THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 FREE IN PRINT, FREE ON-LINE • WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDING.COM COMPLIMENTARY Local gymnasts finish strong at state championships

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor SALEM — It may have been the strangest place a NHIAA state championship has ever been held. But, in the times of COVID-19, one would expect nothing less. Tucked into the back of a business park on a back road in Salem, less than a mile from the Massachu- setts border, the state’s gymnastics athletes gathered in three different sessions for the state champion- ships at A2 Gym and Cheer on Sunday, Feb. 14. Amongst those competing were six girls from Plymouth and two from Newfound, all coached by Carrie Kiley with help from Madison Kiley. “It’s been a tough one,” said Carrie Kiley of the year the kids have gone through. “We only had three meets, that was something in and of itself. “And coming into states, we really didn’t know what our lineup was,” she added, pointing out that the Plymouth squad had three freshmen competing at the high school level for the first time. “But I’m proud of them,” Kiley added. “We had some really good finishes.” Overall, the Bobcats finished in ninth place with a score of 116.475. Pelham took top honors at 132.75, with Pinkerton, Salem, Bedford and Timberlane rounding out the top five. Newfound, with just a pair of athletes, finished with a score of 55.725, placing them in 16th place. Plymouth’s top performance came on the beam, Joshua Spaulding Laurel McKellar executes a move on the balance beam on where they had a score of 31.55 while Newfound’s top Taylor Mooney performs on the balance beam at the state Sunday during the state championships. SEE GYMNASTS, PAGE A15 championships on Sunday. The Chaplain? Grant awarded to Groton What for? for Public Works building GROTON — U.S. Sen- age, an office for a road flooding,” said Hassan. munities.” ators Maggie Hassan agent, a staff break- “This $250,000 federal Pemi-Baker Community and Jeanne Shaheen and room, a restroom with grant will help Groton “Flooding can eas- Health explains what their Rep. Annie Kuster have a shower, a tool storage build a new public works ily cause serious, announced a $250,000 room, and a mechanical building away from the widespread and costly Hospice Chaplain does exactly federal grant from the room. flood zones that will keep damage to vulnerable Department of Agricul- their town’s equipment Granite State communi- BY GUY TILLSON, MDIV, MA ture Rural Development “The Groton Pub- dry and provide bet- ties. I’m very glad to see PBCH HOSPICE CHAPLAIN to Groton, which will lic Works Department ter facilities for Public this new funding award- PLYMOUTH — Whenever a person is about to be be used to help the town provides important ser- Works Department em- ed to Groton, which admitted to hospice end-of-life care, a social worker construct a new public vices to the communi- ployees. I am glad that will allow the town gov- meets with the patient, family, and other caregivers works building after its ty, including road con- Groton will be receiving ernment to build a new to advise them of the various supportive services current one sustained struction and plowing. this much-needed fund- public works building that are part of hospice. One of these services is wide-scale flood damage. Unfortunately, the build- ing, and I will continue outside of the flood zone, Spiritual Care, provided by the Spiritual Counselor The new public works ing that houses these working to secure addi- protecting crucial equip- or Chaplain. The whimsical title used above is a fair- building will include important services has tional federal resourc- ment and staff from dan- ly common response to the social worker’s inquiry four bays for mainte- become damaged due to es to help support New SEE GRANT, PAGE A15 regarding including Spiritual Care in the treatment nance and vehicle stor- repeated and sustained Hampshire’s rural com- plan. Generally speaking, only about a third of our prospective hospice patients and the families are receptive to the visits of the Chaplain. There are a Newfound boys take on D3 State Meet number of factors that figure into this and this arti- cle explains that you do not need to be ‘religious’ to benefit from a visit from the Chaplain. BY BOB MARTIN First off, when people hear Spiritual Care they Contributing Writer probably think ‘Religion,’ ‘Church,’ ‘Preaching’ and GILFORD – In their ‘Praying.’ A second factor is that, since hospice is first year in a new divi- end-of-life care, the image a Spiritual Counselor or sion, the Plymouth Bob- Chaplain conjures up is that of the Angel of Death, cats came away with the or at least one of its minions. Persons and their win at this year’s Divi- caregivers have already taken a huge step in agree- sion 3 state champion- ing to hospice care. They are already in a mode of ship led by the top skier mourning as they prepare for the death that will oc- in the division in sopho- cur. Perhaps declining the services of the Chaplain more Dylan Welch. is perceived as a way to forestall that awesome but “I feel good coming out inevitable reality, at least for a little bit. on top for the second year So, what does the Hospice Chaplain do? in a row for a repeat,” The Hospice Chaplain does not interfere in the ac- said Welch. tive religious practice or formal affiliation of those Welch said he was patients and families who subscribe to these things. happy to not only take If they wish to rely on their own clergy for their end- away the top spot for the of-life spiritual care or if they have fallen away from best skier in the division, their connection to their religious fellowship and but more importantly he Bob Martin wish to renew it, the Spiritual Counselor can func- was able to bring a first Matt Karkheck races through the slalom on Friday at Gunstock. tion as a liaison in helping that to happen. place title to the Bobcats. In my three years of service as Hospice Chaplain Steve Babler coaches for fort,” he said. “You need place time of 1:04.57; In the slalom, Welch for Pemi-Baker Community Health, I have been able the Bobcats and said that 16 good runs to win and Colin Roper with an 11th won both runs and had to draw upon the interfaith background of my own having a great season we put it together as a place time of 1:06.91; Jus- a combined time of family heritage. Although I am most aligned with like this was especially team.” tin Collins with a time 47.32. Matthew Lorrey Roman Catholic, Anglican/Episcopalian, Lutheran, great during the times In the giant slalom, of 1:08.70 for 16th place; was eighth with a time and Eastern Orthodox practices, I have family-relat- of COVID-19, where the Welch was the top racer Ryan Borger with a time of 52.87; Nathan Lorrey ed experience with Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, students have had to in each run and had a of 1:14.26 for 28th place was 14th with a time of and Pentecostal beliefs and practices. I grew up in overcome unprecedented combined time of 1:01.68. and Matthew Lorrey 54.35; Colin Roper was SEE CHPLAIN, PAGE A15 adversity. He was followed by Na- with a time of 1:39.35 for SEE BOYS, PAGE A15 “It really is a team ef- than Lorrey with a sixth 52nd place. Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 n Owen leads Newfound girls at D3 State Meet a time of 55.75. Brown In slalom, Plymouth a time of 1:17.45; Fernald was 11th with a time of placed second with and was 45th with a time of 1:00.70; Jones was 14th was led by Meier with a 1:30.73; Burke was 48th with a time of 1:01.91; combined time of 58.46. with a time of 1:32.77. Smock was 15th with Wieser was 10th with a a time of 1:02.17; Lehr time of 1:00.19; Kozak Belmont was 22nd with a time was 12th with a time of In slalom the Red of 1:12.06; Tessa Tanner 1:00.80; Hoyt was 13th Raiders were 12th with was 23rd with a time with a time of 1:01.90 and Cate McDonald as the of 1:12.21 and Madeline Duarte was 18th with a lone skier, posting a time Burlock was 42nd with a time of 1:06.81. of 1:34.71, good for 50th. time of 1:27.18. In the giant slalom, Prospect Mountain McDonald was 54th with Plymouth Prospect Mountain a time of 1:49.60. The Plymouth girls finished ninth in giant finished as the Division slalom and was led by Newfound III runners-up in their Reese Burke with a com- Newfound was 10th in first year in the division. bined time of 1:33.17, the slalom with Hannah In the giant slalom, good for 32nd. Abby Sw- Owen the top skier with a the Bobcats were second enson was 39th with a 31st place time of 1:19.45. Bob Martin and led by Holly Hoyt time of 1:36.07; Grace Lily Karkheck was 46th Hannah Owen navigates the slalom course at Gunstock last week. with a time of 1:18.35, Simensen was 40th with with a time of 1:31.59 and BY BOB MARTIN good for sixth place. Su- a time of 1:38.00; Amber Rebecca Dillon was 55th Contributing Writer In the morning giant was 13th with a time of maj Billin was seventh Fernald was 47th with a with a time of 1:45.52. GILFORD — The Gil- slalom race, Gilford was 1:21.25; Tessa Tanner with a time of 1:18.44; time of 1:43.67 and Gabby In the giant slalom, ford girls’ alpine team led by Bethany Tanner, was 16th with a time Sam Meier was 11th with Greeley was 59th with a Newfound was 11th and came out on top this year who finished third with of 1:24.38 and Delilah a time of 1:20.75; Halle time of 2:00.20. Owen placed 43rd with a at the Division 3 state a time combined time Smock was 21st with a Kozak was 12th with a In the slalom race, time of 1:39.08. Karkheck championship meet last of 1:17.12. Sophia Lehr time of 1:26.67. time of 1:21.00; Ella Wies- Prospect Mountain was was 46th with a time Monday at Gunstock, was fifth with a time of In the slalom race, er was 14th with a time of eighth and was led by of 1:43.62 and Dillon making it two years in a 1:18.21; Shealagh Brown the girls’ team finished 1:21.29 and Maya Duarte Simensen who was 28th was 48th with a time of row for the Eagles claim- was ninth with a time third and was again led was 28th with a time of with a time of 1:16.71. 