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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Bargain shoppers take on Black Friday Many say they will focus more on family than gifts this year

BY LAUREN TINER Other shoppers filled the el an hour each year on Black [email protected] parking lots at 4:30 a.m. on Friday for their “traditional” After the turkey is served Thursday,while some slept in shopping trip together at the and fridges fill up with until 8 a.m., and still others Tilton Outlets. This was their mashed potatoes and stuffing decided to browse leftover fifth trip. leftovers, bargain hunters deals later in the day. Al- Petrella explained that are already mapping out a though each shopper had a this year her friends decided plan for perhaps their most different gift idea, or an amaz- to do a gift swap for one per- anticipated time of the year. ing sale find while looking for son at a $100 maximum in- The day after Thanksgiv- the perfect gift, every shop- stead of buying a gift for ing proved to be more than per we spoke with agreed everyone to save money. She popular this year, and techni- their holidays would focus said this rule went for the cally started at midnight last more on family than presents adults only since the kids will Thursday at the Tanger Out- this year. still see more than one pres- lets in Tilton for dedicated Shelby Curran and Court- ent, but not the usual bounty. shoppers who really wanted ney Vore from Amherst, “Hopefully we are spend- to get the most out of a long along with their friend Lind- ing less this year. We are es- day of sales. say Petrella from Hollis, trav- SEE SHOPPERS PAGE A10

PHOTO BY LAUREN TINER Vicki Roska from Massachusetts plans out her next shopping stop at the crowded Tilton outlets. Facilities Review Committee at a stalemate in Tilton BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] is to examine existing facili- term objectives, Northfield TILTON — A meeting by ties, equipment and person- Selectman Steve Bluhm of the Comprehensive Facili- nel, then develop a plan, the committee was asked to ties Review Committee found much like a town's master examine the documents and members in a stalemate as to plan, for the future of the de- compile them into one draft the direction they would like partment. proposal. to see the Tilton-Northfield Each of the five members On Monday evening Fire Department take in the of the committee drew up in- Bluhm passed out his draft coming years. dividual objectives as they and the debate continued. The charge of the com- envisioned TNFD in the next Phone conversations with mittee, as outlined by Fire 10 years. With some similar- committee members, he said, Commissioner Tom Gallant, ities but two distinct long- SEE REVIEW PAGE A10 New Hampshire ‘Survivor’ shares her story with fans BY MEGHAN SIEGLER PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] Three-year-old Logan Ash was very excited to talk with Santa at the Belknap Mall on Friday. NORTHFIELD — Local “Survivor” fans were treated Santa listens to wish to a visit recently from Betsy Bolan, who spilled behind- the-scenes secrets about her time as a castaway on the cur- lists at the Belknap Mall rently-airing “Survivor: BY DONNA RHODES Samoa.” [email protected] Bolan, a part-time Camp- BELMONT — Neither ton police officer and mother rain nor wind nor the gloom of four,visited the Pines Com- of a storm could keep Santa munity Center in Northfield from brightening the day for in support of the Youth As- children at the Belknap Mall sistance Program of North- on Black Friday. His elves field, Tilton and Sanbornton. had set up a snowy scene to Though admission was free, get everyone in the holiday donations were accepted. mood where Santa sat ready Bolan said she understood to greet the children who how important it was for kids were out shopping with their to have places like the Pines. families. “It was a rough and rocky PHOTOS BY MEGHAN SIEGLER Three-year-old Logan Ash road growing up,” she said. Survivor Betsy Bolan chats with fan Aja Huckins after her talk at the of Newport had driven up to After being voted out two Pines Community Center. episodes in, many might INDEX think Bolan traveled a simi- Bolan was chosen once be- to get the time off from her ● lar road on “Survivor: fore to interview in Boston, job, so the news was in the Volume 3 • Number 48 PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Samoa.” Bolan, however, re- based on the application she meeting minutes. “The whole Sisters Abby and Maggie Shute were all smiles when they discovered 20 Pages in 2 Section calls her time there as the trip submitted online. After that town knew.” Santa at the Belknap Mall. Local News...... A2 of a lifetime. interview, though, she never Bolan flew to LA, then took Letters...... A5 shop with his grandparents mas, too. “I was a huge fan for years heard back. This time, she got a 15-hour flight to Samoa. The when they stumbled upon jol- "Maybe he'll bring me a and years and years,” said a call and was flown to Los An- contestants arrived a week be- Editorial Page ...... A4 ly old St. Nick. Logan quick- (toy) gun. Or, maybe a little Bolan, who applied 13 times geles for a week, where she in- fore the game started and North Country Notebook .....A9 ly got in line to talk with San- saw or something like that," over six years before making terviewed with Jeff Probst. weren’t allowed to communi- ta and tell him all about the he speculated. it onto the show. “When my She was contacted three cate, for fear they would form Schools...... A6-8 new truck he had just bought. Logan didn't seem to think youngest was 2, I was think- weeks later and told she had alliances. They received a Obituaries...... A9 He said afterward that Santa the rainy day was any prob- ing, I need a vacation. It made the final cut. rulebook and an “Outdoor might bring him and his 9- lem for Santa. Of course, sounded perfect to me, be- “I couldn’t tell anyone I was Survival Guide” to read prior ©2009, Salmon Press, LLC. month-old sister Caitlyn reindeer and a sleigh would- cause there was no laundry going,” said Bolan, but she to the game. One suggestion Call us at (603) 279-4516 some other toys for Christ- involved.” had to tell Campton selectmen email: [email protected] SEE SANTA PAGE A12 SEE SURVIVOR PAGE A12 A2 December 3, 2009 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Architect moves into design phase as LSBC work continues BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] Goudreau and Associates of one of the properties se- LaBelle then weighed in on "Regardless, the way borne by the district with spent time with chiefs and lected for consideration. the formation of a new com- Tilton is laid out from east to Tilton maintaining their 65 TILTON — Despite nu- deputy chiefs of the police That person has decided to mittee in Northfield that is west, this is a two station dis- percent responsibility. merous other committees and fire departments. After withdraw from negotiations considering whether the trict. A life safety building Adding a fire station would now considering the future hearing the types of person- on a sale or lease agreement, town should remain with the would still work. It makes a become a separate bonded is- of the Tilton-Northfield Fire nel, equipment and office but three other sites are still Tilton-Northfield Fire Dis- good deal of sense, and that's sue just like any other gov- District, the Life Safety needs each required, the ar- in the running. Research on trict or withdraw to form its why we are still going down ernment building and would Building Committee of chitects developed a draft for these locations as well as dis- own fire department. He said the road with it," he said. be repaid over time. Tilton continues moving for- how they would accommo- cussions with the owners are he appreciated the fact that LaBelle said he had heard "This is a phased ap- ward with its mission. date the two services. When- still ongoing. Northfield would want to of many misconceptions proach we're taking and the The charge to the com- ever possible, shared space It was further reported look into its own needs and about how the life safety fire department could be mittee last spring was to in- was used to keep costs at a that 61 Business Park Drive, felt it appropriate that they complex would be built and added on, whether as a dis- vestigate needs for a new minimum. the location originally pur- do so. Having investigated he wished to explain that trict or not. Either way, our Tilton Police station and the The next step for the proj- chased for a new police sta- response times, call volume Tilton's police station is just police department really possibility of a Life Safety ect, Consentino said, is for tion, is in the process of be- and other data from the one phase of a multi-phase needs this upgrade," LaBelle Complex, which would com- the architects to work the ing appraised. Consentino TNFD, however, he believes process. The land and sta- said. bine police and a fire station draft into viable floor plans. said there is "an interest" in a Life Safety Complex would tion would be funded by He said the level of serv- in one location east of Exit This design phase will de- the site by a couple of par- best serve the district. Not Tilton residents on their ice provided by TNFD 20. The Central Street fire termine room sizes and be- ties and the appraisal was only would the move in- own, not shared with fire dis- shouldn't be taken for grant- station in Tilton is in poor come more specific as to ar- being done so the town crease responses to East trict taxpayers. Should the ed and hoped Northfield condition and will need ma- chitectural layout of the would be able to begin "firm Tilton, it would also aide in district vote to join the com- would come to that same con- jor repairs if it is not relo- complex, including how the negotiations." response to a good portion of plex, only the fire station clusion and keep the district cated. departments could be con- After closing the meeting, eastern Northfield, he said. construction costs would be intact. After presenting the LS- nected. After studying the BC with a "bubble diagram" diagram, LaBelle agreed from architect Goudreau that there appeared to be a Steele Hill mapping out less bumpy routes to resort and Associates, Building De- lot of flexibility within the BY DONNA RHODES sign/Construction sub-com- concept. [email protected] we were able to get in touch proved the measure and sug- "The three most common mittee members Owen The LSBC will be holding with and work with on the gested that some signs roads they suggest are Wellington, Vince Kondro- a second public hearing on SANBORNTON — When issue, even though it wasn't should say things like "not Shute Hill, Rufus Colby and tas and Pat Consentino were its progress in late January Robert Gates of Massachu- easy. There was no way to this way" on Class 6 roads Isaac Roads," he said. "They asked to give a "report card" or early February that will setts was en route to Steele communicate with anyone commonly suggested by become little more than on the architect and work reveal more specific details Hill for a wedding over La- at Google about their direc- technology Web sites and wagon paths or horse and performed to date. All three on their findings. At that bor Day, he plugged into tions though, so I was really mapping devices. Since ATV trails." said they would give the firm time they anticipate pre- Google Maps for directions grateful to hear about a new some routes branch off This is one reason having a passing grade. senting the designs for pub- to the resort. The result was way to reach them and work along state-owned roads contact with mapping com- Wellington, representing lic input. The committee dis- a trip along a back road in on this problem," Cutillo however, Cutillo was asked panies like Google to correct the Tilton Police Depart- cussed ways to use comput- Sanbornton and a long, said. to make his proposal to the this issue is important, be- ment on the committee, com- erized coloration on the tough journey to the moun- Cutillo is concerned state as well. fore someone gets hurt or mended the architects for plans that would illustrate tain resort. someone might be injured "The state was fine - they ruins their vehicle, he said. the flexibility of their design police, fire and shared Gates was proactive by getting stranded in a re- understood - but they also He credits Gates with as- and for listening to both de- spaces within the complex. about the matter though and mote location. Google, GPS have strict rules about sig- sisting the resort by helping partments. All members agreed it was contacted Doug Cutillo, vice systems and other technolo- nage along their roads, him communicate with "They've taken a lot of our important for people to get a president of Steele Hill Re- gy does not always indicate which makes it a little diffi- Google Maps. thoughts into consideration clear visual on how the de- sorts, to tell him not only of the Class 6 status in their cult," he said. "We (he and Gates) talked and changes are able to be sign would accommodate his experience but suggest a software and his fear is that A simpler solution Cutil- for about 30 minutes on the made further down the road. both departments should possible remedy. an elderly couple may con- lo found was to work with phone and have been email- If the fire department comes the fire district vote to be in- "Robert Gates was really tinue on a path indicated by landowners in three key lo- ing each other since then. or refuses to, we still have a cluded. helpful in telling me how I a GPS system and be forced cations for permission to I'm working with Google good design to work with," The Site Selection sub- could now get in touch with to walk for help. People, he place signs on their proper- now to see if we can clear he told LSBC Chairman Ben committee said they had re- Google Maps. It's very rare said, put a lot of faith in this ty that would steer vaca- this up. In the meantime, LaBelle. cently heard from the owner to get a complaint from technology and it needs to tioners in the right direc- I've invited Gates up to someone who comes up with be accurate to ensure their tion. He is also working with Steele Hill again on me to a solution," Cutillo said. safety. the historical society in San- thank him for his help," said Prior to Gates’s experi- "They (tech-based map- bornton to place society-ap- Cutillo. ence, two other guests who ping systems) take their in- proved signs in the historic Arrangements for loca- complained about getting formation from the state district. tions of the signs are still lost on Class 6 roads prompt- and federal maps that do in- "We want to keep up the underway but the resort is ed Sanbornton Police and dicate Class 6 roads so I don't aesthetic look of the village hopeful to find a solution in the resort to work together understand how this hap- as much as they do so we're the near future. Another in seeking a solution to GPS pens," he said. willing to do wooden signs measure in the works is to systems and Web sites like MapQuest, he said, has or whatever they want that add a new feature to the MapQuest and Google Maps explained it is because these would maintain the look of Steele Hill Resort Web site. directing people along re- roads have the potential for Sanbornton yet keep people A San Francisco-based firm mote back roads. A new being developed so they are from wandering off in the is willing to devise a func- function on Google, Gates included in options for the wrong direction because of tion where visitors will be told him, would put Cutillo shortest route to a destina- their GPS," he said. able to get personalized di- in touch with the company. tion. Cutillo knows first hand rections from their home to He could then point out the Cutillo first approached how GPS systems don't rec- Steele Hill. roads that are causing prob- selectmen in August to ap- ognize Class 6 roads. He "Everyone has been real- lems for travelers using prise them of the situation himself was steered along a ly good about working with their mapping system. and ask permission to put rough route while traveling us. It has been a positive ex- "This function didn't up signs directing guests to in Vermont, all at the sug- perience. There are rules even exist before. MapQuest the resort. Selectmen ap- gestion of his own GPS. He we'll have to follow for the has also taken a Garmin and signs but we're working a Tom-Tom GPS system within those rules and will around Sanbornton and hopefully have something tried the routes they sug- up soon," Cutillo said. gested to reach Steele Hill.

