Tilton Native Tours the World with Disney on Ice by DONNA RHODES Act Performance
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Tilton native tours the world with Disney on Ice BY DONNA RHODES act performance. In the show, [email protected] DeRoy plays the role of Foxy, one of the Lost Boys in the TILTON — Local resi- “Peter Pan” segment. She dents who attend any of the said “Treasure Trove” is fun Disney on Ice performances for all ages because it in- at the Verizon Wireless Are- cludes so many favorite char- na in Manchester this month acters. may want to look closely to “The little girls always see if they recognize Tilton love Jasmine and some of the resident Kaitlyn DeRoy, who princess characters, but will be among the many pro- there are also pirates, and fessional skaters appearing just so much for everyone to in the show. enjoy,” said DeRoy.“We even Since 2008, DeRoy has tak- start it off with a workout en part in several tours with routine to get everyone up Feld Entertainment, which and dancing in the aisles. It’s runs Disney on Ice, includ- really cool to have that inter- ing three years with their action with the audience.” “Worlds of Fantasy” show DeRoy began skating at a and this latest tour, “Trea- very young age, when her sure Trove.” parents would strap on her “Treasure Trove” incor- baby skates and lead her porates Disney classics like around ponds in the Lakes “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Region. Lion King,” “Peter Pan,” As she grew older,her love “Snow White,” “Aladdin,” and commitment for skating “The Little Mermaid” and grew along with the time in- more into a spectacular two SEE DEROY, PAGE A10 COURTESY When Disney on Ice arrives at the Verizon Center in Manchester on Jan. 30, Tilton resident Kaitlyn DeRoy will be among the cast members. DeRoy is shown here as Foxy from Peter Pan (red costume, in front of the tree stump), in the upcoming performance, “Treasure Trove.” Tempers flare over salary increases at Fire Commission meeting By Donna Rhodes intention last week was to half percent raise for 2013. raises serve to bring them [email protected] change the scheduling so “Now you’re only going to closer to other local fire de- raises do not begin until Ju- give them half of that in- partment salaries, and they TILTON — While the ly, after the district approves crease,” she said. expect what was previously Tilton-Northfield Fire Com- the budget and any amend- Clark cited his reason to voted upon by the commis- mission eventually voted 2-1 ments that may be made in be the current state of the sion to be honored. to uphold a prior agreement the process. economy, and a trickle down Captain David Hall told for $7,000 in employee COURTESY “This (step increase affect at both the state and Clark that employees were Ken Peters, Tonya Splett and students at Spaulding Youth Center display salaried step increases to be- agreement) was classically federal level that will soon be willing to barter on any the blankets they made to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy. gin Jan. 1, tempers flared and done last year,”Commission- hitting taxpayers. He said it agreement, but “we feel like tension was high at an un- er Tom Gallant said to Clark has become a balancing act we’re being lied to now.” scheduled commissioners’ as the meeting got underway, for the commission to pro- Hall went on to say he and Spaulding Youth Center staff budget planning session last “but you want to change this vide a “good salary and ben- his co-workers feel they have week, when the topic was from Jan. 1 to July 1, and efits” for the department given up a lot in regard to in- and students make a difference brought back to the table for that’s what this is all about.” while keeping the impact of creased insurance contribu- reconsideration by Chair- Tilton resident and select those expenses in mind at the tions, higher deductibles and for Hurricane Sandy victims man Patrick Clark. board Chair Patricia Con- same time. Adjusting the rate other concessions so “every- NORTHFIELD — Upon “The devastation is still Since 2003, any wage in- sentino was at the Jan. 9 increase to begin in July, he one could benefit,” but now hearing news reports that very evident,” commented creases have been paid meeting, and asked why said, would help in his effort Clark was asking them to many victims of Hurricane Peters. “Houses are off foun- retroactively to employees Clark would seek to change a to minimize tax impacts on give up an additional six Sandy were still suffering dations, four foot sand drifts following the district meet- prior decision to give the dis- the district. months of their step raises from lack of electricity, heat are plowed like snow banks ing in March. Clark’s stated trict