1:45.80. ing the state title. of 1:18.88; Kendall Jones by Bethany Tanner with 1:32.07. Swenson was 29th with Big week for Newfound hoop boys Bears knock off Inter-Lakes for first time in six years BY JOSHUA SPAULDING one-sided in recent years minute of the game that Sports Editor and it feels good to bring Newfound was able to BRISTOL — The New- back our competitive put a little separation on found boys’ hoop team edge.” the scoreboard and seal took some steps in the The Bears started last the win. right direction the last week with a trip to Mere- “Overall, we worked few weeks. Big steps. dith and came home with very hard to come out The Bears knocked a 46-41 win over the Lak- with a win,” said Mitch- off Franklin for the ers. ell. “After losing to In- first time in 17 games “We started off strong ter-Lakes twice last year and then defeated In- and had a great first and losing the away ter-Lakes twice, the first half,” said Mitchell. game by a final shot time they have beaten “Our defense only al- at the buzzer, the team the Lakers in six years. lowed three points for wanted to come into this “The Newfound bas- Inter-Lakes in the second week with an attitude ketball program players quarter.” and drive people haven’t and coaches take pride The Lakers were able seen from Newfound in in our last two weeks,” to keep things close in many years.” said coach Jesse Mitch- the third quarter and Malaki Ingram led the ell. “These have been it wasn’t until the final Bearss with 22 points, 10 rivalries that have been rebounds and two assists while George Belville had six points, three re- bounds and an assist. The Bears improved on that win on their home court, getting a 69-41 win to close out the week. “This was the best basketball game I have seen played by Newfound since I have had the op- portunity to be a coach RC Greenwood in this community,” said Garrett King rises toward the basket in action against Inter-Lakes last week. Plymouth’s only tuition free public charter Mitchell. “We came into strong defensive play fought back with a strong Newfound is sched- the game with a strong into the second quarter third quarter. uled to be at Winnis- 2021/2022 Open Enrollment scheme and plan that the to take a 38-13 lead to the “But, our hard work quam on Friday, Feb. 19, players executed well.” halftime break. and dedication carried at 6 p.m. before taking WHEN: Newfound came out The Bears pushed the us through for the ulti- on Mascoma next week, February 1 through March 5, 2021 with a strong defensive pace on the offensive side mate victory,” Mitchell with a home game on Grades: start, taking a 17-7 lead of the ball in the second said. 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volve additional parties or locations. Prices are usually or 669-3822. Copyright 2011. Real Data Corp. In the col- ABOUT THE REAL REPORT based on tax stamps and might be inaccurate for public umn “Type”: land= land only; L/B= land and building; agency sales. Refer to actual public documents before MH= mobile home; and COND=condominium. Trans- Here are recent real estate transactions in Alton and forming opinions or relying on this information. Ad- actions provided by The Warren Group, Boston Ma., the surrounding areas. These sales summaries are ditional publicly recorded information on these sales, publishers of The Registry Review and Bankers and informational only, not a legal record. Names shown prior sales and data from Department of Revenue Ad- Tradesman newspapers, Phone: 1-800-356-8805. Website: are usually the first listed in the deed. Sales might in- ministration forms is available at www.real-data.com www.thewarrengroup.com Planes and trains and Monty Banks at the Flying Monkey is so inspired by Lind- aboard an out-of-con- The feature-length “Fly- bergh’s solo Atlantic trol freight train bar- ing Luck” (1927) and flight that he joins the reling through the Cal- an excerpt from “Play U.S. Army Air Corps, ifornia countryside. Safe” (1927), both star- where it’s one comical ring Monty Banks, will disaster after another. “Monty Banks was once be shown on Thursday, a popular star, but that March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Co-starring with Banks was a long time ago,” at the Flying Monkey in “Flying Luck” is said Rapsis, who will Moviehouse and Perfor- young actress Jean Ar- create live improvised mance Center, 39 Main thur, who would later ap- musical accompani- St., Plymouth. General pear in “Mr. Smith Goes ment for both pictures. admission is $10 per per- to Washington” (1939) son. For more info, vis- and “Shane” (1953). “So it’s a real treat to it www.flyingmonkeynh. screen these films and com or call 536-2551. The feature will be pre- rediscover a gifted per- ceded by an excerpt from former and visual co- For more information on “Play Safe” (1927), which median with a style the music, visit www.jef- includes a hair-rais- uniquely his own.” frapsis.com. ing chase sequence set

Courtesy Monty Banks and Jean Arthur star in “Flying Luck” (1927), an aviation comedy to be screened with live music on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth. General admission is $10 per person. For more information, visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com or call 536-2551. PLYMOUTH — His Face-coverings are re- he stopped acting in real name was “Mario quired to enter the the- films and instead con- Bianchi,” but on screen ater, and should remain centrated on directing. he was “Monty Banks.” on at all times until movie-goers take their Later in life, Banks do- But both names are seats. Capacity is limited nated money to build sev- now forgotten, as are to 50 percent; audience eral children’s hospitals the films he starred in members are asked to in his native Italy, which during the golden age observe social distanc- are still operational. of silent film comedy. ing in choosing seats. Banks has faded into ob- Rediscover the unique Monty Banks was a short, scurity in part because comic style of Monty stocky but somehow most of his starring films Banks with a screening debonair Italian-born are lost or unavailable. of two of his surviv- comic actor, later also ing films on Thursday, writer and director. The two films being March 4 at 6:30 p.m. shown at the Flying at the Flying Monkey In the U.S. from 1914, Monkey are among Moviehouse and Per- he first appeared on the best surviving ex- formance Center, 39 stage in musical com- amples of his work. Main St., Plymouth. edy and cabaret. By 1917, he was working In featured attraction General admission as a dancer in New “Flying Luck” (1927), is $10 per person. York’s Dominguez Cafe. hapless aviator Monty

On the bill: an excerpt After this he turned Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement from “Play Safe” (1927) to films, acting and Edward Jones: Financial Focus featuring a hair-raising doing stunt work at Estate Planning for Blended Families rescue aboard an out- Keystone, Univer- If you’re in a blended family, you’re nonblended family, it’s not always easy down to the last dollar, but you should up a living trust, you’ll also need to of-control train; and sal and other studios. already aware of the emotional and fi- to be as equitable as you’d like in your provide a pretty good overall outline. name a trustee – someone who man- the feature film “Flying nancial issues involved in your daily life. estate plans – too often, someone feels • Consider establishing a revocable living ages the assets in the trust. Married Luck” (1927), an avia- Banks appeared in many But what about the future? When it’s they have been treated unfairly. In a trust. Everyone’s situation is different, couples often serve as co-trustees, but time to do your estate planning – and it’s blended family, these problems can be but many blended families find that, this can result in tensions and disagree- tion comedy inspired by short comedies until never too soon for that – you’ll need to exacerbated: Will biological children when making estate plans, a simple ments. As an alternative, you can hire Lindbergh’s successful the mid-1920s, when he be aware of the entanglements and com- feel cheated? Will stepchildren? Keep will is not enough. Consequently, you a professional trustee – someone with solo flight across the At- formed his own pro- plexities that can get in the way of your this in mind: Fair is not always equal – may want to establish a revocable liv- the time, experience and neutrality to lantic earlier that year. duction company to vision for leaving the legacy you desire. and equal is not always fair. When de- ing trust, which gives you much more make appropriate decisions and who make feature films. You can take comfort in knowing that ciding how to divide your assets, you’ll control than a will when it comes to can bring new ideas to the process. Both films will be you’re far from alone. More than half of need to make some judgment calls af- carrying out your wishes. Plus, because Above all else, make sure you have the married or cohabiting couples with at ter carefully evaluating the needs of all you have transferred your assets to the right estate-planning team in place. screened with live mu- Although successful, least one living parent, or parent-in-law, your family members. There’s no guar- trust, you are no longer technically the You’ll certainly need to work with an at- sic by Jeff Rapsis, a Banks never achieved and at least one adult child, have a “step- antee that everyone will be satisfied, but owner of these assets, so there’s no rea- torney, and you may also want to bring New Hampshire-based the popularity of si- kin” relationship, according to a study you’ll have done your best. son for a court to get involved, which in your tax advisor and financial pro- silent film accompanist. lent comedy superstars from researchers at the University of • Communicate your wishes clearly. means your estate can likely avoid the fessional. Estate planning can be com- Charles Chaplin, Buster Massachusetts and other schools. That’s When it comes to estate planning, time-consuming, expensive and very plex – especially with a blended fami- a lot of estate-planning issues. the best surprise is no surprise – and public process of probate. ly – and you’ll want to make the right At the Flying Monkey, Keaton, or Harold Lloyd. Nonetheless, the task does not have to that’s especially true in a blended fam- • Choose the right trustee. If you do set moves, right from the start. accommodations are in be overwhelming – as long as you put ily. Even if you’re the one creating your Jacqueline Taylor place to keep patrons In the late 1920s, he sufficient time and thought into it. Here estate plans, try to involve other family Financial Advisor safe in the Covid-19 era. moved to England; after are some ideas that may help: members – and make your wishes and 3 Mill Street PO Box 176 the transition to talkies, • Seek fairness – but be flexible. Even in a goals clear. You don’t have to be specific This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Meredith NH 03253 603-279-3161 Before investing in bonds, you should understand the risks involved, including credit risk and market risk. Bond investments are also subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of bonds can decrease, and the investor Fax 866-532-8685 can lose principal value if the investment is sold prior to maturity. [email protected] A4 Thursday, Opinion FEBRUARY 18, 2021 CADY Corner n A community conversation BY TARA GRAHAM Central NH Community Opioid Response Coordinator

