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Winnisquam Echo THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Awareness is key to safety on the ice Tilton looks at installing parking meters on Main Street BY MEGHAN SIEGLER [email protected] problems – namely that peo- TILTON — At the request ple park in front of their of some Main Street mer- stores for hours at a time chants, Police Chief Robert and make it difficult for po- Cormier has researched tential customers to stop in. and come up with a propos- “Businesses want to see al for installing parking me- the spaces turn over,” ters downtown. Cormier said. The proposal includes The proposal, which is the possibility of charging based off of surrounding for parking permits, which municipalities’ metered- would allow for long-term parking set-ups, calls for the parking in specific lots. establishment of lot zones Cormier told the Board of and setting of fees for each PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Selectmen at its meeting last space in each lot, which Bobhouses are appearing on local lakes and ponds already but state and local officials caution that there is still open water in many locations, as week that several mer- “may depend on the prox- seen here in Meredith Bay. chants had spoken with him imity to the downtown area BY DONNA RHODES conditions when venturing to solid ice. off hypothermia. about trying to find a solu- and amount of usage the lot [email protected] out onto the lakes and ponds. Another safety tip is to car- Deputy Chief Beland also tion to downtown parking gets.” This is to address mer- LAKES REGION — With His department is called out ry a strong object like a pry offered the tip that ice fisher- chants’ complaints that cold weather gripping the several times each winter for bar horizontally to the sur- men use their ice ladle for downtown residents take up state, many are turning to the injuries from slips and falls, face. If a person falls through measuring ice depth. School spaces on a long-term basis. lakes and ponds for winter snowmobile accidents and with such an object in their “They should mark inches Cormier said Tilton could sports and recreation, like ice many other occurrences. hands, the bar can help pre- along the end of their handle Board turns incorporate long-term per- fishing, snowmobiling, and “People should always vent them from going all the and hook that onto the bottom to mediation mits that can be purchased skating. have ice claws to pull them- way under the ice. of the ice to get an accurate for $15-25 month. State and local officials are selves out if they fall Beland explained the best measurement,” he said. BY DONNA RHODES The other facet of the pro- [email protected] quick to caution residents through,” Beland said. thing a person who has fallen “Tape measures oftentimes posal is to install electronic and visitors alike, however, The ice claws (also called into the water can do is to try don’t hit where the bottom of BELMONT — Con- meters for Main Street park- that cold temperatures do not ice picks) can be purchased at to remain calm, place their el- the ice is and therefore are not tract negotiations be- ing. According to the plan, always mean it is safe to ven- local sporting goods stores. bows onto the ice surface and as accurate.” tween Shaker Regional metered spaces are typical- ture onto the ice. There are Wet hands will never grip on- pull themselves upward to try Anyone present when School District and the ly 25 cents per hour, though still areas on some bodies of to an icy surface, but these and stay visible to rescuers. someone falls through the ice teacher's union have Cormier said the meters are water that have yet to freeze, picks are handles with a Remaining as still as possible is advised to exercise extreme come to an impasse, and computerized and can be an officials say people should sharp point that can drive in- helps expend less energy, caution. Do not approach the the two parties will now programmed however the keep an eye out for open wa- to the ice and allow a person which aids in maintaining seek mediation to resolve town wants in terms of how ter while crossing on ice. to pull themselves up and on- body temperatures to ward SEE ICE PAGE A8 their differences. much to charge. He said the N.H. Fish and Game re- “Over the past four town can also decide to leave ports that there should be a months, we (the Shaker some spaces free for any giv- minimum of six inches of ice Regional Education Asso- en period of time, whether before foot travel is safe, eight Foster grammies ‘invaluable’ ciation it’s two hours or 30 minutes. to ten inches for ATV's and negotiation team) and “That gives people a snowmobiles. Thick ice does the School Board have chance to run into the hard- not always indicate safe con- at Union Sanborn School worked towards reaching ware store, run into the ditions either, they caution, BY MEGHAN SIEGLER a new Collective Bargain- sandwich shop and grab a as varying weather can affect [email protected] ing Agreement," said Bri- sandwich,without having to the strength of the ice. A NORTHFIELD — For a an McNabb, chairperson feed the meter,” he said. slushy surface formed by small monetary stipend and for the association. "As Electronic programma- warmer temperatures that countless emotional rewards, the school district gets ble meters accept debit, then refreezes can weaken ice retirees are heading back to closer to needing a final- credit or smart cards. Hand- surfaces. Honeycombed ice school – not as students, but ized budget, we are at a icapped spaces are free. or dark snow and ice are signs as foster grandparents. point in the process A single space meter of unsafe conditions. Cur- “They do an amazing job where a mediator makes head costs $415; a double rents, wave action and un- helping the teachers,” Union sense and would be of space meter head costs $575. derwater springs can create Sanborn School Principal some assistance." Each pole is $45, a smart hazardous conditions as well. Tim Neville said. “They ac- This comes after the card reader and case is $75, PHOTO BY MEGHAN SIEGLER “Weather is a variable fac- centuate our ability to serve School Board has an- and permits are about $400. Union Sanborn School kindergartners Karissa and Kiernan sit with their tor for ice, and people need to children.” class’s foster grammy, “Tiny” Raffaelly. nounced their budget pro- Cormier established that be aware of it,” Liza Poinier The Foster Grandparent posal for the annual meet- the town owns 111 off-street of Fish and Game advised. Program is a federal Senior 76, is working with kinder- great-grandchildren as often ing in March. Cutting spaces, including the old In Gilford, Deputy Fire Corps program, created in garten teacher Charlene Deu- as she would like. costs in many areas, in- Northway Bank lot and the Chief John Beland urges peo- 1965 as a part of the Older so at USS this year.While Raf- “You get your hugs every cluding the purchase of Tilton House of Pizza lot, ple to be aware of the current Americans Act and War on faelly has racked up almost 10 day,” she said of the job’s two portable classrooms, and 71 spaces on Main Poverty. In New Hampshire, years at Union Sanborn, this perks. “As a rule, I have the a new program that had Street. He calculated totals it has been sponsored by the is Deuso’s first year working ones that need the extra help been proposed for the based on creating 78 me- INDEX Friends Program since 1986. alongside a grammy. … Some of them need that ex- high school, and out-of- tered spaces, with the total ● The Friends Program places “She’s actually trained me tra love.” district tuition funding cost coming to $24,655. Volume 3 • Number 2 foster grandparents at a little bit,” Deuso said. On the flip side, Rafaelly for special education If the plan is implement- 20 Pages in 1 Sections schools in their community, Raffaelly said she got in- said, she continues to be sur- among other cost-saving ed, “We’d have some form of Community...... A5 with the age group they most volved in the program after prised and delighted by what measures, the final budg- control over every parking North Country Notebook ...A10 enjoy. realizing that a life with no some of the students know. et they will present has space downtown,” Cormier Like schools throughout job was not for her. “You find out how smart been held to an increase said. Editorial Page ...... A4 the state, Union Sanborn “I just retired from wait- some of them are,” she said. of less than 1 percent. In Plymouth, Cormier Schools ...... A9 School has invited foster ressing and I got bored sitting “It’s just unreal.” They will present an op- said, the meters bring in be- Culture...... A6-A7 grandparents into its halls home,” she said. While the program is erating budget for the tween $2,500 and $4,000 a Obituaries...... A6 for as long as faculty and staff Going back to the class- hugely beneficial for the fos- next year of $17,483,572. week in coin, which helps can remember. They arrive room to work closely with stu- ter grandparents and for the The teachers contract pay for meter readers and before the children, around dents seemed like a good idea, students, teachers reap the re- is the second half of their maintenance. ©2008, Salmon Press, LLC. 7:30 a.m., every school day particularly because Raffael- wards as well. two-part budget proposal “After the first year the Call us at (603) 279-4516 and work until about noon. ly doesn’t get to see her nine email: [email protected] Grammy “Tiny” Raffaelly, grandchildren and nine SEE GRAMMIES PAGE A3 SEE SCHOOL PAGE A8 SEE MAIN STREET PAGE A8

552244--00777700 DoingDoing BusinessBusiness TheThe RightRight WayWay SinceSince 19291929 CHEVROLET - CADILLAC A2 January 15, 2009 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Hall Memorial Library now home to (book) worms NORTHFIELD — Hall few hundred new residents. compost bin. Some of the pa- summer. section. Just above the bin see the worms, stop by dur- Memorial Library, serving On New Year’s Eve the li- per scraps and food used at Additionally, patrons may patrons will find a bulletin ing regular library hours. Tilton and Northfield, has a brary acquired an indoor the library will be turned in- ask for a librarian’s assis- board with information Hall Library is open Mon- to wonderful garden compost tance to view the “book about composting and even days and Thursdays from 10 by the 500 or so red wriggler worms” or to learn about instructions on how to make a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, worms in the bin. The com- how to compost at home. The their own simple homemade Wednesdays and Fridays post will help the landscap- book worms will reside bin. