THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. In Sanbornton, Boston Post Cane Four Tilton administrators goes to Connelly offered five-year contracts BY MEGHAN SIEGLER there to pass the Boston [email protected] “We have two outstanding Dennis Allen. Cormier, who Boudreau joked. Post Cane to Connelly. Dr. people that we do not want to was in attendance, said he Dawson said that the Lo- Chase, the last honoree, TILTON — Four of lose,” Selectman Norm would be “delighted” to enter cal Government Center died on May first of this Tilton’s top administrators Boudreau agreed. “They’re into contract negotiations. would be a good resource for year just before her 100th will negotiate five-year con- both in jeopardy (as at-will Consentino said that later helping them formulate the birthday. Presenting the tracts with the town, the employees).” in the evening, Allen came to contracts. cane to the next recipient, Board of Selectmen decided “I would love to stay on,” the meeting for a department “It’s a good step forward,” said Kara, was a pleasure. last week. Fulweiler said. briefing and said he too Dawson said. Connelly sat quietly in The suggestion came The selectmen then real- would be happy to negotiate Consentino said Monday the living room as she was from Selectman Pat Con- ized the town has two other a five-year contract with the that although all four em- bestowed with flowers and sentino, who originally ad- at-will employees they don’t town. ployees have agreed to enter gifts from well-wishers. Her vocated just for Tim Pearson, want to lose – Police Chief “None of these people – into contract negotiations, daughter Doree, son-in-law the town’s finance manager. Robert Cormier and High- they can’t retire, they can’t numbers haven’t yet been Amos and great-grand- “In the best interest of way Department Director die, they can’t get sick,” discussed. daughter Kayla all traveled Tilton, I think that we should from Lee and Nottingham make some type of provision to enjoy the presentation that we keep our finance PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES Brenda Connelly, 97, is with her. manager in tact, i.e. a five- Sanbornton's newest recipient of Born the youngest of year contract,” Consentino the Boston Post Cane. The 97- five girls on Sept. 16, 1912 in said. year-old has lived in Sanbornton Strong, Maine, Connelly The makeup of the Board since moving there with her hus- has had a storied life, one of Selectmen is constantly band Robert in 1968. she loves sharing with oth- subject to change, she said,

BY DONNE RHODES ers. She told rollicking tales which means that without a [email protected] of her adventures in the contract, Pearson could be SANBORNTON — It outdoors but also talked let go by a different board was a surprise to Brenda about somber times, like that may not see his value. Gilman Connelly when when her father was found She referred to “damage” family, friends, neighbors crushed to death while that was done to the town’s and Sanbornton Town Offi- working in the family's finances in the past “with cials showed up on her woodlot. Connelly recalled people coming and going.” doorstep last Friday bear- her grandparents making “If we leave, we know that ing gifts. Even more of a the awful discovery. we’re leaving Tilton in good surprise was the introduc- "It was a terrible shock," hands as far as the finances tion of granddaughter and she said. "The saddest day are concerned,” Consentino great-grandson of Dr. Win- of my life." said. nifred Chase, Kara and She went on to graduate Pearson has been the fi- Liam Downes, who were SEE CANE PAGE A8 nance manager for less than a year; the position was ac- tually created when he was still serving as a selectman Stimulus funds go to himself. He stepped down from the board when he was COURTESY PHOTO hired, and Consentino said Missy’s Biscuits Sanbornton projects Grace LaPlante of Northfield hands out some of her all-natural homemade dog treats to her own two the move has “proven well dogs, Mica the border collie she rescued, and Missy, who inspired Missy's Biscuits. See story on A9. BY DONNA RHODES The funding is available worth it. She noted that he’s [email protected] with 50 percent of the mon- already saved the town thou- SANBORNTON — Good ey forgiven. The remaining sands of dollars. news for Sanbornton ar- 50 percent to be repaid “It’s a good idea,” Select- rived in the form of an would be bonded at 1.17 per- man David Wadleigh agreed. Winnisquam schools face email from Gretchen Rich cent interest for five years With Pearson in atten- of the Department of Envi- or 2.34 percent over 10 dance, board Chair Kather- criticism during public forum ronmental Services, in- years. This translates into ine Dawson asked him forming the town that it a $90,000 per year repay- whether he’d be interested in BY MEGHAN SIEGLER discussion about the upcom- from you.” [email protected] had been accepted for stim- ment for five years or signing a contract. ing strategic plan process for Board Chair Katherine ulus funding for projects $45,000 over 10. “I’d be happy to talk about TILTON — Calling it an 2010-2015, but wound up hear- Dawson asked whether along Lake Winnisquam. "Essentially we are get- it,” Pearson said. effort to reach out to the com- ing complaints about the dis- Davis, in outlining some of "Our project made it to ting nearly a million dol- Dawson then asked munity, Winnisquam Re- trict’s deficiencies. the highlights of the strate- the funded portion of the lars worth of work done on whether they should extend gional School District Super- “We have been making gic plan, was suggesting that Non-point Source Green In- these roads for half a mil- a contract offer to Town Ad- intendent Tammy Davis progress over the past four each child would have an in- frastructure ARRA list," lion dollars," said Veloski. ministrator Joyce Fulweiler came to the Tilton Board of years,” said Davis, who has dividual education plan. said Town Administrator SEE FUNDS PAGE A8 as well. Selectmen last week to invite been with the district for that Davis said that would not be Robert Veloski. long. the case; rather, they are A total of $918,280 is Davis supplied a few fig- looking at the assessment available for the town to im- ures to the board to support scores for each child to find prove the water quality of her statement, including da- strengths and weaknesses the lake by making im- ta that shows the dropout and better tailor the curricu- provements to Dr. True rate has decreased by 5 per- lum based on those assess- Road, Gray Road and Maple cent. Such data helps the ad- ments. Dawson then asked Circle. Culverts and road- ministration set targets. whether the students who work will help to prevent “We’re definitely looking need extra help will be ostra- silt and minerals from run- at benchmarks of how we’re cized. ning off into the lake. Its doing,” Davis said. “How are you going to ac- proximity to Black Brook The strategic planning complish that without re- make this project a compli- committee will also be lis- moving them from regular ment to work approved at tening to the public before be- class?” she asked. the annual Town Meeting ginning to plan, Davis said. Davis said that the district in May for clearing up the They’ve created a survey for uses flexible grouping to look watershed there. the pulic to fill out, which at what groups of students will be online from Aug. 10 to have mastered and regroup INDEX Sept. 3. The results will be as needed, allowing for bet- ● used by the strategic plan ter lesson plans. Volume 3 • Number 22 committee to set goals once it Still, Dawson said that 20 Pages in 1 Section begins designing the plan on based on the brochure that Sports ...... A16 Sept. 26. Davis said they also Davis had handed out re- Local Commentary ...... A5 wanted to use different com- garding the 2007-2010 strate- Editorial Page ...... A4 munity forums to get feed- gic plan, she didn’t see any North Country Notebook .....A6 back from the public before changes. Regional...... A12-13 kicking off the strategic “What you’ve described, Entertainment...... A14-15 planning. we already have,” Dawson Culture...... A7 “This will help the plan- said. “I don’t mean to be a Obituaries...... A10 Flying fish COURTESY PHOTO ning committee really fo- negative, I’m just not a satis- ©2009, Salmon Press, LLC. cus,” Davis said. “Tonight is fied customer of the school Timothy Pram and his sister Vivian display the fish-kite they made at Arts and Crafts Day, part of the our first shot at doing that. district. I think we have a Call us at (603) 279-4516 Summer Reading Program at Hall Memorial Library. email: [email protected] (We’re) interested in hearing SEE FORUM PAGE A8 A2 July 30, 2009 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Summer Fair vendors excluded from hawkers and peddlers ordinance BY MEGHAN SIEGLER think the fees would probably know how the new ordinance whether the Main Street Pro- Street Program doesn’t board agreed to revise the or- [email protected] be a problem for attracting the would affect the Summer Fair gram makes a profit from the charge nonprofits for table dinance to exclude the 2009 TILTON — Concerns from vendors.” that the organization puts on event. space, which Dawson suggest- Summer Fair. In lieu of re- the Main Street Program that Board Chair Katherine annually. Paratore said it costs about ed may require another quiring vendors to fill out requiring another fee for Dawson explained that the or- “Summer fair vendors $2,500 to put the fair on. amendment to the ordinance hawkers and peddlers licens- Summer Fair vendors would dinance had been revised in never fill out hawkers and “It’s a break-even event,” if the town were to exclude es, the Main Street Program turn some sellers away the first place after vendors peddlers licenses,” Paratore he said. “The (vendor fees) nonprofits as well. will supply copies of all ven- prompted the Board of Se- who had been approved in said. “Is there an exemption just go into that pot to try to For now, because Summer dor applications to the police lectmen to amend their hawk- Northfield for Old Home Day for certain events?” mitigate the fundraising we Fair vendors have already and fire departments. ers and peddlers ordinance to later set up their booths in Currently, vendors who do.” Furthermore, the Main been assigned for this year,the say that 2009 Summer Fair Tilton without permission. want