Volume 39 Number 6 The Good News Paper June 2018

Art Show Proves Farmington’s Got Talent!

The annual High School Art

Show, held this past May 3 and
4th from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.
Student’s artwork was on display
for community members, friends,
and family to come and enjoy the

work of our talented artists. Many of the

students were there to answer questions
about their work, or explain how it was

created. If you have never attended one

of our High School Art Shows, you
should really come and see what our
students can produce. Farmington does
have talent! Support the arts.
Student Learning Showcased at Curriculum Fair Blueberry Pancake
Breakfast in
Rochester
On Monday, may 7 and Tuesday May
8, Farmington High School students
got a chance to showcase their learning
by participating in a Curriculum Fair.
Held in the High School Gym, the Fair
featured tables with student displays
and presentations that demonstrated
their knowledge and understanding of
a variety of subject areas. The
sciences, social studies, language arts,
mathematics, and the arts were all
represented. Each display presented
on a different topic within the given
subject areas.
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The Rochester First Church
Congregational will host a Pancake
Breakfast on Saturday, June 16th, from
7:30 - 10:00 AM. The cost is $6 for
one, two, or three blueberry or plain
pancakes, ham or bacon, scrambled
eggs, orange juice, and your choice of
coffee, tea, milk, or water. Ages 5 to
10 are half price and children under 5
get in for free. A Father's Day door
prize will be given away. The First
Church Congregational is next to the
Rochester Public Library at 63 South
Main Street. Use the Liberty Street
entrance #2 to Fellowship Hall, which
is fully accessible.
First Church Congregational seeks a
dependable, caring, and friendly
person committed to providing quality
child care, in a welcoming, open, and
affirming environment, for children of
various ages on SUnday mornings
between 8:00 -11:00 AM. For more
information, call 603-332-1121, or
email firstucc@myfairpoint.net.
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 National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony Held at
Henry Wilson Memorial School
On Wednesday, May 2, the Henry
Wilson Memorial School Chapter of
the National Junior Honor Society,
under the direction of Ms. Laurel
Vachon, held its Induction Ceremony.
Parents, friends, and community
supporters came to the Gym at 7:00
PM to support the 5 inductees, for this
year. Caylee Allen, Kyra Ferreira,
Maxwell Filion, Lauren Hunting, and
Damien Schwab, pictured right, all
were inducted into the Society.
Selected Society members each
described one of the 5 qualities of their
membership, Scholarship, Leadership,
Service, Character, and Citizenship,
and then lit a candle on the table.
Ms Vachon opened the ceremony with
a few remarks, and then was followed
by brief remarks and congratulations
from Superintendent Ruth Ellen
Vaughn. Ms. Vachon introduced the
inductees who were then welcomed by
Principal Jessica Richardson, who also
spoke briefly. The photo on the right
pictures all Society members.

