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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Reaching new heights Winnisquam junior tackles New Hamps hire’s 4,000-footers BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor And, less than six new to the teenager, who REGION — What did months later, he reached grew up hiking with his you accomplish during that goal, hitting all of father, and he started the pandemic? the 4,000-foot peaks. looking at the 4,000-foot- Whatever it may be, A soccer player at ers as a possible option it’s a safe bet that Lucas Winnisquam, Robdau last year and the can- Robdau took it a step (or saw his summer soccer cellation of seemingly several thousand steps) season cancelled, so in everything in the spring further. addition to working, he and into the summer The 16-year-old Win- was looking for some- gave him the chance to nisquam junior decid- thing to do to stay active tackle them. ed in May, after a few and break the doldrums So, he asked his father months of remote learn- of quarantine. if they could go hike a ing amidst the lock- “It definitely felt good 4,000-footer together in down, that he was going to say that I did that,” May and the duo set out to try to hike all of New Robdau said. “It’s pretty to hike Mount Tecumseh Hampshire’s 4,000-foot cool.” Courtesy SEE ROBDAU, PAGE A7 Lucas Robdau stands at the top of Mount Moosilaukee. mountains. Hiking is nothing Tilton School Watershed based management plan celebrates $180,000 underway for Lake Winnisquam

REGION — The Winnisquam Watershed Network grant award (WWN) is excited to announce that preparation of a Watershed Based Management Plan for the Lake TILTON — The Board of Directors of the Land Winnisquam watershed is officially underway. and Community Heritage Investment Program A consulting team comprised of FB Environmen- (LCHIP) has announced $4.1 million in matching tal of Dover NH and the Horsley Witten Group out grants awarded to thirty-two projects across the of Sandwich MA has been engaged by the US Envi- state, including the Charles E. Tilton Mansion on the ronmental Protection Agency’s Region 1 office to de- campus of Tilton School. velop a Watershed Based Plan that meets watershed Tilton School, a co-educational independent planning and implementation requirements for the school known for its Mastery Approach curriculum, federal Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319 Program. received a $180,000 grant award to support the resto- The approximately $80,000 project is being fund- ration of the unique mansard roof of the mansion. ed through EPA’s CWA Section 303(d) Program. The This project will protect and preserve the historic watershed management plan will identify and quan- character of the building, which is listed on the Na- tify sources of pollutants to Lake Winnisquam, de- tional Register of Historic Places as having historic termine the water quality goals and the pollutant significance to New Hampshire. reductions needed to meet those goals, and identify “We’re excited by LCHIP’s investment in the best management practices and protection strate- Charles E. Tilton Mansion.” said David Thiel, Head gies to be implemented in the watershed to achieve of School. “We know how important the mansion is the pollutant reductions needed. to the town and its history, and this grant will help “The Winnisquam watershed is being impacted Tilton School preserve the Mansion for the benefit by increasing recreational activity and development of the entire community, both on campus and off.” pressure, while at the same time struggling with the The mansion was built as the family residence of effects of climate change and threats from invasive Charles Elliot Tilton, namesake of both the school SEE WATERSHED, PAGE A7 and the town where it resides. A residence in the Tilton family until 1952, the building was purchased by Tilton School in 1962. It houses the school library and art center. The funds from the LCHIP grants will Belmont High School holds help the school conduct critical maintenance to the roof of this historic building. The Masiello Family Foundation has donated a matching amount in sup- National Honor Society induction port of this project. LCHIP funds will support projects in nine of the state’s ten counties. This grant round was highly competitive, with nearly $8 million in funding re- quests compared to $4.1 million available for grants. LCHIP Board of Directors Chair Amanda Merrill of Durham observed that “With the large number and high quality of applications that where submitted this year, the board had the satisfaction of awarding grants to a variety of wonderful projects-- and the regret of being unable to support many others. It is clear to me that the work of LCHIP is more important than ever.” Grant recipients are required to raise a minimum of one dollar for each dollar provided by LCHIP. This year’s awards of $4.1 million will be matched by nearly $18 million that the project proponents will raise from other public and private sources, infusing a total of over $22 million into the state’s economy in Courtesy Belmont High School is proud to announce that on Wednesday, Nov. 18, a group of 11 juniors and 14 seniors were inducted into direct project activity. the BHS chapter of the National Honor Society. About Tilton School Tilton School is an independent, co-educational, boarding and day school in Tilton, New Hamp- BELMONT — Bel- Aja. Aja, a 2015 graduate dents during the event, McKim, Brian Miles, shire., serving students in grades 9 through 12 and mont High School is of Belmont High School planned and conducted and Christopher Pare; postgraduates. Since its founding in 1845, Tilton proud to announce that and former President by NHS advisors Rachel the Senior Class induct- has challenged students to embrace and navigate a on Wednesday, Nov. 18, a of the National Honor McGarghan (a member ees were Kelley Allen, world driven by diversity and change. Tilton School group of 11 juniors and Society, urged the new of ths BHS Math De- Deanna Bourque, Olivia approaches teaching, learning, and living through a 14 seniors were induct- inductees to recognize partment) and Tonya Bowser, Micah Edgren, customized learning process called The Mastery Ap- ed into the BHS chapter their potential and to Angwin (of the high Chloe Jackson, Eamon proach. For more information about Tilton visit til- of the National Honor embrace their capacity school’s Social Stud- Kelley, Stella La Vallee, tonschool.org. Society. to positively impact their ies Department). This Madison Lima, Isabella About New Hampshire’s Land and Community The opening remarks school, the local commu- year’s inductees were McDonald, Alyzabeth Heritage Investment Program of the ceremony were nity, and the world as a Juniors Mitchell Berry, O’Connell, Molly Sottak, The New Hampshire Land and Community Her- made by Matthew Finch, whole. Kaitlyn Bryant, Oonagh Nathan Sottak, Kara Ste- itage Investment Program is an independent state Principal of Belmont Immediate household Burwell, Jacob Dumais, phens, and Kyle Whit- authority created by the legislature in 2000. LCHIP’s High School, who gave family members were Jada Edgren, Ella Ir- comb. SEE GRANT, PAGE A7 way to the evening’s also invited to celebrate ving, Anna LaDue, Is- guest speaker, Shannon these outstanding stu- abella Lewis, Serenity A2 November 26, 2020 LOCAL NEWS n WINNISQUAM ECHO Carol Bickford retires after 37 years Supporting Local Mutual Banks

