Beloved Sanbornton Resident Fondly Remembered by Community
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Beloved Sanbornton resident fondly remembered by community BY DONNA RHODES loving man.” They re- days when Tobin would such as dance groups [email protected] called their childhood help them with activities SEE TOBIN, PAGE A10 SANBORNTON – On Wednesday, Jan 2, word spread quickly of the passing of Bill Tobin, Alcohol suspected in and comments and con- dolences about the man who did so much for not Sanbornton truck crash just his community, but his state and country, BY DONNA RHODES on the busy road, when vehicle was identified came pouring in. [email protected] it veered to the right, as 46-year-old Michael Over the years, To- SANBORNTON – hitting the Sanbornton Emond of 60 Woodland bin served his country On Wednesday, Jan 2, Town Line sign at 1004 Ave. in Laconia. through both the Army Sanbornton Police Offi- Laconia Rd. in front of As a result of his ini- and Air Force as a pilot cer Shane Morton was Daniel’s Artesian Wells. tial investigation, Offi- and air traffic control- dispatched to a motor The incident didn’t cer Morton believed that ler. Later he served as vehicle accident that be- end there, though. The Emond was under the in- a Sanbornton Select- gan at 1004 Laconia Rd. truck continued off fluence of alcohol at the man, took part in many (Route 3) but ended a few the road through the time of the incident, but committees and boards, doors down at 1000 Laco- business’ parking lot, Emond refused an onsite and most recently was nia Rd. just missing a utility standardized field sobri- the town’s Health Offi- Upon Morton’s arriv- pole, until it eventually ety test. Due to a previ- cer. He was chairman al at the scene, he discov- struck a car parked in ous conviction in 2016, of the Belknap County ered that a Toyota Ta- nearby Concept Commu- he was consequently ar- Republican Committee coma pickup truck was nications. rested and charged with at one time, served as Bill Tobin traveling southbound The operator of the SEE CRASH, PAGE A10 a New Hampshire State Representative, and in 2008 made a run for the New Hampshire State Kayakers brave Winnipesaukee River rapids Senate. To show his love for the state, several years in celebration of Franklin’s First Day ago he built a large pa- rade float depicting the BY DONNA RHODES Seal of the State of New [email protected] Hampshire that was a popular entry in parades FRANKLIN – It was across the state each windy and cold on New year. Year’s Day, but weather Throughout his life, never deters the kayak- Tobin was also a talent- ers who arrive in Frank- ed auctioneer, a building lin each year to paddle inspector, and together, the rapids of the Winni- he and his wife Faith pesaukee River during owned Waterloom In- the annual First Day cel- spections for more than ebration at Trestle View 30 years. Park. And while Tobin ful- Spectators lined the filled each of those roles river at Central Street in in a dedicated manner, Franklin last Tuesday that’s not all that he will to watch as group after be remembered for. Per- group of hardy outdoor haps his fellow residents enthusiasts made their have said it best. way through the raging “Bill was a stand-up waters beneath the tres- guy,” “He was the Spirit tle bridge then glided to of Sanbornton and will shore at the park. For be dearly missed,” “One many, it’s as much of a of the most creative and tradition to watch as it is nicest men I ever met,” for the paddlers to take were just a few of the on the rapids. many comments posted “I’m here to take a on social media. photo to send to my Others stated, “He friend and tell her I DONNA RHODES was such a kind and SEE RACE, PAGE A10 New Year’s Day paddlers were all smiles as they emerged from the rapids of the Winnipesaukee River in Franklin. Hall Library bids 2018 farewell with special thank you for patrons DONNA RHODES BY DONNA RHODES (LEFT) Ten-year-old Jaylin [email protected] was one of many people who NORTHFIELD – enjoyed games and refresh- Serving the residents of ments during Hall Memorial Northfield and Tilton, Library’s Patron Appreciation Hall Memorial Library Day on New Year’s Eve. bid the Year 2018 farewell Joining her for a photo that with a Patron Appreci- day were Library Director ation Day that, in addi- Jennifer Davis and Young tion to their standard Adult Librarian Brittany services to the commu- Shanahan. nities, featured cold and hot beverages, delicious INDEX treats and board