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BOW, NH VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE A NEW FACE FOR 2016 TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTION ISSUE SELECTMAN Chris Nicolopoulos ON MARCH 8 VOTE YES ON SB2 By Bill Kuch

To the Editor, an SB2 form of meeting, when more voters to engage in the SB2 for the Bow School District both the school board and bud- system. All warrant articles, in- will be voted upon this March get committee overwhelmingly cluding the budget, will be on the 8th. Adoption of this form of voted to NOT recommend pas- town election ballot. Prior to the School Meeting will afford sage, I contend that this would vote, a deliberative session will greater opportunity for voters to not have passed. Imagine if next be held, as it is now, and ques- engage in the democratic pro- year a small group of motivated tions can be asked. There will cess. As a precursor to the vote, and social media savvy people be ample time before the ballot a meeting was recently held to wanted to have preschool pro- vote to research the validity of inform the electorate and solicit vided by the district. statements made at the delibera- The President of the New their comments. I attended this Someone said that the purpose of tive session and become better Hampshire Association of meeting and was surprised at SB2 was to allow more people to informed. SB2 brings the dis- Insurance Agents (NHAIA), Chris some of the assumptions made vote against the school budget. enfranchised voter back to the Nicolopoulos of 4 Pine Crest Drive about the reason for the petition That is correct and it would also voting booth. For the veteran is running for the seat on the Board and arguments against adoption. allow more people to vote for away from home, the infirm, the of Selectmen vacated by Jack Crisp. As a signer of the petition for the the budget. I don’t understand snowbirds and others not able to Chris is a lawyer who served as the SB2 warrant article, I believed Government Affairs Director of the argument. Another argument attend the school district meet- it was time to make sure that the New Hampshire Association against SB2 was that it was bet- ing, there will be the ability to the Town people’s wishes are of Realtors from 2004 to 2008. He ter to have 300 informed voters vote absentee. For those with heard and that the system is not then practiced in the Concord office (with the current system) than obligations during the hours of manipulated by a small group of the firm Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau 1000 uninformed voters (under the meeting, they will now have and Pachios representing some For- advocating a single issue for SB2) make decisions. Besides the opportunity to vote during a tune 50 companies in their govern- their benefit. It was suggested being offensive, the too dumb 12 hour period on election day. mental legislative and regulatory by some at the meeting that the to vote argument doesn’t hold matters. As the NHAIA President, petition was retribution for the Bill Kuch up. We elect people to represent Chris oversees the budgeting, all day kindergarten vote of last 348 Page Road, Bow our interests at all levels of gov- investing and cash management year. No it isn’t, but the Kin- [Bill Kuch is a State Representa- ernment. Even if you have lim- finances of the group. dergarten vote was an example tive for Bow/Dunbarton, Merri- ited knowledge of an issue you of how the current meeting sys- mack District 23] The father of two girls aged six should have confidence in the tem could be used to circumvent and eight, Chris is concerned about people you elected to provide IN A PURE DEMOCRACY the guidance of our elected of- fostering business development, a recommendation and vote ac- IT SHOULD BE JUST AS ficials. In a town of 6500 voters planning better for capital cordingly. EASY TO VOTE NO AS IT a majority of the 300 people at improvement projects and reducing IS TO VOTE YES. the tax rate to improve real estate the 2015 School District meet- Adoption of SB2 will allow values in Bow. Chris graduated cum ing were able to pass the all day laude from UNH. kindergarten warrant. Under YOUR TAX DOLLARS ARE USED TO FIGHT SB2 Candidates for Bow Elections on March 8 AN EDITORIAL Selectman (2): Colleen Hunter (incumbent) The Spring Newsletter for the Bow board. With that raise and lower Christopher Nicolopoulos School District was recently circu- gas prices it makes the commute lated by SAU 67. On its third page from his home at Wicwood Shores Budget Committee (2): John Heise (incumbent) it contains an article critical of SB2. in Meredith more pleasant. Dominic Lucente (incumbent) The article discusses the disadvan- Library Trustee (3): Christine Carey tages of SB2 but does not in any As a member of the Budget Com- Converse Peirce Hunter way describe the advantages. The mittee I can attest to the fact that Benette Pizzimenti newsletter is published by the SAU a majority of the Budget Commit- using our tax dollars. tee supports SB2, even though the Town Moderator (1): Peter F. Imse (incumbent) School Board is marching to Dr. Supervisor of the Checklist (2): Judith V. Goodnow With a salary of $129,112 and ben- Cascadden's tune. This is the kind Betsy Patten efits of $61,878 Bow taxpayers of improper use of your money that Beth Titus have been good to Mr. Cascadden. should get you out on March 8 to In fact while Social Security recipi- vote YES on SB2. Trustee of Trust Funds (1): Mary Beth Walz (incumbent) ents got no cost of living increase Chuck Douglas School Board (2): Ginger Fraser (incumbent) this year Dean Cascadden got a 2% for a free press, Kathy Garfield raise rubberstamped by the SAU Je suis Charlie Robert Louf (incumbent)

MONTHLY BOW TIMES IS DELIVERED TO 3,000 RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES - FREE THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 2 A DOZEN THINGS EVERY CITIZEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TOWN AND SCHOOL MEETINGS By H. Bernard Waugh, Jr., Esq. LOW TAXES 2015 Update by Cordell A. Johnson for N.H. Municipal Association ARE THE 1. Every Voter Is a Legislator. which, if they pass, will not be mon language. As U.S. Supreme Those quaint sayings about town legally binding (i.e. would not be Court Justice Holmes once said: government being a “pure de- enforceable in court). But that “The machinery of government RESULT mocracy” are true! State law re- doesn’t mean you can’t vote on would not work if it were not al- fers to the town or school meet- those things anyway. No group lowed a little play in the joints.” OF LOW ing as the “legislative body.” of voters has ever been arrested (Quoted in Lamb v. Danville The town meeting is to the town for taking a vote, no matter how School Board, 102 N.H. 569). what the Legislature is to the off-the-wall it might be. SPENDING State, or the Congress is to the 8. You can Ask for a Secret United States: the town meeting 5. It’s OK to Ask Questions. Written Ballot on Any Ques- has all the basic power. There is The beauty of the traditional “de- tion. There are two ways for the no higher authority in town. But liberative” session of meetings voters to request a secret written in order to have the right to par- (as compared with questions on ballot at town or school meeting: The Bow Times ticipate, you must be a registered the “Official” or “Australian” (a) Any 5 voters can make the voter of the town, and you must ballot usually used for elections) request in writing to the modera- Publisher – The Bow Times, LLC Editor – Chuck Douglas 224-1988 attend. If you don’t go, how can is that through the process of tor before a vote is taken, or (b) Co-Editor - Debra Douglas you justify blaming anybody but discussion and debate, the vot- After a vote has been taken and 496-0265 yourself? ers can educate themselves about declared by the moderator, any Sales Manager – Gary Nylen the question at hand, and about seven voters can orally request 496- 5239 2. The Moderator Presides, the procedure, and become able the vote to be taken again using [email protected] and Can Do What It Takes to to vote more intelligently. Don’t a secret written ballot, but the Technical Editor – Denise Ehmling 724-7853 Maintain Order. The town or shyly assume that everybody request must be made immedi- [email protected] school meeting’s business is but you knows what’s going on. ately, before the meeting moves Travel Talk Editor - Chase Binder regulated by the moderator, and They probably don’t. on to other business (RSA 40:4-a Contributing Writers – Joyce Kimball your right to vote is subject to the and 40:4-b). and Faye Johnson moderator’s authority to keep or- 6. No Vote Can Be Legally Photographs - Eric Anderson der. Voters may not talk without Binding Unless Its Subject 9. Virtually any Vote can Printer – Seacoast Media Group being recognized. If someone Matter was Stated in the War- Later be Reconsidered and Mailing address for news or keeps on being disruptive after rant. The “warrant” is a sort of Rescinded. So you think you notices: 40 Stone Sled Lane, Bow being warned, the moderator can agenda for the town or school finally finished the debate over Email: [email protected] ask a police officer to escort him/ meeting, which is posted two the town administrator’s sal- her out of the meeting. weeks in advance. It’s also print- ary. The rest of the meeting is DEADLINES: 1st of the month; routine. Now you can go home classifieds must be prepaid -- ed in the town report, published cash, check or pay online at www. 3. The Voters Can Always before the annual town meeting. and pay the babysitter. Right? thebowtimes.com Overrule the Moderator by a The requirement that all sub- Well, no, you’d better not. Un- Simple Majority. The modera- ject matter must be stated in the less the meeting votes to restrict ADVERTISEMENT ERRORS: We tor isn’t a king. He is merely a warrant (RSA 39:2) keeps the reconsideration, that salary vote will be responsible for errors in ad- facilitator to enable the voters to meeting orderly, prevents sur- can legally be reconsidered vertisements only to the extent of take orderly joint actions. It is il- prise, and lets voters who might later, right up until the meeting correcting the same in the next issue using space equal to the items in er- legal for the moderator to preside otherwise stay home know that is finally adjourned, even if it’s ror. in such a way as to make it im- some topic of interest to them 2 a.m. and almost everyone’s possible to overrule his/her rul- is coming up for discussion and gone home (Byron v. Timberlane LETTERS POLICY: We will print possible action. The warrant law School District, 113 N.H. 449). letters to the editor on a space avail- ings. Many voters mistakenly able basis. Letters should be no more believe that state law contains all requires only the general subject However, the meeting may vote than 200 words, typed or e-mailed. sorts of complicated parliamen- matter to be stated. The actual to restrict reconsideration on one Letters must be signed with an ad- tary rules governing meetings. votes don’t have to be word-for- or more articles (RSA 40:10), dress. It doesn’t. All state law says is word the same as the warrant ar- and this is commonly done. This PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: We en- that the moderator can prescribe ticles. You don’t have to “take action doesn’t prohibit recon- courage individuals and groups to rules, but the voters can alter it or leave it.” Amendments will sideration. If the meeting votes submit photos of their events or ac- those rules (RSA 40:4). Nobody be legally valid, so long as they to restrict reconsideration of an tivities, by email or call the Technical can pull parliamentary tricks as are within the same general sub- article, it may still subsequently Editor. long as the voters stay alert and ject matter. But amendments vote to reconsider the article; CORRECTIONS POLICY: We remain aware that they can vote, which add some brand new sub- but if it does, the reconsideration strive to present accurate news re- by a simple majority, to change ject matter will not be legally ef- must take place at an adjourned ports. We will correct factual inaccu- the rules to accomplish what the fective. session held at least seven days racies in our coverage. We encour- majority wishes to accomplish. later. Notice of the time and age readers to tell us if we have made a mistake. The only legally-binding rule is 7. Ordinary, Everyday Lan- place of the adjourned session that the voters can overrule the guage is Perfectly Okay. Are must be announced before the Postal Information: Bulk rate post- moderator by a simple majority. you hesitant to make motions at close of the original session and age paid at Portsmouth, N.H. Post- the meeting because you think published in a newspaper at least master. Send address changes to the 4. There’s No Such Thing as you’ll need to hire a lawyer to two days before the session. Bow Times Permit #130. an “Illegal Vote.” “What!? You come up with the right wording? mean the town’s lawyers are all Don’t be! The N.H. Supreme 10. A Vote For a Bond Issue A proud member of the New Must Pass by a 2/3 Ballot Vote. Hampshire Press Association wrong?” No, I don’t mean that. Court has said time and again Pay close attention. It’s true that that technical rules will not be In fact, if the amount of the pro- there are plenty of types of votes used to defeat the plain intent of CITIZENS CONT. ON P. 3 the voters, using ordinary com- THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 3 CITIZENS CONT. FROM P. 2 rant articles (RSA 31:10, IV). MEET OUR NEW PRESIDENT Therefore, the way to prevent an posed debt exceeds $100,000, appropriation from being divert- the moderator must keep the ed to other purposes is to submit polls open for at least one hour a petitioned warrant article for after the end of the discussion on that appropriation. But just be- the issue (RSA 32:8-a). Don’t cause only the bottom line is le- be confused about this. A vote gally binding, doesn’t mean the on bonds or notes does require voters can’t amend line items. a ballot vote, but it’s not some- The voters have a legal and po- “Our community’s thing that can appear on the “of- litical right to express their pref- ficial” ballot on election day (the needs may change, erences. A vote on specific line one used for electing officers). items sends a strong message but our commitment It’s simply a “Yes/No” paper bal- that may later be “enforceable” lot during the business session never will.” through the ballot box, even if of the meeting, the same type of it’s not enforceable in court. PHIL EMMA ballot used when a secret written President, 2016 ballot is requested. 12. Democracy – Use It or Lose It. In a town or school meeting, 11. You Can Amend Particu- more than any other form of gov- lar Line Items in a Budget. The ernment on earth, your commu- proposed budget must be posted nity and the services it provides TheMerrimack.com/MeetPhil with the warrant, and is consid- emanate not from some “they” ered part of the warrant, giving in the sky, but from you, the vot- you notice of what you’re going ers. If you haven’t been to town to raise and appropriate money or school meeting lately, this is for. To “appropriate money a good year to inform yourself, means to earmark a certain sum attend, vote, and make it work. for a particular purpose, so that the “governing board” (select- men or school board) is then authorized to spend that amount for that purpose over the course TheMerrimack.com of the fiscal year. Money can be 603-225-2793 “appropriated” either through a 800-541-0006 line item in the budget, or un- der a separate warrant article. Bow • Concord • Contoocook • Hooksett • Nashua The amount of any particular appropriation (line item) can be amended up or down, or an ap- Absentee Ballots Available for Town and propriation can be deleted en- tirely by the voters. However, School Elections on March 8 it is not legally effective to add "LADIES NIGHT" a new purpose (line item) to If you are disabled or going to be out of town, you the budget. Why not? Because ENJOYED BY ALL can still vote for town and school offices by absen- adding a new purpose violates tee ballot. Rule #6 (above) – the require- To Mike, Charlie, Tom, Peter, ment that all business must be Warren, and many more help- Adopting SB2 will also be on the school ballot so if stated in the warrant. The vot- ers, Thanks to ALL of you for you want your voice heard, go to the town website: ers can’t take any binding ac- your work to make Ladies Night www.bow-nh.com. Click on Town Departments, tion on a subject matter which an enjoyable event for the many Town Clerk, Voting, Absentee Ballots or stop in at wasn’t stated in the warrant (or who attended. It was a great suc- the Clerk’s office to get the application. in this case in the budget). Some cess and super way to usher in St. people believe that voters can Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to attend the town meeting on only act on, or amend, the bot- March 9 or the school meeting on March 11 to vote tom line of the budget, and not for selectmen, school board, SB2. By applying to specific line items. That’s not the Town Clerk you will get both a school and a quite right. What is right is that town ballot. the voters cannot limit the gov- erning board’s ability to transfer amounts from one line item to another during the year, as needs and priorities change. Therefore, even if you do vote to lower, say, the police budget by $1,000, the selectmen, later in the year, can Above, Bow Town Hall getting still replace that $1,000 into the its new bones (sills) replaced last police budget, as long as they Summer to the floor which didn’t don’t exceed the bottom line of bounce anymore! the entire budget. Hint: Trans- fers cannot be made from appro- Thank you from the members, priations made by separate war- Dick and Alna THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 4 portunity to vote on how their tax- learned at the public hearing, but recognizes the danger in making payer dollars are being spent. strongly disagree with, is that quick decisions based off emo- Jackie Peterson school meetings are like going to tion. We point out that in SB2 9 Fiddlehead Circle, Bow a movie and that the rules are not towns such as Hooksett, Gilman- complex and archaic. If school ton, Exeter, Weare, Allenstown, Letter to the Editor: meetings were really like a mov- and Epsom - frustrations are ex- I’d like to thank Concerned Tax- ie than why do so few people asperated due in part to low at- Dear Editor: payers of Bow for putting SB2 go to them? The rules are very tendance at deliberative session. I am an 80 year old veteran who on the school ballot to be voted complex. For example there is a A summary report by the NH would like to write in favor of on at Bow Memorial School, rule that requires 2/3 majority in Municipal Association showed a SB2 for Bow Schools. Town during Town/School Election order to start the voting process fairly strong negative correlation Meetings are very difficult for Day on Tuesday March 8 from and even after the 2/3 majority is between town size and delibera- me to attend and I am terrified 7am-7pm. Knowing that my achieved the voting process still tive session attendance such that of public speaking. My voice is family and I can vote on every doesn’t begin. It is left up to one the larger the voting population, my vote and I like the Town of school issue no matter where person to determine when that the lower the attendance. Over Bow’s convenient voting hours we are is very exciting to me so voting process begins. To make the past 5 years, our school dis- of 7 am-7pm. As a veteran I I went to the recent public hear- this rule even more complex, trict meeting has averaged more think it is important that active ing on SB2 to show my support. this rule can be changed to only support as a percentage of voters duty veterans get the chance to What I learned from the public a simple majority because the than the deliberative session in vote as well and I know they hearing was very alarming. I lis- 2/3 majority can overruled. So many of these towns. Addition- can’t vote with our current sys- tened closely to what those who the real question is: If majority ally, the average duration of our tem if they are away serving their oppose SB2 were saying. While rules, why does this 2/3 rule exist meetings has been 2:17 - or the country. Also, please be consid- I was saying that SB2 gives all in the first place? The answer is approximate running time of the erate of your fellow Bow, family, 6,500 registered Bow Voters the clear because it makes it harder new Star Wars movie. And fi- friends, and neighbors who also opportunity to participate, they to vote no. Another complex nally, this year’s budget process may not be able to vote because were saying that they didn’t like rule is the reconsideration vote. was again both positive and pro- they can’t make the meeting. SB2 that because it gives voters This vote allows a small incon- ductive - garnering a better end Please join me and vote for SB2 the right and ability to vote No. siderate group of voters to erase product that has received unani- for School on Bow’s Election an earlier vote. Even though this mous support from our budget Day Tuesday March 8. When I heard one opponent say vote could wipe out the wishes committee. The School Board Bob Mosher that they didn’t like SB2 because of voters that may have already unequivocally opposes this pe- Allen Road, Bow it made it easier to vote no, and gone home there is no 2/3 major- titioned article and encourages that they would rather see 300 ity requirement. Why the double residents to separate fact from vote than 1000 people vote, I standard? This simple answer opinion by performing the same Letter to the Editor: Support couldn’t believe my ears. The is because it makes it easier to extensive research that we have of SB2 for the Bow School problem is that several other reverse a no vote. In the recent done. In short, the SB2 “solu- District SB2 opponents got up and said primary elections, both sides are tion” is being predicated on an I am a strong supporter of SB2 just about the same thing as if seeing the system being rigged emotion that it cannot change. for the Bow School District. they were reading from a script. against them and the voters are Please join us in voting ‘No’ on There are many Bow residents While supporters of SB2 were calling for change. Bow voters SB2 at the polls on March 8. who don’t know that they can saying: With SB2 there is no have an opportunity to get rid of participate in the decision mak- such thing as an “uninformed a system that is rigged against Robert Louf, June Branscom, ing process of the Bow School voter” because that voter knows them. Voting for SB2 will make Ginger Fraser, Debra Alfano, District. The Bow School Dis- their personal budget more than it just as easy as voting no as it is Jennifer Strong-Rain, Bow trict budget makes up about 75% anyone else and you will have to vote yes. In all fairness isn’t of our tax bill. That is a huge EDITOR'S NOTE: A majority plenty of time to research the that the way it should be? percentage and each and every of the Budget Committee SUP- issues. Opponents of SB2 were tax payer in Bow has the right to Van Mosher, PORTS SB2. outrageously using the term weigh in on how that money is Bow “uninformed voters” as code spent. SB2 would allow taxpay- To the Editor, words for an undesirable voter ers to vote on the school budget who votes differently than them. Letter to the Editor: I have been following some of during normal daylight hours. the recent issues in Bow with in- I did my research for the SB2 SCHOOL BOARD OPPOSES This means that working folks terest. I lived in Bow for 40 years public hearing and found out SB2 and seniors alike can go to the that SB2 is very popular across and finally had to move because I polls between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 On March 8th, the Bow School New Hampshire. More NH stu- could not afford the ever increas- p.m. or cast their vote by absen- Board is asking voters to oppose dents go to SB2 School districts ing property taxes in retirement. tee ballot, without having to sit SB2. Residents should know than Town Meeting School Dis- It is good to see that Bow has a in lengthy, late night school bud- that the impetus behind this pro- tricts. In fact the law wisely al- majority of conservative mem- get meetings after already having posal is the frustration of some lows School Districts to go back bers on the Budget Committee. I attended a lengthy, sometimes over the recent passage of all- to the Town Meeting method if served several years on the Bow very late annual town meeting day kindergarten. As a result, things don’t work out. The good Budget Committee and tried to the same week, just to cast their SB2 is only being requested for news about SB2 is that there get the dispatch center moved to vote. I am a retiree living in a the schools and in its proposed hasn’t been a single SB2 School the Merrimack County dispatch 55+ community. I know many form would simply replace one District that has gone back to the in order to save money. I under- seniors who find it very difficult frustration with another. Even if Town Meeting method. So if stand that the current proposed to get out in the evenings when attendance at last year’s school someone tries to tell you a cher- move could save the town as the weather is foul or too cold. district meeting had matched ry picked SB2 a horror story, ask much as $400,000+/-. We tried Many of them have a hard time that of the town’s, there exists them if SB2 is so bad why hasn’t to get SB-2 passed a couple of driving at night. Many simply no guarantee that the outcome a single school district gone back times while I was involved and don’t go out at night. Adoption would have been any different. to the Town Meeting Method af- just missed on one occasion. The of SB2 for the Bow School dis- While we do not seek to mini- ter going to SB2? The answer is school budget needs to be reined trict is the fairest and most prac- mize the frustration expressed by because most people like SB2 a in and suffers the most from tical way to insure that each and the petitioners, the School Board lot better. The other thing that I every voter here in Bow has the op- LETTERS CONT. ON PG. 10 THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 5 SB-2 IS A VOTER’S RIGHTS ISSUE FOR BOW Who can Vote at the Existing Bow School District Meeting?