up through the ranks. tion lending and second Carol Bickford is a ters of business and ser- cial products, including She was promoted to homes. They also man- member of the Mort- vice. services to individuals, Senior Vice President of age many partnerships gage Market Committee Founded in 1869, businesses and organi- Retail Lending at MVSB with an array of vendors for American Bankers Meredith Village Sav- zations. For more infor- in 2009; and was promot- and businesses involved Association. She also ings Bank has been serv- mation call 603.352.1822 ed to include the Merri- in the home buying pro- previously served on ing people, businesses, or visit walpolebank. mack in 2014, and again cess. the Mortgage Commit- non-profits and munici- com. to include Savings Bank “For almost four de- tee for New Hampshire palities of Seacoast, Cen- New Hampshire Mu- of Walpole in 2019. She cades, Carol’s leadership Bankers, and was a tral and Lakes Region of tual Bancorp, a shared has been a valued mem- in our residential lend- Board Member of Lakes NH for over 150 years. To services organization, ber of the senior level ing area has been a cor- Region Community De- learn more, visit any of was formed in 2013 Carol Bickford staff for over fifteen nerstone to the success velopers (formerly La- their local branch offices when two New Hamp- years. of our company, making conia Area Community in Alton, Ashland, Cen- shire-based community Bickford’s success is thousands of dreams Land Trust) as well as ter Harbor, Gilford, La- banks, Meredith Village MEREDITH — After attributed to her quick come true with home the Lakes Region Unit- conia, Meredith, Moul- Savings Bank and Mer- 37 years, Carol Bickford, understanding and as- ownership in our state,” ed Way. She has also tonborough, Plymouth, rimack County Savings the Senior Vice Presi- sessment of New Hamp- said Rick Wyman, Pres- been involved with sev- Portsmouth or Wolfe- Bank, formally affiliated dent and Retail Lending shire’s unique home ident of Meredith Vil- eral past projects with boro, call 800.922.6872 or – the first relationship Officer for Meredith market. As a community lage Savings Bank. “Her the Town of Meredith, visit mvsb.com. of its kind in the state. Village Savings Bank banker, she has led her leadership and service including an update of sFounded in 1867, This strategic partner- (MVSB), Merrimack team to become experts has made us stronger the town’s Master Plan. Merrimack County ship has positioned the County Savings Bank in the region, helping and better through the Bickford attended New Savings Bank has been banks to leverage each (the Merrimack) and them appreciate the years. Carol will be very Hampshire College for serving the people, busi- other’s strengths as Savings Bank of Walpole challenges and rewards missed, and we wish her business and is a gradu- nesses, non-profits and they work together to (SBW) is retiring. Bick- of building, buying and the best in retirement.” ate of the ABA Graduate municipalities in cen- advance a shared vision ford currently stewards owning a home local- “It has been an abso- School of Banking at the tral and southern New of maintaining and en- the mortgage and per- ly. The highly skilled lute honor to spend my Tuck School of Business Hampshire for over 150 hancing community sonal lending programs mortgage specialists of banking career at such at Dartmouth College. years. The Merrimack banking standards and for all three banks. Her MVSB, the Merrimack a remarkable organi- Unlike stock banks was voted “Best Bank” values. 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LOCAL NEWS November 26, 2020 A3 WINNISQUAM ECHO n Prescott Farm hires Volunteer Coordinator/Development Assistant LACONIA - Prescott valuable it is to connect members interested in Farm Environmental with others,” Sorensen learning more about vol- VISTA members com- Education Center is said. “I’m excited to get unteer opportunities at mit to serve full-time pleased to welcome Ma- to know the communi- Prescott Farm can reach for a year at a non-prof- ria Sorensen as Volun- ty around Laconia and Maria at msorensen@ it organization or local teer Coordinator and can’t wait to expand the prescottfarm.org. government agency, Development Assistant. scope of the volunteer working to fight illiter- In her role, Sorensen and fundraising pro- CCNH Mission acy, improve health ser- will act as liaison be- grams here.” Grounded in the life vices, create businesses, tween staff and volun- “Education is at the and ministry of Jesus strengthen community teers to enhance and heart of everything we Christ, Catholic Chari- groups, and much more. expand the current vol- do at Prescott Farm,” ties New Hampshire re- With passion, commit- unteer program. She Executive Director Jude sponds to those in need ment, and hard work, will also assist with as- Hamel said. “With Ma- with programs that heal, you’ll create or expand pects of Prescott Farm’s ria’s leadership, we will comfort and empower. programs designed to fundraising, such as be able to provide more bring individuals and grant writing, donor opportunities for Lakes AmeriCorps VISTA communities out of pov- stewardship, and event Region residents and AmeriCorps VISTA erty. planning. visitors to expand their is the national service Sorensen holds a B.S. knowledge and skills in program designed spe- Prescott Farm in Animal Science from a variety of area – with cifically to fight poverty. Prescott Farm is a the University of Con- the added benefit of feel- Founded as Volunteers nonprofit 501c3 orga- necticut. She was coming great about giving in Service to America nization dedicated to munity service chair for back to our community!” in 1965 and incorporat- providing year-round Courtesy UConn’s Dressage Team, Maria comes to ed into the AmeriCorps environmental educa- Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center welcomes where she gained experi- Prescott Farm through network of programs tion programs for all Kathryn Downey as the Volunteer Coordinator, Catholic ence in volunteer man- the Catholic Charities in 1993, VISTA has been ages and a place in the Charities NH AmeriCorp agement. NH AmeriCorps VISTA on the front lines in the Lakes Region commu- natural world. For more at Prescott Farm, please “I know how import- program and will serve fight against poverty in nity that encourages information about pro- visit prescottfarm.org. ant volunteers are to at Prescott Farm for 12 America for more than curiosity, discovery, fun gramming, events and a community and how months. Community 40 years. and connection to the volunteer opportunities Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction announces last call for donated items LACONIA — The up to gather items and year’s auction will be events, including, It’s raised for local charities, community organiza- Greater Lakes Region even allowed us to have held virtually from the for the Kids Communi- all through volunteer tions in the Central New Children’s Auction will item drives in their park- Bank of New Hampshire ty Challenge (formerly efforts, community do- Hampshire region. For hold its final pre-Auc- ing lots, but we are not Pavilion. Auction lead- PubMania), into a major nations and corporate more information about tion item drive at the done yet. We need more ers will not accept dona- annual campaign. In the sponsor-ship. The Great- the Auction, the non- Bank of New Hampshire items to serve more peo- tions during the event 39 years that the commu- er Lakes Region Charita- profits it supports and Pavilion on Friday, Nov. ple in 2021.” to ensure there is time nity has come together ble Fund for Children how you can help, visit 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28 While all new items to properly sanitize and for the Auction, more is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ChildrensAuction.com. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at are welcome, tradition- photograph every item than $6 million has been organization that helps the Bank of New Hamp- ally gift cards, electron- in a manner in which shire Pavilion. ics, tools, toys, sporting volunteers can social New, unused and goods and household distance. unwrapped items are items bring in the high- For more informa- desperately needed to est bids. tion, contact Jenni- Comparing Health help the Children’s Auc- Completed donor fer Kelley, Children’s tion raise the same lev- forms must accompany Auction Coordinator el of funding in 2020 as each donation; forms at Jenn@ChildrensAuc- Insurance or Medicare it has in recent years. are available at https:// tion.com. COVID-19 has put an bit.ly/32ahYHb and will About the Greater enormous damper on also be available at the Lakes Region Children’s Supplements? the organization’s abil- pavilion. Auction ity to gather items and Gift card donations The Greater Lakes on volunteers’ individ- can be dropped off at Region Children’s Auc- THAT'S OUR SPECIALTY!! ual fundraising efforts the pavilion; mailed to tion is a charitable event through events, primar- GLRCA, 383 South Main held every December ily. Street, Laconia, NH in central New Hamp- Open enrollment is coming up soon!! “While many items 03246; or ordered online shire. Countless volun- have been received at and delivered to GLRCA. teers and donors have Give us a call to set up an in person, this time, there is a need Because of the threat turned the Auction and for thousands of items of the pandemic, this its many fundraising Zoom or telephone meeting. to raise enough money to meet the needs of the community,” said Jaime Sousa, GLRCA board chairperson. “Local businesses have stepped