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 Around the Town
Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn
kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across
the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute,
cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats,
and everything in between. And the shelter staff is ready to
help you adopt your very first cat – or to bring home a
friend for another beloved cat. The popular annual
campaign is part of a larger effort by American Humane to
help these beautiful animals and focus on and help solve
June Happenings Around the Town
Farmington Historical Society Meeting
6:00 PM Friday, June 1; Lower level, Goodwin Library.
Farmington Historical Society Presentation: Show and Tell
7:00 PM Friday, June 1; Lower level, Goodwin Library.
Lego Club
10:30 AM Saturday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Goodwin Library.
Farmington School Board Meeting
6:30 PM Monday, June 4, 18; Farmington High School.
Farmington Planning Board Meeting
6:00 PM Tuesday, June 5, 19; Municipal Building.
Senior Bingo
10:00 AM Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27; Town Hall Recreation
Department.
Farmington Yoga
6:30 PM Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27; 480 Main Street.
Crafternoon
10:00 AM Friday, June 8; Goodwin Library.
Blessed Bargains Open
9:30 AM Saturday, June 9, 30; First Congregational Church.
Class of 2019 Car Show
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday, June 9; Henry Wilson Memorial
School.
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June 2018
June is Adopt a Cat Month
the unique challenges and issues they face. Although cats
have often been referred to as America’s “Most Popular
Pet,” they receive less veterinary care, have less research
dedicated to their unique health/behavioral issues, are
more likely to be feral, and are more likely to be
euthanized in shelters than dogs. American Humane
continues to conduct research identify barriers to cat
adoption and retention, as well as other key welfare issues.
Learn more at www.AmericanHumane.org
Select Board Meeting
6:00 PM Monday, June 11, 25; Farmington Municipal Building.
Economic Development Committee Meeting
6:00 PM Tuesday, June 12; Municipal Building.
Friends of the Goodwin Library Meeting
6:00 PM Tuesday, June 12; Goodwin Library.
Conservation Commission Meeting
6:00 PM Wednesday, June 13; Municipal Building.
Open Mic/Country Jam
6:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, June 13; 480 Main Street.
Farmington PTA Meeting
6:30 PM Thursday, June 14; Henry Wilson Memorial School.
TriTown Democrats Meeting
7:00 PM Thursday, June 14; New Durham Public Library.
Farmington Woman’s CLub Meeting
6:00 PM Wednesday, June 20; 480 Main Street.
Community Meal
4:00 PM Sunday, June 24; First Baptist Church.
Family Game Night
5:00 PM Tuesday, June 26; Goodwin Library.
Community Breakfast
8:00 AM Saturday, June 30; First Congregational Church.
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Isabella Smith-Davenport
Isabella grew up in Farmington, NH and attended the
Farmington school system. During her sophomore year at
Farmington High School (FHS), she learned about the
Health Science & Technology program that was offered at
the Lakes Region Technology Center (LRTC). She was
interested and considered this program for a few reasons.
First, she grew up visiting hospitals with her mother to
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interact with patients. Also, she had an interest in
becoming a Dermatologist. So, she chose to attend the
Health Science and Technology program. At first, she
thought it might not be a good fit for her because she might
not fit into the class. But soon she integrated and made
many true friends in the program. Her class covered
everything from infection control, anatomy, to applying
PPE, or Personal Protective Equipment. During the Health
Science & Technology class, she learned of the State
Conference & Competition and chose to compete in the
field of "Home Health Aid". She placed first and
performed a speech in front of the 300 attendees. Isabella
was nominated and elected President of NH/VT HOSA.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals, formerly known as
Health Occupations Students of America, is a national
career and technical student organization endorsed by the
U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science
Technology Education Division of Association for Career
and Technical Education. Isabella’s position as President
allows her to organize conferences for the other Health
Science chapters of NH/VT and work with their Chapter
advisors. She will receive more training on her position
when she attends the International Leadership Conference
in Dallas, Texas this coming June. Overall, Isabella says
that “this program has helped me become a bigger person
and I encourage all students interested in Health Science to
attend this class.”
The Lakes Region Technology Center is located in
Wolfeboro and serves the School Districts of ​Governor
Wentworth, Alton, Barnstead, Farmington, Middleton, and
Moultonborough. Farmington students are involved in a
wide variety of its technology rich academic programs.
The Lakes Region Technology Center invites interested
community members to come for a tour of the facilities.
Ot, you can stop by and have lunch at their Skylight
Dining Room which features delicious food prepared by
students in their culinary program. For more information
about the Center or their programs, visit them online at
www.LakesRegionTechCenter.org. For more information
on HOSA, visit them on the web at www.HOSA.org.
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 businesswoman, and member, Lorraine
Meyer, who donated a large collection
of general documents, programs, news
clippings, photographs, postcards, and
business memorabilia, all related to
by Kyle Leach Farmington.
The Antiques Appraisal Event on In all, the collection contains hundreds
Sunday, April 29 was as successful as of items, many which the society did
we hoped it would be! Over forty not already have in the collection.
people came to the event to get their When sorted, documented, and placed
items looked at by Caroline French, of in the museum system, the donation
Caroline French Antiques. Items will add to the museum exhibits for
ranged from books to glassware, culture, schools, buildings, businesses,
ceramics, small collectables and and notable persons, and contains
musical instruments, all the way to fine several dozen Farmington postcards,
art. One of the most interesting items many which are rare or difficult to
was a small Dutch oil painting a local find. The donated items are in
couple brought in. It looks like the Sharon Turner and JoAnn Doke were exceptional condition considering
Society will host this popular event greeters at the Antiques Appraisal some of them date as far back as the
Afternoon on April 29.
again in the future. very beginning of the 20th century.
The Society wants to thank the sale. The Society would also like to We are extremely grateful for this gift
Farmington Woman's Club and thank the Friends of Farmington for from Lorraine and welcome the
Happiness Tree Decor for sponsoring, allowing us to advertise in their display
opportunity to protect these historical
and we want to thank all the volunteers window. treasures. Gifts like this enable the
who helped with the event and making The Society received yet another large Society develop an understanding of
the delicious home baked food for gift from long time, resident, local our town and its people.