The opioid crisis our country faces today is unprec- edented. It has evolved over the past several decades and has steadily worsened with time. Opioids are highly addictive. In New Hampshire, and across the United States, the opioid crisis includes heroin, street fentanyl, other illicit opioids, and the misuse of pre- scription drugs. Every state and community and every socioeco- Courtesy nomic group have been directly impacted by the neg- ative consequences. It is safe to assume at this point Pemi Valley DAR supports Manchester VA that everyone has been affected by this crisis in one way or another. In a single year, this crisis alone re- Members of the Pemigewasset Valley Chapter DAR delivered packages of comfort items to inpatients at the Manchester sulted in more American deaths than resulted from VA Medical Center just in time for Valentine’s Day. The DAR chapter received a matching grant from the WalMart the entire Vietnam War or from the HIV/AIDS epi- SuperCenter in Plymouth to enable more than $250 worth of socks, puzzle books/pens, and snack items to be purchased demic in the mid-90s. for the donation. Handwritten thank-you cards for the recipient veterans accompanied the packages. Any woman inter- The slight decreases we have seen in recent times ested in joining Daughters of the American Revolution is encouraged to contact Paula Woodward at woodwardpm1@ are already rising again due to isolation and other gmail.com or call 536-4778 for information on requirements. Photo, left to right: Debra Krinsky, Voluntary Service risk factors associated with Covid-19. Suspected over- Officer Manchester VA Medical Center and Paula Woodward, Regent of the Pemigewasset Valley Chapter DAR. doses rose nationally this year by 18 percent in March, 29 percent in April, and 42 percent in May compared to those same months in 2019. According to the CDC, over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the Unit- ed States in a 12-month period ending in May 2020, the Sustainable Bristol highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a n 12-month period. Synthetic opioids (primarily illicitly manufac- tured fentanyl) appear to be the primary driver of the BY LAUREN THERIAULT we Bristonians have. Janet and the rest of the usually required three increases in overdose deaths, increasing 38.4 percent Janet has made a video committee has come up attendants during a reg- from the 12-month period leading up to June 2019, called “Let’s Talk Trash” with is to start recycling ular weekend. The Sat- compared with the 12-month period leading up to May I am ashamed to for this month’s edition cardboard. Tune in on urday after Christmas 2020. During this time, 37 of the 38 U.S. jurisdictions admit it, but after the of Locally Produced, February 22nd at 6:30 via however required dou- with available synthetic opioid data reported increas- es in synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths. Eigh- Transfer Station stopped outlining what happens zoom for the discussion ble that. Three people teen of these jurisdictions reported increases greater taking recycling, I to all of the garbage Bris- and to hear the exciting worked 5 hours straight than 50 percent. Ten states reported a 98% percent in- claimed; “recycling is tol residents throw away, news about recycling just baling cardboard to crease in synthetic opioid-involved deaths. dead.” This was a big spoiler alert, it’s not cardboard. You do not keep the pile from over- Overdose deaths involving cocaine also increased reason I started trying to good...but it’s not awful have to watch the video flowing with holiday by 26.5 percent and are likely linked to co-use or con- move towards zero waste either. You can find the to join if time is of the boxes, while the other tamination of cocaine with manufactured fentanyl or and became interested video on the Sustainable essence. We hope to see three held down the fort heroin. Overdose deaths involving psychostimulants, such as methamphetamine, increased by 34.8 percent. in sustainability. Bristol facebook page you on Zoom! sorting recycling and The number of deaths involving psychostimulants I am happy to report or through the Minot Now anecdotal- working the compactor. now exceeds the number of cocaine-involved deaths. that recycling is alive Sleeper Library website. ly, because really what’s This was in the days be- In rural communities like ours, we tend to see these and well, but much al- The video is very infor- the point in writing a fore Amazon and online increases after they emerge in urban areas – and we tered from what it once mative. Then join us for weekly article for the shopping, so I can only are then hit even harder. This is what happened in was. Janet Metcalf and a discussion about what paper if you can’t share imagine the cardboard the beginning of the opioid epidemic and this is what Herb D’Arcy, both Bris- you can do to reduce stories from your ado- Bristol could bring in we expect to see from the Covid-19 fallout. In recent years, New Hampshire has had among the highest tol residents, have been your garbage and other lescence? When I was and turn into revenue rates of fentanyl-related overdose deaths per capita working tirelessly this solutions and actions in high school I worked and keep out of the in the United States, making our numbers more than last year to learn about the town can take to at the Transfer Station waste stream. three times the national average. the transfer station and work towards less waste in Hancock. It was a The mental health of our residents and substance think of solutions to the being hauled away. One town of about 1,100 peo- misuse are very closely linked. Certain illegal drugs lack of recycling options of the biggest solutions ple. The transfer station can cause people with a substance use disorder to ex- perience one or more symptoms of a mental health problem, alternatively, mental health problems can sometimes lead to alcohol or drug use, as some people Letters to the Editor with mental health disorders may misuse these sub- n stances as a form of self-medication. Mental health and substance use disorders share underlying causes, including changes in brain composition, genetic vul- Support P. Wesley Morrill for Bridgewater Select board nerabilities, and early exposure to stress or trauma. We need to treat the whole person and not silo these services or deny coverage for co-occurring disorders To the Editor: election and a three-year Newfound school sys- pects of the town’s activ- that require comprehensive care. term--his 16th,; and Amy tem, he’s a veteran who’s ities which include the The statistics are staggering. About 7.7 million Wes Morrill is a new Cunningham (Hank’s served his county in the town itself, the Bridge- adults in the U.S. have a co-occurring mental health and independent candi- current replacement on Middle East, and he and water-Hebron Village and substance use disorder. Of these, 52.5 percent re- date for the Bridgewa- the Bridgewater Board) his wife Rhonda have District (the school) and ceive neither mental health care nor substance use ter Select Board but not and Wes Morrill--both raised two sons who the Hebron Bridgewater treatment. 34.5 percent receive only mental health a new resident. What a running to fill the re- have graduated from Refuse District. Wes will care. 9.1 percent receive both mental health care and substance use treatment, and a shockingly low 3.9 change from the current maining one year of the Newfound school tell you how it is and will percent receive substance use treatment only. This is Select board--Terry Mur- Hank Woolner’s term. system. But, most of all add transparency to the unacceptable. phy, 45 years of service, he knows this town well governing of Bridgewa- The Central New Hampshire Community Opi- Skip Jenness, 35 years I am pleased to en- and how it works. ter which is currently oid Response (CNHCOR) works to build a no-wrong of service and Hank dorse Wes’ candidacy to lacking. Vote for Wes door system of care through education and outreach Woolner, 22 years of ser- fill the year remaining Now is the time to Morrill for the Bridge- efforts. We are building local service resources and vice. After a prolonged on Hank Woolner’s term. vote for an independent water Select board on capacity to navigate this at-risk population through the continuum of services of prevention, treatment illness Hank Woolner Why? Wes is a native. candidate who knows March 9. and recovery. If you are looking for local services, go passed away in Novem- His father was the first how all the parts of the to FindWellNH.org our newly launched Prevention, ber of 2020 with one year Bridgewater Fire Chief, town’s business come to- Ken Weidman Treatment, and Recovery locator—it is never too ear- remaining on his term. and his family is includ- gether. He has the ability Bridge water ly or too late to guide yourself or someone you know In March, the ballot will ed in the founders of the and integrity, and as an on a path to wellness. list three names: Terry Town of Bridgewater. independent candidate, We can only continue our vital work with your sup- Murphy running for re- Wes is a graduate of the he will dig into all as- port. As many already know, the pandemic is exac- erbating mental health struggles, economic distress, and isolation that may lead to substance misuse. The The Windham incident deception health of our community is at risk. The impacts can To the Editor: extend from individual crisis into harmful public mer FBI Agent, they are that were cast. Inter- Assistant Secretary of health consequences. not doing an investiga- estingly, Great Britain, State were all on the Feb. This is a population crisis, a systems’ crisis – a Seeking to quell the tion; they are doing what Australia and Canada 5 Zoom call in which neighborhood, family, and individual crisis – we must growing political clamor is known as a document count all election ballots assistant AG Edwards work together on all levels, if we are ever to get ahead of the problem. For more information about the Cen- resulting from its refusal review. They have no in- by hand. They don’t even and Election Law Chief tral NH Community Opioid Response, visit cadyinc. to look into the Wind- tention of doing what’s use machines, in order Chong Yen stated cate- org. If you, or someone you know, struggles with ham Incident, the Attor- actually necessary to to avoid the problems gorically that they are substance misuse or addiction, please call 2-1-1 or the ney General’s office has get to the heart of the manifesting themselves not going to investigate Doorway at LRGH Healthcare (934-8905) for help. You now publicly claimed issue: rerun the ballots in our election process. the machines or the total can also connect with Plymouth Area Recovery Con- that it is “investigating” through the machines, ballot count – the only nection (PARC), our local recovery center, located at the matter. This is a mis- and perform a hand To be clear, five State two actions that can pro- Whole Village Family Resource Center in Plymouth at [email protected] or 238-3555. leading half-truth. From count to determine the Senators, the Senate vide the answer to what my experience as a for- actual number of ballots legal counsel, and the SEE WINDHAM PAGE A5 Opinion n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 A5 NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK By JOHN HARRIGAN Old hotels, thriving downtowns, and riding the rails to Labrador I love old buildings, Norton Kelly of Derry. place. With a Cree guide, wear. a mental and physical especially old hotels in The next year I went up we pushed, shoved, and barrier. old downtowns, both again with John Lani- hauled a 14-foot boat up Sept Isles was a boom- the kind of places you er and Merton (Butch) brooks and across ponds ing town in the fashion of In 1759, during the can find character, and Chase of Belmont. and up ever-smaller many mining towns, and French and Indian War, sometimes characters. brooks until we gained had abundant accommo- Rogers’ Rangers sought Often you can find an old The attraction, for us, the outlet of Shoal Lake. dations, food, and other to strike a knockout blow hotel without much for was the Menihek Rap- attractions. But we were with a raid on the village a downtown; all too sel- ids in Labrador, a drop- Surely, I thought, few most often beat from the of St. Francis, just