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On Nov. 15, the world watched as a Space X space- craft blasted into space with four astronauts on board. As one news outlet put it, it was ‘eight minutes of terror’ as the fiery bullet took off. This title nailed it. As we watched the rocket take off, we were awestruck at how far mankind has come. The science and intelligence that is behind what was once unthinkable, is mind blowing. Watching the takeoff on Sunday evening was just as exciting as it was nerve wracking. In 1986, while in school, we all watched as the Challenger met it’s fatal fate after just 73 seconds after taking off. In 2003, the Columbia shuttle broke apart while attempting to renter the Earth’s atmosphere, killing Courtesy all seven crew members. Artists of the Month The crew, made up of Victor Glover, Shannon Because Covid-19 remains a threat, the Lakes Region Art Association Gallery requires customers visiting their Gallery, and Walker, Soichi Noguchi (of Japan) and Michael Hop- LRAA artists members attending its monthly meetings there, to adhere to the strict guidelines for maintaining social dis- kins, traveled the 27 hours it takes to get to the Inter- tancing and to wear a mask. At its recent monthly meeting, members attending, selected six fellow artists as their “Artists national Space Station. As we write this, the crew is of the Month” for excellence in creating original art and photography. Temporarily removing their masks for this group safely in orbit. photo are the winners, seated (L-R): Barbara McClintock, Audrey Rougeot, Martha Aucion, Standing, (L-R) Ron Bowman, The launch was delayed from Saturday to Sunday Duane Hammond, and Sherwood Frazier. Each artist will have their winning entries on public display in 5 different bank due to bad weather from Hurricane Eta. The trek is lobbies in the region, and one in the Laconia Public Library, from mid-November to mid-December. The Lakes Region Art historical in that it’s the first fully operational mis- Association, Tanger Outlet Mall, suite 132, is now conducting a special exhibit titled ‘Art for Giving,’ collecting Toys for Tots and raising funds for charitable giving this holiday season. It is open Thursday, thru Sunday, 10AM-6PM. LRAA is a sion for the private company, SpaceX, founded by non-profit 501c-3 organization. Elon Musk. A test mission did take place this past spring with two test pilots, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley who successfully traveled to the STRATEGIES FOR LIVING space station. n The crew will remain in space for six months, where they will administer several experiments. One experiment includes how microgravity affects human heart tissue. Microgravity is defined as the Thank you…thank you! condition in which people or things appear to be BY LARRY SCOTT there lost in thought, as it and wring its neck. He that he and his crew weightless. An attempt to grow radishes will also though transported to tore the feathers off, and might live is a rath- From Max Lucado’s take place, which could lead to longer space mis- another time and place. he and his starving crew er crude reminder of book, “In the Eye of the His full name: Eddie made a meal – a very the One who died that, sions. Storm,” comes this sto- Rickenbacker. … On one slight meal for eight men to paraphrase Jesus’ In 2011, NASA did away with the Space Shuttle ry: of his flying missions – of it. They used the in- words, “We might have program. Since then the United States has used Rus- “It happens every across the Pacific, he testines for bait. With it, life and have it abun- sian spacecrafts to bring astronauts to the Interna- Friday evening, almost and his seven-member they caught fish, which dantly.” Far from fol- without fail, when the tional Space Station. SpaceX created and developed crew went down. Mirac- gave them food and more lowing his precepts as a sun resembles a giant bait … and the cycle con- matter of obligation, we the Crew Dragon capsule. ulously, all of the men orange and is starting to survived, crawled out of tinued. With that simple serve Him because we In 1961, Russian Lt. Yuri Gagarin became the first dip into the blue ocean, their plane and climbed survival technique, they love Him, from a heart of person to orbit the Earth in Vostok 1. The flight last- Old Ed comes strolling into a life raft. Captain were able to endure the deepest gratitude. The ed for 108 minutes, reaching an altitude of 202 miles. along the beach to his Rickenbacker and his rigors of the sea until self-discipline required That same year, Alan Shepard became the first favorite pier. Clutched in crew floated for days on they were found and res- of our drives and ambi- his bony hand is a buck- American to go to space. A year later in February, the rough waters of the cued. tions is as nothing when et of shrimp. Pacific. They fought the Eddie Rickenbacker compared to the peace of John Glenn became the first American to land on the Ed walks out to the sun. They fought sharks. lived many years beyond mind, the sense of pur- moon. In 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first human end of the pier, where Most of all, they fought that ordeal, but he nev- pose, and the promise of to walk on the moon. it seems he almost has hunger. By the eighth er forgot the sacrifice of eternal life that is ours Some interesting facts about space are that it is the world to himself. … day, their rations ran that first living seagull. due to the death (and res- completely silent. Because there is no atmosphere Before long, dozens of out. No food. No water. … And he never stopped urrection, I might add) seagulls have enveloped in space, sound has no way to travel. Astronauts use They needed a miracle. saying, “Thank you.” of the One who loved him. Ed stands there Time dragged. … Sud- That’s why almost every us first. “Thank you, radios to communicate. In 1986, NASA discovered tossing out shrimp to denly, Eddie felt some- Friday night he would dear Lord. Thank you … what could be fossils of microscopic living organ- the hungry birds. As he thing land on top of his walk out to the end of thank you … thank you isms on a rock brought back from Mars. Halley’s does, if you listen close- cap. It was a seagull! Old that pier with a bucket … thank you!” Comet won’t orbit by the Earth until 2061. A space ly, you can hear him say Ed would later describe full of shrimp and heart For more thoughts suit from Nasa costs $12,000,000. A research by Yale with a smile, “Thank how he sat perfectly still, full of gratitude” (pp. like these, follow me at you. Thank you.” In a scientists suggests that there may be a planet made planning his next move. 221, 225-226). indefenseoftruth.net. few short minutes, the With a flash of his hand Eddie Rickenback- out of diamonds, that is twice the size of Earth and bucket is empty. But Ed and a squawk from the er’s thankfulness for a eight times greater. They say it’s 40 light years away; doesn’t leave. He stands gull, he managed to grab seagull that had to die however, it can be seen by the naked eye in the con- stellation of Cancer. The footprints left on the moon will last for 100 million years. One day on Venus MARK ON THE MARKETS is longer than one year due to a slow axis rotation which takes 243 Earth days to complete it’s day. If Market rotation two pieces of metal touch while in space, they will weld together. There is floating water in space. The some of the otherwise tion growth funds. Many everyone’s portfolio be- moon was once a piece of the Earth. Scientists say softer areas like travel looks like mirror imag- cause of the volatility that when Earth was young, it was struck by a giant and tourism. But then es of each other and the and risk in the stock. But object breaking a piece off that began to orbit the wait a minute, and you S&P 500 index. My point as a mutual fund inves- Earth due to gravity. hear about potential new is to bring awareness to tor, if you had wanted a Sunday evening’s excitement was a much needed lockdowns going for- mutual fund investors small portion of Tesla, ward by many states and break from the national news cycle. Listening to the that the criteria of some you would’ve had likely you will see a reversal of the companies held had to go outside of your ground crew at NASA headquarters was like listen- back into “stay at home” by these large funds fund family to own Tesla ing to something out of a movie. It was a refreshing stocks. cannot be met until it stock. reminder that there are bigger, more positive things So, what is the aver- many times too late to In the past, I have taking place in our lifetimes and for that, we are age investor to do when get the vast majority of talked about “modern thankful. the news changes the upside. Let us look at portfolio theory “which direction of sectors and Tesla for example. Even really means having asset classes? If you are last year there were multiple non-correlated invested in a passively many skeptics and short asset classes throughout BY MARK PATTERSON managed portfolio such sellers around Tesla. I your investment portfo- as mutual funds, then would guess that it did lio. In my opinion it is The hot stocks of yes- you just hope that the not fit the criteria for exceedingly difficult to Send your terday does not mean fund managers are not large-cap growth funds. achieve this asset class they’re going to be the behind the curve on a Now that it is going to diversification in a fam- hot stocks of tomorrow, lasting sector rotation. be added to the S&P 500 ily of mutual funds. For letters! to my point many of the One issue with some of index you may start to example, the precious “stay-at-home” stocks the large Capitalization see some of these funds metals such as gold, sil- like Zoom video, Spotify growth style mutual take a position in Tesla. ver and industrial met- Winnisquam Echo and Netflix have come funds is that they must The price of Tesla stock als like copper have done P.O. Box 729 off some recent very gravitate towards the has already gone up an very well recently. This high prices. It does not very liquid large compa- extraordinary amount, would be an uncorrelat- Meredith, NH, 03253 mean that the stocks will nies’ stock, like Apple, and now will be added to ed asset class to growth return to their highs, Amazon, and Microsoft all S&P 500 index funds. stocks, bonds, or even however as companies to name a few. If you look I do know of some much crypto currency. Crypto Our fax number is 279-3331. announce success in the at your mutual fund’s smaller exchange trad- currency or Bitcoin is Or, you can e-mail us at [email protected] COVID-19 vaccine race, current holdings, it is ed funds that were in another uncorrelated always interesting from on Tesla before the big asset class that has done Please include your name, address we see some softening in many of those sectors my perspective to look run-up in price. Certain- very well, and again, it and phone number. and strengthening in at the top 10 holdings of ly, owning Tesla is not these large capitaliza- suitable for everyone in SEE MARK PAGE A5 OPINION A5 WINNISQUAM ECHO n November 26, 2020