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BY DONNA RHODES [email protected]

BELMONT — At the 2009 Gobble Wobble at Belmont Middle School, it was almost poetic justice for a Shake- spearian Sonnet to win the turkey gobbling competition. Traditionally representa- tives of each class come dressed for the occasion in feathers and other turkey- like accoutrements to give their most realistic, some- times plaintive, turkey calls. A panel of judges, each sport- ing turkey hats of their own, then have to make the tough decision as to who was the best. There were turkeys hold- ing Pilgrims hostage, turkeys pleading for people to eat PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES ham not white meat, a chef Dressed as a Shakespearian turkey to recite her own rendition of Sonnet 18, eighth grader Carmen Malca was dragging in a trussed up bird named the 2009 Gobble Wobble Champion at Belmont Middle School last Tuesday. Students from grades five and even a retro-turkey PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES through eight collected over 2,000 pounds of food for local families in their annual school project. dressed in hippie garb, flash- Belmont fifth grader Nick Contigiani came "dressed" for the holiday as ing peace signs to the crowd. he attended Belmont Middle School's annual Gobble Wobble. added later, and the average ties that will benefit, thank comed and needed all year Each came prepared to wow speare's Sonnet 18 where she Principal Tim Saunders was dinner table turkey, he said, you very much. There are a long. At times the pantry is everyone with their original- asked to be spared in old Eng- a wealth of turkey trivia that is 15 pounds. lot of families who need help, nearly empty, he said, and it ity and renderings of the lish prose. he shared between presenta- Despite the fun and laugh- and your generosity helps makes it difficult to help fam- wild turkey.Eighth grade stu- "By chance can we change tions. ter, the school had gathered make a difference in a lot of ilies in need. dent Carmen Malca, howev- your main course?" she im- "Did you know that a for a more serious purpose. people's lives," he told the stu- "You never know what one er, told the assembly that she plored amidst her poetic plea. turkey's head changes colors For at least 13 years, Princi- dents. box of food can do for some- did not come with a turkey Along with the gobbles when they are excited?" he pal Aaron Pope said, Bel- Saunders read the totals body.We will share our boun- call, but instead had some- and wobbles as turkeys pa- asked the students. mont Middle School has held for each grade level, where ty so that no one goes hun- thing to say.She then read her raded around the gym Male turkeys gobble while a food drive to provide the lo- the sixth grade class held the gry," Tremblay said. own rendition of Shake- through the afternoon, Vice- female turkeys "click," he cal food pantry with much top spot with 1,046 pounds of Once everyone's best gob- needed supplies over the hol- canned and dry goods that bling presentations were idays. The Gobble Wobble were collected. The school- made it came time to declare Mix 94.1fm kicks off Cash-N-Cans has become a proud tradition wide total was 2,150 pounds the top turkey call. Saunders LAKES REGION — With crafts for the kids and a visit 10 a.m.; AutoServ, 11 a.m.-1 of the school and its students. from all four grades. announced that "after much the need greater than ever, by Santa. Have your picture p.m.; Lakes region Jewelers, In attendance to accept their Tremblay said the food squabbling" the judges had Mix 94.1fm's 23rd annual taken with Santa, courtesy of Belknap Mall, 2-5 p.m. donations this year was Fa- would be spread out to assist made a decision. Judge Cash-N-Cans Money & Food Franklin Savings Bank, for a Tuesday, Dec. 8: McDon- ther Albert Tremblay of St. families in the area, remind- Kathryn Petrozzi said that Drive for the Holidays is set donation of at least $2 or non- alds, Central Street, Joseph Parish in Belmont. ing them that while their do- because of the presentation to kick into high gear. perishable food for Cash-N- Franklin, 5:30-10 a.m.; HK "On behalf of the Belmont nation was large, contribu- being something that hadn't Mix Morning personality Cans. All children will re- Powersports Laconia, 11 and Canterbury communi- tions of all sizes are wel- been done in the past, they Fred Caruso will broadcast ceive a goodie bag. ?? a.m.-1 p.m.; Hillside Meadow had selected Malca and part- from more locations than Saturday, Dec. 5, make Agway,Tilton, 2-5 p.m. ner Sandra Ferris from Hei- ever for the benefit of seven your Cash-N-Cans donation Wednesday, Dec. 9: Eat Breakfast with Santa di Conlon's eighth grade local organizations. at the Pines Community Cen- LaChance‘s Village Store, NORTHFIELD — The An- Santa is scheduled to class. Fellow judges Traci "We've been in touch with ter in Northfield during their Tilton, 5:30-10 a.m.; Veteran‘s nual Breakfast with Santa is make his annual appearance Minton and Elise Dubreuil all the organizations the annual breakfast with Santa Square, Downtown Laconia set for Saturday,Dec. 5, at the at PCC from 8:30 until 9:30 agreed that creativity took Cash-N-Cans program helps from 7:30-10am. Caruso will w/Kramer & Hall Gold- Pines Community Center in a.m., when he will visit with the championship this year. each year and they're telling be live starting at 7:30 a.m. smiths, Franklin Savings Northfield. children. Malca and Ferris said later us the need for sustenance One dollar from each adult Bank and Prescott‘s Florist, From 7:30 a.m. until 10 Tickets for the Pines Com- that Conlon, as an English and support, especially dur- breakfast will be donated to 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; J. Jill Tilton, a.m. volunteers at the PCC munity Center Breakfast teacher, was what inspired ing the holidays, is very,very Cash-N-Cans and you can 2-4 p.m.; Tilt‘n Diner, annual will be dishing out tradition- with Santa can be purchased their winning approach to high," Caruso said. "We can't your own personal donation. Cash-N-Cans spaghetti din- al breakfast favorites while that morning at the door. the competition. do what we do without the The Pines will also be col- ner, 5-8 p.m. Mix 94.1 FM serves up some help of our listeners, the lecting non-perishable food Thursday,Dec. 10: Park-N- fun and entertainment as school kids who conduct the items through Cash-N-Cans Go Market, Northfield, 5:30- Fred Caruso broadcasts live Christmas fairs food drives and the local busi- week. 10 a.m.; T-Bones Laconia, 11 from the event. nesses who support the pro- Following the breakfast, a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Franklin Sav- Cost for the breakfast is $5 TILTON — On Saturday, Tilton Holiday Parade, gram. Every penny raised Caruso will be accepting ings Bank, Upper Central for adults and $3.50 for chil- Dec. 5, Trinity Episcopal which starts at 5 p.m. For and every canned good col- Cash-N-Cans donations live Street, 2-5 p.m.; Mulligan‘s dren, with a price cap of $25 Church on Main St. in further details, please call lected stays right here in cen- at Irwin Motors, Bisson Av- Restaurant, Northfield, 5-7 for larger immediate fami- downtown Tilton will hold 286-3120. tral New Hampshire to bene- enue in Laconia Saturday p.m. lies. As a benefit to the Mix their Annual Christmas Also on Dec. 5, from 8 fit our friends and neighbors from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.??And Friday, Dec. 11: Dunkin‘ 94.1 Cash-N-Cans Money and Fair from noon until 6 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m., and again on who may be having a tough Cash-N-Cans will cap off a Donuts, West Main Street, Food Drive, $1 of each adult and will be serving hot Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon time." busy Saturday at the second Tilton, 5:30-10 a.m.; Tanger ticket purchased will be giv- soup, bread, cider, coffee, until 4 p.m., there will be a Listeners are invited to annual Tilton Main Street Outlet Center, Tilton, 11 a.m.- en to Cash-N-Cans, now in its tea and light deserts. There Christmas Fair at the Ma- stop by the Mix Broadcast Program Holiday Parade. It 2 p.m.; Grevior Furniture, 23rd year of benefiting local will also be a cookie walk sonic Hall, 410 W. Main St. sites to donate money,checks starts at 5 p.m. from Win- Downtown Franklin, 3-6 p.m. children and families during with several varieties of in Tilton. It will feature and non-perishable food nisquam Regional High Donations can also be the holidays. fresh baked cookies as well many decorations for home items. School and will make its way mailed to Mix Cash-N-Cans, Cash-N-Cans will also be as gently used items and and trees. There will also All proceeds from Mix through Downtown Tilton PO Box 941, Franklin, NH accepting other monetary crafts for sale. Stop in and be crafts, jewelry, dolls, Cash-N-Cans benefits the and back to Riverfront Park 03235. Please make checks donations and collecting enjoy lunch or an early din- toys, and glassware. Twin Rivers Interfaith Food where you can visit with San- payable to Mix Cash-N-Cans. non-perishable food items at ner before or just after the Pantry; ta and enjoy fireworks over Cash-N-Cans is a public serv- that time. 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December 3, 2009 Opinion Winnisquam Echo ■ EDITORIAL PET OF THE WEEK ■ Tucker Family ucker, aka Daniel Day Lewis, a fee- ble attempt at humor at New Hampshire Humane Society, is ac- Ttually missing his left foot. comes first A young, otherwise active pup, just six Based on several impromptu interviews, we’ve months old, there can be no doubt as to why he has been passed over – a birth defect has got to say that we like the sentiments we heard rendered him missing a paw on his hind leg. from the bargain hunters we talked to on Black Tucker is boisterous, friendly, outgoing, a Friday. typical puppy but he’s been waiting far too Most said that this year, they’re planning to long for a home. Healthy in all other respects spend more time with family and less money on he simply lives in the moment, blissfully un- gifts. That didn’t stop them from walking out aware of his deformity; he gets around just store doors bogged down with shopping bags, of fine as he plays with other pups his age at the course, but the sentiment we heard over and shelter. Visit him at the Humane Society on over was that those bags were filled with bar- Meredith Center Road, Laconia. gains, and that there were fewer of them than in years past. Spending time with family is far more impor- LETTERS tant than giving armfuls of gifts, and while it’s ■ sad that it took a recession for a lot of people to realize this, we should all soak in the spirit of Food for thought family and community now that it’s here. This To the Editor: debt to China to the tune of taxes. If I am paying for it paid for like our Senator Reading some of the let- a trillion dollars. now why would I be against Gregg. The excuse they the season, why not create new family traditions ters published in the local Where were all these con- reforming the health care politicians fall back on is we that don’t cost too much, or anything at all? newspapers in the past few cerned letter writers when system? The losers in re- can’t afford it, but they could In the Lakes Region there are plenty of oppor- months one would think that all this was happening? To forming health care would afford to pay out trillions in our President after being in correct all the bad decisions be the insurance companies, the past that did nothing for tunities for holiday fun, like the Tilton holiday office only eleven months that were made in the past they would be prevented the average citizen. parade and fireworks happening Saturday, and has created all the problems creating this massive deficit from canceling policies, they I am an engineer and also the Christmas Village at the Laconia Commu- that this nation is facing. I is an insurmountable task. would have to insure every- a businessman who has lived nity Center,with tons of free kids’ activities this am going to make two points My second point is on re- one, and they would not be in this area most of my life, in this letter,which may give forming health care for all able to decide who lives and I am not worried about re- weekend. Other inexpensive events this week- some of these people food for Americans. The three main who dies that would be rele- form or the government end include the Altrusa Festival of Trees at the thought. goals of insurance compa- gated to the medical profes- spending to create jobs. The Waukewan Golf Club and the Opechee Garden From the years 1980 to nies are to DENY, DELAY, sion. Those of you who are outcome of reforming in the Club’s Home for the Holidays house tour. 2008 we have had four Presi- and DEFEND. If any one has against the government op- long term will be a lot better dents, Reagan, Bush Sr., had the pleasure of dealing tion do not realize that op- and cheaper for all of us. Yes There are also quite a few craft fairs that offer Clinton, and George Bush. In with an insurance company tion already exists. Your sen- there will be some bumps inexpensive New Hampshire made products all those 28 years 20 of them, on a claim they will agree ators and representatives op- along the way that’s how throughout the region over the next couple Reagan, Bush Sr., and Bush with me on the point I have erate under that medical business works, and so does weekends. Many of them are fundraisers for Jr. were the Presidents in of- made about the three D’s. care option. If it is good government but all the fice. During those 20 years The insurance companies enough for them then it bumps will be eventually school groups, churches, or other local organi- this nation was barrowing have become so big and so should be good enough for taken care of. zations, so you can support your favorites while and spending trillions of dol- powerful that they establish the rest of us. The govern- We are fortunate to have a getting some of your shopping done. lars and not once was the the terms of health care in ment option will keep these President who is well spo- budget ever balanced. This our country.They determine giant insurance companies ken, is not from wealth, is ex- For those who want to spend time with their nation accumulated an enor- whom they will insure, in in line so they would not be tremely well educated and families while supporting the community,there mous amount of debt with some cases they determine able to raise premiums un- has achieved his success are dozens of ways to get involved during the the resulting interest pay- who will live and who will abated as they do now. from his own hard work and holidays. You can help serve food at a soup ments of 300 to 400 billion die, when they can cancel the It appears to me that the gifted abilities. He has expe- dollars a year. President policy, and how much they insurance companies have a rienced our pain in facing kitchen, donate canned goods to food pantries, Clinton was the only Presi- will charge for the policy good thing going, a 2 trillion the needs pursuing educa- or buy an extra gift for a veteran or a child in dent that balanced the budg- they provide. The inflation dollar business that nets 10 tion and of raising our fam- need. Kids of all ages can get involved in some et and had a cash surplus of rate may be 4 percent but the to 15 percent profit, in round ilies. He has come up from capacity, and it would be great to start a tradi- over a trillion dollars at the insurance premiums climb numbers that’s about 2 to 3 the bottom like most of us end of his term in office. I at astonishing rates of 15 to hundred billion dollars a who have worked hard to tion of service in lieu of one or two gifts each would like to add that not on- 30 percent. year. Is it any wonder that achieve our goals in life. I am year.Both the families who are giving and those ly did President George The questions I am asking the insurance industry is in- willing to give him a chance who are benefiting from the kindness will hold Bush give away the cash sur- are, who is paying for the vesting millions of dollars in to make things right for the on to those memories for a lifetime. On the oth- plus to the wealthiest group medical treatment of the television advertisements to people of this country. We of people in our society he uninsured? Who is paying drive fear that creates doubt certainly can’t do any worse er hand, how many of us can remember all the also engaged this country in for emergency room treat- in the minds of people? The than eight years of the pre- gifts we received last year? a needless war. He never bal- ment? We, you and I are pay- only people who should be vious administration. As families around the country are learning, anced our countries budget ing the bills for those people worried about reform are George and he barrowed from China who seek medical care and the insurance industry and Condodemetraky time is more precious than money and things. to fight his war in Iraq. Now cannot pay for it, through those politicians in Wash- Belmont Keep that in mind, and enjoy the holidays. we are also up to our ears in your local, state and federal ington who are bought and Send your letters! Fire district voters need to be informed To the Editor: mission? maintain some type of full izens of Northfield and Winnisquam Echo Dear Concerned Citizens, My first response to all of time staffing. You will not re- Tilton need to stay informed. 