below dom can you find both. off point at about Mile people have fished here 650-mile road trip, and Montreal. Elements of so they pronounce it Marker 330 on the 360- except maybe from a the train left early in the the Rangers came out “kooze.” So I’ve tended to seek mile line. The Mistassi- floatplane. A few min- morning. along the Upper Cohasse out such places, and as ni, Montagnais, and Cree utes later we were coast- Intervales during their Go figure. a result have stayed in had been fishing the rap- ing toward the far shore +++++ retreat, and noted the many a fine old creaky- ids at Menihek for centu- when I looked down to broad valleys and fertile (Please address mail, floored hotel in many ries. There were fishing the bottom and saw a Somewhere I saw a soil. Settlements soon with phone numbers a healthy and walkable camps there. Fanta can, and my idyl- news item about the pos- followed. in case of questions, downtown. Littleton lic vision dissolved. And sible rehabilitation of to campguyhooligan@ and Tilton come most Those were the begin- a few minutes later we the old Cohas Shoe Fac- Out in Oregon, there’s gmail.com or 386 South recently to mind. Still, ning of what would be 13 saw the remains of a cen- tory building in south a place called Coos Bay, Hill Rd., Colebrook, NH such combinations trips to Labrador, about tury-old Hudson’s Bay Manchester, along Mam- but it doesn’t have quite 03576.) seem, on the whole, to be 1,000 miles from my trading post, one of our moth Road. This is close the same history as ours scarcer than hens’ teeth. home in northern New reasons for going there. to the old ox-cart and or even Manchester’s, Hampshire. “I didn’t And after all there was wagon road that Route Now I can only hope know there was any- Paul, running the mo- 28 follows down the east that I’m going to hear thing a thousand miles tor. His people had been side of the Merrimack from readers about north of your house,” an there long, long before. River into Londonderry. the many old-time ho- incredulous friend ob- tels they know about served. Around a cape from Cohas Brook flows in still-vibrant down- the trading post, we saw into the Merrimack Riv- towns, and of course First impressions can the tops of two crane-like er just below Manches- lots of characters hang- be telling. I can remem- devices above the spruc- ter. It is no great stretch ing around, and that’s ber thinking on that first es, and went ashore to in- in the vernacular sense fine. I’ll chalk it all up to trip, when I was in an vestigate. They were old from Cohas to Cohasse, homework. open boat in those huge core-drilling rigs from which was the old name rapids on the way down- the early 1950s, used to for the intervales (wide And hearing from river into camp, “Labra- explore for iron ore. valleys) in an entirely readers is one of the bet- dor is a place waiting to different watershed. The ter parts of the job. kill you.” That thought This work paid off, Cohasse Intervales are never left me, in all my and the reason for the on the Connecticut Riv- +++++ trips up, traveling all railroad was the iron-ore er, a tired crow’s flight to over the land and water mines at Schefferville, at the west---and on the old Perhaps for some of (mostly water. the end of the line. The maps, there are two sets the same reasons, I’m rails were 122 pounds to of them. drawn to traveling by I’ve long known it was the foot, the highest rail train. Ergo, I’ve taken al- a well-trod thought. made, and carried hop- The Lower Cohasse most every long-distance per cars filled with pel- Intervales were (and train on the continent, +++++ lets of iron ore, bound are) in the Woodsville to including the Quebec for ships at the other end Hanover stretch of the North Shore and Labra- On one of our trips, of the line at Sept Isles, Connecticut. For many Courtesy dor Railroad when it still Butch Chase and I de- or Seven Islands. Crews years, they were the Quebec Province and Labrador (upper right), which is paired had an actual dining car. cided we wanted to go to regularly replaced the northernmost European with Newfoundland, site of the earliest known European set- Shoal Lake, an obscure quarter-mile rails on settlements. The Fifteen tlements at L’Ans aux Meadows in about 1000 A.D. (Courtesy That trip was some- and (according to camp- curves, where the heavy Mile Falls, now some- infoplease) where around 1975, with talk) seldom-visited cars caused the most what submerged, were Letters to the Editor n Support for Bristol warrant articles Mask shaming is not acceptable To the Editor: tribute a small amount Board and will be voted equal to four cents per on at the Bristol Annual To the Editor: spiratory droplets from died that day. At this It has been a rough $1,000 tax valuation. Town Meeting. I believe spreading to other peo- point almost all of us year for all of us, with (If you have a $100,000 these projects are envi- I am a grandmother ple and provide protec- know someone affected Covid health risks, home, your share will ronmentally sound and of a special needs child. tion to the wearer. Reli- by Covid-19. Why there school closings, job loss- be $4, just once.) This economically beneficial es and businesses shut one time investment will to our community. Kaiden has severely able studies show that is not more outrage at a down. Sometimes it has help reduce the costs of compromised lungs and multilayer cloth masks death toll of over 486,000 been hard to see through trash disposal over all. If they are passed, heart. His parents have can block up to 70 per- and counting? Is it be- the rough times. That is In a few short years, the Bristol will join a grow- mounted a valiant ef- cent of fine droplets cause it is so huge, we why I am so encouraged project will be paid for ing list of towns in the fort to keep him alive and limit the spread of cannot take it in? by two warrant articles and recycled items will New England Region for the last 12 years. He Covid. It is recommend- in Bristol coming up at then produce revenue that are planning for the is a wonderful boy, a gift ed to wear at least two It is worth remember- the Annual Town Meet- for the town. This is a future by doing what is to our family. If Kaiden layers of tightly woven ing that for every one ing on March 13. good investment at a right for the environ- contracted the virus, it cotton fabric like the of those 486,000 deaths, time when fees for waste ment and keeping it af- The two initiatives are removal continue to rise fordable to town taxpay- would almost certainly kind used for quilting or hundreds of thousands a town solar array and a each year. ers. lead to death. cotton sheets. of family members and recycling infrastructure friends have been left expansion program. The solar array proj- For more information You can imagine During the 48 hours devastated. Many could ect will provide power on the recycling project, my horror when I read leading up to Feb. 12, 858 not even be with their The recycling ini- for the town’s Waste you can watch a 15-min- Rep. Dave Testerman of more people, including loved ones to say good- tiative would allow the Water Treatment facili- ute video, “Locally Pro- Franklin [and Hill’s] let- 107 children, have been bye. Others affected are Town of Bristol transfer ty. This project does not duced: Let’s Talk Trash,” ter to the editor. In his infected with the virus left with severe medical station to bundle and sell require any investment available through the letter, he proceeded to in New Hampshire, and conditions. cardboard to recycling from the Town of Bris- Minot-Sleeper Library vendors with plans to tol. Residents will bene- Web site. Then join a shame people who wear 10 more New Hampshire add other items in the fit from lower sewer and Zoom discussion on the masks by calling masks residents have died. Surely any decent per- future. Most of the fund- water fees. topic Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. “face diapers.” Mocking son would want to sup- ing for this project comes those representatives for Over 486,000 people port every effort to slow from existing town funds Both of these projects Janet Metcalf not wanting to be in the have died of Covid-19 in down this devastation; to and grants with taxpay- are being recommend- Bristol same room as people like the US to date. Our death give our front line works ers being asked to con- ed by the Town Select himself who clearly do toll remains among the a chance to catch their not take the pandemic or worse in the world. The collective breath; to help est unexplained recount the safety of others seri- average daily deaths in ease the terror for people Windham error in NH history. It is deeply troubling ously. “Other members the US hit 4,000 a day with loved ones who are FROM PAGE A4 when an agency will- are online fearing for for several days in Jan- vulnerable. exactly happened. Their It bears mentioning fully refuses to act in a their life.” uary and over 3,000 per document review will that Windham officials matter as critical as the day several times in Why would anyone do nothing to determine have done everything integrity of our elec- Did the fact that sev- 2020. Countries that im- want to shame people whether there was a ma- possible to get the AG to tions. It is even more dis- eral Republican House plemented mask wear- who are trying? “Some chine error or a recount investigate this matter. turbing when the agency members tested positive ing, tracing, testing and are wearing face dia- error. They bear no responsi- attempts to deceive the for the coronavirus after social distancing have pers.” bility for the AG’s fail- public. What could have attending an indoor GOP done significantly better So instead of doing ure. Every party to this been considered an ex- caucus meeting, or the than countries like the I ask you, Rep. Tes- the right thing, as re- issue has asked the AG cusable error in judg- fact that Rep. Dick Hinch, U.S. who were slow to re- terman, please value quested by the entire to check the machines ment is now beginning the Republican speaker act. Thousands of Amer- the life of my grandson spectrum of those in- and the ballots. And, to look like malfeasance. of the New Hampshire ican’s would still be alive as much as I’m sure you volved in the incident, having been called to House, died of COVID-19 today if we had done so. value the lives of your the AG’s office is per- task for its continuing Bob Giuda within a week of his ap- own grandchildren. Is forming “damage con- refusal to do so, the of- State Senator, Dis- pointment, not give Rep. The death toll after that too much to ask? trol” to camouflage its fice is now attempting to trict I Testerman pause for 9/11 horrified us all. refusal to investigate the deceive the public into Warren thought? We were left shaken to Linda Car michael machines and the ballots thinking their document our core and most of us Hill that produced the larg- review is sufficient. Masks prevent re- didn’t know anyone who Obituaries/Local News A6 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 n

