THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013 SERVING TILTON, NORTHFIELD, BELMONT & SANBORNTON, N.H. FREE Shaker voters reject calls for volunteer budget committee BY DONNA RHODES School board Chairman [email protected] Pret Tuthill countered by saying his board has a simi- BELMONT — It took just larly good record. over two hours for a rela- “You can’t get much bet- tively small number of vot- ter than what we’re doing. ers from Belmont and Can- The process is very trans- terbury to tend to business parent,” he said. at this year’s Shaker Region- School Board member al School District meeting, Richy Bryant spoke as a res- where they amended and ap- ident in support of proved a $20,907,009 operat- Mitchell’s position, though. ing budget and said “No” to Bryant said he felt having a petitioned article seeking seven more people working to establish a budget com- on the budget would only be mittee for the district. an asset to the district, but Belmont Budget Commit- not all voters agreed. tee chairman Ron Mitchell “How would adding an- argued for the creation of a other layer on what we have volunteer budget committee, be useful? ” asked Belmont saying that after the school Middle School librarian Pa- board put together their an- tricia Piscetta. nual proposal, the budget She and others felt budget committee would then go committee members would through the figures, line by not be as familiar with spe- line, to see if there was any cific needs in the district’s room for changes. facilities, nor would they ful- Mitchell said that ly understand contractual through his experience as a obligations, which are nego- DONNA RHODES member of Belmont’s budg- tiated and handled by the Outgoing Shaker Regional School Board member Diane O’Hara presented retiring chairman Pret Tuthill with a thank you gift for his years on the et committee, he found vot- school board. board at the start of the district meeting last Friday night. O’Hare was also presented with a gift for her years of dedication, as were retiring teach- ers tend to feel assured in Canterbury Selectman ers Edibeth Farrington, Gerry Ryder and Claudia Leidinger. voting for articles recom- Robert Steenson also spoke mended by such a commit- group is you. No one knows the meeting moved on to oth- be transferred to a facilities ing budget. That increase against the article. the budget better than you.” er business. and grounds expendable was, in part, the result of tee, and they have a good “We have an accountable track record in getting nec- In the end, 106 of the 177 There were only three oth- trust in July. $56,000 loss in Special Edu- group of individuals,” he votes cast said a budget com- er minor “housekeeping” ar- Those passed readily and cation funding due to the essary articles to pass at told the school board. “That town meeting. mittee was not needed, and ticles on the warrant this only other real discussion government sequester, but year. One sought to author- centered on the board’s some budgetary increases ize the board to accept grants $20,874,009 budget proposal. were also offset by a recent Watch for election results next week and money gifted to the dis- Board member Sean Em- negotiation that lowered stu- trict indefinitely,and one ar- bree explained that the fig- dent transportation costs. Due to recent changes from Tuesday’s local town well as the final tally on all ticle asked for $50,000 of any ure was kept to just 1.65 per- in our production sched- and school district elec- Warrant articles put be- unreserved fund balance to cent over last year’s operat- SEE VOTERS, PAGE A11 ule, this week’s edition of tions. fore voters in Belmont the Winnisquam Echo A full re-cap of election Tuesday, will appear in went to press before we results from Belmont, next week’s edition of the WRMS students & staff were able to obtain results Northfield, and Tilton, as Echo. celebrate Read Across America Week BY DONNA RHODES [email protected]

TILTON — Things went strictly by the book last week at Winnisquam Re- gional Middle School, as students and staff cele- brated Read Across Ameri- ca Week. Librarian Jackie Chap- ley coordinated a series of events, but said everyone pitched in to help in the na- tional celebration, held each year in honor of the birthday of author Theodor Giesel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. DONNA RHODES While Chapley held book “Team Cold Justice” of the State Attorney General’s Office was joined by WMUR’s Adam Sexton and represen- trivia contests in the li- tatives of the Gilford, Laconia, Merrimack and Nashua Police Departments, along with Team Woodstock and brary each day throughout representatives of Lakes Region Community College, as they plunged into the near freezing waters of Lake the week, the big challenge Winnipesaukee last Sunday. The teams were part of the annual Winni Dip, which raises money each year for DONNA RHODES New Hampshire Special Olympics. for everyone in the school The students of Patricia Blevens’ eighth grade class at Winnisquam was to decorate their class- Regional Middle School won in the Best Overall category for their grade room doors using their fa- level when they brought their Peter Pan door decorations to life over Lakes Region’s Finest take a vorite books as the theme. Read Across America week. English and Language They were lessons that judges as they arrived to Arts teacher Cenanne were obviously well- check out their entry last “dip” in support of Special Olympics Sanders was just as enthu- learned as their door won Friday afternoon. Court- siastic about the project as as the best overall in the ney, who is one of the stu- BY DONNA RHODES her students were. [email protected] Service Team category. dents in Blevens’ class, “I had a hard time con- Dorothy, Toto and their said they chose Peter Pan LACONIA — This year’s taining myself to just one friends were a popular because they felt it was a fifth annual Winni Dip to door, so I did three with my choice and Sanders’ Block very touching story, while benefit Special Olympics classes,” she said. B class won best overall for Dylan said they added live New Hampshire saw not on- Many of the doors along sixth grade entries with a characters to their display ly record participants and each wing of the building “Wizard of Oz” theme. because they really wanted spectators, but also raised were brightly decorated to Jane Kemmerer’s class al- the honor of winning. just over $60,000 for Special pay tribute to classics like so won for best overall in “The class wrote per- Olympians who participate Dr. Seuss’s “One Fish, Two Unified Arts, although they suasive papers on which in the Summer and Winter Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” chose the more modern Games, nearly double last the popular “Wizard of version of the story, “Oz.” SEE WRMS, PAGE A11 year’s totals from the event. Oz,” and even “Little Mer- A few classes preferred “It was pretty impressive maid.” Some used current “Peter Pan” though, and INDEX this year. We also had 110 books like “The Chronicles Maria Simoes’ class gar- people who dipped, which is of Narnia” and “Harry Pot- nered best overall entry by ■ Volume 6 • Number 11 almost twice as many as last ter” for their theme. a seventh grade class for 22 Pages in 2 Section year as well,” said SONH Speech Pathologist their creativity. Local News ...... A2 Communications Manager, Cheryl Clark said the con- It was Patricia Blevens’ Anna Brennan-Curry. test gave fun and unique eighth graders who took Editorial Page ...... A4 Each year, the Winni Dip challenges to her students the challenge one step fur- is sponsored by SONH in who used the project to ther however, by dressing North Country Notebook .....A5 conjunction with the Law work on sentence struc- as characters from Peter Schools ...... A6,7 Enforcement Torch Run or- ture, their word bank and Pan for a live presentation ganization. As a result, other skills for their pres- to go along with their art- Culture...... A5 entation of the “Wizard of many who were involved in work on the door. Obituaries...... A6 the event came from police Oz.” Captain Hook, Tinker- DONNA RHODES ©2013, Salmon Press, LLC. and other law enforcement Woodstock Police Chief Doug Moorehead made a big splash, not just in “This wasn’t just a dis- bell and others, as well as a Call us at (603) 279-4516 the lake, but with spectators as well, when he closed out the annual play for them. It was part of fake alligator, greeted SEE DIP, PAGE A11 Special Olympics Winni Dip in Laconia, with his traditional belly flop. their lessons,” Clark said. email: [email protected] A2 Thursday, March 14, 2013 LOCAL NEWS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY March vegan cooking class, green dinner & ■ Tilton/Northfield and 11:30 a.m. drinks served Arts and Crafts, 3:30 p.m. nutrition DVD at Pines Community Center Monday, March 18 Marble Paintings New items NORTHFIELD — A veg- Chess Club, 4-7 p.m. “The Dinner” an cooking class and dinner Monday Bookies, 6:30-7:30 Thursday, March 21 by Herman Koch will be held at Pines Com- p.m. Card Class, 6 p.m. “Facing the Wave: a journey munity Center in Northfield “Tiny Beautiful Things” by Create your own cards with in the wake of the tsunami: on Thursday, April 21. Cheryl Strayed Julie Dylingowski. A $5 fee by Gretel Ehrlich “Since our class is just a is due on the “A Good Death: a mystery” few days after St. Patrick’s Tuesday, March 19 night of the class. by Christopher R. Cox Day, we’ll be making a very YA Program – Temari Ball Class, 3 p.m. “The Best of all Possible green dinner. But the color Teens/Tweens, 3 p.m. Worlds” by Karen Lord comes from naturally green TECH Websites Friday, March 22 “Ostrich Legs” by Alicia foods, not artificial green Sit and Knit, 2-5 p.m. Kozameh dye #2,” said cooking in- Wednesday, March 20 YA Movie, 3 p.m. “House of Evidence” by structor Louisa Dell’Amico. Story Time, 10:30 “Hackers”... popcorn and Viktor Arnar Ingolfsson On the menu is Cannelli- ni & Asparagus Hummus w/Crudites; Brilliant Broc- BELMONT POLICE LOG coli Salad w/Green Goddess ■ Dressing; Spinach & Arti- COURTESY BELMONT — The Bel- in connection with a bench Liquor. choke Pie (Spanakopita); Nolan Abbott of Sanbornton snags a piece of carrot. "It's quite a challenge mont Police Department re- warrant issued by the Os- Jason N. Dunn, age 34, of Ginger-Macadamia-Co- explaining the principles of universal standards of sanitation & hygiene to a sponded to a total of 98 calls sipee District Court for fines Northfield was arrested on conut Carrot Cake, and three-year-old," joked cooking instructor Louisa Dell'Amico. for service and reported the unpaid. March 4 in connection with a Herbal Tea. Another site, www.nutri- Law Journal 65 (20):285-316.] following arrests between Jillian L. Reynolds, age 24, bench warrant issued for an “I have a couple other sur- tioncme.org, jointly spon- “This egregious conflict March 1 and March 7. listed as transient, was ar- outstanding fine. prises up my sleeve, but I sored by the George Wash- of interest at the federal lev- Daniel Mark Riley, age 50, rested on March 3 in connec- Holly A. Jones, age 25, of don’t announce them in ad- ington University and el makes it very difficult for of Laconia was arrested on tion with a warrant issued by Belmont was arrested on vance because then they Physicians Committee for the average consumer to fig- March 1 in connection with a the Tilton Police Department March 4 for Driving After Re- wouldn’t be surprises!” said Responsible Medicine, of- ure out what is healthy and bench warrant issued by the for Trespassing. vocation or Suspension. Dell’Amico. fers free online continuing nutritious food, and what is Franklin District Court for Bruce L. Lee, age 28, of Chelsey L. French, age 19, “March is National Nu- education to health care pro- not. And this only scratches non-payment of fines. Belmont was arrested on of Laconia was arrested on trition Month, and I just re- fessionals interested in us- the surface when it comes to Eric B. Carbonneau, age March 4 for Driving Under March 6 for Criminal Tres- ceived Dr. Michael Greger’s ing nutrition for health pro- the overreaching influence 30, was arrested on March 3 the Influence of Drugs or pass. newest DVD, ‘Latest in Clin- motion and disease preven- of corporate food interests ical Nutrition,’ Volume 12,” tion. In addition, T. Colin on everything from market- NORTHFIELD POLICE LOG Dell’Amico explained. “The Campbell, Professor Emeri- ing to sponsorships to the re- movie begins at 5:30, and is tus of Nutritional Biochem- sults of the research they ■ free for anyone who’d like to istry at Cornell University fund. For myself, I only eat NORTHFIELD — From Revocation/Suspension & sist to other Agencies, Citi- just come in and watch it. and author of The China plant-based food, and I do March 4 – March 10, the two counts of Carrying zen Assists, Found Proper- This two-hour DVD is Study, has developed a pro- my best to avoid processed Northfield Police Depart- Loaded Handgun w/out a li- ty, Juvenile Complaint, MV packed with the latest sci- gram that offers a certificate foods and foods that are high ment responded to 86 calls cense. Accidents, MV Complaint, ence on topics like fi- in plant-based nutrition at in sugar, fat, and salt. It’s for service. Other calls included Sec- Sex Offender Registration, bromyalgia vs. vegetarian www.tcolincampbell.org. amazing how healthier food The following arrest was ond Degree Assault, Simple Suspicious Persons/Vehi- diets; estrogenic cooked The U.S. Dietary Guide- choices can gradually made: Assault, Burglary, Crimi- cles & Activity, Unwanted meat carcinogens; cancer & lines direct how billions of change your own taste and Edward Thompson 40, of nal Mischief, Pistol Per- Person, and VIN Verifica- green tea; titanium dioxide dollars are spent in pro- preferences. I feel the same Franklin for Driving after mits, Welfare Checks, As- tions. & inflammatory bowel; pre- grams like the School Lunch pull toward unhealthy foods venting Parkinson’s Disease Program, the School Break- that everybody else does, with diet; Salmonella in fast Program, the Food and I’m far from a perfect TILTON POLICE LOG chicken: deadly but legal; ■ Stamp Program and the Sup- role model. But if there’s flaxseeds vs. prostate can- plemental Nutrition Pro- one recommendation I TILTON — From March, willful concealment at was given a must appear cer; flaxseed vs. diabetes; gram for Women, Infants, would make that I think ap- 4 through March 10, the Kohl's. summons for driving with- flaxseeds & breast cancer and Children. But the U.S. plies to just about everyone Tilton Police Department Amanda Mailhot, 23, out a valid license. prevention; The McGovern Department of Agriculture across the board, it would be handled 181 calls for serv- Canterbury, was arrested Some other calls handled Report: dietary politics; and has two conflicting man- to remove all junk and ice. for possession of a con- included, criminal trespass, much more. We’ll run it dates to both promote processed foods from your Sandra Young, 66, North- trolled drug, Marijuana. gas drive off, hit and run, again for the class after din- agribusiness AND issue the home, and have only fruit field, was arrested for driv- Dean Laplante, 20, Bel- harassing phone calls, bur- ner, but I don’t think there Federal Dietary Guidelines. and healthy food within ing after suspension. mont, was arrested for theft glar alarms, suspicious in- will be enough time to view “This put the USDA in a your reach. Then if you feel Joshua Smith, 20, by deception at Fast Cash. cidents, juvenile problems, it in its entirety.” tough position: if it followed the urge to eat something Franklin, was arrested for Nancy Fox, 59, Andover, and five car crashes. “You can always go to the science, it would violate unhealthful, you’ll have to www.nutritionfacts.org and its duty to promote the agri- get in your car and drive to subscribe to Dr. Greger’s cultural industry; if it pro- the store. Trust me, this in Tilton PD investigations lead to indictments videos for free. Each video tected the industry, it would itself can serve as a signifi- is only a few minutes long, TILTON — The following Meredith, Felonious Sexual session of Controlled Drug violate its duty to issue sci- cant obstacle!” said Del- and he releases a new video ence-based dietary advice. l’Amico. people were indicted by a Assault. (cocaine), Possession of every single day, 365 days a Belknap County Grand Ju- Travis Morin, 24, Tilton, controlled drug (ketamine), The USDA has sometimes Cooking class & dinner, year. Quite remarkable, con- responded to this conflict by followed by movie: $30. ry last week based on inves- Sales of Controlled Drug Possession of controlled sidering he does this as a vol- tigations undertaken by the (Oxycodone). drug (marijuana). choosing industry over sci- Pines Community Center,61 unteer in his “spare” time ence…There is oddly no dis- Summer St, Northfield, NH Tilton Police Department. Raymond Scheffer, 38, James Parish Dragon, 31, (donating all proceeds to James Welcome, 29, Gil- Northfield, Receving Stolen Belmont, Conspiracy to cussion at all of the scientif- 03276. Please send 2 checks, charity), in addition to his ic research on the health $15 payable to PCC, $15 ford, Theft (Felony having Property (PSNH tires while manufacture methampheta- full-time job. A graduate of been twice convicted). parked at Auto Serv). mine and Criminal liability consequences of eating payable to L. Dell’Amico & the Cornell University meat. If the Committee ac- mail together to: PCC, PO Michael Farina, 24, A 17-year-old from North- for manufacturing metham- School of Agriculture and field, Armed Robbery (class phetamine. tually discussed this re- Box 262, Tilton, NH 03276. HOUSE JACKING SPECIALIST the Tufts University School search, it would be unable to Registration Deadline: A Felony), Criminal Threat- Gabrielle Dandeneau, 21, of Medicine, Dr. Greger is Foundations Under Existing Houses justify its recommendation Tues. March 19th. Children ening (class B Felony). Belmont, Conspiracy to the author of ‘Bird Flu: A Microblasting Derek Nevin, 25, manufacture methampheta- to eat meat, as the research 12 & under free! Young Virus of Our Own Hatching’ would show that meat in- adults (13-18) & Students: Demolition Sitework Franklin, Sales of Con- mine and Criminal liability and ‘Carbophobia: The trolled Drug x2 (Oxy- for manufacturing metham- creases the risks of chronic $15 ($10/LD $5/PCC). 5:30 Sand and Gravel Scary Truth Behind Ameri- codone). phetamine. diseases, contrary to the p.m. Movie Only free! For Caswell Construction ca’s Low Carb Craze.’ He is purposes of the Guidelines. more information, call Kenneth Lahm, 54, San- Thomas Gardner, 54, also a founding member of Cell: 603-651-9540 bornton, Possession of Con- Tilton, Aggravated Felo- Thus, by simply ignoring Louisa at 729-0248 or the American College of that research, the Commit- [email protected] trolled Drug (cocaine), Pos- nious Sexual Assault. Lifestyle Medicine Thomas Gaulin, 22, tee is able to reach the con- Please join our free meetup (www.lifestylemedicine.org clusion that would other- page on the internet: NOTICE – TILTON RESIDENTS Thornton, Fraudulent use ) which offers Continuing The Supervisors of the Checklist of a credit card. wise look improper.” [Her- www.meetup.com/NH Medical Education to health mann J. 2010. Saving U.S. Di- Lakes Region will be meeting on Eric Carbonneau, 30, Bel- care professionals,” said Saturday, March 23, 2013 • 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. mont, Receiving Stolen etary Advice From Conflicts Vegan/Healthy Eating Dell’Amico. of Interest. Food and Drug Cooking Classes. Winnisquam Regional High School Property. West Main Street, Tilton RSA 669:5 TOWN OF NORTHFIELD Wonderful Things Purpose of this session: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Come In Small Packages... • To make corrections to the checklist • Registration for new voters for the upcoming Water District Annual Monday, March 25, 2013 – 7:00 PM Meeting AGENDA Old Man from Supervisors: Bernard Chapman, Gayle Spelman, Judy Tilton Pendant $55 Wendy Lavallee/Newfound Recovery, LLC: Application for a special excep- tion to allow a Medical Care Facility for addiction recovery treatment at 9 Summer Street (Tax Map U8 Lot 138) in the R2 zone. Respectfully, especially if they're from Kent Finemore, Chairman March 9, 2013 If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call Eliza Conde at 286- Alan F. Soule Jewelers 8319. All applications and plans are available for review at the Town Hall. 286-8649 422 W. Main St. Ttilton, NH PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING (across from Winnisquam HS) Gold • Sterling • Diamonds 1 Coupon Per Customer TILTON PLANNING BOARD Colored Stones • Repairs Custom & Handcrafted Items Must be 18 Years or Older TUESDAY- MARCH 26, 2013 • 6:30 P.M Wedding & Family Jewelry Offer Expires 3/15/13 TILTON TOWN HALL

