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A Publication of School Administrative Unit 18 — Franklin/Hill
June/July 2016
Volume 9 Issue 11
Three Rivers News
This newsletter is produced
by SAU 18. Therefore, the
following requirements are
necessary: (1) No political
advertisements; (2) No arti-
cles fostering drug, alcohol or
tobacco usage; (3) No deroga-
tive statements in regard to
culture, gender, age or sexual
orientation. All decisions by
the editor are final. Any
submissions for future issues
must be received by the 20th
of the month preceding publi-
cation. Please e-mail to
[email protected] or mail
to Marcia Rollins at 119 Cen-
tral Street, Franklin, NH
03235
The Franklin/Hill School
Boards are committed to a
policy of nondiscrimination in
relation to race, religion, sex,
age, national origin, sexual
orientation and handicap.
School News 2-3
City of Franklin 4-5
Organizations 6-17
Community News 6-17
Hill News 14
Sports 18
Inside this issue:
Superintendent’s Corner Daniel LeGallo
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Franklin Middle School and was amazed by what I ob-
served. The 6th and 7th graders were fully engaged in a Quality Performance Assessment (QPA).
The 7th grade QPA was a Living Museum Presentation on Westward Expansion. The 6th grade QPA
was on the Middle Ages and Diseases.
The 7th graders transformed their wing into a Western town as part of their project. All of the sets
were built by the students in their Industrial Arts classes. Each student dressed as a person from
the past as part of the living museum component of the QPA. Parents were asked to help assess
the students as they toured the western town.
In sixth grade, each of the students created a trifold display sharing what they learned about the
middle ages and diseases. As I toured around the classrooms, the students were describing and
explaining their projects to adults and other students.
Both projects are great examples of what competency based education looks like when it is imple-
mented well. I am very proud of the 6th and 7th grade students and what they accomplished in
these projects.
FRANKLIN FOR A LIFETIME: ONE YEAR LATER
Many of you will remember that just over one year ago an exciting community
project, Franklin for a Lifetime, was conducted. Starting with small group dis-
cussions and neighborhood gatherings and ending with a 3-day program that
brought out hundreds of participants, a mix of local, regional and national ex-
perts presented ideas and options for Franklin. The critical themes included:
recreation opportunities; economic re-development; creating or improving hous-
ing for all ages and income levels; and how to encourage volunteerism. The
most important parts of the project, though, were the questions, energy and
excitement that so many members of the Franklin community brought to all of
the events.
Franklin for a Lifetime was important and it has set the stage for a more positive
and cooperative approach towards solving some of the issues which the City, its
residents and its businesses face. To celebrate, you are invited to participate
in:
Franklin for a Lifetime: One Year Later
On the evening of Thursday, June 23, a meeting will be held in City Hall to put
a spotlight on the progress made so far, and the plans for the near future.
Starting at 5 PM there will be a “walking tour” of the Central Street area.
Downtown businesses will be encouraged to stay open, welcome participants
and talk about their business.
At 6:30 PM the Main Event will take place at City Hall. There will be a presenta-
tion of progress thus far and plans for the future. There will also be an oppor-
tunity for an exchange of ideas.
For more information about this event, please go to www.franklinnh.org.
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What’s Cool in Franklin Middle School –June 2016 Seventh graders will continue as eighth graders at FMS for the 2016-17 school year! We are excited to have the 8th grade housed
at FMS. All of the transitions have occurred for the current third-graders to join us next year as fourth graders. Mr. Barbour, Mr.
Finley and Mrs. Smith had a great time visiting them at PSS and loved giving them the tour of FMS. When asked what they noticed
and liked about FMS they replied, “It’s quiet!” “It’s clean!” “It’s neat!” We love hearing feedback like that and it couldn’t come
from a better group.
FMS welcomed Chelsea Vittner as a new addition to the Title 1 team. Ms. Vittner is providing Title 1 services to the seventh grade
students. She comes to us from Meredith, N.H., and obtained a degree in elementary education from Plymouth State University.
She taught at Merrimack Valley Middle School through January of this year, and then joined us here at FMS. Welcome, Chelsea.
We are so glad to have you!
Our spring DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) testing has come to an end and we are compiling and analyzing data from it.
Teachers will use the data from the assessment to help with grouping of students and the planning of instruction. We are seeing
good progress with reading levels, fluency, and reading comprehension.
FMS Summer School program informational packets have been sent to parents of selected students entering grades 4-8 in August,
2016. These students were chosen by their teachers who felt that the student would benefit from the program. Summer school
has always been a fun and beneficial experience for the children.
A New Hampshire Department of Education onsite review of the FMS Title 1 program occurred on May 17, 2016. FMS’s Title 1
program is school-wide, therefore every student in the building can receive its services. This review occurs once every three years
to assure that our Title 1 program is in compliance with all state mandates. Documents and Title 1 services are reviewed by a
Dept. of Education consultant, who then provides us with an evaluation of our program. Suggestions from the review are put into
action to provide the very best practices for our students to become successful, confident and happy learners!
Dates To Remember: 6/7 – BBQ 6/13 – Class Day Parade @ 1 PM 6/17 – Field Day 6/20 – Honor Roll/Sports Awards Assembly @ 9:00 6/20 – Last Day: Early Dismissal @ 12:00
Stuck in a dead end job?
Always wanted to finish school?
Need additional skills for promotion?
Have a new career in mind?
Come in and talk to us about your goals –
it may be easier than you think!
