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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Visitors from far and wide create memories at 4-H Fair BY DONNA RHODES again this year, entertaining [email protected] children of all ages. It was the revolving ferris BELMONT — The 69th wheel and other rides that annual Belknap County 4-H caught most children’s eyes Fair saw the return of the right way as they arrived at midway and, of course, the the fairgrounds, and many return of a lot of talent and took time out to enjoy the fun good memory making fun of the midway before head- this past weekend, as hun- ing across the road for all the dreds of people flocked to the other activities. fairgrounds on Mile Hill For many children, a me- Road in Belmont. chanical ride couldn’t beat Both Saturday and Sun- the thrill of a real pony ride, day were jam-packed with though, and Delilah Smock events, from sponge tossing of Gilmanton said riding contests for the kids to trac- Chico, one of the ponies tor pulls and oxen demon- from K&M Liveries in San- strations, while live music bornton, was a highlight in filled the air throughout the her day at the fair. Her next afternoon and early evening stop? hours. On hand to perform “Food,” she said, as she for the crowds were the Mon- and her grandparents head- adnock Blues Band, the Na- ed for one of the many talie Turgeon Band, the Bel booths offering sandwiches, Airs and the Shana Stack root beer floats and other de- Band. licious treats. Ed the Wizard also SEE 4-H, PAGE A12 roamed the grounds once DONNA RHODES Three-year-old Alexander Carter said his ride on “Mystery,”a pony from K&M Livery in Sanbornton, was the best part of his whole day at the Belknap County 4-H Fair. Village Revitalization Project gets underway in Belmont BY DONNA RHODES are new water mains in the it, then remove trees along the the first real step in the major [email protected] village, a pavilion, a river town-owned side of Mill revitalization project got un- walk, relocation of the his- Street. The trees, planted ap- derway. With shrubs around BELMONT — Things are toric bandstand and a boy proximately 25 years ago, the bandstand gone, trees bustling in downtown Bel- scout’s veterans’ memorial were cut down to free up fu- along the back of the green DONNA RHODES mont as the Village Revital- project to more suitable loca- ture green space in the village were trimmed back from Sanbornton Conservation Commission Chairman Brad Crosby looks on ization Project officially be- tions, and a new road and and make room for the band- around the gingerbread-style as Dr. Walter Willet, his wife Gail, and their son Kamali cut the ribbon gan last week, and while there parking spaces behind the stand’s new location next roofline as Roberts’ crew pre- for a new hiking trail off Eastman Hill Road. The Willets made a gener- may be some occasional in- town library. year. pared to move the building. ous donation to the town for the creation of the Sanbornton Field and conveniences in the coming On Aug. 7, Mark Roberts In the meantime, Roberts Looking on were residents Forest trail system as a tribute to their parents. months, many residents are and his crew from Leslie E. spent his afternoon shoring and town officials, and Wal- excited and feel it will be well Roberts, LLC of Belmont be- up the interior of the gazebo- lace Rhodes, chairman of the worth it in the end. gan prepping the 103-year-old style building and threading Belmont Heritage Commis- “I think a lot of people are bandstand for a move to its steel girders beneath it as a sion, was optimistic as the Local family’s going to be very happy when temporary placement in a lot support system. work progressed. this is finished and they see beside the Belmont Mill. Be- “The only ‘challenge’ in “It (the bandstand) looks how great it looks,” said one fore Roberts could move the this is getting the wheels un- better already,” said Rhodes. onlooker as crews began cut- structure, crews from John C. der it so we can move the “You can see it.” generosity funds new ting trees to make room for fu- Brown Company had to re- building,” said Roberts. Slowly but surely, Roberts ture town improvements. move shrubbery from around The following morning, SEE VILLAGE, PAGE A12 Among the current plans hiking trail Belmont residents display BY DONNA RHODES tion began. [email protected] “We are grateful to the town’s administrative staff, SANBORNTON — The the selectmen, the Conser- their talents at Community Showcase lilting sounds of a flute vation Commission and es- could be heard drifting pecially (commissioner) BY JEFF FERLAND with the Winnipesaukee through the trees as town of- John