North Country Notebook TV show inspires thoughts of the (not so) lowly beaver

into town. It was here, in the vestiges of an 1880s water-powered manu- facturing complex, that I stumbled onto an amaz- ing waterworks complex of the beaver’s very own. There were major dams and minor dams, wing dams and canals, By John Harrigan and in the midst of it all, Columnist quite a far cry apart, two There’s plenty going on in this 18th Century fantasized illus- very big and very active tration of a beaver colony---beavers building a dam, another Courtesy beaver lodges. felling a tree, and others here and there if one looks, some A beaver about to make a big splash. I’ve long thought that actual beavers, some not. (Courtesy NH Fish & Game, shut- Editor’s note: Mr. Har- Soon I was absorb- this startling tail-slap is an inherited trait to gain a second terstock.com) rigan was not able to sub- ing all that I could get or two on the beaver’s would-be predator (a bear, a coyote) mit a new North Country to know about beavers, rather than to warn the rest of the colony, as is so often told. Notebook column in time adding to in-the-field (Courtesy NH Fish & Game, ardea.com) course sooner or later a silent wild place, alone. to meet our press deadline observations by look- right along with the and swimming away, and particularly hard winter Well, not quite. With for this week’s edition. ing stuff up. The bea- crows, which back then sometimes just followed and abrupt spring came hardly a movement of The following column ver, resources said, is were migratory. The along, perhaps out of cu- along, and the oldest and an alder branch, out was originally published among Earth’s oldest crows, hungry upon ar- riosity. weakest dams went out. stepped game warden in April of 2018. warm-blooded species. riving back home, made As I explored much What the loggers found Arthur Muise. We had And the beaver has done a lot of noise, being a farther to fish, most of- were the survivors. not had a clue that he more to reshape major garrulous bunch by na- ten alone, the beaver en- was there. My siblings and I landscapes and to create ture. When the crew at counters became up close +++++ “Hello, boys,” said Ar- were fortunate to grow or alter habitat than any Pollard’s slaughterhouse and personal. Once, as I thur, digging for his pipe. up within reconnoiter- other creature on the up on Cooper Hill threw roll-cast my baited hook During my years of “Hello, Arthur,” said ing distance of a swamp. planet, including man. out bones and offal, they up under alders arching statewide feature writ- Elias, looking surprised. My mother, a non-heli- What dredged all this became downright rau- over the deep channel, a ing for the New Hamp- “Join us for lunch?” copter Mom before her up was a Nature series cous. submerged beaver swim- shire Sunday News, my He did, and there was time, saw swamps as special I bumped into It was the caws of ming by became entan- search for the state’s lon- none of what Elias later safer than streets and on late-night TV on, of crows that somehow gled in my line. Once gest trap-line led me to referred to as “ that offi- sidewalks. Hence her course, the beaver. became the signal for we both relaxed things a Elias Hopps of Groveton, cial talk stuff,” just vis- frequent suggestion, “Go my brother Peter and I little, he went on his way who had a seemingly iting as if encountering play in the swamp.” +++++ to throw our bedroom unhooked. never-ending trap-line each other in that vast- I only had to hear this window open for the up in the Phillips Brook ness was the most natu- suggestion once, and the The swamp inspired first breath of spring air. +++++ country. We arranged ral thing in the world. further I explored the a big part of my early And right along behind to meet one day at four I’ll always savor that swamp the more of it I life. It was the source of the crows came the song I’ve often looked in the morning, and off day, and that part of it in wanted. And it wasn’t my first public drawing, of the male red-winged through old town histo- we went, first by snow- particular. As for Elias, long before I came smack in Mrs., Drew’s fourth blackbird, announcing ries, as Helenette Silver mobiles, then on snow- he was happy to call it, up against the works of grade class (I think). his territory and seeking did in researching her shoes. as he happily did on the the beaver. It was a rendition of someone to share it. classic History of New The day will always way home, a two-beaver a red-winged blackbird Hampshire Game and stand out for me in many d a y. +++++ perched on a cattail. I +++++ Furbearers, and the ways, not the least be- remember that I first reader encounters some cause I got to help Elias (This column is syn- sketched it out in black Beavers young and great stories about bea- pull two traps that had dicated in papers cover- Beaver Brook, which and white, because it was old were building and vers and beaver dams. what the old-timers ing two-thirds of New begins in Stewartstown for a class in water-color digging and channeling These accounts of- called “plenty big bea- Hampshire and parts of and Colebrook as springs painting. When I had the and cruising all over the ten mention loggers in ver” in them. Maine and Vermont. Ad- and trickles amongst soft lines of pencil just swamp, and eventually the 1800s finding beaver I will remember the dress letters, with town the ridges of South Hill, where I wanted them, I some of them became dams of twenty and even day best for using our and telephone numbers in those years pretty painted in the colors. less wary as Pete and thirty feet in height, snowshoes to dig a big in case of questions, much ended in a huge I had chosen the red- I built rafts and poled hard to imagine. Even hole in the snow, where- to campguyhooligan@ alder swamp behind our winged blackbird be- them all over the place. harder to imagine is how in to kindle a fire for gmail.com or to Box 39, house on Park Street, cause it was among the They became less prone these dams survived lunch. There we were, in Colebrook, NH 03576.) one of the main routes first birds of spring, to frantic tail-splashing spring freshets. 