1st
Semester Classes begin August 29, 2016
Registration begins August 15, 2016!
For more information and to register, call 934-5441, ext. 3451
June Events
June 2 — Adult Ed. Graduation @
6 PM
June 3— FMS Gr. 7 Semi-formal—7-
9 PM
June 6 — PSS Reading Carnival
June 7 — FMS BBQ
June 7— JDB Field Day/BBQ
June 7 — JDB Spring Concert @ 6
June 7 — FHS Class of 2016 Class
Night @ 7 PM
June 8—PSS BBQ/Field Day
June 8 — Hill School Bd @ 6:30 PM
June 9-12 — Districtwide Musical
@ Franklin Opera House
June 13 — Class Day Parade @ 1
June 13 — Franklin Bd Mtg @ 7
June 14 — FHS Scholarship Night at
7 PM
June 14 — PSS Kindergarten Cele-
bration
June 17 — JDB Talent Show at
12:45 PM
June 17 — FHS Graduation @ 6 PM
June 20 — Last Day of School —
Early Release
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Paul Smith School The students at Paul Smith Elementary School are LOVING the new playground equipment and are very grateful for all the people who helped to make it happen.
The first graders visited Remick Farm and the second graders went to the Capital Center for the Arts and the SEE Museum. These field trips are paid for by the PTA.
The second annual Hero Hustle on Franklin Community Day was a great success thanks to the 80+ people who participated and the help of volunteers and donors. Our final fund-raiser of the year will be June 16th 11 am to 11 pm by the wonderful Al’s Village Pizza, who will donate a portion of the proceeds. We hope to have a repeat of the fantastic results of last year’s event at Al’s.
Please consider joining the PTA to help make a real difference in your child’s experience at Paul Smith Elementary School. Many hands make light work. Our meetings are monthly, not very long and have free babysitting!
BLOCK PARTY! To celebrate the Grand Opening of the
Family Resource Center Thrift Shop
June 4 — 291 Main Street Tilton
10 AM — Ribbon cutting ceremony
Noon — Games, Music & Fun
For more information, you may contact Scott Burns at 603-203-7727
What’s Happening in
City/Town Government
June 1/July 6 — Franklin Zoning
Board at 7 PM
June 6/July 5— Franklin City
Council Meeting—6 PM
July 4—City, SAU & School Offic-
es closed
July 5 — Franklin City Council
Public Hearing on Budget for
16-17
June 7 & 21/July 5 & 19 — Hill
Selectmen’s Meeting—6:30
PM
June 8/July 13 —Hill School
Board Mtg—5:30 PM—JDBS
June 9/July 14— Franklin
Mayor’s Drug Task Force
Meeting at 5 PM
June 13, 14, & 20— Franklin City
Council Budget Worksessions
June 20/July 18 —Franklin
School Board—7 PM at FMS
June 15/July 20 — Hill Water
Commissioners Meeting—7
PM
June 16/July 21 —Hill Planning
Bd Mtg—7 PM
June 16/July 21 — Hill Parks &
Rec Committee Mtg @ 6:30
PM
June 22/July 27 — Franklin
Planning Board—7 PM
June 28/July 26 — Hill Library
Trustees Mtg @ 2:30 PM
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Franklin Public Library Rob Sargent, Director
The Franklin Public Library staff hopes that you will have a super start to Summer! Come into the Li-brary during June & July to check out some books, DVDs, magazines, music CDs or to use our public computers and free Wi-Fi. Remember, the Franklin Public Library welcomes those from other towns and visitors from other places to any of our programs. Here are the events scheduled at the Library for the first 2 months of summer. Also, look up our events on our Facebook page “Franklin NH Public Li-brary”!
For children and their families –
On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! at the Library – The 2016 Summer Reading Program begins on Wednes-day, June 22nd and continues for the summer until August 13th. Come by and pick up a calendar of our Summer events. Copies will be sent home with kids from school and here are the events for June & July!
Family Storytime – Every Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 AM “Miss” Rachel, Children’s Librarian, reads stories to the children and their grown-ups, then helps the children to make a fun craft project. June & July sessions will include stories and crafts about Summer, Father’s Day, the Fourth of July and other fun subjects! All ages may attend and no signup is needed. All craft materials are provided.
Friday Craft Day – Every Friday, June 22 – August 12 there will be a Drop-in Craft program. A different craft each week and all materials are provided. Suitable for all ages, the craft and instructions will be in the Children’s Room.
Summer Performances – Starting the week of July 4, there will be a performer each week, for six weeks! All shows are open to all ages and are free. Tuesday, July 5 at noon is the music of Steve Blunt. Wednesday, July 13 at 12:30 is Storyteller Simon Brooks. Tuesday, July 19 are the animals of Wildlife Encounters. Wednesday, July 27 is Lindsay and her Puppet Pals. More fun will come in August!
For grownups –
Thursday, June 9 at 1:30 PM the Library Book Group meets to discuss Jojo Moyes’ bestselling book Me Before You. The book group takes time off in July & August.
Tuesday, June 28 & July 26 at 7:00 PM come to the Library for the “Tea & Tales” Storytelling program. Area storytellers come and meet, and tell stories at the Open Mike time of 7:00 PM. This is followed by a monthly featured teller and there are refreshments.
Friday (the second & fourth of the month) between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, a representative from NH Employment Security is at the Library. He is here to help people with job searching and filing claims for benefits. Please call the NHES at (603) 229-4413 for information or to make an appointment at the Franklin Library satellite location. In June, the days are the 10th & 24th and in July, the 8th & the 22nd.