6:30 p.m. Call to order. 1.)PB Case 2013-02 Site Plan Review for indoor turf field at 100 NOTICE – NORTHFIELD RESIDENTS O P E N Autumn Drive, Tilton, NH in the Rural Agricultural District (Tax The Supervisors of the Checklist 7 days a week • 365 days a year Map R6/10-2) will be meeting on 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM 2.)PB Case 2013-03 Site Plan Review applicant seeking to have a used Saturday, March 23, 2013 • 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. car lot at 454 W. Main Street, Tilton, NH in the General Commercial Winnisquam Regional High School District (Tax Map R26/11A) Other Business: West Main Street, Tilton RSA 669:5 Approval of February 26, 2013 minutes Correspondence and any other business Purpose of this session: Master Plan Review • To make corrections to the checklist • Registration for new voters for the upcoming Water District Annual Jane Alden - Chairman Meeting Tilton Planning Board Supervisors: Terry Steady, Elaine Lamanuzzi, Margaret LaBrecque WINNISQUAM ECHO LOCAL NEWS March 14, 2013 A3 ■ Granite State Future project met with heavy questions BY ERIN PLUMMER hazards), energy efficiency ital investment plans,” [email protected] and green building. “Align federal planning and MEREDITH — The Lakes According to Granite investment resources that Region Planning Commis- State Future, each of the mirror the local and region- sion held an open house to planning commissions are al strategies for achieving provide information and required to come up with sustainable communities,” take input on the Granite their own regional plans un- “Increase participation and State Future project, though der RSA 36:45. Due to eco- decision-making in develop- many attendees questioned nomic factors, each of the ing and implementing a long the project’s motives and in- plans has since lapsed. In range vision for the region tentions. 2011, the regional planning by populations traditionally On Thursday, the LRPC commissions applied for and marginalized in public plan- held an open house to pro- received a $3.37 million Sus- ning process,” and others. vide more information on tainable Communities and The proposed plan has the aspects of the project and Regional Planning Grand been met with intense scruti- take public input. from the Department of ny and criticism. A number The Granite State Future Housing and Urban Develop- of people attended the open project proposes to develop ment (HUD). The project is house questioning Koulet comprehensive plans for the organized by the Nashua about the project and possi- state’s nine regional plan- Planning Commission with ble government mandates ning areas. According to the all nine regional planning that might come from it. Granite State Future project, commissions sharing grant Many people question each regional plan will ex- funding to develop their own HUD’s intentions in the proj- amine each region’s regional plans under the ect, fearing the process was strengths and possible im- Granite State Future project. intended as a way to imple- PHOTO BY ERIN PLUMMER provements regarding trans- Koulet said Thursday’s ment government mandates The Lakes Region Planning Commission’s Executive Director speaks with concerned citizens about the Granite portation, natural resources, open house was an opportu- on communities. Some at- State Future project. housing, community and nity for people to learn more tendees at the event ex- gion of the country latitude to implement the plan will be ture by the regional RPC’s. economic vitality, and ener- about Granite State Future. pressed concern that com- in determining what they made at the town level and Koulet said the project was gy efficiency and climate The open house had a se- munities would be pressured think their best outcomes are there is no requirement that not meant to be a federal proj- change. ries of stations addressing by the government to imple- and RPC’s adopt priorities anything contained in the ect. Koulet said the planning Each plan will consist of a the proposed technical as- ment the provisions of the appropriate for their re- plans be adopted or imple- commissions’ only obliga- three-year project examin- pects of an upcoming plan. plan, especially in the form gions. mented. Each municipality tion is to come up with a re- ing these topics and engag- Each station included a large of unfunded mandates. GSF said HUD “has no will have their own zoning gional plan according to state ing in public discussion writing pad where people Some also questioned if oversight to determine the and master plan considera- RSA’s. about what people in the area could write what they liked the focus of the plan was left recommendations or poli- tions. The plan will also en- Koulet said there will be a want to see for their regions. best about the region and leaning due to the considera- cies established in each re- hance opportunities for the series of listening sessions The plan will also contain what they wanted to see im- tion of green building and gional plan. The RPC’s have regions to receive funding for across the region allowing technical analysis under the proved. energy efficiency, fair hous- committed to consider and any projects and outcomes for people to get more infor- categories of natural re- The plans will be exam- ing, and other factors; terms evaluate the mandatory out- proposed through the plan. mation on the plan and dis- sources, broadband manage- ined by state and local policy with which some expressed comes list because they are Another topic of concern cuss what they think would ment, economic develop- makers for possible imple- discomfort. valuable principles to con- was a contract between HUD be best for the region. He said ment, climate change and mentation. Any implementa- Koulet said there are no sider when applied in the and Nashua RPC. Koulet said whoever wants to voice their natural hazards, housing, tion of the plans will result predetermined outcomes for context of New Hampshire’s there was an agreement be- opinions for and against any and transportation. Accord- in possible outcomes, though the plan. regions and the challenges tween HUD and Nashua RPC concepts and proposals ing to the “Granite State Fu- any plans will be subject to A major concern has been facing the state today.” to form the cooperative proj- should take part in the ture Frequently Asked Ques- review and implementation the use of the term “manda- Koulet said any decisions ect named Granite State Fu- process. tions” issued by New Hamp- with localities considering tory outcomes” in the agree- shire’s Regional Planning ordinances, their master ment with HUD. Commissions, each will con- plans, and other factors. According to Granite Franklin’s Medication Collection Box tain a regional housing The project FAQ listed State Future’s FAQ sheet, the needs assessment, fair hous- possible outcomes to include: term “mandatory outcomes” working to keep prescription drugs off the streets ing and equity assessment, “Create regional transporta- used by HUD “requires that transportation, water infra- FRANKLIN — In May of tion box was installed to ad- Substance Abuse and Men- tion, housing, water, and air RPC’s consider and evaluate 2012, the Franklin Mayor’s dress the vital public tal Health Services Admin- structure (utility and public quality plans that are deeply a certain number of policy service), economic develop- Drug Task Force, in collab- health and safety issue of istration (SAMHSA), 70 aligned and tied to local com- outcomes.” According to oration with the Franklin prescription drug mis- percent of those who abuse ment, climate change im- prehensive land use and cap- GSF. HUD is giving each re- pacts assessments (natural Police Department, the use/abuse. By providing a prescription medications Franklin Fire Department safe and secure location for get them from family or and LRGHealthcare in- community members to friends, often from the Plans underway for Choose Franklin Community Day stalled a permanent Med- dispose of unused or un- medicine cabinet. FRANKLIN — Plans are and will include vendors, would like to participate in ication Collection and Dis- wanted medications the op- Recently, pharmacists underway for the Ninth An- crafts, food, games, amuse- the fair or march in the pa- posal Box in the lobby of portunity for these medica- from LRGHealthcare have nual Choose Franklin Com- ments and entertainment. rade, please contact Marcia the Franklin Police De- tions to fall into the wrong collaborated with the munity Day, which will be Franklin Savings Bank is Rollins at 934-3108 ext. 4420 or partment. hands is greatly dimin- Franklin Police Depart- held on Saturday, May 11 at sponsoring two shows from download a Participation The Medication Collec- ished. 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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS PET OF THE WEEK CHANTILLY ■

