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January 5, 2017 ◆ Volume 18 – Issue 1 A FREE Weekly Publication Much to Remember in Londonderry About 2016 KATHLEEN D. BAILEY more parking and stores, lace Farms, a 50 percent LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ was completed earlier workforce housing proj- t was, a year to remem- this year. It was an early ect, on Perkins Road near ber. Here, in no particu- Christmas present for the Exit 5 to I-93. The 240 Ilar order, are the topics developers, Pillsbury units will be spread am- Londonderry talked ab- Realty LLC, when the proj- ong 10 apartment build- out in 2016: ect received conditional ings on a 25-acre complex. Worth the wait? approval in the Planning Half the units will be des- The Londonderry Board’s Nov. 30 meeting. ignated as workforce Planning Board approved While the developers housing. the site plan and took still have 24 checklist Lorden Commons at jurisdiction of the first items to complete, the 17 Old Derry Road will be phase of the Woodmont overall plan was ap- the first Conservation Commons mixed-use de- proved, with Chairman Community in town, with velopment. Art Rugg calling the meet- 50 house lots developed The 600 acres on for- ing “an historic occasion.” in Phase I and 83 lots mer apple orchard soil along with 147 acres of will encompass a retail Looking north open space in phases 2, 3 center and “walkable With the notable and 4. downtown,” living units, a exception of Woodmont, The burgeoning North brew pub, an entertain- residential housing was raised some eyebrows ment center and more. concentrated in the north among the School Board The expansion of the Mar- part of town. Construc- and administration, as ket Basket plaza, with tion was begun on Wal- continued on page 6 ◆ ◆ Committee Looks To Needs of Seniors in Community

KATHLEEN D. BAILEY ideas and suggestions. pantries. LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ Chairman Bonnie Rob- Roberts said that pro- Chances Are South Elementary fifth-grade students he Londonderry Sen- erts also discussed an ini- viding discounted fresh invited other students and familiy members to their classrooms just before ior Resources Com- tiative called Fresh For produce would be a way Tmittee (SRC) is reach- Seniors, which will part- to give back to the com- the holiday break to participate in the school’s annual Proability Fair. Partic- ipants were given tickets and tried their hands at the many games of chance ing out to others through ner with local grocery munity, “especially as it that were set up. See more photos page 2. Photo by Chris Paul a number of initiatives. stores to offer a discount will serve those residents At its Dec. 20 meeting, on fresh produce for a who built and developed the committee discussed limited time to registered our town into the suc- School District to Present 2018 several programs they participants. Roberts cessful community we hope to implement after wrote in an explanatory enjoy today.” the first of the year. letter that the SRC has Member Dolores Stok- Budget Requests to Taxpayers Members John Goglia become of “a need of continued on page 5 The working budget and one in reserve to see and Susan Haussler and fresh produce for some KATHLEEN D. BAILEY for 2017-18 is $71,733,909. where the next growth financially-challenged LONDONDERRY TIMES alternate Doug Thomas PRESORTED STANDARD ◆ Five warrant articles have spurt is. Also requested is senior residents.” Roberts ————––––––————– will be visiting 10 55-plus US POSTAGE PAID public hearing on a total budget impact of an assistant Pupil Services communities to explain explained that while some the proposed 2018 $1,113,474, if approved. Coordinator. the mission, current ac- residents make use of LONDONDERRY, NH 03053 A Londonderry School In response to current Other drivers of the complishments and fu- local food pantries, oth- Permit #57 ECRWSS District budget will be and projected growth, the budget include Pupil Ser- ture plans of the commit- ers have special diets or held Thursday, Jan. 12, at administration is request- vices with a working bud- tee, or SRC. The members medical conditions that 7 p.m. in the Moose Hill ing four new elementary get for 2018 of $3,469,466, will ask seniors what they preclude the consump- POSTAL PATRON Conference Room, Munic- teaching positions, one an increase of $126,412 want the SRC to focus on, tion of the processed LONDONDERRY, NH 03053 ipal Center. for each elementary school continued on page 2 along with concerns, foods found in most food

◆ PAGE 2LONDONDERRY TIMES ◆ JANUARY 5, 2017 South School Holds Annual Probability Fair to End Year

One of the last assignments completed for fifth grade South Elementary School students was to build a game of chance for their annual Probability Fair. On Thursday, Dec 22 students set up their games for other students and family members to demonstrate the challenges of chance and probability. Tickets were handed out to participants and prizes were awarded for correct guesses and achievement accomplished. Photos by Chris Paul

numbers of students are above the state average. languages at home. She last year’s $710,323. School. School Budget on the rise. Director Kim She has also seen an has also seen an increase The IT budget re- • Increase speed by Continued from page 1 Carpinone has said that increase in children with in children requiring one- quests include the follow- moving the infrastructure over FY 17. While the dis- Londonderry is responsi- vision problems, deaf/ on-one nursing services, ing: from Cat 5 to Cat 6 in one trict realizes a “cost ble for educating more hard of hearing students, from two to three, she • 299 devices, mostly eighth-grade section of avoidance” of $77.8 mil- than 100 children on the and ESOL, with 26 Lon- said, and Londonderry notebooks and laptops. the Middle School. lion from bringing stu- autism spectrum and donderry students not Early Education Program Of these, 159 units are The last day to submit dents back to the district more than 70 with emo- having English as their (LEEP) increased from new and 130 will replace Citizens Petitioned war- and is on target to save tional or behavioral disor- primary language and 108 children in August to older units. The IT depart- rant articles is Jan. 10, $9.3 million in FY 18, the ders, both of which are speaking nine different 122 on Dec. 13. ment wants to set up and all articles must be Information Technolo- additional computer labs submitted in writing to gy or IT is asking for a in the three elementary the district office. budget of $762,650, an schools and add a sixth- General Family Dentistry increase of $52,327 over grade lab at the Middle Now accepting new patients

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KATHLEEN D. BAILEY Robinson, keeper of the school, and twice in elemen- takes her picture and puts it LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ stats, reported that 2,500 tary and once in middle on Twitter. Posters of real teve Juster strolled people have donated at school at my salon,” she LHS girls, before and after, along the corridor out- least eight inches, the mini- said. also line the hallways. “We Sside his English class- mum for the program, since Several of the Pep Rally use students to motivate room, stopping to point out its inception. Aides have qualified for the other students,” he said. On the inspirational quotes Maddy Laudani, a junior, cutting four or five times, the day of the event, she painted on the walls above said she first gave as a soph- she added. A light blonde, receives an official Pantene the lockers. In any other omore. “In freshman year, I she said, “I am blessed with shirt. school the quotes, which remember sitting in the a unique color of hair. If The girls said they often come from young women bleachers and watching the someone’s unique trait is think about the women who who have donated their hair cut,” she said. “It was such a gone, it makes me want to will receive their hair. “Mr. for cancer wigs, would be great thing, for so many peo- help.” Juster calls it the other side scrubbed off after the annu- ple to be involved.” Laudani Jill Hansen, a junior, of the rainbow,” Robinson al campaign for Pantene began growing her hair, and learned about the program observed. “On one side Beautiful Lengths. But not at by sophomore year she had in her freshman year. “My there’s you cutting, and on Londonderry High School. not eight inches, but 10. dance teacher told me about the other side there’s the “It is,” he said, “part of our To be down on the floor, it,” she said, adding, “I was person receiving the wig.” culture.” having her hair cut before not ready.” But she kept “We all think, ‘My hair is On Jan. 6, approximately loud music and the scream- growing her hair, and by going to someone with can- 200 of LHS’s female students ing of her peers, was an sophomore year it was cer,’” Laudani said. will take to the gym floor to “overwhelming” experience, down to her navel. “I knew it And sometimes it’s more have their hair snipped off Laudani said. “I kept think- was for a good cause,” than one Lancer’s hair. by volunteers from local ing, what is it going to look Hansen said. Juster keeps a couple of salons and in some cases, like?” “And it always grows sample wigs in his class- Londonderry High School Pep Rally Aides get ready family members. The hair Robinson began donat- back,” the other girls cho- room, and as he brought it for the Pantene hair donation event scheduled for will go toward wigs for ing in sixth grade. Her sister rused. out, the girls noted that it Friday, Jan. 6. Front row, from left: Shea Robinson was at the school and her women who have suffered It’s sometimes hard for takes more than one color of and Anna Gruchot; and back row, from left: Jill mother Karen is a teacher the oldest girls, who are fac- hair loss from chemothera- hair to make a wig. The hair Hansen and Maddy Laudani. py. It’s the kindest cut of all, there, so she was familiar ing prom and graduation. on the wig was basically according to Juster and with the program. She gave “It’s a big issue for a lot of dark brown, but as she held “It dawned on me one begin at 8:30 a.m. in the gym some of his former donors, eight inches that first year, people,” Robinson said. it gently Robinson obser- time,” Robinson said. “You on Friday, Jan. 6. The even and a huge