THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE District officials cut the ribbon on new biomass heating plant at Sanbornton Central School

BY DONNA RHODES boilers inside the San- [email protected] bornton school were in SANBORNTON — On poor condition. Rather March 9, students at San- than replace them with bornton Central School other oil burning equip- helped Winnisquam Re- ment, the district opted gional School District for an eco-friendly wood Facilities Director Rob pellet burning plant. Berry and SCS Principal With the green light Kathy Pope cut the rib- from the district in bon on the new biomass March of 2016, Ian Ray- plant that will now be mond, a state represen- heating their school. tative, former member With the success of of Sanbornton’s Ener- the biomass heating gy Committee, and the system that serves the driving force behind the Winnisquam Regional first biomass plant for Middle School and High the district, pitched in to School, and the success help once again. of the solar array pow- Raymond filed an ap- ering Southwick School, plication on behalf of voters in the district last the school for a $2,500 year approved a new bio- feasibility grant for the mass heating plant for project. The grant they SCS as well, which was received also provides put online last week. a 40-percent rebate, up Berry said he found to $65,000, for the wood Donna Rhodes that the underground Johnny, a fifth grader at Sanbornton Central School, had the honor of cutting the ribbon on the school’s new wood pellet heating SEE BIOMASS, PAGE A13 fuel tank and the two plant last week as his classmates looked on. WRMS students celebrate literature Leprechaun during Read Across America week Leap 5K March BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] TILTON — Students at Winnisquam Regional 18 in Belmont Middle School celebrat- BELMONT — To the Belmont Public Li- ed the wonders of liter- help you recover from brary). Prizes award- ature in all genres last your St. Patrick’s Day ed for top finishers in week as they took part revelry, join us for the Adult Male/Female, in the nationwide “Read Fifth Annual Lakes Re- and Youth Male/Fe- Across America” pro- gion Leprechaun Leap male divisions. gram. 5K Fun Run/Walk in The event is held as From trivia contests Belmont this Saturday, a fun way to celebrate to door decorating, cos- March 18 at 10 a.m. If the St. Patrick’s Day tumes and even a “Cake you are still wearing holiday and to promote Walk” on Friday, all your green and gold or a healthy lifestyle things were “literally” favorite shamrock cos- in the Lakes Region. about the students’ fa- tume, you will fit right Take the baby out for vorite reads. in! Our 5K course is a stroll in the jogger or This year marked a challenging one, bring the family dog the 20th Anniversary however, definitely on a leash. Recruit the of “Read Across Ameri- Donna Rhodes manageable for run- spouse, friend, chil- Winnisquam Regional Middle School’s Special Education teacher Liz Plummer got into the ca” and librarian Jack- ners and walkers of all dren or pooch, and join spirit of Dr. Seuss with her students Kristina and Dylan as they celebrated not only Read Across ie Chapley went all out ages. The event starts us for our annual 5k America week, but Dr. Seuss’ March 2 birthday as well. to promote reading at and finishes in front Fun Run/Walk. Entry WRMS this year, includ- time on Tuesday after- trivia contests were held received special pillows of the Belmont Mill fee for pre-registra- ing a special half hour, noon. for both teachers and she handmade for their on Mill Street (behind SEE LEAP, PAGE A12 school-wide reading Throughout the week, students, and winners SEE WRMS, PAGE A12 Watch for Giant NH map makes social studies election results next week REGION — Our class fun for fourth graders at SCS press deadline for this week’s edition of the BY DONNA RHODES rived at SCS for a week’s Winnisquam Echo [email protected] worth of interactive prevented us from be- SANBORNTON — class time. ing able to publish re- Thanks to the Nation- Due to its size, the sults from Tuesday’s al Geographic Society, map is spread out on the town and school dis- social studies class for floor of the school’s gym trict elections. A re- fourth graders at San- where boys and girls cap of local results, as bornton Central School then are tested on their well as the votes taken took on a whole new knowledge of the state. at this year’s annual dimension last week The map comes with a town meetings, will through the use of a gi- number of accessories, be featured in next ant map of the State of including laminated week’s edition. New Hampshire. hand maps for the stu- Teacher Jackie Blake dents to reference before INDEX said her students have stepping out onto the gi- n been studying all about ant map itself. Volume 9 • Number 11 New Hampshire since Throughout their 24 Pages in 2 Section the start of the 2016-17 classes last week, Blake Editorial Page...... A4 school year and when arranged the students North Country Notebook..... she learned about the into groups and sta- NGS State Giant Map tioned them all around Donna Rhodes ...... A8 Sanbornton Central School social studies teacher Jackie Blake looked on as students sought the traveling project she im- the map where they were Obituaries...... A6 & A7 mediately signed on to then challenged with a location of New Hampshire oldest towns on a giant map of the state, which was on loan to the school last week through the National Geographic Society. bring it to Sanbornton. number of questions on Sports...... B1 After attending a re- a variety of historical a child to stand on that ing coordinates to identi- moved to 8 and walking Classifieds...... B4-B8 quired course on ways and geographical topics. location on the map. fy other locations. While together they found they ©2014, Salmon Press, LLC. students can utilize the “Who can find Surry After locating a num- one team stood on the met up at the state capi- Call us at (603) 279-4516 17-by-20-foot map in Mountain Lake for me?” ber of the state’s lakes, E coordinate along the SEE MAP, PAGE A13 email: [email protected] their studies, it then ar- she asked, then selected she then moved on to us- side of the map, another A2 March 16, 2017 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n

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BY DONNA RHODES in saving the life of a were asked to perform [email protected] local resident when fire a welfare check on a NORTHFIELD — destroyed a home last resident at 520 Shaker The quick actions of a week. Rd., Unit 3, in North- Northfield police offi- On March 9, just a field. cer were instrumental little after 2 p.m., police Upon arriving on HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY n

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STRATEGIES FOR LIVING n PET OF THE WEEK FRANCINE

BY LARRY SCOTT FRANCINE has good reason is ready for walks and play in to look a little worried, some the snow. We’ve found her to be Because my life has been influenced by the might say pensive - she’s been super smart and ready to learn. church from my earliest days, it has been surpris- overlooked at New Hampshire Francine has demonstrated a ing to me how little influence it has over most of Humane Society in favour of penchant for agility and learn- the fluffier, cuter, smaller, pret- ing while waiting for her sec- my dearest friends. In a survey taken by Gallup tier dogs since January! ond chance and a family to call some years ago, it was determined that between Life is indeed a bit of a beau- her own. January 2004 and March 2006, the 68,031 people ty contest for shelter dogs and A sturdy, muscular girl in surveyed and asked if they attended church or especially for those that have the prime of health, truly a that ability to look piercing- more loyal companion you will synagogue “at least once a week,” told the tale. ly into the souls of humans… not find. Best home, one where New Hampshire and Vermont came in at 17% Are WE good enough for her, is she is the only pet in the house- and to many of us, even that seems high. What I what we should be asking our- hold – active teenagers a plus. selves. do know is that most of the people I talk to openly She travelled a long way in Come and visit Francine, admit that they give God no thought whatsoev- the hopes of finding her forever we are quite sure you will be er and have little interest in knowing who Jesus home, here in New Hampshire. impressed with her stately de- Our winter weather doesn’t meanor. Christ was and what He stood for. Many don’t seem to both her, dressed fetch- Check www.nhhumane. even own a Bible and, frankly, couldn’t care less. ingly in a nice warm coat she org for more details. Such was not the case this week-end in Toms River, New Jersey. When Pastor Jason and the newly formed congregation of Wellspring LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Church held their first Sunday morning service, n meeting for now in the impressive, new auditori- um of the Toms River Intermediate School East, We have to be able to trust! To the Editor: she was told. the audience was electric. The project, several I have personally wrestled with what I am about During the meeting, the question was asked, in years in the making, was the vision of Pastor Da- to write since I attended an informational meeting regards to the demand of EMT service during the vid Ridder of Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, New on a warrant article at the Sanbornton Town Office summer months, “How many people are there in Jersey. Pastor Jason had served as his youth on the evening of Feb. 22. There was a follow-up front Sanbornton during the summer months?” The Town leader for some eight years and Pastor Ridder page article in the [Laconia Daily] Sun on the 23rd. Clerk said 10,000. Now, can you even imagine the traf- The article opened with an account of a terrible, fic jams in Sanbornton, a population of 2,977 (2014fig- sponsored the project with financial support, a life threatening equine accident experienced by ures), growing to 10,000 in June, July and August? I segment of their congregation, staffing, and a Jackie Riendeau, Jan. 1, on the property of a neigh- asked the manager of the transfer station about the whole lot of encouragement. borhood church. A representative of the Fire Depart- increase in trash during June, July and August. He When Pastor Jason walked up on stage for his ment stated, in an interview by the Sun, that there said there was no significant increase. Where does first sermon as the Pastor, he looked out over an were no witnesses to the accident. I was one of sever- all the trash produced by 10,000 people end up? May- audience of over 430 adults – and these folks had al folks who either witnessed the accident and/or the be the town clerk meant 10,000 people as a collective actions that led up to the accident. number, even though she didn’t clarify? Five hun- their Bibles in hand, they were open to its mes- Jackie Riendeau stated in her emotional testimo- dred a week for 12 weeks is 6,000? I could accept that. sage, and they cheered more than once as Jesus ny at the meeting on the 22nd, the EMTs were on the If so, that would mean 3,300 people on average June Christ was highlighted as their object of worship. scene in seven minutes. I know that Jackie was not through August. That would justify the jump from To those who have little interest in develop- cognizant while she lay there waiting for the ambu- an average of 19 calls per month September –May to ing the spiritual side of their lives, and who have lance, so she did not know how long it actually took. 23 calls per month June – August (County statistics). never had the opportunity to attend a service The fact is (I verified with the 911 caller who timed We need to be able to trust! the duration from hang up to arrival), it was 23 min- like this one, the dynamic and the excitement utes. I am certain that Jackie had no intention of John Robinson Christians find in uniting in worship is difficult misleading anyone. She was simply repeating what Sanbornton to understand. Perhaps the sense of Divine pres- ence (which, I know, sounds very superstitious), Thank you, Belknap County Delegation the assurance that whatever life dishes out, God To the Editor: We hope, as the county fiscal year goes forward, knows and promises to see us through, the con- We wish to extend a sincere Thank You to the that both Commissioners DeVoy and Taylor will Belknap County Delegation members who “lis- take a needed pause and began to practice this art viction that eternity beckons and we can face it tened” to the public taxpayers of the county in pass- of listening going forward. With that being said, all with ardent anticipation – that is something to ing, recently by a super majority vote, the 2017 Belk- the money being discussed belongs to the people and get excited about. nap County Budget. A budget process often is very not to a couple folks in the corner office of the county One lady told Pastor Jason that she had not challenging and a very important process of decision complex. Our representatives’ have spoken clearly been in church, except for funerals and wed- making where true leadership emerges. Our Repre- for the “people.” dings, for the last ten years. She was so moved sentatives stood tall to this test. Their plan will not The sky did not fall, the nursing home will not be raise your county taxes for the second year in a row. closed, and the new Community Corrections Center that she promised, “Next Sunday, I will be back!” Thank you, Chairman Rep. Herb Vadney and Vice can open this year on time despite the scare tactics. The source of our excitement is at once pro- Chairman Ray Howard, for your strength, as well as, They now have been given more managerial author- found and yet so simple. We make much of Jesus courage in leading the delegation to a successful and ity from the delegation to transfer funds within cost Christ, but that is merely our point of departure. reasonable spending plan. Budget preparation in- center to better manage the people’s money. Begin Every one of us, without exception, have been volves many long volunteer hours for the delegation today gentleman by managing wisely. profoundly changed. Our outlook on life, our and each member should be acknowledged for his or The county taxpayers will be watching how this her efforts in their contributions towards crafting responsibility is exercised going forward. Please be manner of facing the crises that inevitably come the approved plan. mindful to manage these public dollars with careful our way, our priorities and the fundamental Being “good stewards” of the people’s money is stewardship. Government must be held accountable qualities of character to which we all aspire – all what you were elected to do and as residents and tax- for its action and this accountability is no longer to changed when we welcomed Jesus Christ as the payers we very much appreciate your willingness to be taken lightly. Information needs to be clear, accu- primary influence in our life. The Apostle John keep your promise. Listening is defined as, “to hear rate and truthful period. put it this way, “In Him was life, and his life was something with thoughtful attention Brian Gallagher and to attend closely for the purpose of hearing.” Sanbornton the light of men.” When one finally decides to do Listening is a difficult gift to acquire and practice. George Hurt some research, read the New Testament record, We all have room to grow in this area. Gilford and then take Jesus seriously, what happens changes everything! The fire station proposal, and how we got here You want to talk about it? Hit me up at rlarry- To the Editor: been to bring a comprehensive and affordable plan [email protected]. The Tilton-Northfield Fire District fire station to the District that best meets our needs both now proposal, and how we’ve arrived at this point. Two and years into the future, that is affordable both at years ago, at the 2015 Fire District meeting, the vot- its inception and each year thereafter, that enhanc- ers approved funding for the purpose of hiring a Fire es our ability to serve the needs of the community Station Consultant to work with the District to devel- and that maintains the professionalism, quality and op a plan for our facility needs. The Commissioners responsiveness we have come to expect from the de- formed a Facilities Committee and hired Warren- partment. Street Architects of Concord. The Facilities Com- Currently the fire department has two stations. Established October 14, 2004 mittee is made up of members of both towns and has The main station on Center Street in Tilton hous- Published every Thursday at been meeting over the past two years. Our goal has es our administrative offices, living quarters for 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 the full-time fire fighters and two of our front line Telephone: (603) 279-4516 Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 trucks. The original part of this building was built Fax: (603) 279-3331 in 1867, with an addition added in 1895. A second fa- cility on Park Street in Northfield garages the rest Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Send your Ryan Corneau, Information Manager of our vehicles and other equipment that doesn’t Brendan Berube, Editor fit at the Center Street station. The Park Street Sta- Donna Rhodes, Reporter tion was built in 1986 with the thought that it could Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor letters! Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter be upgraded and added onto in the future as needs Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager changed. Email: [email protected] Winnisquam Echo Since that time, the towns have grown, most nota- Classifieds: [email protected] P.O. Box 729 bility the expansion of commercial businesses at exit USPS 024-975 20 and east towards Laconia on Route 3 and toward The Winnisquam Echo is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Meredith, NH, 03253 Belmont on Route 140. We now staff 3 full-time fire Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Winnisquam Echo, P.O. Box 729, fighters seven days a week, 24 hours a day to meet Meredith, NH 03253. Our fax number is 279-3331. the increasing call volume. Also during this time SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of the call type has changed to where nearly two thirds newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and Or, you can e-mail us at [email protected]. other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for of the calls are for EMS related needs. This is also a publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for Please include your name, address result of our aging population that tends to require re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. and phone number. SEE LETTER, PAGE A5 WINNISQUAM ECHO CULTURE March 16, 2017 A5 n

LETTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4 more services. We’ve as a potential new build- property doesn’t require costs estimates were which could potentially sell the Center Street lo- also seen growth in traf- ing and the lot size need the removal of multiple gathered for the site im- be used to fund part of an cation. fic through the towns for such a building. We buildings currently on provements, driveway annual bond payment, Early in this process as our institutions grow looked into the future the Town’s tax roles. installation, intersection and a Bond. it became clear that such as Tilton School, population growth data Again the Committee improvements, drainage The plan the Commit- there was no easy solu- the New Hampshire Vet- for the towns, as well as was in agreement of the and wetland impacts, tee and the Commission- tions, that there were erans Home, Spaulding the projected property location. and utilities access. ers will be presenting many different views on Youth Center and more, valuation growth and It was at this point From here the Com- at the District meeting what was in the best in- not to mention those how these items might that WarrenStreet Ar- mittee and the Commis- includes a warrant arti- terest of the District, and who drive through on affect future tax rates. chitects was able to sioners looked at how to cle this year for $120,000 that the role, needs and there way to Franklin, We looked into possible design a building that fund this project. There which will be used for services provided by the Sanbornton or Laconia locations and available included all the spac- are three different ar- the civil engineering to Fire Department have from the Interstate. real estate for a new sta- es we had determined eas for funds. There is create the design and evolved. We learned that As the needs and re- tion. We developed plans were necessary, that sits the Land and Building permitting for the drive- we were not going to be sponsibilities of the Fire and reviewed cost esti- nicely on the property, Trust Fund that was es- way and building site, able please everyone or Department have grown mates for the selected that limits the impacts tablished for just this wetlands permits, de- meet every need equal- and changed with the sites and buildings. We on the neighborhood type of expenditure, The sign and development ly and that any solution times, our facilities and looked at how to fund and the balance of the Equipment and Appara- for architectural and would include compro- operations have not kept any project proposed land owner’s property tus Fund which can be engineering plans, for mises. Additionally, up. At the Center Street and the impact on the and provides good ac- used for some of the ini- a construction manag- while the committee Station we deal with tax payers. cess to Main Street. The tial equipment needed er, and for construction did not always agree on ADA accessibility issues During this process, site was evaluated and to up fit a new build and bids. This will provide every solution or rec- and lack of public spac- we looked at several a fully permitted and ommendation such as es. We struggle with the options. These includ- shovel ready project that how many bays the new secure storage and mon- ed moving the entire will be presented at the station should have, or itoring of EMS drugs department to a rebuilt 2018 District meeting. how big the training and supplies. We lack Park Street location, The $120,000 this year room should be, we do proper decontamination or rebuild the Center will come from the Land agree that we must to equipment and spaces Street station, or build- and Building Trust Fund something and that a for both fire fighters and ing a new station in and will have no impact one station solution is their equipment. There East Tilton, or having on the tax rate. Next year the most affordable way isn’t proper storage for two manned stations to will require a Bond as to achieve our goals. equipment and mainte- name just a few. What the main source to fund The District meeting nance. We have limited we determined was that construction. We are is Monday March 20th at access at Center Street while two manned sta- estimating that the tax the Winnisquam Region- both due to the location tions would be the best impact for a resident of al Middle School Gym and the size of the build- solution for improving Logan Patten and Molly Tinker Northfield is $44.30 on a starting at 7:00 pm. In- ing. We have limited size response time, it would home valued at $100,000 formation on the build- for our equipment, in- require hiring at least 4 ENGAGEMENT and in Tilton it is $43.86 ing as well as a site plan cluding having several new fire fighters in ad- for a home valued at will be displayed. I invite trucks that won’t fit into dition to rebuilding the $100,000. The district all residents to attend. the Center Street station Park Street station and Patten-Tinker will have a new station, Thank you. and the need to special building a new station ENID, Okla. — Logan Tilton. we will retain the Park order new trucks small and that this solution W. Patten and Molly Logan is currently Street station to contin- Tim Sattler enough so that they will wasn’t cost effective. V. Tinker, along with serving in the US Air ue to house some of our TNFD Facilities fit. Moving to one station at their parents, proudly Force at Vance AFB, equipment, and we will Committee Chair This is where the Park Street moves the announce their engage- Enid, Okla. Molly is cur- Facilities Committee fire fighters away from ment. Logan is the son rently a student, and will comes in. Over the past the majority of calls of William and Amanda be continuing her educa- State-of-the-art Laser & Skincare two years, the commit- resulting in increased Patten of Tilton. Molly is tion in Oklahoma. tee has become familiar response times so this the daughter of Joe Tin- A May 2018 wedding with the various equip- solution wasn’t deemed ker and Julie Calley of is planned. ment and vehicles, as viable. Rebuilding Cen- well as the staff and the ter Street isn’t workable administrative and liv- as there isn’t enough ing areas. We have in- land at that location. ventoried the vehicles After many different and equipment current- scenarios the commit- ly owned by the Dis- tee came to agree upon trict. We have reviewed a single manned station historic “Call” data, in- solution replacing the cluding such things as Center Street station call type, call location and keeping the Park and response time. We Street as it is. 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Call 1-877-766-6891 salmonpress.com A6 March 16, 2017 OBITUARIES WINNISQUAM ECHO n Kenneth E. Blackey, 86 LACONIA — Ken- hunting and hiking in neth E. Blackey, 86, of the fall, snowmobiling in grandchildren (Saman- ant St., Laconia, using Lakes Region Scholar- the Taylor Home, went the winter and camping tha Blackey, Charles the Carriage House en- ship Foundation, PO to be with the Lord on by the ocean at Hermit York III and his wife, trance. Box 7312, Gilford NH, Friday, March 3, 2017. Island Campground. He Michele, Heather York, A funeral service was 03247 or to the Mountain Kenneth was born on also enjoyed kayaking, Christopher Blackey held Saturday, March 11, View Church, 322 Upper Sept. 23, 1930 to the late boating, golfing and rid- and his wife Kathleen, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Moun- Bay Rd., Sanbornton, Ervin and Helen (John- ing his motorcycle in the Jillian Pierce and her tain View Church, 322 NH 03269. son) Blackey. Kenneth summer. Kenneth was husband Shawn, and Upper Bay Rd., Sanborn- Wilkinson-Beane- worked for 30 years at also an avid bowler and Amy Blackey); and five ton. Simoneau-Paquette Laconia Federal Sav- enjoyed aerobics; how- great-grandchildren Burial will take place Funeral Home & Cre- ings and Loan, where he Church of Sanbornton ever, his greatest joy in (Allison, Emma, Sarah, in the spring in the fam- mation Services, 164 worked his way up from where he was the trea- life was spending time Daniel and Priscilla). ily lot at the Woodman Pleasant St., Laconia, is teller to bank president. surer for 50 years and with his family. Calling hours were Cemetery in Sanborn- assisting the family with Kenneth was an active also served as a deacon Kenneth is survived held on Friday, March ton. the arrangements. For member of his communi- for many of those years. by his wife of 65 years, 10, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. For those who wish, more information and ty and was involved with Kenneth loved to sing, Minnie (Davis) Blackey; at Wilkinson-Beane- the family suggests me- to view an online memo- several organizations, and was an active mem- two sons, Donald Black- Simoneau-Paquette Fu- morial contributions rial, please visit www. including the Lakes Re- ber of Pemigewasset ey and his wife Pamela neral Home, 164 Pleas- may be made to the wilkinsonbeane.com. gion Scholarship Foun- Choral Society, other of Webster and Wayne dation, Laconia Little area choirs as well as Blackey and his wife League, United Way and his church choir. Ken- Kathryn of Sanborn- Patricia Mae Kimball, 73 Laconia Kiwanis. He neth also enjoyed be- ton; a daughter, Ann LACONIA — Patricia his wife Arlene of Maine; was also a devout mem- ing outside no matter York, and her husband Mae (Copp) Kimball 73, a sister, Jane Reid, and ber of Mountain View the season. He enjoyed Charles of Laconia; six passed away with her her husband, Norman of loving family by her Meredith; a dear friend, sideSaturday, March Earold Bennett of Maine; Margaret E. Lurvey, 66 4, 2017 at Lakes Region and several nieces and BELMONT — Marga- Calling hours were General Hospital. nephews and their fam- ret E. Lurvey, 66, of 613 held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Patricia was born ilies. Province Rd., died Tues- Sunday, March 12, 2017 Feb. 2, 1944 in Meredith, In addition to her day, March 7, 2017 in her at the Wilkinson-Beane- daughter to the late Har- parents, she was prede- home after a long illness. Simoneau-Paquette Fu- old and Rose (Spooner) ceased by her adoptive She was born on Oct. neral Home, 164 Pleas- Copp. She attended La- parents, William and 11, 1950 in Morrisville, ant St., Laconia, using conia schools and gradu- Dorothy (Piper) Gard, N.J., the daughter of the the Carriage House en- ated from Laconia High and her sister, Lillian late Eugene and Edna trance. School, She then went fought a long tough bat- Bisson. (DeSau) Little. Margaret A funeral service was onto Beauty school and tle and tried so hard to Patricia adored her worked at a number of held on Monday, March graduated. While pursu- be strong and stay here friends old and new, that businesses, such as Ver- 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. , also at ing her passion for being on earth with us as long she has met at Genesis nitron and Laconia Nee- the funeral home. a beautician,she also as she could, even when Healthcare. She was for- dle. Margaret worked in Burial will be held in worked as the district she was hurting so much ever grateful for the staff her family business as sons (Leonard, Carl and the spring in the family manager for the Laconia she always had a beauti- at Genesis, who provid- a secretary for Sonny & Danny Lurvey, all of lot at Cold Spring Cem- State School for over 20- ful smile. She will forev- ed care, love and sup- Son Tree Services for a Belmont, Jerry Lurvey etery in East Rochester. plus years. Upon her re- er be in our hearts, and port. number of years. She en- of Milton, Richard Lur- Wilkinson-Beane- tirement, she became a so very much missed. To honor Patricia’s joyed helping people and vey of Gilford and Kurt Simoneau-Paquette caregiver and provided We’re so very proud of wishes there will be a fu- was known as a caring Lurvey of Concord); Funeral Home & Cre- love and care to patients her and love her so dear- neral service and burial person. She loved mo- two step-daughters, An- mation Services, 164 in group homes and as ly. in the spring. torcycle riding with her na-Marie Lurvey and Pleasant St., Laconia, is well in her home. Patricia is survived For those who wish husband and especially Toni Lynn Lurvey, both assisting the family with Patricia enjoyed the by her daughter, Lisa memorial contribu- treasured her family. of Laconia; 15 grand- the arrangements. For ocean, loved to read, the Leighton, and her hus- tions may be made to She is survived by children and four great more information and to color purple, carnations, band, Chris of Gilmanton Children’s Hospital At her husband of 40 years, grandchildren. view an online memori- diamonds and Jewelry, Iron Works; a son, Mark Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Carl “Sonny” Lurvey, She was predeceased al, go to www.wilkinson- she loved to shop with Miller, and