to come to the fair fill vendors will be exempt. She said that wasn’t fair to the out applications that are ap- With Summer Fair just a businesses that pay taxes and proved or denied through the Drug investigations lead to several arrests couple weeks away, that fees to the land use division. Main Street Program. But TILTON — Following two Force and Tilton Police Inves- ing charged with Felony Con- change alleviates the need to “(The vendors) come to Paratore admitted that their several-month investigations tigators followed up several spiracy to Commit Drug Sales collect an additional $50 from town to sell for profit,” Daw- “screening” process is strict- this year by the NH Attorney leads regarding individuals and was held on $25,000 cash the vendors who have already son said. “I think that clearly ly to ensure that there are no General’s Joint Drug Task selling narcotics in some of bail or surety at the time of been accepted. However, the indicates that they should pay overlapping services. Force and Tilton Police De- the parking lots in the Tilton his arrest. Travis Vincent is exemption is only good for a fee.” Selectman Pat Consentino, partment Detective Unit, shopping district areas off ex- being charged with Illegal this year. Selectman Norm who sells her goods at the three individuals have been it 20. In this three-month in- Sales of Narcotics and also “The point of having those Boudreau also pointed out town’s farmers’ market, said arrested for felony drug vestigation, which included was held for $50,000 cash bail (outside) vendors is to attract that requiring licenses “pro- she could see why some ven- charges and their cases for- sales to undercover officers, at the time of his arrest. The people to come downtown,” tects the town from fraudu- dors might choose not to come warded to Superior Court for detectives eventually ob- joint efforts by the Drug Task Vince Paratore from the Main lent characters.” if they have to pay the Main indictments. In the first of tained arrest warrants for Force and the Tilton Police Street Program said. “I do But Paratore wanted to Street Program for table these two investigations, Jack Vincent of 90 Knowles Department Detectives have space, as well as the $50 hawk- which started in the begin- Pond Road, Northfield, age 51, lead to several arrest and in- ers and peddlers fee, plus the ning of this year and came to and his son Travis Vincent of dictments this year for illegal Do you need financial help $20 for a photo ID. a conclusion in April 2009, 79 Caulback Road in San- drug sales and all their efforts “That’s gonna be a deter- Carol Centers of 33 Vista bornton. “Jack” Vincent is be- should be commended. with spaying or altering of rent,” Consentino said. Heights Tilton, age 44 was ar- your dog or cat? Dawson said she had rested for Possession with In- mixed feelings about exclud- tent to Sell Drugs (Cocaine). Cruise Night at NHVH 224-1361 before 2 p.m. ing Summer Fair vendors Over a three-month period TILTON, NH – The New of cars, trucks, and motorcy- from getting hawkers and she sold illegal drugs (Co- Hampshire Veterans Home cles are welcome. The NHVH peddlers licenses and asked caine) to undercover officers will hold its Third Annual Cruise Night will be held at and investigators ultimately Cruise Night on Thursday, the outdoor pavilion on the drew warrants for her arrest Aug. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Veterans Home campus at 139 FRED FULLER OIL CO. and served a search warrant The rain date is Thursday, Winter Street in Tilton. at her Vista Heights. Aug. 20. Admission is free and Awards will be presented in In a separate Drug Sales In- there is no entry fee for cars. the following categories: Vet- FULLERFULLER vestigation, the Drug Task All makes, models, and years erans’ Choice, Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket, Best in Fuel Oil • Home Heating Oil • Kerosene Show, and Most Memorable. There will be music of the $ 9 • Pre-buy and Budget Plans Available REQUEST FOR BID 1.99 • Senior Citizen Discount • Automatic Delivery 1950s to the 1970s performed The Alpine Village Condominiums of North Woodstock, NH is If paid within 10 days of delivery. • 24 Hour Emergency Burner Service by Bill Parker, and refresh- Price subject to change. accepting bids for the following contract. ments will be served. The • Oil Burner & Boiler Installation MASONRY FIREPLACE COVERS event will also feature a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to LOCAL PEOPLE WHO CARE! Apply copper to protect the exterior bricks the NHVH Resident Benefit “Keeping New Hampshire Warm” directly over the fireboxes on 51 masonry fireplaces. Fund.For more information Bids must be received on or before August 14, 2009. The please call Maureen Camp- TOLL FREE 1-800-300-HEAT Alpine Village Board of Directors reserves the right to accept bell or Jon Bossey at 527-4400. Moultonboro 253-6600 Ossipee 539-3500 Laconia 524-1421 or refuse any and all bids. For specifications contact Ernie For directions to the NH Vet- Plymouth 536-6300 Bridgewater 744-6300 Holtzman at 603-745-9067 or e-mail at [email protected]. erans Home, please visit www.nh.gov/veterans. WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS July 30, 2009 A3 ■ So far so good for Sandogardy Pond waters By Donna Rhodes far," Shepard reported. "I for E-coli is more than ac- presence in the water, but if ation. Sandogardy beach-goers [email protected] take the samples down on ceptable. nothing is visible, there is no Carlson said it is hard to judging by water samples m Tuesday usually so that way "The rain has caused oth- cause for concern. pinpoint exactly why a lake brought in to her depart- NORTHFIELD — For the we can have the results be- er beaches in the state to "It has to be at a visual lev- or pond may get a bloom one ment. second year in a row water fore the weekend and shut close as it washes everything el to cause any problem," year and not another but as- "We're happy to say there quality at Sandogardy Pond, the beaches down right away down into the water sheds," said Carlson. "We've been out sures that the Summer of haven't been any problems which has had a history of if anything shows up. So far Carlson said. "But Sandoga- to Sandogardy two times so 2009 has been a good one for up there," she said. bacteria-related closures, is there have been no prob- rdy has had no advisories far and haven't seen a sign of reported to be good. lems." whatsoever this summer." it, which is good." Peg Shepard, administra- The state also runs its own When the state techni- High phosphorus levels tive assistant for Highway tests on the water quality cians go out to obtain a sam- can create an algae bloom in M/S Mount Washington and Public Works Depart- once a month, taking their ple, they also do a visual scan a body of water but phos- ment, said that all tests have last samples on July 23. Pub- for cyanobacteria, a form of phorus levels this year have come back from the state lic Beach Program Coordi- blue algae that can bloom in also been in the low range in jazzes up the waters showing conditions on the nator for DES, Sonya Carl- lakes and ponds when condi- Sandogardy. Recent samples LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE a number of breakfast and pond to be well within ac- son, has been working with tions are just right. The bac- came back with 0.02 mg/liter — One of the best brunches in light luncheon items, com- ceptable ranges. Shepard and the town and teria is microscopic, mean- from the middle of the lake Northern New England is plete with a variety of side "It's been a great year so agreed that the water quality ing there may still be a low and 0.016 at a tributary.This, served up with live jazz every dishes, desserts, coffee, tea Carlson said, is always a Sunday in an unexpected and mimosas. good sign in a pond. place. The Sunday Jazz Cham- For just $40 for adults, $20 Warmer, drier weather pagne Brunch aboard the M/S for children ages 5-12, ages un- has brought people out to the Mount Washington is the per- der 4 cruise free, passengers Historical society takes a field trip beach and still sampling is fect melody of fine cuisine, can enjoy the music, cruise, SANBORNTON — On let of Sanborn Pond, and are skills and a vital connection indicating no bacterial prob- cool jazz, champagne and the and brunch. The price also in- Wednesday, Aug. 5, the San- surrounded by almost 2,000 to the land continue to be im- lems with the pond. Swim best views of New Hamp- cludes tax and gratuity.The fi- bornton Historical Society acres of open space in con- portant and relevant. classes and families have shire's Lakes Region. nal cruise will take place on will host a tour of Sanborn servation.A century and For general information been gathering to enjoy the "There's just nothing like Sunday,Oct. 24. Mills Farm, Loudon. Those more ago, Sanborn Mills contact Linda Salatiello, 286- nicer days and Shepard is jazz on the water," said Jim To learn more about wishing to carpool to San- Farm was a bustling, thriv- 4526, or email info@lanetav- happy that it is safe to do so. Morash, captain and general Mount Washington Cruises born Mills Farm should meet ing center of agricultural ac- ern.org. For information on "It's nice when the counts manager. "Great music, great 137th cruising season, to re- at 5 p.m. at the Lane Tavern tivities that supported an ex- the Sanbornton Historical are down and people are out food,and great views make for quest a brochure, purchase in Sanbornton Square. San- tended family and served the Society, go to lanetavern.org enjoying the beach," she the perfect Sunday to relax gift certificates, as well as a born Mills Farm is a tradi- community. Today SMF has The Sanbornton Histori- said. with friends." variety of season passes, tional New Hampshire work- gathered a group of instruc- cal Society would like to Recent improvements to a The Jazz Champagne please call toll-free (888) 843- ing farm with agricultural tors, farmers, craftspeople thank all the members, playground and other facili- Brunch departs from Weirs 6686, local 366-5531, or visit fields and managed forests, and historians dedicated to friends, participants, and ties have made it a nice spot Beach at 10 a.m. and at 12:30 their Web site for cruise timber framed barns and teaching the traditional townspeople who have so for Northfield residents to p.m., and from Alton Bay at schedule information at outbuildings still in use for skills that were common- generously supported our gather for outdoor recre- 11:15 a.m. The buffet includes www.cruisenh.com. animals, and a sawmill, a place then. 