Every Saturday between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, there is an Open Crafts Group that meets in the sec-ond floor meeting room. Anyone is welcome to attend and bring their own craft project to work on with this friendly group of crafters.
Please note that the Library has a room available for meetings and other events (for example, baby showers). This room is on the second floor of the Library, accessible by elevator or stairs and has a handicapped-accessible bathroom. Tables and chairs are available. The room can be used for free while the Library is open or otherwise by arrangement with the Library Director. Call us at 934-2911 to ask for information and to check availability.
Call the Library at 934-2911 for more information on any of these programs. The Franklin Public Li-brary is at 310 Central Street in downtown Franklin.
A volunteer position has recently opened for an experienced indi-
vidual to manage all food distribution to the Twin Rivers Inter-
faith Food Panty (TRIFP) located in Franklin. TRIFP is a non-profit,
501(c)(3) organization serving Sanbornton, Salisbury, Northfield,
Danbury, Andover, Hill, Tilton and Franklin.
Please contact Rev. Karen Heavey, Director, at 934-2662 or email
Volume 9 Issue 11 Page 5
Ongoing Program:
Lego Club
Who: Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8
When: Mondays from 6-7 PM/7-8 PM
Cost: $2 per class
Irish Step Dance Classes
Who: Ages 5—Adult
When: Wednesdays - Sessions run monthly 6-7 PM
Cost: $35 (resident)/$40 (non-resident)
Okinawan Karate for Youth and Adults Family rates available Who: Ages 8-12 and 13—Adult
When: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Time: Youth 6:15—7 PM Adults 7—8 PM
Fee: First class is FREE!
$40/month—1 night per week $60/month—2
nights per week
($35 for uniform and belt at sign up)
OPEN GYM—FREE—Grades 5-12
Weekdays 2:30-3:30
ZUMBA — Tuesday 5:15—6 PM
Thursday 4:15—5 PM Saturdays 8:30—9:15 AM
Attend one or all!! First Class is FREE!!
$20 for a punch card good for 5 classes!
Parks & Recreation Krystal Alpers, Director
Summer Program
Information
Is now available online at
www.franklinnh.org or stop by the Bessie Rowell
Community Center or call 934-2118
CHECK OUT OUR GREAT SUMMER OFFERINGS:
Licensed Summer Camp Tuesday, June 21 through Friday, August 5
Extended Summer Camp Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 26
SUMMER CAMPS & LESSONS:
Junior Golf Program — July 18—27
Youth Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons at Webster Lake
Swim Lessons
Archery Clinic — July 5 & 6
Tennis Lessons — July 11—14
Franklin Area Children’s Theater Drama Production
July 5—28
Summer Soccer Camp — July 11— 14
Lego Camp — June 27—June 30
Free Beginner Tennis Lessons
Counselor in Training Program
Father/Son Game Day June 3 6—7:30 PM
Attention boys 12 and under!! Grab your dads (or the father figure in your life) and come enjoy a “Guys’ Night”
at the Franklin Parks & Rec. Come prepared to play Flag Football, Capture the Flag and Wiffleball. We will
play some rounds as Dads and Sons against other Dads and Sons, and other rounds as Dads vs. sons! If you
want to “Build a Team” ahead of time, please feel free. Otherwise, we will combine you as you come in.
Tickets are $10 per Father/Son pair ($5 per each additional child or father) and can be purchased at Bessie
Rowell Community Center. Call for more information 934-2118.
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FRANKLIN JR. YOUTH GROUP
These ambitious middle-schoolers finished their study of "Glimmerings of Hope", the story of a youth in Africa, and the lessons he learns and friends he makes after his family's death in a civil war. The book inspired much reflec-tion and conversations about choices, forgiveness, the power of words, and more. The junior youth created a large picture-scroll of the story, and celebrated completion at Dairy Queen afterwards!
Also in May, junior youth group members participated in service, such as at the Franklin Mayor's Drug Task Force's Take-Back Day (see photo) and at Community Day.
What's up this summer? The JYG will continue to meet on a couple of Friday nights each month, at the Bessie Rowell Center, and engage in service in Franklin. For one thing, the kids decided to plan and carry out an event for children this sum-mer...involving reading and the outdoors -- plans are afoot! Keep an eye and ear out for more!
For info on the junior youth spiritual empowerment program, contact Karen Darling at 918-1998, or visit the Facebook page: "Franklin NH Jr. Youth Group"
BUCKET GARDENS & CROCKPOTS The Grace and Hope Community Church – A Mission Church – (GHCC) located in Andover, NH has received a grant to fund a summer mis-sion project. GHCC is extremely excited to join with the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry in Franklin, NH making this a joint venture for us with enormous expectations toward success. Heather Makechnie, Board President of the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, encour-ages all clients of the pantry to take advantage of this exciting new project.
Rev. Karen Heavey, Senior Pastor of GHCC and Director of TRIFP is already preparing for the first part of this project called “Bucket Gar-den.” Eligible pantry participants and neighbors will receive a fully prepared bucket, a plant start (tomato, pepper or seed), fertilizer and instructions to create a bountiful harvest.
When harvest time arrives, Rev. Karen, along with the gardeners, will come together with their bounty. Along with other vegetables that can be obtained from local community gardens and using products obtained from the Food Pantry, all participants will receive their own crock-pot and be invited to prepare a “crock-pot” meal for their fami-lies.
A recipe book will be provided with delicious menus using the various varieties of produce and food products the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry provides each month.
