Pets on Parade at Rotary Pet Expo
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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Union Sanborn students prepare to send military care packages overseas BY DONNA RHODES [email protected] NORTHFIELD — Through their school Enrichment Program, a group of second grade students at Union San- born Elementary School in Northfield have been busy over the past month preparing special care packages for de- ployed military men and women who are serving the country overseas. Second grade teach- ers Karen Shackett and Carmel Lundt were the ones to initially pro- pose the project to their students who are on or above grade average and said it was met with much enthusiasm. “They started out by writing letters to lo- cal businesses, asking DONNA RHODES for donations of food A group of second grade students from Union Sanborn School in Northfield shipped care packages to deployed soldiers this week to show their support and help cheer them as they serve the country so far from home. or cash, then they sent e-mails to the staff here wrote letters to the mili- family who has or is nated in enough snack bag was filled with 10 dents who participated. at school, which were tary people who will re- currently serving in the items for more than two treats such as beef sticks, The children also very well received,” said ceive the packages.” military, which helped large boxes of specially boxes of raisins, protein used some of the cash Lundt. “While they were Nearly half of the 37 bring a special connec- packaged “goody bags,” bars and even some can- donations they received waiting to hear back boys and girls said they tion to the project. which they assembled dy and bubble gum, said to fill another box with from everyone, they also had someone in their Their efforts culmi- this past Monday. Each Michael, one of the stu- Frisbees and other rec- reational items for the soldiers to enjoy during their time off. Pets on parade at Rotary Pet Expo Kaden was glad to take part in the project BY LEIGH SHARPS back into the Rotary for “For quite a few years, because he felt it was Contributing Writer their annual enterpris- there was a pet calendar helping those who serve TIILTON — The line es, such as a high school around, but that kind of the country and work to of dogs and cats waiting scholarship. fizzled out, and I thought keep it safe each and ev- for their rabies shots Dr. Robert MacDon- about starting a rabies SEE STUDENTS, PAGE A8 never stopped for a sec- ald of Gilford once again clinic,” he said. “Besides ond at last Saturday’s did the honors for the the clinic today, we also Sanbornton FD annual Tilton-Northfield shots, as he has done have a K-9 search dog Rotary Club’s Pet Expo. since the conception of demonstration by two touts benefits of The Expo was held in the event in 2000. Kevin local officers and their new reflective the former Agway build- Waterhouse, standing dogs.” ing in Tilton from 9 a.m.- in line for his turn with K-9 Officers Evan driveway markers noon. There was “never his dog Roxxie, said he Boulinger of Belmont BY DONNA RHODES a second we didn’t have appreciated the clinic, and Adam Vansteens- [email protected] a line waiting for shots,” and added that “there’s a burg of Gilford showed SANBORNTON — said Rotarian Rob Car- great need for this.” off their dogs to attend- The Town of Sanborn- penter. After shots were ad- ees. ton has started a new Carpenter said this ministered, residents “We go on both patrol voluntary program to was the fifth year of the were able to license and narcotic searches help keep residents safe event, which is always their dogs as well with and average about 30 a by offering a sale on nu- well received. Northfield Clerk Cindy month. We’re part of mu- meric address signs that “We average about Caveney. By law, dogs tual aid,” said Boulinger. will be readily visible to 200 at the clinic each must be licensed by Besides sniffing out safety officials who may year now. We started April 30 before late fees drugs, the dogs also be called to their home out slowly with about 73 kick in. track suspects and miss- in an emergency. attending and its caught “It’s saving folks an ing persons. Town ordinance re- on. We get such a great office visit,” Carpenter The dogs are bred quires residents to have response,” he said. noted. for their jobs and are some sort of street ad- The club has made the He said he had the trained daily by their dress marking on their Expo part of their many idea for the exp’ when handlers. COURTESY home or driveway, but annual humanitarian he joined the rotary five “This is the best job Kevin Waterhouse with Roxxie, waiting in line for a rabies Fire Chief Paul Dexter projects. Funds go right years ago. SEE PETS, PAGE A8 shot. said in some instances, emergency responders can have a