THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Holiday Fair a huge success once again for Belmont High's FBLA BY DONNA RHODES groups each year. bles and get everything [email protected] But that was only the ready,” Hunt said. BELMONT — The start. Besides the set up, ninth annual Holiday Work on the annu- FBLA members and Fair sponsored by Bel- al sale began over two their families also pro- mont High School’s Fu- months ago said senior vided a table overflow- ture Business Leaders Hannah Leger. ing with crockpots filled of America organiza- At that time FBLA with lunch items to help tion was another huge members divided them- raise funds for their oth- success this year, when selves into committees er yearlong activities more than 1,000 people to handle advertisement, and events. On their converged on the school vendor applications, menu were lasagna, for shopping and great food preparations, deco- ravioli, meatballs, sweet foods, all focused on sup- rations and more. and sour dishes, bowls of porting not only local “It takes a lot of plan- corn chowder and other craftsmen and vendors ning,” she said. tempting dishes. but multiple other or- FBLA president Trev- “We also have a cou- ganizations from both or Hunt said the group ple of FBLA members the community and the spent several hours on taking orders from our school itself. set up after school on vendors so they can have For every 100 people Thursday and Friday lunch and not have to Donna Rhodes who walked through the prior to the fair to make leave their booth,” said Belmont High School’s FBLA president Trevor Hunt was joined by fellow club members Hannah doors of BHS last Satur- sure everything was faculty advisor Jeffrey Leger and Josh Scarponi as they welcomed vendors and shoppers alike to their ninth annual day between 9 a.m. and 3 ready for opening on Sat- Malcolm. “It’s my first Holiday Fair last Saturday. p.m., FBLA also pledged urday morning. year as advisor and it’s organizations as well.” fered coffee and a num- er Club, selling popcorn, to donate $25 to the local “We have 17 mem- amazing. This really is Among the other ber of sweet treats, the candy bars and cold Children’s Auction that bers in all, and everyone a great opportunity for groups who participated French Club, which sold drinks to support their assists many families pitched in as they could not only a lot of local in the fair were the BHS breads, quiche and pork endeavors in the school and several nonprofit to clear rooms, set up ta- vendors but community Spanish Club, which of- pies, and the BHS Boost- community. A group of students involved in the Earth, Ecological and Envi- Franklin Opera House hosting ronmental Stewardship within the school are also busy raising funds for an educational trip to Olympia National Park Festival of Trees Dec. 4-6 in the State of Wash- FRANKLIN — The of this event to experi- wreaths, wall hangings entertainment for your Trees is a fund raising ington. To help in their Franklin Opera House ence the majestic ambi- and other items of the enjoyment as you view event for the Franklin quest, they had whoop- presents the Third An- ance of the theater. For Christmas mode. All the donations and visi- Opera House that sup- ee pies and other take- nual Festival of the the festival, the Opera items are decorated tors will have will have ports our mission to be home desserts for sale Trees Dec. 4 – 6. house will be energized and donated by local an opportunity to win the resource for distinc- last weekend. If you’ve never visit- with Holiday Spirit and individuals, families, a raffle and take home tive quality arts, enter- The stewardship stu- ed The Franklin Opera jam-packed with daz- businesses and organi- their selected favorite. tainment and enrich- dents are also making House, take advantage zling Christmas trees, zations. There will be The Festival of the ment for all members of themselves available on the Franklin Communi- Sunday, Nov. 15, to rake ty and surrounding ar- lawns for a donation to eas. Admission: $5 per their endeavor. Inter- Northfield resident honored as person – under age 13 ested homeowners from free ~ Raffle - 25 tickets: Belmont and Canter- $5 bury are asked to contact NH School Volunteer of the Year Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 Sarah Deuell at sdeuell@ p.m. sau80.org or Adrien De- BY DONNA RHODES tirelessly to promote ed- Don’t miss the a shaise at adeshaise@ [email protected] ucational enrichment cappella style of mu- sau80.org. or to call the MANCHESTER opportunities through sical performance by school at 267-6525 to ar- — On Wednesday, Oct. volunteerism and each SHOWCASE, a fitting range for a time slot in 14, nearly 300 partners year it recognizes those name for this exuberant the day’s schedule. in education from all extraordinary commu- foursome. They bring Over the course of the across the state gath- nity efforts. precision, passion and Holiday Fair, Belmont ered at the Radisson Winnisquam Region- artistic creativity to PTO also offered an af- Hotel in Manchester al School District was a harmonic combina- fordable shopping expe- to celebrate volunteer thrilled to have one of tion of amazing voices. rience for little ones who efforts in schools. Shin- their very own volun- Show tickets include wished to get a jumpstart ing brightest among teers receive the top Festival admission and on their holiday gift-buy- all of those stars was distinction this year. are available on line at ing list. After boys and Northfield resident Shannon Kruger, http://franklinopera- girls browsed tables Candice Weingartner Director of School Im- house.org. filled with items that who was honored as provement at Winnis- Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. ranged from 50-cents to the New Hampshire quam High School, said The Strathspey & $1, they also got to have School Volunteer of the Weingartner has been Reel Society of New an early visit with Santa Year through the New an important part of Hampshire will return and one of his elves. Hampshire Partners in school activities, com- to the Festival for the Fred Caruso of Mix Education. mittees and programs Candice Weingartner of Northfield (center) was joined by her second straight year. 94.1 FM manned a table NHPIE was formed for many years and her husband Edward and daughter Grace when the New Hampshire The audience will be that not only collect- in 1968, and since that dedication and hard Partners in Education named her the 2015 School Volunteer transported to Scotland, ed nonperishable food of the Year in honor of her many years of support to the time they have worked as this group of inspired items and money for SEE VOLUNTEER, PAGE A11 Winnisquam Regional School District. and dedicated musi- their Cash and Cans pro- cians seek to preserve gram but also sold prize Sanbornton officials address closure of town swap shop the Scottish culture by calendars for their annu- BY DONNA RHODES having fun with tra- SEE FAIR, PAGE A11 [email protected] board in October, con- ditional music. Show SANBORNTON — tained key errors that tickets include Festival INDEX More than 160 people prevented them from admission and are avail- n gathered at the Sanborn- granting the request but able on line at http:// Volume 7 • Number 46 ton Town Hall on Nov. 4 both selectmen and Bolt franklinoperahouse. 22 Pages in 2 Section for a public hearing that felt it was important org. Editorial Page...... A4 was called for by select- to hold a public hear- Establish a Holiday North Country Notebook.A5 men and Town Attorney ing so the matter could Tradition by celebrat- Chris Bolt in response be explained. As a re- ing together with family Schools...... A7 Donna Rhodes to a petitioned request sult of that hearing last and community. Join At the end of a public hearing on the closure of the Swap Culture...... A5 for a Special Town Meet- Wednesday evening, us for the Third Annu- Shack and metal pile at the town’s transfer station, Sanbornton ing to be held in regards they were finally pre- al Festival of the Trees. Obituaries...... A6 Selectman Selectman Karen Ober read aloud a new petition the board was handed requesting a special town meeting on the to the recent closure of sented with a second, Support the Franklin Business...... A8, A9 the “Swap Shack” at the properly worded peti- Opera House, a historic matter. Listening in were (left to right) Selectmen Johnny Van ©2014, Salmon Press, LLC. town’s transfer station. tion, which will now be community-based arts Tassel and David Nickerson, Town Administrator Charlie Smith Call us at (603) 279-4516 and Attorney Chris Bolt as well as an audience of approximate- The petition, which honored. and entertainment cen- email: [email protected] ly 160 residents. was presented to the SEE CLOSURE, PAGE A11 ter in Franklin. A2 November 12, 2015 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n State requests that acused heroin dealer's bail be revoked BY DONNA RHODES cently as the day before for her. have Bryson testify on her rights as a potential The Richardson [email protected] last Friday’s hearing Ahern said Bryson the matter but Bryson co-defendant. At that Hearing was held on LACONIA — Ac- Watson had attempted further alleged that in had also requested a time, she could invoke Nov. 13 at 9 a.m., just cused heroin dealer Bri- to make contact with their contacts Watson Richardson Hearing her Fifth Amendment after the Winnisquam an Watson of Northfield Bryson. spoke about the case at prior to giving any tes- right to remain silent, Echo’s deadline, but the appeared in Belknap “His noncompliance length with her, includ- timony. however it’s possible court will next hear the County Superior Court is a danger to the com- ing discussions con- By legal definition, that a compromise state’s request for revo- on Friday, Nov. 6, in munity,” said Ahern. cerning her cooperation a Richardson Hearing might then also be made cation of Watson’s bail response to a motion In Bryson’s state- with police. is a hearing to conduct in order to obtain her sometime during the filed by Belknap County ment to police on Oct. Public Defendant an inquiry into the testimony in the matter. week of Nov. 16. Attorney Carley Ahern 23, she said she had been Steve Mirkin, who was surrounding facts and O’Neill said it was After a final pre-trial on behalf of the State having regular contact newly assigned to Wat- circumstances of an al- “with reservation” that hearing in mid-Febru- of New Hampshire, re- with Watson, who also son’s case, asked for a leged discovery viola- he accepted Mirkin’s re- ary, Watson’s trial is questing Watson’s bail drove her to Narcotics motion to continue the tion. quest for a continuance scheduled to begin on be revoked due to multi- Anonymous meetings hearing since Bryson Through such a hear- on the bail revocation March 14, 2016. A jury ple violations of the con- in Manchester. On the was not present to ad- ing the court would petition from the state will be selected at that ditions set by the court way home from those dress the allegations. determine if anything but he did allow for it time and testimony is earlier this spring. meetings she alleges he Ahern said she would Bryson may be asked to so that Bryson’s request expected to last for five Watson was arrest- had purchased heroin require a subpoena to testify to would violate could be met. days. ed on May 7 for pos- session of heroin with intent to sell as well as charges that he sold fen- Books, baubles, and baked tanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the April 29 death of 21-year-old Seth Tilton-Fogg of Til- goods at UCC pancake breakfast ton. He was freed at that time on $25,000 bail SANBORNTON — 8:30-10 a.m. Cost is $5.00 and Bake Sale” which made baked goods. This and enjoy some great and instructed not to The Sanbornton Con- per person. No charge runs from 8:30 a.m. un- year fair trade coffee and fellowship at the San- have any contact with gregational Church-UCC for children under five. til noon. There will be chocolate will also be on bornton Congregational a witness and potential will hold its annual Hol- In conjunction with gently used books, bau- sale. Church-UCC at 21 Meet- co-defendant, Teanna iday Pancake Breakfast the breakfast will be the bles such as jewelry, a Fill up your tummies, inghouse Hill Rd., at Bryson. on Saturday, Dec. 5 from annual “Books, Baubles gift table and freshly find some good bargains Sanbornton Square. In her motion, Ahern stated that Watson was found to have continued BELMONT POLICE LOG contact with Bryson, n among other violations. BELMONT — The tions, and two counts of tion or Suspension. arrested on Nov. 5 in Christopher A. Lad- “There’s no expla- Belmont Police Depart- Second Degree Assault. Denise L. Lawson, age connection with an out- nay, age 30, and Ryan L. nation, no emergency, ment responded to 169 James Denis Avery, 45, of Belmont was ar- standing bench warrant, McIntire, age 39, both of no other reason for the calls for service and age 18, of Belmont was rested on Nov. 5 for Sim- and for Transporting Al- Belmont, were arrested defendant to be in the made the following ar- arrested on Nov. 3 in ple Assault. coholic Beverages. for Criminal Trespass- presence of a person rests during the week of connection with an out- Paul M. Caristi, age Kevin O'Brien, age ing on Nov. 6. they were explicitly told Oct. 30-Nov. 7. standing warrant, and 25, of Belmont was ar- 57, of Belmont was in- Sherry Ann Clair- not to be,” Ahern told Arthur J. Liesner, for Possession of Con- rested on Nov. 5 for two voluntarily admitted mont, age 45, of Belmont Judge James D. O’Neil age 30, of Belmont was trolled/Narcotic Drugs. counts of Possession for emergency medical was arrested on Nov. 6 III at the hearing last arrested on Oct. 30 for Christopher B. Hodg- of Controlled/Narcotic treatment on Nov. 6, and for undisclosed reasons. week. failure to inform au- es, age 40, of Laconia was Drugs. subsequently arrested In fact, she said, as re- thorities of a change of arrested on Nov. 5 for Timothy E. Peavey, on four counts of Simple resignation information, Driving After Revoca- age 55, of Laconia was Assault. Wonderful Things and four Registration of Come In Small Packages... Online Identifiers viola- tions. SANBORNTON POLICE LOG n Kyle D. Joliette, age Old Man from Pendant $55 24, of Laconia was ar- SANBORNTON hicle report, five alarms, two medical emergen- four police information rested on Nov. 1 for three — The Sanbornton six requests for assis- cies, two money relays, requests, one reckless counts of Criminal Mis- Police Department re- tance from other depart- one request for motorist operation complaint, chief (Vandalism). sponded to 64 calls for ments, one civil standby, assistance, one motor ve- one sex offender regis- especially if they’re from Gregory R. Potter, service during the week two criminal trespass, 11 hicle accident, 14 motor tration, two suspicious Alan F. Soule Jewelers age 33, of Belmont was ending Nov. 7. The fraud/attempt to com- vehicle warnings, one activity/vehicle checks, 286-8649 arrested on Nov. 1 for breakdown was as fol- mit, four house checks, report of operating an one welfare check, and 422 W. Main St. obstructing a report of lows: One abandoned ve- one juvenile incident, OHRV without a license, two well-being checks. Ttilton, NH domestic violence result- (across from Winnisquam HS) ing in crime or injury, Gold • Sterling • Diamonds Domestic Violence/As- TILTON POLICE LOG Colored Stones • Repairs n Custom & Handcrafted Items sault, Resisting Arrest Wedding & Family Jewelry or Detention, Default or TILTON — The Til- dividuals taken into pro- Possession of Drugs, Re- vid Partain for Simple Breach of Bail Condi- ton Police Department tective custody but not ceiving Stolen Property, Assault and Criminal responded to 339 calls formally charged, have and Resisting Arrest or Mischief; and Richard for service and made the been withheld. Detention; Robert Casey O'Brien for Driving following arrests from Arrested were Jessica in connection with an While Intoxicated and Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Please Delmastro for Driving outstanding warrant; an Open Container vio- note that the names of After Revocation or Sus- Brandon Macey for Pos- lation. juveniles, as well as in- pension; Zach Brown for session of Drugs; Da- LocaL ExpEriEncEd SociaL SEcurity attornEy Have you been denied Social Security Disability? Attorney Stanley Robinson has successfully handled

disability cases for over 30 years. [email protected] 603-286-2019 • [email protected] WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS November 12, 2015 A3 n Sanbornton Central students collect more than 1,000 pound of food during Harvest Hustle

