www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com SERVING THE NORTH COUNTRY SINCE 1889 [email protected] 122ND YEAR, 26TH ISSUE LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 75¢ (USPS 315-760) County delegation passes $35.9 million budget By KAYTI BURT putting together this budg- delegation. The executive [email protected] et…and, at the end, there committee voted unani- NORTH HAVERHILL— was a lot of compromise,” mously to recommend the The Grafton County delega- said Representative Rusty budget last week, though tion unanimously passed a Bulis, of Littleton, also head sacrifices were made by both roughly $35.9 million budget of the Executive Committee. sides that left few happy. A Monday. The budget repre- Several representatives majority of the cuts came in sents a $2.7 million increase thanked the executive com- proposed new correctional from this year’s, but a mittee, responsible for tak- staff. The delegation did $900,000 cut from the one ing the commissioner’s vote to restore a deeds clerk recommended by the com- budget recommendation, position eliminated in the missioners. and turning it into some- executive committee’s cut by “We worked very hard in thing to recommend to the SEE BUDGET, PAGE A10 Delegation says no Northern Pass By KAYTI BURT former and supporting restric- Utilities (Public Service of [email protected] tion of the latter. New Hampshire parent com- NORTH HAVERHILL— “It’s like David against pany), citing economic and The Grafton County delega- Goliath, and we are David,” environmental reasons for his tion talked through two heavy, said Representative Rick opposition. He introduced a intertwined subjects at Ladd, of Haverhill. non-binding resolution, stat- Monday’s county delegation Ladd was speaking about ing that eminent domain meeting – Northern Pass and the Northern Pass project, a should not be used for a pri- eminent domain – ultimately transmission project spear- vate, for-profit, participant- deciding to pass a non-bind- headed by Hydro-Quebec, funded transmission line or ing resolution opposing the NSTAR, and Northeast SEE NORTHERN PASS, PAGE A11

KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER Piano man— Executive Councilor and Grafton County Commissioner Ray Burton regales listeners with a few tunes on the piano last Tuesday afternoon. Local business community identifies concerns Health care costs, public sector benefits lead the list

By KAYTI BURT week’s roundtable was part of the state over the next two [email protected] a months-long process to help years. LITTLETON— The identify what issues are on the “It’s a significant hit to Business and Industry mind of New Hampshire’s major employers,” said Juvet KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER Association (BIA), in conjunc- business community. in reference to the cut to hospi- Lanterns For Life— Paper bags filled with sand and candles lined the Relay For Life circuit at last tion with the Littleton Area BIA Vice President David tal reimbursement, calling the Saturday’s all-night American Cancer Society fundraiser at Remich Park. Each bag, or luminaria, is in Chamber of Commerce Juvet began the discussion measure a tax on New memory as someone died fighting cancer, for someone who continues to fight, or in general support (LACC), hosted a Littleton with a brief summary of the Hampshire’s hospitals. of the fight to end cancer. Business Roundtable discus- legislative session that ended While hospitals will contin- sion last Tuesday as part of a just last week. The big issue in ue to pay the Medicaid series across the state designed the past couple months has Enhancement Tax, a 5.5 per- to better inform the group been the budget, he said, as the cent on net patient service rev- what issues are of most impor- state works to bridge the enues on all hospitals in the Town office reorganizes tance to New Hampshire’s deficit. The $10.2 billion budget state designed to help the state business community. sent to the governor last week generate federal revenue, the “Our mission is to promote for approval represents an 11 state will not reimburse them Wiggett frustrated with layoff a healthy economy and to percent decrease in state for care of uninsured or watch the business communi- spending, but sees the elimina- Medicaid-insured patients. By KAYTI BURT as the current tax collector three days a week for six ty’s back in the legislature,” tion of more than 1,000 jobs The Medicaid program funds [email protected] prepares to make his exit, and months and four days a week explained BIA President Jim (with many already left vacant, only 50 cents for every dollar the town office drops to seven for six months, on his way LITTLETON—The town Roche to the room of local busi- this translates into roughly 200 of care. This would affect 19 of employees. towards retirement. The deci- office was the final depart- ness owners, public officials, layoffs) and cuts $230 million the state’s 26 hospitals. The ment to be hard hit by the “It’s going to be a tough sion was made just before the and concerned citizens. Last in subsidies to hospitals across SEE CONCERNS, PAGE A11 ramifications of last budget time,” said Selectmen selectmen made their decision season’s $745,000 reduction. Chairman Ron Bolt of the about whom to layoff, and The selectmen began to pre- “fairly significant degrada- Wiggett addressed the board Community project completes pare Monday, approving tion” in the number of Monday, asking why he was Interim Town Manager Fred employees at the town office. chosen to be fired, and why next round of sessions Moody’s suggestions on how There are seven remaining, no one told him that he would to reorganize the town office two of which are part-time. no longer be serving as health By ART McGRATH arose out of the fighting that The big hit comes in the officer. [email protected] led to town meeting in departure of Tax Collector Joe “It really bugs me because I LITTLETON—The latest March, when $745,000 was Wiggett. Wiggett will be serv- know I have been pretty session of the Littleton cut from the budget and 11 ing his last day as both tax col- devoted to the town of Community Project (LCP) positions eliminated from lector and town health officer Littleton,” said Wiggett. was last week, and partici- the town workforce. The 40 Associate Fellow tomorrow. He was one of the Wiggett, a former select- pants are tasked with going people are from various fac- town employees laid off fol- man, zoning board member, into the community to pro- tions within the community Hubert W. Hawkins IV lowing the $745,000 reduction school board member, and mote the project and how it and have been split into D.D.S., M.P.H. voted on and approved by the energy conservation commit- can help the town. three sub-groups, each with taxpayers, though he was the tee founder, among other The group of 40 people a specific focus. only employee whose termi- things, has been active in has been meeting since late One group is examining (603) 444-4141 nation was delayed until now. town government for a long April in a quest to try and how town government is Wiggett was slated to time. bring harmony to the vari- funded; another looks at DrHughsDental.com begin working part-time, SEE OFFICES, PAGE A10 ous factions in Littleton. It SEE PROJECT, PAGE A20

Littleton, N.H., 42 pages INSIDE 33 Main Street LOCAL INSIDE SPORTS ...... B1 COURT ...... A6 Simons family Skateboard EDITORIAL ...... A4 FROM THE FRONT . .A10 CARTOON ...... A4 SPOTLIGHTS ...... C1 honored for park planned REAL ESTATE ...... B6 OBITUARIES ...... A18 LETTERS ...... A4 military service for Littleton POLICE ...... A6 CALENDAR ...... C7 A2 A8 CLASSIFIEDS ...... B11 BUSINESS ...... B14 A2 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Local News Presidential candidates talk Northern Pass By KAYTI BURT eminent domain, making that would restrict the domain. This would, in theo- any level, be able to use emi- “We shouldn’t have that [email protected] some references to Northern state’s power to seize public ry, prevent the Northern nent domain for major proj- power given to the govern- NORTH COUNTRY— Pass, during a televised land for the use of a power Pass project from putting a ects that will reduce ment where they can take The presidential race is start- debate hosted by CNN and plant or transmission facili- 180-mile transmission line of America’s dependence on private land and transfer it ing to gain momentum, and WMUR at St. Anselm’s ty,” said Union Leader 90 to 135-foot towers foreign oil?” asked Distaso, to a private industry,” said with it comes more focus on College in Manchester. The reporter John Distaso, refer- through New Hampshire to specifically to Paul and the Texas Congressman and the Granite State and its project, a joint venture by ring to House Bill 648, funnel hydropower down Romney. former Libertarian presiden- issues. At the forefront of Hydro-Quebec, NSTAR, and which would prevent for- from Quebec to southern Paul’s short and defini- tial candidate. many New Hampshirites’ Northeast Utilities (the par- profit utilities from seizing New England. tive answer to Distaso’s Paul said that eminent minds in this race is the ent company of Public private land by eminent “Should governments, at question was “no.” SEE CANDIDATES, PAGE A10 Northern Pass project, and Services of New Hampshire) presidential candidates are is hugely unpopular, partic- beginning to weigh in on the ularly in northern New Simons family honored for military service issue. Hampshire where new Just a few weeks ago, rights-of-way would have to By ART McGRATH Burton, who himself served [email protected] Republican presidential can- be created. time in the New Hampshire didates Mitt Romney and “Here in New LITTLETON—It wasn’t National Guard, read a cer- Ron Paul offered their gener- Hampshire, there is a popu- her plan but all five of tificate signed by Gov. John al opinions on energy inde- lar bill that is being consid- Marguerite Simons’ children Lynch. He got the ball rolling pendence and the role of ered by our state legislature served in the United States when he saw a request from military. Simons’ daughter Dyanne To honor this, Simons Dezan-Thresher, of St. received a surprise visit from Johnsbury, Vt. her children and a brigadier “As soon as I saw Ronnie’s Correction general in the National name I knew I better do In the June 15 issue of The Littleton Courier, in the Guard, Friday, who present- something,” Burton joked, “Selectmen discuss budget committee” story, it was stated ed her with a certificate hon- referring to Simons’ hus- that Joe Wiggett was resigning as town tax collector. Rather, oring her service to her coun- band, Ron Simons, who also the tax collector position was eliminated as part of the budg- try. served in the National et cut. We apologize for the error. “If you count up the years Guard. Ron Simons served of service in this room it ART MCGRATH/THE COURIER for 21 years, retiring with the Marguerite Simons and Ron Simons, right, with certificates honoring would be astronomical,” rank of 1st Lieutenant. their service to the United States at their house Friday. At left is said Brig. Gen. Carolyn His 21 years of service Executive Councilor Ray Burton and Brig. Gen. Carolyn Protzmann of the Protzmann before giving combined with the service of New Hampshire National Guard. Simons the certificate. “I can Simons’ children and Dezan- think of no greater sacrifice Their service is due directly cation and said it is “a testa- Thresher’s husband, than to have all five of your to your influence.” ment to your patriotism and Thaddeus Thresher, com- sons and daughters serve in Protzmann gave Simons a love of country.” bined to a total of 86 years of the United States military. certificate signed by Maj. Protzmann said the mili- service by members of the Gen. 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WWW. AUTOMOBILEINSURANCE4LESS.COM SINCE 1928 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 A3 Local News Woodburn new chairman of Historical Resources Council

By Khela Kupiec the nine-member council, He said part of the coun- have.” House of Representatives studies at SAU 36’s Special to the Littleton Courier which advises the state cil’s goal is to help New Woodburn is a 1984 grad- from 1988 to 1990, according Whitefield school. CONCORD— Jeff Division of Historical Hampshire residents uate of White Mountain to a press release. Woodburn The Council’s next annual Woodburn, of Dalton, a free- Resources. In his new post, become good stewards of Regional High School, and writes freelance stories for meeting will take place on lance writer and former state Woodburn will oversee the their older buildings and of he received a degree in histo- several publications such as July 25 at the Week’s man- lawmaker, was recently recommendation and the rich history that is tied to ry from Franklin Pierce the New Hampshire sion on Mount Prospect in elected chair of New approval of nominations to the properties. University. Business Review and The Lancaster. Information Hampshire’s State Historical the national and state regis- “One of the threats to He is the executive direc- Littleton Courier, and he is about the Division of Resources Council. ters of historic places, as well New Hampshire is losing tor of the state Council for the editor of a news blog, Historical Resources can be For several years, as the general oversight of our cultural landscapes … Children and Adolescents www.WhiteMtNews.com. found at Woodburn, 46, has been the the historical resources man- and trading them for a with Chronic Health He also serves as moderator www.nh.gov/nhdhr or by business representative on agement plan. generic landscape,” said Conditions and was a mem- for his school district, in calling 271-3483. Woodburn. “We have a ber of the New Hampshire addition to teaching social unique landscape, and it’s important we don’t lose Courier Almanac sight of that.” The Horse and Hound Inn Preservation can be prof- is now accepting applications for The word itable and is certainly essen- tial, said Woodburn. Every bartenders and table servers “This county is not wasting money. Never has, as far as I can building has a story and a tell, and I hope never will.” State Rep. Sue Almy at a meeting of history, and it’s important to for year-round employment for its tavern the county delegation executive committee, Monday morning. know information such as and restaurant. Experienced applicants See story page A1. “what’s the best way to deal with lead paint or asbestos. are encouraged to send resumes Upcoming Meetings: “Without that informa- and inquiries to tion you can make mistakes Special Notice!!! and not appreciate what you [email protected]. Due to the recent budget and the change of hours for the Town Clerk’s Office, the office will not be open on any first Saturday of the month. Sometimes it’s best Representation in Court or Pro Se Assistance    Special Notice !!! to talk things over • • Answers • • Petitions The Town Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in obser- Ragamuffins •   • Tenant Rights • Wills vance of the holiday. “a store of 1000 coincidences” with a lawyer... • UNCONTESTED DIVORCE • Abusive Bill Collections    ORIENTAL RUGS • Consumer Complaints • By the numbers: just in: extra fine weave formal Persian rugs, Kurdish "paisley" tribal rug..... MARK E. YOUNGHOLM • Civil Rights • CRIMINAL RECORD ANNULMENT over 300 rugs to choose from! Runners to Room Size.... • AVOID PARENT PLAN &RELOCATION PETITION PROBLEMS Town Offices: Police: Fire: all are are one-of-a-kind hand knotted works of art! come in and take one home with you! ATTORNEY AT LAW Bethlehem (869-3351) Bethlehem (869-5811) Bethlehem (869-2232) Affordable Rate Options Include Littleton (444-3996) Littleton (444-2137) RAGAMUFFINS DESIGN.....moose tiles.....cards...lavender pillows....bags.... 603-444-1787 Littleton (444-7711) button jewelry.....ANTIQUES, large and smalll..... Flat Fees - No Retainers - Tailored Payments Lisbon (838-6790) Lisbon (838-2211) Lisbon (838-6712) Lady's JEWELRY and accessories.....pretty blouses.....BOOKS and MUSIC Franconia (823-7752) Franconia (823-8821) Franconia (823-8123) Lincoln (745-2757) Lincoln (745-2344) 2053 Main St., Bethlehem • 603-869-3387 Easton (823-8017) Lincoln (745-2238) Easton (823-5531) www.flyingcarpetdesigns.com Bath (747-2454) Sugar Hill (823-8725) Bath (787-6222) Spring is Sprung... Landaff (838-6260) Woodstock (745-8700) Sugar Hill (823-8415) Time to get your roof done! Sugar Hill (823-8468) Woodstock (745-3521) “Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Feel The Strength” ® Lyman (838-5900) Woodstock (745-8752) Dial 911 for emergencies

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EDITORIAL BORN ON THIS DATE (6-29) What makes 67 Gary Busey, Actor 64 Richard Lewis, this area special Comedian 63 Fred Grandy, Actor ("The Love Boat"), former he proposed Northern Pass congressman power transmission line, last year’s Main Street reconstruction 63 Ian Paice, Rock musi- project in Littleton, as well as a cian (Deep Purple) proposal to our north in 62 Dan Dierdorf, Football TLancaster to destroy two historic houses Hall of Famer and replace them with a Family Dollar 58 Don Dokken, Rock store, got us thinking just what it is that singer (Dokken) makes people live here, what draws people here to spend money, and what makes the 58 Colin Hay, Rock singer area the special. They are all related. (Men at Work) Three things stand out: the quality of 54 Maria Conchita Alonso, life, the people here, and the majestic Actress scenery, both inside our villages and out- 44 Melora Hardin, Actress side them. It is what makes the North ("The Office") Country (and the nearby Northeast 33 Nicole Scherzinger, Kingdom) special. Tourist dollars are Singer (Pussycat Dolls) immensely important here, as with the dis- appearance of the paper mills in Groveton, Gilman and Berlin, which employed many people around here, tourism is now the ON THIS DATE driving force of the economy. 6-29) Now, more than ever, many of our com- munities rely on the traditional New YOUR VIEWS IN HISTORY: England small town appearance for the 1951 Joseph Ratzinger, the livelihood of many of our residents and we Thoughts for a patriotic holiday future Pope Benedict XVI, are quite aware of it. In Littleton, the Main was ordained as a priest. Street reconstruction project strove to By Tim Williams did the same at every turn. Graft parliament opposed to the will of Some 230 years ago the richest and corruption were so great that the king and the great empire began 1958 Brazil won their first improve upon the appearance of Main World Cup title with a 5-2 Street, and while unfortunately trees were and most powerful country in the half of the cost of the war was lost to its long slide to a second-rate world world, the greatest empire the private greed. power. victory over host country not a part of that, decorative light poles Sweden in Stockholm on the were put up that add much to the atmos- world has ever known, was Politicians were divided into two There are lessons to be learned engaged in eradicating a rag-tag camps, refusing to cooperate, more from this: Civil government at all strength of two goals by 17- phere of the town. year-old Pele. In Lancaster town boards are going to insurgency, a small group of radi- interested in scoring political points levels is not so strong or stable as have to decide whether to approve the raz- cals and terrorists who had deluded off their opponents (and winning we might think but it depends on 1967 Actress Jayne Mansfield, ing of two historic houses on its beautiful the population of a distant and lucrative government contracts and honesty, trust and compromise. 34, and two male compan- Main Street and allow the expansion of backward colony. The imperials grants for their supporters) than The richest country in the world ions died when their car strip mall development on it, ironically knew the hearts and minds of the they were in solving the many may not be so wealthy that it can struck a trailer truck east of right after putting up signs directing people were mostly with the their problems facing their government. withstand major financial misman- New Orleans. tourists toward its historic Main Street. mother country. (They were in So great was partisan division that agement and war profiteering. The 1972 The Supreme Court Littleton has smartly managed its large part wrong but had never military commanders would pur- twin dangers of partisan politics ruled the death penalty could growth--for the most part—by keeping the bothered to find out.) The insur- posefully lose battles to discredit and financial irresponsibility (either constitute "cruel and unusual large scale, chain retail development on the gents were starving wretches dwin- senior officers of the opposite party. expenditures or cuts to services) punishment." dling in numbers every day and it Meadow away from the rest of town, while Fiery speeches rather than thought- have brought down one nation after 1992 A divided Supreme was impossible to imagine that they allowing Main Street to find its own niche. ful discussion roused the voters to another for all of recorded history. Court ruled that women have would not soon be obliterated. The two parts of Littleton have managed street demonstrations, even riots. The parallels to our own time are all a constitutional right to abor- The military, businessmen and an excellent symbiotic relationship. It is a From 1776 to 1780, bled to near too clear. Our governments at all tion, but the justices also politicians knew the empire was lesson that could be learned elsewhere. bankruptcy by war profiteers, para- levels are in great need of women weakened the right as strong and rich beyond measure The Northern Pass project threatens lyzed by partisan politics, Britain and men who see their job as solv- defined in the Roe v. Wade and would never fade so there was many livelihoods and property values managed to lose the war and lose ing problems not winning the decision. throughout the North Country and points no harm in diverting money meant not only its richest colony but its debate. 2002 President George W. south. While there may be a tax benefit for the war into their own pockets. standing in the world, the govern- Bush transferred presidential from the lines going through various com- Their loyal allies across the ocean ment collapsed and ushered in a Tim Williams lives in Franconia. powers to Vice President munities, it will be more than offset by the Dick Cheney for more than decline in property values of all adjoining two hours during a routine or nearby properties. This has already hap- LETTERS colon screening that ended in pened in many communities, as realtors a clean bill of health. have said Northern Pass has made it more Won’t be returning to Lincoln 2003 Actress Katharine difficult to sell some properties. In late March, my wife and I tion. The policeman handcuffed me but could you ask my wife for the Hepburn died at age 96. The power transmission line, with tow- were invited to a Yale Club of to a bench and read me my rights, $20? I was assigned a court date, ers ranging from 90 to 135 feet, will mar the Boston ski trip to Loon to join by which time I felt like a criminal. not realizing that I had a business 2004 Randy Johnson of the landscape for miles in either direction of its Harvard professors, senior officials I expected to be locked up, and trip the same day. At last, after at Arizona Diamondbacks location. It is no wonder people are up in at Boston's Federal Reserve, and the seriously considered getting a least two hours, I was escorted out became the fourth pitcher in arms. People live here for small town, rural like. Driving through town at 45 lawyer, knowing that a lawyer who of the building, where my mortified major league history to life. Quality of life is paramount and can- mph, two policemen pulled me represents himself has an idiot for a wife was waiting. My only conso- record 4,000 career strikeouts. not be beat anywhere but it can only be over for speeding, and shone a client. On the other hand, I hadn't lation was that she had just 2006 The Supreme Court maintained with vigilance. blinding light on our car. "License assaulted anyone or stolen any- renewed an expired driver's license ruled 5-3 that President The fight against Northern Pass will sur- and registration please." I said reg- thing. What was the penalty in herself. Regrettably, my hotel faced George W. Bush's plan to try pass in scope any other struggle the North istration we can do, but license will New Hampshire for a traffic viola- the police station. My friend the Guantanamo Bay detainees Country has seen. be a problem. He said why is that? tion anyway? The policeman read host asked whatever happened to in military tribunals violated I said it has expired. He said please me my rights, then he and his you, and I said it's a long story that U.S. and international law. Letters policy show it to me anyway. I said that deputy started asking questions. I might tell you one day. 2007 The Apple iPhone went would be a problem too. He said Are you feeling sad? Yes (it was a I am writing to thank the Lincoln on sale. The Courier welcomes letters to the editor and why is that? I said I have misplaced humbling and frightening experi- police for enforcing the letter of the guest columns that are focused on local news and it. I added genuinely, "I'm sorry, I'm ence). Are you intoxicated? How law and for their professionalism. I 2009 Financier Bernard events, as well as other issues important to communi- a lawyer, I should know better". He much do you drink? Are you on learned a valuable lesson. By 9:15 Madoff received a 150-year ty residents. Letters must be of community interest, said stay here and went back to the drugs? Are you a member of the a.m. the next day I had renewed my sentence for his multibillion- thought inspiring, valid, civil, opinionated, in good dollar fraud. taste and not libelous. In the interest of space, please squad car. When he came back, he Hell's Angels? Any other gang? Massachusetts driver's license, and keep letters to 300 words or less and 500 words or less told me that it is a crime in New Have you ever considered suicide? quickly put my other personal 2009 The U.S. Supreme for guest columns. The Courier reserves the right to Hampshire to drive without a Do you feel like committing suicide affairs in order. I won't be commit- Court ruled that white fire- edit letters for length and clarity and to decide which fighters in New Haven, letters will appear on the opinion page. include your license, and said get out and put now? After about an hour I thought ting any more crimes, in Lincoln or name and phone number (before the text of the letter) your hands on the car. He searched we were done, but it was time for elsewhere. Actually, I won't ever be Conn., were denied promo- for verification. Anonymous letters will not be print- me for weapons. 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He humorist who loved to tell a He was a great admirer of George’s lifetime collection of coaching various sports at stands and calling your was a man of many parts, but joke and to hear a new one, if Teddy Roosevelt, the rough- Teddy Roosevelt memorabilia three different high schools daughter “pathetic”? first and foremost, he was you could find one he had not rider Republican who became has been sought by public in the area. I received an Contrary to what some Mae’s sweetheart and she already heard. He succeeded president and, as reported by institutions and private col- anonymous letter. The letter people may think, everyone will always be his. They in having Bethlehem honored PBS,”used the Sherman Anti- lections. writer had numerous ques- who coaches wants their raised a beautiful family, as the Poetry Capital of New Trust Act of 1890 to break up We shall miss the day-to- tions about me as a coach team and player to succeed. loved Bethlehem’s natural Hampshire. Yankee some of the country's biggest day civility, modesty, and and decisions that had been If you have a problem, talk beauty, and skied into their Magazine wrote about the corporations and restore com- innate respect for others that made during the season. to the coach. If you feel you 80’s. Mae’s loss and that of “Poetry Capital” signs at petition to the business were the hallmarks of George That’s fine. It is how it goes, could do a better job coach- their children and grandchil- either end of town, and a world.” Epstein and his dear friend the Monday morning quar- ing, get involved. You may dren is a great one. publication of the University George wrote the poem Bernie Kohn. But perhaps one terback routine. find it’s not as easy to get the And Bethlehem’s loss is of Massachusetts Outing “Because He Was Loved” for way to honor their legacy of What was most disturb- results you want. I will prob- also great. George never had Club boasted that its cabin is a 1987 Teddy Roosevelt scholarliness, kindness and ing (other than the individ- ably never get a chance to a bad word to say about any- located in New Hampshire’s Festival in Bethlehem. It is ref- honesty would be to continue ual couldn’t sign their name) answer the questions in this one, even those with whom Poetry Capital. erenced in the Teddy it. was the tearing apart of letter. Maybe the writer did- he disagreed, because he George composed histori- Roosevelt Association Journal some of the players on the n’t want answers. believed honest disagree- cal epic poems. They were Index for 1975 – 2000 as is the Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell, Jr. team. These players all came Remember, when you are at ments informed America’s really memoirs laced with his work of Harvard professor and family, to practice every day and a game or commenting on a “marketplace of ideas.” wry and sometimes sly and glacier scholar Louis Bethlehem worked to improve their team, these are other peo- performance. We had good ple’s children you are talk- games where we played ing about. Would you like Thanks to Road Department very well and other games what you are saying to be Recently we had back to Mr. George Chartier was on rendering the upper road sionalism and consideration where we did not. But never said about your child? back heavy downpours the scene assessing what impassable. Again they came that was extended to us. We did they represent them- I’d like to finish with a which resulted in our road, needed to be done and assur- back, explained what needed think the Road Department selves in a negative manner. “thank you” to all the par- which is Mt. Misery, being ing me that they would have to be done, and proceeded to does a great job maintaining One line from the letter I ents and fans that support washed away, stranding us in a passable road before they install a new road with the roads throughout the year received states “in several the teams and players in a our homes. I first noticed it at left that day. They called in drainage pipes and culverts, and just wanted them to conversations with other positive manner. Thankfully 7:05 a.m. And called the Dodge Contracting and to insure it would not occur know that we appreciate their parents we all agreed that . . those people far outnumber police department to report it. together they all worked until again. diligence. .” then proceeds to rip some the writer of the letter I They informed me that it had 10:30 p.m. establishing a pass- I would like to express our players. If that is a true state- received. been reported to the road able road. Unfortunately, it appreciation to the people The Klahre family ment and there were conver- department and they were rained again that night, who worked long and hard to The Nugent family sations among parents, I Jeff Soule, responding. Within an hour undermining their efforts and achieve this and the profes- have to ask you what if that Littleton High softball coach was your daughter these Make it a successful blood drive tomorrow I would like to both per- Blood donors give out of the are tremendously helpful in of water and a 20% off New Day Camp Series at sonally thank the blood goodness of their hearts and creating a steady flow of peo- coupon from Walgreens. donors of Littleton for the their time is valuable. ple through the door. Patients rely on blood The White Mountain School tremendous turnout at our Rest assured that the Red Realizing that not every- donations, which drop off sig- recent blood drive and apolo- Cross is working with us to one can make an appoint- nificantly in the summer BETHLEHEM––This sum- “Each of these first three gize for the lengthy waits prepare for future Littleton ment ahead of time, the best months. We are working hard mer, The White Mountain camps, Multisport Adventure, experienced by many of you. blood drives and alleviate time to come as a walk-in to delight you on June 30th School will launch a new Day Rock Climbing and While there were a number potential backlogs. would be mid afternoon. and I hope you will give us a Camp Series that will bring a Introduction to Paddling, pro- of contributing factors, Additional staff will be on Our next blood drive will chance to do just that. range of affordable, fun, vides opportunities for safe including a higher than usual hand and the next drive will be at the National Guard adventures to local 12-15 year- and wonderful outdoor number of new Red Cross start a half hour earlier. Armory on Thursday, June 30 olds. The camps are designed adventure experiences for all staff and a large influx of Donors can help by calling from 11:30 to 5:00. We’ll be Penny Shortt-Newton to provide opportunities for ability and experience levels,” donors in the first hour, the 1-800 RED CROSS or visiting grilling hot dogs and ham- Littleton Blood Drive young teens to explore the Mirkin noted. “The sessions bottom line is that the wait redcrossblood.org to make an burgers and all presenting Chair local area, expand their artistic are taught by American time was unacceptably long. appointment. Appointments donors will receive free case ability and play organized Mountain Guides Association team sports, all under the (AMGA) and trained White direction of trained, profes- Mountain School faculty, who sional instructors. will share with students some Freedom According to The White of the amazing areas right out- Two hundred thirty five home injured, sometimes not Our love of independence the birthday of this country Mountain Director of Summer side our doors.” No addition- years ago, independence is at all It is a national heartache has inspired many a moving we so love. Programs, Ben Mirkin, the al equipment is necessary for what we sought With the when one of our troops fall song With a hope that there’s new offering fills an important these camps. Revolutionary War, many Yes, America’s our coun- a balance between the eagle Phyllis Gonyer gap in summer opportunities. The summer will end with battles were hard fought try, we love it right or wrong and the dove Let’s celebrate Littleton “It's a tough age,” he said. camps built around the fol- The call to arms was “Young teens are often not old lowing themes: “Freedom” the British we enough to work, but they are Visual and Performing soundly beat Colonial farm- too old to take part in most Arts, July 18-22 and July 25-29. ers and craftsmen were sent INSURANCE traditional day camps and Students will learn and prac- well-trained armies to defeat summer programs. We aim to tice creativity and self-expres- Hence, the birth of our www.bestinsurance.net fill that gap with programs sion, spending half of each nation began on that are appropriate and fun day on visual arts, like draw- Independence Day. Home • Auto for the age group. Each of the ing painting and ceramics and No longer British subjects, Hadlock new day camps has great the other half focused on the now a country with some- Trucks • Business instructors. Students just need dramatic arts. thing to say Freedom became Motorcycles Insurance to arrive ready and excited Introduction to Lacrosse, our mantra, George about trying new things!” Aug. 1-5: Participants will Washington our president Group The White Mountain spend a week with The White We stood up for what we School Day Camp Series will Mountain School coaches and believed, no longer hesitant run from June 27 through other local students, to learn But freedom isn’t free, just Bryan Hadlock August 5. Each week offers a this fantastic, exciting, fast- ask our veterans why different theme. The first three paced sport. Again, no special Those who fought our camps are: equipment is necessary. wars on land or sea or skies Multisport Adventure, All equipment for all of our There always seems to be June 27-July 1: Campers will camps, other than personal conflicts all around the world spend a week hiking, rock clothing, is included free of Our brace march off to climbing and kayaking. charge, all for $225 for the first war with stars and stripes Rock Climbing, July 4-8: week with additional weeks unfurled Fine, heroic 800-794-5503 Participants will learn climb- being discounted more with Americans that are a credit to ing basics with experienced each week. mankind They fight for love Exit 42 • Walmart Exit Casey Hadlock Nancy Bisson coaches. The registration is a simple of country and loved ones left Introduction to Paddling, online process or you can just behind Sometimes they come July 11-15: Campers will give Ben, the director, a call at spend the week learning to 444-2928 ext. 40. canoe and kayak.

