURHAM- Beautifully restored home country home which boasts 4 Bd, 3 Ba, 2 mas- with wonderful landscaping and 94' water- full foundation on a level lot! Cedar closets, ter Bd suites. Nice country setting. Seller will frontage on Downings Pond. 11 rooms, large stone fireplace and an efficient woodstove. pay $2,500 towards appliances or upgrades. office space above garage, and energy effi- Attached garage with paved drive! cient. $287,500 (2745499) Call 875-3128 $284,900 (2746467) Call 875-3128 $167,500 (2725161) Call 875-3128 FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS Bringing People and Vacations MOULTONBOROUGH Together in the Lakes Region for over 50 years… WATERFRONT SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND RENTALS Center Harbor • $229,000 • #2764524 Belmont • $225,000 • #2619287 Plymouth • $205,000 • #2765033 Kelly McAdam @ 253-9360 or e-mail Nicely renovated, adorable Lindal log Big views & plenty of room in this 3 BR, Move in ready Cape. Remodeled inside Ultimate privacy, 485 ft. of quality WATERFRONT [email protected] home on quiet cul-de-sac. Open 2 BA home that has a 3rd level that just & out, new Harvey windows, red cedar on Wakondah Pond, Mountain views, open ALTON RENTALS concept 2-BR plus loft. needs heat. siding, roof & more! concept, 2,525 sqft, sunny interior, large rooms, Lovely 3 Bd waterfront home on Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345 Susan Bradley: 581-2810 Bob Williams/Danielle McIntosh: 603-253-4345 3 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 3 fireplaces. Merrymeeting Lake. Year round rental Enjoy quiet and serenity. available. Nancy or Zannah @ 875-3128 or e-mail $545,000 (2761992) Call 253-9360 [email protected] We are always looking for new homes to rent— Owners please call about our rental program. LAND MOULTONBOROUGH- Owner says SELL!!!!! Price Reduced. 14 subdividable BARNSTEAD- Beautiful 3.3ac wooded lot w/stonewall boundaries. Medium growth acres. Up to 5 lots possible. Views of three Mtn. Ranges. Hurry, this property is hardwoods. Sunny SW slope w/filtered views. Abutting 3.2ac lot also available. Nice going to go fast. $149,900 (2744399) Call 253-9360 rural location! $58,500 (2625517) Call 875-3128 MOULTONBOROUGH- WATERFRONT lot on Lake Kanasatka with southern expo- ALTON BAY- Great lot in a beautiful sub-division of lovely homes. Priced below Belmont • $165,900 • #2765277 Ossipee • $129,000 • #2703218 sure and views. 100 feet of lake frontage, sandy bottom, and nearly 2 acres. assessed value. View of Lake Winni from the rear of the lot. Protective covenants to Large 3 BR, 3 BA home on a lovely level Adorable ranch home w/pine floors and $139,000 (2677395) Call 253-9360 preserve the integrity of the neighborhood. $49,900 (2757390) Call 875-3128 lot w/full walk-out basement, 2 car almost new kitchen. Beautiful 40 x 20 15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 garage, & lots more. garage with heat. Route 16 Hodsdon Farm, Ossipee 539-4176 / 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128 Teri Wardner: 581-2886 Scott Knowles/Sandy Price: 603-253-4345 ★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★ TO VIEW THESE AND OTHER PROPERTIES,VISIT: LACONIA TILTON VOTED 200 Court St. 448 West Main St. BEST OF THE BEST Alpine Lakes Real Estate: www.alpinelakes.com 603.527.1111 603.286.7355 LAKES REGION 2008 Bean Group/Mike McLaughlin: www.m-mclaughlin.com Century 21 Country Lakes Realty: www.countrylakesrealty.com Century 21 Lakes Region Realty: www.lakesregionrealestate.com Century 21 Twin Rivers Ralty: www.nhreal21.com Coldwell Banker: www.cboldmill.com BELMONT MEREDITH BELMONT FRANKLIN Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Privacy abounds on this beautiful 24 acre Immaculate MH on own 1+ acre private Very well kept MH in Adult 55+ Park, 3 Nice roomy mobile home in Interlakes MH wooded lot with possible views of Lake wooded lot, screen porch, skylight, shed season porch on back, out building, easy Park, large rooms, 2 baths, on level corner www.newenglandmoves.com Winnisquam. $109,900 with electricity. $125,000 access to all amenities. $39,900 lot. $52,000 Elaine Hughes Realty Group: www.ElaineHughes.net Exit Lakeside Realty Group: www.exitlakeside.com Granite Group Realty Services: www.newfoundrealestate.com

