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CXLIV, NO. 4 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 FORTY PAGES 75¢ Groveton mill property attracting potential buyers Brooklyn Dam William Firestone of Capital Re- covery Group will decide hydro project in whether or not to tear all or a substantial portion of the exist- consultation ing mill buildings down. phase “I’m encouraged,” Epstein said. “I just don’t want to carry By Edith Tucker the buildings through another [email protected] winter.” He is concerned, however, GROVETON — Both wood Epstein said, that 5440 Hydro pellet producers and potential Inc., has filed notification of its biomass investors have ex- intent to file for an application pressed interest in looking at for a new license, including pre- the former paper mill proper- application and consultation, ties, Groveton Acquisitions LLC using the traditional licensing spokesman Jerry Epstein re- process (TLP), in connection ported in a Friday telephone in- with the non-operational Brook- terview. The rising price of oil is lyn Dam hydro facility on the PHOTO BY MIKE PELCHAT sparking more interest in wood Upper Ammonoosuc River, Guy Jubinville works two days a week in Mount Washington State Park doing all kinds of chores, from shoveling snow around the entrance to the pellet production, and generat- which Groveton Acquisitions Sherman Adams Building to refinishing the Park information desk. ing electricity from a renewable owns. resource, such as biomass, re- These documents were filed mains an attractive possibility, on Jan. 17 with the Federal En- said Epstein, noting that he has ergy Commission (FERC), and a Guy Jubinville works on been in touch with Jeff Hayes of legal notice was published in North Country Council which last week’s issue of this news- has a $250,000 EDA grant to ex- paper. The filings are available plore viable reuses of the prop- at FERC’s e-library online or at the Mt. Washington summit erty. Ampersand Gilman Energy LLC By Edith Tucker in Bretton Woods,” Pelchat point- tain Fire & Rescue. He is also a team “It’s a great job, very interest- Greater interest in the site at 35 Riverside Avenue in [email protected] ed out. member of several search and res- ing,” said Guy in a Friday evening and its buildings has led Epstein Gilman, Vt. Jubinville worked seven years cue (SAR) teams including AMC, telephone interview. “Mike Pelchat to extend the deadline before The energy company first SARAGENT’S PURCHASE — at the AMC lodge at the top of AVSAR and Pemi Valley SAR. has a great full-time crew, and I’m he and his business partner Groveton Mill,PAGEA3 Guy Jubinville of Twin Mountain Crawford Notch, finishing his stint “Guy is a good man to have on just learning various parts of the works full-time in summer in and there in 2010. duty when the inevitable emer- complex operation that managing part-time in winter — an average “Guy was the seventh hiker to gencies arise on the mountain,” the electrical power and buildings Tax impact of proposed of two days a week — in Mount complete ‘the grid’ — hiking each Pelchat continued. “When not in requires.” Washington State Park. Technical- of the 48 4,000-footers in each crisis mode, he’s using his wood- Jubinville said that it has been ly, he is a state park winter care- month of the calendar year to com- working skills to repair broken an odd year for snow; it was only WMRSD operating taker “in-training,” explained Park plete 48 x 12 = 576,” Pelchat noted. benches and signs and also refin- after New Year’s Day that the snow- Manager Mike Pelchat in an e-mail “Guy’s well at home in the moun- ishing the state park information cat could go all the way from the exchange. “Of course, Guy has tains which is a good quality to desk.” This is the kind of work that base to the summit. He gratefully budget up 9.05% been already been well trained by have when working on the summit is far easier to accomplish during explained, “I couldn’t do this job If all warrant made up of Twin Mountain and the Appalachian Mountain Club, along with his training as an the Park’s off-season, the park without the support of my life-part- Bretton Woods, has a 2011 net working at AMC Highland Center EMT/Firefighter with Twin Moun- manager said. ner, Josephine Cabral.” articles pass, assessed valuation of $398,810,506 or very nearly 11.75% $400 million. Its projected 2012 NCIC to help Balsams View identify, secure financing tax rate would be $7.35 per By Edith Tucker $1,000, up by 50 cents from this Architect [email protected] year’s $6.85 — a 7.32 percent in- crease. hired; name WHITEFIELD — Even though Dalton’s projected 2013 Dis- the proposed 2012-2013 trict assessment is $960,103. not disclosed WMRSD operating budget re- The town has a 2011 assessed mains under $19 million, the five valuation of $93,356,808, the By Edith Tucker District towns would collective- District’s lowest. Its projected [email protected] ly experience a 9.05 percent in- 2012 tax rate would be $10.28, crease in their school tax rates up 23 cents from this year’s DIXVILLE – Balsams View, LLC, if voters adopt it. The projected $10.05 — a 2.33 percent in- selected the Northern Communi- 2012-2013 District assessment crease. ty Investment Corporation for the proposed operating Jefferson’s projected 2013 (NCIC), a nonprofit economic de- budget — the monies that must District assessment is velopment organization serving be raised by local property tax- $1,568,866, and its 2011 net as- the six northern counties in New payers — is $9,895,233, up by sessed valuation, $123,359,683 Hampshire and Vermont, on

$821,001 from this year’s actual — the fourth lowest in the five- Wednesday to take the lead in FILE PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER assessment of $9,074,232. town District. Its projected 2012 helping them develop and exe- Renovations to the Balsams Grand Resort and Hotel are expected to take about 18 months from Jan. 20, allow- Each member town’s District tax rate would be $12.72, up cute the financial package for the ing it possibly to reopen in time by the Fourth of July 2013. assessment is based on 60 per- $1.04 from this year’s $11.68 — renovation of the Balsams Grand cent Average Daily Membership a 9.27 percent increase. Resort Hotel. arrangement is exciting since we hired an architect, met with state months. The clock on that time- (attendance) and 40 percent on Lancaster’s projected 2013 “We regularly work with busi- will be able to have a broader role agencies, and is moving swiftly to frame began ticking today, ex- equalized valuation. District assessment is nesses to coordinate and partici- in helping the new owners — secure financing needed for reno- plained E.J. Powers, the owners’ Carroll’s projected 2013 Dis- $2,350,327, and its 2011 net as- pate in financing,” explained NCIC Daniel Dagesse and Daniel Herbert vations, according to a press re- spokesman at the public relations trict assessment is $2,931,859 president Jon Freeman in an e- Jr. — restore this wonderful, his- lease. firm Montagne Communications —nearing $3 million. The town, WMRSD,PAGEA4 mail exchange. “This particular toric landmark and restore critical The resort’s owners are not yet of Portsmouth, in an e-mail ex- North Country jobs in the ready, however, to release the change. “There are a number of process.” name of their first important hire: factors, however, that could influ- Week 8 photo winner Colebrook natives Dagesse and the architect they have selected. ence the timetable,” he said, Herbert set up Balsams View in The Balsams is listed on the Na- early December 2011 in order to tional Register of Historic Places; Balsams,PAGEA2 team up to buy the resort, includ- the resort — one of only five sur- ing nearly 8,000 acres, most of viving grand hotels in the Granite which will be under a “working State — topped the 2011 “Seven to INDEX forest” conservation easement Save” list promulgated by the New purchased by the Society for the Hampshire Preservation Alliance, Protection of New Hampshire that said it hoped the property’s Business Directory ...... B7 Forests that prohibits most devel- historic and cultural significance Calendar ...... B6 opment. would be honored by a new own- The Balsams’ last major reno- er, while jobs are preserved and Classified ...... B9-11 vations occurred more than 40 its legacy continued. years ago and much work needs The renovation process is ex- Dining ...... A10 to be done. Balsams View LLC has pected to take approximately 18 Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 Obituaries ...... A2 Real Estate ...... A11 Sports ...... B1-4

The latest winner of our photo contest was Brandy Dreyer of Lancaster with this picture of a fox pup tak- ing a look out of its den. There are still four more weeks to go in the contest so start snapping. For con- sideration in the contest send your photos to [email protected] by Friday afternoon. Please pro- vide info on who took the photo, where it was taken and what town the photographer is from. Each winner will be in the running for a gift card from a local business of his or her choice. Check out all the winners so far on our Berlin Reporter and Coos County Democrat Facebook pages. A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• Doris M. McKenna Norma M. Briggs FRANCONIA — Doris M. and her late husband Bill owned a jorie Green of Fairlee, Vt. and Vero MORRISVILLE, Vt. — Norma cheting and many crafts. For sev- his wife Emma Woodbury; a McKenna, 92, long time resident of bus service for 19 years providing Beach, Fla., and Mary McKenna Ma- Mildred (Woodbury) Briggs, a eral years she volunteered at the nephew John Woodbury; and Bethlehem and Littleton, died transportation for the students of son of Littleton; grandchildren resident of Hyde Park and a long Broadbrook, Conn. Senior Citi- brother-in-law Leslie C. Briggs. peacefully at the Lafayette Center Bethlehem. She was very proud Robert Barry of Bow, Amy Perry of time resident of East Windsor, zen’s Center. Norma was grateful Norma’s family is extremely in Franconia on Saturday, Jan. 21, that she drove the bus all those Bradford, Vt., Kate Rice of Centre- Conn., died on Jan. 21, 2012 in for the assistance given in recent thankful for tender loving care 2012. years, accident free. ville, Va., and James Mason and Kel- Morrisville. years while living in Connecticut given by the staff during her stay The only child born to Vincent Doris held offices in many or- ly Mason, both of Littleton; and Norma was born in East Con- by a devoted friend and neighbor, at Forest Hill Residential Care M. Pepper and Elva Baker Pepper ganizations including The Bethle- great granddaughters Katie and cord on March 9, 1924. Debbie Bretton. Home in Hyde Park. on June 8, 1919, in Beverly, Mass., hem Catholic Women's Club, the Suzie Barry of Bow. For several years, she was em- Norma leaves her sister Phyl- In lieu of flowers contributions she lived her early years in Salem, Bethlehem PTA, The Neighborly Her husband, William "Bill" ployed by The Kraft Bag Division lis E. Briggs of East Concord; can be made to Forest Hill Resi- Mass. and graduated from Salem Club, The Twentieth Century Club, McKenna, died in August of 1983; of the Gilman Paper Co. In 1945 nephews Lindsey and Gary Brig- dential Care Home, Activity Fund, High School in 1935 at the remark- The Bethlehem School Board, The her daughter Kathleen McKenna she wed Claude Henry Briggs. gs, Frank and Jay Woodbury, and 213 Clark Drive, Hyde Park, VT able age of 16. Rebekahs, The Daughters of Char- Rice died in July of 1987 and her They resided in Lancaster, N.H., Robert Stevens; nieces Janice 05655. She lived in New Jersey and ity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and daughter Julia Moser Schenholm and East Concord and moved to (Briggs) Boulais, Janet (Wood- A funeral service will be held Florida before settling in Bethle- The King Richard III Society. She died in May of 2003. East Windsor, Conn. in 1957. bury) Esterguard, and Luanne at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lan- hem in 1951. She married William was an avid reader, loved to cook, At Doris' request there will be While living in Connecticut, Nor- (Woodbury) Krzykowski; and her caster, N.H., on Friday, Jan. 27, at "Bill" McKenna on April 25, 1957. was an accomplished piano player, no funeral services. There will be a ma provided childcare to many. very special friend Barbara LeP- 2 p.m. The family will receive vis- She enjoyed traveling and made and was deeply interested in the cemetery service in Bethlehem on Her care for her niece Janet age. itors from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the many trips to Nova Scotia to do her Betty and Barney Hill UFO En- Saturday, June 9, 2012 at a time to (Woodbury) Esterguard, Barbara Family members who died service. Burial will be at a later family genealogy. She worked counter. She loved to talk politics be announced. (Flanagan) LePage and David previously include Norma’s hus- date at the Riverside Cemetery in many years for Police Chief and the many accomplishments of Arrangements are under the di- Flanagan developed into very band, who died in 1986; her par- South Lunenburg. Howard Sanborn as a police dis- her beloved grandchildren. She rection of the Pillsbury Phaneuf Fu- special, loving and lasting rela- ents Howard O. and Mabel (Fish- Go to www.baileyfh.net for patcher for the Town of Bethlehem was very strong willed and never neral Home and Crematorium. For tionships. er) Woodbury; a sister Beverly more information or to send an and also as Reservations Manager afraid to make her opinion known. more information, visit the website Norma enjoyed knitting, cro- Mae; a brother Howard Jr. and online condolence. for Mittersill Inn in Franconia. She Doris leaves her daughters Mar- at www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. Lauren M. Harris Fred J. Hunt Sr. WHITEFIELD — Lauren M. Har- and had a special way with ani- and his sisters Helen (Harris) Put- ris, 90, died on Saturday, Jan. 14, mals such as chipmunks, wild nam, Ruth Harris and Mabel Har- SUGAR HILL — Fred James and Northeast Speedway. He con- Bethlehem; four grandchildren, 2012, at The Morrison Nursing birds, dogs and cats. They ris. Hunt Sr., 76, died on Jan. 21, 2012, tinued on to be a big NASCAR fan Jessica Hunt of Sugar Hill, Danielle Home in Whitefield. seemed to know he was gentle, There will be no calling hours at the Grafton County Nursing and attended many of the races. Gochee and husband Stanley of Lauren, fondly known as friendly, and kind. He also loved and burial will be held in the Home. He recently enjoyed a racing re- Littleton, Rachel Peters of Savan- “Dub,” was born in Whitefield, music. He played the guitar, spring at the Kimball Hill Road Fred was born on Jan. 22, 1934, union at Northeast Speedway, in nah and Ethan Peters of Bethle- one of eight children, to William ukulele, and all sizes and types of Cemetery in Whitefield. the youngest of 11 children, to Mat- St. Johnsbury, Vt. Additionally, he hem; two great grandchildren, and Lydia (Priest) Harris. He at- harmonicas. Donations may be made in his tie and George Hunt, both de- loved traveling the North Country Aiden and Madison Gochee; his tended the one room school- He leaves his wife of 60 years, memory to Trinity United ceased. He attended school and to attend auctions and dealing brother Herbert and wife Lorraine house on Gould Road and then Adrienne (Astle) Harris, and a sis- Methodist Church, P.O. Box 275, graduated from Dow Academy in with many local businessmen. Hunt of Sugar Hill; and several graduated from Whitefield High ter Roxana (Harris) Peck, as well Whitefield, NH 03598 or a local Franconia, Class of 1952. Over the years, he had established nieces and nephews. School in 1939. as several nieces and nephews. animal shelter of one’s choosing. His first employment was on several collections ranging from A celebration of Fred’s life will He was a lifelong resident of Family members who died The Ross Funeral Home, construction at the Moore Dam automobile memorabilia to steam be held at the Sugar Hill Meeting Whitefield and spent his married previously include his parents, Whitefield Chapel, has the privi- Reservoir in Littleton. He spent engines to local souvenirs. House on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, years at Maple Lane Farm on Kim- William and Lydia (Priest) Harris; lege of these arrangements. To of- most of his life self-employed, first He and his wife enjoyed travel- at noon. There will be a private ball Hill as a dairy farmer. He en- his brothers, William Harris, Win- fer condolences to the family, vis- in business for Connecticut River ing with many trips to Las Vegas burial. joyed hunting and snowmobiling ston Harris and George Harris; it www.rossfuneral.com. Dairy delivering milk, and then bal- and Florida, visiting numerous Donations may be made to the ing hay for local farmers. He went family and friends along the way. Franconia and Sugar Hill Life on to have his own business, Fred His love was for his family, the Squad, Box 900, Franconia, NH Albion Fogg Jr. Hunt Sand & Gravel, for 30 years, Streeter Pond area and the neigh- 03580. LITTLETON — Albion "Rowell" John Fogg, Jay Fogg, and Robert died in March of 1958. then selling used equipment as bors and beauty of the land. Arrangements are under the di- Fogg Jr., 90, died on Jan. 13, 2012. Fogg; daughter Jeanne Fogg Mad- A service is being planned for a Fred Hunt Enterprises. He took He leaves his wife Alice of 55 rection of the Pillsbury Phaneuf Born on April 24, 1921, in den; six grandchildren, Benjamin later date. pride in developing many parcels years; three sons, Fred Hunt Jr. and Funeral Home and Crematorium in Hanover, he was the beloved hus- Fogg, Matthew Fogg, Lauren Fogg, Arrangements are under the di- of land in the area. wife Paulina of Sugar Hill, Russell Littleton. For more information, go band of Julia "Jewel" (Mooney) Timothy Fogg, Wesley Fogg, and rection of the Pillsbury Phaneuf Fu- Fred was always fond of car rac- and wife Cindy of Laconia, and to the obituary section of the web- Fogg for more than 63 years. Kristyn Fogg; and two great grand- neral Home and Crematorium. For ing. At one time he and his nephew Scott of Brooklyn; a daughter site at He leaves his wife Julia children, Kiersten and Adon Fogg. more information, visit the website Ronnie ran cars at Thunder Road Maria Watson and husband Tim of www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. (Mooney) Fogg of Littleton; his sons His daughter Cynthia Ann Fogg at www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. Restorative Justice program Village Book Store aims to turn troublesome kids consolidates onto main floor By Jeff Woodburn settlement. It’s a 90-day pro- graduate of Groveton High [email protected] gram with an accountability School. This is program is one Quilting shop rents former children’s area LANCASTER – Coos County plan, weekly check-ins, counsel- of two that she administrators. By Edith Tucker gained a new source of revenue changeover, and on Saturday has recently begun a new pro- ing, educational workshops and The other is a part-time pro- [email protected] to help pay the mortgage, at- customers first experienced gram to help turn first-time ju- usually a written apology if gram to discourage teens from tracted a vibrant store with an the new consolidated arrange- venile offenders away from there is a direct victim. smoking. LITTLETON — The Village established following that will ment of books, music, cards, crime. The Restorative Justice The Town of Lancaster has Most children, Hoyt said, Book Store — one of Main also draw customers to our and other offerings. is a program of the Tri-County allowed the organization and its find the Restorative Justice pro- Street’s anchor stores — has doors, and maximized our use “So far, customer response Community Action Program and single Coos County staffer, Kim- gram to be “a pretty good alter- consolidated its retail opera- of space.” has been terrific and very pos- is modeled after a similar pro- berly Hoyt, of Stark, to operate native” to ending up with a per- tions onto its main floor. Chil- The VBS has retained all its itively reinforcing,” Wheeler gram in Carroll County. out of a small office in the base- manent record and the perma- dren’s and young adult books, various sections as well as its said. The program targets children ment of the town hall. Ironical- nent ramifications – including plus assorted games and toys, café, and will continue to offer Ideas on how best to organ- between the ages of 8-12 years- ly, some years ago a similar pro- college acceptance, financial have been relocated to the classes, including foreign lan- ize its wares on a single level old, who are in the trouble with gram was housed in that spot aid and employment. Increas- street-level. guage, photography, and wine were garnered from its own the law, and usually are referred run by Cid Southworth. ingly, the Judicial System is Stitch — a quilting supplies appreciation, Wheeler ex- employees, Littleton Main by the local police through some “It’s good to see the program making fewer distinctions be- shop that Beth Anderson of plained. One Stitch, Two Stitch Street program consultant kind of a condition of a plea or a back in Lancaster,” Hoyt, a 1998 tween child and adult perpetra- Whitefield started up three- will also offer a wide variety of Bruce Baker, and through peer tors. and-a-half years ago in the Old quilting and sewing classes. review, a service provided by There is a direct linking be- Mill on the Whitefield Common Inventory management — the American Booksellers As- tween alcohol and drugs in bad has rented the newly vacated paying attention to what sells sociation. Five Questions behavior. Hoyt estimates that space. Anderson has renamed relatively swiftly — plays an in- Anderson, who has been ex- 80 percent of the program’s the store — One Stitch, Two creasing role in remaining a tremely busy closing one shop 1. The Spa-Francorchamps 4. Where was JFK when he youth offenders’ crimes were re- Stitch —but says that she ex- successful bookseller, Wheeler and readying another, could motor racing track is in what said the U.S. "never had to put lated to substance abuse. She pects she’ll still affectionately said. General economic condi- not be reached for an inter- bemoans the region’s depend- country? up a wall to keep our people refer to it as Stitch. Prior to tions as well as eBooks and on- view. “This is moving week,” ence and attitude toward drink- opening her own retail store, line discount companies, such Anderson wrote in her blog. in"? ing. “It has been a rite of pas- the energetic entrepreneur as Amazon, challenge inde- “We will reopen on Tuesday, 2. On which album did Rhi- sage,” she said. But mostly, worked at the VBS. pendent bookstores. Jan. 31, with a new full-time em- Hoyt said, “Juveniles don’t feel “I see this as a win-win situ- annon first appear? 5. What animal travels at “This change also will help ployee, Darlene Sprague, a connected.” ation,” explained owner-opera- to further strengthen the new address - 81 Main Street, 25 mph under water but fins There is an “overarching tor Jeff Wheeler of Lyman, who downtown area by adding di- Suite 200 — and a new phone hopelessness,” she added, 3. What is the name for a it easier to toboggan on its purchased the VBS 11 years versity,” Wheeler predicted. number — 603-444-5284 — and “Coos County has a lot of pover- ago from Ned and Kathie Dens- The VBS was closed for four new hours – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., collection of frogs? belly on land? ty; not a lot for kids to do, not more of Franconia. “We’ve days last week during the Tuesday to Saturday.” much opportunity.” Still, the so- lution is simple – so simple she insists. Youths need parents long-term prosperity.” The Bal- pursue various types of financ- and other adults in their lives – Balsams sams has traditionally employed ing, ranging from New Markets guiding them, modeling appro- (continued from Page A1) about 300 full- and part-time em- Tax Credits and energy efficien- priate behavior, setting bound- pledging to provide updates as ployees, depending on the sea- cy grants, to traditional bank fi- aries and listening. Unfortu- information is generated.. son. Many do not work year- nancing and equity investments. nately, Hoyt said, there is “No “We understand how vital round, however. NCIC (www.ncic.org) serves real good mechanism to keep jobs are to the area and how ex- NCIC business resource man- Carroll, Coös and Grafton coun- kids’ parents accountable.” cited our visitors are to return,” ager Ethan Swain, ordinarily as- ties and Vermont’s Northeast Hoyt loves her job and feels said Hebert in a prepared state- signed to Northeast Kingdom Kingdom: Caledonia, Essex and 100 State Street • Groveton, NH 03582 like she’s making a difference. ment. “NCIC will play a critical projects, will work closely with Orleans counties, with offices lo- “Any adult in a kid’s life can be role in providing the financial Dagesse and Hebert to secure cated in Lancaster and Plymouth Full Funeral $4,929.00, includes: a catalyst for life,” she said, “I and economic assistance re- the financing necessary to begin and headquarters in St. Johns- Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff, Embalming, Visitation, want to be that catalyst.” renovations. Swain and NCIC will bury, Vt. Funeral Service, Transportation (within 30 miles), Hearse, Guestbook quired to assure the Balsams’ Package, Obituary in Local Weekly Newspaper, 20 ga. Steel Non-gasketed Casket, Concrete Non-sealing Grave Liner Direct Cremation $1,699.00, includes: A SPECIAL THANK YOU JEFFERSON Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff, Transportation to Funeral Home and to & from Crematory, Washing & Dressing of Remains, The Family of John Morin Crematory Fees, Medical Examiner Fees, and Temporary Plastic Container would like to express our thanks for the CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Prices do not include: Cemetery Charges, Minister Fees, expressions of sympathy and support shown to us Certified Death Certificates or Paid Obituary during this difficult time. 586-7972 All this and professionalism, confidentiality and personal care. We especially want to thank Dennis Couture and Andrew Dr. John M. Markey Nolette, of Bailey Funeral Home, for their guidance in helping us return from Florida. We would have been lost without your 40 - Years Chiropractic Experience support; it was greatly appreciated. Board Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation To Fr. John Mackenzie for his wonderful service, we say “Thank-You”. To all the Ladies of the Tabernacle Society, thank you for the lovely luncheon held afterwards. Sincerely, Patronizing Our Advertisers Arlene Morin & Jason Matthews Helps Make The Community Strong JANUARY 25, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A3 ••• Emily Cowan places in Illinois poetry contest LANCASTER WEATHER SUMMARY By Jeff Woodburn This is not the first time Cow- By Dave Haas PRECIPITATION: [email protected] an’s work has been published. Lament Week of Jan. 15 - Jan. 21 In the 1990s an acupuncture TEMPERATURE: Total Week 0.45 LANCASTER – A local psy- journal printed one of her po- By Emily Cowan Total This Month 1.09 chotherapist and some-time po- ems about smoking. High Week 37 1/17 I wonder, were we meant to come and go Normal This Month 1.87 et, Emily Cowan, of Lancaster, Although Cowan’s childhood Low Week -15 1/16 was recently awarded a prize by was spent in Toronto and Wash- into each others' lives so many times? Total This Year 1.09 the Illinois State Poetry Society. ington, D.C., where her father, You would not say yes and could not say no. High 1 Year Ago 30 Normal For Year To Date 1.87 Low 1 Year Ago -18 Cowan’s poem, Lament, placed Edward, was a journalist, her You'd smile and I, suffused, aglow, Total. Snow This Month 6.8 third in the Formal Verse cate- ties to the region are strong and forgot I was traversing unseen mines. Normal High 24 Normal Snow This Month 15.9 gory. There were over 100 sub- deep. I wonder, were we meant to come and go Normal Low 1 Total Snow This Winter 26.8 missions. “I grew up on Forest Lake,” Record High 62 2008 The poem, she said, is a com- she said, where her parents first deep into wounded valleys that we'd show Normal Snow This Winter 39.6 Record Low -39 1994 posite of various things and rented and later purchased a each other (half-enchanted at the time)? Note: Melted Precipitation “germinated for a year.” Cowan summer camp. It was there, FILE PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER You couldn't say yes to me, would not say no. Degree Days This YTD 3828 Year begins Jan. 1 has written on and off for many Cowan said, “I fell in love with Emily Cowan Degree Days Last YTD 4220 Could we have stood, not turning from the and ends Dec. 31. years, but through her involve- the mountains and the wildness” ing services to families and indi- Avg. Degree Days YTD 4333 This is the time of the ment in the North Country Po- of the North Country. show viduals. Most of her work re- of gaping flesh, and poured the healing wine? Note: Degree Day Year be- average start of the etry Workshop a few years ago, In 1999, after 10 years of clin- volves around mood disorders, You doubted, but I meant to. Come and go gins July 1 and ends June 30. January thaw. she got the needed encourage- ical practice in Baltimore, Cow- some kind of anxiety and post- into my heart, as you so often do. ment and structure. an took a leap of faith and moved traumatic stress. The choice of if and how is never mine. The poem is “about longing,” to the North Country. Eventual- Despite it challenges, Cowan You rarely said yes to me, so often said no. she said, “longing for someone ly, she took a position as a clini- loves small town life in Northern County treasurer who doesn’t or can’t love you cal social worker at Weeks New Hampshire – the natural Your dogged burden ruled: it must be so. back. As poets, we need to ex- Memorial Medical Center and beauty and cozy intimacy. “I’m There'll be no riches burnishing with time. I wonder, were we meant to come and go? press ourselves. Like painters worked there for eight years. amazed,” she said, “When I go to to monitor pending You whispered yes to me and then said no. need to paint and musicians Currently, she has her own gen- Shaw’s (Supermarket) and don’t need to play.” eral practice providing counsel- see a familiar face.” state legislation By Edith Tucker be a member of the New Hamp- [email protected] shire Bar, and a bill to change how mileage would be paid to LANCASTER — County treas- members of the county delega- urer Fred King of Colebrook will tion when meeting on official monitor a number of bills in this business as potentially having year’s state legislative session an impact. that have the potential to in- King also said that he has crease the county’s budget, re- been asked to testify on behalf duce its revenues, or otherwise of Coös County on a Senate bill adversely effect its operations. that is supported by the New County commissioners Paul Hampshire Timberland Owners Grenier and Tom Brady grate- Association (NHTOA). fully accepted King’s offer to He suggested to Corrections serve as a volunteer monitor Superintendent Craig Hamelin and spokesman made at their that he let him know what bills Jan. 11 meeting, with the coun- could affect operations or costs ty picking up the cost of at the Coös Corrections De- mileage. partment. King, a former state senator The two county-operated and state representative who nursing homes are experienc- served on the powerful finance ing long delays in getting Med- committees of both legislative icaid to cover the costs of eligi- bodies, is no stranger to the leg- ble residents, increasing the islative process. county’s receivables. King and He pinpointed HB1450, de- Finance Director Jennifer Fish signed to eliminate the require- keep a close eye on the coun- ment that the county attorney ty’s cash flow.

