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HE OURIER T SERVINGC THE NORTH COUNTRY SINCE 1889 www.courier-littletonnh.com [email protected] 120TH YEAR, 23RD ISSUE LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009 75¢ (USPS 315-760) Lisbon Regional graduates look to future By ART McGRATH arts or receiving honors for speaker, Wendell Jesseman, [email protected] civic duty. This class has chairman of the board of LISBON–Eyes on the shown consistently it can New England Wire future, the seniors of accomplish great things.” Technologies, Lisbon’s Lisbon Regional High Osborn said the town largest employer, congratu- School became graduates, always supported its stu- lated the graduates on their watched by proud families dents, including turning accomplishment and gave and friends. out in great numbers for advice but also reflected on In a packed gym, the sporting events. They grew the state of the world, not- seniors marched in to the up in a “small town with a ing that the students were traditional strains of big heart” and he hoped graduating during a time of Elgar’s “Pomp and that idea would follow each severe national security Circumstance” and lined of them no matter where and economic challenges. up on stage as a class for they went. “It’s not a good time to the last time, cheered by all. Kelly Johnson, the salu- SEE FUTURE, PAGE A10 After the Pledge of tatorian, had somewhat dif- Allegiance and the entire ferent thoughts on her gym singing the National mind. She was thinking of Anthem, the serious busi- procrastination, something ness of graduation began. she did a lot of, she said. In Clash at Jennifer White, in her fact her speech was written welcome speech, reminded at midnight two days family members of how far before graduation. Just as Littleton they had come in the years she put many things off, they spent at Lisbon. she wanted to put off say- school “This day we knew ing goodbye to her class- would eventually come and ART MCGRATH/THE COURIER mates but knew she could now we sit upon this stage Three friends pose together after graduation Sunday. From left, Heather Presby, Arielle not. She and the rest of her board we can’t believe it’s finally Myers and Alexandra Gatreau. class would not be able to here,” White said. “I know put off anymore leaving By ART McGRATH it was just yesterday that school left were going to accomplishments of the whether it was “winning “the comfort and support [email protected] we were sitting in the third take forever. Well, forever class of 2009, many of state championships, being given by the school com- LITTLETON—A dispute grade attempting times has arrived.” whom had been together awarded for a youth and munity of Lisbon over how to hire an interim tables and whining about Valedictorian Timothy since kindergarten. The government bill, achieving Regional.” superintendent led to one how the nine years of Osborn reflected on the class had much success, excellence in the martial The commencement School Administrative Unit (SAU) 84 board member to White Mountain School graduation ask the chairman to resign, while the chairman request- ed that board member ‘Little fishes’ head off to larger water bodies resign from the board. Neither did as the other BETHLEHEM—Last the 23 seniors at the White including places like Santa The day began with indi- During the ceremony, asked, but the dispute was Saturday, on a gorgeous Mountain School. Cruz, Calif., the Bronx, N.Y. vidual and group senior there were a total of 17 aired during Monday and countries such as night’s board meeting at sunny morning as perfect While five of the gradu- photos in the garden, the school prizes awarded to the backdrop for the event, well Zambia and South Korea. Littleton High School when ates were local day students, attire a mixture of black and school’s students. While over 200 friends and family Rev. V. Gene Robinson, white. The ladies wore tradi- School Board member the remaining 18 came from most of the awards were members attended the com- various regions of the U.S. the Bishop of the Episcopal tional white dresses and Rodney Edwards read a Diocese of N.H. and given to seniors, a slew of statement asking Chairman mencement celebration for and around the world, sported a single red rose, President of the Board of and the gents wore dark underclassmen were also Milt Bratz to resign as chair- Trustees was the commence- suits with a rose pin. SEE LITTLE FISH, PAGE A10 SEE CLASH, PAGE A10 ment speaker. He shared an inspirational speech, moti- vating the crowd, with only little reference to his part in A figure of perfection the inauguration of then President-elect Obama back By MICHAEL BENIASH in January. [email protected] Robinson ended his PLATTSBURGH, N.Y.