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BY DONNA RHODES CMA. [email protected] There was also a free BRISTOL — Chili, karate class for boys and crafts, informational girls as well as a self-de- booths and other great fense class for women. activities made for a Melissa Shadden was wonderful Winterfest at one of the participants the Tapply-Thompson in that class and she said Community Center last she was glad she took Saturday, and many peo- part in it. ple took advantage of the “I learned our body sunny weather to get out can be a defense tool, and enjoy themselves. and they taught us some Sponsored by the techniques to use if you Stand Up Newfound or- ever find yourself in a ganization, there were dangerous situation,” also many other com- said Shadden. munity organizations She also found that set up information strength she never re- booths to let everyone alized before when she learn more about the ser- was able to break a block vices and opportunities of wood in half with her Donna Rhodes they offer. Among those hand. Deb Blouin and her nine-year-old son Josh read historical information about the Tapply-Thompson Community Center, one of a on hand for the day were “I never would have dozen stops along a scavenger hunt at last weekend’s Winterfest. Bristol Community Ser- thought I could do that,” area. Blouin. ite. SUN also offered a vices, Mayhew Program, Shadden said. “That was great. I The Chili Cook-Off “This is very nice. number of baked goods Boy Scout Troop 50 and The Bristol Historical learned a lot about down- was another big hit with There’s a big variety of for sale to complete the the Christian Motorcycle Society also created a fun town Bristol that I never people who got to sample chili here and it was all lunch enjoyed by many. Association. and informative scaven- knew before. It was real- all the dishes entered good,” one gentleman Besides the food and “We’ve had a lot of ger hunt where families ly interesting,” said Deb then vote on their favor- commented. SEE WINTERFEST, PAGE A13 people stop to talk to us. followed clues that lead It’s been a really good them to a dozen histori- day,” said Buck West of cal sites in the downtown Alexandria voters These woods are lovely, to decide whether to disband police department dark and deep… BY MARCIA MORRIS BY DONNA RHODES way equipment, repairs Contributing Writer [email protected] and maintenance of HEBRON—What is so ALEXANDRIA — As paved roads. wonderful as a walk in an SB2 town, conduct- There is also a re- the woods in winter? ing all annual business quest for the approval That would be a walk through secret ballot of a $93,000 bridge repair in the woods with Dr. rather than a traditional on Brook Road, which Rick Van de Poll of Eco- Town Meeting, Alexan- will be funded by the un- systems Management dria voters will be facing assigned fund balance Consultants (EMC). And a wide variety of issues and not impact taxes. that is just what the He- on this year’s warrant, From there, voters bron Conservation Com- including the election will be presented with mission sponsored last of town officials, with a proposal, supported weekend in the Town incumbent selectmen by selectmen, to make Forest for an enthusias- Marcia Morris Natures is the best classroom! Conservation ecologist Dr. Rick Van de Poll spins a tale of winter Robert Piehler seeking the independently oper- tic group of intrepid na- wildlife on a trek with the Newfound Tracking Team in the Hebron Town Forest last weekend. a full term the board ated Alexandria Volun- ture enthusiasts. last year. Nearly all oth- teer Fire Department a Van de Poll is well least a few paces behind, knowledge of the local bound, on a meandering er positions will be left municipal department. known throughout New and listened carefully as landscape. tour along the shores of to write-in votes since Through Article 7, se- England as an expert bio- he tells his tales of mys- About a dozen lucky the Cockermouth River no interested parties lectmen would be re- diversity conservation tery about our meadows, nature lovers, including and up the Cockermouth stepped forward to regis- sponsible for appointing ecologist, with a special- wetlands or woodland several seasoned veter- Ledge Trail in the He- ter for those openings by the chief of such a fire ty in mycology, but un- habitats, you haven’t ans from the Newfound bron Town Forest. The the Jan. 31 deadline. department and fire- less you have “walked a fully experienced the Tracking Team, followed trek, which covered per- Also on the warrant fighters would then be mile” in his shoes, or at depth and breadth of his Dr. Van de Poll, spell- SEE FOREST, PAGE A13 however, there are sev- appointed through rec- eral articles up for con- ommendations made to sideration. the board. Should vot- First will be the ers agree to make that Voters throughout Newfound region $1,503,290 municipal change, it would not go budget recommended into effect until July 1, by selectmen, with a de- 2016. face a wide range of issues Tuesday fault budget of $1,477,299, However, should Arti- along with added expen- cle 7 concerning the Fire BY DONNA RHODES being sought by the diture requests for high- Department fail, select- [email protected] Budget Committee for men would then request With the Presidential 2016 is $1,171,698, up just $20,900 to continue their Primary now a thing of $40,645 over last year. INDEX volunteer services and the past, voters will be Also on the warrant will n pay on leases for vehi- heading back to the polls be a request to raise and Volume 3 • Number 10 cles that were previously on Tuesday, March 8, for appropriate $2,500 for Opinion...... A4-A5 agreed upon in the past. more balloting on elect- waste oil, which will be Obituaries...... A6 While there are also ed officials and matters reimbursed to the town Schools...... A7 requests for monetary that directly affect their through a grant from the additions to Capital Re- individual communities. New Hampshire Depart- Towns...... A9 Donna Rhodes Churches...... A10 serve Funds, another While some conduct all Danbury Town Hall and other community polling locations will ment of Environmental topic of community con- of their business by se- Services, and $57,000 Arts & Ent...... A11 soon see a lot of activity again when Town Meeting time rolls cern will be Article 13, cret ballot, some towns around next week. to be placed in various Health...... A12 which was submitted by will hold elections for Capital Reserve Funds. Business...... A13 petition. town officials that day, only one contested race the purchase of a new Of special note, should Sports...... B1-B4 & B8 In that article, there then meet again within for the Board of Select- police cruiser to replace the town vote to pur- Classifieds...... B6-B7 is a request to abolish the week to address oth- men where Jeremy Cor- their 10-year-old Dodge chase a new cruiser for 24 pages in 2 sections the existing Alexandria er matters on their war- nell is challenging in- Charger, and a request the police department ©2014, Salmon Press, LLC. Police Department, and rant. cumbent James Phelps to purchase the back- as stated in Article 5, Call us at (603) 279-4516 that article was met with for the position. As an hoe being eased by the $15,000 of that amount email: [email protected] some emotion from both Danbury SB2 town, other issues to highway department. would not be needed www.salmonpress.com SEE POLICE, PAGE A13 In Danbury, there is be voted on this year are The Operating Budget SEE ELECTIONS, PAGE A14 Local A2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 n Hebron Fire Department celebrates arrival of new truck HEBRON — Last to load the equipment F800, with a 750 gallon Saturday, Hebron Fire storage compartments water tank and seat- Department members of the new engine. ing for two, replacing gathered at the station The Hebron taxpay- it with the new 2015 E1, to celebrate the arrival ers were credited with now designated Hebron of our new fire truck. A foresight and insight- Engine 2, which carries snowy morning did not fulness in voting for the 2,600 gallons of water, dampen the excitement new truck. Those of us carries six fire fighters when it pulled into the working in Fire and to the scene, has an up- station parking lot about EMS Safety truly appre- graded communications 10:30 a.m. ciate the equipment the system that should work Capt. Tony Albert tax payers provide. It in some of our most re- immediately got out the makes a tremendous dif- mote locations and has hose and started wash- ference in the quality of multiple times the hose Courtesy ing off the road salt, services we are able to capacity. One of the Last Saturday, Hebron Fire Department members gathered at the station to celebrate the arrival while Chief John Fisch- offer both Hebron and many benefits of the new of our new fire truck. Here, Capt. Tony Albert hoses road salt off the new Engine 2. er sported an ear to ear Groton. truck is to carry enough smile and Chief Engi- The new truck allows water to attack a fire lished. The new Engine nights to outfit the new bron Town Meeting. neer Maynard Young in- us to remove from ser- until mutual aid trucks 2 can carry enough fire truck. The new Engine 2 Don’t forget, this year’s ventoried the equipment vice our oldest truck, can arrive or a water fighters to relieve the will be in service primar- Town Meeting will be he has been stockpiling Engine 2, a 1978 Ford source can be estab- bottle neck of fire fight- ily in Hebron and Gro- on Saturday, March ers having to travel in ton. Engine 1 will move 12 at the Bridgewater/ their own personal ve- to town and mutual aid Hebron School. Please hicles to fires. responses. attend, as the Hebron Members of the De- Hebron taxpayers, Fire Department is AMERICAN RED CROSS partment have been your new Engine 2 will anxious to show you diligently working be on display at He- your new Fire Truck. 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BY ERIN PLUMMER [email protected] MEREDITH — De- spite poor ice condi- tions anglers came out in strong numbers for the annual Great Mere- dith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby. On Saturday and Sunday, anglers came to derby headquarters in Meredith with fish caught across the state. The derby had been postponed from two weeks ago. This week- Erin Plummer end, the ice was thin Spectators line up in front of the board of the Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby to see on Meredith Bay and the biggest catches. many surrounding ar- eas, though there was plenty of activity by the fish board. Derby chair Antho- ny Avrutine said the derby went well over- Erin Plummer Wyatt and Van Buhrman hold up their winning fish with their all and ticket sales dad Chuck Buhrman in the back. Wyatt, eight, caught the were a lot higher than weekend’s heaviest white perch and Van, 11, caught the third originally anticipated. heaviest white perch. The derby was open to fish from all water- bodies across the state. The ice might have been poor on Meredith Bay and other local lakes, though Avrutine said conditions were Courtesy better in other areas. “Even though the Garden Club members display floral designs at ice on Meredith Bay was not good, the rest Gordon-Nash Library of the state there were Floral designs created by members of the New Hampton Garden Club were on display all many parts that were week at the Gordon-Nash Library in New Hampton. Garden club members designed and well frozen,” Avrutine created floral pieces which complimented some of their favorite literary works Pictured is said. Erin Plummer club member Rosemary Perry's creation . A dozen designs were on display including Rita- Avrutine said peo- A few bobhouses sit on Lake Waukewan, where the ice was Field Curtis' air plant exhibit and Carole Curry's underwater design. Other designs were thick but covered in puddles. ple were careful with done by New Hampton Garden Club members Anne-Marie McCormack, Eleanor Morrison, the ice and safety con- glers took positions. out, but it was difficult Sue Cram, Linda Dowal, Sandy Simpson, Priscilla Toshack, Theo Denoncour, Trudy Powers and Eileen Curran-Kondrad. This is the fourth Books and Blooms exhibit for the club scious. Paul Robie, Kaleb to get there. which always attracts an appreciative crowd. The New Hampton Garden Club continues to This year the prize Jeffers, and Jim Lea- The next day, they support its community while sharing its love for floral design and gardening. If you would structure was changed hy came from Belmont moved over to Wauke- like more information about the club and its activities or if you are interested in joining so the top winners stayed for the weekend wan, friend Peter Du- the club information is available at the Gordon-Nash Library on Main St in New Hampton. were picked from the in another friend’s bob- maine said this was Their next meeting is on Tuesday, April 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the library. All are welcome. weekend’s seven heavi- house on Waukewan. SEE DERBY, PAGE A13 est fish each from the The company said categories of rainbow the fishing was bad trout, lake trout, cusk, overall with the ice pickerel, white perch, conditions and so yellow perch, and many people in the black crappie. same area. Regardless The first place win- they still got to hang ner of $15,000 was Josh- out with each other ua Philbrick of Kittery, and have a good time Maine, who caught a during what has be- 4.26-pound rainbow come a tradition. trout. “We do it every Second place worth year,” Leahy said. $5,000 went to David Brothers Paul and Young of Boylston, Brian Butterfield came Mass. with a 2.61-pound with family members Point of Law black crappie. Elijah and friends from Con- Pitkin of Fremont took necticut that weekend. Do You need a Lawyer for Your Divorce? You should meet with an attorney if: (1) you have children; (2) you third place of $3,000 They started on Mere- own a home or any other real estate; (3) you have any retirement with a 1.6-pound yel- dith Bay on Saturday. accounts; (4) you have any investments; (5) you have an interest in low perch. Paul Butterfield said a business; or (5) either you or your spouse are employed. Even if you think your divorce is “simple” or “Amicable”, there could be Each of the seven they caught a bunch unexpected consequences resulting from how you handle any one heaviest fish of the of perch and were the of these issues. weekend won $500 each only ones out there. He for their anglers. said the ice on the bay The biggest white was safe a little further HHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHH perch of the weekend was caught by eight- year-old Wyatt Buhr- man of Center Har- bor weighing at 2.86 pounds. This was Wy- att’s first year fishing in the tournament. His 11-year-old brother, Van Buhr- man, caught the third biggest white perch weighing 2.46 pounds. He had gotten a derby ticket for four years and caught the third place white perch for three years. Both fish were caught Sunday morn- ing on Squam Lake, where both went to fish with their parents Chuck and Christine Buhrman. The derby is a family tradition for the Buhrman’s and they fished out of their bobhouse. The fami- ly was up around 4:30 a.m., Van said their dad woke them up. “He turned on the lights,” Van said. The ice was thicker on Lake Waukewan, where a number of an- A4 Thursday, Opinion MARCH 3, 2016 From the Capital Steps

BY SEN. JEANIE FORRESTER New Hampshire of treat- District 2 ing uninsured patients One of the biggest de- dropped more than $142 cisions the legislature million. PET will make in this session The NHHPP is due to is whether or not to reau- expire on Dec. 31, and thorize the New Hamp- the legislature is now of the Week shire Health Protection working on a plan to Plan (aka Medicaid Ex- extend that coverage. pansion). I wanted to House Bill 1696 reau- give you a brief update thorizes the NHHPP for Coco on this important and another two years (Jan. complex issue. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, Some pets are more little creatures are, In 2014, the legisla- 2018). It requires the fed- specialized in their and with appropriate ture passed the New eral government, New needs, such is the case care, not outdoor liv- Hampshire Health Pro- Hampshire insurance with little Coco, an en- ing, the many years of tection Plan (NHHPP). companies, and the 26 dearing Rabbit, though fun and frolic they can This plan, crafted by the New Hampshire hospi- small in size, she’s full provide. legislature, provides pri- tals to bear the cost of of vim and vigor. New Hampshire Hu- vate health insurance this reauthorization. Coco arrived in Jan- mane Society gener- to approximately 48,000 Per the federal govern- uary with her canine ally focused on feline low-income, uninsured ment’s promise, it will companion, yes you and canine adoptions, New Hampshire resi- pay 95 percent of the cost heard correctly, she of course, also pro- dents using 100 percent for private health insur- was very cozy with a vides care and comfort federal funds. ance plans in 2017 and large, beefy terrier. for others, like Coco. The plan provides 94 percent in 2018. The Rabbits can cohabite Come and meet her, access to primary and hospitals and insurance peaceably with oth- spend a little time in preventive care, in- companies have agreed er species especially our smaller social cluding cost-effective to split the remaining since they enjoy the room where she lives management of chron- balance (5 percent in company of others as with other cats- she ic illnesses and mental 2017 and 6 percent in opposed to living a sol- may well be just the health and substance 2018). itary life. pet you are looking for. abuse services. Prior to If the NHHPP isn’t Coco is inquisitive, Shelter is open ev- the NHHPP, uninsured reauthorized, 48,000 outgoing, and likes to ery day except Mon- folks accessed free care Granite Staters will lose be the leader. days and Wednesdays. through emergency coverage to primary and Enlightened, rab- Call 524-3252 or check room visits to their local preventive health care bit-savvy homes know www.nhhumane.org hospital. This care did services, but will still how intelligent these for further details. not include preventive have access to emer- or primary care. In 2014 gency care. As a conse- alone, prior to the imple- quence, uncompensated mentation of NHHPP, care will go up and the the amount of free care burden of this care will Letters to the Editor provided by the hospi- again be shifted to busi- n tals was $427 million. nesses and taxpayers. The cost of that “free” There are taxpayer care is shifted to taxpay- protections in HB1696. Vote John Sellers for Bristol Select Board ers in the form of higher The NHHPP ends if the To the Editor: As a member of the Bristol Budget Committee, premiums on their own federal government re- John Sellers is a qualified candidate for the John has recommended many cost saving sugges- plans. neges on its commitment Bristol Select Board. John is holding a Meet and tions. One example of these suggestions is he has Because of the to paying 95 percent in Greet at Kathleen’s Cottage, Lake Street, Bristol, provided a comprehensive analysis of the ambulance NHHPP, there has been 2017 and 94 percent in on Friday, March 4, starting at 7 p.m. I urge you service which would add revenue to Bristol by hav- a significant drop state- 2018. The NHHPP ends to stop in and meet John and ask questions. ing the other towns pay the real cost of the service. wide in the number of if the hospitals or the I am supporting John Sellers for Bristol Se- John is not afraid to ask questions, take the time to people without insur- insurance companies re- lect Board, because he will take the time to stop and gather information, and think outside the box when ance seeking care. As nege on their promise to listen, research, and carefully examine the issues. considering the needs of all the residents of Bristol. of September 2015, there cover the balance in ei- John is focused on the enrichment of our community Vote John Sellers on March 8, and come to Town has been a 30 percent ther of those years. The through supporting local businesses and making eco- Meeting on March 12. decrease in uninsured program must again be nomically sound decisions that will impact the town Rebecca Boudreau emergency room visits, reauthorized at the end of Bristol. Bristol a 38 percent decrease of 2018. in uninsured inpatient The bill also requires visits, and a 28 percent extensive information Stepping aside decrease in uninsured gathering and a plan for outpatient visits. the future by setting up To the Editor: My support will go to J.P. and John as I believe Health care coverage a Commission to look After much thought and consideration, I have they do not stand to gain personally and will have provided by the NHHPP at the efficacy of the decided to suspend my campaign for Bristol Se- the best interest of the Town foremost in their substantially reduced program and long-term lect Board. I am stepping aside and putting my oversight and deliberations on our behalf. uncompensated care funding. support behind J.P. Morrison and John Sellers. As we approach Election Day March 8 and costs, thereby reduc- The bill requires the I wish to thank all those who encouraged me to Town Meeting on March 12, I see us as approach- ing the health care cost recipients of the NHHPP run and supported my candidacy. My reasons for ing a fork in the road of either the continuation of shift, or hidden tax, to contribute co-pays for ending my campaign are many, but foremost is good honest oversight of all departments equally businesses and taxpay- misuse of emergen- the desire to finish out my term on the Bristol or a return to government by the few for the few. ers. In 2015, the cost to SEE CAPITAL, PAGE A13 Budget Committee as a voice for the taxpayers to Prioritization is the key with Town Meeting War- hold the line on spending with an eye to prioriti- rant articles this year. I ask that you consider zation of projects and support for the needs of the your vote carefully. Does it make sense to vote departments. for candidates that have special interests in the Voters should be concerned with several outcomes of decisions on budgets and projects or trends happening with elected positions. First is does it make better sense to elect candidates that are Newfound the trend for electing those who end up making looking to serve with unbiased but focused intent in decisions that directly impact them personally. the best interest of the Town? What are the priori- If you look at the Budget Committee only, you ties facing our community right now? Participation Landing will find the majority of the officials are retired is necessary if you want to take part in deciding the Proudly serving Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, from or receive part-time wages from the town future of Bristol. Whatever your decision, your vote Danbury, Groton, Hebron, Hill, New Hampton as fire department and other department employ- is your voice. Please exercise it. Please join me in and the surrounding communities. ees. Some who are running for offices this year voting at the polls and at Town Meeting as I feel your would present the same issue. There is also a vote does matter no matter what your beliefs. Established Setbp em er 18th, 2014 trend to vilify those who wish to do their due dil- Thank you, igence as defined by NH RSA to serve the best in- William (Bill) Cote Offices at 5 Water Street, P.O. Box 729, terest of the Town and the taxpayer. Bristol Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Phone: 603-279-4516 • Fax: 603-279-3331 Advocating J.P. Morrison and John Sellers for Bristol Selectman Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher To the Editor: Tackle the million dollar unreserved fund balance Ryan Corneau, Information Manager Some Bristol officials like to tell voters the This money got there by over taxation during the Brendan Berube, Editor Bristol tax bill can’t get any lower since the to- greatest recession in the past 75 years. We can’t go E-mail: [email protected] tal tax rate in Bristol is in the lower third for back in time and correct that wrong, but we need a Joshua Spaulding, Sports Editor NH communities. In reality, the municipal tax board that will give this money back to the taxpay- rate, the only tax rate the Select Board is directly ers. Donna Rhodes, Reporter charged with managing, is near the 75th percen- Bristol should be improving its infrastructure, Advertising Sales: Tracy Lewis tile of the most expensive tax rates in New Hamp- but a little more planning needs to be taken into ac- Distribution Manager: Jim Hinckley shire. count. Newfound Landing is published every THURSDAY by Salmon Press, P.O. With Morrison and Sellers, on the Select Board, I The philosophy of taxation without planning al- Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. believe we can focus on addressing the following tax- most resulted in the Town owning a very impractical SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of news- payer concerns. and expensive boat shop. papers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and Stop over estimating funding when building a This is only a sliver of the work that needs to be other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted budget done, but the first step requires voting March 8 for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available The Department head is only charged with mak- for J.P. Morrison and John Sellers for the Select for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print ing the bottom line balance out. Transfers from un- Board. vendor. Free in Print, Free Online. www.newfoundlanding.com derspent lines to overspent line items to achieve that Paul Manganiello balance Bristol Opinion n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A5 North Country Notebook n Mom told you “Brush your teeth,” right? And so you do, and out comes a cougar

led to her Close Encoun- big animal with a very “It was in no particu- they looked at various tail, that was part of the ter of the Cougar Kind. “I long tail---meandering lar hurry,” she recalled. references to be sure: wildlife scene in north- was brushing my teeth,” through the back yard. And while she was pret- it was cougar, moun- ern New Hampshire and she said, “when I caught She made a dash for her ty sure what she’d seen, tain lion, panther, cat- Vermont until just after By John Harrigan this movement out of the camera, which happened when her husband David amount, all right. They settlement times. Columnist corner of my eye.” to be on the kitchen returned to their home all mean the same thing, “It looked like an im- Terrie Herr admits What she saw out the counter, and shot two in Canaan, Vermont, just a big cat (an adult male mature adult,” Terrie that it was not exactly a window of her bathroom frames through the win- across the Connecticut can grow to well over said, citing the fuzziness glamorous moment that was an animal---a pretty dow. River above Colebrook, 200 pounds), with a long SEE NOTEBOOK, PAGE A14 Letters to the Editor n Thank you for a great three years To the Editor: toward a better commu- ing in positions on the enjoyment efforts to improve busi- and attention to Town Voters and citizens nity. Board. It guarantees the -A Settlement of the ness development and investment, grants, bar- of Bristol, thank you My main goal was to citizens of our communi- Foot of the Lake Beach retention in Bristol tering and purchasing for your support. For bring transparency and ty due diligence and well case in favor of the Town -Adoption of 79 E to policies the last three years, I prioritization to the is- thought out decisions. -Old Town Hall Resto- assist revitalization in -Recommendation have been serving the sues that face our com- Some would say that ration Project progres- Central Square and fi- and support for revolv- Town and its citizens as munity. I can say that nothing got done in these sion with initial roof, nalization of Town’s ap- ing, capital reserve and a member of the Select Select Board delibera- last three years, but guano & mold mitiga- plication process with other funds for long term Board. This has been a tions are now happening thanks to Bristol voters, tion, sills work and exte- deliberation and approv- purchasing and special- sometimes frustrating with more transparency, Board consideration and rior painting completed al of 1st application for ized spending but also rewarding few though at times these oversight, the diligent and interior work on property at 12 Central -Numerous equip- years, and I can say that were fiery debates and work of our great em- floors, ceiling, paint slat- Square ment purchases for Pub- I hope to have served you sometimes without clo- ployees as well as some ed for Spring this recent- -Creation of several lic Works and Public all well. In my term, I sure or full agreement on dedicated volunteers and ly awarded National His- additional Central St. Safety Departments have seen some changes decisions. I believe there collaborating commu- toric Register building parking spaces through -Oversight and man- for the better and some is great value for the nity organizations, the will continue serve the collaboration with agement of the day to day for the worse, but most- Town in having varied list below indicates that community for another Spring Street property operations of the Town ly positive movement opinions in those serv- much has been achieved: century or more owner -Central Square Proj- -Continued progres- -After more than 20 There is still much to Please consider me ect completed offering sion with Safe Routes years of failed action or do to complete some of safer pedestrian access to School projects for inaction, discussion and the items on this list that for Bristol's Select Board to downtown, improve sidewalk improvements movement toward ac- can only happen with the water and sewer infra- along School Street, tion on space needs and support of Town Meet- To the Editor: budgets. structure and a great North Main Street, and space deficiencies in the ing voters and newly I am seeking one of You don’t have to go gathering space for Mayhew Street with the Police Department and elected officials. There two available seats on far in any direction to special events like the work anticipated to be- Town Offices with war- is also a lot more in the the select board this see the many wonderful Christmas Tree Lighting gin in spring 2016 rant articles for consid- wings to be considered. year. improvements that we and Making it in Bristol -Installation of new eration at the 2016 Town This is our community I know that most of the all enjoy daily made by - In response to com- and unique Welcome to Meeting with hopes to and its future is ours to good people in our town many gifted and com- munity and downtown Bristol signs by Artist have support for project design. It is important government have great mitted citizens of our businesses, a return to Karen Bush in 2017 for all of us to participate intentions for our resi- community. I believe angle in parking in Cen- -Support for Commu- -Continued progress in the governmental and dents. But I also know we can continue to en- tral Square nity Economic Develop- towards development of economic future of Bris- that there’s always a joy these things without -Minot-Sleeper Li- ment with establishment a multi-use trail connect- tol. Your voice is your limit, and many of our losing sight of where the brary addition complet- of an Economic Develop- ing Central Square south vote so hopefully I will residents — seniors, money comes from and ed ment Task Force produc- to Profile Falls see you at the polls on single income families how often we ask for it. -Kelley Park improve- ing a business database, -Joining surround- March 8, and at our next and single parent homes I have enjoyed this ments including, new business survey, poten- ing towns in opposition Town Meeting on Satur- alike — would appreci- town’s past support in design and equipment tial commercial devel- to both Industrial Wind day, March 12. Again, ate a conservative voice either electing or ap- to the playground, new opment land database, Turbine projects along thank you for giving me representing their wish- pointing me to various T-ball field, and move to a business brochure, the ridgelines around the opportunity to serve es at town hall. Because boards, namely Budget, contracted maintenance business checklist and Newfound Lake and fil- you these last three no matter how much Zoning and Selectmen. I for continued enhance- commitment to form an ing Intervener Status for years. we may think any de- look forward to serving ment of the park for Economic Development Northern Pass Janet F. Cote partment may “need” you again if you see fit. community events and Committee to further -Institution, revision Bristol more personnel or more I appreciate your con- equipment or more sideration, and hope you space, we must never cast your vote for me on Please vote for Morrison and Sellers on March 8 forget the vast majority March 8. To the Editor: and make difficult deci- fied for the position of is currently serving on who pay for these things God Bless America As you may know, I sions. A “yes” vote may Select Board member: the Budget Committee. are hardly getting by and our little town of will not be running for not always be the correct Bill Cote, JP Morrison These men have what and “just a few cents” Bristol. re-election in March. I answer, while a “no” and John Sellers. Un- it takes to serve on the on the tax rate can take Sincerely, thank the people of Bris- vote may not always be fortunately, only two Bristol Select Board. too big of a bite out of JP Morrison tol for allowing me to the popular answer. I seats are open. Again, Again, thank you for already strained family Bristol serve on the Select Board have learned while hold- another tough decision, allowing me the oppor- for the past three years. ing this position it is I must pick two out of tunity to serve the Town Support candidates with the Serving in this position your duty to ask ques- three great choices. I ask of Bristol. I look forward was an eye opening expe- tions, do your research Bristol voters to elect JP to watching JP Morrison taxpayers' interests at heart rience. and not rubber-stamp Morrison and John Sell- and John Sellers pick up To the Editor: to supply those services The Select Board pro- everything that crosses ers, on March 8. JP has where I will leave off. On Tuesday, March 8, in a responsible and cost vides oversight of the the table. Some call this previously served on the Betsy Schneider the Town of Bristol will effective manner. Some town’s operations and micro managing. I con- Select Board and John Bristol be holding elections for departments have a long officials. Providing this sidered it my responsi- town officers. I urge each history of achieving oversight is not an easy bility to the taxpayers of Lawn Care of you to cast your vote those goals; others not so job. Sometimes, you Bristol. JDT Snow Plowing / Sanding L L PROPERTY CARE C for the candidate of your much. have to take a step back In March, we have Bark Mulch choice. I hope you will join me and ask tough questions, three candidates that Delivering Mulch, Loam, Commercial and Residential As a taxpayer and cit- in supporting those can- hold people accountable are extremely quali- Sand/Stone & More Property Maintenance izen of Bristol, I will be didates who will work to at its finest! voting for the candidates provide those services in Lakes Region Piano Studio Property Checks and much more! 536-1134 for Selectman that I feel a responsible cost effec- www.jdtpropertycare.com best represent the inter- tive manner. Those can- PIANO LESSONS Serving ests of the taxpayers and didates who will work Campton, Thornton, Waterville Valley, citizens of Bristol. with an eye out for the Call Melanie Siek at Plymouth, Squam & Newfound Lake areas. P.O. Box 66, Campton, NH 03223 • [email protected] While I realize that taxpayer are John Sell- we, the taxpayers, have ers, JP Morrison, and 536-3858 an obligation to supply Bill Cote. Schedule your weekly necessary services to Sincerely, our citizens, our depart- Paul Simard lessons in ments have an obligation Bristol Holderness now!