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Lancaster Rotary Club WMRHS horticulture teacher Max Van Houten, second from left, discussed a variety of plants with his students on Thursday afternoon in the greenhouse: Alex Anderson and Ben Brodeur, both seniors; junior Corey Hall; and senior Jacob Brady. The large tub, partially visible on the right, will be used to do some hands-on learning about aquaponics. sponsors local high school speech contest Groveton Mill who have looked at the property that was unable to find financing cense applications, 5440 Hydro, have liked the idea of developing to go forward with a purchase Inc. has gathered and reviewed LANCASTER — The Lancast- this level will receive $100. The (continued from Page A1) the dam themselves; others and sale agreement, and Bob comprehensive technical data, er Rotary Club is sponsoring a winner will then compete on seemed pleased to know some- Chapman of Chapman Scrap Met- environmental information, speech contest for local high Feb. 15 in Lincoln, where the started the FERC process on July school students, including winner at that level will win 9, 2010. one else was interested.” al Recycling, as well as a number drawings, and other relevant in- In any case, Cloutier ex- of federal and state agencies, in- formation, including notes on those from WMRHS and Grove- $150. The third-level winner will Lutz Leogers, who maintains ton High School. Successful stu- receive $250, and the last round an office in Boston, Mass., as well plained, the consultation process cluding: USFWS in Concord; EPA past consultations with federal would not result in a construc- in Boston, Mass.; NOA Adminis- and state agencies. The applicant dents can win up to $1,000! will take place on May 19 at the as in Toronto, Canada, is listed as Students must write their Loon Mountain Resort with a 5440 Hydro’s project manger. Hy- tion permit being issued. tration in Gloucester, Mass.; US intends to file for a Minor Water He, Bill Allin of Lancaster, and Army Corps of Engineers in Con- Power Project, which offers ad- speech, discussing either one of $500 prize at stake. dropower expert and site man- two topics: the impact of Ro- Interested students should ager Greg Cloutier of Lancaster is investor A.J. Golding own and op- cord, Mass.; state DES, state Fish vantages to small projects. erate the Weston Dam, one-half- and Game; DRED; Division of His- Cloutier, Leogers, and 5440 tary’s “The Four-Way Test” or its contact Larry Vars at 603-991- also knowledgeable about these motto, “Service Above Self,” on 7765 or Lori Lane at White Moun- filings. Should the Brooklyn Dam mile downstream from the de- toric Resources; Office of Energy Hydro are also working together funct Brooklyn Dam hydro facili- and Planning. on the 4.85-megawatt Ampersand making life’s decisions. tains Regional High School (837- mini-hydro project go forward, The first level of competition 2825 x2204) for more informa- Cloutier is “potentially a part- ty. It would make sense if the hy- In the 1980s and early 1990s, hydro-facility at the Gilman mill dro at the upper dam were to be FERC issued licenses to re-ener- on the Connecticut River, which will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, tion. Details are also available at ner,” Leogers explained. Feb. 3 at WMRHS. The winner at www.Rotary7850.org Epstein is concerned, howev- reactivated that it be operated gize the Brooklyn Dam site, but involves installing a fish passage. er, that 5440 Hydro Inc.’s filings synergistically in conjunction the plant was not put in opera- Cloutier is also working on a and interest in reviving the exist- with the Weston Dam, Cloutier tion and the licenses expired. 2.27-megawatt hydroelectric ing Brooklyn Dam hydro facility said. However, using previous li- project in Troy, N.Y. could serve to discourage some If the project moves forward, potential investors who would the plan would be to install two Maintenance Free prefer to control the entire site. 300-kilowatt (kW) vertical Kaplan BOB FAUTEUX The Dam was built 100 years ago turbines, with an estimated ca- Construction • 466-2982 in 1912. pacity of 600 kW and an estimat- Cell • 723-6523 Having someone looking at re- ed annual generation of 2,800 Custom megawatt-hours. 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[email protected] Lunenburg, VT 05906 603-352-9105 - P.O. BOX - KEENE, NH 03431 A4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• Editorial READERS’FORUM The real cost of doing nothing Looking at county To the Editor: ulation-based ordinances, as the is not an attempt to supplant town tect the town from all threats by People considering whether to case of poor Bethlehem shows. To government. Rather, it gives the corporations, but it offers possi- vote for or against the proposed date, it has spent about $500,000 selectmen protection in denying bilities along a path beyond the government rights-based ordinance at Lan- trying to defend its regulation- permission to an energy system end of one’s nose. What if North- caster’s town meeting may be wor- based ordinance concerning the that the townspeople oppose (re- ern Pass sues the town, and our Our neighbor to the south, Rep. Gene Chandler, of Bartlett, raised rying that the town will be sued if landfill. call the overwhelming vote tax bills go up by, say, $75 for a sin- a few eyebrows last week when he said that county government ought it is passed. Here are a few facts, Second, there is strength in against Northern Pass at last gle year? Here’s a likely alterna- to be abolished. and a closing opinion. numbers. At least seven other year’s town meeting), and it also tive: Northern Pass goes through, Chandler, a former House Speaker, made the comments at a Mount First, to date, 120 towns from towns, from West Stewartstown to gives leeway to townspeople to landowners’ property values fall Washington Valley Economic Council's Eggs and Issues breakfast fo- Washington state to Maine, in- Holderness, are placing similar or- vote on a system they might want. through the floor, and tourism- rum last week. According to the Conway Daily Sun, he said, "County cluding four in southern New dinances on their town warrants We have seen in the recent case based businesses go bust. To government slides under the radar screen and I think it needs to be Hampshire, have passed such or- for a vote in their town meetings. of the proposed Family Dollar make up the resulting budget brought to the forefront because it's having a real big impact on your dinances, most of them related to The selectmen in Sugar Hill have store that a corporation’s tacit shortfalls, the town, the county, taxes." sludge farming and corporate ex- already come out in support of threat of a lawsuit outweighs even and the state education fund will Chandler questioned whether every county needs its own jail and traction of towns’ water. Only two theirs. A corporation may well 99 percent opposition to a project have to raise our property taxes nursing homes that compete with private and other public enter- of these ordinances have been pause at the prospect of suing mul- by the townspeople. The planning significantly, and permanently. If prises. And of course, there are the high administrative costs – driv- challenged in court. One of them tiple towns. board — who are not even elect- you believe that Northern Pass en by government salaries and benefits that are far more lucrative was dismissed before it came to Third, this ordinance, like the ed officials — figuratively “as- and PSNH are going to make up than the private sector. A few months ago, the Union Leader’s pub- trial; the other has cost its town other towns’, addresses only cor- sumed the position” in response those shortfalls in perpetuity, I lished the state’s largest public pensioners – slot number 35 was held $50,000. In 118 instances, the cor- porate imposition of unsustain- to the threat, in effect cowering have some land in Florida I’d love by Coos County’s administrator who had an annual pension benefit porations simply went away to try able energy systems (clearly de- and covering their heads with to sell you. was $93,281. If that isn’t all, this job also comes with a free house. their tactics elsewhere. Two fined in the ordinance) and spells their hands. Such a position does- We have a choice here. Let’s But that’s not the biggest problem in county government in Coos. things are clear from this record: out procedures for enforcement n’t allow anyone to see any path seize it for our long-term health, We wonder how much sense it makes to have a county facility way up the chances of a lawsuit are very by Lancaster’s selectmen or, if the beyond the end of his nose. safety, and welfare. in West Stewartstown – so far from where the county’s population re- low, and rights-based ordinances elected officials fail to perform The proposed rights-based or- Ann Hawthorne sides. The county farm has been closed, the nursing home often has cost a lot less to defend than reg- their duty, by any town resident. It dinance doesn’t attempt to pro- Lancaster open beds (usually around 25 percent) and the jail is well over an hour drive from where most of the county’s arrests take place, and, per- Town of Carroll voters need to know haps most important, from Superior Court, where those accused of crimes who cannot make bail, must appear. It seems like a lot of wast- To the Editor: climate-controlled atmosphere both the Carroll Information producer on these issues if the ed time and gas, which some suggest will peak to $5 by summer. I am writing to you as I feel for their equipment, and insur- Group, Inc., and the Carroll Cable Board would like. The Selectmen Chandler’s idea is hardly new, but rarely has someone of his stature that there are people in the won- ance on property and persons un- Advisory Committee. I would say never responded to Mr. Brodeur. suggested it. It may be a bit far reaching, but curtailing some of the derful Town of Carroll who need der the town’s policy. that is a conflict of interest if there I certainly don’t have a prob- services that Coos County provides should be seriously considered. to know what is going on. I have This was all done without any ever was one! lem with the recording of the Better yet, defining the core function of county government and striv- been a selectperson for almost consideration to the voters and The reason for all of this even meetings, but for two people to ing to do that really well may be a good first step. Through this six years and during that time I that the $12,000 is the franchise starting was the Carroll Informa- feel they are above the voters and process, it may become apparent that shifting some other functions have tried to do what the people fees that were paid to the town by tion Group, Inc. didn’t like the just decide to take this money to private or better-equipped public entities makes sense. wanted done. My reason for this Time Warner and the Bretton way the producer from the Chan- and sign an agreement that had Propping up employment at public expense is not a viable reason letter is to make sure that the vot- Woods Telephone Company. A ca- nel 2 Public TV showed the meet- never been checked by our and causes more harm than good. County government lacks the small ers know that on the fifth of De- ble franchise was approved by ings that the group recorded. He town’s attorney just amazes and town scrutiny and intimacy of local government and the economy of cember the other two selectmen vote of the people in 1988, when would not show every meeting disgusts me. I have initiated a pe- scale of state government. signed an agreement with the Car- cable television came into town. filmed, just most of the Select- tition warrant article for this roll Information Group, Inc. for The money was put into the gen- man’s Meetings, and there was no agreement to be terminated. I feel five years in order to have Carroll eral fund to help offset taxes. Now set schedule for airing the meet- that if it does not pass the people become an origination site for these two selectmen want to take ings. They also said that Channel are telling me that they want this broadcast of town meetings. Part it away from the town and give it 2 would not talk to them or work to happen, but if it passes then of this agreement was to give this to the members of Carroll Infor- with them. At the Nov. 7 Select- the people have spoken and it group of volunteers $12,000 the mation Group, Inc., without even man’s meeting, Mr. George should be terminated. first year and at least half that asking people what they think! Brodeur sent a letter to the Select I urge Town of Carroll resi- amount the following four years. I find it extra disturbing that Board answering some of the dents to get out and vote; let your They also agreed to give them Bill Dowling even allowed himself questions that I had asked the voices be heard. space in the town hall to build a to vote on this, as his wife Linda week before and also said that he Bonnie Moroney closet to store their supplies, a was, at the time, the Chairman of would be happy to work with the Town of Carroll Government derives powers from consent of the governed To the Editor: have our say — then they do what their own defense. lectboard to that of elected posi- they want. In fact, the regulatory Our Declaration also states tions. This is a powerful position Whether one’s politics are process used at the local, state “Whenever any form of govern- with only the courts for redress if “right,” “left” or “center,” I believe and federal levels favors the ap- ment becomes destructive” to we don’t like the outcome. most of us feel entitled to partic- plicant. the ability of people to govern Proponents of the right to ipate in the process which shapes Municipalities and corpora- themselves “it is the Right of the choose our energy future and pro- our future: our Declaration of In- tions have tax revenues and deep People to alter or abolish it…lay- tect our beautiful landscape will dependence lays this out with the pockets, respectively, to draw ing its foundation on such princi- offer the townspeople a choice as promise that the government de- from. Planning associations, en- ples and organizing its power in well. We will have the opportuni- rives its “just powers from the gineering firms and legal consult- such form, as to …most likely af- ty to declare our right to decide consent of the governed.” ants are also available for those fect their Safety and Happiness.” whether we will allow huge cor- Although our system is theo- with sufficient money. It falls up- Our annual Town Meeting of- porate entities to roll over us retically designed to allow us to on the unsuspecting abutter, fers us the opportunity to do this. without our say-so, or, lay a new influence the outcome, whether land-owner or citizen to decipher We will be asked if we would like “foundation” to affect our safety it’s Northern Pass, or box stores complicated planning and zoning to alter the way our Planning and happiness. like Family Dollar, it seldom regulations and state statutes Board is established, from the tra- Lucy Wyman works that way. It is true that we while bearing any court costs in ditional appointment by the se- Lancaster Agricultural meetings coming up LANCASTER — January thaw characteristics most affecting pro- those attending. A joint Coös Con- the feed and food market. Empha- behind us? It is time to look ahead ductivity. Here is some advice from servation District and Coös Coop- sis is on actual field experience of to the next growing season. soil specialists on how best to in- erative Extension effort, equipment what works in Northern New A Soil Health Assessment Work- terpret/use these tests. No regis- utilized are from a USDA Specialty Hampshire and Vermont. The af- shop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. tration is necessary but bring a Tool Grant received last year. Dis- ternoon session will look at practi- 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at UNH lunch. Beverages will be provided. trict Representatives will discuss cal pasturing techniques suitable Cooperative Extension Building, The NHDA Division of Pesticide how farmers can borrow addition- for all livestock producers, by a Route 3, Lancaster. This is a follow Control has granted 1 Pesticide Ap- al equipment in the 2012 crop year. dairy-farmer with many years of do- up of a joint Coös Conservation Dis- plicator Recertification Credit for No registrations are necessary and ing it well. A new way to assess fer- trict and Cooperative Extension ef- those attending this session. there is no charge for this meeting. tilizer uses — post-crop — on silage fort during the last crop year. A A Seed Starting Workshop will Bring a lunch. Coffee will be pro- corn will also be discussed. Learn PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER large number of Cornell Soil Health take place on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from vided. about and sign-on to our proposed Assessment Soil Samples were tak- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UNH Coopera- North Country Forage Crop project in 2012. Registration is re- WMRHS senior Steven Samson, left, assisted by his classmate Dana en throughout Coös County. They tive Extension Building, Route 3, Seminar will be held on Monday, quired for this seminar. Contact the Perkins, has natural resources CTE teacher Jenn Barton on belay in what included many different soil types Lancaster. Gardeners and farmers Feb. 13, from10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Coös County Cooperative Exten- she calls a “trust exercise” on the climbing wall behind the auditorium and cropping activities (fields, or- attending will have an opportunity Cabot Inn, Route 2, Lancaster. This sion office for details or check the stage. Both students are enrolled in the recreational resources & wilder- chards, vegetable operations). This to try out three different models of year’s seminar will look at a wide website www.extension.unh.edu ness class. new assessment technique looks at ‘Soil Block Makers’ to be used in variety of forage and food type top- for event flyer and registration the biological, physical, and chem- starting transplants. A limited ics. In the morning, the focus will form. Once on the Extension web- ical properties of the soil. The aim amount of soilless growing mixes be on how to grow small grains page, go to Counties, Coös, Calen- is to help farmers focus on those and seeds will be made available to (wheat, oats, barley, etc.) for both dar of Events.