his wife, D-H/Geisel Office of De- Jr. of Belmont; six step- by her parents. beane.com. her daughter Lisa,knit- Ainsley of Meredith; a velopmentOne Medical ting blankets, hats, daughter, Michelle Cam- Center Drive, HB 7070, Nathan D. Proulx, 34 sweaters, scarfs, &mit- era, and her husband, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001 tens, doing crafts, color- Peter of Rhode Island; in memory of Patricia BELMONT — Na- Sandy and Pat Speikers ing, taking many road her grandchildren, Kyle, Kimball. than D. Proulx, 34, of of Franklin; two broth- trips, spending as much Joshua and Marissa of Wilkinson-Beane- Belmont, died at Dart- ers, David Proulx and time as she could with Gilmanton Iron Works, SImoneau-Paquette mouth-Hitchcock Medi- Andrew Speikers, both her family and making Candace and her fiancé, Funeral Home & Cre- cal Center on March 11, of Franklin; and aunts, many memories. She al- Matt Lanoue of Laconia, mation Services, 164 2017 of injuries from a uncles, and cousins. ways wanted to help in Brendon, Nikki, Holly, Pleasant St., Laconia, is snowmobile accident on Nate was predeceased any way she could! She & Cameron of Meredith, assisting the family with Feb. 15. by his dad, David Prou- always put others before Katelyn, Peter, Shawn, the arrangements. For Nate was born in lx, who died in 1985. herself she truly had a Abby, & Emily of Rhode more information and Franklin on Nov. 22, Visiting hours will heart of gold. She was Island; two brothers, to view an online memo- 1982, the son of David be held Friday, March a true hero, a fighter, Raymond Copp of Maine rial please visit www. Proulx and Sandra 17, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at and a brave woman who and Tommy Copp and wilkinsonbeane.com. (Loan). He was raised Thibault-Neun Funeral in Franklin and grad- Home, 143 Franklin St., Helen G. Mollica, 95 uated from Franklin doors especially snow- Franklin. Services will High School in 2001. He mobiling. Most of all, be private. Burial will MEREDITH — Helen dressed. Helen was well served in the US Army he loved his daughters be in the spring at Holy G. Mollica, 95, passed loved and admired by all as a Spec4 seeing service and spending time with Cross Cemetery. away on Feb. 25, 2017 af- who knew her. in Iraq. them. In lieu of flowers, do- ter a difficult battle with She was preceded in He was employed as Family members in- nations in memory of COPD. death by her husband, an HVAC technician at clude his fiancé’, Cheryl Nate may be made to his She was born in Hart- Robert J. Mollica; her AE Lemire Co. in Hook- Bernier of Belmont; two family for his children. ford, Conn. on Dec. 28, father, Samuel Granger, sett at the time of his daughters, Alexis Prou- For an online guest- 1921. She graduated and her mother, Ruth passing. lx and Olivia Proulx; his book, please visit www. from Glastonbury High Granger; and her neph- Nate enjoyed the out- mother and stepfather, neunfuneralhomes.com. School in 1939, and com- ew, Paul Kelley. pleted Administration She is survived by School in the military. her daughters, Susan She joined the Army in Mollica of Laconia and 1943 during WWII, and Robin Dionne of Wolfe- was a Sergeant. As a Key boro; grandsons Joseph Punch Operator, she was poration as a key-punch Dionne of Hampstead very proud to be the one operator and a meeting and Michael Dionne of to convey President Har- coordinator. Dover; sisters Betty Ann ry S. Truman’s message Helen was an avid Gamer of Connecticut that World War II had Red Sox and Patriots and Florida, Virginia ended. During her ser- Fan. She enjoyed acting Chambers of Nantucket vice, she was awarded in plays and had a tal- and Florida; son-in-la, the Good Conduct Med- ent for giving entertain- Charles Gamer of Con- al, WAAC Service Rib- ing monologues. Being necticut and Florida; bon, American Service a member of a Bridge nephews John Kelley, Medal and World War Club, Bowling League, Kevin Kelley and Shawn II Victory Medal. She Women’s Club, and a Kelley of Connecticut, met her husband, Rob- Brownie Leader kept her Marshall Chambers and ert J. Mollica, while they very busy in her young- Samuel Chambers of were both serving in the er years. Family was the Nantucket. Army and were married most important thing in A Memorial Service on June 14, 1945 in Fort her life. She loved be- and private burial will Worth, Texas. She was ing a mother to her two take place in the Spring. honorably discharged loving daughters and a Those who wish may in 1945 and began her grandmother to her two make a memorial con- GOT JUNK? life with her husband in wonderful grandsons tribution to the Amer- Waltham, Mass. and was always proud ican Lung Association Helen was employed and happy when listen- in New Hampshire, 36 ADVERTISE by Travelers Insurance ing to their music. She Maplewood Ave., Ports- Company as a key- learned poker at the age mouth, NH 03801 punch operator, Pratt of 90 and enjoyed playing The Mayhew Funer- Our Ads Get Results. and Whitney Aircraft poker and Rummy with al Homes of Meredith & Call 1-877-766-6891 Corporation in Hart- her friends while living Plymouth are assisting ford as a Supervisor and at the Veterans Home. the family with arrange- SalmonPress.com key-punch operator and She was known for being ments. www.mayhewfu- Digital Equipment Cor- stylish and impeccably neralhomes.com. WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS March 16, 2017 A7 n Sidney Robert Noyes, 84 Joseph G. Pescinski, 83 CANTERBURY — TILTON — Mr. Jo- children (Eric Pescinski, Sidney R. Noyes, 84, a Chase Lodge #72 in seph G. Pescinski, 83, Erin Hickey, Stephanie longtime resident of Penacook, American formerly of Tilton, died Pescinski, Carla Dine, Canterbury, died at his Legion Post #31 in Pena- at Merrimack County Sean Hickey, and Katie home Thursday, March cook, Enlisted Associ- Nursing Home on March Pescinski); three great 9, 2017 following a sud- ation, VFW Post #1698 10, 2017. grandchildren, Caleb, den illness. in Franklin and Epsom He was born in Raelyn, and Cayden; a Sid was born in Con- Lodge of Elks #1210. Sid Franklin on Dec. 25, brother, Frank Pescins- cord, April 28, 1932, son was well known and 1933, the son of Joseph ki of Hill; and nieces and of the late, Ralph and respected in his local and Marie (Emerina) nephews. Stella (Cushing) Noyes. community and will be (Mercier) Pescinski. Joe He was predeceased Sid spent his youth and missed dearly. was raised in Franklin, many trips in pursuit of by his parents and attended grade school Sid always had an in- In addition to his where he resided for big game. He was also an a brother, Richard in Canterbury. He was terest in real estate; fol- parents, Sid was prede- many years of her life avid fisherman, and was Pescinski. a graduate of the Til- lowing his retirement, ceased by sister, Phyllis. before moving to Tilton proficient at tying his Visiting hours will ton-Northfield High he spent most of his He leaves his wife of 28 years ago. own flies for fly fishing. be Thursday, March School, class of 1950. He time expanding and im- 55 years, Irene L. (Bur- Joe enlisted in the Most of all, Joe was pas- 16, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at continued his education proving his many rental ley) Noyes of Canter- Navy after high school. sionate about his family, Thibault-Neun Funeral at the University of New properties. This brought bury; his son, Stanton He spent four years sail- they were the center of Home, 143 Franklin St., Hampshire, graduating much joy to Sid; until R. Noyes of Canterbury; ing on the aircraft carri- his life. He was a mem- Franklin. A Mass cele- with a degree in Agri- his final days, you could sister, Winnie May Fine- er USS Mindoro. After ber of Franklin Elks brating Joe’s life will be culture. Sid worked on always find him and his more of Franklin; sisters his Naval enlistment, Lodge #1280 and Frank- Friday, March 17, 2017 a farm before he was son working on the prop- in-law Lola Jones of Bos- he pursued a career as a lin VFW Post #1698. at 11 a.m., with burial to drafted into the U.S erties around town. Sid cawen, Shirley Wells of structural steel painter, Family members follow at NH Veterans Army, serving in Korea was an exceptional man, Loudon and Marjorie later founding Tri-State include his wife of 61 Cemetery. during the Korean Con- who lived an exceptional Hill of South Carolina; Painting, Inc., specializ- years, Irene (Clavitte) In lieu of flowers, flict. This became the life. His success in life and several nieces and ing in bridge painting, Pescinski of Tilton; donations in his mem- beginning of Sid’s long was contributed to his nephews. which he operated with three children (Gary J. ory may be made to St. and impressive military hard work as well as his Calling hours were his family for many Pescinski and his wife Gabriel Parish Build- career. Upon his return ability to always stay held Thursday, March years. Nancy of Hill, Richard ing Fund, PO Box 490, home Sid enlisted in The positive. Sid enjoyed 16, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. Joe enjoyed spending F. Pescinski and wife Franklin, NH 03235. New Hampshire Army meeting people, always at William F. Smart Sr. time with his children Cindy of Sarasota, Fla., For directions and an National Guard, and was telling stories about his Memorial Home, Frank- and grandchildren at and Tammy J. Hickey online guestbook, please hired by them to work life and his many expe- lin-Tilton Road (584 West the family hunting camp and husband Danny of visit www.neunfuneral- full time as a Federal riences. Main St.) in Tilton. A in Wentworth, and his Campton); six grand- homes.com. Technician. Sid was an avid col- graveside service with Around this time, Sid- lector of antiques, espe- military honors will be Fundraiser planned for Sanbornton’s Jax Riendeau ney married Irene Bur- cially old tractors. He held later in the spring ley of Boscawen, and the enjoyed day trips with at Park Cemetery in Til- SANBORNTON — wonderful people and in donating, either mon- two moved to Tilton to his family visiting towns ton. Friends and family are businesses that have ey or products for the start their life together. across New England. Sid Memorial donations joining together to host contributed products, Silent Auction, please Sid went on to spend the and Irene had wonderful in memory of Sid, may a fundraiser for San- gift certificates and ser- contact Lynn Poire at next 36 years proudly memories of Saturday be made to the Pope bornton resident Jax vices. 998-8361 or Becky Guyer serving, retiring in 1991 night square dances. Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Huckins Riendeau on Jax, a wife and moth- at 520-5084. Admission with rank of Sergeant Sid had been a mem- Farm Rd., Concord, NH Saturday, April 1 from er of two, was injured to this fundraiser is $20 Major. After retirement, ber of the Ezekiel Web- 03301. 1 to 5 p.m. at Pitman’s in an accident and med- for adults, $10 for chil- Sid and Irene returned ster Grange in Boscaw- For more informa- Freight Room in Laco- evac’ed to Dartmouth dren (age 10-16) and chil- to his family’s home lo- en, a lifelong Mason and tion, go to www.smartfu- nia. The event will fea- back in January. All dren under nine are free. cated in Canterbury. member of the Horace neralhome.com. ture music by the Tyler proceeds from this event Road Band, and includes will go to her family to SNOWMOBILES a light lunch, donated by help with their extensive are everywhere! SANBORNTON POLICE LOG the Italian Farmhouse (a medical bills. She, along n part of the Common Man with her family, have SANBORNTON — remaining calls was as four money relays, two family). There will also been life-long residents The Sanbornton Police follows: three incidents motor vehicle accidents/ be a huge Silent Auction, of the Lakes Region. Be nice, Department responded in the All Others catego- non-reportable, nine thanks to many, many If you are interested look twice. to 47 calls for service ry, three animal involved motor vehicle warn- and made the following incidents, one attempted ings, two pistol permits, arrest during the week suicide, one report of three requests for po- ending March 11. criminal trespassing, lice information, three Caitlin Eileen Fillion, three requests to assist road hazards, two sex age 27, of Sanbornton other departments, one offender registrations, was arrested on March domestic incident, two one report of simple as- 9 in connection with an house checks, one report sault, and four reports outstanding bench war- of illegal dumping, two of suspicious vehicles or rant. She is scheduled to medical emergencies, activity. appear in Laconia Dis- trict Court on April 13 at 8 a.m. The breakdown of the Forest Pump & Filter Co. 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North Country Notebook Time to ease off the moose hunt, and the creation of ever more pets

