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BY DONNA RHODES Code Red can also be [email protected] used departmentally in the TILTON — After last De- town. If the police needed cember’s ice storm high- to notify road crews, town lighted a lack of town-wide officials or other depart- communication, Tilton is ments and apprise them of now looking into a new a situation, the "job" could emergency notification sys- be created swiftly and the tem. information sent to all who At the selectmen's meet- needed to be notified. Lists ing last Thursday night, of responders will tell them Chris Higgs of Code Red who is on the way to the PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES demonstrated and ex- scene. Christine Fogg of the Belmont Heritage Commission explains the history and architecture of the Bandstand to participants in a preservation semi- plained his company's Higgs explained that his nar last Friday. emergency notification sys- company's emergency call tem. Police Chief Bob system has been used in Cormier had met with the events such as recent hur- Belmont exemplifies the preservation company previously and ricanes and floods through- brought Higgs to the board out the United States and so they could see the system been met with great suc- of historic community character themselves. A computer- cess. ized data base, Code Red can "It will recall unan- BY DONNA RHODES store owned by the company of Meredith spoke to the au- towns’ Heritage Commis- be programmed to call town swered lines or, if an an- [email protected] and a few houses for mill dience on his mission to re- sions on how a town can save residents and give out vital swering machine has been BELMONT — Nearly 50 workers. store the old building. Work- historic structures. Some emergency information in reached, it will let you know people from towns through- Sawyers Reservoir, now ing with PlanNH, they strate- were learning how to create a matter of minutes. From that," Higgs explained. "If out New Hampshire, and known as Sawyer Lake, was gized ways to create new life a Heritage Commission of news on the opening of a someone didn't get the call even one in Vermont, gath- also constructed by the com- within the old brick walls. their own and sought advice shelter to a missing child but looks at their Caller I.D. ered in Belmont last Friday pany with a series of dams When reconstructing build- from those on hand for the alert, the town officials can and calls back the 866 num- for discussions on heritage feeding water to the busy ings such as the Belmont sessions. readily type in a "job," spec- ber that comes up, they'll and preservation. mill. In April of 1852 one of Mill, he said, it is important Maggie Stier,a field repre- ifying a geographical loca- then receive the message al- The afternoon sessions those dams ruptured and cre- to come up with ideas that sentative for the N.H. Preser- tion in town or the town as so. This keeps the 911 cen- began with a walk through ated a devastating flood that are doable and that there is vation Alliance and a part of a whole to be notified. The ter from being flooded with the Factory District, where wiped out many of the busi- funding for. the N.H. Trust Historic computer will then dial calls about what is going participants learned of the nesses and homes down- Through his creative eye, Preservation, gave tips on everyone in the vicinity and on." history behind the Belmont stream in the village. the crumbling mill “went working with local officials relay the message. SEE CODE RED PAGE A9 Bandstand and library from "It is said that the Grist from that burnt out hulk to in sustaining the past. Slides Belmont Heritage Commis- Mill survived," Rhodes told this that you see today.It blew of work done in Weare and sion members. A Belmont the audience, "by chaining it people’s minds,” he said with other communities across Village Millennium Historic to nearby trees to save it from a laugh. the state gave encourage- State officials talk tough Walking Tour map also pro- being swept away." Attendees were busy tak- ment to those new to preser- vided information on past Architect Chris Williams ing notes for their own SEE CHARACTER PAGE A9 economy in Tilton and present buildings and BY DONNA RHODES In his reply, Lynch as- sites in the district. [email protected] sured the Tilton selectmen Participants also gath- TILTON — State Senator that he was doing all he ered in the Corner House New Northfield restaurant serves Kathleen Sgambati, and could to help towns such as where Wallace Rhodes of the Representatives Liz Merry theirs in the economic Belmont Heritage Commis- up breakfast, pastries and more and Dennis Fields met with struggles that lie ahead. sion chronicled the history Tilton selectmen last week “I an committed to work- of the mill and its preserva- to discuss the state budget. ing with N.H.’s municipali- tion. Katherine Dawson, ties to ensure we are all able Property for the original chairman of the board, ex- to fulfill our core responsi- mill was obtained by charter plained that the governor’s bilities and meet the needs in 1892 by a group led by proposed budget has the of our citizens within the William Badger. Named the town quite concerned. restraints of the reces- Gilmanton Village Manufac- Questions on revenue shar- sion,” he wrote. “I am sen- turing Company, the mill ing from the state are still sitive to your concerns was built in 1833 and from unanswered and the stimu- about local property tax- there began a storied jour- lus package leaves many payers, and in developing ney of ownership and pro- wondering just how this my budget, my goal was to duction. A pond and subse- money will reach the towns. keep aid to local taxpayers quent canal were co-con- She read a letter she had re- at least level.” structed with the mill to pro- ceived from Gov. Lynch af- He encouraged the town vide power to the building, ter the board wrote to voice to be open and rethink their running through the current their concerns to him. SEE TILTON PAGE A9 site of the library and band- stand. In 1833 Belmont Vil- lage (formerly known as Up- PHOTO BY MEGHAN SIEGLER per Gilmanton Village) con- July Albright serves up a fresh cup of coffee to Darren and Cheryl Chase of Franklin at the new Northfield Eatery Public hearing for T-N Fire and Bakery last week. sisted basically of a black- smith shop, gristmill, corner BY MEGHAN SIEGLER tomers during that time. Tetreault’s boyfriend helped District set for April 6 [email protected] “We needed to kind of ease him build the breakfast bar, TILTON — The Tilton- Tilton and whether the INDEX NORTHFIELD — Walking into it,” Tetreault said, ex- tables and booths. Everything Northfield Fire Commis- district should consider ● into the Northfield Eatery plaining that she wanted to that comes out of the kitchen, sion and selectmen from constructing a substation Volume 4 • Number 13 and Bakery,you’d never guess make sure she and her staff however, is all Tetreault. Her the towns of Tilton and on the other side of Exit 20 Pages in 1 Section Ed’s Trucking used to inhab- were ready to whip up deli- specialty is baking, and daily Northfield will hold a pub- 20. Residents of both Sports ...... A18 it the building, which is now cious breakfasts and lunches offerings include breads, lic hearing next Monday towns are asked to partic- Entertainment ...... A11 colored with sunny yellow quickly.The new restaurant’s muffins and any number of night. The three boards ipate in the hearing, Editorial Page ...... A4 walls and filled with custom trademark, Tetreault said, is pastries, depending on what have been meeting jointly whether to voice a legiti- Community Commentray.....A5 made wooden booths, a break- fresh food. “Nothing comes to she feels like making on any to review the findings of mate concern, give con- Classifieds ...... A12-16 fast bar,and the smell of fresh us prepackaged or premade,” given day.Of course, if there’s the Municipal Resources, structive criticism or of- Schools...... A7-8 pastries. she said. something you’re craving Inc. report and are now fer suggestions to the Local news ...... A2-3 Four weeks after opening, A family business, the that’s not on the menu, she seeking input from the boards concerning the Culture...... A10 General Manager and Execu- eatery is owned by Tetreault’s said, there’s no harm in ask- public. Some concerns needs within the district. Obituaries...... A6 tive Chef Lindsey Tetreault father, Bob Gauthier, a past ing. “If I have it in-house, I’m have arisen about the ag- The hearing will take said that word of mouth – Northfield resident who now more than willing to make it,” ing Central Street station, place at 6 p.m. in the Win- ©2008, Salmon Press, LLC. their only form of advertis- lives in Somerville, Mass. He she said. Tetreault has response times in some nisquam High School Call us at (603) 279-4516 ing thus far – is responsible gutted and rebuilt the place, worked in the restaurant outlying locations of East Cafetorium. email: [email protected] for the steady increase in cus- Tetreault said, and SEE NORTHFIELD PAGE A9 A2 April 2, 2009 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Tilton selectmen add public comment to agenda BY DONNA RHODES being on the agenda." time and, due to attorney-client study the police department and the chief's car- under early as next year. [email protected] It was relatively quiet, how- privilege, will not be brought building project. He an- 100,000 miles by not staggering The vehicles are paid for TILTON — At a select board ever, on this first night of pub- up for a public hearing. nounced that Deputy Chief the purchases." from the Police Special Detail meeting last week, members lic comment, with only a few "We are not jumping on Mike Robinson will represent Dawson, who was on the se- Fund. Currently that fund has presented a new format that al- brief questions to clarify the this," she assured, "and it won't the fire department and Cap- lect board at the time the agree- enough money to meet the lowed for public comment pri- new procedure. Pat Clark did stop the formation of a com- tain Owen Wellington will be ment was signed, said that the lease agreement and leave a lit- or to a meeting's agenda. ask about how the money for mittee, no matter what the le- on board from the police de- vehicles were bought at a "very, tle over $350 still in the account. "This is for non-agenda the police department might be gal outcome is." partment. Pat Consentino is very good price." Basically the Town Finance Officer, Tim items," said Selectman Norm handled if it is rescinded. Daw- Ken Randall was on hand to the selectboard representative town was able to obtain the Pearson, said that 2008 brought Boudreau. "You can make com- son explained that this was in give the names of those who to the committee. Citizens at three vehicles for the price of $18,214 to the fund. To date the ments or complaints without the hands of lawyers at this will form the committee to large will be Vince Kondrotas, two, she said. Chief Bob Cormi- revenue is only $1,166, a little Dick Montambeault, Ben La- er further stated that by getting behind last year at this same Balle and Vince Paratore. The three cruisers they have been time. We are, he advised, just Specializing In Residential first meeting of the committee able to rotate them through the getting into construction sea- Air Duct and will be held on April 6 at the shifts and not put as much son however, and soon much Town Hall. mileage and maintenance into more revenue would likely be Meredith, NH Dryer Vent Cleaning Also during the meeting just one new cruiser that would received into the account. YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS was a public hearing regard- receive a greater amount of Funds are derived from special ing payment of the police use. Wellington pointed out duties such as traffic control • According to the EPA, indoor