Factory Trained For Sales, Installation, Service and Repairs HIGHEST PRICES PAID All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. NORTH COUNTRY COINS. 603-744-2341 • [email protected] Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. morinelectricllc.com Obituaries/Towns A6 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 n Eunice E. Chase, 88 Maureen Jean Brown, 62 LACONIA — Eu- Sawyer, James Sawyer BRISTOL — Mau- while carrying her little many cousins. nice E. Chase, 88, of and Fred Sawyer; and reen Jean Brown passed change purse of the mo- A funeral service was 30 County Home Drive a nephew, James Saw- away peacefully after ment. She also enjoyed held Wednesday, March passed away peacefully yer, Jr. a brief illness, at Lakes a hearty appetite-espe- 2, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the at the Belknap County There will be no Region General Hospital cially if it involved choc- Emmons Funeral Home, Nursing Home on Sat- calling hours at her re- on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. olate ice cream. She will 115 South Main St., Bris- urday, Feb. 20, 2016. quest. Her life expectancy was be missed so much by so tol. Burial will be in Eunice was born on A Memorial Service five years; she was 62. many whose lives she Homeland Cemetery in June 28, 1927 in Bel- will be held on Satur- Maureen was small touched. the spring. mont, the daughter of day, March 5, 2016 at 2 of stature, but had a big She was predeceased In lieu of flowers, do- Otto and Daisy (Patten) p.m. at the Church of heart, and when she by her parents, Stanley nations may be made in Sawyer. cilla Kaiser of Gilford Latter Day Saints, Old smiled, her eyes crin- and Reita Brown, and is her memory to the New Eunice worked at and Mona Smith of North Main Street, La- kled at the edges. She survived by her sister, Hampshire Humane Allen Rogers for many Sanbornton; six grand- conia. enjoyed music, dogs Gail Bartlett of Bristol; Society, PO Box 572, La- years before retiring to children (Jesse Chase, A Graveside Ser- and cats, observing life her aunt, Waneta Calley conia, NH 03247 or New- her home in Sanborn- of Boscawen, Tristen vice will be held on around her, and going of Hill; her uncle and found Area Nursing As- ton where she spent Chase and Cory Smith Monday, May 9, 2016 at for car rides-as long as it aunt, Gloyd and Janet sociation, 214 Lake St., her time sewing, cro- of Alexandria, Beau noon at the New Hamp- wasn’t cold or wet- all the Calley of Sandwich; and Bristol, NH 03222. cheting many lovely Chase of Sanbornton, shire Veterans Ceme- afghans for family and Greg Kaiser of Orlan- tery, Boscawen. friends as well as car- do, Fla. and Chris Kai- For those who wish, Richard P. Hobart, 73 ing for young children ser of Gilford); two step the family suggests, LOUDON — Richard bart of Vero Beach, Fla.; who treated her as their grandchildren, Niki Pol- memorial donations P. Hobart, 73, a resident sisters, Carol Cram and own grandmother. ish and Kyle Smith; five may be made to the char- of Loudon for the past her husband, Leonard In 1998, she moved to great grandchildren (Ste- ity of their choice. five years, died Sunday, of Canterbury, Lakebreeze Mobile phen Kaiser, Brayden Wilkinson-Beane- Feb. 21, 2016 at the Con- Judy Perry of Vero Home Park in Gilford, Chase, Owen Smith, Ar- Simoneau-Paquette Fu- cord Hospital following Beach, Fla., and Linda where she resided un- thur Smith and Hunter neral Home & Cremation a period of failing health. Graves and her husband til August 2015. She Chase) and many neph- Services, 164 Pleasant Richard was born in Robert of Vero Beach, also enjoyed going to ews and nieces. St., Laconia, is assisting Plymouth, Sept. 19, 1942, Fla.; three great-grand- the Senior Center and In addition to her the family with the ar- son of the late Lawrence children; and numerous Dine Arounds where parents, she was prede- rangement. For more in- C. and Marion E. (Dan- nieces and nephews. she had made many ceased by her husband, formation and to view an forth) Hobart. Richard Calling hours were friends. Ralph Clayton Chase, online memorial, go to spent part of his youth in Guiott and Janet Graves. held Friday, Feb. 26, Eunice is survived who died in 2003; her www.wilkinsonbeane. Plymouth and attended He leaves his wife of 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. at by two daughters, Pris- three brothers, George com. schools there; he later 52 years, Doris L. (Lam- the William F. Smart lived in Grafton, and for ere) Hobart of Loudon; Sr. Memorial Home, many years in Bristol. his son, Richard Ho- Franklin-Tilton Road Towns He served as a volun- bart, and his wife Cin- (584 West Main St.) in n teer with the Bristol Fire dy of Tilton, and their Tilton. Department for many children, Brittany A. A graveside service Alexandria grant from LCHIP. The from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The years. He was employed Hobart and Richard E. will be held later in the Judy Kraemer 744-3532 church will celebrate library’s email address for more than 30 years Bartz; daughters Do- spring. [email protected] founders day in June in is: danburylibrary_adel- with IPC, Freudenberg reen Green and her hus- Those wishing may n honor of the 150th anni- [email protected]. NOK in Bristol in Pro- band, Jeffrey of Loudon make memorial con- Spring signs versary of the meeting duction Control and Se- and their son, Forrest tributions in Richard's All along the east wall between the families The United Church of curity. In his spare time, Green; Diane Prentice name to the Concord of the door yard little Se- that decided they should Danbury invites you to he especially enjoyed and husband Roger and Regional VNA and Hos- dum shoots, looking like build their a meeting join them for a pot luck bowling and fishing. their children, Geoffrey pice, 30 Pillsbury St., Brussel sprouts, have place for worship in brunch following their In addition to his par- Joyce and his wife, Ash- Concord, NH 03301. broken ground in the their own communi- service on March 20th ents, he was predeceased ley, Megan Joyce and fi- For more informa- sunshine. Time to put ty. The church needs which is Palm Sunday. by a brother, William ancé, Patrick Root; tion, go to www.smart- the egg shells out in the foundation repairs and Hobart, and sisters Mary brother, Robert Ho- funeralhome.com. garden. The birds will drainage work to protect Groton add them to their diets the building from water Jo O’Connor 217-9002 for stronger shells of damage. along with oth- [email protected] Town Clerk’s position. salt than sand being used visit the Town of Groton their own eggs. Hair clip- er projects aimed at good n which may have an envi- Web page. pings will be useful for stewardship of the build- We’re all getting On the School Ballot ronmental impact. John nest material. ing. The Friday night se- geared up for the Town the following positions will contact the state Hebron ries will continue every Elections coming up on are on the ballot: about this and let our Bob Brooks 744-3597 From the town other Friday night with March 8. We had our For the School Board concerns be known. [email protected] February's repeatedly the next program being first “Meet the Candi- Alexandria for three n poor weather conditions on Friday March 11th on dates Night” last Tues- years: Suzanne Cheney Announcement on Tuesday evenings has logging tales. day. Not all the candi- Bridgewater for three for the Town Meet the caused postponement of dates were present but years: Vincent Paul Mi- Groton Town Elec- Candidates Night Select Board meetings. DCC those that were had an gliore tions March 8 polls open Thursday, March 3, 6 March may be more This Friday, March 4, opportunity to introduce Danbury for two at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., Hebron Communi- cooperative. at 6:30 p.m. is card par- themselves residents years: Sharon Klapyk p.m. Come out and let ty Hall ty night at the DCC. If that attended that night. For the Budget Com- your voice be heard. Come and meet the Danbury you don’t know how to mittee The Conservation candidates for town of- Donna Sprague play kitty whist, they Those that are run- Alexandria for three Commission will be fices! [email protected] promise to teach you. ning on the ballot for po- years: Harold “Skip” meeting at the Town Hope to see you there n Perhaps you can win sitions in the Town: Reilly and Kimberly House Thursday, March the bid to call trump for Supervisor of the Bliss 10 at 7 p.m. Community Breakfast Lost Arts & Skills the night. If you think Checklist for six years: Danbury for two The Groton Town The monthly Com- Day is Saturday, March this is politic talk, you Pamela Hamel years: Ruby Hill Meeting will be March munity Breakfast at the 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at couldn’t be more wrong! Zoning Board for District Moderator for 12 We look forward to Union Congregational the Danbury Winter Donation is $3, with light three years: Frank one year: Edward “Ned” seeing you all there. Church Community Market, 15 North Rd. in refreshments available. Grelle, Glen Hansen, Gordon Select Board Office Hall is Saturday, March Danbury. There will be and Otto Jespersen will be closed March 18th 5 from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.: demos, displays and lo- Friends of the Library Library Trustee for There is one open po- and April 25 through 29. Scrambled Eggs, Pan- cal vendors selling farm The first book club three years: Sharon Nel- sition for Budget Com- Town Web page cakes, French Toast, products, crafts and spe- meeting of the George son mittee for Bridgewater Please take some time Bacon, Sausage, Hash, cialty foods. Gamble Library will be Library Trustee for for three years. to visit the Town of Gro- Oatmeal, Fruit, Pastries, Wednesday, March 23 at two years: Elizabeth Jes- ton web page at http:// Coffee & Juice all for the The town voting day 6:30 p.m. at the library. persen Sample Ballots are www.grotonnh.org/ cost of $4. will be March 8, begin- There will be a discus- Library Trustee for hanging in the Town There you will find min- ning at 11am at the town sion on favorite authors one year: Otto Jespersen House and Absentee Bal- utes from the Select The 2016 Hebron hall. The grange com- and books. Cemetery Trustee for lots are now available Board meetings and oth- Town Meeting will be munity service commit- three years: Otto Jes- for both the Town and er useful information. held on two days: tee will be holding a food Library request persen School. Keep up to date with Day 1 - Tuesday, sale and lunch during There is a wide assort- Planning Board for what is happening in our March 8, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. this time. Funds from ment of books for enjoy- three years: Glen Han- Equalization Ratio is town. Where: Community the day will be used for ment reading, learning, sen and Elizabeth Jes- finally set for 2015. The Did you know you can Hall (Church basement) projects throughout the planning and garden- persen Median Ratio which pay for taxes, register What: Voting for year. ing. Drop by the library Town Clerk/Tax is used for assessment vehicles, obtain dog li- town officials and any and check out their offer- Collector for two years: purposes was 105.2 per- censes and request vital ballot questions The South Danbury ings. The trustees have Ruth Millett cent, which means that records online? We have Day 2 - Saturday, Church Speaker series permission for libray pa- Selectman for three the assessment is a little had a bit of trouble with March 12, 9 a.m. - ad- was held on Friday, Feb. trons to park at the Unit- years: Christina Good- high, however, the town the online payment sys- journment 26. Soup and salad was ed Church. The librari- win will be reassessed this tem, but it seems to be up Where: Bridgewa- available before the pro- an is asking occasional There are many po- year and we will hope- and running now. (Just ter-Hebron Village gram which involved library patrons to let her sitions that no one is fully see an adjustment a note about making School Gymnasium * slides of several state know what author or running for so if you are made. The assessing payments online; we are What: Business ses- wide renovation proj- subject might interest interested in any of the firm will be sending out not able to accept Cred- sion of Town Meeting ects under LCHIP grant you. They have been following and would like letters and will have a it Cards. Payment type funding. The program weeding out some books to be a “Write In” for any timeline with times that available is E-Check so Newfound Area also detailed how ren- that haven’t been read of these please let people we can speak with them. please have your check- Churches Lenten ovations are different for the past 10 years how- know and get your name Please keep tuned for ing account number and Schedule when historic buildings ever doesn’t want to take out there. more information about routing number avail- Newfound Area are involved. A brief books off the shelf only Moderator for two this. We hope to have a able when going online Churches (NAC) will history of changes to the to have someone come years final number in August for this purpose. Thank be holding their annu- church were used to ex- in and ask for an author. Trustee of the Trust or September. you). al Lenten services on plain the nuances of up- The library trustees Fund for three years One resident who was There is also an order each Wednesday from dating, renovating and do have a large library Town Auditor for one at the meeting brought form for 911 reflective Feb. 10 through March restoring our historic shelf for sale. It may be year up that he felt the State signs available through 16. Each service will be- buildings. The church seen by appointment Supervisor of the is laying too much salt the Hebron Town Offic- gin at noon with a light has started fundraising or during library hours Checklist for two years on the roads this year. es. For Email address- luncheon to follow. The for a major project which which are Wed from Donna Bryant also We have had a lot of ice, es, phone numbers and rotation of churches will includes a matching 1-6pm and Saturdays stood as write-in for the but it seems that is more other information please SEE TOWNS, PAGE A7 Towns/Churches n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A7 10 a.m. Sunday services supplies such as Bibles stripping of the altar, to-face time with family 9:30 a.m. ~St. Matthew Towns and 6 p.m. Wednesday and printed literature. Good Friday stations of or friends. And it's not Church~ Thursday 8:30 FROM PAGE A6 meetings held at 7 Em- A collection barrel is the cross, and the Great too late to volunteer at a.m. - 6 p.m. ~ St. Agnes be as follows: March erson St. in Plymouth. at each church entry. Vigil before celebrating a community supper in Church~ Friday 8:30 - 9 -- Alexandria Unit- For more information Please continue to Easter Sunday! Mark your area, such as Food 9:30 a.m. ~North Ameri- ed Methodist Church, about Christian Science support this ministry. your calendars for the for All on Tuesdays at can Martyrs and March 16 -- New Society, Plymouth and Money donations may following services: 5:00 PM in Ashland's Stations of the Cross Hampton Community Christian Science go to be made to the church, March 20: Palm Sun- Booster Club or Meals Friday Noon ~St. Church. This year's our Web site, www.cs- marked “Prison Minis- day - one 9:30 a.m. ser- for Many on Thursdays Matthew Church~ 4 p.m. theme is "Walking plymouth-nh.org or to try.” vice, meeting at the traf- at 5 p.m. in the basement ~St. Agnes Church~ toward Easter." If www.christianscience. Prayer requests for fic circle with PUCCC for of Plymouth's Congrega- 6 p.m. ~ Our Lady Of school is closed due to com. the bulletin may be the Liturgy of the Palms tional Church. Grace~ weather, there will be given to Candy Gusha March 24: Maundy Consider attending Rosary no NAC service. For Family Worship at craftmom03264@ya- Thursday - 6 p.m. Agape the entire Sacred Tridu- Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. more information, Center Ply. hoo.com. Meal and Stripping of um this year. at North American Mar- please call 744-3885. Please give an- the Altar These three days, tyrs Wednesday at 5 p.m. Assembly of nouncements for the March 25: Good Fri- which include the initia- at North American Mar- God Sunday bulletin to day - noon & 7 p.m. - Sta- tion of our new members tyrs First Sunday of the Churches n the Church office by tions of the Cross on Easter Vigil, define Month at St. Matthew n Thursday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays March 26: Holy Sat- who we are as Catholic Church before 11:30 6:30-7:30 p.m., please by e-mailing fwcag@ urday - 8 p.m. - Great Christians and the beau- Mass. Ashland join us for our regular hotmail.com or Pastor Vigil (this will be a brief ty and mystery of our Weekly Meetings: ­Episcopal Thursday night activ- Yunghans at gyung- service, lasting about an faith. Thursday, March 3 (St. Mark’s ities. We offer Godly [email protected], or hour) Don’t forget! It’s early Day Away Program, ministry for children, phoning the church at March 27: Easter Sun- this year. Holy Thursday Simard Hall, 9 a.m.