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LocalnA2 NEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017New Hampton Historical Societyto host Japanese Garden programNEW HAMPTON –The New Hampton Historical Society presents“JapaneseGardens”Tuesday, March 21 at 7p.m. at the Gordon-NashLibrary, New Hampton.Palmer Koelb, ownerand founder of Shin-BokuNursery in Wentworth,the largest Japanesegarden tree business inNorth America, shareshis experience followinga four hundred plus yeartradition of Japanesegarden tree trimming.His trees are carefully selected to be hardy in ournorthern New Englandnotorious winters. InJapanese culture, gardenbuilding is honored as ahigh art.   Palmer considers these natural-looking, asymmetrical gardens a place in naturewhere he finds beauty,peace and inspiration.The Japanese-style StrollGarden at the nurseryprojects serenity and isa testament to Palmer’sdiligent work ethic andpassions for Japanesegardening and trees.Shin-Boku works withclients to help selecttrees and designs thatsuit their desires, budgetand site, and Palmer iscommitted to every plantthat leaves his nursery,and is always availableto discuss proper careor visit to monitor theplant's health. As ourSpring thaw begins, thisprogram is well-timed togive us inspiration forour gardening plans.Newfound AreaChurches announceAlexandriapolicelogLenten servicesCourtesyThe New Hampton Historical Society presents “Japanese Gardens” Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m.at the Gordon-Nash Library, New Hampton.REGION— Newfound Area Churches(NAC) will be holdingtheir annual Lenten services beginning March1. These services areheld every Wednesday atnoon, with a light lunchafterward.The church rotationis as followes: March1st - Our Lady Of Grace,March 8 - Bristol UnitedChurch of Christ, March15 - Bristol BaptistChurch, March 22 - NewHamptonCommunityChurch, March 29 - Alexandria United Methodist Church, and April5 - Union CongregationalChurch of Hebron.For more information, please call 744-3885.Bristol Resident receivesdegree from Simmons CollegeBOSTON, Mass. —Brittany Overton ofBristol recently earneda Master of Science fromSimmons College. Overton majored in archivesmanagement.SimmonsCollege(www.simmons.edu) isa nationally recognizedprivate university located in the heart of Boston,and is the preeminentauthority on women'sleadership. Founded in1899, Simmons is theonlyundergraduatewomen's college in Boston, and maintains a history of visionary thinking and a focus on socialresponsibility. The College offers world-classcoeducational graduate programs in nursing and health sciences,liberal arts, library andinformationscience,business management,and social work. FollowSimmons on Twitter at@SimmonsCollege and@SimmonsNews.ALEXANDRIA—The Alexandria PoliceDepartment respondedto 38 calls for service,made seven arrestsand 54 motor vehiclestops, and investigated two motor vehicleaccidents during themonth of February.Crimes reported lastmonth included oneals upgrading their jobskills (for example butnot limited to – LNAprograms,recertification programs), undergraduate students andgraduate students. Thoseinterested are encouraged to apply by March31. Applications may befound online at Altrusacluded six fire department/EMSassists,four agency assists,four pistol permits,and 24 other miscellaneous calls.Of the seven arrestsmade during February, four were felonies,three of which included the possession orsale of drugs.White Mountain National Forestannounces Youth ConservationCorp (YCC) Summer Work ProgramCAMPTON — TheYouthConservationCorp (YCC) is a summeremployment programfor area youths ages 15-Altrusa of Meredith offering scholarshipsMEREDITH — Altrusa of Meredith is offeringscholarships to nontraditional students livingor working in Meredith,Center Harbor, Moultonborough, New Hampton or Sandwich and 23years of age and older.Scholarshipsareintended for individu-case of simple assault,three thefts, two casesof possession of a controlled drug (one withintent to sell), one habitual offender, onecase of driving withoutgiving proof (lack of required insurance), andtwo suspended registrations.Calls for service in-of Meredith, Lakes Region Community