air pollution ranks among the top 5 U.S. health problems. cruisers currently on a that since the town didn’t pur- for construction projects, • The American Lung Association reports, air ducts have more germs than a chicken coop and lease/purchase agreement chase a new cruiser in 2007, the which go directly to the Police contaminated air can aggravate asthma and allergies. • Approximately 40,000 dust mites, the most common cause of allergies, and their feces can live from Irwin Ford. Scott Davis department fell behind with its Special Detail Fund. in one ounce of dust in your home. asked if the members of the vehicle replacements. The In further action, the board • Air ducts are an ideal breeding ground for microbial growth, dust mites, dust mite feces, dirt, board who were part of this hope in obtaining three in 2008 debated how to handle new debris, animal dander, pollen and other health threatening organisms. agreement last year would ex- was to get the department out nominations for committees • Your duct work is equivalent to an extra room in your home that never gets dusted or vacu- plain their thought process in of the tailspin it found itself in and boards in town govern- umed. • Each time the system is turned on, contaminants and debris are circulated throughout your buying three cruisers at one by only having older vehicles ment. Problems have arisen in home and affect the health and comfort of your family. time. in their fleet. the past by simply appointing • In addition to the obvious health benefits, duct cleaning can help maintain a cleaner home and "My concern is in 2011, Davis questioned if there people when residency of some restore your system’s capacity resulting in lower energy costs. when these vehicles are three- would be another lease agree- nominees was questioned. In YOU DETERMINE • A thorough video inspection of your system by a 5 Star technician will help years old, the front line cruis- ment for more cruisers in 2011, an effort to avoid that situation if your air ducts should be cleaned. ers will have 100,000 plus miles to which Dawson replied, "We'll in the future it was agreed that Call 603-707-1097 Today and Schedule Your FREE Inspection • www.5starcleanair.com on them," Davis said. "We're on- have to wait and see. You do the an application form would be 100% Customer Satisfaction – Fully Insured – Major Credit Cards Accepted ly going to have two- the SUV best deal you can to save the drawn up for anyone seeking a town money." seat on a non-elected town The chief agreed, saying board. The town clerk would they would have to wait until then review the form and check that time to see what will be on residency of the applicant. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! available. Norman Boudreau Once reviewed, the selectmen assured Davis that the board would receive the form and ap- would be proactive and begin prove or disapprove the nomi- Don’t forget...it’s time to have your looking at options for 2011 as nation. CAR INSPECTED Planning to keep chickens? 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The property is located at 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, NH in the Regional Commercial District. 7:30 p.m. Motion for rehearing of ZBA Case 09-06 Richard Maher at 142 E. Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276 in the Mixed Use District. Tilton Zoning Board of Adjustment WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS April 2, 2009 A3 ■ Residents discover how they can ‘Make a Difference’ SARAH SCHMIDT teers get an idea of what perwork. I’m a volunteer, supplies for babies, school [email protected] their group was about, like and I absolutely love it.” supplies, or clothing for fam- LAKES REGION — Any- the Laconia Area Communi- Tammy Griffin, repre- ilies who lose their homes to one with a bit of time to ty Land Trust, the Family Vi- senting Forestview Manor, fire or other catastrophes. spare and a mind to put it to- olence Prevention Council, kept her eyes open for people “It gives you a marvelous ward community was in the Belknap County Nursing who might be interested in feeling, that there’s some- high demand by the nearly Home, the Meredith Girl coming to the manor to help thing you can do to relieve 50 organizations represent- Scouts, the Rotary Club, and out with resident activities. the misery,” said Brooks. ed at the Meredith Altrusa the Faith, Hope, and Love The manor is always in need “We got a thank-you note Club’s “Make a Difference Foundation. Organizations of volunteers to read to resi- from a child who received a Day.” like Castle in the Clouds re- dents, to take them for a ride package with a fleece blan- “One of our members had ported strong interest from or shopping, or to do arts and ket, clothing, and toiletries. the idea a few years ago, and potential volunteers. crafts, Griffin said. The child thanked us for the we said we’d do it after our “It’s about noon, and Some volunteers came to toothbrush – they didn’t meetings last year,” said we’ve got 15 signed up so far,” the center to sign up again, have to share with their Denise Doyle, a member of said Nancy Gauld of Mered- or to encourage others to brother anymore. It just the Meredith Altrusa Club. ith, a volunteer with Castle join. Rick Lewis of Laconia, makes you cry,but it feels so PHOTO BY SARAH SCHMIDT “We planned it so it could be in the Clouds. “It’s incredi- Linda Foster and Linda Matson of the Altrusa Club discuss events at the a volunteer with the Lakes good to do something con- held just before National Vol- bly positive. A lot of these Altrusa Club’s “Make a Difference Day.” Region Community Emer- structive.” unteer Week in April. We’re people appreciate being out- gency Response Team, came Some of those who came very pleased with the doors. Our gardens are all the crafty,Baby Knitters is in aged joining the Gunstock out with his fellow team to the Meredith Community turnout. So far, the ones I’ve done by volunteers, and vol- need of clothing for babies Adaptive Ski Program as a members to encourage oth- Center to promote their own talked to are happy. Our unteer docents are there to and children. Pet lovers volunteer. ers to join in. organizations spent time biggest problem is parking.” educate and protect.” could sign up to volunteer “We take people who nor- “With five different learning about other local Doyle later reported that Some visitors walked out with the New Hampshire Hu- mally couldn’t ski and teach teams, there’s always a place groups. over 135 community mem- of the Meredith Community mane Society, and the musi- them how,” said Keller. “Peo- to fit in,” said Lewis. “We got “I’m networking, and it’s bers visited the event. Center noting that the at- cally-inclined could join the ple with autism, who are called out with the tornado, a great opportunity,” said Many familiar service- mosphere was like a “trade Lakes Region Chordsmen. blind, or have cerebral palsy the flood, and the ice storm Allyson Foor,who represent- based organizations set up show.” Organizations and For those with the ability – if they get to our door,we’ll last year. It’s a great organi- ed the American Cancer So- booths and displays to help clubs for nearly every type of to ski and the desire to let oth- take them on the snow.We’re zation, and we’re still grow- ciety. “For us, it’s a good op- visitors and potential volun- interest could be found. For ers share the experience, vol- looking for people to help ing and looking for good vol- portunity to learn who’s out unteer Ann Keller encour- with skiing or with the pa- unteers.” there.” Volunteering could even Middle school dance to begin right away in one Special music for Palm place, by signing up for the benefit elderly couple bone marrow drive held by Wonderful things come in Sunday and Easter DKMS Americas and local small packages. . . NORTHFIELD — A Manchester. proponent Michael Gugliel- spring dance for Win- This dance is being put on SANBORNTON — Sanbornton has been mo of Belmont. He reported nisquam Middle School stu- by students from WRMS and Sanbornton Congrega- blessed with two distin- that the bone marrow reg- Old dents will be held Saturday will feature DJ services by tional Church’s small Se- guished musicians. The istry had over 23,000 regis- from Man $49 night, April 4, at the Pines Chris White. Admission to nior Choir is one of the first is Akerman; the sec- tered people, and had found Pendant Community Center from 7-10 the dance is only $4. Proceeds finest in New Hampshire, ond is Sanbornton’s or- 19 matches. p.m. The dance will be a trop- will go to help an elderly cou- but unless you regularly ganist Douglas Embree, of Silvia Brooks, represent- ical theme. The first 100 stu- ple in the community that attend the Sunday morn- Franklin, who has been ing Baby Threads, noted that .. .especially if they’re from dents will receive a door needs a new home. We hope ing Service at the church, playing the organ at the in her organization, as well prize, and there will be a bake you will come and have fun in winter, it is rare that church for over 30 years. as others, there was more ALAN F. SOULE JEWELERS sale and a raffle as well. for a good cause! you will hear the Choir, This year,on Palm Sun- than one way to contribute. 422 W. Main Street Prizes to be raffled off in- To sign up in advance, or except at Christmas and day,April 5, and on Easter Baby Threads isn’t just look- Tilton, NH 1-800-286-8649 clude two pairs of tickets to if you have any questions, Easter. Sunday, April 12, the Se- ing for people who can knit Custom and Handcrafted Items 6 the Smucker's Stars on Ice call the Pines Community On the 4th Sunday of nior Choir will be singing or crochet – they need people Wedding and Family Jewelry 09747 Performance for April 10 in Center at 286-8653. Advent, on Christmas choruses and arias from to help them put together Diamonds & Colored Stones Eve, on Palm Sunday and Parts II and III of Handel’s on Easter Sunday,at the 10 Messiah. Soloists will be Sanbornton children invited a.m. Service at the Susan Bayer and Marjory church, the general pub- Hillman of Sanbornton; to Spring Egg Hunt lic is always invited to at- Kim and her daughter SANBORNTON — At 11 bring your camera for a great tend to hear the special Katie Bossey of Meredith; a.m. on Saturday, April 11, photo opportunity. music performed at those Shirley Powers of Laco- Sanbornton children are in- Please make sure to dress times. Music Director nia; and Marg Whedon of vited to a Spring Egg Hunt at with appropriate clothing Dennis Akerman who has Franklin. Please join us Bodwell’s Tree Farm, 42 and footwear as the field may devoted 41 years of his life to enjoy this beautiful mu- Meeting House Hill Rd. be muddy. Parking will be to music in the Sanborn- sic. To learn more about This event is for children available in the Sanbornton ton church, feels strongly Sanbornton Congrega- in fifth grade and under who School Parking lot and also at that this is sacred music tional Church, UCC, are Sanbornton residents or the Town Hall. and an integral part of check out our Web site at who attend Sanbornton Volunteers are needed to our worship services. www.sanborntonucc.org schools. fill and hide eggs. If you RECONDITIONING All children should bring would like to volunteer please 7DAYS * their own basket to collect contact Julie Lonergan at 286- $99.00$99.00 their eggs. A friendly bunny 2659 or email SSprpriningSgSaavviningsgs A WEEK will be arriving, so parents, [email protected]. 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Those wishing to apply must be a resident of Northfield - Minutes of the February 24, 2009, March 10, 2009 and and/or Tilton for the respective seats and registered voters. March 24, 2009 - Correspondence, any other business Interested candidates should send a letter stating intentions by 6:35 p.m. - Public hearing to review the Master Plan of Tilton Update April 10th to: of 2009. Copy of the Master Plan is available on the town website. Chairperson Winnisquam Regional School District Budget Committee Sarah Paratore, Chairman Tilton Planning Board 433 West Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276 A4