By John Harrigan Columnist

New Hampshire’s moose population seems to be about half what it was in its heyday. There is no way to be sure about any wildlife popu- John Harrigan lation, of course, because This dog (my dog, Millie, who was once thrown out of the State House), has a warm, safe home, Roger Irwin — Courtesy wild animals don’t exact- Guildhall’s Roger Irwin took this fine head shot of a bull moose and plenty to eat. Thousands of abandoned, neglected and mistreated pets have little or none ly line up to go through on a typical mist-shrouded North Country day. of that. turnstiles to be counted. But the estimate lation is endangered, counted on to jump right each other by nose and tion with a state library. ful for its rebuilt and pe- back in the early 1990s hunters have long held in with court appeals or butt, so do their owners In 1717, the state’s Gener- destrian-friendly down- was about 8,000. To- that they would never be lawsuits whenever gov- (not necessarily via nose al Assembly, meeting in town. day, it’s about 4,000. part of a hunt that would ernment bureaucrats try and butt). Portsmouth, approved So I encourage one Owners of tourist des- bring a wildlife popula- to suppress the people’s From time to time, I an act providing that and all to traipse up the tinations---cabins and tion anywhere near such news. get a bit of pressure to certain reference books stairs of the State Li- lodges and motels and a condition. Hunters The Caledonian runs have my dog bred, be- be maintained for use by brary’s marvelous build- inns---will tell you that believe, and often state a very good pet care and cause puppies of her cer- the Legislature and the ing, immediately north guests driving north emphatically, that any animal rescue column, tain breed and type are Governor and Council. of the State House, and to see moose along the decision should always titled this past week hard to find. But I will This was the beginning swing open the doors, roads around Berlin, Er- be made in the best inter- “It’s Hip to Snip.” The not, because there are al- of the great State Library because you’ll find a rol or Pittsburg often go ests of the resource, not month’s topic was the ready far more dogs and we have today. wealth of documents and home disappointed. hunting. drastic need to reduce cats than society cares Michael York is the history, and a warm staff At one time, more In the public’s mind, I new litters of cats and enough to care for, and acting commissioner of within to help find what than 12,000 people were think, New Hampshire’s dogs, because there are too many “surplus” pets the state’s Department of you’re looking for. coughing up $10 each to moose hunt has become already so many hapless dying horrible deaths. Cultural Resources, and (This column runs enter the moose permit pathetic. It’s time to pull and helpless pets tossed +++++ is a familiar face I seek in weekly newspapers lottery, in which more the plug. to the winds by their un- Finally, this head- out whenever I have the covering two-thirds of than 500 permits were +++++ caring, unfeeling, and in line in the Union Lead- chance. He and the Li- New Hampshire from chosen. This year, Fish The Caledonian-Re- my book just plain cruel er a coupe of weeks ago brary crew have helped Concord to Lower Que- and Game announced cord is a feisty and owners. caught my eye: “State Li- me out with research bec and parts of western that it would issue only well-edited daily news- Anyone in any kind brary, first in the nation, strategies for a book Maine and northeastern 51 permits for next paper out of St. Johns- of farming has stories celebrates 300 years.” about my crazy time on Vermont. Write to camp- year’s hunt, the lowest bury, Vt. I say “feisty” about cats and dogs just Now, 300 years is a the planet that I’ll proba- [email protected] since the season was because the Caledonian, “dropped off” in a box or long time. Subtracted bly never get the chance or Box 39, Colebrook, first established in 1988, along with the Keene sack along rural roads from now, it brings us to write. NH 03576. Roger Irwin Although I’d never Sentinel, the Union in the dark of night, as back to 1717, almost half The State Library is of Guildhall, Vt., a pa- argue that New Hamp- Leader and the Concord if they will magically go a century before the Rev- a great institution, one tient observer of animals shire’s moose popu- Monitor, can always be into some sort of Limbo olution. that I worry is off the and their habits, is now safe haven. On working New Hampshire is radar for many visitors setting up and capturing farms, there is often no first in so many things. to the Concord scene, some of the finest wildlife more room for any more For a long time, we were which itself is wonder- photographs in the field.) abandoned animals; and first (i.e., lowest) in the the best the dropped-off nation in unemploy- cat or dog can hope for ment, and may still be. TILTON POLICE LOG is surviving a territorial Of course, we have the n fight. first in the nation pres- Local vets typically idential primary, and TILTON – The Til- sion of Drugs, Resisting jump through hoops to may it ever be thus. We ton Police Department Arrest, and Breach of cooperate with animal were first in the nation responded to 458 calls Bail Conditions), Justin shelters for periodic low- with a workable Current for service and made Haberstroh (for being a cost neutering clinics. Use property tax strate- the following arrests Felon in Possession of You grab your dog or cat gy to conserve forestland during the week of Feb. a Dangerous Weapon), and stand in line, which and open space, now cop- 27-March 5. Please note Jeannette Keniston (in is to say the least an in- ied by 25 other states. that the names of juve- connection with an out- teresting event. 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BELMONT — This holding the program at ticipants select two new low each of the five first and learning from each stay current on senior year, the Children’s the public library, rath- books to keep, and ad- grade classes at BES to other.” issues, art classes, card Literacy Foundation er than in the school, ditional funding (up to participate in the pro- games and Wii bowling, (CLiF) offered a new our first-grade students $250) to cover program gram, along with a num- About the Children’s and a Bone Builders ex- grant opportunity to would have the opportu- expenses. ber of participants from Literacy Foundation ercise class that promotes build community part- nity to visit the public li- The kick-off for stu- the Belmont Senior Cen- (CLiF) wellness. nerships in Vermont brary and see first-hand dents and seniors will be ter. Ideally, each senior CLiF is a non-profit and New Hampshire all that it has to offer. March 14 from 12:30-1:30 participant would work organization whose mis- About the Belmont with organizations serv- Because students who p.m. at the Belmont Ele- with just one or two stu- sion is to nurture a love Public Library ing low-income, at-risk, are six can have their mentary School. CLiF’s dents at a time, allowing of reading and writing Belmont Public Li- and rural children. In own library cards, there Marv Klassen-Landis for individual attention. among low­income, at­ brary is located in a red a time of global unrest, is potential to combine will talk to kids and se- The application from risk, and rural children brick building that has CLiF decided to invest in a trip to the library with niors about sharing sto- partners stated: “There up to age 12 throughout served as the town library bridging connections be- a library card drive, as ries and then model the is much to be gained New Hampshire and since 1928. Located in the tween generations and well. Members of the Se- tips by telling a story. from senior members of Vermont. Since 1998, heart of town, it was list- sectors of communities nior Center may already Then each child will get our community sharing CLiF has supported and ed on the National Regis- that might not interact visit the BPL regularly, to select two brand new their life experiences inspired nearly 200,000 ter of Historic Places in regularly through read- but this program would books to bring home with younger members; young readers and writ- 1985. In its 79 years of ser- ing and writing. In Bel- provide additional expo- or to school to practice not only do the seniors ers through five litera- vice, the library has been mont, the grant will fund sure the BPL for those their reading and to have the chance to pass cy program grants and a beloved landmark and a Reading Buddies with who many not already share with their reading along their hard-earned has given away almost community center. In 201, Seniors Program for be familiar with library buddy. They will use the wisdom and precious $5 million in new, high­ locals visited the Belmont first graders at Belmont programs and services.” on-site library books to memories, but BES stu- quality children’s books. Library nearly 11,000 Elementary School and This grant provides build their collection dents truly enjoy hear- For more information times and checked out al- Belmont Senior Center an on-site children’s li- with which to read with ing about what daily about CLiF, visit www. most 19,000 books, maga- with the Belmont Public brary valued at $500, a seniors. life was like when the clifonline.org. zines, DVDs, and digital Library as the meeting training session with a Partners anticipate seniors were their age. About the Belmont items. Library programs location. CLiF professional that five visits to the Belmont Both groups would en- Senior Center for all ages include: pre- Eileen Gilbert, Bel- gives tips for sharing Public Library from joy hearing fresh per- Belmont Senior Cen- school story time; STEM mont Public Library books, a book giveaway February to June 2017. spectives, working to ter is open three days a activities for school age Director, wrote: “By where all program par- This schedule would al- understand each other, week, Tuesdays through children; adult book, Thursdays, and serves craft, and gamer groups; lunch each of those days. and seasonal and holi- Sant Bani student and teacher The Center provides day events for all ages – door-to-door transporta- to name just a few. Open tion for Belmont’s senior six days a week. For more residents, and they enjoy information about the to shave heads for charity a variety of activities at Belmont Public Library, the Center. These activ- visit www.belmontpubli- SANBORNTON — patients. ities include programs clibrary.org. Seventh grader Olivia Mundahl and Pietron- that