portion of Lancer eight in her freshman year It’s also an issue for jun- ved, “There could be some never know who your wig is will also honor other mem- spirit goes with each strand. and eight in her sophomore iors when their yearbook of mine in there, and those going to, and you never bers of the LHS community The school has been year. The first time she was- pictures are taken, Juster blond streaks could come know whose hair is in it.” and their charitable endeav- partnering with the Pantene n’t scared, she said, noting, contributed. “But, incredi- from Anna.” The hair cutting will ors, Juster said. family of hair products for 11 “I felt like I was a part of bly, these are the years years, according to Juster. Lancer Nation.” She did won- when people donate,” he The Pep Rally Aides, a group der, “What have I done?,” she added. he supervises, are heavily recalled. But in her second “I’ve heard freshman involved in the program, and two cuts, she became less girls make a pact, that when most of them have given hair concerned about how it they’re seniors they’ll all at least once. would look and more con- donate,” Robinson said. “We average 200 donors cerned about how soon she Londonderry High down on the floor each could do it again. “It’s a School has one of the year,” Juster said during a cycle,” Robinson said with a biggest Beautiful Lengths poster-making session after shrug. programs in the country, school. “This year we have She doesn’t get trims Juster said. 140 registered.” between Pantene events, It is definitely part of the Shea Robinson, a senior she said, so when the inches LHS culture, Hansen said, and co-captain of the Aides, come off, “It feels healthy,” noting that she’s heard peo- said that many girls decide Robinson said. ple say to girls, “Your hair’s to give at the last minute. Anna Gauchet, a fellow so long - are you going to “They’ve been hearing senior and Pep Rally Aides donate?” about it from friends, and co-captain, has donated to When a girl pledges to they realize that their hair is Pantene five times, she said donate, she gets an LHS T- long enough to donate,” as she joined the group. “I’ve shirt certifying she is part of Robinson said. done it twice at the high the program, and Juster

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◆ PAGE 4LONDONDERRY TIMES ◆ JANUARY 5, 2017 Editorial Letters Authoritarian Regime positions with people relationship with Russia Could Imperil US who were loyal support- that would adversely This town ‘ain’t’ Big Enough ers during the Presiden- impact decisions made by A number of years ago, Nutfield apartments will bring in more resi- President-Elect Trump tial campaign, but they the Trump administration Publishing came out with an editorial dents who could help stimulate the is setting the stage for a are not necessarily quali- and endanger our nation- on economic development and town’s economy, but the bigger our rocky Presidency filled with fied and fit to fill the posi- al security? It doesn’t look growth in our communities, saying towns get, the more money it will conflict, bickering, turmoil, tions. He is loading up his good right now. Trump that it was “the belief that it is the require to sustain them. Like a miscalculations, and poten- regime with former mili- admires Putin; Tillerson, magic pill towns need to curb rising teenager going through a perpetual tial diplomatic and military tary personnel, including the potential Secretary of tax rates.” It wasn’t then, and it isn’t growth spurt, they may never be sati- confrontations. three former generals, State, has a number of now, particularly because just as it ated no matter how much we feed So far, with his disdain and others who are part joint ventures in place was the case at the time, if salaries them. And so our taxes will continue for intelligence briefings of the wealthy business between Exxon/Mobil and and the cost of taxpayer-paid bene- to rise to try and compensate for our and his lack of intellectual elite. His administration Russian oil companies; fits continue to rise, aging infrastruc- growing pains. curiosity, I fear we could appears to have the trap- Flynn, potential National ture may continue to fail, and the On the surface, it may seem that be in deep trouble in the pings of the military/in- Security Advisor, is pro- demand for services will remain all this development is for the benefit world, and our adver- dustrial/financial complex, Russian; and Bannon, sen- unchecked. of the towns’ residents, but as hun- saries, including Russia and it does not bode well ior consultant to Trump, But regardless of the hard work dreds if not thousands of residents and China, could take for our country. is inspired by the views of required to craft budgets that respect struggle to heat their homes and put advantage of Trump’s ego The media reported Lenin, the founder of the taxpayers’ dire financial straits, food on their tables, but pay for and his lackadaisical atti- the CIA conducted an Russian Communism. the beacon of economic develop- municipal employees’ cost of living tude towards the intelli- investigation of Russian Trump invited Russia to ment, growth, and change still shines raises year after year, along with cov- gence briefings. interference in our Presi- hack into Clinton’s emails as a goal for our communities. How- ering the cost of development Trump’s children, Don- dential election and found and they responded by ever, pouring money into develop- through all of their rising taxes, one ald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, and significant hacking of hacking into our election ment staff salaries may not be the has to wonder who really comes out his son-in-law Jared, are Democratic information. for President. way to go during tough times. on top. on the President-Elect’s The CIA analysis showed All of these issues In Derry, the economic development Change is like fire; it can be the transition executive com- the Russian hacking nega- loom very large in a committee struggles to create a down- fuel that keeps us going and the mittee. They are involved tively impacted Clinton Trump Presidency and town without a clear vision or mission, source of light to guide us into the in the decision making and helped Trump win could create chaos, con- except to make it “better”. It wants to be future, or if left unchecked, it can process that determines the election. Trump and stant controversy, and defined by its downtown, but doesn’t really burn us. At some point we need who will be in the Trump his transition staff subse- national and world inse- seem to have a plan to do so. to stop and really consider what administration, and it quently denounced the curity in a potential The next town over, in Londonder- flames we as taxpayers are fanning. appears they will contin- CIA report and referenced authoritarian administra- ry, the Woodmont project is well on As we said before, the wellbeing of ue to be involved in the the CIA’s past supposed tion. Our Democracy and its way to seeing fruition, along with our communities in the long run affairs of state when Don- mistake about Iraq having freedom could be in peril. the construction of high-density depends on far more than one or two weapons of mass destruc- P.S. My family and my apartments, traffic issues, etc caus- new developments. It will take a lot of ald takes the helm at the ing it to follow in Derry’s footsteps. longstanding planning, consistent White House. The Ameri- tion. It is incredible to wife’s family have a long But bigger is not always better. improvements to our existing founda- can people did not elect a me that a President is tak- patriotic history in the Sure the more businesses that tions, and a regard for the taxpayers’ Trump family committee ing the side of Communist US. My wife, the former spring up may create more jobs and billfold. to run our country. Russia and criticizing a Elizabeth Jones, and I Another major concern U.S. intelligence agency have had a close family is the conflict of interest that is responsible for our member serve in every that exists between national security. 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◆ LONDONDERRY TIMES ◆ JANUARY 5, 2017 PAGE 5 Grant Protects Rabbits, Establishes Contiguous Land KATHLEEN D. BAILEY identifying proposals to nership between South- cel #1 has more than 500 cottontail rabbit, an en- migrate and expand their LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ be funded by selecting east Land Trust which feet of road frontage along dangered species. Badois colonies. There is current- he town of London- high-priority projects that will hold the easement on the residential develop- explained, “Londonderry ly a colony located at derry and its Mus- most effectively compen- the property and NHFG ment to the south includ- has been identified as one Stonyfield Farm.” Tquash Conservation sate for the loss of func- which will own the prop- ing direct access to Pre- of the last locations in The land in question is Area will be one of 20 tions and values from the erty. The property is serve Drive. New England where New owned by the Mathes fam- projects to benefit from a projects that paid into the located in a focus area Conservation Chair England Cottontail rab- ily, Badois wrote in a sub- New Hampshire Depart- fund. According to the identified for recovery of Marge Badois wrote in an bits have been found. sequent e-mail. She wrote, ment of Environmental law, the projects deter- the New England cotton- e-mail, “Conserving this Fish and Game has been “We have been trying for Services (NHDES) Aquatic mined to be appropriate tail (NEC), a state-endan- property will result in working for years on years to work out deal to Resource Mitigation (ARM) for receipt of ARM Fund gered species. Parcel #1 approximately 1,550 acres plans to create habitat purchase this land, but grant, out of funds total- monies are subject to has the potential for the of contiguous conserva- that will help the cotton- kept running into obsta- ing $2,403,740. approval by the US Army creation of high-quality tion land.” tails thrive and re-estab- cles. The addition of this The ARM Fund, estab- Corps of Engineers and habitat for the species The grant will allow an lish colonies. Several land to the Musquash will lished by law, is a mitiga- the New Hampshire Wet- through management in important piece of land to years ago