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April 2, 2009 Opinion Winnisquam Echo ■ EDITORIAL LETTERS ■ ● Taxes and pets Teachers get raises just for showing up To the Editor: creased compensation each the country, I live it with my have insisted on merit pay year just for showing up and current employer. My annu- provisions within a fiscally One of the more memo- not committing a fireable of- al “salary action” is based up- responsible package reflect- on April agenda rable -- though less worthy -- fense. It’s that simple in the on an assessment system that ing our times and our towns. moments from the Win- public sector. It’s not that easy starts when someone who By sending a strong signal April showers bring – tax bills. Hopefully most nisquam School District an- in the private sector. doesn’t know me is assigned that Winnisquam is serious of you have already finished your taxes and perhaps nual meeting came during the Like many private sector to write my evaluation. That about attracting and retain- even received a nice check back from the IRS. But for discussion on Article 1. The workers, I don’t enjoy the se- person talks to my clients, my ing quality teachers and rec- those of you who have procrastinated, you need to get collective bargaining agree- curity and luxury of knowing peers, those who work for me ognizing and rewarding the to it – April 15 is looming. ment for our teachers was my salary years in advance. and those to whom I report. best among them, they could Luckily there are several local organizations that sure to inflame passions. As an employee “at will” I He measures their input have put the interests of stu- With the economy slumping can’t be certain if I’ll even against performance criteria, dents, parents, and taxpayers provide free tax services for seniors, disables or low- and significant numbers of have a job next year. My only working with my manager to first. Instead, they seemed to income citizens. The Moultonboro Public Library, for district taxpayers laid-off, on secure job was with the Navy, produce an assessment that defer to the one group that example, is still offering assistance for its community. reduced hours, or getting no though I paid for that securi- he presents to a board of prin- never puts students, parents, On a grander scale, there is a Volunteer Income Tax pay raise this year, we were ty in ways only those who cipals. I am not judged and taxpayers first: a teach- Assistance Program (also known as VITA) in the being asked to approve a ben- serve can know. Since then against my peers; we are all ers’ association. Lakes Region. The service is offered to those with sim- efit package guaranteeing in- I’ve worked for companies judged against specific com- A union’s foremost job is to creases in teacher compensa- that laid-off good employees, petencies. I am debriefed on get the best compensation ple returns, with a few dates and times still available at tion for each of the next three didn’t contribute to family my performance, and any package possible for all of its the Lakes Region Family Center. It is a collaborative years. The memorable and health care plans, didn’t offer raise I receive is based on that members, regardless of mer- effort of several Lakes Region nonprofits, including unworthy moment came to- retirement plans, and even performance and the finan- it. That’s not a condemnation; the Community Action Program, Casey Family ward the end of public debate one that missed payroll when cial health of the company. it’s simply a fact. And it is a Services, and the Lakes Region United Way,so you can when a teacher, in what was cash flow was tight. The com- Our public-sector teachers fact that the interests of the call any of those organizations for more specific infor- likely meant as a cri de coeur mon thread connecting these work fewer hours annually Winnisquam district have but sounded more like a private-sector jobs: compen- than most professionals, en- been poorly served by this mation. tantrum, demanded to know sation was directly tied to per- joy greater job security than school board. If you don’t qualify for free assistance, we suggest you just what it takes for a teacher formance. Linking perform- most employees, and receive Woody Allen famously figure out some way to get those taxes done. They’re to get a raise in our district. ance and pay keeps employ- a compensation package quipped, “Eighty percent of fairly simple to do online these days, or you could ask Since I didn’t have the oppor- ees focused and protects the above the median for workers success is showing up.” That a friend for help, or hire a professional. The cost of the tunity to provide him with an employer -- in this case, tax- in our area. An SAU repre- could easily be the motto of latter, at this point, will probably be well worth it. answer then, I answer it now: payers, parents, and students. sentative revealed that we are the Winnisquam Regional “Just show up.” Done right, paying for per- neither losing good teachers Teachers’ Association as they Speaking of deadlines, now that April has arrived, Of course it helps if you formance helps employees nor failing to hire good teach- serve their narrow con- it’s time for all you dog owners to register your furry don’t do anything grotesque gauge where they stand in re- ers due to our salary sched- stituency. Unfortunately for friends. The deadline for registration is April 30 in all or illegal (though even then lation to expectations. It re- ule. So why in tough eco- the broader constituency of towns, and you can check with your local Town Hall your peers might turn a blind wards those who do the best, nomic times were we pre- students, parents, and tax- for deadlines and fees. All dogs need to have a current eye, as we are now discover- and gives the rest a bench- sented with an expensive con- payers, that also seems to be rabies certificate in order to register them, which is ing to our potentially-great mark toward improvement. tract where the mediocre and the motto of the Winnisquam cost). Otherwise, under the I speak from experience. the exceptional are equally re- Regional School Board. why several local veterinarians and organizations are new contract as with the cur- While “merit pay” is anathe- warded? offering rabies clinics this month. rent one, teachers receive in- ma to teachers’ unions across Our school board should Ken Gorrell Keep in mind that cats contract rabies just as Northfield often, if not more often than dogs due to their wander- Moving forward with biomass project ing nature outdoors and no leash laws on cats, so even if you don’t have a pup to register, these clinics are a To the Editor: ($165,000 the first year!). a local, plentiful, renewable, kill the article. Therefore, Mr. These savings are what pay sustainable and inexpensive Raymond was allowed to good opportunity for felines to get their shots as well. Congratulations to Ian for the lease-purchase agree- fuel. And with the technology make his presentation. After Call your vet for more information about local rabies Raymond, chairman of the ment. After the 15-year lease- we are talking about, they are the presentation, questions clinics. Most clinics offer other vaccinations and tests Energy Committee of San- purchase agreement has end- a clean-burning fuel as well. and answers, and discussion, as well, so it might be a good idea to make April your bornton, for his brilliant per- ed, the School District will This proposed biomass plant the article passed by more pet’s preventative care month. formance (he "dazzled," ac- then own all the equipment and other energy upgrades than a 2-1 majority. This is One more note – fees for dog registrations are cheaper cording to the Concord Moni- and will reap all the savings. have the potential to save even very strong evidence that af- tor) at the Winnisquam Re- There is no additional cost to much more than the $7.9 mil- ter learning more about the if the pet is spayed or neutered, so now is also a good gional School District's annu- the taxpayer. This proposal is lion dollars in "Energy Avoid- proposal (Thank you, again, time to think about doing so if you have not yet "fixed" al meeting on March 21. Mr. projected to save taxpayers ance Costs" of Mr.Raymond's Mr. Raymond) the previously your pet. Raymond convinced dubious $7.9 million dollars in energy presentation, and will allow skeptical voters realized what WRSD voters to authorize costs over the next 25 years, us to use a local resource to a tremendous opportunity and encourage the School and the life expectancy of the heat our schools. Let's not this is for the School District. Support agencies Board to further investigate a biomass plant is at least 35 squander this opportunity to Please, please, I implore proposal from the Honeywell years. That means that for 20 save a lot of money and take WRSD voters to contact the that support life Corporation to perform ener- years after the equipment has a small but positive step to- School Board and ask them to gy-saving (and therefore, been paid for, the School Dis- ward energy independence. at least move forward with To the Editor: abortion as well. There is money-saving) upgrades at trict will enjoy hundreds of Aside from Mr. Raymond's their consideration of this never a medical need for this the Winnisquam High School thousands of extra dollars brilliant presentation and proposal. Preferably, voters I sadly agree with Bret horrific procedure in which and Middle School campuses. every year to pay for im- question-answering prowess, would contact the Energy Smith’s recent letter, “The a baby is partially born and The centerpiece of the pro- proved education, as opposed voters were obviously swayed Committee of Sanbornton to facts about FOCA.” This is a then killed. posal is a woodchip-burning to giving that money to oil by the overwhelming merits have any questions answered, dangerous piece of legisla- All this “freedom of (biomass) boiler, which will companies and foreign gov- of this proposal. For the 98 and then contact the School tion and must not be allowed choice” language is about heat both schools at enor- ernments and businesses, etc. percent of eligible voters who Board and ask them to sign to get to the president. killing unborn humans! No mous and guaranteed savings If people are willing to look were not at the meeting, the contract with Honeywell. Freedom of choice is real- one has this right. And this is in energy costs. The biomass beyond the current time and please keep in mind that a mo- If the contract is signed soon ly not a freedom at all but an wrongly labeled “reproduc- plant and the energy-saving the relatively low cost of fos- tion to "table" the article was enough the work could be assault on families and the tive health.” upgrades to the buildings will sil fuels, they will likely see a made before Mr. Raymond's done in time for the 2010-2011 rights of parents over their Let’s support women in be installed under what's future where fossil fuels are presentation and before any school year. Let's make this children. One must give per- crisis pregnancies by sup- known as a "performance prohibitively expensive or discussion. This motion to happen. mission for Tylenol to be giv- porting agencies that sup- contract." Honeywell guaran- even unavailable. This future table actually passed by a ma- en in school to a child. But a port life. FOCA promotes tees a certain amount of en- is coming, we just don't know jority vote but required a su- Jeff Burns Sanbornton parent need not be notified if death. Bret Smith says it all ergy savings each year exactly when. Wood chips are per-majority of two-thirds to a daughter