Philip John Kriss Towns n Connecticut, Phil (and Linda) always served Bristol ttccrec.org. Masks will Saturdays on March 13. goes, what has happened their community. Phil Al Blakeley be required, and all oth- to recycling over the was a lifelong volunteer [email protected] er necessary safety pre- The Minot-Sleeper years and exciting new fireman, not only pro- n cautions will be adhered Library will have the opportunities for waste tecting the community, to. An action packed eve- Monday Book Group dis- management at: https:// but also securing grants I’m really pleased ning of mother-son com- cussion on Monday, Feb. youtu.be/P58tWUqZXyl. for equipment and over- that so many schools are petitions is anticipated 22 at 10 a.m. The discus- To register, please do so seeing construction making some of their with prizes and bragging sion will be held online. soon at: https://us02web. projects at the station. sports available for lives- rights on the line. Please email the library zoom.us/meeting/ In Barkhamsted, there tream over the internet A new Baby-Sitting or call to request the register/tZwkf-CpqDg- is a stuffed Teddy Bear so family and fans can Course will be held at link: librarian@town- jGdF8i5K6vcsm- named Phil in a firefight- watch some of the ac- the TTCC on March 6 ofbristolnh.org and 744- 38kaLWp-3e1a. Phil Kriss, devoted er uniform looking out tion. If you are inter- from 9:00am until 3:00 3352. It is recommended On Tuesday, Feb. 23 husband, community the front windshield in ested, you could call the pm for ages 12 and up. you request access at at 6:30 p.m., the Movie volunteer, firefighter, in- honor of the man whose school you are interested The cost will be $110. All least 48 hours prior to Group at the MSL will surance analyst, lifelong hard work allowed the in watching and get the participants will learn the event if possible. hold a discussion about motorhead and devilish town to buy the truck information on how to the basics of babysit- Let’s Talk Trash, the the film “I Capture the teenager, died of a life and watch over the town watch the events they ting and get certified in Locally Produced series Castle.” For the Zoom well lived on Monday, Phil served. His wife is a are providing video for. both CPR and First Aid. on sustainable living link, meeting ID and February 1, 2021. member of the Hebron Go Bears! Space will be limited will hold a conversa- password, please contact A Simsbury, Conn. Union Congregational and pre-registration is tion about trash, waste the library at 744-3352 Native, Phil’s childhood, Church, Phil would do The TTCC is hosting required at www.ttccrec. management and other or email minotsleeperli- spent with his brother the grocery shopping for a Mother-Son Minute To org. Registration must aspects of waste man- [email protected]. Greg and parents Ber- the monthly Community Win It Game Night on be completed by March agement via Zoom on nice and Alex, involved a breakfasts, and he and Friday, March 5 from 6 3, 2021. Monday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 Vacation week will lot of swimming, biking Linda helped organize to 7:30 p.m.! All ages are Youth Soccer on Sat- p.m. Prior to the con- be here very shortly. I and woodworking. While the craft fair part of the welcome for $20 per cou- urdays will begin on versation, watch a vid- would like to wish all those knowing Phil to- Hebron Church Fair ple. The number of par- March 13, and Special eo with Town of Bristol the students and staff a day might not believe each July. ticipants will be limited, Olympics Young Ath- Sustainability Commit- very happy vacation and it, he developed quite a He will join in heav- so register early. Regis- letes for kids ages two tee member Janet Met- I hope the weather coop- reputation as a prank- en his parents, Bernice tration is available on to seven, with and with- calf in which she ex- erates to make it special. ster in parochial school and Alexander Kriss of TTCC website at www. out disabilities will start plores where our trash and at the seminary. He Barkhamsted, Ct. Survi- learned to build all sorts vors include his beloved Churches of thing, ranging from a wife Linda Danielson n clubhouse and a wooden Kriss of Hebron, N.H,; boat as a kid, to eventual- brother Greg Kriss and Christian and other supportive day Starr King ly a home for his parents his wife, Debbie; neph- and helpful resources to Wednesdays, March explore. And all articles 17 & 24 - Lenten Evening in North Granby, Ct., ew Jonathan Kriss and Science­ Unitarian relating to Covid-19 in Services and later his own home, his wife, Lauren, and Society, the Christian Science April 1 - Maundy Universalist a classic New England mother and step-father, ­Plymouth Monitor are freely avail- Thursday Fellowship Cape, tucked among the Dorothy & Bob Field; n able with no firewall. April 2 - Good Friday n trees in Barkhamsted, his sister and brothers- We are happy to let Starr King Uni- Ct. in-law Sue Martin and the community know Plymouth Church’s Facebook tarian Universalist It was there that he Robert Danielson of that the Christian Sci- Page? Fellowship, 101 Fair- You can find our Page welcomed home his N.H. and his partner, Ed ence Society in Plym- Congregational ground Rd., Plymouth, by searching for “Plym- bride, Linda Danielson, Cassidy; several cousins, outh has resumed live is a multigenerational, church services in our UCC outh Congregational welcoming congrega- in 1985. Hand-in-hand, nieces and grand nieces n church edifice at 7 Emer- United Church of Christ tion where different the couple enjoyed the and nephews, legions son St. Please join us and Plymouth NH.” “Like” beliefs come together next 35 years togeth- of friends and former discover the wonderful Church announce- the Page and you will re- in common covenant. er. Their lives brought co-workers, the more healing and protecting ment ceive notifications when We work together in In order to protect them to many places far than 35 automobiles power of God’s love. In the weekly service goes our fellowship, our everyone’s health and live! Missed something? and near, surrounded which he loving cared accordance with govern- community, and our safety, we have made the Scroll down to the date by family and friends, for and drove through- mental regulations, we world to nurture jus- ask that you wear a face decision to suspend all of the service or pro- tice, respect, and love. and in the past decade to out the years, and the mask when entering gathered worship ser- gram you missed. It is Hebron, NH. Linda wel- flock of wild turkeys, or leaving the church. vices and meetings un- all there! THIS WEEK AT comed his kisses each birds and squirrels who Seating is limited and til further notice. The STARR KING: morning and night, and await his morning feed- socially distanced. Once Sunday bulletin for this Feeding Our Children Feb. 21 service as well as videos the refrains of “I love ing daily off the back seated, wearing a mask Together and bulletins from past Since the beginning of you’s” at the end of ev- deck of their home. is optional. We are fol- Our Beloved Com- services can be found on this school year, we will ery phone call. Due to current COVID lowing all recommended munity protocols. our new church’s web- provide 3,000 calories to Phil’s profession as restrictions, there are If you prefer, we are site at www.uccplym- feed insecure children in Rev. Dr. Linda outh.org. a financial insurance no services at this time. broadcasting every ser- the Head Start Program Barnes, Worship Lead- analyst in Connecticut When our world is safe vice on Zoom where you and to Plymouth Ele- er included positions with once again, the family may join us remotely. Sunday Worship Ser- mentary School so they Sarah Dan Jones, vice Dates to Remember The Hartford, CIGNA, plans a religious service If you are interested in will have enough to eat Music Director via Facebook Live at over the weekend. We Lincoln Financial, Unit- at the Hebron United attending the services Tatum Barnes, Di- 9:30 a.m. and PBTV at are currently working ed Healthcare and oth- Congregational Church remotely, please send rector of Religious Ed- an email to csplym- 6:30 p.m. with our partners to sup- ucation ers. Outside of work, and a celebration of life [email protected] Feb. 21 – First Sunday port the needs of these Phil fulfilled a dream in Barkhamsted, Ct. and request an invita- of Lent children. To bring about be- of owning his own ice In honor of Phil, do- tion. We’d love to have Feb. 28 – Second Sun- loved community we cream parlor, Philbert’s nations can be made to you! day of Lent & Church PCUCC is a vibrant must recognize the Vocations Sunday Desserts in Torrington, Barkhamsted East Vol- All members have community of faith that inherent worth of all. March 7 – Third Sun- is welcoming, theolog- Ct. As his tool room in unteer Fire Co, #1, PO been thinking prayerful- Join us as we explore day in Lent & Amistad ically progressive, so- the garage would attest, Box 152, Pleasant Val- ly about our community the practice of build- as it has faced challenges Sunday, Sermon – Righ- cially liberal, open and ing and belonging to his skills were many. ley, CT 06063 or Hebron of isolation and well-be- teous Anger affirming, inclusive and a beloved community March 14 – Fourth Odd jobs included a fire- NH Fire & EMT Dept., ing. During this time enthused about shar- in our own neighbor- wood business, property PO Box 97, Hebron, NH there have been many Sunday in Lent ing Christ’s love with hood. appraiser and account- 03241. resources on-line which March 21 – Fifth Sun- the world. Please visit day in Lent ing. More recently, in An obituary can only have been very helpful. our Web site at www.uc- LIVE STREAMED We encourage anyone March 28 – Sixth Sun- cplymouth.org. via ZOOM retirement, Phil worked say so much. Linda asks day in Lent & Palm Sun- for the Plymouth, N.H.’s that you share a favorite who’d like to take ad- For Zoom link and vantage of these to visit day all other information O’Reilly Auto Parts, com- moment or memory of the Web site www.chris- visit our Web site: bining many passions – Phil that can be shared tianscience.com. There Lenten Services - All www.starrkingfel- auto parts, and driving here by all who knew are articles, brief inspi- at 7 p.m. via Facebook lowship.org to remote corners of the and loved him at May- rational thoughts, talks, Live 536-8908 Feb. 17 - Ash Wednes- state to meet the people hew Funeral Homes who would use them. website: www.mayhew- In Hebron, as well as funeralhomes.com. Send all obituary notices to SalmonPress.com Salmon Press, by e-mai1l to If it’s important to you, obituaries @salmonpress.news Town of Alexandria It’s Town Elections and Voting on the Warrant important Tuesday, March 9, 2021 11 am to 7 pm Voting held at the Alexandria Town Hall to us. 45 Washburn Road, Alexandria, NH Towns n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 A7