College, public libraries inMeredith, Moultonborough, Center Harbor,New Hampton or Sandwich.For further information, contact Linda Matson at 279-5929 or PhyllisHamblet at 279-6794. In2016, Altrusa awarded 5,000 to students andthe Altrusa ScholarshipCommittee looks forward to receiving and reviewing the applicationsfor 2017 scholarshipawards.18 who will work, learn,and earn together inthe great outdoors. Thepurpose of the YCC program is to accomplishneededconservationwork on public lands,while providing an educational experience.The program is sponsored by the Pemigewasset Ranger Districtin Campton.The randomly selected crew will consist of6 students; 50 percentboys and 50 percentgirls. Enrollees willwork a 40 hour weekearningminimumwage, and projects willinclude: trail maintenance, clean-up andmaintenance of recreation sites, wildlifehabitat improvementwork, and other projects supporting timberand fire management.The YCC crew will alsospend one day eachweek learning aboutnatural resource conservation and management during dedicatededucation days.The eight week program will run fromJune 19 through Aug.11. Applications mustbe mailed, emailed orfaxed to the Pemigewasset Ranger District,71 White MountainDrive, Campton NH,03223.The application deadline is April18. For more information or to print an application:   www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain, orcontact YCC ProgramManager Ryan Twomey at rtwomey@fs.fed.us or 536-6103.Leapin’ Leprechauns – It’s time forthe Fourth Annual Shamrock ShufflePLYMOUTH — To be poking their headsmark the start of the out of the ground soonspring season, the fourth and there’s no time likeannual Shamrock Shuf- the present to get up, getfle is being held on Sat- out and get moving withurday, March 18, two Speare Memorial HospiJOIN US FOR THE ADVANCE SCREENINGS ON THURSDAY 2/9 OF: LEGO BATMANAT 5PM & FIFTYSHADES beforeDARKER AT 7PMdaysvernal equi- tal’s family friendly, 5Knox. The days are getting health walk/fun run.Put on your greenlonger, the flowers willand join us at the starting line at the PlymouthRegional Regional HighSchool. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the844-4BARNZSstarting gun will go offWeek of 3/17 - 3/23at 9 a.m. The race willKONG: SKULL ISLAND PG-13wind its way through theFri. & Sat.: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:45 PMstreets of Plymouth.Sun. & Mon.: 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 PMEntertainingtheMon.- Thurs: 4:00 & 7:00 PMcrowdagainduringBEAUTY & THE BEAST PGregistrationwillbeFri. & Sat.: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 & 9:15 PMIrishstepdancersfromSun. & Mon.: 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PMTues. - Thurs.: 3:30 & 6:30 PMFéileacán Irish DanceLOGANRAcademy. They were aFri. & Sat.: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 & 9:45 PMbig hit at the event lastSun. & Mon.: 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 PMyear and really steppedMon.- Thurs: 3:45 & 6:45 PMthe day off full of IrishFind us online atBarnZs.comcheer and good luck.The event is not officially timed, as ourfocus is to encouragecommunitymembersto take steps toward amore active lifestyle. Besure to cheer on the participants as they pass byyour home or business.Thank you to our Pot‘O Gold event sponsor,Medical ReimbursementSpecialist for helping tomake this communityevent possibleRegister online atwww.SpeareHospital.com/Shamrock.The registration feeis 10 per person. Children age five and underare free, but must be registered. Proceeds fromthe event will supportSpeare’s community outreach and health education programs. The firstSEE SHAMROCK, PAGE A13