would be advised correctly. to kill her unborn child. Pay attention to partial-birth Carol L. Seely It’s a ‘Bizzaro World’ Tilton To the Editor: ernment thinks that borrow- People even seem to think dollar stimulus act that none A lot of us are old enough ing money is the way to get that because of the govern- of our representatives were to remember “Bizarro us out of debt. They also ment’s great record of lean allowed to read. They then World” from the old Super- seem to think that if they operations, and expert man- followed the fiscal responsi- man comics. In Bizarro take money out of the econo- agement processes that they bility summit up by propos- World, everything is the op- my through taxes, then put can cut healthcare costs for ing an omnibus spending bill posite of what we know and some of that money back in- our country by taking over which is an 8 percent in- Established October 14, 2004 expect here on earth. Up is to the economy in the places the system. I suppose they al- crease over last year’s spend- Published every Thursday at down, day is night, good is that congress decides we will so think that they will re- ing and contained 8,500 ear- 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 bad, and it is a crime to make end the recession. ceive the highest levels of marks. In today’s world, we Telephone: (603) 279-4516 anything perfect. In one In our world today many care in such a health system even see congressmen lec- Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 Fax: (603) 279-3331 episode, for example, a sales- businesses have run them- due to the government’s end- turing business leaders Rich Piatt, Publisher man is doing a brisk trade selves into the ground, and less drive for customer serv- about wasteful spending. Are Meghan Siegler, Executive Editor selling Bizarro bonds: "Guar- we think that the way to fix ice. Isn’t it the federal gov- you seeing what I am seeing? Sarah Schmidt, Senior Editor anteed to lose money for them is to get the govern- ernment after all that coined Am I the only one suffering Michael Macklin, Advertising Representative you." Hmm. Where have I ment involved. People actu- the mission statements “The from whiplash here? Are we Jennifer Rollins, Advertising Assistant heard that one recently? As ally seem to think that gov- customer is always right” on Bizzaro World? Superman Judy Manning, Office & Classified Manager of late when I follow current ernment operations are a and “Customers first”? Oh help me! Email: [email protected] events, I am beginning to model for efficiency and cost no wait that was on Bizarro Classifieds: [email protected] think we have all somehow savings so they can swoop in World. Terry Lewis Sanbornton USPS 024-975 been transported to Bizarro and fix things with their I was amazed to see our The Winnisquam Echo is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box World. Let me share a couple great expertise and past leaders hold a fiscal respon- 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals postage paid at examples. record of success in such sibility summit immediately Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the In America today our gov- things. after passing an 800 billion Winnisquam Echo, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. WINNISQUAM ECHO COMMUNITY COMMENTARY April 2, 2009 A5 ■ Marty’s Musings ■ • Is Florida worth the plane trip? • MARTY’S MUSINGS suit. They were never des- Never mind three strikes, as time to watch some clips of having fun watching a little ball." So who knows? Maybe, BY MARTHA LEFEBVRE tined to be worn. My long far as I was concerned, two the Red Sox in spring training early baseball. As I toweled off just maybe, one of these days I have never felt a burning weekend ended up being four strikes and they were out. Un- - in Florida. Nobody looked my wet snowy hair I did actu- I will give Florida one more desire to see Florida. Eng- of the five days that the sun til one March day after com- cold and miserable. Nobody ally find myself thinking, "I’d chance at that third strike. land I’d like to see and New didn’t shine. The next day it ing inside from a stint of shov- looked hot and sweaty.Every- like to be there in the sun Zealand and Prince Edward poured. It did nothing but eling I turned on the TV in one looked like they were just watching a little early base- Island, but Florida? Nope. pour down rain in gray My heart never burned with sheets. The following day the the desire to see Florida. rain slowed to a steady driz- LEGISLATIVE ALERT Then a few years ago I had zle but the wind picked up. Normally my "Alert" is civil and religious. to kill the bill also failed. A personal decisions. an opportunity in November I was determined I would devoted to recapping the im- As the time for the debate motion to table the bill - that Since last Thursday, I can to spend a long weekend with not spend my entire visit in- portant and/or controver- approached, I became more would have required a 2/3 now appreciate in a small a friend in St. Petersburg. No- doors and braved the ele- sial pieces of legislation that convinced that I needed to re- vote to bring it back - also way the vile and hateful cor- vember was at its worst here, ments for a walk. It took all of the NH House acts on during solve in my own mind this failed. I was asked if I would respondence that openly gay gray and cold, no leaves on my concentration not to be its most recent session. That separation of church and support a motion to recon- individuals must endure. the trees, no snow on the blown over into the bay.I gave would have been extremely state before I could vote on sider the bill. I knew that the The emails and phone calls ground. Why not see what up on the great outdoors and difficult for this past week as the issue. The answer bill needed to go forward, keep on coming, some with Florida was all about? I opti- with head down fought my we voted on over 220 bills in seemed to come in the form with the Senate hopefully citations from scripture that mistically packed shorts and way back inside, got a mug of three straight days of ses- of a floor amendment to HB amending it. The supporters I was facing eternal damna- tank tops, flip flops and a coffee and curled up on the sions. Many were certainly 436 that would have allowed of the bill indicated that they tion. I wonder with amaze- bathing suit. floor by the French doors to important enough to war- for two types of marriage li- would work to effect such. I ment over the religious tra- I stepped off the plane to a watch the gray,choppy water rant extensive detail. censes - one for religious supported reconsideration. ditions that help form such slightly warmer version of and, I swear to this day,a pel- However,I have decided to marriage and the other for Ultimately the bill passed thinking. what I’d left behind in New ican blowing by backwards, focus on one piece of legisla- civil marriage. Thinking by seven votes. Three other In ending, I recall a com- Hampshire. It was overcast, madly back-peddling with his tion that came to dominate that this would solve my representatives and myself ment from one of the speak- the sun unable to penetrate a big wings. This made me the week's activity, both in dilemma, I supported the changed our votes. ers on Thursday addressing sky full of those flat gray wonder, what does happen to terms of public interest and amendment. However, after There have been state- the criticism that “it wasn’t clouds that go on forever birds and bugs when the wind my own personal experi- some debate, the House vot- ments in the media and in the right time.” He answered without so much as a patch of picks up? Are they flattened ence. HB436, relative to same ed down the measure. private correspondence that that "it's always the right blue to raise one’s hopes. So I up against trees and the sides gender marriage, received a I listened attentively to we somehow "caved in" to time to do the right thing." I sat on the dock in my jeans of houses? The bugs espe- great deal of attention from the remaining debate. Some "arm- twisting" by the lead- believe I did the right thing. and sweatshirt, shivering a cially, are they merrily the public - both pro and con, was intelligent and ership of our party. To their little, watching the pelicans buzzing around my backyard involved almost 3 hours of poignant; some was vile and credit, they never attempted Bill Johnson is a State Rep- and the herons and to give until the wind picks up and debate, and was finalized in absurd. I slowly realized such pressure tactics. Lead- resentative from Gilford rep- Florida its due, some dol- they suddenly find them- an extremely long and un- more and more that the idea ership knew that this issue resenting Belknap County phins. selves in Laconia? usual voting process. It also of "separate and equal" sta- was a matter of strong per- District 5, which includes Al- My friend assured me that Murphy’s Law being what represented one of the most tus between marriage and sonal conscience. If there ton, Barnstead, Belmont and all would be well, the sun it is, Florida came back to difficult issues for myself civil unions was not really was pressure on myself per- Gilford. He can be reached at shone in Florida 360 out of normal on the morning I left, personally. equal and, in many ways, dis- sonally,it came from my own [email protected] or 365 days. Ever hopeful I un- and I was able to see the sun I was predisposed from criminatory. Too many civil internal conflicts. The way I 524-8949. packed the shorts and tank sparkling on the incredibly my own personal traditions rights and privileges that ad- voted was based on my own tops, flip flops and bathing beautiful blue water – as I to oppose the idea of mar- hered to the institution of crossed the bridge in my taxi riage for couples other than marriage are not available to Getting Married??? on the way back to the air- a man and a women. I felt civil unions. I also listened to Come and join us for the next LETTERS port. that the institution of mar- sickening absurdities of ● My second trip to Florida riage was defined from reli- "child molestation" and the was this past summer. My gious roots. I had both pub- supposed destruction of the Legislators, granddaughter Livv and her licly and privately indicated institution of marriage that dance studio had a chance to my support for civil unions, would result from allowing be kind to perform at Disney and we but not marriage for same- gay couples to marry. were going to have a mini gender couples. When the time for the vote Held at retirees family reunion to go and Of course, I realized that came, I was torn between my Church Landing watch. Naïve as I might be marriage also is part of our own religious heritage and at Mill Falls To the Editor: about Florida, even I knew civil and legal structure as the civil rights (or lack of) re- in Meredith that the Fourth of July was well. Obviously, the state is ality that I knew to be true. I On Sunday, April 26, 2009 To our legislators, I am not the ideal time to be 1,000 involved in every marriage agonized over my vote until writing in regards to recon- miles closer to the equator. I as the "issuer" of all mar- the last moment and voted 1:00 pm sider your vote on medical was right - it was a humid riage licenses. In addition, "no." I was not happy with See everything you’ll need to plan and prescriptions for re- blast furnace. I don’t do well many couples do not choose the vote and, deep in my your wedding and honeymoon tirees. in hot muggy weather and af- to have their marriage vows heart, hoped that the motion Visit us at: up close and personal. Please think this over. ter five days of walking on witnessed by someone from to pass would carry.I cannot ww.newenglandbridalexpo.com Most retirees are on a fixed pavement in unrelenting a religious community or in describe my feelings when I E-Mail us at: Fashion Show budget. Leave the retirees heat and being bumped, the confines of a church or looked up and saw that the [email protected] alone – go after the welfare jabbed and stepped on by synagogue. My own son and motion failed by a single Live Band & D.J. Tel. (603) 236-7861 system. It’s time to clamp thousands of hot sweaty peo- his new wife celebrated their vote! Much ensued in the down on them. It’s time for ple it was a thoroughly limp wedding last year before a next few minutes. A motion Admission $5.00 at the door • Register in advance (on-line) and save those recipients to get a job. and bedraggled version of judge on a beach in an ex- They live better than I do. I’m my usual spritely self that re- tremely beautiful ceremony. a state worker and have all I turned to Tilton. But it seemed to me that the can do to make ends meet. I vowed that I would never issue at hand deserved a sep- Legalized gambling, tax darken Florida‘s doors again. aration of the two realms – alcohol, up the state workers medical and prescriptions, More than 40% of back and neck injuries are a cut the clothing allowances result of a motor vehicle accident. at the Veterans Home, cut Even “fender benders” can cause severe pain and back on top management – injury. just to name a few ideas. DR. RAYMOND P. TROTTIER But to attack the retirees has over 40 years of experience treating these types of injuries. – come on, give them a break. Call 528-6200 Let them enjoy their life. We will give you positive answers and relief from They deserve it. Freedom From Pain your pain. CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH SERVICES Peggy Miller 171 DW Highway, Rt. 3, Unit #10, Belmont Northfield “The Landing at Belmont”