BY DONNA RHODES tive way for the students them over to the park- and fresh picked vegeta- [email protected] to not only celebrate ing lot beside the library bles, the students had so SANBORNTON – The fall but to help others in where First Fruits di- much to contribute that boys and girls of San- their community. rector Robert Presby older children had to bornton Central School “We focus on the har- and a team of volunteers make a second trip back held their fifth annual vest as opposed to Hal- awaited them. to Presby’s trucks with Harvest Hustle last week, loween at this time of Presby said the food all they had collected in which produced an im- year,” she said. “This is donated by the school just a week’s time. pressive 1,057 pounds of a rural community and children means a lot to “This is one thing we food for the First Fruits people even donate foods his organization. all get excited about. The Food Pantry of Moun- from their own gardens “We are currently kids really wanted to Donna Rhodes tain View Church in to help others.” helping 45 families a share,” said SCS Princi- Students from Sanbornton Central School delivered more than Sanbornton. At a little after 9 a.m. month so this is a big pal Bonnie Jean Kuras, 1,000 pounds of food items to volunteers from First Fruits SCS school nurse last Friday morning help, espeially with the who accompanied them Food Pantry last Friday morning as the conclusion to their Cheryl Woundy has all 194 students at SCS holidays coming,” he for the delivery. “Their annual Harvest Hustle initiative. headed up the food col- grabbed bags of canned said. willingness to help other Mountain View Church, need,” he said. lection since its incep- goods, nonperishable From cereals, pastas, people in their communi- formerly known as the With the most critical tion five years ago and foods and even pet sup- and soups, to other non- ty is remarkable.” Second Baptist Church, time of need rapidly ap- said it has become a posi- plies, then marched perishable food items The children echoed at 322 Upper Bay Rd. in proaching, contributions the pride their school Sanbornton. Presby said are always gratefully had in them for doing they are available to help welcomed at First Fruits. Welcome, Abigail something worthwhile residents of the town In addition to dona- for their friends and on the first Wednesday tions of cash, nonper- neighbors. of each month, and are ishable food and other “I feel happy about open again to residents household necessities and Acadia Mudgett! doing nice things for peo- of not only Sanborn- such as toiletries, deter- ple,” said fifth graders ton but from the towns gents and diapers, there GILMANTON — Kirk abeth, four pounds, 13 the late Norine (Gile) Abigail and Lyla, while of Belmont, Northfield is also another upcoming and Lori Mudgett of ounces. The twin girls Thomas of Bridgton, their classmate Aiden and Tilton on the third way in which the public Gilmanton, formerly of were born Oct. 7, 2015 at Maine. added, “Who doesn’t love Wednesday. can support the organi- Meredith, would like to Concord Hospital, Con- Faternal grandpar- this?” “It’s remarkable what zation in their mission to announce the birth of cord. ents are the late Keith First Fruits Food Pan- these kids have done to help others. their daughters, Abigail Maternal grandpar- Mudgett and Gail (Buck- try is located just behind help us serve those in Ember, four pounds, 10 ents are Stephen Thom- lin) Mudgett, both of ounces, and Acadia Eliz- as of North Conway and Meredith. Gilmanton PTA hosting holiday craft fair Nov. 28 HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY HAPPENINGS GILMANTON — The n Gilmanton School PTA Tilton/Northfield Tuesday, Nov. 17 Friday, Nov. 20 will be holding its annu- Spanish Club, 10 Sit and Knit, 2-5 al holiday craft fair on Monday, Nov. 16 a.m. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 from Chess Club, 4-7 p.m. Quilters' Circle, 11 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Kids’ Book Club a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 Gilmanton School on NH (ages eight and up), 4:30 A $5 hourly fee is due Ladybug Picnic, 11 Route 140. p.m. on the day of the class. a.m. This annual craft fair Winnie-the-Pooh by A. Stay for as little or as (Kids ages eight and is showcasing both local A. Milne, our first kid’s long as you like. younger) -- Join us for as well as non local craft- book club book! We will Tech Tuesday, 2-4 a special storytime and ers with the opportuni- enjoy a healthy snack p.m. cast your vote for the ty to share their talents Courtesy and chat about what Project Teen, 3 p.m. 2015 Ladybug Picture with the general public The Gilmanton School PTA will be holding its annual holiday we liked or did not like Kind Bombing Book Award. Come lis- and it's a wonderful op- craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Gilmanton School on NH Route 140. about the book, and do a ten to some great stories, portunity to browse all fun craft and/or activity Wednesday, Nov. 18 make a ladybug craft the amazing, unique shopping, activities and grades; the Naturalist in based the book. You will Story Time, 10:30 and enjoy some milk and homemade items that food. You can learn more the Classroom; and the be able to check out the and 11:30 a.m. cookies! make for great gift giv- about them at www. Artist-in-Residence pro- next month’s book club Hibernation ing ideas for loved ones! mykscb.com. gram. These activities book while you are here! Arts and Crafts, 3:30 New Items Some of our returning The Gilmanton are partially covered by Quilling Class, 6 p.m. “Rogue Lawyer” by vendors are: On the Cusp School PTA is responsi- the school budget, but p.m. Kind Bomb Book- John Grisham Pottery, No Weare Else ble for raising money so are extremely important Create a Poinsettia marks “Slade House: a nov- and Mountainside Cre- that we may supplement to our children’s educa- Ornament - Sign-up is Magic the Gather- el” by David Mitchell ations & Collectibles. our students’ curricu- tional enrichment. a must for this popular ing, 4 p.m. “Playing with Fire: a Some of our new ven- lum and enrich their ed- Once again, the Boy class, so be sure to call Chance Anderson fa- novel” by Tess Gerritsen dors are Heavenly Sent ucational experiences. Scouts of America and 286-8971 to reserve your cilitates... No cards? We “The Murder of an Herbs, Mom & I Crafts, The following are just a the Women's auxiliary space. The cost is $8.50 share. Angel” by James Patter- Meadow's Pond Soaps few of the events we sup- will be selling yummy and includes materials son and Fenridge Farm. port: field trips for all food and baked goods. and tools. Thursday, Nov. 19 “Depraved Heart: a The Gilmanton PTA Monday Bookers, Quilling Class, 10-12 Scarpetta novel” by Pa- will also be selling Kids 6:30 p.m. Noon tricia Cornwell Stuff Coupon Books for RARE COIN & “The Beach Street Create a Poinsettia “Golden Age: a novel” 25 dollars. In these cou- CURRENCY SHOW Knitting Society and Ornament - Sign-up is by Jane Smiley pon books, you will find Thursday, Nov. 12 • 10 AM - 7 PM Yarn Club” by Gil Mc- a must for this popular hundreds of coupons for Friday, Nov. 13 • 9 AM - 6 PM Neil - For every woman class, so be sure to call Radisson Hotel/Center of NH who has ever dreamed 286-8971 to reserve your SHELLY BREWER, ABR®, AREP 700 Elm Street, Manchester REALTOR® of starting over, or being space. The cost is $8.50 120 Tables and Over 80 Dealers from New England, NY, NJ, PA, CA, CO (603) 581-2879 DIRECT a better mother, or just and includes materials (603) 677-2535 CELL Free Appraisals knitting a really nice and tools. [email protected] FREE Children’s Introduction to Coin Collecting Program scarf . . . on Saturday @ 10:30 AM Admission $3 Shaker Regional School District Door Prizes For more information: Serving the Communities of Belmont & Canterbury 978-658-0160 or www.nhcoinexpo.com CHILDFIND CLINIC • ONE ADMISSION • +Only $1 With This Ad + Are you concerned about your child’s development? Do you suspect that your child may have a disability? We will be holding a “Child Find Clinic” on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Belmont Elementary School from 9:00 am – 11:00 am for children age birth through 6 years old. Certified staff will screen students for possible learning disabilities, speech and language disabilities, motor skills, and overall developmental functioning. The clinic is open to any resident of Belmont or Canterbury, but APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Please contact the SAU office at 267-9222 for additional information or to make an appointment.

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Principal protection Her name is short human laps to cuddle for Down Under – a on, not to mention, she key is finding the right nod to the Australians showed how much she mix for your finan- -Downee to her closest enjoys visiting with cial situation and risk friends, which is the people; your house tolerance. Assessing first cute thing about guests will be complete- risk tolerance is not this pretty as a picture ly enamoured with her as easy as asking a few tabby and white feline friendly demeanour questions and putting aged about ten years and feline charms. check marks in the young. Sweet Downee has box next to a multiple Consider too, she been over looked for choice response. My has been at New Hamp- far too long. Yes, may belief is that all clients shire Humane Society have heard her story are risk adverse until since August 2014 – 444 before back in May – they can prove other- days waiting, and hop- we are banking on a wise. What I mean by ing for a forever home. second retelling will BY MARK PATTERSON that is; expectations Downee spent some seal the deal for her Dec. 2, 2001 through must be reasonable to time in a foster home as she wishes for a Dec. 2, 2011 is known as meet, based on the in- which really helped permanent home this the lost decade to stock vestable assets and age her remember the com- holiday season. market investors. of the client. If a client forts of a home and If you had invested truly has assets over $10,000 in 2001 and did and above what they not take profits at any need to sustain a com- time when they may fortable life style, then LETTERS TO THE EDITOR have been available we can stretch for addi- n during that period, you tional yield. A difficult would have $10,000 in situation is when the The atrocities of Planned Parenthood 2011. I recall that peri- client needs to take on od of time very well be- too much risk because To the Editor: in these videos; some call it entrapment, but you cause it demanded a lot they do not have suffi- I am compelled to write about the atrocities of can’t condone the behavior. I am ashamed that our of work to make money cient assets to sustain Planned Parenthood. society has reduced the value of an innocent human for clients. It was also that lifestyle. Retire- I went to visit some young friends who recently life to the term “viable tissue.” a period of time when ment and Social Secu- had a child; the baby was one week old when I saw Two hundred years from now, they will look it paid to be a “stock rity Planning sooner, her. I gazed at the wonder of this delicate life, They back at this abortion rights and the actions of its picker” as opposed to than later, can make a offered for me to hold her, and it may sound silly, supporters in the same light as we look back on an index or mutual big difference with the but I was frightened to touch her with my working slave owners today; if you look back at newspa- fund investor. There client’s retirement in- hands for fear of harming her in her innocent beau- pers of that period, the arguments for slavery are was money to be made come. ty and I wondered, those people in favor of abortion, the same as the arguments for abortion; one group if you chose stocks Long term care, life at what point does a son or daughter gain the right (pregnant mothers) has more rights as another that you did not mar- insurance or other to live? group (unborn babies). ry and were willing types of asset preser- In the recent weeks, as the videos exposing how The interesting thing is, those who support to take a reasonable vation tools are much Planned Parenthood has sold viable tissue — some abortion fight tirelessly against the death penalty, profit. Three and half cheaper and attainable might call it fetus tissue, and still others might call believing we have no right to take the life of mur- years after the “getting the younger you are. it human baby parts. Regardless of what you wish derers; those same abortion supporters believe in even” point, it seems Long term care, in my to call these organs, one has to admit Dr. Mengele in animal rights, but not human? that the markets have opinion is very import- Nazi Germany had the same dispassion for human Earl Leighton placed people back into ant for a certain asset life as these technicians, doctors or nurses display Sanbornton that complacent trance level or family health that really worries the history, but may not NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK contrarian and some- be the best product for times pessimistic side many people. There of my brain. are some hybrid life After two centuries of abuse, Thoreau’s river is again ours Over the past few insurance policies that months, I have at- may be a better fit. It power to drive grist- tempted to touch on depends on the clients mills and sawmills, the investment manage- specific needs. two essentials for found- ment topics like Mutu- The message I want ing a viable settlement al funds vs. Exchange to convey is simple: and ultimately a town. traded funds, using Protect the principal Thus along up rivers all option contracts for and assets that you over New Hampshire income and hedging, have acquired, espe- one can see gristmill annuities that are tied cially if you are near- stones in town parks, to an index that can ing or have entered and see the earliest ac- provide downside pro- retirement. Even if tual board-built frame tection and lifetime you plan on working houses that replaced the income, Indexed uni- and investing for ten first log cabins. versal life insurance or more years longer, By John Harrigan John Harrigan that is also tied to a another “lost decade” Columnist +++++ variety of indices; that may be lurking around Up through Franklin, Tilton and beyond, examples of ingenious has market loss pro- the corner. On a day not long waterpower use abound. At the junction of the tection and tax free in- ago---it will seem long southern edge of this house of pizza should two rivers in Frank- come and a death ben- Mark Patterson is ago when the snow ar- column’s circulation be, but also in all things lin there is a neat lit- efit. 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It is a time to enjoy the drive. are various elements ity, waterpower was great place to launch a Franklin and the part of the extended Katsi- the wonder of the ages. canoe, which is what of Tilton on the west giannis family, who run Theoretically it was free Dirk Ruemenapp (now side of the Interstate are the justly famed Tilton (there’s the little matter a pooh-bah at the New two towns that always House of Pizza. 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Please include your name, address rimack, offered a series glomerates and cities HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH and phone number. of rapids and falls that were too big to tackle. to early settlers spelled SEE NOTEBOOK, PAGE A13 WINNISQUAM ECHO CULTURE November 12, 2015 A5 n Franklin Footlight Theatre brings “Aida” to the stage, opening Thursday, Nov. 12 FRANKLIN — The opportunity to partake of cy and visual richness to Nov. 12-14, with a 2 p.m. strongly thematic mu- community theater at its the theme of passion and matinee on Sunday, Nov. sical and timeless love finest. duty. 15. All performances will story “Aida,” once an Set in ancient Egypt, Other talents lending be at the iconic Franklin 1871 opera by Verdi, has the story revolves around their creative hands to Opera House/City Hall, been updated to the 21st the burgeoning love of a the production are Dan 316 Central St., in down- Century with music by Nubian princess, turned Darling, lighting design- town Franklin. Free Elton John and lyrics by into a captive slave, for er, Robbie LaFlamme as parking is on the street, Tim Rice. an Egyptian officer of tech director, Adam C. behind the building, and “Aida” will sweep high rank, unfortunate- Bates on sound, Jenni- across Memorial Street across the Franklin ly betrothed to the Pha- fer Creasey performing in the municipal parking Opera House stage in raoh's daughter. With in the cast as well as co- lot. The theater is hand- spectacular fashion the background of a ordinating rehearsals as icap accessible through Nov. 12-15 (four perfor- woman of royal heritage dance captain, Jarrod the side door entrance off mances only—get your and responsibility deep- Taylor, Dan Morris, and Memorial Street. tickets now). Directed ly in love, yet commit- Christopher Roberts in A huge Franklin Foot- and choreographed by ted to putting her people the orchestra, and Bon- light “thank you!” goes to Jule Finley with a cast of first and foremost, and nie Gilbert, with her Tim Creasey of Creasey eighteen principals and a military man torn be- impeccable skills for or- Electric, for sponsoring an ensemble number- tween love and loyalty to ganization, as stage man- this show. Without such ing in the thirties, this his ruler, the tale wends ager. community financial richly layered spectacle its way through alter- Tickets, which can support, live theater offers the product of so nating joy and anguish. be purchased online at would cease to exist in many incredibly talent- Propelled along with the www.franklinopera- Franklin. ed artisans: sets by Chris award winning music house.org or by calling The original produc- Schroeder, props by Sue composed and written 934-1901, or in person at tion, with music by Elton Courtesy Bitteto, costumes by Es- by the same magically the Opera House box of- John, lyrics by Tim Rice, Rebecca Turmel as “Aida.” ther Hammond, make up talented duo responsi- fice, are purposefully rea- book by Linda Woolver- design by Karielle Ansal- ble for the memorable sonable at $14 (seniors ton and Robert Falls with ment with Music Theatre light Theatre production. di, and live music under rhythms of “The Lion and students) and $16 Henry Hwang, was di- International (MTI), Inc. Magic is happening in the direction of pianist King” and produced on (adults) to allow as many rected on Broadway by You have not truly en- Franklin...and theater Christine Chiasson. To Broadway by the same as possible to enjoy this Robert Falls and is pre- joyed community theater lovers everywhere need miss this lavish produc- Disney Company, this fabulous offering. Show sented by Footlight The- at this high level until to experience it first- tion would be to miss an rock epic brings vibran- times are 7:30 p.m. on atre via special arrange- you have seen a Foot- hand. Comedy Central alum to perform at Pitman's Saturday