address the need to Mundahl started with a iro will be shaving their $250 fundraising goal to heads together at a Mid- PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING benefit the St. Baldrick’s dle School gathering on TILTON PLANNING BOARD Foundation, which March 17; donations in Tuesday- March 28, 2017 funds research for can- support may be made at Tilton Town Hall cers that affect children, www.stbaldricks.org. 257 Main Street, Tilton, NH teens and young adults. About Sant Volunteer fundraisers Bani School AGENDA 6:30 PM Call to order. for St. Baldrick’s shave Sant Bani, founded their heads in solidarity in 1973, is a vibrant in- Review the February 14, 2017 & February 28, 2017 minutes with kids experiencing dependent K-8 school lo- baldness from cancer cated five minutes from PB17-04 Site Plan Review – proposal to operate an adult Courtesy care facility at 100 Autumn Drive in treatments. Exit 22 on I-93. Students Teacher Wendy Pietroniro and seventh grader Olivia Mundahl. the Rural Agricultural district (R6/10-2) Mundahl learned of graduate with confidence St. Baldrick’s after a passed that goal, Wendy that what we say and and a passion for learn- Planning Board Workshop family member became launched her own fund- do defines us, not our ing, prepared to succeed Other Business: a “shavee” a few years raising campaign and physical appearance. in high school. To learn • Correspondence ago. She credits Sant also exceeded $1,000. The bottom line is, Ol- more about SBS, visit • Other business Bani middle school lan- Pietroniro said, ivia’s strength of char- santbani.org. guage arts teacher Wen- “When I heard Olivia’s acter and selflessness dy Pietroniro, who talks reasons for embark- has inspired me to take Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement with the class about in- ing on this endeavor, I action.” ner qualities being more thought, ‘Of course, I’m Other middle school- Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning important than out- going to do this. There’s ers have also been in- Spring is in the air, even if • Get rid of “clutter.” As you positioned to follow a single, ward appearances, for no way I won’t support spired; over February it’s not quite there on the look around your home, do centralized investment inspiring her to change a middle school student break, four girls in sixth calendar. This year, as you you see three mops or four strategy. her looks in a way that who’s taking action to and eighth grades cut shake off the cobwebs from nonfunctional televisions or would help others. make a positive change their hair and donated winter and start tidying a stack of magazines from • Prepare for a rainy day. Mundahl said, “I de- in the world.’ I also think it to organizations that up around your home and the 1990s? If these items no As part of your outdoor cided to do this to help it’s a good a reminder provide wigs to cancer yard, why not also do some longer have value, you could spring cleaning, you may raise awareness for financial spring cleaning? get rid of them and clear want to look at your gutters childhood cancer and Actually, you can apply up some living space. As an and downspouts to make several traditional spring investor, you also might have to show people that our Town of Northfield sure they are clear and in cleaning techniques to your “clutter” – in the form of identity doesn’t need to Zoning Board of Adjustments good repair, so that they can financial situation. Here are investments that no longer move rainwater away from be wrapped up in our Northfield Town Hall a few ideas: meet your needs. If you sold hair. I’m showing my- Monday, March 27, 2017 your home. Your financial • Look for damage. Damage these investments, you could goals need protection, too, self and others that no 7:00 p.m. to your home’s siding, use the proceeds to fill gaps so you’ll want to ensure matter how I look, I will shingles and foundation AGENDA in your portfolio. you have adequate life and always be me.” can eventually degrade the disability insurance. Pietroniro was sup- I. Robert W. Murdoch: Application for a variance from structure of your home. • Consolidate. Do you keep Article 7 Section 7.2 of the Northfield Zoning Ordinance Your investment portfolio your lawnmower in a shed, portive of Olivia’s goal, • Seal leaks. In your home to allow the construction of deck within the setbacks is also a structure of a sort, a rake in your garage, and and considered joining inspection this spring, you at 188 Sandogardy Pond Road (Tax Map R08 Lot 43.0) and it, too, can be damaged. your gardening tools in the her as a “shavee.” may want to investigate on .21 acres in the Conservation Zone (Consv). Specifically, you may have basement? When working Mundahl said, “After doors and windows for leaks deliberately constructed on your outdoor tasks, you I reached $700, I chal- II. Approval of Minutes – January 23, 2017 and drafts. Your investment your portfolio with an might find it more efficient lenged her to join me if I portfolio might have some investment mix – stocks, to have all these items in one got to $1,000.” Respectfully, “leaks” also. Are investment- Kent Finemore, Chairman fixed-income vehicles, cash location. You could also have Pietroniro agreed, instruments, etc. – that’s your investments scattered related taxes siphoning off and when Olivia sur- appropriate for your goals about – an IRA here, a new more of your earnings than and risk tolerance. But over 401(k) there, and an older you realize? A financial time, your portfolio can 401(k) someplace else. But professional can offer you evolve in unexpected ways. if you consolidated all your recommendations for For example, your stocks investments in one place, appropriate tax-advantaged may have grown so much you might cut down on investments. in value that they now take paperwork and fees, and you up a larger percentage of wouldn’t risk losing track This spring, when you’re your holdings than you had of an asset (which actually cleaning your physical intended, possibly subjecting happens more than you surroundings, take some you to a higher degree of might think). Even more time to also tidy up your risk. If this happens, you importantly, when you have financial environment. You may need to rebalance your all your investments with may be pleased with the portfolio. one provider, you’ll be better results. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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15th Salmon Annual Press Summer Camps ’17 Things to consider before choosing a summer camp

Though February parents to start thinking does not often elicit im- about summer camps for ages of youngsters build- their kids in winter, be- ing campfires or playing fore camps start filling out games in the pool, the their rosters, which tends month more synonymous to happen in early spring. with the Super Bowl and The following are a few Valentine's Day is a great things parents should time for parents to start take into consideration thinking about summer when seeking a summer camps for their kids. camp for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look for- Staff ward to, and something The right summer they will fondly recall camp staff can make all long after they reach the difference. Many chil- adulthood. For many dren are understandably kids, summer camp pro- shy when arriving at a vides a first taste of inde- summer camp, as their pendence, as youngsters friends from back home spend significant time might not be joining them. periences. The quality members supply to be camp parents are con- ing more specialized away from home without That can make kids hes- of staffs can vary signifi- considered for employ- sidering for their kids, camps that tend to be their parents for the first itant to participate in ac- cantly depending on the ment? A good camp will they should ask about more strict. In addition, time in their lives. But tivities or less enthusias- camp, so it's important be forthcoming with an- what daily life at the parents should look for as great an experience as tic about those activities. that parents ask camp swers to all of your ques- camp is like. Ask to a camp that wants its summer camp can be for But a good staff will know representatives about tions, so eliminate those see schedules and how attendees to foster re- youngsters, it can be just how to make kids feel wel- their staffs before mak- that appear hesitant strictly camps adhere to lationships with their as difficult an experience come, which should help ing any commitments. to share information those schedules. When fellow campers. Camp if parents don't find the them come out of their Ask how long the staff about their staffs. considering specialized can be lonely for some right fit for their children. shells and make the most has been together and camps, ask the staff youngsters, especially That's why it behooves of their summer camp ex- the types of training A day in the life representative if kids those attending summer new and even veteran When vetting camps will have the chance to camp for the first time, staff members undergo for kids, parents should simply have a little fun but a summer camp before the start of camp ask what a typical day and which types of rec- that strives to promote season? Does the train- is like once the season reational activities are friendship among its ing include first aid hits full swing. Many planned to give kids a campers can reduce, if and emergency medical parents want their break from what are of- not eliminate, any feel- training and certifica- youngsters to have ten rigorous schedules. ings of homesickness. tion? a well-rounded expe- Late winter is when It's also good to ask rience, while others Camp goals parents should start about the vetting pro- might want their kids Another thing par- looking at summer cess the camp employs to attend a more special- ents must consider be- camps for their kids, before hiring new staff, ized camp, whether it's fore choosing a summer and there are a host of including the extent of a sports camp focusing camp for their kids is the factors moms and dads its background checks. on a particular sport or goals of each individual should take into consid- Are criminal back- a music camp devoted camp. A camp should eration during the vet- ground checks conduct- to helping kids become be dedicated to ensur- ting process to ensure ed? How many referenc- better musicians. Re- ing kids have fun, even their youngsters have es must potential staff gardless of the type of when kids are attend- as much fun as possible.