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat- ing around Hall thrive this downstairs in the children’s If you would like to come urdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Medical Reserve Corps needs volunteers BY DONNA RHODES CCNTR serves the towns half of the Office of the Civil- relief and assistance to the [email protected] of Tilton, Northfield, San- ian Medical Reserve Corps. American Red Cross and De- LAKES REGION — In the bornton, Franklin, Hill, Sal- The OCMRC is under the of- partment of Health and Hu- interest of public health and isbury, Andover and six fice of the U.S. Surgeon Gen- man Services in public welfare, the Greater towns in the Newfound Lake eral. health emergencies such as Franklin/Bristol MRC unit, region. Funding in the The MRC began in 2002 af- flooding and hurricanes. through the Caring Commu- amount of $10,000 to pur- ter President George Bush "We currently have a Re- nity Network of the Twin chase equipment, supplies called for civilians to become gional CERT (Community Rivers and acting as the Pub- and provide training was involved in their communi- Emergency Response Team) lic Health Network, received granted through the Nation- ties through volunteerism. program in place to assist funds to begin a Medical Re- al Association of County and Since then, the MRC has na- the local fire, police and town serve Corps. City Health Officials on be- tionally provided large-scale officials with traffic control and other logistical support functions that may arise in an emergency," explained Northfield’s ‘09 budget down $116k CERT/MRC coordinator Donna Quinn. NORTHFIELD — The pared a spending plan for “A major factor are de- tional burden on the North- in 2009,” said Selectman Deb A sister organization to Northfield Selectmen 2009 of just over $3.5 million, creases in income from the field taxpayers during these Shepard, citing adjustments the CERT program, MRC wrapped up work on their or $116,000 less than the sale of recyclables, although difficult times,” said Select- to town cash flow that al- would be an asset to health- 2009 budget proposal at their amount approved by the vot- we are also projecting a drop board Chair Glen Brown. lowed the town to reduce in- care professionals in times meeting last Tuesday ers in 2008. in interest income and motor “There are a lot of factors terest expense by more than of a public health emer- evening. After reviewing Expenditure reductions vehicle registration income that can impact a town tax $35,000 and new phone, copi- gency.Both programs are vi- highway, police, administra- more than offset a projected of more than $12,000 from rate, but all other things be- er and other contracts that tal, Quinn said, in respond- tion, outside agency con- drop in town revenues, 2007 levels,” said Town Ad- ing equal, this budget pro- will save the taxpayers ing to situations like a pan- tracts, and other town ex- which are expected to de- ministrator Glenn Smith. vides for a drop in North- $20,000 over the next few demic flu, a small pox out- penses the Board has pre- crease by $84,000 in 2009. With the 2009 spending field’s town tax rate of about years. break, or, as discovered last plan, which include reduc- 7 cents in 2009.” Selectman Steve Bluhm year, perhaps a tornado or NOTICE TO NORTHFIELD VOTERS tions in highway expenses, The proposed 2009 budget agreed that it had been a flood where hospitals might debt service costs and as- does not call for any change busy year, noting that the be overwhelmed with pa- Filing for the following Town Offices will be accepted sessing expenses, the select- in town services. board had created an Energy tients. at the Town Clerk’s office January 21 through January men are proposing a de- “Throughout 2008 we fo- Committee to research ways Jim Richardson, director 30, 2009: crease in the amount to be cused our efforts on reduc- of reducing energy costs, of MRC, points out that the raised by taxes in 2009. ing expenses by operating and had negotiated contracts MRC is a regional operation Selectman ...... 3 year term “It was important to us more efficiently and this for audit services, trash col- for public health. Treasurer ...... 3 year term that we not place an addi- work is beginning to pay off lection, computer mainte- "It's great because this is Trustee of Trust Funds ...... 3 year term nance, and assessing servic- for an entire region. We get es that went far in avoiding to tap the resources of the Cindy L. Caveney, Town Clerk higher costs for the taxpay- healthcare profession, both ers. retired and active, in 13 com- Northfield’s town tax rate munities instead of just one of $6.33 is in line with those town," he said. "The Capaci- in surrounding communi- ty Building Award will pro- ties. “Northfield residents vide us with start-up funds like to compare our taxes necessary to carry out the # NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 9 AM - 2 PM # with those of our neighbor- mission of MRC without in- New ing towns,” said Brown. “We curring any local taxpayer found that our tax rate is funds." 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Pearson was has an admittedly unusual TILTON — Tim Pearson “The most important working on finances, rather one of many candidates to passion for everything to do has filled the newly created thing to me is to see that we than the two part-timers that apply for the job, but he said with money management. position of municipal fi- get the back-end accounting had been trying to bring ac- the selectmen stayed impar- “For 2009, these are my num- nance manager for Tilton, and financial affairs of the counts and audits up to date. tial throughout the process. bers. I will know them, I will stepping down as a selectmen town straightened out,” Pearson said part of the prob- His professional background have touched them, I will eat in the process. Pearson said at the time. lem was that no one was ever includes working at IBM and sleep the numbers, basi- After two years on the Four days into his new po- available to report to the se- right out of college, which cally.” At last week’s board Budget Committee, nearly sition, Pearson now knows lectmen. eventually led to running his meeting, the selectmen offi- two years on the Board of Se- exactly what problems he “Hopefully there will be own business and consulting cially announced Pearson’s lectmen, and numerous needs to address. more communication back to IBM. After selling transition, and Selectman years in the private sector, “Now I’ve actually gotten (now),” Pearson said. “I’m that business, Pearson went Tom Cavanaugh thanked Pearson applied for the job underneath the car and seen here and available all the on to hold executive positions Pearson for his work as se- with both general qualifica- what we’re dealing with,” he time.” The board voted last in a national supply chain lectman. tions and personal knowl- said. “There’s some catch-up month to hire a municipal fi- software business. Pearson said he enjoyed edge of the town’s financial work … It’s a matter of time nance manager. The extra “I know I can get this being a selectman and was situation. and having a process.” money being spent on that (Tilton’s finances) where we particularly proud of his ef- In running for re-election Tilton’s slow progress in Pearson and the Board of position will be made up for need to be,” Pearson said, forts in helping to bring the last year, Pearson lamented picking up the pieces left be- Selectmen had previously ac- in the $15,000 saved by having noting that not only does he new police station to fruition. Seeking nominees for Annette P. Schmitt Unsung Hero Award LAKES REGION — Nom- Schmitt Unsung Hero zens Council on Children hangs in the Council offices. munity Justice principles gional School District. Past ination packets are now Award, presented each year and Families. “This award is designed to throughout the County. honorees also include Dawn available for the Annette P. by the Belknap County Citi- This award honors an in- acknowledge the efforts of Over the past years, pre- McCartney of Barnstead in dividual who has shown a Belknap County residents vious winners of the Schmitt 2005, for her efforts in her long-standing commitment who go the extra mile in Unsung Hero Award include community, Paul Plimpton Grammies to children and families in bringing positive changes to Leo Sanfacon (Gilford), of Belmont in 2004, for using FROM PAGE A1 is seeing the kids she’s Belknap County through be- the lives of families,” said Wendy French (Tilton), Dave his skills and interest in “I just love her, love her to worked with when she’s out hind-the-scenes activities Martin. Tryon (Tilton), Dawn Mc- sports to encourage boys and death,” Deuso said of Raf- and about. Hearing a student without any expectation of The Schmitt UnSung Cartney (Barnstead), Paul girls in the Lakes Region, faelly, noting that the kids she had four or five years ago recognition. Eligible candi- Hero Award honors New Plimpton (Belmont), and and Deb Williams of Laconia were “a little off” one day last yell out “Hi Grammy!” when dates include those who vol- Hampshire resident, the late Deb Williams (Laconia). in 2003, for her volunteer week when Grammy wasn’t she’s at the store is worth get- unteer on behalf of children Annette P. Schmitt, who left Sanfacon was recognized in work with youth in Laconia. there. “She is a necessity … ting up and out the door so and families or non-volun- a generous bequest to sup- 2008 for his volunteer contri- Nomination forms are it’s an awesome program.” early every morning. teer individuals who provide port programs and projects butions with the Boys and available at the Belknap Foster Grammy June “You get more from that exceptional service to chil- that improve the lives of chil- Girls Club of the Lakes Re- County Citizens Council Clogston, 81, is Rafaelly’s sis- than anything,” she said. dren and families beyond the dren and families in Belknap gion, Wendy French of Web site, www.bccj.org,or by ter. She has been working at Even with arthritis in her scope of their employment. County and the State. Over Tilton, in 2007 for her work calling Kathy Calvin at 527- Union Sanborn going on back and knees, Clogston is- The 2009 recipient will be the past several years this with 4-H youth, and the late 9182. Completed nomination eight years and got involved n’t ready to skip school. announced by Special Jus- fund has been the primary Dave Tryon of Tilton in 2006, forms are due by Friday,Feb. in part because of the good “Some mornings are tice Willard Martin during resource for sustaining a for his tireless efforts with 20. things her sister had to say hard,” she admitted. “But I the annual Belknap County number of comprehensive youth in the Winnisquam Re- about the program. Plus, get in here and I’m fine.” Convocation on Children systemic changes in Belknap Clogston said, she too was get- Clogston has been working and Families on Tuesday, County, including juvenile ting restless in her retirement with Dunfee the entire time March 31. The winner will justice practices, the Belk- life. “At my age, I want some- she’s been at Union Sanborn, receive an individual award nap County Citizens Council thing to do,” Clogston said. and Dunfee said she couldn’t and his or her name will be on Children and Families, “The kids help me out a lot.” imagine what she would do engraved on a plaque that and the introduction of Com- Clogston said she helps without the extra help. kindergarten teacher Joanne “I find it invaluable,” Dun- Dunfee set up the classroom fee said. “We would be at a Do you need financial help in the morning, cleaning and great loss without foster preparing the students’ work grammies.” with spaying or altering of for the day. Once the kids ar- “They’re more than just your dog or cat? rive, Clogston said that, like the grammy with the candy her sister, she works with dish,” Neville said. 224-1361 before 2 p.m. those who “need more help For more information on than others.” foster grandparenting, visit The most rewarding part friendsprogram.org/fgp.php. of the program for Clogston RECONDITIONING NOTICE * TILTON REGISTERED VOTERS $99.00$99.00 FILING PERIOD FOR PUBLIC OFFICE Have Your Vehicle Professionally Reconditioned JANUARY 21 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2009 POSITIONS & TERMS TO BE FILLED ARE AS FOLLOWS: By Our Reconditioning Team (4) BUDGET COMMITTEE 3 YEARS Wash & Wax Exterior • Vacuum & Shampoo Interior (1) LIBRARY TRUSTEE 3 YEARS (1) SEWER COMMISSIONER 3 YEARS Clean Engine Compartment • Detail Tires & Wheels (1) SELECTMAN 2 YEARS (2) SELECTMEN 3 YEARS Give Your Vehicle That New Car Feeling – (1) TREASURER 1 YEAR Call For Appointment Today! 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Shaker Regional School District PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TIME LIMIT FOR FILING CANDIDACIES FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OF THE SHAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

The undersigned clerk of the School District herewith gives notice of the time limit of declaration of candidacy from this school district for election of school board members of the Shaker Regional School District (filing period to start Wednesday, January 21, 2009).