LACONIA — The last This Saturday (Nov. Pitman’s is a bring your people… the whole thing past three years and fundraisers too since time comedian Corey 14), at 8 p.m., Rodriguez food and drinks venue. is a great experience. now starting year four, people have seen the lev- Rodrigues appeared at will be the closing act “I’m really looking That’s the kind of room Pitman’s owner Dick el of the shows. Pitman’s Freight Room in a longer set when he forward to being back you want to play every Mitchell says he couldn’t “Honestly,” said in Laconia, it was more takes at stage at the 92 there,” said the affable night.” be more pleased. Mitchell, “when we first than a year and a half New Salem St. venue, Rodrigues, who stayed Rodrigues is a regu- “When we started, started, I didn’t know ago and he wowed the which is celebrating its around after the April, lar in Las Vegas and has we really weren’t sure what the shows would crowd in a shorter set three-year anniversary 2014 show at Pitman’s been seen on Comedy how it would go,” said be like and we certainly as he was the first of the of doing stand-up come- and interacted with fans. Central, Gotham Com- Mitchell, whose venue didn’t expect the shows two headliners that eve- dy. “That’s a great room. edy TV, and headlines also brings in blues and to be as good as they ning. Tickets are $15, and The atmosphere, the room across the country. jazz as well as hosting have been. But month in Appearing along with private events. “But it and month out they have Rodrigues will be Doug was clear early on that been outstanding.” “Meredith Chronicles” presented Blay and Boston area people responded to the Pitman’s uses Laugh favorite who plays the comedy nights. They Riot Productions to book top clubs in the New En- have regularly been our the comedy nights and by Daniel Heyduk gland region and beyond best draw. The shows comedy fundraisers. LACONIA — Dr. “Year without a Sum- umn in the Meredith and Lois Dupuis one of have been high quality For reservations Daniel Heyduk, an an- mer,” the sheep boom, News. New England’s top fun- and at least half a dozen contact Pitman’s at 527- thropologist and histo- coming of the railroad Taylor Community ny ladies. times we have topped 200 0043, 494-3334, or email rian, presents a visual and steamboats, tourists is a not-for-profit Con- As for hosting high people. 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A6 November 12, 2015 OBITUARIES WINNISQUAM ECHO n Norma Keith, 94 Marie Jeanne Lester, 90 BOSCAWEN — ron, on May 7, 1952 and GILMANTON — Ma- ceased by her husband, Norma (Montgomery) three brothers, Robert, rie Jeanne Lester, 90, Albert Lester; a brother, Keith, 94, of 325 Daniel Burt and Jack Montgom- passed away unexpect- Arthur Girard; and by a Webster Highway, died ery. edly at her home on Sun- sister, Lucille LaFoun- Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 Norma is survived day, Nov. 1, 2015. tain. at the Merrimack Coun- by her son & daughter- Marie was born in There will be no call- ty Nursing Home sur- in-law, Douglas and Mo- Manchester on Feb. 14, ing hours. rounded by her family nique Keith of Belmont, 1925, the daughter of A celebration of life and the loving staff at and her daughter and Urbain and Rose (Mar- service will be held on the Special Care Unit. son-in-law, Patricia & tineau) Girard. She mar- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 Norma fought a long and Stephen McCormack of ried Albert J. Lester and at 11:30 a.m. at the Unit- hard battle with Alzhei- Gilmanton; four grand- they moved to Webster, ed Baptist Church, 35 mer’s disease. Belmont with her son, children, eight great Mass., where she lived in the church. She was Park St., Laconia. Norma was born Feb- Douglas. Norma had grandchildren, several most of her life. She constantly busy with Burial will be held on ruary 27, 1921 in Ran- many different employ- nieces and nephews. came in 2004 to reside crocheting lap robes & Thursday, Nove. 12, 2015 dolph Center, Vt., the ments for several years. There will be a Cele- with her daughter & son- prayer shawls for oth- following the service in daughter of Erwin M. In 1991, Norma moved to bration of Life for Nor- in-law, Elizabeth and ers. When she was not the Sacred Heart Ceme- and Nellie (Bird) Mont- Gilmanton to live with ma from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wayne Hackett, in Gil- crocheting, she was tery, Webster, Mass. gomery. She married her daughter, Patricia. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 manton. busy daily putting to- In lieu of flowers, the Ralph W. Keith on Oct. For the latter part of at the Beane Conference Marie worked many gether jiqsaw puzzles. family suggests that me- 29, 1946, and they had her life, she was a vol- Center, 35 Blueberry years in B & W Footwear Marie is survived morial donations may three children. Initially, unteer for the Senior Lane, Laconia. Co., and also Bates Shoe by a son, Richard Les- be made to the United they lived in Barre, Vt.; Companion Program for Burial will be held in Co. as a shoe worker/ ter and his wife Faye, Baptist Church, 35 Park moved to Waitsfield, Vt. a short time, and then the family plot at East inspector, as well as a of Gainesville, Fla.; two St., Laconia, NH 03246. to establish their own transferred to the “Fos- Brookfield Cemetery in Crossing Guard for one daughters, Elizabeth Wilkinson-Beane- small grocery store/gas ter Grandparent Pro- Brookfield, Vermont. of the grammar schools Hackett and her hus- Simoneau-Paquette pumps, but after a fire, gram,” where she vol- In lieu of flowers, me- in Webster, Mass. Al- band Wayne, of Gilman- Funeral Home & Cre- they relocated to 71 Park unteered at the Belmont morial contributions though Marie was a ton and Diana Pagnotto, mation Services, 164 St., Northfield, where Elementary School, may be made to the Alz- Catholic for most of her of Oxford, Mass.; nine Pleasant St., Laconia, is they owned and operat- working with Vickie heimer’s Association, 5 life, she joined the Unit- grandchildren and ten assisting the family with ed “Park Street Market” Abbott’s class for over Bedford Farms Drive, ed Baptist Church of great-grandchildren. the arrangements. For from 1954 to 1981. Ralph 20 years. She loved them STE 201, Bedford, NH Lakeport along with her Marie also leaves three more information and to died on Oct. 27, 1971, so much, and they loved 03110. daughter and son-in-law. nieces and two nephews. view an online memori- but Norma continued her. Wilkinson-Beane- She joined the Ready For In addition to her al, go to www.wilkinson- to operate the business Norma was a very Simoneau-Paquette Service Ladies group parents, she was prede- beane.com. for another 10 years. In loving, giving, and car- Funeral Home & Cre- addition to working at ing individual. She mation Services, 164 the store she was also loved to sew, bake, work Pleasant St., Laconia, is employed full time for in her flower gardens, assisting the family with Susan G. Lewis, 57 several years at “Tilton and loved loved loved the arrangements. For LACONIA — Susan es; seven nephews; nine Endless Belts,” prior to her kids at Belmont Ele- more information and to G. Lewis, 57, of 106 Water great nieces; eight great her husband’s death. mentary School. view an online memori- St., died unexpectedly on nephews; and one great After selling the store Norma was prede- al, go to www.wilkinson- Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 in great nephew. in 1981, she moved to ceased by her son, My- beane.com. her home. Calling hours were She was born on Sept. held from 5 to 8 p.m. on 24, 1958 in Lowell, Mass., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 Beulah M. Tripp, 88 the daughter of the late at the Wilkinson-Beane- Francis and Gertrude Simoneau-Paquette Fu- CANTERBURY — numerous nieces and (Vallincourt) Sweeney. neral Home, 164 Pleas- Beulah M. Tripp, 88, of nephews. She was a graduate of ant St., Laconia, using Center Road, formerly In addition to her Dracut High School in the Carriage House en- of Moultonborough and parents, she was prede- Massachusetts. Susan fan, loved racing and trance. Tilton, died Friday, ceased by her husband, moved to the Lakes re- Easters at the ocean. The Funeral and burial Nov. 6, 2015 at Lakes Herbert Baxter Tripp, gion 13 years ago to be love of her life was her services will be private. Region General Hospi- in 1998, two brothers close to her brothers, husband Barney and her Wilkinson-Beane- tal. and five sisters. Frank and Tim Swee- dog, Charlie. Her family Simoneau-Paquette Fu- She was born on Calling hours will be ney. She worked for 28 and her friends at work neral Home & Cremation July 6, 1927 in Lunen- held from 3 to 6 p.m. on years for EFI Vutek as an were very important to Services, 164 Pleasant burg, Vt., the daughter Friday, Nov.13, 2015 at electrical technician. Su- Susan. St., Laconia, is assisting of the late Lemuel H. the Wilkinson-Beane- san had also worked for She is survived by her the family with the ar- and Marsha (Bryant) and Jeffrey P. Tripp of Simoneau-Paquette Fu- Scotts for 16 years as a husband, Edwin “Bar- rangements. For more Beach. Beulah graduat- New Hampton); two neral Home, 164 Pleas- prototype engineer. She ney” Lewis of Laconia; information and to view ed high school in Can- daughters, Karen J. ant St., Laconia, using loved her home on the two brothers, Frank and an online memorial, go ton, Maine and lived Stacey and her hus- the Carriage House en- river, where she enjoyed Timothy Sweeney; one to www.wilkinsonbeane. in many communities band Richard of Chan- trance. A service will fishing and boating. Su- sister, Cynthia (Swee- com. in Vermont, Maine and dler, Az. and Stephanie follow at 6 p.m., also at san was an avid Patriots ney) Marvin; three niec- New Hampshire while T. Tupeck and her hus- the funeral home. Buri- growing up. Beulah band Stephan of Can- al will be private. was a former longtime terbury; seven grand- For those who wish, resident of Moulton- children (Heather memorial contribu- Albert Woods, Jr., 57 borough, living there Strasser, Jonah Tripp, tions may be made to FRANKLIN — Al- Mass.; 10 grandchil- from 1968 to 1998. She Jeremy Tripp, Andrea the Oncology Depart- bert “Bugs” Woods, Jr., dren; his mother, Bev- worked for Sprague Montoya, Christopher ment of Lakes Region 57,a lifelong resident erly F. (Cross) Ober Electric in Nashua and Tupeck, Scott Tupeck General Hospital, 80 of Franklin died at his of Franklin; and step- also most recently as a and Cory Tupeck); 12 Highland Street, Laco- home, Thursday, Nov. mother, Joyce (Shields) production worker for great grandchildren nia, NH 03246. 5, following a long ill- Woods of Barnstead; Annalee Dolls in Mer- (Chase Berry, Ethan Wilkinson-Beane- ness. his sister, Shirley edith. She was an avid Tripp, Haley Tripp, Simoneau-Paquette He was born in LaRoche of Frank- quilter, loved reading Megan Accomero, Funeral Home & Cre- Franklin, Feb. 22, 1958, lin; brothers, George and camping with her David Tripp, Daniel mation Services, 164 son of Albert E. Sr. Woods of Franklin, sisters. Tripp, Isabel Montoya, Pleasant St., Laconia, and Beverly F. (Cross) Garth Woods, Sr. of She is survived by Christopher Montoya, is assisting the family Woods. Albert was a Berlin and Kent Woods three sons (H. Alan Ryley Tupeck-Barlow, with the arrangements. graduate of Franklin ly enjoyed carpentry of Stark. Numerous Tripp and his wife Jet- Owen Tupeck, Alan- For more information High School, class of work and restoring old nieces and nephews. ta of Holderness, Gary na Tupeck and Avery and to view an online 1976 and went on to take homes. Over the years, A Celebration of B. Tripp and his wife Tupeck); one sister, memorial, go to www. courses at a New Hamp- his family attended the Bug.s Life will be Gloria of New Hampton Barbie Gurney; and wilkinsonbeane.com. shire Tech School. For Congregational Church held on Saturday, No- over thirteen years he in Franklin. vember 14, 2015 from worked as a winder He was predeceased 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at at Laconia Magnetics by his father, Albert E. the William F. Smart When Placing Your and later worked for Woods, Sr., and stepfa- Sr. Memorial Home, Classified Ad: eleven years at Lewis ther, Richard Ober. Franklin-Tilton Road Please give a full description and Saunders in Laco- He leaves, his (584 West Main St.) in of what you are selling & nia. He later returned wife of 22 years, Jean- Tilton. Private burial don’t abbreviate your words. to Laconia Magnet- nie L. (Fallstich) Woods will be held at a later Always remember to include ics. An outdoorsman, of Franklin; his chil- date. Dr. Laura Robertson understands that not an asking price for the item every patient wants or can afford all of you’re ­selling. Bugs enjoyed whatev- dren, George Woods of Bugs’ family re- the features available in modern hearing er he could do outside, North Conway, Dale quests that donations instruments. Place your ad early in the from camping, hiking, Duncan of Sanborn- be made in his name to week (Tues.-Fri.). The hunting, fishing and ton, Bruce Benoit and Franklin VNA and Hos- Now offering earVenture Monday Morning 11 AM riding “Molly”, his mo- Joshua Benoit, both pice at 75 Chestnut St., deadline is for the papers of torcycle. He and his of Franklin; daugh- Franklin, NH 03235. hearing aids at $795 each. that week. wife also enjoyed their ters, Jennifer Moulton For more infor- Less than Costco, and Keep in mind we are a week- horses on their farm, of Franklin, Jennifer mation, go to www. these fully digital hearing ly publication and for best Strawberry Fields in Knell and Laurie Dun- smartfuneralhome. results you should run your Franklin. He especial- can, both of Billerica, com. aids are prepared and ad more than once. serviced by your Read your ad carefully the local, independent first time it appears in the audiologist. paper. If it contains any errors, or if you wish to make a change, call us immediately. Errors will only be credited after the first run date. WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS November 12, 2015 A7 n Winnisquam FFA attends national convention