 If you are away serving your country: You lose your right to vote  If you are away on Business: You lose your right to vote  If you stay home caring for a relative: You lose your right to vote  If you work second or third shift: You lose your right to vote  If you can’t travel at night: You lose your right to vote  If you can’t sit through long meetings: You lose your right to vote  If you can’t make the meeting for any reason: You lose your right to vote BUT WITH SB-2 Everyone can Vote at the Inclusive SB-2 Bow School District Election

 If you are away serving your country: You can vote by Absentee Ballot  If you are away on Business: You can vote by Absentee Ballot  If you stay home caring for a relative: You can vote by Absentee Ballot  If you work second or third shift: You can vote 7 AM-7PM  If you can’t travel at night: You can vote 7 AM-7PM  If you can’t sit through long meetings: You can vote 7 AM-7PM  If you can’t make the meeting for any reason: You can vote by Absentee Ballot VOTE YES ON SB2 Biggest Myths about SB-2 Myth: You must go to the meeting in order to be an informed voter.

The TRUTH: The SB-2 voter can get info from their source of choice: (Concerned Taxpayers of Bow, “The Bow Times,” The Bow School District Etc.) There is no one more informed about their personal budget as that of an individual voter. You have a right to vote both yes or no!

Not long ago The Bow School Board misinformed the Bow Voters by telling us that we needed a new 5 & 6 Grade School because of enrollment increases. That was proven untrue. With SB2 we have weeks to find about what is true prior to the vote. Myth: SB-2 Voting is complicated.

THE TRUTH: SB-2 voting is very simple; it is just like voting in the primary last month. In fact it is the School District meeting that is complicated with archaic difficulty to understand rules. SB-2 School District Meeting is like the Iowa Caucus and we all saw how much a mess that was.

Right now every parent gets a notice reminding them that it is School Meeting/Election time. Those who don’t have kids in school don’t get this reminder. If there was a School Ballot with all the warrant articles on it at the voting booths every taxpayer would be reminded that they are welcome to participate in this important process and they too can be empowered to balance the needs of the town of Bow with the needs of the Bow School District.

No matter what you hear from SB2 opponents, SB2 is very popular in school districts that have passed SB2. Even though the people have the right to go back to the exclusive town meeting method not a single district has gone back, proving its popularity. More New Hampshire students go to a SB2 School District than do the exclusive town meeting method. One lost thing that is brought to light with SB2 is that everybody is welcome to vote on school issues not just people with kids in school. Those who don’t have children in the school dis- trict have as much right to vote as anyone else.

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT – PAID FOR BY THE CONCERNED TAXPAYERS OF BOW Robert Arnold, Treasurer, 122 Dow Road, Bow THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 6 KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES PROVIDED BY LORI FISHER