Go outside and play! A pretty face indeed and yes, Miss Chantilly is ever so BY KRISTEN WELCH DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS, slightly cross-eyed – a very GENESIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH acceptable trait for a Siamese cat. Given that Chantilly has We may all feel duped by Punxatawney Phil’s predic- obvious breeding, she has tion of an early spring, but don’t despair. Despite the many Lynx Point character- mounds of snow surrounding us, there are signs that istics and let us not forget the warm weather is in sight. Little League signups, those delightful double paws! bathing suit displays in the stores, longer periods of But what of her personali- ty… abandoned in Laconia daylight—spring is just around the corner, and it’s time with another cat, her coat to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. positively alive with fleas, For our children, this is more important than ever. she was anemic as a result. Today, American children from eight to 18 average 54 Chantilly was quite un- hours a week with electronic entertainment, including well, but has since made a television, computers, and video gaming devices, ac- complete recovery.She is shy, cording to the Kaiser Family Foundation. This is a con- reserved; not at all like most tradiction to research that shows the benefits of em- Siamese types. We think she bracing an active, outdoor lifestyle are many, and that must be about nine or 10 children who spend time outdoors are healthier and years old, which for her more creative, have better concentration, and even get breed is the equivalent of a better grades. 40-something person…hard- ly over the hill! Spending time outdoors and in nature is invaluable If Chantilly strikes your for our children. Connecting with nature: fancy, come and meet her please. • Is fun and safe, Call 524-3252 or check • Reduces stress, www.nhhumane.org for de- • Makes children more focused, tails. • Enhances children’s emotional and social develop- ment, • Improves school performance and cognitive abili- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ty, ■ • Enhances creativity,problem solving ability,self-es- teem and self control, Tilton — a town divided • Reduces obesity and improves health and well-be- To the Editor: something we are not con- taxes help pay for all want to think about these ing, There seems to be some nected to, nor use?" It’s un- these amenities that we things before you vote • Gives kids a reason to care about and protect their unhappy taxpayers in fair. Good point. Now here’s have never used . You don’t March 16. There have been environment, and Tilton. They are upset over mine. hear us whining. three sewer projects in • Can promote healthy lifelong lifestyles, and open last year's Warrant Article For the last 25 years, my You see, two can play that Tilton over the career opportunities (New Hampshire Children in Na- that spread all sewer better- wife and I have paid proper- game. What about the lake last 15 years which have ture Coalition, 2012). ments to all the taxpayers. ty taxes to the Town of front seasonal property greatly improved the quali- They have petitioned a new Tilton. We have no children, owners? They are assessed ty of our lakes, rivers, and Contact with nature is a natural stress reliever for Warrant article for March yet part of our taxes over through the roof. They come streams, from which we all children (as well as adults!). At Genesis Behavioral 16 to put the tax burden the years have helped pay up here three months a sum- benefit. Do we, as taxpay- Health, we work with many children who have had back on the shoulders of 518 for your kids’ education. In mer, most of their homes ers, want to start fractional- something difficult, even tragic, happen to them. The property owners, some 25 years, we have never used are on private roads, their izing future Town improve- which still have tax leans the Town Library,the parks, tax dollars help keep our ments? Be careful — that children who recover the quickest often have found from past bettermnt bills. the Transfer Station or, town running 12 months a door can swing both ways. their own way of tapping into a source of strength or Thier biggest complaint is thank God, been in need of year. I don’t hear them Tom Sellew finding something that nurtures their resiliency. Many "Why should we pay for Health and Welfare aid. Our whining, either. You might Lochmere times, children report they have found this strength through contact with nature. An eleven- year old says No more sewer rates for those not on system “When I am feeling really upset, I go out back, into the woods, and find a tree to sit under.There I find the space To the Editor: We do pay taxes for the use pay not fair,look who's calling the and quiet to sort things out, and calm myself down.” A Those that are not on the of our parks, our library and for pumping out our septic pot black now! five-year old stated, “When I am outside, everything is sewer in Tilton should not transfer station, etc. We do tanks every three years. The All Tilton voters that are just so beautiful! It makes my heart happy.” have to pay for these ridicu- have the choice of whether average cost to pump a sys- concerned about their taxes The natural world is full of things that can bring bal- lous rates that were assessed or not we want to use these tem out is about $300. That should get out and vote “yes” ance to our lives, and improve our physical and emo- to them at last year’s town facilities. would be fair,since we would on Article #3 at Town Meet- meeting. It's just not right to Since those not on the sys- be getting something from ing on March 16 at 8 a.m. tional well-being. One of the best things we can do for pay for something none of us tem have to pay for sewer paying these sewer costs. Bob King our children—and for ourselves—is to literally take a can use. costs, maybe the town should Some people would say that Tilton hike (or a relaxing walk in the woods)! So, look forward to spring when those walks are much more accessible. And, in the meantime, grab your snowshoes, bundle up, Thoughts on the 2013 Shaker School District Meeting and go exploring! Your mind and your body will thank you for it. To the Editor: one reason—the fear that on- “adversarial,” would oppose sions? The vote was taken Attendance: ly a few “uninformed” people the School Board’s budgetary and the money was restored. Genesis Behavioral Health is designated by the State 1. Yet again, too many peo- will make all the decisions. decisions, would not have the (This is the second time that of New Hampshire as the community mental health cen- ple who complain about their Only about a hundred people students’ best interest in this has happened in the past ter serving Belknap and southern Grafton Counties. A property taxes throughout passed the $20-plus-million mind during their delibera- three years.) private, non-profit corporation, Genesis Behavioral the year did not bother to at- budget. Yikes! tion, and would likely make 6. In the end, these people Health serves more than 3,000 individuals each year. For tend this year’s meeting. You Budget Committee vote: catastrophic cuts. reveal themselves as duplici- are the reason that the school 1. Opponents of budget 4. Once again, the budget tous, disingenuous, adversar- more information or to schedule an appointment, call budget continues to grow ex- committee proposal cited committee proposal failed. ial, and quite selfish with this 524-1100 or visit the Web site at www.genesisbh.org. Find ponentially. You are the rea- their complete trust and sup- 5. Ironically,during the dis- behavior.They obviously fear us on Facebook and join our mailing list to stay informed! son that attempts to form a port for the School Board to cussion of the very next arti- any changes or anyone who budget committee or to pass make all the budgetary deci- cle covering the total operat- might threaten to cut spend- SB2 fail. News fash: They, sions. “We trust them to do ing budget, a number of these ing, including the school who have the most votes, win! the right thing. We don’t need same people spoke in opposi- board! Get it? Stop complaining, and another layer of oversight,” tion to a modest budgetary Conclusion: do something! they said. cut that all but one of the Given the fact that proper- 2. Less than 200 people from 2. They expressed concern School Board members sup- ty taxes fund education, noth- Established October 14, 2004 two towns attended this meet- that members of a budget ported. (Two District Princi- ing is too good, too frivolous, Published every Thursday at ing—a very sad statistic giv- committee would not under- pals and the District Super- or too expensive when paid 5 Water Street, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 en that the final $chool budg- stand the “workings of the intendent also supported this for by others. Telephone: (603) 279-4516 et was over $20 million. school system.” cut.) Huh? What happened to Yours truly, Toll Free: (877) 766-6889 3. Interestingly, SB2 has 3. They felt that a budget all that “trust and support” Ken Knowlton Fax: (603) 279-3331 been rejected in the past— committee would likely be for the School Board’s deci- Belmont Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Brendan Berube, Editor Donna Rhodes, Reporter We need to fight for Social Security and Medicare Josh Spaulding, Sports Editor To the Editor: cial Security and Medicare Both public and private sec- and needs help. The Presi- Jeff Lajoie, Sports Reporter Donna Fraser, Advertising Representative A few weeks ago, I en- to be hacked and slashed. tor retirement plans contin- dent is right when he asks Judy Manning, Classified & Circulation Manager couraged you to contact Paul Ryan is back to his di- ue to get weaker and weak- for a balanced approach. Jim Hinckley, Distribution Manager your Senators and Repre- vide and conquer tactics. er and the job market leaves We should not just cut ben- Ryan Corneau, Information Manager sentative and ask them to He wants to weaken these a lot to be desired. efits. Email: [email protected] support the President on a programs for future genera- Social Security is not in Please call or email your Classifieds: [email protected] number of issues and I still tions. Seniors need to stand immediate danger and is Senators and Representa- USPS 024-975 feel that it is important. It up for the next generation. not the cause of the deficit. tive. They need to under- The Winnisquam Echo is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. Periodicals postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: is also important to protect There are some very good It should not be on the chop- stand what we want them to Send address changes to the Winnisquam Echo, P.O. 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They may also be made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. dent did not hand over So- this generation of seniors. crease cost of health care Lochmere WINNISQUAM ECHO CULTURE March 14, 2013 A5 ■ Over hill and dale, it pays drivers to think about what might be in the road ahead