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Boys it possible to not only In slalom, the Bears FROM PAGE A1 have meets but be able to were eighth and led by 16th with a time of 55.28; have a place to practice Matthew Karkheck with Collins was 18th with a throughout the winter. a time of 1:02.07 for 21st time of 58.37 and Borger “I can’t thank Gun- place. Broderick Edwards was 23rd with a time of stock enough to get these was 29th with a time 1:04.73. races in this year,” Davis of 1:12.44; Owen Henry said. “It was a really good was 35th with a time of Gilford thing for everyone to be 1:18.84; Dalton Dion was In the giant slalom, able to come out, hold 38th with a time of 1:19.78 the Golden Eagles were races and have a season. and Becket Van Lenten fifth and led by Morgan That was huge.” was 49th with a time of McCarthy with a com- 1:58.32. bined time of 1:02.96 for Belmont In the giant slalom, third place. Cole Howard Belmont was sixth in Edwards was 32nd was eighth with a time the giant slalom, led by with a combined time of 1:05.50; Caleb Clough Mitchell Berry with a of 1:17.05; Jacob Blouin was 27th with a time of combined time of 1:03.75. was 37th with a time of 1:14.17; Haukur Karlson Tanner McKim was 21st 1:18.26; Dion was a time was 34th with a time with a time of 1:09.83; of 1:20.12; Van Lenten 1:17.50; Patrick Gandini Dylan Flanagan was 30th was 43rd with a time of was 36th with a time of with a time of 1:14.77; 1:21.19 and Owen Henry 1:17.58. Tyler Flanagan was 35th was 44th with a time of In the slalom, McCar- with a time of 1:17.55 1:21.65. Owen Henry skis for Newfound in the Division III State Meet. thy was third with a com- and Hunter Haht-Acers bined time of 49.67. How- was 46th with a time of ard was ninth with a time 1:25.93. Where are they from? the South Pacific. I will for?” I’m rather easy to of 53.36 for ninth place; The Red Raiders were Chaplain Where did they grow listen to classical music get along with. I’m car- FROM PAGE A1 Karlson was 27th with a seventh place in the sla- up? What did they do to the patient who loves ing and supportive. I’ll time of 1:11.22; Gandini lom and were led by Ber- a Jewish neighborhood for work and livelihood? a particular symphony pray with you only if was 37th with a time of ry with a combined time in New York’s mid-Hud- Whom did they love? or opera. I will talk reci- you want me to-though 1:19.76 and Clough was of 59.15. Dylan Flanagan son Valley. I have lived What was important to pes with the woman who I’ll pray FOR you silent- 47th with a time of 1:51.43. was 30th with a time of in metropolitan areas them? What did they likes to watch different ly and quietly while I’m Coach Tyler Davis was 1:13.30; Tyler Flanagan where religions of oth- enjoy and find interest- TV cooking shows. I will with you and as part happy that the girls’ team was 31st with a time of er cultures were pres- ing? Sometimes there read Morning Prayer for of my own daily prayer was able to get its second 1:13.48; McKim was 41st ent. I see ecumenical are deeper existential the Episcopalian who routine and whenever I straight division title and with a time of 1:27.93; respect and reverence as questions. “Why is this can no longer see well may think of you. said that in a year full Haht-Acers was 44th a central feature in my happening to me?”, “Is enough to use his prayer With more than 50 of hurdles to overcome, with a time of 1:32.48 and responsibilities as the God punishing me?” book. I will spend lon- years of experience, he couldn’t have been Gavin Croteau was 46th Spiritual Counselor for or “Have I lived a good ger time with a patient serving clients from 22 happier with the Golden with a time of 1:38.30. Pemi-Baker’s Hospice life?” and “Have I done whose caregiver may towns in central and Eagles. He also thanked Program. I am not out to anything worthwhile?” need some time to go northern New Hamp- Gunstock for making Newfound convert anyone. I do not So I listen a lot. I affirm out to pick up a few gro- shire, Pemi-Baker preach at anyone. I will their accomplishments. ceries, giving that per- Community Health is pray with anyone, read I try to soothe any re- son some often-needed committed to creating Grant for staff to work,” said the Scriptures, and even grets they may have. I respite. When a patient healthier communities. FROM PAGE A1 Kuster. “This funding sing hymns to anyone celebrate the memory is actively dying, I will Services include at- will allow the Depart- if that is their request. of their joys. 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represented by sopho- McKellar in 43rd overall was 55th with a 7.225, 56th place, Girouard was Kiley noted that Gymnasts more Taylor Mooney with a score of 23.675. Panus placed 57th with a 60th with a 5.5 and Fran- Mooney was still coming FROM PAGE A1 and freshman Laurel Daugherty placed 48th 7.175, Lang was 60th with cis finished with a score back from an ankle in- score was on the floor ex- McKellar. at 22.6, Lang was 53rd at a 7.05, Girouard finished of 5.1 for 66th place. jury but performed well ercise, where they had a In the all-around, Al- 22.025, Francis was 69th 68th with a 6.875 and Mc- Mooney paced the despite the limitations. score of 15.125. lain was the top local fin- with a score of 19.55 and Kellar was 79th with a 6.0 way in the balance beam She also noted she was Plymouth was repre- isher, placing 10th over- Girouard finished with a On the uneven bars, as well, finishing with happy to have her daugh- sented by senior Kelly all with a score of 32.15, 18.875 for 75th place over- Mooney had the top fin- a score of 8.45 for 10th ter on board as a coach Daugherty, juniors Aqui- with Mooney just one all. ish with an 11th place place, followed closely with her, as Madison Ki- nnah Allain and Cath- spot back in 11th with a Allain led the charge score of 7.85. Allain was by Allain, who was 12th ley, who was part of the ryn Panus and freshmen score of 32.05. on vault with a score of next with a 7.45 for 15th with an 8.4. Panus had a Plymouth team the last Kaelynn Lang, Ainsley Panus was next, fin- 7.75 for 27th place, with place and Panus was 7.8 for 33rd place, Fran- four years, took the lead Girouard and Faith ishing with a score of Mooney finishing at 7.35 36th with a score of 6.4. cis was 36th with a score with the Newfound girls Francis. Newfound was 28.9 for 23rd place with for 48th place. Daugherty McKellar had a 5.55 for of 7.75, Lang finished this winter. with a 7.6 for 40th place, “It’s nice to have her Daugherty was 44th with step up in this role,” Car- a score of 7.55, Girouard rie Kiley said. was 72nd with a 6.5 and And while the girls McKellar finished with had just three meets, in- a score of 5.4 for 82nd cluding one home meet place. at Top Gun Gymnastics, On the floor exercise, they made the best of which kicked off the day every opportunity they for Plymouth, Allain had. finished with a score of “Every day we got 8.55 for 19th place and was a bonus,” Kiley said. DUMPSTER RENTALS Mooney was right be- “That’s how we looked at STARTING AT hind in 21st place with a it.” $ score of 8.4. Daugherty 410 had a 7.825 for 36th place, Sports Editor Joshua Panus was 47th with a Spaulding can be reached 7.525, Lang was 51st with at 279-4516, ext. 155 or a 7.375, McKellar had a [email protected]. 6.725 score for 74th place Expires 3/1/21 and Francis was 76th with a score of 6.7. To Your Health 2021 • Wednesday, February 17-Thursday, February 18, 2021 B1

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Will a Simple Will meet your needs? BY EDWARD H. ADAMSKY need for Estate Planning Proxy is still needed for for you? That is the key bate. That’s a common complex situation, then For many people, a purposes (a Power of At- lifetime planning). But question. Many people misconception. If you a Trust or other Estate simple Will is all they torney and Health Care is a simple Will enough think a Will avoids pro- have assets in your own Planning tool might be name when you die, then right for you. If you own Probate may be neces- property in more than sary whether or not you one state or have sever- have a Will. al parcels of real estate, Assets that are solely or if you have a complex in the name of a person family with issues, then who has died must be a Trust might be right handled through the for you. In that case, we Probate process. This would still write a Will isn’t as bad as some peo- for you, just in case, but ple say, and won’t cost a it would not be the main fortune, but you do have planning tool. to file the appropriate A Trust is a complex forms with the court, tool that can be used pay the required filing to protect assets (if the fees, and probably pay a trust is Irrevocable) or lawyer to assist you in avoid probate (for the doing all this. It takes assets the trust holds) some time and has some and hold assets for a delays. For simple situ- person who should not ations, it may be fine to directly get those assets have to go through pro- (such as a person get- bate. Not everyone has ting means-tested gov- to avoid probate. ernment benefits). The If you think you need operation of a trust is to do so, there are many private and stays out of ways to avoid probate. the courts and public You can have accounts record, so many people with named beneficia- want that privacy. Folks ries, so they pass outside also enjoy the efficiency of probate. You can have that a Trust can provide. joint accounts, or oth- If you are not sure if er jointly owned assets, a simple Will is enough and you can have assets for you, or if you should that pass by beneficiary have a Trust or other designation like life in- planning tools, then you surance and retirement should consult with an funds. All of those meth- attorney who can go ods avoid probate and over your situation and are fairly easy. If most determine which is right or all of your assets will for you. You may not pass outside of Probate need a Trust, but you then having a simple won’t know until a com- Will as a catch-all in case petent advisor reviews there is something you your situation and gives missed, may be all you you the best advice on need. what is right for you. If you have a more Colon cancer is generally a preventable cancer Colon cancer is generally a preventable cancer, if caught early. It is important to have regular screen- ings and follow ups. 1 in 22 men and 1 in 25 women may develop colon cancer in their lifetime according to the American Cancer Society. Colon cancer is the third leading diagnosis cancer and second leading diagnosis leading to cancer death in both men and women in the United States. With a high quality colonoscopy you can decrease your risk by up to 90%. Although the exact causes for polyp formation and colon cancer are not entirely clear, there are several risk factors that have been linked to the for- mation of polyps. There are genetic risk factors that individuals cannot avoid, such as family history and age. However, there are other risk factors that can be minimized. According to the American Cancer Society reducing or eliminating the following risk factors can significantly reduce your risk of develop- ing colon cancer: obesity, physical inactivity, diets high in red meats, smoking, and heavy alcohol use. . For most people, screening for colon cancer be- gins at age 50. Colonoscopies will begin at an earlier age if you have a family history of colon cancer, fam- ily history of adenomatous polyps,i or several other conditions. African-Americans are at higher risk. Recommended screening starts at age 45. Home testing DNA kits are available but can be misleading. These stool tests tend to have a high false-positive reading and the test misses 8 % of the colon cancers and most polyps according to the American Cancer Society. If the test comes back with a positive reading a colonoscopy is needed to ensure cancer is not present. This would now no longer be considered a screening colonoscopy and would like- ly bear extra cost. The method to measure the accuracy and the ef- fectiveness of a physician is called an adenoma de- tection rate or ADR.