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Court News Police News Women fined for threatening to blow up car Assault arrest on By KAYTI BURT ior and the completion of an ing under the influence for an 2010 incident in Lisbon during [email protected] anger management program. April 22 incident on West which he struck Sunshine LITTLETON—A Groveton A charge of obstructing the Main Street in Littleton. Vieira Robles in the face. Robles was N. Littleton Road woman was found guilty of report of crime or injury com- was fined $620, had his license fined $560 for the offense, $250 criminal threatening in plaint was also placed on file revoked for 12 months, and of which was suspended. He By ART McGRATH Police Department war- Littleton District Court for without finding for one year was ordered to complete an was also sentenced to six [email protected] rant for harassment and threatening to blow up a car. on the condition of good impaired driver’s intervention months in jail, which was LITTLETON– A for a Plymouth District Felicia McKearney, 23, behavior. program. deferred for one year on the Littleton woman faces Court warrant for non- threatened to blow up the car Tyler Emerson, 21, Monroe, Andrew Wright, Jr., 19, condition of good behavior assault charges for an inci- appearance. Sands was in which Lynn Perry was sit- was found guilty of posses- Littleton, was found guilty of and no contact with Sunshine. dent last week. remanded to the Grafton ting in Sugar Hill on May 21 sion of marijuana for a May 12 unlawful possession of alcohol He had a second assault Shannon M. Jackson, County House of by throwing her cigarette in incident. Emerson was fined for a May 22 incident in charge placed on file without 33, was arrested June 19 Corrections in lieu of $350 the gas tank. She was sen- $434. Littleton. Wright was fined finding on the condition of one on North Littleton Road cash bail. tenced to 20 days in jail, which David Gilmour, 46, New $744, and his license was year’s good behavior. for simple assault. She Joseph Towle, 21, was suspended on the condi- Paltz, New York, failed to revoked for six months. Robles was also fined guilty was released on $1,000 Woodsville, was arrested tion of one year’s good behav- appear in court to face a Adam Brammer, 21, of harassment for a Jan 2 inci- bail and is to be arraigned June 18 on a Haverhill ior, as well as the completion charge of driving after revoca- Littleton, had a speeding com- dent in Lisbon. Robles called July 19. Police Department war- of a mental health assessment tion or suspension. Gilmour’s plaint placed on file without the Gadway residence after Michael S. Magwire, 24, rant for operating without and anger management class. $750 bail was forfeited, and a finding on the conditions of being told not to communicate Littleton, was arrested a valid license. Towle was McKearney was also found bench warrant issued. one year’s good behavior and with them by the Lisbon June 18 on Main Street on released on $250 personal guilty of disorderly conduct Adam Hill, 31, Whitefield, the completion of a defensive Police Department. Robles a warrant for the prohibit- recognizance bail and is for pounding on the car’s win- failed to appear in court to face driving course. Brammer was was fined $548, $300 of which ed sales of alcohol that scheduled to appear in dows. She was fined $248 for two counts of driving under found traveling 44 mph in a 30 was suspended on the condi- stemmed from a June 10 Haverhill District Court that offense. the influence, and a charge of mph zone on March 16 in tion of one year’s good behav- incident. He was released on July 25. Francis Brundle, Jr., 23, disobeying an officer. His Littleton. ior. on $1,000 bail and is to be Alexander Welch, 26, Lancaster, was found guilty of $1,000 personal recognizance Owen Charbonneau, 33, Travis Burroughs, 20, arraigned July 19. Woodsville, was arrested simple assault for pushing bail was forfeited, a bench Bethlehem, was found guilty Lisbon, was found guilty of Christopher F. June 19 for transporting Angel Therriault into a wall on warrant issued, and new bail of aggravated driving while operating an ATV without a Marshall, 31, Littleton, alcoholic beverages (pas- May 21 in Littleton. Brundle of $250 cash per charge was intoxicated for a Jan. 30 inci- valid license off of River Road was arrested June 18 on senger). Welch was issued was fined $186, and sentenced set. The charges are in relation dent in Bethlehem. He was in Lisbon on May 17. He was West Main Street for sim- a summons to appear in to 90 days in jail, which was to a May 24 incident in fined $620, had his license fined $74.40. ple assault. He was Haverhill District Court suspended on the condition of Bethlehem during which Hill revoked for nine months, and Michael Rothney, 19, released on $1,000 bail and on July 25. one year’s good behavior, and was found driving with an was ordered to complete an Littleton, was found guilty of is to be arraigned July 12. Gregory Crews, 26, a substance abuse evaluation. excess alcohol concentration, impaired driver intervention unlawful possession of alcohol Kimberly Stowell, 43, Bradford, Vt., was arrest- Kristina Day, 28, Lisbon, and attempted to elude police. program. for an April 8 incident on West Littleton, was arrested ed June 19 for driving pled guilty to simple assault Mark Alan Reinhard, 42, Marcelino Robles, 46, Main Street in Littleton. He June 17 on Kittridge Lane after revocation or suspen- for a May 22 incident during Bethlehem, was found guilty Lisbon, was found guilty of was fined $372, and his license for shoplifting for a March sion. Crews was released which she struck husband, of driving after suspension for simple assault for an Aug 1, was revoked for 90 days. 5 incident. She was on $500.00 personal recog- Mark Day, in the face, chest, a May 17 incident on Main released on $1,500 bail and nizance bail and is sched- and back several times, leav- Street in Bethlehem. Reinhard is to be arraigned July 19. uled to appear in ing bruises on his arms. Day was fined $336, $150 of which The Other Side of the She was also arrested Haverhill District Court was fined $560, $250 of which was suspended. for shoplifting for a Feb. on July 25. was suspended on the condi- Albert Vieira, 18, Danville, 22 incident. tion of one year’s good behav- Vt., was found guilty of driv- Midnight Ride: A visit David A. 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THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 A7 Local News Woodburn named chair of Historical Resources Council By Darin Wipperman taught social studies at the Woodburn House each community’s vitality. dates as the preferable way Woodburn completes var- Special to the Courier Whitefield Elementary Restaurant on Kings Square The region’s authenticity to sustain local commitment ious freelance writing proj- CONCORD—The New School this past year, and in Whitefield. creates a devotion to the past to historical preservation. ects, including some work Hampshire Department of previously at White Woodburn’s interest in while working toward the The Northern Pass contro- for the Courier. For the last Cultural Resources named Mountains Regional High historic preservation is future, Woodburn said. versy has led people to think year, he has been the editor Jeff Woodburn the new School. He serves as execu- based on a belief that the Woodburn served in the about what they want their of the news-blog chairman of the State tive director of the Council future depends on an under- New Hampshire Legislature communities to look like, www.WhiteMtNews.com. Historical Resources for Children and standing of and appreciation from 1988-1990. With his Woodburn noted. A balance The Council’s next annual Council. Adolescents with Chronic for the past. range of experience in public between the rights of proper- meeting will take place on The Council serves as an Health Conditions. He believes that the service, Woodburn said he ty owners and the advan- July 25 at the Week’s Estate. advisory body on various Additional experience “beautiful main streets” in will articulate a practical tages of historic preservation Information about the subjects, including reviews includes time as the modera- the North Country are vision for preservation that may be complicated, espe- Division of Historical of nominations to the State tor for his town and school important town assets. avoids generic development, cially in difficult economic Resources can be found at and National Registers of board. He has worked in the Preservation of the region’s but also respects property times, but Woodburn noted, www.nh.gov/nhdhr or by Historic Places. area of marketing historic fine buildings and attrac- owners. He does not see the “we don’t want to lose our calling 271-3483. Woodburn, of Dalton, buildings and owned the tions will remain a part of “heavy arm” of legal man- history.”

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Abbie Greenleaf Library At an author event at The Frost Place, editor Kay Morgan presented the OLD HOME DAYS Abbie Greenleaf Library with “Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire's North Saturday, July 2, 2011 Country.” The book is a collection of essays, many Downtown Franconia, NH by local authors. It is a joint venture of the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place & Culture at Franklin Pierce University and Bondcliff Sponsored by The Lafayette Lions Club Books in Littleton. It is illustrated by Amy Delventhal. The Friends of the Library are preparing for their book sale on EVENTS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Franconia's Old Home Day, Saturday, July 2 from 10 At Franconia Community Church On Dow Strip a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:00am - 10:30am GAMES, ACTIVITIES & FACE PAINTING important fund raising event for the library as LIONS FLEA MARKET 9:00am - 1:00pm FOR THE YOUNGER SET 10:00am - 12:00pm many renovation projects are in store for this year and TRICKY DICK’S MAGIC SHOW 10:30am - 11:30am next year's centennial. Most items are priced from 50 cents to one dollar. Look for a large tent on the On Main Street GIANT DUCK RACE library lawn, a generous 12:00pm-1:00pm loan from Phil and Joyce 10K ROAD RACE Walker’s Start 8:30am Gale River Krill. Village House Restaurant Runner’s Start 9:00am Meghan McCarthy Benefit 2013 Profile High School Class McPhaul donated her latest GIANT PARADE 1:00pm book, “A History of Cannon Main Street Mountain: Trails, Tales and ART SHOW Skiing Legends.” The book Peabody & Smith Back Lawn 9:00am - 4:00pm Theme — “America The Beautiful” is based on extensive Grand Marshalls — Our Oldest Tri-Town Residents research and interviews Lisbon Art Council with skiers who know CATHOLIC CHURCH SALE 9:00am - 2:30pm Cannon best. It is a valu- GREAT DUCK RACE 2:30pm able resource as the State Benefit Franconia Food Pantry considers the future of the Gale River mountain. GALE RIVER CO-OP YARD SALE 9:00am - 2:30pm With a donation from Evening Actitivies On The Dow BOOK SALE Richard Bennink the library 10:00am - 2:00pm CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO added a number of new Library Lawn books to the collection. Tuba 4th 7:00-7:30pm “The Greater Journey: FIREMEN’S BARBECUE Americans in Paris” is by 11:00am to Closing White Mountain Swing Band 7:30-9:30pm Pulitzer Prize historian FIREWORKS AT DUSK David McCullough. “Berried to the Hilt” is the

Tickets for Duck Race 2/$5. May be purchased at Mac’s Corner, Flea Market, Front of Town Hall or from any Lion. All proceeds go towards Lafayette Lions Scholarship Fund and Charity Programs. Thank you for supporting the Lions of Lafayette and our Communities. THANK YOU TO CONTRIBUTORS AND SUPPORTERS OF OLD HOME DAY Franconia Notch Robert & Pat Every Mojo Solutions Chamber of Commerce The Courier Fransted Campground Lafayette Maplewood Country Club Recreational Department Franconia Business Connection Peabody & Smith Realty John Strasser III Connecticut River Bank Garnet Hill Inc. Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Harrison Publishing Co. Town of Franconia Charles Wolcott Laconia Savings Bank Town of Sugar Hill Whitney’s Mac’s Market Polly’s Pancake Parlor Franconia Village Store Mt. Washington Railway Co. Jennifer Gaudette White Mt. Appraisals Inc. Mittersill Alpine Resort A8 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Local News Teen center plans skateboard park By KAYTI BURT kids involved from the very place to hang out, even the [email protected] beginning of the project. If troublemakers. LITTLETON—Just two they help to plan and build “I think it’s great, and we and a half weeks after the the skateboard park, then can be open to giving each opening of the Littleton teen maybe they will have a sense kid a chance…Ultimately, center, The Factory, owners of pride and investment in the overall benefit is that Jim and Angel Anan are the venture, he said. This there can be a safe place ready to set phase two of the could dissuade the tradition- where they can come,” said project in motion: a skate- al troublemakers from van- Decker. board park. Those gathered dalizing or not respecting Anan encouraged anyone at the phase two informa- the park, and may lead kids with concerns or ideas to tional meeting last Thursday to discourage their peers contact the center, and to spoke over the chords and from doing so. attend the next planning clangs of a band practicing Volunteer Laurie Decker meeting, which will be held downstairs in the massive said the teen center is about in the coming weeks. building – a sign that the giving all of the kids a safe center, designed to give young people in town a safe place to hang out, is well on the way to its mission. “The biggest question is, ‘When is the skateboard park coming?’” said Jim Anan, of the children and teenagers who frequent The KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER Factory. “They ride their The old Hitchiner’s Manufacturing building, now Littleton’s new teen center, has plenty of space. Owners Jim skateboards here.” and Angel Anan hope to turn some of it into a skateboard park for area youth, including both an indoor sec- The Factory already has a tion in part of the massive factory, and an outdoor section. lot to offer – from video gaming to a café bar to an Vermont, gathering input on construction this week. neighborhood surrounding open space for performances what are the best kinds of Though the skateboard park the center, which is located – but Anan, an advocate for materials, where are the in Littleton will be operated in the old Hitchiner’s the youth, is not ready to funding sources, and how to by a private entity, Anan and Manufacturing building, stop there. He hopes to build foster volunteerism. company are eager to get came to the meeting to voice a skate park for the kids, “Maybe some of the Currier’s input on every- concerns about the project. COURTESY PHOTO complete with both indoor research I’ve done in the past thing from funding sources In addition to concerns A scene from one of last year’s North Country Center for the Arts and outdoor sections. could help with this one,” to design development to the about noise pollution, resi- Children’s Theatre performances. During the teen discussion said Winn, whose two skate- permitting process. dents worried the park could night held prior to the cen- boarding sons spurred his Anan stressed the project attract bullies or trouble- ter’s planning, many of the involvement. is very much in the planning makers. Anan mentioned the Littleton Opera House to kids expressed the need for a Winn isn’t the only person stage, but is looking for potential of a fence that place to skateboard. Without willing to help. Littleton interested parties around could also act as a sound a designated location, many Parks and Recreation town to help out. Right now, barrier. He assured the host Children’s Theatre of them end up in the bank Director Ryan Glass volun- the priority is to come up neighbors that the park, like parking lots after hours – teered a book detailing how with a design and plan so the center, is supervised and Fridays this summer large spaces with little traffic to create a skate park, and they can start presenting it to that, as a private facility, kids – and eventually get yelled offered to look into donating funding sources, but the cen- can lose the privilege to at for it. $1,200 recently raised at a ter is also looking for help attend if they do not follow LITTLETON– The autograph signing. “Their cry was, ‘If you charity golf fundraiser. Mike with public relations and the rules. Littleton Opera House and The 2011 Papermill don’t want us to get in trou- Currier, a Plymouth resident volunteer recruitment, “We’re going to be very Littleton Area Chamber of Children’s Theatre season ble, give us someplace to do who is active in a similar fundraising and grant-seek- vigilant,” said Anan, adding Commerce are proud to will include performances this,’” said Anan. effort in his town, was ing, administrative duties that the Littleton Police announce that Friday after- of: The Frog Prince, Secret Anan has recruited Greg unable to make it to the such as volunteer coordina- Department is very enthusi- noons this summer will have Garden, The Ugly Duckling, Winn to the cause. In 2007, meeting as planned, but tion, and the clean-up of the astic about the project and a little more excitement than The Princess And The Pea, Winn spearheaded an effort remains a contact for the cen- space for the indoor portion plans to be involved. “We usual with the hosting of the Arabian Nights, Beauty And to build a skateboard park ter and will most likely be of the park. Once the indoor don’t want this to be some- Papermill Theatres 2011 The Beast, The Pied Piper on Mt. Eustis. The project speaking at a later planning space is cleared, Anan wants thing that creates rather than Children’s Theatre. Shows and Cinderella. For their ended up falling apart, but session. Plymouth just to set up some portable detracts from that kind of will start at 2 p.m. on Friday first week, the Papermill not before Winn had visited approved a plan for a public equipment so the kids can problem.” with admission costing $5. Children’s Theatre skateboard parks across skateboard park in town last start skateboarding. Winn spoke about the North Country Center for Company will perform The Maine, New Hampshire and week, and was set to begin Several residents from the importance of getting the the Arts Papermill Theatre Frog Prince, depicting a will begin its 2011 Children’s princess on a quest to find Theatre season with the per- her true love who befriends formance of The Frog Prince a frog. The kiss of the A GUIDE TO THE BEST the week of June 27-July 2. princess transforms the frog Throughout the summer, into her real prince. five professional adult actors The Littleton Area from the Papermill Chamber of Commerce is a Children’s Theatre non-profit organization that Company perform original strives to work with both REAL ESTATE musical adaptations of pop- members and the communi- ular fairy and folk tales in ty on social and economic seven communities through- development. 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CCOOPPYY DDEEAADDLLIINNEE FFRRIIDDAAYY,, AAUUGGUUSSTT 55TTHH Contact Tracy or Lori in Littleton at 603-444-3927 fax: 603-444-4839 • e-mail: [email protected] THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 A9 Local News Lucky locals win Moose Hunt permits Berlin's Lacasse By JEFF WOODBURN Berlin; Walter Gilbert, Berlin; Special to the Littleton Courier Richard Fournier, Randolph; wins lottery TWIN MOUNTAIN – Joseph Gassek, Jefferson; Allen Recently, after many years of Kent, Jr., Twin Mountain; By Jeff Woodburn trying, Michael Lacasse of Adam Kuzmeskus, Lisbon; Special to the Courier Berlin finally won a moose Cheryl Lottero, Jefferson; Ted and Wanda Lacasse hunting permit. Excited by the Hector Michaud, Groveton; were dressed in colorful news, he called his father, Ted Patrick Reardon, Woodstock; Hawaiian shirts when they Lacasse, to tell him of his good Lionel Riendeau, Berlin; and arrived at the Twin fortune. Only 395 permits were Roger Welch, Woodsville. Mountain Country Store to awarded by the Fish and Thanks to the recovery of collect their $1.5 million lot- Game Department. moose populations, New tery winnings, but they have “Guess what,” his father Hampshire has had an annual no plans to fly off to the trop- Lottery winners, Wanda and Ted answered, “I won the New moose hunt since 1988. That ical Pacific island or change Lacasse of Berlin. Hampshire lottery.” (see relat- year, 75 permits were issued their lifestyle at all. “We’re ed article). for a three-day hunt in the not selfish… (and) won’t Lacasse. Michael responded, “You North Country. change dramatically,” he Mr. & Mrs. Lacasse are out did me again.” PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN The availability of 395 hunt- said “No new homes, cars. native to the region. Wanda Still, Michael Lacasse spent Michael Lacasse (right) and his nephew, Derek Patry. ing permits this year, with I’m 74 and I work every day. is from Jefferson and is the much of last Thursday at the some issued for every area of I love what I’m doing.” daughter of Clayton Hicks. Twin Mountain Country Store, relative to help on the hunt as a He plans to take his wife the state during the nine-day The extra money, which They have lived in Berlin for where his parents collected “subpermittee.” In addition to Sylvia along as his subpermit- season has been made possible he took in a lump sum, will many years. Ted owns their $1.5 million winnings, New Hampshire residents, tee. ”I had a good feeling about by careful management of he said, provide a little secu- Lacasse Paving and talking about the moose hunt. winners hailed from today,” said LaCasse. ”I saw moose populations. The result- rity for his family, including Construction, a subcontract- He has chosen his nephew, Pennsylvania, New York, two moose in my lawn this ing sustainable annual harvest his wife of 52 years, four chil- ing company for FairPoint Derek Patry, to be his subper- Vermont, Massachusetts, week, and I thought that was a of moose helps to regulate dren, 11 grandchildren and Communications that he mittee. He is happy with his Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota good sign that I might win.” moose numbers and provides four great-grandchildren. started in 1963. location draw which is D-2, and Michigan. Other local winners include a unique recreational opportu- The winning Hot Lotto Lottery Executive which is the greater Littleton More than a hundred peo- – two Lancaster brothers nity. Ticket was drawn on June 15 Director Charlie McIntrye, area. ple showed up at Fish and –Kory and Kyle Bouthillier; Each permit winner is and the numbers were ran- along with Executive Three hundred ninety-five Game headquarters in Daniel Alimandi, Berlin; assigned to one of 22 wildlife domly chosen by the Councilor Ray Burton and people — including a few Concord to watch the drawing, Lawrence D. Benoit, Groveton; management units (WMUs) in machine (5-8-11-19-29 and Senator John Gallus, present- dozen local residents– were swap hunting stories and listen Robert L. Benway, Stark: which he or she can legally the Hot Ball was 19). News ed the Lacasses with an over- selected randomly to receive a in hopes of hearing their name Donald Blair, Berlin; Randolph hunt. spread quickly that the ticket size, promotional check for moose hunting permit. come up on the list of winners. Chase, Bethlehem; Joann In 2010, New Hampshire was sold at the Twin the benefit of a horde of jour- Winners were selected from Ten people in the room were Chessman, Groveton; Brian hunters took 302 moose, for a Mountain Country store nalists. The Twin Mountain a pool of nearly 14,000 appli- selected for 2011 moose hunt Connors, Lancaster; William statewide success rate of 76 (also known locally as the Store also received $15,000 cants. They will be offered per- permits, including Lancaster Cote, Berlin; Brenda Davis, percent. Regional success rates Blue Store) and since Lacasse for selling the lucky ticket. mits to hunt moose during the native Raymond LaCasse (no Jefferson; Norma Jean DeLong, for moose hunters last year plays the lottery every Joan Hogan, a store employ- October 15 – 23, 2011, season. relation to Ted or Michael North Stratford; Henry Dion, ranged from 90% in the North Wednesday and Saturday ee, accepted the check on Each winner is allowed to Lacasse) of Gilmanton Iron Berlin; Luke Fontaine, Region to 45 percent in the and usually at this store, he behalf of the owners who enlist a guide and one friend or Works. Groveton; Jason Gauthier, southeast part of the state. scrambled around for his were out of town. ticket. Sure enough, he said, Lacasse says he will con- the numbers matched up, tinue purchasing lottery tick- Bath Old Home Days schedule close to completion but just in case he handed it ets. “It’s cheaper than BATH––At the May meet- McClure’s Band will perform ice at 10:30 a.m. The Fire ing, we need lots of help to get to his wife. “I stared at the (going) to LasVegas,” he ing of the planning committee afterward. The afternoon will Association will once more everything in order. So we ticket for 10 minutes saying, added. for the Bath Old Home Days include games and the famous put on their aprons to serve a need all “hands on deck”. ‘It can’t be,’” said Wanda (Aug. 20 and 21), the schedule East Bath vs. West Bath tug-of- Chicken BBQ starting at 11:30 of events moved close to being war. We are looking for entries a.m. Ed O’Brien will be enter- finalized. The celebration will for the Bath-tub race as well. taining with his calliope and begin with opening cere- The Strawberry Farm Band the children will have their monies at 10 a.m. on Saturday, will be featured from 4 to 5 parade. Quilts will be gone, Aug. 20. Exhibits will be in p.m. but other exhibits will be in place including flowers, quilts, We expect people will be place for viewing. historical items and displays ready for supper after such a Our traditional T-shirts are by various groups. After a hot full day. It will be served in the now available for purchase. dog/hamburger lunch, served church vestry and catered by They are white with our logo, up by the Bath Fire the Happy Hour Restaurant of theme and dates in blue. You Association, Barbara Whitney Wells River, so you know it may get yours at the Town will sing our national anthem. will be delicious. To finish the Office, the Brick Store in Bath The parade, always a favorite day, there will be a street Village or the Way Station in event, will start from the dance beginning at 8 p.m. Swiftwater. schoolyard at 1:30 p.m. with with music by the Rocking The next planning meeting band concerts before and after. Chairs Band. will be Wednesday, June 29 at The Mad Bavarian Band per- Sunday’s activities will 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office. forms before the parade and include a special church serv- With August fast approach- A10 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Local News