LocalnNEWFOUND LANDING, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 A3New exhibit at Pease Library offersa chance to “Discover Space”BY DONNA RHODESdrhodes@salmonpress.newsPLYMOUTH — PeasePublic Library in Plymouth is now offering anopportunity for peopleof all ages to learn moreabout the wonders ofEarth’s solar systemthrough “Discover Space:A Cosmic Journey,” atraveling exhibit thatprovides educational andfun hands-on experiencesthat are truly out of thisworld.Library Director Diane Lynch said the grantprocess to bring “Discover Space” to Plymouthbegan two years ago andthey were thrilled whenthey learned that Peasewas one of only nine libraries nationwide to beapproved for the exhibit.“It’s wonderful because it’s an interactive exhibit with touchscreens, moving piecesand plenty of things toDonna RhodesPease Public Library in Plymouth is pleased to be one of only nine libraries nationwide selectedto host a special traveling exhibit, Discover Space, which features numerous video touch screensand other hands on activities for people of all ages to enjoy.courtesyMany families have been enjoying frequent visits to PeaseLibrary’s Discover Space exhibit, which is offering some fun,hands on learning experiences about the stars, planets, asteroids and more from now until May 19.do,” she said.to the public on Feb. 22After two days of as- when 86 people attendedsembly, “Discover Space” the opening reception,was formally introduced Lynch said.Since that day, peoplefrom all over New Hampshire and beyond havestopped in to experiencethe exhibit for themselves. Many, librarystaff said, have even beenback more than once.“We’re super excitedabout this,” said Children’s Librarian TanyaRicker. “The kids reallylove it, and it’s so fun to beCourtesyIt’s time to emerge from winter hibernation and enjoy a bit ofspring fun – and the perfect opportunity is the Seventh AnnualCircle Trot on Sunday, April 30, starting at the PSU Ice Arenaand Welcome Center.able to bring them spaceeducation at a hands-onlevel.”While there are manyinformational displaysfilled with fascinatingfacts on planets, comets,asteroids and more, theinteractive touch screensalso dig deep into manytopics that can be enjoyedand appreciated by all.One such screen allows people to select adestination, whether itbe Mars, Pluto, the moon,or Comet Tempel 1. Theyare then whisked off byvideo to learn more aboutthe subject they chose.There is also a SpaceTrivia Challenge touchscreen to test one’sknowledge, and for movie buffs, a fact or fictiontouch screen lets peopleconsider if Hollywoodwas scientifically accurate in movies like StarWars, Armageddon and2001: A Space Odyssey.“There’s so much youcan do at even just one ofthe touch screen stations.It’s really amazing,” saidRicker.For a truly interactive experience, boys andgirls like Space Weatherthe most. There they candon an astronaut’s helmet, grab a script and bevideotaped before a professional green screenas they give the weatherreport on Saturn or otherspace destinations.“Afterthey’rethrough, they can watchthemselves on videoplayback, but then it’sautomatically erased forsafety purposes,” Rickerexplained.One other great experience is the chance to seeand touch an actual remnant from outer spacespace. Two meteorites,one discovered in NorthAfrica and one in Argentina, are on display withactivities available forpeople to participate in aswell.Children can alsobuild rocket ships andenjoy other creative playexperiences pertaining toSEE SPACE, PAGE A13Plymouth welcomes spring withthe Circle Trot- Friends to the Finish!PLYMOUTH — It’stime to emerge fromwinter hibernation andenjoy a bit of spring fun– and the perfect opportunity is the SeventhAnnual Circle Trot onSunday, April 30, starting at the PSU Ice Arenaand Welcome Center.This event is plannedas a community-wide,inclusive fun run/walkto benefit the CircleProgram and promotehealthy, active living inthe company of friends,family and communitymembers.PlymouthState University’s Center for Active Living andHealthy Communities isjoining forces with theBank of New Hampshireto sponsor this event. Weare encouraging everyone to come and enjoy aday of fun.For the more ad-vanced, competitive runner the 10K and 5K is thechallenge you’re lookingfor. Those who like towalk can choose the 5Kor 2K, all professionallytimed. Everyone is encouraged to participatein the spirit of “Friendsto the Finish” and walkor run together. Prizeswill be awarded for fastest times in all distancedivisions.With the Circle Trot’ssupport the Circle Program will provide a residential summer campand year-round mentoring experience forgirls, ages seven to 11who are economicallychallenged. Girls andmentors benefit greatlyfrom this partnership.The Circle girls areprovided with a uniquecombination of adultand peer support deliv-CASS INSURANCE INC.