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Bear hoop girls ready to go Story on Page B1 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 FREE IN PRINT, FREE ON-LINE • WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDING.COM COMPLIMENTARY AnnualNewfound tree lighting ushers in Landing the holidays in Bristol BY DONNA RHODES from the Bristol Histor- [email protected] ical Society and cider BRISTOL — Music that helped wash it all and laughter filled the down. air in downtown Bris- One family was espe- tol last Friday evening, cially happy to share an when large crowds of old-fashioned communi- people gathered at Cen- ty Christmas celebration tral Square to welcome with Yullya, their Ukra- the holiday season. nian exchange student. Activities were cen- “Popcorn, cider and tered on the new Town chestnuts — that’s what Green, where former it’s all about,” they said. music teacher Libby “This is wonderful. They Danahy started off the did a great job putting night by leading every- this all together.” one in some traditional Holiday wreaths and holiday songs. lights, strung around the Lending a lovely nos- square by the volunteers talgic touch to the car- and downtown business oling was event orga- owners, helped brighten nizer Hilda Bruno and up the night and got ev- her family, who were eryone in a festive mood. all dressed in Victorian There was one finishing clothing she created for touch they left for a spe- the night. cial visitor though, and “I love to make things that’s what the children DONNA RHODES like that, so I got my chil- looked forward to the Hilda Bruno and her family took part in a community sing-along dressed in classic Victorian outfits during Bristol’s holiday tree dren and grandchildren most. lighting festivities last weekend. to take part by wearing “I’m excited that I the costumes and sing- get to see Santa tonight down Pleasant Street ing with us,” said Bruno. and watch him light the for Central Square. Rid- Bristol Hazard Mitigation Plan A small fire pit kept tree,” said nine-year-old ing aboard that truck, people toasty warm as Hayden. the children knew, was they listened to the mu- Eventually, the music Santa, and they cheered Committee meets Monday sic or sang along, and faded, and Hayden and his much anticipated ar- nearby chestnuts roast- his friends could hear rival. BRISTOL — The Bris- ing its 2010 Hazard Miti- ordinances. The most ed on an open fire for the roar of the Bristol Surrounded by all tol Hazard Mitigation gation Plan. significant areas of con- everyone to enjoy. There Fire Department’s lad- the boys and girls who Plan Committee has be- The committee is rep- cern for Bristol will be was also free popcorn der truck as it headed SEE TREE, PAGE A16 gun the process of updat- resented by a variety of determined as a result local interests, including of this process; in the the Fire, Police, and Pub- 2010 Plan, these includ- Wintry weather fails to dampen lic Works Departments, ed urban fire, lightning, the Planning Board, the and winter hazards. Newfound Area Nursing With the update to the Association, and a local Hazard Mitigation Plan, spirits at 29th annual Turkey Trot business owner. The community leaders will group is focusing on the be able to evaluate the BY DONNA RHODES natural and manmade status of current plans, [email protected] hazards that put Bris- policies, and actions BRIDGEWATER — A tol at risk as well as the then develop and priori- fresh snowfall affected development of recom- tize actions to reduce the the number of partici- mendations to protect impacts of these and oth- pants who were shoveled the safety and well being er hazards. Community out in time for this year’s of town residents. leaders want the town Thanksgiving morning The committee will to be a disaster resistant Turkey Trot at New- have its next meeting on community and believe found Grocery, and that Dec. 8 at the Bristol Fire that updating the Haz- weather event is having Department (85 Lake ard Mitigation Plan will a profound impact on the St.), starting at 5 p.m. bring Bristol one step donations needed for the Residents of Bristol and closer to that goal. Newfound Area Secret representatives from For more informa- Santa Fund. neighboring communi- tion, please call Chief Still, little could affect ties are encouraged to Steve Yannuzzi, Bristol the spirits or generosity attend and provide in- Fire Chief and Emer- of those who did make put. gency Management Di- it to the annual 5K run/ Hazard Mitigation rector, at 744-2632, or walk along Whittemore DONNA RHODES Planning is as import- David Jeffers, Regional Point in Bridgewater. This year’s top finishers in the Turkey Trot, held at Newfound Grocery in Bridgewater, were ant to reducing disaster Planner, Lakes Region “I come every