— words with the following To become a top-notch fig- statement referring to the ure competitor isn’t a feat to students outlook on life and be taken lightly. It takes dili- their surroundings, especial- gence, discipline and desire. ly in reference to under- Brandi Navas, co-owner standing one’s experiences of the Powerhouse Gym in in the real world; “So, my Littleton is all three, and her little fishes, congratulations hard work allowed her to to you today. We send you quickly rise from the ama- with joy from this amazing teur ranks to budding pro- small pond in which you’ve fessional. been swimming for a while, The 29-year-old Littleton into ever-larger bodies of resident recently earned her water. Stay conscious. Be figure competition Pro Card aware of the water you during the Battle in the swim in. And don’t ever Burgh qualifier held May 30 PHOTO BY JAMIE HIGHT forget that you are connect- Local graduates from the White Mountain School in in Plattsburgh, N.Y. In grab- ed to every fish in the sea. bing top honors for the Bethlehem included, front row, from left, Kylie Hadlock, We are so proud of you entire show, including two of Littleton, and Christin Sandhammer of Lisbon. Back today. Make us proud of other wins in the Novice row, Jeff Roy, of Bethlehem, and James Evans, of Littleton. you tomorrow.” and Short Overall divisions, Gay marriage Navas not only returned with three trophies, but now also has the opportunity to Law praised and condemned pursue cash prizes and sponsorships in much larger events. in various quarters “It is still hard to believe,” said Brandi’s husband, By ART McGRATH Courier’s coverage area right thing sooner or later. Nick, her trainer and the [email protected] voted against the bill, with New England has always led owner and operator of the NORTH COUNTRY—On the exception of Kathleen the country in fair-minded- same Littleton gym that Jan. 1, 2010, gay marriage Taylor, of Franconia, and Sue ness.” opened last November. will become law in the state. Ford, of Easton, both Newman said she “Most people spend a whole COURTESY PHOTO AMER MAROUN/WWW.ATHLETEPHOTOS.NET Last week, the Legislature Democrats. believes it is important for career trying to reach a pro Littleton resident Brandi Navas recently earned her Pro passed a final form of a bill The news was greeted gays to be able to get mar- card, only to fall short. Card as a figure competitor at a show in Plattsburgh, N.Y. with delight in some quar- ried for lots of reasons, fore- that was immediately signed Brandi did it in two weeks competes.” heels, and seeking to best ters. most among them is recogni- by Gov. John Lynch. Lynch and two shows. There are In layman’s terms, a fig- “I’m really thrilled, I think tion of their relationships. present the symmetry and had threatened to veto an less than a handful of girls in ure competition is an event it’s wonderful,” said Grace Though the Legislature tone of their bodies, they are earlier version of the bill if New Hampshire with a pro where contestants present Newman, owner of the passed civil unions two judged on a variety of certain language protecting card. This was great news their physiques with a series religious institutions was not Highland Inn in Bethlehem. years ago, it was not the for the Powerhouse and aspects, such as leanness, “I always knew New same as marriage. of quarter-turns and poses to passed. Littleton, which are both the judges. In wearing two- symmetry, aesthetics and Most legislators in the Hampshire would do the SEE LAW, PAGE A11 represented when Brandi piece posing suits and high SEE PERFECTION, PAGE A10 Littleton, N.H., 42 pages INSIDE 33 Main Street GRADUATION INSIDE LOCAL NEWS . .A2 CLASSIFIEDS . .B10 Police road SPORTS . B1 COURT . .A6 See images EDITORIAL . .A4 FROM THE FRONT . .A10 from area will be named CARTOON . .A4 SPOTLIGHTS . .C1 A8 A7 REAL ESTATE . .B7 OBITUARIES . .A18 graduations Kittridge Lane LETTERS . .A4 AREA NEWS . .A13 POLICE . .A6 CALENDAR . .C8 A2 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009 Area News Berlin and Lincoln betting on gambling thanks to budget By JEFF WOODBURN Fred King, a former Senator Proponents of gambling feel Balsams Resort in Dixville. headed a local movement to gambling. “I don’t have that Special to The Courier and Representative, admit the tables have turned and His company has found a entice an operator to partner kind of money or expertise,” NORTH COUNTRY—As “there is no fluff left in this the opponents of gambling niche in the gambling busi- with a local enterprise. he insisted, but “If a casino New Hampshire moves clos- budget.” He contends the must come up with an alter- ness by partnering with Without assurances that the operator came to me I’d be er to legalizing gambling to Senate has passed a respon- native solution, and it is eas- charitable organizations that state would adopt gambling, open to a discussion.” Over balance the state’s budget, sible budget that recognizes, ier to criticize gambling, share in the proceeds.

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