The election will occur during the annual meeting called to convene at Belmont High School, Belmont, New Hampshire on Friday, March 6, 2009 and will be conducted under the non-partisan ballot law.

Positions to be filled at the election are: Belmont - 1 member to serve for three years (2012) Canterbury - 1 member to serve for three years (2012)

Written declaration of candidacy must be filed with the Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009 in order for the name of the candidate to SAVE UP TO $2650 appear on the ballot. A filing fee of $1.00 is required. Forms may be on in stock obtained from the Superintendent of School’s Office; 58 School Street; Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Belmont, NH 03220; telephone number 267-9223 days, or by calling Robin 1197 Union Ave. Schofield, Clerk, at 528-6664 evenings. Laconia, NH 03246 No person may file a declaration of candidacy for more than one position on the School Board to be elected at such election. Any qualified voter in 603-524-0100 each of the pre-existing districts named above is eligible to file for the www.hkpowersports.com position to be filled from that District. All candidates will be elected at large.

Robin Schofield, Clerk Shaker Regional School District A4

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January 15, 2009 Opinion Winnisquam Echo ■ EDITORIAL ■ Pet of the week: Molly

Molly, a chocolate Labrador, aged 1 ?, has had a busy, chaotic road. Props for passing Her first home abused her by burning her – she has the scars to prove it, but amazingly bears no mal- ice from such horrible treatment. Sadly, the fur will on portables never grow back on her shoulder and the side of her face. She suffered some pretty serious health issues before landing in the home that tried to offer her love Unlike almost every year in recent memory, and affection. Unfortunately the same could not be this year the Shaker Regional School Board is said of the two resident terriers that ganged up on her unceasingly.Because the terriers terrorized her, not planning to ask district voters for money for Molly was given to New Hampshire Humane Society. large projects. There’s no fancy auditorium pro- She’s a big dog, with a bigger heart, happy to play posal and no $500,000 lumped-together bond to with tennis balls, swim, hang out with the family,and construct a bus loop, install a sprinkler system just be lavished with all the attention you can give. and install buzz-in security systems. In fact, the Best not to place her with cats, somehow she sees board decided to take what would have been the them as more of the same from her last home, but other dogs, especially another large dog, yes please. priciest non operating-budget proposal – new Please call the canine department at New Hamp- portables for the high school – off the table as shire Humane Society if you’d like to come and see well. Molly,maybe take her for a walk. She’s a terrific girl. We think that was a wise move. In a district that is notorious for not passing big-ticket items (sometimes year after year after year, as in the LETTERS ● case of the high school), it’s unlikely that voters would have agreed that putting in portables would be a good use of their money this year. Peace in Gaza? No one’s feeling too comfortable with their To the Editor: sponded. Over the last year their civilians as shields of looking at how Israel is finances right now, so we’re guessing district alone at least 3,000 rockets against responses from Is- providing the things that residents aren’t going to support anything I have been interested in have been launched from rael. They intentionally Hamas will not. Hamas re- reading much of the analysis Gaza into Israel. place their own citizens in ceives tens of millions of dol- that’s not a must. and commentary about the It is clear that only one harm’s way to achieve their lars in financial aid from Some might argue that the board should have need for “Peace” between the side wants peace. I am goals around the world. They use left that decision up to voters; perhaps they are Palestinian people and Is- amazed that some try to draw On the other side, Israel this aid to buy guns, rockets, concerned about the population “bubble” mov- rael. I too am very concerned a moral equivalence between has only attacked Israel after and otherwise fund their mil- ing through the high school over the next cou- about the suffering of the the two sides. Once again let extreme provocation. When itary. So those necessities of ple years and think the extra room would be a people in the area. But let us us be clear. The Palestinians they do attack, they use every life have to be provided by not confuse the situation. launch rockets into Israel in- possible tactic to avoid others with Israel as the in- valuable investment. We doubt it. In our opin- The Palestinian people over- tentionally targeting the killing civilians. Israel never termediary. ion, most residents are probably thrilled that whelmingly elected Hamas most heavily populated ar- intentionally targets inno- I know people like to root they don’t have to fight against a proposal they as their governing body. eas. They are tying to kill as cents. Hamas makes civilian for underdogs—but the fact don’t want to pay for. Letting things lie for a Hamas has clearly and re- many civilians as possible. In casualties nearly inevitable that Israel has more military year isn’t going to hurt the students and may peatedly stated that the pri- addition, suicide bombers by placing every military tar- might than the Palestinians actually bolster the district’s confidence in the mary mission of their or- are sent into crowded mar- get in an area where civilians does not mean they are on the ganization is the destruction ketplaces, schools, and other are most likely to be killed. wrong side of peace. It takes School Board and its desire to balance educa- of Israel. That means the places to intentionally kill I was also amused by the two parties to ensure peace tional needs with what district taxpayers can state of Israel AND the peo- civilians. This is their moral- perspective provided by Ms. and the Palestinian people afford. ple. Many cease fire agree- ity— to inflict as many casu- Hobby’s letter published on have shown no indication No one is going to argue that extra space ments have been brokered alties as possible on the civil- Jan. 8. She said that “ For that they desire it. The mis- wouldn’t be an asset, but, as the board seems to between Israel and Palestine ian population. In addition, about two years, Israel has sion statement of their duly agree, we don’t think the benefits are worth the and each time those agree- they place their weapons rationed or denied food sup- elected government should ments have been broken by caches, storage facilities, and plies, clean water, electricity, remove all doubt about that. cost. As Superintendent Michael Cozort has the Palestinian side. Only af- military leadership offices in medicines and other necessi- pointed out, the high school will be in “tight ter repeated and unbearable heavily populated areas, ties of life” to the Palestinian Terry Lewis Sanbornton sneakers” for a little while, but after that provocation has Israel re- schools and hospitals using people. That is a strange way proverbial bubble passes through, the popula- tion is going to start going down. This is not Quality of life at its best in Tilton what school officials had anticipated, but we’re To the Editor: went above and beyond his me think about our long- the drywall guy,Tim the elec- glad the board was able to adjust its thinking in On March 6 at around 7 job description by helping term plans. There are really trician, Tim the plumber,and light of the news. a.m., my wife Lynne heard my wife deal with getting as- a lot of beautiful people in Paul the carpet guy for a We hope district residents appreciate the the smoke alarms going off sistance from the American the Tilton–Northfield area. beautiful job. Tom Gallant board’s penny-pinching this year and when on the second level of our 4 Red Cross and helping her The insurance company and his son Matt were a times are better will be more receptive to pro- bedroom cape on Winter get the three kids checked in- that we had did not fulfill its breath of fresh air after this posals put forth by school officials. Street. She immediately to a comfortable, clean hotel. obligation to treat us as hu- long and difficult summer. I called 911 and the T&N fire I was out of town when man beings. We were not in would strongly recommend department was there with- this happened. When I got good hands. Anyone that has this contractor as they were in minutes. The fire depart- the phone call from Lynne, I driven by the house over the great to work with and they Send your ment did an excellent job of was on a flight back to NH summer knows what compa- were focused on getting this putting out the fire. They within two hours. ny we had because of my job done. used a minimal amount of Our intentions prior to the homemade signage. As I mentioned, I learned letters! water and did very minimal fire were to sell our home and After many months of ag- about the benefits of living damage to the structure. move to a warmer climate. gravation, we received some in a small town. We’re stay- Everyone involved in this After the fire, I got a lesson money to rebuild our home. ing here because the quality Winnisquam Echo large insurance claim made about what it really means to It was now time to select a of life here surpasses any- 5 Water Street the comment of what a live in small town, USA. We contractor. We decided to use thing you can find in the big Meredith, NH, 03253 “clean” job the fire depart- received numerous gifts of Up Country builders because cities of the southwest. ment did for us. One fireman cash, gift certificates, cloth- they are a local company and Thank you to all the cut his hand, but other than ing, flowers and condolence they have a reputation for friends of the Longs. that, no one was hurt in this letters from my kids’ class- quality work. I’m glad that Our fax number is 279-3331. Or, you can e-mail us fire. mates and friends of my fam- we did. I would like to take Scott Long Tilton at [email protected]. After the flames were put ily. It was this onslaught of this opportunity to thank Please include your name, address and phone out, Lieutenant Chris Harris generosity that really made Tom, Matt, Jeff, Wayne, Bill number. 