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July 30, 2009 Opinion Winnisquam Echo ■ EDITORIAL ■ Pet of the week: Winnisquam schools in need of improvement Trouble Trouble is a very large, Bravo to Tilton Selectboard Chair Katherine handsome orange tiger. Dawson for having the guts to say what plenty of The fate of so many this people think about Winnisquam schools, but don’t year, his owner fell upon have the nerve to say to the people who can actually hard times, having no do something about it. choice but to bring this When Superintendent Tammy Davis visited stately boy to the shelter. In true king fashion, the board last week to talk about the district’s strate- Trouble lounges on his gic plan process, she said she wants more commu- bunk with regal impor- nity involvement and communication and asked the tance, and if you have not board and residents in attendance if they had any been granted a personal input or questions. While a couple of people voiced appearance he may show concerns about areas that seem to be lacking (specif- his displeasure by beating ically dealing with students’ behavioral issues and up his favorite toy, his AYP status at the middle school), only Dawson came “Anger Management Hip- right out and said she was utterly unhappy with the po.” That’s right, when district and doesn’t think the direction it’s moving something is upsetting in is an improvement. him he vents on his bright- As reporters who have talked to plenty of ly colored stuffed hippo; feeling so much better af- students, parents and community leaders and resi- terward, he is all sugar dents, we’ve heard more than a few times that peo- and spice. A true Garfield ple aren’t pleased, to put it mildly, with the district. like cat, he will keep you Winnisquam is in need of serious changes, they say, enthralled and enter- because students aren’t getting the education and tained from the first mo- academic support they need. A small handful of res- ment you take him home. idents will imply such things when they speak up at Please call the New the annual district meeting, but it’s usually in the Hampshire Humane Soci- form of a “don’t vote for this because…” speech ety at 524-3252 for more de- rather than comments that specifically call out the tails, or check out district for doing X, Y and Z when it should be doing www.nhhumane.org. A, B and C. Plus, at that meeting the School Board is trying to pass a budget and warrant articles – not LETTERS exactly the best forum for intimate discussions ● about the district’s needs, because there are too many other things to do. Dawson was blunt and to Obama leading us to a remedy the point, and more importantly,she voiced her con- cerns directly to Davis at a time when Davis was To the Editor: Clinton describe N. Korea as Watch the costs be driven is electing Paul Hodes to our specifically looking for input. "unable to feed its people." down. Watch preventive care U.S. Senate, come November To that end, Davis deserves credit for facili- I like it when our Pres. What might the rest of the become the norm. Support 2010. Pres. Obama’s health tating the conversation in the first place. Many Barack Obama repeats the industrialized world say Pres. Obama as you talk with care remedy needs fullest selectmen we’ve heard over the years have com- phrase, "Make no mistake...." about us? "Unable to give others about including a pub- support, now and for years as plained about the schools publicly, but without He works on, for us, deep health care to its people." We lic option – like Medicare for the private health care in- someone like Davis there to hear it, the remarks troubles left after eight years are better than that, and any who choose it. dustry fights to keep its lu- of Republican mistakes. Our Pres. Obama is leading us to We don’t imagine Kelly crative niche. have little impact other than to fuel a behind-the- two wars cost unimaginable a remedy. Ayotte being anything but a scenes fire that was lit long ago. amounts of money. Look at Most Americans support Republican on this impor- Lynn Rudmin Chong Sanbornton And Davis handled the criticism well. the escalating figures of both a public option, one that sub- tant issue, so another thing Though she didn’t have the answers Dawson was wars' money-cost at the Na- tracts the profit-motive from to speak supportively of now looking for, she made the right move in inviting tional Priorities.org Web the scene. We need health Dawson to walk through the schools with her so she site. coverage that is ours even can see firsthand what strategies have already been Now we are entering into during unemployment. implemented to improve student learning. something good but tough: We’ve gotten good at provid- Belmont officer Nothing bad can come of getting the whole commu- arguing the crisis of health ing our children public-op- nity, particularly town leaders, behind an effort to care and its costs to every tion health insurance – what improve the district. The three towns have rallied American, both monetary about their working-years completes training together before, and while a full-fledged change will costs of having health insur- parents, those same children ance, and what it costs us all better off if their parents are perhaps be the most difficult task yet, the time has to have 45 million totally well? Let private insurance undoubtedly come. uninsured. shape up by having to com- I've heard Sec. of State pete with public insurance.

Send your County Fair Happenings letters! Bike Rodeo joins Cruise Night at 4-H fair the fair Winnisquam Echo BELMONT — The Bel- BELMONT — The 66th 5 Water Street mont Police Department in Annual Belknap County 4- Meredith, NH, 03253 collaboration with the Belk- H Fair is pleased to an- nap County 4-H Fair is of- nounce our Antique/Clas- fering a Bike Rodeo for all sic Car Cruise Night on Sat- young people 5 – 18 years urday, Aug. 8, from 5-7 p.m. Our fax number is 279-3331. Or, you can e-mail us old. The event will be held Special events for antique at [email protected]. at the 4-H Fair on Sunday, car drivers include free ad- Please include your name, address and phone Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. – noon. mission, 2-for-1 Chicken number. Every participant needs to BBQ, music by Kelly Mor- bring their own bicycle and ris and the Fallen Free, helmet. You will learn bicy- 50/50 raffle, and prize give- cle safety,NH bike laws, and aways. 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County Fairgrounds, Mile training in areas including since September of 1993 and Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager Contact Officers Wendy Hill Road, Belmont, just off tactical aspects of drug en- has served as a Patrol Offi- Email: [email protected] or Fred French at 286-3213 Route 106, near the Laconia forcement, operational plan- cer, DARE Officer and De- Classifieds: [email protected] or Becky Levesque, Exten- town line. Please call Polly ning, confidential source partment Prosecutor. Cur- USPS 024-975 sion Educator 4-H, at 527- Mills Fife, 286-2242, for more management, clandestine rently he serves as the Oper- The Winnisquam Echo is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 5475 for more information. information, or visit laboratory operations, legal ations Commander, in 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals postage paid at www.bc4Hfair.org. issues for management, ex- charge of all uniformed pa- Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the ecutive decision making, and trol officers. Winnisquam Echo, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL COMMENTARY July 30, 2009 A5 ■ Marty’s Musings ■ Hawks hurtling into windows? Must be the cats MARTY’S MUSINGS bat?” (I lost a mailbox to one milk, when spilled, can cover light Zone moment. Was it re- stuck in the wall where Sue I turned on the kitchen BY MARTHA LEFEBVRE of those). I added “small an entire kitchen floor I sup- ally possible that my kitchen and I often sat at the light to behold the center My brother in New Mexi- hand grenade?“ to the list of pose. What never even en- looked like a war zone and barstools at the counter, and window panel smashed in co doesn’t let his cats outside possibilities when I walked tered my mind as a there was a large dead bird even in the midst of the mi- and the table and floor cov- because he has to worry through the front door and possibility was what had lying on my counter? ni-disaster felt regret that the ered in glass. I stood stiff and about hawks. It never oc- saw the incredible mess. actually happened: “hawk.” It’s funny how your mind beautiful bird was dead. Our transfixed with just my eyes curred to me that hawks The kitchen window is a Sue had discovered it can work on many levels at theory was that the cat had moving to the counter. Noth- would be an issue for me in picture window in three stretched out on the counter once. In the space of one been sitting on the win- ing. My gaze dropped to the New Hampshire until one parts; the right side panel as she had started to clear up minute I surveyed the ap- dowsill and the hawk went floor. There, flat on it’s back, day a few years ago I got a had a huge hole smashed the mess before I got home. I palling mess in my kitchen, after him in full dive mode. wings tight to it’s side, lay an- frantic call from my daugh- through it and broken bits of crunched across the glass noting with vague regret that This theory was borne out by other hawk. I couldn’t be- ter Suzanne, who had gotten glass covered the table, coun- strewn floor to where, sure the plate of homemade oat- the fact that any sudden lieve it had happened again home to find the kitchen win- ters and floor. How one win- enough, a large bird lay on meal cookies on the counter noise in the kitchen such as but there was no denying the dow smashed in and glass dow, even double paned, it’s back next to the dish was now covered in slivers of the dropping of the lid of a large bird lying in a pile of everywhere. I dashed home could provide so much glass, drain, wings tucked tight to glass and was clearly inedi- pan caused the cat to leap two shattered glass or the two from work thinking “base- I don’t know. The same theo- it’s side, not a