PROBUILT CUSTOM RENOVATIONS • Custom Home Building • Kitchen/Bath Remodels • Additions • Decks • Garages • Septic Systems • Landscape Construction • Island Work Welcome Fully Insured Serving Central NH 603-455-4632 [email protected] A6 April 2, 2009 OBITUARIES/RELIGION WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Norma Grace (Maberry) Dutile, 77 LACONIA — Norma nursing, she was an accom- nieces. Norma resided in truly miss her and her beau- arship will be awarded to a Memorial Home, Tilton. The Grace (Maberry) Dutile, age plished artist (with credit to Connecticut for the last two tiful smile. most deserving caregiver at memorial service was March 77, formerly of Laconia, her friend and teacher, Betty years of her life near her The family wishes to The Suffield House who is 30, also at the Memorial spouse of the late Harvey P. Jeanne Maheux), a Girl daughter, Sandra. thank the extraordinary currently pursuing an edu- Home in Tilton. Interment Dutile, passed away peace- Scout leader, an avid skier Norma led a life of pur- caregivers at The Suffield cation in the field of nursing. will be at the Sacred Heart fully on Monday, March 23, and gardener. She especially pose guided by her strong House. Their attention to On behalf of Norma, please Cemetery in Laconia at a lat- 2009 at The Suffield House, a took pleasure in keeping an faith especially when faced Norma's comfort and her direct your memorial contri- er date. Norma will be laid to skilled nursing facility in immaculate home with a with a diagnosis of Parkin- quality of life will never be butions to The Suffield rest next to her beloved Suffield, Conn., where she warm and welcoming ap- son's disease in 2004. Her forgotten. House Resident Council spouse, "Harv." has resided for the past 14 peal. In the years following virtues of honesty, integrity, In lieu of flowers and in Fund, 1 Canal Road, Suffield, For more information go months. her retirement, Norma was unconditional love and kind- memory of Norma's passion CT 06078. to Norma was born in Haver- an enthusiastic volunteer for ness towards others will live and long-term dedication to Calling hours were March www.smartfuneralhome.co hill, Mass., on April 28, 1931, the St. Vincent de Paul Soci- on in her children who will nursing, an academic schol- 29 at the William F.Smart Sr. m. the fourth daughter of the ety. She was a long-term com- late Helen P.Maberry.A 1949 municant of the South Bap- graduate of Haverhill High tist Church where she rarely Linda D. (Schoolcraft) Allen, 91 School, Norma pursued an missed a Sunday morning TILTON — Linda D. many years as a seamstress mont P. Allen, who died in day and time later in the education in nursing earn- worship. (Schoolcraft) Allen, 91, a with the former Tilton Dress 1996. spring in Park Cemetery in ing the designation of regis- Survivors include her two longtime resident of Chest- Shop in Franklin and later Her family includes Tilton. Arrangements are tered nurse (RN) in 1952. On children, Peter H. Dutile and nut Street in Tilton died Mon- retired from the Arthur S. daughter and son in law Nan- under the care of the William No. 22, 1952 she was united in his wife, Ann of Belmont, day, March 23, 2009 at the Brown/Tilton Endless Belt cy A. Mellin and husband F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home marriage to Harvey P.Dutile Sandra H. Jarvis and her Franklin Regional Hospital Company in Tilton. She was Nelson Gerow of Nashua; in Tilton. at Sacred Heart Church in husband, Cliff of Windsor following a period of failing a longtime active member of son and daughter in law Den- Those wishing may make Laconia. Norma and Harvey Locks, Conn., her four grand- health. the Northfield-Tilton Con- nis R. and wife Valerie memorial contributions in entered into a partnership children and two step grand- Most recently Linda had gregational Church, serving (Hebert) Allen of Northfield; Linda’s name to the “Equip- lasting almost 55 years until children, Nicholas and been a resident of the Gold- as trustee and director of the three grandchildren, ment Fund,” Park Cemetery Harvey's passing in March of Patrick Dutile, Christine and en Crest Community in Sunday School Program, Joscelin Mellin, Katie Rob- in Tilton, C/O Eliza Conde, 2007. These years were en- Ross Jarvis and Steve and Franklin. She was born in along with other church re- bins and Hilirey Makely; sev- 200 Bean Hill Road, North- riched with successful ca- Abby Jewett. Norma will al- Browns Hill, PQ, Canada, sponsibilities. She also en great-grandchildren; one field, NH 03276. reers, devotion to family, so be missed by her loyal and Sept. 27, 1917 the daughter of served on the Recreation Ad- great, great-grandson; a For more information go world travel and cherished loving sisters, Helen Haynes L. D. and Ina (Jones) School- visory Board for the Town of niece and a nephew. to friendships. Norma's career of Pulaski, N.Y.,Betty Cole of craft. She became a Nation- Tilton. According to Linda’s www.smartfuneralhome.co as an RN began at Lakes Re- Haverhill, Mass., and Jean alized Citizen in 1951. She was predeceased by wishes, a graveside service m gion General Hospital in La- Allen of Haverhill, Mass. Mrs. Allen worked for her husband of 50 years, Del- will be held at an announced conia and subsequently with Other survivors include her ENT Associates of NH (the sister-in-law, Jeannine (Du- "allergy nurse") until her re- tile) Laroche and her hus- RELIGION tirement on April 20, 2000. band, Maurice of Franklin, ■ Outside of her passion for seven nephews and four Language of the street has become crude and vulgar BY REV. G. ALDEN TAYLOR, PASTOR yond that, even the unbeliev- and vulgar. This has been fane language on the street, NORTHFIELD-TILTON ers around us know how we getting worse with every or on the media. Some of the Albert L.Diamond, 79 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH are supposed to live. They passing day. A number of cable networks major in pro- TILTON — Albert Leigh great-grandchildren; broth- As we think about walk- know how we are supposed years ago I heard some chil- gramming that is “cutting Diamond, 79, of 67 Colby ers Floyd Diamond of Nice, ing with Jesus I have been to live and they are not see- dren going by my office win- edge” (that means as nasty as Road in Tilton died Sunday, Calif., and Robert Diamond steadfastly avoiding preach- ing us live that appropriate dow and I was shocked at the they can possibly get away March 22, 2009 at the Lakes of Embden, Maine; and ing my Sunday sermons in lifestyle. One of the biggest language they were using in with). They constantly Region General Hospital in nieces and nephews. this space. You can come to complaints that we hear their “ordinary conversa- “push the limits.” It is time Laconia following a lengthy Private services will be church and hear those, but a about “church people” is that tion.” They were not angry for Christians to take charge illness. held for Al’s family with mil- topic has come up in our we are a “bunch of hyp- or mad and cursing at each and use the “OFF” button, to He was born in Waterbury, itary honors and burial later study of the Book of Eph- ocrites.” If we imitate God other; they were just talking. say “Not in my house.” If we Conn., Sept. 12, 1929, son of in the spring in Park Ceme- esians that seems to fit with our neighbors will see us liv- Television programs that are would walk with Jesus we the late Charles and Hazel tery in Tilton. these thoughts. ing a life-style that is “good,” billed as “family program- need to let folks around us (Jacobs) Diamond. Al had Arrangements are under Keep in mind that God, in that is “honorable,” and that ming” are filled with lan- know that their crude behav- lived in Tilton for over 61 the care of the William F. His word, clearly separates blesses those around us. Oh, guage that no respectable ior and their language is un- years. He was employed for Smart Sr.Memorial Home in society into two groups; be- that takes back to the thought person would have used a few acceptable. Oh, yes, and we many years with the former Tilton. lievers and unbelievers. He of “loving our neighbors.” years ago. If we were not so must do it without being Electro Circuits in Laconia, Expressions of Sympathy further clearly teaches that The root meaning of that bathed in it, we would blush “preachy,” or acting superi- retiring as a supervisor. He may be made to either the it is impossible for an unbe- term for love is that we “high- at the story lines in many or. That’s what I think Jesus later worked as a supervisor Rescue Squad, T-N Fire De- liever to walk with Him for ly value” our neighbors. We programs. God says to us, “do would do. for the ABC Fabricators in partment, 12 Centre St., there is no fellowship be- must ask ourselves, “Do our not even talk about these If you need help in your Laconia, retiring due to his Tilton, NH 03276 or to tween light and darkness. neighbors think that we real- things.” We are not to men- walk with Jesus we invite health. Al was a U. S. Army Franklin Visiting Nurse As- Thus He says to the believers ly value them, or do they see tion the heathenish things you to the Northfield-Tilton Veteran, discharged as a T- sociation and Hospice, 75 at Ephesus that to demon- us just tolerating them?” that people are doing under Congregational Church. We Sergeant. Chestnut St., Franklin, NH strate their faith they should The next thing we see in cover of darkness. meet for worship at 10:30 His family includes his 03235. “imitate God.” WOW! What Ephesians, chapter 5, is that My friends, if we would each Sunday morning and wife of 61 years, Laura B. Di- For more information go a challenge! But is it really? we should talk as God would walk with Jesus, it is time for for Bible Study at 2 each amond of Tilton; son Bruce to With the Holy Spirit living in talk. In this 21st century the us to stand up and be count- Tuesday afternoon. Please A. Diamond of Franklin; www.smartfuneralhome.co us, do we not have God’s di- language of the street has be- ed. It is time for us to refuse join us in our spiritual jour- three grandchildren; three m. rection in our hearts? Be- come nothing less than crude to listen to vulgar and pro- ney.