If the proposed operating the proposed operating budget school they attend and wouldn't WMRSD budget under Article 1 and all the and warrant articles would affect a savings of $600,000 applied to Established September 11, 1838 (continued from Page A1) other warrant articles pass, in- their pocketbooks. ensuring quality academics in the “All the news that fits” sessed valuation, $284,810,040. cluding both proposed union “There are several troubling Lancaster and Whitefield Schools USPS No. 222580 Its projected 2012 tax rate would contracts, then the projected issues that are rampant in the be an appropriate response? Published every Wednesday at be $8.25, up $1.02 from this year’s 2012-2013 District assessment WMRSD school board's approach “Lastly, doesn’t the avoidance 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 $7.23 — a 14.14 percent increase. would be $10,140,477, up more to budgeting and negotiations,” of the major construction bond Telephone: (603) 788-4939 Whitefield’s projected 2012 than $1 million ($1,066,245) over Riviere explained in a recent e- payments for the two newest ele- Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. District assessment is $2,084,078, this year’s actual District assess- mail exchange. “The first, of mentary schools (LES and WES) Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher and its 2011 net assessed valua- ment — a whopping 11.75 per- course, is the equity or fairness — totaling about $800,000 — plus Art McGrath III, Editor tion, $209,012,110. Its projected cent increase. question as regards benefits. It's last year’s $700,000 surplus sug- Jonathan Benton, Sports Editor 2012 tax rate would be $9.97, up SAU 36 Interim Superinten- unconscionable that the least gest that the proposed budget Reporter, Edith Tucker 39 cents from this year’s $9.58 — dent Dr. Harry Fensom pointed compensated of the District’s could easily be $1 million lower Advertising, Bruce Pelletier out that the school board can on- staff pay the largest percentage without anyone noticing much Typesetter, Carla Allen up by 4.08 percent. The annual projected tax im- ly directly affect the spending share of costly health insurance difference in educational quali- Office Assistant, Cathy Grondin side of the budget, with the rev- premiums, while the most hand- ty?” asked Riviere. Editorial Design, Angela Peets pact on a home assessed for Advertising Design, Amanda Dunleavy $100,000 would be: Carroll, enue side essentially outside its somely paid staff, the adminis- Asked what action, if any, he Distribution Manager, Jim Hinckley $50.15; Dalton, $23.42; Jefferson, control. Furthermore, he said, trators, pay absolutely zero.” thought that he and other tax- $103.78; Lancaster, $102.23; and warrant articles to increase Four central office administra- payers should consider taking, Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] teacher pay were defeated in tors, seven building administra- Riviere replied, “I’m not sure Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com Whitefield, $39.11. both March 2010 and March 2011, tors, and five Central Office ad- where this will lead us in consid- All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors If, however, the proposed extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. budget fails and the default oper- so WMRSD teachers are still be- ministrative assistants, make no ering actions at the Monday, Feb. Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, ating budget goes into effect, the ing paid at their 2009-2010 contribution to the cost of their 6, Deliberative Session. Muster- P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 annual projected tax impact on salaries. health insurance coverage. ing the votes to counter the edu- Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. that same home would be: Car- Former school member Peter “The same attitude poisons cation lobby is the crux of the is- Circulation figures available on request. Riviere of Lancaster suggested at the consideration of closing the sue. Without the general public's Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. roll, $52.14; Dalton, $28.38; Jeffer- son, $108.30; Lancaster, $107.99; the Jan. 11 WMRSD public budg- Jefferson School,” Riviere contin- attendance and support that and Whitefield, $44.05. et hearing that District taxpayers ued. “Should 76 students get pref- night, it is an unpredictable, es- should look very closely at how erential treatment because of the sentially quixotic, exercise.” JANUARY 25, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook ‘You’ve got mail’ (and I sure have): Here’s where readers can help and care enough to write. After OHN ARRIGAN By J H the time-consuming weeding COLUMNIST out of a lot of junk (and yes, I have one of the better junk-mail On one end of one of the filters available), I read every workbenches in the farm’s missive directed specifically at shop, I maintain a rainy day list. my writing or me, and answer On rainy days in fall or spring, every single one. or on mild days during the win- Often I wish that a more in- ter, I crank up the old box teresting and thought-provok- stove---a stove once used in the ing letter could reach a wider horse-logging camps on Dead- audience than just me. Fre- quently I get letters that would water Stream---and start work- (gasp!) every day. Sometimes, make a great letter to the local ing on the list. out of sheer stubbornness, I paper that carries the column In the same vein, I have a don ‘t even look at the com- (there are thirteen). Weekly rainy day list of topics for this puter for two or three entire newspapers absolutely love let- column---things that I’ll write days. The last time I did that, I ters from readers. But I would about when it’s time to catch a wound up with 378 e-mails to never submit a reader’s letter breath and delve into one of the sort through. Still, I’m too as such without checking back more mundane facets of life. hardheaded to vow “Never with the sender. This can be a People who keep farm ani- again,” especially considering time-consuming business, es- mals or pets know all about the such not-so-trifling matters as pecially with e-mails lacking a care and feeding of a cow or a going to camp. town or telephone number, dog. This variation is about the But I have a solution to the which all too many do. It would care and feeding of a weekly above. It’s a novel device be a real help if e-mail senders column. Or, more precisely, called “the telephone.” You would include basic contact in- housekeeping, which comes look up my number (it’s in the formation. Again, I’d never pub- down to letters, both regular book, and my address is at the lish it without permission. mail and e-mail. end of each and every column), A letter from a reader will of- The fact is that I get so much and give me a call, and we ac- ten serve as a springboard for mail that I easily spend five tually get to speak to each oth- a future column. In fact, I save times as much time perusing, er, human to human, instead of a stack of such correspondence sorting and answering mail dealing with a damned cathode for inspiration. Again, it would from readers as I do writing the ray tube and a whole bunch of help to have readers’ contact actual columns. And this is GLEN ZIBOLIS PHOTO bits and bytes. Now, there’s a information so I can check a where I need your help. No room in this remote walk-in camp for computer or e-mail. That’s my reading chair (now there’s a radical radical idea. For starters, the preceding name or a fact or a spelling, or perhaps seek further informa- thought---“reading”), the first piece of furniture backpacked in. paragraph is not a complaint. I (This column runs in 13 tion. Again, I would never pub- love getting mail. It shows that weekly papers covering the lish it without permission. letters or forwarded e-mails. terly no interest to me. I have Photoshop) from trusting read- people are reading my stuff, northern two-thirds of New Please do not send me chain They are almost always of ut- enough problems just keeping ers who got them from (you up with the direct you-to-me guessed it) Uncle Fred and Hampshire and parts of Maine stuff. Aunt Minnie. The image can be and Vermont. John Harrigan’s Ditto for wildlife photos sent of a cougar hanging out on address: Box 39, Colebrook, NH to you by your Aunt Fred or someone’s deck or a bear with 03576, or [email protected]) Aunt Minnie in East Overshoe, paws the size of man-hole cov- Minnesota showing, oh, maybe ers or an albino moose in log- some cute fox-kits rough-hous- ging harness with a teamster Answers ing. First, your Aunt Fred and bending over to pick its hoof. Aunt Minnie probably didn’t ac- Not that there aren’t albino 1. Belgium. tually take them. They were for- moose---there are, and a stellar 2. Fleetwood Mac. warded to them by someone example is the mount at Cote’s else, who in turn got them from Store in Errol---but nowhere 3. Army. someone else, and the trail near as many as are on the In- 4. West Berlin. goes on and on. In general, I ternet The moose-logging im- care only about what’s going on age, by the way, is one of the 5. The penguin. in New Hampshire and immedi- more infamous widely circulat- ate environs. ed phonies thus far. As for those “amazing” Finally, if you have a timely wildlife photos, the old Latin message, one that I should re- phrase is “caveat emptor,” ceive fairly soon if it’s hot news which pretty much means or something I should act on “buyer beware,” which means quickly, please do not rely on e- “Hey folks, there are a lot of mail. Hard as it may be for e- fakes out there.” Week in and mail addicts to believe, I do not week out, I get doctored check my mail every five min- wildlife photos (it’s easy with utes, or on the hour, or even