SEE COLON PAGE 5 To Your Health 2021 • Wednesday, February 17-Thursday, February 18, 2021 B3 Marijuana Use: Sarah P. McClennen Introduces North Woodstock Detrimental to Youth to Advanced Rolfing® CONTRIBUTED BY: COMMUNITIES Federal Law prohib- increase with exposure FOR ALCOHOL- AND DRUG-FREE ited the manufacture, to high concentrations North Woodstock, NH Rolfing® process, ensur- body feels taller, stronger YOUTH (CADY) sale, and distribution of THC and the young- – Sarah P. McClennen of ing that the work is ef- and more confident with of marijuana for more er the age of initiation. Feel Peaceful has recent- fective and not, contrary my feet firmly placed Although increasing than 70 years. Howev- Higher doses of THC are ly completed Advanced to popular myth, pain- with each step. To my legalization of marijua- er, with the discovery more likely to produce Rolfing® Training. Rolf- ful. “The trick,” Sarah great delight, Rolfing® na has contributed to of potential medicinal anxiety, agitation, para- ing®, also known as says, “is to find just the has replaced my needs the growing belief that properties of marijua- noia, and psychosis. Structural integration, is right pressure for each for anxiety meds. My marijuana is harmless, na and the increasing The American Col- a body work method that individual client.” This feeling of well-being research documents that misperception that the lege of Pediatricians uses slow, steady pres- feedback and the client and improved posture the risks of youth use are drug is harmless, there encourages parents to sure to release fascial relationship allow Sarah is on-going and experi- grave. Brain MRI stud- have arisen increased ef- take advantage of the restrictions in the body. to make recommenda- enced in both walking ies now report that in forts to achieve its broad “family table,” and have This translates into in- tions to learn new ways AND sitting. After two young recreational mar- legalization despite per- open and honest conver- creased flexibility, great- of movement with do not hip replacement surger- ijuana users, structural sistent problems and sations about the harms er range of muscle move- create or exacerbate ar- ies and several Rolfing® abnormalities in gray negative outcomes. The of substance use and en- ment and increased ease eas of tightness. sessions, I am feeling like matter density, volume, result has been the same: courages parents to be- of motion. Rolfing® has A general place to a new woman at age 80 and shape occur in areas legalization has led to a come actively involved proven especially effec- start when organizing plus.” of the brain associated greater availability of in substance misuse tive for those recovering the body, the first 10 ses- In addition to being with drug craving and marijuana to youth. prevention programs from injury or surgery. sions of Rolfing® form a Certified Advanced dependence. Health risks associ- in their community or However, it is beneficial the basis for future ses- Rolfer®, Sarah is also a Marijuana is addic- ated with marijuana child’s school in order for anyone who wants to sions, with each focusing licensed massage thera- tive, has adverse effects use are often underes- to minimize the risk of feel and move more com- on a certain area of the pist, trained in ear con- upon the adolescent timated by adolescents, youth experimenting fortably. body (for example, open- ing and Cranial Sacral brain, is a risk for both their parents, and other with drugs and alcohol. Sarah is excited to go ing the back or lining up Therapy. She is dedicat- cardio-respiratory dis- health professionals. For more information beyond basic bodywork the crown of the head). ed to continually educat- ease and various types of There are newer, much about youth and mari- and apply her advanced Rolfing® is unique in ing herself so as to in- cancer, and is associated more potent forms of juana, visit our website knowledge in helping that a Rolfer® is not only crease the benefits to her with both psychiatric marijuana available at www.cadyinc.org. neighbors in the com- interested in areas of re- clients, who range in age illness and negative so- than that which existed For more prevention munity feel better. As a striction, but also how from 10 to 95! She can be cial outcomes. Evidence in earlier years. Marijua- information, visit our Certified Rolfer® with the body functions as a reached at: 603.520.5247, indicates states with na available in dispensa- website at cadyinc.org. over 26 years of massage whole. [email protected] limited legalization of ries in some states has If you, or someone you and Rolfing® experience, One of Sarah’s clients or www.feelpeaceful. marijuana have already average concentrations know, struggles with Sarah incorporates client says, “After a session my com. seen raised rates of un- of THC between 17.7% substance misuse or ad- education into sessions. intended marijuana and 23.2%. Concentrat- diction, please call 2-1-1 A typical session begins exposure to young chil- ed products, commonly or the Doorway at LRGH with the person walking dren and show increased known as dabs or wax- Healthcare (934-8905) around the office, while rates of adolescent use. es, are far more widely for help. You can also Sarah observes, focusing Those who used medical available to recreation- connect with Plymouth on identifying areas of marijuana had an ear- al users today and may Area Recovery Connec- tightness that may be in- lier age of onset of regu- contain between 23.7% tion (PARC), our local hibiting movement. Un- lar marijuana use, and and 75.9% THC. Accord- recovery center, located like massage, Rolfing® more marijuana abuse ing to the U.S. Surgeon at Whole Village Fam- uses no oil and parts of and symptoms of depen- General, the risks of ily Resource Center the session may involve dence than those who physical dependence, in Plymouth at info@ seated positions or side did not use medical mar- addiction, and other parcnh.org or 238-3555. lying. Client feedback is ijuana. negative consequences an important part of the WLSC offering weight loss info sessions reputable medical facili- A fundamentally pri- ties across the country. vate person, Michael Combined, they have was initially uncomfort- performed over 1,000 able about sharing his weight loss surgeries, story. run multiple weight loss “I then realized that centers, and have more there is nothing wrong than 60 years of surgical with sharing it, especial- experience. The WLSC ly if it can help other peo- team is rounded out ple who may be contem- with registered dietitian plating the decision,” Janette Gaumer, nurse says Michael. “People program coordinator Ja- need to know this isn’t Plymouth police offi- pressed with how much mie Mills, and addition- the easy way out. If you cer, Michael Clark, has more he learned. He says al exercise and behavior- follow the WLSC pro- battled with his weight he could tell it was a sol- al health resources. gram and commit 100%, for most of his life. There id program. Two of the most com- you can truly change were times he was win- “My primary care mon and successful your life.” ning, but in the end, the physician said she was weight loss surgeries are Info sessions are held weight overcame him. absolutely onboard,” performed – gastric by- every month at 5pm at “Weight loss for me was says Michael. “And pass and gastric sleeve. 103 Boulder Point at never permanent,” he when I learned that Dr. Michael Clark had gas- Speare in Plymouth. For says. Koren was going to per- tric bypass, regarded more information or to When Speare Memo- form my surgery, it was the “gold standard”, last sign up online for an up- rial Hospital opened the an easy choice for me – I June. coming info session, vis- Weight Loss Surgery know Dr. Koren and I “I was 313 pounds it: www.SpeareHospital. Center (WLSC), Michael trust him.” when I began the pro- com. signed up for the next Both Dr. James Koren gram, and now, I am 207 available info session. and Dr. Robert Chasta- pounds. So, I am happy He had already done a net are trusted surgeons with the result,” says considerable amount of spearheading the WLSC. the understated Michael research on weight loss They have a vast amount Clark. surgery and was im- of experience working at B4 To Your Health 2021 • Wednesday, February 17-Thursday, February 18, 2021 How Home-Based Palliative Care Can Help You or a Loved One Pemi-Baker Community Health will c are for you in your h ome

ANNA SWANSON ly asked questions. any age and at any stage and spiritual needs. In an option everywhere. your local community, (Plymouth)-- If you What is Palliative in a serious illness, and many cases, they can If you or a loved one we strive to act in the or a loved one are liv- Care? Is Home-Based it can be provided along help arrange for neces- are having difficulty best interests of patient, ing with cancer, heart Palliative Care Differ- with curative treatment. sary medical tests to be with a serious illness, employee and commu- or lung disease, Alzhei- ent? Palliative care is done at your home, such it’s important to talk to nity by complying with mer’s disease, kidney or Palliative care (pro- available in various set- as x-rays or blood work. your doctor about palli- CDC guidelines and tak- liver diseases or another nounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) tings, so that the person And the palliative care ative care to learn what ing precautions as nec- serious illness, you may is specialized medical living with a serious ill- team also communicates services are available essary. Appropriate PPE need help managing care for people living ness can receive it where with your other doctors where you live. A refer- are worn by our visiting symptoms, improving with serious illnesses. they need it. Whether to make sure everyone is ral is typically neces- nurses, doctors and so- your quality of life, or re- This type of care is fo- that’s at home or in a aware of your needs and sary. cial workers and our in- ducing stress. Palliative cused on relief from the hospital, the goals are care. How to Get Palliative fection control team con- care can help. symptoms and stress of a the same. And home- Will the home-based Care with Pemi-Bak- ducts daily screenings Whether receiving serious illness. The goal based palliative care can palliative care team lis- er Community Health according to the CDC. palliative care at a hos- is to improve quality of help you avoid unnec- ten to me as a patient? Ask your doctor for a pal- With over 50 years pital, outpatient clinic, life for both the patient essary hospitalizations Pemi-Baker’s palliative liative care referral with of experience, serving or at home (home-based and the family. Pallia- by managing complex care team will spend Pemi-Baker Community clients from 22 towns palliative care), there tive care is provided by a symptoms before they time listening to you, Health (PBCH). PBCH in central and north- are options for getting specially trained team of get worse. and getting to know you services the following 22 ern New Hampshire, the care that you or your doctors, nurses and oth- What can I expect and your family. They towns: Alexandria, Bris- Pemi-Baker Communi- loved one needs. In this er specialists, who work from home-based pallia- want to learn what’s im- tol, Bridgewater, New ty Health is committed article, we explore one of together with a patient’s tive care? portant to you; and based Hampton, Meredith, to creating healthier the options – home-based other doctors to provide You or your loved one on that, they’ll develop a Moultonborough, Sand- communities. Services palliative care – with an- an extra layer of sup- would have a special- treatment plan. wich, Center Harbor, include at-home health- swers to some common- port. It is appropriate at ly-trained team — which How do I know if Holderness, Ashland, care (VNA), hospice and may include a doctor home-based palliative Plymouth, Hebron, Gro- palliative care, on-site and a nurse — dedicat- care is available where ton, Campton, Rumney, physical and occupation- ed to helping improve I live? Wentworth, Waterville al therapy and aquatic your quality of life. They Originally, palliative Valley, Thornton, Ells- therapy in their 90-de- would work with you, care was only available worth, Warren, Wood- gree therapy pool. your family, and other to patients and families stock, Lincoln and oth- doctors to treat symp- within the hospital. But er towns upon request. PBCH is located at toms like pain, shortness now that doctors see the Once PBCH receives the 101 Boulder Point Drive, of breath, anxiety, and many ways that pallia- referral from your doc- Plymouth, NH. To con- more. The team would tive care can help, and tor they will contact you tact us please call: 603- get to know you as a per- the Affordable Care Act via phone to answer and 536-2232 or email: info@ son and provide care tai- was passed, it is becom- ask questions and set up pbhha.org Visit our lored to your needs and ing more widely avail- a meeting with you at website: www.pbhha.org what you would like in able in other settings. your home. and like our Facebook addressing your symp- While availability Covid-19 Guidelines Page: @PBCH4 toms, emotional stress is growing, it’s not yet As members of Some high tech ways to stop snoring