moving equipment on pub- hour, catching up to a slow- side and a “Be prepared to lic roads have horror stories moving tractor at 15 m.p.h., stop” on the other. The about accidents and near- it takes only five seconds to placement of the signs was a misses, and I guess I’ve close a gap the size of a foot- very careful thing, in light of heard them all, but what ball field. the longtime sub-culture of about the actual statistics? -For farm equipment, mak- shooting signs, so I made Normally,I’m not much of a ing left-hand turns is one of sure the alignments of pos- one for numbers and actuar- the more dangerous parts of sible projectiles would not ies, but on this subject, my the scenario, in which 22 threaten my or my neigh- kitchen-counter computer percent of accidents involve bors’ abodes. suddenly seemed to beckon. following vehicles trying to There are no bullet holes The most recent study I pass while the farmer is try- yet, but I sure would like to seized on dealt with figures ing to turn into fields or think that all drivers, here from 2007, and focused on roads on the left. on the hill or from afar, several states in the -Most rural roads are 18 to 20 would bear in mind that in Midwest and Central East, feet wide, while more than any rural situation, there’s By JOHN HARRIGAN using data mostly from the 70 percent of farmers sur- likely to be slow-moving or COLUMNIST Agriculture Department veyed said they have equip- stopped equipment over the and the National Highway ment over 13 feet wide, leav- next hill or around the cor- Traffic Safety ing little forgiveness for ner. The bottom line is that Administration. Among the error. drivers are supposed to be in BYLINE: JOHN HARRIGAN Accidents involving people findings: Twenty years ago, when I control of their vehicles and Cutline: There is a hope, perhaps in vain, that drivers actually pay atten- who make their living work- -In 2007, traffic accidents began reclaiming fields and considerate and ready for tion to signs. At least there are no bullet holes. ing around farms and killed 41,000 and injured 2.5 pastures and had three trac- other people sharing the forests, or people who spend million. Farm equipment tors on and off the road, I road, and if not, they own (This column runs in 13 Maine and Vermont. John a considerable time work- on the roads, excluding put up signs at either end of the consequences, which weekly papers covering the Harrigan’s address: Box 39, ing in those environments trucks, was involved in 0.05 the road frontage with a can be horrifying for all. northern two-thirds of New Colebrook, NH 03576, or at weekend warrior tasks or percent of the accidents. graphic of tractor on one Hampshire and parts of [email protected]) hobbies, don’t get the atten- This means that on the trac- tion from investigators and tor I’m relatively safe, what- the media that other high- ever that means, and I’m LRSO concert features “Duetto Concertante” way accidents get. It’s only probably at more risk com- after the numbers are ing down the living room crunched in some study stairs. Still, there’s that nag- years later that the real pic- ging perception. March 23 at Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium ture begins to emerge. -Changing demographics Sisters Margaret Poland, Switzerland, Israel, For instance, when I pull are contributing to an England, Scotland, Wales, increase of farm equipment out into the road from the Canada and in the United accidents. More suburban- Hopkins and Bozena back barnyard on my trac- States. tor, I feel far more in danger oriented people are moving O’Brien perform with She is a member of the than when, say, the uphill out to create mini-farms wheels begin to slip because (hobby farms or small- the LRSO on March 23 Suzuki Association of Amer- I’m mowing on too-steep acreage working farms) and icas and Maine Suzuki Asso- ground. More at risk, in bringing their fast-driving MEREDITH — The Lakes ciation and is the past presi- fact, than at any other times habits with them. Region Symphony Orchestra dent of Maine Suzuki Associ- when I’m on the tractor, -To survive, farmers have (LRSO) invites you to its first ation and secretary of Maine whether bush-hogging or had to assemble bigger concert of 2013 on Saturday, String Teachers and Players dragging trees out of the farms and drive tractors March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Inter- Association (MSTPA). She and haul equipment to ever- woods. Lakes High School auditori- served on the board of Maine more-far-flung fields and I thought about this the um in Meredith. Music Educators Association other day while pushing pastures, resulting in more Sisters Margaret Hopkins as Orchestra VP. Ms. Hopkins snow banks back for a bet- time on the road, and a teaches violin at schools in ter sightline for anyone higher incidence of acci- and Bozena O’Brien will be coming along or me coming dents. performing W. A. Mozart’s Saco and Old Orchard Beach, Margaret Hopkins Bozena O’Brien out. The majority of drivers -Housing developments, Concertone for Two Violins Maine, as well as Portland who live along the road shopping malls and other and Orchestra. Conservatory of Music and at She holds a certificate for online at drive at sensible speeds, and results of growth and Also on the program are her private home-based stu- Suzuki pedagogy and Suzuki www.LRSO.org/tickets, or by are always on the lookout sprawl have created more “Fatinitza Overture, Part 2” dio. She performs with the Book 1, and teaches at Con- mail using the order form on for farm and logging equip- interfaces between city and by Franz Von Suppé and Lakes Region Symphony Or- cord Community Music that web page. Tickets are rural ways of life, creating a ment and the like, but there Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony chestra, the Maine Pro Musi- School, where she is string de- available at the following tick- learning-curve involving are a couple that go like No. 2 in C minor,(“Little Russ- ca, Southern Maine Sympho- partment chair. Bozena has et outlets: Innisfree Book- hell, and never mind what high-speed commuter ian”). ny Orchestra, the New Hamp- taught at St. Paul’s School for shop and the Mobil station might be around a corner or habits and slow-moving Margaret Bruziak Hop- shire Music Festival, and free- across from the town docks in over the top of a hill, which agricultural vehicles, and 20 years and also at the Hold- is why,when I have to be out hence, more accidents. kins was born in Poland and lances in the New England erness Preparatory School Meredith; Greenlaw’s Music on the tractor in the middle -Surveys show that most began violin studies at age area. Margaret is very proud and Kimball Union Academy. in Laconia; and Bayswater of the road doing stuff, my farmers agree that it’s far seven, adding at age 12. and happy to be performing She performs with the New Books in Center Harbor. hair stands up on end. more dangerous to be driv- As a teen she was a member with her sister, Bozena Hampshire Music Festival, More information is available And for good reason. Just as ing their equipment on the of the Greater Boston Youth O’Brien. Vermont Symphony Orches- at www.LRSO.org. I was finishing up pushing road than it was just five Symphony Orchestra for five Bozena O'Brien was born tra, CCMS Musicians of Wall We would like to thank our years ago. snow banks, along came an years and a fiddler with the in Poland and, at age 10, came Street, Brinkler Piano Trio season sponsor, Meredith Vil- -Almost half (43 percent) of SUV going way too fast for Polish Dancers of Boston. to the United States. She con- lage Savings Bank, for their fatal farm equipment acci- and continues to perform as a the road and the conditions. Ms. Hopkins received BM tinued her musical education freelance violinist through- continued commitment to He saw me just in time and dents on public roads in Performance from U. Mass. in this country with the out New England. our success. managed to stop, but it was involve tractors and towed Greater Boston Youth Sym- close, within eye-contact, equipment getting hit from at Lowell where she also pur- Tickets are $15 for adults The Lakes Region Sym- and after a long pause, the rear. sued Music Education. Ms. phony and as a “Young and $8 for students college age SEE LRSO, PAGE A11 which I think said it all, I -Most accidents involve Hopkins received extensive Artist” member at Tangle- and under and are available waved him on. Moral of the drivers approaching farm Suzuki training at Ithaca Col- wood. Bozena also trained at story (again): Four-wheel- machinery from the rear lege in New York, Hartt Col- Boston University, where she drive in no way enables you and being unaware of the lege at University of Con- was a student of Walter to stop any quicker. realities of vast differences necticut, New York State Uni- Eisenberg, and later studied Most farmers and loggers in speed. For a following versity in Buffalo and Capital with Marylou Speaker driver doing 55 miles per who’ve moved big or slow- University in Ohio. She has Churchill of the Boston Sym- performed in her native phony Orchestra. NEW & USED BOATS ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Our rental fleet has returned, been inspected and is ready for delivery to you at fantastic savings. Models available include 2012 Cobalt 200, 210, 220 and 232. All complete with bow & cockpit covers, bimini tops, flip step swim platforms and new boat factory warranties. Call to schedule a test drive at your convienence. 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State Rifle Team and com- of Madness" tour June 1 Eighteen," "No More Mr Nice Performance for the album’s Ben, as he was known, peted at the national through 28. Guy," School's Out," "Elect- lead single “.” was born in Franklin, Nov. matches at Camp Perry, On June 20, they’ll be ed," "Poison," and others, are The tumultuous relation- 22, 1928, son of the late Ben- Ohio. making a stop at Meadow- included in his current ship Marilyn Manson has jamin Stein, Sr. and Clara His family includes his brook as part of the 2013 "Raise The Dead" show, cultivated with the public M. (Stott) Stein. He lived in wife of 63 years, Mary Lou Eastern Propane Concert Se- which also features his mu- through his genre-defying Franklin until moving to (Taylor) Stein of Tilton; ries! Following recent pair- sical tribute to his fallen music and anti-status quo Tilton. He was a graduate daughters Janice D. Jurta ings of Alice with Rob Zom- friends John Lennon, Keith message of thinking for one- of Franklin High School, and husband Wayne of bie and then Moon, Jim Morrison and Ji- self has resulted in sold-out Tilton, and Marcia S. class of 1946. Benjamin Stein, Jr. with Marilyn, this combina- mi Hendrix. Currently, Al- tours, protests, legal battles, Ben worked as a meter Berube and husband Char- tion of Alice Cooper and ice's touring band features adoration, hate, more than reader for over 25 years lie of New Durham; two Hampshire State Veterans Marilyn Manson has been the three attack of 50 million record sales, with Public Service Com- grandchildren, Eric J. Jur- Cemetery, 110 D. W. High- long-awaited by fans of both , award-winning distilled pany of New Hampshire, ta of Denver, Colo. and way, Boscawen, NH 03303. artists. Tickets to see both and Ryan Roxie, backed by spirits, several Grammy prior to his retirement. He Sarah E. Jurta of Brook- Donations may be made these “Masters of Madness” bassist and nominations and, most im- later worked as a bailiff line, Mass.; sister Mildred in Ben’s name to the on June 20 go on sale Satur- drummer . portantly,a long list of some with the Franklin District Lorden of Franklin; sever- Franklin VNA and Hospice day, March 16 at noon, and Additionally, "Nights of the most enduring and Court for 20 years. He al nieces and nephews. at 75 Chestnut St., range from $30 to $77. For With Alice Cooper," Alice’s powerful singles ever, such served honorably with the Calling hours will be Franklin, NH 03235. tickets, call 293-4700 or log on nightly radio show, is avail- as “Lunchbox,” “Get Your U. S. Army during the Ko- Sunday, March 17, 2013 In lieu of flowers, dona- to www.Meadowbrook.net. able in nearly 100 cities in the Gunn,” “Sweet Dreams (Are rean War, discharged as a from 2 to 4 p.m. at the tions may be made in his Alice Cooper is a true rock USA, Canada, Australia, and Made of This),” “The Beau- Sergeant. He was a found- William F.Smart Sr. Memo- memory to the American icon, having pioneered the the UK. The show features tiful People,” “Antichrist Su- ing member of the rial Home, Franklin-Tilton Heart Association, 2 Wall use of theatrics and shock- his favorite classic rock perstar,” “Tourniquet,” Franklin Targeteers and al- Road in Tilton. 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For tick- Dress in Blue Day™ event greater awareness to this dis- es and community groups inum “Welcome To My has called the ets, call 293-4700 or log on to where employees wore blue ease and the importance of across the country partici- Nightmare” album in 1975, album some of his most “vis- www.Meadowbrook.net. to help bring greater aware- screening and early detec- pate by wearing blue and ness to colon cancer, a dis- tion, we will save lives,” said urging others to do the same. ease that can be prevented Andy Patterson, Senior VP Blue is the nationally recog- Local author releases inspiring new sports novel through screening. of Provider Relations and nized color for colon cancer. LACONIA — Author it to the Major League president for a large global The event took place to co- Contracting. By “going blue,” we hope to Michael Andrew an- Baseball stadium to play as telecommunications com- incide with the Colon Cancer Dress in Blue Day is held raise public awareness and nounces the release of his one of the best, or will he pany in Dubai. He is the au- Alliance’s (CCA) National on the first Friday in March get people talking about this inspiring new sports nov- excel in another sport and thor of “How to Think Like Dress in Blue Day program in communities and offices cancer. el, “Luke.” never return to baseball a CEO and Act Like a to help commemorate March Luke Minelli had a again? Leader” and several arti- as National Colorectal Can- dream to play and hit Published by Tate Pub- cles in industry journals. cer Awareness Month. Enter your favorite pet in T-N Rotary homeruns in the baseball lishing and Enterprises, He resides in Laconia, “We wanted to make a dif- big leagues. 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BY DONNA RHODES the Bread and Roses Soup from her job as a nanny,she while he was home on holi- Although she was qualified [email protected] Kitchen volunteerism pro- asked Copp to fill in for her. day leave in December. for entry to larger universi- gram and reading to ele- Copp spent all of last sum- “Everyone saw it coming, ties in North Carolina, she Vanessa mentary students in the mer caring for children in a and my parents just love said she limited her appli- district. local family as if they were him,” said Copp, “but now cations to schools near the Reagan Copp Copp was a member of the her own. She took them to all my friends want us to Army base, and is awaiting Winnisquam Regional WRHS Spirit Team for two doctor’s appointments, have another ceremony word from Methodist High School years, and was very happy played with them, prepared they can come to so they University in Fayetteville, to be a part of the last meals and did anything keep sending me ideas. as well as Fayetteville State championship team, where else that was needed in the We’ll see. I’d like to do that University. Winnisquam Regional she was a “Flyer” who per- household. sometime, but I’m not sure “I’m thinking about major- High School’s latest formed aerial stunts with “I took care of the family when.” ing in psychology to be a Student of the Month, the squad. for the entire summer, and For now, Copp continues child behavioral specialist, Vanessa Reagan Copp, is “My cousin cheered here, it was amazing. I really with her education, and is or maybe even becoming a not your typical high and I always looked up to liked it a lot,” said Copp. looking toward her own physician’s assistant. I real- influenced her the most, school senior, but she is an her,” Copp said. “She was a This high school senior has future. After graduation in ly haven’t decided which however, has been Ms. intelligent and caring flyer, and got me into it, someone else she looks for- June, she will be moving to way I’ll go yet; I just know I Dana Foulds. young woman with a plan too.” ward to caring for in the Fort Bragg, N.C. and, with want to work with children “She’s the teacher who has for her future that few In all, she cheered for 13 years ahead, though, and the near certainty that her down the road,” Copp said. inspired me the most,” share at her age. years, for not only WRHS, that is her husband, Brad husband, a field artillery When not busy with her Copp said. “I took psycholo- Copp is an honors student but also for the Franklin Copp. specialist and a member of studies, she enjoys reading gy with her, and it was who takes Advanced Falcons football organiza- Brad is a 2012 graduate of an Airborne unit, will be Sarah Dessen novels and amazing. I really miss Placement classes and stud- tion since she was five- WRHS who joined the U.S. deployed, she is planning classic literature like being in her class this ies hard to prepare for that years-old, before stepping Army last year, and has on how she will spend her Wuthering Heights and semester.” future. She has studied away from the sport this been a constant in time when that happens. Great Expectations. She Besides being a State French for four years, and year. She has, however, con- Vanessa’s life for more than “Brad wants me go to col- also loves art and spends Scholar, Copp was inducted is currently taking AP tinued as a volunteer, six years. When she visited lege so I can have a good job her time drawing and into the National Honor chemistry and literature assisting with one of the him for graduation from of my own, so that will give painting landscapes and Society this year. Through among her other classes. Middle School spirit teams. training camp at Fort Sill me something to do,” said other peaceful scenes. the group, she gives what While she enjoys most of Copp’s cousin, who she in Oklahoma last October, Copp. “And, I can always Copp has an older brother time she has available to the courses she is now says is more like a big sis- he proposed to her. With come home for a while to be and sister and spends her their many community- studying, she said, “I really ter, has inspired her in their parents’ approval, the with my family if he’s gone time between her mother’s based projects such as love my anatomy class.” other ways as well. When two were married in a for a long time. It’s really and father’s homes in Valentines for Veterans, The one teacher who has her cousin needed a break small, private ceremony not that far away.” Tilton and Northfield. Thanksgiving food drives, Northfield students complete D.A.R.E. program By Donna Rhodes [email protected] m