5 Water Street, Meredith, NH, 03253 I am a Shift Captain with you who are concerned is to ceive the same level of serv- You will have to spend mon- your Tilton-Northfield Fire pay close attention to the in- ice without a staffed station. ey to split the district. Is the Our fax number is 279-3331. District. Over the last few formation being presented I am not saying that a paid- long-term savings worth the Or, you can e-mail us at [email protected]. weeks, I have been asked by and researched by the com- on-call staff would be any argument? If you spend Please include your name, address some of you what I think mittees. Attend all meetings less professional. They will some of that same money on and phone number. about the talk to split this possible. The only way you definitely be less available. improvements to District Fire District. I would like to all can make a good decision The citizens of Northfield now, how will your services share my advice to all of you, is to make an informed deci- and Tilton need to decide on improve? You are the only and not just the residents I sion. If the towns split, then what level of services you ones that can make these de- meet on emergency calls. each town is now responsi- want your taxes to support. cisions. Please invest the There are two questions ble for maintaining all of the I am devoted to the Dis- time to make an informed de- you are asking: 1) Do I think fire and medical services. In trict and believe that this is cision. Your health and safe- the Towns would benefit all circumstances, this will your best service. The com- ty should be what drives Established October 14, 2004 from splitting the District, cost you money in the short munities need to be involved your decisions. Published every Thursday at and 2) If the Towns split, do run. and communicate with each David Hall 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 they need to have full-time I also believe the two other and the District. I be- TNFD Telephone: (603) 279-4516 staff to accomplish the same towns, if they split, should lieve that the concerned cit- Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Fax: (603) 279-3331 Rich Piatt, Publisher Announce your support for Ayotte Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor Donna Rhodes, Reporter To the Editor: senting NH. For once can the forts to support multiple can- whip Paul Hodes in the up- Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative Each week another poten- Republican Party take a didates who for some reason coming election. Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant tial Republican candidate stand and select a preferred always want to run at the How about announcing Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager seems to pop up and an- candidate who they will sup- drop of a hat. your support for Kelly! Email: [email protected] nounce that they will be run- port? Hopefully this would I know that my selected Bill Whalen Classifieds: [email protected] ning for the US Senate repre- eliminate all the wasteful ef- candidate Kelly Ayotte will Sanbornton USPS 024-975 The Winnisquam Echo is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the www.NewHampshireLakesAndMountains .com Winnisquam Echo, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. WINNISQUAM ECHO LETTERS December 3, 2009 A5 ■ LETTERS ■ Whose story holds water? Local organizations To the Editor: soft cost engineering etc. ago at the Aug. 27 selectman's are the minutes of these deserve thanks Tilton's Sewer Commis- By the way, the loan Mr. meeting the subject of why meetings? sioner Peter Fogg's recent let- Fogg refers to is a bond, the Mr. Fogg's numbers didn't Mr. Fogg also states that To the Editor: tionally, they donated sever- ter regarding the Lochmere $392,000 that was added to match Park's base bid was all bond monies have to be With the holidays upon us, al fundamental books on do- Sewer Project was quite in- our betterment fee. I didn't brought up by selectman spent before grant monies. people across the county are mestic and sexual violence, formative. I would like to in- find any fuel increases for the Consentino, "still waiting for Most people like to see the bill looking at their lives and keeping kids and teens safe, dulge the public especially DOT'S Silver Lake road proj- an answer Mr.Fogg." before they pay it, especially families and thinking about and non-violent conflict res- those paying for this sewer ect, the excavators used for My claim still stands the a bill they have to pay for 30 what they are thankful for. olution for our all-ages lend- project what I have observed the road construction must sewer project is $1 million years. I have repeatedly We at New Beginnings are al- ing library. for the last three years. be solar powered. Let's go to over. Let me again quote Mr. asked the town finance di- so reflecting on what we are Finally, we would like to In Feb. of 2006 the sewer Park Construction's original Fogg, "Mr. Sellew lists bid- rector for the total monies thankful for,and this year,es- thank the faith communities, project was $3.8 million; by bid. For two years I asked to ding cost of $43,000 for bid- paid to Park Construction for pecially this fall, there is so the hair salons and all those the time it went out to bid in view Park's original bid, I ding and $175,000 for mobi- the Lochmere road and sew- much to community support who supported our obser- the fall it was $4.5 million. Mr. was told no one at the sewer lization as paid by the sewer er project. How much was we are thankful for. The sup- vance of Domestic Violence Fogg claims now as he did commissioners could find it, project. He is correct." Mr. road? How much for sewer? port has been widespread Awareness Month. Thank back then and I quote, “We it was lost. What a coinci- Fogg then goes on and gives One would think the DOT throughout the community, you for helping us get the had to seek an additional dence that it showed up the impression that it's ac- would like to know. I can on- and we hope that with this word out that domestic vio- loan and grant application months after the project was ceptable because Turner and ly assume Mr. Fogg would open letter we will be able to lence does affect the lives of for approximately $750,000 complete. funding agencies approved like to know. The same ques- reach the many individuals many individuals and the when fuel cost spiked several While we're on the subject it. Why was it put in the bid tions apply for Turner Engi- involved. community as a whole, and years ago. I didn't know you of Park's base bid which was that way to begin with, who neering, there were two con- First, we are deeply grate- that there is help, and hope, need rocket fuel to run an ex- for $3,570,492 well, I think so, was watching our backs? Not tracts one for road one for ful Sant Bani and the Looney for those suffering from the cavator.” When I showed my I'm not sure, for if you read Mr. Fogg, for he also ap- sewer. As soon as I get these Bin for holding two very spe- affects of abuse and violence. accountant Turner’s $3.8 and Dec. 9, 2006 sewer minutes proved it. No wonder why the documents in hand, if they cial benefits. Over Columbus New Beginnings is a non- $4.5 estimates he had a whole you read about Mr. Fogg DOT is putting the wearing haven’t been lost, we will find Day weekend, the Looney profit member of the New different story to tell. Con- awarding Park the base bid course on the roads. What out whose story holds water. Bin held it’s annual pig roast Hampshire Coalition struction cost had only in- for the amount of other deals did Mr. Fogg Thomas Sellew and Sant Bani held their first Against Domestic and Sexu- creased $45,000; the rest was $3,869,972.00. Three months make with the DOT? Where Lochmere ever Empty Bowls Dinner – al Violence and a United Way A Grassroots Movement to Care Partner that has pro- Live safely with dignity and respect Prevent Hunger. We would vided confidential and free like to extend our apprecia- services to people whose To the Editor: in the future. We believe that the United Way,as well as the come to the table with a tion to everyone who attend- lives have been affected by The Belknap County Citi- it will take the continuing ef- delivery of services to the shared vision ed either of these events, as sexual, domestic and stalk- zens Council on Children fort of private citizens, pri- elderly. Another example of The Citizens Council be- both were made successful ing violence since 1991. If and Families, for the past vate agencies, and all levels improving effectiveness and lieves that the changing land- fundraisers through commu- you or someone you know eight years, has pursued the of government--working to- efficiency in program areas scape of funding for human nity support. has been affected by sexual, vision that, "children and gether in a public/private is the planned merger of the services — from all levels — We would also like to domestic or stalking vio- families of Belknap County partnership--to pursue the Belknap County Restorative makes it imperative that all thank to the Altrusa Club lence, you can call 528-6511 should be able to live safely, vision in the years ahead. Justice and Youth Services private and public stakehold- and Belknap Mill Quilters’ for non-judgmental support with dignity and respect." Changing economic and Bureau, two like organiza- ers in human services envi- Guild for their generous do- and advocacy, any day, any Assisted by two full-time social conditions require tions providing similar serv- sion new ways of collaborat- nations. The Quilters’ Guild time. The statewide hotlines county employees, and with that existing needs and serv- ices for our youth. ing to deliver effective, effi- donated several beautiful are 1-866-644-3574 for domes- the financial support of the ices be reassessed and re- The Citizens Council sup- cient, and cost-effective serv- homemade quilts which will tic violence and 1-800-277- Annette P.Schmitt Fund and aligned. An example of the ports these decisions and ices, in order to have the max- bring great comfort to fami- 5570 for sexual violence. the Belknap County Com- need to reassess and realign views them as examples of imum impact with existing lies fleeing violence in their Kitty Kiefer mission and Convention, is the recent agreement of how public/private partner- resources. It is incumbent on homes. The Altrusa Club do- Education & Outreach dozens upon dozens of citi- the Belknap County Com- ships can make effective and the non-profit, government, nated numerous children’s Coordinator zen volunteers have pursued mission and the Lakes Re- efficient human services and for-profit communities books and bookshelves for New Beginnings the improvement of juvenile gion United Way to realign available to the citizens of to collaborate in order our children’s room. Addi- Laconia justice and other human funding and organization of our county and region. Is- to effectively address services in the county. the Citizens Council and the sues confronting today’s chil- ongoing conditions in the Present and past members Community Action Pro- dren, families, and commu- community. Hodes not my of the Citizens Council be- gram's elder services. It is the nities will only be adequate- Alan Robichaud lieve that their vision for expectation of those making ly addressed through non- Executive Director choice for senator Belknap County and the this decision that there will traditional thinking, willing- Belknap County To the Editor: It should be noted that Kel- Greater Lakes Region is be an improvement in the ef- ness to break down barriers Citizens Council on An article in today’s ly Ayotte has been quoted as shared by many of our citi- fectiveness and efficiency of that keep systems working in Children and Families Union Leader states that U.S. taking the following position zens and needs to be pursued the Council's work, within isolation, and readiness to Rep. Paul Hodes said he will on this issue: "As a mother fight to remove a provision and a daughter of course I Thanks to all our parade contributors from a House health care re- support coverage for women form plan that bans the use for these important proce- To the Editor: Parade Contributors: La- Plourde; Landmark Inn; La- of Hector’s Fine Food and of federal funds to cover dures." Sound like my kind The Laconia Holiday Pa- conia Citizen; Weirs Times; conia Fire Department; and Spirits, Bob Lapointe of Nas- abortions. However, as usu- of candidate to represent rade Committee wishes to ex- Daily Sun; Salmon Press; Staples for parade posters sau Broadcasting, Eva Hurst al, Hodes, D-N.H., stopped New Hampshire in the US tend our gratitude to the fol- Lakes Region Child Care Ser- Pre-parade entertain- of Winnhurst United Coun- short of saying he would sign Senate! lowing who helped make this vices; Nassau Broadcasting; ment: Lakes Region Opera try Realty, Jane Bergeron of with other members of Con- Sorry Paul I guess you will event possible and to all those Greenlaw’s Music for sound Singers, The Bead Shop, La- The Weirs Times, Sharon gress who have said they will just have to stay in the US who attended. Participation equipment; Laconia Savings conia Village Bakery, East- Shetler of Shetler Photo, Sue not vote for a bill that con- House of Representatives was increased to 71 registra- Bank – sponsor of LHS Band; ern Dragon Karate, Frate’s Spiller of Citizen’s Bank, tains the so-called Stupak- until your term expires; you tions up from 59 in 2008. It Meredith Village Saving Creative Art Center, DJ Bri- Amanda Amidon, Joel Arse- Pitts amendment. As usual certainly are not my choice just gets better and better. Bank – sponsor of Belmont an Martin, Wacondah Pond nault, Edward Jones, Diane Paul Hodes is sitting on the as the next US senator from The worthiness of our efforts HS Band; Laconia Depart- Horn Club, Galleria Salon for Gaynor; and Lakes Region fence until told which way to New Hampshire! was greatly rewarded and the ment of Public Works; Laco- face painting, and Santa’s Chamber of jump by House Speaker Nan- Bill Whalen theme of “Community Uni- nia High School Art Dept un- Village Characters. Commerce/Scenic Railroad cy Pelosi. Sanbornton ty” truly apparent this past der direction of Alison With- Your 2009 parade organiz- – for the Santa Fund Train. Sunday. Thank you partici- am for parade banners; Joey ers: Warren Clement, Sundi- Laconia Holiday pants for your energy in cre- Spinale, videographer; pa- al Shop; Altrusa members: Parade Committee ating what was a viewing ex- rade traffic volunteers Gary LuAnn Martin of Laconia See Page A11 for more letters travaganza! 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BY MEGHAN SIEGLER [email protected] other people,” Elizabeth TILTON — You may think Davis said. you’ve seen every possible The kids have been re- version of “A Christmas hearsing since September Carol,” but you haven’t seen and have been off-script a twist like the one in the since the end of October. middle school drama club’s “There’s some spots that adaptation. need patching up,” Meghan This weekend, the Win- Szacik said. nisquam Regional Middle Some of the students School drama club will per- went together to see the new form the classic holiday tale. version of “A Christmas “It follows the (tradition- Carol” with Jim Carey. al storyline), but it does have They also watched, as a a twist at the end,” club ad- club, a version that D’Ag- visor and director Deb D’Ag- nese brought in that they nese said. said is the closest to their Jonah Crandall, who version. plays Scrooge, explained the “It sort of gave us the idea premise of the play.The sto- of how the characters act- ry is set up with a grandfa- ed,” Meghan said. ther telling his granddaugh- That doesn’t mean they’ll ter about how lonely be copycatting what they Scrooge used to be. saw on the screen, though. “He tells her about his “One of the main points dealings with the spirit of of drama club is to make the Christmas and how he characters your own,” Han- changes,” Jonah said. nah Pearson said. Some of the other cast As has become tradition, members added their inter- there will be a regular show- pretations as well. ing and a dinner theater per- “Before he meets the formance. “A Christmas three spirits, he is disre- Carol” begins at 7 p.m. Fri- spectful and rude,” said Nya- day, Dec. 4, and the dinner sia Lewis. “All he cares theater performance of “A about is money.” Christmas Carol” begins “He’s really rotten in the with dinner at 5:30 p.m. on beginning,” Catie Craig Saturday, Dec. 5. said. “By the end of the play, “They have worked he’s joyful.” hard,” D’Agnese said. “It’s “He sees how he affects long, it’s hot, but they have