Colleen Hunter – candidate John Heise – candidate for What do you think are the top After benefiting so greatly from the for Selectman Budget Committee three (3) issues facing the Town library over the years, it is time to Political Experience: For the past right now? The high tax rate; com- help make sure that this important six years I have served as a member mercial growth is not what it should community resource continues to of the Board of Selectmen. be; declining school enrollment. thrive and grow, and is available to Education: Graduate of the future generations. University of Rhode Island with a Christine Carey – candidate degree in Business. for Library Trustee (2 year) Benette Pizzimenti – candidate for Library Trustee (5 year) Profession: Currently serving as a Political Experience: For the past Selectman; previous co-founder and year I have been serving as an in- Political Experience: Volunteer for co-director of Celebrating Children terim Library Trustee. various political campaigns. Preschool. Taught and volunteered Education: Columbia College, Education: BA, Art History at Concord Head Start. 1990; Boston University School of (SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY); Family Information: Married to Medicine, 1998. MLS (University of Washington, Ken for over 30 years; two sons; Boston University School of Medi- Seattle, WA); JD (University of NH lived in Bow since 1988. cine Internal Medicine residency. Law School, Concord, NH). Why are you running for an elect- Profession: Currently at home! Profession: Librarian for 10 years; ed office in the Town of Bow? I Family Information: Husband, Attorney for over 30 years. would like to continue serving the Bob Carey, attorney at Orr & Reno; Organizations/Affiliations: NH residents of Bow and see some of Two children; Bow resident for 14 Supreme Court Professional Con- Political Experience: Current Bud- years. duct Committee Vice-Chair (ap- the projects I have been working on rd for the past six years come to frui- get Committee Chairman; 3 year pointed 1998; term expired Dec on Budget Committee. Why are you running for an 2014); NH Office of Bar Admis- tion like the Public Safety Building/ elected office in the Town of Bow? Community Building, and I would Education: BS Accounting - 1997 sions (representative of PCC to Profession: Certified Financial Serving as a trustee is a great way Character & Fitness); Past Presi- like to continue to perfect programs for me to give back to the Bow like the Capital Improvements Plan. Planner. dent of Belknap County Bar Asso- Family Information: Wife, Chris- community, which has been a great ciation and the NH Library Associa- What do you think are the top tine M Heise (CPA, MBA); Two place to live for our family. tion; Past President of Community three (3) issues facing the Town children (ages 5 & 8). Bridges. right now? Need for a new Pub- Converse Peirce Hunter – Family Information: Married 46 lic Safety Facility and a plan to re- Why are you running for an candidate for Library Trustee years; one daughter and one grand- hab the current Community build- elected office in the Town of (3 year) daughter. ing; broadening the tax base with Bow? I believe my career expe- continued Economic Development rience brings an analytical, ra- Why are you running for an elect- by welcoming potential new busi- tional, and thoughtful addition ed office in the Town of Bow? In nesses, continuing to have dialogue to the budget review process. 2015 I made some major life chang- es. I retired from the practice of law with established businesses, and as- What do you think are the top sisting these established businesses as a litigation attorney from my law three (3) issues facing the Town firm in Laconia. I completed my with potential expansion plans; bal- right now? While the request was ancing the fiscal needs of the Town terms on the NH Supreme Court for 3, here are the major issues in Professional Conduct Committee while continuing to drive the tax my view: Rising benefits costs; rate down. (attorney discipline). My husband looming PSNH abatement litiga- and I sold our house in Concord and tion; Public Safety Building; school purchased a condominium in Bow. Christopher Nicolopoulos - repairs; Community Service build- candidate for Selectman Both my husband and I have be- ing. come regular library users, and we Education: BA – History are impressed with what the library Dominic Lucente – candidate has to offer. I want to make produc- (UNH, 1998); JD – New England for Budget Committee Law (2001). tive use of my time as a volunteer, Profession: Attorney – Trade Asso- Political Experience: I have not and with my background as an at- ciation Executive, CEO of the NH held political office before. torney and as a former librarian I Association of Insurance Agents. Education: SUNY Doiwnstate think I have something to contribute Family Information: Two daugh- Medical School, Brooklyn, NY – to the library. ters (ages 6 & 8). MD 1987; University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Ar- Why are you running for an elect- Peter F. Imse – candidate for bor, MI – MPH, 1983; Hamilton Town Moderator ed office in the Town of Bow? I College, Clinton, NY – BA, 1979. have always wanted an opportunity Profession: Pediatrician, Dart- Political Experience: Town Mod- to give back to my community. I mouth Hitchcock, Bedford, NH. erator since 1998. am proud to be a resident of Bow Family Information: Lives in Education: Lawrence Uni- and thought that I could bring a new Bow since 2001 with wife Jill and versity – BS, 1974; University of perspective to the Board of Select- 2 daughters. Michigan Law School – JD, 1977. men. Profession: Attorney at Sulloway & Why are you running for an elect- Hollis, PLLC, Concord since 1977. What do you think are the top ed office in the Town of Bow? The Family Information: Wife Deb three (3) issues facing the Town Political Experience: I served on Hunter family has always enjoyed and 3 daughters. right now? How to foster com- the Budget Committee this year. and supported the library. Our chil- mercial development; appropri- Education: Bachelor’s Degree dren were introduced to books and Why are you running for an elect- ate planning for capital improve- in Business Management. reading through the Rookie Readers ed office in the Town of Bow? I ment projects, including the Public Profession: Certified Financial program. As they have grown they believe that we all have a respon- Safety Building and the bridge on Planners Practitioner. have become avid readers, and con- sibility to serve our communities Birchdale Drive; taxes – including Family Information: Wife Mer- tinue to participate in the life of the in whatever manner we are able. I potential impact of changes at the edith and son Jack. library community through the Teen hope that my presence as Modera- power plant and whether the current Activity Group. As a family we ap- Why are you running for an elect- tor has helped the Town Meeting to tax rate is a deterrent to commercial preciate the access to books, jour- ed office in the Town of Bow? I remain a meaningful and productive development. nals, DVDs, and on-line materials would like to see the town make experience for our citizens. responsible and prudent decisions that the library offers. So, I am ex- with the resident’s hard earned tax cited to become a Library Trustee. dollars. Candidates cont. p. 15 THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 7 Candidates cont. from p. 14 sentative (4 terms); Trustee of Trust Board; 2012-Present – Chair, Bow Mike Garfield; two children; - par Funds (4 years); and participated on School Board; Served on the 2012 ents are Sue and Bob Keller of Bow. What do you think are the top a variety of State boards and com- Bow/Dunbarton AREA agreement Why are you running for an three (3) issues facing the Town missions. committee as well as various other elected office in the Town of Bow? right now? Balancing the desire Education: BA, University of School Board sub-committees. With my many years of financial to have the Town and Schools con- Toronto; JD, University of NH. Education: Grew up in Pel- management experience, I want to tinue to provide services and facili- Profession: Lawyer. ham; attended Bishop Guertin HS, make a positive contribution to the ties at the levels that brought us all Family Information: Married to and received a Bachelor of Science Town via the School Board. to Town, with efforts to lower taxes Harry Judd (current selectman); 5 from the University of New Hamp- below the levels that can maintain children. shire, 1987. What do you think are the top such services and facilities; devel- Profession: Senior Website Appli- three (3) issues facing the Town Why are you running for an elect- opment of the River Road/Route 3A cations Programmer for a leading right now? The looming financial ed office in the Town of Bow? To area with appropriate commercial Healthcare provider. impact of the power plant to the serve the community and to con- and industrial uses; welcoming and Organizations/Affiliations: taxpayers of Bow; the tax base not tinue to implement the policies we integrating the citizens of Dunbar- 2007-Present, Bow Rotary; Past af- having enough businesses to sup- have developed. ton into our Town and School com- filiations include Bow Little League port the town finances which puts munities. Ginger Fraser – candidate for and Concord Babe Ruth. the burden on the homeowner; high School Board Family Information: Married to property taxes keeps families from Judith V. Goodnow – Melissa for 26 years; 2 children moving to Bow. candidate for Supervisor of (both graduated from Bow HS); the Checklist moved to Bow in 2003 from San How will your skills/background Diego, CA. contribute to the position you are Political Experience: First run for running to fill? I have many years Why are you running for an elect- office. Worked as a legislative con- of experience in financial man- ed office in the Town of Bow? We sultant for a NH State agency for 10 agement, budgeting, hiring/firing, moved to New Hampshire from San years. vendor negotiations, and employee Diego to be closer to my extended Education: BA from Indiana management. I enjoy looking for family and we moved specifically University, Bloomington, IN. Juris ways to do things more efficiently to Bow for the schools. I quickly Doctor from Memphis Sate Univer- without sacrificing quality. I am a realized that, unlike San Diego, I sity School of Law. big believer in being a good steward now had a much greater opportu- Profession: Trust Officer at Cam- of other people’s money! bridge Trust Company, Concord, nity to participate in the process. I NH. volunteered time with local clubs Family Information: Married to and organizations, and I became an Michael S. Bujinowski; three grown observer and then participant in lo- cal issues concerning the town and sons. Political Experience: School schools. As a member of the School Board, 2013-Present; subcommit- Why are you running for an Board, I have built relationships tees include Bow Schools Founda- elected office in the Town of Bow? based on trust and respect with tion, Wellness Committee, BESS Resident for almost 15 years; want other board members, staff, admin- Negotiations; and NH School to give back to Bow. istration, the community, and even Boards Association. Budget Com- outside boards and committees. Beth Titus – candidate for mittee, 2010-2013; subcommittees Supervisor of the Checklist include the Bow Town Employee Katherine Garfield – candi- White Rock Senior Living Benefits Committee and the Bow/ date for School Board Education: Bachelor of Sci- Dunbarton SAU Planning Commit- Community ence. tee. Presents Profession: Retired; part-time Page Education: BS Accounting. at the Baker Free Library. Profession: Bookkeeper for mul- “Annmarie’s” Organizations/Affiliations: Mem- tiple companies, mostly non-profits. Fitness Class ber, Recycling Committee; Mem- Family Information: Bow resident Tuesday’s ber, Bow Mills United Methodist since 1990; Husband Tim and two 10 AM.– 11 AM. Church; former member of the Bow children. Heritage Commission and Bow All are Welcome Zoning Board. Why are you running for an Family Information: Married with elected office in the Town of Bow? “Happy Hookers” four children. The Bow School system is without Knitting Club question the town’s greatest asset. Why are you running for an elect- It has given both of my children Meets on Tuesdays ed office in the Town of Bow? I an excellent education, from kin- At 9:00 AM am running to give back to the com- dergarten through graduation. My At White Rock munity. As a life-long resident of goal as a School Board member is All are Welcome Bow I am interested in meeting to continue to help lead our com- people new to Town. munity in offering one of the best educational experiences in the state Political Experience: None. Tax Preparation What do you think are the top of New Hampshire. Education: Bow Memorial Beginning Feb. 1st. three (3) issues facing the Town School; Concord High School; Hol- right now? Construction of the Robert Louf – candidate for derness School ’85, Colby College Mon. & Tues Public Safety Building; renova- School Board ‘89. From 9 to 1 tion of the elementary school; what Profession: President, Robert R. should we do with the community Keller & Associates Inc. Treasurer Please call 211 building. and Corporate Secretary of Keller for an appointment How will your skills/background Companies, Inc. contribute to the position you are Organizations/Affiliations: Busi- *Come Join Us For* running to fill? I have knowledge ness & Industry Association (BIA), of the position from volunteering at Board Member; Anthem Customer Dinner previous elections; I have a great at- Advisory Board Member; Volun- Tuesday—Friday tention to detail; and I have expe- teer, Families In Transition (Man- Evening rience dealing with the public as a chester, NH); Former Bow Youth Public Invited staff member of the Baker Free Li- Lacrosse Head Coach, 7 years (and brary. Treasurer, 3 years); Former Bow Minimal Cost $7.50 Soccer club and Bow Athletic Club Reservation Required Assistant Coach while my children Mary Beth Walz – candidate Political Experience: Please Call were in the program. for Trustee of the Trust Funds 2010-Present – Bow School Board; Elizabeth’s Kitchen Family Information: married to Political Experience: State Repre- 2011: Vice-Chair, Bow School At 848-2949 THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 8 2016 TOWN MEETING WARRANT -- TOWN OF BOW [1-2 SEE SAMPLE BALLOTS ON PAGE 10 FOR ZONING CHANGES. 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,308,858 (gross budget) for the construction and equipping of a public safety building, for expenses relating to relocation of the Fire Department, Emergency Management and Police Department to this facility, and for expenses relating to the issuance of municipal bonds or notes. and to authorize the issuance of not more than $3,992,958 of bonds or notes in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Finance Act (RSA 33) to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for, obtain and accept federal, state or other aid, if any, which may be available for said project and to comply with all laws applicable to said project; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to issue, negotiate, sell and deliver such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the other terms thereof; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take any other action or pass any other vote relative thereto; furthermore, to authorize the withdrawal of the sum of $5,900 from the Public Safety Building Capital Reserve Fund created for this purpose; with the $10,000 to come from donations; and to authorize the withdrawal of $300,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund, which unreserved General Fund balance shall be expended during the current fiscal year for construction costs in advance of the receipt of bond proceeds. (2/3 ballot vote required) (Recom- mended by Selectmen 4- l ) (Recommended by Budget Committee 5-1). 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Budget Committee’s recommended sum of $9,794,226 for general mu- nicipal operations. The Selectmen recommend $9.794.226. This article does not include appropriations contained in special or individual articles addressed separately. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0)(Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $42,000 for the purpose of conducting a boundary survey, per- forming geotechnical testing and analysis, developing conceptual building design and site plan options and cost estimates for the renovation of the Bow Community Building so that taxpayers can make informed decisions on the existing Community Building. (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $749,000 for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Logging Hill Road, Knox Road, White Rock Hill Road and Bow Center Road; to authorize the receipt of federal and state grants in the amount of $300,000 and the withdrawal of $449.000 from the Highway Construction Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7,VI which will not lapse until the earlier of project completion or June 30, 2021 . (Recommended by Selectmen 4-1) (Not Recommended by Budget Committee 5-1). 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $410,000 and authorize payment into existing capital reserve funds jn the following amounts for the purpose for which such funds were established:

Municipal Buildings & Grounds Capital Reserve Fund $135,000 Public Works Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $120,000 Fire Truck Capital Reserve Fund $ 45,000 Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 42,000 Police Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 35,000 Recreation Improvements Capital Reserve Fund $ 20,000 Recreation Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund $ 8,000 Municipal Facilities Emergency Repair Capital Reserve Fund $ 5,000

(Recommended by Selectmen 4-1) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0).

8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $355,000 for the purchase of a 3,000 gallon tanker truck for the Fire Department and to authorize the withdrawal of up to $355.000 from the Fire Truck Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. The 1997 tanker truck scheduled in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for replacement in FY2018-l 9 will not be replaced and will be removed from the CRP. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $335,000 for the paving of Robinson Road (Knox to 1A), Rocky Point Drive and the paving of other Town roads. This will be a non­ lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VJ and will not lapse until the project is completed or by December 31. 2018, whichever is sooner. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0).(Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sun of $110,000 to purchase an excavator and other accessories for the Public Works Department and to authorize the withdrawal of up to $110,000 from the Public Works Department Equip- ment Capital Reserve Fund for this pw·pose. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 11. To see if the Town will vote to change the purpose of the existing Road Construction - I-2 Zone & Business Development Capital Reserve Fund to the Bridge and Highway Construction Capital Reserve Fund (2/3 vote required) (Recommended by Selectmen 4-1 ).

[NOTE: The Budget Committee supports this but it will not be on the warrant noted as such.]

