. OM .C EWS RITER N W A LUNGE P TAFF TLANTIC S EWS N OTES SOFTBALL SIGNUPS ENGUIN , P N TLANTIC , A TAR CAMP -S REMO LL P SEEKS WINTER VOLUNTEERS A IZ LACROSSE ALUMNI SOUGHT L PORTS PREPARES FOR S TAR r in part is strictly prohibited strictly is part in r permission, • For 12-16-2004 Rev 9A-EVEN- • AN-Mark 926-4557 (603) call S TO HOLD BASEBALL WHS EPONA EN OMPILED BY T SONH C EPPING | Equine Protection of North America of North EPPING | Equine Protection Help is needed with ongoing barn work, administrative Experience is not necessary to volunteer for EPONA. information about volunteering, call (603) 679- For more site at newly updated Web EPONA’s Visit HAMPTON | Attention WHS lacrosse alumni: Would alumni: WHS lacrosse Attention | HAMPTON question, please contact to either If the answer is “Yes” base- (HYA) Association Youth | Hampton HAMPTON Falls, and Hampton, Hampton youths from Interested expected to than 800 people are | More HAMPTON participants must be 15 years or older and plunge, To to brave a Anyone who may be doubting their ability loca- forms, registration For information, registration a year provides Special Olympics New Hampshire now being evaluated for are Applications SEACOAST | Duncan, Tim Past participants include , the US, including Lyn- located throughout Camps are possible for players scholarships are information or an informational brochure, For more HYA HYA (EPONA), one of the top ten horse rescue facilities in the (EPONA), one of the top ten horse rescue United States, is making its quarterly plea for volunteers. Volun- duties and the new therapeutic riding program. will- as little or as much time as they are teers may offer ing and able to, and as their schedules permit. What is necessary is a willingness to listen, to learn, and care. to work for the benefit of the horses in EPONA’s @yahoo.com. 1896 or e-mail eponarescue to learn about all available volun- www.eponarescue.org teer opportunities. EPONA orga- is a 501(c)(3) non-profit nization. you like to get together with your old team mates? Par- old team mates? get together with your you like to alumni game? a WHS Lacrosse ticipate in 531-0280, CRobie7794 @aol.com or Coach Robie at (603) North Hampton, NH 03862. mail to 104 North Road, for the 2005 season sign-ups ball and softball registration a.m. 9-11 January 29 from will be held on Saturday, to participate. Registra- encouraged North Hampton are the HYA available via tion forms are site at Web hamptonyouthsports. www.eteamz.com/ Feb- Sunday, splash into the waters of Hampton Beach on to benefit 6, for the sixth annual Penguin Plunge ruary (SONH). Special Olympics New Hampshire New raise a minimum of $300 for Special Olympics judged on their costumes and Plungers are Hampshire. given to top fundraisers. This year’s are awards costume plungers are contest has the theme of “Super Bowl” and accordingly. dress to urged Atlantic Ocean but would still like to help can dip into the to see how to obtain a premium log onto www.sonh.org seat to view the Penguin Plunge in this year’s, first-ever “Chicken Coop.” on how to make a donation, call the tions or directions ext. 29 or Penguin Plunge Cold Line at (800) 639-2608, visit www.sonh.org. of sports training and athletic competi- program round and adults with mental than 2,500 children tion for more challenges. All-Star summer basketball camp, open Star the Ten exclusively to boys and girls ages 10-19. Following an selected by invitation only. evaluation, players are Antawn Jamison, and , Carter, Vince countries 50 states and 17 foreign . Players from attended the 2004 camp. Hamilton Amherst, MA; Bridgeport, CT, donville, VT, and Doylestown, PA; Lock Haven NY; and Schenectady, among others. VA, MD, and Blacksburg, Baltimore, All-American team. named to the All-Star basketball camp at (704) Star please call the Ten 373-0873 anytime. Therefore, it was the boys it Therefore, “Keene is a very disci- When asked for one word boys The Winnacunnet Their next contest was and a dismal figure of three and a dismal figure taken and made shots were field during the the from in an eight minute span. But finish eight minute game one team leads by a where of nine to start and margin the only are throws free be means of points, it would for the virtually impossible any sort losing team to make of comeback statistically given the fact that the lead- ing team would take as shots as the for- many free mer. in blue that would leave that night with Winnacunnet a win; and it was Coach Ford who would show the most gleam on his face after a very physical and very, victory. hard-earned plined executing team. They offense. a picture-perfect run very athletic and They’re they make you work, work, work on defense,” comment- is, “The good news ed Ford. if you get ahead, they don’t often generate a lot of quick shots. It was a one- game at halftime. I think we avoided the post-Exeter let- got into foul trou- down. We