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The Moose New Hampshire
Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
by Denise Roy-Palmer, Executive Director
Wentworth Economic Development Corporation
‘The Moose, New Hampshire’ has. In its first year, the
Facebook page has reached nearly 1,000,000 with news
about events, vacations, staycations, a night out, a new
trail, not to mention thousands of gorgeous photos taken in
Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham,
Wakefield, and Wolfeboro. And it’s not just people who
live here. In a recent giveaway of ‘The Moose’ window
clings, requests came from as far away as Mississippi,
Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida.”
The idea for “‘The Moose”’ and its “Explore Moose
Mountains” website was born when an industrial trash
hauler attempted to locate a for-profit dump facility off
Route 16 in Milton.
Alarmed that invasive activities like trash dumps, cookie In addition to The Moose, New Hampshire on Facebook,
cutter franchises, and harsh industrial activity would chew the group plans to expand into other social media
up their region’s natural beauty and unique character, a platforms in 2018, and ExploreMooseMountains.org will
grass roots group worked tirelessly to block its entry. see further development as a fully searchable site where
Afterwards, they recognized that negative economic folks discover great ways to enjoy the region, whether for
activity like a dump could be best countered by positive a casual date night or wedding extravaganza, a vacation
collaborative economic activity. or staycation, ongoing activities and special events.
The group met for several years, and has partnered with the Businesses and non-profits wanting to put The Moose to
Strafford Regional Planning Commission and UNH work for them are encouraged to contact WEDCO at
Cooperative Extension researching the current state of the info@WEDCO.org or call digital manager Barbara
region and ways to collaboratively strengthen small Wilson at 603.986.4191.
businesses, allow residents to work locally, and build the
The Moose, New Hampshire/Explore Moose Mountains
region’s rural-based economy. Their report concluded that
initiative is supported in part by a grant from the New
the area doesn’t lack quality life resources, but that too few
Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Discover Sandwich
people know about all the wonderful things going on. They
has received funding through a generous grant from the
launched an informational and publicity campaign
Alfred Quimby Fund. The Wentworth Economic
predicting that improved communication will “attract a
Development Corporation (WEDCO) is the 501(c )(3)
broader variety of people to the area,” “increase tax
lead agent for local initiatives like the Moose, and their
revenue and property values” and “relieve pressure from
Discover Sandwich campaign.
undesired developments.”

Join us and learn about our Stories of

Farmington Initiative. You can help us make
history come alive in Farmington!

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 haven't taken her places where she is not allowed and
claimed she is a service dog, thank you! Good sense won
out! If you have taken your dog places that they really
Service Dogs Serve a Purpose didn't belong, claiming they were a service dog, then
I walk into a store and an employee rushes up to me yelling shame on you! Public access with a service dog is a right,
that dogs are not allowed and that the last 'service dog' that but only for people with a legitimate disability and a
was there crapped on the floor, leaving the employees to properly trained dog!
clean it up when the dog and handler left. I freeze, heart When someone has a legitimate service dog, there is a
pounding, breaths becoming labored, my hands tightening medical need to have that dog, he's like a cane, wheelchair,
on the leash, and the room fading. I feel a firm pressure on or other special medical equipment; he's been specially
my leg, look down and Takoda's blue eyes lock on mine. trained to provide the type of assistance that his handler
Takoda is my service dog. He has pressed his body into me, needs. These dogs are evaluated and highly trained from a
changing my focus. I reach out and bury my hand in his fur, very young age, making sure they can handle the stress of
a small measure of calm finding me through that contact. public access and many dogs 'wash-out' of public access
Takoda has done his job, again; stopping my panic attack training due to the stress involved.
before I am a hyperventilating, blubbering mess, or passed
Service dogs have to fight against normal canine behavior
out on the floor. This has happened to me and many other
like being friendly to people, sniffing things and greeting
service dog teams due to the actions of thoughtless people
other dogs. When a fake service dog team encounters a
who attempt to pass off their pet dog as a service dog.
real service dog team the results can be disastrous. The
Have you ever seen a service dog team and thought it would fake service dog may bark at, or attempt to play and
be great to take your dog everywhere? Have you figured it otherwise distract the service dog. During this distraction,
you could buy those fake service dog certifications online, the person who needs the dog may have a medical event
along with a pretty vest and the patches that say “SERVICE that goes unnoticed by the service dog. In extreme cases,
DOG”? Have you thought, “My Fido is such a good dog! such as an attack, the service dog may need to go back into
He can do that!” Maybe you've even done it; taken your dog training or have to be retired, which can be devastating for
into places where they weren't really allowed just because the handler.
you wanted to hang with your furry best friend.
Wanting to hang with your furry best friend is great!
If after having all of those thoughts about how cool it would Everybody needs to spend time with their dogs, it's healthy
be to bring your dog everywhere with you, you for your dog and it's healthy for you, but please do so in
places where pet dogs are welcomed! There are many
places that you can bring your dog if they are
well-behaved. Most pet stores allow you to bring your dog.
Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply and many privately
owned businesses allow you to bring your well-behaved,
leashed dog.
Takoda and I thank you for your cooperation.
Kimberly Simmons is the owner of For PETS, Pawsitive
Education, Training & Services, LLC. in Farmington