TILTON — Eleven The National FFA 7,757 local FFA chapters members of the Winn- Parliamentary Proce- in all 50 states, Puerto isquam FFA Chapter dure CDE challenges Rico and the Virgin Is- attended the National participants to demon- lands. The FFA mission FFA Convention in Lou- strate their ability to is to make a positive isville, Kentucky during conduct orderly and effi- difference in the lives the week of Oct. 26 and cient meetings, present of students by develop- competed in two of the logical and convincing ing their potential for many Career Develop- discussions and proper- premier leadership, per- ment Events (CDEs) ly record meeting proce- sonal growth and career held. The Winnisquam dures. Each team must success through agri- FFA’ers earned the take a written exam, cultural education. The privilege of represent- conduct a ten-minute National FFA Organi- ing the Granite State by demonstration, respond zation operates under a winning the state level verbally to parliamen- federal charter granted competitions in Agricul- tary law questions and by the 81st United States tural Sales and Parlia- prepare minutes from Congress and it is an in- mentary Procedure last their demonstration. tegral part of public in- March. The Winnisquam team struction in agriculture. The National FFA Ag- scored a bronze medal. The U.S. Department ricultural Sales CDE is a The 88th Nation- of Education provides competitive event that al FFA Convention leadership and helps set allows students to apply was attended by more direction for FFA as a classroom knowledge to than 65,000 students, service to state and local real-life situations. The teachers, parents and agricultural education event includes actual supporters of the FFA programs. For more sales presentations, a from across the United information, visit the written exam and a team States. The National National FFA Organiza- Courtesy sales scenario. Win- FFA Organization is a tion online at www.ffa. Winnisquam FFA Members pose in front of Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Standing, nisquam competitors national youth organi- org, or the Granite State left to right: Autumn Chaffee, Deanna Fogarty, Iris LaRochelle, Kirsten Frender, MacKinley Goldthwaite, Cianna Carey, Brenna Audet, Dan McCall, Grace Weingartner and Roy Wells. brought home a bronze zation of 629,367 student Association of FFA at Kneeling: Sierra Laughy. emblem for their efforts. members who belong to www.nhffa.org. Heather Hunt receives a President's Keene State College Scholarship at Keene State College awards Dean's

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NHFrontPage.com A8 November 12, 2015 BUSINESS WINNISQUAM ECHO n THE WINNIPESAUKEE TALKIE October home sales dip, YTD sales up of sold homes rose 21 Meanwhile, Septem- Sales volume in Belk- year-over-year. been up and there has percent to $605 million, ber housing inventory nap County outpaced Over the entire been good news in new according to NHAR’s statewide declined 17.2 activity in both Carroll three-county region, the household formation.” most recent available percent to a 9.6-month and Grafton counties, median price of a home Have specific ques- housing report. The me- supply of single-fami- rising 8% in October, rose 10.42% in October tions pertaining to real dian price of a home in ly houses, according to year-over-year, and 12.43 to $196,450, compared estate activity in your the three Lakes Region NHAR. Inventory at the percent YTD compared to $177,900 last year. neighborhood or com- counties included in this end of September in the to the same 10-month Year-to-date, the median munity? If you’ve been report held steady at 5.6 greater Lakes Region period last year. Carroll home price was $190, 625, considering the sale of percent for the year, ris- remained virtually un- and Grafton counties up 5.9 percent for the en- your home, you should ing t $190,625. Across the changed at 11.9 months, saw sales rise between tire three-county region, know its likely value in state, meanwhile, the with 3,789 housing 10-11 percent YTD com- according to NEREN. our current market and YTD median home price units available for sale, pared to 2014. In Carroll The median price of the best approach to sell- BY RANDY HILMAN was up 2.4 percent to NNEREN figures show. County, October sales a Belknap County home ing it for top dollar. I can October regional $172,500, NHAR report- Most experts agree declined 8% year-over- rose 17.14 percent year- help you answer these home sales dipped eight ed. that a housing supply year, while in Grafton, over-year in October questions and more. percent from September “With positive eco- of about six months in- October sales were up and it was up 6.95% YTD Please send me an email but held onto a 3.25 per- nomic news coming dicates a market in bal- nearly 12 percent com- at $200,000. In Carroll or simply call the phone cent gain year over year from many angles, there ance. Higher than that pared to October 2014, County the median home number below to sched- and a respectable rise are no imminent factors and a real estate market NEREN figures show. price dipped 2.4 percent ule a free, no-strings con- year-to-date compared to prepare for beyond the is said to generally favor Belknap County to $200,000 but was up, sultation. Meanwhile, to the same period last typical seasonal drop-off buyers. In the Lakes Re- claimed honors for the year-to-date, nearly 12 thank you for reading year, figures show. (in sales activity),” said gion, however, a great- largest October year- percent to $197,000, com- The Winnipesaukee As the 2015 sales year NHAR in its most re- er number of homes over-year and YTD in- pared to the same period Talkie. begins winding to a cent report. “From the are brought to market crease in dollar value last year. close, market watchers mouths of market-ana- during the summer transacted, with an 18% The median home The Winnipesaukee turn their attention to lyzing pundits, we are months, increasing sup- increase in October to price in Grafton inched Talkie is a real estate cumulative activity both in the midst of one of ply disproportionately. $31.9 million and a YTD higher for the month feature column pro- statewide and in region- the healthiest housing Regional sales activ- gain of 24% to $302.7 mil- and year, rising less duced by Randy Hilman, al markets. Through markets in the past 15 ity this year has kept lion. By comparison, than three percent in an award-winning for- October, home sales in years.” pace with the added Carroll County’s trans- each statistical period to mer business journalist Grafton, Belknap and The NHAR report said supply of homes, which acted dollar volume rose $180,000. for The Tennessean, a Carroll counties rose an expected increase in itself is an indication of 24.3 percent in October “The overall tempo of Gannett daily newspa- across-the-board in unit interest rates from the robust market activity to $34.9 million and 17.7 real estate potential is per located in Nashville, volume, dollar value and Federal Reserve in Sep- and a positive indicator percent YTD to $292.4 experiencing a healthy Tenn. Mr. Hilman today pricing, mirroring sol- tember failed to mate- of a housing market that, million, according to number of good omens,” is an associate broker at id gains posted for all of rialize, helping to keep in the context of greater NEREN data. NHAR reported. “The Keller Williams Lakes New Hampshire. loan rates at historic economic gains state- Grafton County, job market has shown & Mountains Realty, Single-family and con- lows. It added, however, wide, has moved beyond meanwhile, was a dis- continual improvement, Wolfeboro. He can be dominium volume rose that it still expects the the deepest economic re- tant third, seeing its Oc- jobless rates are down, reached at 610-8963 or by to 3,244 units YTD, up 11 Fed to increase interest cession since the Great tober dollar volume rise real average hourly and email at rhilman@ran- percent, from the 2,922 rates by year’s end. Depression, experts say. 9.62% to $28.6 million, weekly earnings have dyhilmanhomes.com. units sold through Oc- tober a year ago. State- wide, unit volume rose 16 percent, according Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce to data supplied by the New England Real Es- tate Network, Multiple hosting Meet & Greet at Holy Grail Listing Service, and the New Hampshire Associ- LACONIA — On Area business pro- Proud sponsor of lo- ation of REALTORS®. Wednesday, Nov. 18, fessionals and organi- cal organizations and The dollar value of the new Holy Grail of zation representatives charity events. Look housing sold stood firm the Lakes invites you are invited to the Holy for our Toys for Tots at 17 percent YTD, ris- to the Lakes Region Grail of the Lakes Food & Food Drive collec- ing to $878,300,000. State- Chamber of Commerce & Spirits, from 4:30- 6:30 tion boxes located near wide, the dollar value Meet and Greet event. p.m. This networking the Hostess Desk. The opportunity provides Holy Grail Food & Spir- a complimentary way its in Epping, has been to connect with others Voted “Best Irish Pub while learning about in NH” for the past five how the Holy Grail can years in a row!! Holy provide the local com- Grail of the Lakes will munity support and of- serve the same great fer businesses a place food, a large selection to hold meetings. Join of draft beers and offer us before for our “Ear- Live Entertainment in ly Bird” specials or af- an old historic church! terwards for our “Date The only place in Night” special. downtown to enjoy "Di- The Evangelistic vine Foods & Heavenly Baptist Church was Spirits.” built in 1836, bought For more informa- in 2014, renovated and tion or to register to at- reopened in May 2015 tend, contact the Lakes as one of the Lakes Re- Region Chamber of gion’s premier restau- Commerce at 524-5531. rants, sporting original Registration is now