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■ BY ERIK ZYGMONT [email protected] As Disdain is a three- Directionally challenged piece band, each member SANBORNTON — He supplies an critical contri- BY MARTHA LEFEBVRE to give me oxygen.) might not be running 100- bution to the music. Carbee, “She couldn’t find her way I almost missed a play-off mile races as the former described by Robb Jutton as out of a paper bag” could very game when I veered onto I-293 town administrator did, but “the glue that holds us to- well have been written about on my way to Manchester and Robb Jutton, Sanbornton’s gether,” keeps the pace swift me. I like to think I could ac- should have stayed on I-93. assessing clerk, blows off and steady with flawless, ful- tually find my way out of a There I was carefully count- steam his own way, with a ly-automatic drumming, paper bag if I ever happened ing exits looking for Exit 9. I weekly display of “Disdain.” sometimes using three-foot to find myself in one, but passed Exit 11, which was The three-piece heavy drumsticks. Robb Jutton, an truth be told, if the bag was eventually followed by Exit 7. metal band, featuring Jutton aficionado of more jam-ori- big enough and had enough There was no Exit 9. I could- on bass, his brother Dan Jut- ented rock styles, has folds and wrinkles in it, I n’t imagine what I had done ton on guitar, and Dave Car- stretched his horizon to in- might not. or how I could undo it. Not on- bee on drums, is not for the clude heavy riffing, provid- I don’t know why this is. ly was I frantic that I was go- faint-hearted. The volume is ing the rhythm complement PHOTO BY ERIK ZYGMONT Robb Jutton, left, Sanbornton’s assessing clerk, plays in Disdain with I’m a reasonably intelligent ing to miss the game, the un- loud and the venue, room 207 to Dan Jutton’s melodic gui- Dave Carbee, center, and Dan Jutton, right. person, but my sense of di- fairness of it took my breath at the Franklin Business tar work. rection is about nil. I’m OK away. As if I wasn’t handi- Center, is dirty. The mem- “You should get on your butts and empties, room 207 placed members, evolving with up and down, but say capped enough directionally bers of Disdain know how to laurels, Bishop,” said Robb is a “last bastion” of the un- from Killing Time, to Dark something like “take the speaking, now they were ac- play their instruments well, Jutton admiringly to his supervised male, Robb Jut- Child, and finally, Disdain. third right after the fifth stop- tually removing exits from so they have no problem brother. “You’ve played the ton said, adding that vices The band has a sometimes- light” and I start to sweat. the highway. Thirty minutes playing them as loudly as Middle East, you’ve played are limited to Wednesday singer, Brian Kendrick, but “You can’t miss it” is a phrase later I discovered that Exit 9 possible. CDGB…” Robb and Dan re- evenings, per the wives’ mostly play instrumental that I particularly hate. I as- was over on 93 where I should It’s a different world from fer to each other as “Bishop,” stamps of approval. Dinner music. sure you I probably can. have been in the first place. the Sanbornton Town Of- an anomaly that grew from is a sack of cheeseburgers Robb Jutton said that Dis- There was a time when my I have huge admiration for fices, where, among other their mutual appreciation of from McDonald’s. dain would be happy to play girls were all playing high people who can rattle off duties, Robb Jutton helps Adam Sandler’s “Tollbooth Wednesday nights in with a singer, as long as said school sports and I had to find highway numbers to towns justify assessments and tax Willie” sketch. Franklin, like many treas- singer’s ability to relax and my way to a lot of schools that all over New England. “Oh bills for frustrated residents. “To his kids, I’m Uncle ured traditions, has its own hang out equals or exceeds I had never been to; I found sure,” they say. “Take 128 to “Helping people with Bishop,” said Robb Jutton. history. Dan Jutton is the his or her vocal skills. Any- myself wandering aimlessly 495 to 95 …” My eyes glaze their taxes, which is a real- “To my kids, he’s Uncle Bish- constant, joining up with one morbidly curious about throughout the greater part over. I’m very sound on 93 life problem, is rewarding,” op. Who knows how these Carbee after the departure of the band can show up at room of New Hampshire. I lost (north of Concord anyway) said Jutton, a Meredith resi- things happen...” a previous drummer, and re- 207 at the Franklin Business track of how many games I and 89, but I’m pretty vague dent. “I’m a helper—I like to Like Sandler’s sketch cruiting his brother after the Center, 20 Canal Street, arrived at late because I’d after that. help people with their prob- comedy, Disdain is also a ve- departure of the previous Franklin, Wednesday nights, missed a vital turn some- Even when I do eventually lems … It’s probably psycho- hicle for the members to be- bass player. The band has “and have an open mind where. I lost track of how manage to make it to my des- logical. It’s probably so I have badly. Decorated with changed names as it has re- about music,” said Jutton. many gas stations I stopped at tination in one piece, arriv- don’t have to think about my to beg for directions. ing exhausted and sweating own.” During this period I fre- from my efforts of concentra- Disdain, too, is paradoxi- quently found myself ap- tion, I almost always get lost cal and in some ways a dis- proaching Rochester from on the return trip as well, traction. The Juttons and every possible direction. No sometimes because every- Carbee, like hounds on a matter where I was trying to thing looks so different in re- scent, look happily engaged get to I seemed to find a sign verse and sometimes because in what they’re doing, eyes telling me how far I was from I took so many wrong turns narrowed and faces in re- Rochester, not ever the town I getting there, it would be im- laxed concentration while was trying to get to. I had nev- possible to recreate the same making their dark and ag- er had strong feelings about tortuous path on the way gressive music, far from hap- Rochester, but I grew to in- home. I have noticed that I py in the conventional sense tensely dislike the poor town, have a tendency, when in of the word. a symbol of my inability to doubt, to turn right. If I’m Dan Jutton calls the get from Point A to Point B. daydreaming a bit and not sound “hard, darker-edged There was the night when looking for landmarks, I al- rock,” not to be confused I took my daughter Nicole most always head to the right. with “the sad, sit in your and some of her friends shop- I have to be careful on un- basement, paint your finger- ping and “oops” became the known highways not to get nails black, and cry about buzzword of the evening. sucked off onto exits. how your parents hate you That was my cheerful com- Recently I needed to be at a and girls won’t date you” ment every time I overshot meeting in Portsmouth. I got kind of rock. the street I was looking for to Portsmouth with no prob- Robb Jutton compares and had to turn around. By lem, not even one wrong turn, Disdain to the heavy metal the fifth “oops” we were all and I was quite proud of my- band Testament, or to Metal- fairly hysterical. self. I could even see in the dis- lica’s earlier efforts. 