- 3 Church) youth and adults, with 536-1966 or Pastor Glen day - 8 & 9:30 a.m. Eucha- is March 24. The Holy p.m. n programs for people of at 726-0254. Everyone rist Week schedule is in this RCIA, St. Matthew Winter combined all ages: Royal Rang- is welcome at all of our Vestry Meeting bulletin. Rectory, 6:30 p.m. Sunday services for the ers Club for boys ele- services. The Church The next Vestry Parish leaders have SYMBOLON, Marian parishes of St. Mark’s mentary through high is handicapped acces- meeting will be Sunday, all received the Prayer Center, 9:00 AM - 10:30 Ashland and Church of school, Mpact Club for sible, east entrance. March 13, immediately for The Year of Mercy AM the Holy Spirit, Plym- girls preschool through following the 9:30 ser- from Pope Francis. It 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM outh at Plymouth 9:30 high school, and Adult Hebron Union vice in the back of the will be prayed at parish Sunday, March 6 a.m. Anyone needing Bible Studies. Pastor Congregational church. All parishioners meetings and gatherings Knights of Columbus a ride from Ashland to Glen is conducting a are welcome to attend. If throughout the year. Fr. Breakfast, St. Matthew Plymouth, please call Study Group, “Foun- Church you have something you Leo Hall, 7:00 AM n Bea Thibeault at 968- dations For Faith: The wish to have included in Rosary, St. Matthew 7848 or Shirley Splaine Life of Jesus as Record- All are welcome to the agenda, please speak Lenten Prayer and Church, 11:10 AM at 968-7289. ed in the Bible.” Scott join in our worship ser- to Joan or to Randy. Enrichment FAITH FORMATION: The Choir sings ev- Gusha is teaching a vices on Sundays at 10 Seeking a Greeter Opportunities Ashland, St. Agnes ery other Sunday and course on “Galatians.” a.m., followed by coffee Coordinator! Hall, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM welcomes new singers. Do come for this great hour. We're looking for Taize Service: There Bristol, Simard Hall, Rehearsals are Thurs- time of fellowship and We gather once a someone to help find will be a Lenten Taize 10:30 AM - 12:15 AM days at 7 p.m. at Holy learning. month to make soup greeters--and let the of- service at St. Agnes CONFIRMATION: Spirit or for those un- Sunday, March 6, for people in our local fice know who is greet- Church on Sunday, Bristol, Marian Hall, able to come in the eve- you are invited to join communities. Our next ing--for March, April, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM (in- ning, 9 a.m. Sundays us at 8:30 a.m. for ba- soup route is on Mon- and May. If you are will- There is a soup supper cluding Mass) that the Choir sings. gels, coffee and juice; day, March 14 at 6 p.m. ing to help out, please in the hall preceding Plymouth, St. Mat- Sunday School un- 9 a.m.-Bible Education While we are making let Melissa know! If you the service at 5:30PM. thew Meeting Room, der the direction of for all age groups pre- soup for others, we also can't commit to three Taize is a meditative 10:15 AM -12:30 PM Jean Murphy (253-7294) school through Adult share a meal of soup, months but would like to and peaceful experience (Including Mass) meets in the undercroft Bible Studies. 10 a.m.: salad, bread and des- fill in as a greeter, that's where through chanting Boy Scouts, St. Mat- of Holy Spirit at 9:30 Sunday morning ser- sert. If you would like OK, too! and silent prayer, we thew Hall, 6:00 PM a.m. The subject les- vice with Contempo- more information about can be still and listen to Lenten Taize Prayer son for Lent is The Col- rary music and Biblical Soup Route or would Holy Trinity the Lord. Service, St. Agnes or Purple – the color of teaching. Nursery for like to receive soup from ­(Roman Catholic) Church, 6:15 PM preparation for major ages newborn to three. us, please contact our n SYMBOLON –The Soup Supper at 5:30 holidays Christmas 5 p.m.: Prayer meet- church secretary using Catholic Faith PM, St. Agnes Hall and Easter. Lessons ing. Please put prayer the contact information From the Symbolon Sessions: ~AA meeting Mon- include three things requests in the green listed below. Pastor's desktop It is not too late to join us day-Saturday, St. Mat- about preparation; box marked “Prayer Our Bible study When Lent begins, for Symbolon. Each ses- thew Hall, 11:00 AM~ random acts of love, Requests” on the hall meets on Thursday we sometimes feel that sion stands alone so you Schedule for the what will you give up, table. Please join us mornings at 9 a.m. Our we've got plenty of time can join at any time! Sacrament of and what will you do for this important time next Church Cabinet & to recommit to prayer; For each of the dates Reconciliation with this knowledge. of intercession for our Fair Meeting will be on give up bad habits or mentioned, there are 24 Hours of Mercy The next subject will church, community, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. take on good ones; and two sessions. Morning Friday, March 4th be Prayer – what does country, missionaries, There will be three contribute our time, tal- Session: 9 to 10:30 a.m. North American Mar- it mean to talk to God. and each other. services during Holy ent, or treasure to caring Evening Session: 6:30 to tyrs 8:45-10:00 AM Nursery care is provid- Monday, March Week. At 7 p.m. on Holy for our neighbors. We 8 p.m. St. Matthew Church ed for toddlers. 7, noon-2 p.m. — the Thursday, March 24, we have six weeks, right? Thursday, March 3 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Easter Programs for Church's Helping will meet in Rev. Fisch- Well, we're two and a at the Marian Center, Our Lady of Grace Ashland and Holder- Hands Food Pantry er’s office and transition half weeks into Lent, so Tuesday, March 8 at St. 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ness: St. Mark's Lent- and Free Clothing will to Community Hall for a it might be good to check Matthew Hall, Thurs- Saturday, March 5th en Community Break- be held. Much help and special service. At 7 p.m. in and see how you're do- day, March 10 at Marian St. Matthew Church fast 8:30 a.m. Saturday, financial support is on Good Friday, March ing. Hall, Tuesday, March 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM March 12. Everyone needed. 25, there will be a solemn It's not too late to at- 15 at St. Matthew Hall, Penance Service Welcome. St. Agnes in- Tuesday, March 8, service in the sanctuary. tend the Stations of the Wednesday, March 16 at Monday, March 14th spirational Taize ser- 6:30-8 p.m., potluck Our Easter Service is at Cross on Fridays. It's Marian Hall St. Matthew Church vice on Sunday, March supper and Bible study 10 a.m. not too late to give up a 7:00 PM 6 at 6:30 p.m.; preced- at the home of Joyce Our church is located day of social media each Eucharistic Ado- Catholic Daughters of ed by a soup supper at and Keith Farrell. Con- in the center of histor- week to spend more face- ration Monday 8:30 - SEE CHURCHES, PAGE A9 5:30 p.m. in the church tact them at 536-1433 ic Hebron village at the hall.; Holderness Com- for information. Any- intersections of North Covering the munity Church: Sun- one who would like to Shore Road and West rise Service Sunday, go and needs transpor- Shore Road. Our church Newfound Lake Area & March 27 at 6:30 a.m. tation can call Candy secretary’s office hours Surrounding Communities on the top of Shephard Gusha at 254-4651. are Tuesdays from 9:30- Hill, breakfast to fol- Sunday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. and Wednes- low at the church. fellowship luncheon day and Thursday af- Weekly programs following the morning ternoons from 1-3 p.m. for St. Marks: Healing service. Please bring and our phone number Eucharist celebrated food to share. is 744-5883. Our address by Vicar Randy Dales Part of the Church is 16 Church Lane, PO in Sherrill Hall at roof has been repaired, Box 67, Hebron, NH 11 a.m. every Thurs- and we are grateful to 03241. The secretary’s day; Sewing lessons the company who did email address is staff@ Newfound (or just come and join the job so well, and hebronchurchnh.org. To the group with your for the donations to- find out more about our needlework project) wards this project. 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Churches by Holy Trinity’s Mu- Starr King about the importance with mental illness SKUUF lower parking FROM PAGE A7 sic Ministry and PSU’s Unitarian of helping others. They while creating wellness lot at noon. Contact the Americas: Catholic Campus Min- Universalist will act out the story to- and understanding in mitch@newfoundfarm. The Catholic Daugh- istry. Students interest- gether. our com-munity. Their org or Deedie at cdkrieb- ters wish to express our ed in attending should Fellowship Moral Tales- The sec- vision is to be the com- [email protected] to regis- gratitude to all who at- contact Kathy Tardif at n ond and third graders munity leader provid- ter and receive updates. tended The Cabin Fever kmtardif@plymouth. Starr King Unitarian will read a Buddhist ing quality, accessible Uncommittee Gath- Supper. Because of your edu so that we can oran- Universalist Fellowship story called “The Plum and integrated mental erings will meet every generosity we collected ize a carpool. is a multigenerational, Tree.” They will make and physical health ser- second and fourth Tues- $964.00. The proceeds Day Away program welcoming congregation a plum tree with tissue vices, delivered with day, 4-6 p.m. in the Con- from the dinner will be If you are caring for a where different beliefs paper and paints. dedication and compas- ference Room. Bring donated to local chari- loved one with Demen- come together in com- In Our Hands- The sion. For more informa- your own crafting sup- ties. Thank you! tia, there comes a time mon covenant. We work fourth through sixth tion or to join their mail- plies. Contact Virgin- Liturgy Corner: when the caregivers together in our fellow- grade will explore the ing list, visit the website ia Miller at seabeans@ The Stations of the need care themselves ship, our community, concept of cooperation at www.genesisbh.org. roadrunner.com for info Cross are a depiction of because they are over- and our world to nurture and discuss how it can Please bring canned and any changes. the final hours of Jesus, whelmed with the dai- justice, respect, and love. help in conflict situa- or dry packaged food Wise Women in and the devotion com- ly, constant needs of Sunday, March 6, 9:30 tions, as they continue items for our local Com- Training is a women’s memorating the Passion. their loved ones. Day a.m. Faith is a Forest to learn about conflict munity Closet collec- group to discuss issues The tradition began with Away is a social day- Rev. Dr. Judith resolution. tion basket in the foyer. related to women. Each St. Francis of Assisi and care program that gives Smith-Valley, Worship Coming of Age- The There is also another meeting will have a extended throughout the a much-needed break to Leader Sarah Dan seventh through tenth collection basket in the theme that will be fa- church during the mid- caregivers, while their Jones, Music Director graders will be working foyer for next summer’s cilitated by a volunteer dle ages and is most com- loved ones enjoy a day Betty Ann Trought, Wor- on their personal credos “GOT LUNCH! PLYM- member of the group. monly done during Lent, of supervised, safe stim- ship Associate today, as they begin to OUTH” program. Small Contact Betty Ann especially on Fridays ulation. Volunteers are Our past, present and prepare for their affir- jars of peanut butter Trought at batrought@ and on Good Friday. trained and an RN is on future converge and we mation service. and jelly, and canned gmail.com or just come The object of the Sta- staff. Open to adults in are caught. Youth Group- Our tuna or chicken may be and meet with this wel- tions is to help the faith- the early to mid stages If you are lost in the eighth though 12th placed there. coming group. Wise ful to make a spiritual of dementia, Day Away forest, stand still. The graders meet the second SKUUF Auction of Women regularly meets pilgrimage of prayer, is available to qual- trees are not lost. and fourth Sundays of Goods and Services will every second and fourth through meditating ified participants in This quote, jotted the month from 6-7:30 be held Saturday, March Wednesday from 10:30 on the chief scenes of the Lakes Region who down from an unknown p.m. in the upstairs con- 12, 6 p.m. starting with a.m. to noon in the up- Christ's suffering and could benefit from the source, may come from ference room. All are a silent auction. Coffee stairs conference room. death. It has become a program regardless of a remembered version welome! and snacks will be avail- Bridge players meet significant Lenten devo- creed and is held on of the poem “Lost” by Social Justice Out- able. on Thursdays in the tion. Thursdays from 9 a.m. David Wagoner. I take reach for March - Gen- Ongoing activities Conference Room from You can participate to 3 p.m. in Simard Hall the name of this sermon esis Behavioral Health, Choir meets for re- 1-4 p.m. in the Stations on Fri- at Our Lady of Grace from a UU hymn “Faith is a private, non-profit hearsal most Thursday Gentle Yoga meets days at noon at St. Mat- Chapel in Bristol and is a Forest.” Unitarian organization designat- evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. in in the Fellowship Hall thew, 4 p.m. at St. Agnes lunch is included. For Universalism is a theo- ed by the State of New the sanctuary. on Wednesdays from and 6 p.m. at Our Lady more information con- logical forest that sur- Hampshire as the com- 1st Friday morning 5–6 p.m., and Saturdays of Grace Chapel during tact Fran Olson at 744- rounds us, even when munity mental health Breakfast Group We from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For this holy season. 6828 or franeolson@ we feel lost. center serving Belknap will meet on Feb. 5 at the information, contact gmail.com. Volunteers Visitors are invited and southern Grafton PSU dining hall on High Darlene Nadeau at 493- Looking Ahead : Trid- are always needed for to attend the service as Counties. Founded in Street, Plymouth at 8:30 1478. uum Schedule three hour morning well as all programs at 1966, GBH provides com- a.m. for a casual gather- and/or afternoon shifts. the church. Nursery prehensive, integrated ing of SKUUF members Starr King UU Fel- Holy Thursday: Currently there are care is provided for in- mental health treatment and friends for good food lowship is located at 101 March 24 openings for qualified fants and toddlers. The for people living with and discussion – wher- Fairgrounds Rd., Plym- 7:00 PM Our Lady of participants. children’s program is - and recovering from ever it leads. Contact outh. The phone num- Grace Chapel St. Patrick’s Day Din- held downstairs concur- - mental illness and/or Deedie at cdkriebel@ ber is 536-8908. The Web Good Friday: March ner Fundraiser St. Ag- rently with the service. emotional distress. In gmail.com for informa- site is www.starrking- 25 nes Church Join us for coffee and Fiscal Year 2015, GBH’s tion about windshield fellowship.org, where 5:00 PM Our Lady of Saturday, March 19 conversation following 164 employees served sign for parking lot and you can access “News- Grace Chapel from 5-7 p.m. the service. 3,843 children, adults any adventure activity letters” to read, or print 7:00 PM St. Matthew Admission: $7 for Children and Youth and families and provid- afterward. out, any of several past Church adults, $3 for children Religious Education, ed nearly a quarter of a Starr King Men’s issues; “Podcast” to en- Easter Vigil: March 26 and $18.00 for families. Meredith Flynn, DRE million dollars of chari- Group meets every first joy listening to sermons 7:30 PM St. Matthew To help with the Storytime- Our ty care. Genesis Behav- and third Sunday from you have missed, or Church meal or for additional youngest children in ioral Health’s mission 6-8 p.m. in the Confer- just want to hear again; Easter Sunday: information, call Elena preschool through first is to provide integrated ence Room. “Events Calendar” to March 27 Worrall at 744-0105. grade will hear “The mental and physical Second Sunday Hike find out what is going 7:30 AM, St. Matthew Online resources Little Red Hen” and talk health care for people –We leave from the on in our Fellowship. Church The Parish Web site 9:30 AM, Our Lady of (holytrinityparishnh. Grace Chapel org) acts as a valuable 11:30 AM St. Matthew clearing house of world- The engine of Grand Funk Church wide resources for all Campus Ministry of us. Under ‘Adult Thank you to Shawn Formation’ click on the Russell for a delicious ‘Links and Resources’ Railroad comes to Plymouth supper for the students section of the site and at the rectory with Fr. you will be guided to indelible part of classic Leo last Sunday after the diocesan and Vatican rock itself.” monthly prayer service. pages as well as a myr- Tickets to see Mark Look! There's Mary! iad of links to sites that Farner are $49, and $59 At the weekly student provide guidance and for premium seats. For meeting on Wednesday, education in Christian tickets and more infor- March 2, at 7 p.m., Fr. living and Theology mation on concerts and Leo will discuss Marian – most of it free. You the Flying Monkey Per- apparitions. Meetings will find sites devoted formance Center, visit take place in the Reflec- to daily prayer, Boston www.flyingmonkeynh. tion & Spiritual Care College and Notre Dame com or call 536-2551. Center, across from Sites offering credit and Lamson Library. As al- non-credit courses on- ways, refreshments are line, home study cours- served, and all students es and much more. The are welcome. online versions of sev- First Sunday Rosa- eral Catholic newspa- Courtesy ry: On Sunday, March pers are linked to our Mark Farner, former vocalist and guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, performs all his hits and 5, join PSU students in site as well as resources more at The Flying Monkey Performance Center on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. praying the Rosary at for liturgical ministers. 11:15 AM before Mass at The Parish site is up- PLYMOUTH – Mark superstardom as one of “We are excited to St. Matthew’s Church. dated on a daily basis, Farner, former vocalist Capitol Records top sell- host one of rock n roll’s Next Bible Study of- so check back often for and guitarist of Grand ing acts — even selling pioneering influences fered by and for PSU updates. Funk Railroad, performs out New York’s Shea on our stage,” says Seth students will be on Incidentals all his hits and more at Stadium faster than The McNally of The Flying Tuesday, March 8, at All parish groups and The Flying Monkey Per- Beatles! Monkey. “Mark Farner 6:30 p.m. in the Reflec- organizations wishing formance Center on Sat- Farner’s live deliv- was the voice of Grand tion & Spiritual Care to plan an event on any urday, March 12 at 7:30 ery of the hits, “I’m Funk Railroad in their Center, across from campus must book that p.m. Farner is known Your Captain / Closer heyday, making him an Lamson Library. event through Sandy in for penning and singing to Home,” “Some Kind Lenten Taize prayer the Plymouth office at hits like ‘I’m you’re Cap- of Wonderful,” “The Lo- service: Sunday, March 536-4700. Thank you. tain,” “Are You Ready,” co-Motion,” “Bad Time 6, after 5:30 p.m. soup Would you be willing and “We’re an American (to be in Love),” and supper at St. Agnes to give someone a ride Band.” Regional rock n “We’re An American Church. This inspiring to Mass? If so, please roller The Dan Lawson Band” are the stuff of leg- 844-4BARNZS contemplative prayer call either parish office. Band will open the show. end. Week of 3/4 - 3/10 ZOOTOPIA PG experience is adapted From time to time, we Tickets for this concert Farner and his Flint, Friday - Saturday: 12:20, 2:50, 5:10, from the prayer tradi- have parishioners in start at $49. Mich., band helped rule 7:30 & 9:50 Sunday: 12:20, 2:50, 5:10 & 7:30 tion cultivated by the need of a ride. The enigmatic Farner the rock world in the Monday -Thursday: 2:50, 5:10 & 7:30 monks of the inter- Please call the recto- is best known as the first part of the ’70s, sell- LONDON HAS FALLEN R national, ecumenical ry if a loved one is hos- co-founder of Ameri- ing out stadiums, col- Friday - Saturday: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 & 9:45 Benedictine monastery pitalized. It is the only ca’s premier power-trio, lecting platinum records Sunday: 12:45, 3:45 & 6:45 in Taizé, France. Med- way we can know whom Grand Funk Railroad. and scoring hit pop sin- Monday – Thursday: 3:45 & 6:45 itative singing, brief we should visit. Federal As the band’s front gles along the way. They SPOTLIGHT R Friday – Saturday: 1:00,4:00, biblical readings, and law prevents hospitals man, lead vocalist, lead were even kicked off a 7:00 & 10:00 periods of silence char- from notifying local guitarist and primary 1970 tour as openers for Sunday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 Monday – Thursday: 4:00 & 7:00 Led Zeppelin after up- acterize a Taizé ser- clergy when a parishio- songwriter, he propelled Find us online at vice. It will be offered ner is hospitalized. them to multi-platinum staging the headliners. BarnZs.com Arts & Entertainment A10 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 n Plymouth State Theatre presents “Romeo and Juliet” March 3-6 at the Silver Center Traditional language with music and design that is “Renaissance Meets 2016”