12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100,000 for the temporary repair of the Birchdale Road Bridge and the withdrawal of up to $100,000 from the Bridge and Highway Construction Capital Reserve Fund for this pur- pose. This will be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VT which will not lapse w1til the earlier of project completion or June 30, 2021. (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $85,000 for the purchase of an emergency generator for the public safety building and to authorize the withdrawal of $42,500 from the Municipal Buildings & Grounds Capital Reserve Fund with the balance of $42,500 to come from a State grant. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 9 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000 to be added to the Library Lower Level Capital Reserve Fund previously established. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Library Trustees) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). TOWN MEETING WARRANT CONTINUED 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $41,207 for the purchase of a tractor and accessories for the Public Works Department and to authorize the withdrawal of up to $41,207 from the Recreation Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the purchase of radio equipment for the Fire Department and to authorize the withdrawal of up to $40,000 from the Fire Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000 for the purchase of a police vehicle and to autho- rize the withdrawal of up to $25,000 from the Police Department Equipment Capital Reserve Fund for this purpose. Vehicle being replaced to be transferred to Parks and Recreation Department. (Majority Vote Required) (Recommended by Select- men 4-1) (Recommended by Budget Committee 6-0). 18.To see if the Town will vote to discontinue absolutely the Class Vl portion of River Road, from the intersection of the former Johnson Road south to the Bow/Hooksett town line. (Recommended by Selectmen 5-0). 19.(By Petition) Change the current solar exemption from the l 970’s to: Exemption = 100% of cost of equipment and instal- lation of the system. 20. (By Petition) To see if the Town will vote to change the purpose of the existing Highway Construction Capital Reserve Fund to the Public Safety Building Capital Reserve Fund to reduce the amount of bonding for the proposed Public Safety Building. This will remove the current balance of $449,000 sought for the roundabout at Knox Road and repurpose it to the Public Safety Building. (2/3 vote required). 21. (By Petition) To see if the town will vote to amend an ordinance adopted by the selectmen on September 10. 20 13, by striking sections l and 2 of chapter 157 and replacing them with the following: 157-1. Definition. For the purposes of this Article, ‘”addressable structure” shall be defined as: Any buildings currently occu- pied, or which in the future may be occupied, to which emergency services may be dispatched.

157-2. Parties Affected. A. Properties and primary addressable structures on any new public or private way, street or road. B. Renaming and/or renumbering of any existing public or private ways, streets or roads shall not occur until approved by a vote of the legislative body. C. The provisions of sections 3, 4 and 5 of this ordinance shall remain i n effect but shall apply only to new public or private ways, streets or roads unless a vote in accordance with section B above has occurred. 22. To hear reports of standing committees and take any action relating thereto. 23. To transact any other business which may legally come before such meeting.

BOW TIMES VOTER GUIDE: The interrelationship of Article 6 (roundabout for $449,000 or town money) and the repurposing of a highway fund of $449,000 in Article 20 will be raised by motion at Town Meeting.

By taking these two questions up before the bond vote on Article 2 the bond issue may not be for $3,992,958 but a lower number by applying the $449,000 to reduce the bonds for a new total of $3,543,958.

The Concerned Taxpayers of Bow and a majority of the Budget Committee recommend: NO to Article 6 YES to Article 20 Presidential Primary Voting Day February 9th, 2016 Has Huge Turnout Photos by Eric Anderson THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 10 (letters cont. from p. 4) the wants once a year neighbors come to- of “special interest groups.” The gether to discuss the needs and SAMPLE TOWN BALLOT only way to keep your taxes af- goals of our school system. fordable is for governments at Our history is replete with ex- all levels to separate the “wants amples of the discussion chang- of special interests” from the ba- ing minds and compromise be- sic “needs of the community.” I ing met. At a time when our wish the Town of Bow well and nation is divided in too many encourage the voters to support ways removing this pure form the Budget Committee and vote of democracy would be conced- for SB-2 for the school. ing that, even at the town level, Rick Hiland, Formally of Bow 40 we are incapable of working to- years --Albany NH gether. I do not believe that is true and ask the citizens of Bow Letter to the Editor: to join me in voting against the My name is Jeffrey Knight SB2 warrant on March 8, 2016. and I have lived in Bow for 30 Harry Judd 25 Stack Drive, Bow years. I am a member of the Budget Committee and have completed my second year To the Editor: on that Committee. I am also Bow’s taxpayers have an on the CIP Committee for the opportunity on March 8 to Town of Bow, as well as the begin to take back control of Public Safety Building Com- the town’s spending. The Bow mittee. I ran for office because School District annual meeting I wanted to see if I could help is now run essentially like a the Town of Bow with my skill traditional town meeting. The set in financing. After going budget and other articles are through two budget cycles, debated and voted on in the same I am concerned about what meeting. While this holdover happened last year when a from an agrarian economy may small group of people pushed seem quaint, in fact it creates a all-day kindergarten on the bias in favor of higher spending. taxpayers of Bow even though This is because the meetings are both the Bow School Board and no longer assemblies of farming The Concerned Taxpayers of Bow urge you to vote for Chris the Bow Budget Committee families deliberating over how Nicopoulos for Selectman recommended to vote against much to pay the itinerant school it. For these reasons, I would teacher and hogreeve. Instead, like to take a fresh look at they are often one- or two-night SAMPLE SCHOOL BALLOT SB2 for Bow Schools only. I marathons in which millions of have never voted for SB2, but I dollars are being spent. Parents feel now is the time because we of young children, the elderly, and are only voting for the School people who have to get to work budget to go through a change. early the next morning frequently Right now every parent gets have to leave before voting takes a notice reminding them that place. Those people who have there is a school meeting. a direct financial interest in Those who don’t have kids in proposed spending never leave school don’t get this reminder. early, though. Bow can change If there was a school ballot all that by voting to adopt the with all the warrant articles on official ballot referendum form it at the voting booths, every of meeting for the school district taxpayer would be reminded on March 8. This form of that they are welcome to par- meeting consists of a deliberative ticipate in this important pro- session at which the budget and cess and they too can be em- other proposals are debated and, powered to balance the needs about two months later, a voting of the Town of Bow regarding session. Like town elections, the Bow School District. The the voting is by ballot and takes school budget represents the place at a polling place that is largest part of the overall bud- open throughout the day. This get of the Town. I think it is official ballot has been shown to important that we make it as increase voter participation by easy as possible for all taxpay- as much as 350%, and it gives ers to be able to cast their vote no advantage to those who have the way they see fit. a vested interest in increased Jeffrey Knightt spending like our current form 8 Peaslee Road, Bow of meeting does. Let’s adopt the official ballot form of meeting Letter to the Editor: and regain control of our tax The Concerned Taxpayers of Bow urge you to vote for Kathy Say No to SB2 dollars. Garfield for School Board. A majority of the Budget Committee The School District Meeting is Bryan K. Gould urges you to vote YES on SB2. an exercise in democracy, when 2 Parsons Way, Bow THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 11 LEAN AND MEAN BY EATING CLEAN By Jim Olson There is no direct definition for haven’t been broken down in any goods, candies, white flour, “clean eating.” Specifically, form. Examples include: brown white rice, etc). clean eating is NOT a diet - it is a rice, whole wheat and other 4. Avoid saturated and trans fats lifestyle choice. Clean eating is whole grains. You will have to 5. Avoid sodas, high calorie not a new concept, as a matter of get used to reading over food juices and other drinks that fact clean eating has been around labels. 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THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 14 sor caretakers, your caretaker Pet Trusts, For Families Who Really Love Their Pets will know that if life should be- By Attorney Ben Kiniry come difficult, they can transfer your pet to someone you had Like my family, you love your The New Hampshire Pet Trust handpicked. pets. Some people have a love Statute can be located under for their pets that may even be R.S.A. 564-B:4-408 of the New You will also choose a Trustee on par with the love they have Hampshire Uniform Trust Code, and successors as well. The for their children. Our pets pro- which is titled Trust for Care trustee is a third party working vide us with companionship, of Animal. The first subsection on behalf of your pet. The Trust- comfort and hours of entertain- states: “A trust may be created to ee will hold and invest the trust ment. Other pets serve us, such provide for the care of an animal funds, and ultimately distribute as seeing-eye dogs or the many alive during the settlor’s life- the funds to cover the cost of animals utilized for therapeutic time. The trust terminates upon your pet’s expenses (either di- purposes. In short pets make our the death of the animal or, if the rectly or through reimbursement lives better. trust was created to provide for to the caretaker). The Trustee the care of more than one animal will also oversee the care of your So what happens to our pets when alive during the settlor’s lifetime, pet. As can be seen, the individ- we die? What arrangements will upon the death of the last surviv- required to take care of your pet ual acting as caretaker does not you make for your pets contin- ing animal.” A Pet Trust can be for the remainder of the pet’s life also hold the funds (think about ued wellbeing and security? How created in your last will and tes- expectancy (take a deep breath the fox and the henhouse). The can you assure your pets will be tament, revocable living trust, here). How many years is your Trustee may have broad author- well taken care of? The answer irrevocable trust or could even pet likely to live? How much ity in dealing with your pets. For may be a Pet Trust. A Pet Trust be created as a stand-alone docu- food will your pet require? How example, the Trustee can remove may sound like an eccentricity ment. How is a Pet Trust Better? much medical care or mainte- the animal from a caretaker's reserved for the wealthy, howev- I know what you are thinking, nance does your pet require an- home if they believe the care er, I have found they are mainly how is this different than a child, nually? How about over your is not adequate and move them created for clients who simply friend or neighbor taking my pet pet's lifetime? What if your pet to a more suitable environment believe their pet’s well-being is when I die? Good question. is involved in an accident or is (another caretaker appointed by a priority. These families feel stricken with a disease? Will the you). The Trustee’s other major strongly about their pet’s future. If you don’t have a Pet Trust, you caretaker of your pet need to pay duty is to make sure your money Many pet owners pushed our don’t have control over your pet's for kennels, boarding or similar is not being spent on items that lawmakers for legislation creat- care or how your funds are ulti- so your caregiver can go on va- don’t benefit your pet, such as in ing Pet Trusts. In fact, I recently mately spent. An example some cation or just get some respite? the case of personal use by the read that over 45 states have Pet clients have brought up (it is al- Note: Some clients have enlisted caretaker. Trust statutes in place. The point ways the same front door scenar- their veterinarian to help in con- is Pet Trusts have become com- io) is in regards to leaving their sidering and calculating these In some cases, funds are placed monplace and people with pets pets with a child, friend or neigh- costs (speaking of veterinarians, in the Pet Trust to compensate should consider creating such a bor (keep in mind their spouse many clients direct their chosen the caretaker. For example, an trust for their pets. may not want your pet). The veterinarian (or his or her prac- end of the year gift could be concern is that they will leave tice) will continue to be utilized made. This is a personal deci- their pet and some funds with for the care of the pet). sion to be made by you. In some

the chosen caretaker. Then the cases, clients have set up a Pet caretaker (the spouse or room- There are other issues for income Trust naming the same individu- mate) “accidentally” leaves the producing animals. For example al as caretaker and trustee. This front door open for their pet to dogs and horses are often bred. is more simplistic logistically. In escape into the world, never to Who will continue the business such cases a neutral third party, be seen again. Oh, and now they side of pet ownership and who called a Trust Protector, is named have all this money and no pet will receive the income? These to oversee the care of your pet are additional questions that may and the expenditures of your Elder Law to spend it on, and no one to call foul on the play (money aside, need to be answered. All of this funds. Part of the Trust Protec- Estate Planning their pet has been mistreated). may be relatively easy to answer tor’s role is to request account- Probate Law Though the example may be on for a guinea pig (just guessing, ings from the trustee/caretaker to Veterans Pension the extreme side, the point is, sorry guinea pig owners), but make sure your funds are being utilized appropriately. They also Special Needs Trust/ after you are gone, you simply how about a horse? Given these don’t know how your pet will be first few points, what will your check on the well-being of your Disability Planning taken care of. As can be seen be- caretaker think about the fact pets. If necessary, the Trust Pro- Conservatorships/ low, a Pet Trust offers a solution. you set up a Pet Trust? Well, start tector may petition the Probate Guardianships First of all, if you establish a Pet with the idea no one else could Court to enforce the provisions Asset Protection/ Trust, you will appoint some- ever love your pet like you do. of the Pet Trust in order to pro- Medicaid Planning one to be the caretaker for your Next, consider that taking on the tect your pet’s rights. Ultimately, upon the death of your surviving Retirement Account pet, not just one caretaker, but responsibility of someone else’s pet could be seen as a burden. If pet, the trustee will distribute the “Stretch” Trust successor caretakers as well. If you run out of caretakers, your you accept these thoughts as be- remaining assets of the Pet Trust Providing Peace of Mind Trustee can be given the author- ing true, then you will see that however you have directed in One Family at a Time! ity to appoint additional caretak- your chosen caretaker (and their advance: to the caretaker (if they ers. Remember, life happens to spouse) will take great comfort have done a good job), to a chari- 9 Van Ger Drive people and they may be unable in knowing they will not need to ty, to your kids, or any other way Bow, NH 03304 to take care of your pets at some pay for all of these costs because you may have chosen. Tel: (888)471-2903 future date. You will also be you have provided for them, or www.kinirylawfirm.com forced to sit down and consider at the very least offset the cost. just how much money will be Also, if you have named succes- KINIRY CONT. ON PG. 18 THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 15 TRAVEL TALK