had we ble a little bit early, people stepping it different sent up and playing well. We nine people in for significant pleased that minutes. We’re so many people contributed. It’s all about the defense. That’s what the ‘05 team has been all about. The boys fantastic.” were to describe the final quarter finalized his Ford of play, comments by stating, “Phys- ical. It was very physical. I loved the way (I’ll name more) were but there three Harry that Mike Whalley, Fallon and Matt Marra just stuck their nose in all that in the paint. They’ve traffic They all got guts. No fear. get “No Fear” t-shirts.” of 5-1 on moved to a record the hit parade of their “No Fear” season. scheduled to take place Jan- uary 25 at Manchester West High School. Hopefully will, in the Mother Nature on have some mercy future, these sporting aficionados at and through- Winnacunnet out the Seacoast. 12 tive owners Unauthorized reproduction Unauthorized owners tive republicationfor contents its or page this of o in whole While the girls were busy While the girls were their The boys had won WHS made good on only into the second Emerging period cruised If the third of the Twenty-seven Only a total of 31 points PORTS in the north country, beating in the north country, of score their opposition by a handily 62-40, the boys were a at work accomplishing their similar feat, defeating competition, 59-45. shap- fifth straight and were con- ing up to be in early “L” tention for the Class this season after the playoffs win. They held together a 13- 13 first quarter tie with Fisk’s Blackbirds Cameron and formidably ended the 27- first half with the score 26, one point up on the opposition. in the half, two three’s took them which, in effect, out of their game plan. But amidst cheers “Good job out Coach good job” from there, going into the locker Ford the boys would head room, period of play into the third with a slim lead and the not on their yet utilized trey side. half firing on all cylinders, it was WHS who would capi- talize out of the starting gate. coming Like a thoroughbred and capital- down the stretch izing on the nose lead they grabbed, the had already in the fought hard Warriors beyond post and twice from to widen their slim the arc of accomplishment margin to a 41-32 lead to culminate period. the third along at a brisk pace, it was the fourth —and final eight — that minutes thereof on like a grueling trudged pro- matinee of a four-hour duction in a middle school auditorium. That is, with the exception that the school- wouldn’t boy’s production whereas make anyone angry, the calls in the fourth caused many to lose their voices into the small, muggy confines of the Dodge. were throws game’s 34 free shot in the fourth period of Friday night’s fiasco. Winna- cunnet’s Matt Marra and frequent Harry Fallon were visitors to the stripe at that time, adding to the many Pat attempts of Blackbirds’ Luptowski and Captain Kyle Herbert. in the quarter, scored were 4 O 31, N Boys Basketball OL WHS S . 3 But after the ice hockey and rea- So is the rhyme there But lest we forget, 28, 2005 | V 28, 2005 forward to a weekend filled forward one that most with promise, come teams would surely and out of with victory hand in mind. new improvements Exeter games at the Rinks at the cancelled before were half of first snowflake fell, for the events pre-scheduled decimat- the weekend were ed at the hands of mother nature. son of winter. actually was a day before call- what storm-casters are of 2005. Fri- ing the Blizzard Both day the 21st of January. WHS boys and girls basket- ball would have their respec- tive contests played on that day; the girls at Keene and home to host the boys were the Blackbirds. ANUARY

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ARYL MON.-THURS., JAN.31- FEB HAMPTON | A | HAMPTON day things on were There The same could be said Scheduled to have an Million Dollar Baby: Baby: 8:55 Million Dollar ...... 6:00, Sideways: ...... 6:15, 9:10 Hide and Seek: 9:15 ...... 6:30, Aviator: The ...... 7:00 only Carter: Coach ...... 6:05, 9:00 9:05 ...... 6:20, Meet the Fockers: Coach Carter: Coach Racing Stripes: 3:35 . . . . .12:35, Meet the Fockers: Hide and Seek: Hide and Seek: Aviator: ...... 7:00 only The Million Dollar Baby: Baby: Million Dollar Sideways: D AGE Y PECIAL TO THE P B S before the Blizzard of 2005, the Blizzard before people in New England productive. remained things these people’s minds, and they had to accomplish, the snow that the weather- was predicting men were on their but a slight overcast weekend overfilled with events — the pre-scheduled in the books kind that were weeks in advance and loom- ing over everyone’s already cramped day calendar. for the athletic department at Winnacunnet. weekend facing off entire two-and-a- against friendly, half-hours-away Keene, all WHS winter athletics looked This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO LLC, Communications, Connelly 2004 © Page This NH Hampton, 592 Box are logos and items Contributed 03843- respec their ™ © and Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black . 