NORTHFIELD — They dared to take the pledge for a healthy,safe lifestyle and the fifth grade students at South- wick School were all smiles last week as they celebrated their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resis- tance Education program. Leading the program once again was Sgt. Timothy Dow of the Northfield Police De- partment, along with Officer Nancy Hicks and Detective

Jennifer Adams. DONNA RHODES Begun in 1983 in Califor- Sgt. Timothy Dow, Northfield Police Department’s D.A.R.E. instructor, nia, D.A.R.E. came to New congratulated Southwick School fifth grade student Shaylin Kean for her Hampshire in 1988 to teach winning essay during graduation ceremonies for the program last about the dangers of drugs Thursday evening. COURTESY and alcohol. Since that time Dow said this year’s class become good citizens. it has progressed into an ed- Three-time champions! was the first to use the new Two students from each of ucational experience that in- “Keeping It Real” curricu- the three fifth grade classes The Spirit Team of Winnisquam Regional High School celebrated their third State Championship last cludes other social issues lum for the national pro- at Southwick were selected Saturday after returning home from Southern New Hampshire University, where they competed against children face today.Students gram. to read their D.A.R.E. essays teams from around the state. In honor of their win, the girls were escorted back to the school by the today also learn how to han- Through discussions, in- to the audience. Kristyann Northfield and Tilton police departments. dle bullying and how to deal teractive role-playing and Tardiff said D.A.R.E. taught safely with computers and many oral and written chal- her how she could make a other technology as well. lenges, the fifth graders were good difference while main- “As much as we try to work given knowledge about the taining self-control and car- Tilton School announces $500,000 gift from alumnus with our children, we need to dangers of alcohol, tobacco ing for her health and well- TILTON — Head of School clubs; wrote for the school cal convenience store, simply keep an eye on them when and drugs and taught to han- being. She said she also Peter Saliba announced today newspaper, The Tiltonian, as to engage in conversation they’re on the computer,who dle situations that can arise learned that police officers that Tilton School is the ben- the senior sports editor; and with people. their friends are, and so through peer pressure and are there to help no matter eficiary of a $500,000 bequest was a pitcher for the JV base- “It’s been nearly 65 years much more to keep them other social interactions. what situation she and her left from Mr.Arthur Sweatt, a ball team. since Arthur graduated from safe,” said Southwick princi- “Remember these lessons friends may find themselves 1949 graduate of the school. After spending time work- Tilton School. His passion for pal Richard Hines said to par- well. You will be the ones to in. While at Tilton School, Mr. ing for his family’s stationery the school in 1949, his support ents at the graduation cere- eliminate drugs, alcohol and Emily Martin said she, Sweatt was involved in the business in Lowell, Mass., Mr. mony last Thursday evening. SEE TILTON, PAGE A11 tobacco in our community,” photography and camera Sweatt went on to work at a lo- He then addressed his stu- SEE DARE, PAGE A12 Dow said. dents with a reminder. Merrimack County Sher- “You all learned a lot, and riff Scott Hilliard also con- I hope you use these skills,” gratulated and encouraged he said. the boys and girls to use all The graduation was the they have learned in a posi- culmination of 10 weeks of tive manner, to stay safe and classroom education and

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Advance The show will also feature ideas; it’s a great forum,” Ter- conia Area Community ers of all income levels. LA- registration is required. tions during Penny Pitou 10 different seminars rio said. “There’s no pres- Travel’s upcoming show. Land Trust (LACLT) has CLT respects and maintains Laconia Area Communi- throughout the day on travel sure to buy anything.” helped 134 area residents confidentiality and privacy. ty Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) The Passport to the World by various travel and The show will feature a va- Travel Tradeshow sponsored hold onto their homes, and Participants will: nonprofit, is a member of tourism experts. riety of different travel op- is now offering a free work- § Explore the options NeighborWorks® America, by Penny Pitou Travel will Terrio said organizers are tions of all price ranges. Ter- take place on Saturday, shop as the first step for available to them in avoid- and is supported in part by excited about the companies rio said the show is meant to those who may be facing ing foreclosure membership donations and March 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. taking part in the show. be a soft-sell approach with at the Margate Resort in La- foreclosure or who are in § Learn about the time- the Lakes Region United The show will also feature no pressure on anyone to mortgage default. lines and the foreclosure Way. Its mission is to assist conia. many door prizes. The grand make any plans or purchas- More than 30 vendors On Saturday, March 16, process in NH low and moderate income prize is a five-night, all inclu- es. They main components from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the § Review necessary families achieve economic from various aspects of the sive trip to the Valentin Im- will be information and fun. travel and tourism industry Laconia Police Department forms and receive Power- self-sufficiency through the perial Maya Resort in Mexi- However people who decide Community Room on New Point assistance under- development of permanent- will gather at the Margate to co. The prize includes airfare to book a trip right at the show travel opportunities to Salem Street, LACLT offers standing and completing ly affordable housing oppor- and all transfers. The grand show will have the ability to a Default & Foreclosure In- them tunities and associated sup- visitors. Industries repre- prize is sponsored by the do so. Some companies will sented at the show will in- tervention Workshop, § Schedule an appoint- port programs. 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“We’re thrilled to invite COURTESY in community members for Irwin Toyota Scion Ford Lincoln is hosting the March 27 Lakes Region a night of fun and net- Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours from 4-6 p.m. at 59 Bisson working. We looking for- Ave., Laconia. Planning this event are Business After Hours Coordinator ward to making new Elaine Blinn; Irwin Automotive Group Owner Chris Irwin and Chamber friends and seeing old Member Relations Manager Kathy Pevine. Please join us for refreshments, ones,” said Chris Irwin. door prizes and a chance to win a new flat screen TV and gift cards. Irwin Toyota Scion Ford their recently updated State of the Art Bodyshop, Lincoln opened its doors in 70,000-plus square foot fa- and 25-plus service bays. A 1951, founded by Robert H cility on Bisson Avenue. Irwin as a Lincoln Mercury They also have their SEE IRWIN, PAGE A12 dealership. Ford was added Hyundai store at 446 Union a few years ago and Peter Ave. and their Budget Cen- Irwin, son of Robert, added ter at 430 Union Ave. Toyota in the late ‘70’s and Bisson Avenue features Scion in 2003. Irwin Toyota two showrooms holding 10- Scion Ford Lincoln sells 12 vehicles, in floor heat- and services vehicles out of ing, in door delivery area, a It’s a Good Time Every Night of the Week at the Barn! Mondays Wednesdays BURGER TIME FIESTA EN EL ESTABLO! $5.00 burgers all day! party at the barn! mouth watering, big beefy burgers 20% off Mexican items on menu, with hand cut fries. $1 off margaritas. Tuesdays Thursdays PIZZA TIME! PRIME RIB DINNER Pizzas $10, up to 4 specified 15 oz. $14.95 (while it lasts) toppings, dine in only, live music 7-10 pm 2 pizzas per party. Sundays SWIRL, SIP & SAVE BEER SPECIALS Half off featured red and white wine. 1-4 pm Daily EARLY BIRD GETS THE DEAL! dinner specials 4-5:30 pm A10 Thursday, March 14, 2013 BUSINESS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ NEW ENGLAND FURNITURE®