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15th Salmon Annual Press Summer Camps ’17 kids are attend- ing more specialized camps that tend to be more strict. In addi- tion, parents should look for a camp that wants its attendees to foster relationships with their fellow camp- ers. Camp can be lone- ly for some youngsters, especially those at- tending summer camp for the first time, but a summer camp that strives to promote friendship among its campers can reduce, if not eliminate, any feel- ings of homesickness. Late winter is when parents should start looking at summer camps for their kids, and there are a host of factors moms and dads should take into con- sideration during the vetting process to en- sure their youngsters have as much fun as possible.

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WRMS CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 literary knowledge. Another weeklong ac- tivity was a door decorat- ing competition. From J.K Rowling to Roald Dahl, James Dashner to Kate DiCamillo, authors of all genres were ac- knowledged by student art and creativity. Adding to the fun were teachers who dressed as their favorite literary characters last Friday. Special Education teacher Liz Plummer had a great week with her seventh grade stu- dents, Kristina and Donna Rhodes Dylan, who also celebrat- English teacher Cenanne Sanders’ sixth grade English class went all out in their Read Across ed Dr. Seuss’s birthday America display at Winnisquam Regional Middle School for the book “The Miraculous Journey this month. When asked of Edward Tulane.” why Dr. Seuss was their focus, Plummer said it son’s class decorations cided on the elements of at one point in her life, was her favorite author for “Where the Wild the final chapter of ‘Har- they not only decorated and the students really Things Are” were just a ry Potter and the Sorcer- their door, but displayed enjoyed reading a num- few of the examples. er’s Stone,’” said Simoes. Edward’s storied travels ber of his classics. Donna Rhodes Seventh grade Life Some classes decid- before he miraculous- “We even had a cake Great artwork by students in Alex Saltmarsh’s Life Science Science teacher Alex ed to be more general in ly made his way back today with the Cat in the class showcased New Hampshire’s own literary star, Curious Saltmarsh said his “Cu- their love for literature, home. His adventures Hat on it,” said Kristina. George, and some of his friends in their Read Across America rious George” decora- with students each pitch- were portrayed all along While Plummer and door decoration at Winnisquam Regional Middle School. tions were a real work ing in with titles of their the wall outside their her class continued the of art that was developed favorite books to deco- classroom through the Dr. Seuss theme on to Across America theme paid tribute to that chal- entirely by his class. rate their door. students’ art. their door decorations, was “Books That Inspire lenge. “Some of my students There was also A As many teachers down the hall there were Our Inner Adventurer,” Seuss’s “Oh the Plac- drew all of this freehand “READ Box” spinoff on dressed up as their favor- many more books to cel- and students at WRMS es You’ll Go,” “Horton and did a really terrific “Red Box,” encouraging ite literary characters ebrate. reached out for adven- Hears a Who,” “13 Plan- job,” he said, exhibiting students to find a recom- last Friday, Chapley her- This year’s Read tures in literature that ets” and Marilea Glea- Curious George and all mended book and just self dressed as not only of his literary friends on enjoy it. Little Red Riding Hood his classroom door. Teacher Cennanne but combined her clev- Maria Simoes’s class Sanders’ sixth grade er costume to include opted for Harry Potter, English class however, Grandma and the Big and as a big Harry Pot- didn’t think a door was Bad Wolf as well. ter fan herself, she even big enough to celebrate “I bet I’m the only one jumped into the fun on their favorite book, “The to dress up as three sto- Friday by dressing as a Miraculous Journey of ry characters,” she said. character from the se- Edward Tulane.” “It’s been a really great ries. Based on the journeys week and I was so glad to “We talked about of a porcelain rabbit see so many teachers and what we would do for a named Edward Tulane, classes participating in door decoration and de- whose owner lost him Read Across America.”

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MAP CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 tol, Concord. why that location was and telling everyone Another exercise test- important in the early what made that spot ed their memory as boys days of the state. Among so special to them. Stu- and girls were asked to the answers were that dents then took turns walk to the oldest towns it powered textile oper- giving other facts about in New Hampshire, ations and provided an New Hampshire, like the stroll along the river electrical supply to the largest lake (Winnipe- that borders Vermont, growing young city. saukee), the state wild- and position themselves Math also was used in flower (Lady Slipper), on the highest mountain the lesson. Blake provid- state animal (White- peak. ed groups with strips of tailed deer), state fruit Students challenged ribbon, each cut to rep- (pumpkin), the state each other with ques- resent 12 statute miles. freshwater fish (Brook tions about the map, Using the ribbons to trout) and even the state too, such as “What is the measure, they then cal- dog (the Chinook). river the mills in Man- culated the distance be- The students were chester were built on?” tween two towns, such excited that they had

Once the answer was as Exeter and Wolfeboro. the opportunity to use Donna Rhodes identified as the Merri- Wrapping up the day, the map in their studies. Sanbornton Central School social studies teacher Jackie Blake looked on as students sought the mack River, they then they all had fun standing Elise said she enjoyed location of New Hampshire oldest towns on a giant map of the state, which was on loan to the reviewed the reasons on their favorite town working with her team school last week through the National Geographic Society.

to find different loca- bring the map to SCS as BIOMASS tions all around the state it provided many oppor- CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 while Jackson said he es- tunities to review her pecially liked challeng- students’ knowledge of pellets that will run the ing other teams in his the state and expand on plant. class to find a geograph- that in so many other Raymond said wood ic location his team had unique ways. pellets were the pre- identified. While the map has ferred source of heat “This is really cool,” now moved on to anoth- for the school over the said Brendan. “I like that er school in the state, wood chips used for the we get to use this map Blake’s classes will now high school and middle because we get to have a look forward to a trip to school facilities. little fun while learning the state house in May “The pellets are more at the same time.” and another to the Flume space efficient for the Blake was very and Cannon Mountain limited room available pleased she was able to later in the year. here at Sanbornton Central School,” he ex- plained. Construction on the plant itself began last June and children at the school were fascinated by all the heavy equip- ment and work going on outside their classroom Donna Rhodes windows. Winnisquam Regional School District Facilities Director Rob Berry, Principal Kathy Pope and For that reason, Ber- State Rep. Ian Raymond were pleased to exhibit the new eco-friendly wood pellet system that ry invited everyone to will now provide heat to Sanbornton Central School. come outside to the new not oil, which cannot be through the radiators. heat at the high school facility last Thursday replaced once it is re- Once it is cooled, and middle school since when the new boilers be- moved from the ground. Berry said, the water it was constructed in hind he school were up “Unlike oil, when returns to the burners 2008 and hopefully we’ll and running. Berry even you cut a tree down, you through a big loop of be seeing a real benefit had the doors to each of can plant another and piping where it is heated here as well,” said Ray- the three rooms of the always have wood as a once again before being mond. building wide open so source of heat,” he told sent out to provide more While exact figures they could all get a good the boys and girls. heat. on the smaller Sanborn- look at the finished prod- He pointed out the “Oh, so that’s why ton facility will not be uct. three large bins of pel- there were all those known for awhile, it is “This has been a big lets that feed the boilers, holes in the ground,” projected that, like the part of their lives as they saying that when filled, said one first grader as district’s other biomass watched it being built,” each bin weighed as he listened to Berry’s ex- plant, the new wood pel- he said. much as four large cars planations. let system will bring a Besides a room each or trucks. After all the younger significant savings to the for pellet storage and the The boilers have com- students had a chance to district and its taxpayers wood boilers, there is puterized systems that visit the facility, fourth in the years to come. a third room for school can call for more fuel as and fifth graders came equipment, which now it is needed. Vacuum out to officially open the replaces the former stor- hoses then pull wood new eco-friendly heating age shed that was torn pellets from the bins and plant. down to make room for carry them to the boilers As Berry and Princi- the new heating plant. in the next room. There, pal Pope held the ribbon, Children were curi- they are burnt to heat Johnny, representing ous about how the new water. That hot water the fifth grade, had the pellet heating system is eventually pumped honor of cutting the rib- worked and Berry took through underground bon. time to explain that is all pipes to bring warm air “The district has seen renewable energy and into the school building a $1.3 million savings in A14 March 16, 2017 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n

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BY BOB MARTIN Fall Mountain with 690 [email protected] points, Gilford with 584 PINKHAM NOTCH points and Belmont with Mark Young of Gilford 198.5 points. posted the top times in Gavrylyuk coaches both the classic and free- both the Gilford and style races at the Divi- Belmont Nordic ski sion 3 Nordic Champion- teams and said she was ship at Great Glen Trails confident that if Gilford on March 7 with times of had another racer they 10:32.9 and 9:38.1 respec- would have won the tively. championship. In the In a rare occurrence, classic race, Gilford’s Young shared the title Sander Valpey’s time for the freestyle race of 11:14.2 was good for with Zachary Ennis of third place and Seth Belmont, who pasted the Valpey placed fifth with exact time of 9:38.1. En- a time of 11:33.0. nis placed second in the In the freestyle race classic race with a time Sander Valpey had a of 11:05.5. fifth place time of 9:49.9 “This doesn’t real- and Seth Valpey was ly happen often,” said tied for sixth with a time coach Nina Gavrylyuk. of 9:59.7. Ennis was Bel- “They didn’t even have mont’s lone skier in the JOSHUA SPAULDING two medals to give them. championship. Zach Ennis of Belmont tied with Gilford’s Mark Young with the top spot of the day in the freestyle race at the Division 3 state championship. While the Gilford and Gavrylyuk was also Belmont boys’ skiers happy with the perfor- the windy cold weather in Lake Placid, N.Y. he had ever won a state ation, which is also placed at the top of the mance of Abigael Fil- made the day particular- for the Junior National meet, which was ex- coached by Gavrylyuk. standings, they did not lion, who was the only ly difficult in the morn- Championships. citing for him. He said He plans to continue have enough skiers to female skier represent- ing for the classic races. “I think we did pretty the course was in great training throughout the qualify for the overall ing Gilford. She finished She was happy with how well,” said Gavrylyuk. shape and he had a lot summer by things like team win. Kearsarge in 10th place with a time her racers did despite “Unfortunately three of fun skiing with his roller skiing, strength came away with the of 15:07.4 in the classic the conditions and not people is not enough to friends. He explained training and running. win with 721 points, fol- race. Fillion was 23rd in having a complete team. win.” that he put a lot of time Ennis has only skied lowed by White Moun- the freestyle race with a Josh Valentine, one of Ennis, a sophomore and training in while for about a year, but he tains with 717.5 points, time of 13:52.4. Gilford’s top skiers, did at Belmont High School, working with the Gun- said he loves the sport. Bow with 709 points, Gavrylyuk said that not race because he was said it was the first time stock Nordic Associ- SEE ENNIS, PAGE ­B3 B2 March 16, 2017 SPORTS WINNISQUAM ECHO n Muskrats seeking host families for summer season