Available now!
There are rooms available.
Call for details!

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At their May 16th meeting, the Club welcomed new
member, Robyn Doke to the organization. Robyn is not
only a new member, but the third generation to join the
Farmington Woman's Club.
In celebration of the 150th Memorial Day, the Farmington
Woman's Club invited students in grade 4-8 to submit an
essay describing "What Memorial Day Means to Me".
The Essay Contest winners, Kennedee Brummett and

Robyn (center) is pictured with her

mother Joann Doke (right) and
grandmother Lorraine Meyer (left).

Home sign for their home or as a perfect

gift for family or friends.
The Club wants to thank Kellie Chase for
helping them with this fun and creative
sign night. We all had a great time!
The Farmington Woman’s Club was
established 1910. The objective of the
Farmington Woman’s Club is to promote
the social, ethical, and intellectual culture,
L-R: Penny Morin, Kennedee Brummett, Kathy King, Shelby Henry, to further education and to make each
and Sylvia Arcouette member a power for goodness in the
community.” New members are always
Shelby Henry, both won a cash prize of 50.00 for their winning essays.
welcome! Annual dues are $15.00 per
On Sunday, May 13, the Club held a Craft sign fundraiser. Mothers, person.
sisters, daughters, and friends were invited to join in the fun and make a

The women who attended the recent Woman’s Club Craft Night fundraiser display the fruits of their crafting.

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 Colorful Spiral Pasta Salad
Ingredients
1 package (12 oz) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can ( 6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained
⅛ tsp salt and ⅛ oz pepper
1 ½ cups italian salad dressing with roasted red peppers
and parmesan
Directions
In a large pan, cook pasta according to package directions.,
Savor the Flavor is proud to be celebrating another “Fathers
adding broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain
Day” in the Puddledock Press. This month I am featuring
and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and add
things I hope you will enjoy with “Dad” on his grill. Every
tomatoes, olives salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing;
Dad/Father I know loves to grill.. I hope you will enjoy these
toss to coat. Chill until serving. Hint: I like to use black and
recipes and submit some of your own for future articles.
green olives in this dish. ~~ENJOY~~
Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients Hot German Potato Salad
2 oz honey or agave nectar Ingredients
1 oz limeade concentrate 6 medium potatoes peeled, cooked and sliced
1 oz fresh lime juice 14 slices of bacon, cut about 1-inch pieces
½ oz grapefruit juice 1 medium onion, chopped
2 drops almond extract (optional) 2 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
½ tsp orange extract or orange bitters 1 tablespoon of flour
¾ cup ice ½ cup water
1 tablespoon flake salt ½ cup cider of distilled white vinegar
½ tsp chili powder ⅓ cup sugar
Limes to garnish ¼ tsp each of salt and pepper.
Directions Directions
In a blender, combine honey, limeade, lime juice, grapefruit Place potatoes in large bowl and set aside. Cook and stir
juice, almond and orange extracts and ice. Blend until bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness. Remove
smooth. Rim a margarita glass with salt and chill. Pour bacon from skillet; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of
blended margarita in glasses and garnish with limes. drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside. Add onion and celery to
~~ENJOY~~ skillet, cook and stir until celery is crisp and tender. Blend in
flour. Stir in water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and bacon.
Easy Apple Coleslaw Bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until
Ingredients thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over potatoes, mix
3 cups chopped cabbage lightly, serve warm. ~~ENJOY~~
1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped
1 unpeeled granny smith apple, cored and chopped Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
1 carrot, grated Ingredients
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ cup barbecue sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped ⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sasame oil
⅓ cup brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Directions 1 tsp honey
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, red apple, green apple, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
red bell pepper, and green onions. In a small bowl mix Kosher salt
mayonnaise, brown sugar and lemon juice and mix well. 2 green bell peppers, diced
Pour dressing over salad. Hint: I add well drained pineapple 1 red onion, diced
chunks along with golden raisins to mine.~~ENJOY~~ White rice, for serving
2 tsp cilantro

