Tilton PD's William Patten Honored by Mcdonald's for Community Involvement
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Tilton PD's William Patten honored by McDonald's for community involvement BY DONNA RHODES care of him when he’s [email protected] with you all, too.” TILTON — On Patten is a veteran of Wednesday, Oct. 5, the U.S. Marine Corps representatives of Mc- who went on to join Donald’s Restaurants, Franklin’s Police De- including Peter Napoli partment in the 1990’s, of Napoli Group, which when his tour of duty owns the New Hamp- was complete. In 2000, he shire fast food establish- moved across the town ments, held a statewide line to Tilton Police De- fundraiser to benefit law partment and has been enforcement officers. At there ever since, serving that time they present- as the School Resource ed the New Hampshire Officer for Winnisquam Chiefs of Police Associ- Regional Middle and ation with $50,000 to use High Schools. toward training of police A father of three, Pat- officers around the state. ten’s commitment to the While Officers Evan community doesn’t end Boulanger and Joseph with his law enforce- Marcello of Belmont and DONNA RHODES ment duties though. Officer Richard Ort of Tilton Police Officer and Winnisquam football coach William Patten (center) was presented a Community Involvement Award Over the past six years Tilton were recognized from McDonald’s Corporation last week for dedication to his job as a school resource officer for Winnisquam School District. he has still found time Joining him for the presentation were, Tilton Police Chief Robert Cormier (center left) Larry Johnston of McDonald’s (center right) at the event held at the and the entire WRHS football team. SEE PATTEN, PAGE A14 Tilton McDonald’s, one officer missing from the got underway. ceremony, Tilton Police “We’re here to honor Manhunt leads to Meredith man's arrest Officer William Patten. both a football coach and Patten had a good excuse one of Tilton’s finest po- however; he and his wife lice officers. Thank you in connection with Belmont shooting Amanda had flown to Officer Patten for all you Lackland Air Force Base do for the community,” BY DONNA RHODES 24 Arlene Drive in Bel- in Texas to attend the said Johnston. [email protected] mont for the report of an graduation of their son Cormier said Patten BELMONT — A unidentified 33-year-old Logan from the U.S. Air is indeed one of his best shooting in Belmont woman who received a Force Academy. officers and he’s grateful last Tuesday, Oct. 11, gunshot wound to the Not wanting him to go for the time, energy and launched a three-day head. The victim, who unrecognized, McDon- commitment Patten has manhunt by local and police said was a resi- ald’s Brand Ambassador for his job, which is why state police that led to dent of the duplex-style Larry Johnston, Tilton he nominated him for the the arrest, in Meredith, home, was transport- McDonald’s General McDonald’s Community of 42-year-old Jason Cuo- ed to the Lakes Region Manager Richard Low- Involvement Award. colo, whose last known General Hospital, where er and Area Supervi- Speaking to the foot- addresses were listed as she was found to be in sor Kerry Fortin joined ball players who gath- Meredith and Rockland, critical condition but Cormier and Capt. Ryan ered for the presenta- Mass. expected to survive her Martin met last week to tion, Cormier told them, The search for Cuoco- injuries. present Patten with his “What he does and lo began at approximate- COURTESY “We were able to de- award before his duties how he cares for you all ly 1 p.m. last Tuesday, Jason Cuocolo of Meredith and Rockland, Mass. was arrested termine that the victim in Meredith last Friday after a shooting that critically wounded with the WRHS football means a lot to us. I want when emergency re- knew her assailant,” a Belmont woman. At the time of his arrest, Cuocolo was also team’s practice session to thank you for taking sponders were called to said Belmont Police Lt. wanted for three other prior felony charges. Richard Mann. A press release from Northfield selectmen seeking to honor town's oldest resident the Major Crimes Unit of the New Hampshire NORTHFIELD no longer live in this an assisted living facil- someone who may be the Giunta-Dow at 286-7039 State Police stated that — The Northfield Se- town due to medical rea- ity are still eligible for town’s oldest resident or adminasst@north- authorities discovered lectmen are asking for sons and now reside in the award. If you know please contact Lindsey fieldnh.org. at that time that the as- the