LACONIA — The ets for their entire house- Winnipesaukee Musk- hold, two free weeks of rats baseball club is baseball camp for their looking for local fami- children, free admission lies from Laconia and to all other NECBL ven- surrounding towns to ues, and access to special host players for the 2017 events before and during summer baseball sea- the season. son. Muskrats players “It’s an incredibly arrive the first week of fun and rewarding ex- June and play for ap- perience. At this point proximately two months we are in need of several during the summer. beds,” said Svindland. Each year the Musk- “I understand people’s rats rely on local fam- apprehension about tak- ilies to come forward ing in a player. In fact, and provide accommo- our family was on the dations for their 30-play- fence for a few years er roster. While many before agreeing to host, former host families are but it has been one of committed to housing the most rewarding ex- players again this year, periences in our lives. there are still more fami- These young men are lies needed. hard-working, motivat- “Without community ed individuals and great support on many levels role models for our son CAREY HOUGH – COURTESY PHOTO The Winnipesaukee Muskrats are looking for host families for their baseball players this summer. - fans, corporate spon- and the community. sors and vendor partner- Now our eight-year-old ships – our organization gets a new big brother – would cease to exist,” or brothers – each year. Hoops postseason continues at Tilton School stated Muskrats General We have kept in touch Manager Kristian Svin- with our past Muskrats TILTON — Tilton Rams earned a trip to with under a minute with timely three point dland. “However, it is and track their careers School hoop teams bat- their eighth straight to go. With a 67-65 ad- shooting. At the half, it the commitment of host through college and the tled in postseason ac- championship game vantage and eight sec- was Tilton leading 48- families that is vital to pros, in some instances.” tion last week. by completing an epic onds left in the game, 40. Vermont persisted our ongoing success. We The Winnipesaukee comeback versus the Terrell Brown went to in the second half but are a non-profit organi- Muskrats baseball club Varsity girls’ fourth seeded Pomfret the line and nailed two Tilton was able to gain zation bringing a fam- is a member of the New basketball Griffins. Finding them- foul shots to secure the a slightly comfortable ily-friendly, affordable England Collegiate Base- After earning the top selves down 12 at half- win. Brown (18 points, lead and close the game entertainment option to ball League, a wood-bat seed in the Class B NEP- time, Tilton entered the eight rebounds, three 90-73. Marcus Zegarows- the area, therefore rent- collegiate summer base- SAC Tournament for second half composed blocks) capitalized on ki (28 points, seven as- ing apartments is not fis- ball league. During this, the second year in a row, and confident, quick- his post up opportu- sists, four steals) was cally responsible.” their seventh season, the Tilton School var- ly erasing the deficit nities all night often terrific the entire game. Players typically they will play 44 games, sity hoop girls started and grabbing the lead, fed by Marcus Zega- Beckett (16 points, six range from 18-23 years 23 of which will be home their title defense with which they would not rowski (14 points, five rebounds, one steal), of age. Host families are games at Robbie Mills a convincing 67-34 win relinquish. Orlando was rebounds, three as- Brown (15 points, five asked to provide a spare Field in Laconia. over the eighth seed, St. outstanding, finishing sists). Ryan Layman (10 rebounds), Max Ze- room with a bed, access For information or George’s School. Tilton with a season-high 28 points, three rebounds, garowski (14 points, to shower and laundry questions about the host has four in double-fig- points and 16 rebounds. two assists) had a good two assists), Layman facilities, and occasion- family program please ures, including a sea- Kimball had 14 points, game on both ends as (11 points, three re- al meals for their play- contact Muskrats Host son-high 10 points from six rebounds and two did Drew Butler (nine bounds, two assists), er – typically breakfast. Family Coordinator Car- junior Abby Settlemey- assists and Ashley Be- points, five rebounds Butler (four rebounds, Transportation is not re- ey Hough at 872-2068 or er to go along with her rube had 13 points and and four assists), Eric two assists, two points) quired. Host families are hosting@muskratsbase- nine rebounds. Senior 10 rebounds. Beckett (nine points, and Rob Birstonas also offered free season tick- ball.com. Liv Orlando collected three rebounds) and played extremely well. her 22nd double-double Boys’ varsity Max Zegarowski (seven on the season, finishing basketball points, three assists). Girls’ JV basketball with 12 points, 11 re- The Rams hosted a Tilton welcomed a The Tilton girls’ JV bounds to go along with NEPSAC AA first round big, aggressive and tal- basketball team im- seven assists, while ju- match against a very ented Vermont Acad- proved to 14-0, beating nior Maddie Clark was strong and disciplined emy to the MARC Sat- Cushing Academy 39- hot from behind the arc, Lawrence Academy urday to decide who 21. Olivia Hale led all finishing with 5-7 from and fell behind in the would play in the NEP- scorers with 11 points. behind the arc. Mayson first two minutes 11-2. SAC AA championship. Aybala Yilmaz had Kimball finished with By ratcheting up the From the start it was eight points and 13 re- 15 points, seven re- defense, Tilton turned clear that it would be no bounds, Payton Crow- bounds and five assists. the tide and got ahead easy task for the Rams ley had six points and With the victory the 39-31 at halftime. Law- and Vermont got shots seven rebounds, and Rams advanced to the rence did not go away in the paint off post ups Kamila Hecka had six Class B semifinals. easily and made it a and aggressive drives points. COURTESY PHOTO The top seeded one-possession game Raiders honored and complimenting that Belmont High School ​2017 scholar-athletes included Fishing guide to speak at Trout Unlimited meeting front row (l to r), Isaiah Knowlton, Ryan Gelinas, Chris Marden. Middle row, Sarah Chase, Tyler Fleming, Nicole Antonucci, Jonny LeClair, Emma Chase, Jasmine Syed. 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BOB MARTIN BOB MARTIN Belmont/Gilford forward Alex Muthersbaugh brings the puck up the ice against Berlin/Gorham Goaltender Bailey Defosie makes a save in the first period against Berlin/Gorham. Defosie in the Division III semifinal game. The Bulldogs lost by a score of 4-2. finished with 19 saves in the 4-2 loss.

BOB MARTIN BOB MARTIN Bulldog forward Chaz Hacking battles against the boards for the puck during the Divsion III Belmont/Gilford’s Ethan Becker handles the puck around defenders in the 4-2 loss against semifinal matchup against the Berlin/Gorham Mountaineers. Belmont/Gilford lost 4-2. Berlin/Gorham in the Division III semifinals at Plymouth State University. One game short Bulldogs fall to Berlin/Gorham in semifinals

BY BOB MARTIN this point, had been In the minutes follow- evenly matched at this they make contact?” well coached team and [email protected] keeping the puck in the ing, Belmont/Gilford point in the game. Then Saball shrugged and they outworked us.” PLYMOUTH — When Bulldog zone for extend- made some nice rushes with about five minutes continued, “He did ev- The loss blocks an at- it comes to the matchup ed periods of time. How- to the net with close scor- remaining in the third erything he could to try tempt by Belmont/Gil- of Belmont/Gilford and ever with about two min- ing opportunities by de- quarter the Mountain- to get it.” ford to make the state Berlin/Gorham, there utes left in the period, fenseman Ethan Becker, eers put a couple shots With a minute re- finals for three years really isn’t much better. Belmont/Gilford kicked forward Hunter Dupuis on goal and had the puck maining, Belmont/Gil- running. The Bulldogs Unfortunately for the it into high gear with a and forward Harrison bouncing near the net on ford pulled the goalie were state champions Bulldogs, Berlin/Gor- few scoring opportuni- Parent. Muthersbaugh several occasions. and Berlin/Gorham’s in 2015. Berlin/Gorham, ham came away with ties. A few close oppor- and Hacking had shots Defosie did his best Cochran scored an which is defending its a 4-2 win to head to the tunities with the puck that went wide of the to make some incredi- open net goal that was 2016 title, is making its state championship at bouncing around the net net, but ultimately the ble saves around several assisted by Dorval and third consecutive ap- Southern New Hamp- didn’t lead to a score, but momentum shifted back Berlin/Gorham attack- Schoenbeck to make it a pearance. shire University Arena with only 27 second left to the Mountaineers. ers, including one save 4-2 final score. “It would have been where they faced Ken- to go in the period, for- With about four min- that sent the puck fly- Saball said after the nice to make the finals nett in an effort to repeat ward John Arguin was utes remaining, Defosie ing up in the air above game that he had no three years in a row,” as state champions. sent to the penalty box and the Belmont/Gilford his head. Amid the doubt in his mind that it said Saball. “We knew It was a tough loss for two minutes for trip- defense had their hands frenzy, Schoenbeck put would be a close, heated one of the two of us were for Belmont/Gilford, as ping. full with several shots on the puck in the low left matchup against Ber- not going to get the third the Bulldogs managed to The Bulldogs rose goal against them. How- corner of the net giving lin-Gorham, as it has one. Unfortunately it inch their way back into to the occasion with ever, with about 1:30 left Berlin-Gorham the 3-2 often been between the was us.” the game through taking forward Alex Muthers- in the period Belmont/ lead. According to Bull- two squads. The teams Saball said that while advantage of a couple baugh scoring a power Gilford moved the puck dogs coach Dave Saball, split the season series they won’t be heading to of power plays. After play goal, assisted by for- back into Mountaineer Defosie separated his 1-1 and Saball said he the state championship, being locked in a 2-2 tie ward Chaz Hacking. The zone and had a shot on shoulder on the play and his team have a he is proud of his play- deep into the third peri- wrist shot from Muth- goal, as well as a thwart- and needed to leave the large amount of respect ers and has high hopes od, the nail in the coffin ersbaugh gave Belmont/ ed breakaway opportu- game. for the Mountaineers. for next year. came when Mountain- Gilford a spark of life nity. “He got out and I “They battle,” said “There’s no reason to eer defenseman Noah heading into the second For the second time in thought there was a lot Saball. “They play real hang their heads low,” Schoenbeck put a shot in period, tying the game as many quarters, Ber- of black around him,” scrappy and they just Saball said. “Losing’s the net on a rebound of 1-1. lin/Gorham shot them- Saball said referring don’t give you anything. not fun, but they had a a valiant effort by goalie The second period selves in the foot with to the Berlin/Gorham They outworked us a great year. They had a Bailey Defosie. Defosie saw only three shots a penalty as time was black jerseys. “But, it is little bit. They worked good run. We came up a finished with 19 saves on from Belmont/Gilford winding down. With 17 what it is. I mean, they a little harder than we little bit short tonight.” the night. compared to 10 shots by seconds left Arguin was were all over him. Did did. They are a good, The first period saw Berlin/Gorham. This charged with interfer- both Belmont/Gilford was a clear sign of how ence and was sent to the and Berlin/Gorham things were going for the penalty box. The peri- putting seven shots on Bulldogs. While Defos- od ended at 2-1, but that net and scoring a goal ie had a few nice glove didn’t last long as it only apiece. In what was a saves and knocked the took 51 seconds for the physical game from the puck away on numerous Bulldogs to capitalize on beginning, the first goal occasions, Berlin/Gor- the penalty with a great didn’t come until about ham forward Cameron goal by defenseman three minutes left in the Cochran scored a break- James Buckley. The goal period. Berlin/Gorham away goal with 9:44 re- was assisted by Parent forward Owen Dorval maining to break the tie and Ethan Becker. got a shot on goal, which making it a 2-1 game in The Bulldogs and the was saved by Defosie. favor of Berlin/Gorham. Mountaineers looked Forward Hunter Fau- teux knocked in the re- bound goal and Dorval was credited with an as- ENNIS sist making the score 1-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 for Berlin/Gorham. The fans on both sides He was happy with his together as they have of the arena were go- season and the tie for the same coach. This ing nuts, with the glass first in the freestyle made the tie with Ennis boards in front of the race. special to Young. stands looking like they Young was also proud “I was really happy might break off from the of his performance at the to have the top times of amount of slamming and state meet, saying it was the day,” said Young. “I cheering. Players on the “pretty cool” to tie with have never won one of Belmont/Gilford bench Ennis. He said while these state meet races were yelling for their Gilford and Belmont are before. I think I had a team to “wake up.” technically two different couple of good races.” Berlin/Gorham, to teams, the skiers train Real Estate B4C • Thursday,l Marchass 16, 2017 ifieds MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO

