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Davis named candidate in presidential scholars program Meghan Davis, a senior at Kennett High School, has been named one of 3,000 candidates in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.2 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in this spring. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 48th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. The 3,000 candidates were selected for their exceptional performance on either the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment. Further consideration is based on students’ essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and school transcripts. A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 500 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of some 32 eminent citizens appointed by the president, will make final selection of the scholars. They will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. students living abroad; 15 students at-large; and up to 20 students from the creative and performing arts. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May. Scholars will be invited to Washington, DC, for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities with their elected representatives, educators, and other leading individuals in public life. Meghan Davis is the daughter of Cindy and Michael Davis of Freedom.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF MADISON
The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session at the lower level of the Town Hall for additions and corrections to the Checklist on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Signed: Cheryl Brooks Carol Hally Emily Sheppard
PUBLIC NOTICE
SAU # 13 Pre-School Screening Clinic
A FREE Developmental Screening Clinic will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Freedom Integrated Pre-School at Freedom Elementary School If you have a child aged birth to 5, who is not currently attending a public Kindergarten program and is a resident of Freedom, Madison or Tamworth, or you know of and have concerns about a preschooler’s growth and development, you are invited to take part in this screening. Each child will be briefly screened in the areas of vision, hearing, motor development, communication and general knowledge. If concerns are noted, your child will be referred for further evaluation. Arrangements will be made with Family-Centered Early Supports and Services to assist with screening of infants and toddlers. If you wish to have your child take part in this FREE screening, please call Sandie Hill at the SAU #13 Office at 539-2610 or 323-5088 to schedule an appointment.
Effingham Town Column
Henry Spencer 539-4964
ParSem group producing Valentine’s brunch Feb. 11 Here is a list of residents who have placed their names on the ballot for civic offices in this election cycle: selectman: John Meisner, Henry Spencer, Ronald Witham; TC/TX: Marilynn Maughan; treasurer: Laurie Caldwell; trustee of trust funds two year: Kathryn Cauble; library trustee two year: Celine Bergeron; library trustee three year - Carol Pfister, Planning Board - George Bull, Paul Potter, Michael Cahalane, ZBA: Michael Cahalane, Budget Committee two years: Timothy Eldridge, budget committee three year: Michael Cauble. Many thanks to all of you for stepping up. There will be a candidate’s debate night March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building on School Street; more reminders to come. Want to know how much brunch you can munch in one sitting? The ParSem group is again producing their wonderful Valentine’s Day brunch this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The snow date will be Sunday, Feb. 12, same time same place. Once again your reporter will be on hand to help serve the hungry masses of all lovers, young old and in-between. You can take as truth anyone’s words describing ParSem’s gastronomic history as long as they are all based in the superlative. These guys can do food. $12 for most, $5 for those 10 and under, carding may occur because we all know love makes you look younger. See you there. For more information call (207) 793-8519 or 539-5233 Effingham’s writers' night on Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. will feature the photograph of Dick Pollock and the poetry of Effingham resident Kamal Nath. Pollock’s photography of the White Mountains is wonderful and lis-
tening to him speak of them while on view may just qualify as a hike, thus fulfilling your new year’s resolution to get out and get more exercise. Nath’s poetry is a bit difficult to describe, but having been able to hear him recite over the last few years allows your reporter to say that there is often more to it than meets the ear on the first hearing. His verse is not your normal picturesque poetry. Most of the imagery created is subservient to the state nature finds herself in these days. Nath is a thoughtful man and his poetry’s beauty reflects not just nature but his nature as well. Here are some events sponsored by the Green Mountain Conservation group for the month of February: Wednesday, Feb. 15, birding workshop at Sandwich Central School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come learn the common feeder birds of the Ossipee Watershed and how to identify them. This workshop will also supply information about Project Feeder Watch and the great backyard bird count coming up from Feb. 17 to 20. Friday, Feb. 17, to Monday Feb. 20, great backyard bird count. Count birds for at least fifteen minutes in your backyard, out on the trail, or anywhere else you can find them. Tally the amount of birds you see and submit your check list online at gbbc.birdsource.org/ gbbcApps/input or to our office. Saturday, Feb. 25, late winter bald eagle count. Location TBA (to be announced). Join the NH Audubon in the 32nd annual bald eagle count. Survey areas of the Ossipee Watershed for Bald Eagles. In January five were spotted in our area, how many can you find? For survey assignments contact 539-1859 or e-mail gmcgnh-wqm@roadrunner.com.
Solo Saloon performance to benefit Freedom Food Pantry Feb. 14 FREEDOM — Solo Saloon is playing a benefit show for the Freedom Food Pantry at the Freedom Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. The trio consists of Freedom local Christian Essex, New Hampshrie native Jacob Quimby, and Brownfield, Mainer Christopher Rhoda. The all ages show will
feature original Solo Saloon songs, each one marked by the band’s signature fusion of pop music, lyrical rap, and alternative rock. Donations of canned goods or cash accepted at the door. Bring your dancing shoes. More information about Solo Saloon and their brand new album available at www.solosaloon.com.
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