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 job,” said Blevens. done were Deb Jurta’s class WMUR reporter Adam Sex- DONNA RHODES Blevens herself even got who had hand drawn the ton, who chose a three-piece In the spirit of this year’s Winni Dip theme,“Cops and Robbers,”students book they wanted to into the act, and dressed up characters from “Where attorney-style ensemble for from Winnisquam, Laconia, Profile and Milford High Schools raced into choose, then worked really as Peter Pan. the Wild Things Are,” his splash with the AG’s of- the lake behind the Margate Resort in Laconia to show their support for hard on it. They even All of the classes who along with the hand drawn fice. New Hampshire Special Olympics. traced one of the students participated in the contest decorations also done by Wave B consisted of many to join safety officers from is no stranger to cold water at the last minute and walked away a winner in Sue Berry’s class. community supporters, in- New Hampshire Fish and swims to support of her son turned them into a Peter one of the many categories “It was just a fun way to cluding the Lakes Region Game’s Dive Team, towing a and his many friends. Pan silhouette to put beside available. Among others celebrate the joys of read- Community College Dip- small step ladder along. “I did the Penguin Plunge the door. They did a great recognized for a job well ing,” said Chapley. pers, Connecticut River Val- Each year,Moorehead has when we lived in Rhode Is- ley Special Olympics team been a crowd favorite with land, the Penguin Plunge in DRUGS and Team Northway. his traditional belly flop, be Hampton and the Winni Dip Jenny Williams of North- it from a dock or from the for two years when it was in CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3 These drugs are among the -No needles, syringes, or way Bank’s Tilton office said lofty heights of a fire de- Meredith, so I wanted to ment to inventory the con- most abused, and often the lancets will be collected. If this year’s team was a small- partment ladder. come back and do this one tents of the Medication ones stolen from medicine you need to dispose of er than they had hoped for, Due to shallow water con- again now that it’s moved to Collection Box prior to dis- cabinets and pharmacies. these items, Franklin Re- but they were still very ditions at the Margate Beach Laconia,” she said. posal. On a regular basis, LRGH gional Hospital has specif- pleased with their great this year, Moorehead had to Supporting Gardiner’s “The good news is - it’s and the Franklin Police De- ic collection days for fundraising efforts and look downsize his dip, but he still brave efforts, members of working!” says Melissa Riz- partment will be conduct- sharps. Please call 934-2060 forward to an even bigger entertained the crowds the “Mighty Winnipesaukee zo, Chairperson of the ing inventories of medica- for more information. team of brave dippers in along the shoreline as he Warriors” Special Olympics Leadership Committee of tions that are being collect- -This voluntary collec- 2014. mounted the four steps and team she assists all came out the Franklin Mayor’s Drug ed so that progress can be tion/disposal process is “We raised almost $5,000 leaped belly-first into the to cheer her on. Task Force. reported to the community. free and anonymous. this year, which was really lake to raise another large “We had a huge turn out In a time period of just If you have unused or ex- -The collection box is awesome,” Williams said. amount of funding for the from the team today for the over four months, 126 pired medications, here is constructed in such a man- “We’ve done this for the past cause. first time ever and it was just pounds of unused or ex- what you can do to safely ner and of materials that three years and are very pas- “Somewhere in Gilford, exhilarating to get out there pired medications have dispose of them: The med- make it tamper proof. sionate about Special there’s a big wave heading and represent them,” said been taken from the Med- ication collection box is lo- Any questions regard- Olympics so we will contin- into shore right now,” joked Gardiner. “I want to thank ication Collection Box. cated in the lobby of the ing the collection box can ue our support in the fu- Mark Erickson of WPKQ ra- everyone who supported us “Approximately 2,300 Franklin Police Depart- be directed to the Franklin ture.” dio who served as emcee for all today.” pills have been collected ment at 5 Hancock Terrace, Police Department at 934- Sanbornton Police Chief the event. Fundraising for Special that were identified as a and the following guide- 2535. Steve Hankard took his first In actuality though, per- Olympics New Hampshire is controlled substance, so lines apply: For more information on dip for SONH last year but haps the biggest wave was by no means over though and things like Vicodin and -Collection box is acces- safe and secure storage of returned this year with a big- one of love when Lori Cot- people are encouraged to vis- Oxycodone are being taken sible 24 hours a day/seven medications, and for tips ger mission in mind, too. noir Gardiner of Belmont it their web site, off the streets,” says Rizzo. days a week. on how to talk to your fam- Joining him in the icy swim headed into Lake Win- www.sonh.org, where they In fact, controlled sub- -Only pharmaceutical ily about prescription drug was Officer Matt Terry. The nipesaukee for her third ap- can donate in any amount stances like Oxycodone, drugs are to be placed in abuse, please click on the two managed to bring in an pearance in the Winni Dip. throughout the year. Fentanyl and Vicodin have the box (prescription or Franklin Mayor’s Drug additional $1,150 for the As the proud mother of a all been among the inven- over-the-counter medica- Task Force logo at cause. Special Olympian, Gardiner toried medications so far. tions). www.franklinnh.org. “This was only my second time and it was a lot colder LRSO today, but it’s always a fun CONTINUED FROM PAGE A5 chestra provides an opportu- event. I think we did very About The Lakes Region nity for a wide range of mu- well this year in raising mon- phony Orchestra is a Mered- Symphony Orchestra sicians to come together to ey for Special Olympics and ith-based, non-profit orches- The Lakes Region Sym- make music, and through ed- hope to do even more next tra that performs throughout phony Orchestra is a non- ucational and general per- year. We had a lot of great the fall, winter, and spring profit organization that pro- formances, it hopes to in- support and thank every- months. Orchestra members vides classical music per- crease students' exposure to one,” Hankard said. have ranged in age from teens formances for central New and appreciation of the com- High School teams also through retired seniors, rep- Hampshire during the tradi- positions that comprise the joined in this year to aid Spe- Rotisserie resenting over 36 communi- tional concert season. The or- standard repertoire. cial Olympians and the last ties in the Lakes Region. big “wave” to cross the line Luncheon Specials and jump into the water were TILTON students and staff from sev- Monday thru Thursday CONTINUED FROM PAGE A7 dous impact this gift will have grades nine through 12 and eral area high schools, in- $ of the school today, and the on the future of Tilton postgraduates. Tilton’s cur- cluding Laconia, Prospect Only 7.99 impact it will have on the stu- School.” ricular model stresses the ac- Mountain and Winnisquam. dents of today and the future Saliba and the Board of quisition of skills, knowledge For the grand finale, patrickspub.com • 293-0841 will be significant. It is Trustees will announce the fi- and understanding in five ar- Woodstock Police Chief A Landmark for Great Food, Fun and Entertainment thrilling to be a member of nal designation of the funds eas: communication, critical Doug Moorehead waded out the Tilton School communi- at a later date. thinking, community, cre- ty,” said Saliba. “I was hon- ativity and character. Tilton ored to share the news of his About Tilton School School believes in the power generosity with the faculty Tilton School is an inde- of each student’s individual and staff, students, parents pendent, coeducational, potential for lifelong personal and alumni earlier today,and boarding and day school in success and service. look forward to the tremen- Tilton, serving students in

