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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE All treats and no tricks at Sanbornton Rec’s Halloween party BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] Regional High School and Middle School got in on the SANBORNTON — Walk- fun by dressing up also, and ing past spooky spiders and manning booths for games of other ghoulish creatures chance, Halloween crafts, who took over the Sanborn- snacks, and they even assist- ton Central School last week- ed in the decorating and end was a fun scare for the clean up process. boys and girls who headed in- “It was really nice to have to the darkened gymnasium a group from the Middle to have some spooky fun dur- School step up and ask if they ing the annual Halloween could help this year. I was party last Saturday after- very grateful,” said Recre- noon. ation Coordinator Julie Lon- The event is sponsored ergan. each year by the Sanbornton Two-year-old Gilly liked Recreation Department, and all of the many games where many parents noted that be- he could “throw stuff,” such sides being a wonderful fam- as the Pumpkin Face Toss, ily outing, it’s also a great while others headed right to way to “test drive” their chil- the craft tables. Besides dec- dren’s costumes before Hal- orating cookies, boys and loween night. girls could also make a bat Teens from Winnisquam SEE HALLOWEEN, PAGE A11 DONNA RHODES Paige, Alexis, Maddie and Lyla the Frog may have had to work for their doughnut, but the girls had a lot of fun in the process during Sanbornton’s Halloween party on Saturday. Mission accomplished as PCC roof is replaced BY DONNA RHODES It became evident that the the situation, and set to work for the roof. [email protected] roof would need eventual re- bringing the account back up Milner said he wanted to NORTHFIELD — It’s been placement approximately to the amount needed. He do something to help the a few years in the making, eight years ago, and the was pleased when even more community center, which he but the Pines Community board at that time started to people pitched in to make the and his family have come to Center finally received a investigate ways to afford the new roof a reality. depend on. much needed roof this necessary repairs. About “If it wasn’t for local resi- “If it wasn’t for the Pines, month through the kindness four years ago, PCC began an dents and businesses, this we’d have to think of other DONNA RHODES and generosity of many, in- Adopt a Shingle fundraiser still wouldn’t be done. They ways to care for our son. Sgt. Timothy Dow of the Northfield Police Department proudly displays his awards as the New Hampshire D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year, the bell he cluding a local contractor to help fund the project, and deserve the credit. I’m just They’re important in our received from the Department of Education for excellence in education who performed the work at money was set aside in an ac- the man sitting in this seat lives for the after school and and his latest recognition for Dedication and Professionalism as part of no cost. count specified for the re- when it happened,” Doane summer programs and all the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement awards. PCC executive director pair. Before the full amount said. the other things they do here Jim Doane said he is pleased needed to replace the roof One important figure was for our family and the com- to announce the project is could be raised, however, Chris Milner of Milhouse munity,”said Milner.“I don’t done, and the center and its emergency repairs were nec- Enterprises, who committed know where we’d be without Local officer board of directors may now essary, and those repairs, his company to the project. them so I wanted to help in move on to consider other while only a “band aid” on Milner, who resides in anyway I could.” improvements to the nearly the problem, depleted nearly Northfield, said he jumped Another deciding factor 20-year-old facility in North- half of the account two years onboard and began attend- in getting the roof rebuilt D.A.R.E.’s to excel field. ago. ing meetings about the roof was a large grant from 3M in “No more buckets,” he When Doane came to PCC when he learned the emer- Tilton. said with relief on a rainy in the late spring of 2010, he gency repairs wiped out a Doane said, “If it wasn’t in the classroom day last week. recognized the urgency of large portion of the budget SEE ROOF, PAGE A12 BY DONNA RHODES have such an outstanding [email protected] rapport with everyone at NORTHFIELD — People Southwick,” he said. know him in a variety of It‘s obvious the feeling is Exchange program offers overseas roles, including Officer Phil, mutual. a D.A.R.E. instructor, or as In their nomination, the Sgt. Timothy Dow of the fifth grade team of Michael students the American experience Northfield Police Depart- Bryant, Jessie Gannett, ment, but one long time local Shaun Dever and Candy Ped- BY DONNA RHODES police officer may now add erzani wrote, “From the [email protected] the phrase “Award Winning” minute Sergeant Dow walks BELMONT — “Awesome,” to his resume for the many in the door for his first class, “wonderful,” and “amazing” recognitions he has received he draws the students in were words that broke in keeping children safe and with his energy and enthusi- through the language barri- drug free at Southwick asm for learning. He takes a er for students in a two-week School in the Winnisquam genuine interest in every cultural exchange program School District. student.” between Belmont High Dow received his first ac- They added that Dow rec- School and the Moissac High colades in June, when he was ognizes the need for flexibil- School in southern France as named the D.A.R.E. Officer ity in the classroom, and has they wrapped up their final of the Year, selected from even sacrificed his personal day at BHS last Friday. more than 250 fellow in- time in order to accommo- While each had more structors in police depart- date his students and their knowledge of the English ments and school districts education, making him language than many Ameri- around the state. more than just a D.A.R.E. in- cans have of French, one stu- “I’ve been a D.A.R.E. offi- structor. dent named Jessica graceful- cer for 20 years now, so this “He is a member of our ly acted as interpreter for her was quite an honor for me,” SEE D.A.R.E., PAGE A11 friends when, at times, they Dow said. found themselves lost in DONNA RHODES The nomination came translation. from Southwick School, INDEX Exchange students from Moissac High School in southern France bid a fond farewell to Belmont High School and ■ Their visit incorporated a their American host families last weekend after experiencing life in the United States. Among the 18 students who where he spends each school Volume 4• Number 44 little of American academia made the journey were Anais, Charlotte and Jessica (front, left to right) and Julie, Isabelle and Laura (back). year teaching fifth graders 22 Pages in 2 Section and a little tourism with an about the dangers of tobac- historical or educational its vast marketplace, brought they found at the “stalls,” or “There were squirrels co, alcohol, marijuana and Editorial Page .......................A4 theme, along with lots of new a big smile to the teenage stores in this country, were there. You know — the little the peer pressure which can experiences unique to the girls, but “the stalls” are exciting. creatures? We don’t see them lead to their use. This year, a North Country Notebook .....A7 United States. Field trips what really made their day Another highlight of that at home because they all live two-week instruction on bul- Schools..............................A6-7 were scheduled for groups to on their trip to Boston. trip was Boston Garden. in the forests,” said Isabelle. lying will be added to his cur- tour Concord, Manchester, “We bought jeans and While fall is not the best time The girls said they did not riculum. Health & Fitness...................A8 Portsmouth, the University sweatshirts,” nearly all said of year to view this landmark get to see the Atlantic Ocean Dow said he loves his time Businees ...............................A9 of New Hampshire and at once. in its splendor,the French ex- from its eastern perspective, working with teachers, staff Boston. Jessica explained that change students found other but they liked their day along and students at the elemen- ©2011, Salmon Press, LLC. Memories of the Freedom jeans in France are much things to marvel at besides the towns of the New Hamp- tary school. Call us at (603) 279-4516 Trail and Faneuil Hall, with more expensive, so the deals the plants and shrubbery. SEE EXCHANGE, PAGE A12 “I’m very fortunate to email: [email protected] A2 November 3, 2011 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Northfield residents hear recycling options Hall Memorial BY DONNA RHODES The second option is a pro- enues would be $265,000, with outside agency pick up the [email protected] posal for a Curbside Pay As a total tax expense of goods curbside. Library Happenings NORTHFIELD — More You Throw program, where $146,791.