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Directions
Preheat grill or grill pan on medium heat. In a large bowl
whisk bbq sauce, soy sauce, vinegar oil, ,garlic, ginger and
honey until combined. Season with kosher salt, and red
pepper flakes. Build skewers by alternating chicken,
pineapple, peppers and red onion. Place on a baking sheet
and pour over half of marinade. Place skewers on
preheated grill and brush with reserved marinade. Cook 5
minutes and flip., brushing the other side with marinade as
well. Cook 5 more minutes or until chicken is cooked
through. Serve over white rice and a sprinkle of cilantro.
~~ENJOY~~
Father’s Day Best BBQ Spare Ribs
Ingredients
1 whole rack of fresh pork spareribs (about 4 lbs)
1 large onion
1 tsp each of salt and pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
¾ cup each ketchup and chili sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp grated orange peel
Directions
Place spare ribs (rack cut in half if necessary) onion, salt
and pepper in a large pot. Add water to cover. Bring to boil
and reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is
tender. Prepare sauce. Heat oil in a 2-3 quart saucepan.
Add garlic; saute until fragrant; add remaining ingredients
bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes stirring
often. Let cool. Brush spareribs with sauce. Heat outdoor
grill or broiler. Grill ribs 12-14 minutes, basting with sauce
a few times turning and rubbing ribs to prevent burning
until lightly charred. To serve, cut ribs in 1-rib portions.
~~ENJOY~~
Frogmore Stew
Ingredients
6 quarts of water
¾ cup Old Bay Seasoning
1 lbs of new red potatoes
2 lbs hot smoked sausage links, cut into 2 inch pieces
12 ears corn - husked, cleaned and quartered
4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
Directions
Bring water and Old Bay Seasoning to a boil in large
stockpot. Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add
sausage and cook for 5 minutes more. Add corn and cook
for another 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until shrimp
are pink, about 5 minutes. Drain immediately and serve.
Note: If you do not like hot smoked sausage you can use
kielbasa of another smoked sausage and add crushed red
pepper to the pot. ~~ENJOY~~
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Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup teriyaki sauce
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons sesame oil.
Directions
Place chicken, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic and
sesame oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and
shake to coat. Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning every so
often. Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly oil the grill
grate. Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining
marinade. Grill for 6-8 minutes each side, or until juices
run clean when chicken is pierced with a fork.
~~ENJOY~~
Grilled Parmesan Vegetables
Ingredients
2 each of zucchini and yellow squash, cut into ½ in
thick slics
2 each red, green, and yellow peppers, cut into 1 ½
inch wide strips
½ cup zesty italian dressing
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat grill to medium heat, Grill vegetables 10 minutes or
until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Place in large
bowl, add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese
~~ENJOY~~
Grilled Peaches ‘N’ Berries
Ingredients
3 medium ripe peaches; halved and pitted
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Place two peach halves, cut side up, on each of three
double thickness of heavy duty foil (12 inch square). Top
with blueberries, brown sugar, butter and lemon juice.
Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. Grill covered
over medium-low heat 18-20 minutes or until tender.
Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
~~ENJOY~~
Savor The Flavor wants to wish all our Fathers/Dads out
there a very “Happy Fathers Day”. We hope you will
have fun grilling and enjoying your special day with your
family and friends. Until next month please take some
time to alway SAVOR THE FLAVOR.
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