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fourth place in both the Med- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO ley and Freestyle Relays. For 2008-2009 Pines Girls Travel Team. Front row: Emily Smith, Carly LRW Senior swimmer Katharine Simmons competing in the 100 Fly at the 2009 ConVal Invitational. the girls, the team consisting Knapp, Lindsay Raymond, Amanda Blyer, Hayley Reed, Te'a Michaloski, of Elisabeth Hutchins, Row 2: Coach Les Reed, Dakota Austin, Samantha Reed, Cheyenne and fifth in the 50 Free; cutt grabbed fourth in the 100 Rachel Willcutt, Jordan Longley, Hayley DeSousa, Kimmie Michaels, Sophia Blanchard, and LAKES REGION — On Kendra Copithorne – third in Backstroke. Lovely and Julia St. Amand Coach Tracy Austin. Saturday the Lakes Region the 200 Freestyle, and fourth The top six placements for grabbed fourth place in the Wavemakers traveled to in the 100 Fly; Sainaa Dasht- the 13-14 age group; Dylan 11-12 Medley Relay event. In NORTHFIELD — The girls. Lebanon to compete against seren – first in the 200 Indi- Allwine; second in the 100 the 200 Freestyle Relay, the Pines Girls Travel Team fin- Long time coaches Les nine other teams from New vidual Medley,sixth in the 50 Freestyle, third in the 50 Senior team of Sainaa ished out a great season by Reed and Tracy Austin real- Hampshire, Vermont and Freestyle, and first in the 100 Freestyle, and fourth in the Dashtseren, Kendra Cop- competing in the Franklin ly stepped up and combined Massachusetts and finished Breaststroke; Maggie Hess – 100 Breaststroke; Antony ithorne, Maggie Hess and Parks and Rec February Va- the 3rd and 4th grade girls fourth overall. There was fourth in the 200 Freestyle, Hubbard – first place in the Whitney Paine took first cation Tournament. along with the 5th and 6th great swimming by all the third in the 100 Freestyle, 100 Individual Medley, 100 place. In the 11-12 age group The team, whose season grade girls, so the younger members who attended and and fifth in the 50 Freestyle; Backstroke and the 100 the team of Kersten Dirrane, record was 11-3-1, was the girls would be able to play on awards were given to the top Matt Lautenschlager – Breast. Sarah Sundius, Kayla Phelps runner-up in the final game a team. Coach Les said, "We six swimmers in each event. fourth in the 50 Freestyle; For the 11-12 age group; and Charlotte Pitts swam in- of the tournament on March had twelve kids who showed Finishing within the top Alvin Nix – sixth in the 100 Derek Achenbach – fourth in to third place. 1. It was noted at the ending up for practice every time, six for their individual Breaststroke; Whitney Paine the 100 Freestyle; Kersten The Lakes Region Wave- ceremonies that The Pines who gave it their all and over- events for our Senior swim- – second in the 100 Freestyle, Dirrane – second in the 200 makers will now focus on the girls basketball team has not achieved. These girls gave mers (15 & older); Jimmy first in the 100 Backstroke, Individual Medley, fourth in upcoming NHSA 2009 State won a tournament game in tremendous effort and we are Collis - second in the 200 and fourth in the 50 the 50 Backstroke, and first Championships, this week- 20 years. This was a signifi- very proud of all of them." Freestyle, third in the 100 Fly, Freestyle; and Hannah Will- in the 50 Breaststroke; Char- end in Exeter. The State cant accomplishment for the

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Snow can be strange when fatigue exaggerates their snowboarding accidents, with Use of the Slopes and Trails themselves with posted infor- good ones, bad ones, oldsters, then, too. Don't take anyone's mistakes. With those things in one rider winding up in the hos- a) Skiers shall not ski in ar- mation before skiing any slope youngsters, scared skiers and skiing seriously until they've mind, remember the whole pital. Think about how you ski eas that are not designated for or trail. fearless skiers and riders. had a run or two to warm up. slope is a classroom while or ride. Do you leave a margin skiing or riding. f) No skier or rider shall You've got the best seat in the The time to study skiers at you're riding up. of safety for errors? The b) Skiers shall not ski be- cross the