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BY MEGHAN SIEGLER [email protected] ings through actions rather BELMONT — A quick, than words. fun night is what Belmont The cast has only had High School Drama Club Di- about three and a half weeks rector Phil Anderson is hop- to rehearse, Anderson said, ing audience members will which is one of the reasons enjoy this weekend during he chose short plays rather the club’s performance of a than one longer one. series of short plays. “The shorts were chosen The show includes five partially as a practicality short plays from “All in the thing,” he said. “I was hired Timing,” by David Ives, as to do this rather late.” well as a short story called Because this is Ander- “The Sneeze,” by Anton son’s first year in the dis- Checkov and an original trict, he also wanted some- short play,“The Voices in My thing “quick, funny and Head,” by Oliver Burdick. punchy.” Anderson said they’re all “This seemed right,” he very funny, a sentiment the said. “I just want the night to cast agrees with. be quick and fun.” “It’s really fun,” said Han- Anderson said as of Mon- nah Ess, who plays a mon- day’s rehearsals that he key named Milton in “Words thinks the students are PHOTO BY MEGHAN SIEGLER PHOTO BY MEGHAN SIEGLER Words Words.” ready. Hannah Ess, Holly Julian and Katelyn Boudreau play three monkeys Nathan Powell as Chervyakov annoys Brizzhalov, played by Ryan Blajda, The best part of the role is “The show must go on no charged with writing “Hamlet”for a scientist in “Words Words Words.” during a short silent play, “The Sneeze.” “jumping on a chair and matter what,” he laughed. “It screeching like a monkey to will be good.” get my cigarettes,” Ess said. There will be two per- Belmont High School Honor Rolls Quarter 1 “It brought out my inner formances, one at 7 p.m. on monkey.” Friday, Dec. 4, and one at 7 Grade 12-High Honors Reep, Virginia Rice Fontaine, Cassondra Fox, Grade 9-Honors According to Holly Ju- p.m. Saturday,Dec. 5. Tickets Amanda Berger, Timothy Grade 11-High Honors Marisa Gable, Elizabeth Ashley Battle, Bailey Bel- lian, who plays monkey are $5 general admission and Gurshin, Alexandria Howe, Jacob Bryant, Courtney Gagnon, Mikaela Guertin, tramo, Chelsea Bowen, Kaleb Swift in “Words Words $4 for students and seniors. Jessika MacQuarrie, An- Clary Rachel Guyer,Rowan Harris, Brace, Jared Clough, Nikki Words,” the monkeys are The cast includes Kathy drew Norkiewicz, Jillian Ot- Grade 11-Honors Evan Hauptman, Chelsea Li- Coates, Samantha Cronin, asked by a scientist to pro- Lipshultz, Chris Sanborn, to, Nathan Powell, Annie Oshee Baugus, Gregory ma, Jessica Lorette, Kearra Jeremy D’Amour, Nathan duce “Hamlet.” The mon- Hannah Ess, Holly Julian, Roberts, Helena Ronan Bickford, Danielle Bilodeau, Lorette, Alexis Macpherson, Desmarais, Rebecca Drew, keys get to work at their type- Katelyn Boudreau, Zack Grade 12-Honors Christopher Brace, Michele Dakota McPherson, Courtney Drouin, Kayli En- writers. Mellett, Kasey Manning, Tanya Adams, David Al- Cantelo, Nicholas Clements, Nicholas Patten, Camron nis, Alice Hervey, Brittany “Pretty much it’s all Katie Riendeau, Hannah Ju- berts, Michael Bills, Christo- Miranda Currier, Morgan Perry, Matthew Perry, Lau- Janis, Devon Kenney, Emma garbage,” Julian said of lian, Devon Kenney, pher Boudreau, Meghan Davis, Olivia Doucette, Davi- ren Price, Kayla Robbins, Kotusky, Stephanie Kruzel, what they type. Throughout Townsend Carmody, Ryan Bragg, Mark Chapman, Lit- ta Elliott, Jack Estes, Emily Madison Romagnoli, Devin Bryan McLelland, Nikki the play, though, “We’re all Blajda, Kayli Ennis, Nathan teera Clark, Peter Cloutier, Hammare, Kierstin Houle, Russell, Ian Shaw, Adrienne Miller, Brielle Moore, Kar- saying ‘Hamlet’ lines.” Powell, Rebecca Drew-Moy- Chelsea Cooper, Tiffany Cot- Jordan Lacoste, Lily Macey, Siciliano, Desiree Smith, Al- leigh O’Brien, Kody Pinette, Another even shorter er, Kaylyn Bellomo, Micah trell, Sarah Daigle, Delia Day, Alyssa Mahlstedt, Taylor isha St. George, Andrea Micah Remenar, Marc St. play is “The Sneeze,” which Remenar, Jonna Clark, and Tia Desgroseilliers, Jahnna Morrill, Katie O’Brien, Jen- Tuthill, Samantha White, Germain, Madison Van is silent and depends on the Jenny Ortakales. The stage Doherty, Jennifer Donelan, nifer Ortakales, Daniel Os- Samantha Wilson, Alison Cleave, Julia White, Austin actors to portray their feel- manager is Chelsea Smith. Michael Farkas, Kerstyn good, Daniel Powell, Sara Witschonke Wilder, Elizabeth Yelle Flack, Megan Fritzky, Prout, Samantha Ranger, Grade 10- Grade 9- Kaitlin Gagnon, Edwin Gray, Christopher Sanborn, Achievement Roll Achievement Roll Foundation accepting appli- Natasha Guyotte, Bryan Chelsea Smith, Emily Talbot, Haley Bryan, Zachary Rosemarie Aponte, Mea- Hamilton, Ashlea Haskell, Ariel Wright Davies, Ashley Debonee, gan Archambeault, Justin cations for $1,000 scholarship Kayla Howard, Kira Jacob- Grade 11- Christopher Despres, Han- Borden, Anthony Braley,Jill sen, Hannah Julian, Lucas Achievement Roll nah Ess, Katherine Hickey, Carr, Brian Chapman, Denis LAKES REGION — The Please mail your complet- Knapp, Micki Lavin, Kaitlin Jesse Berwick, Ryan Blaj- Jamie Hunt, Joshua Hurst, Cormier, Matthew Crandall, Faith, Hope and Love Foun- ed application and requested Levesque, Rachel Macpher- da, Jesse Blanchard, Emily Melissa Kiver, Anna Knox, Alec Davis, Steven Farkas, dation is pleased to an- documentation to: son, Kasey Manning, Sarah Boissoneault, Katelyn Courtney Kopycinski, Cody Farris, Peter Fitzger- nounce they will be award- The Faith Hope and Love McCarthy, Brendan Mc- Boudreau, Peter Chynoweth, Cameron Korb, Vanessa ald, Jurell Guild, Allyson ing their third annual $1,000 Foundation Cauley, Sean McCauley, Jacob Cilley, Tyler Dami, Moses, Sarah Munn, Joshua Haskell, Adam Horan, Aaron College Scholarship to a de- Attn: 2010 Scholarship Kelsey McGettigan, Alexan- Alexander Desmarais, Sarah Newton, Alvin Nix, Saman- McLelland, Nikkilynn serving high school senior. Committee dria Mouzon-Reynolds, Dube, Joseph Fitzgerald, tha Phelps, Jason Rooks, Mercier, Jannesa Mingo, Criteria: PO BOX 64 Thomas Nelson, Cameron Patrick Flynn, Kyla Gagne, Corey Schiavoni, Chris Makenzie Moody, Jonathan High School Senior in the Laconia, NH 03247 Ouellette, Jessica Palmer, Kendra Jalbert, Victoria Segelstrom, Michael Stew- Oakes, Cole Padula, Mckenzi state of New Hampshire After reviewing all appli- Reid Plimpton, Lauren Miracle, Elizabeth Russo, art, Taunya Wilcott Phelps, Lawrence Pouliot III, (New Hampshire citizen) cations, the Top 5 will be cho- Prescott, Lucas Robichaud, Shawna Talbot, Paul Grade 9-High Honors Travis Reed, Katherine Must not be involved in or sen by Feb. 25. 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LAKES REGION — The Alpha Chi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and Ben- nett Library Club of Lakes Region Community College held the First Annual Recy- cled Art Contest and envi- ronmental showcase recent- ly at the Laconia College. Alpha Chi Epsilon Chap- ter President Jenna Staple- ton created the contest as part of the Chapter’s year- long effort to complete hon- ors in action projects bene- fiting local communities and the environment. The hon- ors in action projects allow members of the College’s Honor Society to apply their knowledge and skills as ser- vant leaders in the college COURTESY PHOTO Gilford Middle School Recycled Art Contest entry the “Green Army” of recyclable robots was created by GMS’s and the community. fifth grade art class taught by Jude Wilcox. The winning middle school entry was won by Belmont Middle Students from local mid- School. dle schools, high schools, and LRCC college students an art teacher there.” entry was the “Green Army” woven together with plastic were invited to exhibit their “We used recyclable mate- of recyclable robots from bags. artwork and compete for rial from our school’s recy- Gilford Middle School’s fifth “The environmental prizes. cling bins, bottle wrappers, grade art class. showcase and First Annual “The First Annual Recy- juice pouches, and card- At the college level envi- Recycled Art Contest al- cled Art Contest allowed stu- board,” said Charleston. “Al- ronmental math art was en- lowed students of all ages to dents to create an original so used were the bottoms of tered by LRCC lifelong learn- have fun constructing art art piece made only out of re- the bottles to make the peace er, Glen Madon (Sanborn- while thinking innovatively cyclable material,” said Sta- sign look 3-D and the back of ton). The winner for the col- about environmental ideas pleton. “The winner for the the juice pouches to make lege level was Leona Simon and solutions,” concluded middle school division was the peace sign. Cardboard in (Center Ossipee) with her LRCC Bennett Library Club PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Belmont, Mrs. Charleston’s a puzzle piece was meant to art piece entitled “BAG President Amanda Dion Southwick School fifth grader Kim Lowery stands proudly by her comet sixth grade class, assisted by represent our world in BAG.” Simon’s art piece was (Northfield), who assisted display during a science fair at the school last Monday. Mr. Wernig, the Tech Ed peace, not in pieces.” a bag made of different Stapleton in running the teacher, and Mrs. Bengtson, Another middle school kinds of recyclable material contest. orites. His Stony-iron Mete- el that will one day replace orite project was a lot of the other to relay informa- work, he said, but he also had tion back to scientists here fun working on it. That was on Earth. a theme heard over and over Spencer Caldwell was again as students talked of very enthusiastic about his KNOW SOMEONE the interesting facts they newfound knowledge on came across while putting Jupiter as he stood by his their displays and reports to- model of the planet that he gether. created from Legos. "Every year we study "It's 318 times the size of things about space but we Earth. I'd go there if I could," NOT GETTING never learned much about all he said. features of space, so this was Callie Dawson decided to fun. I learned some things I research comets for her proj- didn't know," said Kim ect and had a realistic look- Lowrey as she stood with her ing model, complete with a comet project. fan hidden below a star-filled Others chose mysterious drawing of space. The fan THE ECHO? black holes, constellations or blew the tail of the comet to asteroids. 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years ago and just wasn’t sawmill operators and a host ready for a replacement. And of other people, groups and if I had been, a small, yappy business with solid connec- dog would have been not even tions to the outside world. at the bottom of the list, but It’s all too much to get in- not on the list at all. to here. Suffice to say that a Still, the human psyche is visit to Project Learning a mysterious thing, not the Tree’s Web site (one of the least being rationalization. best Web sites I’ve ever seen) Faced with an unpleasant at [email protected] will pro- and un-sought situation, I be- vide a good look at a fine and By JOHN HARRIGAN gan rationalizing my way out effective undertaking. COLUMNIST of it. And it went like this. (a) One of the anecdotes I It’s not the dog’s fault – it had used at the annual meeting no say or choice. (b) The kids concerned teenagers who of- n between Thanksgiv- could not have foreseen the ten know little or nothing ing leftovers (turkey problem and did what was about the very environment sandwiches, turkey best for the dog. (c) If I was to they’re growing up in. Many soup), I have some live with the dog I might as adults have witnessed this. Ithoughts about a dog, well make the best of it, I’ve seen and overheard, a haven, and a sense of place. which led to (d) I would sim- many times, travelers asking The dog is what so many ply kidnap the dog, emotion- PHOTO BY NANCEE HARRIGAN directions from a teenager people say is highly unlikely ally, and make it mine. Millie helps navigate a kayak at Fish Pond, Columbia. behind the store counter who for me – a small, yappy rat- So I embarked on a sever- didn’t have a clue: “Where’s like dog of the sort that often al-weeks mission to steal Mil- might leave without her. the couch, a feeding bowl, Plymouth is the near-geo- Beaver Brook Falls?” for in- lurk under couches and dart lie, heart, body and soul, and Which, of course, we can- and a couple of dog biscuits graphic-center of the state, stance, or directions to out to bite people on the an- now she is with me in my not bear to do. marked “Midnight Snack.” which is why I’m always urg- Moose Alley or the flume at kles. Except that this dog, a truck or on the trail to camp Many hotels, motels and The three of us felt right at ing statewide organizations Dixville Notch. miniature poodle by the or in my lap in the big read- inns have realized that home. to hold meetings there. “A sense of place” in- name of Millie, is nothing ing chair by the fireplace late changing demographics Which brings us to a sense Project Learning Tree volves this and much more, like that. at night and early in the mean more older people trav- of place, which is a big part seeks to help young people be and The Common Man and She became my dog by ac- morning, when the house is eling with dogs that they sim- of what Project Learning aware of their surroundings Project Learning Tree pro- cident. It’s a story familiar to all ours. And (you guessed it) ply cannot or will not leave Tree is all about. and environmental issues vided an ideal opportunity many a parent. Daughter I simply cannot imagine life behind, and have exploited I’m fond of New Hamp- and learn to think critically for kindred souls to explore sets up housekeeping with without her. the market by setting aside shire from head to toe, from and act responsibly about it. guy,they get a dog, they split A couple of weeks ago I two or three rooms furnished Coös to the sea, but I’m al- their communities, their (This column runs in a up, most apartment land- was scheduled to speak at and situated with dogs in ways glad to see Nashua, economies and the outdoor dozen weekly papers covering lords will not accept pets. Project Learning Tree’s an- mind. The Common Man Inn Manchester or Concord in world. It has curricula and the northern two-thirds of Battle-tested readers will al- nual meeting in Plymouth. and Spa in the refurbished the rear-view mirror and teaching materials in New Hampshire and parts of ready see the next part com- Millie is among the smartest old peg factory in Plymouth point myself north. When I schools all over the state, and Maine and Vermont. John ing. Dog lands in Harrigan dogs I’ve ever encountered, is one of them. The front get over the hump on I-93 and strives to put educators and Harrigan’s address: Box 39, household, which is already and she can always tell when desk and housekeeping staff begin the long glide downhill students in touch with Colebrook, NH 03576, or hooli- a haven to several creatures. we’re rounding up stuff and went out of their way to toward Plymouth, I’m begin- foresters, wildlife biologists, [email protected]) To say that I was angry preparing to leave. She sticks make us and Millie welcome. ning to feel close to home. loggers, Tree Farmers, about this is an understate- to us like Velcro, like a shad- Millie was greeted by name. ment. I’d lost my dog, a big ow, certain that we’re about In our room were a dog-bed Lab named Kane, several to leave and mortified that we on the floor, a dog-quilt for AnnualAnnualSanbornton Greens GreensHistorical Society SaleSale OBITUARY && Craft Craft FFairair Saturday, December 5, 2009 • 8 AM - 2 PM Ronald W. Kenneson ~ Come Celebrate ~ NORTHFIELD — Ronald together with friends to mand of Northfield, Gary Items available at the Lane Tavern and Sanbornton Old Town Hall include: Jewelry, pottery, jams & W. Kenneson, 74, of San- help solve their computer Kenneson and fiancée Vir- jelly, wooden toys/games/accessories, soaps, vintage Christmas, linens, maple & honey, artwork, home decorations, books, unique items and collectables in the Society gift shop dogardy Pond Road in problems. ginia Hill of Strafford, and Northfield died Friday,Nov. He worked for many Robert Kenneson of North- Cookie Walk at the Tavern & Raffle at the Old Town Hall (including 42” rear proj. TV) 20, 2009, with his loving years as a delivery man for field; seven grandchildren; Complimentary Hot Cider at both locations family at his side, at the former Franklin Dairy four great-grandchildren; This year visit the other participating community organizations and businesses for a relaxing day in the Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin. He later and nieces and nephews. country. Stop at the locations marked by the red/white balloons. after a long period of de- worked in the auto parts de- According to Ron’s wish- 1st Baptist Church of Sanbornton 8 - 2 (Rte 127 at exit 22) Lola’s homemade chowders, bake sale and hand clining health. partments of various es, calling hours will not be crafted items Ron was born in Iras- Chrysler dealerships and held. A funeral service was Heritage Farm & Pancake House 8 - 12 (Parker Hill Rd. off Hunkins Pond Rd.) Breakfast served fami- burg, Vt., Feb. 27, 1935, son was a member of the held Tuesday,Nov.24, at the ly style, Horse drawn wagon rides (10:30 - 12:30) Home Spun ornament making 12:00 Swain Family Country Store 8 - 6 (Hunkins Pond Rd.) offering cheeses/dairy products, meats, eggs, art of the late Maynard W. and Chrysler Parts Managers William F. Smart Sr. Memo- work and gift items Marion L. (Whalen) Ken- Club. Ron served on the rial Home in Tilton. Burial Sanbornton Public Library 9 - 2 (Sanbornton Square) Cake Sale, Silent Auction, Story Telling @ 10:00 neson. He had resided in Northfield Budget Commit- followed in Park Cemetery & 11:00 Northfield for most of his tee. in Tilton. Harmony Grange #99 11:00 - 2:00 (in vestry of Congregational Church, Sanbornton Square) Lunch life and was a 1953 graduate In addition to his par- Expressions of sympa- offerings hot soup, sandwiches and dessert Tom Kuhner Goldsmith 9:00 - 3:00 (next to Lane Tavern) Featuring fine handwrought jewelry in precious of the Tilton-Northfield ents, Ron was predeceased thy may be made to either metals High School. He later at- by his brother Larry Ken- the Franklin Visiting Don’t forget your Christmas tree guaranteed fresh from: tended the New Hampshire neson and sister Glenice Nurse Association and Hos- Crosby Tree Farm 9:00 - 3:00 (Rte. 132 at Sanbornton town line) Vocational Tech. School in “Pinky” Kenneson. pice, 75 Chestnut St., Bodwell Tree Farm 9:00 - dusk (Meetinghouse Hill Rd. across from Library) complimentary hot cocoa Manchester. He enjoyed His family includes his Franklin, NH, 03235 or to and pocket calendar building and flying model wife of 54 years, Jeannine the Concord/Merrimack Come to Sanbornton via Rte 132 near exit 20 of I-93 across from Applebees, or from the Winnisquam airplanes for many years S. (Humphrey) Kenneson of County SPCA, 130 Washing- Bridge take Bay Rd. onto Hunkins Pond Rd. to Meetinghouse Hill Rd., or from exit 22 of I-93. and was quite the history Northfield; four children: ton St., Penacook, NH 03303. On Sunday, December 6 enthusiast. Ron spent many Lori Surowiec and husband For more information go at Sanbornton resident Becky Guyer’s, BGCreations Open House (Belknap Mall). happy hours on his com- William of Northfield, Gail to www.smartfuneral- Visit with local and Sanbornton artists, participate in live demonstrations and learn how to create puter and enjoyed getting Smith and husband Nor- home.com your own holiday items.