feather out of ble, took in with a shiver the feet straight up into the air cats cowering under the ball?” “rock?” “baseball ry as how one small glass of place. It was what I call a Twi- few shards of glass actually before landing and tearing couch. out of the kitchen, toenails Tired as I was, I could on- TD Banknorth gives grant scraping to make the turn in- ly laugh at the absurdity of to the living room. the situation. I love the view LACONIA — The Boys & ful adult role-models to sup- Boot camp graduate It never dawned on me from my kitchen window and Girls Club of the Lakes Re- port their growth and learn- that my bizarre hawk story the way the sun streams gion recently received a $2,500 ing. could have a sequel until last through in the morning, but grant from TD Bank, through From a staffer who also month when I was flying I hate that the hawks keep the TD Charitable Founda- works in local schools: ”Part back from a wedding in New hurling themselves to their tion in support of our Essen- of making this a positive place Mexico and arrived home at deaths, and I’m thinking that tial Program Bundle project. for kids is watching kids learn 11:30 at night. A friend wait- before I single-handedly dec- The project includes: to take care of themselves and ed in the doorway as I imate the hawk population SmartMoves, Power Hour, make their own thoughtful de- checked out the house. I was in Tilton I’d better dangle and Triple Play. These pro- cisions. It makes working just about to say all was well aluminum pie plates from grams provide pro-social ac- here very worthwhile!” when I noticed a draft com- strings to scare them away, tivities that help with self-es- One board member who as- ing from the kitchen. Surely or put up blinds. After all, teem and character develop- sists with SmartMoves is of- I hadn’t left a window open there’s still one panel of the ment through resistance ten brought to tears when for the five days I’d been three-paneled window left training, mentoring, and retelling about the experi- gone? untouched. healthy life skills education. ences she has had with the These programs are incorpo- kids as they go through the rated throughout most of the program. activities our youth partici- “The stories they have to pate in. share would rip your heart The Essential Program out and the changes that take Bundle project is currently place as they go through this serving 200 percent more program are equally amaz- youth than this time last year ing. I can’t even imagine what Frank and Fawn Rand Training Battalion, Que- and this grant award will en- would happen in their lives if of Tilton are pleased to bec Company, Platoon sure all our youth have the op- we didn’t offer this program,” announced that their son, 3050. Benjamin graduat- portunities to experience all she said. PFC Benjamin James ed from Winnisquam Re- this project has to offer. Hav- Boys & Girls Club of the Rand, also of Tilton, grad- gional High School in ing these programs gives Lakes Region provides out-of- uated from the United 2008 and is looking for- members a structure that school programming in a safe, States Marine Corps boot ward to serving his coun- they can rely on and look for- supervised space for youth camp in Parris Island, try over the next four ward to. They get excited ages 6-18. Any youth no mat- S.C., on July 10. 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Mail to: Winnisquam Echo, PO Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253 WINNISQUAM ECHO CULTURE July 30, 2009 A7 ■ BRINGING UP BEN AND BABY By Meghan Siegler/ [email protected] ■ Late walker? Don’t count out MENSA just yet Eisley is this close to walk- friends. face,but later on,when it’s just be more “Johnny’s better than aire future after he took his she started walking at 9 ing, so close, in fact, that by “You’re baby isn’t walking her and her husband, she’ll be Suzy” in nature. As in: “John- first step. Ben’s almost 4, and months, and from that point the time this is published, she yet?” one might ask with singing a different tune. “I ny is so much brighter than though I’d like to imagine him on, I kept secretly hoping that may well be running around raised eyebrows. “Huh. My can’t believe little Suzy isn’t Suzy. She can’t even pull her- doing great things, he has Eisley would walk that early.I the house like she was born baby started walking three walking yet! I wonder what’s self up to stand yet! Johnny is many formative years left be- don’t know why; my friend is with her feet on the ground. months ago.” wrong with her. I’m so glad clearly the most intelligent ba- fore we can start making in- a wonderful person, but she Milestones like this are the Such comments might be our Johnny is normal.” by in the universe.” formed guesses as to what doesn’t have superhuman ultimate thrill for parents, but politely tempered with a faux, Or, for the perceptive par- I’m not sure how old Bill he’ll be like as an adult. There powers that would indicate they’re also the impetus for “Oh, you’re so lucky! Little ents who realize that there’s a Gates was when he started are so many facets of life that her early first steps were a competition and concern, par- Johnny is just tearing up the wide range of “normal,” walking, but I doubt that his will help shape him between sign of extraordinary things ticularly among mommy house now!” That’s to your those private comments may parents predicted his billion- now and then, from attending to come. Walking early or school to building relation- walking late – it has no bear- ships to exploring creative ing on who a child will grow Franklin Savings sponsors charity softball tournament outlets, that when he became up to be. FRANKLIN — Franklin upright seems rather in- Even so, putting aside all Savings Bank recently an- significant. reason, it would be fulfilling nounced plans for the bank's Aside from the competitive to be the mom whose daugh- 16th Annual Charity Softball nature of learning to ter started walking at 9 Tournament. This year's crawl/walk/talk, some par- months,simply so I could brag double-elimination tourna- ents worry that their child about her amazingness. (But ment will begin on Thursday, might have developmental is- since that didn’t happen, I feel Sept. 10, at Odell Park in sues if such milestones aren’t compelled to point out that not Franklin and could run reached as early as they ex- walking until 13 or 14 months through Sunday, Sept. 20. pected. is totally normal. Got it?) Last year,the 2008 tourna- Eisley turned 1 three The same is true of how ment hosted a competition of weeks ago. On her first birth- early a baby rolls over or 14 co-ed teams where Pa- day, she was just getting the crawls, or how old a toddler trAngie Mold was crowned hang of standing on her own. (or preschooler, as the case the tournament champions. On Ben’s first birthday, he may be) is when he or she be- The Franklin Savings Bank started walking. This could comes potty trained.You don’t team placed second and COURTESY PHOTO make me worry that she’s de- see many grade-schoolers Chickering & Company took PatrAngie Mold was crowned tournament champion last year. veloping slower than Ben, but rolling around in diapers, home the third place honors. Bad News Boozers, Byron’s in prior years include: the nity members. quite frankly,I’m too busy bid- which should indicate that Others that put up a good Septic, American Cancer Society, Team registration dead- ing my time until she starts every child will reach these fight for the good cause were: Northeast Delta Dental American Red Cross, local line is Friday, Aug. 14. Co-ed pounding pavement and real- milestones in due time. A few N. Bickford Masonry, Titles, Golden Crowns, Paradise Is- DARE programs, Franklin teams with teammates ages ly learns how to make a mess weeks or a few months differ- Etc., Dead River Company, land, MCR Building & Re- VNA & NANA, local Hospice 13 and older interested in of things. It’s the lull (rela- ence is nothing, really. modeling, Sisti Law Offices, programs, Lakes Region participating are welcome to tively speaking) before the When Eisley takes her first Electrisola, and Park N Go Habitat for Humanity,Make- inquire about registration storm, so rather than wishing unsteady steps, I know we’ll Hall Memorial Market. A-Wish NH, the NH Task with Franklin Savings she’d started walking already, cheer and whip out the cam- The tournament began in Force to Prevent Child Bank’s Co-Chairpersons, I’ll be grateful that she’s not. era to capture the moment. Library 1994 after a discussion about Abuse, the Relay for Life, the Cheri Caruso or Gail Smith, And yet, I can’t honestly Regardless of how insignifi- a charity softball tourna- American Diabetes Associa- at 934-4445 or by e-mail at my- say that if I put Eisley next to cant the event is in terms of Happenings ment being held on MTV. tion, Local Food Pantries and [email protected]. Dona- a kid her age, and he got up Eisley’s future self, it’ll be a Each year since, the tourna- Community Kitchens, Mix tions of items and gift cer- and started walking around, I big deal when it happens, as Tilton/Northfield ment has had an over- 94.1 FM Cash-N-Cans, local tificates for the fundraising wouldn’t be jealous. My friend she enters the new “toddling” Monday, Aug. 3 whelming response with animal shelters, and the raffle are also welcome. mentioned a while back that stage of her life. Checker Club, from 11 a.m. many teams returning each MacDonald Family Scholar- More information and to noon year and new teams asking ship Fund. All proceeds are tournament updates will be ALTON BAY EXCAVATION Summer Reading Program to join in the fun. earned through the $150 (per posted at fsbnh.com and on “If it’s in the dirt, we’re there!” Arts and Crafts Over the past 15 years, the team) entry fees, concession the FSB page on Facebook at • House Lots • Septic Design & Installation Stained Glass Mosaics, Franklin Savings Bank stand profits, donations, and www.facebook.com/frankli • Roads • Complete Site Work • Water Wells from 2–3 p.m. Charity Softball Tourna- raffles with items donated by nsavingsbank • Foundations 603-520-5341 Chess Club, from 4-7 p.m. ment has raised over $32,700 local businesses and commu- Trustees Meeting, 5 p.m. for organizations through- out central NH. This year’s Wednesday, Aug. 5 charity is Odell Park, chosen Story Time, 10:30 and 11:30 in its centennial celebration a.m. year to assist with renova- tions and upgrades of the Friday, Aug. 6 Tournament’s home. Orga- Sit and Knit, 3-5 p.m. nizations receiving dona- tions from the Tournament