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In my all he was taught. opinion it was an ‘over the “Thank you, Detective top’ experience.” Adams, for taking time out of While the D.A.R.E. pro- your day to educate us,” said gram is only taught locally in Rogers. fifth grade, Kean felt it is a Shaylin Kean’s essay so worthwhile education that impressed Dow that he an- should be taught all through nounced it will be sent to middle and high school. D.A.R.E. America in Los An- Each child received a cer- geles for publication on their tificate for successfully com- national Web site. Kean pleting the program and es- wrote of the many ways say winners also took home D.A.R.E. made a difference in special D.A.R.E stuffed lions, her life, which included giv- which were presented to ing her confidence in her dai- them by their instructional ly life. She said it has also officer. IRWIN CONTINUED FROM PAGE A9 hope that you will join us in supporting our local perennial winner of Ford community and businesses and Toyota’s Presidents by attending the Business Award for Sales and Ser- After Hours Event on vice Excellence Irwin’s has Wednesday,March 27, at Ir- also been named Dealer- win Toyota Scion Ford Lin- rater.com Dealer of the coln, located at 59 Bisson Year. Irwin’s opened up a Ave., Laconia. See www.ir- five-bay Quicklane Tire winzone.com for direc- and Auto Center next door tions. adjacent to Enterprise for All are invited to join us express services with ex- for refreshments and door tended service hours dur- prizes. For more informa- ing the week and weekend. tion or to RSVP,please con- The Irwin Family is tact the Chamber at 524- committed to providing the 5531 or register on Face- absolute best buying and book orthe Chamber Web- servicing experience in the site at www.lakesregion- automobile industry. We chamber.org. Newspapers are Educational... Encourage Your Child To Read One! B2 March 14, 2013 SPORTS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Top performers shine Athletes excelled for Bears for Raiders this winter BY JEFF LAJOIE BY JEFF LAJOIE [email protected] [email protected] TILTON – Buoyed by BELMONT – Put another some strong individual per- season in the books on the formances, the Winnisquam high school front, as the Bel- Regional High School athlet- mont High School athletic ic program had a solid win- department celebrated an- ter season, as the Bears other strong showing this made noise in a variety of winter. With the first day of sports. With that in mind, spring practice surprisingly let’s take a closer look at just four days away,let’s rec- some of the top athletes who ognize some of the top per- competed for the blue and formers for the Red Raiders white this season. in their respective sports Tyler Labonte, wrestling from the past three months. – Labonte used a solid per- Madi Blajda, alpine ski- formance at the Division III JEFF LAJOIE ing – The freshman led the JEFF LAJOIE state championship meet to Sophomore Richard Mills had a dominant regular season for the Bears way for the Raiders on the Jeremy D’Amour of Belmont had another strong scoring season for the reach the Meet of Champi- on the mats, earning the number one seed in his weight class at the state slopes this winter,as she had B-G hockey team, closing out his career with a playoff appearance. ons for the first time this championship meet before falling in the semifinals. a pair of top 25 finishes at the winter. He finished third in state championship meet on the 285-pound weight class, a balanced and young Bel- winning three matches in mont roster. the consolation bracket. Joe Boles, indoor track – Quite an accomplishment The speedy junior capped off for the ever-improving an outstanding indoor track wrestling program. season with a Division II Tommy Mahoney, boys’ state title, as he won the 1,000 basketball – The senior meters at Dartmouth Col- guard exploded in the sec- lege last month. Boles, a ond half and overtime to standout on the soccer team nearly lead his team to a as well, will look to keep the playoff win last month. Ma- momentum going from the honey scored all 19 of his winter into the spring out- points in the second half and door season. OT, but the Bears fell on the Kaleb Brace, boys’ basket- road at Farmington. Ma- ball – The senior did a little honey was an adept outside bit of everything for the shooter, making key three- Raiders this winter, whether pointer throughout the sea- it be carrying the ball up the son for coach Kevin Dame’s floor or posting up a defend- team. er. His versatility paid divi- Richie Mills, wrestling – dends, and he had the ability The defending D-III state to score points in bunches champ at 170 pounds moved when called upon. through the dual meet sea- Chayleigh Cadarette, son in fine form, earning the girls’ basketball – Just a top seed for a shot at going sophomore, ‘The Machine’ back to back at the state was a walking double double meet. That didn’t happen for the Raiders on the hard- however, as Mills was upset wood this winter. Cadarette by the eventually champion certainly had a nose for the and failed to qualify for the ball, especially on the offen- Meet of Champions. Still, JEFF LAJOIE sive end. She had her hands Junior point guard Rachel Willcutt and the Bears had a solid season on his season proved that the on nearly every offensive re- JEFF LAJOIE the hardwood, nearly upsetting Laconia on the road in the playoffs. Bears are on the upswing. bounding opportunity,often- Sophomore Chayleigh Cadarette and the girls’ basketball team improved Logan Patten, wrestling – the state meet in the high rano was nearly unstoppable times giving Belmont new dramatically as the season progressed. The scrappy Patten reached jump during a strong indoor when playing his game, and life after a missed field goal. – The senior was a one-man Angelo Palmer,alpine ski- his first final at the state season. he proved to be a very diffi- Daryll Cahill, hockey – scoring machine at times ing – The senior made it a championship meet, win- Angie Roy, girls’ basket- cult cover for opposing de- Cahill was a nice surprise for this winter, routinely light- perfect 4-for-4 in qualifying ning a pair of matches be- ball – The senior capped off fenses. Coach Kevin Dame the Bulldogs this winter, as ing the lamps at Laconia Ice for the Meet of Champions fore settling for the runner- a strong career on the hard- was excited about Serrano he burst onto the scene and Arena in bunches. Scored this winter,and he had a pair up spot. That advanced him wood this winter, nearly entering the season and the proved to be a top defense- five goals in a win over MAIL of top 10 finishes at the D-III to the Meet of Champs, leading her team to a road rookie showed why early and man for B-G. His physical late in the regular season and state meet at Gunstock last where he joined Labonte as win over Laconia in the Di- often. play and ability to contribute helping his team to a home month. Palmer also won his Winnisquam representa- vision III playoffs. Roy gave Rachel Willcutt, girls’ bas- offensively made him a playoff game in the process. first career high school race tives. the Bears a veteran presence ketball/swimming – The steady two-way performer D’Amour easily reached the during the regular season. Jaila Remillard, indoor on the floor, and her ability busy junior not only led the for coach Jay Londer’s club. 100-point threshold during Bret Spaulding, boys’ bas- track – The sophomore was to get to the basket offen- Bears on the hardwood, but Cassie Contigiani, girls’ his outstanding career,doing ketball – The senior guard a strong performer at the Di- sively was on full display. also paced the swim team in basketball – The shifty soph- so during his junior cam- saved some of his best play vision II state championship Christian Serrano, boys’ the pool yet again. Willcutt omore point guard was cer- paign. for the stretch run of the sea- meet last month at Dart- basketball – The future is was a steady floor general as tainly a pest to opposing Antony Hubbard, swim- son, as the Raiders won a mouth, as she took eighth certainly bright for the Win- the team’s point guard this teams this winter, as she not ming – It was quite the win- playoff game and stayed place in the long jump with nisquam boys’ team, thanks winter, and she qualified for only got to the basket on of- ter in the pool for the junior, close to Gilford in the second a leap of 15 feet, 6.75 inches. in large part to the speedy another state championship fense but also clogged the as he won a pair of state round before eventually Remillard also qualified for freshman point guard. Ser- meet for the swim team. passing lanes defensively. championships at UNH last falling. The outside shooting With Cadarette and Conti- month in the 100 and 200 threat hit five three-pointers giani just sophomores, the freestyle events. Hubbard, in the loss to Gilford, and he Flag football core of the Raiders will be who also won the 100 cham- had the ability throughout intact for two more years. pionships as a freshman, set the year to shoot Belmont fundraiser for Breast Cancer Jeremy D’Amour, hockey personal bests in both events. back into a game. MEREDITH – On Sun- fun and support Dickinson who will be playing to wear day, March 17, the Lakes and raise money and some pink and green on $10 OFF* Buy One, Get One Free Buy One, Region Flag Football awareness for breast can- your body in celebration of Get One Free League will be holding its cer. Anyone from age four breast cancer awareness Brunch for Two first Flag Football Breast and up can play flag foot- and St. Patrick’s Day. Cancer Fundraiser to ben- ball. NFL Flag Football is Concessions will be efit Stacey Dickinson of played 5-on-5 and is a non- served; there will be a 50-50 Meredith. The event, contact sport. raffle and they will be raf- “Pulling For Hope And A Adults who wish to play fling off gift certificates The Best SP Cure” will be held from 11 will be asked to make a $10 from local businesses. Sunday Brunch a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Inter- donation and kids will be If you just want to stop The Lakes Region Lakes High School turf asked to make a $1 dona- by and make a donation Has Ever Seen! field and will be held tion to get out for a day of that would be greatly ap- whether snow, rain or flag football fun. preciated. All proceeds shine. Come by yourself and from the day’s event will go SP SP The turf field will be organizers will fit you on a directly to Stacey for her Route 3, Winnisquam ready to play, as the field team, or form your own benefit. 524-1984 never freezes and once team (all-men, all-women, Brochures and informa- cleared of snow will be adult co-ed, father-son, tion regarding awareness ready to go. The field will mother-daughter, etc) to of breast health will be be cleared of snow for the play in a round-robin tour- available. event. nament just for fun. Kids For more information LRFFL is inviting all for- are welcome to form their and updates, please go to mer players, current play- own teams also. the league’s web site: lrf- ers (including men’s sum- If you are interested in fl.com; visit the Facebook eett oostt mer league teams and playing you can register at page: lakesregionflagfoot- GG ll s women’s spring league lrffl.com. 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BY JEFF LAJOIE Dalphonse of TTCC. Leading scorers for Lou tra game. points, Griffin Embree – Leading scorers for San- [email protected] Senior boys: Jake Athanas: Gavin Pitt – 15 Leading scorers for Gil- nine points and Caleb bornton: Nolen Perrino – GILFORD – After five Sweeney of Belmont, Nic points, Logan Dee – 13 ford: Nic Hawthorne – Burke – four points. 10 points and Philip days of action-packed bas- Hawthorne of Gilford, Ja- points and Isabella Daly – eight points, Patrick Carr Saturday, March 9 Nichols – eight points. ketball, the 20th edition of cob Minor of Lou Athanas six points. – seven points and Grego- (Junior Division Losers Leading scorers for the Francoeur/Babcock and Michael Allard of San- Leading scorers for Gil- ry Madore – six points. Bracket) Gilmanton: Brett Clair- Memorial Basketball bornton. ford: Alex Cheek – 14 Leading scorers for Bel- Sanbornton defeated Tournament came to a SEE HOOPS, PAGE B4 Here’s a rundown of the points, Ken Valentine – 10 mont: Griffin Embree – 10 Gilmanton (26-12). close on Sunday, with action throughout the points and Jonathan points, Derek Stevens – six championship games be- weekend: Mitchell – six points. points and Aidan Rupp – ing played in the two Se- Sunday, March 10 Senior girls’ ginal five points. nior Divisions (boys and Junior Division Final Gilford defeated Tapply In the decisive game, girls) and the co-ed Junior Lou Athanas defeated Thompson Community Gilford defeated Belmont Division. 760 Central St., Suite 1 • Franklin, NH 03235 Gilford (30-18) forcing an Center (22-17) (38-29). Championship Sunday extra game Leading scorers for Gil- Leading scorers for Gil- 603-934-7707 saw host Gilford earn ti- MANY NEW ITEMS IN STOCK!! Leading scorers for Lou ford: Shelby Cole – seven ford: Nic Hawthorne – 13 tles in both Senior Divi- Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tortillas, Athanas: Logan Dee – six points, Laurel Normandin points, Patrick Carr – 12 sions, while the kids from Ezekial Flourless, Sprouted Grains Bread, points, Dylan Dickey – six – seven points and Hannah points and Korey Weston – Sonnes #7 Detoxifying Cleanse Lou Athanas (Laconia) points and two other play- Perkins – five points. seven points. and a lot more...so come on down!! edged Gilford for the Ju- Hours: Mon-Thurs 10AM-7PM ers with five points each. Leading scorers for Leading scorers for Bel- nior title. Fri & Sat 10AM-5PM • Closed Sundays Leading scorers for Gil- TTCC: Madison Dalphonse mont: Derek Stevens – 14 The final standings in ford: Andrew Flanders – – six points, Megan the Junior co-ed division five points, Alex Cheek – Stafford – four points and were: Lou Athanas (cham- four points and Jonathan Hayleigh Pabst – four pion), Gilford (runner-up), Mitchell – four points. points. Sanbornton (third place), In that decisive game, Senior Boys’ Final Gilmanton (fourth place). Lou Athanas defeated Gil- Gilford defeated Bel- In the Senior girls’ divi- ford (40-35) mont (30-28) forcing an ex- sion: Gilford (champion), Tapply Thompson Com- munity Center (runner- up), Lou Athanas (third place), Belmont (fourth place). In the Senior boys’ divi- sion: Gilford (champion), Belmont (runner-up), Lou Athanas (third place), San- bornton (fourth place). The Nathan J. Babcock Volunteer Award was pre- sented to Brett Soucy, while the Denise Soucy Memorial Coaches Award was presented to Joe Dee of the Lou Athanas Junior co-ed team. The players selected to the Aaron Francoeur All- Tournament Sportsman- ship team were: Junior: Jack McLean of Gilford, Danny Cameron of Gilmanton, Gavin Pitt of Lou Athanas and Nolen Perrino of Sanbornton. Senior girls: Elise Hall of Belmont, Erin Hart of Gilford, Caitlyn Beattie of Lou Athanas and Madison Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] WINNISQUAM ECHO SPORTS March 14, 2013 B3 ■ Tilton girls’ hoop captures Class B Championship

TILTON – The Tilton group may have been doubt- to, Canada) added valuable School varsity girls’ basket- ed early on, they consis- minutes off the bench for ball team captured the NEP- tently rose to every chal- Tilton. SAC Class B Championship lenge this year. Besides be- The Rams finish the sea- earlier this month with a 49- ing NEPSAC champions son at 24-3, as Lakes Region 41 win over Pomfret School. and talented basketball Champions for the fourth It’s the Rams’ second cham- players, they are just out- consecutive season and as pionship in four years and standing kids. We accom- NEPSAC Class B Champi- the first since the team plished what we wanted to ons. They will lose six sen- moved to Class B at the start accomplish.” iors to graduation: Ianotti, of the 2011-2012 season. Tilton, who had been led Cohen, four-year team The Rams found them- throughout its 24-3 season member Mackenzie Gaudet selves trailing at halftime by a balanced scoring at- (Concord), four-year team for the second consecutive tack, also received contri- member Taylor Cavanaugh game. Behind 22-19, Tilton butions from sophomore (Tilton), Olivia Abry was led by postgraduate Giulia Orlando (George- (Boston, Mass.) and Sarah and co-captain Abby Ian- town, Mass.) (10 points, six Morrissette (Laconia) notti (North Bennington, rebounds, five assists) and Tilton will return three Vt.) with seven points and junior Jillian Fama (Lynn- starters from this year’s five rebounds. Ianotti fin- field, Mass.) (five points, championship team, who ished the game with 15 COURTESY PHOTO five rebounds). Juniors will be eying a fifth consec- points and 12 rebounds for The Tilton School girls’ basketball team captured the NEPSAC Class B championship with a win over Pomfret Kelsey Brown (Barrington) utive trip to the champi- her 11th double-double of earlier this month. and Cori Marshall (Toron- onship game next year. the season. er, Vt.) Cohen finished with ond, finished with 12 points the toughness and determi- Tilton came out of the 11 points, including two key and seven rebounds. nation that this squad locker room storming, led threes to start a 9-0 run and “At this point I’ve had no showed on a daily basis. Af- by senior co-captain Alex You can now... give the Rams the momen- better moment in my coach- ter graduating last year’s Cohen (Nashua) and the tum they needed to finish. ing career,”said fourth-year starting lineup, I was un- tournament MVP, junior Taggart, who hit three head coach Tara Brisson. sure of who would step-up Maureen Taggart (Mill Riv- three-point shots in the sec- “I’m unbelievably proud of this season. And while this