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SHOPPERS ways. We are here for deals. mitted they spend about the “I found myself not spend- Two Wal-mart employees names from a hat this year to We aren’t going to pay full same every year, and don’t ing as much money this year. taking a break from a hectic slim down gift purchases. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 price,” said Abby Nelson. fret as much over prices. I started early this year look- morning said they’ve seen a “It is the thought that mat- pecially getting less for the “We are bargain shoppers – Vicki Roska came up from ing for deals. I work at the De- lot of people pinching pen- ters, not so much the gift,” kids,” said Petrella. we have always been frugal.” Massachusetts to visit her partment of Labor in Ver- nies. said Trisha Griffin who plans The three friends agreed Her mother agreed that no parents this year and said she mont so I know about the “People really plan out to get creative with cookie that the hour drive was worth matter what the holiday, oc- hardly ever does anything dif- economy,” said Wright. what they are spending mon- baking this year. “We will it since they found outlet casion, or economy, she will ferent, stable economy or not. The Goutier family from ey on this year. People are be- make up for it with good sales in general to be the most always check out the prices This also marked her first Methuen, Mass., came up to ing frugal with their money. food.” reasonable. They said they before making a purchase. Black Friday at the outlets, visit family and said they al- We are cutting back,” said Mill Falls employee like to find a bargain or two Norma Tucker from Con- which she managed to sur- ways like to clip coupons and one employee. “TV’s flew out Alyson Tankard said she no- but admire the “midnight necticut took a break from vive, and she admitted she ap- save flyers, but they try not to last year but not this year.We ticed that most people this shoppers” and the people the rain and the shopping preciated not paying sales use them unless they were go- were slammed this year. Peo- year are gearing towards bar- who manage to crawl out of frenzy, admitting she was a taxes. ing to purchase a product ple are thinking of what they gain shops and events such as bed at 5 a.m. little worn out from her shop- Away from the outlets, anyway. Sandra Goutier said really need.” “Midnight Madness” at the Although most people ping experience last night with sales ads in hand, shop- she always makes a list and Matt and Trisha Griffin outlets. She said she was sur- have tried to cut back on pres- during “Midnight Madness.” pers lined up outside of the tries to stick with it the best came all the way from Naples, prised to see so many people ents this year or have tried “I was surprised by all the Wal-Mart in Gilford to find she can. Maine, to spend a getaway to- at Mill Falls on Black Friday, homemade, more creative cars that were here last night their bargains. Nancy Lynch from Keene gether in Meredith. They although it could have been gifts considering the circum- at midnight,” said Tucker, Wanda Wright, her daugh- came to Gilford to spend time took their time browsing an excuse for many to escape stances, some shoppers have who traveled for the holidays ters Laura and Tara Davis, with her nieces and bring through Mill Falls in Mered- the rain. always found themselves to to visit her daughter in Laco- and her son, Randy Davis them to the candy shop in the ith during the rain and said Most every shopper on be frugal. nia. from Springfield, Vt., came to Wal-Mart complex. She said saving has been on their Black Friday agreed that bar- Abby Nelson from New “I am trying to save money visit family last week. she wasn’t looking for pres- minds as well. gains are great and may be Hampshire and her mother this year. I like it here; Con- Wright said she is always ents as much as she was look- “I think we are like every- worth the lack of sleep and Shirley Nelson from Mon- necticut has a sales tax. It is a looking for deals but missed ing for time with her family. body, thinking before we lack of parking spaces, but tana came together with a lot nicer here,” said Tucker, the best ones this year. She “We did some good things make a purchase. We are lim- the slight upside of an econo- close friend all the way from who prefers outlets when said she wanted to find a spe- for our kids this year. We’re iting gifts instead of buying a my on the down low may Idaho for the holidays and for searching for deals. cial present, perhaps a laptop, not doing big things for bounty this year,” said Matt mean more of a focus on fam- their “yearly stop” at the out- Many shoppers set out on for her son who will be serv- Christmas, just spending Griffin. ily during the holidays this lets. Black Friday to save a few dol- ing for the military by next time with family,” said Trisha Griffin added that year. “We are strict about it any- lars, but some shoppers ad- Christmas. Lynch. her family planned to pick