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The perks of the my one personal item), the fees count. The important thing is “merged” affinity card have would start piling up. If I wanted to read the fine print and see if changed, and not for the better. to select my seat in advance or you’re giving up something criti- We’re semi-retired and traveling have any kind of early board- cal—or if the added fees to get more domestically than inter- ing—more fees. In fact, all those something you need put you nationally at the moment. This Chase Binder “extra” options require a bit of right back at a regular economy puts us in the market for low-cost navigating through the purchase anyway. airfares, especially for flights to Hampshire, and decided to look screens, not to mention adding a The last option available for get- and from Florida—and, frankly, at some of the new low-cost potential $100 or so to the fare. ting back and forth to Florida, I’ll take them on any airline I airlines. I started my search on or any domestic destination, on can find. The heck with loyalty! Cheapo Air (cheapoair.com), one But Spirit Air was a great match the cheap is to use frequent flyer Luckily, we have some options, of my favorite search engines for for my needs for this particular points. Again, there are pros and and it looks like even more will user-friendly functions to filter trip. I had just one small bag, cons. Bud and I like to save our be popping up over the next few for arrival/departure times, num- which met the dimension re- miles for upgrades to Business or months. But as you can imagine, ber of stops and other important quirements for a personal item. First Class on long-haul flights each option has pros and cons. factors. Cheapoair.com pointed I was traveling alone—no need me to a $63 base fare, one-way, for a particular seat. 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Research shows football (0.37). at all athletic events, and Tennes- civil justice system has begun to that emergency room visits for see has a brain injury trauma regis- Parental Notification -- Only six make sports leagues and school dis- sport-related concussions in age try to study incidence information, states require parents be notified of tricts accountable. Ten years ago, groups covered by a return to play and disseminates a list of public and their child’s traumatic brain injury. players, coaches and commenta- law more than double after the law’s private agencies which can provide Vermont goes even further, requir- tors still talked about concussions implementation, suggesting that services to people with TBIs. ing that a visiting team’s athletic in terms of just “being shaken up,” concussions are now taken more se- directors be notified of any concus- New Hampshire - RSA 200:49 to or "having your bell rung,” even as riously by all involved. sions within 48 hours of a game. 200:52 ~ Requires student athletes the risks head injuries posed were At the same time, very few such with suspected TBI to be removed becoming common knowledge. Enforcement - A law is only as laws have something so simple as from play; Requires RTP clearance good as its enforcement. Only one Today, more players and parents are a requirement that parents be noti- from a health professional; Requires state, Pennsylvania, has any kind of aware of the need to take concus- fied of a child’s traumatic brain in- clearing health professional to be a enforcement mechanism. What’s sions more seriously than ever be- jury. Most of these same state laws licensed physician or trained in TBI more, many states grant immunity fore. Coaches who push obviously recognize that health profession- management. On an annual basis, to coaches, trainers and school dis- concussed players to “get back out als should decide whether student- a school district or school shall dis- tricts. there” are becoming more of an athletes may return to play after a tribute a concussion and head injury anomaly, and every state in the na- suspected concussion, yet only 37 Middle School - Most state laws information sheet to all student-ath- tion except Wyoming has passed percent of schools nationwide have only cover high school. The same letes. some version of a “When in Doubt, access to full-time athletic trainers. research that shows increased emer- 200:50 Removal of Student- Sit Them Out” law. gency room visits in age groups All but one state fail to include any Athlete covered by state laws also shows no No concussion lawsuit has had kind of enforcement mechanism to significant changes in age groups I. A school employee coach, of- quite the effect of the NFL concus- ensure that schools, organizations not covered, suggesting populations ficial, licensed athletic trainer, or sion litigation. One of the most and individuals follow the guide- such as middle schoolers and adults health care provider who suspects high-profile court cases in sports lines. are not treated with the same dili- that a student-athlete has sustained history, the case immediately sent Statistics gence. a concussion or head injury in a shockwaves not just through the practice or game shall remove the NFL and professional sports, but • CDC estimates reveal that 1.6 Colorado and Idaho extends their student-athlete from play immedi- all contact sports at every level. In- million to 3.8 million sports- concussion laws all the way down ately. surance companies warned that the related concussions occur each to middle school (though Colorado NFL might face as much as $2.5 year. is one of the few states that does not II. A student-athlete who has been billion in damages and no one knew • The rate of concussion in high require athlete and parent educa- removed from play shall not return better than them that that estimate school athletes more than dou- tion.) to play on the same day or until he might be the tip of the iceberg. bled between 2005 and 2012, or she is evaluated by a health care Medical Trainers -- Few states re- from 0.23 to 0.51 concussions provider and receives medical clear- Realizing that inadequate treatment quire medical trainers at all games per athlete exposure. ance and written authorization from of concussions represented a risk involving collision sports. Though • 10 to 20 percent of concussion that health care provider to return to for which they would have to pay, such a measure can be seen as im- sufferers “are still experienc- play. The student-athlete shall also insurance companies began pushing posing logistical challenges on ing symptoms anywhere from present written permission from a schools and sports organizations to sports, failure to provide trainers weeks to months to years later.” parent or guardian to return to play. embrace cutting-edge concussions just pushes all responsibility for in- • The highest rate of concussions treatment protocols. There is, how- jury management on to coaches and in the NCAA sports is not foot- SOURCE: December 2015 Report by the ever, still a long way to go. On the parents. ball, but women’s ice hockey. American Association for Justice.

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Cabot Cheese Products www.ReliableInsSolutions.com Mon-Fri 3PM-7PM Sat & Sun 9AM-6PM THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 18 DUNBARTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016 WARRANT FITNESS CONT. FROM PG. 11 you, your body will LOVE you Saturday, March 5th - 3:00 p.m. Dunbarton Community Center and you will reap the long term ARTICLE 1 benefits! To determine and appoint the salaries of the School Board and Truant Officer and fix the compensation of any Can I Help You? other officer or agent of the District, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Could you use some help with your fitness and nutrition? Are ARTICLE 2 To hear the reports of Agents, Auditors, Officers or Committees of the District or to take any other action related you tired of being confused on thereto. what to eat and how to exercise properly so that you can get the ARTICLE 3 best results possible? Let me To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Six Million Seventy-Six Thousand One help you transform your body, Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars ($6,076,138) for the support of schools, for the payment of salaries for the School health, and your self confidence District officials and agents, and for the payment of the statutory and contractual obligations of the District or to so you can look and feel the way take any other action in relation thereto. This warrant article (Operating Budget) does not include appropriations that you truly want to. in ANY other warrant article. This warrant article includes the appropriation for food service. (Majority vote re- quired) The School Board voted to recommend (5-0). Please email or call me today and I would be happy to help you ARTICLE 4 To see if the School District will vote to approve the cost items included in the collective bargaining agreement in any way that I can. If you reached between the Dunbarton School Board and the Dunbarton Education Association which calls for the fol- know someone that may enjoy lowing increases in salaries and benefits at the current staffing levels over those paid in the prior fiscal year: this article, please forward it to them. As always, referrals Fiscal Year Estimated Increase are always appreciated and 2016-17 $35,829 rewarded. Thank you and have 2017-18 $48,055 a great day! 2018-19 $49,468 KINIRY CONT. FROM PG. 14 and further to raise and appropriate the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($35,829) for the 2016-17 fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in Pet Trusts, like many other trusts, salaries and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels. (Ma- have much to do with control jority vote required) The School Board voted to recommend (5-0). over what happens when we are no longer here to oversee our af- ARTICLE 5 fairs. Similarly, our beloved pets To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) don’t have the ability to speak for the additional costs associated with implementing an All Day Kindergarten program at Dunbarton Elementary up for themselves. In the end it School. The School Board will have the sole discretion and authority to determine if an All Day Kindergarten may be best if there are two par- program will run based on classroom space availability at Dunbarton Elementary School on a yearly basis. Defeat ties (checks and balances) work- of this article will have no impact on continuing a half day Kindergarten program currently in place at Dunbarton Elementary School. Said amount to come from general taxation. (Majority vote required) ing together to take your place in The School Board voted to recommend (5-0). protecting your pet’s wellbeing when you are no longer able to ARTICLE 6 (By Citizen Petition) do so. Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 32:5-b, and implement a tax cap whereby the governing body (or budget committee) shall not submit a recommended budget that increases the amount to be raised by local taxes, based on the prior year’s actual amount of local taxes raised, by more than 2 ½ %. (Voting on this article shall be by ballot vote, polls shall be open for a minimum of one hour, 3/5 majority required for passage) The School Board voted not to recommend (0-5).

ARTICLE 7 DOS To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for deposit into the existing Dunbarton Kitchen Equipment Capital Reserve Fund established in March 2008 and to authorize the use of that amount from the June 30, 2016 Unreserved Fund balance (surplus) available for transfer on July OMS 1, 2016. (Majority vote required) The School Board voted to recommend (5-0). ROBERT C. KUEPPER, D.D.S. Diplomate, American Board of ARTICLE 8 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery To see if the School District will vote to change the purpose and name of the existing Dunbarton Kitchen Equip- ment Capital Reserve Fund established in March 2008 to the Dunbarton Community Center Capital Reserve Fund. The purpose of the Dunbarton Community Center Capital Reserve Fund is for the repair or replacement of kitchen equipment, chairs, tables, score board, audio-visual equipment or any other similar equipment and further Ro6ert C Kuepper, D.D.S. to appoint the School Board as agents to expend from the fund. (2/3 vote required) The School Board voted to recommend (5-0).

ARTICLE 9 To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to be at added to the existing Dunbarton School Capital Reserve Fund established in March 1991. Said amount is to come from general taxation. (Majority vote required) Pembroke Place The School Board voted to recommend (5-0). 5 Sheep Davis Road Pembroke, NH. 03275 ARTICLE 10 (By Citizen Petition) Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 40:13 (known as SB2) to allow official ballot voting on all issues before the Town of Dunbarton School District on the second Tuesday of March? (Voting on this article to take place on March 8, 2016 under the same polling hours and polling locations as established by the Town of Dunbarton) The Tel: (603) 224-7831 School Board voted not to recommend (0-5). THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 19 BOW REAL ESTATE REDUCED PRICE! SALES

February 2016 Sales

3 Crescent Drive, 3245 gla, glaag 3245, 4 br, 2.5 bath, 3 car att., 2.27 acres, Sold $547,400 02/08/16.

9 Merrill Crossing, 3304 gla, glaag 2804, 3 br, 3.5 bath, 2 car “New Price” $ 239,900 att., 3.22 acres, Sold $382,500 02/23/16. 39 Ridgewood Dr. Ranch , new roof, flooring, 15 Albin Rd, 2076 gla. Glaag 1596, 3 br, 1.0 bath, 1 car att, 1.0 interior/exterior paint, remodeled baths, Nat’l acres, Sold $280,000 02/26/16. Linda Hutton gas, FHA & Central A/C. $239,900. Broker Realtor of the Year “Luxury Homes Specialist” 2 Cob Rd, 2583 gla, glaag 1848, 3 br, 3.0 full baths, 2 car under, Top 12 Leading edge 1.50 acres, Sold $253,500 02/23/16. SELLING NEW HAMPSHIRE BY THE YARD “Linda has still sold more houses in Bow than anyone” 157 Hooksett Tpke, 2582 gla, glaag 1872, 3 br, 2.5 baths, 2 car Contact Me Today Cell # 731-2202 (Preferred) att., 1.8 acres, Sold $242,000 02/04/16. [email protected] BHHS Verani Realty 224-0700 (6530) 143 N. Main Street Suite 103 Concord, NH. 03301 (Note: gla = Gross Living Area, glaag = Gross Living Area Above Grade) Comments, questions, Contact Linda at:

These statistics are for all Bow Sales for the period 2-1-16 thru Cell 731-2202 (preferred) 2-27-16, based on information from the New England Real Estate Network, Inc; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Linda Hutton, Broker Associate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Provided by LINDA HUTTON. Linda has been selling homes 143 N. Main (224-0700x6530), Concord, NH 03301 & property in Bow for over 24 years. [email protected] www.lindahutton.com \!rbe �o w \!rimes

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Do it smartly, without the all- state-operated college savings destination should be part of the Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. (NPA) strategy. It is perfectly okay to a registered investment adviser. Securities too-common missteps. plans, not just the one in your and advisory services offered through LPL state. Another state’s plan may tell your children that you will be Financial, a registered investment adviser According to Sallie Mae, U.S. offer you different tax breaks saving $X for college by the time and member FINRA/SIPC. This material families with one or more college or incentives. Many of these they are 18, and that they may was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and students spent an average of plans now offer more investment have to strive for scholarships does not necessarily represent the views and grants if they want to go to of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. $24,164 on tuition, housing, and choices than they once did, in 6 This information has been derived from linked expenses in 2015. That addition to the traditional age- especially costly universities. sources believed to be accurate. Please was 16% more than in 2014.1 based options. You can also note - investing involves risk, and past Statistics like these underline change the way you invest assets The biggest blunder is not performance is no guarantee of future saving for college at all. As results. The publisher is not engaged the importance of saving and in these plans, sometimes as in rendering legal, accounting or other 3 tuition costs continue to rise, investing to fund a university often as twice a year. professional services. If assistance is education, but that effort has getting any kind of head start on needed, the reader is advised to engage become optional to many. In Think twice about opening funding a university education the services of a competent professional. its annual How America Saves a custodial account. Uniform is a must on a family’s financial This information should not be construed for College survey, Sallie Mae Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) to-do list. While financial aid as investment, tax or legal advice and may is certainly available, it rarely not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding found that only 48% of U.S. and Uniform Transfers to 3 any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a families with at least one child Minors Act (UTMA) accounts absorbs 100% of college costs. solicitation nor recommendation to purchase younger than age 18 were saving were fairly popular at one time. If you save $300 per month or sell any investment or insurance product for college at all. Among those About 10% of parents saving for for college for 10 years and or service, and should not be relied upon as that were saving, the average college still use them, but they that money earns 7% a year, such. All indices are unmanaged and are not your college fund will grow to illustrative of any particular investment. 2015 amount was $10,040 – have distinct drawbacks. They the lowest figure in the 7-year do not offer tax-advantaged $52,228 a decade from now. If Citations. history of the survey. It is little growth, and until the child turns you borrow that much in Stafford 1 - news.salliemae.com/research-tools/ wonder that 22% of college costs 24, account earnings above a Loans, you will owe about $600 america-pays-2015 [2/4/16] per month for the next ten years 2 - news.salliemae.com/research-tools/ are covered by either parent or certain threshold are taxed at the america-saves-2015 [2/4/16] 1,2 and pay about $20,000 in interest student borrowing. parents’ highest marginal rate 3 - tinyurl.com/hyroj6n [6/9/15] instead of the child’s lower rate. along the way. A notable contrast 4 - time.com/money/4155733/the-3- and an argument for building a biggest-mistakes-parents-make-in-saving- If you want to build a college The money inside the account 6 fund, what should you keep in is considered an irrevocable college fund. for-college/ [12/22/15] mind? What should you do? What gift and an asset owned by the 5 - franklintempleton.com/investor/ Dominic Lucente may be reached products/goals/education/ugma-utma- should you avoid doing? First, student – a real demerit when accounts?role=investor [2/3/16] save with realistic assumptions. trying to claim financial aid. at 603.645.8131 or dominic.lucen- 6 - forbes.com/sites/ Outdated perceptions of college Also, when the student reaches [email protected]. learnvest/2015/02/24/4-common-college- expenses can linger, so be sure the “age of majority” (typically savings-mistakes-many-parents-make/ to replace them with current data 18 or 21), the money can be Financial planning offered through [2/24/16] and future projections. used for anything the student desires.4,5 Consider a tax-advantaged ac- count. Remarkably, Sallie Mae’s Keep your retirement savings 2015 survey found that just 27% earmarked for retirement. of households saving for higher In a 2014 Sallie Mae report, an education had chosen 529 plans alarming 30% of parents saving or similar vehicles. Nearly half for higher education expenses of the households building col- said that their retirement sav- lege funds were simply directing ings would be their number one the money into common savings resource to pay college costs. accounts, giving those dollars Is this idea generous, or mere- no chance to significantly grow ly foolish? Sensibly speaking, or compound through equity in- eliminating your debt, starting a vestment.2 rainy day fund, and building up your retirement savings should If you open a tax-advantaged all take precedence over amass- account, fund it adequately. ing college savings.6 Some states have established very low contribution minimums for Set a specific savings goal – their college savings plans. That perhaps with certain schools does not mean your contribution in mind. Some parents build should be at or near that level.3 college savings without any Explore your options with real goal of how much to save, regard to these accounts. You not knowing the university their can participate in any number of children will attend. Defining the