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that is Hollywood and not PHOTO BY DONNA RHODES like real life. I wanted to The Hall family and their German exchange student from Germany are enjoying a most-rewarding experience know how that was. I am not as they share their hearts and home. Pictured are Joana Abondo (seated) Stephanie Hall, dad Walter, mother disappointed at all.” Cheryl and youngest daughter Samantha. What she will remember most about the year is how Stephanie and Joana both for next year. mother, a registered nurse helpful, open and friendly share a love for dance and “I want to work on my and now a fitness and yoga everyone in this country has are athletes at school. French, too,” she said. “I instructor, will not be able to been. From the moment she Stephanie was the captain of might go there and work as join them but Joana does talk landed in Washington to the the Field Hockey team and an au pair or do little jobs for with her as frequently as pos- day-to-day life as a high Joana took up cross- country six months. But, I think I may sible. school senior at WRHS, she running. School athletics come back to the U.S. for col- Cheryl explained that, as PHOTO BY MEGHAN SIEGLER has found people who have was a new experience for lege.” host families, they are ad- All 256 students at Union Sanborn School in Northfield don their new spirit t-shirts. gone out of their way to as- her; in Germany, sports are Stephanie has been ac- vised to keep the phone calls sist and show kindness. conducted through local cepted at the Dean College of down to 40 minutes or less BY MEGHAN SIEGLER Union Sanborn School. “It’s been really, really clubs where participants Dance in Franklin, Mass., every two weeks or so. Even [email protected] PTO spirit clothing coor- nice,” she said. compete twice a week. and when the family goes to emails, regional managers NORTHFIELD — How do dinator Dee Dee McCain said Food has not been an is- “It was a lot more intense visit the campus next month, for International Exchange you get 256 elementary the shirts cost about $3,300 sue for Joana. Although she here,” she said. “We had Joana will be going along. say, should be minimal. school students to do the total. The money came from leans more toward a vege- practice every day, and that “I want to know where she While that may sound unfair, same thing at the same time? the PTO’s general fund, tarian lifestyle, she has been was new to me.” is going,” Joana said with a Cheryl said, it really is to the Giving them new t-shirts which is comprised only of open to trying new foods. On graduation day in protective, sisterly smile. student’s benefit. worked wonders at Union fundraiser revenues. Every Thanksgiving was a fantas- June, the Halls will look on She also visited North- “They have to immerse Sanborn School. transition year, students will tic experience for her. as Stephanie receives her eastern University and themselves in this world. On Friday morning all the get a new shirt, meaning that “I loved all the pies!” she high school diploma. Joana, hopes to see more U.S. col- They can’t keep up with all school’s students assembled kindergartners coming into said. still having two more years leges while she is here. that is going on back home to receive “spirit” shirts, USS will get shirts, and grad- She even gave up her veg- of school back home in Ger- Joana’s father, who works and still be a part of this which featured Union San- uating second graders will etarian ways to try the tradi- many, will also be honored in quality control for Gillette, one,” she said. born’s mascot, Purr the tiger. get Southwick shirts. tional turkey and all the with a certificate of comple- will be arriving in June to With four months left in Once all the shirts were The PTO is trying to sup- trimmings. Cheryl and Wal- tion for her year at WRHS. stay with the Halls for a few the states, Joana said she passed out, Principal Tim port the two schools and the ter said they do keep a sup- Future plans for the days. From there he and knows already that she will Neville asked everyone in the spirit of community rather ply of veggie burgers in the young woman are filled with Joana will travel to visit miss her “sisters” and the assembly, staff included, to than focusing entirely on refrigerator for her, just in more travel as she contem- cousins she has never met in family she has grown to love. take a good look at their fundraising, Neville said. case. plates a program in France Maryland and Atlanta. Her shirts. Then, on the count of McCain said the PTO is al- three, the entire assembly ways looking for parents to Whitman-Davidson American Legion Post #49 donned their new tees at the volunteer their time for Drill Team Annual FFOORR SSAALLEE same time, in “the spirit of fundraisers and other proj- 11999999 YYaammaahhaa community.” ects. 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The Spaulding Youth Cen- their silver medal win. The bers of Special Olympics ath- raderie through their expe- ter Special Olympics Unified competition came only after letes and partners (athletes rience with the team. Sports® floor hockey team each student earned his or without intellectual disabili- “There is undeniable continued its tradition of her place on the team by sign- ties). Students at Spaulding pride when they compete,” winning by coming home ing a behavioral contract, Youth Center participate in said Lavallee. “The program with a silver medal from this consistently attending prac- floor hockey as part of a dy- is great for our students be- year’s competition at Water- tices, and exhibiting safe, re- namic after-school program cause it improves physical ville Valley on March 1. spectful and responsible be- offered all year round. fitness and promotes inclu- Coaches Gary Lavallee, havior. Lavallee noted that even sion, and team members – in- Scott Dunlop and Brion Through Special though his players have di- cluding the partners – devel- Schaffnit were proud of their Olympics Unified Sports®, verse backgrounds and abili- op friendships and an appre- athletes for more than just each team has equal num- ties, they developed cama- ciation of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.” Sant Bani student qualifies Geographic Bee Spaulding Youth Center, located in Northfield, New SANBORNTON — Sant Hampshire, offers therapeu- Bani School eighth grader tic residential, educational and Gilford resident, and foster care services to Matthew Sweeney, has been youth with autism or neuro- notified by the National Ge- logical impairments, boys ographic Society that he has with emotional and behav- qualified to represent the ioral challenges, and chil- school and will participate dren of all ages in need of in the state level of the Na- foster care. tional Geographic Bee spon- sored by Plum Creek and Google. Sweeney will attend the state bee on Friday,April COURTESY PHOTO 3, at Keene State College in Sant Bani School eighth grader, Matthew Sweeney displays a recent COURTESY PHOTO Keene. The state-level bee geography project he prepared. RIGHT: Students from Spaulding will be held at the Lloyd Youth Center won the silver medal Young Student Center at the the second place finalist. dents throughout the state to at the Special Olympics Unified college. Sweeney won the Sant Bani School Geogra- determine each school’s Ge- Sports® floor hockey competition championship round con- phy teacher, Beth Robinson, ographic Bee winner. at Waterville Valley. sisting of three questions. coordinates the Geographic School-level winners then Eighth grader Colby Clark Bee each year. 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On the breakfast menu The lunch menu features meals for both breakfast and now keeping the past alive larly for lunches and planned business for many years and are the usual morning fare, salads with grilled chicken or lunch. Orders are available for education and recreation activities at the center. said she wanted to open up a like eggs, home fries bacon tomato steak, sandwiches and for dine in or take out. Cus- in the future. Future plans are to one place that offered breakfast and sausage, as well as steak burgers, soup, chicken fin- tomers are also welcome to Through the hardworking day recreate the footbridge all day because it’s an afford- and eggs, pancakes, waffles, gers, fried haddock and fried drop in and pick up a fresh efforts of Wallace Rhodes over the Tioga River and able meal that most people omelets and French toast. clams. Tetreault said the fries loaf of white, wheat or raisin and the Belmont Heritage make a park with walking could eat at any time of day, Tetreault said her “Eatery and onion rings are made in- bread, hamburger rolls, or Commission, the town now trails along the riverfront. and, on a personal level, the hash” is a specialty, made house. Prices for lunch range any of the day’s pastries. To boasts a beautiful focal point The up-kept mill houses, hours are great for her. She with carrots, potatoes and from about $4.50 for a tomato place an order, or for more in- in its village. A bustling cen- remnants of the old water- comes into work at 4 a.m. to corned beef. Prices range steak with baked goat cheese formation, call 729-0006. The ter of activity once again, the wheel and bridges, and the start baking, but since the from 85 cents for toast or an salad to $9.50 for a plate of Northfield Eatery and Bakery Belmont Mill is home to the Victorian Bandstand behind doors close at 2 p.m., she has English muffin to $9.25 for the fried clams and fries or onion is currently open Wednesday Belknap Family Health Cen- the library remind visitors the evenings to do the book- steak and eggs, with many op- rings. The eatery also offers through Sunday from 6 a.m. keeping and plan for the next tions in between. daily specials, as well as kids to 2 p.m. Code Red Tilton FROM PAGE A1 no manpower is needed for Katherine Dawson, chair- these daily calls. The person FROM PAGE A1 is targeted money, she said. constantly taking a hit.” parameters that were allow- man of the board, said that called will be told to press ways of conducting business Some pieces of the stimulus She then presented con- ing a diversion of money since the ice storm occurred one number on their keypad during these difficult days plan have flexibility to them cerns she had about the from the fund in the past. they realized there was a if everything is all right or a that lie ahead. but not a lot. The money is Highway Trust Fund. DOT “We went back to the orig- hole in emergency notifica- second number if they need All three state officials not intended for town budg- has been only contributing inal purpose of the fund,” tions within the town. assistance. The computer had just come from meetings et purposes. two-thirds toward state road she said, “and shored it up.” "There was no way to no- will notify the proper de- in Concord where the budg- On the whole, the three upkeep in the area with At this time, she said, it is tify people about an emer- partment if they indicated et is still being looked over.It did not have much in the way Tilton having to provide the going to be unrealistic to gency shelter,” she said. “We they need help and person- is moving from the House to of good news for the select- remainder of the money. think there will not be any had to rely on neighbor help- nel can then be dispatched to the Senate and Sgambati men at this time. The state Fields said that there may cuts in the state budget. ing neighbor." the scene. said she was eager to see looks to face a $500 million possibly be as much as $2-3 “There is not a lot of fat in a Vince Paratore asked Hig- Locally Swanzey, Salem what changes the House may deficit in the next biennium million coming available be- state like N.H. though and we gs what would happen in a and Grafton County have have proposed. In the mean- and services, Sgambati tween Tilton and Sanborn- will have to prioritize servic- case like an ice storm when purchased this emergency time, she told the board, the warned, are going to be af- ton for road repairs in the fu- es. At the end of the day some power was cut off in the area. service while others are cur- Senate has been very careful fected one way or another. ture. Some states are not ac- just will not be funded.” Higgs explained that if the rently looking into it as well. in not passing any bills that The state and towns will cepting parts of the stimulus There will be two public town did not have an emer- Costs for Code Red are $5,000 would have an impact on the have to carefully examine package and perhaps N.H. hearings on the state budget gency generator to power the a year for 12,500 minutes of budget at this time. how they fund services and may be able to tap into those in mid-April. One will be system, Code Red could be call time. Higgs pointed out “We’re not adding to the seek new ways of operating unclaimed funds for road held in Manchester and the called and they would acti- that the population of Tilton already dim picture of the with less money. projects as well. second will take place in La- vate the system. People in could be sent notification in state’s finances,” she said. Dawson said that operat- Sgambati explained that conia, a town who will real- town would also be able to ac- about two to three minutes. State Representatives ing within shortfalls is not the senate has looked into re- ize tough economic losses cess their individual infor- Rarely has any town had to Dennis Field (R-Sanborn- new to the town. “We experi- building the HTF recently with the proposed closing of mation in the system to up- purchase additional min- ton) and Liz Merry (D-San- ence shortfalls in state gov- and they have tightened the the state prison. date number or address utes, but, should one need to, bornton) reported that the ernment all the time. We are changes and provide cell the cost woud be about $500 House is a third of the way phone numbers that will be for 250 additional minutes. through the process of going • MICROBLASTING called if power and phone The Senior Check program over the finance package for • FAST EFFICIENT SAFE ROCK REMOVAL lines were out. 