stain-glass windows, open on the Chamber's Courtesy tin ceilings, pew like Web site at www.lakes- Pictured left to right are Lindsay Cota-Robles; Bank of NH, booths, two fireplaces regionchamber.org. John Giere; Wescott Law, David Kennedy; Holy Grail and Penny & a huge center bar. Raby; Malone, Dirubbo & Co. WINNISQUAM ECHO BUSINESS November 12, 2015 A9 n Paul Gaudet, Sr. and AutoServ to be honored at annual Good Scout Award Luncheon SANBORNTON — Boy Scouts of America priately, Paul Gaudet, truly epitomizing the Bank of New Hampshire for their service to the Sr., his family and their principles of the Good is proud to be the pre- community and area business are recognized Scout Award.” senting sponsor of The businesses while exem- with the Lakes Region This year’s Good Daniel Webster Council plifying Scouting values Good Scout Award,” Scout Luncheon will – Boy Scouts of America in their daily lives. stated Jay Stoecker, Di- be chaired by Mark 24th Annual Lakes Re- “The aims of Scouting rector of Development/ Primeau, former recipi- gion Good Scout Award are to develop charac- CFO for Daniel Webster ent of the Lakes Region Luncheon. ter, to encourage partic- Council. “Paul Gaudet, Good Scout Award and The Good Scout ipating citizenship, and Sr. is a major supporter President & CEO of Bank Award Luncheon will be to promote personal fit- of many organizations of New Hampshire. Courtesy held on Thursday, Nov. ness. As business lead- within the Lakes Re- The fundraising goal of Paul Gaudet, Sr., Owner of the AutoServ Dealerships and 2015 19 at noon at Steele Hill ers who work tireless- gion including the Boys $50,000 from this event Good Scout Honoree. Resort in Sanbornton, ly to support the local and Girls Club of the will benefit and enrich NH. The Daniel Web- community, the Gaudet Lakes Region, Spauld- scouting throughout the the entire nation. provides deposit, lend- ster Council will honor family exemplifies these ing Youth Center, Lakes Lakes Region. If you are For more informa- ing and wealth man- Paul Gaudet, Sr., Owner attributes within them- Region Community interested in helping to tion on how to support agement products and of the AutoServ Deal- selves and fosters them Service Council, Eas- meet this goal, there are the Lakes Region Good services to families and erships as Corporate in other people, includ- ter Seals, United Way, several sponsorship lev- Scout Award Luncheon, businesses throughout Good Scout Honoree. ing their 150 AutoServ the Carey House, Holy els and tickets available please contact Mark New Hampshire. With 21 AutoServ Dealerships employees, through Trinity Catholic School, to support this great Primeau at 527-3200 or at banking offices through- and the Gaudet Family extensive civic involve- funds educational schol- cause. Scouting remains [email protected]. out New Hampshire will be honored by the ment and numerous vol- arships, sponsors youth strong in New Hamp- Bank of New Hamp- and assets exceeding Daniel Webster Council, unteer efforts. Appro- sports, the list goes on; shire and throughout shire, founded in 1831, $1 billion, Bank of New Hampshire is the oldest and largest independent bank in the state. Bank Franklin Savings Bank launches of New Hampshire is a mutual organization, focused on the success of the bank’s custom- online appointment scheduling ers, communities and employees, rather than stockholders. For more New service enables customers to conveniently schedule information, call 1-800- 832-0912 or visit www. BankNH.com. appointments online from any device at any time The Daniel Webster FRANKLIN — In can be made using an ment with us after hours ty bank, offering a full As a recognized leader Council, Boy Scouts of keeping with its commit- Internet-enabled mobile simply by visiting our array of commercial in providing the latest America is committed ment to investing in cut- device, iPad or tablet as Web site.” lending, retail banking in financial services to building character, ting-edge technology to well as a PC. In addition to having and investment services technology, Franklin citizenship, and person- serve the growing needs “We are excited to the flexibility to sched- throughout the Cen- Savings Bank remains al fitness among youth of its customers, Frank- offer our customers ule appointments online tral Lakes Region and committed to serving by focusing on dynamic lin Savings Bank un- the ability to schedule at their convenience, southern New Hamp- the needs of businesses, programs of outdoor ac- veiled a new, easy-to-use appointments with us users of the new ser- shire. Headquartered families and the commu- tivities and leadership service that enables cus- online through their vice will receive confir- in Franklin, the Bank nities it serves, through training. In 2014 the tomers to conveniently preferred method of mation and reminders has offices in Bristol, a dedicated team of em- Daniel Webster Council schedule appointments communication,” com- of their appointment Boscawen, Tilton, La- ployees, a diverse line of served approximately online. With online ap- mented Jeffery B. Sav- through email, text mes- conia and Gilford, as financial products and 10,000 youth throughout pointment scheduling, age, President & CEO. sage, or both. Appoint- well as an office in services, and continued New Hampshire in al- customers have control “This new technology ments can be made in Bedford for business investment in emerging most 500 chartered Cub over when and where gives customers the as little as 48 hours in lending. Franklin Sav- technology. Scout packs, Boy Scout they can arrange meet- flexibility to schedule advance to enable bank ings Bank also offers You can learn more troops, Varsity teams, ings with the bank’s meetings with us when personnel to prepare for investment, insurance about Franklin Sav- Venture crews, and Ex- commercial lending, it is most convenient their meeting. and financial planning ings Bank by calling plorer posts. For more business development, for them. If they are un- Established in 1869, services through its 1-800-372-4445, or visit- information, please vis- residential lending and able to contact us during Franklin Savings Bank wholly-owned subsidi- ing www.fsbnh.com, it www.nhscouting.org/ wealth management business hours, they can is an independent, mu- ary, Independence Fi- www.facebook.com/ lakesluncheon. Please teams. Appointments easily make an appoint- tually-owned communi- nancial Advisors, from franklinsavingsbank, contact Jennifer Bean at offices in Franklin, or www.linkedin.com/ 625-6431 for more infor- Bedford and Roches- company/franklin-sav- mation. Pub fundraiser aims to top ter, New Hampshire. ings-bank. $1 million this December GILFORD — This are working to reduce spiring.” coming Dec. 10 and the root causes of pov- Beetle suggests that 11, Patrick’s Pub & erty.” pub and restaurant Eatery of Gilford will Each of the 30 teams owners across the re- host their seventh that make up Pub Ma- gion can learn more Pub Mania event, a nia have a captain that about hosting their 24-hour barstool chal- puts together a team of own Pub Mania-style lenge, to raise money 24 people, one for each event to benefit their for the Greater Lakes hour of the event. The communities. Infor- Region Children’s Auc- average team fundrais- mation can be accessed tion. Team Captains ing was over $6,500 last through their website and organizers have year, or approximately at www.patrickspub. their eye on topping $270 per participant. com/pubmania.php. the record amount of Team BPS was the top Questions can be field- $235,595 raised last team raising just un- ed at info@patricks- year. The Pub Mania der $25,000, followed by pub.com. event has now raised Café Déjà Vu at $19,385 over $797,000 in its first and Dream Team Su- six years. preme (Supreme Ma- Save With Pellets! One hundred per- rine) at $14,825. cent of the funds pass Patrick’s, along with directly to the Chil- event sponsors, local dren’s Auction for dis- businesses and area tribution. musicians, provide “We see the Chil- participants with food, dren’s Auction as one beverage, entertain- of the most impactful ment, special guests, community events and fun games and more we want to continue around-the-clock. to help it grow,” says “Pub Mania, in- Patrick's owner Allen spired by Laconia Ath- Beetle. “In addition to letic & Swim Club’s creating a happier hol- ‘Cycle Mania,' is the iday for children and most fun and success- their families, the pro- ful fundraiser we’ve ceeds from the auction ever hosted,” said are being used for ba- Beetle. “The level of sic necessities, includ- enthusiasm and ex- ing food and clothing, citement that everyone along with programs brings on behalf of this and organizations that community is truly in- Need help? 1203 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH Place your Help Wanted ad this week! (603) 527-8044 • www.FiresideLivingNH.com A10 November 12, 2015 WINNISQUAM ECHO

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given a card listing each While shoppers en- the Lakes Region Mu- events, activities and FAIR of the rooms through- joyed browsing all VOLUNTEER sic Festival, which took needs at the high CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 out the first floor of BHS the booths available CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 place for the first time school,” Krueger said. where they could not throughout the building, ever at Winnisquam “Mrs.Weingartner has al initiative to help local only shop, but they could vendors were just as hap- work was justifiably Regional High School. spent many years be- families in need. get their cards stamped py at the end of the day. recognized on a state- The event included ing a steady support “We have over $3,800 in each location. Every Belmont resident Car- wide basis. three days of prepara- and advocate for Win- worth of prizes on the completed card turned ol Varney of Usborne In addition to nu- tions, rehearsals and nisquam students, par- calendar this year,” in then became an entry Books was among the 110 merous volunteer performances that ents and staff, and her Caruso said. “We’re off into special raffle draw- vendors who registered hours at schools within showcased student efforts are truly appre- to a good start.” ings. for the fair and said she the district, Weingart- musicians and choral ciated. Thank you Can- The biggest attrac- Josh Scarponi, a ju- was very pleased to have ner served as the PTSO groups from multiple dice!” tion to the holiday fair nior in the FBLA, said taken part. treasurer for three high schools around Besides Weingart- though was the multiple the stamps have proven “The students and years and has assisted the region. During that ner’s award as Volun- rooms of local gifts and to help benefit their ven- staff at BHS have done in many fundraising time Weingartner or- teer of the Year, WRSD craft items for sale, along dors. a great job building this events as well. ganized 60 volunteers also received Blue Rib- with a Dutch auction “They’re a great way up to one of the pre- Last January how- who contributed a col- bon Awards for vol- that offered more than 40 to make sure people mier fairs in the Lakes ever Weingartner took lective total of 577 vol- unteerism at not only chances to win gift cards don’t just go right into Region. It kicks off the her volunteerism to a unteer hours to make the high school but at and other fine prizes the gym and miss out on holiday season and we whole new level when the weekend a big suc- Winnisquam Region- from local businesses. all the other rooms filled enjoyed steady sales the she agreed to be the cess. al Middle School and As people entered the with things for sale,” entire day,” said Varney. Volunteer Coordina- “She is never too Southwick Elementary school they were also said Scarponi. tor/Team Leader for busy to help with School.

then voted to also close emphasized that at the that long. “I think we’re run- could be infested with CLOSURE down the Swap Shack same time they realize Many residents said ning away from a very bed bugs, and other CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 due to liability issues. its importance in the in favor of the Swap tiny probability and I items with safety or pub- “We all agreed, know- community. Shack, stating they felt don’t think common lic health concerns. Back in August, a res- ing there were safety “This was not an the risk of any prevail- sense is being used “Anyone interested ident asked for a facility issues,” said Nickerson, easy decision. We knew ing lawsuit was mini- here,” Sanborn said. in being on the commit- risk assessment of the chair of the board. it would make people mal. Nickerson repeatedly tee should send a letter transfer station after Among those safe- mad,” said selectman “Where’s the receipt assured those present of interest to one of us selectmen shut down ty concerns were two and former DPW direc- to show that’s where that he was not against or Town Administrator public access to the coffee pots found in the tor Johnny Van Tassel. they got something,” reopening the Swap Charlie Smith and we’ll scrap metal pile. Their Swap Shack that Primex “I think it can still come asked one resident. Shack but wanted it to be get going on that,” said decision, they said, was immediately identified back but I feel the town Some suggested the the decision of the voters Nickerson. based on concerns for as being under recall for should vote on it. My re- placement of signs stat- and not the select board At the end of the public safety after they fire hazards, along with sponsibility is to watch ing the town assumes to assume any risks the 90-minute hearing res- learned a man in Con- child bicycle helmets out for the town at large no risk over items taken town that may be en- ident Lynn Chong was cord fell into a metal pile that could be unsafe. and I’m not going to from the recycling cen- countered. He offered to able to present the board at that town’s transfer “If there was a crack make a decision to jeop- ter but Bolt advised that help write an article for with a new, properly station and was killed. in a bike helmet some- ardize that.” those signs would not next year’s warrant or worded petition for the Representatives of one got at the transfer Selectman Karen necessarily hold up in asked that a proper peti- special town meeting Primex, the town’s in- station and a child was Ober further explained a court of law, especial- tion be submitted so the that contained over 100 surance company, were killed as a result of that, that, while she was a ly in light of the recent board could then move new signatures from joined for the assess- I don’t know about you frequent patron of the risk assessment report forward with arranging registered voters. ment by Selectmen Da- but I couldn’t live with Swap Shack herself, the the town received. The a special town meeting Selectmen said once vid Nickerson and Kar- myself,” Nickerson said cost of a town meeting chance of the town pre- prior to next March. those signatures were en Ober, the resident at the start of the hear- would be approximately vailing in court is not In the meantime, the verified by the Town who made the request, ing. $5,000. Another option as “slam dunk” as peo- board encouraged resi- Clerk/Tax Collector, and Public Works Di- The town, he said, would be to simply place ple may think, he cau- dents to reconvene the they would start the pro- rector Brian Bordeau. could also be sued over an article to reopen the tioned. Solid Waste Commit- cess of convening a town During their visit to any injuries that oc- facility on the warrant Many continued to tee that was disbanded meeting. both the metal pile and curred as a result of an in March that could then express their willing- several years ago due Due to necessary pro- Swap Shack where peo- item picked up at the be voted on at the regu- ness to take that chance to lack of interest. That cedures and notifica- ple can obtain clothing, transfer station, which lar Town Meeting. though. Resident Andy committee would be tions that are required books, toys, recreational would place additional “Is it worth it ($5,000) Sanborn questioned charged with looking at by law, as well as consid- and household items for financial burden on tax- for free stuff,” she asked how many towns had ways to better manage eration of the upcoming free, the company found payers. the crowd. been sued over injuries the Swap Shack and pre- holidays, Bolt estimated several concerns. The other two se- A resounding “yes” as a result of items taken vent hazardous goods the meeting would most As a result of Primex’s lectmen also cited safe- was heard throughout from a transfer station from being left there, likely be scheduled for follow-up report in early ty reasons for voting the hall, indicating most but received no defini- such as electronics, used sometime in early to September, selectmen to close the shack, but would prefer not to wait tive answer. bedding materials that mid-January.