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OBITUARY Animals, Children, and Summer Camp - OH MY! By Lori Taylor

care field throughout the week, including some personal time Paws for Compassion with the furry, hairy, and scaly Join us at an elegant lunch, silent animals who find their way to auction, and exciting guest speaker, all to benefit the the SPCA. Pope Memorial SPCA ! Socialize with adoptable shelter pets. “We are thrilled to announce the Participate in our silent auction which opening of registration for the hosts over 100 items. Be entertained 2016 Summer Camp Program,” by keynote Speaker (s) The Pope Memorial SPCA is said Shannon Camara, Director Bruce Zeman & Hobbes gearing up for a summer of fun of Educational Outreach at the Purchase your ticket today by visit- with exciting and educational Pope Memorial SPCA. “Due to camps for kids to learn about and ing our website or calling the SPCA. last summer’s success, we have www.popememorialspca.org interact with our community’s excitingly doubled the number of beloved animals. Back by popu- (603)856-8756 Ernest L. Guimond, 77, of Knox lar demand, the Pope Memorial Road, died Thursday, Feb. 11, SPCA is getting ready to open 2016, at the Concord Hospi- their doors to dozens of summer tal. He was born in Concord, campers, ranging in ages of 5 to son of the late Leon T. and Eva 15, for week long camps focused Hours: Tuesday, Friday, J. (Plourd) Guimond. He was around the love of animals. Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM. a graduate of St. John’s High Thursday, 12-7 PM. 603-856-8756 School. Ernest was a contrac- tor for nearly 50 years, 34 years sessions being offered this year. www.popememorialspca.org as owner/operator of his own The children in our community company, Guimond Construc- are the next generation of animal tion. He was an active mem- lovers and SPCA champions. All completed applications must ber of Holy Rosary Parish in The hands-on experience gained be received no later than June 1, Hooksett, and a member of the by all campers lends perfectly 2016. Since the camp weeks fill Knights of Columbus. He en- with the growing interest up fast interested parties are en- joyed gardening and was well and involvement from our couraged to apply now. known by family and friends for community’s youth.” sharing what he grew. He loved For over 105 years, the Pope Me- the outdoors, especially hunting Designed for the interests of age- morial SPCA of Concord-Merri- and ice fishing, which he often specific campers, the Pope Me- mack County has been dedicat- did with his children. Mostly he morial SPCA is offering seven ed to caring for abandoned and enjoyed spending time with his week-long sessions including homeless pets, protecting and family, and took special joy in ‘Camp LUV-A-Pet’ for 5 to 7 advocating for pets in need, and being around his grandchildren. year old campers, ‘Animal Ad- promoting the humane treatment Pope Memorial SPCA day vocates’ for those 8 to 12 years of all animals. He is survived by his wife of camps offer children the op- old, and ‘Animal Care Camp’ for 50 years, Carlene Guimond; portunity to develop a caring, the 13 to 15 year old participants. The organization’s pet adoption, three sons, Thomas Guimond compassionate and responsible Sessions are limited to a maxi- pet food pantry, and humane of New York, Richard Guimond awareness of animals in the mum of 12 campers on a roll- education programs collectively of Concord and Daniel Gui- community. Perfect for children ing basis - SPCA staff are urging touch the lives of several thou- mond of Bow; two daughters, who have a sincere interest in all interested families to register as sand children, adults and fami- Pamela Smith of Warner and animals, campers will dive into soon as possible to ensure their lies each year. To learn more, Denise Guimond of Concord; topics and activities that include spots. If interested in learning please visit www.popememo- seven grandchildren, two great- proper pet care, safety around more or to register your child, rialspca.org, or visit the shelter grandchildren, three sisters, Rita animals, responsible pet owner- visit the shelter located at 94 Silk located at 94 Silk Farm Road in Martel and her husband, Larry, ship, and grooming and training Farm Road in Concord or visit Concord NH. Terry Demain and her husband, techniques. Campers will meet www.popememorialspca.org for Ken and Estelle Bailey and her special guests from the animal an application. (Photos supplied by Lori Taylor) husband, Charles, one brother, Albert Guimond and his wife, Judy.

He was predeceased by a sister, Doris Guimond, and a brother, Arthur Guimond. No one wants to find themselves in a position where theyNEED their home or auto insurance. However, accidents do happen. Donations may be made in Er- nest’s memory to the Knights of Allied Insurance Agency understands how complicated the claims process can be. We use our Columbus, Fr. Raymond Lan- experience and knowledge to help you navigate the claims process quickly and easily. glois council, PO Box 16251, 500 South Street alliedia.com Hooksett, NH 03106. Bow, NH. 03304 224-5394 THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 22 BAKER FREE LIBRARY NEWS By Lori Fisher

Successful Candidates For more information, visit to utilize these rooms for a fee Next Community Forum Forum on 2/18 www.bakerfreerenovation.org or of $5 per hour (payable prior to on 4/14 call Lori Fisher, Library Direc- scheduled room use). For more tor, at 224-7113. information and to review the This monthly public forum On Thursday night, 2/18, the features individuals from Library held the first annual Policy on Group Studying and Tutoring, as well as the Paren- various town departments, Bow Candidate’s Forum, pro- Coming Soon - scrolling boards, and committees, and viding residents with an op- Town events list tal Permission Form for Group Tutoring Sessions utilizing the is designed to provide addi- portunity to meet candidates As part of our efforts to include Group Tutoring Rooms, please tional information about town running for Bow elected town as much information about visit the Meeting Room Reserva- services and resources as well offices in 2016. All eleven can- town/school events as possible tion Form page of the Library’s as a place for residents to ask didates were in attendance, as in our communications with web site. Questions? Contact questions and provide feed- well as a dozen members of the residents, the Library will be Lori Fisher, Library Director, at back. The forum usually takes public. Each candidate was giv- adding a TV to the seating nd 224-7113 or bfldirector@com- place on the 2 Thursday of en up to 5 minutes to speak about area by the magazines that will cast.net. each month (except February themselves and their candidacy, solely be used for silent, scroll- and March) from 6:30 p.m. and the public had the oppor- ing announcements of town to 8 p.m. in the Library’s up- tunity to ask questions of each NEW! Books & Babies on and school activities. Thanks Friday mornings stairs meeting room. Here’s candidate. All manner of topics to Bow resident Mark Leven’s the proposed schedule of forum This new class on Friday morn- were discussed, from the Public donation of a flat screen TV, topics, so mark your calendars! Safety Building proposal and the we’ll be able to provide a quiet, ings at 10:30 a.m. starting 3/11 upcoming tax rate for 2016/17, yet easy-to-see scrolling list of is for children UNDER 2 years April 14 – Environmental to voter fraud and important is- everything we can find to do in of age, with an adult caregiver. Protection: Meet members of sues facing the school board. A Bow. We’ll be contacting Bow Each child must have their own the Conservation Committee, number of attendees, both public organizations/clubs to contrib- adult because all activities are Recycling Committee, Drink- and candidates, stated that this ute information, and will hold a designed for one-on-one interac- ing Water Protection Commit- forum is a great idea that should few “How-To” sessions for those tion between the adult/child pair. tee, and Bow Open Spaces, and be continued in future years. The not familiar with creating a Pow- This is a 30-minute program us- find out how they ensure a bet- Library does plan to make this an erPoint slide to include in the ing books, nursery rhymes, pup- ter quality of life in Bow and annual event, along with compil- scrolling list. Look for this new pets, and lots of movement ac- how you can become involved. ing and distributing Candidate feature in the Library by the end tivities. Registration is required. Information Packets each year. of March! Questions? Contact Questions? Contact the Library Questions about the Commu- A big Thank You to the candi- Lori Fisher, Library Director, at at 224-7113 or bowbakerfreeli- nity Forum series? Contact Lori dates who participated this year! 224-7113 or bfldirector@com- [email protected]. Fisher, Library Director, at 224- cast.net. 7113 or bfldirector@comcast. Last request for Lower Essential Oils Basics & net. Level at Town Meeting Group Tutoring Rooms Benefits on 3/17 The Library Trustees will available to reserve as of Learn about essential oils make their last request to the 3/1 and how to use them in your residents of Bow for the Lower After completing a lengthy re- home and life on Thursday Live Free and Sweet Level project at the 2016 Town view of liability and legal issues, 3/17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Li- Meeting on March 9th. Since the Group Tutoring Rooms in Pure Maple Syrup brary’s Upstairs Meeting 2012, the residents of Bow have Phase 1 of the Lower Level will Room. Essential oils can be supported the joint public/private be available for reservations used as household products, as funding of the project by approv- starting 3/1. These rooms are bug repellent, for beauty prod- ing $250,000 of the $300,000 in monitored and recorded by video ucts, emotional healing, stress public monies needed. The re- cameras installed in each room reduction, and more. Present- Treat’s Sugarhouse quest at the 2016 Town Meeting to ensure the safety and security ed by Alicia Rossman, RD/ 3 Hop Kiln Road asks for the last $50,000 from of users. In addition, there is a LD/RYT. Registration strongly the Town towards the project. parental permission form that suggested – call 224-7113 or T Bow, N.H. 03304 must be filled out before tutor- email bowbakerfreelibrary@ [email protected] As of 2/19, we’ve raised over ing of a minor can take place in comcast.net. 12 fl. oz. $237,000 of the $300,000 pri- those spaces. 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Our first president, George Washington, Stuart’s many portraits was depicted, or shown, in 100 portraits by Gilbert Stuart made many head-and- D.C., National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of Mrs. Robert Homans painter Gilbert Stuart. This week, in honor of shoulders paintings of Washington. He Stuart’s paintings of Abigail and John Presidents Day, The Mini Page examines some Adams are thought to be the best ones painted almost all of them with the president to show their strong personalities. of Stuart’s portraits of Washington and other wearing a black velvet suit and a white shirt famous Americans. with ruffles. Thomas Jefferson Payne