approximately give us another trail head tion option for certain lands Council. the upland forest present be protected, and accessi- 25 acres in the Musquash entrance on Preserve projects impacting wet- Londonderry will re- on the property. Nearly ble to the public, without were cleared to promote Drive. Fish and Game lands and not able to pro- ceive $400,000 to perma- the entire property is the need to spend conser- the growth of rabbit habi- will have restrictions, but vide other forms of miti- nently conserve two identified as either Tier 1 vation funds or town tax tat. Another cut was just has agreed to allow us to gation. parcels of land totaling or 2 in the WAP. Both dollars for the purchase, completed this month off add parking and a trail According to a DES 149+/- acres adjacent to parcels are located in an according to Badois. Davis Drive. The plan is that connects to the other press release, an ARM the Musquash Conserva- area of dense residential Accepting the grant to create a corridor utiliz- Musquash trails from the Fund Site Selection Com- tion Area. development and could will allow Londonderry to ing the power lines that Preserve entrance.” mittee is charged with This project is a part- easily be developed. Par- protect the New England will allow the rabbits to ◆ ◆ In other business, the ments at 6 a.m. People to look to the future looking better, Srugis agency to cut back on Seniors committee discussed the can get rides to the VA in before we get in another said, noting that Scott runs. “When there aren’t Continued from page 1 efforts of the Town Coun- Manchester, but if their down cycle.” Vogel of the SNHPC has enough drivers, you tend losa observed that offer- cil explore alternatives to appointment or service Other members ex- taken temporary direc- to stop calling,” he ing the produce on a cer- CART, the Cooperative goes beyond 2 p.m. they pressed concern that tion and “is on top of observed. tain day, between certain Alliance for Regional are stranded, members CART drivers don’t get out things.” The agency is Srugis said he would hours, would get seniors Transportation. CART said. Other members of the van to help people looking at contracting bring their questions to into that store that might board member Martin pointed out that CART’s up or down steps. “It could with a school bus compa- CART and report back. not otherwise go there. Srugis was a guest at the two-week notice require- be a liability issue,” ny to run daily opera- The SRC took no posi- Roberts said details of meeting and said he had ment doesn’t work if one Roberts speculated, and tions, he said. tion on CART or on the the program could be gone back in the minutes has a procedure and a fol- Srugis said he would ask There is also a driver town starting its own developed after partici- of the SRC and noticed low-up is booked for the the agency about its policy. shortage, Srugis said, and service. pating stores sign on. that CART discussions next day. 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multi-family workforce posed to alleviate traffic riculum development person in 2015 when the Rep. Frank Guinta and 2016 housing complex could through downtown Derry which will serve our com- district fought the Federal then-Gov. Maggie Hassan Continued from page 1 generate as many as 51 and on Route 102. munity and our students school lunch program were among the dignitaries they grappled with an students for elemen- DOT engineer Keith well into the future.” and eventually removed attending the opening. already expanding popu- tary/middle and 27 for Cota said the estimated Laliberte assumes his the high school from Fed- lation at the North Lon- high school. Greenberg time for completing the new role July 1, 2017. eral requirements. Plans for 300th donderry Elementary wrote, “From an educa- environmental study was Greenberg, a native of The New Hampshire Along with Derry and School. tional capacity view 18 months. Brooklyn, N.Y., began his School Administrators As- Windham, Londonderry In late fall Greenberg alone, the School Board The estimated project teaching career as an ele- sociation, in conjunction has begun preparing for told the board the district opposes the zoning cost is $57 million. Fund- mentary school teacher with the American Associ- the 300th anniversary of has 4,442 students this change.” ing is part of the state’s 10- in 1968 in Beacon, New ation of School Adminis- “Nutfield,” the colony year compared to 4,383 at The Council indefinite- year transportation plan. York. He also taught mid- trators, named him New established by the Rev. this time last year and ly tabled the request for dle school in Beacon. He Hampshire Superinten- James MacGregor in 1719. that the increase is 65 per- rezoning. Changing of the guard began his career as an dent of the Year in 2008-09. The three towns were cent elementary, 20 per- Longtime Superinten- administrator in 1974 as Dr. Mark Joyce, Execu- part of the original settle- cent middle-school and 15 I-93 and Exit 4 dent of Schools Nathan an assistant principal in tive Director of NHSAA, ment. Plans call for each percent high school. Of A process that began Greenberg announced his Simsbury, Conn. In 1979 called Greenberg “a won- town to hold its own the elementary increase, back in the 1970s got its retirement this fall, and he became principal of derful example of a true town-specific festivities, 19 to 20 percent are first- final impetus this past endorsed the board’s Hopewell School in Glas- ‘Champion for Children,’ with the culminating graders. Moose Hill February when the New choice for his successor, tonbury, Conn., moving working tirelessly on event being the London- Kindergarten has 283 stu- Hampshire Department of Assistant Superintendent into the roles of Assistant behalf of the children and derry Old Home Days in dents compared with 239 Transportation (DOT) Scott Laliberte. to the Superintendent and citizens of his communi- August. last year, according to signed a contract with Board chair Nancy Director of Elementary ties.” Greenberg. both Londonderry and Hendricks cited Lalib- Curriculum. He served as The March election In August he wrote a Derry for the Interstate 93 erte’s “clear focus on stu- Assistant Superintendent Development in In the March election, letter to the Town Council and Exit 4-A projects. The dent success, and he is of Schools for SAU 16 in Pettengill area incumbents John Farrell opposing a zoning change DOT took over responsi- considered a leader in the Exeter from 1983 through The town and some and Tom Dolan won their to land owned by Charles bility for the projects and field of public education, 1987. He accepted the job special guests celebrated Town Council seats back, Evans on Rockingham will begin construction with expertise in STEM of superintendent in the grand opening of Pet- with Ted Combes losing to Road. Evans was request- after completion of an curriculum and college Somersworth in 1987, tengill Road, the symbol Dolan by 119 votes. Kathy ing that the town rezone a environmental study. prep for students.” worked in the Ports- and engine of Londonder- Wagner was reelected portion of his land from Both towns voted to Laliberte serves on mouth School District and ry’s economic develop- Treasurer on write-in Industrial I to Residential authorize the DOT to take the New England Regional in Arizona, and came to ment. Three companies, votes after a slip-up left III. Based on projections over the project and to Council of the College Londonderry in 2000. FedEx, Milton CAT and the position off the ballot. by GIS Director John Vogl, limit each town’s financial Board as the New Hamp- He holds a master’s in UPS/Pratt Whitney, com- Parent and college Greenberg posited that if responsibility to $5 mil- shire representative, on education from State Uni- mitted to relocating in the professor Jenn Ganem a multi-family market rate lion. The towns’ shares the SNHU Academic Advi- versity of New York and a area. The area’s develop- won the open School complex were built, it are capped at $5 million sory Board, and the Professional Degree in ment is expected to bring Board seat from incum- would generate 37 stu- after a lawsuit in the SERESC STEM Advisory Educational Administra- 5,000 to 15,000 jobs, $200 bent John Laferriere, dents for the elemen- 1990s with Boston North, Board. tion from the University million to $300 million of 1,135 to 689. tary/middle school level the original developers. Greenberg said of his of Bridgeport. He and his new assessed value, and In uncontested races, and 15 high-schoolers. A The exit has been pro- successor, “Working close- wife Nancy live in London- $7 million of net annual Christine Patton and Don- ly with him each day, I derry and have three chil- property taxes. 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Mack and Stand will be closing earli- ages of 5 and 6, clocking ney from one Londonder- strawberries 100 years fresh apple cider, and find- Cross agreed that farm er than it has in years in at a whole one and a ry to another, from Ireland ago. During those times, ing more efficient ways to weddings could be a lucra- past. Where it is normally half miles an hour, carting to New Hampshire, where they had helped a lot of use the fallen apples from tive venture, provided open until at least Febru- hay. Fast forward to his he first established the families get their start in u-pick customers that are they had someone at the ary and other years junior year at UNH, while land that would be Mack’s the orchard business for otherwise useful. farm to put all efforts into through May, because the he was majoring in horti- Apples. In those nearly $27 an orchard. He mentioned that Mike coordinating the endeavor. lack of precipitation has culture, he was offered 300 years since, the land Today, Mack’s Apples Cross, the farm manager, Mack also noted that yielded a smaller crop, the the chance to take a job has grown everything that has become a town land- had a particular skill and he would love to incorpo- stand will likely only be with the United Fruit can be grown in New mark. Hundreds flock to the love for growing the farm’s rate a section in their mar- open for a matter of a cou- Company, growing ban- Hampshire. According to ice cream stand every spring vegetables, and that they ket for bird lovers like him- ple more weeks. Those who anas in South America. Mack, legend