AUGUST2021

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Hannaford's Becomes Major Sponsor
2021 VOL. 1. NO. 9
By Donna rhoDes
On July 1st, Chris O’Leary, Bristol’s Hannaford Supermar- ket manager, presented repre- sentatives of the N.H. Marathon Committee with a check for $4,000 to once again become the major sponsor of the 28th annual event that draws people to the Newfound Region from all across the United States and from other countries. This year the marathon will take place on Saturday, October 2nd, with a special spaghetti dinner at the Masonic Lodge to help fuel runners up with carbohydrates scheduled for the night before.
The N.H. Marathon began in the early 1990s as a way to draw attention to the beauty of the region in early autumn. It also set out to encourage peo- ple to participate in what has since come to be known as a world-class running event for all ages and abilities. Best of all, proceeds from the race benefit local children’s programs, such
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From left to right are race Co-Director Bob Watson, Olivia Conway of Circle Program, Les Dion of Tapply-Thompson Community Center, O’Leary and (kneeling) Jackson and Ruby Reise, representing the children whose programs are supported by the event.
By Brittany amalfi
Steve Hanser is a name that is widely known around the New- found community solely because of his generous heart. With ev- erything Steve has done for the community, it is known that he is the first one to step up in any sign of trouble. Recently, Steve had an accident that has landed him in the hospital, and the commu- nity is rallying together to sup- port him and his family.
I was able to speak with a family friend, Erin Camire, who let me know all of the wonder- ful things the community has done in support of Steve and his family. In July, the Firefighters Night with the Winnipesaukee Muskrats was held as well as the Bristol Police Association Raffle and the Steve Hanser Charity Benefit Dinner at The Home- stead. Hanser has given so much to this community, and with his
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as Circle Camp for Girls, Camp Mayhew for boys, and Tap- ply-Thompson Community Center, serving the children throughout the Newfound area.
Over the years, participants from all walks of life have come back time and again to take
part in the event. The major attraction is the 26.2-mile mar- athon, leading runners from Newfound Memorial Middle School on Lake Street to New- found Lake and out to the half- way mark just past Sculptured Rocks in Groton. There they
turn around and head back to the Finish Line at Bristol’s Kel- ley Park. Considered a premier event for serious marathoners, many include it as part of their goal to run a marathon in all 50
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