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BY KRISTIN O’BRIEN friendly but acute eye on New England Telephone telephone company, to electricity. One evening nette, Page & Stone Corp. Bonnette, Page & Stone everything taking place & Telegraph Company. strands of wire. He used while setting up the fam- we wish you and yours a there. Recently we had The telephone switch- pieces of colored crepe ily Christmas tree he joyous holiday season LACONIA — Bon- the pleasure of learning boards at that time paper and formed covers hand-wired 80 incandes- and a happy & healthy nette, Page & Stone of a fun story timely for used little flashlight to place over the light cent electric bulbs cov- New Year. We hope you Corp., a Construction the holiday season that sized bulbs to light up bulbs creating colored ered in red, white and enjoyed this story! Management firm based involves that same The- the boards and indicate light. The next Christ- blue paper on his tree, For more information in Laconia, is part of ater Manager. Did you which number was be- mas he surprised his connected them to a pow- about Bonnette, Page & the ongoing renovation know the Colonial The- ing called. Some stories family and friends with er source and voila! The Stone Corp. please vis- of the historic Colonial ater has a connection to say the invention was a a beautiful gift of yellow, debut of the first electri- it our Web site www. Theater in downtown La- the invention of the first result of Ralph’s toddler orange & green electric cally lit Christmas tree. bpsnh.com and follow conia. One of the many string of electric Christ- son, Leavitt, nearly set- lights decorating the An estimated 150 mil- us all year-long on Face- things we enjoy about mas Tree Lights? It’s ting the family Christ- family tree and parlor. lion light sets are sold book at facebook.com/ working on historical true! Stories credit the mas Tree and house on For many years, it in America each year bpsnh. construction projects Colonial Theater’s Exec- fire after knocking over was believed by Morris, lighting approximately To our best knowl- are the stories shared utive Theater Manager, a lit candle. This was his friends and family 80 million homes each edge, the above is all fac- with us by those with Ralph E. Morris, with far too common an acci- he was the inventor of holiday season (accord- tual. However, if there is past connections. His- the invention of wired dent back in those days. the first Christmas Tree ing to a Dec. 15, 2016 blog anything incorrect that toric structures being miniature Christmas Mr. Morris was deter- Light. However, they posted by HolidayLEDS). has been noted, we wel- given a second chance to tree lights back in 1911. mined to create a safer were not aware the first We have come along way come you to contact us be brought into the pres- Mr. Morris was the Man- way to illuminate the Christmas Tree light since the days of hang- and let us know! Thank ent can evoke numerous ager of the Colonial The- tree and parlor area of was invented in the late ing candles on a tree you to the variety of emotions, reactions and ater from 1933 until 1965. his home and other fam- 1800’s by the Vice Pres- (thankfully) and are sources used to research spark memories to be Prior to his employ- ily homes without the ident of Thomas Edi- grateful for the out-of- this information includ- shared. ment with the Colonial use of candles. During son’s electric company, the box thinking of Mr. ing: Smithsonian Maga- A Lakes Region native Theater, Ralph Morris, the next year, he spent Edward Johnson. John- Edward Johnson and zine, HolidayLEDS Blog, shared a memory with a Massachusetts resi- hours soldering the son resided in one of Laconia’s own, Ralph E. Warren Huse and The us he had of the The- dent who relocated to small light bulbs similar the first neighborhoods Morris. Laconia Historical and ater Manager who kept a Laconia, worked at the to what was used at the in NY to be wired with From all of us at Bon- Museum Society. Dine on leftovers with the Duke on LRPA this weekend LACONIA—Join fall in love. Men from film, and many Wayne 101.5 FM! high and bid Laconia High School ty members to produce Lakes Region Public Quirt’s troubled past fans consider it to be often – it’s for the kids! campus in Laconia, NH. content that Access Television at come seeking vengeance one of his finest perfor- You can’t find televi- LRPA cablecasts locally fosters free speech 10 p.m. this Friday and against him; will he mances. 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GRANT ty of life in New Hamp- cultural and historic re- ues, timber management shire’s 234 communities. corded at the Registry of CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 shire. LCHIP does this sources. The program and recreation and sup- Fifty million dollars of Deeds in every county of legislative mandate is by providing matching has provided 499 grants ported 301 projects to state money have led to the state. to ensure the perpetual grants to New Hamp- which have helped to rehabilitate 286 histor- a total project value of contribution of natural, shire communities and conserve approximately ic structures and sites. more than $289 million. cultural and historic re- non-profits to conserve 294,000 acres of land for Grants have been award- The money for LCHIP sources to the economy, and preserve the state’s food production, water ed in all parts of the state grants comes from fees environment, and quali- most important natural, quality, ecological val- and in 176 of New Hamp- on four documents re-