has it that and summer, to the hills for might like to see more self during the slow sea- would like to make their It was around this time the first Mack had passed sledding in the winter, and of squash and tomatoes in son, with seeds, houses, holiday apple pies with his mother had spoken away in his hops field. course, to the market in the the future, and would one and other supplies, on the fresh, locally grown apples him, telling Mack that his According to Mack, fall for their flagship crop - day like to introduce condition that there would should act fast, as some father would like for him the farm had grown corn Mack’s Apples. berries again during the be enough demand for it types of apples are getting to come back to the farm 40 years ago, but they had In the years to come, appropriate season. to satisfy the initial costs. down to their last bins. he grew up on. Naturally, to stop as the apples were Mack said he would like to Cross mentioned that Until now, the farm has During the next few Mack chose to return to keeping staff too busy to grow corn again, specifi- they have had a couple of been managed by genera- months, the staff at the farm. maintain the secondary cally Silver Queen corn. weddings on the property tions of Macks, but ac- Mack’s Apples will be He also said that they in the past, and that they cording to Mack, Andy hard at work preparing Mack Jr. and his siblings the apple trees for the OBITUARY have no plans to taking next year’s autumn sea- their father’s place, thou- son. According to Mack, it Jean C. Baxter OBITUARY gh his granddaughter, takes all of the winter sea- Jean C. Baxter, 84, of Londonderry, passed away Sandra, has visions of son to prune all 100 acres. peacefully Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 after a period of Mark E. Flanders Mark E. Flanders, 66 of Manchester died on Sun- having an important role. To tide over until then, declining health. Cross said that they residents may enjoy sled- She was born in Needham, Mass. on Nov. 28, day Dec. 25, 2016 at the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester. Mark was born in Manchester on have been on the lookout ding on the hills and cross- 1932, a daughter of Walter G. and Mary (Ferguson) for “young minds with an country skiing on the Carre. Following her retirement, Jean volunteered November 5, 1950 a son of Rita R. (Boisvert) Flan- ders and the late Alfred E. Flanders. He was a grad- interest in the farm. Some- snowmobile-made trails. at the Elliot Hospital of Manchester. She was a one with energy and ideas Mack kindly asked that member of Carter Memorial United Methodist uate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry Class of 1969. Mark served in the US Army during the Vietnam who wants to do this type there be no walking on the Church of Needham and later attended the Lon- of work.” trails, and explained that donderry United Methodist Church, Londonderry. Era as a mechanic. He had resided in Manchester for the past seven years, formerly living in London- As the senior staff there is an access route She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great- approaches their time for from the parking lot of the grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her derry, most of his life. Mark was employed as a truck driver and a carpenter. making plans for retire- Reverend Morrison House. family at the beach in York, Maine. ment, they will be on vigi- After the snow has, for the She is survived by her daughter, Linda J. Ryan He is survived by his son, Shawn Flanders, and his daughter, Kimberly Laforge both of Tennesee, lant lookout for individuals most part, melted, Mack’s and husband Joseph of Londonderry; granddaugh- of the next generation who, Apples’s ice cream will be ter, Kyle J. Ryan Lontine and husband Bernie of eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his mother, Rita R. Flanders of Okatie, S.C., three in Mack’s words, “Have dirt open in April. Maine, and grandson, Dennis J. Ryan and his under your fingernails (or) fiancé, Carlie Vanasse of Maine; three great-grand- brothers, Alan Flanders of Bluffton, S.C., David children, Bernie IV, Lucy, and Briggs Lontine, as Flanders of Weare, N.H., and James Flanders of Pel- well as several nieces and nephews. Jean is prede- ham, NH, three sisters, Ann Mary Dinsmore of Rt. 102 Towing ceased by her son, David S. Baxter in 2002 and by Weare, N.H., Julia A. Flanders of Bluffton, S.C., and her five siblings. 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BAILEY $19,848,948, which if on the warrant is the Unassigned Fund Bal- tery. asking for $12,000 for new LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ approved would be a 9.48 $4,200,000 to fund an ance and reducing the Two departments are lighting for the softball second public hear- percent increase and upgrade to the town’s amount of UFB originally requesting new personnel. field, is from the London- ing on the pro- result in a town portion of communication systems planned to subsidize sev- A warrant article for two derry Men’s Softball Asso- Aposed Londonderry the tax rate of $5.22. for police, fire and public eral other warrant arti- new police officers asks ciation. town budget will be held The proposed operat- works. The Town Council cles, including the Road- for $198,545, and a war- An article sponsored Monday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. ing budget is $32,316,194, has entertained a number way Maintenance Trust rant article for two Public by resident Mike Byerly is in the Moose Hill Confer- with anticipated revenues of options for funding the Fund, the Capital Reserve Works truck drivers asks asking for $100,000 to fund ence Room. of $13,811,736, resulting in upgrade, including bond- for Fire Equipment, the for $158,070. a town roadside clean-up. The total proposed an amount raised by taxes ing or leasing the infra- Expendable Maintenance At press time, two peti- The last day for peti- budget for 2017-18, includ- of $18,504,458. structure, and most Trust Fund and the expan- tioned warrant articles tioned warrant articles is ing warrant articles, is The biggest-ticket item recently considered using sion of the Pillsbury Ceme- had been received. One, Jan. 10. .

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He keeps his mind through a pile of yel- Harbor, and he was back in also of Londonderry and sharp by reading a news- Jlowed news clippings the Army by Jan. 3, 1942. with whom he makes his paper every day, and by and black-and-white pho- There were no public cele- home; and Richard, who doing the Jumble puzzle. tos. There were Army brations or hoopla for that died in 2009. He, Charles and Linda all newsletters, maps and one second enlistment, but He didn’t join the do the Jumble and discuss color photo of Powers and Powers didn’t care. He had American Legion and VFW, their answers at dinner, his wife Gertrude, the rea- a country to protect. and though he kept every- Powers said. son he didn’t make the He went first to Fort thing, he didn’t dwell on What does he want for army a career. “I don’t Devens, Mass., where he his war memories. “I just his birthday? “Another 364 know why I kept this had spent his earlier hitch, went on with my life,” he days,” Powers said. stuff,” he said. and he worked first for the said with a shrug. But he’s aware of how “For this moment,” his post fire department, later “He only signed on to short life is, and how frag- son John Powers Jr. said, training as an MP. “It was the Veterans Administra- ile. During his first Army while his daughter-in-law the coldest place on tion last year, at 98,” his stint in 1940, he was an MP Suzanne nodded vigorous earth,” he said of the post. son said admiringly. working in Boston at the agreement. “You could see through Does he have any re- time of the notorious Powers, who turned 99 the cracks in the tarpaper grets? No, Powers said. Coconut Grove nightclub on Dec. 20, volunteered for barracks.” And if his country were fire. “We had to take the U.S. military service twice The mood of the coun- threatened again, he’d go. bodies from the Coconut and saw combat in the try was, “Everyone was “Only I’m too old,” he said. Grove to the morgue,” he Philippines during the Sec- mad at Japan,” according Powers moved to New said, adding, “It was kind ond World War. He looked to Powers. And the mood Hampshire to be closer to of a tough detail.” forward, not back, for of the military was, “Let’s his sons, and lived for a He’s cheated death most of his lifetime. But on go get ‘em.” while at Birch Heights in many times, and remem- a chilly December day he He eventually left Dev- John Powers just celebrated his 99th birthday. He Derry. But the constric- bers the Hurricane of agreed to meet at his son’s ens for a post in Louisiana, lives in Londonderry with his children and took tions of apartment life did- 1938, which came upon a Londonderry home and go then Seattle, and then time to relive some of his time in the military. n’t appeal to him, and he bewildered New England through the experience of training in Hawaii in 1942. Photo by Chris Paul eventually moved in with without warning. “I was one member of The Great- By 1944 he was in the said. from Siberia, and the Charles and his daughter- selling newspapers on the est Generation. Philippines, in Guam, What was going weather was atrocious,” in-law Linda. He can do corner, and there was a Powers, a native of Leyte and Cebu. He moved through his mind? “We Powers said. “It snowed things at their home, Pow- church across the street,” Arlington, Mass., joined up on to Okinawa and was anticipated getting the job seven months of the year. ers explained. “I do my he recalled. “The winds for the first time in Novem- based on a small island, IE done,” he said. That rather We had a two-story bar- own laundry, I paint the were 108 miles per hour. I ber 1940. He was working Shima. at the same time as than fear was what charac- racks, and they had to put trim on the deck, I shovel saw them whip the steeple part-time in a drugstore, famed war correspondent terized the GI in the Pacif- blinders on the windows.” snow,” he said. around.” helping to support his wid- Ernie Pyle. ic, he said. “We looked at it “It was time to say ‘say- His voice is still firm, “You wonder,” Powers owed mother and siblings. All the islands had like, you go to work Mon- onara’ and go home,” Pow- his mind clear, and all his mused, “why you’re still “Things were not good at civilians still living there, day morning, you come ers said. stories have a point. Pow- here.” home,” he said, with a fam- and Powers still marvels home Monday night,” he He met Gertrude, a ers rated his health as, on ily and country still reeling over the network of caves said. friend of his sister’s, and a scale of 1 to 10, “9 and This story is part of from the Great Depres- they constructed to pro- He was ill and resting that was it, Powers said. 3/4.” He doesn’t drive any “Because They Served,” an sion. He joined under a tect women, children and in his tent when he heard He decided not to reenlist. more, giving up his license ongoing series on veterans special program, “Good- the elderly. “Their families about the Japanese sur- He worked for the MBTA in at the age of 98, but with and services to veterans. bye Dear, Back In a Year,” were in the caves with render. “A guy named Boston and the couple set- two sons and their wives which allowed young men them,” he said, noting that Davila came in to the tent a one-year enlistment. the island was already at and he said, ‘The war is For that first hitch, war with China. over.’ He was holding a Arlington and the world The women were skit- bottle of Saki,” Powers One Community... were both smaller then, tish around the GIs, he said. and Powers smoothed the noted, due to unfounded He could have gone Four Levels of Care edges of a faded news clip- rumors. “Little by little home, with eligibility de- ping announcing his enlist- they got the feeling we cided on a point system, were not so bad, and they but when he found out GIs ment, along with three Rehabilitation other Arlingtonians, and came back into town,” he had a chance to go to an “enlistment celebra- said. 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CHRIS PANTAZIS School track and field, Sunday, with 1,150 com- LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ cross-country, and bas- petitors taking on the he 18th running of ketball star John Mor- mile-long run from in front the Millenium Mile timer and several friends of Londonderry High Twas another suc- at the dawn of the 21st School down Mammoth cessful race drawing a century. Road to St. Peter’s. crowd of more than 1,100 Mortimer once again Runners from every runners and maintaining served as the race direc- New England state and as a tradition started by for- tor of the event on New far away as California mer Londonderry High Year's afternoon this past competed, with Middle- boro, Mass. 24-year-old Andrew Sukeforth finish- ing first overall in 3 min- utes and 55 seconds. The race champ was followed by 19-year-old Loudon resident Warren Bartlett in second (4:06) and 28-year-old Peter Gur- Andrew Sukeforth Rachel Schneider ney from South Burling- that crew being paced by 32nd (4:55), Kerry Daley place (5:13). ton, Vt. in third (4:07). Declan Hotter and includ- in the 33rd spot (4:55), The first Londonderry The first female across ing Noah Schrank in 23rd Tyler Kraft in 37th (5:07), female to sprint across the finish line was San- place (4:38), Connor Kee- Matt Griffin in the 38th the line was 14-year-old ford, Maine. 25-year-old ley in 29th (4:53), Dylan position (5:07), Eric No- Caitlin Boufford, who fin- Rachel Schneider, who Hotter in the 31st spot wak in 44th place (5:13), ished the run in 5:39 and wound up 13th overall in (4:54), Carter Letalien in and Ryan Young in 45th was 82nd overall. 4:26. The first of the many Londonderry residents to complete the sprint was Londonderry High cross- country and track and field stalwart Declan Hot- ter, who was 14th overall - 20% OFF right behind female win- ner Schneider - in More than 1,100 competitors of many different ages There were 10 London- took part in the 18th Millenium Mile in Londonder- All Aquariums derry racers who finished ry on New Year’s Day. Photos by Chris Paul among the top 45, with

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A the third period to tighten DeAngelis led the loc- said. "I hope my kids Spaulding enabled the fourth. great team win from the things right up. Bedford als with 18 points, includ- remember how hard it's youthful Londonderry Senior Kelsey Coffey first girl to the last one off outscored its guest by a ing 14 in the first half. Cof- been down here when we High girls' basketball sank a trio of three-point- the bench." 16-8 margin over the final fey had 11 but struggled head back to New Hamp- squad to begin its 2016-17 ers in the first quarter to What's more, that win 12 minutes of play. to get her shot off consis- shire. That's the whole season with a 3-0 record help her team out to its was important for the DeAngelis led the Lon- tently. idea of coming to good in tough Division I. early lead, and she fin- team because they knew donderry offensive effort The Lancers dropped tournaments like this one. But then came a tough ished the night with a they'd have their hands by scoring half of her their second game in the It makes the regular sea- loss to unbeaten Bedford team-high 15 points and full with an unbeaten team's points (14). tourney on Wednesday, son a little easier." in its final divisional con- six assists. Courtney Shay opponent in its own home Then in round one of Dec. 28, losing a 52-44 deci- The locals then suf- test of the calendar year, contributed 13 points and gym several nights later. the Massachusetts tour- sion to Pentucket High of fered their fourth straight followed by a lopsided loss six rebounds, Amanda "We needed a good ney in Andover on Friday West Newbury, Mass. loss on Friday, Dec. 30 to a Massachusetts oppo- DeAngelis collected 12 showing tonight to get the Dec. 23, the Lancers were "They played the best with a 69-45 loss to the nent in the first round of points, and Emmy Dum- confidence up for Bedford dealt a 22-point loss of 67- man-to-man defense I Winnacunnet High Lady the Commonwealth Mot- aresq nearly bagged a on Thursday," said Theos. 45 by Andover High in suf- have seen all year," said Warriors in tourney play. ors Christmas Classic in double-double in scoring The Bedford Lady Bull- fering their second con- Theos. "They took us out The seacoast side won the Bay State just before 10 points and dealing out dogs got all the way to the secutive defeat. of what we wanted to do every quarter but the Christmas, with those two nine assists. Division I championship "They were very big offensively and held Cof- third, in which both sides defeats leaving the team at "We jumped on them game this past March but and talented, and we were fey to five points. DeAnge- netted 13 points. 3-2 though its first five con- early, with Kelsey opening fell to Bishop Guertin of pretty tired after the Bed- lis led with 11, but it was a Winnacunnet led 22-16 tests. up the floor by getting her Nashua by a small margin. ford battle," said Theos. hard 11. Delaney McGurn after one quarter, 38-27 at In the Lady Lancers' three-pointers and scor- But in this early-sea- "They came out strong finally got going from the the half, and 51-40 after 67-25 win over the Spauld- ing 11 by herself in the son battle with London- and scored on their first outside, knocking down three periods. ing High Red Raiders at first," said coach Nick derry, Bedford would four possessions, putting three, three-pointers and DeAngelis was the top LHS on Tuesday, Dec. 20, Theos. "From there, the bounce it record up to a us in an early hole. We Hannah Hagearty had LHS scorer with 14 points LHS owned every quarter. entire team scored and perfect 5-0 in handing the woke up in the second eight points in her best and Courtney Shay netted The local troop kept played well. Emmy Dum- Lady Lancers their first quarter and put up 19 game of the season." 13, while Coffey con- its season record perfect aresq was great, leading defeat in a 39-28 decision. points in that frame. We "It's a more physical tributed eight of her own. Lancer◆ Wrestlers Were Busy Before and After Holiday ◆ CHRIS PANTAZIS bested the Manchester The Lancer crew then wrestlers who competed. LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ Central Little Green by a began competing in the Senior captains Chase he Lancer wrestling 42-30 score on that Queen massive Lowell Holiday and Byrd placed sixth and squad experienced City opponent's home Tournament - which eighth respectively. Tteam success be- mats. included 73 teams - in that Byrd and Chase both fore Christmas and had Londonderry snagged Massachusetts city on managed overall records its individual members seven weight class victo- Tuesday the Dec. 27. of 4-3, Reardon went 3-2 at gain some important ries, with pin wins coming At the end of day one, 160 pounds and Ben experience at the huge from David Donnelly at the Lancers had Santos, Psaledas was 3-2 at 195, annual Lowell Holiday 132 pounds, Tyler Byrd in Byrd, Chase, and Colin and Santos ended up at 2- Tournament after that the 145-pound bout, An- Reardon advance as quar- 2. major holiday. drew Chase at 152 pounds, ter-finalists. The Lancers return to The Lancer grapplers Taylor Dyer in 182-pound And at the end of day competition against Divi- had every reason to feel action, and Ben Psaledas two on Wednesday the sion I opponent Exeter at good about their final pre- at 195 pounds. Craig San- 28th, the Lancers had Londonderry High on Christmas New Hamp- tos (138) and Blaine Hop- scored 56 points and Wednesday, Jan. 4, after Andrew Chase was one of several LHS wrestlers to shire match on Wednes- kins (220) both claimed placed 32nd overall, plac- Londonderry Times press go 4-3 at the huge Lowell Holiday Tournament. day, Dec. 21 when they forfeit victories. ing two of the nine time. Great Rates, Great Coverage and Local Service! Quality Service and Price t Digital and Commercial Printing WHITTEMORE Printing: Postcards, Newsletters, Sta- tionary, Brochures, Presenta-No charge INSURANCE tion Folders, Dicutting, Direct for local Home • Auto • Business Mail, etc. shipping! 