29A AGE | P EWS Gentle Currents is located Gentle Currents N vision problems including vision problems macular degeneration, glau- coma and other vision issues. in Avenue at 330 Portsmouth informa- For more Greenland. treat- tion about acupuncture ment or the special treatment clinics, as well as the upcom- cele- Year’s ing Chinese New bration, call the clinic at (603) informa- 436-6883. For more tion: Lisa Rothermich: (603) 436-6883 or email@gentlecur- rents.com TLANTIC 28, 2005 | A 28, 2005 or in part is strictly prohibited strictly is part in or permission, For • 12-16-2004 Rev 9A-ODD- • AN-Mark 926-4557 (603) call ANUARY 4 | J O Gentle Currents Acupunc- Gentle Currents 31, N acupuncture is helpful for a acupuncture range of health complaints including all types of pain diges- issues, skin problems, anxiety and tive problems, issues, sleep problems, stress and more. a Clinic also offers ture evening Back and Wednesday Neck Pain Clinic at discount- And a new leading- ed rates. Clinic Treatment edge Vision The clinic is now under way. for many treatment offers OL V Representatives from Families First Health and Support Center Representatives from Families First Health EALTH Seacoast Shopping Center Center Shopping Seacoast H Seabrook, NH • Open at 9am (603)474-3082 In addition to women’s LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE — LET 25% OFF Select Fragrances! While Sup- plies Last! Medicine in 2001 from the Medicine in 2001 from College of Oriental Oregon Medicine. Following gradua- a successful tion, she created private practice and worked Health Sci- at the Oregon ence’s University Hospital in Health Clinic. the Women’s in her Participants interested to arrive a few urged talk are minutes early for best seating. health issues (including men- fertility, pregnancy, strual, and menopausal concerns), accepted a donation check at a recent board meeting of The Guild at Portsmouth Regional meeting of accepted a donation check at a recent board (front, from left) Nancy Notis, Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Pictured here at the presentation are Syracusa, Guild President; (back, from left) Guild members Mary and Elaine Affairs Hospital Public Guild member Affairs; Ann Mowers; Leslie Pope, Portsmouth Regional Hospital Public and Walker Families First Clinical Director Naomi Taft; Helen Ann Freese; Families First Executive Director Atlantic News Courtesy Photo — Scott; and Guild member Pat Campbell. 29 EWS EWS N N tive owners Unauthorized reproduction Unauthorized owners tive republication for contents its or page this of whole in TLANTIC TLANTIC A A Tree of Lights proceeds of Lights Tree presented to Families First to Families presented GREENLAND | Two Lindsay joins Gentle Cur- The open house will fea- Field is experienced in the PORTSMOUTH | Pro- PORTSMOUTH The funds will benefit who pass Children Two events, one great celebration at Gentle Currents celebration at one great events, Two PROCEEDS Continued on 35A• PECIAL TO THE PECIAL TO THE S S events are being celebrated events are together this year at Gentle Acupuncture Currents Clinic Lindsay Field, in Greenland: Ac., is launching her Lic. practice at Gen- acupuncture right at the tle Currents, beginning of the Chinese New Year. Lisa Rother- Director rents Ac. as an associate mich, Lic. celebrate acupuncturist. To is the (2005 Year the New of the Rooster) and Year Field to the com- introduce is Gentle Currents munity, Year hosting a Chinese New Open House on Saturday, p.m., 1-3 5 from February the actual four days before observance of the holiday begins. Year’s Chinese New free ture prizes and refreshments. During the event, Lindsay a talk and discus- will offer sion on “Chinese Medicine Health” from and Women’s 1:15-1:45 p.m. In addition, Lisa and Lindsay will offer from mini-treatments free 1:30-3 p.m. field of women’s health in Chinese medicine. She her Master’sreceived Degree and Oriental Acupuncture in ceeds from The Guild at ceeds from Hos- Portsmouth Regional 2004 pital’s Lighting of the present- of Lights were Tree Health ed to Families First and Support Center during meet- Guild board a recent ing. the Child Obesity Preven- at the Com- tion Program munity Campus. this program through a series of regular receive checkups and immuniza- infancy through tions from Athe age of 10. team of who medical professionals, determine how to address potential health risks, every child’s chart. reviews AMP C RITER W TAFF S ACATION V EWS N OTES EC R N TLANTIC , A XETER E REMO P IZ OCAL L L OM .C EWS