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Leighton, 84 BELMONT — Forrest Lee He was employed for 32 TILTON — Louise M. Bristol, Jessica and Shawn SANBORNTON — George two sons, Karl G. Leighton Foley,84, of Belmont died on years at Markem Corpora- (Bennett) Fielders, 72, of 380 Woodworth of Penacook, I. Leighton, 84, of 365 Lower and Allen W.Leighton, and a Jan. 5, 2009 at the New Hamp- tion in Keene. Following re- West Main Street, died at her Therron and Jordan Fielders Bay Road, died at his home daughter, Kathryn Leighton, shire Veterans Home in tirement he was self em- home on Monday,Jan. 5, 2009. of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. all of Sanbornton. In addi- Tilton. ployed as a handyman in Louise was born Dec. 23, Philip Bennett, of Califor- Mr. Leighton was born tion to his parents, Mr. He was the son of Keene and later in the Lakes 1936 in Loudon, the daughter nia; a sister, Rose Hanson, of May 21, 1924, in Laconia, the Leighton was predeceased by Clarence Grover (Fournier) Region. of Austin and Marion (Pit- Epsom, and many nephews son of Ira M. and Belle (Bean) his three sisters, Helen Du- Foley and Myrtle Safty He is survived by his chil- man) Bennett. and nieces. Leighton. vall, Grace Doubleday and (Davis) Foley and was born dren, Brian J. Foley of Troy, Louise was a lifelong resi- There will be no calling Mr. Leighton was a life- Pauline Simons. in Marlborough on Jan. 3, Bernard J. Foley of Hen- dent of the Lakes Region be- hours. time resident of Sanbornton According to his wishes, 1925. He was named after niker, Bonnie L. Champagne fore moving to Tilton eight A Graveside Service will and was a member of the Sec- there will be no calling hours Forrest Lee Hart, and follow- and husband David of Bel- years ago. She was employed be held in the spring at the ond Baptist Church of San- or funeral service. ing the death of his mother mont, Steven D. Foley and at the Easter Seals Center for family lot at Loudon Ridge bornton. He served in the U. In lieu of flowers, memo- when he was 2 years old, he wife Mary of Franklin, Ben- 24 years, retiring in 2001. Cemetery, Loudon. S. Army during WWII and rial donations may be made was taken in by Mr.Hart and jamin E. Foley of Pittsfield, Louise is survived by a In lieu of flowers, memo- was employed at Webster to Community Health & Hos- his wife Sadie, who raised Mass., and Rachel E. Malca daughter, Pamela Fielders rial donations may be made Valve for 21 years. He was a pice, Inc., 780 North Main him as if he were their own and husband Jorge of Bel- Woodworth and her hus- to Easter Seals New Hamp- member of the Belknap Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246. son. mont, and a sister, Hilda band, W.Lee Woodworth, Jr., shire, 555 Auburn Street, County Farm Bureau. For more information and He graduated from Marl- Jane O’Kelly of Westmore- of Penacook; four sons, Manchester, N.H. 03103 or to Mr. Leighton is survived to view an online memorial borough High School in 1943 land. He had 11 grandchil- Glenn Fielders of Ashland, the Franklin Visiting Nurse by his wife, Rosanna go to and was immediately draft- dren, five great-grandchil- Parris Fielders of Bristol, Association, 75 Chestnut (Swinglehurst) Leighton, www.wilkinsonbeane.com. ed into the Army where he dren, and many nieces and Scott Fielders of Phoenix, Street, Franklin, N. H. 03235. served with the elite 10th nephews. He was known as Ariz., and James Fielders of For more information and Mountain Infantry Ski “Grampa Foley” to many Pittsfield; seven grandchil- to view an on line memorial Beverly J. Guinard, 77 Troops during World War II, other children outside his dren, Dawnelle Fielders of go to BELMONT — Beverly J. fighting in the Po Valley and own family. Illinois, Daniel Fielders of www.wilkinsonbeane.com Guinard, 77, formerly of Bel- North Apennine Mountains He was predeceased by his Bristol, Patrick Fielders of mont, died at the Merrimack in Italy. parents and his foster par- County Nursing Home, Following the war he re- ents, his brothers Ronald Fo- Boscawen, on Friday, Jan. 9, turned to Marlborough and ley,Merwin Foley,Dustin Fo- Vernnetta Ann Lapre 2009. Mrs. Guinard was the married Dorothy Mary Col- ley, and William (Coughlin) Vernnetta Ann Lapre widow of Arthur O. burn who predeceased him Foley and by sisters Helen (Bartrum), AKA Nita to Guinard, Sr. who died in in 2007. They raised six chil- Bridge, Edna Breed, Clarice some, AKA Gram to others, 1994. dren and took in many foster Foley, Rosamund Hackler passed away Tuesday,Jan. 6, Mrs. Guinard was born children. He served in the and Dorothy Buckminster. 2009 after a short fight with Nov. 3, 1931 in Concord, the Army National Guard, was a Calling hours were held cancer, at DHMC in daughter of Floyd and Susie member of the Marlborough with the funeral service fol- Lebanon. (Frost) Emery. She lived in Volunteer Fire Department, lowing at The Church of Je- She was the daughter of Belmont for many years and and a founding member of sus Christ of Latter-day Andrew Bartrum and enjoyed her work in the Food Marl-Harris Volunteer Am- Saints, Old North Main St., Gertrude Bartrum (Dear- Service Program at the of Ozark, Alabama and Al- bulance Service. Laconia. born) and was born in Shaker Regional School Dis- ton Emery of Sydney, Aus- He was an active member A memorial service and Franklin on Jan. 10, 1945. trict. tralia; a sister, Natalie of The Church of Jesus burial will take place in the She is survived by her four Mrs. Guinard is survived Whalen, of Perry, Fla., and Christ of Latter-day Saints spring at Pine Grove Ceme- children; Gertrude Rollins- by five sons, Lawrence several nephews and nieces. and served in multiple lead- tery, Marlborough. Perry of Grantham, Naisa Fournier and his wife, Gail, Calling hours were held ership capacities in that or- In lieu of flowers, dona- Chase of Belmont, or her life and her death was of Derry, Michael Fournier on Jan. 11, 2009 at the Wilkin- ganization throughout his tions may be made to Baby Theophile Lapre of Orford conducted by her children and his wife, Judy, of Hills- son-Beane Funeral Home, life. He particularly enjoyed Threads of NH, PO Box 713, and James Lapre of Berlin, and grand-children at the boro, David Fournier, Jr. of Laconia. many years of service as a Belmont, NH, 03220 or to the their spouses/partners, a time of her death per her Alton, Robert N. Guinard of A Funeral Service was Boy Scout leader. He loved N.H. Veterans Home, 139 gaggle of grand-children wishes, and friends and fam- Laconia and Arthur O. held Jan. 12, 2009 also at the mountain climbing, hunting Winter St., Tilton, NH, 03276. and great grand-children, ily gathered to celebrate her Guinard, Jr. and his wife, Wilkinson-Beane Funeral and fishing. He was always For an online guestbook, her brother Frederick life at her eldest daughter's Anne, of Belmont; five Home. ready to help anyone in need please visit www.neunfuner- Bartrum of Meredith and home in Grantham on what daughters, Susan Gregg of Spring burial will be in and spent countless hours in alhomes.com her cousin Elaine Swain of would have been her birth- Concord, Virginia Jourde- the family lot in South Road service to other people. Sanbornton. A Native- day,Saturday,Jan. 10. In lieu nais and her husband, Cemetery, Belmont. American ceremony to hon- of flowers or cards, well Arthur, of Contoocook, In lieu of flowers, memo- wishers are being asked to Kathleen Clarke and her rial donations may be made instead consider a small con- husband, Dana, of Belmont, to Merrimack County Nurs- tribution to "DHMC Auxil- Darlene Smith and her hus- ing Home Resident Fund, 325 iary Volunteer Program" c/o band, Thomas, of Lincoln Daniel Webster Highway, Andrea Henry, DHMC, 1 and Marie Whiting and her Boscawen, NH 03303. ––––––– of Alton Bay, New Hampshire Medical Center Drive, husband, Robert, of Pena- For more information and Lebanon, NH 03756, as the cook; 24 grandchildren; to view an online memorial volunteers in this program many great grandchildren; go to www.wilkinson- Largest ATV Inventory...Sales • Service • Accessories greatly contributed to Nita's one great great grandchild; beane.com. 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Fill out the subscription form on-line and start using the websites today. Questions? Call the Circulation Dept. at 1-866-294-0320. WINNISQUAM ECHO CULTURE January 15, 2009 A7 ■ BRINGING UP BEN AND BABY By Meghan Siegler/ [email protected] ■ Guilt-stricken parenting is no way to live My mother gave me the suffer through a sleepless somniac too. other negative feelings, and My mom did it, though, I may or may not be doing best Christmas gift I could night? But I guess Mom feels After we made plans for guilt was the giant sunflower and Eisley slept through the wrong, I should pay more at- have hoped for last weekend. sorry for the 190 or so sleep- pickup, I immediately start- towering above them all. night for her, so I tried it too, tention to what I’m doing I’d asked her if she and my less nights I’ve suffered since ed daydreaming about what How could I not want to and guess what? She slept right. I’m not one of those ter- dad wanted to take Ben for a Eisley was born (or maybe I would do all by myself for a see my children, my own through the night. The next rible parents you see on TV night; I didn’t even mention she wanted me to quit com- whole night. With Brandyn flesh and blood? Why was I night too. But after that I felt who use their babies to smug- Eisley, because who in their plaining about it) because at work, the possibilities not even remotely excited to so guilty about the potential gle drugs or commit other right mind would willingly she offered to take the in- seemed endless. I could go see their smiling faces? What hazard – despite the fact that hideous crimes, so that’s a out and shop, or get my hair kind of mother am I? every time I went in to check plus. I’m fairly tolerant and cut or hunker down in a Oh, the guilt we parents on her, the blanket wasn’t don’t yell too often, and most OBITUARIES bookstore drinking coffee feel when we chose some- even close to her – that I took of the time I put my