‘Nanc’ & MichellePO Box 406 Newport, Vermont 05855PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP.GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENTHOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, @myfairpoint.netered through the campexperience and throughyear-roundactivitieswith their volunteermentors who come fromthroughout central NewHampshire. The program goal is to providea supporting and positive environment whilecreating a lifelong community of friends.Participation in theCircle Trot will providea shining example ofhealthy, active livingby all with the spiritof collaboration that isat the heart of the PSUmotto “et prosim.” It isabout being active asa community and contributing to the supportof a truly worthwhileactivity.Volunteers are welcome for a variety oftasks: assisting with setup, route monitoring,on-site registration, information booths, cleanup, etc. The event willstart at 9:30 a.m. in frontof the Ice Arena on Holderness Road and follow routes that can beviewed at the registration site http://www.signupgenius.com/ So gather the troops and showup for a great day of funand community serviceall in one. If you haveany questions, emailcircleevents@circleprogram.org.The New HampshireMaple ExperienceMarch12,18,19-20,26,2March 11,25, 26,29,andand AprilApril 1The New Hampshire Maple Experience returns to The Rocks this spring!Maple Experience tours, with plenty of hands-on fun and sweet maple syrup tastings.Weekend-long Maple Experience packages available with local inns.Visit www.therocks.org/vacations.php Participants drill holes in the trees, put taps in, and hang buckets. Learn to identify different types of trees Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the historic Rocks Estate Visit the sugar house and watch fourth-generation sugar makerBrad Presby at work and enjoy a maple syrup tasting. Purchase a New Hampshire Maple Experience commemorativemason jar to fill at the sugar house with warm syrup. Tractor-drawn ride to the sugar house. Cooking demo using maple syrup.BETHLEHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE6 0 3 . 4 4 4 . 6 2 2 8 w w w. t h e r o c k s . o r g

OpinionSave the date for“Convergence”BY LIZ BROCHUContributorConvergence:theprocess of moving toward unity; when twoor more things cometogether to form a newwhole.We hope youwill save the eveningof April 13 from 5-7p.m. for a special kindof fundraiser called,“Convergence.” “Convergence” promises tobe a very exciting evening of artistic inspiration for our communityand will be hosted bythe Plymouth RegionalHigh School advancedart students and theirteachers, Lynn Sanborn and Mary Boyle.The event will takeplace at Plymouth Regional High School.“Convergence” willshowcase the art ofthese promising youngartists with the proceeds from sales benefitting the youth programs of two importantcommunity organizations, CADY and theCircle Program.“Convergence” willprovide a unique journey into the world ofadolescence. Throughthe eyes of high schoolstudents, we will seethat the struggles ofyouth are not limitedto school, grades, andteen relationships. Ouryouth are also impactedby adult issued—theyare aware of politicalangst and serious issues such as substanceuse and addiction.In December, 2016,CADY and the Circlestaff met with the PRHSadvanced art class todiscuss the missionsof both programs. Thestudents asked insightful questions abouteach program to deepen their understanding.Through this discussion, commonalities ofboth organizations began to surface. One example is the mission ofCADY and Circle eachempowers youth toseek healthy, drug-freelifestyles and providesopportunities to mentor and guide youthtowards promising futures. We watched several students, in realtime, envision and begin to sketch their pieces. It was fascinating.We were able to seeideas crystallize: BenGreenberg described araft in the water with aperson being rescued.Through his graphic description I could“see” rapids with asmall boat being tossedabout yet through theturbulent waters, hopestill remained.SkyeDecato envisioned agirl pressed in a corner with an outreachedhand visible throughthe