OFFICES we had to deal with it.” echoed Bolt’s message of the role of tax collector, leav- Noyes will add property/lia- serving as health officer for six Bolt told Wiggett it was being put in a tough position. ing the town office without an bility insurance and bulk pur- months to determine if the sit- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) purely a numbers game when “Joe, there isn’t any way to assessing clerk. This means chasing to her plate, and uation works for both him at “I’ve been around,” he it came to finding the reduc- lay off anybody that’s easy for additional assessing work Planning and Zoning the town. He will be receiving said. “I’m one of the last tions in the budget, and that the people doing the laying will have to be contracted out Coordinator Joanna Ray will half of the $2,000 stipend paid dinosaurs.” they tried to keep it fair by off or that’s easy for the peo- to MRI. be in charge of maintaining for a full-year of service as Selectmen Chair Ron Bolt cutting from each of the ple being laid off,” said Additional responsibilities the timber/excavation war- health officer. said the decision was not easy, departments’ budgets. As for Seymour. will be given to the existing rants, the sewer/tax warrants, Also at the meeting, Janet but a result of the position the the health officer decision, Wiggett remained upset. town employees. Executive and the software that tracks Costa volunteered to be the selectmen were put in when Bolt said he assumed that “I hope that you’ve learned Secretary and Welfare the taxes. town’s Deputy Treasurer. the town approved the drasti- Wiggett would not be inter- a lesson because that’s not the Director Ceil Stubbings will Wiggett also performed the Costa will take over the trea- cally reduced budget. ested because he was leaving way people should be treat- take on managing the infor- duties of the town health offi- surer’s duties should the “This wasn’t the budget we the work force. ed,” he said. mation technology/computer cer. Bolt said he was offered treasurer be unable to per- wanted,” said Bolt. “This was Selectman Marghie As for the reorganization, contract, the board of asses- the position once the select- form them. Linda Warden the amended budget, Seymour apologized to Amy Hatfield, the current sor’s meetings, and public men realized he may be inter- and Stan Fillion were reap- approved by the voters, and Wiggett for the situation, but assessing clerk, will take over notarization. Front ested, but he declined. pointed to the budget com- Desk/Welfare/Deputy Tax Highway Department mittee. Tom Loughlin, a resi- Collector Sue McQueeney Director George Chartier will dent with a background in BUDGET social services. staffing process. will take on the printer con- be taking over those duties, real estate and facility plan- “I don’t know what we’re Representative Andy White, tract and small supply pur- which will be addressed after ning, was appointed as an (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) going to do, but we need to of Lebanon, echoed Bulis’ chasing. Finance and Human his hours at the highway alternate to the zoning board. transferring funds from the get this project under con- claim, noting that the com- Resources Director Karen department. Chartier will be Register of Deeds Surcharge trol,” said Mirksi. mittee discussed the option Account. No current county Representative Susan of not opening the jail at all. getting America on track for “There is already signifi- employees were laid off in Almy, of Lebanon, spoke in “We recognize that the CANDIDATES energy security,” said cant lobbying and influence the reduction, though a sher- favor of the new correctional implementation is fluid,” (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A2) Romney. peddling affecting the iff’s captain position was facility. said Bulis, “and we will be The entire Republican process of Northern Pass eliminated through retire- “We have a 19th century monitoring it…into the next domain laws – both at the presidential debate is avail- approval,” he wrote. ment. jail…which could get us a budget cycle.” national and state levels – able for viewing on The DOE extended the Delegation discussion very large lawsuit if we were Though the jail was at the were not put into place to youtube.com. public comment period on was relatively limited prior going to stay in it,” said forefront of many minds, the take land from private own- Presidential hopeful the Northern Pass’ applica- to the vote on the $35.9 mil- Almy. “Replacing it with uncertainty of how much of ers and give it to a corpora- Andy Martin also came out tion for a Presidential lion county budget, mostly, another 19th century jail was retirement costs will be shift- tion, regardless of how it solidly against the Northern Permit, which is required for it seemed, due to the fact not something that was ed from the state to the coun- may or may not help a local- Pass in a motion/petition to all projects crossing interna- that the main issue of this going to happen.” ty was also addressed. ity. intervene sent to the tional borders. The period budget season – the new cor- Almy said Grafton Grafton County Executive “Property in free society Department of Energy was set to end June 14, but rectional facility – has County is the third lowest- Director Julie Clough said should be owned by the peo- (DOE) this month. Martin, a was extended in anticipation already been debated spending county in the state, the details are still being ple and it shouldn’t be regu- perennial candidate for of Northern Pass filing new numerous times. The project and still will be even after ironed out. Clough added lated to death by the govern- Congressional office, is best routes for the project. The replaces the century-old jail the new correctional facility that future health insurance ments – whether it’s known for starting the false comment period came after currently in use by the coun- is up and running. costs are also up in the air as Washington, D.C. or local rumors that President a series of seven scoping ty – a move deemed neces- “This county is not wast- Primex, the county’s insur- governments,” said Paul. Barack Obama is secretly a meetings in March, during sary by some and too expen- ing money. Never has, as far ance handler, is getting out “Right now, we really don’t Muslim. which residents spoke sive by others. as I can tell, and I hope never of the health insurance busi- own our land. We just pay In the motion, Martin almost exclusively against Representative Paul will,” she said. ness. The county will be put- rent on our land and we lis- calls himself the “first and the project, save for in Misrki, of Enfield Center, Bulis said the executive ting together a taskforce to ten to all these regulations, only presidential candidate Franklin, where a proposed said it was disturbing to see committee spent a great deal research different options. so I would say the courts who is actually opposing converter station could bring how far the project has got- of time discussing the cor- The committee will most should get out of the way, this project and who has per- millions of dollars to the ten out of hand, and what it rectional facility, and that it likely be formed in the fall. too. They should not have sonally studied the issues community. has cost in terms of cuts to will consider to review the this right to take land from individuals to provide privi- and focused energy on par- “We acknowledged in a leges to another group.” ticipation in the proceed- filing in April that we will Distaso rephrased the ings.” His opposition to the work to identify a route in question for Romney, a New project is primarily for that area that has support of Hampshire property owner national security reasons. property owners,” wrote and advocate for energy “I favor energy independ- Northern Pass in its online independence. ence, hardly an original posi- project journal on June 15. “There are a lot of people tion,” writes Martin. “But “The scoping period exten- in this state who are con- taking power from Canada sion allows us to continue cerned about this project, but is a potentially risky matter. that work.” they also want to have ener- Canada has somewhat lax The new route being iden- gy independence,” said standards for immigration, tified will be from Groveton Distaso. “How do you feel and is much more receptive to the Canadian border. about that?” to Muslim immigration. As a The DOE is working Romney agreed with Paul result, Canada is and/or towards creating an in that land should only by could become an increased Environmental Impact taken by the government for target of Al Qaeda infiltra- Statement (EIS). Once the TH public, not private purpose, tion.” comment period is finished 4 OF JULY SALE! such as for the use of a road Martin also cites environ- (the DOE said it will last at or highway. mental, fiscal, and public least 45 days), the draft EIS th “The right answer for us health reasons for his oppo- will take several months to 20% off all Red, White,rd and Blue Yarn sition. In the statement, he put together. Following, will nd,3, and 4 to have energy independ- July 2 ence, is to start developing said he spent a significant be a second public comment- our own energy in this coun- amount of time in New ing period, including further try, and we’re not doing Hampshire while growing public hearings. The final Parker’s Marketplace, 106 Main Street, Littleton that,” said Romney, who up, as his mother is a native, EIS will respond to all com- served as governor or and the project threatens ments made on the draft EIS. Open 10-6 Monday through Saturday, 12-5 on Sunday Massachusetts from 2003 to “New Hampshire’s values of Prior to the anticipated pro- Phone: 444-5915 • Website: Yarngardennh.com 2007. clean air, clean water, low posal of a new route and the e-mail: [email protected] Romney suggested the taxes, and limited govern- extension of the comment development of many ener- ment.” period, the estimated com- gy sources: drilling for oil, In the statement to the pletion date of the EIS was natural gas, clean coal, DOE, Martin briefly April 2012. Once the EIS is nuclear power, and harness- addresses the Presidential completed, the project will ing renewable energy. 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NORTHERN PASS from the New Hampshire Northern Pass from taking seizure of private property for Northern Pass project. The that the reason two sides were General Court. If passed by land by eminent domain. public use. It is often invoked House Science, Technology, clashing on passing the resolu- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) the state, a similar measure Eminent domain is a power during the construction of and Energy Committee tion is that one faction – repre- facility without prior approval would effectively prevent of government that allows the highways or by public utili- retained the bill for study. sentatives from communities ties. The concept comes into Ladd said eight or nine new along the project route – have play in relation to the pieces of legislation are being been bombarded with con- CONCERNS flexible system not only affects Gary Long also serves as presi- Northern Pass because, worked on that go against the cerns and questions from their the ability of the public sector dent of BIA’s Board of though PSNH already owns project, many of them target- constituents, while those who (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) to work and manage efficiently, Directors. most of the rights-of-way nec- ing the state’s Site Evaluation represent communities remaining seven, Littleton but raises the cost of health care “Is there anything the BIA essary for constructing the Committee (SEC), specifically through which the transmis- Regional Hospital (LRH) for other businesses. The pri- could do sift through all the 180-mile transmission line that ensuring that the committee sion line would not pass, included, are considered criti- vate sector moved away from information out there?” asked will funnel hydro-generated take into account not just envi- know less about the subject. cal access hospitals and would the kinds of benefits the public Alden. Roche spoke about power from Quebec to south- ronmental, but economic, fac- “Those of us who have not be directly affected. In the sector offers a few decades ago, potentially hosting a forum or ern New England, some of tors. The project must get been living and breathing and broader sense, Chape said the said Alden, but the public sec- debate on the subject, but those rights-of-way will have approval from the SEC before studying eminent domain for measure will most likely shift tor is still moving forward at an added that many local cham- to be widened, and there is a moving forward. months are saying we need to costs to other businesses, exponential rate. He wants the bers across the state have section of the route in the Though no member of the do this,” said Smith. which will have to pay higher state to start moving away already done so. northernmost tier of the state delegation spoke in favor of Representative Susan premiums for their health from those kinds of benefit LACC Executive Director that has no existing right-of- the Northern Pass project, Almy, of Lebanon, said even insurance coverage. packages, as well. Chad Stearns suggested look- way. Northern Pass represen- some did speak against the those communities that are “It’s going to affect us all,” “Somebody needs to put ing at extending the cut-off tatives have said, when pre- resolution. Representative not along the proposed route said LRH CEO Warren West. together a plan to get there in time for selling alcohol. sented with the question, that Beatrice Pastor-Bodmer, of could easily be along a future West said that, though LRH is a three to five years,” he said. Currently, stores not allowed to eminent domain would only Lyme, said she supported the incarnation of that route. critical access hospital and “It’s not going to happen sell alcohol past 11:45 for off- be used as a last resort. House Bill 648 and is against “None of us is immune to shouldn’t be directly affected overnight.” premises sales and 1 p.m. for Two similar bills went the Northern Pass, but she this,” said Almy. by the measure, the formula to Executive Councilor and on-premises sales. As a region through the state legislature could not support the resolu- While Ladd presented the determine who and how much Grafton County Commissioner and state that relies heavily on this year, explained Ladd. tion because it addressed a resolution as an affirmation of will be reimbursed is still being Ray Burton looked at the union tourism, the policy – earlier House Bill 648 attempted to wider issue. a statement opposing the determined, and could affect issue in a broader context. than other New England states restrict the use of eminent “I’m not here to defend Northern Pass project the LRH in some way. “Over the years, over the – can dissuade people from vis- domain by prohibiting trans- eminent domain,” said Pastor- commissioners passed in Roche made a broader com- long haul, you’ve got to give iting or spending more money, mission facilities “so long as Bodmer. “What I’m saying is March, some representatives ment on the small unions their due,” he said. said Stearns. the transmission facility is not eminent domain is a complex argued with that interpreta- business/hospital relationship, “They’ve done well by their Stearns also brought up the needed for system reliability.” issue. It has a lot of ramifica- tion, stating that a resolution noting that as employers across members, but the pendulum is Shoreland Protection Act, The bill was passed with over- tions…” supporting the commission- the state change to plans with starting to swing.” which he said can dissuade whelming support by the Ladd rebutted that the er’s stance would be more ger- higher deductibles in order to Burton suggested support- developers away from busi- House, but voted down by the principle behind the motion mane. The two were ultimate- keep premiums low, hospitals ing wellness programs that nesses along waterways, such Senate 14 to 10, and retained stood regardless of Northern ly reconciled in the final are faced with the added encourage such things as walk- as the Ammonoosuc River in for study. Pass: no land should be taken version of the resolution, responsibility of chasing more ing everyday and eating well, Littleton. “The state of New from people for for-profit use. which was amended to state people down to get them to and can prevent the need for “People are just so scared of Hampshire does not need this “We have private using that the delegation supported pay their bills. Other health people to seek medical atten- the regulations that they don’t power for reliability,” said eminent domain to make a the restriction of the eminent care issues identified as con- tion later on, lessening the tax even look into it,” said Stearns. Ladd in reference to the bill. profit, and to me that is just a domain laws “in principle,” cerns during the meeting on the system. BIA Vice President Michael “We don’t need it. We export total contradiction to the New and to affirm the commission- included the cost shifting of Alden also spoke on the Lacata said the budget bill will power as it is.” Hampshire Constitution…It’s er’s statement of opposition, health insurance costs, ineffi- subject of the Northern Pass, most likely include a landown- The second bill, House Bill a constitutional issue that including opposition of cient processing of Medicaid the energy project that would er-friendly revision of the act. 649 (sponsored by Ladd) needs to be addressed. Our “implementation of the cases, and a lack of competition bring hydro-generated power Changes would include stricter would require regional plan- Constitution is under attack Northern Pass project in any in the health insurance indus- from Canada to southern New regulations on the Department ning commissions to do sepa- by the feds.” form proposed to date.” The try. England by way of a 180-mile of Environmental Services rate economic and social Representative Suzanne resolution was passed 20-3 by “It’s a broken system,” said transmission line of 90 to 135- (DES) right to show up on impact studies on the Smith, of Hebron, suggested the delegation. Roche. “It’s a system where foot towers cutting through someone’s land without prior supply controls demand.” New Hampshire. The massive notification, and more lenient The issue identified as of project is being undertaken by repercussions for violations. Our June Special Extends into July paramount importance by Hydro-Quebec, NSTAR, and The BIA has over 400 mem- Littleton business people is the Public Service of New ber businesses statewide, Take advantage of this unique opportunity burden public sector employ- Hampshire’s (PSNH) parent including local entities like The Make your appointment today! ees place on the private sector, company, Northeast Utilities. Littleton Coin Company, The a familiar theme in Littleton Alden outlined a short-term Mount Washington Hotel, this past year that manifested concern of the drop in real Garnet Hill, and New England FREE EXAM AND TREATMENT PLAN itself in the State Employees estate prices along the project- Wire Technology. The Littleton with the purchase of a Cleaning and X-rays. Association’s (SEA) boycott of ed path that has already begun, roundtable was one of 10 held twelve local businesses. The and the long-term concern of across the state this month. Molar Express will be holding adult and family dental clinics the effect on tourism, as the line Next month, the BIA will send SEA issued the boycott, which in the North Country at the following locations: remained largely unpopular could be seen coming out of out an online survey based on within the community, for the Franconia Notch Parkway. the information gathered in the June 27 - June 30: NORTH HAVERHILL July 12 - July 13: LITTLETON what it perceived as intimida- Alden’s chief concern involv- roundtables, asking its mem- 3855 Dartmouth College Highway 262 Cottage St. in our main office at the tion from certain business ing the project right now, how- bers to rank issues from great- in the Grafton County Mt. Eustis Common owners, designed to get their ever, is clarity. est to least importance. At administrative building July 18 - 21: Location to be determined “One thing business doesn’t August’s policy committee tenants and customers to vote July 6 - July 7: WHITEFIELD want in general is [a lack of] meeting, the BIA will sort the July 25 – 28: BERLIN for a budget that placed profit 6 Terrace St. in the Morrison Nursing Home 795 Main St. in the Androscoggin Valley Home Care over public safety. clarity,” he said. “Five years of issues into the five categories to Chutters Owner and LACC not knowing where this thing be spearheaded by five distinct The Molar Express is offering a sliding fee scale that provides up to 35% discount on our fees President Jim Alden brought is going could hurt us.” sub-committees: to qualifying families. For more information regarding appointments and fee discounts up the concern, saying that tax- Roche said the BIA is not healthcare/workforce, eco- please call Amy: (603) 986-5485 OR (603) 259-3700. payers are left footing the bill of taking a stance either way on nomic development, environ- *DENTAL ASSISTANT: Molar Express has an opening for a Dental Assistant. Previous experience the ever-rising benefits for the Northern Pass project at ment, fiscal policy/taxes and as a dental assistant required, CDA preferred. Flexible hours. 603-259-3700, ask for Amy. employees in the public sector. this time, as its membership is fees, and energy. September “Until there’s some really divided. will see the public release of structural changes to the public “We have no dog in this this information translated into sector employee system, I fight, at this point. We are neu- an overarching list of goals for don’t know how we’re going tral,” said Roche, though the BIA for the coming legisla- to deliver,” said Alden. Public Service of New tive session. Alden argued that this less Hampshire (PSNH) President A12 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Local News Workshop on managing grasslands and forest for wildlife and timber

SUGAR HILL – The stages of growth. The Friday, The workshop will be led Road in Sugar Hill with a restoration is planned. We active with the emphasis on Ammonoosuc Conservation July 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. work- by wildlife biologists Will short slide presentation on will then walk through forest participants learning from Trust (ACT) is holding a free shop will follow the life cycle Staats and John Lanier, and habitat change and the partic- where near term timber har- direct observation the kinds workshop for landowners of woodcock, the iconic UNH county foresters Dave ulars of woodcock. We will vest is an option, and end up of management strategies focusing on managing the spring bird, to illustrate how Falkenham and Brendan then head into the field, first in a forest where longer term wildlife specialists and kinds of habitats that many various habitats are used by Prusik. in the adjacent meadow high-value timber is matur- foresters use. Walking will people have here in the North wildlife, and how a land man- The workshop will start at where bobolink are now nest- ing and wildlife management not be difficult, but anticipate Country: fields, wooded wet- agement may be considered 9 a.m. at the home of Doug ing, and then into an alder options abound. it may be wet and/or buggy. lands, and forest at various across a larger landscape. and Martha Evelyn on Post swamp, where habitat The day will be very inter- Please bring a lunch and water. Dogs are welcome. The session will end at 2 p.m. The land we will visit is all owned by ACT and is encouraged for public recre- ation and educational use. Space is limited to please register by calling ACT at 823-7777 or e-mail rbrown@aconservation- trust.org. Copies of “Good Forestry in the Granite State” will be available at the work- shop. More information may be found at www.aconserva- tiontrust.org. Healthy campaign for one and all NORTH COUNTRY––5-2- 1-0 Healthy NH is a statewide public education campaign, which promotes nutrition and physical activity for adults and children. With all the media concern about adult and childhood obesity, UNH Cooperative Extension has developed a two-part work- shop focusing on the basic components of 5-2-1-0; eat fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day, cut screen time to 2 hours or less a day, partici- pate in at least 1 hour of mod- erate physical activity every day and restrict sugar sweet- ened beverages such as soda and fruit drinks to 0 each day. The sessions will be led by Grafton County Extension Educator Deb Maes. They will be held in the Extension Conference Room at the Grafton County Administrative Building on Route 10 in North Haverhill from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on July 13 and July 27. Session One will focus on fruits and vegetables and sugar-sweetened bever- ages. Session Two will focus on physical activity and screen time. These workshops target parents, childcare providers, grandparents and guardians; anyone who takes care of chil- dren ages 2 to 18. The goal of the workshop series is to help parents and caregivers be 5-2- 1-0 role models for their chil- dren and to help adults reach their own 5-2-1-0 Healthy NH goals. This workshop series will be repeated in Littleton and Plymouth later this sum- mer. To register for this work- shop series, call the Extension office at 787-6944 or e-mail [email protected].

Whitefield’s ARTS Festival WHITEFIELD––For twen- ty years, the Whitefield Common has been the scene for the community-based ARTS Festival on the Sunday of July 4 weekend. North Country artists will offer their art and craft: goat’s milk soaps and lotions, wool as fleece, skeins and knitted garments, jewelry in several styles, twig constructions, photography and more. Expand your art collection or start your Christmas shop- ping. The Lions Club will offer their first-of-the-season Pancake Breakfast: your choice of blueberry or plain ‘cakes with sausage, beans, juice and coffee. Later, there will be strawberry shortcake and sandwiches. And there will be music! Katie Rose, for instance, will sing late morning. So, for fine art and craft, music, food, fun and cama- raderie, join the folks on the Whitefield Common on Sunday, July 3. Call 837-8778 for more information. THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 A13 Local News That Dam Pit Stop Blasts from the past By LISA ROBERSON LITTLETON— The opens for business Vintage Rose, the newest con- signment shop to hit By KAYTI BURT for the deli, the building’s about us being here. There’s Littleton’s Main Street, may at [email protected] exterior has been restored to nothing around here. We are first glance appear to be LITTLETON—That Dam its original state, though it.” buried in among the other Pit Stop, a new convenience with an attention-grabbing Another strength of the storefronts, however its treas- store in Monroe, offers cus- deep red on the facade. Reis store is the close-knit staff, ures inside stand out from the tomers a deli, gas, and jokes that they painted it the composed mostly of friends rest. maybe a joke or two. blood red color because, at and family of the owners. Even the most experienced “We’re all about humor that point during the renova- Robinson is a 15-year friend window shopper could not here,” said co-owner Lee tion process, the store was of Shattuck, and both Reis’ turn down the window dis- Reis. “We’re very sarcastic.” sucking the life out of her. and Shattuck’s children are play alone. The vibe one gets That fact is obvious in the Now that the renovation part of the 8-person staff. from the street offers a gen- designation of the establish- is mostly over and the store Even for those who are not uine feeling of eras gone by ment, inspired by the is open, the store is taking a related, That Damn Pit Stop and is sure to pull visitors in Comerford and Moore little less out of Reis, and seems a friendly place to for a closer look at yesteryears. dams, located north and giving a bit more back. work or to stop for a sand- Walking in you get the feel- south of the store, respec- “It’s busy. It’s fun. We’re wich or a tank of gas – ing you’d expect from a con- tively. Though the store ref- having a good time,” said Robinson, who has been signment shop. Bob Marley, The Beetles, and Grateful erences a “dam” rather than KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER a “damn,” Reis said it is still Lee Reis, left, co-owner of That Dam Pit Stop, and manager, Sue Dead are just to name a few of fun to answer the phone – Robinson. The convenience store, located in the former Poulsen’s the familiar faces you will find especially, perhaps, on a bad General Store building, opened two weeks ago in Monroe. lovingly placed amongst the day. authentic concert t-shirts, That Dam Pit Stop beaded curtains, 1940’s hats, opened just two weeks ago Manager Sue Robinson, and working in small stores such and your grandfathers Owner hopes to share her love of all things vintage. on Monroe Road in Littleton. Reis agrees. as That Damn Pit Stop for 21 favorite suits - a blast from the Reis and fiancé/co-owner Reis cites the location as years, said her favorite part past indeed. The Vintage Rose for the first time, on April 19. the small stores upcoming Steve Shattuck bought the the strength of the small of the experience is interact- more than peeks an interest Proud owner, Laura Pihl, says expansion. Come July the store, formerly Poulsen’s store. ing with the people who for fashion trends gone by that she has “always liked downstairs will officially open General Store, at auction in “We’re right in the middle stop by. and a curiosity of all things vintage things”, but it was an to customers, offering a wider April, and have been work- of a bunch of small commu- “We do things with a lot 60’s. It does not disappoint. “appreciation for the work- selection of unique concert t- ing since to get it ready for nities,” said Reis, listing of love…” said Robinson. Unlike other consignment manship”, that had her shirts, authentic lunchboxes, their business. In addition to Lyman, Barnett, Waterford, “…and sarcasm,” added stores, which at first glance hooked on all things vintage and a separate women’s and remodeling the interior and Monroe, and Bath. “A lot of Reis. “People like that.” seem promising but once and first made her want to men’s clothing section. All bringing in new equipment people are very excited inside appear to be more of a open a store. items will, of course, be gently pawn store – yesterdays junk, “I’m impressed by worn and lovingly cared for. ####################### rather than the pasts treasures the movement – by what “It’s the memories ##MOTORCYCLES – it’s the 90’s and back policy these clothes and things have these clothes have to offer.” ##FRANCONIA SPORT SHOP that offers a true one of a kind seen”, Pihl said with a smile. 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All contracts for work under this bid must comply with specif- Rescue at 259-3244. ic federal requirements, including but not limited to the Davis-Bacon Act, the Buy American Act (section 1605 of ARRA), the National Environmental Policy Act clause, and National Historic Preservation Act, as well as State and Local regulations. The White Nutmeg is a beautiful Mountain School, the Town of Bethlehem and TRC will assist in providing information; Grandma’s Kitchen cat with a friendly dis- however compliance with these federal requirements is the responsibility of the contrac- tor. “Exhibit C” from NH EECBG Grant Agreement # 217 documents these federal position. She is a bit Basil is a happy boy loves to spend his days requirements and is available at the pre-bid walkthrough. The most up-to-date Davis- Restaurant shy at first but warms stretched out in front of the nearest sunny Bacon wage rate determination for Building Construction in Grafton County as of this up quickly and is very window and N-A-P! If you are looking for a RFP will prevail. The contractor will cooperate and assist in all compliance reporting Rt. 3, Whitefield, NH • 603-837-2525 done by The White Mountain School and the Town of Bethlehem. The contractor will affectionate and play- quiet and loving cat Basil is for you! For more provide documentation that all materials comply with the Buy American Act and all labor New Summer Hours: ful. She is ready for a information, please call Second Chance complies with the Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Mon - Fri kind and loving person Animal Rescue at 259-3244. Bids should be received by the Town of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, NH 03574 no later to take her home. For than 4 pm on July 25, 2011. Bids will be opened publicly at the Bethlehem Selectmen’s 6:00 am - 9:00 pm meeting at 6:45 pm that day. The envelope should be clearly marked “The White more information, Mountain School Building Energy Efficiency Proposal” and sent to the Bethlehem Sat & Sun please call Second Selectmen’s Office, P.O. Box 189, Bethlehem, NH 03574. The bids will be evaluated dur- Chance Animal Rescue ing the week by a team at The White Mountain School and a recommendation will be 7:00 am - 9:00 pm made to the Selectmen at the next week’s meeting. A firm fixed-price contract will be at 259-3244. made in writing to the bidder who can best meet the following criteria: (a) Design that compliments the buildings’ façade – 30 points, (b) Completeness of proposal – 5 points, (c) Use of materials that achieve the intended energy efficiency targets – 20 points, (d) Price – 30 points, (e) Ability to meet the School’s schedule – 10 points, (f) Quality of ref- erences upon investigation – 5 points. The Board of Selectmen and the White Mountain School reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to negotiate with the successful bid- der in the best interest of the Town and School. Women and minority owned business- es are encouraged to apply. There will be a pre-bid walk-through of The White Mountain School the week of July 11; please contact Karen Foss at (603) 444-2928, ext. 14 or [email protected]. to make an appointment. Work will include the following energy efficiency upgrade measures to be installed at The White Mountain School, 371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem, NH 03574. Proposals that achieve the intended energy efficiency targets will be considered. Missy has a soft, fluffy coat -purrrfect for cuddling! She is curious, • Measure #2-Burroughs Dorm. Enclose the three exposed walls of the existing cov- friendly and likes a warm lap at nap time. A very sweet cat; she would ered walkway. The long side wall will be approx. 15’7” long consisting of (3) glass panels infilling between existing columns and 7’6” tall; the short side wall is 3’6” be a great addition to your home! For more information, please call long and 7’6” tall; the end wall is approx. 8’0” long and 7’6” to 11’0” tall (sloped Second Chance Animal Rescue at 259-3244. top). A new tempered glass enclosure will be built from the existing framed roof down to the slab off the walkway. The end wall will include a single swing glass door with panic hardware and heavy duty hinges and door closer. N.H. in 2012’s Crucial Elections • Measure #1-Carter Dorm. Enclose the three exposed walls of the existing covered Jack Kimball, chairman walkway entrances. The long side walls are approx. 6’8”long and 6”11” tall; the end Speaker: wall is 8’4” long and 6’11” to 8’11” tall (sloped top). Side walls will consist of two N.H. Republican State Committee 3’ infill panels between existing columns. A new tempered glass enclosure will be built from the existing framed roof down to the slab off the walkway. The end wall Event: Northern Grafton County Republican Meeting will include a single swing door with panic hardware and heavy duty hinges and Public Invited door closer. When: Friday, July 8, 2011 The selected vendor will work with the Town and School to development a complete Social Hour 5:30 p.m. Speaker 6:30 p.m. project schedule no later than July 29, 2011. The project will proceed with all possible speed; however contractors must complete measures #1 and #2 by Sept 30, 2011. The Where: Sunset Hill House, 231 Sunset Hill Road selected vendor will work with the Town and School to develop a waste management plan Sugar Hill, N.H. for construction debris. Please direct questions regarding this project and RFP to Karen Foss at (603) 444- Contact: [email protected] 2928 or [email protected]. Political Advertisement Paid by Northern Grafton County Republican Committee THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 A15 Local News American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a success LITTLETON–– The past back." awareness to save lives from get well by being there for weekend's 12th annual American Cancer Society cancer. You may get them during and after a can- American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North involved with or make a cer diagnosis; by finding Relay For Life of the North Country was made possible donation to Relay For Life at cures through investment in Country raised over $111,000 by the support of its sponsors any time. Check out groundbreaking discovery to support the Society’s mis- Abbott Rental & Party Store, RelayForLife.org or call 1- and by fighting back by rally- sion of saving lives from can- Burndy, LLC, Littleton 800-227-2345 for more infor- ing lawmakers to pass laws cer, leaving 350 volunteers Regional Hospital, mation or contact, Kathy to defeat cancer and by rally- exhausted, but happy, after Passumpsic Savings Bank, Metz, staff partner for Relay ing communities worldwide walking for 18 hours at the Smith Family, Woodsville For Life of North Country at to join the fight. As the Remich Park, Littleton. This Guaranty Savings Bank, 356-3719 or Kathy.metz@can- nation’s largest non-govern- year’s total brings the Coldwell Banker Lin-Wood cer.org. mental investor in cancer amount raised by the com- Real Estate, Littleton Coin The American Cancer research, contributing about munity to more than $590,000 Company and Woodstock Society combines an unyield- $3.4 billion, we turn what we since Relay started in the Team Captains at Relay For Life of North Country 2011. The event was Inn & Brewery as well as ing passion with nearly a know about cancer into what North Country in 2000. a big success bringing in $11,000 more than the goal set by the com- other community minded century of experience to save we do. As a result, more than “Through their hard work mittee! businesses, organization, vol- lives and end suffering from 11 million people in America in preparing for the event unteers and supporters. cancer. As a global grassroots who have had cancer and and by spending hours walk- third highest fundraiser was survivor and caregiver Each year, more than 3.5 force of more than three mil- countless more who have ing for the cause, area resi- Lisa Smith of North guests. The teams represent- million people in 5,000 com- lion volunteers, we fight for avoided it will be celebrating dents certainly did their part Woodstock, collecting $2,066 ed area businesses, clubs and munities in the United States, every birthday threatened by birthdays this year. To learn to help the American Cancer in donations. organizations. along with additional com- every cancer in every com- more about us or to get help, Society create a world with The top fundraising team “More than 7,800 people munities in 20 other coun- munity. We save lives by call us anytime, day or night, less cancer and more birth- was team “In Memory” at an in New Hampshire will face tries, gather to take part in helping people stay well by: at 1-800-227-2345 or visit can- days," said Barbi Mack- amazing $16,280. Second a cancer diagnosis this year,” this global phenomenon and preventing cancer or detect- cer.org. Keeney, volunteer co-chair highest team was “Heart & said Linda Smith, volunteer raise much needed funds and ing it early by helping people for the 2011 Relay For Life. Sole Mates, raising an co-chair. “And, it’s critical The top individual impressive $10,118.25 and the that we come together during fundraiser was Phil Clark third highest fundraising Relay to help the American from Lisbon, who brought in team was an outstanding Cancer Society achieve its over $2,630. Second highest effort by team “All in the mission of saving lives by fundraiser was Bonnie Pineo, Family”, raising $8,370. helping people stay well, by of Lisbon, who raised $2,230 More than 450 people partici- helping people get well, by from friends and family. And pated, split into 36 teams and finding cures and by fighting