difficult time seeing those numbers, Winnisquam grad elected FFA State President especially after dark. “A lot of people out BRETTON WOODS their street number on — Maria Daneault, a one side of their mailbox 2014 graduate of Winn- and while that might isquam Regional High be visible for their mail School, was elected to the delivery it isn’t always position of State Presi- visible from the direc- dent in the Granite State tion we might be coming Association of FFA. In from,” said Dexter. this position, Daneault SEE MARKERS, PAGE A8 will lead over 500 stu- dents of agricultural INDEX education in leadership n development during the Volume 7 • Number 17 coming year. Daneault 22 Pages in 2 Section is currently a student at North Country Notebook .... COURTESY NHTI, and previously Winnisquam FFA members and advisors pose in front of Mt. Washington at the 85th Annual Convention of the Granite State FFA. .........................................A4 held the position of FFA Culture .............................A5 State Secretary. event was held March Development Events LaRochelle and Ryan Winnisquam teams In addition to Da- 26 – 28 at the Mt. Wash- (CDEs), participating in Brown placed first in competed in various Schools ......................A6-A7 neault, 22 Winnisquam ington Resort, with leadership workshops their categories, with events, with the Par- Health ..............................A9 FFA Members repre- students from ten New and attending awards recognition also going liamentary Procedure Sports ........................ B1-B3 sented the Winnisquam Hampshire agricultural sessions. to Tyler Swain, Kirsten group taking first place Classifieds .................. B4-B8 Agricultural Center at education programs in Several Winnisquam Frender and Brenna Au- state-wide. The team ©2014, Salmon Press, LLC. the 85th Annual Conven- attendance. FFA mem- Ag Center students were det. Cheyenne DeHart consisted of Sierra Call us at (603) 279-4516 tion of the Granite State bers spent three days recognized for their earned her State FFA SEE GRAD, PAGE A8 email: [email protected] Association of FFA. The competing in Career work in agriculture. Iris Degree. A2 April 23, 2015 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO n Canterbury Shaker Village XC5k race is May 9 Eighth Annual Grappone Automotive race is part of Capital Area Race Series (CARS) CANTERBURY — values, and history of Canterbury Shaker Vil- the Canterbury Shakers. lage will host the Eighth The National Historic Annual Grappone Au- Landmark includes 25 tomotive Canterbury restored original and Shaker Village XC5k four reconstructed Shak- race on Saturday, May er buildings, and 694 9 at 10 a.m. Day-of regis- acres of forests, fields, tration opens at 8:30 a.m. gardens, nature trails, at the Village. Registra- and mill ponds under tion is $25. Children 10 permanent conservation and under are free. easement. The Village Participants can cafe offers simple lunch run or walk the course, fare and the Museum which is totally un- Store features unique paved and totally beau- gifts and wares hand- tiful crossing through made by regional artists. fields, woods, around The Village is part of the ponds and pastures of Experience New Hamp- the National Historic shire Heritage: The Landmark. Music is pro- Portsmouth to Plymouth vided along the course Museum Trail (www. COURTESY for inspiration and the Canterbury Shaker Village will host the Eighth Annual Grappone Automotive Canterbury Shaker Village XC5k race on Saturday, nhmuseumtrail.org). first 300 registrants get May 9 at 10 a.m. Canterbury Shaker Vil- t-shirts. Great prizes lage, located at 288 Shak- and food available at the Shaker Village include of events and work- Village is dedicated to for learning, reflection, er Rd. in Canterbury, is completion of the race. Shaker Roots—In Cele- shops, visit www.shak- preserving the 200-year and renewal of the hu- open daily in 2015 from The 5k race is part of bration of Simple Living ers.org. Shaker legacy of entre- man spirit. Visitors are May 16-Oct. 24 and week- the Capital Area Race and the Shaker Legacy, About Canterbury preneurship, innovative encouraged to rethink ends in November. For Series (CARS). Runners the annual dinner and Shaker Village design and simple liv- tradition by learning more information, visit and walkers can pre-reg- auction benefiting Can- Canterbury Shaker ing by providing a place about the life, ideals, www.shakers.org. ister at www.shakers. terbury Shaker Village org/xc5k. on Wednesday, June The event is spon- 24. Upcoming Shak- sored by Grappone Au- er-inspired workshops CDFA awards $3.1m in grants tomotive and Runner’s include Home Orchard Alley. Proceeds benefit Care on May 16; The educational programs at ABC’s of Letterpress Canterbury Shaker Vil- Printing on June 6 and for housing, public facilities lage.