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THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011
VOL. 23 NO. 88
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Cottrell hired as Stevens' replacement at Henney History Room at Conway Public Library
New library historian is former director of Remick Museum BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
Twenty-nine graduate from Eagle Academy
Douglas Hart celebrates after receiving his high school diploma during the 8th graduation of the Eagle Academy at Kennett High School Tuesday evening. Twenty nine graduates also marks the largest graduating class yet. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
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CONWAY — A record 29 students graduated from the Eagle Academy, an alternative route to a high school diploma, Tuesday evening in a sensational ceremony attended by nearly 450 family members, friends, teachers and classmates in Loynd Auditorium at Kennett High School. The eighth graduating class of Eagle Academy is Ross M. Benson, Kenneth Burkett, Dylan Clancy, Jerry A. Consiglio, Sean P. Cougill, Bran-
den R. Dalphonese, Lindsay R. Ferren, Mackenzie N. French, Christopher P. Fryslie, Robin L. Gale, Comfort S. George, Douglas A. Hart, Noelle E. Janvrin, Dale A. Kimball, Nichole M. Lane, Amanda McGowan, Brandon McLellan, Denali R. McPherson, James M. Munro Jr., Christopher J. Noyes, Gregory R. Palmer, Courtney J. Peare, Laura R. Pittman, Kali Rodger, Alana Rogers, Paul V.R. Smith, John Stearns, Skylar O. Struble and Emmanuel Ticas. see GRADUATION page 13
CONWAY — Former Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum director Bob Cottrell of Chocorua has been named as Ed Stevens' replacement as curator of the Henney History Room at the Conway Public Library. Trustees unanimously approved Cottrell's hiring at their May 23 meeting by a vote of 6-0, according to library director Tara Thomas. Cottrell had been recommended by Stevens and Thomas. He was among the four candidates interviewed out of the field of 22. “It was a very strong field. The four who were interviewed were all very capable,” said Thomas May 25. “They are all very wonderful people, and all would have been good, but we think that Bob is the best fit for the position.” see COTTRELL page 9
Ossipee residents to be surveyed on possible fire department merger BY DAYMOND STEER THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
OSSIPEE — Selectman and lawmaker Harry Merrow pledged not to file legisla-
tion this session about merging the town’s three fire departments. Selectmen said the next step on the road to a possible merger is the creation of a questionnaire that will be mailed to residents.
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Merrow suggested that as a state representative, he could file a bill that would enable town meeting voters to merge its fire departments if residents so desired.
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