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By Edith Tucker [email protected] BRETTON WOODS — The Mount Washington Resort was knit back togeth- er again under a single own- ership when CNL Income Properties, Inc. made the successful bid of $10.5 mil- lion at Wednesday after- noon’s foreclosure auction. Chief Operating Officer Charles Muller, of the Orlando-Fla.-based real- estate-investment trust (REIT) stepped forward at the close of bidding to sign the a purchase and sale agreement that will bring PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER two golf courses and some CNL Lifestyle Properties’ COO Charles Muller, center, who was instru- The responsibilities of Larry NHPR reporter Chris Jensen, left, of Bethlehem talked with CNL Income 938 units of master-planned mental in the launch of the REIT, signed the Purchase and Sales docu- Magor, the managing director of Properties COO Charles Muller after his successful $10.5 million bid to development on 517 acres ments after successfully bidding $10.5 million for two golf courses and the Omni Mount Washington acquire the assets formerly held by Crosland of Charlotte, N.C. under the same ownership Resort in Bretton Woods, an additional 517 acres at Wednesday’s foreclosure auction in Bretton two changes had been made attended the auction for the as the Mount Washington Woods. A Wells Fargo representative, left, countersigned the documents. increased when CNL Income Hotel and Bretton Woods Ski Properties was the successful bid- since its announcement property offered by the Area. concluded when the auction- State’s website as a principal. der. CNL Income Properties brochure was published. FDIC. A group of New “We’ve made a commit- eer asked three times for a The outstanding acquisi- employs Omni to manage the The land and rights to Hampshire investors formed ment to this property and bid of $10,750,000. The entire tion and development loan Resort. four condominium units in a partnership in 1991, the this town,” Muller explained procedure was tape-record- amount for BW Land the Stone Hill condo, Alpine Mount Washington Hotel acquired other northern New to the only two reporters on ed. The auctioneers, along Company, BW Club, BW Club and interests in the (MWH) Preservation England ski areas hand. About 40 people with at least one lawyer rep- Sports Complex, BW Realty Resort Waste Services Corp. Limited Partnership, to bid CNL Lifestyle Properties attended the auction. resenting Wells Fargo, the and MWH Construction, and Rosebrook Water on the historic Grande acquired its first New Managing Director Larry banking firm that foreclosed held by Wells Fargo as the Company, Inc., were Dame: Joel Bedor, CPA and Hampshire property on June Magor, who was at the auc- on Crosland, used a portable successor to Wachovia Bank, removed from the auction. president of the partnership; 28, 2006, when it bought the tion, will oversee all of the loud speaker so everyone was roughly $38 million at Also announced was a long- Cathy Bedor, Joel's wife and Mount Washington Hotel, Omni Mount Washington could hear. A podium was the time of foreclosure, planned land swap for which a marketing professional; Bretton Arms Country Inn, Resort’s overall growth and set up in front of a pop-up Charles Adams of CNL traded some 2.75 acres Wayne Presby, an attorney The Lodge at Bretton Woods, development efforts. He was canopy next to the old gray- Celebration Associates of on which the new fifth hole and chairman of the board; and the Bretton Woods Ski appointed to the post in Nov. and-red Silver Fox building Hot Springs, Va., wrote in is located for the same-sized John and Jere Eames, broth- Area. Since then it has 2009. CNL employs the on Route 302 East, where reply to an e-mail inquiry. parcel on which the tennis ers whose family had been in acquired and then leased Texas-based Omni to man- NHDOT has set up an elec- The successful bidder, courts were re-located. the hospitality business for other ski areas in New age its properties in Bretton tronic detour sign. CNL Lifestyle Properties, At least two of the princi- generations, and resort gen- Hampshire, Maine, and Woods. It appeared as though Inc., owns a portfolio of pals — Jere Eames and eral manager Robert Massachusetts as well as ski The property that was there was only one other bid- approximately 150 proper- Wayne Presby, both of Clement. resorts in the Far West. sold is assessed at $23 mil- der, Mike Claflin represent- ties in the U. S. and Canada Littleton — who in June 1991 After Wednesday’s auc- Before bidding began, the lion in the town of Carroll of ing a local consortium: in the lifestyle and recreation successfully bid for Mount tion was over, Jere Eames auctioneers from Paul which Bretton Woods is a Profile Capital LLC of sectors, including ski and Washington Hotel were on said he was glad to see the McInnis, Inc., of North part. Franconia and Littleton. mountain lifestyle attrac- hand. At that auction 20 resort under a single owner- Hampton announced that Wednesday’s bidding Andrew Smith of Franconia tions, golf, marinas, and sen- years ago, five bidders ship. started at $6 million and was is listed on the Secretary of ior living. It has since White Mountain National Forest You’re Invited to Peabody & Smith’s offers guided interpretive walks CAMPTON––The White wetlands. Along the way Guided Interpretive Mountain National Forest you will see forest practices Walk Schedule Pemigewasset Ranger that are patterned after nat- July 02 - 10 a.m. & 1p.m. District will be hosting ural disturbances. The full July 16 - 10 a.m. & 1p.m. Join us on Friday, July 1st at our guided interpretive walks tour follows a 1.5-mile loop July 23 - 10 a.m. & 1p.m. Peabody & Smith Realty office in Franconia on the Forest Discovery trail with interpretative Aug 06 - 10 a.m. & 1p.m. 383 Main Street from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Trail in Lincoln this sum- panels featuring both natu- Aug 13 - 10 a.m. & 1p.m. Franconia, NH 03580 mer. The parking area and ral and managed forest This program is free and 603-823-5700 and let us say “Thank You”. trailhead is located on the ecology. Along the way, open to the public. Stop by, enjoy refreshments and Kancamagus Highway, 6.2 benches provide rest and Reservations are not neces- 11 Riverglen Lane something from the grill! miles from exit 32, off I-93 opportunities for observa- sary. For a complete listing in Lincoln. tion. The crushed gravel of this and other free educa- Littleton, NH 03561 See you on Friday, July 1st! The Discovery Trail is a trail bed is wheelchair tional programs, visit the 603-444-1294 Public living classroom in forest accessible with a 14 percent White Mountain National Invited! management practices and maximum grade. These Forest website at 9 Remick Lane leads through 85 acres of free, guided walks will be www.fs.fed.us/r9/white or Bretton Woods, NH 03575 young hardwoods and held on the following dates contact the Pemigewasset 603-278-1140 stands of old pines, past and times: Ranger Station at 536-6100 or rocky streams and forest TTY 447-3121. 85 Main Street Plymouth, NH 03264 603-238-6990

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NORTH HAVERHILL – became operational on June level and non-violent crimi- port of many organizations Grafton County Attorney 16. The new mental health nal matters. It is a voluntary, and groups including law Fair is July 9 Lara Saffo announced the court program is funded intense, structured program enforcement personnel, implementation of the new with a two-year $227,000.00 requiring participation for a mental health providers, SUGAR HILL — Marion Schafer (10 a.m.), Grafton County Mental federal Justice and Mental minimum of one year and and advocacy groups. “I Gardeners, save the date! owner of Peonies of the Health Court program, Health Collaboration maximum of two years. especially want to thank the On July 9, the White Coös Riviera; Sugar Hill “ASSERT: Alternative Planning and The program’s goal is to Grafton County Board of Mountain Garden Club Botanical’s Holly Sentencing Solutions for Implementation Grant from work with participants uti- Commissioners, Retired will host a Symposium & Haywood (11 a.m.); natu- Education, Recovery and the U.S Department of lizing as much positive rein- Chief Justice Broderick, Fair in Sugar Hill, featuring ralist Bob Durant on wild- Treatment” as part of the Justice, which was awarded forcement as possible. Presiding Judge John Cyr, presentations by local gar- flowers, wildlife and but- Littleton District Court through a competitive grant Participation in the program Grafton County Drug Court dening experts and a vari- terflies (1:30 p.m.) and under the auspices of application process that was is a proven effective alterna- Coordinator Robert Gasser, ety of garden-related landscape designer Erika Presiding Judge Cyr. “The submitted by County tive to the otherwise costly Chief Paul Smith and the exhibits and sales. The 10 Krauss (2:30 p.m.). new “A.S.S.E.R.T.” program Attorney Saffo. “The new incarceration of offenders. Littleton Police Department, a.m. to 4 p.m. event will be Exhibitors include: is designed to provide a mental health court pro- The “A.S.S.E.R.T.” men- NAMI-NH and the New held at both the Sugar Hill Susan Stith, who will open meaningful, proven and gram has been implemented tal health court program is Hampshire Public Meeting House and the her nursery across the cost effective alternative to at no additional cost to our modeled after other suc- Defender’s Office as well as Carolina Crapo Building, street for visitors; the 4-H the traditional criminal jus- Grafton County taxpayers cessfully operating mental the many citizens who sup- diagonally across the road students of Grafton and tice system for individuals and provides a new cost health court programs in ported this important new from one another on Route Coös counties; Sugar Hill with mental health illness,” effective, critical service to Strafford and Cheshire program for Grafton 117. Botanicals (culinary herbs); stated Grafton County those most in need,” stated counties and Portsmouth County,” stated Saffo, “We can’t imagine a bet- Peonies of the Coös Attorney Saffo. Saffo. District Court as well as the “Annette Carbonneau of ter way to spend a summer Riviera; landscape design- The start of the new The “A.S.S.E.R.T.” men- similar Grafton County NAMI-NH provided excep- Saturday than conversing er Erika Krauss; landscape “A.S.S.E.R.T.” mental health tal health program provides Drug Court Program. tional leadership, along with other like-minded designer Carl Bretton; flo- program culminates two sentencing alternatives to The “A.S.S.E.R.T.” men- with Littleton Police gardeners, learning new ral photographer Mark years of planning, training individuals with mental tal health program is the Department prosecutor gardening techniques and Winter; Weeks State Park and implementation. The health illness who are culmination of the hard Aliza Anvari, Esquire.” enjoying browsing the and the White Mountain new program officially involved at a misdemeanor work, cooperation and sup- interesting exhibits we Garden Club, with photos have planned,” said Mary of their civic plantings and Sloat, Garden Club presi- members’ gardens. dent. “We invite you to join Floral crafts, new and Second Annual “Girls Who Grill” us this year at the old gardening books and Symposium & Fair.” plants and flower arrange- The White Mountain ments from members’ gar- at the Hayseed Music Festival Garden Club has a long dens will be for sale. Lunch history of community will be available from FRANCONIA–– The success. Everyone really There will also be a “car- Guests are encouraged to involvement. Since 1924, noon-1:15 p.m. in the Sugar Franconia Children’s Center enjoyed themselves and also nival” for children through- bring lounge chairs, blankets the Club has sponsored Hill Meeting House, (FCC) and the Lafayette said they wanted to do it out the afternoon. Tickets and empty tummies! flower shows, garden including a vegetarian Recreation Department are again. will be $7 for unlimited use. The Franconia Children’s tours, auctions and other option. A raffle is also partnering again to host They have sought out This will include ring toss, Center is a 501©3 non-profit events to educate, enlight- planned to round out the their second annual “Girls beautiful and talented local beanbag toss, spin the organization whose mission en and delight gardeners day’s activities. Who Grill”, an evening of ladies to volunteer their time wheel, face painting, a slip is to enrich the lives of chil- and other community Tickets for the fun, food and friends. This and talents to whip up deli- and slide and a Bouncy dren by facilitating early members. The proceeds Symposium are $15 or $25 will be held during the cious goodies to be served House, plus an array of learning in a nurturing envi- from these events enable for the Symposium and Hayseed Music Festival, at under the big tent. Tickets other attractions. ronment. The center wel- the club to contribute lunch and can be pur- the Dow Park, Saturday, July for the event are $25 per per- All proceeds from “Girls comes all children into its money each year for area- chased on the day of the 16, from 2 – 8 p.m. Food will son or $40 per couple and Who Grill” and the carnival programs including those wide civic plantings and to event or in advance by con- be served from 5-7 p.m. This this year they will be offer- will be split between FCC for who are in need. children’s camps and con- tacting Karen Jostrom at promises to be a great time ing a “box lunch” for only $8 much needed playground For information, contact servation organizations. 823-9989 or madamefun- for all involved. Last years per person (great for the lit- equipment and the Lafayette Megan Audet at The lineup for this [email protected]. Anyone pilot event was an enormous tle ones). Recreation Department. [email protected]. year’s Symposium & Fair who has questions about includes four informative the Symposium & Fair can presentations by local contact Winnie Ward at Wildlife photography at Weeks State Park, June 30 experts: peony specialist 586-4372. LANCASTER––Please and the National Moose photography. He studied at views north of the notches. join us at Weeks State Park Foundation. Roger will pro- Vermont Technical College Weeks State Park is located (WSP) for a free program on vide us tips on just what it and Lyndon State College. on the east side of Route 3, wildlife photography on takes to capture outstanding WSP Association host for approximately two miles Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. wildlife photographs of such the evening is Sally Pratt. south of Lancaster. The Roger Irwin will show his subjects as moose, bear, deer, The program will be in the Evening Program Series is stunning nature photo- bobcat, birds and plants. Great Room of the Summit sponsored by the Weeks State graphs, which have been Roger was a farmer who Lodge of Weeks State Park Park Association, N.H. sought by such publishers as loved photography. He and will begin at 7 p.m. Division of Parks and UNH National Geographic, Ducks closed his farm in Maidstone, Come early and bring a pic- Cooperative Extension. All Unlimited, N.H. Fish and Vt. in order to devote full nic supper or climb the fire programs are free and the Game, Saab Car Company time to his pursuit of nature tower for one of the best public is invited.

Delta Blues come to Alumni Hall in Haverhill ® HAVERHILL— black musicians of the south groups such as the Rolling Dartmouth. Friedland is a Musicians Ricker Winsor, who played a finger style Stones, Eric Clapton, Janis veteran of the road having Keith Friedland, Hafiz system tied to the Oudh and Joplin and many others. toured across the United Shabazz and Dave Clark other stringed instruments The featured musicians States before settling in bring Shades of Blues: A in Africa to the "juke joint" come from distinguished Vermont. Bass player and Your Choice! 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Certified Crane, Licensed Operator 35 Ton - 137 Foot Reach Salmon Press will take your message to nearly 200,000 readers in ELEVEN weekly newspapers! A18 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Local News RoseAnne (LaPointe) Black, 67 Robert P. Brown, 81 LINCOLN— RoseAnne family and devouring is survived by daughters WHITEFIELD– Robert P. ing in 1985. Robert enjoyed Josephine Burke of Rutland, (LaPointe) Black of Lincoln, books of all genres. Her Carolyn Hunt and husband Brown, age 81, passed away TV, listening to music, trav- Vt.; several other cousins, formerly of Whitefield, greatest joy, however, came Rick of Littleton, Malinda on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at eling, and spending time nieces and nephews. He passed over at early dawn from riding her motorcycle Black of North Woodstock, the Country Village in with his family. was predeceased by his on Monday June 20, 2011, in all seasons. Danielle Black and beloved Lancaster. Robert is survived by his mother, father, brother, with her daughters at her Throughout her life, granddaughter Kate of Robert was born on loving and caring wife of Joseph and sisters Beatrice side. The daughter of RoseAnne was a hard and Woodstock, her sister August 28, 1929, a son to 10.5 years, Violet; his step- and Mary Jane. Charles A. and Rose dedicated worker with a Therese Sellingham of Francis W. and Viola son, William Rice of SERVICES – Funeral serv- (Henault) LaPointe, she tremendous variety of Woodstock, NH, her (Williams) Brown, in Littleton; ex-daughter-in- ices will be held at a later was born on March 18, skills. She always gave her nephew Michael S. Hubbardton, Vt.. He mar- law, Carlene Rice; step- date. 1944. all to every position she Sellingham and his wife ried Violet (Marro) Hood on grandchildren Samuel and Arrangements and care In her early years, held, from caring for spe- Katie of Concord, NH, sev- September 9, 2000. Emily of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; have been entrusted to the RoseAnne was a consum- cial need children, to insu- eral cousins in Maine and He worked on the family one brother Gerald of Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral mate basketball player for lating, to landscaping to Quebec and many treas- farm, in the woods, and for a Middlebury, Vt.; two sisters, Home and Crematorium in Lincoln High School from name a few. In her personal ured friends. lumber mill, until moving to Bernice Dido of Rutland, Vt. Littleton. For more informa- which she graduated. She life, she had a generous and A celebration of Connecticut where he was and Rita Larson of New tion, go to the obituary sec- also had a deep passion for compassionate heart that RoseAnne’s life will be held employed by the State of Orleans, La.; close cousins, tion of our website at the outdoors, enjoying hik- always knew when a friend on Saturday, July 16, 2011 Connecticut DOT until retir- Rose Grandchamps and www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. ing, swimming, bicycling, was in need. Her desire to from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at berry picking, and snow- help others extended into Parker Masonic Lodge on shoeing. She had a great the animal world and her Lost River Road (Route 112) Richard Alvin Simmons, 78 interest in music of all ven- home was a refuge for a in North Woodstock. Richard Alvin Simmons of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Jessica ues and loved to dance. large number of precious RoseAnne left a desire that was born on Jan. 3, 1933, to Simmons, Alexandra She was a member of the pets. Regardless of the everyone wear something Clarence and Louella Simmons, and Michaela Lin-Wood Adult Volleyball curveballs Life threw in her red. In lieu of flowers, (Brown) Simmons in Simmons, Peter DeMars, League with her husband path, her indomitable please make a donation to Norwich, New York. Ilana DeMars, John and trivial pursuit partner, strength, fiercely independ- Lincoln Green Senior Richard passed from this life Campanelli, and Justine Rodney. After moving to ent spirit, tremendous Apartments at 24 Lincoln into the next on Friday June Reisch. Whitefield from Lincoln, sense of humor and con- Green Road, Lincoln, NH 24, 2011. Dick is also survived by a she released a long dor- stant smile led the way for 03251. He attended Chenango sister Sharleen (Simmons) mant interest in quilting us all. The Fournier-Hale Forks Elementary School, Gould, and her husband and joined the Social Quilt RoseAnne was prede- Funeral Home of North Norwich Junior High, and Don of Albuquerque, N.M., Club at Stitch Quilt Shop. ceased by both her parents, Woodstock, is in charge of Norwich High School. Dick and a brother Clarence Her other pastimes includ- her cherished husband arrangements. “Monk” Simmons graduat- Simmons of Homosasa, Fla. ed quiet forest walks with Rodney A. Black and her To view an online guest- ed in 1950 from Norwich Dick also leaves numer- her dogs, playing cards and youngest daughter book go to www.fournier- High School where he was a ous relatives and great cribbage with friends and Katherine A. Romprey. She hale.com. three sport athlete, playing Richard Alvin Simmons friends, both in his home- football, basketball and base- town of Norwich, N.Y. were Marie Adeline (Benoit) Campbell, 75 ball. two year stint his service at the Caboose Diner, tall Dick worked on the O & team had compiled a record stories were told about base- FRANCONIA-- Marie academic funds and memo- W (Ontario and Western) of 39 wins and only 13 loses. ball, food, and fish’in. And Adeline (Benoit) Campbell, rials and would appreciate Railroad, and also the After his honorable dis- those of the surrounding 75, died on Sunday, May 8, similar donations in her Delaware Lackawanna charge from the U.S. Army, area of Littleton, will 2011 at her Franconia, NH memory. Railroad from 1949-1952 in Dick settled down in remember Dick having polit- home after a long battle with Arrangements and care Norwich, N.Y. Norwich, N.Y. to work at the ical talks over lunch at the cancer. have been entrusted to the In the Spring of 1952, Norwich Shoe Company. He Senior Center, or visiting SERVICES – A Memorial Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral “Monk” earned a contract was a devoted employee with him on the porch of the Service will be held on July 2 Home and Crematorium in with the Brooklyn Dodgers while working most of the Lane House. He was known at St. Rose of Lima Church in Littleton. For more informa- Minor League Organization. 39 years as a floor foreman. as a “hard worker” and Littleton conducted by Fr. tion, go to the obituary sec- He was "signed on" to pitch Dick remained at Norwich spent many days performing Paul Campbell at 10:00 a.m. tion of our website at and play outfield for the Shoe in that capacity (1955- duties and tasks for Stewart She donated frequently to RoseAnne Black www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. Valdosta Dodgers in the 1994) until retirement. Properties. Georgia-Florida League. Dick was a devoted hus- Dick was a God fearing He married the love of his band and father. He is pre- man. He believed the Bible Marion Ruth Hopp, 86 life, Antoinette Rotundo on deceased by his parents, truths therein to be the Word November 15, 1952. Soon Clarence and Louella of God. He was a member of EASTON-- Marion Ruth family was the center of her 7 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral after, Dick entered the Simmons, and two brothers, the St. Johnsbury Seventh Hopp, 86, died on Sunday, life. Marion entered Grafton Home, 1 Birch Street, United States Army and Thomas and Barry Simmons. Day Adventist Church locat- June 26, 2011 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in Woodsville, NH. The funer- served as a firefighter in the He is survived by his wife, ed in St. Johnsbury, Vt. County Nursing Home in August 2006. al service will be on Friday, Korean War. He served as Antoinette (Rotundo) A memorial service will North Haverhill, NH. She She was predeceased by July 1, at 11 a.m., at Ricker Engineer in the KComZ Fire Simmons of 58 years of mar- be held at the Lane House in was born in Norwalk, her husband, David Hopp Funeral Home, with Rev. Department from 1952-1954. riage, eldest son, Richard M. Littleton, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Conn., March 1, 1925, the in August 1986. She is sur- Dr. Donald Thomas officiat- Stationed in Tague, Korea, and wife, Mary Pat of July 1, 2011. A reception will daughter of Wallace H. and vived by her daughter, ing. Burial will follow at the Dick was able to continue Bethlehem, and younger follow the service. Phoebe (Husted) Bell. Patricia Hopp of Easton; Kinsman Cemetery in playing baseball and by that son, Guy M. and his wife, Donations in his memory Marion married David two sons, David Hopp and Easton, NH. In lieu of flow- time had switched his posi- Debra of Whitefield. may be made to the North Hopp on September 14, wife Isabella of East ers, memorial contributions tion to catcher. It was at a Surviving grandchildren are Country Home Health and 1946. She worked as the Norwalk, Conn. and may be made to the point in late August of 1954 Aurelia (Simmons) Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage cafeteria manager for Richard Hopp and wife Alzheimer’s Association, that Dick took his team to Davidson and her husband, Street, Littleton, NH 03561. Central Catholic High Carolyn of Bath, NH; eight New Hampshire Office, the Final game of the Base Christopher Davidson, and A commemorative T- shirt School in Norwalk for grandchildren, 23 great One Bedford Farms Road, Tournament where his great grandchildren Deke designed by his sons, will be many years. Marion retired grandchildren, and one Suite 105, Bedford, NH KComZ Unit would go on to and Cora Davidson. Christa available at “Littleton in 1984 and moved from great great grandchild; and 03110 or Grafton County win the team (Simmons) Beniash and her Athletic”, where the pro- Norwalk to Easton. She several nieces and Home Association, 3855 Championship. During that husband, Michael Beniash, ceeds will also be donated. enjoyed handwork, crochet- nephews. Dartmouth College ing, knitting, reading, card Calling hours will be on Highway, North Haverhill, playing, and cooking. Her Thursday, June 30 from 5 to NH 03774. Percy Wharem LITTLETON-- Percy ribbons to show for his hard Brinson Trahan; great-grand- Johanna (Hecht) Salomon, 97 Wharem passed away on work. He spent a lot of time daughter, Izabella Conn; sis- BETHLEHEM—Johanna young age, Nanny was diag- and two year old daughter in June 23, 2011. and shared many memories ter Patricia Willey, and hus- (Hecht) Salomon, affection- nosed with a scoliosis. As 1938. They eventually set- Percy was born in with his sister-in-law Althea band Harry; and nieces ately known as Nanny, died treatment, her mother took tled in Worcester, Mass., Littleton on Feb. 2 to Velma Heaney and her three chil- Shannon and Jessie. He is on Thursday, June 16, at the her several times a week to where Robert was able to (Welch) Luxford and Percy dren Wally, Gordi, and Shari. also survived by several Lafayette Center Nursing study a form of physiothera- reestablish his medical prac- Wharem Sr. He attended Percy is survived by his nieces and nephews. Home in Franconia. She was py, called Mensendieck. tice and Nanny continued to Lisbon school and was devoted wife and friend SERVICES -- All services 97. Nanny fell in love with the teach. Nanny gave birth to a employed by Connors Rosetta (McConnell) will be private at the request Her husband of 67 years, exercise as the regular ses- son, whom she proudly Footwear in Lisbon and Wharem of Littleton; three of the family. Dr. Robert Salomon died in sions eventually healed her, called, “her American child.” Littleton. daughters, Debbie Chase Arrangements and care 2002. She leaves a son, Dan but also because of its unique Nanny was the picture of He enjoyed racing cars, and husband Russell, have been entrusted to the Salomon, and his wife feminist undertones. elegance. Years of snow machines, and restor- Theresa Wharem, Melissa Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Marjorie of Bethlehem; a Although Mensendieck was Mensendieck gave her a tall ing his 1955 Ford Pickup Trahan and husband Ryan; Home and Crematorium in daughter, Susanne Chirman, beneficial to both men and and slender physique. Her truck. He loved going to five grandchildren, Ashley Littleton. For more informa- and her husband Michel of woman, it promoted a pro- tastes were simple and antique car shows and Conn and husband Joe, tion, go to the obituary sec- San Juan Bautista, Calif.; and gressive body consciousness refined. Her disposition was entered his truck in many. Dylan Trahan, Olivia Trahan, tion of our website at three grandchildren, Eva, that encouraged European soft spoken yet sharp witted. He has many trophies and Jonathan Merrill, and www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. Asher, and Benjamin and American women to be Her wild stories, rebellious Salomon. She was prede- strong, healthy, and beauti- sense of humor, and nurtur- ceased by her brother John ful. In 1934 Nanny graduat- ing nature will be dearly Hecht. ed from the School of missed. Mammograms Save Lives. Nanny was born on May Mensendieck Gymnastics Memorial contributions 5th, 1914 to Otto and Else and she began her lifelong may be made to Bethlehem (Furst) Hecht in Metz, career as an instructor, which Hebrew Congregation, P.O. All women over 40 should have a mammogram once a year. France, but she spent most of continued well into her 90’s. Box 398, Bethlehem, NH Breast cancer found early offers the best chance to her early years in Frankfurt- Nanny fled Nazi 03574. am-Main, Germany. At a Germany with her husband be cured. Free or low cost mammograms are available. Bradford C. Simonds, 64 For more information and answers to any of your cancer questions, contact us any time, day or night. DALTON– Bradford C. farm. He enjoyed spending Dalton Community Church Simonds, age 64, passed time with his friends. in Dalton on Tuesday, June www.cancer.org away on Thursday, June 16, Surviving family mem- 21st. Burial will be at the 2011 at the Lancaster bers include his wife of 40 convenience of the family. 1.800.ACS.2345 Hospital after a long battle years, Julia Simonds, three with cancer. step-children, David Brad was born in Spreadbury and Christine DEDICATED CEMETERY JOHN B. HANKS SERVICE SINCE 1948 MONUMENTS PROPRIETOR Concord, Vt. on June 17, Rouillard of Dalton; Rhonda 1946, a son to Bradford and and William Sharp of Effie (Remington) Simonds. Lincoln; and Scott SALES • LETTERING Brad served in the US Spreadbury of Gorham; four Army as an MP. 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Littleton Area ding. The Bone Builders meet making with Jeannie begins Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Music with at 9:30 a.m. Music with Bob “Sweet Jamm” begins at 11 Benjamin begins at 11:15 a.m. WEDNESDAY–– Fish with a.m. Line dancing begins at 1 Inspirational & patriotic lemon pepper, boiled potato, p.m. music begins at 1 p.m. zucchini/summer squash, peach crisp. The Bone WEDNESDAY––Spaghetti FRIDAY––Hot Italian beef Builders meet at 8:30 & 10 with meatballs, tossed salad, sandwich, pasta with zucchi- a.m. Music with Charles on garlic roll, peach crisp. The ni sauce, salad. dessert. The piano begins at 11 a.m. Bone Builders meet at 8:30 & Bone Builders meet at 9:30 10 a.m. Music with Charles a.m. THURSDAY–– BBQ chicken, on piano begins at 11 a.m. potato salad, broccoli salad, Diabetes Ed. Program begins MONDAY––Center closed. patriotic shortcake. The Bone at 1 p.m. Builders meet at 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY––Taco bar, assort- Food raffle takes place at Horse Meadow S ed toppings, salad, dessert. 12:30 p.m. Rachel Revere at 1 enior Center Coffee Shop is open from p.m. 8:30-10 a.m. Craftroom opens WEDNESDAY–– Linguini at 9 a.m. Foot clinic (by appt.) FRIDAY––Tuna salad plate with ham & Swiss, salad, opens at 9 a.m. The Nifty GEORGE MITCHELL/THE COURIER with chips, pickles, ice cream dessert. The Bone Builders Needlers meet at 1 p.m. sandwiches. 50/50 raffle meet at 9:30 a.m. The Writers Class of 1971 takes place at 12:30 p.m. Group meets at 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY––French Diabetes Ed. Program from 1- Music with Jim Southworth onion soup, tuna sandwich, Littleton High School Class of 1971 held their 40th High School Reunion on Saturday, June 25, at the 2:30 p.m. begins at 11:30 a.m. Bingo salad, dessert. The Bone Sugar Hill Meeting House. begins at 1 p.m. Builders meet at 9:30 a.m. The MONDAY––Center closed. Writers Group meets at 10:30 THURSDAY––Hot turkey a.m. Music with John & TUESDAY––Chicken on a sandwich, stuffing, vegetable, Phyllis begins at 11:15 a.m. biscuit with 5-way veggie salad, dessert. Art class with Bingo begins at 1 p.m. mix, cranapple salad, pud- Barb begins at 9:30 a.m. Card