chil- ● and reading one of the many thing, anything, over our the blankie away. And now dren’s needs before my own. Herbert E. Shaw, 94 books I’ve been meaning to children. And to enjoy it? we’re back to not sleeping. In general, Ben and Eisley get to. Or, since the house Well, that’s just sinful. It’s a prime example of un- are well cared for and much TILTON — Mr.Herbert E. enjoyed sunny California would be empty, I could stay On top of that, I commit- happiness fostered by guilt. loved, which overrides a lot Shaw, 94, formerly of Tilton, until the end of 2006, when home and watch a chick ted another parenting crime. I can think of a gazillion of the little things I may not died in Clearwater, Fla. on they moved to Clearwater, flick, have a peaceful dinner, Since Eisley was kind other situations where guilt be doing perfectly.It’s hard to Jan. 6, 2009. Fla. and go to bed early. enough to sleep through the has cropped up in the three- remember that, though, He was born in Salisbury Family members include Ultimately I went with a night for my mother, and plus years I’ve been a parent, when I find myself spending on June 12, 1914 the son of his son, Herbert H. Shaw and short but sweet shopping then not so much the next including but not limited to an extra hour in the office Frank and Gertrude his daughter in law, Saiyo trip, followed by dinner and night when she was back working full time, frequently just because it’s quieter there (Gilpatrick) Shaw. He was Shaw of Clearwater, Fla., a movie at home, and, of home, I did the unthinkable: serving Ben microwavable and I’m not really in the raised in Salisbury and was brothers Frederick Shaw of course, early to bed. It was I put a blanket in her crib. meals due to my utter lack of mood to come home to the a Tilton resident for over 50 Salisbury and Hale Shaw of an evening of bliss and a Everyone I’ve talked to who cooking skills, and not crying or badgering or whin- years He worked at The JP Andover, sister Dorothy At- night of deep sleep. If you is my mother’s age or older breastfeeding Eisley past her ing that inevitably awaits Stevens Co. in Franklin and wood of Tilton, and lots of think I’m going to write has said it’s ridiculous that three-month birthday me. But I guess that too Tilton for the first half of his nieces and nephews. about how much I missed doctors have become so rigid (which was not for lack of makes me a better parent, in working life and an antique His ashes will be placed at Ben and Eisley,you’re wrong about not putting anything trying and caused me many a way. By the time I come dealer for the rest. Antiques his grave in Tilton and at his – and that’s where the prob- in baby’s crib, but everyone tears, I must add in my guilt- home, I’m ready to face the were his passion and before parents grave in Salisbury in lems began. When I woke up my age has been told repeat- stricken defense). cute little monsters, and once he left he was the oldest ac- the late spring. No services the next morning, rather edly that it’s dangerous and Maybe instead of feeling they start driving me nuts, tive antique dealer in NH. He are planned due to the cold than feeling refreshed and could cause suffocation. guilty all the time over what all traces of guilt disappear. once commented that he was weather. Paquette-Neun Fu- excited to go get my kids, I an antique Preacher because neral Home is assisting with felt a sense of dread. From he married so many Queen local arrangements. that dread grew a garden of Anne Highboys (which fam- ily, friends and others now own). Mr. Shaw’s wife, Luella (Slack) Shaw died in 1996. He lived at their home for five years before going to Cali- Turkey Farm Restaurant & Gift Shop fornia to be with his son. He TUESDAY (ALL DAY): Fresh Haddock - Fried, broiled or baked stuffed ... $10.99 WEDNESDAY (AFTER 4PM): Surf & Turf - 8 oz. Prime Rib & 3 Shrimp (Fried or Broiled) ... $12.99 Or 12 oz. Prime Rib ... $12.99 ~Includes choice of vegetable & potato ~ Excludes other promotions. 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It is hoped the does not see this time as being don't have any comments at branch or any other object together and buckling up- for a safe and successful two sides will reach an agree- any different. this time as I don't want to that can be thrown or thrust ward. They are frequent caus- weekend. ment in time to present a con- "Ultimately,both sides val- spoil that process. We will sit toward the person who has es of snowmobile accidents Fire departments in the tract to voters in March. The ue having a strong and effec- down Thursday night and fallen in. Walking upright when people are not familiar Lakes Region are well- union has been in existence tive school system for all hopefully come out with an near the point of entry is dan- with a lake and run into a equipped to handle an ice res- for over 25 years and is com- stakeholders,” he said. agreement." A panel of rep- gerous, and people trying to ridge. cue. Many have a vehicle sim- promised of nearly all 124 Neither side chose to com- resentatives from both sides pull someone from the water A rule of thumb for vehi- ilar to an ATV called an AR- teachers in the district. Mem- ment on the issues that will meet with mediators on should lie prone on the ice to cles on the ice is to never park GO to transport them to an bers are from the schools of brought about the need for Thursday, Jan. 15, to review prevent breaking through them close together. Beland accident scene. They also Belmont and Canterbury Ele- mediation. Sumner Dole, a the stalemate. Once an agree- themselves. recommends cars and trucks have lifelines, cold water mentary, Belmont Middle School Board Negotiations ment is reached, the new con- In Meredith Chief Ken stay 50 feet apart if they do suits, and sleds like Mered- School and Belmont High Committee member, is a vet- tract will replace the current Jones echoed the advice of venture onto a lake. Ice ith's "Rescue Alive" sled. School. The SREA and Shak- eran of past mediation ses- three-year contract that ex- Beland, citing awareness as should be in excess of 15 inch- Members undergo training er Regional School Board sion with the district and pires soon and will become ef- the key factor in ice safety. es and again people should sessions each year to remain have only been at an impasse hoped there would be a quick fective in the 2009-2010 school “You should be checking check ice thickness every 150 prepared for any incidents twice before in the last 10 resolution. year. the depth of unfamiliar ice feet as they travel across an that may occur. years. Each time, the media- "Mediation is obviously to every 150 feet or so,” Jones unfamiliar surface. If a vehi- Fish and Game has pub- stressed. “You should know cle should fall into the water, lished a brochure on ice safe- the ice. People need to keep an it is the owners responsibili- ty that can be found on their Main Street eye out for pressure ridges, ty to have it removed and Web site, FROM PAGE A1 would drive people away ly,”he said. “It loses the small- springs, the mouth of brooks penalties could be assessed if www.wildlife.state.nh.us. rather than create more busi- town charm.” and streams, rocks, anything it is not removed right away. Click on the Outdoor Recre- system would basically take ness. Selectman Tom Ca- ation tab. Everyone who par- care of itself,” he said, adding “Will people want to go vanaugh said he would like to ticipates in recreational and that Plymouth even makes elsewhere?” she wondered. see the proposal brought forth NOTICE - TILTON RESIDENTS fishing activities on the ice is enough revenue to give some “My concern is, we always to the public. The board The Supervisors of the Checklist will be meeting on urged to download the back to Main Street. want to draw in traffic com- agreed to invite merchants Tuesday, January 20, 2009 brochure and refer to it for Cormier estimated that, ing down (Route) 3.” and members of the Main 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. the safest possible experience between permits and metered Cormier said Plymouth Street Program to its meeting Town Hall, 257 Main Street outdoors this winter. spaces, Tilton could bring in had been nervous about Jan. 22. RSA 669:5 Purpose of this session: $26,000 in the first year be- adding meters for the same “I don’t want to institute · To make corrections to the checklist PLACE YOUR AD, tween, if each meter is used reasons, but it did create more anything that’s going to be · Registration for new voters for the upcoming Town Election for half the day. turnover. counterproductive,” Cormier · Change of party affiliation can be accepted GET READ, Liz Merry, a House repre- Jon Scanlon, who owned a said. However, he added, “I Supervisors: sentative for Tilton and San- business on Main Street for feel like if I don’t do anything Bernard Chapman, Sally Lawrence, Richard Montembeault GET RESULTS! bornton and owner of Trail four years, said he would be … then I’m not helping (the Mix on Main Street, said she against meters. merchants) either.” was worried that meters “It just makes it unfriend- ALTON BAY EXCAVATION KNOW SOMEONE “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” SPREAD • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells THE WORD! NOT GETTING • Foundations 603-520-5341 THE ECHO?