As we prepare, we could use some assistance and donations to help make this project a great success. Below are some things you can do or provide:
Volunteer to help decorate the numerous pots for our partici-pants.
Donate potting soil and/or fertilizer.
Donate a new or just about new family size crock-pot.
Share your tried and true recipes for crock-pot cooking.
Volunteer to put a recipe book together.
Of course, financial assistance can always be used for those “last minute” items.
Reserve a bucket garden and crockpot by contacting Rev. Karen at her email address: [email protected] or call her at TRIFP: 934-2662
Franklin Free Tax Program
Serves 500 For the 14th straight year, free income tax preparation was
available to Franklin-area residents through the Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The service, led by
Granite United Way, helped more than 500 taxpayers save
on the cost of tax preparation through the involvement of
IRS-certified volunteers from the community.
In 2016, filers claimed more than $571,000 in federal tax
refunds, including more than $138,000 in the Earned Income
Tax Credit (EITC). That brings to more $6 million in total re-
funds returned to the local economy, including more than $2
million in EITC since the program began in 2003. The VITA
program has been particularly focused on this credit that
provides support for working people with low-to-moderate
income. More than 100 Franklin filers claimed the EITC at
the Franklin site, which was at the Bessie Rowell Community
Center. In addition, filers saved an estimated $105,000 com-
pared to the cost of going to a commercial tax preparer.
Twenty tax filers also put a portion of their tax refund into a
savings account or purchased US Savings Bonds with a por-
tion of their refund.
Granite United Way would like to thank Franklin City Manag-er Elizabeth Dragon and Parks & Recreation Department Director Krystal Alpers, along with Nancy Marceau and the staff at the TRIP Center for use of space. For more infor-mation about the program, contact Cary Gladstone, Senior Director of 2-1-1 NH & Asset Building Strategies, at (603) 224-2595 ext. 223 or [email protected].
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Upcoming
Performances
Franklin District-Wide
School Musical
CINDERELLA
June 9—12 Don’t miss seeing over 100 children grades K-12 sharing the
stage as they sing, dance and act their way into your hearts!
Something almost magical happens as children of all ages
learn from each other. This community-supported event is
a proven crowd pleaser.
Evening performances on
June 9, 10, 11
Matinee on Sunday, June 12 at 2
For more information, to register or to purchase tickets, go to: www.franklinoperahouse.org
Performances:
Thursday, July 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Franklin Opera House
Campers will learn basic theater skills and par-ticipate in a public performance. “The Magic in Me” is about a little wizard who discovers that the best kind of magic is what’s already inside us. The show is designed to be a fun and educational pro-gram for the campers as well as the audience.
FACT Camp 2
Performances:
Fri., Aug. 19 & Sat., Aug. 20 at 7:00 pm
Campers will learn basic acting and theater skills, producing a production of Willy Wonka, Jr. Camp-ers will begin with the basic aspects of theater games and stage awareness. They will work on cho-reography and stage directions as well as character creation. The entire program culminates in a final production in which all students perform in front of a live audience.
Lakes Region Community
Harvest Box Program
Leave what you
can’t use
Do you have a home garden
or a local farm? If so, we need
your help. You can donate
your extra produce to the Har-
vest Box Program in the Lakes
Region and help increase ac-
cess to fruits and vegetables in
your community!
Take what you can
use
Everyone is invited to visit our
Harvest Box locations to take
and use FREE local produce.
Visit often for variety
throughout the growing sea-
son!
Use what you
take
Along with local fruits and
vegetables, you’ll find reci-
pes and storage tips to help
you make the most out of
your local produce experi-
ence.
Harvest Box Locations
and Hours
Franklin City Hall:
M-Fr 8am-5pm
Bessie Rowell Community
Center Franklin:
M-F 6:30am-6pm
Northfield Pines Community
Center:
Hours Vary- Call 286-8653
Laconia Community Center:
Hours Vary-Call 524-5046
Gilford Public Library:
Hours vary- Call 524-6042
How can I learn
more?
Contact LRG-
Healthcare Education
Services
at (603) 934-2060 ext. 8369
or visit www.pphnh.org
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HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ!” 2016 Summer Reading Program
July 07- 1 PM: The SRP kicks off with comedy-juggler Bryson Lang. Don’t miss this incredibly funny and amazing perfor-
mance! July 14- 1 PM: Craft Program- We begin designing and building our costumes for the Old Home Day Parade. This year’s
theme is “Hill On The Move”! July 21- 1 PM: “Animal Athletes”, a live animal show presented by our friends from Wildlife Encounters July 28- 1 PM: Field Day!! We’ll be designing a sidewalk chalk Obstacle Course. Aug 04- 11 AM: Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals perform at the Skip Wallace Pavilion. Aug 11- 1 PM: Summer Carnival time!! We wrap up the summer with food, games & prizes, and of course fun!
BROWN BAG STORY TIME Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM: 7/13-8/10
Pack a lunch and join us at the pond for a story or two. After the program, kids are invited to attend Old Home Day Parade Meetings. During this time, we’ll be building costumes and
planning for the library’s participation in the parade on August 20.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Every Thursday at 10:30 AM (No StoryTime on 8/04 & 8/11) — Read-Aloud & Craft Activity
SUMMERTIME MOVIE MATINEE Every Friday at 1:00PM
Schedule will be posted to our website!
Registration is not required. All programs and activities are free of cost. Members of surrounding communities are always welcome!