REVIEW with an eventual Life Safety up plans in which a fire es- ing their story," Waldron said. Part of Bluhm's draft in- er weighed in with what he CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Complex, which Tilton is cur- cape would be built onto the Original call volumes east cluded his and Waldron's idea saw as priorities to the de- rently studying, by the year aging station. He included of I-93 that he was told from to ask by warrant for money partment. Carrier thought lead to concessions on some 2017. moving some partitions and the LSBC were 18 percent of in 2010 to be put into the build- that anything the committee plans. His compilation in- Immediate work on the building others to create TNFD's activity. The LSBC ing fund for an addition at did to improve conditions cluded a Park Street Station Central Street Station was needed office space and in- has now come up with a fig- Park Street. From there could be workable, but a "sim- addition as suggested by one area that all seemed to crease bunk areas for ure of a 30 percent call vol- Bluhm included a bond in ple" addition to Park Street some but also went along agree on. Gallant had drawn overnight staff. ume in that part of the dis- 2017 to build a station in East station would be good to help "I'd budget for $15,000 to do trict. This, he said, has been Tilton as proposed by Gallant house overnight personnel, a fire escape and get this all done to entice Northfield in- and Plessner in their plans. he said. He would prefer not done," Gallant said. to accepting the plan for a life Waldron was opposed to use to see headquarters for the He felt a wooden fire es- safety building. Tilton Select- of a bond for any construc- department moved to Park cape could be built but also man Sandy Plessner, a mem- tion. Street, however, feeling that volunteered to look into find- ber of the CFR committee, ex- "Bond is a four-letter word. the district would be best ing one they could get from plained investigations by the I don't pay for anything on served to maintain head- an existing building some- LSBC found all areas east of 'time,'" he said. quarters in a prominent lo- where. I-93, representing 30 percent Gallant countered by dis- cation along the Route 3 cor- In trying to convince of the calls, would see better agreeing with a $150,000 war- ridor. An eventual move to a Chairman Kevin Waldron to response and this would in- rant for construction. life safety complex would at least work with the Life clude portions of Northfield, "No way are you going to then allow for two staff mem- Safety Building Committee not just East Tilton. Waldron, get voters to do that. Not in bers to be located at the new and give them his input, Wal- however, was not convinced. this economic time. Get peo- station and two in Northfield. dron flatly refused to do so. "They took that into con- ple to put $150,000 in a trust Hearing the addition of "My concern is when we sideration when they saw the fund? No way in hell," Gallant one more firefighter to each see this plan of theirs chang- 'big fish' (Northfield) wasn't said. shift with this idea, Waldron ing. They are trying to con- going to be hooked," he re- Eventually it was agreed said, "'Hire' is a four-letter vince Northfield by enhanc- sponded. that should they develop a word, too." Waldron maintained there definite plan to present to tax- Having reached a stale- is no problem with service in payers, one in which the mon- mate in discussions, it was that section of Northfield and ey in question would be decided that each of member East Tilton was the original shown as a small price to pay would look over the draft focal point of the study due to toward a broader goal, per- Bluhm compiled from their complaints by its residents. haps it could be met with ap- five original proposals and Northfield was never a con- proval. The committee, how- "tweak" what they don't like sideration, he said, until re- ever, would have to compile a about it. Changes they make cently when rumblings from specific direction for TNFD, will be emailed for all to look its taxpayers pushed the town something they continue to over and be prepared to dis- into forming their own fire struggle with. cuss at their Dec. 21 meeting. study. Fire Chief Stephen Carri-

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LAKES REGION —The the state in the next several EMS personnel with direct boro and Sandwich, you may • Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to • All children six months to 4 Lakes Region All-Health weeks, rather than their doc- patient contact register for a clinic by calling noon years old Hazards Region will be con- tors' offices," said Dr. Jose If you are in one of the pri- 528-2145. Pre-registration is The following groups are • Children six months to 18 ducting the first in a series of Montero, director of the NH ority groups above, are 18 or required for the following eligible to receive vaccine years old with medical con- H1N1 vaccination clinics for Division of Public Health older and live in the towns of clinics to be held in Laconia: through their health care ditions adults (18 years and over) Services. "Children and preg- Alton, Belmont, Center Har- • Friday,Dec. 4, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. provider and should call For more information or who are at higher risk for nant women should contin- bor, Gilford, Gilmanton, La- • Thursday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m. to their providers office: to register for a clinic, please complications from H1N1. ue to receive the vaccine conia, Meredith, Moulton- 8 p.m. • Pregnant women call 528-2145. The Partnership for Pub- through their health care lic Health is working closely providers." with LRGHealthcare to as- The following groups are sure that all Priority Groups now eligible to receive the are aware of and have access H1N1 vaccine at the clinics: to the H1N1 vaccine as it be- People caring for or living comes available to the Re- with infants younger than gion. six months old (including "To expedite the distribu- partners of pregnant tion of the vaccine, we are women) asking people over age 18 to People 18-24 years old with receive their vaccine at clin- medical conditions ics that will be held across Healthcare workers and Pumped for pumpkins

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COURTESY PHOTO Girl Scout Cadette troop 10639 from the Tilton-Northfield area Don’t forget...it’s time to have your poses in front of the pumpkins they carved and brought to the Keene Pumpkin Festival. Shown are Amanda, Mariah, Yvonne, Catie, Allison, Lindsey, Sierra, Oriana, Abby, Erin, Meaghan, and Ashlyn. CAR INSPECTED If your birthday is in December 12/31 Belknap County Democrats your car inspection is due by: meet in Laconia Dec. 8th LAKES REGION — On talk and socializing. Please QUALITY SERVICE & REPAIRS Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 7-9 attend, and plan to buy your FOR YOUR FOREIGN & DOMESTIC CAR p.m., Belknap County own meal and beverage. eurasian autoworks ltd Democrats are invited to Non-perishable food items Serving the Area for Over 15 Years attend a holiday meeting, will be collected for the local venue the Black Cat Café in food pantry Call Lynn Sanborn Auto Repair 286-8633 downtown Laconia. The Chong, Belknap County HOME OF SPARKY AND BUSTER TUNE-UPS – EXHAUST – BRAKES SPECIALIZING IN: night should be a fun get- Dems’ Chair, at 934-6486. SAAB • VOLVO • VW • HONDA • TOYOTA together to enjoy political ROAD SERVICE – STATE INSPECTION & OTHER EUROPEAN & JAPANESE CARS Rick Perreault LETTERS 316 COURT ST. PHONE 165 Clark Rd. • Across from Town Line Plaza • ■ LACONIA, N.H. (603) 524-9798 Tilton/FranklinLine

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SANTA in a special holiday card to children. At Shaw's they here to do this every year," she One such event was the Phelps wanted to tell Santa to take home with them. She could have their faces paint- said. New Hampshire Humane So- bring her a drum set but 9- CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 made sure everyone walked ed, and Northway Bank set General Manager of Belk- ciety Adopt-a-thon held last year-old Torrey was sticking n't work without snow,but Lo- away smiling, she said. up a coloring table so kids nap Mall Paige Quigley said weekend. Excited barks could with their animal theme of gan shrugged and decided he Abby and Maggie Shute could enter a contest for Santa will be on hand each be heard throughout the mall the day,wishing for a gray kit- must have just flown in on a had a couple of unusual prizes. Customers will view weekends along with other as pets found new homes for ten for Christmas. Four-year- plane instead. Christmas wishes. Abby the pictures on display at the special holiday events from the holidays. One family of old Chanz thought for a "And he has his hat to keep wanted a stuffed pig that bank and select the winners. now until Christmas. Local three children had come minute but probably came up him dry,too," he said. "oinks" but she and her sister Brooke and Colby Vetter of entertainment is planned down to the mall to see what with the easiest wish to ful- Children who visited with both wanted a bell to ring. Belmont got their faces paint- with Edgewater Dance Acad- pets were available when they fill. Santa were treated to a Santa Mom was surprised at their ed, then colored their pic- emy, a performance by Gran- discovered Santa had ar- "I know! I want a lot of toys pin and some candy after wish but was glad they took tures as they gradually ite State Music, the Inferno rived, too. for Christmas," he said with a their time with the Big Guy. the time to tell Santa about it worked their way to where Cheer group and the Belmont Jessica Cyrus, mom of the broad smile before heading Santa's elf had plenty of good- to be sure he knew. Santa awaited them. Mom Elementary School's fourth group, said she didn't know off to give Santa the news. ies tucked away for the boys "That's one I hadn't heard Jodie said they come every grade choir. Many stores, Santa was going to be there, Santa will be at the Belk- and girls and was kept busy them mention," Marie Shute year to the mall. Quigley said, will also host too, but that the three cer- nap Mall on Saturdays from acting as photographer, too. said. "Their first priority was to special sales and promotions tainly had some thoughts for 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays For $5 children could have The mall also was the get their faces painted. We'll to create a real mall-wide gifts this year. from noon until 4 p.m. until their photo taken and placed scene for other holiday fun for get to Santa next. We come community of events. Six-year-old Amethyst Dec. 20.