PLYMOUTH —The beth Daily is the voice ercise and sport physiol- sophomore theatre arts boro, Mass.; Benvolio minor from Randolph, Department of Music, coach for the produc- ogy major from Gilford; major and English Ma- is portrayed by John Mass.; Ensemble: Nicole Theatre, and Dance at tion, helping students Mercutio is portrayed by jor from Conway; and Rumore, a sophomore Morris, a first-theatre Plymouth State Univer- with text and breathing Brian Chris Williams, Samson (also 2nd Watch- theatre arts major from arts major from Wood- sity invites you to ex- technique…sustaining a senior theatre arts man) is portrayed by Salem; Balthasar is por- stock, Vt., and Maggie perience Shakespeare a long line and finding major from Centerville, Jared Contrada, a first trayed by Valerie Um- McGovern, a sophomore anew when they perform an appropriate place for Mass.; and the Paris’ year undeclared major bro, a junior theatre theatre arts major from a 2016 version of the well- breathing that corre- page is portrayed by So- from Salem. arts major from North Windham, Maine. known classic “Romeo sponds to the meaning of phia Shay, a first-year From the House of Weymouth., Mass.; and Performances of “Ro- and Juliet.” the line. theatre arts major from Montague—Montague is Abraham is portrayed meo and Juliet” are Your ear will rec- Daily says, “Both Ty- Derry. portrayed by Sam Clif- by Sophia Shay, a first- March 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., ognize the traditional ler Rich ’07 and I have From the House of ton, a first-year theatre year theatre arts major March 5 at language, but the PSU worked with students on Capulet­—Capulet is por- arts major from Plain- from Derry. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., interpretation includes what is called ‘First Fo- trayed by Nick Kalantza- field; Montague’s wife Other characters— and March 6 at 2 p.m. music and design that lio Technique,’ which in- kos, a senior theatre arts (also apothecary and Friar Laurence is por- in Hanaway Theatre at is “Renaissance meets corporates recognizing major from Andover, choreographer) is por- trayed by Leo Curran, the Silver Center for the 2016,” including a bit of and understanding clues Mass., Capulet’s wife is trayed by Carly Usher- a senior theatre arts Arts. rap to which the time- in the text to the au- portrayed by Karielle wood, a senior theatre major from Braintree, Tickets are available less play’s iambic pen- thor’s intentions for the Anzaldi, a senior theatre arts major from Marl- Mass., Friar John, Petru- at the Silver Center Box tameter lends itself well, actor. Sarah Leibowitz, arts major from New- borough, Mass.; Romeo chio and Rosaline are Office, (603) 535-2787 or according to director a junior English major ton; Juliet is portrayed is portrayed by David portrayed by Paige Mac- (800) 779-3869. Tickets Sharon Paquette. and theatre minor from by Alexandra Flammia, MacNeill, a junior En- Donald, a first-year the- are also available online “Although ‘Romeo South Hadley, Mass. is a first-year theatre arts glish major from Tyngs- atre arts major/dance at silver.plymouth.edu. and Juliet’ is a tragedy, assisting as dramaturg major and dance minor there is plenty of come- and providing addition- from Stoneham, Mass.; dy in this play that is as al assistance with under- Tybalt is portrayed by Big, Heavy, Other: Recent much about robust and standing of vocabulary Myles Parsons, a junior brimming youthful en- and its various mean- theatre arts major from ergies as it is about petty ings. Alton; the Nurse is por- Works by Phil Lonergan” at grievances held too long The cast includes: trayed by Darcy Gra- by the older generation,” From the House of Es- ham, a senior theatre Paquette says. “The dra- calus—Prince Escalus is arts major from Man- PSU's Karl Drerup Art Gallery ma moves from comedy portrayed by Jaclyn Go- chester; Peter is por- to tragedy, but we are odrich, a senior theatre trayed by Cam Downing, PLYMOUTH —The holding on to the come- arts major from Man- a junior theatre arts ma- Karl Drerup Art Gallery dy until we have to leave chester; Count Paris is jor from Candia; Gregory and Exhibitions Pro- it.” portrayed by Braden is played by Molly Rick- gram at Plymouth State Professor Eliza- Alward, a sophomore ex- er (also a watchman), a University will present works created by Profes- sor of Art and Director of Sculpture Phil Lonergan PSU hosts daylong March 1–April 2, with an opening reception from 4–6 p.m. Tuesday March Contemporary Music 1. Lonergan took a while to get into the field of higher education. He Festival for young pianists earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychol- PLYMOUTH—The perform “Jambalaya: with Professor Jona- ogy from Saint Thomas Department of Music, A Portrait of Old New than Santore on Ca- College in Minnesota Theatre, and Dance at Orleans” by Eugenie reers in Music and then spent two years Plymouth State Uni- Rocherolle; “Ling Kub 2 p.m. A master class as a boat builder in Swe- versity will host the Seur (The Monkey for pre-college pianists den, several years as a

18th Annual Contem- Plays with the Tiger),” with Professor Carleen furniture builder in New Courtesy porary Music Festival a lighthearted arrange- Graff England, and a year in “NinjaFlex Self-portrait” by Phil Lonergan March 12 at the Silver ment of a traditional 3:15 p.m. A public Australia mining opals, Center for the Arts. Thai tune by Robert concert by winners of before earning a Master the world we live in to- many of the processes he Free public events in- Walker; “8 ‘til Late,” the morning compe- of Fine Arts degree in day? What would happen used in this instance are clude: taking listeners to a tition and PSU piano sculpture from SUNY-Al- to me as an artist, and to very different from the 9 a.m. A competi- jazz club with a relax- students. bany in New York. Lo- my work, if I set aside traditional making he tion for grades 7-12 pi- ing night out with mu- Information about nergan came to Plym- my own personal empha- did before his sabbatical. ano students sic and friends; “Water the Department of Mu- outh State University in sis on craft and ventured Much of the work in 11 a.m. A public Blooms” by Kyong Mee sic, Theatre, and Dance 2000. into new territories?” this exhibition “was de- lecture recital on Mu- Choi, inspired by the is online at Plymouth. For many years, Lo- Some of the territories signed on a computer, us- sic of the 21st Century Clarence F. Bucking- edu/department/mtd. nergan identified him- Lonergan explores in his ing software rather than for two pianos, eight ham Memorial Foun- Information on the self as a craftsman, cut- current show stem from a saw,” he says. “Some of hands performed by tain in Chicago; and Piano Area is online ting dovetails by hand, his new work in digital it was fabricated in facto- the PSU Piano Quar- “Quodlibet on 6 Amer- at Plymouth.edu/go/ learning to carve and media. He and his stu- ries by paid workers us- tet: Constance Chese- ican Folk Tunes: The piano chisel and using com- dents have embarked on ing tools that I don’t have brough, Allan DiBiase, Fancy Blue Devil’s Information about plex geometry to figure projects using digital vid- in my own home studio. Dan Perkins and Car- Breakdown,” by Ingolf the Silver Center for out how to create a form eo and three dimension- Some of it was printed on leen Graff. Dahl. the Arts is online at that perfectly embodied al (3-D) printing, causing shared 3-D printers that The quartet will 1:15 p.m. A seminar plymouth.edu/silver. his artistic vision. All him to think about sculp- are part of a network of of these elements are ture as a four-dimen- diverse makers in our still engrained in his sional art. And he has region.” work, and the technical explored how his tradi- The work in Big, skill he developed—his tional training as a mak- Heavy, Other represents craftsmanship—still sets er can be useful to him if where Lonergan says his work apart in some he leaves the chisel and he is right now, “caught ways. welder behind. between my past as a Following his 2014 ac- Big, Heavy, Other fo- master craftsman and ademic sabbatical how- cuses on intermediary my emerging interest in ever, Lonergan began media—the pathways digital processes, crowd- to question this way of that took Lonergan from sourced fabrication and making, and started ex- traditional sculpture playful exploration of ploring different artis- and craft into more post- a sculptor’s place in a tic processes that “poke modern ways of making, changing world.” holes in some of my for- including digital media The Karl Drerup Art mer emphasis on hand- and 3-D printing. Some Gallery is in the Draper work and craft,” he says. of the works display fine and Maynard Building Since so many objects craft and the precision on North Main Street in are no longer made by of the furniture designer Plymouth. Gallery Hours hand, he wondered “If he once was, and some are Monday, Tuesday, art is, in many ways, a reflect the sculptor who Thursday and Friday, 10 reflection of our society, played with scale and a.m.–4 p.m.; Wednesday, how does the handmade perspective in whimsical 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday object reflect or critique or beautiful objects. But 1–4 p.m., and by appoint- ment. There is no charge for admission. CASS INSURANCE INC. General infor- mation about the Karl ‘Nanc’ & Michelle PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 Drerup Art Gallery is online at Plymouth.edu/ PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. gallery. General infor- GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT mation about events HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS at Plymouth State Uni- 802.334.6944-Work versity is online at 802.334.6934-FAX ThisWeek@PSU, http:// [email protected] thisweek.blogs.plym- outh.edu. Arts & Entertainment/Health & Wellness n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A11 Artistic Roots features Jennifer Alba as our Teaching Artist of the Month

PLYMOUTH — Jen- For this class, you are dery enthusiasts may nifer Alba, is continu- requested to bring attend without instruc- ing her embroidery a piece of your own tion; cost is $10 for classes this month. Her clothing that you wish members and $15 for class is called,“Draw, to decorate (should be non-members. Stitch and Chat with denim, linen, or cot- Lynn Haust is of- Jen Alba” on March 12 ton). You will be sup- fering three classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. plied with all that you this month. The Glass Alba is known for need to make your de- Fusing Class, teaches her amazing designs sign come alive! Cost participants to create on her own clothing of the class is $60 for beautiful fused glass and those pieces that members and $65 for creations to place in she sells in the gallery. non-members. Embroi- a window to catch the Simple solutions to keep aging skin healthy

BY JENNIFER HARVEY, RN BSN to be more susceptible Live Free Home Health CDP to bruising, even fol- Care, understands skin Clinical Director lowing minor bumps care needs due to aging LIVE FREE HOME HEALTH CARE and scrapes. Some sim- and can assist with: While many Amer- ple solutions to help Bathing and mois- icans spend hundreds prevent bruising or to turizing. of dollars a year on help existing bruises Inspecting for products that claim to heal include: changes to the skin. “defy age,” the simple Applying a cold com- Incontinence skin truth is that the skin press to the bruise for care. does change with age, about 20 minutes to re- Preparing healthy, Courtesy and these age-related duce blood flow to the diet-specific meals. This beautiful linen dress is an example of Jen Alba’s work. Join her at Artistic Roots on March changes leave older area and decrease in- Assisting with a 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in her class, Draw, Chat and Stitch with Jen. Bring your own clothing adults at an increased flammation. physician-approved item to turn into a one of a kind wearable piece of art. risk for certain skin Elevating a bruised exercise/activity regi- issues. While we may foot or leg. men. light. You will learn own flame work beads). to paint flowers in a not be able to complete- Getting plenty of For more informa- to use stringers, frit She will be teaching a vase using a live mod- ly stave off wrinkles, vitamin C. Vitamin tion about elder care and how to cut and class for children on el. This class will meet there are some simple C plays an important services, or more tips place glass. The class March 12 called Zen from 5-7 p.m., and the solutions that can help role in the production on caring for aging is taught on Saturday, Doodle Animals for cost is $30 for members older adults overcome of collagen, which can skin, please visit www. March 12 from 10 a.m. Kids. This class will and $35 for non-mem- common age-related protect against bruis- LiveFreeHomeHealth- to noon and again on meet from noon to 2 bers. skin problems and ing. Care.com. March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., and the cost is $10 Each month, Artis- maintain healthy skin. Wearing long p.m. Cost is $25 for for members and $12 tic Roots also offers sleeves and long pants About Live Free members and $30 for for non-members. She an open class in Knit- Dryness when doing tasks that Home Health Care others. She will also will offer an adult class ting held weekly on Dry, flaky skin af- may injure the skin. Serving the Lakes offer a Kiln Fired Glass on March 14 called Sundays from 2-4 p.m., fects 75 percent of peo- According to the Region and Central Pendant class at her Shamrocks and Eggs. sponsored by fiber art- ple over the age of 65, Mayo Clinic, if a bruise New Hampshire, Live Winterhill Studio on This is honor of Saint ist, Polly Bartlett. This according to Medscape. is large and painful or Free Home Health March 19, 10 a.m.-noon Patrick’s Day and Eas- class is free and all are Lower legs, elbows, and if bruises appear for Care, LLC is dedicated and the second class is ter. This will be the welcome to attend. forearms tend to be es- no reason, especially to providing top quali- March 26 from 10 a.m.- theme of our designs Become a Support- pecially susceptible to if new medication is ty care in the comfort noon. Cost of the class for the month. This ing Member! The cost dryness and irritating being taken or bleed- of home, wherever is $110. Email Lynn for class will meet from is $25 annually, and itchiness. This occurs ing in other areas is home may be. Locally further instructions on 5-7 p.m., and the cost you receive a discount because as a person noticed, such as on the operated by its found- this class at Winter- is $20 for members and on all classes offered ages, the number of nose and gums, call a ers, Live Free Home [email protected]. $25 for non-members. at the gallery. Artistic sweat and oil glands physician. Health Care offers a Suzan Gannett is a She is also offering Roots is on 73 Main St. in his or her body de- wide range of services, multi-medium artist adults a Watercolor in Plymouth. You can creases, contributing Pressure Sores from companion care working in watercol- Class, designed for the register for classes by to dry skin. Pressure sores — and assistance with ors, Zen Doodles and beginners on March stopping by the gallery Some simple solu- also called bed sores activities of daily liv- jewelry (making her 28. We will look at how or phoning 536-2750. tions to help combat or pressure ulcers — ing to skilled nursing. dryness and itching in are skin injuries that All care is supervised aging skin include: result from prolonged and updated by a regis- Taking warm rather pressure against the tered nurse, who is spe- than hot baths or show- skin that inhibits an cially trained to watch ers and bathing less of- adequate supply of for new or changing ten. blood to the skin. Pres- health issues. Wheth- Using only mild sure sores can develop er the need is for short soaps and shampoos. quickly and are often or long term care, Live Some people may re- difficult to treat; how- Free Home Health quire a special soap ever, there are strat- Care works with each or shampoo such as egies to help prevent client’s physician to Nizoral which is made them, including: provide a continuum of for special skin condi- Changing positions care unparalleled with tions. frequently (every one other agencies, and the Moisturizing often, to two hours) to avoid compassionate staff especially after a bath. putting too much promises to treat each Avoiding perfumes, stress on one area of client respectfully and which may irritate the the skin and increase like a cherished fami- skin. blood flow to the area. ly member. Live Free Drinking plenty of Using supportive Home Health Care also fluids to rehydrate the surfaces, like cush- offers medical alert skin. ions, pads and special systems to provide Using a humidifier mattresses to relieve extra peace of mind in the winter or in dry pressure. should an emergency climates. Inspecting the skin care need arise. For Avoiding overexpo- daily to identify vul- further information, sure to the sun and us- nerable