Plastics
Bags
X Glass & Glass Bottles X Napkins/Tissues X Batteries X Toilet paper X Food/Green Waste X Ceramics X Filters/Auto Parts X Yard Waste
X Construction Debris X Food Wrappers X Cloth Items X Plastic Wrap X Plastic Bags X Styrofoam X Shredded Paper
You Are Invited to Learn More About Your Community
at the next Choose Franklin Meeting
The first Thursday of each month at 8 AM
Meetings are held upstairs at the Franklin Public Library
June 2 — Volunteerism
Franklin for a Lifetime Volunteer Committee members will present information on how they started, their goals, the strategies they have used to
further develop our community, and more.
Thanks to the valued volunteers for sponsoring our breakfast refreshments
No meeting in July — Happy Independence Day!
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Franklin Historical
Society
First Annual
PLANT SALE
Sunday, June 26
10 AM—2 PM
Hostas, Day Lillies, Irises,
and a variety of other
perennials
AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES
All proceeds benefit the Society
21 Holy Cross Road at Webster Place
off Route 3—Take road to Farnum
Center—1st bldg. on the right
June TRIP Center Events TRIVIA PURSUIT DAY
WEDNESDAY, June 8 at Noon
Come to the TRIP Center for a deli-cious lunch then test your knowledge in a fun game of trivia pursuit.
FLAG DAY Tuesday, June 14 at 11:30 AM
Celebrate Flag Day at the TRIP Cen-ter. Enjoy a delicious lunch of Bruns-wick stew, bread, squash and fruit for dessert. Bingo to follow lunch
MOTORCYCLE WEEK
June 11—19 Wednesday, June 15 at 11:30 AM
Join us at the center for our biker celebration. Wear your jeans, t-shirts, and biker gear, etc. Enjoy a picnic lunch of chicken salad, potato salad, roll, beets, and fruit for des-sert. Bring a friend!
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVER TRAINING
Wednesday, June 15 Meals on Wheels will not be deliv-ered this day. On Tuesday, June 14,
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SERVICE LINK RESOURCE CENTER
Tuesday, June 28 at 10:30 AM
Anita Oelfke will help you with your Medicare questions.
Wayne Blanchard will be here on Fri-day, June 24 to help you with long-
term support counseling.
VNA Blood Pressure Clinic
Tuesday, June 28 at
10:30 AM
FREE HEARING EVALS Thursday, June 2 from
11 AM—12:45 PM
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist Christopher Streeter from Affordable Hearing LLC will be here for free hear-ing evaluations, hearing aid mainte-
nance and hearing aid cleanings.
SHOP AND LUNCH IN CONCORD
Monday, June 13 at 9:30 AM
Enjoy shopping and lunch in a Con-cord area store or restaurant. The cost of lunch is your responsibility. Transportation is $2. Sign up at the
TRIP Center.
we will deliver an extra meal for you. Delivery will resume on June 16.
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 AM
Come celebrate all those great dads out there on their very special day! Bring your family and friends to en-joy a delicious pot roast lunch with gravy, mashed potato, peas, roll and jello cake for dessert. Raffle and Bin-go to follow lunch. Please be sure to sign up.
PICNIC AT GRIFFIN BEACH Monday, June 20 at 11 AM
Let’s all meet at Griffin Beach on Webster Lake in Franklin for a picnic lunch. Bring a chair and sunscreen. Sign up at the TRIP Center.
BARBECUE Thursday, June 23 at 11:30
Come join us for a delicious lunch of BBQ chicken, western potatoes, sliced carrots and pudding for des-sert. Bingo to follow.
LACONIA PET CENTER “ROUNDS UP” FOR THE FRANKLIN ANIMAL SHELTER
During the month of April, the Laconia Pet Center, located at 1343 Union Avenue, ran its “Round Up for Charity” to benefit the Franklin Animal Shelter. Customers of the Laconia Pet Center were invited to round up their purchase amounts. Any amount rounded up was then donated to the Shelter. Pic-tured is Bethany Stockman who presented Jeffrey Brewer with the proceeds of the Round Up totaling $775.73. “We are very grateful for the Laconia Pet Center's support”, said Mr. Brewer; “We will be allocating the donation to our capital campaign to renovate and expand the shelter.” Mr. Brewer also mentioned that the Shelter had identified an additional $1,100 in other donations attributed to the Round Up for Charity. “Without the awareness raised by the Round Up for Charity, those donations would not have been made to the Shelter. We are now $1,873 closer to our $85,000 goal thanks to the Laconia Pet Center.”
The Franklin Animal Shelter is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. The Shelter's Board of Directors has
committed to renovating the existing shelter and building an addition to increase capacity and improve
conditions for the animals in its care and its employees. Tax deductible contributions to support the
capital campaign or operations can be made through its website, www.franklinanimalshelter.com,
Volume 9 Issue 11 Page 11
Tilton Wal-Mart and Franklin High School Partner
to Keep Students Safe
Franklin High School and Wal-Mart announced that today’s $1,150.00 donation from this super retailer has now ena-bled the Chem-Free After Prom Committee to reach this year’s fund raising goals.
“We are so fortunate to receive this valued support from such a recognized corporation,” said Cheryl Joyce, Chem-Free Co-Chair. “In our state and nation’s current substance misuse epidemic and resulting crisis situation, it is clear that Wal-Mart values our efforts to keep our students safe and chemical-free.”
Additional support has been provided by local businesses and organizations including Franklin Savings Bank, the Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force, Franklin Youth Initiative (FYI), Tilton Trailer Rentals and Franklin Storage Company.