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They may be edited for clarity and space. $10.95 Contact Bruce or Cathy pci at 788-4939 To get your ad placed in this special section [email protected] or Call Bruce Pelletier 788-4939 or Email: [email protected] [email protected] DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012 A6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• WMRSD upgrades photocopiers, other technology equipment By Edith Tucker est. co lab. [email protected] The previous five-year lease, “These computers are on negotiated by then-SAU 36 Su- their fourth and fifth years in WHITEFIELD — New photo- perintendent Dr. Lou Lafas- the labs and cannot be upgrad- copiers were installed in Nov. ciano, had annual payments of ed any further to run applica- 2011 across the White Moun- $39,923.24 at 4.12 percent inter- tions needed by our students,” tains Regional School District, est. Noyes explained. “The older reported Information Technolo- “The new lease also cuts our computers will be reloaded and gy Director Jeremy Noyes at the service and supplies costs prac- used in other areas that have school board’s Jan. 9 meeting. tically in half,” Goulet wrote in less demand.” All but two of the copiers were an e-mail exchange. The computer purchase will replaced with Cannon models. The WMRSD along with sev- likely use some $36,000 of the “The change not only saved eral other North Country school $54,000-plus yearly CTE Perkins the District money with the con- districts also applied for the monies, explained SAU 36 grant tract, but improved on func- Rural Utilities Service (RUS) administrative assistant Kathy tionality for our staff members,” consortium grant again this Dubois. Noyes explained in a memo. “We year through North Country Ed- Ongoing efforts are also be- now have the ability to scan to ucation Services (NCES). “We ing made to ensure that District e-mail from any copier in the have been awarded the grant students are prepared for to- District. We also have the abili- and should receive equipment day’s high-tech world. ty to print securely from staff within the next six months,” Filtered student email ac- computers to the copiers. We Noyes explained. Equipment counts are being rolled out by have been working on setting up will include: network switches classroom teaches for grades 4 staff members to print to for our infrastructure; LCD tele- to 12, Noyes said. “This is an im- copiers. Soon we hope to be visions and carts for our video- portant step for our District to able to eliminate most of the conferencing units; and an all- educate our students on proper desktop laser printers. Printing in-one Cisco video-conferencing digital ethics,” he said. “Our fil- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER to the copiers is much more unit for the WMRHS, as well as tering — provided by Gaggle.net WMRHS junior Tyler Beaton worked independently on Thursday afternoon in the woodshop on his project cost-effective than printing to tablets that allow for face-time — is working well. Along with illustrating Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” for one of Dennis Rylands’ English classes. individual laser-jet printers.” interaction with the video-con- input from the administrative The District lease-purchased ferencing equipment. This has District Leadership Team, I the copiers and high network been an “exciting endeavor,” drafted a letter that was sent printers for a total cost of Noyes said. home to parents explaining why WMRSD seeks to add up to $148,651.45, said SAU 36 busi- WMRSD’s portion of the we are providing email accounts ness administrative assistant grant totaled $93,892, Goulet re- and the mechanisms in place to Sheila Goulet. The principal ported. ensure a positive experience $250,000 to CTE Reserve Fund constitutes $134,645.06 and the The District is looking to pur- while using our email. Along interest, $14,006.39. The Dis- chase up to 64 computers from with email accounts we have By Edith Tucker sued. ceive legislative renovation trict signed a five-year lease the CTE Perkins grant monies to provided Google Docs that will [email protected] The school board issued a 12- funds during the FY 14-15 bien- with annual payments of replace computers at WMRHS in allow students to share and col- year-term Bond through the La- nium in Concord. The Paradice $29,730.29 at 3.49 percent inter- the business labs and in the Cis- laborate within the cloud.” WHITEFIELD — The WMRSD conia Savings Bank that earned 2 CTE Center at WMRHS was built school board will ask voters on percent interest for the life of the in 1984 and has had no major ren- TOWN OF NORTHUMBERLAND the March 13 ballot under Article loan. ovation since then. 10 to place the interest earned QZABs are interest-free, so SAU 36 Interim Superinten- PLANNING BOARD from the Qualified Zone Acade- the District did not have to pay dent Dr. Harry Fensom is enthu- my Bond (QZAB) into the Career any interest at all. Nonetheless, siastic about the CTE project it- PUBLIC HEARING & Technical Education (CTE) the interest earned on the pro- self as well as the opportunity to Capital Reserve Fund. ceeds still belongs to the District. have the state three-quarters of Wednesday, February 1, 2012 • 7:00 p.m. Nearly 12 years ago, at a spe- The school board would like the tab, with the District picking at the Town Bldg. Meeting Room cial school district meeting on to place this accumulated inter- up the remainder. July 30, 2000, District voters ap- est — up to $250,0000 — in the “This proposed project is an 10 Station Square, Groveton proved an appropriation of existing Arthur T. Paradice CTE opportunity to realize 75 percent $2,100,000 for the design, plan- Reserve Fund. The board plans aid on all costs related to a com- Christopher & Tracey Nelson and Shane Morton are requesting a Minor ning, construction and renova- to use these monies to pay a por- prehensive review and upgrad- Subdivision of one parcel (into two lots) located at 188 Lost Nation Road on Tax tion of the heating and ventila- tion of the District’s share of a ing of our CTE program,” Fensom Map 256 Lot 1. This parcel is zoned partially Agriculture and partially Timber tion systems in four school build- much-needed renovation-con- explained. “We expect to begin Management and is comprised of 203.75 acres. ings — WMRHS, and the Dalton, struction project to bring the presenting this project to Dis- Jefferson, and Whitefield WMRHS’s CTE facilities up to cur- trict voters for their considera- The plat is available for viewing at the Town Office or call the planning board clerk Schools — as well as to repair rent standards as well as to take tion and comment this fall (2012) the WMRHS septic system and at 636-1450 with any questions. advantage of 21st century career and then to place it on the ballot authorized that a QZAB to be is- and higher education opportuni- in March 2013.” ties. Article 10 has no direct tax NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF THE WMRHS is scheduled to re- impact. WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF WHITEFIELD PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING The Supervisors of the Checklist in Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, TOWN OF JEFFERSON Lancaster, and Whitefield will be sitting on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the times specified below to make additions and/or cor- The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Whitefield will BUDGET HEARING rections to the Checklist for the Deliberative Session (Annual hold their Public Budget Hearing at the Whitefield Town Meeting 1st Session) scheduled on Monday, February 6, 2012. Office located at 38 King Square on Wednesday, There will be a Public Budget Hearing held on Carroll 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Town Hall February 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. January 30, 2012 to present the proposed Dalton 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Town Office budget for the ensuing year. The hearing will be (Old Dalton School) The deadline for submission of petition warrant articles held at the Selectmen's Office at 7:00 pm. is February 7, 2012. Copies of the proposed budget will Jefferson 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Town Office Should a second hearing be needed it will be be available at the Whitefield Town Office on Friday, held at 7:00 pm on February 13, 2012. Lancaster 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Town Office February 3, 2012. Whitefield 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Town Office Whitefield Board of Selectmen NOTICE White Mountains Regional School Board The Wilsons Mills First Responders (of Lincoln, Plantation, Maine) will no longer be providing service to Wilsons Mills and the surrounding towns. Town of Carroll TOWN OF CARROLL Declaration of Candidacy For all emergencies, continue to call 911 and the appro- BOARD OF SELECTMEN priate emergency service will be dispatched to the scene. This will be effective January 31, 2012. The following vacant town office positions for Deliberative Session Thank you for all your support over the years, March 13, 2012 Town Meeting are as follows: February 7, 2012 Carroll Town Hall Sincerely, (1) Selectman – 3 year term Warren C. Bennett, Crew Chief (1) Moderator – 2 year term Twin Mountain, NH (1) Treasurer– 1 year term (1) Town Clerk/Tax Collector – 3 year term You are hereby notified to meet for the First (Deliberative) NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF THE (1) Library Trustee – 3 year term Session of the annual Town Meeting, to be held at the Carroll WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (1) Trustee of Trust Funds – 3 year term Town Hall, Twin Mountain, NH on the seventh (7th) day of (1) Cemetery Trustee - 3 year term February 2012, being Tuesday at six-thirty in the evening (6:30). The White Mountains Regional School District operates under the (1) Supervisor of the Checklist – 6 year term The First (Deliberative) session will consist of explanation, dis- non-partisan ballot system for the election of school officials. (1) Budget Committee – 3 year term cussion, and debate of each of the warrant articles, and will afford (1) Budget Committee – 3 year term those voters who are present the opportunity to propose, debate, The School District Clerk will prepare the ballots and all candidates (1) Planning Board–3year term and adopt amendments to each warrant article, except those arti- for office shall file with the School Clerk their declaration of candi- (1) Planning Board – 3 year term cles whose wording is prescribed by State law. dacy or petitions of nomination from January 25, 2012 to February 3, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. (1) Planning Board – 3 year term SECOND SESSION (1) Planning Board–2year term Positions open are: (1) Planning Board–2year term You are also notified to meet for the Second Session of the annu- Position Town Term (1) Planning Board–1year term al Town meeting, to elect Town officers by official ballot and to Moderator District-wide 1 Year (1) Zoning Board of Adjustment – 3 year term vote by official ballot on the warrant articles as they may have School Board Carroll 2 Year (1) Zoning Board of Adjustment – 3 year term been amended at the First session, to be held at the Carroll Town School Board Lancaster 3 Year (1) Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1 year term Hall, Twin Mountain, NH, on the thirteenth (13th) day of March School Board Whitefield 1 Year Residents wishing to file Declaration of Candidacy may 2012, being Tuesday, at eight o’clock in the forenoon (the polls School Board Whitefield 3 Year will open at 8:00 AM and will close at 6:00 PM). do so at the Town Clerk’s Office from January 25, 2012 – Declaration of Candidacy blanks may be obtained at the Office of February 3, 2012, Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 a.m. -3:00 Town of Carroll Board of Selectmen the Superintendent of Schools in Whitefield. p.m. and Friday, February 3, between 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Mark Catalano Roxanne Hartlen, Clerk Rebecca J. Pederson Bonnie J. Moroney White Mountains Regional School District Carroll Town Clerk William F. Dowling www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com JANUARY 25, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A7 ••• JEFFERSON Wilma Corrigan | 586-4488 Military teens enjoy camp Have you noticed that Mother where he had traveled. In a Nature is having a difficult time hushed voice he mentioned Cali- trying to decide whether to pres- fornia, Cuba and Panama. Then environment at AMC Highland Center ent us with nice spring weather or he said he would live in the farm- By Edith Tucker The first two adventure camps styles. tial Range. Skating is introduced at set the North Country into a good house again if its present owners [email protected] have already taken place and were The teens have bonded quickly Nestlenook Farm in Jackson, and winter status so that everyone would permit him. BRETTON WOODS — a bang-up success, said marketing with each other and also with the tubing at the Tubing Park at Cran- can settle into their sleds, skis, It was not to be. He had re- Teenagers from across the country and funding specialist Keely Ames college students, and giggles and more Mountain in North Conway. skates, snow machines and other turned too late, for the estate had who have a parent currently serv- who has worked for six years in laughter quickly envelop their ad- The grant allows these venues, snow sport equipment shined up already been divided among ing in the military are having a Northeast Passage’s Durham office. ventures. The teens support one as well as AMC Highland Center, to to glisten when skimming over the Ruth’s relatives. In the later years chance to play in the snow and go The first camp, specifically de- another, and there’s an evolution to be paid at regular rates for their hills and dales, chosen to perform the house had taken on a special skiing, dog sledding, ice skating and signed for teens with physical dis- their becoming more independent, services, Ames emphasized, noting their skills. For me, all I consider dignity and had been carefully re- snow tubing during four three- abilities, attracted seven partici- Ames explained. that these high-quality businesses is the above zero status, so not to stored by the Saco District of the night, four-day stays this winter at pants. The second, held this past The parent-caregivers have also are often called upon to provide glaciate every time I open the United States Forest Service and the AMC Highland Center at the top weekend, was designed for teens bonded with one another, since free or below-cost outings. door. For those who like to ice elevated to the status of a living of Crawford Notch. Two organiza- with developmental and cognitive they face similar challenges in rais- The AMC staffers help provide skate, the Jefferson rink is flood- history, rather than just a tourist tions affiliated with the University disabilities, drew a dozen. At both ing their offspring as well as often campfire experiences and cheerful- ed and in very good condition, so information center. Since April of of New Hampshire — Northeast camps, parent-caregiver accompa- having a spouse who is deployed or ly accommodate to the needs of enjoy a bit of time gliding over the 1987, it has been officially entered Passage, a UNH program nied each participant. who has returned from deploy- teens, she said. Some teens chose glassy, glazed earth. into the National Register of His- (www.nepassage.org) that devel- During the first two adventure ment, or anticipates deployment. to bunk in with their new friends, A tale of yesteryear toric Places. As for Thomas, it is ops recreation programs for people camps, four full-time Northeast Pas- The Adaptive Program at the while others opted to share a room In sorting through some of my believed that his final years were with disabilities, and UNH Cooper- sage state-licensed recreational Bretton Woods Ski Area is out- with their parent-caretaker. “pack-rat” material, I came across spent living with his sister in ative Extension — received funding therapists worked with the teens as standing, she said. Teens who have “It’s been a great experience for some White Mountain Shopper Wolfeboro. from the U.S. Department of De- well as an outdoor educator plus never before seen snow are soon everyone,” Ames said. “I know it newspapers from back in 1993 This is a great tale of yester- fense (DoD), Office of Military Com- eight paid UNH students who are skiing, Ames said, adding that one sounds like a cliché, but Northeast that I had kept because they con- year. The house is located on the munity & Family Policy, and USDA majoring in recreational therapy. teen from Missouri had never be- Passage is truly honored to be able tained stories of unusual happen- north side of Kancamagus High- to run camps in January and Feb- “The UNH students are a huge fore seen mountains. to do this program and to provide ings in our part of the universe. way. ruary that only require a $20 regis- asset; they add so much to the The teens go dog sledding at these teens with a camp experi- In the July 10, 1993 issue, the Book discussion and lecture tration fee for participating camp experience, including josh- Muddy Paws in Jefferson, giving ence.” story of “The Light in the Win- series teenagers, 18 and under. Airfare ing, playing games and pranking them a chance to experience a new Ames said the final two adven- dow” took my attention. It seems For those who are interested was provided for both teens and one another,” said Ames, adding adventure and also to see the facil- ture camps, under the aegis of UNH that one Ruth Colbath was born in bygone times and adventures, companion caregivers. Only two that they are up-to-date on today’s ity in which over 100 dogs are ken- Coop. Ext., are designed to accom- in a house in Passaconoaway, and the N.H. Humanities Council participants live in New Hampshire. slang, popular music, and clothing neled within sight of the Presiden- modate 24 teens. never left her childhood home. sponsors a Spring Book Discus- She got married and her husband, sion and Lecture Series each year Thomas, went for a walk one day, at the White Mountains Commu- Connecticut regulators to review proposed NU-NStar merger not returning. Ruth kept a light nity College in Berlin. Even if one burning in one window, faithfully, doesn’t read the books, going to By Edith Tucker ity (PURA) before completing their have jurisdiction over the merger. to achieve a complete and thor- [email protected] for his return. For 39 years this the discussion evening is very en- proposed merger. As a result, NU In issuing its latest ruling, PURA ough regulatory review consistent light burned as Ruth expected his lightening. This year, the series is and NSTAR filed a formal merger cited new information submitted with the time schedule. return, even though people told on “Forests and Mountains: Liv- HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecti- application with PURA on Thurs- by the state Attorney General’s of- The proposed merger of these her she was crazy, for certainly ing and Working in the North cut regulators finalized their draft day, with the expectation that the fice, as well as material provided two now-independent utilities was Thomas Alden Colbath was dead. Country.” All sessions are held in decision, ruling that Northeast Util- Authority will issue a schedule for by the Office of Consumer Coun- a by-product of talks that took Ruth had been interviewed by the Fortier Library (Room 127). ities, parent company to Public hearings to review the merger. sel. place more than two years ago be- several news reporters and had The first session, scheduled for Service Company of New Hamp- This decision, according to the PURA stated it is aware of dead- tween their CEOs when they were told her story of how she survived Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. with shire and other subsidiaries, and NStar Form 425 filing with the fed- lines set by the companies relating discussing what was later named the winter months with the aid of Suzanne Brown will be on “We Boston-Mass.-based NStar must eral sSecurities and Exchange to the completion of the proposed the Northern Pass project while a neighbor, Mr. Ben Swinston, who Took to the Woods” by Louise now seek approval from the state Commission, reversed PURA’s two merger and pledged to dedicate all flying over HydroQuebec reser- lived just a mile away and looked Dickinson Rich. The second ses- Public Utilities Regulatory Author- earlier decisions that it did not necessary staff resources, working voirs and hydropower dams. after her needs. The town of Al- sion March 28 will be with Marcia bany, in which the valley is locat- Blaine-Schmidt and discussion of ed, kept the single road from Con- “Saving the Mountains: NH and Fiddlers’ House Party at Colebrook Country Club tonight way open, and she had a tele- the Creation of the National COLEBROOK — A rollicking Gosselin in the opening set. He is sure to have everyone hopping. “Feel the Folk,” beginning at 6:30 phone so that, should she be- Forests.” The third session on good time is planned for Wednes- followed by nine–member Isley The group’s playlist includes “Old p.m. Get out those tie-dyes and come ill, a doctor could be sum- April 25, with Craig Doherty, will day, Jan. 25, at the Colebrook Coun- Mist Ceili group, which will perform Joe Clark,” “Soldier’s Joy,” groove to the sounds reminiscent moned. In early November of cover “Spiked Boots: From New try Club as the Great North Woods a blast of jigs and reels, along with “Ashokan Farewell,” “Tenne¬ssee of the hootenanny and protest days 1930, Ruth became ill. Ben had England’s North Country, True Committee for the Arts presents a some beautiful Celtic airs including Waltz,” “Angeline The Baker,” “St. of yore. Among the performers her rushed to the hospital, but, a Stories of Yesteryear, When Men Fiddlers’ House Party, beginning at “Maurice Manley’s Polka,” “The Sil- Anne’s Reel” and more. The per- lined up are George Jacques, Mark short time later, she died, quietly Were Rugged and Rivers were 6:30 p.m. ver Spire,” “The 72nd Highlanders’ formers are fiddlers Patrick Ross, Hanlon and Michele Johnson, with and alone. Wild,” by Robert E. Pike. The The evening is the latest in the Farewell to Aberdeen,” “Harvest Dick Rosser, Charlie Jordan, Paul Haze Smith topping it off with some Then, in September of 1933, fourth and final session on May 23 GNWCA’s popular Winter Warmers Home Hornpipe” and more. The Cormier, Gordon Gray, Lyndall De- great bluegrass. Thomas Alden Colbath returned, will be with Maggie Stier and dis- concert series, an annual seasonal performers are Gerry Tobin (fid- mers, Joyce Ball, Dalton Binette and Tickets are $12 and on sale at finally completing his walk of 42 cussion on “The Old Man of the favorite that attracts audiences to dle), Charlie Jordan (fiddle), Jean Theroux, with guitarist Roland the door. Advance tickets are avail- years. Both he and Ben stood in Mountain: Substance and Sym- the Colebrook Country Club to hear Matthew Fleming (fiddle), Cindy Cotnoir. able at Fiddleheads, 110 Main Street front of the empty, darkened farm- bol.” The books are available at some of the best in local musical Martindill (flute), Rachel O’Meara During the month of February, in Colebrook. For more information house. Ben told Thomas of how both Berlin libraries, for those in- talent. The series is a fundraiser for (flute), AnnaLeigh Fleming (pen- the GNWCA will host three major on the Winter Warmers series, call Ruth always expected his return; terested in reading them. Enjoy! the GNWCA. Proceeds from the ny¬whistle), Susan Zizza (key- music concerts at the Tillotson Cen- 246-8998 or 237-9302. For more in- of how she refused to leave the Humor Winter Warmers allow the arts board), Donna Jordan (guitar and ter (see front page story this week), formation on the Great North house; of how people said she was A sportswriter interviewed a group to fund many of the other bodhran), and Tom Jordan (guitar). but the Winter Warmers series will Woods Committee for the Arts, vis- crazy and were always telling her college football coach about his music events it sponsors through- After a short break, the nine-mem- return to the Colebrook Country it the organization’s website at that Thomas certainly had to be star player. “He’s great on the out the year. Local performers give ber Fireside Fiddlers will round out Club on March 14 for the final Win- www.gnwca.org. dead, but her faith in Thomas re- field,” the writer noted, “but how of their talents freely during the the night with fast-paced fiddling ter Warmers concert of the season, mained intact to the end, and she is he in the classroom?” “He Winter Warmers, and Clay and always put the lamp in the win- makes straight As,” the coach re- Michelle Hinds of the Colebrook dow, no matter what anyone said. sponded. “That’s terrific!” said the Country Club donate their facility Thomas was vague about why he writer. “Yes, but his B’s are a little for the series to the GNWCA. had left her, or, for that matter, slanted,” was the reply. The fiddlers’ night begins with the music of Quebec fiddler Alain A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• Phase IV of Andro Headwaters project funded