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Plymouth Parks and Recreation CARPET • RUGS • CERAMIC TILE • VINYL • WOOD • LAMINATES WEIGH MASTER/DISPATCHER Lakes region aggregate company looking for a multi-tasker Seasonal Maintenance Work with computer knowledge and a pleasant telephone (April – December) HELP WANTED personality. Applicant must also have strong organizational and customer interaction skills. Although weigh master Installer/Installer Helper: and/or dispatcher experience is preferred, will train. Please • 24 hours a week (flexible). send resume to either 28 Stone Road, Belmont, NH 03220 • Hard working, motivated individual. Previous experience desired. or [email protected]. • Clean driving record. Must be good with hands and tools. • Experience in outdoor maintenance a plus. Detail oriented and able to do heavy lifting. Must have clean, valid Call Jim at 536-3250. driver’s license and be able to Deadline: Until position is filled. get to and from work. Contact Larry at The FloorWorks Personal Care Attendants at 616-9805 or email resume to are needed in Plymouth, Campton JOB OPPORTUNITY [email protected] & Thornton Areas TOWN OF MOULTONBOROUGH PROFESSIONAL This includes bathing, showering, grooming, The Office of Town Clerk seeks to fill the position of Permanent INSTALLATION Main St. Bethlehem, NH toileting, meals & Housekeeping. Flexible Hours Part-time Assistant (24 hours per week). Strong office skills & duties are available. Must be dependable & necessary with emphasis on customer service, general computer programs and other basic office machines. Applicant must pass a criminal background check. $10.25 hr. be detailed oriented, dependable and honest, while working Call JoAnn at 603-892-4654 for information. in a fast-paced setting. Applicant must have excellent verbal, Village Swim, Tennis telephone, filing and math skills. Duties will include processing Make a difference in Someone’s life! Call Now! motor vehicle transactions, various licenses, elections and vital & Fitness Club records. Minimum qualifications include high school graduation and two years of office related experience. Starting pay is $16.31 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Resumes At the Village of Loon Mountain are being accepted until position is filled. Submit application letter, resume and standard Town application, available at Town Hall or www.moultonboroughnh.gov (Paid, HELP WANTED Volunteer and Contract Opportunities), to Barbara Wakefield, Town Clerk, 6 Holland Street, PO Box 15, Moultonborough, FRONT DESK NH 03254, [email protected]. The Town of OPERATIONS Moultonborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSISTANT Full-Time Year Round and HELP WANTED Summer Positions Available Bucket Truck Operator/Climber The ideal candidates will assist in all facets Full benefits offered of the Club including facility operations, • Health Insurance • Paid Vacation maintenance, desk coverage, and guest services. • Holiday • Competitive Wages If interested in learning more about these Please call positions and the benefits available, please call 603-536-3509 Barbara or Mike for details. 603-745-3160 HIXON LOGGING & TREE SERVICE Fully Insured - Free Estimate

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HOME PROVIDERS HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR OPENING Common Ground – A Program of Northern Human Services is in need of Home Providers. This is an Northern Human Services is seeking a talented, experienced exciting opportunity to make a difference from home! Human Resources professional. This position will be working closely within the Human Resources Team to complete projects as well as day-to-day tasks. Familiarity with recruiting, HRIS, You must be a patient person or family who is and benefits administration, the unemployment compensation willing to share your home with an individual with and worker’s comp processes is helpful. Candidate must be an a developmental disability. You must have a room energetic, efficient, honest, loyal, hard working individual, who available in your home and be a NH resident, or be is self-directed but able to accept direction. This is a vital Human willing to move. You will provide day to day support, Resource position for a candidate who must be conscientious, with independent living skills, and other supports as needed. excellent work habits and organizational skills. This candidate should have the ability to work under pressure with competing We have several challenging needs at the moment. This demands and in conditions of frequent interruptions. Human includes one opportunity where we could accommodate Resource requires discretion as well as confidentiality regarding you moving into an Individual’s home in the Haverhill consumer and employee information and data. It is imperative area to support them there! that this Human Resource candidate be a team player and presents a positive and professional image of the Agency. Our agency will support you with a full team. Qualifications: Completion of two years of college, and two Compensation is generous and funds for alternate to four years experience in the HR field or any equivalent providers are available, when you need a break. combination of education and experience.

If you are interested or curious about the position, Please send your resume with cover letter to: please call Paul Jackson at 603-444-8559. I will be happy Claire Lapsley, Human Resource Administrator Northern Human Services to answer any questions or set up an interview. 87 Washington Street, Conway, NH 03818 Or fax to: 603/447-1022 These positions require a valid driver’s license, proof Or email: [email protected] of adequate auto insurance and completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. Northern Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Provider and This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto Employer. insurance and the completion of driving, criminal and background records checks. This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer. B8 • Thursday, March 16, 2017 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO

Steel Erectors, Metal Roof & Siding Installers Foreman, Leadmen And Laborer Positions Will Train. Valid Driver’s License required. Application available at:

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Located in the Lakes Region Becket Family of Services is in need of HELP WANTED per-diem transporters to facilitate -Looking for 1-2 year landscaping transporting students to facilitate holistic experience on installation crews treatment. Successful candidates possess -Looking for 1-2 year landscaping patience, consistency, empathy, flexibility and experience on maintenance crews a desire to positively influence the lives of Will train motivated, hard working individual at-risk youth. Basic driver’s license and clean looking for a career in landscaping driving record required. Responsibilities Contact Colby Lenentine include facilitation of transportation to Call 603-728-8116 and from students’ home time, medical appointments and court appointments. Weekend availability a must.

To apply, please forward your letter of interest and resume to:

Come Join the Mill Falls Team! [email protected] Full-time Year-round Positions Available Mount Prospect Academy PO Box 1317, Campton, NH 03223 Painter ACT CLINICIAN/THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT • 5+ Years prior experience (603) 726-4950 • Strong customer service & communication skills required. MENTAL HEALTH Northern Human Services • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. White Mountain Mental Health White Mountain Mental Heath is the Littleton, New Hampshire Laundry Supervisor/Transporter location of Northern Human Services, a highly respected • Supervise Laundry Staff. behavioral health organization serving 72 towns in Northern New • Maintain Flow of Laundry to four inns. Hampshire. Position located in a vibrant small town; the hub of a • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. four season recreational area. • Ability to lift up to 75lbs safely. Must be either a licensed clinician in the State of New • Must possess solid communication skills. Hampshire or a graduate of master’s degree program • Ability to stand on your feet for 8-10 hours at a time. leading to licensure. Recent graduates encouraged to apply. • Weekends are a must. Excellent and consistent supervision, continuing education, and a welcoming, competent multidisciplinary team. Apply online at millfalls.com, stop by Mill Falls for an application or call ACT CLINICIAN/THERAPIST - 677-8600. The ACT Clinician works to provide effective, quality clinical Cascade Spa at Mill Falls services, coordinates and monitors other services provided OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH as needed, promotes independent functioning and develops Part-time Year Round Positions Available self-sufficiency skills for clients. Provides treatment in the Northern Human Services clients’ homes and in the office. Knowledge of CBT, DBT Cosmetologist and other EBPs. • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule; nights, weekends and hol- White Mountain Mental Health idays included. Ability to document in an electronic environment is essential. White Mountain Mental Heath is the Littleton, New • Strong customer service skills required. NHS offers generous earned time (three weeks year one; Hampshire location of Northern Human Services, a highly • NH licensing required. four weeks year two), eleven paid holidays, health insurance, respected behavioral health organization serving 72 towns

and an agency contribution (no match required) to a 403B. All in Northern New Hampshire. Position located in a vibrant Front Desk Associate positions offer opportunity for advancement in a stable, diverse • Strong computer, customer service and communication skills required. small town; the hub of a four season recreational area. • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule; nights, and growing organization. Must be either a licensed clinician in the State of New weekends and holidays included. **White Mountain Mental Health is an approved Hampshire or a graduate of master’s degree program

Apply online at millfalls.com or stop by The Cascade Spa. National Health Service Corps site. leading to licensure. Recent graduates encouraged to apply. Licensed Clinicians may apply for generous loan repayment.** Excellent and consistent supervision, continuing education, and a welcoming, competent multidisciplinary team. All positions at NHS require a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, and the completion of criminal and The ACT Clinician works to provide effective, quality clinical background checks. This agency is an Equal Opportunity services, coordinates and monitors other services provided Employer, and Provider. as needed, promotes independent functioning and develops self-sufficiency skills for clients. Provides treatment in the Send cover letter and resume to: clients’ homes and in the office. Knowledge of CBT, DBT Northern Human Services and other EBPs. Attn: Bobbi Lyndes-Langtange Ability to document in an electronic environment is essential. 29 Maple Street PO Box 599 NHS offers generous earned time (three weeks year one; Littleton, New Hampshire 03561 four weeks year two), eleven paid holidays, health insurance, Email: [email protected] and an agency contribution (no match required) to a 403B. All Phone: 603-444-5358 positions offer opportunity for advancement in a stable, diverse Fax: 603-444-0145 and growing organization. **White Mountain Mental Health is an approved National Health Service Corps site. Licensed Clinicians may apply for generous loan repayment.** All positions at NHS require a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, and the completion of criminal and background checks. This agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Provider. Send cover letter and resume to: Northern Human Services Attn: Bobbi Lyndes-Langtange 29 Maple Street PO Box 599 Littleton, New Hampshire 03561 Email: [email protected] Phone: 603-444-5358 Fax: 603-444-0145

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