Each year, hundreds of volunteer hours are committed year-round to the Chem-Free effort: conducting student sur-veys, fundraising, event planning, and hosting the celebration. Numerous fundraisers are held throughout the year including 50/50 raffles at sporting events, hosting a craft fair, completing iPad and lottery ticket raffles, holding a huge indoor yard sale, coordinating restaurant fund raisers, car washes, and more. All are dedicated to providing safe and drug-free activities for Franklin High School Juniors and Seniors after their May prom.
Donated and raised funds are used to secure Smitty’s Cinema from 11 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and to provide entertainment during that celebratory time. Some events have included tie-dying, henna tattoos, inflatable Twister, recently-released movies, refreshments, a photo booth, basketball & volleyball, and more. Each year, the Committee needs to
raise $5,000 to ensure students have this safe, after-prom activity.
Established in 2003, the Franklin High School Chem-Free Committee celebrates the greatest longevity in Central New Hampshire for suc-cessfully offering a safe and enjoyable after prom alternative. This ded-icated group of parents, educators, and community volunteers raise funds to allow all attendees of the FHS Junior/Senior Prom the oppor-tunity to attend the memorable after-prom, all-night celebration. To donate time, talent or treasure, contact Denise Sharlow at (603) 455-6687 or Cheryl Joyce, Committee Co-Chair at [email protected].
Learn more about the Franklin High School Chem-Free Committee at www.sau18.org under Franklin High School. Or join the FHS Chem-Free Committee public Facebook group.
Pictured above: Sarah Stanley, Franklin Savings Bank and Franklin Chem Free Volunteer, Brandon Hall, Wal -Mart Assistant Manager, Stacey Collins. Walmart Personnel Coordinator and Denise Sharlow, Franklin Chem Free Volunteer.
Franklin Parks & Recreation — NHRPA Discount Summer Attraction Tickets Available
Purchase your tickets at Franklin Park & Rec and SAVE! Community members will save a significant amount of money and time at
the gate by purchase their tickets at the Parks & Rec.
Breathe NH Fun Pass — $32 — Coupons include deals & discounts to fun family attractions such as Story Land, Canobie Lake
Park & York’s Wild Kingdom.
Aquaboggan, Old Orchard Beach, ME—$15 — At the gate you would pay $20
Competition Complex, Canaan, NH (All Access Pass) - $12
Funtown Splashtown, Saco, ME — $28 At the gate you would pay $37
Mel’s Funway Park, Litchfield, NH — $18 Price at gate is $27.50
Water Country, Portsmouth — $33 Price at gate is $39.99
For more information call 934-2118
Attitash Mountain Resort, Bartlett NH — $43
(48” & taller) and $18 Under 48”
Bromley Mountain, Peru, VT — $32 for 48” &
taller
Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway —
Over 54” - $34/Under 54” $24
Contact Information
State Elected Officials
Rep. Harold French
232 S. Main Street, Franklin
603.848.8588
Rep. Greg Hill
1 Knowles Farm Road, Northfield
603.286.7329
Rep. Werner D. Horn
137 Winnipesaukee St., Franklin
603.470.9667
Rep. Jason Parent
40 Twin Bridge Rd., Northfield
603.387.4626
Rep. Deborah Wheeler
38 Bay Street, Northfield
603.286.8212
Sen. Jeanie Forrester
78 Tracy Way, Meredith
Sen. Andrew J. Hosmer
8 Summit Avenue, Laconia
603.496.2078
Page 12 Three Rivers News
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
June 9: Chamber Meet & Greet hosted by Watermark Marine on Pau-
gus Bay 4:30—6:30 PM
June 20: Annual Chamber Golf Classic at Laconia Country Club in La-
conia — 9 AM Shotgun Start
To register or for more info, visit lakesregionchamber.org or call 524.5531
NEW Business Hours Hill Town Clerk/
Tax Collector
Monday 1 PM—5:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM—5 PM
These limited hours will be effec-tive until an interim Town Clerk/Tax Collector is appointed by the
Board of Selectmen
Kayak & Stand Up Rentals
To be Available at Webster Lake
One of Franklin’s new businesses—Outdoor New England (ONE)
has a fleet of rental recreational kayaks and stand up paddle-
boards to help visitors and the community enjoy the outdoors.
Starting in June, boats, boards and all necessary equipment will
be available to easily reserve through the ONE website, at the
store, by phone or email.
Once a reservation is placed, you can pick up at the store and
they will help secure your equipment.
Thanks to a partnership with Franklin Parks & Recreation, Satur-
days in the summer, reservations can be
placed for delivery and use at Webster Lake.
(855) 266-5671
OutdoorNewEngland.com
Volume 9 Issue 11 Page 13
And now, after waiting seemingly for an abbreviated eternity, the weather we have all craved is here, and for some inexplica-ble reason, time has accelerated. The weeks of planting, and watching new life spring from the earth in bountiful quantities, is speeding by, as if to tease, to give, only to take away again all too soon. The message here is to enjoy all these precious mo-ments, to savor every brilliant sunset, every whiff of an invigor-ating breeze, and every bite of an early summer strawberry. And enjoy an illuminating trip into the past with the Society’s June offering, a brief and illustrated “History of the Property Once Home to the Elms Farm, the NH School for Orphans, and the Sisters of Holy Cross”, in the Society’s meeting room, 21 Holy Cross Road (at Webster Place) at 7 pm on Thursday, June 2nd. July’s program will be on Thursday, July 7th, at 7 pm, also at Webster Place, and will feature Dick Batchelder discussing his personal involvement with the “Restoration of the White Island Walkway” which stretched from the light keeper’s home to the lighthouse. This venerable (and somewhat vulner-able) structure had been destroyed by a storm in 2007, after considerable work, spearheaded by the “Lighthouse Kids”, had restored the lighthouse. The story revolves around the dedica-tion and vision of school children who understood the value of historic structures, and thought it important enough to save White Island as a tribute to the past. If your predilection is ei-ther towards appreciation of history or preservation, either program should entice. Directions to the Society can be found at www.franklinnhhistoricalsociety.org. As always, the program is free and open to all, and light refreshments will be served after the presentation.