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In February we talked being “ready” rie, that you are not alone is so very people who have filled these roles. – or not and I let you know that this important); or there are some that So, now you know what it is I do month I would give you the 10 cent people can just download and work now for work, how I came to do it, story on what it is I do now and how on in their own time. The basis for and why it is so important to me. maybe that can help you and your this is that I remember all too well Simply put, it just shouldn’t have to loved ones on your own journey. how your time fluctuates. You either be that hard. So, I am here to help Over the past decade I have collect- have plenty because they are in the people make it easier for themselves ed a unique pile of skills all geared hospital and you are sitting by their and their loved ones. Why reinvent toward “The Eventuals” of life (yes, side doing nothing much, or they the wheel when there are trained I have filed for Trademark on that are home and you are maxed out professionals out there who know term!) What are “the eventuals” of trying to help with everything and what to do and can help you, right?! life? Well, those are circumstances have little to no time what so ever. and situations that we are likely – If you think you are ready to work eventually – to encounter, either for I helped them set and reach goals I also included coaching and coun- on any of these areas, let me know. ourselves or our loved ones. Things that gave them the desired outcomes seling. Let’s face it, most of what In just a couple of weeks I am doing like: accidents, illnesses, death, dy- they wished for. Our planning and I do is counseling. Going through an online ten week course on “Tran- ing, transitions to different living the process we went through to get these changes and uncertain situa- sitioning Your Parent or Loved situations and so on. there was all about their individual tions is very upsetting. Many times One”, maybe this is the right one legacies). I was helping to take care you need someone who gets it to for you…in April I’ll give you a It started as I was working for the of my own loved ones on the home hear you out, encourage you, and bit more on what you need to know CCRC. I spent my time helping front. I helped my mother care for cheer you on. Plus, in counseling for the main categories of what we people decide what the next right my father during his almost 3 year we ask questions, from an unbiased will be covering in that course. I am move was for them or for their par- battle with terminal cancer. After position, to get you to think about here if and when you need me! ents, depending on who was doing that I helped her and the rest of our things you perhaps had not consid- Fondly, the inquiring. I helped them think family with the logistics of what ered. Donna about what they wanted, what they happens after that (I call it the “busi- could afford, where they were really ness end of things” and it pertains to So, what is coaching then? Well, at currently (physically, emotional- picking up the tasks and filling any coaching is for the doers. Yes, those ly and mentally) and we compared holes left by the person who has de- who are doing so very many things. it to what my community had to of- parted, of which there are usually Coaching is where someone helps fer. If it was a match, great! If not, I more than you ever realized; as well you with your overall plan, breaks it BHS Falcon helped to point them in the direction as cleaning up the estate and prop- into steps along the way to be aware of what would be a possible solu- erty matters to attend to) and our of, helps you figure out what to do Booster Club tion that might better fit their situa- collective and individual grieving. and who to get to help you and then tion, needs and desires. The key was works with you over time to keep to help people find the best outcome Next, was Mom’s near fatal car ac- you on track and heading toward for them. cident in December of 2010. I was the end result of accomplishing the primary care giver in a rigorous your goal. It is more hands on and It was fun and I enjoyed it very 6 month recovery period, and then instructional than the counseling much. It was like working on a jig- she experienced a series of other part. Counseling works through the saw puzzle. Finding all of the pieces events prior to her passing in No- feelings, coaching works through and fitting them together. The best vember of 2014. Basically, I spent the tasks. We will go back and forth part was the people who were work- the last 4 -5 years of her life pro- in both of these areas all of the time ing on this puzzle with me. I learned gressively taking on more and more based on what you need in that mo- so very much from their stories and care giving and assistance for her as ment. from their thinking processes. I can her needs increased. I am sure this never thank them enough for what is a familiar story to many of you. We each need all three of these roles Second Annual they taught me and the growth we It’s simply what happens as people at different times in our lives. Some- “Taste of Bow shared along the way. There were age and it is what we do as family to times we see that and are able to act many families to which I felt like take care of our own. What I decid- upon it, sometimes we don’t. Some- Spirit” Wine and the adopted sibling to! It’s such a ed at the end of all of this was this: times the various roles are filled by Beer Tasting bit transition that the journey and it shouldn’t have to be this hard! our friends and loved ones so we do the bonds you form become very not even realize that we have been March 30th strong and dear. So, I took it upon myself to create experiencing what I have just de- Donna Deos, LLC which is all about scribed. I bet as you think back on 5:30 - 8pm Simultaneously with helping proac- helping people with the transitions your life and different things you tive people figure out their future and “the eventuals” of aging. 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GIRLS VARSITY BOYS VARSITY BOYS VARSITY ALPINE BOYS VARSITY ICE BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SKIING HOCKEY BOYS TAKE OVER DII GIRLS LOSE TO CONANT BOYS SURGE WITH UPSET SAM SELLECK WRAPPED POINTS LEAD WITH BIG IN QUARTERFINALS OVER MASCENIC 55-34 UP THE SKIMEISTER!! WIN OVER KEENE 5-4 AFTER EARNING SECOND- TEAM PLACES 4TH IN ROUND WIN OVER WHITE Bow beat Mascenic 55-34, for STATES! Key players: Bow – Josh Connor (goal, assist), Colin Tracy (goal), MOUNTAINS 43-30 its fifth win in its last six games. Bow’s Sam Selleck wrapped up the Bow led by just a single point at skimeister title on February 12th Doug Champagne (goal), Brandon The Bow Falcons overcame a slow halftime, but turned up its defense by finishing 18th in the GS and Tibbetts (goal), Chris Mead (goal), start and early deficit in the first in the second half, thanks to the play 34th in the slalom. Those scores, Alex Killion (assist), Nate Carrier quarter to top White Mountains in of Shane Wunderli, Will Holmes combined with his scores from the (21 saves). Highlights/key mo- the second round of the NHIAA and Adam Nelson. Wunderli held Nordic state meet, put him ahead of ments: Mead scored on a rebound playoffs, 43-30. Coach Bill Ver- Mascenic’s best player, Brett Gilford’s Matt McDonough, who with assists from Killion and Con- mette tried to change his lineup Stauffeneker, to seven points, while was the only other skier to vie for nor (who played his best game of slightly. “We went small, usually Holmes and Nelson combined to the skimeister crown. Ben Wachs- the year, according to Coach Tim there’s three bigs that we rotate hold Daimon Gibson to just two muth scored the most Alpine points Walsh) in overtime to hand Keene and wanted to start with just one,” points. “The play from those guys, for the Falcons, finishing 10th in only its second loss of the season. Vermette said. “White Mountains our whole defense, was just huge,” the slalom and 13th in the GS. Alex BOYS DEFEAT opened with a 9-2 run, so we put Coach Gaudreau said. Up by eight Mangini posted the best finish for KINGSWOOD 6-1 two (forwards) back in.” Ver- heading into the fourth quarter, the Bow with his eighth-place result in mette said his team started off in a Falcons’ Adam Nelson (18 points) Key players: Doug Champagne the GS. The Falcons also got points (3 goals), Ryan Tobeler (2 assists), zone defense and then went back buried a pair of 3s early in the from Tony Sampo (11th slalom), to man-to-man defense for the rest fourth, while Wunderli scored 10 Josh Connor (goal, assist), Brendan Kieran Fahey (21st GS) and Fran- Ulrich (goal), Alex Killion (goal), of the game. The Falcons’ defense of his 17 points in the final frame. cesco Scali (43rd slalom). shut down the White Mountain of- Nate Alford added nine points and Colin Tracy (great defense). High- fense in the fourth, outscoring them eight rebounds for the Falcons, lights/key moments: Kingswood 16-5 while only letting up two free while Ryan Andrews poured in CO-ED SWIMMING scored in the game’s first minute, throws and a late three-pointer. seven points. but from there it was all Bow, with Boldwin finished the night with 10 Champagne’s hat trick leading the BOYS ROUTS HILLSBORO- KATY JENKINS way. points, making all four of her shots DEERING HIGH SCHOOL LEADS GIRLS TO 7TH from the free throw line, while BOYS SKATE PAST 76-19 PLACE FINISH AT DII Horner had five and Fortin was a WINNACUNNET 6-1 Key players: Bow – Adam Nelson CHAMPIONSHIP force on the glass. Lea Crompton Key players: Austin Beaudette (2 (15 points), Nate Alford (12 points), The Bow girls’ swim team had two went 4-for-4 from the stripe as the goal), Josh Connor (2 goals), Doug Matt Scanlon (10 points), Derek relays qualify for the A finals (the team shot 14-for-20 from the line Champagne (goal, assist), Brandon Gardner (10 points). Highlights/ top six times from the preliminary for the entire game. Amanda Mur- Tibbetts (goal), Ryan Tobeler (2 key moments: Bow jumped out to rounds; the B finals determined the ray also scored six points, all in the assists). fourth quarter. The girls suffered a huge first-quarter lead and never seventh through 12th places) and losses to Fall Mountain Regional looked back en route to the rout. Katie Jenkins finished third in the BOYS TOP DOVER, CLOSE and Somersworth. 100-yard butterfly and eighth in the IN ON TOP SEED IN BOYS PULL AWAY 100 backstroke to lead the Falcons DIVISION II (4 - 3) TO BIG WIN OVER to seventh overall at the Division When it’s the backup netminder go- GIRLS CRUISE INTO SOMERSWORTH 68-53 II championships. The sophomore ing against the No. 3 team in the POST SEASON WITH WIN Key players: Brendan Winch (12 broke school records in both of her division, trailing by two can be a AGAINST HILLSBORO- points, 5 rebounds), Adam Nelson individual events in the preliminary recipe for disaster. But the Falcons DEERING HIGH SCHOOL (10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists), round and then broke both of them rallied around Kinsman Corthell, 50-14 Nate Alford (10 points, 9 rebounds). again in the finals. “Katie is the who finished with 15 saves, and Highlights/key moments: Bow only one with a lot of experience erased the most dangerous lead in Key players: Bow – Lea Crompton came out of half-time firing and (swimming trials and finals in the hockey to earn a very important 4-3 (13 points), Taylor Darrell (9 outscored Somersworth, 22-9 in the same day),” Bow Coach Joanne win. “He really hasn’t seen much points), Erin Boldwin (7 points, third quarter to open up a twenty Jackson said. “And you could see it. time, but tonight he answered the 5 rebounds), Amanda Murray (5 point lead. She had better times tonight (in the bell,” Coach Tim Walsh said. The points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists), Lau- finals) than she had in the prelims.” Falcons’ Ryan Tobeler led a 3-on-2 ren Goyette (7 rebounds, 3 steals); BOYS COME UP WITH Jenkins also swam on the sixth-place BIG WIN OVER FALL rush. Alex Killion scored the even- H-D – Nicole Mooney (5 points), 200 freestyle relay with Amanda tual game-winner in unusual fash- Kiersten Clough (4 points), Hannah MOUNTAIN REGIONAL Sampo, Sonya DeLorie and Riley ion. Killion blocked a point shot Grimes (7 rebounds). 53-38 Hicks and on the fourth-place 400 in his own defensive end and beat Key players: Adam Nelson (13 freestyle relay with Sampo, Dillon the Dover defender one-on-one. points), Brendan Winch (10 points), Hicks and Riley Hicks. Riley Hicks Ess blocked a shot with his ankle GIRLS GYMNASTICS Shane Wunderli (6 points), Will swam an impressive third leg in the and prevented them from getting Holmes (5 points). Highlights/ 400 freestyle relay, starting in fifth, any good looks to tie it up. After the JENNIE ESS 24TH ALL- key moments: The Falcons had an but caught up and gave her team (Killion) goal, they came together AROUND --ABBY COE 11-5 lead after the first quarter, but the lead before Jenkins secured the as a team to get the win on Febru- - 27TH ALL-AROUND AT Winch, Matt Scanlon and Derek fourth place finish with a speedy ary 20th. STATES! Gardner combined for 10 points to anchor leg. “It was a great day for BOYS SQUEAK PAST Jennifer Ess (24th all-around) was lift the Falcons to a 33-19 halftime Riley (eighth 200 freestyle). She SPAULDING 2-1 lead. Brad Zahensky hit a big 3 at saved that 400 free relay,” Coach 32nd on bars (6.45), tied for 60th The Bow Boys Varsity High School the end of the third quarter to give John DeCaprio said. “She had a on beam (6.7), tied for 33rd on floor Ice Hockey ended the regular season the Falcons a nine-point lead head- great swim in the third leg and she (8.15) and tied for 29th on vault with a 2-1 victory over Spaulding. ing into the fourth and kept the mo- swam her best times in all of her (8.0). Abigail Coe (27th all-around) Brendan Ulrich was the star of the mentum in Bow’s favor. events.” Sampo (11th 100 free) tied for 68th on bars (4.85), tied for game scoring both goals for Bow 21st on beam (7.85), was 23rd on The boys lost a close game to Hop- and Dillon Hicks (11th 500 free) rounded out the scorers for Bow. as they held off a pesky Spaulding floor (8.45) and tied for 46th on kinton 45 - 54 and Campbell beat club. vault (7.775). them 69-53 in its last season game. THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 27 My Mom’s Meatloaf: My Table - Serves 8 -12 (depends on whether your feeding a growing teen!) Your Table 4 lbs 80% ground hamburger By Debra Barnes 2 lbs ground pork 4 x-large eggs beaten lightly "Food is love - 1 green pepper seeded – cut into large chunks Share your food & 1 red pepper seeded – cut into large chunks Share the love" 1 white or Spanish onion, peeled and cut into large chunks 4 cloves fresh garlic minced or 1 ½ Tsp granulated garlic 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce The Exchanging of a Recipe 1 Tsp dried Oregano 1/3 cup ketchup or 1- 8 oz. can of tomato sauce Whether handed down from your 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs – you can use regular bread crumbs grandmother, mother or given by Debra Barnes lives in Bow with as well a friend, to receive the gift of her husband Randy. She is 1 ½ Tsp fresh ground pepper someone’s recipe is personal and a graduate of the Cambridge 1 ½ Tsp kosher or sea salt should be cherished. School of Culinary Arts and 1 SMALL onion, thinly sliced and set aside for topping chef/owner of Wellington’s Good splash of soy sauce My mother has been gone for 9 Marketplace on Main Street in years and I still use her recipe Concord across from the State Preheat oven to 350 degrees. cards, a few knives and a well House. oiled cutting board. I look at, Line a cookie sheet or ½ sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper touch and can still see her us- – this is a free form meatloaf. ing them all. Her cutting board sits next to my stove with ar- In a food processor, lightly puree the peppers and onions all indi- ray of finishing salts and a pep- vidually. If there are a few small pieces, that’s fine, they will add a per grinder I brought back from little color to the dish. Harrods in England some 20 years ago. When I slice a toma- In a really big mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients. Mix to, there is a certain slender ser- gently but thoroughly. (I find it helps to use gloves when mixing). rated knife that is used. I know Gathering the meatloaf in the bowl, start to bring together so you her hands touched these things a can form into a 6 x 12 to14 inch freeform loaf. Roll the meatloaf 1,000 times. This is how I keep onto the cookie sheet and using your hands, form into what will be her in the kitchen with me every about 3-4 inches high x 6-7 inches wide by 12 inches long. Top with day. Then there are her recipes. the small sliced onion. One of my all time favorites is her meatloaf. The recipe is over Bake for 45 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145/150 de- 40 years old and is as old fash- grees. Remove meatloaf from oven and let sit tented with tin foil for ioned as a rotary phone! Have I another 10 minutes. Slice into thick delicious pieces! tweaked it just a hair…of course I did! Served hot out of the oven our sugar and spice and our reci- with some classics like mashed pes. Start a tradition this Sun- potato and green beans or the day, gather around the kitchen, next day on a sandwich, it was open a bottle of your favorite one of the many comfort foods wine and cook. It beats twitter- my mother made and I loved. ing, tweaking, twirking or star- Our customers who come to Wel- ing at a computer screen any day lington’s wait patiently until I put of the week! the meatloaf sandwich on. The phone rings off the hook! They Kitchen Tip – Store nuts such know only a certain amount is as almonds and walnuts in the made and when it’s gone, it will freezer. They have natural oils be weeks before I bring it back. that will go rancid over time.