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Friday & Sat.: 11am-9am A12 November 12, 2015 HEALTH & WELLNESS WINNISQUAM ECHO n LRGHealthcare & Taylor Community wellness program a success LACONIA — The loved every aspect of ly do it.” guideline, people were proud of the group and LRGHealthcare is Runaway Pumpkin this activity…the sup- While there were as- still able to work within their achievements.” a not-for-profit health- 5K Run/Walk Oct. 24 port system, the encour- signed workouts each their comfort zone so no The first Couch to 5K care charitable trust marked the end of a agement, and the fact week, every group mem- one was set up to fail.” program formed by LR- representing Lakes successful employee our coaches jogged right ber was encouraged to “There isn't anything GHealthcare and Tay- Region General Hospi- wellness program for beside each of us and listen to their body and more rewarding than lor Community was a tal, Franklin Regional approximately 25 LRG- coached us with pace, go at their own pace as helping guide people success. As they reflect Hospital, and affiliated Healthcare and Taylor breathing, and how to well as to set their own toward their end re- on the nine week jour- medical providers. LRG- Community employees conquer going uphill as personal goals. sult and watching the ney, the coaches have Healthcare’s mission is and their family mem- well as downhill. Hav- Dianne Carr noted, transformation in prog- already begun to brain- to provide quality, com- bers. ing the mentors do the “The encouragement ress,” reflected Couch to storm ideas for future passionate care and to The nine week pro- activity with us made and tips were excellent. 5K coach, Mick Palmiter. wellness programs. strengthen the well-be- gram began mid-August me feel like I could real- Although following a “I couldn't be more ing of our community. with the goal of getting participants to change their inactive lifestyle, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation awards get moving, and more specifically, have the ability to run a 5K come $50,000 grant to Partnership for Public Health October. The partici- pants were given the REGION — The region’s first Communi- nity partners (Lakes Re- planted, maintained and prove health outcomes. choice of registering Partnership for Public ty Health Improvement gion Child Care Services’ harvested by the fami- For more information for the Tanger Outlet Health, in collabora- Plan. This plan identi- Mobile Food Cart staff, lies. A volunteer pool of on the Partnership and 5K Run/Walk and/or tion with the Lakes and fies strategies to reduce Laconia Area Commu- Health Champions will to view the Winnipesau- the Runaway Pumpkin Franklin Healthy Eating or prevent obesity and nity Land Trust and Bes- provide ongoing support kee Region Community 5K run/Walk. Over the Active Living Coalitions chronic diseases such as sie Rowell Community to families. Health Improvement course of nine weeks, the (HEAL), was awarded heart disease, stroke, di- Center) to develop farm The Partnership for Plan, go to www.pphnh. group met once a week $50,000 to increase access abetes and cancer. One stands in low-income Public Health is a re- org. at Taylor Community to fresh, locally grown of the plan strategies communities and to pre- source center for infor- The Harvard Pilgrim to receive their weekly produce and educational is to increase access to pare meals utilizing the mation, referral, tech- Health Care Founda- workout and coaching, materials to low-income fruits and vegetables. produce available at the nical assistance and tion supports Harvard and to run/walk togeth- families in the Winni- stand. Food preparation, support in the area of Pilgrim's mission to im- er. The weekly work- pesaukee region. Grant Lisa Morris, Exec- taste testing and recipes aging, substance mis- prove the quality and outs essentially provid- awards are renewable utive Director of the will be offered to chil- use, suicide prevention, value of health care for ed “baby steps” to slowly for two additional years. Partnership for Public dren and their parents, public health emergency the people and communi- build the individuals up “Our goal for the Har- Health believes that along with educational preparedness, healthy ties they serve. For more to their ultimate 5K goal. vard Pilgrim Healthy "children and their par- materials and messag- eating, active living information,please visit There were three Food Fund is to make ents want to understand ing on healthy eating. and more. The agency www.harvardpilgrim. coaches who put the pro- fresh, local food eas- how their diets impact During the spring and convenes community org/foundation. gram together and sup- ily accessible and their health. Along with summer months, com- sectors to identify needs ported the group includ- affordable for more low- this understanding, fam- munity gardens will be and develop plans to im- ing Tammy Levesque, and middle-income fam- ilies need to have access Resident and Employee ilies in our region,” said to healthy fruits and veg- Director for Taylor Com- Karen Voci, president of etables and understand Assisting those in need munity, Tim Kerns of the Harvard Pil- how to prepare healthy LRGHealthcare Occupa- grim Health Care Foun- meals and snacks. We REGION — Health- nia and Franklin food nia, between the hours tional Health, and Mick dation. “ are thrilled to have re- First Family Care Cen- pantries for distribu- of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Palmiter, Physical Ther- ceived this award for our ters in Laconia and tion to those in need. on Monday through apist at Laconia Clinic. The Winnipesaukee community." Franklin are holding The public is asked Friday, all during the Participant, Michele Public Health Council The Partnership will a food drive during the to help reach the goal month of November. Guyer commented, “I recently completed the work with local commu- Month of November. for each location by Anyone wishing to The goal is to obtain at dropping off one or make a donation after least 1,500 non-perish- more non-perishable 5 p.m., or having any able food items at each food items at either of questions, may call location. the HealthFirst offic- Ms. Donna Toomey at All the foodstuffs es, at 841 Central St. the HealthFirst Family that are received will in Franklin, or at 22 Care Center, 934-1464, be given to the Laco- Strafford St. in Laco- ext. 119. LRGHealthcare commits to serving meat and poultry without unnecessary antibiotics Joins 200-plus hospitals in celebration of their commitment to building sustainable food systems

LACONIA & FRANK- of Food & Nutrition Ser- collectively spend thou- LIN — On Thursday and vices, “Food Day is the sands of dollars on 9,000 Friday, Oct. 23-24, Lakes perfect opportunity for us pounds of chicken, 6,300 Region General Hospital to showcase the fact that pounds of beef, and 2,700 and Franklin Regional all of their beef is locally pounds of pork and oth- Hospital will serve more raised without hormones er meats that are raised than 200 meals that fea- and antibiotics; we are without non-therapeutic ture meat raised without proud to serve it at both antibiotics. non-therapeutic antibiot- Lakes Region General LRGHealthcare will ics. Hospital and Franklin be serving Shepherd’s Joining alongside Regional Hospital.” Pie as their special item Health Care Without “In order to solve the of the day for patients and Harm and more than 200 growing antibiotic resis- in their cafeterias. other hospitals across tance crisis in medicine LRGHealthcare is a the country (49 in New we need to transform not-for-profit healthcare England and one of two animal agriculture,” charitable trust represent- in the state of New Hamp- said Gary Cohen, pres- ing Lakes Region Gen- shire), LRGHealthcare ident and co-founder eral Hospital, Franklin is celebrating Food Day of Health Care without Regional Hospital, and through its efforts to Harm. “Hospitals – like affiliated medical provid- eliminate the overuse LRGHealthcare and ers. LRGHealthcare’s mis- of antibiotics in animal others participating in sion is to provide quality, agriculture and build a Food Day – can lead this compassionate care and to healthy, sustainable food transformation by using strengthen the well-being supply. their purchasing power of our community. “At LRGHealthcare, to serve healthier food Heath Care without we are committed to to their patients and em- Harm (https://noharm. the wellness of our pa- ployees as well as drive org/) works to transform tients and community healthy, sustainable the health sector world- and Miles Smith Farm practices in the commu- wide, without compromis- in Loudon has been a nities they serve.” ing patient safety or care, great partner to that end Across the country so that it becomes ecolog- for over two years,” said on Food Day alone, par- ically sustainable and a Jason Carter, Director ticipating hospitals will leading advocate for en- vironmental health and justice. Food Day (http:// www.foodday.org/) in- spires Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Every Octo- ber 24, thousands of events all around the country bring Americans together to celebrate and enjoy real food and to push for im- proved food policies. WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS November 12, 2015 A13 n A new kind of pastel LACONIA — The begins at 7 p.m. and is excited by her Also, she is the author Lakes Region Art As- Alton artist, DJ Ger- results. She will share and illustrator and has sociation will hold ibo will demonstrate a samples of finished published three chil- its November meeting, new cake-like form of work with the group. dren’s books. Monday, Nov. 16 at pastels that are applied Geribo is a mostly For additional in- the Woodside Build- with sponges and soft- self-taught artist who formation about the ing Conference Center tipped knives. Called works in an impres- event, contact Gise- at the Taylor Commu- PanPastels, Geribo sionist style. Her pas- la Langsten, 1st Vice nity, 435 Union Ave., has been experiment- sion for saving wild- President, Lakes Re- Laconia. The meeting ing with this medium life permeates her art. gion Art Association at 293-2702. To learn more about the Lakes Region Lakes Region Art Association Art Association visit, www.lakesregionar- tassociation.com.

The public is wel- Courtesy names Artists of the Month come. Artist DJ Geribo in her studio.

REGION — The Lakes Region Art As- Laconia Historical and Museum sociation announces the artists selected for this month’s popular Society to present “King James Artists of the Month Program. As the Asso- and The Laconia Grant” ciation draws from the entire Lakes Region, LACONIA — On award as Historian and this program is aimed Monday, Oct. 16, The a Warden with Mt. Leb- at promoting the As- Laconia Historical and anon Lodge #32 in La- sociation and its mem- Museum Society will conia, is a graduate of bers’ work across the host a lecture present- Laconia High School, entire region. ed by Pat Tierney – the and also serves as a Each month, a jury Courtesy third in his lecture se- Justice of the Peace for Front: Shela Cunningham, Rob Emory, Elaine Morrison. Back: selects from submis- ries. Tierney’s lecture the State of New Hamp- Pat Anderson, Barbara McClintock, Rebecca Frame, Marlene sions by member art- Witham, Kim J. B. Smith, Kayuko Okubo. Not pictured: Jay will feature some of shire. This program is ists to be featured at Fitzpatrick. the men and women being sponsored by a various businesses who originally fash- Courtesy membership eager to in the Lakes Region. Gallery & Art Sup- Northway Bank, Til- ioned the Laconia Leg- King James share the facts about These original piec- plies, Meredith; Shela ton; Elaine Morrison, end, Patent, Compa- was a facilitator in the this remarkable and es can be oil or acryl- Cunningham, Imag- Bank of New Hamp- ny, Province, and two Governor's Commen- revealing history. ic, watercolor, pastel, ine Gallery, Laconia; shire, Gilford; Kazu- Royal Grants from the dation to Laconia in The discussion with photo or collage. Rob Emory, Franklin ko Okubo, Northway 1620's and 1630's. 2014 recognizing a his- visual aids will take The following mem- Savings Bank, Main Bank, Belknap Mall, This 400 year old tory that predates New place at 7 p.m. on Mon- ber artists will each Office, Franklin; Jay Belmont; Kim J. B. story is the third pre- Hampshire. His back- day, Nov. 16 in Rotary have art work on dis- Fitzpatrick, Laconia Smith, Northway sentation installment ground includes mem- Hall at the Laconia play until November 16 Library, Laconia; Re- Bank, Meredith; Mar- in a series of events bership in the Actor's Library. This lecture at these Lakes Region becca Frame, Franklin lene Witham, North- leading to the Laconia Equity Association, a is free and open to the business locations: Savings Bank, Gilford, way Bank, Laconia. City Charter of 1893. Barnstormer in Tam- public. For more in- Pat Anderson, Vynn Barbara McClintock, Previous lectures have worth since 1982, The formation about this included The Laconia Living Classics at the lecture program, con- Grant of 1629 and Jer- Palace Theatre in Man- tact Laconia Historical NOTEBOOK was just beginning, and in weekly newspapers emy Belknap's Early chester and currently and Museum Society in our time the reverse, Laconia. at St Anselm's College CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4 covering two-thirds of at 527-1278, by email at the beginning of atone- New Hampshire from Pat Tierney is a since the 1990's. Mr. [email protected] Instead, initial efforts ment for previous sins, Concord to Lower Que- member of the LHMS Tierney recently re- or on the Web at www. targeted small towns far was well underway. To- bec and parts of western Board of Directors. He ceived a 25 year service laconiahistorical.org. up on the headwaters, day, we’d have a lot to Maine and northeastern where a few hundred talk about around the Vermont. Write to camp- thousand dollars---big fire. guyhooligan@gmail. money back then---could com or Box 39, Cole- get you a primary or sec- (This column runs brook, NH 03576.) ondary treatment plant for town sewerage, and where the few indus- trial problems could be cleaned up on site. Thus one by one, towns on the far head- waters of the Connecti- cut, Merrimack, Pisca- taqua and other river systems began to get cleaned up, and grad- ually the rivers’ own natural flushing, grav- el and sand straining abilities resulted in ev- er-cleaner water the far- ther downstream things progressed. And soon enough, bigger towns and cities on the main stems of the rivers were presented with a fait accompli. Hey, the wa- ter’s clean until it gets to your house, Bub. And if the small and compar- atively poor communi- ties upstream can clean up their acts, so can you. Thoreau traveled up the river in 1839, and Dirk and I camped for the night near where he did. In his time the Merrimack’s long de- cline into little more than a moving cesspool