By Edith Tucker If completed as planned, 73 owned, yet the country has lost [email protected] percent of the land in the 31,271- 15 million acres of private work- acre Androscoggin Headwaters ing forests in the last 10 years CAMBRIDGE — Phase IV of the five-phase project will remain in with an additional 22 million five-phase Androscoggin Head- private ownership, putting acres projected to be at risk from waters project was designated to 22,881 acres under a state “work- development, wildfire and other receive $5 million under the For- ing” forest conservation ease- threats in the next decade. est Legacy program, designed to ment. “The Forest Legacy Program keep “working” forests intact and A total of 24 percent — 7,452 uses a competitive process to undeveloped, announced the U. aces — were slated to become strategically select ecologically S. Forest Service on Thursday. part of the Umbagog NWR. Near- and socially important projects The conservation easement ly 3,000 acres were purchased in facing the greatest threat of con- will protect 12,837 acres of forest- fee in June 2011 and added to Um- version to other land uses,” land in the headwaters region of bagog NWR. states the press release. “Pro- the Androscoggin River. The project also calls for the jects that protect clean air and “This project complements 938-acre Greenough Ponds par- water, provide recreation, pro- conservation actions by the U.S. cel in Wentworth’s Location — tect wildlife habitat, supports Fish and Wildlife Service (US- Phase V — to be purchased and large-scale land conservation FWS) the Umbagog National then managed by the state Fish partnerships, and provide forest- Wildlife Refuge (NWR) as well as and Game Department. related rural jobs receive strong the America’s Great Outdoors "The Forest Legacy program consideration.” landscape-scale conservation helps keep working forests work- The state’s Forest Legacy partnership initiative,” the an- ing across the country," said Committee meets several times a PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER WMNF Androscoggin District Ranger Katie Stuart and Recreation and Facilities Operations Manager Travis Pellerin, nouncement points out. Chief Tom Tidwell in a prepared year, considers and reviews ap- both USFS employees who live in Shelburne, are very pleased with the results of the recent whole-building re-insu- “The Trust for Public Land statement on the Forest Legacy plications for Forest Legacy lation project at the District offices and visitor’s center at 300 Glen Road (Route 16) in Gorham. (TPL) is very pleased to have an- website. “These projects will sup- funds, and then forwards on their other phase of the Androscoggin port rural economies and Ameri- recommendations for funding to Headwaters project funded,” can jobs while protecting some the U.S. Forest Service. Adminis- wrote J.T. Horne of TPL’s Mont- of our most beautiful landscapes trator Susan Francher of the Plan- USFS Androscoggin Ranger pelier, Vt. office, in a Saturday e- for our children and grandchil- ning and Community Forestry Bu- mail exchange. “We will be pro- dren.” reau of the state Division of gressing to do the required due “Intact forestlands supply tim- Forests and Lands of DRED over- District Visitor Center re-insulated diligence to protect this parcel ber products, wildlife habitat, sees the program and process in with a working forest conserva- soil and watershed protection, New Hampshire. By Edith Tucker noted that the air duct system was ing cellulose insulation made [email protected] tion easement in partnership aesthetics, and recreational op- The minutes of the Commit- located outside the thermal bar- from newsprint that was with the State of New Hampshire portunities,” the news release tee’s Aug. 11 meeting points out rier; air leaks existed where slop- processed into cellulose fiber to and Plum Creek Timber Compa- continues. “However, as these ar- that Forest Legacy funding for the GORHAM — A major re-insula- ing walls intersected with flat sur- which boric acid was added for ny,” the current landowner. eas are fragmented and disap- Project’s 10,208-acre Phase III tion project was completed in No- faces; and significant ice damming fire resistance. All workers were TPL, a national nonprofit con- pear, so do the benefits they pro- had been received and that con- vember at the 12,440-square-foot on the roof had caused water suited up appropriately in line servation organization, is serv- vide. Roughly 57 percent of the servation easement negotiations Androscoggin Ranger District of- damage to existing insulation, with OSHA requirements, Stuart ing as the project’s facilitator. nation's forests are privately were underway. fices and Visitor’s Center on Glen drastically reducing its effective- pointed out. Many of the 25 USFS Road (Route 16). The project was ness. employees with offices in the designed to substantially lower The firm recommended that building were temporarily locat- the building’s operating costs, re- critical junctions be sealed to es- ed at other USFS facilities on the Phase IV of Andro duce its carbon footprint, and im- tablish a continuous thermal bar- WMNF; Stuart, Pellerin and others prove employees’ working condi- rier between adjacent spaces and were housed for three weeks in a tions. that the thermal boundary go trailer outside the Visitors’ Cen- Headwaters project funded Energy audit consultant Lakes right to the roofline in some loca- ter. By Edith Tucker If completed as planned, 73 owned, yet the country has lost Region ThermalScan of Gilman- tions in order to include the air Expectations are that some 34 [email protected] ton Iron Works recommended a duct system. The audit firm also percent less oil will be used in the percent of the land in the 31,271- 15 million acres of private work- number of energy-saving actions recommended reducing the over- building’s two oil-fired boilers, acre Androscoggin Headwaters ing forests in the last 10 years after inspecting the building and all air infiltration rate and that air and some 30 percent less elec- CAMBRIDGE — Phase IV of the five-phase project will remain in with an additional 22 million undertaking a thermal imaging leakage from the inside walls and tricity to run the air-handling five-phase Androscoggin Head- private ownership, putting acres projected to be at risk from and depressurization assessment attic be reduced. The existing units and to power the boilers. waters project was designated to 22,881 acres under a state “work- development, wildfire and other in Sept. 2011, explained An- fiberglass was extremely porous “You can feel the difference; receive $5 million under the For- ing” forest conservation ease- threats in the next decade. droscoggin District Ranger Katie to airflow and did not have air- temperatures are more even and est Legacy program, designed to ment. “The Forest Legacy Program Stuart in a Friday afternoon inter- sealing qualities, explained Stuart it is a lot more comfortable,” Stu- keep “working” forests intact and A total of 24 percent — 7,452 uses a competitive process to view. and Recreation and Facilities Op- art said, adding that she was very undeveloped, announced the U. aces — were slated to become strategically select ecologically It was only 16 years ago in 1996 erations Manager Travis Pellerin, happy to have the Andro team S. Forest Service on Thursday. part of the Umbagog NWR. Near- and socially important projects that the USFS moved into the cus- who provided on-site oversight back under one roof. The conservation easement ly 3,000 acres were purchased in facing the greatest threat of con- tom-built facility that was con- during the $70,000-plus three- “The building is quieter with will protect 12,837 acres of forest- fee in June 2011 and added to Um- version to other land uses,” structed to then-current stan- week-long project completed by J. mechanical equipment, including land in the headwaters region of bagog NWR. states the press release. “Pro- dards. Myers Builders of Lisbon. the four air-handling units — run- the Androscoggin River. The project also calls for the jects that protect clean air and Lakes Region ThermalScan The remedial project included ning far less frequently, Pellerin “This project complements 938-acre Greenough Ponds par- water, provide recreation, pro- found inadequate “R” values in spraying polyurethane foam said. “It’s easier on the boilers, conservation actions by the U.S. cel in Wentworth’s Location — tect wildlife habitat, supports the existing insulation. Its report (SPF) insulation as well as blow- likely extending their useful life.” Fish and Wildlife Service (US- Phase V — to be purchased and large-scale land conservation FWS) the Umbagog National then managed by the state Fish partnerships, and provide forest- Wildlife Refuge (NWR) as well as and Game Department. related rural jobs receive strong News from WMNF the America’s Great Outdoors "The Forest Legacy program consideration.” landscape-scale conservation helps keep working forests work- The state’s Forest Legacy WMNF Junior Snow Ranger partnership initiative,” the an- ing across the country," said Committee meets several times a nouncement points out. Chief Tom Tidwell in a prepared year, considers and reviews ap- “The Trust for Public Land statement on the Forest Legacy plications for Forest Legacy event hosted by local ski areas (TPL) is very pleased to have an- website. “These projects will sup- funds, and then forwards on their other phase of the Androscoggin port rural economies and Ameri- recommendations for funding to CAMPTON — On Jan. 27, After completing the fun activ- month.org/ Headwaters project funded,” can jobs while protecting some the U.S. Forest Service. Adminis- White Mountain National For- ities, children will receive a In addition to the event wrote J.T. Horne of TPL’s Mont- of our most beautiful landscapes trator Susan Francher of the Plan- est Rangers will take to the card, a patch, and a certificate scheduled in New Hampshire pelier, Vt. office, in a Saturday e- for our children and grandchil- ning and Community Forestry Bu- slopes of Loon Mountain, Wa- of completion. on Jan. 27, Snow Ranger events mail exchange. “We will be pro- dren.” reau of the state Division of terville Valley, Attitash, Great One of the highlights of the are also being planned in Col- gressing to do the required due “Intact forestlands supply tim- Forests and Lands of DRED over- Glen Trails and Bretton Woods day will be a demonstration by orado, Vermont, Idaho, Mon- diligence to protect this parcel ber products, wildlife habitat, sees the program and process in to share the new Junior Snow Cutler the Forest Service tana, and Michigan. Activities with a working forest conserva- soil and watershed protection, New Hampshire. Ranger Activity booklet with Avalanche Rescue Dog. Skiers will be filmed and pho- tion easement in partnership aesthetics, and recreational op- The minutes of the Commit- local school children. at Loon Mountain in Lincoln tographed at each location, with the State of New Hampshire portunities,” the news release tee’s Aug. 11 meeting points out The activity book is de- will have the opportunity to and the footage will be com- and Plum Creek Timber Compa- continues. “However, as these ar- that Forest Legacy funding for the signed for elementary school meet Cutler and watch Cutler piled into a video news release ny,” the current landowner. eas are fragmented and disap- Project’s 10,208-acre Phase III children, particularly fourth and Snow Ranger Chris Joosen to be posted on the USDA TPL, a national nonprofit con- pear, so do the benefits they pro- had been received and that con- and fifth graders. Both out- demonstrate how the rescue YouTube channel. Junior Snow servation organization, is serv- vide. Roughly 57 percent of the servation easement negotiations door and indoor activities are dog locates avalanche victims. Rangers are encouraged to ing as the project’s facilitator. nation's forests are privately were underway. included in this colorful publi- Junior Snow Ranger activity post photos of their winter ac- cation. Topics include: per- books will be available at all tivities to the Woodsy Owl sonal safety, wildlife, winter National Forest visitor cen- Facebook page at www.face- Get taxes done for free at the FRC — ecology, snow science, and ters, contact stations, the book.com/woodsyowl recreation. The role of a For- White Mountain National For- throughout the season. VITA kickoff set for this Saturday est Service snow ranger, the est website The US Forest Service Ju- use of rescue dogs, and the www.fs.fed.us/r9/white and nior Snow Ranger program GORHAM — It’s Earned In- to take advantage of special payers in refunds and tax cred- continued importance of wild- the Learn to Ski and Snow- mission is to inspire youth to come Tax Credit Awareness credits such as the Earned In- its — that’s over half a million fire prevention during the win- board website at embrace a life-long relation- Week and The Family Resource come Tax Credit (EITC). dollars added to our local econ- ter are highlighted in the book. http://www.skiandsnowboard- ship with the winter environ- Center (FRC) in Gorham is cele- IRS Certified Volunteers will omy. ment and to become stewards brating with a ribbon cutting prepare tax returns free to tax- Free tax preparation is avail- th of the land. ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 28, payers with incomes under able by appointment at loca- Happy 18 Birthday For more information visit at 10 a.m. The event will mark $58,000. Returns are e-filed and tions in Berlin, Gorham, Conway the White Mountain National the start of the FRC’s popular refunds can be direct deposited and Colebrook. The Family Re- BRENNAH! Forest website at Volunteer Income Tax Assis- into the taxpayer’s savings or source Center wants to help lo- www.fs.fed.us/r9/white. tance (VITA) program. The goal checking account in just seven cal residents keep more of their of the program is to help fami- to 12 days. money. Get that refund fast. Call lies keep more of their earned Last year, VITA volunteers 466-5190 ext. 323 or ext. 320 to- LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE income by saving on tax prepa- helped to bring more than day for more information or to THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ration fees and by helping them $576,000 to North Country tax- schedule an appointment. 1st Circuit - Probate Division - Lancaster 12/17/2011 thru 01/13/2012 APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES Colonel Town Senior Citizens Notice is hereby given that the following fiduciaries have been duly appointed by LANCASTER — On Jan. 10, 24 day cards on Jan. 7. Get well cards helping to brighten the spirit of the Judge of Probate for Coos County. seniors met for a meeting and were sent out to members Con- the day with some laughter to our All persons having claims against these lunch. The Pledge of Allegiance nie Cardinal and Joan LaPointe. members. decedents are requested to exhibit them for and Lord’s Prayer were recited. A thank you goes out to our Another new member was adjustment and all indebted to make pay- ment. Judy Fuller, vice-president, lunch committee, John and added to our group, Lorraine presided over the meeting in the Sandy McKillop, Reta Gibson and Donovan. We wish her a wonder- Cotter, Simonne Dora, late of Groveton, NH. Daniel J. Cotter, 992 Route 63, absence of President Lois McGee. Marion Kellner, for their festive ful time and loads of fun with our Spofford, NH 03462. #314-2011-ET- The 50/50 drawing was won decorating and table settings. A group. Our group would like to 00251 by Judy Fuller. The monthly birth- new year’s toast was done and see new members joining for the Dunn, Leona A., late of Lancaster, NH. day cake was won by Ronny Mar- words given by John McKillop — new year of 2012. The more the Audrey C. Dunn, 358 North Road, tin. Old business and new busi- nicely done. Evelyn Bennet and merrier. Lancaster, NH 03584. #314-2011-ET- Love Mom, Derek, Jayda and Connor 00133 ness was discussed. Secretary Ronny offered their monthly Our next meeting will be on Dated: 01/13/2012 Terri L. Peterson, Clerk Ronny Martin sent monthly birth- jokes. Thank you to them for Jan. 24. Come and join the fun. JANUARY 25, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• NH Audubon needs help on statewide bird survey CONCORD — Stock up those of ups and downs in different bird from past years are on the NH bird feeders and dig out the binoc- species.” Audubon web site. For more infor- ulars for New Hampshire Last year, 77 species were mation about the Backyard Winter Audubon’s Backyard Winter Bird recorded overall, tying the previ- Bird Survey, call NH Audubon at Survey. This annual statewide sur- ous high from 2001. The survey 224-9909 or go to the web site at vey will take place on Saturday, Feb. showed large numbers of Common www.nhaudubon.org and click on 11, and Sunday, Feb. 12. Biologists Redpolls and Pine Siskins that peri- Birding. need assistance from citizens all odically come south in big num- Note: There are two bird sur- over the Granite State to get a clear bers, typically every other year. veys in February. NH Audubon’s COURTESY PHOTO picture of what’s really happening “We’re not expecting those two Backyard Winter Bird Survey that Kelly Cooke’s new company, Terrapin Tours, is offering a March 17 trip to the Boston Flower & Garden Show with our winter birds. species in 2012, but we are due for takes place in New Hampshire only, at the Seaport World Trade Center. Anyone can participate in the a good year for American Goldfinch, and the Great Backyard Bird Count, Backyard Winter Bird Survey by which last peaked in 2009,” accord- a nation-wide web-based survey on counting the birds in their own ing to Dr. Pam Hunt, Senior Biolo- February 17-20, 2012; www.bird- Terrapin Tours offers backyard on the survey weekend gist at NH Audubon. Hunt’s analysis count.org. and sending the results on a special shows that southern species such New Hampshire Audubon is a reporting form to NH Audubon. To as Red-bellied Woodpeckers and nonprofit statewide membership chances to ‘smell the roses’ receive a copy of the reporting form Carolina Wrens continue to in- organization dedicated to the pro- and complete instructions on how crease on the survey. Eastern Blue- tection of New Hampshire’s natural By KHELA MCGANN their shells to discover the world ple from the area who have similar to participate, send a self-ad- birds set a new record high and environment for wildlife and for [email protected] far and wide, but at a leisurely pace. interests and could become life- dressed, stamped, long envelope show no signs of slowing down. people. Independent of the Nation- Cooke, who lives in North long friends. to: New Hampshire Audubon, Win- Two other species showing long- al Audubon Society, New Hamp- LINCOLN — With a decade’s Woodstock, has been able to trav- Cooke says while she’s operat- ter Bird Survey, 84 Silk Farm Road, term increases, Wild Turkey and shire Audubon has offered pro- worth of experience in the tourism el throughout most of the United ing out of the White Mountain area, Concord, NH 03301. Forms are also Pileated Woodpecker, also set grams in wildlife conservation, land industry — professionally and per- States, as well as abroad, and now she also is planning to offer pick- available at NH Audubon centers in record highs in 2011. The Barred protection, environmental policy, sonally — Lincoln native Kelly she wants to be able to share that ups as far north as St. Johnsbury Auburn, Concord and Manchester, Owl total was the third highest ever, and environmental education since Cooke understands that traveling passion for exploring new places. and as far south as Meredith. She or on the NH Audubon web site, and likely the result of deep snows, 1914. Expert educators give pro- solo can be hectic, but alternatives After opening for business last also can work with senior, student along with more information about which made hunting difficult last grams to children, families, and offered by “check-list” group tours month, a trip to Boston’s Flower and other private groups that want the survey, at www.nhaudubon.org, winter. adults in schools and at four nature aren’t always a positive experience and Garden show in March is al- to plan their own trips. under the birding page. Reports of a lack of birds are just centers throughout the state. Staff either. Her new company, Terrapin ready scheduled, and Cooke is Cooke started in the tourism Data from the Backyard Winter as valuable as reports of many biologists and volunteers conduct Tours, is all about taking the stress planning a trip to Maine in the sum- business in 1996, working as a trav- Bird Survey is used to track changes birds. “If everyone reported only bird conservation efforts such as out of travel with a “bit of a stop mer and another to New York City el agent and tour director until she in the distribution and abundance when they have a lot of birds, we the Peregrine Falcon restoration. and smell the roses attitude.” in December. She said more trips decided to take a break. Just last of many species. Each year, about wouldn’t be able to see the de- New