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Bob Steen WINNISQUAM ECHO COMMUNITY July 30, 2009 A9 ■ Dog-treat maker inspired by her sick dog BY DONNA RHODES booth at events like the Gil- makes Lollipups, which are people give their dogs fresh [email protected] ford Craft Fair each year, she bone-shaped biscuits on a treats that are good for NORTHFIELD — When also places a donation jar for rawhide stick. Due to their them." Missy, a golden retriever- the animal shelters. Her sec- soft nature they are easy on To place an order,pet own- sheltie mix, was given a bis- ond dog, Mica, came from the the teeth for young pups and ers can visit www.missysbis- cuit from the store by her New England Border Collie older dogs alike. cuits.com where they can owner Grace LaPlante, what Rescue and LaPlante says "It's a one-man show," La- view a photo gallery of sat- was meant as a treat soon be- her second passion is to Plante said. "I just love to see isfied customers as well. came a torment. Missy re- bring attention to places like acted badly to an ingredient NEBCR and the Granite in the snack and was sick for State Animal Shelter in KidCare I.D. event three days as a result. Franklin. TILTON — Nothing is residents and visitors take LaPlante, who had just "We got Mica from the res- more important than keep- advantage of this important adopted Missy from an ani- cue people and Missy and our ing our children safe. With program to help keep chil- mal shelter, decided she cats from Granite State Shel- this in mind, the Tanger Out- dren safe," remarked Eric would never give her beloved ter," she said. "They're just let Center in Tilton is spon- Proulx, general manager of pet a commercially-made bis- great and I can't do enough to soring a KidCare I.D. and the Tanger Outlet Center. cuit again. Instead, she be- support them." DNA event on Saturday,Aug. "Our goal is to help provide gan making her own. Word of mouth has been 1, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., awareness so that parents "I love to bake," LaPlante the biggest boon to her busi- next to Rocky Mountain are prepared should an emer- said, "so I made natural dog ness as customers report Chocolate Factory. gency situation ever arise." treats for Missy and she just how much their dogs enjoy Parents are encouraged to Other events being held by loved them." the treats. One exceptionally that!" dry." stop by Tanger to have get fin- Tanger include Back-to- As she baked for her pet, loyal customer is a cocker The ingredients are all The Number One Taste gerprints and a DNA sample School Sidewalk Sales each LaPlante found that each spaniel named Scarlet. Scar- natural with no preserva- tester in the LaPlante house- taken of their child. This Saturday in August. The first batch was more than just one let's owner once worked in tives and the only downside hold, though, is Missy her- DNA sample along with oth- 150 children will receive a dog could eat. Soon she be- France with LaPlante's hus- some may perceive is that self. She sits by the oven er vital statistics can be free Tanger backpack filled gan passing them out to oth- band's company. When he they need to be refrigerated. when she smells treats bak- placed in a special I.D. book- with a variety of school sup- er dog owners whose pets en- was on here on business People aren't used to that ing and waits for the timer to let, which will be handed out plies from participating mer- joyed them just as much as once, she gave him treats to type of storage for a dog bis- go off. at the event. Having this in- chants.For more informa- her own. The homemade bis- take home. He now orders cuit, she said. Because "Missy is very food orient- formation is extremely valu- tion on the KidCare event cuits became such a hit with large batches at a time, which they're natural though there ed," said LaPlante. "I guess able and will help police any of the other Back-to- the canine crowd that her LaPlante ships overseas to is no reason even people you could say she's our Qual- speed up recovery efforts School events hosted by friends encouraged her to Scarlett. "They freeze them couldn't eat them if they ity Control specialist." should a child become miss- Tanger Outlets in Tilton, start selling them. and keep them in stock for wanted to, not that that is her Missy's Biscuits has ing. The first 150 children to contact the Management Of- "That's really how I got in- her," she said. "They're the intent. Some children once branched out to offer tee be ID will receive a free gift fice at 286-7880 or visit to this business - just by ac- only dog treats Scarlett eats thought the biscuits were shirts, hats and dog Frisbees, during their visit. www.tangeroutlet.com/tilto cident really," LaPlante said. now." snacks sitting out on the approved by Mica who just "We hope all of our area n. "Now I make them on de- Another fan of Missy's counter and helped them- loves to play. Her inventory mand and get to stay home Biscuits is Buddy Watson of selves, she recalled with a of treats, PeaMutt Butter & and enjoy my dogs while I'm Northfield. Buddy so enjoys laugh. Her sister-in-law has Honey,Bacon & Egg and Bud- doing it." the beef-flavored biscuit La- tried them as well. 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North Andover, Mass., and as to fund the overall opera- He was born December George E. Chmielecki of tions and capital improve- 10, 1917, in Cambridge, Mansfield, Mass.; and ments of Holy Trinity Mass., the son of the late daughter, Laura M. Chmi- School. Since its inception, John and Sophia (Kotlins- elecki of Malden, Mass.; 12 the Holy Trinity Endow- ka) Chmielecki Sr. He was grandchildren; three great ment Trust has committed a graduate of Punchard grandchildren; many over $500,000 to Holy Trinity High School, Andover, nieces and nephews. School. Mass., and had attended Calling hours will be pri- “Holy Trinity is blessed to MIT. vate. A Mass of Christina have such a supportive com- From 1957 until 1963, he Burial was held on Monday, munity,” said Jack Fortier, was self-employed as a July 27, in St. Paul Church, principal of Holy Trinity dairy farmer, owning the Franklin. Burial will follow Catholic School. Mr. Fortier Clover Acres Farm in Cen- at 3:15 p.m. in Immaculate expressed his appreciation ter Harbor. Most recently, Conception Cemetery, for the Endowment’s ongo- he was the President of Lawrence, Mass. ing financial support indi- Central NH Tractor Co. Inc. In lieu of flowers, dona- cating, “The Holy Trinity of Tilton, from 1963 until tions may be made to either Endowment Trust is anoth- COURTESY PHOTO his death. the Franklin VNA, 75 er example of people reach- Holy Trinity Endowment Board Member Andrew Hosmer presents a donation to Holy Trinity Principal Jack He was a Parishoner of Chestnut St., Franklin, NH ing out to assist and preserve Fortier. Other Board Members pictured are (l. to r.) Victoria Makris, Ann Beane, Paige Youschak-Thompson, St. Paul Church, Franklin. 03235, or to the Merrimack the gift that is Catholic Frank Tilton, Jose DeMatos, and Elizabeth Lempka. He had built several homes County 4H, 327 Daniel Web- school education. This latest and loved anything to do ster Highway, Boscawen, financial commitment en- nate to have this type of com- Frank Tilton, member of Rev. Marc Drouin (incoming with agriculture. NH, 03303. sures Holy Trinity will be go- mitment from the Trust and the Board of Trustees com- Pastor) and interim Chair- Stan was the loving hus- The Dewhirst Funeral ing forward on sound finan- the community at large.” mented that “Thanks to the person Andrew Hosmer. band of 63 years of Stella Home, 1061 Union Ave., La- cial footing and poised for The history of the Holy communities’ continued gen- The major source of rev- M. (Torla) Chmielecki of conia, is in charge of the growth in the coming years. Trinity Endowment Trust erosity,Fr. Griffin’s dream is enue for this charitable or- West Franklin, and loving arrangements. Our students are most fortu- began in 1992 with the dream being realized.” ganization is the annual of Rev. 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[email protected] ified. them open officially for six Owners will need to re- Local campground own- Paveglio said she could months but allow costumers port their taxes online each ers looking for clarification answer questions on the re- to access the grounds year- month, although DRA is still SoulFest returns and instruction on the Meals cent changes and address round. making modifications to the GILFORD — SoulFest is and lastly SoulFest has adopt- and Rentals Tax increase concerns, although she ad- Although short-term forms, said Paveglio. New England’s premier mul- ed a war torn village in north- passed just a few weeks ago mitted she did not have all campgrounds are subject to “If you have questions on ti-day music festival and fam- ern Uganda where ChildVoice by the NH legislature piled the answers, considering the taxes, said Paveglio, short- how to deduct or calculate ily retreat, celebrating music, International is working to into Patrick’s Pub in Gilford proposal was passed last term being six months; long- taxes, we have expert audi- love, and action. SoulFest bring healing to a community last week for a public forum minute. She said she realized term camps, which go for 185 tors,” she said. “I apologize takes place every summer at ravaged by war through build- put on by the Lakes Region it must be overwhelming for days, are not taxable. that I can’t be more clear. Gunstock Mountain Resort in ing schools, wells, a medical Association. the people who own camp- “You are all throwing out This is frustrating for me, Gilford. clinic, income generating Under this law, “camp- grounds or RVs to be hit with words like seasonal,” Paveg- and for my staff. Nothing is This year’s festival will be projects and more. sites” are now in the same a sudden tax change that will lio said. “It doesn’t matter clear until administrative held July 29 through Aug. 1 There will be several spe- category as hotels, making require them to obtain a li- whether the grounds are rules come out.” and is sure to be one of the cial first-time events, such as campgrounds subject to tax- cense and collect tax for the opened or closed, it has to do Paveglio said that a leg- best