SURVIVER rules and a “don’t quit” pep learned about the show dur- egy was just work hard, just should be on there. It kills home. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 talk. ing her six days on the island: be useful at camp.” me.” “That was the best part,” The contestants then rode the producers pre-pick the The nights were cold It wasn’t all bad after get- Bolan said. “Coming home.” read: “There are nesting birds together on a canvas-covered tribes; nothing is staged; each (Bolan’s “spooning buddy” ting voted off though, Bolan Bolan’s husband and chil- in some of the trees. They truck, still without talking, tribal council actually lasts was Natalie), the challenges said; instead of roughing the dren met her at the airport in roost mostly at night. Find until they reached a place about an hour an a half; Prob- were hard, and the food was cold, rainy nights, castaways July, after eight weeks with- them. Hit them with a stick. where their canoes were set st is really as “genuine, nice, not plentiful, Bolan said. Still, were sent to a Ponderosa, out contact. For now,Bolan is Pluck them, gut them, and up. They silently canoed to funny (and) sincere” as he eating coconut crabs was a where they ate good food and taking “a little vacation” from cook them on a spit.” shore, where Probst and “tons seems;and cameramen are al- treat for her. watched movies. Once 10 peo- her police career, though not After a week had passed, and tons of cameras” were most always less than three “That was my dream, ple were voted off, that group because of the extra income they were given clothes and waiting. feet away from you. ‘cause I was so sick of chick- was sent to Fiji so the next she earned while on the show told it was press day. Instead, “That’s when it hit me,” “It’s scary being on these en nuggets and pizza,” she group of castaways who – the first person voted off they wound up meeting with Bolan said of realizing she shows, because you don’t said. would make up the jury could gets $2,500, and it goes up in- Probst and Producer Mark was actually on “Survivor.” know how they’re going to ed- Bolan brought a map of her stay at the Ponderosa. Bolan crementally from there. Burnett for a rundown of the A few facts that Bolan it you,” Bolan said. “My strat- Foa Foa tribe camp and one of and her nine fellow Survivors Bolan and her family will the “tree mails” the tribe re- stayed in five-star hotels in Fi- fly out to LA for the reunion ceived. She also passed ji for five weeks. show Dec. 20. around a canteen she brought “It was wonderful,” she So who is Bolan rooting home from the show, one of said. “It was a vacation of a for? several that fellow Foa Foa lifetime. I’ll never be treated “Shambo I love,” Bolan tribe member “Evil Russell” that well again.” said. “She really does have a dumped water out of in an at- Bolan said she gained back good heart.” tempt to rile his tribe mates. the 10 pounds she lost in Bolan said she and Sham- Bolan said she didn’t know Samoa while dining in Fiji. bo were the only ones on the he’d done that until she Once the show wrapped, 39 show who didn’t know the watched the show at home days after it had started, casting director or otherwise along with the rest of the Bolan and her castmates flew have an “in.” country. “He was just a little lep- rechaun type guy,”she said. “I maurices collects toys just knew he was a snake.” Unfortunately for Bolan, that knowledge is what sent for local children her packing so early, as Rus- BELMONT — Children times, many children won't sell didn’t like that she was on are busy making their holi- find any toys waiting for to him and convinced the tribe day wish lists with the hope them this holiday season. to vote for her. that they'll find "that special maurices is pledging to do “He is the only person in toy" under the tree. 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FOR SCHOOL BUSES! Section B Thursday, Exit December 3, 2009 ■ Holiday parade brings surrounding towns together By Lauren Tiner [email protected] she was not only excited to see her dog walk through the Hustling and bustling parade, but a handful of fam- high school bands, Girl and ily members as well. Boy Scouts throwing out can- “My son will be on a float dy canes, local business with my dog, and his wife members and volunteers and my grandson will be in sporting antlers streamed the parade. A bunch of dogs through the streets of down- are in the parade with town Laconia last Sunday af- friends, including my little ternoon for the annual holi- basset hound with a Christ- day parade. mas scarf,” said Mros. Despite forecasts that it Jaime Jenkins from Cen- may rain and snow early on ter Harbor sat with her son Sunday morning, the weath- and family friends on the er proved residents wrong sidewalk to watch the pa- when the sun came out and rade, a holiday event they at- the temperatures went up. tend annually together.Jenk- Hundreds of families ar- ins said she was looking for- rived in downtown Laconia ward to seeing her 6-year-old almost an hour before the pa- daughter in the parade for rade started to get a good the first time showing off her view, help their children skating skills, making this catch candy,and look out for their most anticipated local family members on floats or parade. Although Jenkins marching with banners. couldn’t wait to see her parade as well, with motor- Brian and Kelly Went- daughter, she said most of cycles and antique cars worth from Laconia brought the kids couldn’t wait to decked out with wreaths and son Brian Wentworth II and catch some candy. big, red ribbons. Other floats daughters Anita and Kelly to Fred Butler of Gilford and included the big, colorful the parade early to enjoy his sister Lani Voivod, also a dragon, and children sitting some hot cocoa and a hotdog Gilford resident, said they with freshly wrapped pres- or two before their holiday were watching the parade for ents, singing Christmas car- activities commenced. their first time together this ols with old-fashioned carol- “We come to the parade year, even though they have ers. every year. We are going on always lived nearby. Voivod Everyone from local Girl the Santa train with the kids brought her son Declan Scouts to Meredith Savings next,” said their father Bri- Voivod along in a carriage as Bank threw out candy to an, although his youngest, well for his first big holiday youngsters in the crowd who Anita, was looking forward event. anxiously dove for candy to some in the meantime. “We are here for the mu- canes and candy kisses. Lo- He said this is an annual sic, the holiday cheer, and to cal Boy Scouts also showed event with his family,and al- wave to Santa. And why not, off their skills as many of though they don’t always it is a beautiful day out,” said them walked through the en- know someone in the parade, Voivod. tire parade on stilts, with one they enjoy the spirit of the The holiday cheer Scout almost five feet above day. amongst local residents was the crowd. Although some parade most apparent when the pa- Firefighters buzzed spectators live within walk- rade began and bands start- through the crowds on huge, ing distance, others traveled ed marching through the red trucks with sirens and up to an hour for the event. crowds. Parents held tod- decorative bows as a sign of PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER Becky Corneau, with son dlers on their shoulders so celebration rather than Waitt and daughter Abby they could get a better view emergency, while policemen (Top) Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus mark the end of the parade with jolly smiles and waves from their cozy Corneau, were some of the of Santa Clause and Mrs. patiently guided the large pa- sleigh. (Bottom) Miss Lakes Region finalists wave to the crowd with shiny tiaras. first to line up for the parade Claus passing through the rade throughout the city of as well, traveling all the way crowd on their elaborately Laconia. Lakes Region gym- from New Durham and decorated float. nasts also did flips and cart- Framingham. Local organizations and wheels for the crowd, work- The children’s grand- businesses of the Lakes Re- ing up a sweat on a cool but Calling all hampers mother, Dianne Mros, said gion marched through the pleasant day.

If you hail from the great not only difficult to say, but state of Texas you are known Live Free it sounds vaguely like an as a "Texan." If you are from alien race on Star Trek. So the upper peninsula of yours truly has spent many Michigan you are called a on Rye a fortnight in my basement "Yooper." A person from laboratory coming up with a Ohio is a "Buckeye" and a na- solution to this lack-of-a-so- tive of Costa Rica is festive- briquet crisis, and I am ly called a "Tico." If you are ready to submit my propos- from New Zealand you could al: be called a "Kiwi" and if you "Hamper." have the fortune to have It's witty, easy to say and been born in Australia you with it's slightly whimsical are known as an "Ozzie." flair it casts the state in a If you come from Massa- new light. New Hampshire chusetts ... okay,we won't go has a pretty healthy tourist there. population these days, Some states and regions thanks to our beautiful fo- have the luxury of simply By Tin-can Caldwell liage, great skiing and early adding an "er" to the end of Humorous (Hopefully) presidential primary, so to the state name and having a Dispatches From The promote ourselves as fun nomenclature that is imme- Granite State loving would be a coup for diately recognizable and de- the state's tourism board. Al- scriptive. (It's okay, he's a scribing folks who have tra- so, it looks great on a t-shirt. "New Yorker," or, he was a ditionally been stoic and in- I know, I know. Change is quiet "Mainer") And, to a dependent) it has for some hard. So I suggest working Southerner (there it is reason failed to catch on, the term into your vocabu- again) anybody from above popularly speaking. lary slowly to get a handle the Mason-Dixon line is au- I recently saw the term on it. You could,for instance, tomatically a "Yankee." (Sor- "New Hampshireman" in start referring to our gover- ry Red Sox fans.) print for the first time and it nor (respectfully of course) We in the tradition-rich, occurred to me that it's lim- as the "Head Hamper," or historical state of New ited usage is perhaps related calling all that weekend traf- Hampshire have yet to come to the "man" at the end of the fic going north on I-93 "Ham- up with a distinctive, de- word. As of the writing this per Holiday" traffic. scriptive nickname that column the state has a pret- This will take time and de- sticks. Oh, there have been ty high female population, termination, so steady your- candidates here and there. including my lovely wife self. But, remember, future Let's examine them shall who would perhaps object to generations of Hampers are we? this somewhat outdated depending on you. So, if you There is the obvious play moniker. would help me out with pro- PHOTOS BY LAUREN TINER on the state’s official nick- What about "New Hamp- moting this new handle (Top) Worldwide Friends students greet the wish everyone “happy holidays,” in many different ways. (Bottom name, a "Granite Stater," and shireite," you say? around the state that would Left) Professional carolers wave to children on the streets as they belt out holiday tunes in old-fashioned while this has been perhaps To this I would respond make me one happy Hamper. dresses. (Bottom Right) High school bands such as Belmont’s play the flute, the trumpet, and the oversized descriptively accurate (de- that "New Hampshireite" is trombone to create some musical, holiday cheer. Classifieds REAL ESTATE B2 • Thursday, December 3, 2009 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO

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January 1st. 236-9574. 11/22. Female $450, male $400. Please NEW IN BOXES! QUEEN OR from Exit 25. Laundry in unit, lakesandmountains.com call 802-827-6640. EQUAL HOUSING KING WITH MATTRESS AND $700/mo. plus util. References and Storage/Garages For OPPORTUNITY security. Call 617-227-8727. N.H. Law Requires that dogs and BOX. COST $3500, SELL $1,000. Rent All real estate advertising in this Non-Profit Events to cats... CALL 427-2001 MEREDITH 1 bedroom apartment GARAGE STORAGE RENTALS newspaper is subject to Support 1. Not be transferred with kitchen and living room. No pets PLYMOUTH: 8’x18’ garage $500/year, The Federal Fair Housing Law before 8 weeks old. No smoking. $650/month includes $300/6 months, $200/3 months, 5’x20’ which makes it illegal 2. Have Vet’s health CABINETS heat & hot water. Convenient Location. storage $375/year, $220/6 months, “to make, print or publish, or cause certificate within CUSTOM GLAZED MAPLE, Ideal for single person. Call 279-4164. $150/ 3months. ✚ NEVER INSTALLED. to be made, printed, or published 14 days of transfer. Stoppe Management Services any notice, statement, or 3. Be inoculated. CAN ADD OR SUBTRACT MEREDITH Close to Downtown, 603-536-2479 advertisement, with respect to This applies to all dogs & cats, TO FIT KITCHEN. 1BR, includes plowing, all utili- the sale, or rental of a dwelling that The American mongrel or purebred, gift or COST $8,000, SELL $1650. ties, parking, beach, dishwasher, Housing Wanted indicates any preference, limitation, sale, planned or accidental litters. CALL 433-4665 W/D hookups, no pets, no smok- Red Cross or discrimination based on race, ASHLAND or HOLDERNESS Area ing, $750/mo. Security Deposit The need will continue. color, religion, sex, handicap, Temporary Rental Wanted for Single required. Call 279-8262. Adult with 1 dog. Building house in For blood and monetary donation Poodles Standards AKC HOT TUB 09, familial status or national origin, 60 JETS, OZONATOR, or an intention to make any such area and need rental through March information call: Young Puppies, Teenage Pups, Meredith large 1BR in town. Open ALL OPTIONS WITH preference, limitation or 1st. Call 603-534-0007. 1-800-262-2660 Special Needs Adults kitchen/living. Good closet space, W/D LIFETIME WARRANTY, discrimination.” Occasionally Miniature Puppies hookup, low utility costs, no pets, no NEVER HOOKED-UP. (The Fair Housing Act of Public Notices 603-237-4385 smoking. $650/mo. Available now. COST $9,000 SELL $3,800. 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c)) www.crabappledowns.com Security deposit and references This is to serve as notice for a public CALL 427-2001 This paper will not knowingly required. Call Hilary at 455-2562. auction to take place Wednesday, accept any advertising which is in December 9th at 10 AM in Ashland, NH Barn/Garage/Yard Sales Old NH Fish and Game, ca. 1890, violation of the law. Our readers MEREDITH Next to Meredith Yacht at the West Street Self Storage facility. bearing laws, penalties and seasons on are hereby informed, that all Club, 25D Pleasant St. Remodeled, The following units are to be part of PLEASE NOTE! moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. dwellings advertised in this large 1BR. New Refrigerator and stove, the auction. Any person or persons newspaper are available on an W/D hook-ups, oak cabinets, big clos- IF YOU ARE PLANNING Measures 12”x18”. May be seen at the involved with these units should con- Coös County Democrat, 79 Main St., equal opportunity basis. ets, no animals. $995/mo. plus deposit. tact the facility prior to the auction. TO HAVE A Lancaster, NH. Price, $4; if mailed, $8. To complain of discrimination call Includes heat. 622-1940 or 867-8678. Danielle West Unit #142, New HUD toll free at Call 603-788-4939 or email MEREDITH: Best Apartment, best Hampton, NH; Melissa Spenard Unit YARD SALE 1-800-669-9777. [email protected] neighborhood, best landlord-that’s #144, Ashland, NH; Kevin Provencher Remember to place your For The Washington DC area, what our last tenant said! 2 BR, 2 bath, Unit #146, Ashland, NH; Shannon please call HUD at 275-9200. Ad the week prior to your UWF FULL-SIZE PICK UP apartment 2 miles from downtown and Guay Unit #155, Ashland, NH; Glenn The toll free telephone number weekend Yard Sale TOOL BOX. Special ordered, high school. Completely renovated, Fielder Unit #330, Meredith, NH; Jeff for the hearing impaired is extra wide style, paid $500, sell for very large rooms, bright & sunny. New King Unit #354, Ashland, NH; Zack EARLY! 1-800-927-9275. $300 or BO. Call 279-4516 ask for dishwasher and carpet. Laundry room Kostelak Unit #360, Ashland, NH; Paul You may also call Wendy. on premises. Trash removal, plowing Maxwell Unit #362, Ashland, NH; Eric The New Hampshire and parking. Beach rights. $1,050. Harris Unit #154, Ashland, NH; Candy You can place your ad Commission for Human Rights INCLUDES HEAT. Sec. dep and refer- Richardson Unit #315 Ashland, NH; at 603-271-2767, online 24/7 at: Wanted To Buy ences required. Call 603-279-5426. Francis Nicole Unit #221/234, www.newhampshire or write Thornton, NH; Robert Private Collector The Commission at TAMWORTH - Recently constructed 2 Schwinn&Elizabeth Larochelle Unit lakesandmountains.com 163 Loudon Road, bedroom townhouse. W/D hookup. #357, Topsham, ME; Cheryl Campbell or Buying Paintings Concord, NH 03301 Beautiful secluded location on the Unit #326, Ashland, NH; Tara Roberts Neither the publisher nor the Swift River. $895/month. by Cape Ann and White Mt. 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Private Fairest prices paid. entrance into coatroom. New kitch- with proven duplicating system with- 17 yrs in Bethlehem. out specializing in sales. Training & enette. Fully applianced. Open floor support provided. Let us help you suc- Please call Dale at plan. Same utilities, location, and ceed! PLACE YOUR AD, Get Read, Hundred Acre Wood amenities. Pictures on craigslist http://www.changingliveshome.com GET RESULTS! 869-6472 or 727-2529 October14 posting. $530/mo. 603 569- 5177 or 603 520-8893. Classifieds TOWN•TO•TOWN B6 • Thursday, December 3, 2009 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO

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TOWN OF GROTON Full-Time Certified General Special Education PRINCIPAL/SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR HELP WANTED FOR THE HUNTER SCHOOL. Teacher Position Open FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR The Groton Board of Selectmen is seeking someone to clean the Responsibilities Will Include, But Will Not Be Limited To: The Hunter School currently has a Full-Time Certified General Town House. Special Education Teacher position open for the remainder of the Position is part time for up to 2 hours • Responsible for maintaining Hunter School • Participate in the interviewing, selection, 2009-2010 school year. The position requires working at our private per week, $10 per hour. Applications student files, ensuring that all necessary mate- training, evaluation, and when necessary, disci- K-8 school during the regular school day from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, as can be picked up at the Town House, rials have been obtained, and mandated educa- pline of staff; well as any additional weekly teacher meeting hours, Monday to Friday. 754 North Groton Road, Groton. For tional meetings happen within parameters set • Directly supervise and evaluate the teaching more information call the Selectmen’s by special education laws and guidelines; staff and teaching assistants; All candidates must be New Hampshire Certified in General Special office at 744-9190, M-Th 8-4. Education. The ideal candidate will be team-orientated, creative, ener- • Responsible for keeping immunizations • Lead academic staff meetings; records and similar records deemed necessary getic, and have experience with children in an educational setting. by state regulatory agencies; • Participate in the orientation of the New Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a clean driving and England Salem/Hunter School staff to the criminal record. This is a full-time position, and includes medical ben- • Responsible for maintaining Individual Hunter School; efits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Education Plans (IEP's), and ensure their MAKE completeness; • Assist in developing, proposing, and imple- menting policies and procedures; Please submit résumé and cover letter before December 4, 2009 to: • Responsible for sending out notices for various • Assist in keeping handbooks/manuals up to MONEY educational meetings, following guidelines set Sandy Sexton, Human Resources Mgr., date; in the Hunter School plan and federal and PO Box 600, Rumney NH 03266-0600 state laws and regulations; • Participate in off-campus meetings deemed or FAX: 603/786-2221 • Coordinate compilation of IEP goals and necessary by self or others; e-mail: [email protected] objectives; • Oversee the day-to-day workings of the EOE • Work in conjunction with the Director of Hunter School; Hunter to lead IEP planning meetings (includ- • In conjunction with the Behavioral Specialist, ing, but not limited to: placement, transition, Residential Coordinator, and therapist, run the evaluation, ESY, and IEP meetings); Hunter School program in the absence of the • Stay current with changes in special education Director of Hunter; laws and guidelines; • Maintain a reasonably neat, clean, and profes- • Disseminate new information regarding any sional workspace; pertinent changes in regulations; • Adhere to the policies and procedures of New • Arrange for evaluations and ancillary services England Salem and Hunter School organiza- as indicated by educational tam and the child's tions; need; • Contribute towards and maintain a safe, posi- • Coordinate with other staff around parent tive, productive, and nurturing environment communication; for children and staff; • Report all suspected cases of abuse or disclo- HELP WANTED • Serve on the Admissions Committee; sures of past abuse to administration, and par- • Provide training around special education law; ticipate in statutory mandated reporting to Part-time year round position • Assist in writing measurable gaols that fit with- designated regulatory authorities; in New Hampshire Standards and • Maintain qualifications of the job set by the Responsibilities include all aspects of a retail Frameworks; State of New Hampshire and the New • Serve as a resource for teachers around special England Salem and the Hunter School organ- coffee shop. It is a fast paced fun job in a growing education related issues and topics; izations; coffee roasting company. Baking, cooking or coffee • Assure compliance around special education • Provide On Call function in rotation with experience is a plus. guidelines with regards to NECAP and other other administrators; related testing; • Other relevant duties as assigned by the Stop by and pick up an application, no calls please. • Assist in developing and managing the budget Director of Hunter and the Executive for the Hunter School; Director.

Please submit résumé and cover letter to:

Sandy Sexton, Human Resources Mgr., PO Box 600, Rumney NH 03266-0600 or FAX: 603/786-2221 e-mail: [email protected]

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LAKES REGION — Will Christmas shopping for your family be a challenge in this tough economy? The Lakes Region Singers offer you the free gift of music with their COURTESY PHOTO Meredith's Jaydie Halperin as Templeton and Gilford's Cassidy Braman 18th annual Christmas con- as Wilbur rehearse “Charlotte’s Web.”. cert on Friday evening, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. This well-known commu- nity choral group will pres- Local kids perform ent a lively mix of familiar melodies, updated carols, and inspiring modern clas- children’s classic sics. The concert will take place at the First United LAKES REGION — A to- a chance to prove himself at Methodist Church on tal of 27 local kids are hard at the County Fair. Route11A in Gilford. It is free work rehearsing E.B. In all, 27 kids ranging in and open to the public, in- White’s classic story “Char- age between 5 and 12 will be cluding the homemade re- lotte’s Web.” onstage for this fun produc- freshments at intermission. This favorite childhood tion, which is sure to be a The evening will start off novel has been adapted by treat to kick off the holiday with Mendelssohn’s majestic Joseph Robinette and will be season. The cast includes “There Shall a Star from Ja- COURTESY PHOTO presented by the Winni Play- young performers from La- cob,” and continue with a ers Youth Ensemble on Dec. conia, Gilford, Meredith, brand-new, lovely arrange- Morin, Don Nelson, Jillian pate in singing “Joy to the from the Laconia-Gilford re- 4-6 and 11-13. Moultonboro, Belmont, ment of “Holy Night, Silent Snow, and Ellen and Paul World” along with the gion and is accompanied by All the familiar charac- Gilmanton and Center Barn- Night,” as well as the stirring Stickney. chorale. The evening will pianist Kelly Cleveland of ters will be there, including stead. The production is di- harmonies of “Once in After intermission, the conclude with John Rutter’s Gilmanton. the lovable pig Wilbur who is rected by Lesley Pankhurst David’s Royal City” and singers will return with the nostalgic tribute, “I Wish You Welch declared, “I’m real- desperately trying to avoid and the barnyard set de- “Where Shepherds Lately rousing “Great, Great Joy” Christmas.” ly excited about this upcom- the butcher’s block. He is signed by Dan Daly. Knelt.” The first half ends and “Jesus, Oh, What a Won- Directed by Betty J. Welch ing concert. We have a tal- first saved by a big-hearted Additionally, the Play- with the famous Joseph Mar- derful Child,” both contem- of Belmont, the Lakes Re- ented and dedicated group of girl named Fern who con- house is collecting food do- tin cantata, “The Voices of porary spirituals by Mark gion Singers have been en- singers, with many new voic- vinces her father not to dis- nations at all performances, Christmas.” Several pieces Hayes, with some dynamic tertaining this area with win- es this year, and we hope you patch with runty Wilbur and which will be delivered to St. feature flute solos by Alison percussion by Peter Welch, ter and spring concerts for will come out and enjoy this then secures his safety on the Vincent de Paul’s Food Witham. Vocal soloists in- the rock drummer. Then the many years. The group con- very special evening as our farm of her uncle, Farmer Pantry. Please consider clude Phyllis Corrigan, lyrical “One Flame” will in- sists of more than 40 dedi- holiday gift to you.” Zuckerman. bringing non-perishable David Gilman, Bonnie vite the audience to partici- cated community singers Once there, Wilbur meets items with you and support new farmyard friends like local families this holiday the Goose and Gander and season. Templeton, the surly rat. Charlotte’s Web will be When word gets around that performed Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. Visit Homes for the Holidays Wilbur may still end up on Performances are Fridays the Christmas dinner table, a and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and LAKES REGION — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be pre- very clever spider named Sundays at 2 p.m. Early Homes for the Holidays, a sented by Opechee Garden Charlotte saves Wilbur’s life reservations are encour- self-guided stroll through six Club. by writing words in her web. aged. Children under the age festively decorated homes in Each home will boast a Soon word gets out about a of two will not be admitted to the Lakes Region on Satur- special theme. In addition, remarkable pig on the Zuck- the performance. day, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 the Union Meeting House in erman farm and Wilbur gets p.m. and Sunday,Dec. 6, from Gilford village will be dressed for the occasion wel- coming visitors to a fresh greens sale, a raffle of hand- made items and refresh- ments. Music of the season from piano to guitar at vari- ous locations rounds out an event to lift the spirits. Event Chairperson Car- COURTESY PHOTO Homes for the Holidays committee (from l. to r.) Sandy Morey, Carolyn olyn Temmallo said, “The ex- Temmallo, Judy Riley, Jean Vaillancourt and Carmel Lancia, consider citement around the event boxwood trees and living wreath centerpieces for the greens sale por- this year is wonderful, and tion of the Opechee Garden Club’s Homes for the Holidays House Tour. we are delighted to have La- conia Savings Bank as our Williamsburg-style décor known as the Thompson- event sponsor. There is such provides a gracious welcome Ames Historical Society a variety of outstanding in a mountain setting with Building. The holiday is the homes on the tour: each is a music lilting from the baby perfect time to enjoy these treasure embellished for the grand piano in the music treasures and take a moment holidays!” room. Visitors will enjoy a to reflect on our past.” Decorating themes in- breathtaking view of Lake Boxwood trees, living clude: A Woodland Christ- Winnipesaukee at A Lake- wreath centerpieces and mas in an expanded Califor- side Christmas with Santas, such will be available at the nia ranch-style home with a jewelry collection and greens sale, and several an authentic sugar house in lighted Christmas trees in hand-made items will tempt a private setting overlooking the window boxes. at the Raffle Table. Holiday Lake Winnisquam; an Eng- Another Lake Winnispe- refreshments add to the en- lish Christmas offers the saukee home shares An joyment. Music at various warmth of a Colonial hearth Eclectic Country Christmas locations will be provided by and family heirlooms in- with unique collections from pianist Jane Ellis, The cluding an antique Spanish hand-painted nutcrackers, Chordsmen vocal group, Jer- marquetry desk; and A an extensive Department 56 ry Murphy on guitar as well collection and antique radios as carols sung by the Gilford to woodland animal orna- School Chorus. ments reflecting life on the Audris Clark, Opechee lake. Garden Club president, indi- Then, step back in time in cated that “Members are the historic Hunter House busy working in teams with whose history suggests that homeowners. While enjoy- the older section was built in ing the event, guests are also 1797 and moved by sled to its contributing to club funds present site in the winter of for scholarships to area stu- 1811. Former owner Adair dents, environmental grants, Mulligan wrote “The Gun- and support for a number of stock Parrish,” drawing up- non-profit agencies in the on the Hunter memoir for in- Lakes Region along with formation regarding the community betterment proj- town! Here, you will find an ects.” abundance of toys and art- Tickets at $10 can be pur- work including wooden ani- chased in advance from the mals by Philadelphia artist Gilford and Laconia Li- Dona Dalton, along with braries, the Sundial Shop, needlework and so much and garden club members. more. Tickets on tour days are Dumpster Rentals Starting at $295 Carmel Lancia, event co- available at the Union Meet- chair, remarked, “We are so ing House, 24 Belknap Moun- pleased to be able to intro- tain Road in Gilford Village. duce the larger community Contact Audris at 387-6880, to two historic buildings in Carolyn at 293-8197 or Gilford Village, the Hunter opecheegardenclub@ya- House and the Union Meet- hoo.com. ing House, the latter better