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BY JEFF LAJOIE Tom Reney said his [email protected] team's serving has been PLYMOUTH – For a strength all year, and the fourth time in six the Lakers were able to years, the Winnisquam continue that trend in Regional High School the finals. volleyball team made “We just wanted its way into the NHIAA to go in and play our Division III finals on game, which is to serve Friday night. But un- tough and try and put like the team's pre- the pressure on the oth- vious two trips, they er team,” he explained. were unable to bring a “We went after them title back down Route but where the holes are 93. on other teams, they Third-seeded Sunap- aren't there on Win- ee Middle High School nisquam. They get to played its best on the everything and they're JEFF LAJOIE biggest points, keep- always moving, but we Winnisquam seniors (left to right) Kaylyn Dion, Lindsay ing the fourth-seeded managed to develop Raymond, Marissa DeBlasie, Meghan LaBelle and Jaila Bears off-balance and just enough offense to Remillard carry the NHIAA Division III state runner-up plaque ultimately securing a get the win.” off the floor following the Bears' 3-1 loss to Sunapee on Friday 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20 All four sets were night. victory to capture the tight, though the Lak- mistakes by Sunapee. I hitting. Winnisquam's D-III championship ers (19-1) stepped up give their team credit defense was able to get for the first time since their play in crunch because they made us to a lot of balls, but the 1999. time. In the fourth struggle.” Bears were forced to “I think Sunapee frame, Winnisquam Winnisquam, which scramble as a result outplayed us,” admit- battled back from a 17- handed Sunapee its and couldn't get into ted Winnisquam head 12 deficit to eventually only loss of the entire optimal offensive sets. JEFF L0AJOIE coach Mike Livernois, get within 17-16 thanks season back in Septem- The Lakers even- Winnisquam senior Lindsay Raymond looks to push the ball whose team finished to a Lindsay Raymond ber, came out on fire tually took their first over Sunapee blockers Abi Downey and Hannah Drummond during the fourth-seeded Bears' 3-1 loss to the third-seeded the season with a 16-4 block. But Sunapee re- and looking like a team lead of the match at 21- Lakers in the NHIAA Division III state championship on Friday overall record. “They sponded, scoring eight that had won multiple 20 on a tip kill by Laura night at Plymouth State University. were obviously fresh- of the next 12 points to state titles in the past Sullivan, and they won er than we were from earn a 25-20 win. five years. An ace from four of the next five they kept finding open set victory came in playing (two nights “I watched them (in Dakota Austin and two points to cap off a 12-5 spots. We did have the the second stanza. The earlier). They did a the semifinals) and kills from Raymond run to close out the 25- lead late but we nev- Bears led 24-18 and great job keeping us people say Farmington had the Bears up 14-7 22 victory. er were able to go on were just one point off-balance. And we played badly but really, in the opening set. “Once Sunapee a run. We never really from a decisive win, struggled with service Sunapee forced Farm- But Sunapee re- weathered that first, got momentum and we but again, Sunapee receive against them. ington to play badly,” bounded, using an initial lead, they came didn't have the breaks didn't make things We just never really explained Livernois. offensive attack that back and took the first go our way. We didn't easy. The Lakers rat- got into an offensive “You can saw we didn't tipped and poked the game,” said Liver- make the breaks for tled off five straight flow.” play well either but re- ball short instead of nois. “We kept moving ourselves.” points to get within 24- Sunapee head coach ally, we got forced into relying on powerful players around but Winnisquam's lone SEE BEARS, PAGE ­B2

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BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] TILTON – Two wins from a state champi- onship, the Winnis- quam Regional High School football team is focused on the task at hand. After a dom- inating 39-7 win over Franklin in the NHIAA Division III quarter- finals on Saturday, the Bears have their sights set on semifinal opponent Inter-Lakes/ Moultonborough. The two teams will tangle this Saturday at WRHS (1 p.m.), with a spot in the D-III state cham- COURTESY/SHARI ELLIOTT pionship game on the Winnisquam's Christian Serrano (4) looks to track down line. a Franklin ball carrier during the Bears' 39-7 win in the COURTESY/SHARI ELLIOTT “We aren't trying to NHIAA Division III quarterfinals on Saturday in Tilton. The Winnisquam's Matt McHugh (33) sticks a Franklin rusher during action on Saturday in Tilton. look at who we're play- Bears remained undefeated at 9-0, and will host Inter-Lakes/ ing, just trying to take Moultonborough (8-1) in the semifinals this Saturday at 1 p.m. overall, with their lone would be the first thing teams,” explained Rib- care of ourselves,” loss coming to North we'd focus on. We've erdy. “I think we have said Winnisquam head some of the other stuff ry. top seed Newport. done a good job with an easy team to keep coach Pat Riberdy. interfere with what “We dominated the “Obviously we want teams and their run- focused. They've just “We're trying to keep they had to do. If you third quarter and were to shut down their run- ning games this sea- been focusing on doing their minds focused on lose your focus, any- able to refocus to finish ning game as best as son. We're pretty fast their job and getting what's in front of them thing can happen.” the job,” Riberdy laud- we can,” said Riberdy on the defensive side.” ready.” but we don't want to The second half was ed. of the Lakers' ground The two teams The winner will put that pressure on more of what has come Next up is an I-L/MA attack. “We don't want scrimmaged during a meet the winner of them. We don't want to to be expected out of team that finished sec- them to have big drives preseason jamboree in the other semifinal put so much pressure the Bears however, as ond in the North Con- against us and eat Meredith, though they between Newport and on them that they feel Winnisquam outscored ference and thumped up some clock. (Nick did not meet during the Bow in the D-III title they have to overex- Franklin by a 26-0 mar- Bishop Brady, 49-7, in Brothers is) generally regular season. game on Nov. 22 at tend themselves to get gin to pull away for the its D-III quarterfinal. their featured back. “I think it's a pretty UNH. something done. We lopsided playoff victo- The Lakers are 8-1 Shutting him down good matchup for both want them to be con- fident and have some pride in themselves, but we don't want them to feel like no one can beat them either.” The Bears moved to 9-0 with the win over Franklin, though the first half wasn't exactly smooth sailing. After jumping out to a 13-0 lead in the first quar- ter, Winnisquam was held off the board the rest of the half, and the Tornadoes cut into the deficit at 13-7. “Looking back, we started off pretty fast against (Franklin),” began Riberdy. “We jumped out right away with two scores in the first quarter. But emo- tions were getting out there a little bit. I think that kind of played into the game plan a little bit. Our kids kind of let it get to them and take their focus out of the field. We didn't execute properly. We TARA GILES/COOS COUNTY DEMOCRAT weren't clicking 100 Riley runs at MOC percent like we want- ed to click. I think the Belmont freshman Alice Riley traverses the course at Nashua South High School en route to a 55th place finish at Saturday's Meet of Champions. Riley's time of 20 minutes, seven seconds put her in the top half of the field of 157 runners. Oyster River's Maegan Doody won the race in 17:34. emotions were getting to the kids. They let

for the Bears. They ral- out. program's single sea- BEARS lied from a 15-11 deficit “We knew if we son kill record with 275 CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 on the strength of se- didn't stay on them, to break Carolyn Haj- nior Marissa DeBlasie, they could come back dusek's old mark. Ray- 23, but a serve into the who got hot at just the so we did a good job mond had eight kills Factory Trained net from Elsa Pierson right time with four closing out sets,” said and eight digs, while For Sales, Installation, Service enabled Winnisquam kills in a six point span Reney. “When we went Remillard finished and Repairs to escape with the 25-23 to put Winnisquam down to their place with five kills and five win that tied the match back on top. A block during the regular sea- blocks to give her 57 at one set a piece. from Jaila Remillard son, we weren't ready blocks for the year. Any air cooled unit purchased before 11/26/15 will receive an additional 2 year warranty. Call for details. The third frame was and another kill from for them. But we've re- Freshman setter Ta- 603-530-2860 • [email protected] the most heartbreaking DeBlasie put the Bears ally improved in keep- lia DeBlasie, who was up 23-20, but again Su- ing our composure and outstanding all season napee had an answer. you saw that late.” long in her rookie cam- Two late kills from Abi The loss was the final paign, totaled 31 assists Downey enabled the match for seniors De- to set the single-season Lakers to win the final Blasie, Raymond, Re- record for the program five points of the frame millard, Austin, Kay- at 533. Austin (14 digs), and earn a 25-23 win lyn Dion and Meghan LaBelle (eight digs, two that deflated the Bears LaBelle. DeBlasie fin- aces) and Dion (nine and put Sunapee on the ished with 19 kills on digs) all played well in brink of closing things the night, setting the their final matches. HOUSE • Residential Site Work • Commercial Site Work HUNTING? • Septic Systems Installed HIGHEST PRICES PAID All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, • Driveway & Road Construction scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. Check out • Sand - Gravel - Loam NORTH COUNTRY COINS. Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. Real Estate Route 3 • Meredith, NH • 03253 279-4444 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH & Rentals WINNISQUAM ECHO SPORTS November 12, 2015 B3 n Balanced effort sends Bears past top-seeded Campbell in semis

BY JEFF LAJOIE Mike Livernois. “Tak- Winnisquam was out to Bears again put the ped- [email protected] ing game one was huge. a 7-2 lead in the blink of al to the medal. Clinging PLYMOUTH – Af- We put a chink in the an eye on the serve of to a 19-18 lead, Austin ter running the table armor.” Shannon Goodwin. led the charge with a in the regular season Campbell (18-1) won Kills in the middle well-placed kill, and she to earn the top seed in the regular season meet- portion of the set from added an ace at the ser- the NHIAA Division III ing with the Bears in Marissa DeBlasie and vice line to edge Winn- Tournament, Campbell four sets down in Litch- Dakota Austin kept the isquam closer to the fin- High School had the field last month, jump- Bears in front, and while ish line. On game point, look of a team ready to ing out to an 8-0 lead in Campbell pulled with- Raymond again proved capture an elusive state the opening set and set- in 20-17, Winnisquam to be a closer, as she sent title. ting the tone in front of a closed in impressive the ball to the floor for Along came Winnis- raucous crowd. fashion. Lindsay Ray- a kill over two Camp- quam. “I said before that if mond, Remillard and bell blockers to give the The fourth-seeded we lost it's okay as long DeBlasie (two) rattled Bears a 25-21 win. Bears put it all together as we fix the mistakes we off four straight points “Everybody did their on Nov. 4, handing the made the last time and with kills to set up set job,” said Livernois. Cougars their first loss we did that,” Livernois point, and Raymond “Nobody panicked when of the season in a con- said. “We had a diverse ended it with an ace for (Campbell) pushed back vincing 25-17, 25-21, 25-19 attack. We got contri- a 25-17 win. a little bit. We kept sweep in the D-III semi- butions from everyone. The second frame our poise and finished finals at Foley Gymna- And our defense... I was was the closest of the strong.” sium on the campus of so impressed with the night, with Winnisquam A huge mid-set run Plymouth State Univer- plays we made and the taking a quick 6-2 lead from the tandem of De- sity. Winnisquam ad- balls we kept alive. It before Campbell clawed Blasie and Remillard vanced to its fourth fi- was a really great all- back and took one of its powered the Bears in the JEFF LAJOIE nal in the past six years around effort from the only leads of the entire third, with DeBlasie put- Winnisquam senior Lindsay Raymond winds up for a hit with with the win. team.” night at 10-9. But thanks ting down two kills and two Campbell blockers in her way during the second set of the “I told the girls, In contrast to the reg- to senior Meghan La- Remillard adding two fourth-seeded Bears' 25-17, 25-21, 25-19 sweep in the NHIAA 'You're playing the un- ular season matchup, Belle's serving, the kills and a block in a 5-0 Division III semifinals at Foley Gymnasium on the campus of defeated team and (the the Bears never trailed Bears jumped back on run. Campbell would re- Plymouth State University on Nov. 4. semifinals) is the hard- in the first set. With se- top with Remillard put- spond to pull within 17- of the night kept Win- match point, where Re- est match of the season nior Jaila Remillard set- ting down an emphatic 16, but a huge response nisquam rolling. Two millard – fittingly – sent for them,” explained ting the tone thanks to kill. in the form of Nicole Raymond kills and an a block back over the Winnisquam head coach a kill and a block early, In crunch time, the Matcheski's lone kill ace from LaBelle set up net for a 25-19 win that capped off the sweep. Remillard totaled nine kills and five blocks Pigskin Rams thump Dexter, 47-20 in a strong effort along the front row. TILTON – The Tilton Academy 0 place finish out of well side netting. “She was really able School varsity football The first half re- Cross country over 100 runners. Despite consistent to disrupt what Camp- team improved to 4-3 mained scoreless, as Maddie Clark took scoring chances, in- bell wanted to do,” said last week, as the Rams the Tilton offense dom- first place at the Lakes Girls’ soccer cluding four well- Livernois of Remillard. defeated the Dexter inated but was stopped Region League Cham- Tilton 4, White placed corner kicks by Marissa DeBlasie to- School, 47-20. Devyn by Berwick Academy's pionship Race last Mountain School 1 Madi Downs, it would taled eight kills and 15 Perkins rushed for 204 goalie. During the sec- week for the Rams. A sloppy start to the take the Rams 30 min- digs, while Raymond yards and had four ond half, the offensive Clark cruised to first game, made worse by a utes to find the back of finished with nine kills, touchdowns (1, 38, 1, 62 line was able to get place with a time of narrow field, would al- the net as Caitlin Roton- eight digs and two aces. yards), while Rob Ma- around the goalie and 20:16 to win and remain low the hosts WMS to nelli eventually earned Austin had six kills and racayo had two TDs (1, score three goals. undefeated this season. get on the board first the equalizer with 10 seven digs, with Talia 37), a two-point rush, Raspante scored the She will next run in the midway through the minutes remaining in DeBlasie registering 29 and also had three game's first goal unas- NEPSAC Division III first half on Saturday the first half. assists and six digs. The interceptions. Pete sisted. Samantha Sal- race on Nov. 14. when a WMS forward Tilton would tighten back row was led by La- Lowenstein had a rush- iba scored the game's Also running well would beat a Tilton de- up defensively in the Belle's six digs and two ing TD of four yards, second goal assisted for the Rams was Ellie fender and place a well- second half, led by cen- aces, as well as Good- and Mark Leary ran by Nichols. To finish Miller, as the veteran paced cross into the SEE TILTON, PAGE ­B8 win's four aces. well and also had an the scoring on the day, runner from Rumney interception. AJ Rat- Raspante, scored again, captured 12th place tee played very well on unassisted. overall. both sides of the ball. Margot Formisa- The boys' team ran no had a phenomenal strong as Rich Stein- Field hockey game in the midfield. berg, Jake Nash and Proctor 5, Tilton 2 Blanchard had several Alex Geraismenko took Tilton just could not defensive stops. 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Peabody and Smith: www.peabodysmith.com REDUCED: Set back off the road for nice privacy. Great location for walking to the REDUCED: This spectacular red brick Colonial with its panoramic view of Squam LITTLE SQUAM LAKE: Great views & sunsets from this one bedroom year marina and town beach on Squam Lake. This 3 BR 2 BA home is a great vacation Lake will capture your heart. Immaculate & lovingly restored estate with 28 acres round cottage. Knotty pine throughout with fenced in yard & sandy beach. Sitting Pine Shores Real Estate: www.pineshoresllc.com home or year round residence. Many new upgrades include windows, flooring & and a stunning carriage house, large barn & former blacksmith shop. Dock your at the waters edge & full of charm. Boat slip, boat ramp & canoe/kayak racks. fixtures. boat just down the road on Squam or Winni. MLS#4418238 $210,000 MLS#4445037 $1,975,000 #MLS#4443642 $219,900 Preferred Vacation Rentals: www.preferredrentals.com VACATION RENTALS: We have a variety Remax Bayside: www.baysidenh.net of waterfront vacation rentals available for the 2016 summer season. Please give us a call at Remax Bayside-Steve Banks: www.winnihomes.com 603-968-3668 or visit our website Roche Realty: www.rocherealty.com www.squamrealestate.com.