Hampshire Audubon protects “Oftentimes group tours are will be announced throughout the year she got back into doing group 1,300 observers across the state clines,” says Suomala. The most im- thousands of acres of wildlife habi- known for rushing from one place year and she’s open to sugges- tours and then decided the time count the birds coming to their portant thing is to participate each tat and is a voice for sound public to another and spending so many tions. was right for her to start her own feeders. “The strength of the sur- year regardless of how many or how policy on environmental issues. For hours on the go each day that “I hope that I can bring my love business. vey is that we can look at trends few birds you have. This provides a information on New Hampshire guests are left exhausted and un- of travel to people in this area and “It’s where my heart is,” said over the long term,” says Survey consistent long-term set of data that Audubon, including membership, able to enjoy the sights that they enable them to go places that they Cooke Coordinator, Rebecca Suomala. shows both the ups and downs. volunteering, programs, sanctuar- are seeing,” wrote Cooke. “Ter- may otherwise not travel to on The Boston Flower & Garden “We now have more than 20 years All New Hampshire residents ies, and publications, call 224-9909, rapin Tours, while still [offering] their own,” she said. “There is no Show on March 17 at the Seaport of data and we can see the patterns are encouraged to take part. Results or visit www.nhaudubon.org. active trips, will focus a little more need to worry about driving in a World Trade Center features hun- on the guests getting to know each city that you aren’t familiar with, dreds of professional garden and other and taking time to enjoy each trying to find attractions and floral designs, lectures and demon- activity — in some sense, it is a restaurants; and you don’t have to strations. There also will be nearly Happening at Weeks Memorial ‘less is more’ theory on travel.” worry about booking your hotels 200 vendors. Her philosophy is in the name and transportation because it is all For information on Terrapin and the logo of her company, as being taken care of for you.” Tours, contact Cooke at 348-7141 Library Children's Room “terrapins,” or turtles, come out of Is cabin fever getting to you? variety of authors and illustrators, note there will be NO Game Day Another benefit is meeting peo- or email [email protected]. Need a place to go? Why not the fiction and non-fiction books, as the week of February 26th. All the visit the library? There is much to well as, let their creative side shine youth activities at the library are NORTH COUNTRY STUDENTS do and many books to choose. The with a weekly craft. There will be free. Children coming from the month of February is packed no Story Hour the week of Febru- Lancaster School can take Early Brittany Bloom of Lancaster has during the Fall 2011 Semester. Each Julianne King of Gorham was chock full of fun activities for chil- ary 26th. Every Friday from 3-4 Bus 14 to the library with written been named to the President’s List earned a semester average of 3.3 or named to the Dean's List at Saint dren of all ages. On Mondays Feb. p.m. is Game and Puzzle Day at the from a parent or guardian. Come at Southern New Hampshire Uni- higher to receive this distinction. Joseph's College of Maine, Standish, 6-Feb. 20 from 3-4 p.m. is Create library. All ages are welcome and check out what’s new at the li- versity for the fall semester. Brittany Asenath Brooks was also named an Me., for the Fall 2011 Semester. To be With Words. Create With Words is children under 7 must be accom- brary. is the daughter of Bryan and Lynda Adirondack Scholar, having eligible for Dean's list, a student a creative writing program for chil- panied by an adult. This is a For more information or to sign Bloom. Brittany is majoring in Ele- achieved a cumulative average of at must attain an average of 3.5 or bet- dren ages Grade 2 and up. We will chance to learn a new game or up go to weekslib.org and click on mentary and Special Education. The least 3.8. ter. explore different areas of writing have fun playing an old one. Pre- youth activities or call the library President’s List is the highest ac- Dale Allen Boyce, son of Mr. and Rachel Shute of Milan was named and work on creating our own style registration is required. Please at 788-3352. complishment requiring a G.P.A. of Mrs. Daniel Boyce of Carroll, was to the Dean's List for the Fall 2011 se- of writing. Pre-registration is re- 3.6 or higher. named to the Dean’s List at Pen- mester at Quinnipiac University, quired. On Tuesday Feb. 7 from 3- Apple users group to meet monthly Asenath Brooks of Colebrook sacola Christian College, Pensacola, Hamden, Conn. To be eligible for 4pm, is the Author of the Month and Evan Driscoll of Lancaster were Fla., for academic achievement dur- dean's list status, a student must Story Hour. The author of the LANCASTER — The White The meetings will continue to be Mountain Apple User Group held at the old Nadeau Barn on named to the Dean's List at Paul ing the 2011 fall semester, as a result earn a grade point average of at least month for February is Norman Smith's College, Paul Smiths, N.Y., of earning a B average or higher. 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Bridwell. Bridwell is the author (WMAUG), which has recently be- Rte. 135, two miles south of Lan- and illustrator of the classic Clif- gun meeting in the Lancaster area caster, where Peter Camann's ford, the big red dog series. We will only do so once a month, con- "Strength In Motion" is housed. will read some of Clifford’s adven- trary to an earlier plan to do so The time will remain the same as tures and do a craft. The story twice monthly. Interested Apple well, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more in- hour is for children ages Grade K- users should take note, WMAUG formation, one may go to the 2. Pre-registration is required. On will henceforth be meeting on the wmaug.com website or call Lucy Tuesday Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) second Tuesday of every month. Wyman at 788-3688. from 3-4pm, the library will be hosting a Heart Party. Come learn 5440 Hydro Inc. hereby publishes notice of its notification of intent to a little bit about Valentine’s Day file for an application for a new license, of the pre-application docu- and make a special craft. This ac- ment, and of its request to use the traditional licensing (TLP) process tivity is for children ages Grade K in connection with the Brooklyn Dam hydro project located in and up and pre-registration is re- Groveton, NH. These documents were filed with the Federal Energy quired. On Tuesday February 21 Commission (FERC) on January 17, 2011 and are available for review (Mardi Gras) from 3-4 p.m. is a Li- and reproduction at 35 Riverside Avenue in Gilman, VT 05904 during brary Mardi Gras Celebration for regular business hours. children ages Grade K and up. We will take a look at the holiday and 5440 Hydro Inc. intends to re-develop an existing, non-operating run- enjoy some of the holiday treats of-river hydroelectric station. Total project size in MW is expected to and make a mask. Pre-registration be 600 kW. Existing equipment and infrastructure will be used to the is required for this activity. All extent possible. The project is located along the Ammonoosuc River in these activities can be pre-regis- Groveton, New Hampshire. As a result of previous successful license tered for on the library’s website: applications, 5440 Hydro Inc. is confident that it will be able to pro- [email protected] on the youth activi- vide a license application in line with the TLP guidelines in a timely ties page, calling the library, or manner and involving low levels of controversy. In addition, given the stop by the library and pick up a small size of the project, 5440 Hydro Inc. expects that development of registration form. the existing site will be of limited complexity. We are working on activities for Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. § 5.5, 5440 Hydro Inc. submitted its intention to our Young Adult patrons. On file an application for a new license which generally outlines the proj- Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm ect and lists all relevant stakeholders identified by 5440 Hydro Inc. the children’s librarian, Ronnie Za- jac, will be downstairs in the li- In addition, 5440 Hydro Inc. submitted the pre-application document brary. She wants to know what the in accordance with 18 C.F.R. § 5.6. The pre-application document con- library can do for this patron pop- sist of all existing information relevant to the project that is in 5440 ulation. There are many new Hydro Inc.’s possession or could be obtained with the exercise of due books to check out, but we would diligence. This document has been distributed to FERC and all inter- like to do some programming, too. ested stakeholders to enable these entities to identify issues and relat- We need your help. Do you want ed information needs, develop study requests and study plans, and pre- book clubs? game nights? book pare documents analyzing any license application that may be filed discussions? art programs? Or with FERC. something else? We have created an information board downstairs The applicant’s name and address is as follows: for teens to provide fun and in- 5440 Hydro Inc. 717 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 teresting facts. So come in and contact. Lutz Loegters • tel. 617 933 7200 check it out. Please note that comments on 5440 Hydro Inc.’s request to use the TLP Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. is process should address, as appropriate to the circumstances of the Wonderplay for parents and their request, (a) the likelihood of timely license issuance, (b) the complex- children ages 0-3 years. It is a fun ity of the resource issues, (c) the level of anticipated controversy, (d) time of fingerplays, songs, and the relative cost of the TLP compared to the integrated process, (e) the some movement activities. Every amount of available information and potential for significant disputes Wednesday is Lego Club from 3-4 over studies, or (f) other factors believed to be pertinent. p.m. All ages are welcome and chil- dren under the age of 7 must be ac- Please also note that comments on 5440 Hydro Inc.’s request to use the companied by an adult. Pre-regis- TLP process may be filed with FERC and 5440 Hydro Inc. no later tration is required. Every Thurs- than 30 days following the filing date. Please reference FERC Project day at 10am is Story Hour for par- No. P-13806 and the applicant’s name and address when submitting ents and their children ages 3-5 comments to FERC. All comments submitted to FERC must be made years. Story Hour is an opportu- in accordance with FERC’s filing procedures posted on nity for children to experience a http://www.ferc.gov. A10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• LPD deal with theft, scams, Several weather related accidents mischief and three accidents keep Whitefield PD busy By Jonathan Benton By Jonathan Benton were reported. and was rear-ended by Cody date. Groveton, was driving North on [email protected] [email protected] There was the attempted theft Prospect street on the snow cov- On Jan. 13 Megan Flynn, 26 of Brownell, 16 of Whitefield. There LANCASTER — Mary Brocuglio, of town equipment as someone ered road when she slid out of her WHITEFIELD — On Jan. 18 Lancaster, was traveling north was minor damage to both vehi- 42 of Dalton, was charged on Jan. tried to remove diesel fuel on Jan. lane and into a tractor trailer driv- Scotty Cook, 19 of Whitefield, on Lancaster Road on Route 3 cles and no injuries were report- 16 with criminal mischief for break- 13. en by Davi Thayer, 53 of East Wa- was traveling south on Old East when due to the slippery snow ed. ing a T.V. belonging to Paul Rioux, Police Chief John Gardiner terboro, Maine, heading south. Road when he lost control of his conditions slid off the left side of On Jan. 5 Julie Aldrich, 26 of 44 of Lancaster. Rioux was also wants the public to be wary of an- There was over $1000 of damages vehicle due to the icy conditions. the road and into some trees. No Lancaster, was heading north on charged on Jan. 16 with simple as- other phone scam. A Lancaster to both vehicles and no injuries The vehicle hit a tree of the right injuries were reported and the Lancaster Rd. when she slowed sault against Brocuglio. Both were woman reported she had received were reported. The vehicles were side of the road and then crossed vehicle was towed from the with traffic and was rear-ended placed on $1,000 PR bail and have a phone call from the American driven from the scene. over the left side of the road to scene. by Rachel Perkins, 33 of Grove- a Feb. 27 court date. Shoppers Network that she won On Jan. 18 Danelle Forcier, 17 of rest in a ditch. There was heavy On Jan. 12 William Wohld, 26 ton. No injuries were reported There was a report of criminal five and a half million dollars as Whitefield, was backing out to damage to the passenger side of of Lancaster, was traveling south and there was minimal damage mischief and attempted burglary at well as a Mercedes Benz and pro- leave Dance Images in Lancaster the vehicle which was driven on Airport Road when he slid off to Adrich’s rear bumper. the home of Edward Merrow on ceeded to ask for her bank account and hit a parked vehicle. There from the scene and no injuries the left hand side of the roadway Stephen Russo, 31 of Lunen- Garland Road on Jan. 15. An out- number. According to Gardiner the were no injuries and minor dam- were reported. into the small trees lining the burg, Vt., was arrested on Jan. 1 door screen was removed and an phones call originated in Michigan. ages reported. On Jan. 17 Peter Cottrell, 64 of side of the road due to slushy on three counts of simple assault entry attempted through a window. A theft from a building was re- On Jan. 20 Matthew Burt, 23 of Whitefield, was traveling south conditions. There was moderate one charge of resisting arrest and Trisha Gaudette, 25 of Lancast- ported on Jan. 21 by Nicole Guinard Twin Mountain, at 2 a.m. left his on Route 116 and lost control damage to the vehicle, which one charge of obstructing the re- er, was charged on Jan. 14 with re- of 59 Depot Street. Someone had re- truck on the side of US Route 135 due to the icy conditions sliding was driven from the scene and port of a crime or injury. Russo ceiving stolen property to wit a portedly gone into the building af- after it had slid during a turn due across into oncoming traffic. Cot- no injuries were reported. was placed on $10,000 cash bail snowboard and disorderly con- ter a recent fire and taken two car to snowy conditions. There was trell slid into the path of Kevin On Jan. 7 Cail Kelley, 57 of and has a Feb. 6 court date. duct. Gaudette was placed on stereos and two I-pods. over $1,000 in damages, but no in- Daley, 22 of Stark, heading south- Whitefield, and Robert Kelley, 57 Jacob Gainer, 19 of Dalton, $1,000 PR and has Feb. 13 court On Jan. 13 Andrea Potter, 36 of juries were reported. bound causing a collision. After of Whitefield were charged with was arrested on Dec. 30 on a war- suffering heavy damage both ve- simple assault against each oth- rant for burglary and was trans- hicles were towed from the er. Both of them were placed ported to Grafton County. Winter reading program at the Dalton Public Library scene, but no injuries were re- $1,000 PR bail and have a Feb. 13 Cara Heathe, 21 of Whitefield, ported. court date. was arrested on Dec. 30 for The winter reading program at Club sessions will be Monday, Jan- each month from 9:30 a.m. to On Jan. 13 Kathy Labate, 57 of On Jan. 7 Nicholas Gonyer, 25 breach of bail conditions. Heathe the Dalton Public Library for chil- uary 23, February 20, and March noon. Work sessions are sched- Nashua, was just across the Twin of Whitefield, was charged with had a Jan. 23 court date and was dren is scheduled for Saturdays 26 at the Dalton Town Hall start- uled as needed. This group is Mountain town line in Carroll on criminal mischief/vandalism placed on $1,000 PR bail. at 10:00 a.m. during February. ing at 3:45. Registration is re- open to the public and is free of Route 3 when due to slippery against Megan Surridge. Gonyer Jay Zapolski, 40 of Whitefield, Come over and enjoy stories and quired to assure enough materi- charge. conditions and heavy snow her was placed on $1,000 PR bail and was arrested on Dec. 28 on a war- crafts to escape the winter bore- als for the attendees. A reminder that our hours are: vehicle slid off the road and side has a Feb. 13 court date. rant for theft from Groveton Vil- dom. A Dr. Seuss birthday cele- The Quilt Group continues to Monday and Wednesday 2 p.m. to swiped a delineator. Her vehicle On Jan. 6 David Houle, 60 of lage Store. Zapolski was placed bration will be held on Saturday, meet at the Dalton Town Hall on 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to suffered moderate damage to its Bethlehem, was following a plow on $1,000 PR bail and had a Jan. March 3 at 10:00 a.m. The Doll the 4th Wednesday morning of noon. passenger side and no injuries on Route 3 when he lost traction 23 court date. Dining Entertainment OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK W M &C SPAY or NEUTER HITE OUNTAIN HALET ING YOU SINCE 1 YOUR PET SERV 980 Presents BREAKFAST & LUNCH “BACK IN BLACK” The animal population is OPEN AT 6:30 EVERYDAY! World’s Greatest exploding! Tribute to ACDC! Millions of unwanted ani- mals are born each year! Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR PET! Show has sold out 10 years in a row! 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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Spartan Cody Brownell has his Campbell opponent ready for a pin Wednesday. Spartan Emily Coe gains the upper hand against Campbell. Campbell and White Mountains Mat-men go head to head By Jonathan Benton gory why his is one of the best as a Saturday night ride in tom position, but was able to es- skin of his teeth 7-6. reversals to lead 4-2. Saunders [email protected] wrestlers in the state. For two wrestling circles. cape Shultz’s grasp twice to lead The 175lb weight class would come back ahead 5-4, but WHITEFIELD — It was a close periods Kleinschrodt racked up Spartan Cody Brownell put on in points. In the third period both matchup was a back and forth it wouldn’t matter as Force matchup between the kids of the points playing a classic game quite a show in the 152lb divi- athletes were barely standing battle between Andrew Force brought him down for the count Campbell and the Spartans at of cat and mouse with Ben sion against Robert Shultz. due to exhaustion resulting in and Jarod Saunders. Force was with 46 seconds left in the third. White Mountains on Wednesday, Billings. With 59.1 seconds left in Brownell almost rolled Shultz in- Shultz gaining four quick points. caught on the mat in the first pe- The only girl at the meet Emi- but the visitors would win as a the third period Kleinschrodt to a pin with 30 seconds to go in There would be no pin, however, riod and down 2-0, but by the team by a small margin 39-33. laced both legs and arched back the first period, but the two went and Brownell would win by the second Force accomplished two Wrestling,PAGEB2 Carleton Kleinschrodt to pin Billings with a double out of bounds. In the second pe- demonstrated at the 126lb cate- grape vine, which is also known riod Brownell started in the bot- Spartan Downhillers perform well in Ragged conditions By Jonathan Benton [email protected] WHITEFIELD — The White Mountains Alpine team took to the slopes at Ragged Mountain in Danbury on Jan. 13 for some steep competition. The breadwinner for the Spar- tan boy’s team was Ryan Hogan. Hogan sped his way into podium finishes for both the a.m. and p.m. races ((3rd, 54.56), (2nd, 53.96)). Easily placing in the top ten was David Stephan ((6th, 57.30), (7th, 58.11)) and Jake Han- lan (10th, 1:00.39) in the after- noon race. Hanlan climbed up from 19th with a time of 1:04.24 in the morning race. Close to hit- ting the top 15 in both races was Kalman Csigi ((13th, 1:00.29), (16th, 1:02.34)). Remaining per- formances in the top 20 belonged PHOTO BY JEFF LAJOIE to Ben Hampton ((20th, 1:04.69), Ryan Hogan slices down the slalom course at Gunstock on Jan. 19. (17th, 1:02.97)); Mark Lufkin (19th, 1:04.14); and John Ahern ((16th, 1:01.96), (21st, 1:06.59)). placed third in both races. into the top 15 in both races There were also strong perform- Leading the Lady Spartans in ((15th, 1:11.64), (12th, 1:10.76)). ances from Brandon Lalonde the morning and afternoon races Making it into the top 20 was Bail- ((28th, 1:12.97), (28th, 1:12.01)); was Beth Gadoury who made the lie Knecht ((18th, 1:13.11), (16th, Nick Accardo ((29th, 1:21.48), top ten on both occasions ((10th, 1:12.67)) with teammate Brianna (28th, 1:12.01)); and Nate Accar- 1:06.82), (8th, 1:07.36)). Next in Perry not far behind in the morn- di (31st, 1:31.46). The boy’s team line was Molly Galasyn tucking ing race (22nd, 1:24.48). Athlete of the Week