areas or early contact 217-0149 or vis- ing sunblock. signs of pressure sores. it www.LiveFreeHom- Bruising Caring for the skin is eHealthCare.com and Thinning skin and vital as a person ages. follow us on Facebook. weakened blood ves- A professional home sels cause older adults care agency, such as Your “Favorite” Decorator “For Sewing done right” Jodie Favorite Owner #36 Baker St. Slipcovers Bristol, N.H. 03222 Cushions Window Treatments Office: 603-744-9433 Pillows & Accessories Cell: 603-738-3399 Upholstery Email: [email protected] Alterations Facebook: Your favorite decorator Website: yourfavoritedecorator.com Health & Wellness/Business A12 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 n PSU student practitioners present “Naturally Fit” at ALLWell North PLYMOUTH — Stu- by Tim and Samantha training. Individual- sports activities. Group Well Track. At these tles, towels and other dent practitioners Tim based on best practic- ized coaching will help activities will be coupled meetings participants supplies. Indoor train- Walsh and Samantha es in exercise science. athletes to identify and with both group and per- will receive a pre-assess- ing shoes are required. Urbon will be offering an The program is part of work towards person- sonal challenges in ways ment and complete reg- Sign up for an orienta- effective and inspiring a Health Education and al goals. Methods will that will provide mea- istration materials. The tion session to secure a physical training pro- Promotion course su- include exercises that surable improvements full program sessions place in this program gram open to students pervised by Dr. Barbara will gradually progress in both physical fitness will be every Monday, at: http://www.signup- and community mem- McCahan. There is no from moderate to high- and mental discipline. Wednesday and Friday genius.com/go/30e- bers beginning in March cost for this program. er intensity and greater Anyone interested in at 12:15-1 p.m. from Mon- 0b44a5a82ba3fe3-natural- 2016 at the ALLWell Across a four-week se- complexity. Committed this program is asked day, March 21 until April ly. North track and field fa- ries of workout sessions, participants can expect to enroll for one of three 29 at ALLWell North. Limited to 20 partic- cility. participants will receive to begin developing total introductory/orienta- Showers and changing ipants. For additional “Naturally Fit” is a instruction on complex body stamina that can tion sessions which will areas are available - information, call Dr. total-body condition- exercises for flexibil- be applied to a wide va- be held; March 4, 7 & 9 participants must bring Barbara McCahan at ing program designed ity, core, and balance riety of recreational and at 12:15 p.m. at the ALL- their own water bot- 535-2578. THE WINNIPESAUKEE TALKIE February, YTD home sales soar, sustained recovery anticipated

England Real Estate ty also rose substan- month, a decline of 31 for the year. Winter strings consultation. Network Multiple tially above the previ- percent, according to inventory there, mean- Meanwhile, thank you Listing Service. The ous year with 45 closed NEREN. while, fell 40 percent, for reading The Winni- BY RANDY HILMAN impressive gain was transactions, an in- YTD sales in Carroll year over year, to 12.9 pesaukee Talkie. February home sales buoyed by super strong crease of 55.2 percent. County grew 35 per- months. rose sharply year over year over year activity YTD, 99 homes sold, a cent year over year, Do you have specific The Winnipesaukee year, pushing up total last month, which saw gain of 25.3% over the to 104 closed units. In questions pertaining Talkie is a real estate sales for the new year single-family home previous year. Pend- the month of February, to real estate activi- feature column pro- nearly 31% compared sales rise 40.7 percent ing sales were up 11.9 37 homes closed, a 12 ty in your neck of the duced by Randy Hil- to the same period to 121 units. percent for the same percent year over year woods? Are you think- man, an award-win- last year, sales figures February pending period with 66 trans- gain, paling in com- ing of selling your ning former business show. home sales were up 7.2 actions in the sales parison to the robust home or do you know journalist for The Ten- Although February percent with pending pipeline. While the me- increases logged in someone who may be nessean, a Gannett dai- home sales in Belknap, sales for the year up dian price of a Grafton Belknap and Grafton planning to buy or sell ly newspaper located in Carroll and Grafton 18.4 percent year over County home dropped counties. a home in the near fu- Nashville, Tenn. Mr. counties fell 23 per- year to 206 active con- 21.4 percent for the Pending sales in Car- ture? Either way I can Hilman today is an cent from the previous tracts in the sales pipe- month, year over year, roll County were down help. The real estate associate broker at month to 121 closed line. Meanwhile, the it was up 14.7 percent 8.8 percent for the year market is ever chang- Keller Williams Lakes transactions, the sto- median price of a home YTD to $164,000. Dollar to 62 contracts, NEREN ing. What you don’t & Mountains Realty, ry developing in early sold in the three-coun- volume was up 54.7 per- data shows. Dollar vol- know about it could Wolfeboro. He can be 2016 is one of year over ty region fell 11.36 per- cent, year over year, ume was flat for the cost you time and mon- reached at 610-8963 or year advances in closed cent last month, but to $23.7 million while month of February but ey. Contact me today by email at rhilman@ and pending sales, me- inched upward YTD to the supply of available up a substantial 42.5 by email or phone to randyhilmanhomes. dian home price, sales $185,000, a 2.8 percent housing shrunk to 13 percent to $28.4 million schedule a free, no- com dollar volume and a gain from the first two shrinking inventory of months of 2015, NEREN single family homes, data shows. all of which bodes well The dollar volume MARK ON THE MARKETS for a repeat of the 11 of completed sales percent sales gain re- rose a substantial 25.5 alized in 2015, experts percent last month to say. $27.6 million, while Risky investments “Save for a few ex- YTD that figure stood pensive outliers where at $76.7 million, an low inventory and high impressive year over things in your invest- abrupt currency value be reinvested into a po- prices have become year increase of 39.3 ment portfolio that you change or a host of ex- tential rising rate mar- the norm, a balanced percent. Rising dol- may believe are safe ternal global factors ket. This is referred to (growth) market is lar volume indicates income producing vehi- can change the interest as “immunizing” the anticipated for much growing demand and cles like dividend pay- rate picture very quick- portfolio. If you buy of the country for the a shrinking homes in- ing stocks, preferred ly creating a real jolt to individual bonds you foreseeable future”, ventory. Winter in- stocks, MLP’s or bond those interest rate sen- will at least know what the New Hampshire ventory in the three funds. When a stock sitive vehicles. you paid, what your Association of REAL- counties stood at 12.8 or bond is purchased Know that I am not yield, maturity date TORS® wrote in its months supply at the for income or the div- against bonds, just bond will be and have more 2015, year-end report. end of February, down BY MARK PATTERSON idend it becomes that funds. Bond funds are control over the invest- NHAR noted that 36 percent from the When you hear the much more sensitive typically perpetual in ment. If you do not feel a healthy, yearlong same period last year, phrase “risky invest- to interest rate fluctu- nature, in other words, that you have enough demand for housing according to NEREN. ments,” things like ations. As an example; the bonds are bought assets to justify indi- was spurred on by an Statewide, similar penny stocks, futures because yields on CD, and sold by the fund vidual bonds I would improving jobs mar- results are anticipated, contracts, option con- s, bonds and fixed in- manager with no matu- just take a pass on the ket and interest rates although NHAR has tracts or junk bonds come in general are so rity date as far as you bond fund at this stage that remained historic not yet published its likely come to mind. low, investment money are concerned. Inflows of the game and find lows. sales data for 2016. But those investments has sought out any ve- and outflows make something else for in- The Federal Reserve In the three-county or whatever you want hicle that pays a good holding a bond till ma- come. raised its short-term Lakes Region, howev- to call them are typical- dividend or yield. That turity a challenge for Of course, all these benchmark interest er, Belknap County led ly used for speculation in turn drives the price funds. Typically if rates strategies can be debat- rate in December and February sales with 39 or as it used to be called up and yield down, so go up you lose value, if ed, I just want you to more increases are ex- closed transactions, up “taking a flier” or when you have a lot they go down you gain be active and aware of pected this year as the 62.5 percent year over chance, knowing your of money chasing this value. If you want expo- what is going on with economy continues to year. YTD sales were odds of success are not yield you get inflated sure to bonds you might your money whether improve, but NHAR up 31.9 percent to 91 great. Futures and op- prices of the stock or consider individual you manage it yourself wrote in its December closed sales, accord- tions are not risky per bond. treasuries, corporate or or have someone man- report that the housing ing to NEREN. Pend- say, just leveraged so Now I am not con- municipal bonds with aging for you. market appears to have ing sales for the year, that they move faster vinced that rates will varied maturity dates, accepted the inevitabil- meanwhile, were up in or away from profit. go up significantly all referred to as ladder- Mark Patterson is ity of rising rates and 66 percent to 71 trans- They can be used for that soon, in fact I be- ing. Laddering is just an Investment Advisor most housing experts actions compared to risk mitigation in some lieve that we have a lot a method of staggering with MHP Asset Man- predict that additional 2015. Dollar volume, circumstances. of deflationary issues to maturity dates from agement LLC, and can interest rate hikes by too, was up 60.5 per- The risk that I want- get through before we short term to long, with be reached at 447-1979 the Fed will have only cent last month and ed to address though worry about real infla- a strategy that the near or Mark@MHP-Asset. a negligible impact on up 24.1 percent for the was the risk in owning tion. Just realize that term maturities may com long-term fixed rate year at $24.6 million mortgages. and housing inventory In the three-county dropped 39.7 percent region covered by this an 11.7-month supply. report, YTD homes YTD, the median price sales rose 30.7% year of a home in Belknap over year to 294 closed County fell 7.5% to transactions, accord- $185,000. ing to market data February home supplied by the New sales in Grafton Coun- Business n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 A13

Winterfest Police sentially a two-person other petitioned arti- FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 department and those cles on the warrant as two officers could not well, including one to fun, there was a serous sides at the Feb. 6 Delib- be expected to be avail- raise and appropriate side to the day, too, as erative Session, where able 24/7, which is why $5,000 for the Hayes people gathered to watch many residents spoke the State Police step Library Association to “The Opiod Effect” then out on the topic. in after hours or when be used in building re- participated in a panel While one gentleman APD is busy with a pairs and maintenance discussion on the opiod cited many reasons and court case. Abolishing needed for the library crisis that has spread Donna Rhodes incidents where he felt the department, he felt, to remain in operation. throughout the entire Bristol Lions Club President Merle Lyon and Bryan Richardson the town has not re- would be a dangerous The second requests state. Moderated by of Stand Up Newfound sample some of the delicious chili dish- ceived proper response move. that the town adopt an Judge Ned Gordon, mem- es entered in the Chili Cook-Off at Winterfest last Saturday in and service from the de- “We don’t want Al- official Budget Com- bers of the panel were Lt. Bristol. partment and therefore exandria to become mittee, consisting of Timothy Woodward of drug user who is in long- Bryan Richardson of proposed turning law en- the wild, wild west,” seven members ap- the Bristol Police Depart- term recovery. SUN said he was pleased forcement duties over he said at the February pointed by the Moder- ment, Firefighter/Para- “It was very produc- with the turnout for to the New Hampshire deliberative session. ator until next year’s medic George Clayman tive and there was a lot their first Winterfest and State Police, others dis- Others agreed with Town Meeting when of Bristol Fire Depart- of networking that went looks forward to other agreed. Cantara and even those positions would ment, Dr. Andrea Berry on afterward. That’s the community events and Highway Director praised the depart- be put forth for election of Midstate Health, Pol- kind of thing it’s going discussions in the fu- Jeff Cantara said there ment for its assistance under staggered terms. ly Morris from CADY, to take to beat this,” said ture. are many incidents in times of need and, Voting for current and Dan Farrel, a former Clayman. where a police officer because they could not openings for town of- is required to help him remove a petitioned ficials as well as these for its artistry. Beaver whether it is the local in his duties and State article from the ballot, and all other matters Forest tracks were spotted on champion. There is so Police officers would those in attendance before the town in FROM PAGE A1 the shoreline. much more exploring to not take time to deal that day begrudgingly 2016 will take place on haps a little more than a Team members mea- do! with such minor issues passed the article on to March 8 from 11 a.m. mile of terrain, took four sured footprints and ana- The afternoon wound and infractions. He re- the March Town Meet- – 7 p.m. at the Alexan- hours, with frequent lyzed the imprints in the up with a pizza party minded residents that ing for a town wide dria Town Hall, located stops to analyze and in- snow, focusing in on the in the basement of the the Alexandria Police vote. at 45 Washburn Rd. in terpret the “evidence of spacing and pattern of Hebron Community Department was es- There will be two Alexandria. things unseen” in the tracks to determine the Church, followed by a form of animal tracks, gait, size and probable fascinating evening slide scat and other signs of identities of dozens of show and lecture accom- They said they usu- family and neighbors. wildlife along the way. creatures along the way, panied by Van de Poll’s Derby ally fish on Meredith Dumaine said he en- Not two minutes into distinguishing amongst traveling “road show” FROM PAGE A3 Bay. joys the camaraderie the hike, Van de Poll known nocturnal neigh- hides from coyote, bea- he first year they have “We miss the show,” of the event. stopped along the “eco- bors which may have left ver, fox and mink. The ever fished on that Brian Butterfied said. With another derby tone,” a richly diverse their mark on the land- overflow crowd for the lake. “We miss all the ven- in the books, work is “edge” zone between scape overnight. In this event was invited to Paul Butterfield has dors,” Paul Butterfield already starting on the the former agricultural way the forensic ecolo- touch the luscious furs been doing the derby said. “That’s kind of next one. meadowland and forest, gists were able to sketch for a more tactile experi- for around 11 years, fun.” “As of Monday we’ll to call attention to the a busy picture of animal ence of the animals fea- Brian has done if for They still had a good start on next year’s presence of small mam- activity in the forest. tured in the presentation eight. weekend together with derby,” Avrutine said. mals, meadow voles or A gouge out of the on our local wildlife. shrews, burrowing be- bark of a red pine, made A popular visitor, Dr. neath the crust of snow by a bear rubbing his Van de Poll will return underfoot. Suddenly, back against the trunk to to Hebron for repeat per- looking across the vast, mark territory, merited formances in the future, seemingly silent, still a an animated “demon- including a scheduled and snow-covered land- stration” by Dr. Van de stint as a presenter at the scape he conjured up an Poll. Newfound Audubon’s image of intense animal The exposed veins of Red Barn Lecture series activity taking place just a recent star-nosed mole this upcoming August, below the surface. tunnel in the snow was held every year at Pete Stop the man at ran- the occasion of a detailed Carey’s Meadow Wind dom anywhere in the lecture on differentiat- property in Hebron. woods and he fill find ing between the signs of So stay tuned for more something interesting to several small mammal outdoor activities spon- talk about...at length! species. The afternoon’s sored by the Hebron Con- As the afternoon con- “yield” included tracks servation Commission’s tinued to unfold, the of Snowshoe Hare, Fish- Suzanne Smith and “Professor” and his stu- er, Coyote, Grouse, Fox Martha Twombly. Local dents paused along the and even, signs of Flying landowners who would way to examine a myriad Squirrel nesting in the like to tour their proper- of animal tracks to deter- trees. ty with a team of trained mine which critters had The team of citizen Newfound Trackers are recently been frolicking scientists stopped to encouraged to contact and foraging in the for- measure “Bob’s Pine” Newfound Tracking est. The team followed and calculate the height Team members Linda the footsteps of a River of what is currently spec- Walsh at 744-9164, or Otter as its trail skirted ulated to be perhaps the Martha Twombly at 744- the riverbank, sliding tallest tree in the forest. 6332, to schedule a guid- into the Cockermouth. At approximately 127 ed adventure on their The mottled texture of feet, the venerable Pine land. You never know beaver gnaw marks on towers overhead, but what you are going to a branch was admired the verdict is still out on find out there!