LIBRARY tinues. Each Tuesday 11am- Information about all noon, explore a different upcoming events can be (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A7) country with stories, crafts found at the website: The Children’s Summer and games. Register and www.bethlehemlibrary.org Reading Program, “One pick up a reading log any or by speaking to any World, Many Stories” con- time during regular library Library staff. hours.

one of the sub-group dedi- ing for the town; an empha- PROJECT cated to finding new ways sis on Littleton’s attractions; (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) to fund town government. and creation of a leadership Jere Eames, the other task force. levels of town service and leader of the group, intro- Among ideas for the first how it is provided; while duced Ernsberger and said priority-- energized eco- the third group is focused he has known him 10 years. nomic development -- is a on the state of civil—and “He and his family have proposal to have the uncivil—discourse within patronized every business Littleton Area Chamber of the town. on Main Street. He brings Commerce to take over the Each group leader gave a his family and friends to Exit 44 Welcome Center, presentation on his or her Littleton,” Eames said. which has been threatened group last week. Ernsberger has supported several times by state budg- Last week in the Littleton the Littleton Piano Project, et cuts, including this year. Opera House, participants whose goal is to set up Another proposal is to work heard a presentation by pianos around town to try with Littleton High School Dave Ernsberger, one of the and lift the mood of the to revamp its community organizers of the project, town, Eames noted. service requirement so it can and one of the leaders of Ernsberger said the goal focus on Littleton’s of the LCP was to move Economic Development. Littleton forward and get The group is also looking people thinking about solu- at other areas of develop- tions to some of the prob- ment in Littleton, such as lems facing the town. Exit 43 and Union Street. Recently Ernsberger Members of the group, watched the movie when asked about the chal- “Pollyanna” and had tears lenges of the project , were in his eyes as people in the in agreement the project has film looked for ways to help been positive. their town. So inspired was Stan Fillion said there has he that wants to have the been a challenge of over- movie showing somewhere coming various differences in Littleton all the time so of opinion and what the visitors can see it. There long-term impact of the would be no charge so hope- talks will be. He said there fully that would resolve has been a strength gained some copyright issues, he through the camaraderie of said. the sessions, however, that He said the LCP is trying he hopes continues. to represent the various Alison Chisholm, leader stakeholders in town, of the group looking at town including citizens, business- services, said the reaction es, customers and visitors, from people in the commu- town employees, those who nity so far has been curiosity work in education, and the about what they are doing. media. Each group has ideas There has been no negative to contribute to improve the reaction yet, she said. town. In the case of his Eames summed up the group it is how to improve reaction he has received in the town’s revenue stream. three words: “Enthusiasm, Some of the ideas put for- energy and excitement.” ward during the group’s The third group, dedicat- Don’t let winter sessions, he said, are devel- ing to examining the state of oping income from parks political discourse, is work- and the Opera House; ing on a survey to be sent to sneak up on you. expanding the Riverwalk up town residents, looking for and down the Ammonoosuc thoughts on how to improve River; focus on vintage the political climate in the lodging and vintage retail community. That group is offerings; and define cate- chaired by Mell Brooks and gories for potential revenue Jerry Sorlucco. Warm weather is here, but snow and ice in New England are inevitable. such as new recreational The leaders of the three and cultural facilities. groups will meet July 13 and Let Dead River Company help you prepare for next heating season with one The initial top six priori- the next meeting of the of our Price Protection Plans. ties of Ernsberger’s group entire project of 40 people are energized economic will be in September. development; enhanced uti- Members of the groups in Give us a call today, and we’ll help you select the Price Protection Plan lization of infrastructure; the meanwhile will be trying that makes the most sense for you! strategies to increase the to drum up support for the volume of business; market- project in the community.

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By CHARLIE LENTZ should be a good time. condition. set for 6 p.m. and pits bracket survivor defeats [email protected] Support the local kids.” “The league has done a White Mountain the winner’s bracket LITTLETON — David Miller, from Littleton, lot of work on the field (Bethlehem, Franconia, finalist on Sunday — a Miller is pulling double will be coaching the local and the infrastructure Lisbon, Lincoln area) final game will rematch duty this Fourth of July entry. Miller’s son, there,” Miller said. against Colebrook. both teams at 5 p.m. weekend. Miller, the New Matthew, plays for There is no admission Littleton opens tour- Monday, July 4 to deter- Hampshire Cal Ripken Littleton. He promised charge for the tourna- ney play at 10 a.m. mine the District 3 cham- District 3 Commissioner, not to berate the umpires ment. The concession Saturday against the win- pion. is overseeing this week- for any calls he doesn’t stand will be open ner of the game between The winner of the 10- end’s 10-years-and under like. throughout the tourney. Great North Woods and and-under district tour- Ripken district tourney at “Absolutely not,” said “Hamburgers, hot Berlin/Gorham. Games ney advances to the state Remich Park in Littleton. Miller with a grin. dogs, French fries — the are also set for 2:30 p.m. tourney, set for July 8-10 Miller is also coaching Miller was the assistant works,” Miller said. and 4:30 p.m. on in Walpole. The 12-and- Littleton’s entry in the commissioner for three The double-elimina- Saturday. under state tourney is set tourney and he invited all years prior to becoming tion tournament involves The elimination-brack- for July 8-10 in Lancaster. sports fans to celebrate commissioner this season. five teams and kicks off at et final is scheduled for 11 the Fourth with some Littleton hosted both the 3:30 p.m. Friday with a.m. Sunday. The champi- CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER hardball and hot food off 10-years-and-under tour- Great North Woods onship round is sched- Cal Ripken District 3 the grill. ney and 12-years-and- (Lancaster, Jefferson, uled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday Commissioner David Miller is “Come on up Fourth of under tourney two years Whitefield area) playing — between the winner’s overseeing this weekend’s 10- July weekend, enjoy some ago. against Berlin/Gorham. bracket finalist and the years-and under district tour- baseball,” said Miller. Miller said the ballfield The second game of elimination-bracket sur- ney at Remich Park in “Enjoy a cheeseburger, at Remich Park is in top Friday’s doubleheader is vivor. If the elimination- Littleton. OONNGGRRAATTUULLAATTIIOONNSS CC PROFILE SOFTBALL TEAM 2011 DIVISION IV STATE CHAMPIONS

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By CHARLIE LENTZ [email protected] BERLIN — White Mountain League put a pair of runners in scoring position against Colebrook in the sixth and final inning but could not plate the tying run — Colebrook hung on to knock off White Mountain 3-2 in Cal Ripken tourney action. The loss eliminated White Mountain from the New Hampshire Cal Ripken 12 years-and-under District 3 Tournament June 24. The double-elimination tourney was hosted by the Berlin/Gorham Cal Ripken Baseball League. With one out in the top of the sixth inning, White Mountain’s Cam Hoyt sin- gled and Jake Raichle reached on an error. Both runners advanced to second and third base on a wild pitch. But Dawson Fogg earned the save by striking out White Mountain’s final CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER two batters. Josh Woods pitches for White Mountain League against Colebrook in a “They’re all great kids,” Cal Ripken tournament game. said White Mountain coach John Robie. “We move on. the lead for good in the third walked three and gave up We’ve got to move on. We’ve inning on Cody Riff’s two- two hits and two runs. Fogg got a great bunch of kids.” run homer, taking a 3-2 lead got the save, going three White Mountain fought and completing the scoring. innings and striking out six, hard in the closest and most “Gave (Riff) something to walking none and allow one competitive game of the tour- hit,” Robie said. “One simple hit and no runs. ney, but it fell just one run error like that and the score Hoyt finished 2-for-2 and short. Hoyt and Josh Woods changes. But I was happy walked for White Mountain. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER both knocked singles to help with the way they played. Dylan Haynes doubled for Derek Walker pitches for Littleton against Colebrook in the Cal Ripken District 3 12-years-and-under White Mountain take a 2-0 They played very well in the Colebrook. Tournament at Berlon June 25. lead in the top of the first field.” “We’ve got primarily fifth- inning. Fogg and starter Dylan graders,” Robie said. “We’re Colebrook scored one run Haynes combined for the going to be here next year. I in the second inning to pull win. Haynes went three told these kids ‘Be ready to Colebrook ousts Littleton within 2-1. Colebrook took innings, struck out seven, play.’ ” By CHARLIE LENTZ Haynes both singled and for Colebrook in the frame [email protected] Cody Riff knocked a run-scor- to help Colebrook extend BERLIN — After spotting ing double to pace Colebrook’s its margin to 9-3. Wessels plays in Twin St. Classic Colebrook an early lead, first-inning outburst. Colebrook pushed it’s lead to 11-3 with two runs KEENE — Profile goal- Littleton clawed back to tie it Littleton tied it with two tender Alex Wessels was in but could not complete the runs in the top of the third in the bottom of the fifth inning. Purrington singled the cage last Friday as New comeback — falling to inning. Michael Rodriguez Hampshire outlasted Colebrook 11-5 in the New drove home one run with a and Riley doubled in the frame. Vermont 2-1 in overtime in Hampshire Cal Ripken 12 single and Lucas Nast’s RBI- the 28th annual Twin State years-and-under District 3 groundout plated Derek Littleton added a pair of runs in the top of the sixth Field Hockey Classic, Tournament last Saturday. Walker to tie the game 3-3. played at Keene State The loss eliminated Colebrook scored three and final inning. Paradice drew a one-out walk and College. Littleton from the double- runs in the bottom of the third The score remained tied elimination tourney, hosted by inning to retake the lead. Lucas Bray followed with a double to put two runners at 0-0 through the first half the Berlin/Gorham Cal Garrett Purrington doubled of play. New Hampshire Ripken Baseball League. and scored on a passed ball. in scoring position. Brody Fillion doubled home two drew first blood with 20:20 Littleton took a 1-0 in the Garrett Jock’s singled home left in the second half when top of the first inning. Cooper Dawson Fogg, who reached runs to pull Littleton within 11-6. Abby Erler from Newfound Paradice reached base on a base after being hit by a pitch. Regional scored during a leadoff bunt. Lucas Bray Haynes singled home Jock to Bray finished 2-for-4 with a double for Littleton. penalty corner with an advanced Paradice with a sin- push Colebrook’s lead to 6-3. assist from Bow’s Lindsey gle and Paradice scored on a Colebrook stretched its Colebrook’s Haynes went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Bucknam. wild pitch. cushion with three runs in the Vermont’s Ashley Colebrook scored three bottom of the fourth inning. Purrington finished 3-for-3 with a walk and scored four McDonald from South runs in the bottom of the first Purrington, Fogg, Josiah Riley Burlington tied the game inning. Josiah Riley and Dylan and Triston Rolfe each singled times. Riley finished 3-for-4 including a double. Jock with 11:43 remaining in the went 2-for-2 with a walk second half. Regulation and two RBIs. time ran out with the scored $1.00/Pot Haynes started and tied at 1-1. Perennials pitched three innings, strik- The winning goal was ing out five, walking five scored at the 5:12 mark into the sudden-death overtime GREAT SELECTION &PRICES: Perennials, Blueberry and allowing three hits. period. New Hampshire CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Bushes, Raspberries, Apple Trees & Much More! Fogg pitched two and two- thirds innings, striking out scored when a shot on goal Alex Wessels 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily rebounded off a Vermont five, walking two and New Hampshire’s Hillary Sylvester from allowing one hit. Jock defender and New SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES Hampshire’s Maegan Grew Lyndsie Rabenius from Missisquoi Valley, who Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street pitched one-third of an Winnacunnet and Nicole combined for seven saves. inning, walking one and tucked the ball into the left 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 side of the goal. Pacheco from Pinkerton The game was another Thank you for supporting family farms allowing two hits. Academy had stellar games exciting, well-matched con- on defense. Wessels tended test in the history of the goal for New Hampshire New Hampshire-Vermont and made threesaves. rivalry. Next year’s game The goalies from will be played in Vermont, Vermont were Hannah at a site yet to be deter- Lundie from Essex and mined. THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 B3 Sports A long overdue trip atop Cannon Cliffs

mind, I re-thought my origi- nal plans and proceeded onward and upward, arriv- ing in another 25 minutes or so to the ridge crest and the short side path leading out to the top of the Cannon Cliffs. As stated before, the view from the cliff top is spectacu- lar and memorable, and thoughts of that initial visit to Cannon nearly 30 years ago instantly flooded my brain. It was here that I first looked down into the Pemi Valley and marveled at the THE BEATEN traffic moving slowly through Notch some 1800 feet below. It was here also PATH that I got my first real close- Mike Dickerman up look at majestic Mount Lafayette and the peaks of Franconia Ridge just a mile ack when I was or two away on the far side just starting to get of the Notch. into hiking in the Unfortunately, the weath- early 1980s, one of er was not conducive to a the first peaks that whole lot of summit hang BI climbed here in the White time on this day as the cold Mountains was Cannon and chill at this elevation Mountain by way of the made it feel more like late Kinsman Ridge Trail. As I October than early June. It recall, this initial foray up was cold enough, even with- Cannon took place during out the wind, to see my the peak of the fall foliage breath. Add in the wind chill season and was considered a and it was downright cold mere training hike for a atop the cliffs. Since I’d not planned ascent of Mount planned to visit the ridge Washington during the MIKE DICKERMAN PHOTO top, I’d not brought enough upcoming Columbus Day The stunning vista of the Pemigewasset River Valley lies below the top of the Cannon Cliffs. extra clothing to keep me weekend. sufficiently warm in the I was a lot younger, thin- on the eastern shoulder of was easily recognizable as it chilled mountain air. Thus, ner, and inexperienced back Cannon, and while the trip crisscrosses its way back and after a 20-minute mountain- then, and don’t recall having was not without its compli- forth through the glade. top stay, I started back down too many problems making cations, it served as a great It being early June and the the Kinsman Ridge Trail, the stiff climb up the north reminder of how I got height of the dreaded black enjoying, at least for the time slope of Cannon to the top hooked on White Mountain fly season, I feared the worse being, the shelter of the of the infamous Cannon hiking lo those many years as I penciled in on my calen- woods. Cliffs. Having undertaken a ago. dar June 3 as the proposed The trip back down the similar training hike a day Now my initial plan was date for this hike. But the trail, unfortunately, was not or two before on the Webster not to climb all the way up weather gods were with me without incident. In attempt- Cliff Trail in Crawford to the cliffs. Instead, I was this on this particular day as ing to work my way careful- Notch, I’m guessing I may only planning to check out a cold front had just moved ly down one of the previous- have been a little sore at the the first mile or so of the into northern New England, ly mentioned start of our Cannon trip. The Kinsman Ridge Trail, and bringing with it cooler than water-slickened ledges, my thing I remember most specifically the section of the normal temperatures and a foot slid out from under me about the hike, however, footpath that now bisects stiff breeze that I was confi- and I took a nasty tumble, was the stunning view one of Cannon’s glade ski dent would keep the black landing hard on my right down the Pemigewasset trails. At the direction of my flies at bay. hip. The initial pain was River valley from the top of good friend and longtime Now normally I like to excruciating, but the damage the cliffs. It was like nothing hiking pal Steve Smith of hike early in the day when done was not debilitating, so I’d ever witnessed before, Lincoln, who’s currently I’m fresh and full of energy. I gingerly worked my way and it has stuck with me for compiling trail data for the But previous morning down the rest of the trail all the years. next edition of the revered engagements would not being sure not to have a Earlier this month I opted AMC White Mountain allow for that, so instead I repeat fall. to make a long overdue Guide, I was asked to con- struck off up the mountain The resulting bruise to my return trip to this airy perch firm whether or not the trail shortly after noon, figuring hip was about as nasty as I’d stop somewhere along I’ve ever incurred, running the glade, have a quick late the full spectrum of the rain- lunch, and then head back bow over the course of its Moose hunt auction down the trail and continue two-week stay. It was a sight my day elsewhere. to behold, for sure. Still, it accepting bids As anyone who has hiked was no match for the endur- this stretch of trail already ing view from atop the CONCORD — If you did- Steve White, Foundation knows, the north end of the MIKE DICKERMAN PHOTO Cannon Cliffs, a vista that n't win a permit in the New Chairman. "It is critical that Kinsman Ridge Trail certain- The Kinsman Ridge Trail as it works its way across one of the ski glade still resonates with me some Hampshire moose hunt lot- we find ways to sustain ly has character. It’s proba- areas on Cannon Mountain's north slope. 29 years after first experienc- tery this year, you still have a wildlife conservation, educa- bly best known for several ing it. chance to get in on the adven- tion and outreach programs, lengthy washed out stretch- For me, the coolness of blazes), and then the second, ture of a lifetime. The New particularly for the youth of es of trail that make for some the day was invigorating and the third, and finally the (Mike Dickerman is a long- Hampshire Moose Hunt New Hampshire who are the difficult footing. Higher up, and I set a quicker-than- fourth. By this time, of time hiking enthusiast, award- Auction is currently under- future stewards of our natural the trail also tends to be pret- anticipated pace. Before I course, I was well up the winning columnist, and author, way at environment." ty wet and there are a couple knew it, I was at the first mountainside, and from an co-author or editor of 10 books http://www.nhwildlifefoun- The 2010 auction garnered of perpetually damp spots crossing of the ski glade elevation standpoint, knew I related to the White Mountains dation.org, where you can 24 bids from eleven states, that require careful negotia- (which turned out to be easi- was way closer to the top of region of New Hampshire. He find information on how to with the highest bid coming tion of slickened ledges and ly followed due to some the cliffs than to the base of lives in Littleton) participate and download in at $8,600. The five winners rock. expertly located paint the mountain. So with that in official bid documents. A total included residents of New of five moose hunt permits Hampshire and New Jersey. are available through the auc- Successful bidders in the tion, which benefits the 2011 auction will need to Wildlife Heritage Foundation show proof of a previous of New Hampshire. Bids hunting license or a certificate must be received by Aug. 3. of completion of an approved 2011 marks the third annu- hunter education training al auction run by the Wildlife program. Winning auction Heritage Foundation of New permit holders will be able to Hampshire. As the official harvest one moose of either nonprofit partner of the New sex in a Wildlife Management Hampshire Fish and Game Unit of their choice, and will Department, the Foundation be responsible for purchasing is authorized to auction up to their own 2011 New five permits to the five highest Hampshire hunting license to bidders. Proceeds from the accompany their moose per- auction help support critical mit. A portion of a winning fish and wildlife conservation bid may be tax deductible as a and education programs of charitable donation; potential the New Hamphire Fish and bidders should check with Game Department, such as K- their tax advisors regarding 9 Search and Rescue; aerial this. trout stocking; improvements Individuals offered a per- at Owl Brook Hunter mit in the 2011 New Education Center; New Hampshire moose hunt lot- Hampshire's celebration of tery are not eligible to partici- National Hunting and pate in the auction. Fishing Day; and Wild Times Additional information on for Kids, a wildlife education moose hunting in New publication for N.H. school- Hampshire, including rules, children. licenses, harvest information “Every year, the auction by WMU and a gallery of provides the Foundation with photos from successful N.H. a way to support Fish and moose hunts, can be found at Game programs and initia- http://www.huntnh.com/H tives that are important to the unting/Hunt_species/hunt_ people of this state,” said moose.htm. B4 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Sports GNW tops Littleton in Ripken district opener

By CHARLIE LENTZ [email protected] BERLIN — Littleton ran into a hot-hitting Great North Woods team in its opening-round game of the New Hampshire Cal Ripken 12 years-and-under District 3 Tournament June 24. Although it was Littleton’s tourney opener, Great North Woods had just come off an 8-0 victory over White Mountain League one day earlier. GNW continued its torrid hitting with a 16-1 victory over Littleton. The game was stopped after three and one-half innings via the 10-run rule. The double-elimination tourney was hosted by the Berlin/Gorham Cal Ripken Baseball League. Brody Arneson, who homered in the GNW’s opening-win over White Moutain, knocked another roundtripper against Littleton in the second- inning. Arneson’s three-run CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER blast punctuated a nine-run Michael Rodriguez pitches for Littleton against Great North Woods in second-inning outburst for the Cal Ripken District 3 Tournament. GNW. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Great North Woods the bottom of the first. pitched two innings, striking White Mountain League’s Jake Raichle pitches against Great North Woods in first-round action of the New seized the momentum early In addition to Arneson’s out three, walking three and Hampshire Cal Ripken 12 years-and-under District 3 Tournament in Berlin on June 23. by plating six runs in the top homer in the second inning, allowing no hits and one of the first inning. Kyle GNW’s got offense from a run. Jacob Labounty pitched Nelson doubled home one double by Nelson while the final two innings, strik- run and Corey Gadwah and Derrick McCann, Austin ing out four, walking one White Mt. falls to Great North Nick Foster both drove Woodward and Nelson all and allowing two hits and home runs with singles to singled. Nelson’s single plat- no runs. Woods in Ripken Tourney pace GNW’s first-inning ed two runs. Michael Rodriguez and attack. Foster’s two-run sin- Nick Foster started and Brody Fillion singled for By CHARLIE LENTZ gle pushed the lead to 6-0 in picked up the victory. Foster Littleton League coach John Robie. Nelson, a wild pitch and [email protected] “We gave away one good passed ball to stretch its lead BERLIN — White Moutain home run. Other than that, the to 8-0. League fell to Great North rest of them, mental errors.” “We threw the ball away. Woods 8-0 in opening round Brody Arneson smacked a We held it. We had several competition the New home run to dead center field errors that contributed to Hampshire Cal Ripken 12 in the bottom of the first runs,” Robie said. “We just years-and-under District 3 inning to give Great North didn’t come to play. We’re on Tournament June 23. The Woods a 1-0 lead and it never the edge. We lose one more (in double-elimination tourney trailed. White Mountain the double-elimination tour- was hosted by the League’s includes Franconia, ney) and we’re done. We’re Berlin/Gorham Cal Ripken Bethlehem, Sugar Hill, Lisbon going to come ready to play Baseball League. and the Lincoln area. Great tomorrow, we’ve got to.” White Mountain League North Woods draws players Arneson finished 2-for-2 could not muster enough hit- from Lancaster, Jefferson and with a sacrifice fly and drove ting — notching only a the Whitefield area, it added home two runs for Great fourth-inning single by Zack two runs in the third inning North Woods. Smith — and could not match courtesy of a pair of White Nick Foster and Jacob Great North Woods offensive Mountain errors. Great North Payer split the pitching duties attack. White Mountain was Woods used a pair of errors for Great North Woods. Foster also hindered by some errors and wild pitch to plate three started and allowed no hits that led to several runs for runs in the fourth inning. over three innings. Payer sur- Great North Woods. Great North Woods used a rendered just one hit in three “Tough hitting and mental single by Arneson in the fifth innings of work. errors,” said White Mountain inning, a walk earned by Kyle

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By CHARLIE LENTZ runs in the second inning. Bethlehem in the playoff Fisher said. “We were hop- [email protected] Manning singled in the semifinals on June 20. ing for another score (in the FRANCONIA — The frame. Merrill plated one run “It was a great run. I’m fifth inning) but it just didn’t Franconia Avalanche built with a sacrifice fly and extremely proud of these work out that way.” an early lead and held on Sampo knocked a two-run guys,” said Lisbon coach Franconia defeated with some pitching by com- single to help Franconia Todd Fisher. “They played Lincoln 13-7 in the tourney mittee to defeat the Lisbon stretch its lead to 8-2. awesome ball. They came semifinals on June 20 to Cubs 8-6 in the champi- Lisbon battled back with here and luck wasn’t on our advance to the champi- onship game of the White four runs in the top of the side but they still did an onship game. Coach Hunt Mountain League 12 years fourth inning. Miles Barnes incredible job.” said the home-field advan- and under division. and Nick Trahan both sin- Lisbon never gave up and tage at Lafayette Elementary “We hit the ball real well,” gled for Lisbon in the frame rallied from an 8-2 deficit to School helped bring home said Franconia coach to help their team pull with- pull with 8-6 and had the the championship. Richard Hunt. “We had good in 8-6 but Lisbon could get tying runs on base in the “It’s big. They wanted to pitching and that’s what it no closer. fifth inning. play in front of their fans,” took.” It was a good tournament “They were down quite a said Hunt of home-field Aaron Weed, Maker run for the Lisbon Cubs, bit in the beginning but came advantage. “It was big.” Manning and Hanzon Hunt which beat top-seeded back to lose only by two,” each pitched to lead Franconia to the victory June 21 at Lafayette Elementary School’s ballyard. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Lisbon tops Bethlehem “I’ve got three real good Franconia’s Maker Manning scores in the second inning as Lisbon catch- pitchers and all year I’ve er Austin Burt takes the late throw to the plate at Lafayette Elementry pitched them all two School’s field. innings,” Hunt said. “They in White Mt. semifinals really came up big for us.” allowing two hits. said. “I told them to be BETHLEHEM — Lisbon Weed started and pitched Franconia scored four aggressive up there. If they pitcher Josh Woods relied on three innings, struck out six, runs in the bottom of the first like the pitch, swing at it. If both his right arm and his walked one and allowed inning. Robin Roianov dou- you strike out you strike out teammates to help his team three hits. Manning went bled and Manning, Carter but keep swinging the bats.” defeat Bethlehem in the one inning, struck out two, Merrill and Jack Sampo sin- Lisbon got two runs back White Mountain League walked two and allowed gled to pace Franconia’s in the top of the second baseball semifinals of the 12 three hits. Hunt pitched the first-inning attack. inning on Zack Smith’s two- years and under division. final two innings, striking “They’ve been hitting the run home run. “My friends just helped out three walking one and ball well all season,” Hunt Franconia added four me out,” Woods said. Woods pitched a com- plete-game six-inning effort and Lisbon came through with clutch hits to top Turkey results in Bethlehem 6-1 at Elm Street Field on June 20. CONCORD — The num- Last summer’s dry condi- scales at 24 to 26 pounds. “We hit very well,” bers are in from the 2011 tions contributed to a good The largest birds were taken Woods said. “We just want- spring gobbler season, turkey hatch last year. The in south-central New ed to win this game and reflecting a successful har- result being that there were Hampshire: 28 pounds from have fun.” vest for New Hampshire more jakes (juvenile males) Merrimack, 28 pounds from Woods struck out nine, turkey hunters, according to in this season’s harvest, as Hollis, and 27 pounds. from walked four, scattered six New Hampshire Fish and compared to recent years. Hudson. The longest beard hits and pitched out of a Game Department Turkey This year’s male harvest lengths on gobblers were: 11 bases-loaded jam in the Project Biologist Ted Walski. ratio was 40 percent jakes to and three-quarters and 11 fourth inning to get the win. Lisbon Cubs coach Todd The preliminary total for the 60 percent toms (adult and one-half (two birds) CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER spring gobbler harvest for males). A sample of 619 gob- inches. The longest spur Fisher credited Woods with remaining composed under Lisbon’s Josh Woods pitches against Bethelehem in the White Mountain the state was 3,672 turkeys – blers from six registration lengths on gobblers were League 12 years and under semifinals. three birds more than last stations in southwestern one and one-half (two birds), pressure. Bethlehem also year. Hunters took 597 New Hampshire were aged and one and three-eighths put runners on second and turkeys (19 percent of the by spur length measure- inches. third base in the fifth inning alive,” Fisher said. “They ished 2-for-3. season total) on the opening ments, with the following So far, this year has seen but failed to score in that showed it tonight.” Bethlehem Red Sox coach day of the regular season, breakdown into age classes favorable hatching weather frame. Woods also notched a sin- John Robie tipped his cap to May 3. of the harvest: 1 year (39.1 for wild turkeys. According “Josh is just an amazing gle. Lisbon’s Arsenault fin- Lisbon for a strong perform- According to Walski, a percent), 2 year (34.6 per- to Walski, most of the wild pitcher. He’s always right on ished 2-for-4. Nick Trahan ance. Bethlehem was the top number of factors influenced cent), 3 year (18.9 percent), 4 turkey hatching occurred the mark,” Fisher said. “I went 2-for-4 including a seed in the tourney. Lisbon this year’s tally. Weather cre- year (5.2 percent), 5-plus during the last week of May don’t think he ever gets tired double. Smith finished 2-for- was the fourth seed. ated some less-than-ideal years (2.6 percent). and the first week or so of and he loves to pitch. 4 including a double. “The out-hit. They out- hunting conditions — the The state is broken up June. The eight-day period Lisbon came through Lisbon also played error- pitched us,” Robie said. second day of the season into 18 Wildlife from May 24-31 had hot, with timely hits. Lisbon free baseball. “You’ve got to give them was a washout, and a six- Management Units, and it is humid days, as did the first scored twice in the second “They played incredible credit. They wanted it more. day rainy period during always interesting to com- week of June. Young turkeys inning as Nathan Arsenault tonight. I’ve got to hand it to They came to play. We didn’t mid-May also dampened pare season harvests among are extremely sensitive to and Zack Smith singled and these guys,” Fisher said. come to play. When you’re efforts. Also, record rains these units. WMU K (which cool temperatures and rain, Jason Turner tripled. Bethlehem’s Shea Gordon the underdog you’ve got during the summers of 2008 is most of Hillsboro County) which can impact their “These guys seem to play singled. Dylan Laleme nothing to lose, and they and 2009 led to below-aver- had the most turkeys regis- health and adversely affect better under pressure. When tripled. Dylan Robie went 2- wanted it. They played age turkey productivity, tered (528); followed closely insect populations that are a the pressure’s on they come for-3. Cameron Hoyt fin- great.” which influenced gobbler by WMU J2 (north of Route 4 critical source of nutrition abundance this spring. from Concord to Rochester) for young turkeys. Young hunters continued with 511 turkeys; and WMU To help monitor the status to do well during their spe- H2 (most of Cheshire of the statewide wild turkey cial youth turkey hunt week- County) with 431 turkeys. population, Fish and Game end, which took place on Quite a few heavy turkeys is currently running its first Saturday, April 30 and were taken this season, pos- year of an online Turkey Sunday May 1. Youth took sibly because of the abun- Brood Survey. Interested 527 gobblers, or 14.4 percent dance of acorns still on the observers are urged to report of the total season harvest ground this spring. There sightings of hen turkeys during youth weekend, were 43 gobblers weighing with young at compared to 541 taken last 23 to 23 and one-half pounds http://www.wildnh.com/t year. and 20 gobblers tipping the urkeybroodsurvey Classifieds REAL ESTATE B6 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011