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Beth Gadoury was named the Athlete of the Week at White Mountains and stands next to her alpine coach Jamie Sorochak. “Beth has been doing very well recently making it into the top ten down at Ragged Mt. and has been showing a lot of promise,” said Sorochak. “As a captain she’s been doing a lot with organization and keeping kids focused. She has made huge progress since I started working with her three years ago.”

Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 •••

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Eagle Chris Helms maneuvers around Keegan Doolan for a pass on Jan. 17 Spartan Brody Glidden tries to muscle his way to the net on Jan. 17 Sean Haskins leans out to bank another outside shot against White Mountains. Eagles return the favor on Spartans

By Jonathan Benton Yiram Villanueva would bank a hard falls, but would be back in Groveton was 36 percent going WMRHS 8-13-4-9 [email protected] hoop and a three-pointer to the third canto. four for 11. The Spartans had 17 White Mountains 34 GROVETON —The home bring the score to 15-8 at the “I give Groveton a lot of cred- turnovers for the game while Groveton 53 Y. Villanueva 2-5-10, Ennis 4-0- court advantage can sometimes end of the first. Unless a Spar- it, they came out ready to play,” the Eagles had 15. Marshall 5-0-10, Irving 3-0-6, 9, K. Doolan 1-0-3, J. Villanueva tip the scales and the proof was tan bore the surname “Villanue- said White Mountains Coach Burt 6-2-15, Smith 10-2-22: To- 4-0-10, R. Doolan 1-0-2: Totals in the pudding in Groveton on va” they weren’t scoring in the Zak Babcock. “I thought we did- GHS 15-12-10-16 tals 24-4-53 12-5-34. Jan. 17 as the Eagles got their first canto — a theme which n’t do well taking advantage of revenge on the Spartans 53-34 would return in the third quar- what their defense gave us. We after having fell to the visitors ter. were very stagnant offensively At 120lbs Evan Allard went Douglas then gained the upper earlier in the month. “When we could run we did and forced to make long shots Wrestling head to head with Richard Baril hand, but it wasn’t until 1:42 left “I thought we got off to a and when we couldn’t we tried or make individual plays just to (continued from Page B1) of Campbell with a 0-0 stalemate in the second period that good start we moved the ball on to get something good,” said get looks at the basket.” after the first period. The sec- Stevens was pinned. At 132 offense and got the ball where Collins. “I thought Helms filling The third quarter would ond period started off the same pounds Campbell’s Connor Per- we wanted,” said Groveton in tonight did a good job off the mark Burt’s time to shine with ly Cook wrestled at 106lbs for White Mountains against Jack way until Allard was almost ry led in points the whole match, Coach Mark Collins. “I thought bench and then Brando Joy eight points including three pinned, but lasted till the buzzer. but Coleton Hogan would not Burt handled the half-court came and did what he was sup- consecutive hoops starting at Tremblay. Cook’s shoulders were almost brought to the mat That time would eventually give him the satisfaction of a pin game very well and I thought de- posed to do. They played with- the 4:15 mark. The Eagles would come when Baril finished what and lasted all three periods. At fensively for the most part we in themselves and that’s what climb while at the same time twice in the first period, but on both occasions she was able to he started with 13 seconds left 160 pounds Paul Gesel was limited them to one shot.” they need to do to help us.” holding White Moutains to just on the clock in the third period. pinned by Jake Parzych with 37.6 The game started with a bang The second quarter would four points — all foul shots that roll free like a ninja to regain top position. Tremblay would have At 145 pounds it was a stand- seconds left in the first period. In for the Eagles who dominated showcase solid offensive play Y. Villanueva went four for four ing duel for the first minute be- the 138lb category Keegan Tan- with a seven point run. Tyler from Spartan Johnny Ennis with on. Heading into the final round the day, however, with the pin 1:26 left in the second period. tween Spartan Garret Stevens guay pinned Tyler Labounty with Burt began the rush with a seven points including a three- the Spartans were trailing by 12 and Conor Douglas of Campbell. 1:28 left in the first period. three-pointer in the first minute pointer. This coupled with a points (37-25). followed by two hoops from three from J. Villanueva would Groveton would stay more Nate Smith. The first light on the push the game into a 21-21 tie than enough away from the Spartan spot of the score board with 1:30 to go in the quarter. In Spartans in the fourth quarter came off the hands of Josbert that short time left before inter- (16-9) thanks to two hoops from Villanueva with a three-pointer mission Groveton would go on a Ethan Marshall and four from at the 5:30 mark. For the next seven point spree thanks to two Smith. Smith would lead the minute and a half, however, the baskets from Smith and two game with 22 points as well as Eagles would take another of- frees from Burt before the 12 rebounds and Burt would fensive this time by six points to buzzer. The Spartans lost have eight assists. stretch their lead 13-3. Grove- starters Riley Hartshorn (3:45 White Mountains shot 83 per- ton’s key seemed to be taking left) and Reed Doolan (40 sec- cent from the charity stripe hit- the midrange and outside shots onds left) in the second quarter ting five for six, all of which were which continued to bear fruit. due to injury after taking some shot by Y. Villanueva, while Collins pushes Lynx past Green Knights CONCORD — The NHTI, Con- 49-42. 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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Brennah Couture pulls off another successful layup against Groveton Jan. 17 marked Eagle April Smith’s first game back from her shoulder injury. Regional girls best Eagles at the nest By Jonathan Benton found her opportunities to score. The purple hosts only had two [email protected] I thought we did okay. Becca was field goals in the final quarter, GROVETON — White Moun- the other person in the game we both from Rogers while collect- tains Coach Gary Jenness does- had matched up to Bennett one- ing their other four points off the n’t remember the last time the to-one. I though both of them foul line. Lady Spartans bested Groveton worked hard trying to cover her.” Groveton was 70 percent from on their own turf, he should know In the second quarter the the charity stripe hitting seven as he used to Coach them too, Spartans stayed two steps ahead out of ten foul shots while White but it finally came to pass on Jan. of the Eagle hosts (11-6) with four Mountains was 33 percent going 17 with the Lady Eagles falling 43- hoops spread across four play- five for 15. 27. ers. Groveton had similar show- “I don’t think White Moun- ing with three baskets spread WMRHS 10-11-8-14 tains has ever won a home game across three players. That num- GHS 4-6-9-8 in Groveton, apart from the Holi- ber would include April Smith in day Tournament, at least not her first game back since her White Mountains 43 since I’ve been here,” said Jen- shoulder injury and would score Boggess 1-0-2, Curtis 4-1-9, Cou- ness. on an offensive rebound right at ture 3-1-7, Payer 1-1-3, Bennett 6- The first quarter started off the buzzer. The Spartans had ten 1-13, Bastian 3-1-7, Conway 1-0-2: tighter than a whale in a soup pot shots from the charity stripe, but Totals 19-5-43 as Eagle Makenna Burke started would only make three of them the scoring at 6:50, but with a this quarter. Groveton 27 stilted back and forth the game White Mountains wasn’t hav- Smith 1-0-2, Wheelock 0-3-3, was tied 4-4 with 3:20 left on the ing their best offensive game to Burke 2-2-6, Hall 2-2-6, Bedell 2-0- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON clock. The Regional girls then date, but their one-three-one de- 4, Rogers 3-0-6: Totals 10-7-27 Spartan Bry Bennett and Eagle Becca Rogers grapple over the ball on Jan. 17 went on a six point run thanks to fense proved too difficult for the Bry Bennett (two hoops) and Eagles to drive through. Brennah Couture (one) breaking The third canto would mark through the Groveton line. Eagles Groveton’s only time on top, but Sadie Conroy and Becca Rogers only by a one point margin (9-8). did their best trying to hold back Bennett would have two more Bennett up to that point. In the fi- hoops which Eagle Talia Bedell nal 40 seconds Groveton ran would match and Jena Wheelock down the clock and tried to set slipped in three out of four foul something up, but ended up shots. throwing away the ball at the “We’ve got to be more aggres- buzzer. Bennett would collect six sive offensively,” said Jenness. points total that first quarter and “At the beginning of the second lead with 13 points for the game. half we missed two easy shots “Sadie was in the starting line- and they got out and made two up because we had a defensive easy layups because they ran the assignment for her,” said Grove- floor and we didn’t. The kids ton Coach Tim Haskins. “Which played well, but somebody has to is a tough matchup, the idea was step up and be a leader.” Bennett starts on the outside and The fourth started off with a if you can keep her out there…we six point run in the Spartans fa- were hoping that would cut down vor beginning with two hoops in her points a little bit, but she a row light up by Mikala Bastian.

PHOTO BY ISABELLE KLEINSCHRODT The WMRHS Bowling team recently traveled to Claremont to participate in a meet: Helen Jacobs, Camille Frenette, Jaclyn Kleinschrodt, Savannah Rose, and Emily Sheltry.

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1912 at the Center where physically ciety of the Protection of NH grade students at Lancaster Ele- teacher wanted to do this activ- Charles Keeler Found! The 1942 handicapped boys and girls Forests. Joe and Virginia mentary School last week. They ity. She read the students manhunt for Charles Keeler Groveton News — Mr. and from every county in NH have Richardson signed the deed took part in a 2-day exercise cre- William Peters’ A Class Divided: which stirred all Lancaster to ac- Mrs. R. E. Christopher enter- received treatment since 1953. over last week at the real estate ated by an Iowa teacher in the Then and Now”. She separated tion came to a close shortly be- tained at a dinner party on office of Peter Powell. late 60s, following the death of the children by eye color and fore six o’clock last night when Wednesday evening with Mr. 1972 Dr. Martin Luther King, in which had some sit comfortably while Keeler was discovered walking and Mrs. Charles Tillotson and “A Working Man!” says Pat 2002 she segregated the children ac- others were less comfortable, on the Maine Central railroad Mr. and Mrs. Philip Colby; Mr. Paulsen as he meets Wallace Lancaster — A school exer- cording to eye color to demon- hoping to demonstrate an inoc- track near the Summer Street and Mrs. John Silver, who have Flanders while campaigning for cise brought the meaning of dis- strate the impact of prejudice. ulation against racism, as was Cemetery. been in Texas for Mr. Silver’s the presidency in Lancaster. crimination home to 24 fifth- Michelle Ladd, Lancaster chronicled in the book. health, have been obliged to This television celebrity who Serious Fire — Property to move to Florida due to the con- called himself a novice in poli- the amount of $40,000 was tinued rainy weather. David For- tics made each person feel the wiped out when fire consumed tune Jr. left Friday for army serv- Mr. Paulsen was especially glad Weeks Memorial Library the mill of W.F. Allen & Company ice. Harold McDow has enlisted to meet them. at West Stewartstown Monday in the Marines and went to mentary evidence. The class of there are “Dark Viking” and morning. Mill hands and neigh- Boston Thursday for final exam- Colebrook — Robert Burrell, novels generally described as “The Bewitched Viking.” From bors fought with a will to check ination. Mr. and Mrs. Charles head of the vocational agricul- thrillers or as suspense fiction Melissa Mayhue there are the flames but they spread rap- Tillotson have gone to Boston ture department at Colebrook always has enthusiastic read- “Highlander’s Curse” and Heal- idly and in 30-minutes the mill as his eye is in very serious con- Academy, will be one of the six ers. Among the newer titles are ing the Highlander.” Janet wheel crashed down and the wa- dition. outstanding NH teachers who By Iris W. Baird “”Private # 1 Suspect” by James Chapman has “Dragon Warrior” ter supply was shut off. will be honored by Gov. Walter Facing up to the common ex- Patterson and Maxine Paetro, and “Mystical Warrior.” Monica Photo Caption — American Peterson a the State House on perience that things accumu- “The Hunter” by John Le- McCarty is represented by “The 1922 food sent to Britain is put to Friday. He was named in con- late to overfill the space avail- scroart, “D. C. Dead” by Stuart Viper” and “The Ranger.” Books Business Inducements— All good use in the emergency feed- junction with the selection of NH able, Barbara has embarked, re- Woods, and “Red Dragon Rising I and II of Mary L. Sherwood’s the daily papers on sale at P.J. ing centers. Shown here are 1972 Teacher of the Year; this luctantly, on the process librar- – Shock of War” by Larry Bond “A Marriage worth the Earning” Noyes’ store. L.F. Moore sells the boys and girls who have lost year that award went to Mrs. ians call weeding. Like most li- and Jim Defelice. Also new are are “To Have and to Hold” and Blake Steel traps, Can’t you use their homes through bombings. Rose Cronk of Portsmouth’s brarians she hates to take “Hot Pursuit” by Suzanne “For Better, for Worse.” Vege- one? Our new window washer Their schoolteachers help serve Dondero School. books out of the collection Brockman and “The Black tarians will welcome a couple pad cleans the windows easily them hot stew. Thousands of when there’s even a remote Stiletto” by Raymond Benson. of new cookbooks, and the rest at too; Just received another lot people throughout British 1982 possibility that somebody Along the same lines are “The of us will welcome some cre- of Hamburg brooms in all towns are in similar homeless Lunenburg — The oxen might want to read them. The Covenant of Genesis” and “The ative ways to use vegetables. grades, Frank Smith Co.; We conditions. named Star and Lion don’t win process in general is that if a Pyramid of Doom” both by “Plenty – Vibrant Vegetable have a few ski and sleds to close many blue ribbons at the Lan- book hasn’t been borrowed in Andy McDermott. Closely allied Recipes’ is a collection from out at bargain prices. Self-Bast- 1952 caster Fair and they are not par- some time, and if the book are the mysteries. Among the Yotam Ottolenghi’s London ing, Savory and Reed Roasters, 15 graduate from Red Cross ticularly beautiful to look at. But could be available elsewhere in new ones are “The Way between restaurant. “How to Cook aluminum roasters and carving Nurse’s Aid Course — Mrs. Leon when Bernard LaBounty needs the state library system if any- the Worlds” by Alys Clare, “Un- Everything Vegetarian” is by sets at L. F. Moore’s. Now is the Kimball, Mrs. Herbert Marshall, to haul pine logs out of the one really wanted it, she re- hallowed Ground” by Mel Starr, Mark Bittman. “Atmosphere” time to think of that inside paint- Mrs. Rupert Allison, Mrs. woods he has a pair of oxen he moves it, and removes the cat- “Believing the Lie” by Elizabeth Clouds, Rain, Snow, Storms” is ing. We have a full line of Sher- Katherine Lane, R.N. Mrs. Cecil can depend on to get the job alog cards associated with it George, and Three-day Town” another of the well-regarded man-Williams paints at Frank Crawford, Mrs. William Oakman, done. Mr. LaBounty has had the from the collection. by Margaret Maron. Also new Peterson Field Guides, written Smith Co. Mrs. Raymond French, Mrs. Odd pair of Red Durham shorthorns There is one fairly bright spot are “Chocolate Covered Mur- by Vincent J. Schaefer and John Koppang, Mrs. Lee Merrow, Mrs. for seven of their eight years. in this process. The books re- der” by Leslie Meier and “Talk A. Day. Cliff Jacobson has up- Governor endorses health Fred Treffrey, Mrs. Winnifred Mr. LaBounty says they might moved will go to the shelves in Show Murders” by Al Roker and dated his “Map and Compass: week — Governor Albert O. Colby, and Mrs. John Thorn. not win much at the fair because Wingate Hall and will be part of Dick Lochte. “Gideon’s Corpse” Basic Essentials” in a second Brown has written the following he is so kind to them and they the next book sale, come is by Douglas Preston and Jim revised edition. This is a book statement endorsing the annual Whitefield telephones will be do not enjoy the crowds at the spring. Meanwhile new books Defelice. Other new fiction in- that many hikers would be well Health Week observances in converted to dial at 2 o’clock to- fair. “I know they could pull 9 or are added --- that’s why some cludes “Angela’s Bachelors” by advised to read carefully, judg- New Hampshire, which is sched- morrow afternoon and the first 10 ton if they put their minds to have to go. One important ad- Brian O’Reilly, “Once in a Blue ing by the number of reports of uled this year for the first week call to go over the dial system it, but they don’t do anything in dition is “To Bear Witness: Moon” by Eileen Goudge, “Once trampers who have managed to in February. “The good health of will be placed by Howard Bar- front of a crowd!” The team Holocaust Remembrance at Yad an Angel” by Teesa Medeiros, walk off the trail and led up on the individual and the commu- nett, chairman of the Board of proved their point as they were Vashem, a collection of views of and “Scoundrel in my Dreams’ the opposite side of the moun- nity is so large a factor in pro- Selectmen, to Attorney Robert uncooperative for these pic- the museum gathered by Bella by Celeste Bradley. Barbara tain from their intended desti- moting and preserving happi- Bowker of Littleton. tures and basically ignored Gutterman and Avner Shalev. It likes to have all of a popular au- nation. It would have those who ness and prosperity that any many things that Mr. LaBounty seems that there are still those thor’s books on hand so that have to go out and locate the well-conceived plan for secur- 1962 requested of them, but they are who deny the Holocaust, in readers will have them conve- lost ones a lot of effort and ex- ing concerted action in the way Groveton Legion to consider calm enough that he can ride spite of the masses of docu- niently. So from Sandra Hill pense. of both prevention and cure — plans for the building of a post them home! for better sanitary conditions home — All members of the Fre- and for more intelligent and ef- donwarell Post No. 17 American CT scanners headed north — fective warfare against disease Legion of Groveton are urged to While the hospital in Colebrook is to be commended and en- attend the regular meeting to be waits and the hospital in Lan- couraged”. held on Feb. 7 at the Fish and caster considers, the first of four Game Hall as plans for the Post mobile computed tomography 1932 Hall will be discussed. John For- (CAT or CT) scanners have ar- Maine Central Railroad rest will have a rough draft of rived in Laconia from the Cali- forced to curtail its passenger the building and its cost. The fornia firm that first proposed service — A curtailment in pas- three sites under consideration the rental last summer. senger transportation service to include the Ralph Emerson be inaugurated at an early date garage, an empty lot across the 1992 by the Maine Central Railroad railroad track belonging to Joe Photo Caption — Katie Roy will make it impossible for a res- Savard, and the Horace Hayes of the Spartans lays one up while ident in the northern part of house. Eagles Kelly Gilbert and Kasey county to come to Lancaster by Wheelock #33, chase her in rail and return the same day. It Photo Caption: The Governor Groveton’s 53 – 30 victory. is believed that the revised of NH kneels to talk with a young schedule will enable a Lancast- Lancaster patient at the Lancaster couple donates er resident to make the round Crotched Mountain Rehab Cen- acreage to the Forest Society — trip to Colebrook with a little ter at Greenfield. Gov. Wesley A Lancaster couple has made a time in the latter place. Mr. Powell is shown talking to gift of 14 prime acres of land at Wheeler stated that every indi- Theresa Buteau, 13, of Lancast- the upper end of Smart’s Mill vidual and every company is er who is reclining on a mat used Brook in the area near Goback now facing a serious depression. for physical therapy exercises Mountain in Stratford to the So- Friends of Lincoln Library Present Free Concert LINCOLN — Ready to tap your % % toes and stomp your feet? Come to OFF prepared for a rousing evening of 30 50 bluegrass — with some New Eng- land and Irish sounds mixed in — on Selected Inventory as Pressure’s On performs at the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Lincoln Library on Tuesday, Feb- ALL EIGHT LOCATIONS ruary 7, at 7 p.m. The program at Father Roger Bilodeau Communi- ty Center, Pollard Road, Lincoln, IN LITTLETON & LINCOLN! is free and open to all. Pressure's On is a Seacoast- VISIT US AT WWW.LAHOUTS.COM based four-piece string band best known for their bluegrass, Irish, and traditional New England mu- sic. Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki plays SALE CONTINUES THRU APRIL 1ST the fiddle, mandolin and guitar, board members and a review of ance is presented in cooperation David Moore is on upright bass the programs and events spon- with the Arts Alliance of North- AT ALL EIGHT LOCATIONS! and accordion, Gemini Meeh sored by FOLL during the past ern New Hampshire's Classroom plays the banjo and guitar, and year. Non-members will have the & Community Concerts program, Dave Talmage plays all of the opportunity to join FOLL and a which brings outstanding musi- AAAAALITTLETON AAAAA above. new season of programs will be cians to school and community introduced. Refreshments will be sites throughout the North Coun- Main Store North Face Patagonia Warehouse Jordan and Gemini are origi- served. try. Union St. Main St. Union St. nally from Canterbury, David is from Bedford and Dave hails from "Our members and friends For additional information AAAAALINCOLN AAAAA Merrimack, Mass. (but his band- have come to expect a great about the annual meeting or mates don't hold that against evening out at this annual event," Friends of the Library, please call Main Store Concept Shops Summit Shop him). Their music is up-beat and said FOLL president Joanne 745-8159. For information about Main St. Main St. Main St. enlivening, punctuated with the Nichols. "The food and music are the Arts Alliance of Northern New occasional waltz or slow tune. always really good, and everyone Hampshire, a regional network 245 Union St., Main St., has a wonderful time. We hope to for arts, culture, and heritage, call Littleton, NH Lincoln, NH The evening will begin with a see even more people this year!" 323-7302, email [email protected], 603-444-5838 603-745-6970 brief business meeting, which or visit www.aannh.org will include election of 2012 The Pressure’s On perform- . B6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• Weekly From Your Commissioner… Calendar More Local Milk Options of Events By Lorraine Merrill, teurize and bottle milk for distri- processing plant. They had to re- year a team of two dairy farmer bution and sale at markets and ally pound the pavement and en- sisters took that coveted prize. The Bartlett Farm, one of Con- restaurants around the state. The list help from friends and neigh- Deb Erb of Springvale Farms in Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday cord’s two working dairy farms, [email protected] to Sherman Farm in Conway was bors to get store managers to talk Landaff and Doreen Morris of Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 has contracted with a small first, with Justin and Julie Hussey to them about carrying their Gamblin’ Farm in Haverhill took processor in Maine to pasteurize now owning the cows, and the glass-bottled milk. The Bartlett first place in the NH Made cate- Saturday, January 28 and bottle some of their herd’s milk bottled with the Sherman Farm’s new venture will be fea- gory. This award gets their production for sale under their Farm label for sale at the Sher- tured on WMUR’s New Hamp- recipe on the menu at Manches- First Time Home Buyers Workshop — 8:00 a.m. – own label. Short on land for any man Farm stand and through a shire Chronicle show on Thurs- ter’s renowned Cotton restau- 4:00 p.m. at the AHEAD Training Center, Littleton; Free expansion of their herd, the number of retail markets on the day January 19. The 2nd Annual rant, featuring the New Hamp- credit reports, budgeting, how to get a mortgage, special financing. Bartletts—Alan and Dencie and eastern side of the state. Last Macaroni & Cheese Bake-Off pre- shire products that Deb and Register today at www.homesahead.org or call 1-800-974-1377 sons Scott and Craig—are ex- year Jamie and Heather Robert- sented by Granite State Dairy Doreen used to make their panding their marketing chan- son of Bohanan Farm in Con- Promotion created a lot of ex- ‘Northern Comfort’ mac and Sunday, February 5 nels instead. Growing their busi- toocook began having some of citement last Saturday. Amy Hall, cheese—the Erbs’ own Landaff The Holiday Center, 27 Green Square, Berlin — is planning a trip ness in this way is allowing them their farm’s milk bottled under GSDP executive director, esti- cheese, Cabot Creamery Cooper- to Foxwoods on Sunday, February 5 and will be returning on Tuesday, to bring a second son, Craig, in- their Contoocook Creamery la- mated the crowd at 600-650 peo- ative butter, and half-and-half February 7. The cost for this 3 day, 2 night trip is $220.00 per person to the business. Craig returns to bel. The growing demand for lo- ple lining up to sample all the dif- from Hatchland Farm dairy in (double occupancy), and includes transportation, $20.00 slot play, 2- the farm business with extensive cal food has clearly made it easi- ferent variations on the comfort North Haverhill. The Erbs make night lodging at Great Cedar, 2 dinner buffets, 1 breakfast buffet & lots experience in the beverage dis- er to get local milk into super- food classic. The Mac & Cheese their Landaff Creamery cheese tribution and sales industry. markets and restaurants. The fest was reportedly one of based on a traditional Welsh of fun. For more information call Deb at 752-1413, or stop by The Hol- While he focuses on marketing Robertson’s and Bartlett’s report WMUR’s most-viewed online sto- recipe. David Hall and the iday Center at 27 Green Square, Berlin, NH 03570. and distributing the milk, Scott that many retailers are eager to ries of the day, was picked up by Tilton/Northfield Firefighters and Alan can concentrate on car- carry their locally produced the Associated Press, and made took the grand prize with their Wednesday, February 15 ing for the cows and growing the dairy products. The story was the front page of the State/Local ‘Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Berlin Water Works— Board of Water Commissioners regular meet- crops. The Bartletts are the third different 20 years ago when the section of the Sunday Concord Cheese.’ Find all the winners and ing will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the 55 Willow Street conference room. farm in the state to contract with McNamara family of Plainfield de- Monitor. Farm cooks continue to their recipes on the GSDP web- Public is welcomed to attend and it is handicapped accessible. Smiling Hill Farm in Maine to pas- cided to build a small on-farm shine in this competition. This site: www.nhdairypromo.org. (To add meetings, workshops or events to our weekly calendar please email information to Cathy at [email protected] with “cal- Free Youth Ice Fishing Class Offered endar” in the subject line. This is separate from advertising or press re- leases, nonprofit or open to the public items are encouraged.) Visit just about any frozen erative Extension 4-H. Partici- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no This program is federally water body lately and you’ll see pants should bring an adult, cost, but pre-registration is re- funded through the Sport Fish anglers enjoying some “hard wa- warm clothing, and a bag lunch. quired. To register call Coös Restoration Program. WREN features “Moving ter” fishing. If you’d like to get We will spend a few hours in the County 4-H 788-4961. New The New Hampshire Fish and into the act, then sign up for a classroom learning about fish bi- Hampshire Fish and Game’s Game Department works to con- Pictures” by Littleton artist beginning ice-fishing course, ology, ice fishing equipment, “Let's Go Fishing” program has serve, manage and protect the which will be offered on Satur- and safety. Next, we will travel taught thousands of children state's fish and wildlife and their Christopher Hubble day, February 4. Youth age 8 and to a top-secret ice fishing spot to and adults to be safe, ethical and habitats, as well as providing the older are invited to attend this try to out-wit some fish! The successful anglers. Find out public with opportunities to use educational workshop spon- course is offered at the North more at and appreciate these resources. On Friday February 3 from 5:00 please call Local Works Market- sored by the NH Fish and Game Country Resource Center, 629 http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ To learn more, visit -7:00 p.m. The Gallery at WREN will place, WREN’s retail market at 869- Department and the UNH Coop- Main Street. Lancaster, NH from Fishing/lets_go_fishing.htm http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ open with “Moving Pictures”, pho- 3100.WREN is a nationally recog- tographs and videos by Littleton nized not for profit that provides artist Christopher Hubble. The ex- and supports strategies for entre- The Gallery at WREN Opens with “Moving Pictures” hibit will feature photographic im- preneurial development, access to ages which Hubble captures using markets, Main Street revitaliza- BEHTLEHEM — On Friday with long exposures. I can paint ly from 10am to 5pm. For more inspires possibilities, creates long exposures to create a sense tion, and rural economic develop- February 3rd from 5-7 p.m., the with light, create motion blur or information, please call Local opportunities, and builds con- of motion. He states “I love exper- ment. WREN inspires possibilities, Gallery at WREN will open with light a night scene to be as Works Marketplace, WREN’s re- nection through community and imenting with long exposures. I creates opportunities, and builds “Moving Pictures” - photo- bright as day. I use digital ma- tail market at (603) 869-3100. is dedicated to bringing rural can paint with light, create motion connection through community graphs and videos by Littleton nipulation to give some photos people together to realize bet- blur or light a night scene to be as and is dedicated to bringing rural artist Christopher Hubble. a more abstract, painterly qual- WREN is a nationally recog- ter lives and livelihoods by pro- bright as day. I use digital manipu- people together to realize better ity.” nized not for profit that pro- viding resources, education, lation to give some photos a more lives and livelihoods by providing The exhibit will feature pho- vides and supports strategies and opportunity. For further in- abstract, painterly quality.” The resources, education, and oppor- tographic images which Hubble The exhibit opens on Friday, for entrepreneurial develop- formation, call (603)869-9736, exhibit will run through Monday, tunity. For further information, call captures using long exposures February 3rd, and will run ment, access to markets, Main email at wrencommunity.org, or February 27. The Gallery at WREN 869-9736, email at wrencommuni- to create a sense of motion. He through Monday, February 27th. Street revitalization, and rural reach us on the web at is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to ty.org, or reach us on the web at states “I love experimenting The Gallery at WREN is open dai- economic development. WREN www.wrencommunity.org 5:00 p.m. For more information, www.wrencommunity.org Winter reading program at the Dalton Public Library The winter reading program Monday, January 23, February each month from 9:30 a.m. to at the Dalton Public Library for 20, and March 26 at the Dalton noon. Work sessions are sched- children is scheduled for Satur- Town Hall starting at 3:45. Reg- uled a needed. This group is days at 10:00 a.m. during Febru- istration is required to assure open to the public and is free of ary. Come over and enjoy sto- enough materials for the atten- charge. ries and crafts to escape the win- dees. ter boredom. A Dr. Seuss birth- A reminder that our hours day celebration will be held on The Quilt Group continues to are: Monday and Wednesday Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. meet at the Dalton Town Hall on 2:00 – 6:00 and Saturday 10:00 – The Doll Club sessions will be the 4th Wednesday morning of NOON.