to be transparency. The I look forward to work- Capital HB1696 should require ing with my colleagues FROM PAGE A4 every hospital and med- in creating a final pack- cy rooms. It also has ical office publish all of age that provides private work requirements for their pricing for proce- health insurance to those able-bodied childless dures (cash vs. insur- who can least afford it, adults. These adults ance) and post any other while assuring that New must spend at least 30 valuable data like suc- Hampshire taxpayers hours a week at work, cess rates or infection are protected. training, community rates. We need to pro- As always, I want to service or one of several vide good information to hear from you. If you other qualifying work consumers so they can have a concern you’d activities. make informed choices like to share, an event HB1696 is a good start, about their health care. you’d like me to attend, but it needs some work. Finally, there should or a problem you think First, I don’t believe be an accountability I might be able to help New Hampshire’s bud- measure to assure that with–please call or email get should be negatively the payments made by (271-4980 [o] or jeanie@ impacted by the NHHPP. the insurance companies jeanieforrester.com). If HB1696 proposes that the and the hospitals are not you would like to sub- insurance premium tax cost-shifted to taxpayers scribe to my e-newslet- (the tax paid by the insur- through higher premi- ter, visit www.jeaniefor- ance companies for the ums or services. rester.com and sign up. NHHPPs) will be used to help fund the program. Currently, the insurance premium tax ($9 million) goes into the state’s gen- eral fund. Those funds should continue to go to the general fund. The Department of Health & Human Services also testified that they expect to spend $1 to $2 million a year in administrative costs for this program. I believe that cost should be also borne by the in- surance companies and the hospitals. Second, there needs The Rest of the Story A14 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 n only article requiring Hebron tures will include $90,000 ed race on their ballot chases, with an initial Elections money raised through Voters in Hebron will for improvements to next Tuesday when Al- deposit of $5,000. FROM PAGE A1 taxes is Article 15, which see only two contested Panorama Road, $80,540 exander Anukem and J. Voters will also be asks for $36,950 for the races for town officials to be placed in a num- Michael Brady will each asked to approve $2,500 for the Police Cruiser lease/purchase of a de- when Barbara Brooks ber of Capital Reserve look to replace a seat be- for the purchase of a Capital Reserve and fibrillator. The first and Suzanne Appleton funds, and $7,420 raised ing vacated by current trailer to house electron- Article 8 will become $16,000 payment toward face off for one six-year by taxation to be added Selectman Mark Dow. ics disposed of at the null and void when the that agreement would be term as a Supervisor of to the fund balance with- Judith Brady is seek- Town Transfer Station. votes are tallied. made through the with- the Checklist and both drawals, donations and ing a one-year term for Money for that expense The polls will be drawal of money from William York and Wil- grants for the Gazebo town Treasurer, Gerard would be withdrawn open at the Danbury their Special Revenue liam Powers vie for a Programs. Desrochers seeks the po- from the Transfer Sta- Town Hall from 11 a.m. Fund with the balance of three-year term as a Li- There are a few other sition of Moderator and tion Improvements Cap- – 7 p.m. for elections and the $20,950 to be financed brary Trustee. “housekeeping items” Kathleen Kelley looks to ital Reserve. voting on all warrant ar- through the lease/pur- Town Meeting will up for approval from the fill one of the two open- As the final article on ticles. chase agreement. The then reconvene on Sat- town, such as upcoming ings for Library Trust- the warrant, voters are New Hampton article will require a 3/5 urday, March 12, to perambulation expenses ee. With four openings additionally being asked New Hampton is an- majority to pass. consider other articles to be paid for through on the Budget Commit- to allow for the with- other SB2 community Last but certainly not included in this year’s the fund balance, the dis- tee, only Denise Robie drawal of $39,196 from and voters will find no least are requests for warrant. continuance of the Char- signed on for re-election the Edwin W. Ferrin Me- contested races for town a total of $105,000 to be The first will be “Are rette Fund and other and all other openings in morial Trust that would offices this year, but will placed in four separate you in favor of changing monetary transfers. the town remain unspo- then be deposited in the have to make decisions Expendable Trust and the term of the elected Polling for elected offi- ken for at this time. General Fund to offset on 19 other articles on Capital Reserve funds. town treasurer from one cials will take place from At Town Meeting, vot- General Government their ballots. Registered voters in year to three years, be- 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the ers will be asked to ap- Expenses. Besides four zoning New Hampton will be ginning with the term of Hebron Community Hall prove a $972,410 munic- In Hill the polls for amendments, the ballot able to cast their ballots the town treasurer to be on March 8th, while Sat- ipal operations budget, town elections will open will seek approval for between 11 a.m. and 7 elected at next year's reg- urday’s Town Meeting up $5,100 from the 2015 at 11 a.m. in the Hill Pub- the upcoming operating p.m. at the Town House, ular town meeting?” will begin at 9 a.m. in the figures, as well as $21,630 lic Library on Crescent budget of $2,723,852, an located at 86 Town House The proposed Operat- Bridgewater-Hebron Vil- for payment on the lease Street, while Town Meet- amount that’s $41,465 Road off Route 104. ing Budget of $1,194,533 lage School, located at 25 to purchase agreement ing will begin at 7 p.m. more than in 2015. Bridgewater will also be up for con- School House Road, off made in 2013 for a fire on Thursday, March Voters will also be Voters in the Town sideration along with a the Mayhew Turnpike truck. 10, at the adjacent Jen- asked to make a partial of Bridgewater have the few other items not in- in Bridgewater. The town also looks to ny Blake Elementary payment of $25,000 on lightest warrant of all cluded in that proposed Hill establish a new Capital School where voters will the Public Safety Build- area communities this figure. The Town of Hill will Reserve Fund for future discuss and vote on the ing loan (the remaining year with no contested Additional expendi- also see only one contest- office equipment pur- remaining articles. amount of that payment races and only one ar- is included in the operat- ticle to vote on at Town ing budget) and to raise Meeting- the $1,385,599 Notebook Challengers of these cal explanation here: mountain lions hung $37,945 to purchase and operating budget. FROM PAGE A5 denials, meanwhile, note Both states have their on all these years in the outfit a new police cruis- “We got everything that the whole “endan- Canaans and Monad- wilds of northernmost er. done last year,” said the and slightly visible rings gered” thing is a federal nocks; one pair is in Maine and the Mari- The fire department selectman’s Adminis- on its tail. matter, and thus there southwestern New times. The big cats are has several articles on trative Secretary, Kathi Her experience came are huge amounts of Hampshire; the other is back, they believe, and this year’s ballot, includ- Gickas. “The shortest as no great surprise to federal dollars waiting in the Northeast King- are slowly reoccupying ing the purchase of a town meeting we ever other people around in some giant Endan- dom of Vermont). their ancestral range. new ambulance through had was six-and-a half Canaan Hill, on or near gered Species Bin to be Nothing much seems Indeed, the pres- a grant and money from minutes and this year which several people rained on a state agency impossible for a cou- ence of young “kits” the Fire Department we hope to break that re- have reported excellent if called for. They also gar, which in normal in several of the better Special Revenue Fund. cord.” sightings, including one wryly observe that there circumstances ranges encounters gives rise Through their Revenue Town Meeting will be resident on the southern is no such a thing as a se- 50 miles without paus- to the conclusion that Fund they also ask per- held at the Town Office side of the hill who took cret in small-town, rural ing for breath, and can there are at least a few mission to withdraw Building at 8 p.m. on a photo of an adult moun- America, and if anyone range much farther denning pairs in north- monies for portable ra- March 8, and if Gickas’s tain lion walking among was keeping a cougar as when hormones and go- ern Maine, New Hamp- dios and related equip- lighthearted prediction his backyard apple trees. a pet it would quickly be nads replace brains and shire and Vermont. ment, a rescue saw and comes true, it could end I have the picture, and known (not necessarily a young male indulges Where does all this Firehouse Software. The by 8:05 p.m.. it’s beyond doubt. in order) by neighbors, in wanderlust. Several leave excited and for- Cougars have been relatives, entire neigh- years ago a cougar was tunate-feeling cougar extirpated (fancy word borhoods, the gang at killed in the road in spotters like Terrie for “locally wiped out”), the gas station, the bi- Greenwich, Connecti- Herr? Feeling really, at least in the Northeast, lingual crowd (one of cut, just 40 miles or really lucky to have since the turn of the last the things I love about so north of New York seen such an animal, century. Many sightings where I live) at the City. Genetic research- swishing its incredibly are reported each year, Spa Restaurant, the ing and backtracking long tail as it walked however, especially in police chief, the local for hair samples and through their little northern parts of Maine, conservation officer abundant trail-camera piece of God’s Country. New Hampshire and (a.k.a. game warden, images proved that it And feeling chagrined, Vermont. Wildlife offi- fish cop), and indeed, was a young adult “dis- no doubt, that those in cials typically deny their by far-off skeptical, perser” male on the denial and the Doubt- existence, citing the lack pooh-poohing, in-de- long-distance prowl for ing Thomases will of solid proof such as nial Officialdom itself a mate---in this case, all not stop denying and hair samples, scat, unas- (Montpelier, Vermont; the way from the Black doubting until present- sailable photos or film, Concord, New Hamp- Hills of South Dakota, ed with a carcass. And or a carcass from a road shire). Further, twice some 1,800 miles. hoping, at the same kill or someone protect- during my more than With that and oth- time, that it won’t come ing livestock. Conspir- three decades of writ- er evidence in mind, to that. acy theorists, however, ing “Woods, Water & those who question suspect that the denial Wildlife" for the state- authority resent the (This column runs is based on state wildlife wide New Hampshire federal government’s in weekly newspapers officials’ unwillingness Sunday News, I asked declaration several covering two-thirds of to cope with yet another readers if anyone years ago that the East- New Hampshire from endangered species, and knew of or ever heard ern Cougar---Northern Concord to Lower Que- the presumed headaches of anybody keeping a New England’s very bec and parts of western it would entail. Others mountain lion as a pet, own cougar of antiqui- Maine and northeastern point to Officialdom’s recent-past or present, ty---is extinct, and point Vermont. Write to camp- dismissal of undeniable and received not a sin- to unquestionable en- guyhooligan@gmail. sightings or pictures as gle response. counters and sightings com or Box 39, Cole- “escaped pets.” (A little geographi- as evidence that native brook, NH 03576.) Section B Newfound Landing Thursday, Sports Thursday, March 3, 2016 What’s On Tap Slow start dooms Just a few games remain on the regular season sched- ule for the local high school teams and playoffs fill the rest of the schedule for those that qualified. The Kennett hoop boys will Bears in playoff tilt be at Windham today, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. and will host Manchester West on Friday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. Newfound girls upset by Campbell in opener The Plymouth hoop boys play their final regular season game, hosting Bishop Brady BY JOSHUA SPAULDING at 6:30 p.m. tonight, March 3. Sports Editor The Division II boys’ hoop BRISTOL — The tournament will be starting on Newfound hoop girls Wednesday, March 9, at the had a rally or two in home of the higher seed at 7 them in the second p.m. round of the Division The Division III boys’ hoop III tournament on tournament will continue with Thursday, Feb. 25. second round action today, However, the rally March 3, and quarterfinal ac- wasn’t quite enough to tion on Saturday, March 5, overcome an 11-0 defi- both at the home of the higher seed at 7 p.m. The semifinals cit out of the gate and are Wednesday, March 9, at the fifth-seeded Bears Southern New Hampshire Uni- were bumped from the versity at 6 and 8 p.m. playoffs by 12th-seeded The Division II girls’ hoop Campbell, 64-58. tournament continues with “It took them a while quarterfinal action at the to adjust to it when home of the higher seed on you don’t see it a lot,” Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. The Newfound coach Karri semifinals are Monday, March Peterson said of Camp- 7, at Southern New Hampshire bell’s physical style University at 6 and 8 p.m. of play. “I don’t know The Division III girls’ bas- ketball finals are scheduled for anybody that played Saturday, March 5, at 4 p.m. that physical all year.” at Southern New Hampshire Additionally, the University. scouting report had the The unified basketball Cougars playing man- JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING tournament begins today, to-man defense almost Amanda Johnston drives to the hoop for two of her 14 points in Bridget Lavin looks for a passing lane during her final game in Thursday, March 3, and con- exclusively and they the Bears’ playoff game with Campbell last week. green and white last Thursday. tinues on Monday, March 7, came out in a 1-2-2 and and Wednesday, March 9, all the Bears took a while at the home of the higher seed to adjust. we were really pre- by the Cougars and that offense. lead. Bridget Lavin at 5 p.m. “The scouting report pared for a man-to-man allowed the visitors to Campbell came out didn’t get Newfound’s The Division II boys’ hockey tournament starts on Wednes- said they play man- defense.” get out to a quick lead. and showed the Bears first hoop of the game day, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the to-man against every- The team’s offense “It took four or five they were going to be until halfway through home of the higher seed. The one,” Peterson said. didn’t quite work as plays to get that,” Pe- a handful, scoring the the quarter but the Division III tournament doesn’t “We were expecting a well against the differ- terson said of the ad- first 11 points of the Cougars answered that start until March 12. man-to-man defense, ent defense offered up justments made to the game for a quick 11-0 SEE GIRLS PAGE B6 Newfound spirit team heading to State Meet BRISTOL — New- team started its compe- ton Academy in Derry, year's winter state against many teams. have moved from do- found Regional High tition season on Feb. 21 where the Bears placed champs for Division 4. First place was taken by ing basic skills and this School’s varsity spirit at Astroblast, at Pinker- third, beating out last The Bears competed Mascenic with a score of season we have com- 82, followed by Epping pleted some extreme with a score of 69 and skills at the highest Newfound took third level. We are up against with a score of 66.3. great competition but NRHS head coach are ready for the chal- Katie Linkkila stated, lenge of the Division 4 "These athletes have State Meet." worked very hard in Newfound is now onto this season. Unlike a the Division 4 champion- majority of the schools ship on Sunday, March 6, we compete against where they will compete that have fall spirit, we with seven other teams, only have winter sea- all looking to qualify for son to get ready. Over the state championships the past four years, we on Sunday, March 13.