‘Thank You’ notes Continue your Thursday reading by liking the On his late night show, I’m possibly in the truck hunt- Winnisquam Echo’s facebook page! Jimmy Fallon has a running ing department this summer. feature where he writes Adventures Thank you, month of • You’ll see daily updates from our advertisers. ‘Thank You’ notes to various March – If nothing else, you people and things. It’s mostly in Sports Reporting give me hope that spring is on • Stay updated on headline news. an excuse to poke fun at cer- the horizon. This winter has tain topics, but I felt like it was By JEFF LAJOIE been pretty bad, between • On Wednesdays we showcase columns what seemed like a weekly from years ago. something that I could use in night. which teams I am not able to snow storm and bitter cold. this column to kind of recap Thank you, fuzzy winter see on any given night. But now that we’re in be- • All this and much, much more!! the winter season in the hat – Without you, my frozen Thank you, Gilford girls’ tween seasons, the thoughts Lakes Region. So without fur- body may still be out on Gun- basketball team – I did a story of warmer weather and out- Check us out and see how we continue to meet ther ado, here are my ‘Thank stock somewhere. Covering on the Golden Eagles back in door activities have me long- our Community’s needs!! You’ notes. those alpine ski meets can be January where I rode the bus ing for the not so distant fu- Thank you, popcorn at Bel- tough, especially during the to Berlin for an away game mont High School – Year in ture. Our readers trust our advertisers, month of January and early with the team. I talked to all our advertisers trust us!! and year out, you prove to be February where the tempera- the girls about what the long Jeff Lajoie covers sports for a hot-seller at basketball ture wanted no business of be- road trips are like, and what the Gilford Steamer, Meredith www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com games. I try hard to walk into ing above 20 degrees. But everyone’s favorite/least fa- News and Winnisquam Echo. your gym and move right past thanks to my winter hat, my vorite parts were. It was a fun He can be reached at jla- the concession stand, but the ears at least stayed a little story, mostly because I [email protected] overwhelming popcorn aro- warm in my times of need. learned that high school kids ma makes that a very difficult Thank you, NHIAA web all just really like stopping at task. Covering games with site – At my previous news- McDonald’s for food on the you often results in my cam- paper,located in the southern ride back. era getting covered in salt. state of Massachusetts, track- Thank you, Honda Civic – Thank you, crock pots at ing down scores and stand- You may be pretty bad in the Laconia Ice Arena – Hmm,an- ings was a nightmare. The MI- snow, but you did manage to other food reference. The fact AA web site is a cluster of mis- get me through another New that you’re set up at the hock- information, hard to navigate Hampshire winter without ey games means you’re the and with nothing too perti- getting into an accident. I best concession stand in the nent handy. Luckily for me, came close, losing control af- area. If I want some chili, the move north has been ter leaving Gunstock in a you’ve usually got it. If I want made easier by the NHIAA snowstorm last month, but I ziti and meatballs, usually web site. Pretty much every managed to regain control you’ve got it. A nice variety of night, I can keep track of just before I was to barrel in- hot dishes to keep this sports- scores and standings, allow- to a snow bank. This may be writer warm on a cold winter ing me to stay up to date on my last winter with the car, B4 March 14, 2013 SPORTS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■ Flag football info nights March 20, 27

MEREDITH – The first of and the teams, practices and men’s league. The league will have a sev- tween the ages of 4-17. The sport requires no helmets or two parent/player informa- games and fields; The Lakes Region en-week season, running league has five co-ed age di- equipment of any kind. tion nights for the Lakes Re- 5. Express an interest in Women’s Flag Football from April 19 until May 31, visions: 4-6; 6-8; 9-11; 12-14 Online registration is gion Flag Football League is coaching, refereeing, or League is open to all women with one-hour long games and 15-17. now open for both the scheduled for Wednesday, helping in any other capaci- in the Lakes Region area 18 played on Friday evenings at NFL Flag Football is fun, women’s and NFL flag youth March 20, at the Meredith ty. and over; age as of April 1. the Inter-Lakes High school fundamental, fast and safe. league at Community Center from 5:30 Registration for Spring The season will start on turf field. Flag football is a completely http://www.lrffl.com/home. to 7 p.m. 2013 ends April 1. One fee Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. The LRFFL’s NFL Flag non-contact sport that offers php. A second information covers all expenses for the with games played on the In- youth flag football league is all the fun and teamwork of If you have any questions, night is scheduled for season. Teams are filling up ter-Lakes High School turf open to all boys and girls in football without the risk of please contact the LRFFL at Wednesday, March 27, from fast but there is of room left field. the Lakes Region area be- injury. Played 5-on-5, the [email protected]. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Meredith so tell your friends. Community Center. Players can only register HOOPS Willingham – seven points. Gilford defeated Lou – three points. These information nights online at lrffl.com. The CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 (Senior Boys Division Athanas (41-19). Hustle Awards present- are informal: arrive when league accepts credit card mont – six points and Dan- Losers Bracket) Leading scorers for Gil- ed to Laurel Normandin of you can, leave when you have payments or pay by check. ny Cameron – four points. Gilford defeated San- ford: Patrick Carr – 13 Gilford and Elise Hall of to. Not necessary to attend Women’s league signups (Junior Division Win- bornton (44-15). points, Gregory Madore – Belmont all three nights, as all will be under way ners Bracket) Leading scorers for Gil- 10 points and Korey West- (Senior Girls Division) the same format. Who says girls can’t play Gilford defeated Lou ford: Gregory Madore – 13 on – nine points. Tapply Thompson Com- This will be a time to: football? Registration is now Athanas (28-26). points and Patrick Carr – Leading scorers for Lou munity Center defeated 1. Learn about upcom- under way for the Lakes Re- Leading Scorers for Gil- eight points. Athanas: Bryce McCrea – Lou Athanas (22-17). ing March “demo days” gion Flag Football League’s ford: Alex Cheek – 12 Leading scorers for San- 12 points, Logan Dee and Leading scorers for 2. Try on jerseys to con- Women’s Spring 2013 season. points and Jonathan bornton: Kyle Hinds, Alec Jacob Minor – five points TTCC: Madison Dalphonse firm size; This league is the “female Mitchell – nine points. Snow and Michael Allard – each. – six points and three play- 3. Learn more about the only” version of the youth Leading Scorers for Lou four points each. Friday, March 8 ers with four points each. league; co-ed NFL Flag Football Athanas: Logan Dee – (Senior Boys Division (Senior Boys Division) Leading scorers for Lou 4. Learn about the sport league and the summer eight points, Gavin Pitt Winners Bracket) Lou Athanas defeated Athanas: Abigail Shute – and Logan Paranto – six Belmont defeated Lou Gilford (29-24). seven points and five play- points each. Athanas (29-18). Leading scorers for Lou ers with two points each. (Senior Girls Division Leading scorers for Bel- Athanas: Caleb Petell – Hustle Awards present- Happy Losers Bracket) mont: Michael Sprague – eight points and Jacob ed to Aryn Prescott of Lou Athanas defeated nine points, Griffin Em- Minot seven points. TTCC and Madison Kirker Belmont (13-5). St. Patrick’s Day!! bree and Caleb Burke – six Leading scorers for Gil- of Lou Athanas. Leading scorers for Lou points each. ford: Gregory Madore – 11 Wednesday, March 6 from the staff of Athanas: Sydney Stevens – Leading scorers for Lou points, and Patrick Carr – (Junior Division) four points and four other Athanas: Bryce McCrea – seven points. Gilford defeated players with two points The Winnisquam Echo six points and Caleb Petell- Hustle Awards present- Gilmanton (29-9). each. four points. ed to Gregory Madore of Leading scorers for Gil- Leading scorers for Bel- To subscribe to our paper contact us at 279-4516 (Junior Division Losers Gilford and Ethan Sirles of ford: Jonathan Mitchell – mont: Elise Hall – three Bracket) Lou Athanas. eight points, Andrew Flan- points and Skylar Ruelke – To advertise in our paper contact Lou Athanas defeated (Senior Boys Division) ders – seven points and two points. Donna Fraser – 279-4516 ext. 130 Sanbornton (38-27). Belmont defeated San- Alex Cheek – five points. (Senior Girls Division Leading scorers for Lou bornton (53-16). Leading scorers for [email protected] Winners Bracket) Athanas: Logan Dee – 10 Leading scorers for Bel- Gilmanton: Danny Gilford defeated Tapply points, Gavin Pitt – nine mont: Michael Sprague – Cameron – six points and Find The Winnisquam Echo online at Thompson Community points and Logan Paranto 12 points, Caleb Duggan – Tea Rodney – two points. http://www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Center (25-24). – eight points. eight points and Derek Hustle Awards present- Leading scorers for Gil- Leading scorers for San- Stevens – seven points. ed to Andrew Flanders of ford: Hannah Perkins – 11 bornton: Philip Nichols – Leading scorers for San- Gilford and Tea Rodney of points and Erin Hart – four 18 points and Nolen Perri- bornton – David Haskins – Gilmanton. points. no – nine points. eight points and Kyle (Junior Division) Leading scorers for (Senior Girls Division Mann – two points. Lou Athanas defeated TTCC: Megan Stafford – Losers Bracket) Hustle Awards present- Sanbornton (36-22). nine points and Madison Tapply Thompson Com- ed to Michael Sprague of Leading scorers for Lou munity Center defeated Gilford and Alec Snow of Athanas: Gavin Pitt – 10 Lou Athanas (25-18). Sanbornton. points and three players Leading scorers for Thursday, March 7 with six points each. TTCC: Madison Dalphonse (Senior Girls Division) Leading scorers for San- and Megan Stafford – eight Gilford defeated Bel- bornton: Philip Nichols – points each. mont (21-7). 14 points and Noah Pear- Leading scorers for Lou Leading scorers for Gil- son – four points. Athanas: Abigail Shute, ford: Avy Bartlett, Erin Hustle Awards present- Morgan Romprey, Sydney Hart and Laurel Nor- ed to Isabella Daly of Lou Stevens and Caitlin Beat- mandin – four points each. Athanas and Philip tie each with four points. Leading scorers for Bel- Nichols of Sanbornton. 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Please send letter of interest and resume to: Northern Human Services Common Ground 121 Central Street • Woodsville, NH 03785 Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank has a full-time Attn: Anna LaCasse Residential Loan Originator position available at our Plymouth office.

Duties to include, (but not limited to): CAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT • Pre-qualify, originate and generate initial disclosures Campton Elementary School for residential mortgage loans, financial analysis and reporting for portfolio, secondary market and 2012-2013/2013-2014 School Year government products. LONG TERM • Ability to quickly analyze and determine borrower qualifications for appropriate loan program. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITION • Originate Home Equity Line of Credit products. Beginning approximately mid-May through December 2013. Covering the Lakes Region • Comprehensive understanding of state and federal Must have General Science Grades 5-8 Certification. compliance requirements, lending regulations and policies, secondary market, FHA, VA, RD and NHHFA Please send letter of intent, resume, certification to: specialists in installation maintenance guidelines. James George, Principal IRRIGATION HELP NEEDED • Manage originated loan portfolio for credit prob- Campton Elementary School Send resume & inquires to lems, delinquencies and workouts. 1110 NH Rt. 175 • Cross sell Bank products. Campton, NH 03223 [email protected] • Constantly review and keep up to date on types of mortgage loan products. • Participate in the Bank’s business development pro- gram; promote the Bank at community functions.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience originating resi- dential loans. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spread- sheet applications and Word. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Pay will be commensurate with experience; WGSB offers an excel- lent benefit package.

PART-TIME TELLER POSITION For an application, please stop by any of our offices located in Woodsville, Piermont, Plymouth, Lisbon, Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank has a part-time Teller Littleton, Franconia and Lancaster or visit our website: position available in our Plymouth Office. www.theguarantybank.com. Mail or email your com- We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic, team players pleted application form and resume to: who are detail-oriented and have excellent customer Payroll & Benefits Administrator service skills. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank 189 Cottage Street schedule including Saturday. Pay will be commensurate Littleton, NH 03561 with experience. Telephone: (603) 444-5237, Ext. 2049 For an application, please stop by any one of our offices [email protected] located in Woodsville, Piermont, Plymouth, Lisbon, E. O. E. Littleton, Franconia and Lancaster or visit our website www.theguarantybank.com. Send completed application to: Payroll & Benefits Administrator Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank When Placing Your Classified Ad: 189 Cottage Street Please give a full description of what you are selling & Littleton, NH 03561 don’t abbreviate your words. Telephone: (603) 444-5237, Ext. 2049 E. O. E. Always remember to include an asking price for the Email: [email protected] item you’re selling. Place your ad early in the week (Tues. – Fri.). The Monday Morning 11:00 AM deadline is for the YOU’LL BE papers of that week. Keep in mind we are a weekly publication and for best on results you should run your ad more than once. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the THE paper. If it contains any errors, or if you wish to make CLASSIFIEDS a change, call us immediately. Errors will only be cred- ited after the first run date.

To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 B10 March 14, 2013 BUSINESS WINNISQUAM ECHO ■