Earley. This wouldn’t [email protected] Squares. ficials, friends and the fam- be possible without his ef- Cassandra Dudek, EAC ily of Dr. Walter Willet and forts,” said Willet. “From BELMONT — Belmont owner, said this was their his wife Gail gathered at the the minute we started talk- residents gathered at Bel- third community event newly named Sanbornton ing, we had a common vi- mont High School for part this year, after participat- Field and Forest trails last sion.” of their Old Home Day cel- ing in two other communi- Saturday to dedicate an area Willet asked for the new ebration, themed “Cele- ty parades. they hope people will find as trail to be named “This Is brating Our Community,” “We have a few girls a welcoming site for exer- My Song” trail, a reference Saturday, Aug. 11 with af- from Belmont,” said cise, relaxation and perhaps to one of his mother’s fa- ternoon entertainment Dudek. “We wanted to some quiet contemplation. vorite compositions, which from the community show- reach out to communities, The Willet family donat- was played at her memorial case. and let them see what we ed the funds for the develop- service three years ago. Following the Chil- can do.” ment of a new hiking trail The song, more common- dren's Parade, residents Members of the Win- off the Virginia Hutton ly known as “Finlandia,” enjoyed an entertaining nipesaukee Squares said Trail on Eastman Hill Road, was written by Lloyd Stone showcase with cheerlead- they did not have a set rou- and look forward to the ex- to the music of composer ers from East Athletic tine, but had to respond to pansion of the recreation Jan Sibelius. As a tribute to Cheer (EAC) and an hour- the commands of the area in the near future. the occasion, Susannah long dancing showcase caller. Nine members rep- “This is a very exciting O’Brien of Meredith played resented the 28-member day for our family. Thank the flute and joined her club, and they said the you to the many who made brother Benjamin O’Brien INDEX this happen,” Willet said. ■ ages of their members in singing the piece for the ranged from eight-years- The doctor and his wife, Volume 5 • Number 33 dedication ceremony. old to 80-years-old, with who live in Cambridge, 22 Pages in 2 Section JEFF FERLAND “This is my song/ O God their oldest member being Mass., wanted to find a of all the nations/ A song of Community Commentary ..A4-5 Cheerleaders from East Athletic Cheer show off their talents with athlet- meaningful way to honor Winston. ic displays of strength and balance at Belmont’s Old Home Day. peace for land afar and Editorial Page .......................A4 Even with the change in their parents, and began to mine,” the duo sang. “Here location because of con- going though a few this year. Fleming said explore the possibilities North Country Notebook .....A7 are my hopes/ my dreams/ struction downtown, coor- changes, but we're glad we their Old Home Day cele- near their summer home in my holy shrine.” Sports ...........................B1-3,10 dinator Tina Fleming said could bring everyone to- bration is a great opportu- Sanbornton. The couple The idea to build a walk- she was thrilled by the gether for a great family nity for non-profit organi- was introduced to members Culture................................A10 ing trail was especially turnout for the first half of event.” zations and community of the Conservation Com- meaningful for his wife, said Obituaries.............................A6 Belmont Old Home Day. According to Fleming, groups to raise money for mission last year, and from Dr. Willet. While an en- “We had to work with they had even more craft their operations. there, conversations en- ©2011, Salmon Press, LLC. graved stone where the field what we had,” said Flem- booths and community or- For more information sued, requests were brought Call us at (603) 279-4516 ing. “Our community is ganizations selling food forward and trail construc- SEE TRAIL, PAGE A12 email: [email protected] SEE TALENTS, PAGE A12 A2 August 16, 2012 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Judges tour Home Depot Garden Awards entries BY DONNA RHODES well thought out,” said Home “It’s amazing. Every- [email protected] Depot manager Carmen Ful- where you look, there’s REGION — Tilton Home chini. something different to see,” Depot hosted their first an- Fulchini was joined in said Plessner before they nual Garden Awards for judging the entries by Tilton headed off to their next stop. 2012, and a team of judges Selectman Sandra Plessner; Gardens entered in the spent last Saturday visiting John Ciriello, the grounds competition came from a va- those who entered for a foreman for New Hampshire riety of sources.