Although the first “Open Sunday” on May 8th did not attract any visitors (it rained throughout the accessible hours), the Society will be open every Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm from now until Labor Day. If using the nearby Rail Trail, come stop in and discover what the Society has to offer. Refreshments (cold drinks, snacks, and ice cream) are sold to benefit the Society while replenishing the bodies of hikers, bikers, joggers, or walk-ers—especially on the warmer days. Tours of the exhibits by knowledgeable docents are throughout the day, the lengths of which can be tailored to the needs of the visitors. On Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, at 12:45 pm until closing, special guest author K. Peddlar Bridges will discuss his latest book project, continuing to chronicle the history of Bike Week in NH. He will also be available to sign his current book, “Laconia Motorcycle Week, 1916—the Beginning” and answer any questions about this signature event.
Also on June 26th, the following Sunday, the Society will be conducting its first annual Plant Sale, running throughout the open hours of 10 am to 2 pm. If you want to add some perenni-al color to your garden, come by and stock up.
The Curator does wish to thank the following generous individ-uals for their recent thoughtful donations: Rita Norander, for a Giles Dairy Bar paper napkin, gone but not forgotten; Linda
Historical Society By Leigh Webb, President Pauwels for a copy of “Passport”, a self-guided tour booklet pub-lished to commemorate the city’s 100th anniversary in 1995; Greg Stetson, for a wooden-clad steel container delivered to the Franklin Light & Power Company c. 1926; and Annette Cain, for a trove of significant historic treasures, including—maps of 1989 Franklin, 1963 NH, 1953 Andover and Salisbury, and 1950 Web-ster Lake development, photos of St. Paul's, 1953 high water, the 1936 flood, the demolition of the Daniel Webster Inn in 1973, the Samuel Jannelle Bar, the Lakes Region Rifle Club, NRA patches and marksmanship medals, school books and her moth-er’s shorthand texts, a wool blanket manufactured in the J.P. Stevens mill, Franklin High School ephemera from the classes of ‘57 and ‘59, a Franklin Fire Dept. shoulder patch, WWII ration stamps and her father’s Selective Service cards, plus assorted Franklin bank and business memorabilia. Thank you one and all. Keep them coming! These contributions truly make a difference.
Venture through the Society’s doors for a meeting or on any Sunday, and you will be surprised what you might learn, and what stories you might hear, or even be enticed to remember and share!
This month’s Franklin Historical Society composited image is (on top) a bird’s eye view of Daniel Webster’s Elms Farm as the NH Home for
Orphans, circa 1880, and (on the bottom) a vintage postcard view of the White Island lighthouse and walkway, courtesy of the Lighthouse
Kids’ website
Page 14 Three Rivers News
LRGHealthcare Announces New President & CEO
The LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees (Board) is pleased to announce they have selected Kevin W. Do-novan, FACHE as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Kevin is currently the President and CEO of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT; a position he has held since September, 2010. He will officially begin his tenure at LRGHealthcare mid-June.
Though the sudden resignation of LRGHealthcare’s previous CEO, Seth Warren, took place only two months ago, the decision to offer the position to Kevin was not complicated. When the search for a new CEO commenced previously, Mr. Donovan was viewed as a top candidate alongside Seth. With three final candidates put before providers, administration, and the board; it was both Seth and Kevin who were the number one choices. Each came with extensive experience and the leadership skills to be the right fit for LRGHealthcare.
“I was confident in our decision as a board to explore the opportunity with Kevin after Seth’s resignation,” states Scott Clarenbach, Chairman of the Board. “We were pleased to learn that he was still available and interested in the opportunity to lead our organization.”
Prior to joining Mt. Ascutney as President and CEO, Kevin’s previous roles included serving as a Senior Vice President at the Elliot Health System in Manchester, Director at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, and a hospital and physician practice leader in various organizations in Massachusetts.
Kevin’s professional experience in healthcare dates back to the early 90’s though he’s been around it his entire life growing up with several family members who were clinicians as well as hospital administrators.
“I have been working towards a position such as the President and CEO of LRGHealthcare for as long as I can remember”, said Do-novan. “It has always been my goal to lead a full-service, community-focused hospital and health system like those I grew up around. The position at LRGHealthcare is the perfect blend of opportunity for me as it achieves my professional goals and allows me to work and remain in New Hampshire where I have raised my children for the last 17 years.”
In addition to the positions he’s held at various healthcare organizations throughout NH, Kevin has been heavily involved with a num-ber of professional and community organizations. To name just a few, he is a fellow of both the American College of Healthcare Execu-tives and the American College of Medical Practice Executives; the president-elect for the Northern New England Association of Healthcare Executives; a board member for the Vermont Association of Hospital and Health Systems; a member of the American Hospi-tal Association (AHA) Small and Rural Governing Council; and past president of the Windsor, VT Rotary Club and the Vermont Regent to the American College of Health Care Executives.