When climbing into than women. Sometimes of sleeping behaviors. to breathe out in the bed, no one wants to snorers can be so loud • Test snore ratings. same way. This creates endure a snore-filled they disturb bed mates Smartphone users resistance meant to ex- night of fits and starts. and even those in nearby can use an app called pand lung volume and Snoring may be inconve- bedrooms. SnoreLab to rate snor- reduce airway vibra- nient, but it’s more than People who snore, ing. The app is left run- tions. just disruptive. Snoring and their loved ones ning next to a bed. If it • Change positions. may indicate a serious who deal with the ca- detects snoring, it will Another device that is Dr. Mitz health issue. cophony each and every record an audio clip supposed to help a per- • Has served the health care needs of northern The American Acad- night, are often on the and rate the snoring on son change positions New Hampshire and Vermont for 25 years emy of Sleep Medicine lookout for ways to al- a scale that ranges from to relieve snoring is notes that snoring may leviate snoring. Despite Quiet to Epic. The prem- the Philips SmartSleep • Recognizes and is committed to the importance of quality and be associated with ob- an abundance of innova- ise behind the app is that Snoring Relief Band. It providing cost-effective services in a safe, comforting setting. structive sleep apnea, tion in recent years, an- before snoring can be ad- straps around a user’s a serious sleep disor- ti-snoring solutions have dressed, one must recog- torso to monitor sleep- • Provides affordable and efficient care with no hospital der and a risk factor for been slow in coming. But nize that it is happening ing position. If snoring overhead, no administrative bureaucracies, heart disease, diabetes, technology continues to in the first place. occurs, the device will no competing institutional interests. stroke, and many other evolve, and some new • Smart sleep masks. nudge the snorer on his • Is devoted to solving colon and liver problems. health problems. anti-snoring solutions The Hupros Sleep Mask or her side, a position Men’s Health maga- have been developed. is an example of a smart that is less likely to in- • Has professional, pro-active, compassionate, caring staff. zine says some 90 mil- • Track your over- sleep mask. It works duce snoring. lion Americans snore, night breathing. Snorers with a smartphone to • Go low tech. While with 37 million doing so can use tracking devices detect snoring. Then the there are many digital on a regular basis. Men to see just how well they mask gently vibrates to devices that may help are more likely to snore are sleeping each night. encourage a person to alleviate snoring, one When worn at night, de- change positions to open option does not require vices like Fitbit™ can up airways and reduce a device. A new pillow, track breathing and will snoring. The mask also such as a wedge pillow, rate which levels of sleep has a nose piece that will can slightly elevate the a person reaches: deep, be engaged if a change head, which may pro- light or REM. It also re- of position doesn’t stop mote better breathing. cords if a person awak- the snoring. It delivers Snoring is problemat- ens during the night, expiratory positive air- ic for millions of people. even when people do not way pressure (EPAP) Turning to technology realize their sleep was — allowing a wearer to may help people get the interrupted. This data breathe in through the rest they need. can paint a clear picture nose, but making it hard

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Salt has long been tomatoes, corn, and avo- used to add flavor to cados among other foods, people’s favorite foods. and is widely used when In fact, the use of salt as preparing Mexican foods a means to preserving at home. foods and adding flavor to recipes dates back to Oregano ancient times and has The AHA notes that led to countless conflicts Greek dishes often com- ever since. bine oregano, mint and According to History. lemon to create a mem- com, wars over access orable, delicious flavor to salt reserves in Chi- profile. If chopping fresh na are believed to have oregano, strip the leaves been fought as early as from the stem and then 6,000 B.C. Though that discard the stem. shows just how valuable salt has been throughout Parsley much of human history, Parsley isn’t just a gar- it doesn’t indicate the nish used to add aesthet- negative effects that can ic appeal to plates. Flat- result from diets that fea- leaf parsley provides a ture excessive amounts light and fresh flavor, of sodium. while the AHA notes that The American Heart curly parsley offers a Association notes that slightly peppery profile. sodium plays an essen- the bloodstream pulls harder and increases a use of fresh herbs with- added to any number of Parsley is typically add- tial role in the human water into the blood ves- person’s risk for heart out sacrificing flavor. dishes, including toma- ed to a dish during the body by regulating the sels, increasing the total disease. Such a transition can im- to sauces, pastas, salads, final minutes of cooking kidneys and helping to volume of blood within So what about sodi- prove heart health and pizzas, and eggs. or right before serving, control the body’s fluid them. As more blood um, a mineral so valued, introduce a host of new and can be paired with balance. Sodium also flows through blood and indeed vital to hu- flavors at meal time. Cilantro chicken, fish, potatoes, helps send nerve im- vessels, blood pressure man existence, that it’s Cilantro are the deli- and pasta among count- pulses and affects mus- increases. Over time, led to wars and created Basil cate leaves and stems of less other foods. cle function. However, that can adversely affect countless devotees in The AHA notes that the coriander plant. Like These are just a hand- excessive amounts of blood vessels and speed kitchens over the centu- basil has a sweet and basil, cilantro should be ful of herbs that can give sodium can compromise up the build-up of plaque ries? If it’s flavor cooks fresh flavor profile and is added to a dish right be- meals a flavorful punch heart health. The AHA that can block blood flow. are aiming for, it’s possi- best added to a dish right fore serving and should and help chefs avoid an notes that excessive Higher blood pressure ble to reduce reliance on before serving. Freshly not be cooked. Cilantro overreliance sodium in amounts of sodium in forces the heart to work sodium and increase the cut basil leaves can be can be paired with beans, their recipes. How to treat minor burns

Protecting skin pays which can be as simple first-degree burns like for skin cancer, a poten- affected area(s). like acetaminophen or both short- and long- as applying sunscreen sunburns. And over the tially deadly disease that • Apply petroleum ibuprofen can alleviate term dividends. In the before spending time long haul, such mea- the World Health Orga- jelly each day. The AAD pain and reduce inflam- short-term, concerted ef- in the sun, can prevent sures can dramatically nization reports affects notes that it’s important mation. forts to protect the skin, the pain associated with reduce a person’s risk as many as 3.1 million to apply only petroleum • Protect skin from people each year. jelly to affected areas. the sun. Make a concert- Though it’s in every- Old wives’ tales may ed effort to protect areas one’s best interest to suggest that ointments, that have healed from prioritize skin protec- toothpaste or butter can first-degree burns from tion at all times, burns be applied to burns, but the sun. Seeking shade, still happen. Second- such substances can applying a broad-spec- and third-degree burns cause infection. The trum, water-resistant can be severe, and such AAD advises against ap- sunscreen with a mini- burns often need to be plying topical antibiot- mum sun protection fac- addressed by medical ics as well. tor (SPF) of 30 and wear- professionals. But the • Do not pop blisters ing protective clothing American Academy of and cover burns with can minimize scarring Dermatology notes that nonstick, sterile ban- in areas of the skin most first-degree burns, dages. Areas that have that have healed from which can include sun- blistered should be al- first-degree burns. burns, can be treated at lowed to heal on their The AAD notes that home. Proper treatment own but can still be cov- most first-degree burns of such burns is essen- ered. Popping blisters can be treated at home tial, and the AAD offers can increase the risk of without the need to these tips to help people infection, so avoid the consult a medical pro- treat first-degree burns temptation to do so. Use fessional. However, at home. nonstick, sterile ban- the AAD advises the • Cool the burn. dages that can be easily elderly and parents of First-degree burns removed and won’t con- infants who have suf- should be cooled for tribute to infection. fered first-degree burns, about 10 minutes, or • Take steps to miti- as well as anyone who however long it takes gate pain. First-degree thinks their burn is se- for the pain to subside. burns are generally con- vere, to seek immediate Burns can be immersed sidered minor, but they medical care. in cool tap water, or vic- can still be painful. If the tims can apply cold, wet pain is significant, over- compresses to cool the the-counter medications

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Blisters can form for a number of reasons. According to Johns Hop- kins Medicine, injuries, allergic reactions and infections can lead to the formation of blisters. Burns or scalds and even sunburns can cause blisters to form as well. Blisters can be painful or itchy, and that discom- fort may compel some people to pop them. But popping blisters is a po- tentially costly mistake, as the American Acade- my of Dermatology notes that popping blisters can lead to infection. Pa- tience may be a person’s best ally when confront- ing blisters, as the AAD says most blisters will heal on their own in one to two weeks. Covering a blister can help reduce pain and discomfort, es- pecially if a bandage is situated in such a way as to ensure that the mid- dle of it is a little raised. That can reduce friction between the blister and the bandage. Once a blis- ter has drained, the AAD advises washing the area with soap and wa- ter and applying petro- leum jelly. It’s important to leave the “roof” of the blister intact even after the blister has drained, as doing so protects the raw skin underneath it as the area heals.

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