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Icome up with a signifi- segment of their schedule less, and the Lancers Tuccolo assisted on the cantly better story than by racing out to a 2-0 lead added two more markers first of those, and he and the 5-0 start his London- over Memorial. And when in the third period to Tim- Nick Pitarys assisted on derry High ice hockey the second stanza was berlane's one. All in all, the other. team tallied in Bedford's over the Londonderry Londonderry's fore- The LHS skaters return to his coaching lead sat at 3-0. checking and defensive capped off their scoring post after a year away. The victorious hosts work held the Owls to a with third-period tallies The Lancer icemen received a goal and an mere nine shots all game by Troy Muldoon (from started their New Hamp- assist from Patrick Mur- while the Lancers pelted Danny Bears and Merrill shire Division I campaign phy, and Bryan Murphy, 41 on Timberlane goalie Neiman) and Patrick Mur- by winning their first Mike McCormick, and Tim Bedard. phy (from Pitarys and three contests - against Jared Tuccolo each "Our fore-checking is Ryan Watts). Hanover, Bishop Brady of scored once. strong, defensively we're The third day of tour- Concord, and Manchester LHS goalie Cody Bald- sound, but we still have ney play - Thursday, Dec. Memorial - and outscor- win contributed 19 saves some things to work on 29 - was cancelled due to ing those opponents by a to the resounding Lancer offensively," said coach the snowstorm, so the total tally of 11-4. success, and Memorial Bedford. "I'd expect us to Lancers closed out their The locals played the keeper Lauren Calnan have more goals on 41 involvement in the event latter two of those con- kept her contingent in the shots, and we need to do by playing Windham on tests during the week of fray the whole way by a better job of finishing. Friday, Dec. 30. Dec. 19, and they beat making a total of 29 stops. We manufacture a lot of And the locals had both Brady and Memorial In the first round of our goals." good news come out of Lancer forward Patrick McKinnon battles a Man- by matching 4-1 margins. the 17th Annual Blue Billy Croteau potted that contest as well, with chester Memorial opponent for possession of the The besting of Bishop Devil Classic at the Salem the first two Londonderry Londonderry claiming a 4- puck following a face-off. LHS bested that Queen Brady took place in the Icenter on the night of goals - with Patrick McK- 3 victory in overtime City opponent in Hooksett. Photo by Chris Pantazis Lancers' home-opener at Wednesday, Dec. 28 the innon assisting on both - thanks to the late goal- the Tri-Town Arena in Lancers turned a domi- in the first eight minutes scoring heroics of sion I play on Monday, against that opponent, Hooksett on Wednesday nant first-period perform- of the opening period. Croteau. Bears and Mul- Jan. 2, with what could be but the answer didn't the 21st, and Londonder- ance into a 6-2 thumping Timberlane netted a doon had potted earlier termed "a barometer wind up being a positive ry grasped a 2-1 lead after of the Timberlane Region- marker on a break-away tallies. game" against the tough one for the locals in an two periods which they'd al Owls of Plaistow. with 2:38 to go, but the The Lancers returned Bedford High contingent overwhelming, 8-0 defeat. add to in the third stanza. Londonderry potted Lancers answered with to New Hampshire Divi- at Saint Anselm College. As a result, London- the team was hoping to derry moved to 3-1 in the ◆ ◆ see just how well they'd division while Bedford LHS Swimmers Continue to Compete Well be able to stack up advanced to 2-0-1. CHRIS PANTAZIS LONDONDERRY TIMES lopsided margin of 111-55, both the 50 free and the and second places from ————––––––————–◆ and Merrimack by a 113- 100-yard butterfly, Byrne Madison Martin in the 500 he Londonderry 49 tally that night. The in the 200 individual med- free and their 200 free High boy swimmers lone team to beat London- ley, and the Londonderry relay quartet. Ttallied a record of 3- derry was the Dover High 200 free relay team. The Londonderry High 1 and the Lady Lancers Green Wave group (108- In the girls' action, the teams will begin the 2017 went 2-2 in their final 2016 60). Lady Lancers defeated segment of their 2016-17 meets in their own pool Second place finishes Campbell (132-12) and campaigns on Thursday, on the evening of Thurs- were bagged by Nick Merrimack (90-79) but Jan. 5 with a road meet at day, Dec. 22. Byrne in the 500-yard were bested by both the Goffstown YMCA The Lancer males tal- freestyle, Minsoo Kim in Alvirne (90-80) and Dover against multiple oppo- lied no less than eight the 100-yard breaststroke, (106-64) in going 2-2 on nents. top-three performances and the Lancers' 400-yard the night. in defeating Campbell of freestyle relay and 200 The locals received a Litchfield by a command- medley relay quartets. win from Anna Gruchot in ing score of 131-18, Third places were col- the 100-yard freestyle Alvirne of Hudson by a lected by Jack Stuart in (time of 58.29 seconds)

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Spaulding High School in in the third period before A derry High School The Lancers got their Rochester on the night of the Lancers whittled it all boys' basketball squad is 2016-17 campaign official- Tuesday, Dec. 20 which the way back down to looking to find its footing ly under way with a pair didn't have a pleasing three. But Bedford man- after experiencing a pret- of New Hampshire Divi- ending for the locals. aged to pull back away ty rough start to the 2016- sion I contests, both of The Lancers took a 57- before the contest came 17 season. which were on the road 28 loss on the chin from to its close. The locals went 1-4 in and both of which ended the Red Raiders, with Radford claimed an- their first five contests of up being losses. Spaulding holding Lon- other 10 points for the donderry to single digits locals in the loss, but 2-1 in scoring in the four Bedford finished up with quarters as it went on to three cagers in double fig- win all of the four periods ures where points were quite comfortably. concerned. The Red Raiders led The Lancer squad's 12-6 after one quarter, 25- fortunes didn't get any 13 at the half, and by a better the next evening in pretty commanding mar- Massachusetts in game gin of 43-20 rolling into two of the Fourth Annual the final stanza. Brandon Commonwealth Motors Radford led the struggling Christmas Classic at LHS offense by scoring 10 Methuen High School. points, with standout The Lancers faced off Londonderry High point-guard Cole Britting drives guard Jake Coleman being against the Lawrence Cen- the baseline against a Bedford opponent during held to just seven. tral Catholic crew and suf- the Lancers' road loss to that opponent In Londonderry's sec- fered a lopsided, 90-55 before Christmas. Photos by Chris Pantazis ond contest of the new defeat. we will continue to grow as The victors had four season, the locals made a The local bunch re- one unit throughout the players collect double shorter road trip to Bed- ceived 14 points from season." digits in points, with ford High to take on a Coleman, 11 from Cole And the LHS males tal- Garofalo leading the tough Bulldogs' bunch on Britting, eight from Cam lied their first win of the charge with 17 including the night of Thursday, MacDonald, and seven winter in consolation- four three-point buckets, Dec. 22. from Ethan Garofalo. round tourney play on the Dakota Bertrand collect- Coleman netted 15 "We have a great group afternoon of Tuesday, ing 16, Cole Britting bag- Youthful Londonderry High hoopster Ethan Garofa- points for the night - and of kids who are still learning Dec. 27 when they dealt ging 15, and Radford lo takes the ball right at a Bedford opponent in equaled his output of to play with each other," the Salem High Blue Dev- notching 10. LHS hoop road action just before Christmas. seven in Rochester in the said coach Nate Stanton. ils a 64-61 defeat. However, the Lancers fourth quarter of the "We are getting better every Salem led 17-14 after were defeated again in the game - but when the final day. The biggest thing right one quarter, but the fifth-place game against buzzer sounded the now is learning to put a full Lancers had a strong sec- Lawrence on Friday the Lancers had suffered a 66- game together and building ond period and outscored 30th, with the Bay Staters 57 defeat. the team chemistry. We their opponents by a 19-8 bagging a 63-42 success. The hosts led by a pal- have multiple threats and margin and carried a 33- Londonderry won the 25 advantage to halftime. first quarter (12-11) and The Blue Devils won the fourth (13-12) but got It’s YOUR car, the third quarter by outscored by a 40-17 total outscoring LHS 18-12, margin in the middle two YOUR choice of repair shops. leaving the game score at stanzas. 45-43 in the Lancers' Nine Lancers netted favor. And Londonderry points, with Radford pac- Lifetime warranty on all repairs squeaked out the victory ing that crew with 14 in the end. points. 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BAILEY milled about the main they’re not above taking the other chairperson, LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ showroom floor, taking referrals and outfitting a sort with other volun- atherine Butterfield, clothes from racks and family bereaved by fire or teers two times a week. a volunteer with the holding them up against another crisis. They have their stan- CRenew Clothing Min- themselves or their chil- They serve between dards, they said. Anything istry of Calvary Bible dren. Volunteers moved 80 and 90 families month- they don’t like goes to Church, never ceases to in and out of the cheerful ly, according to Stillwell. another thrift shop. be amazed by the service chaos, replenishing racks Children played in a The current need, Still- and its clients. During the and giving advice on special alcove filled with well said, is for girls’ Dec. 10 session, she saw a sizes. In an adjacent donated toys as their par- clothing sizes 4 to 7. “And little boy who was finally room, volunteers checked ents browsed. The facility we’d love to get more able to take off his sister’s clients out, carefully fold- is set up like a regular women’s plus sizes,” she winter jacket. “He found a ing the new-to-them gar- thrift store, with shoes in added. boys’ coat here,” Butter- ments. one corner (limit four A small boy with a toy field said, adding, “If As she replenished a pairs), handbags (limit 2), truck crawled through the you’re cold, that’s what rack of jeans, volunteer men’s pants and shirts, show floor and Stillwell you do.” Susan Stillwell said the women’s pants and shirts, moved out of his way. “Hi, They don’t necessarily service originally began skirts, dresses, and coats how are