fog.Skye’s description immediatelygrabbed my attention.Deb Naro shared howstress is a major contributing factor foradolescent substanceuse. She also sharedthe TIME Magazinecover story of “Anxiety, Depression andthe American Adolescent” (November 2016edition). This articlepowerfully highlighteda “spectrum of angstthat plagues 21st century teens.” Skye’s vision put a face on howloneliness, anxiety, andstress can lead to a fogof confusion, desperation, and self harm.Isobel Daniels-Campbell shared her idea ofa school of fish swimming in a sea of peerpressure.These arejust a few of the manypowerful works thatwill be exhibited alongwith music, poetry, delicious food created bytalented PRHS studentsand a silent auction.Everyone at CADYand Circle thrilled andgrateful that PRHS advanced art studentshave the opportunity to educate, engage,and empower our communities through thearts: a powerful mediSEE CADY, PAGE A14NewfoundLandingProudly serving Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol,Danbury, Groton, Hebron, Hill, New Hamptonand the surrounding communities.Established September 18th, 2014Offices at 5 Water Street, P.O. Box 729,Meredith, New Hampshire 03253Phone: 603-279-4516 Fax: 603-279-3331Frank Chilinski, President & PublisherRyan Corneau, Information ManagerBrendan Berube, EditorE-mail: newfound@salmonpress.comJoshua Spaulding, Sports EditorDonna Rhodes, ReporterAdvertising Sales: Tracy LewisDistribution Manager: Jim HinckleyNewfound Landing is published every THURSDAY by Salmon Press, P.O.Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253.SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, andother outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submittedfor publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed inour newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made availablefor re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-printvendor.Free in Print, Free Online. www.newfoundlanding.comA4Thursday,MARCH 16, 2017PETof the WeekFrancineFRANCINEhasgood reason to look alittle worried, somemight say pensive she’s been overlookedat New HampshireHumane Society infavour of the fluffier,cuter, smaller, prettierdogs since January!Life is indeed a bitof a beauty contestfor shelter dogs andespecially for thosethat have that abilityto look piercingly intothe souls of humans Are WE good enoughfor her, is what weshould be asking ourselves.She travelled a longway in the hopes offinding her foreverhome, here in NewHampshire. Our winter weather doesn’tseem to both her,dressedfetchinglyin a nice warm coatshe is ready for walksand play in the snow.We’ve found her to besuper smart and readyto learn. Francine hasdemonstrated a penchant for agility andlearning while waitingfor her second chanceand a family to call herown.A sturdy, musculargirl in the prime ofhealth, truly a moreloyal companion youwill not find.Besthome, one where sheis the only pet in thehousehold – activeteenagers a plus.ComeandvisitFrancine, we are quitesure you will be impressed with her state-ly demeanor.Check www.nhhumane.org for more details.Time to ease off the moose hunt,and the creation of ever more petsNORTHCOUNTRYNOTEBOOKBy JOHN HARRIGANNewHampshire’smoose population seemsto be about half what itwas in its heyday. Thereis no way to be sureabout any wildlife population, of course, becausewild animals don’t exactly line up to go throughturnstiles to be counted.Buttheestimateback in the early 1990swas about 8,000. Today, it’s about 4,000.Owners of tourist destinations---cabinsandlodges and motels andinns---will tell you thatguests driving northto see moose along theroads around Berlin, Errol or Pittsburg often gohome disappointed.At one time, morethan 12,000 people werecoughing up 10 each toenter the moose permitlottery, in which morethan 500 permits werechosen. This year, Fishand Game announcedthat it would issue only51 permits for next year’shunt, the lowest sincethe season was first established in 1988,Although I’d neverargue that New Hampshire’s moose populationis endangered, huntershave long held that theywould never be part of ahunt that would bring awildlife population anywhere near such a condition. Hunters believe,and