yet. SoulFest features the Walk4Water where people es. The site itself is now state, she said. with rental over 185 days. If islative public hearing will over 100 world-renown musi- can experience having to taxed, whether the grounds “The legislative adminis- the contract itself is truly soon be issued, where busi- cal artists on five different gather water to survive and are for RVs or tents and tration passed changes long-term, then it is exempt ness owners can voices con- stages. Some performers SoulFILMFest where you can sleeping bags. quickly. We (the DRA) don’t from all taxes. If it’s less than cerns to lawmakers. They scheduled to appear from the enter your short film to be House Bill II, passed at the make the laws, but we do en- 185 days, you may want to re- may also push for an exten- main stage this year include judged for prizes plus African 2009 Legislative Session, will force them. It wasn’t expect- do your contract.” sion on the new tax change Casting Crowns, Third Day, games, mini-golf tourna- increase the Meals and ed. We usually have more no- Some campers didn’t like because of the short notice Newsboys, Skillet, Natalie ment, and our first paddle Rooms (Rentals) Tax from 8 tice. There’s a lot of frustra- the sounds of this, consider- for owners who have not Grant, Sanctus Real, Family boat race. percent to 9 percent. The tax tion and aggravation,” said ing their contracts need to be been given enough time to Force 5, and Paul Colman. Al- In addition to the music, change has been in effect Paveglio. issued in two to three weeks. submit for new licenses. so featuring on the alternative seminars and fun, SoulFest since July 1, yet Robin Paveg- Campground owners For owners whose Paveglio predicted that the stage are Norma Jean, As I lay provides a variety of other ac- lio, a taxpayer advocate from asked for clarification on campers already paid taxes new rules to the tax change Dying, Haste the Day, Day of tivities for families and indi- year round, Paveglio ex- will be announced within the Fire, and many,many more. viduals to participate in on- plained that some would next month or so. But SoulFest isn’t just site including scenic rides on have to write up new agree- Utilities were also about the music; another im- the panoramic lift, mini golf, ments. 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Lake Superior, Minnesota North Shore © Mark Godfrey This message is made possible by the generous support of this publication. WINNISQUAM ECHO REGIONAL July 30, 2009 A13 ■ Greek Festival draws largest crowd in years BY ELIZABETH DOYON ending line was Pat Weeks dition clothing.” Veane was selling non- community,” said Dor- Noucas Garside of Laconia STAFF INTERN from Concord. Mike Gregian, Jack perishables and “food from shimer. “I learned how to has helped with the event LACONIA — The aroma She said that she tries to Garabed, and Costos Mani- Greece that you could not make Greek-style coffee from since it started 23 years ago. of sweet baklava and grilled make it to the festival every atakos from Lowell, Mass., buy in the United States.” my mother, who learned “I love sharing our culture gyros wafted through the air year because “the food is au- brought people to their feet The mother and daughter from her mother. It is good to and customs with the world,” on Saturday at the Taxiar- thentic, and it is real Greek with Greek music. The tra- agreed that the best part of keep those traditions alive.” she said. chai Church in Laconia, trays. You can’t find that any- ditional sound came from the festival was the dancing Father Peter Papps of the The success of the event where hundreds of people where else around here.” Greek instruments such as and the food. They said that Taxiarchai Church said he was clear through the num- from all over New Hamp- Weeks has been coming to the doumbek, a Greek drum, this was the first year the fes- was ready for the lamb, and ber of people who attended. shire and beyond visited the the festival for over 10 years. and the oud, a Greek guitar- tival was making gyros, a was proud of the over- As Dorshimer said, “This is annual Greek Festival. “I never tire of the danc- like instrument. The music grilled Greek wrap with whelming outcome. probably the most people we The excitement about the ing. It is wonderful that this blended with the cheerful at- meat and vegetables. Chris Tsarikis ran the have had in a long time.” food was eminent, as the line culture is able to organize mosphere. “It is nice to be able to event, with help from mem- twisted from one end of the this to share with everyone. The three lively men have share our culture with the bers of the church. Mary field to another. Waiting in The people of the church per- been playing for the Greek what seemed to be a never- form Greek dances in the tra- festival for as long as they re- member. They said the best part of the festival is bring- ing the Greek culture to life with music and making peo- ple get up to dance along. Early in the afternoon people of the church dressed in the authentic Greek cloth- ing and danced traditional dances from Greece for the crowd. Among the crowds of peo- ple were the tables of im- ported Greek items, ranging from clothing to food to cof- fee. Katherine Dorshimer of Cape Cod was making the coffee for eager customers. She has worked the festival for seven years with her PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH DOYON daughter Ann Veane of San- Kids wear traditional Greek clothing as they dance during the Greek bornton. Festival Saturday.

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COURTESY PHOTO The Donnas come to Meadowbrook Aug. 5 to open for Pat Benatar and Blondie.

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BY ELIZABETH DOYON STAFF INTERN New Haven, Conn. Lighters and cell phones Lead singer Martin John- broke out when they sang The MTV Concert Tour at son worked the pavilion by “Thunder,” the first song the Meadowbrook US Cellu- talking to the fans while Boys Like Girls wrote to- lar Pavilion drew hundreds band-mates Paul DiGiovanni gether as a band, and the hit of teen girls who wanted to and Bryan Donahue spewed that made them famous. hear from some of their fa- water and guitar picks into “I can bring my son and vorite bands Saturday. the crowd. Martin asked for his friends to this concert be- Never Shout Never, The the crowd to sit down and be cause I know Boys Like Girls Veronicas, The Academy silent before playing “Dance is a band that kids can look Is…, and Gym Class Heroes Hall Drug” because he want- up to. They aren’t corrupted joined Boys Like Girls, who ed to bring the whole crowd by drugs or drinking like were promoting their sopho- the their feet. many bands are today, and more album coming out in “They (Boys Like Girls) they sing about how kids are September. Gilford was one never stopped moving, and growing up too fast and try- of the last stops on the MTV they talked to the crowd like ing to be older. I think they tour. they knew us personally,” send an important message. Openers Never Shout said Claire. Besides, the concert was fun Never are teens from Mis- The band introduced a even for me,” explained Nan- souri, who included a new song, “Heading for a cy Levey. ukulele and harmonica in Heartbreak,” off their album Melanie Kaple, from Deer- their set. Singer Christofer “Love Drunk,” coming out in field Mass., said “I saw Boys Ingle entertained the crowd September, by teaching the Like Girls at Six Flags last PHOTO BY ELIZABETH DOYOM with his constant jumping chorus to the crowd so they year and driving all the way Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls and dancing. could sing along, a tactic that to New Hampshire was Next up the Australian Michael Jackson by playing excited the Pavilion. Plat- “Hero/Heroine” was a hit. proved the be successful with worth it. This was the best twin sisters, the Veronicas, “ Billie Jean.” forms were set at the front of “Boys Like Girls sound so the catchy song. concert I have ever seen.” brought some new- Just as it was getting dark, the stage and the band much better live because wave/pop-rock flare to stage Boys Like Girls stormed the jumped on and off of them, they sing really well, but also with singles “Untouched” stage. Bright colored lights soaring across stage. their personalities show in and “Forever.” and smoke set the tone and The second song, each song,” said Claire from The main events started with The Academy Is…, of New Frequent Golfer Program; Check our Website! Chicago. The band has toured since 2003 and pro- duced four albums since. The crowds went wild at the beginning guitar riff of Monday through Thursday Special their hit “Slow Down.” “I was looking forward to The Academy Is… the most because they are great per- formers,” Drew Levey of Northfield said. “They don’t just sing and play their mu- sic, they entertain the crowd.” Gym Class Heroes of New Sept 4 York stood out with their al- ternative hip-hop style. They played “Cupid’s Chokehold” and “Cookie Jar” that had the crowd singing and jump- ing along. Lead singer Travis McCoy paid tribute to A16 July 30, 2009 SPORTS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Lakes Region invitational Little League Tournament

NORTHFIELD — This leagues from Laconia, Can- bracket showcased the all- year’s Lakes Region Invita- terbury and the Tilton North- star teams from Canterbury tional Little League Tourna- field area. Little League, Winnisquam COURTESY PHOTOS The 9/10-year-old players from Winnisquam Cal Ripken and the 11/12-year-old players from Winnisquam Cal ment proved to be as exciting Tilton Northfield Little Cal Ripken and TNLL, with Ripken won both age divisions. as always, with two age divi- League hosted the event at the Winnisquam Cal Ripken sions playing a double elimi- Dwinal Field and the weath- team powering through to ented Canterbury team. ning the 11/12 year old divi- fun to see the youth of the nation tournament that er held off for most of the win the title after two tough All star teams of 11/12 sion as well. Congratulations area come together and play brought together teams and games. The 9/10-year-old fought games with the tal- year old players from Laco- to both Winnisquam Cal Rip- some great baseball games, nia Little League, Win- ken teams! and as always we look for- nisquam Cal Ripken and TNLL would like to extend ward to next season. TNLL played some exciting a huge thank you to all the For more information, baseball of their own, with teams who participated in please visit www.leagueline- Winnisquam Cal Ripken the Lakes Region Invitation- up.com/tnll. coming out on top and win- al Tournament this year; it is