you?” she said Co-chair Sue Hancock straightens a rack of pants at give the shirts off their because Calvary’s mem- for all ages and genders. with a smile. Calvary Bible Church's Renew Clothing Ministry. own backs, but the Renew bers wanted to do some- Baby and toddler clothes Butterfield is a double Photo by Kathleen Bailey volunteers, both from the thing for their own less- hang from a rack in the volunteer, with Renew clients’ choices with a ting a coat on a kid and church and outside, will fortunate. Member Jess rear. and the Lazarus House in card system. “In the past, food on the table - this give the shirts, coats and Seaman was the origina- Coats are limited to Lawrence, Mass. She be- we’ve had a couple of takes the burden off.” And jackets from someone tor. “Originally it was a one new and one gently came involved in Renew people take advantage of some families complete else’s to make sure their swap,” Stillwell said. “We used per family, accord- because she was a friend us,” she said. “But now the circle, she said, bring- clients don’t leave with- had five boxes of cloth- ing to Stillwell. And yes, of Sue Hancock’s, she there are rules.” ing back donated clothing out clothes. The six-year- ing.” But the clothing kept people do bring in new said. A young mother fitted when their own children old ministry began, ap- on coming, and during the coats, so the restriction is The items are color- a winter hat on her son. outgrow it. propriately, in a closet. past couple of years, they necessary. coded, Butterfield ex- “That matches your jack- “There was a need,” Now it spreads out over decided to be open to the “We have people bring plained, and stay on the et,” she said, adding, Hancock said as she several rooms, to make public once a month. in amazing clothing,” Still- racks for two months “Now let’s see if we can straightened a rack of sure every client has the “We try to focus on well said, including Aber- before being upcycled to find one for your brother.” clothing. “Calvary looks clothing they need. families in need,” Stillwell crombie and Fitch, Gloria another facility. “Today’s How would Hancock to make a difference. If we On Dec. 10, the last said. Though the formal Vanderbilt, Ann Taylor color is green,” she said. recruit a new volunteer? were not here, we would Saturday of the 2016 sea- distribution is once a and L.L. Bean items. She takes leftover items to :”I’d tell them how satisfy- want the community to son, people of all ages month, on a Saturday, She and Sue Hancock, Lazarus House, where ing it is,” she said. “After miss us.” they are welcomed by the all the work we put in, it’s This story is part of a homeless shelter’s clients, gratifying to see the series, “On Their Own Cycling Standout she said. smiles on the clients’ Time,” spotlighting local Volunteer Candace Rob- Londonderry Middle School faces. Some of them have volunteers and volunteer bins kept track of the eighth-grader Luc Lafond will be to choose between put- programs. testing his considerable mettle by competing in the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Champi- onships in Hartford, Ct., this Sat- urday the 7th. The talented local, who competes for State 9 Racing, won a silver medal at the New Hampshire championships in October to qualify. He is cur- rently ranked 18th in New Eng- land in his age group. Cyclocross courses are typically off-road and include barriers, hills, sand pits, and muddy sections which require a racer to hop on and off their bike and run while shoul- dering it. Courtesy photo

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This program is Middle-schoolers' Opinions Sought up his sister on the last Willems free and open to the public day of school before the The work of Mo Willems Young Adult voting on with seating limited to the holiday break. Fourth- will be the subject of a chil- first 90 individuals. It will be New Hampshire's Isinglass grade student Olivia dren's program Monday, held in the library's lower- award-winning book titles is Feb. 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the level meeting room. Light ongoing through the end of Madison was over- Leach Library Children's refreshments will be served. March, and is open to all welmed with joy when Room. Children will hear the For more information, call students in grades six she saw her brother. The adventures of Elephant and 432-1132. through eight. The Isinglass two embraced and head- Piggie, help find Knuffle Award nominees are books ed off for the holiday. Bunny and find out why Live Animals recommended by Middle pigeons should not drive. Children are invited to School students. Brochures Photo by Chris Paul There will also be a chance join staff members of the listing the titles may be to help Duckling find his Squam Lakes Natural Sci- found in the young adult cookie. All participants will ence Center Tuesday, Feb. area. Everyone that takes receive a goody bag and will 21, from 4 to 5 p.m. to hear part in the voting will be entered into a raffle to the stories of three native receive a chance to win a At dusk a bonfire will be lit m. To register, send a regis- Leach Library. Light refresh- earn one of two special Mo New Hampshire animals Barnes & Noble gift certifi- and a concession stand tration form and check to ments will be served. Willems-themed prizes. This who returned from the edge cate. Students may vote opened. The Tree Burn LNB BA, P.O. Box 1268, Lon- program is open to 90 par- of extinction. Participants more than once for any title began as an Eagle Scout Missing Ring from the list. donderry NH 03053. ticipants of all ages and reg- will encounter three live ani- project more than 20 years One of our readers con- istration is required. To reg- mals, learn about their habi- Christmas Eve ago. For more information, Learn About Country tacted us reporting a girl’s ister, call 432-1127, or stop tats and characteristics, and contact Joanne Iovino at ring found in the Londonder- by the Children's Room. then learn about a person Christmas celebrations Estates [email protected]. “Exemplary Country ry Walgreens parking lot on who has helped the animals will be Dec. 24 at 5 and 11 Estates of New Hampshire “ Thursday, December 15th Italian Gardens to thrive. Live animals may p.m. and Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. Blizzard Basketball will be the topic of a pro- around 6pm. If you or some- The Leach Library will include a Peregrine falcon, at Londonderry Christian Tournament gram to be held Thursday, one you know is missing a host a program on "Iconic Broadwing hawk and porcu- Church, 372 Mammoth A Lancer Nation three- Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in the ring, please contact the Nut- Italian Gardens" Thursday, pine (live animals).This Road. The public is wel- on-three basketball tourna- Leach Library. Cristina field Publishing office at (603) Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the program is open to 90 par- come and child care will be ment will be held Saturday, Ashjian will be the speaker. 537-2760 and we will forward Leach Library, Londonder- ticipants of all ages. Regis- available during the two Jan. 14, at Londonderry Ashjian is an art historian the message to the reader ry. Presenter Laura Camp- tration is required and Christmas Eve services. High School. Registration and independent scholar, and help you retrieve it! bell will explore the history begins Monday, Feb. 13, at 9 deadline is Jan. 5 and cost and is currently chair of the of several well-known Italian a.m. To register, call 432- Annual Tree Burn ios $60 per person. Divi- Moultonborough Heritage STEPs to present gardens including Ninfa, 1127 or stop by the Chil- The annual Christmas sions include 3rd and 4th Commission. She holds a “Godspell” Villa Lante, and Villa D'este. dren's Room. This program Tree Burn sponsored by grade, 5th and 6th grade, master’s in the History of The STEPS Theater Co. She will present her own is sponsored by The Friends Londonderry Boy Scout 7th and 8th grade and high Art from the Courtauld Insti- will present “Godspell” photographs of the gardens of the Londonderry Leach Troop 521 will be held Satur- school. Both girls and boys tute of Art, University of Thursday, Jan. 12 to 14 and offer her observations Library day, Jan. 7, at Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. Treres will teams are welcome. For London, and a Ph.D. in Mod- through Saturday, Jan. 14, be collected from 9 a.m. to 4 more information or to reg- ern Art and Architecture from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Derry p.m. The troop requests that ister online e-mail lancer- from Northwestern Univer- Opera House. STEPs is Spe- trees not be left any earlier. [email protected] sity. The program is free and cialized Theater Enrichment Simple Elegant Weddings sponsored by Friends of the Continued on page 17

Designed for You by LONDONDERRY TOWN OF LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC Roger W. Fillio CANDIDATES FILING PERIOD HEARING ON PROPOSED The Londonderry School District has the following open positions BOND ISSUE for the School District Elections to be held on March 14, 2017: In accordance with RSA 33:8-a, 1, notice is hereby Justice of the Peace Two (2) Members of the School Board - 3 year term given to all residents of the Town of Londonderry, Serving the Community for Over 30 Years. The filing period is January 25 through February 3, 2017. To New Hampshire, that a public hearing for the pur- make arrangements to file, please contact Mrs. Mary Wing pose of gathering input on the proposed bonding of Soares, School District Clerk, at (603) 247-1679. Or, for informa- up to $4,200,000 for upgrading the town's emer- 603-434-1694 tion, please contact the Londonderry School District Office at 432-6920 Ext. 1103. gency communications systems (police, fire and 3 Hampshire Lane, Londonderry DPW). This public hearing on the bond issue will be Please note that Mrs. Soares will be at the Londonderry School held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the www.justiceofthepeacenh.net District Offices, 268C Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH from Mossed Hill Conference Room, Town Hall, 268B 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Friday, February 3, 2017, for the purpose of [email protected] final filing. Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H.