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Reed and Barton, Tara pattern; small sterling dishes and bowls; sterling serving pieces; coin silver; and other silver serving pieces; PAINTINGS, PRINTS, AND ARTWORK: 10 x 12 oil on bd. ocean scene Nahant signed Frank Vining Smith; oil on canvas, Cottage scene; water color, Ocean Scene, signed Carpenter; etching of deer, signed; other etching of deer; Victorian folk art CAT needlepoint Framed picture; floral needlework on silk in gilt frame; other water colors; Briggs & Bros. Seedsmen & Florists, Rochester, NY 1872, floral chromolithograph; colored litho., Officers & Enlisted Men, 1883; Japanese oil on silk; number of Currier memorial scene Currier, lithograph, National Republican Candidates, Freemont & Dayton; Memorial lithographs; Ship In Harbor, etching signed, Frank H. Mason; Webster At Franklin, The Home of His Childhood; J. H. Bufford, 1867; FURNITURE: Empire corner cupboard; firehouse Windsor chair in old black paint; Vict. organ lamp on wrought iron base; Vict. walnut shaving stand; early adjustable drafting stand;Vict. needlework stand;oak commode ; 3 sm. pull out sofa; ca. 1930’s dining room suite; set of 4 chairs; straight front cupboard; dining room set; Kincade Mah. 5 drawer chest; 2 3 drawer side chests; tall wardrobe w/ paneled doors; cheval mirror; 6 drawer ladies dresser; oval top side tables; floor lamps, side lamps; bakers table with swing leg and single drop leaf; variety of camp furniture; BOOKS: OVER 3000+ BOOKS!!! mostly modern hardcover mystery novels - some British military history. Robin Hood, N.C. Wyeth; other books must be seen - some to be sold in large lots. FIREARMS: Browning o/u lightning 12ga shotgun; Browning trap grade 12ga shotgun; Colt mod 1911 military issue 45 cal pistol; Browning pocket pistol; German sporterized 7x57 full stock rifle; Winchester sporter- ized mod 52; Winchester Mod 62; Three Ruger no.1 in cal. 338, 242, 22/50; Two Ruger Mini 14’s in cal. 223; Ruger M77 in cal. 308; Two Remington 700's in cal. 17 & 7mm08; Remington sporterized 03A3 rifle; TC Contender w/ three barrels in cal. 41 mag & 357; 4 ga. percussion Punt Gun shotgun; Sam Holt double barrel ham- mer shotgun; Czech. Bruno u/o 12 ga. shotgun.; signal cannon; LG. SELECTION OF RELOADING EQUIPMENT AND AMMO: three Mec presses and one texan press; RCBS scale and reloading presses; many boxes of Sierra, Speer, and Hornady bullets ranging from .22-45 cal; several dozen mostly RCBS reloading die sets rang- ing from 22/250 - 45 cal.; many boxes of factory and reloading ammo .22 - 45. cal. to include Winchester, Remington, etc.; Thousands of rounds of empty brass cases in many calibers; lots of molded lead bullets; tooled leather holsters; lots of bullet molds; lots of scopes; KNIVES AND FISHING EQUIPMENT: a good variety of pocket and hunting knives to include: Case, Puma, Gerber, Buck, Schrade, and others; fresh and salt water reels to include: Penn Senator 6/0, Penn #146, . Many lures still in original packages to include: Bomber lures, crankbait, jigs, poppers, streamers, etc.; small amount of fly fishing equipment; TOOLS & HARDWARE: Entire tool shop to include: Delta bandsaw; Craftsman 10 inch radial saw; Ryobi 10 in. planer; Craftsman table saw; 12 speed CTT drill press with all the attachments; Sears air compressor; loads of hand tools and hardware; Lots of pieces and parts to model flying remote control airplanes Directions: From Ashland, NH (Exit 24 off of Interstate 93) take US 3 S / Route 25 S to Ashland - bear left on Winona Rd. and follow to auction site. 10% Buyers Premium - Preview from 8 - 10 AM morning of sale. Tent - Chairs - Caterer. Terms: Cash or check with proper identification: Sale #852 per order of Libby Family. www. To View Real Estate Steenburgh Auctioneers & Appraisers NewHampshire Archie H. Steenburgh & Joshua W. 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The Loon Mountain Real Estate Co. property also has a 24’ X 75’ barn / garage with a heated second floor rec. room if you’re a hobbyist or just need www.loonrealestate.com space. Offered at just $129,900. (#4241) Peabody & Smith Realty www.peabodysmith.com Peter W. Powell Real Estate Flip to our Real Estate section for the latest in www.pwpre.com residential and commercial real estate listings. Polimeno Realty THE LITTLETON www.PolimenoRealty.com IF A HOME OFFICE AND BUSINESS is your goal, look no further. This comfortable home features 3 COURIER Reinhold Associates Real Estate bedrooms, vaulted ceiling and a gas fireplace. It includes a finished area on the lower level for a home 365 Union St., Littleton, NH 03561 www.reinholdassociates.com office with separate entrance. The oversized 2-story detached 2-car garage is perfect for storage and Steenburgh Auctioneers comes with an ample loading dock for shipping and Call 444-3927 receiving. You are set to go!!!! 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Guildhall, VT – Offering 3-4 bedrooms, this 2001 Lancaster- This 2-3 bedroom home is ideally located Lancaster- Well maintained log home on over 5 Maidstone, VT – House sits on 42 private acres with home includes a galley kitchen, living/dining area within walking distance from Lancaster village. Offers beautiful acres with your very own pond and a open meadows and views of local mountains. 4 bed- with a fireplace, den, a three season sun room, fam- a lovely 3 season porch, living room with fireplace, a mountain view. 2 car garage with attached breeze- room, 1 bath home would make a lovely year round ily room with a 94" wall screen HD Theater System, dining room off the eat-in kitchen, two large bed- way to home and 2 stall barn add plenty of room to home with some finishing work as well as a septic and a hobby room and oversized laundry room has lots rooms and a den that can be used as a third bed- house your animals and your outdoor "toys". well. There is also a storage shed and greenhouse. (4022431) $219,500 of storage. room. (4018074) $139,500 (2831501) $237,900 (4021742) $149,900

Whitefield- This restored 200 year old building was Lancaster- Custom built 4 BR, 3 bath 3800 sq ft ranch Lancaster- This pristine Victorian offers not only an Northumberland - This recently renovated 2 bedroom the original grist mill and is currently being used as a sits on over 12 acres in desirable “Out East” location outstanding indoor 16X32 pool, with hand laid Italian home offers 2 baths, laundry room, large eat-in kitchen gallery/quilt shop and classrooms with an upstairs 1+ with a panoramic mountain view. Large gourmet marble tile, but also a home that boasts 7 bedrooms and a comfortable living room. New 24 X 28 garage bedroom apartment. Over 2800 square feet on the kitchen, formal DR & LR offer the perfect space for and 5 baths, 2 attics and 2 basements, along with 2 with lots of storage, an equipment shed, garden spot first level. (4014907) $225,000 family gatherings. Private trout pond and 3 stall fireplaces. This home is perfect for entertaining. and a fire-pit. FHW 2 zone heat, Municipal water and horse barn. (4049961) $399,900 (2752223) $349,900 sewer. (2775136) $84,900

Jefferson- This 1895, 7 bdrm, 4 bath home located in Jefferson- Looking for an efficient home that is fully fur- Lancaster- This meticulous ranch is located on 2.87 Whitefield- Clean and simple with a nice floor plan, this the Waumbek Cottages Historic District is graced with nished and ready to move into? Completed with good acres, and offers a newly paved driveway, 2 car garage three bedroom, two bath split level home offers a large hardwood floors, walls and ceilings, a huge living room quality furnishings, this three bedroom, two bath home and newly installed energy saving shades, with lots of eat-in kitchen. Well maintained with lots of large win- with fireplace, formal dining room, lots of storage, beau- with a wrap around deck and a lovely furnished sun privacy. Includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat in dows open to the well groomed lawn. Includes a two tiful landscaped grounds, a pond and a superb view. porch is yours to enjoy. (2799225) $179,000 kitchen with light oak cabinets, and a laundry area. car detached garage and is located on a half acre lot. (2736119) $309,000 (4019997) $179,900 (2780134) $165,000

Jefferson- +/- 50 acres of scenic land with The Israel Lancaster- This Alouette home boasts a large kitchen Lunenburg, VT – This well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 Jefferson- This 1790 renovated and beautifully main- River running through it. House is without Water, Septic, with granite counter tops, a formal dining room, liv- bath home offers fenced-in pastures, woodland and a tained cape with newer saltbox addition is nestled at Heat or Electricity. Property has +/- 550 feet of frontage ing room, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large office area 3 bay garage. Nice kitchenette off the family room, a the foot of the Pilot Mountain Chain. Situated on +/- 12 on The Presidential Hwy as well as +/- 1700 feet on and a huge garage. In addition it includes an 11 Stall deck off the dining area and a breakfast bar in the acres of woodland, pastures and gardens this home Valley Road. (2836067) $149,000 horse barn, paddock area, hay storage and more. kitchen that includes lots of cabinets and a pantry. offers character, charm and comfort with its beamed (4048894) $279,000 (2769269) $224,500 ceilings, fireplace & sunroom. (2782765) $299,000

Whitefield- This well maintained home offers 3 bed- Lancaster- New Englander with 2 bedroom apartment Northumberland -Seller will help to finance this Lancaster- This within your means home offers 2 bed- rooms, two baths and two garages plus a garden shed. downstairs and 1 bedroom apartment upstairs for easy care 2 bedroom, 1 bath Bungalow is located rooms, 1 bath with pine ceilings and walls in the liv- It boasts a well designed kitchen, lovely living room and rental income or extended family. First floor features a just a short distance from Northumberland Village. ing room. Home is situated on a corner lot in the an inviting, heated sunporch. Full basement can easily large kitchen, hardwood floors and high ceilings. Large Experience this easy one level living with low main- Lancaster Mobile Home Village. Close to snowmobile accomodate one or two more rooms, if desired. level lot with side porch off dining room. (4040578) tenance and heating cost, vinyl siding and one car trails must have park approval for all buyers (4059214) $159,500 $99,000 garage. (2770035) $59,000 (4049026) $11,999 89 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 • (603) 788-4663 [email protected] • “Nous Parlons Francais” Equal Housing Opportunity It Pays To Shop Locally! To Place Your Real Estate Display Ad, Please Call 603-444-3927. HELP WANTED Classifieds THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 B9

Career Opportunities! Currently Accepting Applications For more information, visit our website ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––For Full Time / Part Time www.littletonhospital.org • FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE or call 603-444-9331 or fax 603-444-9087 • HOUSEKEEPERS • HOUSEMAN ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––(Valid driver’s license required.) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Competitive Wages Based On Experience For information please contact MaryEllen Nystrom at 603-745-3401 or stop in and pick up an application at The Village of Loon Mountain, 72 Loon Village Road, Lincoln, NH 03251

HELP WANTED Luxury Country Inn has immediate openings. Must bring high energy, focus and passion for hospitality to the job. Year-round employment opportunities. Dinner Server 3 nights a week, fine dining and wine service experience required. Prep Chef/Intern BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL You will have the opportunity to learn from Executive Chef Val Fortin. BETHLEHEM, NH Responsibilities will include prep, plating salads and desserts, and sometimes breakfast chef. 6TH GRADE TEACHER Apply in person or send resume to [email protected] 116 Rt. 117 Sugar Hill • 603-823-5621 ONE-YEAR POSITION The Bethlehem School District is seeking appli- BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL cants for a 6th Grade Teacher for the 2011-2012 BETHLEHEM, NH school year. This position is for one year only. Candidates should be able to work as part of a LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST team, have a strong work ethic, be enthusiastic and possess the ability to promote the develop- Applications are being accepted for the position of media specialist at Bethlehem Elementary School for the 2011- ment of children. NH Elementary Education 2012 school year. Certification and HQT status is required and out- The search committee will be looking for candidates with the door education experience is preferred. following: Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter • A NH teaching certificate with a library media specialist of interest, resume, transcripts, verification of cer- endorsement (0036) or an alternative IV statement of eligi- bility for the same endorsement. tification and three letters of reference to: • Preference will be given to candidates who also hold a Human Resources computer technology education endorsement (0350) or an alternative IV statement of eligibility for the same endorse- White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 ment. 260 Cottage Street, Suite C • A clear and appropriate vision of the role of a school media Littleton, NH 03561 center in a digital learning environment and the ability to Phone (603) 444-3925 ~ Fax (603) 444-6299 integrate that vision with the school district’s professional development, school improvement, and technology plans. Deadline to Apply: July 19, 2011 • A track record of demonstrating effective management of eoe media center resources. • Demonstrated proficiency in technology integration. • Demonstrated proficiency in information technology and the ability to communicate those skills to both adults and ® children of mixed skill levels. Genesis HealthCare • The ability to troubleshoot computer and networking issues (for both Apple and PC platforms) and provide front-line Lafayette Center user support to staff members and the student body. Rehab & Long Term Care • A track record of demonstrated success in meeting the learning and behavioral needs of elementary school stu- • LNA dents. PROFILE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Per Diem, One weekend a month required To apply, please download the professional staff application BETHLEHEM, NH from our website www.sau35.org and send a cover letter, • LPN/RN resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and three let- Per Diem, One weekend a month required ters of reference to: ANTICIPATED GRANT FUNDED Human Resources 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING • LPN/RN SAU #35 Full Time, Every other weekend required, 11p-7a 260 Cottage Street, Suite C PART-TIME HIGH SCHOOL Littleton, NH 03561 • LPN/RN Phone (603) 444-3925 ~ Fax (603) 444-6299 READING SPECIALIST Full Time, 6:30a-3pm every other weekend required. Deadline to Apply: July 19, 2011 (Temp Position) eoe The Profile School District is seeking applicants for an anticipated grant funded part-time high school • Skilled Unit Manager reading specialist for the 2011-2012 school year. NH Full Time Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p Certification for English (5-12) and/or Reading Specialist is required. Candidates should be able to Our mission is to improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion. Patients and work as part of a team, be enthusiastic and possess residents are the center of our work. the ability to promote the development of children. Our employees are the vital link between Genesis HealthCare and Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of our patients and residents. They are the service we provide, the product we deliver-they are our most valuable resource. Our vision is interest, resume, verification of certification and achieved through the talents and extraordinary dedication our three letters of reference to: employees bring with them every day of the year. 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Machine Operators:The right candidates will work in a team environment, previous EASTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and the ability to read micrometers, venires, blue prints, and calipers is a experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and plus, but not a requirement. experience. Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing. Six Sigma or Plating Tech.: This position operates assigned equipment used in executing metal fin- Green Belt a plus. Must have working knowledge of manufacturing oper- Looking to Train All Interested Volunteers ating systems and software; good command of Microsoft Office Suite. ishing operations. Loads and unloads tote pans of parts, follows procedures for process- Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills. ing, maintains cleanliness of tanks and work areas, inspects quality of product for deliv- Residency Not Required ery. 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MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Public Notices TO: NEAL M. BRODIEN, with a mailing address of 24 Morrison Hill Drive, Littleton, New Hampshire 03561; and THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LORIE A. BRODIEN, also known as LORELEI A. BRODIEN, with a mailing address of 24 Morrison Hill Drive, Littleton, New Hampshire JUDICIAL BRANCH TOWN OF BETHLEHEM 03561. Grafton Superior Court Telephone: (603) 787-6961 3785 D.C. Highway TTY/TDD Relay: (800) 735-2964 BY VIRTUE and in execution of a Power of Sale contained in a cer- North Haverhill, NH 03774 http://www.courts.state.nh.us REQUEST FOR BIDS tain mortgage given by Lorie A. Brodien and Neal M. Brodien to Connecticut River Bank NA, a banking corporation having a place of prin- CITATION FOR PUBLICATION The Bethlehem Board of Selectmen is seeking com- cipal place of business in Charlestown, County of Sullivan and State of New Hampshire, dated December 6, 2007 and recorded in the Grafton Case Name: Amy Cook v John Cook, et al petitive bids for two (2) cement pads to be poured at Case Number: 215-2011-CV-00223 County Registry of Deeds on December 11, 2007 at Book 3474, Page the permanent transfer station site on Route 116. The 607, by the terms whereof the mortgagee is given the power to sell and The above entitled action is now pending in this Court. The original pleading is on file and may be examined by interested parties. The Court has issued an Order for Service by Publication on dispose of the premises hereinafter described in the event of default of pads dimensions are 55 feet long, 12 feet wide and 6 any of the conditions of said mortgage, and default having been made, defendant, Mark Downing. 1 The Court ORDERS: inches thick, reinforced with ⁄2 inch rebar on 16” cen- and for the purpose of foreclosing said mortgage, Connecticut River Bank NA will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION on the premises at 24 Morrison Hill Amy Cook to give notice to Mark Downing of this action by publishing a verified copy of this ters, 4000 psi required. Bids should contain a sepa- Citation for Publication once a week for three successive weeks in The Littleton Courier, a Drive, in the Town of Littleton, County of Grafton and State of New newspaper of general circulation in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. The last publication shall be on rate bid for support rails. This option should be sub- Hampshire, on Friday the 22nd day of July, 2011, at eleven o'clock in the or before August 19, 2011. mitted as a separate bid item. It is essential a project forenoon (11:00 a.m.), all and singular the premises described in said Also, ON OR BEFORE Mortgage. September 06, 2011 Mark Downing shall file a written appearance form with this Court. start – end date be included within the submitted bids. Being the same premises as conveyed to the mortgagors, Lorie A. A copy of the appearance form must be sent to the party listed below. Brodien and Neal M. Brodien, by Warranty Deed of Cray R. Ball and October 06, 2011 Mark Downing shall file a plea, answer, or demurrer or other response Bids must be submitted no later than Monday, July 18, Virginia T. Ball dated November 20, 1991 and recorded in the Grafton with this Court. A copy of the plea, answer, demurrer or other response 2011 at 4:00 pm. Bids should be labeled “Bethlehem County Registry of Deeds on November 20, 1991 at Book 1938, Page 776. must be sent to the party listed below. The original mortgage referred to in this notice may be examined by Notice to Mark Downing: If you do not comply with these requirements, you will be Transfer Station-cement pads” on the outside enve- any interested person upon contacting Janet S. Costa, Loan Officer, considered in default and the Court may issue orders that affect you without your input. lope and mailed to The Town of Bethlehem, PO Box Connecticut River Bank NA, 8 Main Street, Littleton, New Hampshire Send copies to: 03561, 603-444-5333. In addition, the mortgagors, debtors and all inter- A. Gerard O’Neil, Jr. Normandin, Cheney & O’Neil, PLLC 189, Bethlehem, NH 03574. The Town of Bethlehem ested parties are hereby notified that: 213 Union Avenue P.O. Box 575 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT Laconia, NH 03247-0575 FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES BY ORDER OF THE COURT ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND June 14, 2011 ______UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO David P. Carlson, Clerk of Court ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. 6/29, 7/6 & 7/13/2011 ATTENTION Said sale subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other liens, if any, any applicable right of redemption of the United States Internal Revenue Service, and any rights of any tenants at the mortgaged premises. THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FRANCONIA RESIDENTS Notwithstanding any title information contained in this notice, the GRAFTON, SS Mortgagee expressly disclaims any representations as to the state of title COURT OF PROBATE The Franconia Planning Board will hold a public meeting on to the property involved as of the date of the notice or the date of sale. The APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES Monday, July 11, 2011, at 7:15 PM at the Franconia Town Hall to property is to be sold at the sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and with all faults. receive an application from Derek Anneser for a Lot Line Except for warranties arising by operation of law, if any, the conveyance of Notice is hereby given that the here- Adjustment of property located on 136 Timber Lane (Tax Map the Mortgaged Premises will be made by the Mortgagee and accepted by the successful bidder without any express or implied warranties whatsoev- inafter listed have been duly appoint- 24, Lot 29). The purpose of the lot line adjustment is to provide required setback for proposed garage addition. er, including, without limitation, any representations or warranties with ed by the Judge of Probate for respect to title, possession, permits, approvals, recitation of acreage, haz- Grafton County. If the application is accepted as complete, a public hearing will ardous materials and physical condition. All risk of loss or damage to the immediately follow. Mortgaged Premises shall be assumed and borne by the successful bidder Klein, Linda S., also known as Linda immediately after the close of bidding. Simet Klein, late of Haverhill. The terms of the sale held pursuant to this notice shall be as follows: Vanessa Allen, 1047 Clark Pond (1) a deposit in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in cash Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774, PUBLIC NOTICE or by certified check or other check acceptable to the mortgagee will be required at the time of sale to bid on the real estate; (2) an additional Executor. Case #315-2011-ET-00214. The North Country Health Consortium, a non-profit deposit sufficient to bring the total deposit to ten percent (10%) of the pur- chase price within ten (10) days; and (3) the balance of the purchase price All persons having claims against organization located in Littleton, NH, is pleased to shall be paid in cash or by certified check or other check acceptable to the said estate are requested to exhibit announce that it has entered into a lease with mortgagee upon delivery of the foreclosure deed within forty five (45) days them for payment and all indebted to Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services, a non-prof- of the date of the sale. The successful bidder(s) will be required to execute a purchase and sale agreement immediately after the close of bidding. make payment. it organization located in Berlin, NH. The lease pro- Mortgagee's Reserved Rights: The Mortgagee may amend or alter Dated at Haverhill on the 24th day of vides for office and clinic space for North Country the terms of sale by oral or written notice before or at the auction sale. The June A.D. 2011 Health Consortium and the Molar Express program in Mortgagee may reject and accept bids at its discretion. The auction sale may be canceled or continued to another date or time on notice by the an amount not to exceed $1,950 for Fiscal Year (FY) Mortgagee. BY ORDER OF THE COURT 2011, $8,400 for FY12, $8,700 for FY13 and $9,000 for /s/ Rebecca R. Wyman Dated this June 17, 2011. FY14. Margo Sullivan, a Director of the Board of North Register of Probate By: ______Country Health Consortium, serves as the Executive Mark C. Russell Director for Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services. Samaha & Russell PA 125 Main Street This Notice is provided in compliance with New Littleton, NH 03561 IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE COURIER. 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Lisbon High School graduates Dylan Chase, left and Andrew Higgins, right, recipients of the annual Rena Hood/Bart McKinney Memorial Scholarships for higher education are shown with Littleton Coin Company President David Sundman. Littleton Coin Company awards Hood/McKinney Scholarships LITTLETON –– Andrew and were keenly interested in Higgins of Lisbon and Dylan community service and educa- Chase of Landaff are this tion. Rena Hood was instru- year’s 2011 recipients of mental in developing the com- Littleton Coin’s annual Rena pany’s nationwide reputation Hood/Bartlett McKinney for personal service to collec- Memorial Scholarships for tors. Bart McKinney was gen- higher education. The scholar- eral manager of the firm from ships, of $2,000 each, are 1948 to 1986. He joined the awarded annually to two eligi- company after a career in edu- ble children of company cation, which included serving employees planning to pursue as principal of Littleton and KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER higher education. Whitefield High Schools. Becky Breen, owner of Inky’s Temporary Airbrush Tattoo, outside of her new Main Street business. Andrew, son of Marlene Based in Littleton, and Brian Higgins, is a 2011 Littleton Coin Company was graduate of Lisbon High founded by Fannie and Inky’s Temporary Airbrush School. He will attend Maynard Sundman in 1945 Universal Technical Institute and set the bar for industry in Norwood, Mass. and plans standards for over 65 years. As to pursue a career as a Ford one of the largest retail buyers Tattoo finds home off Main St. Automotive Technician. and sellers of coins and paper Dylan, son of Karla-Mari money in the world, Littleton By KAYTI BURT available in the shop. Breen taught herself to air- connection to her family. and Preston Chase is a 2011 is renowned for providing [email protected] Breen, originally from brush by watching videos on The most visible, a line of graduate of Lisbon High friendly, reliable and expert LITTLETON — Inky’s Nevada, moved to northern Youtube, corresponding with quirky stick figures above School. He will attend Lyndon service to collectors around the Temporary Airbrush Tattoo Vermont about a decade ago a friend, and with lots of prac- her left eyebrow, was done State College and major in globe. David Sundman, presi- off of Main Street has been with plans to start a no-kill tice. when Breen’s mother was criminal justice. dent, now leads the company, open for a little under a animal shelter. As is often the “Airbrushing is the only fighting cancer. The annual scholarships are which employs more than 300 month now, but owner case, life didn’t turn out exact- artistic thing I can do,” she “It’s a reminder for me given in memory of two long- area residents. To learn more Rebecca Breen has been using ly the way she planned on it. claims. everyday to smile,” said time Littleton Coin employees about Littleton Coin her talent with the airbrush at “I think it turned out well Inky’s offers over 400 tat- Breen. “She’s my best who made major contribu- Company, visit their website at local fairs and carnivals for because I don’t think I could too designs. Breen said they friend, and when she came tions to the success of the firm LittletonCoin.com. years. adopt out any animals I take are fun for anyone, ages three out of it and couldn’t “I’ve been doing airbrush- in,” said Breen, good- to 103. The tattoos can last remember me, it took away ing for the past five years,” naturedly. “I get too anywhere from two to 10 my smile.” Add up math skills this said Breen at her new shop attached.” days, depending on where Her mother’s condition behind Connie’s Creative Instead, she found herself they are on the body, and can has since improved, and summer with SimplyFun Cuts in the Hunkins and taking a job as a merchandis- be removed sooner with rub- Breen said the tattoo is now Eaton building last week. The er for two different compa- bing alcohol or baby oil. The a reminder for both of them BATH –– For many families, board game to help elemen- shop gives Breen a base to nies. The job takes her all over tattoos range from five dollars of the good things in life. summer is a time when work tary-aged students refresh share her talents, as well as New Hampshire and to $15 dollars in price, Breen also has a pair of gives way to play, when the important math skills during expand them. Inky’s offers Vermont, which is part of the depending on the size. Breen overalls – one big, one little hectic schedules of jobs and their months away from the customized airbrushing for reason a Littleton shop for her said a majority of her designs – on her shoulder, repre- school relax enough to encour- classroom: Sumology®is a items, such as mailboxes or airbrushing was so appealing. – 250 – are the $5 size. senting her father and her- age leisure activities. For edu- game of equations that helps pictures frames. Breen said “I was tired of traveling Though Inky’s offers tem- self. A doctor with a jack- cational board game company children do more advanced she can airbrush pretty much around,” said Breen of the air- porary tattoos, Breen has a hammer commemorates SimplyFun® consultant Kristi math using all four of the basic anything. For those unsure of brushing trailer she used to few permanent ones of her the two knee surgeries she Griswold in Bath, play is a year- operators. Players must place what they want, Breen has set up at fairs and carnivals in own, a visual manifestation of has had, and an illustration round proposition and the their tiles in crossword fashion items already airbrushed and the area. her optimistic attitude, and of the caterpillar from summer time gives new oppor- either horizontally or vertically “Alice in Wonderland” on tunities for kids to discover the to create valid equations. Each her back acknowledges her power of play. equation is worth the sum of all PRESBY love for the classic tale. "Play teaches our children the digits used. Play As for the reason for life's important lessons," said alternates until the pool of CONSTRUCTION, INC. temporary tattoos, besides Griswold. tiles is exhausted. According to Family owned since 1948 just being a lot of fun, Breen "Children shouldn't be left Griswold, Sumology is perfect said people often come in behind during the restful sum- for children ages 8 and up. All LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CENTER looking for a way to prank mer months when the basic SimplyFun games and puzzles Gravel • Stone Granite people in their lives. educational skills are often for- can be played and purchased Sand • Loam Steps • Pavers Recently, for example, a gotten. Play gives children the through SimplyFun in Bath by straight-laced softball coach opportunity to discover the contacting Kristi Griswold at Bark Mulch Field Stones came in looking for a fun world around them." 747-1000 or by calling way to shock the girls on his This year, SimplyFun has SimplyFun 1-877-557-7767 or team. been launching high quality visiting www.simplyfun.com. “The kids just love them original games and products, Based in Bellevue, Wash., because it is a sticker that which uphold the company's SimplyFun is a direct selling, lasts longer,” laughed mission of learning and con- home party plan company 664 Easton Road, Route 116, Franconia NH 03580 Breen. necting through play. The offering the very best, original, (603) 823-5514 • E-mail [email protected] Inky’s is open Thursday games, which are designed for award winning, family enter- and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 people of all ages, are easy to tainment products that you can Hours: Monday - Friday 7AM - 5PM • Saturday 9AM - 3PM p.m. and Friday and learn and fun to play. enjoy face-to-face with the peo- Saturday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. SimplyFun understands the ple you care most about. The importance of preparing young company's mission is to pro- children for school and helping mote the importance of play to kids excel in the classroom and create lifelong memories and families stay connected in the enhance the quality of people's comfort of their own home. Just lives. SimplyFun is an active in time for summer, SimplyFun member of the Direct Selling has released a brand new math Association. SECTION Spotlights C www.courier-littletonnh.com LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 SECTION C PAGE ONE North Country Notebook Wandering and wondering, as always, about what everything looked like before