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The phy quiz at www.national- Southwick School, won the Travel for the “Galapagos program will air on televi- geographic.com/geobee, school-level competition of Adventure with Alex Tre- sion. Check local listings for which poses 10 new ques- the national Geographic Bee bek” is provided by Lindblad dates and times. tions a day and allows play- on Dec. 22. Expeditions and the Nation- Everyone can test their ge- ers to e-mail their score to The school-level Bee, at al Geographic Society. ography knowledge with the friends and challenge them which students answered “Jeopardy!” host Alex Tre- new and exciting GeoBee to do better. oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 21st DAR awards their Good Citizens of 2008 annual National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by LAKES REGION — Re- the National Geographic So- gent Roxana Krueger ciety. The kickoff for this presided over a recent meet- year’s Bee was the week of COURTESY PHOTO ing of Mary Butler Chapter Nov. 10, with thousands of Geographic Bee winner Tasha Dube and runner-up Zachary Nutter DAR as the DAR Good Citi- schools around the United zens were recognized by States and in the five U.S. ter- expenses-paid trip to Wash- membership in the Society. Chapter members, families ritories participating. The ington, D.C., for the state The winner will also travel and guests. school winners, including champions and teacher-es- (along with one parent or Following opening cere- Tasha, will now take a writ- corts to participate in the Na- guardian), all expenses paid, monies, Judith Wilson, ten test; up to 100 of the top tional Geographic Bee na- to the Galapagos Islands with Chapter Chairman of DAR scorers in each state will be tional championship on May “Jeopardy!” host Alex Tre- Good Citizens, presented eligible to compete in their 19 and 20, 2009. The first- bek and the “Jeopardy!” each of the candidates. They COURTESY PHOTO state Bee April 3. place national winner will Clue Crew. The winner will are, Morgan Pasquali, Laco- Left to right, Morgan Pasquale, Kelsey Plimpton, Roxana Krueger, Erin The National Geographic receive a $25,000 college experience geography first nia High School; Kelsey Phillips, Lindsey Nelson, and Judith Wilson; Not pictured, Shaylah Kelly Society will provide an all- scholarship and a lifetime hand through up-close en- Plimpton, Winnisquam Re- ity, service, leadership. Ulti- grateful for his work in this gional High School; Erin mately, the National winner respect. Thanks were ex- Phillips, Belmont High of the title of DAR Good Cit- pressed to the Gilmanton School; and Lindsey Nelson, izen will be chosen from can- Historical Society for its part Gilford High School. Shay- didates sponsored by chap- in this endeavor. lah Kelly of Inter-Lakes High ters throughout the world The Annual Christmas School was unable to attend. and will be honored at the Luncheon will be held at the The candidates are Continental Congress in Gilmanton Community among those from area Washington, D.C. in July of Church on Route 107 in schools throughout New 2009. Scholarships will be Gilmanton at noon on Mon- Hampshire who will be con- awarded at the State Level day, December 15. Reserva- sidered for the title of New and at the National Level. tions are required. Members Hampshire State DAR Good During the business meet- are asked to bring items for Citizen by a group of judges ing it was reported that the the Veterans Home in Tilton. at the State level. Each of fencing around the Mary There will be no gift ex- them was selected for this Butler memorial rock has change among members, honor by their peers and the been replaced. Mr.Stockwell rather items for a food pantry faculty at their respective built the fence and a new are requested. Call 524-1608 schools for their dependabil- turnstyle. The Chapter is for further information. Students help with heating BY KELSEY PLIMPTON match what is earned at one hockey, basketball, video CORRESPONDENT of these four events. games, board games, movies, TILTON — Winnisquam “I’m hoping to get com- and much more. It is hoped Regional High School’s Stu- munity businesses to work that members of the Parent dent Council is raising mon- with student leaders to help Teacher Student Organiza- ey to help pay heating bills the very community that tion will volunteer to sign up for those who need assis- give the students a safe envi- for three-hour increments tance in the community. ronment and allow the busi- throughout the night to su- The council has put to- nesses to succeed,” said Stu- pervise and join in on the gether four fundraisers, in- dent Council advisor Geof- fun. cluding selling popcorn a few frey Tomlinson. The Penny Wars will run Fridays a month during For students to be eligible for a week and a half; a jar for school lunches; a Lock-In, in to participate in the upcom- each class will be out during which children take pledges ing Lock-In they must be lunch. The goal is for stu- to stay awake all night; Pen- passing all their classes and dents to put as many pennies ny Wars; and a community- have at least $25 from dona- in their class’ bucket; each wide Spaghetti Dinner. Stu- tions/pledges. The student penny is worth one point and dents are in the process of who raises the most money any silver coin subtracts the contacting businesses to see will receive a prize. Through- same amount of points it is if they would like to make a out the night there will be dif- worth. The wars begin when donation for the cause or ferent activities like floor students put silver coins in other classes’ buckets to bring their class score down. At the end, the winning class Let Uncle Hilde’s Get You Started In 2009! Whether You Are Building Or will receive points that will be incorporated into the Remodeling, We Are Here To Save You Money With school’s Winter Carnival Events. “WICKED GOOD DEALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD”! “If students understand that it’s for a good cause they Here Are A Few To Get You Started!! will be more enthusiastic about the event, so it should 1 go well,” Council Vice Presi- SPECIAL 3 ⁄4” PREFINISHED EXOTIC PINE BUY! dent Daren Robinson said. OAK FLOORING BRAZILIAN Lastly, the Spaghetti Din- PRODUCTS ner will be held on Thursday, PREFINISHED OAK & HICKORY Feb. 12, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. PREFINISHED at Winnisquam Regional 1 High School, and the entire FLOORING 3 ⁄4” - 4” - 5” 1x8 Shiplap ...... 35¢/lf FLOORING community is encouraged to come and help the cause. It 3 Colors UNCLE 1x10 Shiplap . .... 40¢/lf is hoped that close to all of LDE’S HI the supplies needed for the PRICE 1x5 Edge Match WOW! Starting at just dinner will be donated from Center Bead . . 30¢/lf local stores so that the Stu- $ 65 dent Council can raise as $ 75 1x6 T&G ...... 40¢/lf much money as possible. 2 SQ. FT $ 15 The entrance to the dinner 1 SQ. FT 1x8 T&G ...... 50¢/lf will purely be the acceptance 3 SQ. FT of donations. Compare to $4.79 sq. ft. “I hope that we will get a 1x6 Ponderosa Pine lot of student participation Compare to $7.99 sq. ft. and that they will see the im- CABIN GRADE SLIGHT BLEMISHES T&G ...... 45¢/lf portance of giving back to the community,” Tomlinson 542 W. MAIN ST.•TILTON, NH 03276 said. The Student Council is ex- cited to start this new pro- gram by giving back to the 888-747-6682 community and getting stu- dents and local citizens in- volved. Any business that (ACROSS FROM DUNKIN DONUTS) would like to help through a donation or matching what OPEN MON - THURS 8-5 the Student Council earns from one of the four fundraisers is encouraged to FRI 8-5 • SAT 8-1 contact Geoffrey Tomlinson at 286-4531 at extension 221. Classifieds REAL ESTATE A10 • Thursday, January 15, 2009 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO

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WHY RENT? 3 Bedroom Farm House with attached barn. School Pond Rd., Danbury. 100% financing avail- Gilford • $1,950,000 Gilford • $749,000 • #2756485 Spectacular views from every room. New con- You will be stunned by the views. One of a kind, able. Federal program – not credit struction, 5-bdrm, 4-bath, WF masterpiece. 9-acre estate style, 4,930/sf mountaintop home. Scott Knowles/Sandy Price: 603-253-4345 Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345 score driven.

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RENT OR Plymouth RENT W/OPTION TO BUY Find it all PLYMOUTH Franklin • $199,900 • #2740106 Belmont • $156,000 • #2735756 COZY 3 BR BUNGALOW Price Reduced! Beautifully restored & updated East- Immaculate & spacious! Great kitchen w/island & Apartments in the... lake Victorian w/guest quarters above carriage house. pantry, garage w/storage above. Minutes to Rt. 106. For rent: Kathy McLellan 581-2821 or Judy McShane 581-2800 1 & 2 bedroom units. Nancy LeRoy 581-2830 Subsidized rent based upon income. Walking distance of schools, downtown, hospital. 7 freshly Call 536-4402 painted rooms, energy efficient for an application. oil FHW heat, hardwood floors, washer/dryer, applianced kitchen, garage, porches, large yard. Non-smokers, no pets, credit & reference check, first month rent PLACE YOUR AD, and security deposit required. JUMBO $1,000/mo. plus utilities. Available TOWN-TO-TOWN Get Read, immediately. will take your message to over 200,000 455-9846 (days) readers in ELEVEN weekly newspapers! GET RESULTS! 528-5282 (after 5PM) CLASSIFIEDS! To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 A12 • Thursday, January 15, 2009 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! FOR QUICK PLACEMENT OF NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com 24 YOUR AD IN THE NEXT hours a day ISSUE AND ONLINE 1-877-766-6891