WATERSHED gy to address them.” says Opechee and Wicwas. It Tilton, New Hampton process and intends to To provide comments or CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Lisa Eggleston, WWN will also make future im- and Gilford that drains keep the public engaged sign up to receive fur- species. If we want to President. “This plan plementation projects el- to Lake Winnisquam and informed. A public ther updates from the maintain the high qual- will provide a roadmap igible for federal Section downstream of the Lake- workshop will be held Winnisquam Watershed ity of our lakes, it is of for the WWN, commu- 319 funding.” port dam. sometime in the next sev- Network, please visit vital importance that we nities and stakeholders eral months to discuss their Web site at winnis- as a watershed commu- in the watershed to pro- The Winnisquam wa- The WWN will be the development of the quamwatershed.org. nity recognize the po- tect the high quality of tershed includes land working closely with Winnisquam Watershed tential impacts of those Lake Winnisquam and within the communities the consultant team Based Plan and to solicit changes and have in the smaller lakes in our of Meredith, Sanborn- and local stakeholders input from the public on place a long-term strate- watershed, including ton, Belmont, Laconia, throughout the planning their goals and interests.

ROBDAU up Mount Madison by 8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 a.m. and continued on, in Waterville Valley. His hitting Mount Adams, father thought it would Mount Jefferson, Mount be a good place to start Washington, Mount and while snow forced Monroe, Mount Eisen- his father to turn around hower, Mount Pierce and midway into the hike, Mount Jackson. the teenager pushed “It was a perfect day,” through and reached the Robdau said, noting summit. the only thing he didn’t “I just fell in love with like was the massive being out there,” he said. amount of people at the From there, he started top of Mount Washing- putting in longer hikes, ton. Since everyone was including his third and looking for ways to beat fourth peaks, which quarantine, there were were Passaconaway and a lot of people driving to Whiteface. That involved the summit. His moth- a 10-mile day, which was er actually hiked up to a challenge out of the meet him and his father gate, but became easier drove up, just in case he as he moved along. wasn’t feeling ready to “I was tentative start- keep going. ing out, but as I did more “But, I felt good to go and more, I got more and and kept on going,” he more into it,” Robdau said. Lucas Robdau poses at the summit of Mount Washington said. “I knew some of the Another highlight during his Presidential Traverse this summer. trails and my dad taught was the final trip, which Lucas Robdau donned a banana suit as a fun way to finish out me how to navigate, so I took him over the Zea- hiked Mount Cardigan Trail in its whole. his final 4,000-footer, posing for a photo atop Bondcliff. was pretty comfortable land-Bonds traverse and at sunrise and also has “I look at it as more going out there alone.” was the only overnight done Baldface. than just checking peaks Since he liked being trip. Robdau is also look- off a list,” Robdau said, out there all alone, he Robdau started on ing at doing some sec- noting that his father started getting up real- Route 302 north of Craw- tions of the Appalachian gave him some solid ad- ly early in the morning, ford Notch and hiked Trail in the coming year. vice. “It’s not about what driving to his moun- up Zealand and across Over April break, he’s you see when you get tain of choice and then Mount Guyot before hoping to do a section there, it’s about how you starting out on the trail staying the night at a of the trail in the Smoky get there. It’s the jour- to catch sunrise at the campsite just ahead of Mountains in North Car- ney, not the destination.” peak. Usually, the only West Bond. He hiked up olina, a seven-day over- Needless to say, it’s a people he would see were West Bond to watch the night. He’s also planning safe bet that Robdau’s on the way down. sunrise, then came back on hiking the Long Trail, journey is going to have The times he was hik- to the site and spent the which runs the length of plenty of peaks. ing was also timed per- night before hitting up Vermont, next summer Sports Editor Joshua fectly with when Appala- Bond and Bondcliff the and after graduation, Spaulding can be reached chian Trail thru-hikers next day, coming out in he’s hoping to possibly at 279-4516, ext. 155 or Lucas Robdau stands atop West Bond during his final days of were on the trail, so he Lincoln. He also encoun- tackle the Appalachian [email protected]. finishing the New Hamphire 4,000-footers met a lot of them, in- tered his first snow of cluding one woman he the season on that hike, met who was an ultra which ended on Oct. 4. TNS Christmas runner and was going He prepared for the northbound, finishing overnight hike by car- the trail in 51 days. Be- rying more weight earli- cause she was injured, er in the summer to get Fund accepting she was walking but in used to a heavier load. her first few days, she After all was said and was doing more than 65 done, Robdau looked applications miles in a day. back with fondness on “That was the most what he accomplished REGION — The TNS Christmas Fund is now ac- impressive hiker I’ve but noted he wasn’t done cepting applications for the 2020 Christmas Season. met,” Robdau said. yet. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, Robdau noted that his “There’s a lot of times which has been in existence for many years and was most memorable day was I’d be done the hike and established to assist families in need. probably doing the Pres- have to drive back to go Towns served: Tilton, Northfield, Sanbornton idential Traverse, which to work,” he said. “But it Who is eligible? Any family in need of support he did in one day. He was worth it, it paid off, with Christmas toys, warm winter clothing or a Hol- started at 5:30 a.m. after it felt good. iday food basket. camping in Gorham the “And I’m not done hik- Applications can be obtained from: Greater Til- previous night and starting,” he added, noting ton Area Family Resource Center 5 Prospect Street ed at the Appalachian that since he finished Tilton, NH and the Northfield and Sanbornton Town Trail head. He made it the 4,000-footers, he’s Hall.

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TOWN OF NORTHFIELD MOULTONBOROUGH ACADEMY PLANNING BOARD Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm HELP WANTED 21 Summer Street, Northfield Moultonborough Academy is seeking a second AGENDA Middle School Boys Basketball Coach. Interested ATTENTION: Due to COVID-19 we will be hosting this meeting online via Zoom and at candidates should contact the Athletic Director, Town Hall. To access Zoom information go to www.northfieldnh.org All applications and plans are available for review at www.northfieldnh.org. Matt Swedberg, at [email protected] or call 1. Minutes November 2, 2020 Moultonborough Academy at 603-476-4883. 2. Dan White – Informal Discussion for multi-family units to be located on Tilton Rd, Rt. 140 (Map R14 Lots 5-2, 5-3, 5-1) for a total of 20.635 acres in the Commercial Industrial Zone. 3. Jacques Belanger – Informal Discussion for a proposed subdivision located on Bean Hill Rd (Map R11 Lot 9) in the R1 Zone. 4. Robert F. Kidder 99 Revocable Trust - Minor Subdivision Application for a lot line adjustment located on Park St (Map U08 Lot 143 and Map U09 Lot 38) in the R2 Zone. 5. Other Business. The Town of Northfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. FIND A CAREER Please contact the Selectmen’s Office at 286-7039 if you need special assistance in IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! order to attend this meeting.