employees a two and a Firefighters said the step SEE TNFD PAGE A10 and other necessities for liv- to the beach and whole neigh- ing, Tonya Splett, a staff borhoods of houses are member at Spaulding Youth burned to the ground. Hun- Hypnotist puts audience ‘under the influence’ at BHS Center, discussed the situa- dreds of volunteers are pro- BY DONNA RHODES tion with the young students viding goods and helping re- [email protected] whom she supervises. store the area and we felt Ten year old Jackson was good that we were able to BELMONT — Hypnotist very sensitive to the fact that make our own small contri- Peter Mamos took a group of these affected families must bution.” students and parents from be cold because they were Spaulding Youth Center Belmont High School on an without heat and suggested leverages professional ex- imaginary journey last that he could help by making pertise to help young people week, when he relaxed their a blanket to be donated. Staff with autism or other devel- minds then suggested some member Ken Peters, who has opmental and/or behavioral fun adventures for both they been doing disaster relief for challenges learn the academ- and the audience to enjoy 24 years, offered to help ic and life skills needed to be during his show at the high Splett organize a relief ef- successful in their homes, school last Thursday fort. They involved students schools and communities. evening. in making fleece blankets For information about “Have you ever had a day- and cheerful cards and col- Spaulding Youth Center,con- dream? That is hypnosis,” lected money and goods from tact Gail Mayhew,Director of Mamos said. “Have you ever Spaulding staff members Development, at 286-7500, felt you were part of a day- over several weeks. Splett ext. 532; gmayhew@spauld- dream? Wondered, is this commented that the staff ingyouthcenter.org or visit fake or is this real? Fake is used this opportunity to www.spauldingyouthcen- the daydream but your re- teach students about values, ter.org. sponse to it is real.” helping others and making With that said, Mamos be- DONNA RHODES an impact on someone else’s Hypnotist Peter Mamos began his show by having participants at Belmont High School imagine they were INDEX gan the process of relaxing life with a small gesture. heading out of town on a road trip. Among those who hypnotically grabbed the wheel and stepped on the gas ■ the group through music, his When all the items were for the journey were students Kayla Harpell and Sinjen Flanders. Volume 6 • Number 3 voice, and many visualiza- collected and sorted, a van 18 Pages in 2 Section tions as they sat before the oughly enjoyed the response. and had them sing along on CA,” “Thriller,” and other was rented to make the de- Community Commentary ..A5-6 audience with their eyes Mamos had his subjects their “radio” to the hit song, fun songs when he told them livery.Peters, Splett, and two closed. keep their eyes closed and en- “Call Me Maybe” until they they were in a Miami night other Spaulding staff mem- North Country Notebook .....A5 Only they, he reminded vision heading off on a road reached their final “destina- club. They even envisioned bers Mike Devoe and Greg everyone, could accept his trip in their car. tion” of Miami Beach. celebrities in the school au- Noyes spent a weekend in Schools .................................A7 suggestions because they “We’re driving out of Bel- Throughout the hour long dience. New York City where they chose to do so through their mont now. Step on the gas hypnotic experience, the par- “Who are you seeing right dropped off the contribu- Culture..................................A5 relaxed condition. pedal, put your hand out of ticipants reacted enjoyed ice now” Mamos asked Kayla tions at a distribution center Once he was assured they the sun roof and wave to cream cones, watched girls Harpell. in Breezy Point on the Rock- Obituaries.............................A6 were ready,he began to work everyone,” said Mamos. on the beach as well as the “It’s Justin Bieber,” she away Peninsula. The group ©2013, Salmon Press, LLC. his powers of suggestion be- He gave further sugges- saddest movie they ever saw. squealed. helped at the warehouse and Call us at (603) 279-4516 fore an audience who thor- tions of bugs in their nose, Later, they danced to “YM- SEE HYPNOTIST, PAGE A10 toured the area. email: [email protected] A2 Thursday, January 17, 2013 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ CLARIFICATION It’s Your Move – on weight loss resolutions, ■ TILTON — In an article quirements for the chief. muscle mass, and free exercise classes! published in last week’s edi- During the district meet- NORTHFIELD — It’s that you’re not doing any active Zumba classes and strength- Year on a new foot.