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Us- create 200 jobs and pour $5 ***** the greening of the common ginning to pop up in local ing a spray bottle so as not to million into the local econo- good?” stores and it is always great push the seeds too deeply in- my.“This is really green and By JOHN HARRIGAN New Hampshire seemed The grinder would start to get a head start on plants to the dirt, water the seeds great!” said all of the Coun- poised to meet the state and chewing up terrain in far- like tomatoes, marigolds or and set the cup on a sunny ty Commissioners, all at When asked to comment federal mandates for 25 per- northern Pittsburg and eat other outdoor plants. Getting shelf or windowsill. As the once. on the fact that New Hamp- cent “green power” today its way down to the Massa- children involved helps them carrot leaves rise from the J. Snidely Whiplash, CEO shire already generates far with the announcement of a chusetts line. None of the learn the rewards of watch- cup your child's Carrot Head of Wavey Bacon Wave Power more power than it con- hydro project that would power or money would stay ing plants grow and teaches will begin to grow strands of LLC, said this is a good proj- sumes, Mr.Gearloose rushed back the Androscoggin Riv- here, because there would no some responsibility in car- "hair." Be sure to remind ect “because, well, it’s green, off, saying he had an ap- er up all the way from Berlin longer be any “here.” ing for their plants. them to water their Carrot right up there with mother- pointment to view a similar to Errol, flooding the entire There was no word as to Beans are always easy to Head daily and watch as it hood and apple pie.” When site proposed at Lakes of the watershed up to the 2,500-foot whether Canada would move sprout on a windowsill, begins to grow. You might al- asked about how many actu- Clouds. contour. “We acknowledge down to fill the void. something my young son al- so help them chart the al full-time jobs would be cre- ***** right up front that it will ways enjoyed. Simply soak a growth of their plants, writ- ated, he mumbled “Six.” mean destruction of towns, (John Harrigan’s address: paper towel, place it in a ing observations down each When asked if any of the New Hampshire took an- loss of wildlife habitat and Box 39, Colebrook, N.H. small dish and put a dried li- day and measuring the money or power would stay other step along the “green timber, and inundation of 03576. E-mail: ma bean on the towel. Cover height of the leaves once they here or would go to Rhode Is- revolution” path today with lands used for snowmobiling [email protected]) with a second moistened tow- sprout. land instead, he disap- the announcement that one and hunting, but hydro is el and keep it damp to allow Carrots unfortunately peared. of the world’s major geo- green, and we all have to do the bean to sprout. Once it cannot be transplanted nor thermal companies will tap our part,” said Heza Gasbag, does, gently place it in a cup are their leafy greens very ***** into the White Mountains projects manager for the He- or small pot of soil and watch tasty, so other plants may be The Division of Parks to- foothills by drilling a 25-mile len Damnation Hydro Com- it grow.Let them experiment substituted for hair.Choose a day unveiled a plan to install shaft toward the earth’s core. pany, LLC. with other dried seeds like leafy type of plant like bal- a dam and giant penstock on General E. Oscillating, The company confirmed this and you may get a head sam or other herbs that can the eastern slope of Cannon president of G.O. Thermal, reports that when construc- start on your outdoor gar- be pinched off and used for Mountain to generate elec- LLC, said it would have to be tion is finished the dam and den. cooking if your children tricity at a turbine at a pretty big hole at the start generation complex will em- Indoor, windowsill gar- want to reap what they sow. Lafayette Campground, us- and would pretty much elim- ploy only six people, and also dens are another great proj- Even uneaten, these ing Lonesome Lake as its inate the village of Won- confirmed that the power ect. One way to mix a little plants make a great short source for water. “I’m afraid alancet. “You know how it is, will go south into the mas- art with science is to have term project and give boys the hut at Lonesome will sort of like when all they sive New England Power them make a Carrot Head. and girls a chance to experi- have to go,” said Gyro Gear- used to have to chip holes for Pool. “But what the hey, it’s Take a paper or Styrofoam ence the fun of gardening. It loose, president and CEO of ice-fishing was those little green,” said Mr. Gasbag. Drinking and cup and have your child draw just may inspire them to give Greeny-Green Hydro, LLC, blades at the end of a pole, a face on the front. If they you a hand outdoors when “but look at it as a sacrifice and you’d have to start way ***** boating go don't care to draw, they can the plants of spring begin to for the greater common big to end up with a big New Hampshire as we hand-in-hand. always grab those magazines grow! good.” enough hole to fish through, know it appeared on the hand-in-hand. Boat SAFE and SOBER. brink of extinction today Boat SAFE and SOBER. with the announcement of a proposal in which the entire state would be ground up and fed into a gigantic earth-to- A message from the United States Coast Guard and KNOW SOMEONE the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. NOT GETTING THE ECHO?

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Mail to: Winnisquam Echo, PO Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253 WINNISQUAM ECHO ENTERTAINMENT April 2, 2009 A11 ■ Local teen playwrights debut original scripts LAKES REGION — Last house had more teen audi- September, 11 local teens tioners come out than ever participated in the Win- before. In total, over 40 teens nipesaukee Playhouse’s first and adults will perform in ever teen playwriting work- the 11 different plays. Each shop. Throughout the fall, play is directed by a local the playwrights, under the adult, many of whom are try- guidance of the Playhouse’s ing their hand and directing Executive Director Bryan for the first time. In two cas- Halperin, worked on a series es, parents are directing of writing exercises to help plays written by their own them develop characters, di- children.“This really was a alogue and plots that they collaborative community shaped into original, short project where teens and one-act plays that will now adults have been able to ex- debut on the Playhouse plore talents and skills they stage. To complete the work- may not have tested before,” shop, the playwrights were said Halperin. “We think each tasked with creating an this was a great opportunity original play and were all to get locals involved at all given the same setting – a ho- levels of a production, start- tel room. According to ing with the fundamental Halperin, “because we knew level – the writing of the we were going to produce plays!” these plays, we needed to The Teen Playwriting give the playwrights one set- Project has been broken ting which we could create down into two productions. for the final performances. Show “A” will be performed Given that each play takes on Thursday, April 2, and place in the same location, Saturday,April 4, at 7 p.m. It it’s amazing how different features the plays of Lauren each of the plays came out. Eifert, Heather Hunt, The teens really used their Patrick Bownes, Megan imaginations to come up Reid, Sarah Gill and Billy with a reason why their char- Hunt. Show “B” will be per- acters find themselves in COURTESY PHOTO formed on Friday, April 3, at this hotel room. It was also Irene Schultz and Tori Webster face off with Austin Schinlever looking on in Lauren Eifert's play, “Got No Wiggle.” 7 p.m. and Sunday,April 5, at interesting that some chose 2 p.m. and features the plays to write about teenage char- test even set her play in a dif- cuses on a dancer called Bun- ern woman! ton’s Billy Hunt produced an of Roland DuBois, Tori Web- acters, which aren’t too dif- ferent era. Inter-Lakes fresh- ny who is stuck between loy- Other playwrights fo- X-Files-style thriller. ster, Sarah Watson, Meg ferent from themselves, man Lauren Eifert set her alties to her old-fashioned cused on romance, like Gil- When it came to casting, O’Brian and Bethany Clark. while others wrote for adults play in the 1920s in order to mother who wants her to set- ford’s Meg O’Brian, whose the playwrights themselves Tickets are $10 each and in all sorts of situations.” explore the changing role of tle down and get married, play looks at two couples who did an excellent job of mar- reservations are recom- One playwright whose women in early part of the and her flapper friend Cher- get stranded at the hotel dur- keting their own productions mended. Call 366-7377 for imagination was put to the 20th Century. Her play fo- ry – the epitome of the mod- ing a snowstorm. Gilman- to their friends and the Play- your tickets. 7th annual SummerCamp‘09

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The Town of Wakefield LACONIA TILTON VOTED 200 Court St. 448 West Main St. BEST OF THE BEST Public Notice 603.527.1111 603.286.7355 LAKES REGION 2008 It is that time of year again to license your dogs. All dogs MUST be licensed by APRIL 30TH. Any Dog that is not licensed by this time will have to pay additional fines as of JUNE 1ST. If your dog was licensed in Wakefield last MEREDITH SANBORNTON GILMANTON TILTON year, you will not have to bring any paperwork, unless the Fantastic 180 degree views w/this cottage, This ranch offers one floor living, 2 car Comfortable home with country feel has Investment potential or in-home business, dog has had a new rabies vaccination. If you cannot make 2 decks, screened porch, 40 ft Breakwater, attached garage, full basement all on 5 spacious rooms on nice level 3+ acre lot, addition w/handicap access, renovated dock, mooring. $599,900 acres in desirable area. $210,000 close to Alton line. $239,900 home w/in-law. $259,900 it to the office during my business hours, please feel free to send the appropriate fee to the Town Clerk’s Office at 2 High Street. If you ever need to reach the Animal Control Officer, his name is Henry Blanton, and his phone number is 473-2826. NEW HAMPTON SANBORNTON GILFORD FRANKLIN Several lots available in this subdivision Extremely energy efficient custom colonial Absolutely beautiful setting & wonderful Completely remodeled country home, just close to I93, test pit info avail, ideal location in sought after area, commuters dream privacy w/lake & mountain views for this move right in, in ground pool, economical for geothermal heat. Starting @ $79,900 location. $279,900 spacious Colonial. $499,000 to heat. $179,900 Male/Female $9.00 Neutered/Spayed $6.50 Senior Citizen over 65 $2.00 Puppy fee 4 to 7 months old $6.50 NORTHFIELD NEW HAMPTON SANBORNTON TILTON Highland Condo nestled in the heart of the Custom built Cedar Log home nestled on Great opportunity to own in Sanbornton, Build on the 3.5 acre parcel on the out- Lakes Region, pet friendly, walking & bik- the shores of Lake Winona, 100 feet of great square footage with this Colonial set skirts of town, public water & sewer at the ing trails too. $120,000 shoreline with a dock too! $499,900 on 6+ acres. $179,900 street. $59,900 Theresa A. Williams www.ExitLakeside.com Town Clerk