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HELP WANTED: Town Clerk/Tax Collectors Office Experienced Insulation & Town of Campton, NH Weatherization Technicians The Town of Campton seeks a qualified applicant for the position Seeking candidates with insulation and weatherization experience: of Part Time Assistant to the Town Clerk & Tax Collector. blown-in cellulose, spray foam, fiberglass, light construction Candidate must be highly organized, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented. Ability to process transactions efficiently and and air sealing. accurately and preform a wide range of customer service, Hourly rate DOE; weekly pay, plus benefits – be home every night! research, clerical, and administrative support services to the MUST HAVE clean driving record; we provide complete criminal fast-paced Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office. Offsite training Individual Seeking background check prior to employment and medical card. and travel are required. This position receives direct supervision Contact Shakes to Shingles 603-415-1115 from the Town Clerk/Tax Collector. Prior municipal/ Personal Care Attendant [email protected] business background and computer skills are desired. Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than Lincoln Area December 11, 2020 at 3 pm to: Individual in the Lincoln area seeking a Hannah B. Joyce Town Clerk/Tax Collector personal care attendant to help them in Town of Campton their home and community. Duties include MOULTONBOROUGH 10 Gearty Way Campton, NH 03223 facilitating community and recreational ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT activities, social activities, and providing The Town is actively seeking candidates to fill a support with hobbies, light housekeeping, full-time position for the retiring Administrative assistance with service dog, feeding Assistant to the Administration office, to support TOWN OF RUMNEY and administering medication. This is a the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator and 26 hour per week position. Training will Finance Director. Police Officer Positions be provided. Starting pay for this direct Responsibilities include a wide range of clerical The Rumney Police Department has openings support position is $11.50 per hour. functions with proficiency in Word, Excel, and other for a full-time and part-time Police Officer. software applications as needed. Attends Selectmen’s If you are interested in this position or • Successful candidates may be required to weekly evening meetings, takes minutes, posts to the would like to learn more about it, please complete a fitness test, oral interview, psychological Town’s website, and coordinates advertising. Ability to exam, medical exam and a thorough background send a resume and a letter of interest to: work in a fast paced environment, interacting with investigation. the public while representing the Selectmen and Northern Human Services • Preference will be given to NH Certified Officers. Town Administrator is a must. Municipal experience PO Box 299 preferred. For more information and to view the job • If not certified, applicant must be able to complete Whitefield, NH 03598 description, please visit the Town’s website at www. the NH Police Academy. For more information or to email your resume, moultonboroughnh.gov, Employment Opportunities. Please submit a resume and cover letter by please send to [email protected] Submit letter of interest, résumé and Town application December 15, 2020 to: to Kevin Quinlan, Chair, Board of Selectmen, PO This position requires a valid driver’s license, Box 139, Moultonborough, NH 03254, kquinlan@ Rumney Police Department proof of adequate auto insurance, and completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. moultonboroughnh.gov. Position open until filled. PO Box 175 Northern Human Services is an Equal Opportunity EEO Employer. Rumney, NH 03266 Provider and Employer. WINNISQUAM ECHO November 26, 2020 A11 n Hall Memorial Library “Grief in the Winter & Holidays” Highlights Tilton/Northfield support groups online LACONIA — We are entering a time of year when we may feel the absence of a loved one more acutely. November Update And in this challenging year, we may face layers of additional loss or wonder whether or how to gather safely Hall Memorial Library is continuing to offer ex- with those we love. panded curbside pickup hours from Monday through Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice invites you to join us for a special online session to explore ways Friday, 12:00 to 6:00. Reserve items by logging into to share and honor our grief and how to take care of ourselves and each other this season. your account, using our Curbside form on our web- “This season is always hard for those who have suffered a death. And this year, the questions, emotions, site (www.hallmemoriallibrary.org), or by calling us at 286-971. See our website or call for appointment and heartache of this time may be even more intense,” notes Dan Kusch, Bereavement Care Coordinator. availability. “There is no right way to grieve and no right way to move through this season. But together with others we can acknowledge our heartbreak, anticipate what we may need, and find courage with others as we make Thanksgiving Observance our way without a map.” We will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday Whether you have already observed the Jewish High Holy Days or are looking ahead to Thanksgiving, and Friday, November 26-27, 2020. We reopen at noon Christmas, New Year’s, Kwanza, Bodhi Day or other cherished cultural or religious days, or simply readying on Monday, November 30. for the onset of winter; you are welcome. We all turn together into this darker, colder time of year and can

Check Out Periods and Returns join each other to give and receive light and warmth. Items are loaned for two weeks. All returned items The groups will gather via Zoom video meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 6 – 7:15 p.m. The groups are open need to be put into the book drop, located in front of to adults, non-religious, no-cost and facilitated by trained staff and volunteers. Pre-registration is required. the library. All returned library materials are quar- Gentle technical support is available if you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with Zoom. You can access antined for a minimum of 72 hours and then checked the sessions via phone, tablet or iPad, laptop or desktop computer. in; don’t worry if they appear in your online account For more information and to register, please contact Dan Kusch, Bereavement & Spiritual Care Coordina- for several days- no fines will be charged. tor: 524-8444, ext. 2390 or [email protected].

How To Access Material From Home New Hampshire Downloadable Books (NHDB) is a wonderful resource for e-books, audiobooks, and LRPC TAC Committee meets virtually Dec. 2 more. You can search for titles using our catalog and see if they are available through NHDB! REGION — The tion topics will include 2020-21, the Lakes Region also provided on the Visit: https://nh.overdrive.com OR download the Lakes Region Planning an update on potential Planning Commission LRPC website at www. Libby app to your device. Commission’s Transpor- bicycle and pedestrian has determined that this lakesrpc.org. Visit our website for more instructions and other tation Technical Adviso- improvements in the meeting of its Transpor- Anyone who has trou- resources! ry Committee (TAC) will Lakes Region submitted tation Advisory Com- ble accessing the meet-

meet Wednesday, Dec. 2, for consideration in the mittee will not be held ing can call 279-5334 or New Items from 2 to 4 p.m. next Statewide Pedestri- at a physical location, e-mail admin@lakesrpc. “Hidden in Plain Sight” by Jeffrey Archer “Daylight” by David Baldacci The TAC will discuss an and Bicycle Plan. but will be conducted via org for assistance. “The Law of Innocence” by Michael Connelly public transit issues in As a result of the Zoom. The LRPC TAC en- “The Searcher: A Novel” by Tana French the Lakes Region with Coronavirus/COVID-19 There are two ways courages all members “Troubles in Paradise: A Novel” by Elin Hilder- guests Cindy Yanski, public health crisis and for the public to access of the public who are brand Mobility Manager at pursuant to Emergen- the meeting: Online interested in any aspect “Invisible Girl: A Novel” by Lisa Jewell Belknap-Merrimack cy Order #12 issued by at this link: https:// of transportation to pro- “If It Bleeds: New Fiction” by Stephen King Community Action Pro- Gov. Sununu on March us02web.zoom. vide input during the “The Burning God” by R.F. Kuang gram, and George Cleve- 23 regarding the state of us/j/84908642829 or by meeting. For additional “Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics” by land, Executive Director emergency currently in telephone at 1-929-205- information about this Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann of the Gibson Senior effect through Nov. 19, 6099 and enter Zoom meeting, please contact “The Cold Millions: A Novel” by Jess Walter Center in Conway. as extended by the Gov- Meeting ID 849 0864 2829. the LRPC at 279-5334. “White Ivy” by Susie Yang Other transporta- ernor’s Executive Order These instructions are Help Wanted Town of Belmont SEWER/WATER DEPARTMENT LABORER JOB POSTING