Strawberry Lane Real Estate: www.strawberrylane.com BOATHOUSE ON SQUAM: Spectacular Adirondack home with two bay SQUAM LAKE ACCESS: Cozy up by the fireplace or sit out on your wrap around boathouse & guest quarters. Douglas fir beamed construction , double sided fire deck. This year round home has two docks and a sandy beach on Squam River. Level place, a true chef’s kitchen, water views from most rooms, level yard area, sandy yard with two bay garage. Town water & sewer. Just a short boat ride to Squam Town & Forest Realty: www.townandforest.com beach with fireplace & grill area. Lake. MLS#4455699 $1,975,000 MLS#4404153 $324,900 Where else can you find us? www.NHFrontPage.com www.facebook.com/nhfrontpage Real Estate ClassiThursday,fi Novembered 12, 2015s • B5 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO Melanson Real Estate, Inc. Sales & Rentals 34 N. Main St., Wolfeboro • 603-569-4488 www.melansonrealestate.com

View More Listings at: www.peabodysmith.com “One Click and You’re Home!” Plymouth,View More NHListings – Charming at: www.peabodysmith.com home “One Click and You’re Home!” in the village. Lovingly cared for home with many original MLS # 4458723 | Offered at $185,000 features coupled with newer TUFTONBORO: New Price! Sensational WOLFEBORO: Walk to everything from TUFTONBORO: Plenty of room inside and updates. Favorable floor plan with a large dining area and kitchen for entertaining. Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront in Winter this great, in-town, 2.27 acre lot on town out! Terrific 4BR/2.5BA Cape w/wood Harbor! 3BR/4BA year round home w/3 water & sewer. 181’ of frontage on Back floors, updated kitchen, family room w/ Good size bedrooms on the 2nd floor including a newer room added for bonus levels of living space, fireplaces, hw & Bay for all of the water fun too! Older woodstove, living room w/fireplace, space! Moments to Fox Park natural area and playground. Current owners just walk out lower level. Natural sandy beach, 4BR/1BA Cape has plenty of character 1st floor master, deck, farmer’s porch, canopied U-shaped dock, amazing views with built-ins and wood floors. Even a 1 screened porch, garage under and bonus finishing off a new kitchen! This is a great home, come take a look! from the spacious deck & 2 BR waterside car garage under for extra storage space. outbuilding. On 2 wooded acres in a guest cottage w/fireplace. It’s all here! beautiful country setting. View More Listings at: www.peabodysmith.com “One Click and You’re Home!” $1,700,000 MLS #4403908 $550,000 MLS #4417066 $260,000 MLS #4377824 LAND CallCall us us for for a FREEa FREE COPY COPY of Peabody of Peabody & Smith’s & Smith’s Buyer’s Buyer’sGuide. Guide. OSSIPEE: Pocket Mountain Road – 2.52 acre lot with beautiful OTHEROTHEROTHER PEABODY PEABODY PEABODY && SMITHSMITH & SMITH OFFICESOFFICES OFFICES IN IN PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH,IN PLYMOUTH NH &NH & ST. HOLDERNESS,& JOHNSBURY, ST. JOHNSBURY, VTNH VT mountain views, well is drilled, electric on site, 3BR septic design and a driveway cut. $74,900 MLS #4412870 620 Tenney Mtn Hwy l Plymouth, NH l 603-238-6990

TUFTONBORO: Curry Place, Holderness, NH l 603-968-7615 WOLFEBORO: Amazing! 2 lots, 200’ TUFTONBORO: A great location for this Middle Road – Beautiful 40 acre lot with field, woods on Lake Wentworth, 320’ on The Heath, well built 3BR/3BA Ranch with a great & view of Mt. Shaw. Plenty of options, bring your gated, docks, perched beach, landscaped layout. Nice first floor master w/bath, horses, build or subdivide. with patio. Magnificent 5BR/8BA 5,631 screened porch, lower level family room $325,000 MLS #4429545 sqft, custom built home, with white oak with kitchenette, workshop and 2 car WOLFEBORO: floors, gourmet kitchen, custom cabinetry garage under. The 1.62 acre lot is close Berrywood Dr – New Price! A great in-town location, and pantry, built-ins in every room and to public beaches and boat ramps on ready for your dream home. 1.99 acres, half field, half 3 bedroom home for sale plenty of room for guests and entertaining. Winnipesaukee and Mirror Lake. wooded with beautiful stone walls. Call us for a FREE COPY of Peabody & Smith’s Buyer’s Guide. $2,890,000 MLS #4454235 $135,000 MLS #4418724 $95,000 MLS #4201350 by owner on end of cul de sac in the OTHER PEABODY & SMITH OFFICES IN PLYMOUTH, NH & ST. JOHNSBURY, VT WATERFRONT SPECIALISTS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Lakes region • Belmont, NH features: • great neighborhood • close to lake and schools A Tradition • Fully applianced kitchen and separate dining room area CELEBRATING of Trust — • Hot Tub on large deck Over 60 Years • 3 season porch OVER 60 of Maxfield • 2 Living rooms in the • 2 1/2 baths YEARS! Lakes Region. • laundry room • full basement LUXURY REAL ESTATE • large front and back yard • over 2 acres of land Asking $270,000 call for details 603-520-8510 Motivated Seller

Breathtaking Lake Winnipesaukee ONE OF A KIND – Spectacular 300 Gorgeous Lake Winnipesaukee access waterfront parcel in Moultonborough degree views, 62 acres, lovely, gracious property in Wolfeboro combines the includes a vintage 2 bedroom cottage and contemporary 5 bedroom home in charm of a traditional lakehouse with the two lots of record. This rare offering also Tuftonboro with open fields, gardens, elegance of a contemporary. Beautiful includes your own deeded island. stable, privacy…A MUST SEE! deck, lake views, great beach, possible Center Harbor LaConia docking. 32 Whittier Hwy 348 Court Street Call 253-9360 $1,949,900 Call 569-3128 $1,175,000 Call 569-3128 $899,000 603-253-4345 603-524-2255 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE [email protected] [email protected]

MEREDITH- Prime multi-tenant mixed MILTON- Contemporary on 9+ acres w/40 BARNSTEAD- Here it is, your waterfront use investment property in the heart of mile views to the seacoast. Sunken LR with cabin in the woods with 3Bd, 1-1/2 Ba. downtown. This property abuts the Mills French doors leading to deck, 2,000+ sq ft Nice spot in a quiet cove on Locke Lake Falls Marketplace with frontage on Main of quality, 3 Bd, 1.5 Ba. Very private, close w/135’ of water frontage, oversized deck Gilford • $19,900 • #4456977 Belmont • $74,900 • #4444793 Moultonborough • $251,800 • #4420488 Street. to Route 16. & sandy beach. Own a storage unit and stop renting! Great Great 4 season getaway on Lake One floor living with open concept living/dining location, low fees and room for all of your Winnisquam. 2 BR unit on 2 lots give you and kitchen area. Recently updated from the storage items. Also a great place to store a car. plenty of space for you and your guests. roof to the flooring! 19x20 screened-in porch $559,900 (4419696) Call 253-9360 $289,000 (4455724) Call 875-3128 $254,900 (4451917) Call 875-3128 Seller is a licensed NH real estate agent. You could even rent the 2nd spot. with window inserts for winter use.

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ALTON- Custom Contemporary w/water MEREDITH- 3BR, 2BTH home on .67-acres. ALTON- This charming cottage nestled in access to Half Moon Lake. 20’ tall granite Great location within walking distance to the woods is the getaway you have been FP in the LR. FP in the Master bedroom downtown. One level living, HW floors, FP, looking for. Access to beaches and boat Gilford • $269,900 • #4458433 Northfield • $279,000 • #4436296 Pittsfield • $329,000 • #4431339 too. Covered Deck & Hot Tub Room. 2-car potential home business. launch on Hills Pond and Sunset Lake. Location! Location! The best of both worlds - Wonderful large expanded Cape with lots Circa 1772 center chimney Colonial on 24.5 garage has full 2nd story. Convenience and privacy. Short stroll to Gilford of extras. Enclosed porch leads to the acres; previously the Major William Berry Village and schools but close to large area of inground pool. Homestead. Nearby, an excellent two story woods. Sellers agent related to seller. carriage barn with 16 foot ceiling’s. $219,900 (4448860) Call 875-3128 $174,900 (4458177) Call 253-9360 $124,000 (4430877) Call 875-3128 Madelyn Mitton: 978-886-0348 Carole Stankatis 581-2831 Linda Fields: 603-244-6889 FEATURED PROPERTY RENTALS Bringing People and Vacations LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Together in the Lakes Region for ALTON over 60 years… Spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee SEASONAL AND waterfront has many extras! 300+’ LONG-TERM RENTALS shoreline, double U-shaped dock, Halle McAdam Sanbornton • $354,000 • #4449954 Sanbornton • $389,900 • #4401393 Sandwich • $495,000 • #4442753 multiple decks, granite walkways, @ 253-9360 (Center Harbor Office) Enjoy the lovely mtn views from the many NEW PRICE REDUCTION TO $389,900! This 1809 expanded Cape views Whiteface waterfall, stone patios and guest cabin at oversized windows in the great room of Spectacular custom-built home located in one Mountain to the north on 72 acres of meadow water’s edge. Pat Isaacson and Diane Booth @ 875-3128 (Alton Office) or e-mail this spacious Contemporary cape. of Sanbornton’s finest developments close to & woodlands. It includes a 40’X50’ antique [email protected] Lake Winnisquam & Lakes Region Amenities barn and 2,700 feet on 2 quiet country roads. $1,395,000 (4437584) Call 569-3128 Owners please call about Judy McShane 581-2800 Ellen Mulligan: 603-387-0369 Shirley Burns: 603-630-1410 our rental program.

LAND BRISTOL- A 26 acre parcel offering privacy, amazing southern ALTON- Nice 1.42 acre building lot just off Route 28 in a nice quiet views, and western views with some clearing. Nine year growth. neighborhood. Great commuting location. Close to I-93, ski areas and Newfound Lake. $52,000 (4443589) Call 875-3128 $429,000 (4418429) Call 253-9360 MOULTONBOROUGH- Ideal location: on corner of Whittier Highway and Redding Lane. Fantastic visibility, high traffic count, Meredith • $719,000 • #4314844 Sanbornton • $734,000 • #4432663 Moultonborough • $795,000 • #4402739 next to established convenience store. Zoned Commercial “A”. ALTON- Alton Shores building lot on a paved road with a mostly Privacy & serenity surround this Gentleman’s Beautiful country estate has it all-Barn, garage, A charming lake home with South facing views Great opportunity for developers. level building site. Beaches nearby! farm offering 75 acres w/ fenced pasture, pool, fenced pastures and totally upgraded 4 all the way to the Gunstock Ski Area. Situated $169,000 Call 253-9360 $9,500 Call 875-3128 fields, fruit trees, pond & more. BR, 3 BA home all on over 13 acres. on a well landscaped lot, natural sandy beach, (4457800) (4413359) large docking system. MaxfieldRealEstate.com Rose Cook 581-2854 Judy McShane 581-2800 Bill Richards: 603-253-4345

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ONE STOP SHOPPING: Alton • $945,000 • #4421020 Real Estate Gilford • $4,695,000 • #4448208 PRICE JUST REDUCED $25K! Beautifully Landmark Governor’s Island Queen Good news on the horizon? level and south facing lot with 325’of Lake Mortgage Ann Victorian style home built in 1992. Winnipesaukee frontage with a sandy beach & Impressive stone patios, sandy beach and dock in a protected cove. Title Services canopied docking. Place an announcement Ellen Mulligan: 603-387-0369 Susan Bradley 581-2810 in your local paper!

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