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Call Us To Place Your Ad 788-4939 B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JANUARY 25, 2012 ••• Summary mid-Winter 2012 Bald Eagle Survey For the second year in a row, year's count period, we found a bald eagles seen, including 2 the number of eagles seen in NH total of 77 bald eagles (51 adults, individuals (2 adults) seen on in 2012 (57 eagles) was down 26 immatures), and 1 immature Survey Day (11 slightly from the record-setting golden eagle. This observers), plus 4 additional total of 61 birds seen on survey number surpasses the previ- eagles (1 adult, 3 immatures) con- day both in 2009 and in 2010. Last ous record-high of 75 bald eagles firmed during year (54 eagles) the cause for the seen for the the two-week count period. decline appeared to be falling entire count period in 2010. Photo attached from volunteer snow, which made observations So, where were all these eagles Noreen Downs on over long distances difficult. This located during the 2012 mid-win- the Ossipee River. year (57 eagles) mild weather and ter survey? We located the fol- the lack of snow cover made find- lowing numbers of eagles in the A FEW NOTES ON DEFINI- ing those brown immature eagles state's five major eagle TIONS OF TERMS: harder than usual. Top regional wintering areas (and a few honors for the most individual elsewhere) during the survey day * Following the standardized eagles seen during the 2012 Sur- and the count period: rules of the National Mid-winter vey goes to the Connecticut Riv- Bald Eagle er, where 14 individual eagles Androscoggin River - Total of Survey, all sub-adult plumage were documented on Survey Day! 11 bald eagles seen, including 4 eagles (including those display- The Merrimack River and the individuals ing almost Great Bay/Coastal areas followed (3 adults, 1 immature) seen on full adult plumage with only right behind with 13 birds apiece Survey Day (7 observers), with 7 minor remnants of their imma- tallied on Survey Day. And we (!) additional birds confirmed ture plumage had two FIRSTS this year ... the during the two-week count peri- markings) are counted as "im- first golden eagle seen during Sur- od. matures" rather than as "adults". vey Day, and the first time an ob- server found and helped to res- Connecticut River** - Total of ** In order to avoid double- cue a sick/injured eagle on Sur- 15 bald eagles seen, including 14 counting, VT and NH "partition" vey Day. The eagle, a 14-lb un- individuals (12 adults, 2 imma- the Connecticut banded adult female, was found tures) seen on Survey Day (11 ob- River, with VT being credited unable to stand due to toxic ef- servers), plus 1 additional eagle with all eagles seen upstream fects of lead. This bird has been (1 immature) confirmed during from of the treated by Dr. Michael Dutton the two-week count period. Wilder Dam, and NH being from the Weare Animal Hospital credited for all eagles seen down- and Maria Colby of Wings of Dawn Great Bay/Coastal - Total of 12 stream from the Rehab Center, and its condition is bald eagles and 1 golden eagle (!) dam, regardless of which presently improving. This was seen, state's volunteers observe the the 32nd consecutive year that including 12 individual balds birds, or which New Hampshire Audubon has co- (5 adults, 7 immatures) seen on state the bird was flying over ordinated New Hampshire's part Survey Day (13 or perched in. of the National Mid-winter Bald observers), and no additional Eagle Survey (beginning with the eagles confirmed during the two- PLEASE MARK YOUR CALEN- Winter of 1980-81). This year the week count DARS!!! NH Audubon and NH Fish survey took place on Saturday, period. One immature golden & Game will be January 7th, except in the Lakes eagle observed at the Great Bay conducting our Late Winter Region where we held it on Thurs- NWR was seen by Bald Eagle Survey near the end of day, January 5th. Volunteer multiple observers and in the February 2012 turnout this year included a total context of immature bald eagles to give us a better index of the of 85 people. Saturday's weather being present, abundance and distribution of was amazing, with very mild tem- offering a good comparison bald eagles peratures and only light breezes, for ID purposes. This was the in the state near the end of the and without much snow cover first golden eagle wintering season. Our 8th annu- across the entire state. Thurs- ever documented on NH's al Late PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER day's count in the Lakes Region mid-winter count day in its 32- Winter Survey will take place WMRHS senior Steven Samson, left, belays his classmate Dana Perkins, on the climbing wall rigged up in took place in seasonal overcast year history, and on Saturday, February 25, 2012 a wing of the auditorium stage. Both are enrolled in the recreational resources CTE class, taught by Jenn conditions with precipitation only the second golden eagle (except on Barton, left, who keeps a watchful eye on both students. mostly holding off until the end ever seen in NH during the 2-week Thursday, February 23, 2012 of the day. Survey Day statewide count period! in the Lakes Region). We hope results: This year we located a that you will be total of 56 bald eagles (42 adults, Lakes Region - Total of 16 bald able to assist us in this effort, 14 immatures*) and 1 golden ea- eagles seen, including 11 individ- too. I will be contacting you again gle in New Hampshire on survey uals (10 in day, down slightly from the 61 ea- adults, 1 immature) seen on mid-February to re-confirm gles seen in our 2009 and 2010 Survey Day (17 observers), plus whether you are available to help counts, and nearly the same as 5 additional us. the 54 eagles we saw last year. eagles (2 adults, 3 immatures) For a longterm sense of the trend, confirmed during the two-week NH Audubon monitors bald 11 years ago in 2001 we counted count period. eagle abundance and distribu- a total of 42 eagles, in 1991 we Photo attached from volun- tion throughout New counted 19, in 1981 we counted teer Linda Walsh on the Pemige- Hampshire each year as part only 8. Count Period statewide wasset River. of an annual contract with the NH results: The official "survey day" Fish and Game occurs within a more inclusive Merrimack River - Total of 17 Department's Nongame and two-week "count period," which bald eagles seen, including 13 in- Endangered Wildlife Program. this year spanned the interval dividuals (10 Additional gifts to from January 1-15, 2012. We keep adults, 3 immatures) seen on NH Audubon's Conservation records on the number of eagles Survey Day (26 observers), plus Department in support of this seen during this 15-day interval, 4 additional work are always combining survey day data with eagles (4 immatures) con- welcome. And thanks once any additional individual birds firmed during the two-week again to each and every one of that are reported during the count period. you who donated count period and are distinguish- their time and talents to par- ably different (by plumage or lo- Saco River/Ossipee River, plus ticipate in this year's successful cation), to arrive at an overall elsewhere across New Hamp- Mid-winter count period total. During this shire - Total of 6 Bald Eagle Survey!

PHOTO BY EDITH WMRHS senior Dana Perkins is delighted as he descends from his first effort on the climbing wall, belayed by his classmate Steven Samson, while natural resources CTE teacher Jenn Barton congratulates them both.

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Proposed Base Flood Elevation Determination for the City of Berlin, Town of Clarksville, Town of Colebrook, Town of Columbia, Town of Dummer, Town of Errol, Town of Gorham, Town of Milan, Town of Shelburne, Town of Stewartstown, Town of Stratford, and Unincorporated Areas of Coos County, New Hampshire.

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency solicits technical information or comments on the proposed Base (1-percent-annu- al-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) shown in the Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for your communi- ty. These proposed BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For a detailed listing of the proposed BFEs and information on the statutory period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX), toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). JANUARY 25, 2012 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B9 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

PART-TIME LIBRARY DIRECTOR Town Manager FOR JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY Colebrook, New Hampshire Hours: 16 per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Colebrook (pop. 2,301) is a Northern New Hampshire Community, eight miles from the Canadian border, seeking Looking for a friendly, energetic, community minded, and self-direct- a qualified and experienced professional to manage all ed person who is familiar with, and believes in the value of, small town aspects of local government. libraries. The position requires the ability to work independently, inter- act with the public, strong communication and organizational skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy/Administration or relat- ed field with a minimum of three years experience in munic- Duties include general operation of the library, public access comput- ipal management or acceptable combination thereof is er management, budget oversight, materials selection, grant writing, required. Experience should include financial management, developing and delivering programming for all ages. budget preparation, grant application and administration. A college degree is preferred, library experience is a plus. Municipal experience in a similar size, cultural and geo- Starting salary is $9.00/hour. graphic setting is desirable. Successful candidate will pos- Send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to: sess ability to interact and communicate effectively with the public, elected and appointed officials at all levels of gov- Cheryl Meehan, Library Trustee ernment and business. Colebrook has a $3 million dollar 20 Cedric Road • Jefferson, NH 03583 budget including water and sewer departments plus a regional Dispatch Center serving 17 NH, VT and Canadian towns. HELP WANTED The salary will be negotiable dependent upon qualifications and experience. All applicant names will be kept confiden- tial. Record and background check required of final candi- Littleton Coin Company, a nationally recognized mail order leader in the collectibles field for over 65 years, providing date. coins, paper money and supplies to collectors, seeks to fill Reply by letter and resume to: the following position: Board of Selectmen Web Application Developer 17 Bridge Street Job Content: Develops software per specifications and troubleshoots Colebrook, NH 03576 hardware and software problems. Identifies ways to enhance web-based by February 20, 2012 (Websphere Commerce) application functionality. Codes, tests, documents EOE and implements web-based software solutions including the development of new software and maintenance of existing software. Provides user training as required and supports the Help Desk. Educational/Experience Requirements: Two-year degree or equivalent, and 3+ years of programming experience including at least 2 years of J2EE exposure, as well as experience with Javascript and HTML. Websphere Commerce and iSeries knowledge are pluses. Must have very good analytical and decision-making abilities, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.

Littleton Coin Company is a strong and growing business currently employing over 300 area residents. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including group health, dental, disability and life, and 401(k) plan. Interested candidates should forward their resumes to:

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