Clarenbach continued, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees we are very excited to welcome Kevin to our organization. His recent expe-riences in contemporary transformation and system wide health information system implementation are both aligned with LRG-Healthcare’s current needs. Kevin will be a leader that will be seen in our hallways as well as a visible member of our communities.”
Kevin currently resides in New London with his four high-school aged children but plans to move to the area. Please join LRG-Healthcare in welcoming Kevin W. Donovan to the LRGHealthcare family and its communities.
TWIN RIVERS INTERFAITH FOOD PANTY APPOINTS TREASURER
Jessica R. Price, AAP, of Salisbury, has been appointed to the position of Treasurer of the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, located at “the little brown church”, or the St. Jude’s Episcopal Church building on Central Street in Franklin. Ms. Price began her duties April 21st, after her unani-mous acceptance by the Board. As Treasurer of the pantry, Price oversees the finances of an organization covering an eight-town area including Danbury, Andover, Hill, Salisbury, Franklin, Tilton, Northfield and Sanbornton. The pantry serves a population of just over 30,000 people. During the past ten years 2005-2015 the pantry provided 1,881,408 meals. Price works for Franklin Savings Bank as the Deposit Operations & Accounting Manag-er, working closely with the CFO. She states, “When I learned that there was a need for a Treasurer at the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, I felt a peace about getting involved, and I am truly grateful to be able to contribute.”
For more information, contact Heather Makechnie, Board President at (603) 738-4002.
Volume 9 Issue 11 Page 15
The FHS Class of 1971 will be hosting the
FHS ALUMNI WEEKEND
August 5, 6 and 7, 2016
Friday, August 5 — “Mellow Yellow Band” - A Musical Tribute to the Great Songs of the Psychedelic
Era (60’s & 70’s) at the Franklin Opera House at 7 PM
Saturday, August 6: Golf Tourney — Scramble format at Mojalaki Country Club — Tee off at 9 AM
Explore Franklin Scavenger Hunt Challenge — The Challenge gets underway at 10 AM at Toad Hall on the corner of Franklin and
Central Street.
The MAIN EVENT — 6—11 PM at Mojalaki Country Club
Evening will consist of buffet of “heavy” appetizers and assorted desserts, cash bar, listening music and dancing to DJ Mark French
Luminaria/Fireworks Display at 9 PM
Sunday, August 7 8—10 AM Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Franklin Outing Club at Veterans Memorial Ski Area
10 AM—2 PM Franklin Historical Society Open House—at the Webster Tay House on S. Main Street
For more information or to be added to the mailing list contact: [email protected]
PRESENTS CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2016 Schedule
Thursday, July 21 — Audrey Budington and Dan Faiella — Lively variety of original tunes, influenced
by irish, Cape Breton and Scottish styles
Thursday, August 4 — Jim Barnes –New Hampshire’s very own Folk Singer, Balladeer, Irish Troubadour &
Storyteller
Thursday, August 11—Audrey Drake — Angelic voice, excellent musicianship and heartfelt story telling
Thursday, August 18 — Don Bartenstein — Bringing you the acoustic tunes you remember so well … 70s
style acoustic rock
Thursday, August 25 — Bryan Conway — One Man, an Entire Band
Thursday, September 1 — Joel Cage — Award-winning acoustic rock song stylist. Music for the working
man.
All concerts begin at 6:30 PM at the Gazebo at Odell Park—In case of rain, concerts will be held at Franklin Opera House — Bring a lawn chair or blanket!
Concerts in the Park is presented by the Franklin Opera House and Franklin Parks and Recreation Department, with generous support from Watts Water Technologies. Franklin Opera House is supported with a generous grant from
the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT Dan Sylvester The Spring sports season has come to an end for most teams, except for our varsity teams that will be competing in the up-coming D3 State Tournaments. The Spring season brought many team and individual accomplishments, but more im-portantly it brought student athletes together to form long lasting friendships and memories. Tornado and Hurricane Pride is alive and well!
The Middle School Track & Field team had an astounding 16 athletes qualify for the small school state meet hosted by Bel-mont and the Middle School softball team finished the season with 14 wins and only 1 loss. The FHS JV Softball team fin-ished the year strong by winning 8 of their last 9 games. The FHS Track & Field team had 2 athletes qualify for the D3 State Meet held in Newfound. The Varsity Baseball team finished at 9-7 and made the tournament for the first time in a few years and the FHS Varsity Softball team continues their dominance in D3 as they finished the season at 15-1, which is good enough for the number 2 seed.
The Spring Sports Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:00pm in the FHS cafeteria. Thank you so much to all of our coaches, student athletes and all who supported our athletic programs this year.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Anna Doherty and Brendon Frechette
for being named Concord Monitor Female and Male Athlete of
the Spring Season…also Kaylee Marshe was named Concord
Monitor Softball Player of the Year, which includes all schools
and divisions that the Monitor covers
Division III Playoff Information
Varsity Baseball will play their first round
playoff game at HOME vs. Gilford at 4 PM
Tuesday, May 31.
If they win, they will play at Laconia on Thursday, June 2 at 4
PM in the preliminary round
Varsity Softball will play at HOME (Odell Park) on Thursday,
June 2 at 4 PM in the preliminary round against the winner of
the Fall Mtn and Monadnock game
If they win, they will play at HOME on June 6 at 4 PM
Good luck Tornadoes!!!!!