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HOWCASE EXPLORES WELLNESS TECHNOLOGIES Registration will be accepted at the Exeter Parks & Recre- Exeter Rec’s Vacation Camp, which is open to both resi- Camp, which is open to both Exeter Rec’s Vacation Some of the camp activities will include recreational EXETER | There is no reason why kids age 6-12 should is no reason EXETER | There Refreshments and music as well as plenty of information Refreshments For more information, contact Reverend Bob Thompson information, contact Reverend For more Showcase participants will discover how a Wellness The showcase will take place on Wednesday, February 2 February The showcase will take place on Wednesday, Vigil candles will be on sale for a small donation at each candles will be on sale for a small donation Vigil is a new way to discover wellness, GREENLAND | There The vigil also helps Crossroads House in Portsmouth pro- The vigil also helps Crossroads Each year, area students, in conjunction with local busi- students, area Each year, The public is welcome to join in a procession starting in to join in a procession The public is welcome EXETER | On Wednesday, February 2, local students February On Wednesday, EXETER | EGISTER NOW FOR S

This Page © 2004 Connelly Communications, LLC, PO LLC, Communications, Connelly 2004 © Page This NH Hampton, 592 Box are logos and items Contributed 03843- respectheir ™ © and R ext. 151. or via mail. For additional information, call (603) 778-0591, Registrations can be done in person during business hours able at the rec office and on the Web at www.exeternh.org. and on the Web office able at the rec 18. Registration forms and detailed information are avail- 18. Registration forms and detailed information are ation office on Court Street now through Friday, February Friday, now through on Court Street ation office week for non-residents. Trips are included in the fee. are Trips week for non-residents. in Exeter. Cost is $65 per week for residents and $70 per and Cost is $65 per week for residents in Exeter. p.m. daily at the town rec center, located at 32 Court Street located at 32 Court center, p.m. daily at the town rec dents and non-residents, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 will be held from dents and non-residents, to change). Amesbury Sports Park (please note that trips are subjected Amesbury Sports Park (please note that trips are and trips to places such as Dover Ice Arena, Jokers and Arena, and trips to places such as Dover Ice sports, initiative games, arts and crafts, skits, library days, pation, not observation, is the norm. ation Department will offer Vacation Camp, where partici- Camp, where Vacation ation Department will offer (February 22-25). That’s when the Exeter Parks and Recre- (February stay at home wondering what to do during school vacation please call Suzanne Steele at (603) 436-5858. will be part of this event. For more information or to RSVP, will be part of this event. For more life by focusing on prevention. at (603) 777-3538 or visit www.exeter.edu. case will begin at 7 p.m. their quality of Home can save them money and improve sponsored by student organizations from all three schools. all three from by student organizations sponsored Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the show- Club Lane in Greenland. Student Activities Fund at Phillips Exeter Academy and Activities Fund at Phillips Exeter Student solutions. advanced wellness technologies and lifestyle at 80 Country at the Portsmouth Country Club, located businesses and local churches. The vigil is funded by the businesses and local churches. in exploring interested to those who are assistance great event. Exeter area school during lunch hours, and at participating Home Showcase may be of and an upcoming Wellness gloves, warm clothing and food will take place during the gloves, warm clothing and food will take place vide temporary emergency housing. A housing. vide temporary emergency collection of hats, Security Deposit Program. through loans from the Rockingham Community Action the Rockingham Community loans from through viduals and families in the Seacoast region to find housing the Seacoast region viduals and families in nesses and churches, raise approximately $5,000 to aid indi- raise approximately nesses and churches, event. Exeter Academy and Exeter High School will perform at the Academy and Exeter take place from 7-8 p.m. Musical groups from Phillips from groups 7-8 p.m. Musical take place from will continue on to Exeter town hall, where the vigil will town hall, where will continue on to Exeter den Street in Exeter, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The procession beginning in Exeter, den Street front of Exeter High School’s Talbot Gymnasium, on Lin- of Exeter High School’s Talbot front Homeless. for the 16th annual Candlelight March and Vigil for the and Vigil March for the 16th annual Candlelight Stratham and Phillips Exeter Academy, will join together will Academy, Phillips Exeter Stratham and from Exeter High School, the Cooperative Middle School in the Cooperative Exeter High School, from TLANTIC A