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580 Tenney Mountain Hwy., Plymouth • www.granitestateglass.com The Newfound spirit team will be competing in the Division IV championships this weekend. COURTESY PHOTO Youth softball, baseball registration now open BRISTOL — Registra- ments are at 8:30 p.m., tion is now open for the Minor baseball is at 9:30 Tapply Thompson Youth a.m., Major baseball is at Center youth baseball 10:30 a.m. 8u softball is at and softball programs. 12 p.m., 10U softball is at Contact the TTCC or 1 p.m. and 12U softball is online. Spring training at 2 p.m. Softball opening started Feb. 29, assess- day is at Wells Field on ments at Newfound Re- May 7. All this info is at gional High School will http://www.ttccrec.org/ take place on March 5. youth_programs/base- Rookie baseball assess- ball-softball-t-ball/. Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] Sports B2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 n Hockey all the rage in NH ski town WATERVILLE VAL- make their much-an- play, hockey at a New chance to pick up some ey experience, look no conditions. Fans and LEY — Hockey is back. ticipated debut in the England college or uni- college credits at Plym- further than Water- people who play hock- Of course in New Eastern Hockey League versity. outh State University. ville Valley. ey can really appreci- England it never real- (EHL). Additionally, And, while there are But playing here helps The ice arena, which ate just how hard and ly leaves, especially in they are joined by the higher levels of hockey maintain their college has evolved greatly fast the ice is here.” places like Waterville New England Wolves – those familiar with eligibility and gives over the years from the While the typical Valley. of the AEHL. Junior Hockey can at- them an extra year or original outdoor rink, hockey fan may not The Waterville Val- The emergence of test to the quality of two of serious hockey.” has become a part of consider ice quality ley Ice Arena sees teams and their mov- play. Considering the For the past cou- a reason to take in a when taking in a game, hockey action nearly ing from league to commitment that is re- ple years, Division III hockey game in Wa- fans experiencing a year round, but the fall league can get confus- quired to play on these hockey has been the terville Valley, along Wolves game are af- season brings the ex- ing, but to simplify, teams, it’s no surprise final destination of the with the teams them- forded the opportunity citement, competition, the Waterville Valley that the on-ice product majority of the Wolves selves. The rink, which to do just that. The Wa- talent and promise to Ice Arena will host two is top notch. alumni. However, as is of NHL regulation terville Valley Ice Are- a whole different level. Junior Hockey teams, The Wolves, and oth- the teams build their in size, is set in what na offers daily public Recently the New both consisting of con- er teams of the EHL, reputation and contin- looks like a classic red skating and frequently England Wolves have siderable talent. are made up of ath- ue to send a few players barn. From inside, the offers stick and puck become a real feature “Now that [the EHL] letes between 18 and 20 off to the likes of Uni- rink’s classy finish sessions – a perfect in Waterville Valley, as is in its fourth year, years old from around versity of New Hamp- with an appropriate opportunity to get a they are surely on their it’s becoming pretty the country. But the shire and University of New England look and sense of what some of way to becoming a sta- established,” said Wa- Wolves fill the majori- Maine (as they’ve done feel comes with plenty the best young hockey ple of this resort set in terville Valley Ice Area ty of their roster with recently) the Wolves of seats, great lighting players in the north- the middle of the White manager Dan Salzer. local flair, primarily will see an increase in and modern amenities. east are playing on. Mountain National “Which means, you’re New England natives. Division I talent. The arena can hold With a season last- Forest. going to see some top Teams of the EHL are For the most avid 250 spectators, who ing from September The ice arena has level hockey.” allowed just two inter- of hockey fans it takes Salzer said not only and carrying on into long been a host to The Wolves aren’t national athletes, en- only the sport itself to show up, but really get March, there are plen- youth hockey tourna- a professional team, suring that what you bring in spectators. As into the action. ty of opportunities ments, synchronized they aren’t even a col- see is some of the best long as the quality of “The atmosphere to make your way up figure skating troupes lege team; but they are that the US has to offer play is there, hockey here in the winter is to Waterville Valley and open public skat- the future of New En- in young talent. purists will find their great,” he said. “It’s to check out the New ing. Back in 2011 the gland collegiate hock- “The primary goal way to games. For free admission to all England Wolves. For arena took on a new ey. Since 2012 nearly here is college hock- those more interested the games so we get schedules and infor- resident – the Wolves. 30 Wolves alums have ey,” Salzer said. “While in attending a game be- some pretty decent mation contact the ice This year, as part of either gone on to play, they’re here they live cause they think they crowds. Also, the thing arena at 236-4813 or at season, the Wolves will or have committed to in condos and get a might enjoy the hock- about our rink is the [email protected].

A curling open house is scheduled for Plymouth State on March 16. COURTESY PHOTO Curling open house is March 16 PLYMOUTH — In all you may not have heard summer and fall. The of the Plymouth State interested in attend- psu-icearena@plym- likelihood, you have is curling is available spring season kicks off Ice Arena. You may be ing the open house or outh.edu. For more in- already heard of the in your own backyard. in March with a free surprised how much playing in the Plym- formation, visit www. remarkable sport of The Plymouth State Ice curling open house on fun a little stone can outh Rocks Curling plymouth.edu/arena/ curling. It is growing Arena in Plymouth is Wednesday, March 16, generate. If you are League, please e-mail curling. as one of the favorite home to the Plymouth at 6 p.m. Deliver your pastimes in winter and Rocks Curling Club, first stone by stepping mud seasons around which hosts an adult into the hack, or foot- Learn what climate change means New England. What league every spring, hold, on the ice surface for fish and forests on March 15 PLYMOUTH — about New Hampshire's what this means for Learn what scientists changing climate and forests and cold water at the Hubbard Brook what this means for for- fisheries. Experimental Forest, ests and fish. Rustad has a Ph.D., Woodstock, are learning Climate change con- from the University of tinues to evolve as the Maine, Plant Science, single most challeng- 1988, M.F.S., from the Wonderful Things Come In Small Packages... ing and debated envi- Yale School of Forest- ronmental issue of the ry and Environmental 21st century. Dr. Lind- Studies, 1983 and B.A., Old Man from sey Rustad, Research from Cornell Universi- Pendant $35 Ecologist with the ty, Philosophy, 1980 USDA Forest Service, Rustad will share shares what the inter- her studies on March especially if they’re from national science com- 15 at 7 p.m. at the Com- munity has learned mon Man Inn, Plym- Alan F. Soule Jewelers about climate change outh. All are welcome. 286-8649 at the global scale and Sponsored by Pemige- 422 W. Main St. what New England sci- wasset Chapter #726 Ttilton, NH (across from Winnisquam HS) entists have learned of Trout Unlimited. about climate change Check out their web Gold • Sterling • Diamonds Colored Stones • Repairs at the Hubbard Brook site www.pemigewas- Custom & Handcrafted Items Experimental Forest set.tu.org or find them Wedding & Family Jewelry in New Hampshire and on Facebook. Sports n NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 B3

JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING Maddie Folcik goes into the corner for the puck in action against Con-Val last week. Folcik Andrew Chabot battles during a faceoff at the Jason Ritchie Arena in Winchendon, Mass. on scored the team’s third goal in the win. Saturday. Cats get back on track with shutout of Cougars

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING combined on a chance and Doug Breault all had a bid but the Con-Val there, finishing up the “The kids did a great Sports Editor but couldn’t get the puck chances in the final min- keeper made a nice save 3-0 win. job playing solid and WINCHENDON, in the net. Richie Caron utes but the lead stayed to keep the score at 2-0. McKenney noted he keeping their heads,” Mass. — The Ke- made a save in the net at 1-0 after one period of The Cats went on the wanted to get both goal- McKenney added. arsarge-Plymouth hock- for the Cats and his play. power play with 3:24 to ies a little work as the KP opened the week ey team was in need of teammates came back The Cats had to kill go in the period and Ar- team heads into the fi- with a 4-1 loss at Kennett. a win, coming off a trio with some chances, as off a penalty to start nold, Velez, Chabot and nal week of the regular Arnold got the lone goal of tough games that saw Jakob Arnold, Nangle the second period and Prince all had looks on season with two more on assists from Velez the Cats outscored 16-1 and Chabot continued Nangle and Chabot had net but the pucks were weeks to go until the and Breault. Caron had by three of the teams their charge into the of- good shorthanded bids all turned away and the playoffs. a strong game in net and above them in the stand- fensive zone but couldn’t and Arnold carried the game went to the third “It’s good to get a little McKenney praised the ings. convert. Gordie Hoyt puck in on his knees for period with the Cats tak- winning in each of them Kennett goalie’s play as And while it may not also had a bid denied for a good look as well and ing a 2-0 lead. coming off a few losses,” well. have been the prettiest the Cats. the Cats killed off the KP got an early power McKenney said. “It got The Cats finished of victories, the team’s The Cats took the penalty in fine fashion. play in the third period the blood flowing in a the regular season after 3-0 win over Con-Val game’s first penalty with The Cougars had a bid but could not capitalize, positive direction.” deadline on Wednesday on Saturday, Feb. 27, in 8:42 to go in the first pe- go off the cross bar and with Arnold and Breault The Cat coach point- at Moultonborough-In- Winchendon, Mass. was riod and Con-Val had Rowe made a nice save getting the best chances. ed out that it was key ter-Lakes. The Division indeed a win. some chances, but Caron on a chance in close for Con-Val came back with for his team to keep III tournament doesn’t “The win definitely held his own in the net the Cougars. Elliot Tuck- some looks at the other their respective heads, get under way until Sat- felt good today,” said KP and Tony Velez came up er, Spencer Hanson and end but the pucks went as Con-Val was pushing urday, March 12. Given coach Dave McKenney. with a good shorthanded Nangle continued with wide of the net. Velez hard for a win in their results from other games “They (Con-Val) played a opportunity as the Cats the pressure and Gar- and Tucker had chances final home game. He also on Saturday, it looks like strong game, they want- killed the penalty. rett Demas had a shot go for the Cats that the Cou- praised the Cougars for the Cats may draw de- ed to win one in front of Cody Rowe replaced wide on a rebound. gar keeper turned away. maintaining their com- fending champion Bel- their home crowd.” Caron in the net for the The Cats were able to With 6:39 to go, the posure despite the tough mont-Gilford in the first KP had plenty of Cats and Alex Swords get the lead to 2-0 with Cats got a little insur- season. round. chances in the early helped him out with a 7:23 to go in the period, ance, as Maddie Folcik “The key was keeping going but they were un- good clear from the zone as Velez sent a pass in delivered a goal from the our heads because they Joshua Spaulding can able to get things start- as the Cats played good the slot to Chabot, who blue line to push the lead played a very physical be reached at 569-3126 or ed in the offensive zone. defense in front of their fired it home for a 2-0 to 3-0. Phillips got the game,” McKenney said. sportsgsn@salmonpress. Alex Nangle had a shot keeper. lead. assist and the Cats put “We had to concentrate com. turned away and Na- The Cats were able Max Phillips, Bailey it in cruise control from on that. gle also connected with to get on the board with Barber and Jack Sulli- Andrew Chabot for a 2:01 to go, as Velez took van continued with good Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement look in close that was a feed from Arnold and pressure in the zone for denied. Libby Schwan- buried the puck for a the Cats and Chabot and Should You Retire in “Stages”? er and Bert Prince also 1-0 lead. Chabot, Nangle Nangle teamed up for For many people, the concept “full” retirement age). And able to stick with the required of retirement can be scary, both the payments get larger from minimum withdrawals at emotionally and financially. If there, until they “max out” at least for a while, rather than you, too, feel somewhat anxious 70. So, if you had planned to taking out larger amounts about what awaits you, you retire at 62 but instead retired immediately. In this way, you might feel more comfortable in stages, you could possibly could potentially keep more of in knowing that, depending on afford to delay taking Social your retirement funds growing where you work, you might be Security until your checks were in your tax-deferred accounts. able to retire in stages. bigger. You could work and receive Social Security, but if • Investment mix – If you As its name suggests, retiring your earnings exceed a certain planned to retire at a certain in stages typically involves amount, some of your benefits date, you might have created reducing one’s work hours may be withheld, at least until a specific mix of investments from full-time to part-time, you reach full retirement age designed to provide you with and then, eventually, to – after which you can earn sufficient income to last your complete retirement. If you as much as you want with lifetime. But if you continue to enjoy the social relationships no withholding of benefits. work, you may not have to rely of work, and you define part However, your Social Security so heavily on your portfolio – of your identity with what could still be taxed based on you do at your job, this type that is, your IRA, 401(k) and all your income. of gradual transition may be investments held outside these easier for you to accommodate • Required minimum retirement accounts – to help than the abrupt transition from distributions – During you meet your income needs. “worker” to “retiree.” your working years, you may Consequently, during these well have contributed to tax- extra years of work, you may As for the financial aspects deferred retirement accounts, be able to withdraw less from of such a move, you will want STEPHEN GREENWOOD such as a traditional IRA and your portfolio, thus potentially to plan ahead. A “phased- a 401(k) or similar employer- Bobcats win in” retirement can affect having more assets to provide sponsored plan. But once for your income needs down The Plymouth boys’ hoop team defeated Kingswood 53-42 in the lone game of the week your investment and income you turn 70½, you must start the road. on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Bobcats will be wrapping up their regular season today, March strategies in several areas, such taking withdrawals (“required 3, with a home game against Bishop Brady at 6:30 p.m. The Division II tournament on as these: minimum distributions,” or As you can see, a “phased-in” Wednesday, March 9, at the home of the higher seed. • Social Security – You can RMDs) from these accounts. retirement could help provide start collecting Social Security You can’t delay taking these you with options in making a as early as age 62, but your payments, which are taxable. variety of financial decisions. 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Newfound Girls the Cougars hit a hoop to 60-58. The Cougars FROM PAGE B1 to go back up by five. gave the Bears hope by searching for Molly Schilling missing four consecu- with a basket. drained a hoop after tive free throws but hit JV volleyball After Amanda Johnston made a great four down the stretch Johnston converted hustle play to save a to pull away with the coach a three-point play for ball heading out of 64-58 win. the Bears, the Cougars bounds and the Bears “After the first few BRISTOL — New- came back with a three- were back within three. minutes, they fought found Regional High point play to go up 16-5. However, the Cougars hard,” Peterson said School is looking for Savanna Bony fin- continued to have an of her team. “They got a JV volleyball coach. ished up the third quar- answer, hitting a free down by 12 and got it to Please send letter of ter with a three-pointer throw and a hoop to go one.” intent, resume and and Newfound was up by six at 25-19. The Bear coach names/phone num- within eight at 16-8 Dukette hit a hoop lamented the gradua- bers of three refer- heading to the second and Jasmine Patten hit tion loss of Lavin, who ences to Superinten- quarter. a free throw to cut the she noted has been dent Stacy Buckley, Campbell opened lead to 25-22 but the vis- about as consistent a SAU Office, 20 North with a free throw but itors got the final hoop player as could be over Main St., Bristol, the Bears scored the of the half and took a the last few years. N.H. 03222. Questions next six points. Bony 27-22 lead to the half- “Bridget’s going to should be directed to hit a free throw, Lavin time break. be tough (to replace) Peter Cofran, Athletic drained a three-pointer Alexis Vantil started because she’s so con- Director at pcofran@ and Ashlee Dukette put the third-quarter scor- sistent,” Peterson said. sau4.org or 744-6006, back a rebound, cut- ing with a hoop and “But the good thing is x1507. ting the lead to 17-14. the Bears were again we have six of the sev- However, the visitors within three but the en (in the regular rota- answered with a free Cougars followed with tion) back.” throw and a hoop and 10 points in a row to JOSHUA SPAULDING The Bears will also pushed the lead back to turn the three-point Molly Schilling puts up a shot during playoff action against lose role players Patten six. lead into a 13-point ad- Campbell on Thursday. and Natalie Haskell to Kaitlyn French hit vantage. game. A French rebound and graduation this June. a free throw and John- The Bears didn’t Johnston and Van- hoop and Johnston Johnston and Bony ston finished off a panic, however and til hit free throws and bucket cut the lead each put in 14 points Lavin steal to cut the slowly began working after a Campbell free to 48-45. The Cougars to lead the way for the lead to three again but their way back into the throw, Johnston put scored the next five Bears in the final game back a rebound to get points before Bony con- of the season. the game within 10. verted two free throws Newfound finished Dukette then drilled to get Newfound back the regular season at a three-pointer and on track. After another 15-3 and earned the a Johnston hoop had Cougar hoop, Dukette fifth seed in the Divi- Newfound within five drained a three-pointer sion III tournament. at 38-33. and Bony hit two more The Cougars an- from the line to cut the NRHS 8-14-19-17-58 swered with a five- lead to 55-52. CHS 16-11-18-19-64 point run to go up by As they seemed to 10 again but a Bony all night, the Cougars Newfound 58 three-pointer and a had an answer, hitting French 2-3-7, Lavin Lavin steal and hoop as a hoop to get the lead 3-0-7, Bony 3-5-14, the clock ticked under back to five. French hit Johnston 5-4-14, Schil- a minute to go put New- two free throws with ling 1-0-2, Vantil 1-0-2, found within five at 43- 3:46 to go to cut the lead Dukette 4-0-10, Patten 38. Bony then drained to three and then 20 0-1-1, Totals 19-13-58 a three-pointer with 30 seconds later put the seconds to play to cut ball in the hoop to get Campbell 64 the lead to two at 43-41. Newfound as close as Lacroix 2-1-5, Reidy However, the Cougars they’d been all night at 1-0-2, Sott 0-1-1, Man- got the final points of 57-56. ning 2-0-5, Putzlocker the frame on two free However, the Cou- 9-5-23, Lavigne 1-0-2, throws and they took gars continued to an- Rousseau 3-3-11, Gib- the 45-41 lead to the fi- swer, hitting three free bons 4-7-15, Totals 22- nal eight minutes. throws to push the lead 17-64 The Bears weren’t to four with 3:06 to go. done yet, however, A pair of free throws Joshua Spaulding After the Cougars from Johnston, the sec- can be reached at 569- opened the fourth ond coming with 1:12 3126 or sportsgsn@sal- with a three-pointer, to play, cut the lead monpress.com.