The Town of Belmont is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Sewer and Water Department Laborer reporting to the Public Works Director. The successful candidate will perform a variety of routine skilled and unskilled manual laboring duties relating to wastewater pumping stations and wastewater collection systems and will cross train for coverage in the Water Department. The individual chosen for this position must possess a willingness to work with others including the general public. The position shares on-call schedule with the Water Department. Individual will also assist in winter snow removal operations in conjunction with the Highway Department. High School Diploma or equivalent is required; experience with wastewater operations and possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution license is preferable but not required, must possess a valid NH License and pass a “CDL” physical, drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check as required by the Town.

Please submit letter of interest and application to the Public Works Director, 143 Main Street, PO Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220, position will remain open until filled. Town of Belmont is an EOE.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES FULL-TIME SIGN ON BONUS! *RN E.D. Nurse Manager *Speech/Language Therapist **RN – M/S Charge, Day Shift *RN – M/S Charge, Night Shift *Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist PER DIEM Cook LNAs – RNs Certified Surgical Tech Central Sterile Technician Patient Access Representative Environmental Services Technician Now seeking APPLY ONLINE WWW.UCVH.ORG Experienced Loader operator Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576 Phone: (603) 388-4236 Route 3 • Meredith, NH • 03253 [email protected] EOE 279-4444 A12 November 26, 2020 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n Curtain to open on historic collaboration

LACONIA — The artistic, cultural, indus- historical and cultural restore d an d renova ted ready have plans in place Bryan w a s a lso the Ex- Belknap Mill and the trial, and educational significance. Mill an d th e Coloni al to work wit h NCC A at ecutive Dir ector of the Colonial Theatre are life. Both buildings are The Belknap Mill es- Theatre to deliver high Jean’s P lay house on a New Ham p shi re The- both unique, historic listed on the Nation- tablished Powerhouse quality the atrical arts musical in Decem ber atre Aw a rds for three gathering places located al Register of Historic Theatre Collaborative in programming. 2021 an d a sprin g 2021 years a n d h as directed in downtown Laconia Places; a tremendous 2020. Powe rhouse The- Powerho use The- playwriting festival with its annual Awards show which have provided the commitment has been atre Co llab orative will atre Co llab orative is the Community Players at the Capitol Center for foundation for Laconia’s made to preserve their utilize bot h the ne wly named i n ho nor of t he of Concord. Powerhouse the Arts for the past five Belknap Mill’s original, will also be collaborating years. preserv ed P owerhous e with TS Eve nt Pr oduc- “Being nomadic the- which n ow s erves as a tions of Nashua to pro- atre pr oducers for the museum. When the Mill vide professional quality past six years has been a was bui lt i n 1823, the lighting, sets and sound great way to expand our Winnipe sauk ee River for its Colonial Series. horizons, meet new peo- was div erte d under the Program m ing will ple, an d learn to adapt building into sluiceways begin this spring online our wor k to different and was the source for and outdoors. venues. But there is no powering the Mill’s man- “While we are as anx- substitute for having our ufactur ing operatio ns ious as anyone to get go- own the atre home. We via a w ater wheel. Lat- ing on both our Colonial hope th e relationships er, the sys tem was con- and Mil l Se ries events, we’ve created with other verted to h ydroelec tric we real i ze the uncer- theatre companies and power. Excess power cre- tainty o f t he pandemic practit ioners from all ated by the Mill’s Power- and und e rst and we are over th e state will join house provided electrici- buildin g a performing with our existing ties to ty to downtown Laconia. arts pr o gra m for the the Lakes Region theatre Therefo re, as the M ill’s long ha u l. We will en- communi ty to help us Powerhouse once turned thusias t ica lly begin in create a “Powerhouse” on the lights for Laconia, 2021 fo c usi ng on build- theatrical organization,” the Mil l’s new Pow ering rel a tio nships with says Bryan. house T heat re Co lla b- Spectac l e M anagement Belknap Mill Exec- orative wi ll br ing the and oth e r c ommunity utive D irector Karen lights up on performing partners, creating small Prior stated that “Bryan arts in the Lakes Region! scale t h eat rical oppor- and Joh anna joined the Managed by Bryan tunities around the Mill, Belknap Mill over a year and Johanna Halperin, and planning for the day ago as our Theatrical Powerhouse will provide it will be safe to do our Artists-in-Residents and high-quality artistic and first big Colonial produc- deliver ed programming educati o nal expe rienc- tion,” say the Halperins. that in cluded several es for l oca l com munity The Halperins are no well re ceived play read- participants. The Halp- strange r s t o the Lakes ings an d a play writing erins will be building on Region theatre scene. Af- worksho p. The addition the pro g ram ming they ter moving to the Lakes of Powerhouse Theatre began at the Mill in 2019 Region a nd co-found- Coll abo rative is a nat- and pla n to prov ide an ing The Winnipesaukee ural ev olution of the annual ‘Colonial Series’ Playhou s e i n 2004, the Mill’s commitment to its and ‘Mill Series.’ The Co- Halperins moved on af- miss ion of cel ebrating lonial S eri es wi ll focus ter 201 4 an d have since the Lak es Regi on’s cul- on larg e sc ale c ommu- been wo r kin g to build tura l h eritage through nity th e atr e pla ys and the the a tre program of the art s, educ ation and musical s wi th ca sts of the Int e r-L akes School civi c e ngageme nt. The 20 or more. The Mill Se- Distric t . T hey’ve also Boar d a nd staf f of the ries wi l l c ontinue with produce d , p erformed Belk nap Mill l ook for- a serie s of work shops, and dir e cte d shows at ward to playing a signif- play re a din gs, s maller various oth er NH the- ican t r ole in Laconia’s product i ons and play- atres including The Hat- futu re as a de stination writing fes tival s. Pow- box, Th e Li ttle Church for the arts and culture.” erhouse wil l als o seek Theatre of Holderness, opportunities to collab- Communi t y P layers of orate with other theatre Concord, NH and NCCA organiz a tio ns an d al- at Jean ’ s P layhouse.