games n on New Year’s Eve. Volume 11 • Number 2 From challenging 22 Pages in 2 Section adult games to Scrabble, Operation and Monopoly Classifieds .......................B4-9 that both young and old Editorial Page ....................A4 could enjoy, there was a North Country Notebook...A5 festive atmosphere that day. Obituaries .......................A6-7 “I came here to play, Sports .............................B1-3 talk and have fun,” de- clared 10-year-old Jaylin ©2019, Salmon Press, LLC. of Northfield with her Call us at (603) 279-4516 SEE THANK YOU, PAGE A11 email: [email protected] A2 January 10, 2019 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n PINES HAPPENINGS n Summer Playground The Pines will have should bring their own on Thursdays, with a coach, and the author of Gold on Thursdays, as and Swim Program snacks for sale, and par- sleds if they have them, slight time change. The “Live Free & Dream: 7 previously. Both class- Registration for the ticipants may BYOB. as well as outdoor cloth- class now meets from Steps to Manifest Your es are at 5:30 p.m. The Pines’ Summer Play- Advance registration is ing, snacks and drinks. 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The True Life Desires.” drop-in rate is $5 per ground Program, for required, online under cost is $12 per class, or person, or you can pur- kids in Kindergarten Events, or in person at Teen Trip to $45 for a block of five Zumba with Akiesha chase a punch card for through Grade 5, begins the Pines, by Monday, Gunstock classes. Participants Zumba instructor $45. Fill it and earn a Jan. 2. We’re offering a Jan. 7. A minimum of 10 The Pines is offer- need a yoga mat and a Akiesha Young hopes free class! 20 percent Winter Reg- participants are needed ing a trip to Gunstock water bottle. You may to be back from her istration discount for for the class to run. for teens in Grades 6 register in advance at maternity leave by the Closed people registering with through 12, on Thurs- the Pines, or online un- beginning of February. The Pines will be payment in full for the Ice Skating day, Jan. 24. Transpor- der Adult Sports and We will keep you post- closed Monday, Jan. 21, summer between Jan. 2 It is time once again tation is via the Pines’ Fitness, or just drop ed! The plan is to offer in honor of Martin Lu- and March 15. All regis- for ice skating at the Til- van. The van will leave in. Kelly is a certified Zumba with Akiesha on ther King Day. tration ends June 7, and ton School ice arena on the Pines at 3:30 p.m. yoga instructor and life Tuesdays and Zumba all summer fees must Sunday evenings. There and return at 6:30 p.m. be paid in advance by is no cost for this pro- The cost is $25 per par- this time. Playground gram and registration ticipant, and the van can HALL HAPPENINGS is June 24 through Aug. is not required. Skat- accommodate 13 teens. n 16, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ing is on Sundays, Jan. Register in advance, The cost per week for 6 through 27 and Feb. 2 online under Middle Tilton/Northfield “The House Next Guire the first seven weeks through 24. Parent and School/High School ac- Monday, Jan. 14 Door” by James Patter- “My Favorite Half- is $86, $76 for children Child Learn to Skate is tivities, or in person at Chess Club, 3-5 p.m. son Night Stand” by Chris- from Tilton and North- from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. the Pines, by Tuesday, Trustees Meeting, 5 “In an Absent tina Lauren field. The last week of This time is designated Jan. 22. Please wear ap- p.m. Dream” by Seanan Mc- Playground is $102, $92 for beginner skaters to propriate outdoor gear. The Bookers, 6 p.m. for Tilton and North- learn to skate with an “Caleb’s Crossing” field residents, due to adult chaperone. Hel- Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cook- by Geraldine Brooks BELMONT POLICE LOG a special field trip. Ex- mets are required for Off - Bethia Mayfield is a n tended Care is available Learn to Skate, and The Pines is hosting restless and curious from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for strongly recommended its Second Annual Mac- young woman growing BELMONT — The Christopher M. $10 per week, and from for all sections. Fami- aroni and Cheese Cook- up in Martha's vine- Belmont Police De- Houten, age 33, identi- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for $10 ly Skate is from 5:45 to Off on Saturday, Feb. 9, yard in the 1660s amid partment responded fied as a transient, was per week.