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For Sale Mobile & Modular 1-877-766-6891 UNIVERSITY (PSU) Homes Moultonboro 1Br/$760/mo. and Stu- Center Harbor 3+BR, 1.5 Bath, full has the following positions dio $675/mo., heat, hot water, and basement, no smokers. Security de- or go to CABINETS CUSTOM GLAZED 2 Bdrm Home for sale $14,200.00 electricity included. Laundry onsite. available: MAPLE, never installed, can add owner financing available. 207-499- posit, $1,000/mo. plus utilities. Inter- newhampshire Very quiet. References and security Lakes School District. or subtract to fit your kitchen, 7561 ask for Wayne or Nancy deposit required. No pets. lakesandmountains.com Grounds Worker sacrifice for $1,650 sells for Call 738-1223 Building Service Worker Call 253-8863. $8,000+. Call 235-5218 Real Estate Holderness- Sunny 3 brm ranch for 24/7 General Maintenance Worker- Plymouth - Student Rentals. 2/3BR rent. Full basement with washer and 2nd Shift Weekends APT. Great Location. Available now by dryer, 1 car garage. 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We are com- OUTLET The Federal Fair Housing Law 7 rooms, 2 bedrooms, BLE, W/D, HEAT AND UTILITIES mitted to creating an environ- which makes it illegal 2 baths, 2 car garage, INC., 2 BRAND NEW REMODELED WEST ment that values and supports di- “to make, print or publish, or cause to fireplace & great view, SPACES. $125/WK. 1 WEEK DE- versity, equity and inclusiveness be made, printed, or published any $985/mo + utilities, POSIT. CALL BARBARA 603-707- Meredith News across our campus community JANUARY notice, statement, or advertisement, Call 603-467-2777 7279. Record Enterprise and encourage applications from BLOWOUTS! with respect to the sale, or rental of a Winnisquam Echo qualified individuals who will dwelling that indicates any prefer- Rumney, Large 1 bedroom unfurnish- MOULTONBORO - year round lease, help us reach this mission. Hir- ence, limitation, or discrimination ed apartment, (small House) with pri- water access, 2+ bedroom house with ing is contingent upon eligibility 10% OFF ALL MATTRESS based on race, color, religion, sex, vate deck, yard and parking. 10 mi- washer/dryer and plenty of storage. Publication Rates (30 words) to work in U.S. handicap, familial status or national nutes to downtown Plymouth. In- Cheap heat (free to start!) $975/mo + $12-1 Week SETS! FIRM OR PILLOTOP origin, or an intention to make any cludes heat, lights, snow and trash re- utilities and security. No pets/smok- $20-2 Weeks SETS $199-$499! ing. Call 253-4487 $27-3Weeks such preference, limitation or dis- moval. $675/month, security deposit crimination.” required. available yearly, seasonly, or $36-4 Weeks Equine Moultonboro 4BR, 1.5 bath farm- (The Fair Housing Act of by semester. 786-2767 MUST LOVE HORSES! Free room MEMORY FOAM, LATEX, house, nice yard, plenty of storage, 7days online starting today! $5!! 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c)) and board in exchange for barn work. POCKET COIL, Tilton 1st floor new efficient apart- farmers porch, no pets, no smoking. Call Our Main Call Center This paper will not knowingly accept ment. Large 1 Bedroom includes wa- security and references. $1,100/mo. NON SMOKER, NON PARTIER. Call FROM $399!! any advertising which is in violation 1-877-766-6891 ter/sewer, no smoking, no pets, 2 plus utilities. Call 387-7440. 603-455-6622. of the law. Our readers are hereby Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 parking spaces, onsite laundry $700 informed, that all dwellings advertised LIVING ROOMS per month (603)630-4894 Rumney NH Minutes to Plymouth and Pet Care in this newspaper are available on an I93, 3+BR, 2bath, oil heat, wood stove, or place online 24/7 at $200-$300 OFF! Do You Need Financial Help with equal opportunity basis. TILTON 300 Main St., 1BR, separate $950/mo. plus security. Non smokers. newhampshire spaying or altering of your dog or cat? DINING ROOMS 10% OFF! To complain of utilities, large sunny rooms, Available now. Call 668-4508 or 582- lakesandmountains.com Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. BEDROOMS TOO!! discrimination call HUD toll free at $160/week. $500 security deposit. No 1580 1-800-669-9777. pets, no smoking. Call 286-7273 for Deadline: Monday 11am Pets & Breeders For The Washington DC area, please viewing. RENTALS GREAT GIFTS! call HUD at 275-9200. The toll free Cottage for rent includes heat, elec- N.H. Law Requires that dogs and ALL STRESSLESS STYLE telephone number for the hearing im- Tilton: Main street, 5 rooms, 2 bed- tric, gas, cable. One bedroom 3 miles cats... paired is 1-800-927-9275. room apt. $800/mo. Utilities not in- RECLINERS MARKED from Plymouth College. Call for infor- Non-Profit Events to 1. Not be transferred You may also call cluded. Available immediately. Al- DOWN mation. Weekly rent $250.00. Call Support before 8 weeks old. The New Hampshire tura Properties 603-491-2139 476-5255 Great Location. 2. Have Vet’s health Commission for Human Rights certificate within 14 days of WHOLESALE DEALS ON at 603-271-2767, Commercial Space For transfer. COFFEE TABLES, TV or write Rent Homes: ✚ 3. Be inoculated. The Commission at Moultonboro - #902 – 3BR/1.75BA STANDS, FUTONS, Best location in Meredith!! (Directly Good Location $1000/mo + Util. This applies to all dogs & cats, 163 Loudon Road, across from the post office) 1100 mongrel orpurebred, gift of ART WORK Concord, NH 03301 Meredith - #920 – 3BR/2.5B The American square feet Commercial Space Sunny Excellent home $1500/mo + Util. sale, planned or accidental litters. Neither the publisher nor the location. Oil FHW heat. $950.00 mo. BOOK SHELVES, DISPLAY advertiser will be liable for Moultonboro - #930 -2BR/2B Red Cross plus utilities. Sec. Dep. and lease re- Quiet area - $1200/mo + Util. HOT TUB $2750 misinformation, typographical errors, quired. Call Butch 455-4851. The need will continue. Barn/Garage/Yard Sales etc. herein contained. The Publisher Moultonboro - #951 -3BR/2.5BA For blood and monetary donation SLATE POOL TABLE reserves the right to refuse any Beach Access community information call: PLEASE NOTE! $1250 advertising. Brimstone House in Plymouth - $1100/mo. + Util. 1-800-262-2660 IF YOU ARE PLANNING Prime office space available. First level with 2,500 sq. ft. +/- in- Apartments: TO HAVE A YARD SALE LARGE SELECTION OF Apartments For Rent cludes heat. Call 566-6757 Moultonboro– #907 – 2BR/1BA Business & Work Remember to place your LOG CABIN, COUNTRY, ACT NOW! RUMNEY/PLYMOUTH $840/mo. Heat Incl. Options Yard Sale Ad EARLY! RUSTIC, LODGE AREA. 2 BDRM APT AVAILABLE LITTLETON DOWNTOWN MAIN Moultonboro– #924 – 3BR/1BA $1100/mo Heat & Hot Water Incl. 1-877-FTC-HELP FURNISHINGS NOW! INCLUDES HEAT! ONLY $795! 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Space, Approx. 500SF, $600/mo. in- Mon. 11:00am (603)996-1555 Laconia – #929 – 2BR/1.5BA Ever- TO SELL OR BUY OR KEN NO pets, No smoking. From $585/mo. cludes heat and hot water. green Condos $1350/mo + Util. a business in New Hampshire, Call 726-7135 Call 603-651-7582 Laconia – #981 – 2BR/1.5BA Ever- You will need to place (603)-455-6995 contact NH Business Sales. your ad on the Monday prior to Ashland remodeled 2 bedroom apart- Space For Lease Northfield,NH, 123 green Condos $1100/mo + Util. Experts in their field since 1976. your weekend Yard Sale! 484 Tenney Mtn. Hwy ment. Nice kitchen and bathroom and Park Street, over 300 SF, great visibili- Laconia - #946 – 2BR/1.5BA Ever- 603-279-5561 Plymouth (Rte. 25) closets. Laundry facilities. 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Cute, Clean, rent or sale, or lease purchase, 2500 Credit Check Req’d Paid SF +/- on busy Rt. 3 by Winnisquam has part and full time teaching Old NH Fish and Game, ca. 1890, Quiet, Pets negotiable. $950/mo. 603- bridge. Call 603-253-3261 positions available in their Infant Do not sell until you have checked bearing laws, penalties and seasons on 744-3356 View more info. at: /Toddler & Preschool Programs. our buy prices. Buying all US and for- moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. www.PreferredRentals.com Reliable, knowledgeable and creative eign copper, gold and silver coins. Measures 12”x18”. May be seen at the FRANKLIN First Month Free 1 and Condo For Rent Buying estate jewelry, damaged jewel- individuals are encouraged to apply. Coös County Democrat, 79 Main St., 2BR starting at $675/mo. heat and hot ACT NOW! RENT TO OWN! Ply- ry, dental gold, sterling silver. Early childhood experience and edu- Lancaster, NH. Price, $4; if mailed, $8. water included. Secured brick build- mouth/Bristol/Lakes Region area! Free oral appraisals. cation preferred. Call 603-788-4939 or email ing. Onsite laundry, parking, no pets, Brand new modern contemporary de- The Sandwich Children’s Center is a North Country Coins [email protected] deposit and references required. 455- signed condos! Only $1195 per month! #34 Whittier Hwy. Route 25 non-profit Children’s Center serving Main Street 5323. Available now! Call for details! New Center Harbor, NH 03226 children 6 wks- 12 yrs Wanted Merchandise England Family Housing 603-253-7811 Please contact: Amy Morse, Director, Plymouth, NH FRANKLIN: Very nice two bedroom DON’T WANT IT? We’ll buy it! Com- apts. available. 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Writing is a job – ting from friends, longtime wife Nancee, who is among ideas and a folded-up piece of no, a passion, one of my four readers, and, of course, edi- the several near and dear peo- paper in my pocket bearing or so major passions (second tors, not to mention the poor ple who’ve had to take up the the same, and a bunch of to my family and, maybe, to guys (I used to be one) who ac- slack while I’m recovering newspaper and magazine clip- farming, reading, good con- tually run the presses. The from being hacked up at a hos- pings, and a pile of stuff on versation around the supper question, of course, is “Where pital in Boston. my desk that friends and faith- table at home or camp, histo- in hell have you been?” That’s not putting it very ful readers send me, which is ry, and all things outdoors). I wish I could say that the charitably – “hacked up” – it’s why I never (and believe me, Normally I can not only stay reason my ever-helpful edi- just fun to write it that way. never) want for topics for my ahead of the writing (and the tors have been scrounging up The factual version is that I two major columns in the New mail), but I relish it. fill-in columns from the had major neck reconstruc- Hampshire Sunday News and This is not one of those nor- archives for the last few weeks tion (five discs, seven hours the 12 weekly papers in the mal times, if there is any such was because I’ve relaxing on a on the table) at one of the Meredith-based Salmon Press things as normal, and I have beach on Bimini sipping a finest of the finest, New Eng- group. And if I know I’m go- to hasten to note here that the Bloody Mary with a bimbo land Baptist Hospital in ing to be away or otherwise in- only reason I’m getting into named Bambi. Alas, not true. 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