uphill track of any house and the show is endless. their best is during late morn- Take a lesson and learn to biggest mistake you can make yond their limits and ability to surface lift, except at points Here are a few things to re- ing or mid-afternoon, but not ski safely.We will see you on the is to think an accident cannot overcome variations in slope, clearly designated by the ski member from your perch above right after lunch. slopes. happen to you. trail configuration, and sur- operator. g) No skier shall ski This season, there are a lot face/sub-surface conditions any slope or trail or portion of skiers and riders on the which may be caused or altered which has been designated as Tilton Basketball wins National Championship slopes, and some areas are by weather and skiers use. "closed" by the ski operator. TILTON — Tilton School’s breaking records once again c) Skiers shall abide by the h) No skier involved in an Boys’ Varsity Basketball team for attendance. For your safety directions of the ski operator. accident resulting in personal won the National Prep Cham- as well as the safety of your fel- d) Skiers shall be in constant injury to another party shall pionship on March 10. low skiers and riders, ski and control of speed and course to leave the scene until such time The Rams bested Virginia’s ride with care. A little attention avoid contact with any visible as the skim operator arrives, Hargrave Military Academy except for the purpose of sum- 97-93, after knocking off Class- moning aid. A Champions Bridgton Acade- i) No skier shall overtake an- my in the semifinals and #4 other skier in such a manner to seed South Kent in the quar- cause contact with the skier terfinal matchup. Much of the overtaken. The overtaken ski- scoring for Tilton was provid- er shall have the right of way. ed by future UConn duo Jamal j) Skiers shall not willfully Coombs-McDaniel and Alex stop on any slope or trail where Oriakhi and talented junior such stopping is likely to cause Gerard Coleman. Scott a collision with other skiers or Tavares-Taylor was the team’s COURTESY PHOTO vehicles. floor general, and Alex Ker- The Tilton School Boys’ Varsity Basketball team celebrates its National k) Skiers shall yield to oth- shaw served as the team’s de- Championship win ers skiers when entering a trail fensive stopper. Matt Gaither, or starting downhill. Georges Niang and Chris school Boys’ Basketball teams ard Coleman were named to the l) Skiers shall report any Barsanti also played promi- in the country: Brewster Acad- All-Tournament First Team. personal injury to the ski oper- nent roles off the bench. emy (New Hampshire), Bridg- The National Tournament ator before leaving the ski area, Tilton School Head Boys’ ton Academy (Maine), Har- opened one day after the NEP- or within 48 hours of its oc- Basketball Coach Marcus grave Military Academy (Vir- SAC Class-B Championship. currence. O’Neil said, “This is a total ginia), Notre Dame Prep (Mass- The Rams won their second- m) The most important team win and a victory for the achusetts), the Patterson straight New England Class-B thing is to remember to leave a entire Tilton community. School of North Carolina, title by defeating Marianapolis margin of safety for errors. Every single guy on this team South Kent School (Connecti- Prep 89-78 in overtime on Ever stop to figure out how put every ounce of attention, cut), Tilton School (New Hamp- March 8. McDonald’s All- much of your day is spent rid- effort and commitment to mak- shire), and Winchendon School American Oriakhi earned ing the lifts? Up to 65-75 percent ing this happen.” (Massachusetts). MVP honors for that game with of your on-snow day is not The championship tourna- The tournament MVP was 29 points and 20 rebounds. downhill, it's up-hill. ment, which was held at Endi- Jamal Coombs-McDaniel, who This is Tilton’s first Nation- Lift-time should be rest cott College’s Post Center, fea- scored 30 points in the champi- al Championship and the first time, for sure. It's also snack tured the top-eight ranked prep onship game and 41 points in time as back-to-back New Eng- the South Kent game. land champions in the school’s In addition, Coombs-Mc- 165-year history. 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