help of town resi- sailant, Cuocolo, was dents in honoring the also wanted for three town’s oldest resident active felony warrants, with the presentation of Show you care and get a good scare at which included First the town’s Boston Post Degree Assault, Armed Cane. Robbery with a Firearm, The canes were first White Tiger Karate's Haunted Hike for charity and Criminal Threaten- given to more than 700 BY DONNA RHODES ing with a Firearm,. New England towns in [email protected] Law enforcement of- 1909 by Edwin Grozier, TILTON — It’s ficers immediately sent publisher of the Boston that time of year out alerts for Cuoco- Post, with the condi- once again when lo, warning the public tion that they be used to White Tiger Karate that he was considered honor the town’s oldest offers up some scar- armed and dangerous male resident. Some- ing and caring in the and anyone seeing him what later the tradition community, hosting should not approach the evolved to recognize the their annual Chari- suspect but call police oldest resident, male or ty Haunted Hike to immediately. female. raise money for local There were a few dead The tradition of families and organi- end leads in the case at handing out the Bos- zations. This year, first, including a tip re- ton Post Cane was dor- they have added ceived Thursday night mant in Northfield for some non-frighten- that led to the search of many years until it was ing fun into the mix a home and wooded area revived in 2011. Most with their Enchant- SEE SHOOTING, PAGE A14 recently the cane was ed Forest for little held by Dorothy Walker ones. DONNA RHODES INDEX of Cottage Street. Sadly, “We take away the Bert, Ernie, Marvin the Martian and their pals are some of the friendly characters that boys n Ms. Walker passed away scares and let the and girls can meet at the Enchanted Forest daytime version of White Tiger Karate’s 12th Volume 8 • Number 43 in June at the age of 96. younger boys and annual Charity Haunted Hike, while over the next two weekends, adults may encounter some 26 Pages in 2 Section The Selectmen would girls have some fun of their not-so-friendly pals in the evening hours. Editorial Page ..................A4 like to honor the town’s with a bouncy house, newest oldest resident, petting zoo, and a other friendly critters As part of the nice like Marvin the Mar- North Country Notebook A5 and are asking for help walk along the trail, to meet. The Old Lady wooded walk, there tian and Bert and Er- in identifying that per- which is toned down Who Lived in a Shoe are familiar storybook nie pop up to say hel- Schools ............................A7 son. In order to be eli- for them,” said Sen- gathers children to- characters like Han- lo along the way, too, gible the person must sei Sharyl Geisert. gether for story time sel and Gretel or Little and some even pass Culture .............................A5 be a current resident Before they even beside her “home” as Red Riding Hood who out candy to their Obituaries ........................A6 and must have resid- head off for the walk well where there are lead them out along the young visitors. ©2016, Salmon Press, LLC. ed in town for at least though, there are also outdoor toys to beginning of the trail. Come nightfall, it Call us at (603) 279-4516 10 years. Persons who goats, bunnies and play on as they listen. Other friendly faces SEE HAUNTED, PAGE A14 email: [email protected] meet this criterion but A2 October 20, 2016 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n Belknap House kicks off Pumpkin Festival with Masquerade Ball Friday BY ERIN PLUMMER tributing may different tions for the ball. He [email protected] elements. carved the shapes of LACONIA — Volun- “Everybody’s still the chandeliers from teers are pooling their trying to feel their way; sheets of insulation talents for an evening what will this ball be,” foam and put them to- of fun and dancing for Makowski said. gether before painting the first ever Belknap Makowski said ev- them. House Pumpkin Mas- eryone has had their Kildune works for querade Ball. own parts, though AutoServ and created The ball is scheduled everyone is working sculptures made from for the evening of Fri- together to make this car scraps. He has also day, Oct. 21, and will more cohesive. helped out at the char- also be a kickoff event One of the volun- ity auction for Holy for the New Hampshire teers was artist Jeri Trinity School. Pumpkin Festival on Bothamley, who is “All I know is how to Oct. 22. head of the Design dress out a room,” Kil- Located on Church Committee at Belknap dune said.