By: John Harrigan

Often, as I drive along Route 3 (or any road, for that matter), I try to imagine what the region looked like before- --before the road was straightened and widened, before it was paved, before the road even existed, before the first European explorers and settlers began making changes in the landscape. The village of Groveton, in (JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO) (JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO) The Groveton covered bridge spans a narrow place in the Upper Built in 1852 to carry what eventually became Route 3 across the Ammonoosuc, the bridge’s 126-foot the town of Ammonoosuc River, with the defunct Wausau mill barely visible in the construction is supported by Paddleford trusses with added arches and is No. 32 on the state’s Covered Northumberland, is a partic- background. The Percy Peaks are off to the right. Bridge List. ularly compelling place, for if you stop and look all around land. repaired the 126-foot span in Wentworth was, but most and fertile meadows along became a bridle path and there is much to see. In the immediate fore- 1964-65, according to the local historians believe it was the way. then an ox-cart road and ulti- The former Wausau paper ground, two things catch the state’s Department of a mile or so to the south, Some of those rangers mately Route 3, and the rest, mill, of course, dominates the traveler’s eye. One is an old Transportation, and the struc- behind what has long been held on to vivid images of as they say, is history. scene, a woeful sight since steam-powered yard locomo- ture is eligible for listing on known as the Potter Farm. what they’d seen, went home being shut down in 2008. It’s tive, used for many years as a the National Register of At any rate, there is little to settlements far to the south (This column runs in 13 strange and sad to see this switching engine at the mill Historic Places. doubt that some of the to regroup, enlisted the weekly papers covering the former beehive of activity and long since kept brightly All my adult life I’ve won- rangers traveled south along enthusiasm of friends and northern two-thirds of New now almost totally devoid of painted as a static display. dered about the bridge, the Connecticut, following families and rounded up Hampshire and parts of any human presence. And then there’s Route 3, and what was here the old Indian path, I think, supplies, and came back Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom But there’s much else to Groveton’s covered bridge, before, and why. to the fording place across north as early settlers in and northwestern Maine. John see---the Percy Peaks in the built in 1852 by Charles First, I think that long the Ammonoosuc in towns all along the Upper Harrigan’s address: Box 39, distance to the east, and to Richardson, bypassed when before any European settle- Groveton, and discovering Connecticut River valley. Colebrook NH 03576, or hooli- the south Cape Horn, said to the state reconstructed Route ment and development, there waterfalls, abundant timber What was an Indian trail [email protected]) be a volcanic remnant that 3 in 1939, and now open only was an ancient Indian trail up somehow survived the to foot-traffic. Famed cov- the east banks of the grinding-down effects of the ered bridge expert Milton Connecticut and Upper last glacier, when ice more Graton and his son Arnold Ammonoosuc rivers, whose than a mile thick covered the confluence is a short distance downstream from the bridge. The Coashaukees, an off- Don’t stop, we’re shoot tribe of the Abenakis (hence the name “Coös County), roamed the region, already there and such a trail would have enabled them to avoid the swamps between Groveton HUMORIST AT and the Connecticut. And picturing the Ammonoosuc before dams and develop- LARGE ment, I think that just about where the bridges are was a short stretch of shallow B. Elwin water, just above the falls, an www.presbyconstruction.com excellent place for travelers Sherman to take off their moccasins nce upon a recent and wade across. drive to the sea- After their raid on the vil- PRESBY Ocoast, we were bent lage of Saint Francis in CONSTRUCTION, INC. Canada in 1759, elements of on getting away from these Family owned since 1948 North Country mountains Rogers’ Rangers split up and for an overnight at the made their way south, plan- Custom Homes - Modular Homes ocean, when a sign digging machine, six other ning to meet up at Fort Excavation - Foundations - Septic Systems Wentworth, where a relief appeared as we moved guys watching him do it, Pella Proud Member of column was supposed to be ENERGY Authorized deeper into Maine’s back- three other guys watching Free Estimates STAR Certified Independent road innards: those six guys, and two waiting with supplies. There Partner Contractor Builder “WARNING! Route 117 guys standing half-out of is a lively and longtime debate on just where Fort 1995 Route 117 Sugar Hill 603-823-5298 [email protected] Does Not Stop.” their pickup trucks talking The metaphorical on cellphones, apparently notion of finding one’s self reporting the progress of on an endless road is right all the dig-watching to one up my alley, and I then dis- guy who isn’t listening. covered what moving There’s a notorious along on a literal one was stretch of New Hampshire all about. highway up here that had A summer trip to the to be entirely torn up and Maine coast via the hills of re-done after completion, New Hampshire is fraught because they’d apparently with danger, both real and put down the wrong kind imagined. Having sur- of underlayment. We were vived it, the going and the never provided with the coming back, I now have a real story, but I think they few travel tips for anyone used something resem- contemplating such a bling bubblewrap instead thing: of the right grade of Keep in mind, when set- crushed gravel. ting out for the coast, that this corner of New This was no doubt the England is temperate in result of the absence of one clime. This means that guy who should’ve been summer months here lend listening to the two guys themselves particularly watching the three guys well to certain activities watching the six guys otherwise prohibited by watching the guy digging. our winters: New Hampshire Road constructions. should’ve just hired a Add at least an hour to defense contractor in the your travel time for these first place. We’d have then impromptu encampments, at least had twelve guys which always consist of digging, no one watching, one guy operating a big SEE AT LARGE, PAGE C2 C2 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Arts & Entertainment Loon Mountain hosts Papermill Theatre’s Summer 2011 Mainstage Performances LINCOLN--This summer, on Thursday, July 28. Jonathan Tony® Awards. adults and children ages three Loon Mountain is proud to Larson’s Broadway musical is The Children’s Theatre and up, and last approximate- host North Country Center for loosely based on Puccini’s company, celebrating its 26th ly thirty minutes with a cast the Arts’ Papermill Theatre opera, La Boheme, and follows anniversary, will delight audi- meet and greet following each while their new, year-round a year in the lives of seven ences with eight original adap- performance. facility, Jean’s Playhouse, is friends struggling to live and tations of well-known folk and All three Mainstage shows under construction. The pay their rent in New York’s fairy tales, including The Ugly will run in repertory for the Papermill Theatre kicks off its East Village. “Measuring their Duckling, The Princess and the summer season, with the final 25th Mainstage season on July lives in love,” these starving Pea, Beauty and the Beast, and performance on Saturday, 1 and 26th Children’s Theatre artists strive for success and Cinderella. In addition to August 27. Tickets to the season on June 27. This sum- acceptance while enduring the Wednesday and Saturday Opening Night Gala, COURTESY PHOTO mer’s Mainstage shows, per- obstacles of poverty, illness, morning performances at the Children’s Theatre and Buckwheat Zydeco formed at Loon’s Governor’s and the AIDS epidemic. One Governor’s Lodge at Loon, the Mainstage shows are now Base Lodge, include the popu- of the longest running shows Children’s Theatre company available and can be pur- Buckwheat Zydeco lar “I Love You, You’re Perfect, on Broadway, RENT was the will perform each week in chased online at www.paper- Now Change,” “RENT” and winner of the 1996 Pulitzer communities throughout New milltheatre.org or by calling “Almost, Maine.” Prize for Drama and four Hampshire. Shows appeal to 745-2141. rocks The Colonial The Papermill Theatre will BETHLEHEM—American artist to win an Emmy award. celebrate its 25th Mainstage musical legend Stanley His latest release, Jackpot, was anniversary with an Opening New Book on John Wingate Weeks "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. along well received by critics and Night Gala on Friday, July 1. LANCASTER –– The for the Weeks Act, he was also with his band, Buckwheat fans alike. The Opening Night Gala will Friends of the William D.. an important legislator, serving Zydeco, will perform Buckwheat tours regularly, include a supper buffet pro- Weeks Memorial Library in the House of Saturday, July 2, at The headlining major venues, vided by the Woodstock Inn, announce the publication of a Representatives and the U. S. Colonial Theatre. Buckwheat sharing the bill with Wynton Station and Brewery and new book called “The Senate. He was called back to is the preeminent ambassador Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Faith Gordi’s Fish and Steak House, Remarkable John Weeks” by Washington to serve as of Louisiana zydeco music. In Hill, Little Richard and Gloria beer and wine tasting, guest Iris Baird. Secretary of War in the 2010, the band earned its first Estefan and sharing the stage performances by the In the year that we celebrate Harding and Coolidge admin- Grammy Award for its with U2, Eric Clapton, Keith Papermill Children’s Theatre the centennial of the Weeks Act istrations. recording, Lay Your Burden Richards, Willie Nelson and company, and a raffle. it seemed appropriate to make The Friends of the Library Down, in the “Best Zydeco Dwight Yoakam. He per- Opening Night Gala attendees Weeks’ story available to asked Baird to write about his Music Album” category. formed at both of President will enjoy the premier per- library patrons and others. career. Weeks donated the Buckwheat Zydeco’s trail- Clinton’s inaugurations and formance of I Love You, You’re Weeks was instrumental in Lancaster library to the town in blazing sound incorporates at the closing ceremonies of Perfect, Now Change, a hilari- getting this passed into law. By memory of his father William soul, blues and southwestern the Atlanta Summer ous musical revue celebrating allocating federal funds for Dennis Weeks. His summer Louisiana’s Creole French Olympics. Now the man with the truths and myths of rela- purchase of lands it made it residence on Mt. Prospect was zydeco music. The band the whole grain nickname tionships. The Opening Night possible to establish national given to the state by his chil- comes from a land of rich cul- will be bringing his house- Gala will conclude with a forests in the eastern United dren, so that the people of New tures and heady influences, rockin, aisle-jammin, foot- dessert reception with the States. It provided for federal Hampshire could enjoy the book celebrates Mr. Weeks’ and they’ve taken their music stompin groove to The Papermill Theatre cast and and state cooperation, as well views from the Lodge. His legacy. Copies are available at to an unprecedented and Colonial Theatre. The New crew following the perform- as non-government involve- observation tower was con- the library for $5 each and can ever-expanding number of York Times calls their music "a ance. ment, in planning and provid- verted to a fire lookout station be mailed for an additional $2 international venues. down-home and high-pow- The Papermill Theatre’s ing fire protection. in 1941 and remains in service. for shipping and handling. Hailing from Lafayette, ered celebration, meaty and second Mainstage show, While Weeks is best known Baird’s small picture-filled La., Stanley “Buckwheat” muscular with a fine-tuned Almost, Maine, will open on Dural Jr. describes his home- sense of dynamics…propul- Thursday, July 21. The off- Wicked Smart Horn Band GIVES free summer concert town as “a close-knit commu- sive rhythms, incendiary per- Broadway play has been nity where many black people formances." People magazine widely praised for its smart, BETHLEHEM—What a New Hampshire based out in every one of the 7 express their Creole heritage called their music a "propul- funny take on life and love in great way to spend the band of local musicians has states in the Northeast. by speaking French, and by sive, rollicking, swamp-boo- the small, mythical town in far Fourth weekend! Come grown from 7 to a present They will leave you want- playing and dancing to zyde- gie joy ride." northern Maine. Almost, enjoy the music of the total of 11. The band is ded- ing more! And do oblige in co.” This hybrid genre blends General Admission tickets Maine will inventively explore Wicked Smart Horn Band icated to entertainment as encores and repeat per- Afro-Caribbean rhythms with for the 8 p.m. performance are the mysteries of the human as they perform Sunday well as great music. You formances. Pack a picnic, blues, soul, rock, country and $35 or $30 for Colonial or heart, touching audiences July 3 for the Bethlehem know who they are. Best bring the family, sit back, the French-rooted Cajun Catamount Arts members with laughter, heartbreak and Gazebo Park Free Summer known in the Northeast US relax and enjoy the music & music of the Creoles’ white and are available on-line hope. Concert, held at the Gazebo where they've played from fun. Parking on lower grass neighbors. The son of a zyde- (BethlehemColonial.org or Rounding out the Park on the corner of Main Long Island to Maine. Their behind the Gazebo and in co accordionist, Buckwheat catamountarts.org), or in Papermill Theatre’s Mainstage and Prospect St from 6 – 8 list of venues range from the Bethlehem Country grew up steeped in this cul- advance at Maia Papaya, season will be RENT, opening p.m. Rain or shine. grand hotels to garages, Club lot. bethlehemcon- ture, absorbing Lafayette’s Bethlehem, The Littleton Together since 1997, this dances, concerts, inside and [email protected] prodigious output of blues Food Coop or Catamount and Gulf Coast “swamp Arts, St. Johnsbury. (Front & At Large pop.” His stellar career spans Center Reserved seats are inative & resourceful, and The woman bicyclist, so Always spend too much decades of critical acclaim, available on-line only.) For (CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1) often pre-empts your brain’s help me, weaving along a money on at least one home- and he has headlined major more information about this everyone overpaid, one guy ability to make those last- well-trafficked shore road grown thing: something pro- venues, collaborated with a or upcoming movies and claiming he had nothing to minute changes, made nec- with a cellphone in one hand duced by local artisans who who’s who of musicians from other live and special events do with it, and a road that essary by the broken spring and a water bottle in the live there year-round endur- Eric Clapton to Mavis Staples, at The Colonial call 603-869- “does not stop.” your vehicle suffered when other, apparently steering by ing the thick times of inva- and made numerous televi- 3422, find The Colonial on My traveling companion you didn’t see the sign celestial navigation, which is sive summer tourists and the sion appearances, including Facebook, or visit the Colonial expressed great concern over which wasn’t there announc- where she was almost cer- lean times of shuttered win- The Late Show with David on line at my reckless optimism, when ing the pavement’s end, and tainly headed before sum- ter shops. Letterman and NBC’s Today www.BethlehemColonial.org. I suggested going without a slam-banging into what mer’s end. Once back home, your show. He was the first zydeco This evening with Buckwheat specific destination or could’ve been the movie set Anyone who brings a TV library shelf and kitchen util- artist signed to a major record Zydeco is generously sup- advanced planning. The idea for Dead Man Digging. set to the beach. They’re ities drawer will be forever label, the first to perform on a ported by White Mountain of expecting to find a seaside Once you arrive at the last beyond redemption. complemented by that book national television show, first Appraisals with additional accommodation in the mid- hotel on the best beach and A toddler attempting to on lighthouse lore and hand- to launch his own record support from Northern Lights dle of July 4th week without secure the last room with the outrun a seagull. Priceless. made lobster clawcracker. label, and the first zydeco Music. calling ahead was pure folly. best view overlooking the An old man attempting to Never can have too many I argued that such plans ocean (which we did, as I outrun a toddler chasing a keepsakes. are set-ups for almost certain predicted, with a little imag- seagull. Enough symbolic Lastly, head back to the rround Soun failure. Remove spontane- ination and resourcefulness), life lessons there to sink a mountains, at least Su d ity from an adventure, and it Installation of Meredith, LLC proceed then to relax, and battleship of therapists. metaphorically, on every becomes no more than either ignore, laugh over, or Sunrise. Sunset. road except Rt. 117. Begging TV’s • Speakers scheduled maintenance, robs wonder about the following Moonrise. Moonset. Catch Maine’s pardon, but all you of your need to be imag- phenomena: them all. roads must end. 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Haverhill, received a BSBA in Littleton, resident, graduated Sociology/Anthropology Patricia Peters of Business Administration from The University of from the University of Maine, Franconia received a Master from the University of Tampa, in Tampa, Fla., on Farmington. of Science in Nursing from Vermont. May 7. Clark graduated cum Jennifer Dodge of Saint Joseph’s College in Parker David Martel, son laude with a bachelor’s Littleton, received a master’s Standish, Maine. of Sharon Penney of degree in environmental sci- in education from Keene Winter M. Heath, of Franconia and Curtis and ence with a minor in biology. State College. Littleton, received a Donna Martel of Campton, She is a 2007 graduate of Zachary Dovholuk of Bachelor’s of Science in graduated with honors May 7 Littleton High School and is Bethlehem, received a bache- Environmental Studies from from Montana State the daughter of Robert and lor of arts degree from Keene the University of Vermont. University-College of Yvonne Clark. State College. Daniel C. Huntington, of Engineering, Bozeman, Clark was named the 2011 Travis Horan of Franconia, Bethlehem, received a Mont. with a Bachelor of dance student of the year. She received a bachelor of science Bachelor’s of Arts in Science Degree (BSME) in was a member of the Honors degree from Keene State Mathematics from the Mechanical Engineering Program at UT and studied College. University of Vermont. Technology. abroad. Zachary Hawkins of Edmund P. Marvelli, of Martel is a 2004 honors Meaghan Champagne, of Lyman, received a bachelor of Franconia, received a graduate of Profile High Littleton, received a bache- arts degree from Keene State Bachelor’s of Arts in Film and School in Bethlehem, and has lor’s of science in Elementary College. Silver Center hosts professional children’s theatre PLYMOUTH––The Silver a quest to find her true love, Aug. 11: The Pied Piper Silver Center lobby after Center for the Arts at a princess befriends a frog. A Aug. 18: Cinderella each show. Plymouth State University kiss from the princess trans- The North Country Call 535-ARTS (2787) hosts professional actors forms the frog into her true Center for the Arts or (800) 779-3869 for tickets from the Papermill Theatre prince. Children’s Theatre has been or shop online at http://sil- in Lincoln throughout the Other shows this summer delighting audiences for ver.plymouth.edu. summer, to present their will be: more than 20 years, with Convenience fees apply to repertoire of children’s sto- July 7: The Secret Garden original adaptations of fairy- online orders. History of Cannon ries adapted for the stage. July 14: The Ugly tales and folktales produced Summer box Performances are 2 p.m. Duckling and created for children of office hours are Monday Mountain through each Thursday. All seats July 21: The Princess and all ages. Shows are approxi- through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 (including babes in arms) are the Pea mately 40 minutes in length p.m. General information $5 and shows usually sell July 28: The Arabian and appeal to adults and about events at PSU is avail- the eyes of Meghan out. Nights children three years of age able at The production for June Aug. 4: Beauty and the and older. Cast members http://thisweek.blogs.ply- McCarthy McPhaul 30 will be The Frog Prince. In Beast greet the audience in the mouth.edu. The History Press is pleased newspaper reporter, earning to introduce the new title: A accolades and professional Richey and Wood announce engagement History of Cannon Mountain: journalism awards while Trails, Tales and Skiing working on the side as a ski Katherine Richey and New Hampshire in 2008 an IT operations specialist Legends by Meghan coach. She continues to write Christopher Wood of and is a kindergarten at Weidmann Electrical McCarthy McPhaul for local and regional publica- Littleton announce their teacher at Lisbon Regional Technology in St. Cannon Mountain’s history tions and her work has recent- engagement. School. Johnsbury, Vt. is steeped in skiing legend and ly been included in two collec- Katherine is the daugh- Christopher is the son of An April 14, 2012 wed- lore. Rising at the western tions of essays: Wildbranch: ter of Kimberly Richey and Lori Wood and Jon Wood. ding is planned. edge of New Hampshire’s An Anthology of Nature, Kim Richey. A 2004 gradu- He is a 2003 graduate of magnificently beautiful Environmental, and Place- ate of the White Mountain Littleton High School. He COURTESY PHOTO Franconia Notch State Park, based Writing and Beyond the School, she graduated graduated in 2007 from Christopher Wood and Katherine the granite-domed mountain Notches: Stories of Place in from the University of Keene State College and is Richey has been the playground of New Hampshire’s North skiers since the 1930s. Here, Country. For more informa- the country’s first down tion, visit www.meghanm- McDermott and Stearns to wed mountain ski trail was cleared cphaul.com. Media review Meghan McDermott and May 12, 2012 in Littleton. She is a 2008 graduate of in Whitefield. in 1933, the first aerial copies, high-resolution photo- Kevin Stearns of Littleton Meghan is the daughter Littleton High School and Kevin is the son of tramway was built on the graphs and interviews avail- announce their engage- of Diane and Joseph is the head pastry chef at Cindy Mank and Kevin mountain and the first profes- able upon request. ment, which is to take place McDermott, of Littleton. the Mountain View Grand Stearns. sional ski patrol was estab- If you would like to meet lished. More than a dozen the author, McPhaul will be at members of the U.S. Ski Hall White Birch Books in North of Fame, whose contributions Conway on July 11 at 7 p.m. to the sport include historic and at The Village Bookstore racing feats, the development in Littleton on July 23 at 3 p.m. of ski techniques and design- If you would like to sched- ing countless ski areas across ule an interview with the the country and around the author, please contact Katie world have called Cannon Parry at 843-577-5971, ext. 113 their home hill. Join author or and longtime Cannon skier [email protected]. Meghan McCarthy McPhaul on the slopes of this historic mountain. Meghan McCarthy McPhaul has been skiing at Cannon Mountain since she was a small child in the 1970s. After spending five years in the mountains of Colorado, she returned to the East and began a career as a small-town STOCKLEY TRUCKING & SALVAGE 405 South Main St., Lisbon Buying Batteries, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Etc. 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Littleton Senior Bradford Academy auditorium. Strawberry 8 p.m. Rain or shine, corner of Main St. & Center. For more information, please call Festival next door at noon. For more infor- Prospect Street. This week, Wicked Smart 781-784-6394. mation, please call 802-222-4423. Horn Band. ◆ Breakfast Club, a chance to sew, share ◆ ◆ with others or just socialize. Most Summer Series First Thursday Wine ◆ Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. and every Circle Dance, 6-8 p.m. every Sunday. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.- noon. Terry Tasting, 2-6 p.m. Sample Spring wines. St. 3rd Friday of each month. Professional band Dances drawn from folk traditions around Flaherty or Donna Stalaboin are often avail- J. Food Co-op, 490 Portland St., St. and caller. Come for the music, come to the world with repetitive step sequences able to help. Call ahead if special or very Johnsbury, Vt. For more information, call dance. No experience necessary, children danced in a circle or spiral. No partner or specific guidance is needed (small charge 802-748-9498. welcome and donations appreciated. special skills required. Beginners welcome, for those unique needs). Coffee, tea and Franconia Town Hall. For more information, donation. Call 823-5828. Neskaya, 1643 camaraderie available. For more informa- ◆ Free Monthly Movie Night, 4 & 7 p.m. please see Franconia web page at Profile Rd., Franconia. tion, call Old Mill Studio, Whitefield at 837- Hosted by Lincoln Public Library. Advanced www.franconianh.org. 8778. reservations are required. Call 745-8159 to reserve your seat and find out what film we MONDAY, JULY 4 ◆ Yoga in the Gallery, every Wednesday and are showing. Monday, 4:30-5:40 p.m. and 5:45-6:50 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 2 ◆ Cooking class demo, 5-5:30 p.m. and with Katrine Barclay. Drop-ins welcome. ◆ Cheese class and tasting and every every Monday. Featuring local chefs who WREN, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem. For Thursday, 5 p.m. Free and open to the pub- ◆ will share some of their secrets on how to more information, please contact Katrine at lic. Littleton Food Co-op, Corner of Cottage Library book sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fine selection of adult and children’s books, make nutritious, affordable meals using 823-7441. St. & Route 302. For more information, some local ingredients. Free and all are wel- please call 444-2800. audios and videos. Open to the public, ◆ refreshments are served. Bethlehem Public come to attend. Littleton Food Co-op, Dharma Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every 2nd & Corner of Cottage St. and Route 302, 4th Wednesday. Neskaya, 1643 Profile Rd., ◆ Katie Rose and Friends, 6:30 p.m. This Library. For more information, please call 869-2409. Littleton. For more information, please call Franconia. Call 823-5828 for more info. week, Katie and special guest, Katherine 444-2800. Keenan. Bring your picnic blanket and lawn ◆ ◆ Basket weaving classes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. chairs! Whitefield Common. Lancaster Farmers’ Market, 1st and 3rd Third Wednesday of each month. At the end Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, of the class, you may go home with a bas- Lancaster Town Hall. Jewelry, wool artistry, ket! The cost of the class is $40 and tools local produce, baked goods, jellies, jams TUESDAY, JULY 5 are provided. To register, visit www.lis- FRIDAY, JULY 1 plants, cut flowers, wood work, basket bonartsgallery to download a form or call maker, meats (pork, lamb and beef) and ◆ Gentle Yoga Spring Series, 8:30-10 a.m. more! For more information, please call Tuesdays through June 7. A great way to 838-2300. Pre-registration is required. The ◆ ARTS Gallery, Lisbon. Open House and every Friday, 1-3 p.m. 788-3391. prepare your body for warm weather activi- Please stop by the Mittersill Alpine Resort, ties and strengthen respiratory and diges- ◆ Meditation for relaxation and every 193 Mittersill Rd., Franconia. Ticket draw- ◆ Lisbon Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon. tive systems. 103 Cottage Street, Littleton Wednesday, 6-7:15 p.m. This evening: ings to win a free weekend stay. For more Downtown Lisbon. Local food and crafts. For (look for Gentle YOGA sign). To register, Scans & Savasna. $8, drop-ins welcome. information, please call 823-5511. more information, call 838-2200 contact 616-2019 or [email protected]. 173 Grove Street, Littleton. For more infor- ◆ mation, please call Cindy at 616-8827. 1800’s Ladies Club Sewing Circle, 1-3 ◆ Show and Tell of Quilting and Fabric ◆ 4th of July Parade and Fishing Derby, 10 p.m. First Fridays, July 1, August 5. Learn Projects, each first Saturday of the month, a.m. The theme for this year is “150 Years ◆ Drum Circle, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every 2nd & about the quilts of the nineteenth century, 9 a.m.-1p.m. A free to all free-for-all. Bring since the Civil War.” Parade will assemble in 4th Wednesday. Neskaya, 1643 Profile Rd., their patterns, and fabrics. $10 per month. your latest creation and share it with others. the cemetery parking lot behind the Old Franconia. Call 823-5828 for more info. Call Old Mill Studio in Whitefield at 837- For more information, call Stitch at Old Mill Corner Store. Following the parade is the 8778. Studio, Whitefield, at 837-8778. fun-filled fishing derby which is for kids under 12 and those over 80. For more infor- ◆ Opening Night Gala Papermill Theatre, 6 ◆ Taiji-Qigong, 10-11 a.m., every other mation, please call Bette Bovio at 586-7002. THURSDAY, JUNE 30 p.m. Governor’s Lodge, Loon Mountain. Saturday at Path of Harmony, Sugar Hill. For Celebrating our 25th anniversary! Delicious more information, please call Mary at 823- buffet provided by Woodstock Inn, Station & ◆ ◆ 8780 or email at Music and every Tuesday, 8-11 p.m., Also, Brown Bag Lunch Series, noon-1 p.m. and Brewery and Gordi’s Fish and Steak House. [email protected]. ask about our tango and salsa lessons each each 3rd Thursday of each month. A great Beer and wine tasting, guest performances Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cannon way to break up your day. Bag up your lunch by Papermill Theatre Children’s Theatre Mountain View Motel and Tavern, Main St., and come to WREN, Main Street, Company, raffles, etc. Dessert reception Franconia. For more information, please call Bethlehem. with cast and crew following performance of SUNDAY, JULY 3 823-8077. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”. ◆ Presentation, “The Other Side of the For more information, call 745-2141. Midnight Ride: A Visit with Rachel Revere, ◆ Red Hat Society Open Invitation, every first 1 p.m. Hear a remarkable story of tea, trou- ◆ Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Featuring the Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m. Tea, games, Good news on the horizon? ble and Revolution from the woman who Odell-Walker Band. Hat pass collection. camaraderie. 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White Mountain Dowsers, The second Pre-School Storytime, 1 p.m., every 5515 or Paul [email protected]. Beginners ◆ Monday of the Month (except June-Aug Call Thursday, activities and social interaction, at Diabetes Support Group meets on the sec- always welcome. ond Wednesday of every month, at the for info) at the Starr King UU Church at 101 Lincoln Public Library. 745-8159 or library@lin- Littleton Area Senior Center, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth, NH. For info call colnnh.org. ◆ Support Center at Burch House, ongoing Sandi Ruelke at 603-444-5494 or Suzanne VETERANS support group for women and teens; call 444- Schwartz at 603-726-3874. Meetings start at 6 HISTORICAL SOCIETIES 0624. p.m. $5 donation. ◆ Rep. of State Vet Council available 1st and ◆ ◆ Spring herbal workshop series, 10 a.m., ◆ Littleton Area Historical Society Museum NAMI support group for families living 3rd Fri., 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post, 4 with mental illness, 7-9 p.m. 1stTuesday of every Saturday, material fee may apply, see open Wednesday only, 10am-3pm, or by Ammonoosuc St., Woodsville, and 2nd and 4th each month, at All Saints' Parish House, School specific workshop and registration required, at appointment. Located in the Littleton Opera Street,Littleton; 823-5374. St. J. Food Co-op, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 802-748- House/Town Building, Suite B. Phone 444- Fri. at N.H. Employment Security Office, ◆ New mothers’ group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, every 9498. 5816 or email [email protected] Littleton. Call 444-2971 for appointment. ◆ ◆ Wed., Littleton Regional Hospital; 444-9335. Chair Yoga for Wellness, 1-2 p.m., Mondays, Franconia Heritage Museum, 1-4 p.m. ◆ Breast cancer support group/Rally Round, Littleton Area Senior Center. Appropriate for all Friday and Saturday , Memorial Day through 5-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs. monthly, North Country ages. Improve flexibility, balance and ability to Halloween, other times by special request call MISCELLANEOUS reduce stress. Call Katrine with questions at 823-5000. Home Health, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; 869- ◆ ◆ 5441. 823-7441. Dalton Historical Society, 7 p.m., first The Dinner Bell Meal will be served at 5 p.m. ◆ ◆ Meditation class, Learn to quiet the mind Thurs., at Dalton Town Hall; call 837-9120. every Tuesday (except July &Aug.) at All Saint's Sight Services for Independent Living, ◆ vision rehabilitation group, 1-3 p.m., 2nd Thurs. and the ancient art of breathing techniques to Sugar Hill Historical Museum, open June 4 Episcopal Church, 35 School St., Littleton. All help reduce stress.The cost is $8 per class and through October 11, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 even months, at Community House, Littleton. are welcome to this free community supper, ◆ group rates apply along with a military dis- a.m. To 3 p.m. For information, donations and AA meetings: which is sponsored by our organizations, • St. Catherine’s Church, Highland Street, count! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15PM. special hours,contact Directorr/Curator Kitty Grove Street, Littleton. Please call Cindy at Bigelow at 823-5275 or [email protected]. churches and schools. Lisbon. Mon. & Wed. 7-8 p.m.; 838-2852. ◆ 603.616.8827 for directions and more details. Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum, ◆ Cheese Classes Thursday at 5 p.m. -- Free • Littleton Congregational Church, M-F, noon ◆ and Sat., 7:30 p.m . Wed., 8 p.m. ; 444-3376 NCHRA meetings. 8-10 a.m., third Tuesday of Main Street, open daily, July 1-Labor Day, 11 cheese tasting and class at the Littleton Food • Methodist Church Parish Hall, Littleton, each month at the Littleton Learning Center, a.m.-4 p.m., Meetings held in the Visitor's Center the third Friday of the month at 7 p.m.; Co-op. Cheese "guru" Lauren leads partici- Thurs., 8 p.m., 12-step; 444-5567. 646 Union St. Members are $7 and Non- call 869-3330 or 869-3409. pants through an exploration of the history, • Littleton Hospital, Sat., 8:30 a.m., AA 12-step Members are $10. Call NCHRA Chair, Anne Quinn, at [email protected] or 444-2464 ◆ Lisbon Area Historical Society, Lisbon study group; 444-9000. taste, and serving techniques of a different x 132. Historic Railroad Station, 6:30 p.m. third • St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, Sun. 6:15 cheese each week. All are welcome! Visit ◆ Intuitive Channeling Group Sessions, 6-9 Wednesday. Museum in Pickwick-Clough p.m., discussion 7:30 p.m.; 444-2593. www.littletoncoop.org or call 603-444-2800 for more p.m., discussion; 747-3122. nonjudgmental environment, at Neskaya, [email protected] or go to www.lis- information. • Community Baptist Church, Whitefield, Tues., Franconia; 249-6444. bonareahistory.org for more information. ◆ Emergency Food Cupboard, 9-10 a.m., 8 p.m.; 837-2469. ◆ ◆ Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group, each Tues., Thurs.,Sat., 35 School St., at All Al-Anon meeting, St. Johnsbury Al-Anon 7 2nd Wed. every month, 6 p.m., at the Saints’ Church, Littleton. p.m., every Tues.,Thurs. Kingdom Recovery Ammonoosuc Community Health Center, 25 CULTURE & RECREATION Center (Dr. Bob's birthplace) 297 Summer St. ◆ Good Neighbor Food Pantry, 1-4 p.m., ◆ Mt. Eustis Rd., Littleton. Jackie 616-1468 or Al-Anon meeting, 10am Saturday Uniteraian Steve 444-2464 X9123. ◆ Spanish class every Wednesday from 3 to 4 every Tues. & Wed., at Franconia Community Universalist Church Cherry St., ◆ Cancer support group, for cancer patients pm at Wendle's café. 297 Main St., Franconia, Church of Christ; 823-8421. ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Tues., at First and their families, 3rd Wednesday of each NH.$10 each class. New students always wel- ◆ Friday night suppers, 6 p.m., at Littleton Congregational Church on Main St., Littleton; month, 6 p.m., at Cottage Hospital, 90 come. Please call if interested: Isabel, 823-8163 VFW, 600 Cottage St. 444-3376. Swiftwater Road, Woodsville; 747-9156. [email protected]. ◆ ◆ Cloverleaf Drop-In Center peer support ◆ Diabetes support group, for people with ◆ Live performances, movies and children’s Littleton Conservation Commission meet- outreach, 3-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., and 1-9 p.m., Diabetes and their families, 2nd Monday of events, at Colonial Theatre, Main St., ing, 7 p.m., 2nd Mon., Littleton Area Senior Fri. and Sat., 241 Cottage St., Littleton; 444- every month, March-December, 7-8:30 p.m., at Bethlehem; 869-3422, www.bethlehemcolon- Center off Cottage St. 5314. Cottage Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road, ial.org. ◆ ◆ Ammonoosuc Valley Softball board meet- Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Sun., at Old Woodsville: 747-9313. ◆ World dance, 6-7:30 p.m., every Wed., 6-8 p.m. ings, 7-8 p.m., 2nd Wed., public session at Mill Studio in Whitefield; call 837-2083 for ◆ Childbirth education classes, at Tuesdays every Sun., at Neskaya, 2243 Profile Rd., more info. 6:30 p.m., Cottage Hospital Birthing Center, at Franconia; all dances are taught, donation $0- Littleton High School. ◆ Littleton Peer Support Group, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville; 747-9145 Call $10; 823-5828. ◆ Civil Air Patrol, Mt. Washington Flight, 6:30 Monday thru Friday, 46 Cottage St., Littleton, for availability. ◆ The Arts Gallery, 28 Main St., Lisbon, fine art p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues., CAP hangar, Mt. tel./fax 444-5344. We are geared around ◆ Gentle Morning Wake-up Yoga ,Tuesdays, of the North Country. Mental Health and Recovery. To EMPOWER and ◆ Washington Regional Airport, Whitefield. 8:30-10 a.m. All Saints Parish Center 35 School Catamount Arts films, 7 p.m. weeknights, ◆ facilitate groups. To give tools so you can be Street, Littlton. For more information, please Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Sat., 7 and 9 The Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory self sufficient. All programs are free. call 444-1039 or email to [email protected]. p.m., and Sun., 1:30 p.m.; 1-888-757-5559. Committee Meeting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., held ◆ Reiki healing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th ◆ Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, ◆ Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday Breakfast, on 1st Wednesday each month, at the North Tues. each month; donation, $15, at Thyme to Mondays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., All Saints 9 a.m.-noon, Adults $6,Children $3; Penny Country Council in Bethlehem. All meetings Heal Herbals, 113 Main St., Lisbon; 838-5599. Episcopal Church House, School Street, Social every 2nd Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; ◆ Caregiver Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m., are open to the public. Littleton. Call 444-6541. Tuesday,Bingo at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.; ◆ third Thursday of every month at the Fri., Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; 444-5795. Easton Conservation Commission month- Lyndonville, Vt., United Methodist Church FOR SENIORS ◆ Littleton Squares classes, 7 p.m., Thurs., at ly meetings, 8 a.m., 3rd Friday of every (handicap accessible). Call Riverside Life Lakeway Elementary School, Union St., month, Easton Town Hall, 1060 Easton Valley Enrichment Center at (802) 626-3900 or 1-866- ◆ Whitefield Senior Center Meals, noon, Littleton; 444-6985. Rd., Easton. For more information, please call 926-3900 for more information. ◆ Mon. at Highland House and McIntyre Apts.; Alumni Hall, year-round center for the fine & 823-5008. ◆ Survivors of Suicide Peer Support Wed. at McIntyre Apts.; Mon., Wed., and performing arts; heritage interpretive center; ◆ Groups—Plymouth Region SOS Group, Thurs., at McKee Inn, Lancaster, 837-2424. Conn. River Byway Visitor Center (June-Oct). PRAYER SERVICE Durrell Methodist Church meets 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the Alternates Friday between McIntyre and Hall also available for event-rental. 75 Court St, 2057 Main Street Bethlehem, NH Every month beginning in March at the Starr King McKee. Haverhill; 603-989-5500. alumnihall@charterin- Wednesday, 7:00 PM. We Welcome Everyone! THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 C7 Arts & Entertainment Writers featured at book fair in Berlin BERLIN––A book fair, short (easy) exercises He is a long-time member signature events, ending in afternoon are free and open Publishers and vendors featuring writers, book designed to draw out mem- of the New Hampshire a final showdown at the to the public. For more interested in the Book Fair signings, book sales and a ory as fodder for the wide Writers' Project. annual Writers’ Day confer- information and workshop can contact Dick Huot at “Literary Flash” competi- range of forms that memoir At noon, an afternoon of ence on March 31, 2012. At registration, visit 752-7202 or George Geers, tion, will be held Saturday, can take, from haiku to free programming begins this Berlin competition, the www.nhwritersproject.org. 785-4811, ggeers@nhwriter- July 16, at the Northern autobiography. Rule gath- that showcases writers of North Country finalist will Coordinating the event sproject.org. Forest Heritage Park. ers and tells stories of New the New Hampshire be selected. Each contestant in Berlin are Dick Conway, a The Berlin event is the Sponsored by the New Hampshire. Her most Writers’ Project. Authors gets three minutes to read a newspaper columnist first of four to be held by Hampshire Writers’ Project, recent book is “Headin’ for will read from their work, complete piece of original known as Ithaca Bound and the New Hampshire this first Northern Forest the Rhubarb: A New answer questions and sign fiction in front of an audi- member of the NHWP, and Writers' Project this sum- Heritage Book Fair will Hampshire Dictionary books, which will be for ence and panel of judges. Dick Huot, director of the mer. showcase New Hampshire (kinda).” sale from regional book- Literary Flash, which runs 3 Northern Forest Heritage The focus of the four and regional authors and Also at 10:30 a.m., Walter stores and publishers. to 4 p.m., is free and open to Park, 752-7202 or visit events is the writing of the books. E. Butts, New Hampshire Those authors include the public. The competition www.northernforesther- White Mountains and is The day includes a work- state poet laureate, con- Berlin novelist Ron Roy, is limited to eight writers. itage.org. part of the White shop and reading by Walter ducts the poetry workshop, Walter E. Butts, Rebecca Pre-registration is required Lunch will be offered for Mountains Cultural E. Butts, New Hampshire’s “Beginning, Middle and Rule, Sid Hall, Kay Morgan on a first-come, first-served purchase by the Heritage Festival, which marks the state poetry laureate. The End.” He explains the class, and more. basis at www.nhwriterspro- Park and will include its 100th anniversary of the book fair begins at 9 a.m. “the first challenge faced by From 3 to 4 p.m. the liter- ject.org (preference will be world-famous bean hole federal legislation that with an overview of writing any poet is where to begin ary competition will be given to NHWP members). beans, beans and franks, allowed the U.S. Forest and publishing in New and further, how to move held. Literary Flash is one The cost of the three chili, cornbread, corn chow- Service to purchase land Hampshire by George forward from that initial of the New Hampshire morning workshops is $25. der and dessert. Water and and turn it into public forest