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immediate need for volun- The library will also close at $195/month for four days/ ning Brook Middle School, 5 Around Town teers in Rockingham Coun- Winter Session Programs 1 p.m. on Saturday, Decem- week. Prekindergarten is to 6:30 p.m., 1 West Running The Children’s Room at Continued from page 16 ty, Manchester and Con- ber 31, and re-open at 9 a.m. $180 for three days/ month Brook Lane, Derry, 432-1350; the Leach Library will be program, a local theater cord. For more information on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. and $195/month for four Jan. 21, Dinner at St. Luke's contact Patty Cooper at offering the following pro- days/week. For details, call United Methodist Church, 5 group for ages 12 to 18. For grams: Craft Time, Shake, LEEP Preschool more information or to [email protected] Kathy Kelley at 437-5855, ext. to 6:30 p.m., 63 East Broad- Move & Read, and Toddler The Londonderry School order tickets, visit om or 421-0414. 7223 or kkelley@ lonodnder- way, Derry, 434-4767; Jan. 29, Time. Winter Session 1 will District’s Londonderry www.stepsnh.org ry.org or Kim Speers at Breakfast at Church of the Learn about Outstand- run Jan. 11 through 19. Early Education Program [email protected]. Transfiguration, 9 to 10 a.m., 1 Brighten a Life with ing Aviator These dates include a break (LEEP) inclusion preschool is The LEEP handbook is online Hood Road, Derry, 432-2130; Hospice Bob Hoover, regarded by for the winter holidays. accepting applications for at moose.londonderry.org. Jan. 27, Spaghetti Supper at Advance registration is the current school year. Lon- Volunteers are sought many as the greatest aviator First Parish Congregational required and began on Mon- donderry children who for Amedisys Hospice in of his time, will be the subject Free meals Church, 5 to 6:30 p.m,., 47 East day, November 28. To regis- turned 3 by Sept. 1 are eligi- Londonderry. Volunteers of a program at the Aviation The following free meals Derry Road, Derry, 434-0628; ter, call 432-1127 or stop by ble. Programs for 3-year-olds can make the life of a Museum in Londonderry. are offered in January: Jan. 8, and Jan. 29, Lunch at St. Jude the Children’s Room. meet from 8:45 to 11 a.m. two patient a little brighter by The presentation will be Dinner at Church of the Trans- Parish Community, 1:30 to or four days per week; reading together, playing a Thursday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. figuration, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 1 2:30 p.m., 435 Mammoth Holiday Library Hours prekindergarteners meet board game or doing a puz- For more information contact Hood Road, Derry, 432-2130; Road, Londonderry, 432-3333. The library will close at from noon to 2:30 p.m. three zle or by simply visiting and Jessica Pappathan, Executive Jan. 15, Dinner at Etz Hayim In addition, the Sonshine 1 p.m. on Saturday, Decem- or four days per week. sharing valuable time. Director, at 669-4820 or jpap- Synagogue, 5 to 6:15 p.m., 1 Soup Kitchen serves a free ber 24, and re-open at 9 a.m. Tuition is $145/month for the Amedisys Hospice has an [email protected] Hood Road, Derry, 432-0004; meal every weeknight from on Tuesday, December 27. two-day/week preschool and Jan. 19, Dinner at West Run- 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Continued on page 18 ◆ ◆

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◆ ◆ Classified Advertising Londonderry Police Log ◆ ◆ Selections from the Londonderry Police Logs READERS ARE CAUTIONED that we occasionally run ads that require an initial investment or money in advance. We urge our readers to “do their homework” before responding to any ad, check out the advertiser thoroughly and verify their claims to your Navigator Road at Aviation total satisfaction. Only then should you proceed at your own risk. We try to screen ads that require you to send money before Tuesday - Dec 27 reported on Mammoth receiving a product or service. But these efforts are no substitute for your own investigation, and we don’t endorse or guarantee Motor Vehicle Museum. Road near Windham line. any claims made in any of the ads we publish. If you want more information about claims made in ads on subjects such as work 1:30 a.m. at home opportunities, travel or vacation specials, purchasing land or vehicles from government surplus or below wholesale, Stop and Arrest made at 11:45 p.m. Motor Vehicle 10:51 p.m. Wires Down loans or other credit opportunities (including credit repair), or weight loss and other health products and services, we urge you Route 93, Exit 5 south- Check. Warning Issued. on reported on Ross Drive. to contact the Office of Attorney General, Consumer Protection Bureau, 33 Capitol Street, Concord, NH 03301 (603-271-3641) or the Better Business Bureau at 603-224-1991. Publisher is not responsible for any loss of business if an ad does not run, bound on-ramp. Andrew Navigator Road at Aviation and we reserve the right to revoke any ad if deemed necessary. No refunds will be given for prepaid ads. Parker, 27, Derry arrested Museum. 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◆ L ONDONDERRY T IMES ◆ JANUARY 5, 2017 PAGE 19 Group Looks to Save Some of the Granite States Barns KATHLEEN D. BAILEY want property owners an endangered species, bling around us with To meet its objectives, deserving attention. The LONDONDERRY TIMES ————––––––————–◆ and interested communi- and we are losing them at missed opportunities for the Preservation Alliance Historical Society has ob Morris of Hamp- ty members to identify an alarming rate," she investment and steward- plans to expand three of been busy with other stead had to stop the barns they feel are said. ship." its programs; assessment issues, he said, including Rand think when endangered, or worth pre- Because some barn Program director Bev- grants that help owners an historic house that is asked the age of the barn serving. owners have deferred erly Thomas said, “We are prioritize and complete still in two trucks waiting on his property. "It's actu- "It could be your own maintenance, "There is a losing historic New Hamp- barn repair work, educa- to be put up. "All our ally three barns," he said. barn, or a barn you love big bubble of need," shire barns at a rate of tional programs for barn resources have been "The earliest dates to the that is worth preserving," according to Goodman. nearly one per day. The owners and enthusiasts, focused on that," he said late 1700s, and the newest Goodman said. "We want Preservation Alliance has and expanding use of a of the house. is from the late 1800s." to showcase the barns How it works seen increases in public state barn easement pro- But Londonderry resi- The New Hampshire that need to be pre- In a press release, the awareness of the signifi- gram that can offer tax dents also take care of Preservation Alliance has served, throughout 2017." Preservation Alliance cance of barns and the relief to property owners their own, he said, noting. announced an initiative, "We have been work- noted that "Barns tell the benefits of preservation who preserve their his- "Most of the barns I know 52 Barns in 52 Weeks, for ing on barns throughout history of New Hamp- over the last decade, but toric agricultural struc- about are already being 2017. The Alliance hopes this organization's histo- shire: from hardscrabble we want to do more in the tures. worked on." to help homeowners and ry," Goodman added. beginnings to the sheep coming year because of Those wanting further communities preserve and dairy booms in the the crisis in the dairy Londonderry information may visit these architectural and Why barns? 19th century. Virtually industry and what Londonderry Histori- http://nhpreservation.org agricultural treasures, "They are a wonderful every rural homestead experts see as a big bub- cal Society President /52-barns-in-52-weeks or some of which date back symbol of hard work and and village property ble of need because of Roger Fillio acknowl- e-email barns@nhpreser- to the Granite State's ear- community," Goodman included a barn. As you deferred maintenance of edged that there were vation.org. liest days. said. travel through New 19th century barns.” some barns in his town Staff member Jen As people move away Hampshire today, it’s Goodman said the pro- from farming, their barns impossible not to see that gram is not targeting spe- often fall into disrepair, this legacy of hard work TOWN OF LONDONDERRY cific barns. Instead, they Goodman said. "They are and community is crum- NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ◆ ◆ [email protected]. FY18 PROPOSED TOWN BUDGET Around Town Local dancers 6 and older are invited to participate. Medieval Times Notice is hereby given that the Londonderry Town Council will receive public Continued from page 17 Those interested should On Monday, Jan. 9 from 4 input on the proposed FY 2018 Town Budget on Monday, January 16, 2017, download the application to 5 p.m. the Leach Library beginning at 7:00 PM in the Moose Hill Conference Room, Town Hall, 268B Lacrosse Fundraiser form and return it by Dec. will present Medieval Times. Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H. The Warrant under consideration includes: Discount Card Fundrais- 15. Mandatory rehearsals All participants will leave Proposed FY 18 er. Profits up to 90.0% per are Jan. 14, 21 and 28. The with a metallic crown and Article 2 Town-Wide Communications Upgrade $4,200,000 card sold. No upfront costs, form may be downloaded at plush dragon. The program http://melissahoffman- Article 3 General Fund Operating Budget No shipping or printing is open to 90 participants of Town Council $12,099 costs, no hidden fees, no dancecenter.info/make-a- all ages. Advance registra- wish-2017/. Business own- Town Manager 1,817,556 extra sales guaranteed. Visit tion for this program is Budget Committee 1 us at boosterclubcard.com ers may also donate an item required and begins at 9 a.m. for the raffle. Tickets to the Town Clerk 487,765 for more information. or go on Tuesday, Jan. 3. To regis- Finance & Administration 701,430 to Facebook facebook.com/ event are $15 each. For ter, call 432-1127 or stop by more information write to Assessing 349,723 boosterclubcard2015 or call the Children’s Room. Information Technology 380,440 us @ 877-926-6783 Legal 174,500 General Government 503,514 Dancers Unite to Help Cemetery 38,000 The Melissa Hoffman Insurance 218,792 Dance Center will hold its Conservation 3,350 annual Make A Wish per- Police Dept. 9,078,054 formance Jan. 29, 2017. The Fire Dept. 8,032,129 dance center has donated Building Dept. 427,373 more than $100,000 to Make Public Works Dept. 3,326,851 A Wish, which grants wish- Solid Waste 1,947,371 es to terminally ill children. General Assistance 124,687 Cable 300,633 Recreation 152,814 Library 1,408,690 Senior Affairs 61,726 Community Development 458,631 Debt Service 2,310,065 Total General Fund Operating Budget $32,316,194 Article 4 Special Revenue Fund – Police Details $506,306 Article 5 Sewer Fund $5,246,992 Article 6 Roadway Maintenance Trust Fund $650,000 Article 7 Capital Reserve – Fire Dept. Equipment $164,000 Article 8 Capital Reserve – Geographic Info. Systems $28,000 Article 9 Police Dept. Patrol Officers (2) $198,545 Article 10 Public Works Dept. – Truck Drivers (2) $158,070 Article 11 Central Fire – Engineering Study $35,000 Article 12 Expendable Maintenance Trust Fund $180,000 Article 13 Capital Reserve – Pillsbury Cemetery Expansion $100,000

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