November/December 2014 Part 2
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Page 11 • TIMBERLANE TIMES • November/December 2014 What’s Hot? November Bromance By Samantha Milone “Someone you can have a breakdown to “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses,” is how Lucas Appleton defines a best friend. Best Friends goes to Lucas Appleton and Brian Loner- gan for this month of November. Lucas Appleton and Brian Lonergan have been best friends for over seven years after meet- ing in the sixth grade. In sixth grade, they met at the Wrestling Barn in Danville, NH; it has been a bromance ever since. So, what makes Brian Lonergan’s and Lucas Appleton’s friendship so great? No matter how busy Lucas and Brian are, they both find the time to call each other every day whether it’s after school, or driving in the car. Lonergan has even gone as far as calling Appleton on dates! “To any of the ladies that want to date Luke, they have to realize they will be dating me too,” says Brian. Lucas and Brian love to watch Trailer Park Boys, lift weights, and listen to metal and party together. Lifting weights with each other at the gym, they motivate each other and love that they are always down for an adventure. “I like hanging out with Brian because we encourage each other to do crazy things whether it’s in the weight room or Satur- day nights on the town,” says Lucas. I also had time to ask what they thought some of their best times were together. Brian said that he got to live with Luke for a week while his parents were away and they did everything together, “It was pretty awesome.” Lucas thought one of the best times together was when they went to see the band Mötley Crüe. Details on the concert was “It was greasy, nuff said.” No matter what Brian and Lucas do together, they always have a good time. It is proven that Lucas Appleton and Brian Lonergan have an awesome friendship and looks like they have many years left to create more “greasy” memories with each other, especially looking forward to go seeing the band Slayer on November 28th. To sum up Lucas and Brian’s friendship, I asked for them to give a shout out for one another. Brian Lonergan’s message to Lucas is “You’re my bro and always will be, and keep the party going with your boys.” Lucas said that the best way to sum up his and Brian’s friendship is to quote Mötley Crüe from their song “Kickstart My Heart”- “When we started this band all we needed was a laugh, years gone by, I’d say we’ve kicked some *butt*.” How Did You Get Your Nickname? By Molly Wilmot This month our two main features for nicknames are Maekalah White and Chris Leondires. The two have had nicknames that have traveled around school for quite some time now, but how did they get them? Maekalah White: “Mae” (Senior) When I had the chance to talk with Maekalah I asked her how her nickname started: “When I came into highschool as a freshman, some of the older girls started calling me Mae Mae. Eventually it cut down to Mae, and from there it followed me through the years.” Chris Leondires: “Larry” (Senior) Chris-or ‘Larry’ as you can hear being yelled from the stands at the Friday night football games- doesn’t have a quality reason behind his nickname. You would think it had something to do with his last name, being Leondires, but no! He can thank his good friend Brian Lonergan for giving this one to him. Years back, due to an inside joke between the two and Lonergan’s ‘forgetful’ self, he was given the name Larry and from then on, it stuck and that name has roamed the halls of TRHS since. Beard of the Month By Owen Sweet November’s Beard of the Month is awarded to Brian C. Lonergan, more commonly known as “Lony.” Lony takes the crown this month with a grizzly blonde beard that masks his entire jawline. Lony’s ferocious beard has not always been so. Ever since his discovery of facial hair, Lony has been perfecting this beard through rigorous trial and error. The first attempt at a beard dates back to the spring of 2014 where a patch of hair formed on Lony’s chin. This OG beard coined the name, “The Thing”. The Thing could be spot- ted wherever Lony would go. However, when pieces of whole wheat bagel and peanut butter began getting entangled in The Thing, it was obvious it had to go. As the months progressed another beard was grown. This time the beard grew thick but came to an abrupt end, when Lony was forced to shave. This would be the last time Lony Lonergan shaved in order to grow the beard he has today. When asked to describe his beard in four words Lony replied,”Savage, tenacious, umm.. I really can’t; my beard is just a part of my soul.” Inspired by the popular TV show, Sons of Anarchy, and popular superhero “Thor.”, Brian Lonergan takes the crown of Beard of the Month. Page 12 • TIMBERLANE TIMES • November/December 2014 Features HHF: A Family of Fitness By Nick Krol If you’re thinking of joining a gym or switching your current gym the best choice for you would be to come to HHF, Hampstead Health and Fitness is the best gym around with a 4.8 out of 5 star review. The gym itself is great, clean, and a good fit for everyone, and the community inside is even better. There is plenty of high quality equipment inside that is available from 4:45a.m. to 9:30p.m. The dumb- bells are for everyone ranging from 3 lbs. all the way to 150 lbs. With 5 benches, 3 squat racks, and 2 smith machines, there is room for everyone and there is so much more that you will have to come down and see for yourself. You won’t regret it! I spoke with the busy Bennett Theodore Curtin, son of Ted Curtin, the owner of Hampstead Health and Fitness. I asked Bennett what he liked most about HHF and he said, “There is just so much to like between the kid’s gym, the playroom, and the shake bar” he couldn’t decide. “They are all so unique to HHF; no other gym has these features.” The kid’s gym is a unique place for your kids to workout being accompanied by an adult where you know they are safe. The playroom is another place where if you don’t have a babysitter and your kids are too young to work out the playroom is the best place for them. Finally, the shake bar is a great place to grab a delicious protein shake after a great workout. If you would like more information about Hampstead Health and Fitness come down for a visit at 45 Dan- ville Rd in Hampstead, NH or call the front desk at 603-382-9291 or go online to Hampsteadhealth.com. Horseback Riding With Makenzie By Makenzie Levesque It was a brisk fall day, as the wind whipped through my hair. The only sound I could hear was the horse’s hooves as they hit the cold, hard ground. Miles upon miles of open fields lay ahead of us. As we approach the stables, Basilio lets out a force- ful snort. I slide off of my black stallion and wipe him down, followed by a liniment bath. This is just a typical day at Verrill Stables in Danville, NH. I have been riding there for eight years now and in my experience, horseback riding is more than just a sport. Every Sunday morning, I go into work at 5:30 a.m. and feed them, clean stalls, and scrub their water buckets. After I am done taking care of the horses, I begin the daily lessons. Teaching lessons for a year now has been a pleasure because I get to see new riders grow in their ability and confidence. Each day is a different lesson focusing on a different skill. Our horses are all beautiful and well -mannered. Our facility hosts 50 horses including American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Quarter horses, and Crosses. There are many different lessons to be learned as a horseback rider. One of them is patience; I have developed patience by working with a variety of horses with different personalities. Having to take care of the horses has taught me to take re- sponsibility for myself and others. Horseback riding teaches you dedication because it takes time for a result that you have to strive for. I have developed a sense of community for sharing a passion for horses with my coworkers and students. If you want to take a ride, stop on by! For more information visit http://www.verrillstables.com/ Best Places to Hike in the Fall By Tessa Vrees and Liam Arteaga Fall is the best time to go hiking throughout the year. With crisp cool air, and the changing colors of the leaves, it makes for a wonderful hike. You don’t have to deal with sweat, humidity and all the mosquitos. Doubletop Mountain Piscataquis County, Maine This beautiful mountain is prism-shaped with a colorful backdrop for a photographer, especially during the fall when there are bright yellows, reds, and oranges throughout the hike. This hike is quite challenging, but when hiked to the top point of the mountain it can be very rewarding.