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To see if the town will vote to be dispatched. placed so as to be visible and amend an ordinance adopted by the A. All existing and new address- legible from both directions of selectmen on September 10, 2013, §157-2. Parties affected. able structures shall use only travel. by striking sections 1 and 2 of chap- the number assigned by the ter 157 and replacing them with the A. Properties and primary struc- Board of Selectmen. F. All numbers shall be displayed following: tures on any new public or pri- in Arabic form (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, vate way, street or road. B. All numbers shall be affixed, 6, 7, 8, 9). For the purposes of this Article, “ad- either vertically or horizontally, dressable structure” shall be defined B. Any new addressable structure to a post or other fixture, such G. All numbers shall be at least 4 as: Any buildings currently occu- built on an existing new public as a tree or mailbox, but not to a inches high, with the exception pied, or which in the future may be or private way, street or road utility pole. With the exception of numbers affixed to a mailbox, occupied, to which emergency ser- will require the renumbering of of numbers affixed to a build- which shall be at least 3” high. vices may be dispatched. all addressable structures and ing as in paragraph C, below, Numbers shall be reflective or properties on that street in ac- or to a mailbox as in paragraph shall be visible at all hours of §157-2. Parties Affected. cordance with the numbering D, below, numbers shall be dis- the day and in all weather con- system detailed in §157-3. played at a height of between ditions throughout the year. A. Properties and primary address- 4 to 8 feet from the elevation able structures on any new public or C. Any public or private way, of the traveled roadway. If the H. All existing numbers shall be private way, street or road. street or road that is renamed numbers are affixed to a post or changed to conform to the pro- by the Board of Selectmen will other fixture, such fixture shall visions of this Chapter. No B. Renaming and/or renumbering result in the renumbering of be located on the property be- person shall display any num- of any existing public or private all addressable structures and tween 4 to 8 feet from either ber that may be confused with ways, streets or roads shall not oc- properties on that public or pri- side of the driveway or access, or conflict with the number as- cur until approved by a vote of the vate way, street or road in ac- and shall be no closer than 2 signed by the Board of Select- legislative body. cordance with the numbering feet from the road right-of-way. men (except for those numbers system detailed in §157-3 on signs that identify the year in C. The provisions of sections 3, 4 C. As an alternative, where an ad- which a historic house was es- and 5 of this ordinance shall remain §157-3. Numbering system. dressable structure is visible tablished or built). in effect but shall apply only to new from the traveled roadway, the public or private ways, streets or The numbering system has been es- numbers may be placed on the §157-5. Naming of streets, roads unless a vote in accordance tablished by the Board of Selectmen building in an unobstructed lo- roads and private ways. with section B above has occurred. upon recommendation of the New cation, so as to be easily visible Hampshire Department of Safety, from the traveled roadway from A. Under the provisions of RSA The above changes would Division of Emergency Services both directions of travel. Such 231:133, any future requests to be made to the existing or- and Communications. The number- numbers shall conform to all name a public or private way, ing system is based on the following other requirements of this sec- street or road shall be first sub- dinance which is reprinted processes: tion. as follows: mitted to the Board of Select- men for approval. The Board A. The starting point of each pub- D. Mailboxes may be installed of Selectmen shall consult with EXISTING NUMBER AND lic or private way, street or road pursuant to US Postal Service NAMING ORDINANCE the Police Chief, Fire Chief, is determined by its primary in- regulations, as long as the mail- and Town of Bow E911 Liaison tersection, and the numbering box or any part of its structure prior to approving any name. Chapter 157 begins at each public or private does not project into the trav- way, street or road’s starting eled roadway or interfere with STREET NUMBERING AND B. The Planning Board, while re- point. travel, road maintenance, and viewing an application for a NAMING snow removal. In situations in SEPT. 10, 2013 subdivision that will result in B. All addressable structures for which a mailbox is placed on a public or private way, street which the access point is on the the side of the traveled roadway §157-1. Purpose. or road, shall refer the subdivi- right side of the public or pri- opposite the primary structure, sion applicant to the Board of vate way, street or road shall the numbers must be displayed Selectmen for approval of the A. To establish a uniform system have an even number. All ad- on a separate post at the drive- of numbering buildings and proposed public or private way, dressable structures for which way of access to the primary street or road name(s). establishing street and mailing the access point is on the left structure to eliminate confu- addresses within the Town of side of the public or private sion of the traveled roadway on Bow. C. Pursuant to RSA 231:133, the way, street or road shall have an which the primary structure is Board of Selectmen shall not odd number. Unused numbers located. approve any name that is “con- B. To provide a more expedient re- shall be reserved for future use sponse from all emergency ser- fusingly similar to any such ex- to prevent the need to renumber E. All property owners are respon- isting name, or which otherwise vice agencies, such as police, in the future. sible to maintain their street fire, ambulance or other rescue might delay the locating of any numbers so as to be visible year address in an emergency.” services. C. One even or odd number shall round. All numbers shall be be assigned to every 50-foot in- C. To promote efficiency in locat- crement from the starting point Commercial ing buildings within the Town of the public or private way, of Bow for the delivery of utili- street or road. Insurance ties, mail, and other services. D. All public or private way, street D. 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Tuesday, March 8 A fun night of live jazz & classics Town & School Elections for Office Help preserve t200+acre Bow Memorial School 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 Stone farm in Dunbarton as N.H. wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres p.m. open space! A conservation featuring pianist Dan van Kalken & friends easement on the farm will Wednesday, March 9 ensure the land is always Tickets $15 at the door Annual Town Meeting available for farming and forestry. A public trail will or in advancewww.shop.dccucc.org Bow High School Auditorium – 7:00 p.m. make it accessible to all. All Proceeds support the Stone Farm Information at www.5rct.org Friday, March 11 Conservation Campaign Annual School Meeting Bow High School Auditorium - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Bow Men's Club Easter Breakfast Wednesday, March 30 Bow Falcon Booster Club Wine Tasting Old Town Hall 5:30 - 8 p.m. HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Monday, April 11 Bow Garden Club - Plant Propagation The Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, will Old Town Hall - 6:30 p.m. hold the following services in March: Thursday, April 14 • Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 - 8:00 and 10:30 am ser- Baker Free Library- Community Forum 630 - 8:00 p.m. vices Environmental Agenices of the Town COME.... Listen to a conversation between Judas Iscariot (Bob Tuesday, April 19 Stewart) and Simon Peter (Rev. John Blackadar) in the Upper Bow Mens Club Roadside Pickup Room as they remember together everything that has taken place since they gathered with Jesus and the other Disciples for the Pass- Thursday, April 28 over meal. Bow Pioneer Landowner Appreciation Dinner o Palm Sunday - March 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm Saturday, May 14 o Maundy Thursday - March 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm Bow Rotary Car Show • Good Friday Service at 7:00 pm, March 25 Saturday, May 21 • Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Dimond Hill Farm, Bow Garden Club Plant Sale Hopkinton Road in Concord, starting at 6:15 am • Easter Celebration Services at 8:00 and 10:30 am in the TOWN OF DUNBARTON Sanctuary on March 27. Join us for these inspirational Holy Week events, reminding us that DUNBARTON TOWN and SCHOOL CANDIDATES for the the power of God’s love is still alive in our world today! ELECTION to be held TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 TOWN:

(One) Selectman for three years: Ted Vallieres* Robert Martel (One)Town Moderator for Two years: J.R. Hoell (One) Supervisor of the Checklist for six years: Janet Casey* (One) Member Board of Assessors for three years: Bryan H. Clark* (One) Tax Collector for three years: Judy VanKalken* (One) Library Trustees for three years: Martha Wilson* (One) Cemetery Trustee for three years: Tom Groleau* (One) Trustee of the Trust Funds for three years: open seat - no candidate (One) Ethics Committee Member for two years: Marcy Richmond* (One) Ethics Committee Member for three years: David Allen*

SCHOOL: (Two) School Board Member for three years: Clement T. Madden* Jarrett Duncan* David W. Johnston * Incumbent

Candidates for all Offices filed with: Linda Landry, Dunbarton Town Clerk THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 30 CATCH to Host 22nd Housing’s annual fundraiser that A member-run organization providing Annual Comedy Night encourages laughter in the name lifelong learning and social of affordable, workforce housing opportunities for adults over 50. featuring the Capitol for the Capitol region. Steps Bus Trips (Ottawa, NYC, Hudson Valley, and more) – Game Days On Wednesday, March 9th, Lunch & Learns – Book Club – State House Tours – Currier Museum Comedy Night will begin with Black Hawk Helicopter – Hiking – Kayaking – Bridges House Tours Backstage Tours (Audi, CCANH, Palace) a pre-show reception at 6:00 p.m. in the Governor’s Hall at Membership: $40 for a full year Gift Certificates Available the Capital Center for the Arts Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Concord. There, CATCH will 25 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301 present the 2016 Housing Hero 603-513-1377 | http://OLLI.granite.edu Award, Business and Volunteer of the Year, and the Helen M. Greene Visionary Award. The FASHIONABLE MINDWARE FOR SENIORS Capitol Steps’ performance will Spring catalogs are out! There’s excitement all around about the begin at 7:30 p.m. and all pro- ceeds from the show will benefit latest adventures in learning offered by OLLI, the Osher Lifelong The Capitol Steps, a Washington CATCH’s affordable housing Learning Institute at Granite State College. Planned by seniors and DC-based comedy troupe that programs. Tickets are available for seniors, the catalogs showcase an amazing variety of subjects began as a group of Senate Staff- that change from season to season. from the Capitol Center for the ers, will present a show based Arts online at http://ccanh.com/ Many Bow residents are among the volunteers that make OLLI on their new album, “Mock the event/capitol-steps-0, at the CCA function smoothly for people who have reached that 50 year thresh- Vote.” Their songs parody cur- box office, 44 South Main Street old of opportunity. Dan Fogarty, for example, chairs the committee rent events and the political cli- in Concord, or by calling (603) charged with distributing the Institute’s catalogs. Beryl Leggett, is mate, and include “Stuck in the the organizer, tactician and coach who directs the catalog express 225-1111. Admission to the pre- Middle East, Too” and “Ain’t delivering about 800 catalogs to libraries, retirement homes, and show reception is complimenta- No Pipeline, Now It’s Gone.” other public places. Bow resident, Mary Davies, devised the strat- ry and tickets for the show range egy for bringing catalogs to receptive minds throughout Concord Now in its 22nd year, Comedy from $13 to $39. and neighboring towns. Every spring and fall during the past five Night is CATCH Neighborhood years, volunteers have carried out this mission with gusto. Before setting out, the couriers huddle over targets and catalog loads while fortifying themselves with coffee, cookies, and camaraderie. Their mission is clear: Learning is fun. Try it, you’ll love it at OLLI. You can find OLLI catalogs at the Baker Free Library, Town Office and other locations around town. If you have any questions, email me or call at 63-228-2484. Thank you! Dan Fogarty

BOW COMMUNITY MENS CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Are you: - looking for a fun way to spend one evening a month? - interested in doing more for the community? - Interested in keeping Bow a great place to live? Girl Scout Cookie Booths Are Open for Business If so, come see what the Men’s Club is all about and hear New Hampshire’s First Gentleman Tom Hassan NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT - It’s the most wonderful speak about the positive impact of volunteers on local time of the year - Girl Scout Cookie Booths opened last weekend communities across New Hampshire and Vermont. Cookie booths can be found at shopping centers and other local hot spots, including select Simon Thursday 24 March 2016 in the Old Town Hall located at 91 Malls, from now through early April. To find a cookie booth near Bow Center Road you, visit girlscoutsgwm.org and click on the Cookie Locator. Social hour begins at 6:00 PM, dinner is served at 7:00. Dinner is free for first time visitors or potential members Seven Girl Scout cookies—including the iconic Thin Mints, and The Bow Community Men’s Club was established in 1948 and is comprised top-selling Samoas, and Tagalongs—are available at $4 per box. of civic minded gentlemen from all walks of life dedicated to having fun and Gluten-free Toffee-tastic Girl Scout cookies retail for $5. the betterment of our community. The club is open to all men and is committed to making Bow a great place to live. Monthly membership meetings, including a hearty dinner and guest All proceeds support local Girl Scout programs and serve as a major speaker, are held on the fourth Thursday of the month from September funding source for troop activities, including field trips, camping, through May. community service projects, and more.

Through our fundraising efforts the club supports Bow High School Senior About Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: Projects & Scholarship Programs, The Boy and Girl Scouts of America, the Bow Food Pantry, Bow Parks and Recreation, the Bow Police Association, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is recognized throughout The McKenna House, and many others. New Hampshire and Vermont as a leading expert on girls. Our innova- tive leadership programs help girls discover, connect and take action as For information call Warren Perry (603) 219-6685 or email they develop strong values, a social conscience, and a deep sense of self [email protected] and their potential. For further information, www.girlscoutsgwm.org. THE BOW TIMES VOL 23, NO. 3 March 2016 FREE 31

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