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For the winning man year at Winnisquam Re- class quickly became a pas- just sounded like fun," she re- pieces, an oak nightstand "I love the part of perfect- jewelry box, she received $500, with her now signature ing a piece," she said. "It's nev- a feature in American Wood- curved sides, was selected to er good enough, but you get to worker magazine's August be in the New England Stu- know every piece of some- edition and a two-day class in dent Woodworking Design thing you build. You want it block planing worth nearly an competition. Her teacher, all to be perfect, so I had to fix additional $500. Rick Bierweiler,took a look at those drawers so they'd last." "I'll be in Virginia (for col- it one day and told her, "We're Finally topping the region- lege) when the class starts, so going to competition with al competition was a thrill to I don't know if I can go," this." She wound up winning the high school graduate. To Desrochers said, "but if I can't $250 for her craftsmanship the best of her knowledge, she make it I'll let B go in my place. and design as a Top 10 selec- is the only student to have par- SEE DESTINY PAGE B8 tion. She followed that up in 2006 with a hickory vanity. The curved sides with drawers cleverly incorporated into Filmmakers can them, beveled mirror and up- holstered seat curved to fit in- side the dresser for storage act, produce, again placed in the competi- tion for another $250 award. In 2007, continuing to build direct at camps on her bedroom set she was designing, she conquered her BY MEGHAN SIEGLER in the classroom, and part [email protected] biggest project of all, a hicko- will be spent outside, where ry armoire with a detachable, TILTON — Kids have the kids will do some of the curved, inverted "V" book- plenty of options each sum- shooting for their films. Af- shelf beside it. Even the door mer when it comes to choos- ter camp wraps up – with, fit- hinges were made of wood. ing a day camp, but this year tingly,a wrap party – the film "I talked about it with B two new weeklong camps students will each receive a (Mr. Bierweiler), and he said will be geared specifically to camp DVD and a certificate we could do it," she said of the aspiring actors, directors of completion. PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES unusual hinges. "It took a bit and producers in the Lakes Likewise, kids will get a Destiny Desroches sits at the vanity she built her sophomore year at WRHS. Atop the vanity is the ash jewel- but we worked on it together Region. copy of their work and a cer- ry box brought First Place to Destiny Desroches of Sanbornton in the 2009 New England Student Woodworking and came up with this." Kid Filmmakers, a travel- tificate of completion at the Design competition. Desroches placed in the Top 10 all four years of competing in the event. The furniture, she ing year-round filmmaking end of Animation Vacation, laughed, cost her more to academy, will offer two which will be held Aug. 17-21. WALK THIS WAY transport than the prize she camps in August at the Gran- This camp focuses on clay- ■ won for it. They had to rent a ite Media Center in Tilton: mation, anime, screenwrit- Donna Rhodes [email protected] U-Haul to get it to the compe- Summer Shoot and Anima- ing, special effects and edit- tition. tion Vacation. They’re for ing and takes place primari- A trek through Weeks Forest in Gilford "I told B, well, what next? I kids ages 10-15, and while ly indoors. could build an ark!" she re- they’ve been done in Massa- “They make whatever BY DONNA RHODES level. A dense canopy of hem- lock, ash, birch, oak and called, stretching her arms chusetts, Connecticut and they want to make,” [email protected] lock and white pine makes it maple were back, reaching wide to signify size. "I just Rhode Island, this will be a Bornkessel said, adding that GILFORD — The sun fi- shady and pleasant as you skyward to form a beautiful kept getting bigger. But he first for New Hampshire. if they want to broadcast nally peeked out this week for walk through the forest. The canopy high above. Birds sang asked me to please try doing “They are popular,” re- their creations on YouTube, awhile, and on Saturday I opt- thick layers of pine needles prettily from the treetops, and something smaller the next gional coordinator Mari- they’ll be able to. ed for a solitary walk, just my muffle your steps, and I kept I found myself wishing our time." anne Bornkessel said. The camps are for kids in- dog Grover and myself. In ret- an eye out for the deer,fox,por- Meredith News editor, Sarah, Smaller turned out to be “There’s not many opportu- terested in filmmaking ei- rospect, I should have named cupine, raccoons and other was with us to identify their her best piece yet - an ash jew- nities in the schools that of- ther for fun or as a future ca- the column "Walk this way critters said to reside in these songs. They were a joy to lis- elry box with her signature fer filmmaking opportuni- reer,but Bornkessel said that and that way," as our adven- woodlands and fields. ten to though, even if the mu- curves and a curly maple- ties. That’s why I’m pretty de- anyone who wants to be in- ture this time found us wan- I soon found that the most sic makers were anonymous lined "tunnel" through the termined to get it going up spired creatively or who dering quite a bit. abundant wildlife this time of to my untrained ear. center. On top, three wooden here.” could use a boost in self-es- We were out the door bright year, however, has two wings, Other than the birds, the si- orbs made of curly maple The Summer Shoot camp teem would benefit from at- and early and headed for six legs and a bad bite. Deer lence of these magnificent open to hold earrings while a runs from Aug. 10-14. Ac- tending either camp. Weeks Woods off Route 11A in flies. Bug spray in July is def- woods was nearly deafening. gently curved piece of ash cording to Bornkessel, the Most of the instructors Gilford, a walk I have been initely recommended. Unfor- In just a few minutes we en- holds dangling necklaces. kids will separate into are from New Hampshire eyeing for awhile now. John tunately my little spray canis- tered a world where one would Placement of these orbs was groups, and professionals and have had experience in and Esther Weeks donated 88 ter on a handy carabiner clip expect a cottage for Thoreau critical to her, as she wanted will teach them about acting, their fields, Bornkessel acres of the property in 1988 was back at the car but, on the to appear around any bend. to bring depth to the piece as screenwriting, directing, ed- added. in memory of their son Robert positive side of things, these The trouble was, there were someone looked at it. iting and sound and lighting. “They’re all very profes- Bruce Weeks, and in 1999 the little pests motivated us to many bends, and I have never "Sanding is the key Before the week is out, the sional,” she said. Society for the Protection of keep moving! been one for backtracking. though," Desroches said. "I campers will have made four Because of low registra- N.H. Forests added 22 acres Most woodland flowers "Grover," I said at one point would sit and sand the orbs films. One will be a docu- tion numbers, which more to the parcel and con- have gone by now, but a host deep in the woods, "we have a for hours. I even brought it mentary on either ecology or Bornkessel attributes to the tinue to maintain the land to- of colorful mushrooms were problem here. Which way do home and would sit here and peace; one will be a commer- economy,the organization is day. I was eager to see what sprouting everywhere. Some, we go now?" sand and sand and sand. Es- cial for Kid Filmmakers; one offering a film buddy dis- was hidden here in these just beginning to peek He set off to the left and I pecially through the middle will be a silent film; and fi- count. When one person pays woods. through the damp forest floor, realized the wisdom in this. A here. I just had to get it done nally,one will be either a dra- the full registration price of I knew that maps for the wore silly wigs of pine nee- few lefts would circle us back right." ma, comedy or musical. $295, a “buddy” can sign up trail system in the 107-acre dles on their cap. Beautiful or- to the main trail we had A perfectionist, she can “It’s going to be hands- for half the cost, which tract were available at the ange, white, pink and red fun- strayed from. Perfect! So left point out minute "flaws" that on,” Bornkessel said. amounts to $147.50. town library, but we arrived gi popped up all around as we we went. no one would ever see. The She said that part of each More information can be in Gilford before the library strolled. Graceful Indian Eventually I suppose we thin drawers in the jewelry seven-hour day will be spent found at kidfilmmakers.com. opened. Parking at Town Hall, Pipes grew in small clusters took one left turn too many I walked over to look at the in the trail, and it was a vir- when we found ourselves on a map, posted at the trailhead. tual fungi festival in the woods beautiful rise overlooking a The sign said that the yellow that day. brook instead of back on the Scout project to benefit LRGHealthcare trail wandered the perimeter Trails meander through- main trail. Fields could be LACONIA — Derek Lam- of the property,and I thought out the property,and maybe it seen through the trees, and I bert, an accomplished Boy that sounded like a plan. Who was just me, but I didn't notice decided that while we may Scout and sophomore at Win- needs a map? We could just fol- any yellow markers for this have missed that right turn, nisquam Regional High low the yellow trail all the way. advertised perimeter trail. we discovered another lovely School, has chosen Grover can smell a good Grover didn't care though, place in Weeks Woods. After LRGHealthcare as the recipi- walking site a mile away and and he began pointing out a cooling off by the brook, we ent of a community service he was chomping at the few interesting side trails that set out in search of that elu- project that will help him proverbial bit, anxious to get we eventually couldn't resist. sive