year, Ashland resident Sarah Uhlman for the women and David Chourney of Bristol, who set the pace losses as are appropriate Planning Commission, no matter what. It’s just for the men. regulations and land use at 279-5341. a great cause and a fun race,” said one eager runner as he prepared to head out on the course. NMMS students bring classic fairy tales This year’s top finish- ers in the Turkey Trot were David and Matt Chourney of Bristol, to life with twist in “Into the Woods” with Chris Plankey com- BY DONNA RHODES SEE TROT, PAGE A15 [email protected] also featured the talents BRISTOL — Almost of Bernadette Peters and everyone has grown up Vanessa Williams, and INDEX with the familiar tales with a much-anticipated n of the Brothers Grimm, film version set to debut Volume 1 • Number 12 but those tales are now on the big screen this Opinion .................. A4-A5 all woven together into Christmas with a cast Towns ..........................A6 one magical, hilarious that includes Johnny musical that the public Depp and Meryl Streep, Churches ......................A7 is invited to experience interest in the show is at Schools ......................A10 next week when New- an all-time high. Arts & Ent. .................A11 found Memorial Middle NMMS has quiet of Health ........................A12 School presents “Into few stars of their own the Woods Jr.” stars though who will be Business .....................A13 The story comes to bringing the stories of Sports ............B1-B3 & B6 the stage through a the Brothers Grim to life Classifieds ...............B4-B5 book written by James next week. 22 pages in 2 sections Lapine, with music and Through the narra- DONNA RHODES Director Stephen Miller and the students of Newfound Memorial Middle School have been work- ©2014, Salmon Press, LLC. lyrics by the famed Ste- tion of Jacob Richards, ing hard to prepare for their upcoming presentation of the musical comedy, “Into the Woods, Call us at (603) 279-4516 phen Sondheim. Over Lily Hewitt and Maken- email: [email protected] the years, Broadway re- Jr.,” which will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11. Tickets to the show will be available at the SEE NMMS, PAGE A15 door. www.salmonpress.com vivals of the show have Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 n Local artists help to design ornament commemorating 60th Annual Santa’s Village BY DONNA RHODES be able to make their the main floor of the [email protected] way through the magi- community center with BRISTOL — Over the cal village to see all the hundreds of locally past several weeks, two shops, meet some of the made gift items, includ- of Santa’s local helpers, hardworking elves, have ing winter scarves and brothers Brad and Jim cookies with Mrs. Claus mittens, jewelry, wood Tonner, have been busy and even spend a few crafts, artwork and oth- in their work shop at moments with Santa er locally made goods. Twin Designs Gift Shop himself. Admission to both creating commemora- Adults are also invit- activities is free, but do- tive holiday ornaments ed to do some holiday nations of canned goods for all the boys and girls shopping at that time. will be gratefully accept- who visit Santa’s Village Local artisans will fill ed. at Tapply Thompson Community Center next week. Plymouth yoga Each year, the chil- dren who visit the vil- lage receive an orna- ment to hang on their studio supports tree at home, but this DONNA RHODES year, organizers wanted Artists Brad and Jim Tonner of Twin Designs Gift Shop in Bristol gave a sneak peek of the orna- that ornament to be one ments they were asked to make for the 60th annual Santa’s Village, which will be open Dec. local food pantries that will be treasured for 12-14 at Tapply Thompson Community Center. years to come. Satya Yoga hosting all-levels food-raising “This year is the 60th “The ornaments are 1954. Since that time, to make the 60th anni- anniversary of Santa’s made out of a metal, so the holiday event has be- versary ornaments,” yoga class to help the hungry Village, so they really they won’t break, and come a tradition for local said Jim Tonner. “It was wanted to have some- they have two photos, families. Adults today nice of them to come to PLYMOUTH — Sa- zine; LA Yoga Magazine; thing special in honor of one on each side. One still look back fondly on a newer local establish- tya Yoga in Plymouth Common Ground and that,” said Brad Tonner. photo even has Wink their childhood visits to ment like ours, and that will support local food Yogi Times. Girish will Organizers of the vil- Tapply in it from many Santa’s Village, and now really made us feel like pantries by hosting a be coming back to Satya lage searched their ar- years ago,” Brad said.

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