often state emphatically, that any decisionshould always be madein the best interests ofthe resource, not hunting.In the public’s mind, Ithink, New Hampshire’smoose hunt has becomepathetic. It’s time to pullthe plug. TheCaledonian-Re-John HarriganThis dog (my dog, Millie, who was once thrown out of the State House), has a warm, safe home,and plenty to eat. Thousands of abandoned, neglected and mistreated pets have little or noneof that.cord is a feisty andwell-edited daily newspaper out of St. Johnsbury,Vt. I say “feisty” becausethe Caledonian, alongwith the Keene Sentinel,the Union Leader andthe Concord Monitor,can always be countedon to jump right in withcourt appeals or lawsuitswhenever governmentbureaucrats try to suppress the people’s news.The Caledonian runsa very good pet care andanimal rescue column,titled this past week“It’s Hip to Snip.” Themonth’s topic was thedrastic need to reducenew litters of cats anddogs, because there arealready so many haplessand helpless pets tossedto the winds by their uncaring, unfeeling, and inmy book just plain cruelowners.Anyone in any kindof farming has storiesabout cats and dogs just“dropped off” in a box orsack along rural roadsin the dark of night, asif they will magically gointo some sort of Limbosafe haven. On workingfarms, there is often nomore room for any moreabandoned animals; andthe best the dropped-offcat or dog can hope forRoger Irwin — CourtesyGuildhall’s Roger Irwin took this fine head shot of a bull mooseon a typical mist-shrouded North Country day.is surviving a territorialfight.Local vets typicallyjump through hoops tocooperate with animalshelters for periodic lowcost neutering clinics.You grab your dog or catand stand in line, whichis to say the least an interesting event. As dogsand cats get to know eachother by nose and butt,so do their owners (notnecessarily via nose andbutt).From time to time, Iget a bit of pressure tohave my dog bred, because puppies of her certain breed and type arehard to find. But I willnot, because there are already far more dogs andcats than society caresenough to care for, andtoo many “surplus” petsdying horrible deaths. Finally, this headline in the Union Leader a coupe of weeks agocaught my eye: “State Library, first in the nation,celebrates 300 years.”Now, 300 years is along time. Subtractedfrom now, it brings usback to 1717, almost halfSEE NOTEBOOK, PAGE A14

Obituaries / TownsnKathleen Marcy Marsh, 71ASHLAND — Kathleen“Kathy”Mary[O’Mara] Marsh, 71 diedon March 14, 2017 atDartmouthHitchcockMedical Center in Lebanon, after a brief illness.She was born in Laconia on Sept. 26, 1945,the daughter of Walterand Marion (Mansfield)O’Mara.She grew up in Laconia, attended the Sacred Heart School, andmoved to Ashland as anearly teen. She was a1963 graduate of AshlandHigh School. She married her husband, Norman Marsh, onDec. 28, 1963.Kathy loved to beactive, and kept herself busy painting, birdwatching, reading, andgardening, but most ofall, she enjoyed beingwith her family. Her fivegrandchildrenadoredany chance they gotto visit Grammy andGrandpa and she cherished every minute shespent with them, alwaysmaking it a special andfun time. In recent years,Kathy enjoyed travelingto Ohio to spend timewith her son Jeff and hisfamily and they alwayslooked forward to thosewonderful visits.Kathy and Norm weremarried for 53 years, andloved spending time together whether it wasworking on their home,going for long drives, orjust enjoying each other’s company.Kathy was employedby the US Postal Servicefor many years as a RuralRoute Carrier, and thena clerk at the AshlandPost Office, and mostrecently at MountainLaurel Flower Shoppe inAshland. With her quicksmile and kind heart,Kathy was always willing to help out anyone inneed. She was known forher willingness to workhard and loved interacting with people and hercommunity.She is survived by herhusba

MEREDITH — Altru-sa of Meredith is offering scholarships to nontra-ditional students living or working in Meredith, Center Harbor, Moul-tonborough, New Hamp-ton or Sandwich and 23 years of age and older. Scholarships are intended for individu-als upgrading their job skills (for example but not limited to – LNA programs, recertifica-