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LOCAL EMPLOYER CAMPTON Campton TWO LOCAL JOB FAIRS School District Elementary School WE ARE HIRING! 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR Come see why Lakes Region Community Services is the employer of choice for Belknap and Southern Grafton County. If you are caring and have the desire to provide support for the diverse needs of individuals and their families living with SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST—(3 days per week) developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders, we want to meet you! The Campton School District is seeking a sub-contractor to Bring your resume, complete an employment application and meet our staff. provide psychological and educational testing and therapy Date: Monday, April 6th • Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for 24 hours per week. Applicants must be certified as a Location: 583 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth school psychologist or psychologist. Date: Tuesday, April 7th • Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please send letter of intent, résumé, Location: 67 Communications Drive, Laconia references, transcripts and certification to: Lakes Region Community Services Frances Gonsalves • Director of Special Education • SAU #48 is currently recruiting for the following positions: Behavior Treatment Specialists 47 Old Ward Bridge Road • Plymouth, NH 03264 Direct Support Professionals Positions Available Full Time / Part Time / Weekends / All Shifts Lakes Region Community Services Now welcoming applications for is currently accepting resumes for the following positions: Nurse Trainers EXPERIENCED Resource Coordinators Managers and SOUS CHEFS AND LINE COOKS. Early Intervention Professionals All applicants should have a minimum of 5 yrs experience Qualified Candidates must have a clean criminal record and a valid New Hampshire drivers’ license. and plan on working full time, year round. For more information, go to www.lrcs.org / Equal Opportunity Employer Please apply in person and/or email résumé to: [email protected] JOB OPPORTUNITY Route 49, Campton Town of Moultonborough I-93 Just off Exit 28 TOWN PLANNER 726-4290 Progressive community in the beautiful Winnipesaukee and White Mountain region, fresh off its recent Master Plan update, WENTWORTH SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks first ever Town Planner. Supports Planning Board, Zoning WENTWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 2009-2010 School Year Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, Capital Sell it Improvements Program Committee and others as required. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Learn more at www.moultonboroughnh.gov (Paid, Volunteer (1/2 day per week) in the and Contract Openings). Submit seven (7) copies of application The Wentworth School District is seeking a sub-contractor to letter, resume and standard town application form, to Mr. Carter provide psychological and educational testing for approximate- Terenzini, Town Administrator, 6 Holland Street, PO Box 139, ly 12 hours per week. Applicants must be certified as a school classifieds! Moultonborough, NH 03254. Position is open until filled. psychologist or psychologist. Reviews begin Thursday, April 30, 2009. Competitive salary and benefits DOQ/DOE. EEO Employer. Please send letter of intent, résumé, references, transcripts and certification to: Frances Gonsalves • Director of Special Education • SAU #48 Open Your Heart, Open Your Home 47 Old Ward Bridge Road • Plymouth, NH 03264 Become a New Hampshire MENTOR Foster Parent As a New Hampshire MENTOR foster parent you will help build a richer and more meaning- Moultonborough Central School ful life for a child or adolescent in need. We are also looking for adoptive parents to pro- vide a permanent home for a child or adoles- Library Media Assistant cent. If you are responsible, patient, and car- ing, you can provide a child or adolescent with • Detail oriented, accurate, flexible, well organized with the the opportunity to have a brighter future. New ability to multitask and work with others Hampshire MENTOR offers on-going support from clinically experienced staff, continuing • Up-to-date technology skills preferred education, 24 hour on call support and a com- • Familiarity with children's literature helpful petitive daily stipend. • Ability to work with students in Kindergarten - Grade 6 • 7 hours per day/188 days during the school year

For more information: Send letter of interest, resume, and two names of refer- (603) 524-7094 ext. 12 ence by Monday, April 6, 2009 to: 7 Grange Road Unit 2, Tilton, NH [email protected] Nadine Clark, Library Media Specialist Moultonborough Central School PO Box 149 COMMERCIAL LINES Moultonborough, NH 03254 CSR Melcher & Prescott Insurance has an immediate opening for a Commercial Lines insurance customer Town of Ashland service representative, with a minimum of 5 years Plumbing Inspector agency experience. Property and Casualty license required. The Town of Ashland is accepting Excellent benefits package/competitive salary. applications for an on-call Please send resume to: Plumbing Inspector. Holly H. Marston, PO Box 70, Laconia, NH 03247 For more information, contact: Bob Hicks, Town of Ashland HELP WANTED: Landscape/Maintenance Building Inspector, 968-4432.

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Whitney Paine, Sainaa Lakes Region Wavemakers Those made great improve- Dashtseren, Kendra Cop- traveled to Exeter to compete ments in their personal best ithorne and Maggie Hess along with 14 other teams times were, Josh Messier tak- swam away with fourth and over 1,100 swimmers. ing off 8.10 seconds in the 200 place. There were great perform- Free and 3.25 in the 50 Back. In the Free Relay – the 11- ances in all age groups with Derek Achenbach achieved a 12 girls and boys placed well. many receiving medals for 8.33 second drop in his 200 IM The team of Rebecca Cook, finishing in the top eight po- event. Kayla Phelps, Charlotte Pitts sitions. Swimmers also made In the 13-14 age group and Kersten Dirrane took great achievements by tak- swimmer Antony Hubbard fifth and the boys’ team of ing a number of seconds off finished very strong with a Danil Noordergraaf, Derek their “personal best” times. first place in both the 100 Achenbach, Brad Cronin For the 8 and under age Free and 100 Back along with and Matt Fogarty grabbed group, Olivia Morea received third in the 100 Fly.In the 200 eighth. In the 15 and older sixth place in the 25 Breast Free event, personal best group, Courtney Leach, and seventh place in the 25 times were dropped by; Kendra Copithorne, Sainaa Fly. Other swimmers who Sarah Cook -8.73 sec.; Ashley Dashtseren and Whitney dropped many seconds of Brunelle, -7.27 sec. and Paine finished with fifth their personal best times Steven Farkas -11.16 seconds place. were Laurel Gingrich drop- dropped. The Wavemakers also cel- COURTESY PHOTO ping over three seconds in The 15 and older age group ebrated the end of their win- The Lakes Region Wavemakers the 25 and 50 Free, along with also finished with great per- ter season with the annual Greta Achenbach taking off formances. Sainaa Dasht- banquet this past Friday at Sundius – 200 Back; Whitney tonboro. The recipient of the season. 9.25 seconds from her 25 Free seren led the group with first the New Hampton School. Paine – 50 and 100 Free; this award is chosen by their The Lakes Region Wave- time. place finishes in the 200 IM Several swimmers were ac- Sainaa Dashtseren – 200 fellow swimmers who in makers will be starting up In the 9-10 age group, and 100 Breast, followed by knowledged for breaking Breast and 200 IM; Antony their eyes, has the best the Summer Season on May Danil Noordergraaf swam Whitney Paine taking sec- LRW team records; Rebecca Hubbard – 500 and 1650 Free. shown the following charac- 11. For more information away with seventh place in ond in the 100 Back, third in Cook -200 IM; Kersten The “Wavemaker of the teristics, good sportsman- please visit our Web site at the boys 50 Back. Swimmers the 50 Free and sixth in the Dirrane – 200 Breast; Char- Year” was awarded to swim- ship, attitude, work ethic, www.lakesregionwavemak- who improved their time 100 Free. Courtney Leach fin- lotte Pitts – 50 Fly; Sarah mer Whitney Paine of Moul- and sense of fun throughout ers.com or call 279-1255. were, Steven Jencks taking ished with a second place in off 3.58 seconds in the 50 the 50 Free and fourth in the Back and 6.68 seconds in the 100 Fly; Kendra Copithorne St. Paul's team wins basketball tourney 100 Free. Kaitlyn Mowery took sixth in the 200 Free and dropped 10.91 seconds in the Maggie Hess finished eighth The St. Paul’s Panthers ed in their League (being the 10 points each. They were as- of 26-20. 100 Free and Elizabeth Nix, in the 50 Free. For the Boys, 5th and 6th Grade 1 Team, lo- Merrimack Basketball sisted in the effort by Mar- The St. Paul’s Panthers 10.69 seconds in the 50 Breast. Jimmy Collis grabbed eighth cated in Franklin, finished as League B Division) for the shall Bordeau with four played a total of 27 games Clara Bates took off 4.88 sec- in the 200 Free. the champions in the Karp 2008-2009 season and took the points, and Patrick Carey this season, including tour- onds from her 50 Free time. Many age groups came Klassic 2009 Annual Basket- MBL B Division Champi- with two points. Tyler naments and scrimmages. The 11-12 age group had out on top in the two relay ball tournament for the 5th onship for 5th and 6th Grade Arnold, Tyler Allaire and They finished the season great results. For the boys, events. In the Medley Relay – and 6th Grade C Division. Boys. Dylan Bryson came through with 22 wins and 5 losses. Brad Cronin took seventh in the 11-12 girls team of Rachel This comes after the St. At the Karp Klassic Bruce with excellent defense. The team is comprised of the 50 Free and eighth in the Willcutt, Kersten Dirrane, Paul’s Panthers 5th and 6th Carey, Gregory Hunt and The St. Paul’s Panthers players from Tilton, North- 50 Back. For the girls, Ker- Charlotte Pitts and Kayla Grade 1 team finished second Marshall Bordeau were 5th and 6th Grade 1 team field, Sanbornton and esten Dirrane took second in Phelps took fifth place; the in the St. Paul’s Annual named to the All-tourney made it to the finals by re- Franklin. the 50 Breast, third in the 200 boys’ 13-14 team consisting of Christmas tournament for team from St. Paul’s. Tyler ceiving a bye first round, IM and fifth in the 50 Back. Brad Cronin, Dylan Allwine, 2008, finished second in the Allaire received recognition beating Claremont in their Sign up for Charlotte Pitts finished sec- Steven Farkas, and Derek St. Paul’s Annual February as the Unsung Hero. first game by a score of 31 to ond in the 50 Fly and fourth Achenbach grabbed eighth Vacation Tournament in Gregory Hunt and Bruce 13 and then beating Indian Winnisquam in the IM and Rachel Willcutt place; and in the 15-19 relay, 2009, and finished undefeat- Carey led the Panthers with River in the finals by a score Babe Ruth NORTHFIELD — Win- nisquam Babe Ruth, part of the Twin Rivers Babe Ruth League, will hold sign-ups Home Maintenance LLC for the 2009 season Wednes- day, April 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. SPRING LAWN CARE DECKS at the Pines Community CLEAN UPS Call Center in Northfield. Winnisquam Babe Ruth (603) 304-9111 GILFORD will field one 13-year-old (603) 304-9111 prep division team and one 14-15-year-old team. This is WELL CO. for 13-15 year olds from Tilton, Northfield and San- About bornton. Babe Ruth Baseball does not conflict with middle or high school baseball, so play- ers can participate in both. Winnisquam Babe Ruth is al- so looking for a coach for its 603-524-6343 13-year-old team. For more information, stop by the sign-ups or call Marvin Pre- ston at 528-5678.

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