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Bobcats best Huskies in NEPSAC semifinals Story on Page B6 THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015 FREE IN PRINT, FREE ON-LINE • WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDING.COM COMPLIMENTARY AnonymousNewfound donor funds new soundLanding system at NMMS BY DONNA RHODES the voice of everyone whole. how sound can be en- things like that when should be installed some- [email protected] onstage, a new speaker “Clearly, there is a hanced through the use they move on to the high time in the next month. BRISTOL — Last system, and it will in- connection between aca- of computer technology. school,” he said. It will be debuted to the week, Newfound Memo- clude the installation of demics and extra-curric- “They’ll get to see and Buckley said a vendor community during the rial Middle School Prin- wall mounts that will ular activities that’s pos- hear how it works, and has already been con- music department’s May cipal Eric Chase, District help spread the audio itive. The more we can perhaps get an interest tracted by the district, 20 Spring choral and Superintendent Stacy throughout the gymna- do to promote programs in learning more about and the new system band concert. Buckley, and NMMS sium. after school, the better, paraprofessional and “It also comes with as- and we’ll be able to do Drama Director Stephen sisted-listening devices a lot with this system,” Miller revealed they will for the hearing impaired she said. soon be receiving a new that some people will be Chase said that the sound system courtesy able to use during a per- improved sound will of an anonymous donor formance,” said Miller. benefit the school not who has enjoyed pro- Initially there will only for drama produc- grams at the school over only be a few of those tions but will be put to the years and wanted to devices to loan out for good use in many other help enhance the experi- concerts and drama pro- ways. ence for all. ductions, but the school “This will be a great In a letter to Chase, will be able to add more for our concerts, school the donor wrote, “It is to the system as funding assemblies, dances, com- with great pleasure that allow. munity events and so I am donating $15,000 in Buckley said the new much more. It’s really order to aid in providing computerized sound sys- tremendous,” he said. a new sound system for tem will “up the ante” for “It’s a huge donation use of the Drama Depart- the drama department, that was certainly unex- ment and others who use allowing them to do even pected and we couldn’t the NMMS gym/stage.” bigger performances be more appreciative.” PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES The letter continued for the community. She For Miller, it will also Seeking your vote on by stating that over was also excited about be a bit of an education- Selectman candidates Leslie Dion, Paul Manganiello and Steve Favorite were all smiles as they the past couple of years, the opportunities the al tool where he and greeted voters at the polls in Bristol on Tuesday. For results of town elections in the Newfound it has been the donor’s system will bring to mid- other qualified staff can area, check back with us next week. pleasure to attend mu- dle school students as a demonstrate to students sicals and drama per- formances presented by Miller, his staff and the students who took part. Kathleen’s Cottage named “This new sound sys- tem will enhance not only my appreciation of the performance, but for many others,” the letter state’s best Irish Pub by WMUR concluded. It was signed, ‘An En- BY DONNA RHODES “When we heard live Irish music through- thusiastic Supporter of [email protected] the poll was coming out the evening. Guin- NMMS Drama.’ BRISTOL — Saint up again this year, we ness Beer promos will Miller said he could Patrick’s Day is right asked our customers to also begin on Friday and barely believe his ears around the corner, and vote, but we definitely continue all weekend when he was told of the “Sure and begorrah,” didn’t expect to make long. donation. there’s no better place number one. We were On Saturday, “It’s just incredible, to celebrate the holiday super surprised that we Parkhurst is excited to and so generous of this than at Kathleen’s Cot- did and thank everyone then present Sue Dun- person. I didn’t even tage Irish Pub in down- who voted for us,” said lavey of Seacoast Set know what to say when I town Bristol, voted by Parkhurst. Dancers for some inter- got the call,” he said. viewers of WMUR last Kathleen’s Cottage active fun with all who Over the past sever- week to be the Top Irish recently celebrated their are interested in learn- al