trail we began our adven- earn the rank of Eagle Scout going. My time reading the Babbling brooks, overflow- ture on. while supporting new par- sign was cut short, but I was ing in sections from the recent By now I realized this ents. confident we would have no rains, gave him a chance to lap would have been a great place Derek and Boy Scout trouble. It was just a short way up some cool water and splash for a map, because we were Troop 82 created 100 gift bags COURTESY PHOTO up the gently sloping trail around a bit as I waited and walking little more than a for new mothers containing Local Boy Scout Derek Lambert delivers his gift bags to LRGHealthcare. when I realized what I had left slapped at flies. Looking deer trail. Cobwebs flung items such as diapers, wipes, back in the car,though: water, around I could see many old across the path told me that lotion, powder, babysitter community members think to grade and has learned about cell phone and bug spray. On stone walls, erected by the few had gone this route in memo board, baby's first year donate their time and talent many life skills such as camp- past walks I had never used sheep farmers of colonial Gil- awhile. Well, few two-legged calendar, storybook and for their community hospi- ing and community service any of those items, so rather ford. I stood there envisioning creatures at least. I decided much more. tal,” said FBP Nurse Director but his favorites which he has than turn back, I shrugged it the days when this was open that I had made a pretty accu- “The bags are a welcome Ruth O’Hara. earned merit badges for are off and kept going. land cleared by farmers for rate assessment of the path as donation to our Family Birth- Derek has been involved in Emergency Preparedness The trail begins wide and their flocks. Now mighty hem- SEE WALK PAGE B2 place. It is wonderful when scouting since the second and Computer Skills. Classifieds REAL ESTATE B2 • Thursday, July 30, 2009 MEREDITH NEWS/THE RECORD ENTERPRISE/WINNISQUAM ECHO mary HOUSE FOR SALE Dragon Real Estate on Waukewan Golf Course 360 Tenney Mountain Highway, Suite 1 • Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264 Mary L. 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IMMEDIATE PART-TIME SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #48 TRI-COUNTY CAP/HEAD START HAS YEAR ROUND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Plymouth, New Hampshire • 2009-2010 School Year THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS FOR THE

New England Salem Children’s Village & The Hunter School PLYMOUTH PROGRAM BEGINNING currently has part-time/year round positions available. All appli- COUNSELOR/BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST SEPTEMBER 2009 cants must be at least 21 years of age and have a clean driving and (Holderness, Rumney and Wentworth—Grant Funded Position) criminal record. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work or Counseling. ASSOCIATE COMBO TEACHER; Position prefers but doesn’t require an Weekend Child Development Counselors are needed in our Experience in Behavior Intervention Plans. Associate’s Degree. Nine credits in Early Childhood Education required, 3 of homes. These positions entail working from 5:00 pm Friday to 17.5 hours per week which must be in Child Growth & Development. This is a full-time 33hrs/wk Contracted Service – Hourly Rate (negotiated) for a 37 wk/yr benefited position. Medical and dental benefits after 90 days & 5:00 pm Sunday, and require overnights. The ideal candidates will paid school vacations and sick leave as accrued. Salary is $9.96-10.63/hr have a degree in psychology, education, or a related field, and/or Interested applicants please send letter of intent, depending on degree. If interested, please send a letter of introduction, tran- experience working with troubled children in a group home set- résumé, and references to: scripts and resume postmarked by August 5, 2009 to: Tri-County Head Start, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin NH 03570. Interviews will be in August. HEAD ting. Hourly wages start at $10.00 per hour. Frances Gonsalves, Director of Special Education START IS AN EOE. School Administrative Unit #48 Cleaning Personnel is needed in the school on Tuesdays and 47 Old Ward Bridge Road • Plymouth, NH 03264 FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR – Position requires post secondary Fridays from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. This is a minimum wage/hourly posi- education in Human Services as well as experience in working with families and the community. A thorough knowledge of area services, good organiza- tion, and would be ideal for a retired person seeking a few hours tional and record-keeping skills required. This is a full-time 30 hr/wk, 37 wk/yr each week to supplement their income. benefited position. Medical and Dental benefits after 90 days and paid school MARINE MECHANIC vacations and sick leave, as accrued. Salary is $11.73/hr. If interested please send a letter of introduction, transcripts and resume postmarked by August 5, Shep Brown’s Boat Basin 2009 to: Tri-County Head Start, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, NH. 03570. Please submit résumé and cover letter before a Premier Full Service Marina Interviews will be in August. HEAD START IS AN EOE. August 14, 2009 to: has a rare immediate opening for a full time, year round Sandy Sexton, Resources Mgr. marine mechanic. Mercruiser and Mercury certifications Get that perfect part time paying job working PO Box 600, Rumney NH 03266-0600 are required. Competitive pay plan, vacation & health for an oil firm as a local agent and earn e-mail: [email protected] benefits are available. sWe are only looking for the best more. Job requirements: Good communica- tion skills in English, Internet access. Any with a great attitude. previous working experience could be an EOE Please e-mail your resume to advantage. Applicants should send their resume to Jason Wheller email (jason- [email protected] [email protected]) for more info. or call Stephen Hinchey, Service Manager at 603-279-4573. If you think we're fun to dine with, you should try working here! Energetic, creative person to work with a child Now hiring for with autism spectrum disorder for 27 hrs. per week full and part-time: HELP WANTED in summer, 10 hrs. per week after school. Some CHEF SPA & HEALTH CLUB RECEPTIONIST knowledge of developmental disabilities a plus. WAITSTAFF Reliable transportation, car insurance, and a valid JOB SUMMARY: Meet & Greet Health Club members, The Corner House Inn check in Spa guests and answer phones to book Spa NH driver’s license required. Training provided. Center Sandwich • 284-6219 appointments. Handling cash. If interested please call Sandi at 536-6394 X 11. [email protected] SPA & HEALTH CLUB CLEANER NAIL TECHNICIAN EOE BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K, Health Club Membership, Restaurant & Spa Discounts. PLYMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BLACK DIAMOND NEEDS: Plymouth, NH 03264 • 2009-2010 School Year AM & PM Servers AM & PM Dishwashers CULINARY ARTS AIDE 80% Bartenders (Culinary Arts Education Experience Required) Starting July 1st. Benefits are health Club membership & Restaurant & spa discounts. Please send letter of intent, résumé, letters of recommendation, and transcripts to: CONTACT: Kara Taylor, Human Resources/Payroll Manager Bruce W. Parsons, Principal • Plymouth Regional High School Mountain Club on Loon 86 Old Ward Bridge Road • Plymouth, NH 03264 603.745.2244 x5361 • Fax: 603.745.2317 [email protected]

Be part of the new excitement and the largest sporting events in New Hampshire. Event only worker positions are available at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Positions are available in all departments with a variety of shifts to choose from. No experi- Clinical Education & Staff ence necessary as we’ll train the right candidates. Earn extra FIND A CAREER money and have fun doing it! Please apply in person at: New Development Coordinator Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 Rte 106, Loudon NH IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! 32 hours per week 03307. Attn. Debbie O’Neil. Speare Memorial Hospital is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Clinical Education & Staff Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for development, coordination and implementation of clinical orientation and education as well as non-nursing staff orientation and education programs. BSN or matriculation required. Master’s degree preferred. Previous experience and familiarity with principles of adult education preferred. SMH offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Send letter of interest and resume to: Human Resource Department, Speare Memorial Hospital 16 Hospital Road, Plymouth, NH 03264 Fax: 603-536-0022, Email: [email protected] EOE Additional information on employment/benefits and employment application form can be found at:

www.spearehospital.com PUBLIC NOTICE CARROLL COUNTY Delegation

Resumes are now being accepted CARROLL COUNTY TREASURER Please submit your resume no later than

August 14, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. TRI-COUNTY CAP/HEAD START HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING Please forward resumes to the FOR THE OSSIPEE PROGRAM Carroll County Business Office BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2009 P.O. Box 152, Ossipee, NH 03864 Or by email ASSOCIATE COMBO TEACHER: Position prefers but doesn’t require an Associate’s Degree. Nine credits in Early [email protected] Childhood Education required, 3 of which must be in Child Growth & Development. This is a full-time 33hrs/wk for a 37 wk/yr benefited position. Medical and dental benefits The Delegation Sub-Committee will be meeting on after 90 days & paid school vacations and sick leave as accrued. Salary is $9.96-10.63/hr depending on degree. If August 17, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. in the Carroll County interested, please send a letter of introduction, transcripts Administration Building on 95 Water Village Road, and resume postmarked by August 5, 2009 to: Tri-County Head Start, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin NH 03570. Interviews Route 171, Ossipee, NH 03864 will be in August. HEAD START IS AN EOE.

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