years, the school has Pub in the state. fifth anniversary and the ing the art of Irish folk been using a portable After placing in the PHOTO COURTESY staff is now gearing up dance. wired sound system that Top 5 last year, owner Kathleen’s Cottage Irish Pub in Bristol is a cozy spot to enjoy for their biggest week of “She’ll be giving les- was often inadequate for Maryann Parkhurst great food, Irish beers, and even live entertainment. Voted the the year. sons on set dancing from the stage performances was thrilled to learn her Best Irish Pub in the state by viewers of WMUR last week, this The celebration of all 3:30 until 5 p.m., and and concerts. traditionally-styled pub Friday they will kick off five days of celebrations in honor of things Celtic begins on SEE KATHLEEN’S, PAGE A14 Those seated at the won the title for 2015. Saint Patrick’s Day. Friday, March 13, with rear of the gym often had problems hearing the entire performance Central Square’s unofficial mascot promises that spring is near because the old system BY DONNA RHODES turn of migrating geese, — Diane the Turtle. could not pick up voic- [email protected] a robin on the front lawn Diane is an amazing es or even some instru- BRISTOL — Each or buds popping out on 45-year-old turtle that ments at the back or year, there are many the trees, but in the New- artist Jim Tonner got sides of the stage. signs that spring is ap- found Region, there is a as a child. He nurtured The new system, Mill- proaching, like the re- new harbinger of Spring that once-tiny turtle er said, will be controlled by an Apple computer that comes as part of the package the district se- Be part of the definitive lected. Besides the comput- erized operating system, guide to your community it will have “choir mi- PHOTOS DONNA RHODES crophones” to broadcast MEREDITH worship, and commu- at 5 Water St. in Mere- Diane the Turtle from Twin Designs Gift Shop awoke from her — Salmon Press Me- nity service organiza- dith, or mailed to P.O. long winter’s nap last week and began nibbling on some juicy dia, publisher of the tions. Box 729, Meredith, NH strawberries, which, in the animal kingdom, is one sure sign INDEX Newfound Landing Any organizations 03253. of spring. n and Plymouth Record that formed within the The deadline for in- over all that time, and now to keep them all up Volume 2 • Number 11 Enterprise, is once past year, or have not clusion in this year’s when he and his brother to date on her activity. Opinion .................. A4-A5 again preparing its previously been recog- Community Guide is Brad moved their busi- Despite her somewhat annual Community nized and wish to be Wednesday, March 18 ness, Twin Designs Gift posh accommodations at Schools .................. A8-A9 Guide, the ultimate in- included in the 2015 at noon. Shop, to Bristol‘s Cen- the shop, Diane contin- Towns ..........................A6 sider’s source to your Community Guide, The Community tral Square a few years ues to hang on to many Churches ................ A6-A8 local neighborhood. are welcome to submit Guide encompasses the ago, she quickly become of her natural instincts In addition to histor- a brief description of towns of Alexandria, their mascot. though. Arts & Ent. ...........A9-A13 ical information and their role in the com- Ashland, Bridgewa- Diane has become Each October, rather Health ........................A13 current statistics for munity, along with ter, Bristol, Campton, famous not only among rising up to greet her vis- communities through- their contact informa- Danbury, Dorchester, locals who pop in to say itors, she suddenly stops Sports ............B1-B3 & B6 out the Pemi-Baker tion, to Editor Bren- Ellsworth, Groton, He- hello, but with others feeding one day and pre- Classifieds ...............B4-B5 and Newfound regions, dan Berube at record@ bron, Holderness, New from across the country fers to languish on the 20 pages in 2 sections the Community Guide salmonpress.com. Sub- Hampton, Plymouth, and places as far away bottom of her tank for a ©2014, Salmon Press, LLC. includes detailed infor- missions can also be Rumney, Thornton, as Germany or New Zea- long winter’s nap. Call us at (603) 279-4516 mation on local health dropped off in person Warren, Waterville land. As a result of her Last Wednesday, email: [email protected] care facilities, places of at our offices, located Valley and Wentworth. notoriety, she even has SEE MASCOT, PAGE A14 www.salmonpress.com her own Facebook page Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015 n Blazing Star Grange steps up to support fire victim BY DONNA RHODES off dates when they will to contribute to the bake sistance will be needed on March 28, or people at 15 North Rd.