Geers, executive director of inspiration. Using examples Writers’ Project’s (NHWP) Author readings in the soft drinks will be available. SEE BERLIN , PAGE C8 the Writers’ Project. The and in-class writing activi- morning continues with ties, we will explore the CROSSWORD PUZZLE workshops on writing by development of poems in well-known New terms of getting started, Across Down Hampshire writers. extensions through associa- 1. ___ roll 1. All ___ 2. ___ rock, e.g. Gary Glitter At 9:30 a.m., Kay Morgan tive techniques and arriving 4. Hen sounds 10. “Aeneid” figure 3. Around the bend will offer, “Creating A Sense at more evocative conclu- 14. ___ mode 4. Fluted, ring-shaped of Place.” In this workshop, sions. We’ll also examine 15. Expired (2 wd) doughnuts participants will learn tech- the significance of word 16. Sensation, slangily 5. English harvest festival niques to sharpen their choice and how to best uti- 17. Dust remover 6. Free from constraint writing about place in three lize line breaks. 18. Strike caller 7. Mint genres: poetry, fiction and Participants should expect 19. 20-20, e.g. 8. Nomadic person of W nonfiction. This will be a to leave the workshop with 20. Contemptibly narrow Iran hands-on workshop, where a poem in progress.” outlook 9. Church towers participants will write, From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 23. Brio 10. Javelin, e.g. share and discuss their p.m., Ernest Hebert, author 24. Type of golf club 11. Fix firmly work. Kay Morgan is a pub- of 10 published books, will 25. Pinkish-purple hues 12. Corpulent lished writer in poetry, fic- present a workshop on 28. Auction cry 13. Taste, e.g. tion and nonfiction. Most writing historical fiction. 30. “Ragged Dick” author 21. Embankments to pre- vent river overflow recently she has been a con- His talk will center around 31. Fight with fist 22. Clinker tributing co-editor of the Metallak, "The Lone Indian 32. Pinocchio, at times 36. Opposition to aggressive 25. Conceal newly published anthology of the Magalloway," who is 26. Apple spray selling (2 wd) “Beyond the Notches: buried in North Hill 27. ___ fruit 39. Barbra’s “A Star Is Born” Stories of Place in New Cemetery in Stewartstown. 28. Bar offering co-star Hampshire’s North Hebert used Metallak as the 29. “___ From Muskogee” Country.” A lifelong basis of his novel, "The Old 40. Advil target 31. Clobber teacher, she has presented American," about the 41. Capital of Ghana 32. Milk-related writing workshops at inter- French and Indian Wars in 42. Editable collaborative 33. Creep THIS WEEK’S website national, national and state New Hampshire and 34. “God’s Little ___” PUZZLE ANSWERS 43. Flustered state 35. Back conferences. Canada. Hebert contributed 44. Depth charge, slangily At 10:30 a.m., attendees a chapter, "Metallak: A 37. Future financial need 48. French Sudan, today 38. Last part (pl.) have their choice of two Life," in the recently pub- 49. Half-grown quahog (2 workshops: one on memoir lished “Beyond the 42. “This means ___!” wd) 43. 1973 Elton John hit writing, one on poetry. Notches, Stories of Place in 55. “The ___ of the Ancient 44. Bitter Humorist and author New Hampshire's North Mariner” 45. English county Rebecca Rule offers a mem- Country.” Hebert is a native 56. Agent Orange content 46. Macho guys oir writing workshop, of Keene and has written a 57. ___-Wan Kenobi 47. Colgate rival “Telling Your Stories: A six-novel series that 58. International Real Estate 48. Daring Walk Down Memoir Lane, revolves around the imagi- Society (acronym) 50. Fodder holder The More I Remember, The nary small New Hampshire 59. Joined by treaty 51. “I ___ you!” More I Can Remember.” In town of Darby. He directs 60. ___ el Amarna, Egypt 52. French novelist Pierre this workshop, participants the creative writing pro- 61. Mar, in a way 53. “Not on ___!” (“No will write to remember and gram at Dartmouth College 62. Off-peak calls? way!”) (2 wd) IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! experiment with several and lives in Westmoreland. 63. “___ alive!” 54. Thousandths of an inch Religious Directory Bring your Family to a House of Worship BATH LINCOLN ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH LITTLETON BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Infinite Respect - Radical Hospitality (KJV ONLY) 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield • 837-2469 PINE GROVE GRANGE #298 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 35 School Street in Littleton, NH • 444-3414 Sunday School: 10 AM Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. Meets at Bath Town Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays Roman Catholic • Church St., Lincoln • 745-2266 Email: [email protected] Morning Service: 11 AM www.cbc1816.org • email: [email protected] Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. at 7:00 PM. For more information please visit Holy Eucharist: All welcome to 8 AM and 10 AM services. Evening Service: 6PM Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. pinegrovegrange.blogspot.com Saturday Confessions: 4-4:45 p.m. Food Cupboard: 9 AM Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Bible Study: Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. or call Denys, 823-8174 or Linda, 747-4001 Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. Dinner on Grounds: 1st Sunday of month Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Mon., Tues. & Fri.; 5 p.m. on Thurs. Men’s Breakfast: 8 AM 2nd Wednesday every month Men’s Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 a.m. Dinner Bell: Tuesdays at 5 PM with no Evening Service BETHLEHEM Eucharistic Adoration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. Contact: Pastor Ed Small, (603)444-2880 Ladies’ Circle: 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John B. MacKenzie Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday 9 AM to 2 PM Email: [email protected] Outreach ministries: Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN CENTER Rector: The Reverend Kurt Wiesner Web site: littletonbiblebaptistchurch.org Shop and Food Pantry, 837-9044 LISBON Secretary: Patricia Laurino Non-Denominational Pastor: Rev. Clifford W. Vendt 1858 Maple St., Bethlehem • 869-5401 LISBON BIBLE CHURCH ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH WHITEFIELD ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Youth Group: 6 p.m. Non-Denominational Roman Catholic • High St., Littleton • 444-2593 21 Woolson Rd., Lisbon • 838-6184 Evangelical • Christ-centered • 355 Union St., Littleton Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday 3 School St., Whitefield • 837-8849 Pastor: Steven M. Palmer Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Schedule: Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Nursery care & Children’s church @ 10 AM WHITE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH BETHLEHEM HEBREW CONGREGATION 9:00-10:00 AM Christian Education Classes Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. Music: blend of traditional & contemporary 70 Redington St., Littleton, NH 03561 Conservative Adult Class meets in the Sanctuary – Essential 39 Strawberry Hill Rd., Bethlehem Pastor: Russ Wing Children’s Church: age 4-Grade 4 @ 10 AM 603-444-6517 • Pastor: Jim Anan True U: Jr. High-Adult - @ 10:30 AM Christian Doctrines Shabbat & Holiday Services CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. Life Cycle Celebrations • Extensive Jewish Library Adult Ministries & Small Groups: Junior & Senior High Class meet in parsonage Episcopal • School Street, Lisbon For Bible Study and encouragement Wednesday: Bible Study at 6:45 p.m. Religious School & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training Friday: Catalyst Youth at 7:00 p.m. Children ages K-5th grade meet in parsonage Online Classes for All Ages Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., and coffee fellowship For Men & Women/Singles & Couples 10-10:25 AM - Coffee Fellowship More information: www.nhfaith.com Lifeworks Christian Counseling: Call 603-869-5465 or 603-823-7711 Pastor: Rev. Todd Hall 10:30 AM - Morning Worship: Contact us: [email protected] by appointment call 444-6517. www.bethlehemsynagogue.org Sermon Series on The Biblical Teaching of God’s Community Participation Welcome CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Call: 444-2763 For our weekly Life Groups contact the church for Marlena Fuerstman, Cantor Sunday School: (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Mac Starring more information on times and days. Sovereign Grace Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. (Nursery available – newborn-5 years) DURRELL UNITED METHODIST at Lisbon Regional School Library FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC SUGAR HILL 6:00 PM - Evening Workshop Box 728 • 869-2056 (Nursery, Children’s Church up to age 8) 189 Main St., Littleton • 444-3376 Study and discussion on the morning’s teaching Morning Worship and Sunday School Sunday Evening Study: 6 p.m. in private home Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ST. MATTHEW’S CHAPEL 6:00 PM - Youth Group 6th-12th grade for nursery through fifth grade at 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: Email: [email protected] Episcopal • Rte. 117, Sugar Hill, NH Pastor: R. Kelly Harvell 6:30 p.m. in private home Web: www.1stconglittleton.org Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. in July, WOODSTOCK/N. WOODSTOCK NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Friday: SonShine Club (Oct.-Apr.) up to age 12) Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. August & the 1st Sunday in September Pastor: Tracy Davis, 838-5138 Saturday: 7:30 p.m., AA Meeting 475 Whitefield Rd., Bethlehem • 444-1230 All are welcome. CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH Sunday Morning Praise & Prayer Service: ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH Monday-Friday: Noon AA Meetings in Church Hall Refreshments following service. School St., No Woodstock • 745-3184 Tuesday: 7 p.m., Al Anon Meeting 10:30 a.m. Kids Korner (after music) & Nursery provided Roman Catholic • Highland Ave., Lisbon • 747-2038 Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Round Table Bible Discussion: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8 p.m., Big Book AA Meeting SUGAR HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Lord’s Day Mass: 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. W. David Weddington Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Book Study: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Reverend Daniel J. Sinibaldi Non-denominational • Pastor: Ned Wilson Priest in Charge: Teresa Gocha Friday Evening Youth Group: 7 p.m. Rt. 117, Sugar Hill • 823-9908 For home groups call for time and location LISBON-LANDAFF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. PEMI VALLEY CHURCH Food Pantry and Clothes Closet open: 18 Main St. Littleton • 444-5567 • [email protected] Child Sunday School: 10 a.m. Monday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wed. 4:30-7 p.m. Rte. 3, Woodstock • 745-6241 THE SHARED MINISTRY Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Pastor: Jay Dexter Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. (11⁄2 miles north of Exit 30 Landaff & Lisbon, U.M.C or 4 miles south of the light at Rte. 118 & Rte. 3) Lisbon Congregational, U.C.C. Sunday School: 10 a.m. FRANCONIA WHITEFIELD Wednesdays: Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Meeting in the brick church, (Nursery care provided at 10 a.m.) Main Street, Lisbon, through winter. Wednesday: WOW Worship, 6:30 p.m. THE CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. FRANCONIA COMMUNITY Thursday: AA, 8 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Muehlke Jr. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. with child care (Located behind the Laconia Bank on Elm St.) CHURCH OF CHRIST (UCC) and children’s Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Robert K. Schneider, 603-444-2152 Rectory: 837-2724 • All Other Inquiries: 837-2552 44 Church St (Box 237), Franconia 03580 Prayer Groups: As scheduled WOODSVILLE Office phone: 823-8421 • Email: [email protected] Bible Study: Weekly at the Parsonage LIGHT OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP Join us in worship Sunday mornings at 9 a m. Web site: www.franconiachurch.org Pastor: Rev. Lyn Winter Advent Christian Church • 45 Lafayette Ave. from July 5 to Sept. 6, 2009 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 1-5pm 838-5008 (Parsonage) (next to Littleton Water & Light and Littleton Millworks) Visiting clergy this year will include Keith Owen Roman Catholic Sunday Worship: 10:30am [email protected] Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. of Lakewood, OH, Ted Gulick, the Bishop of 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH Choir Practice: Sun. 9:30am, Thurs. 7pm Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. and Bible teaching. Kentucky and Larry Handwerk of Kentucky. Lord’s Day Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.; Good Neighbor Food Pantry Hours: Tues. & Wed. 1-4pm Young children attend Sunday School during Come share in our second hundred years of Sun. 7:15 a.m.; Sun. 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Barry Jacobson LITTLETON the message; nursery and childcare is available. continuous service in Whitefield. Sacrament of Reconciliation: OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH Men’s & Women’s Encouragement Group: Sat. 4:00-4:45 p.m. Roman Catholic Anglican • 74 Cottage St., Littleton Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Main St., Franconia • 444-2593 603-444-0002 (church) or 603-788-4171 (rectory) Wednesday Sing & Study: 6 p.m. 25 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield ST. JOHNSBURY,VT Mass: Saturday at 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pastor Randy DeTrude, 444-1381 Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. JEFFERSON Rector: The Rev. Curt Hanners, Ph.D Showing Love - Sharing Jesus Pastor: Rev. Kelley Harvell UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH CROSSROADS CHURCH NCUUS (North Country Corner of Cherry St. & Eastern Ave. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 802-748-2442 • All Welcome JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bible-Based • 1091 Meadow St., Littleton • 444-2525 Unitarian Universalist Society) (Meeting in the McIntyre School Apts. Auditorium) Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Meeting at the I00F Lodge on Route 2 Contemporary Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. A Liberal Religious Community "Church the Way it Ought to Be" 752-6215 • Affilated with CCCC Nursery care provided. Children's ministry and education. Choir: 2nd and 4th Sundays P.O. Box 884., Littleton 03561 Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) Bible Study: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Children’s religious education program Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. Time for Women: 3rd Wed. of month, 6-8 p.m. Information: 603-991-3133 • www.NCUUS.org Worship Service: 11 a.m. and childcare available. Children’s Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Pastor: Mark Clements Second Sunday Services: 4:00 p.m. Call for locations of weeknight Bible studies Buddist Study & Meditation Group: Weekly Bible Studies Website: www.crossroadsoflittleton.com at Neskaya Movement Arts Center, Pastor: Rev. Daniel Boyce • 603-846-5400 Meets 12 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays. Rev. Dean A. Stiles Email: [email protected] 1643 Profile Road (Route 18), Franconia [email protected] Minister: Rev. Brendan Hadash C8 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 Notebook

North Country Notebook Bowls from boles, hoorahs’ nests, and tree toad-stools in the wood (hint: three or four pieces of old furniture, even if priced ridiculously high because you really don’t intend to sell them, make great attractors for even the most humble yard sales). Another category I’m always drawn to is things made of wood, particularly things made by local peo- ple. I’m not much of a guy for metal stuff, except for things like tractors and chainsaws and hammers, By: John Harrigan and if my house is domi- nated by almost all things wood, camp is a whale of a This is high season for stretch more so. There, in Rudy Shatney, a decorated World War Two vet (Purple Heart, Silver Star) (JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO) yard, garage and barn that remote walk-in log who returned home to Clarksville to run soon-to-be-famed hunting and A “tree toad-stool” painted by Rudy Shatney, one of the hundreds of art sales, which abound on just cabin, the only metal I’ve fishing camps. objects and items of beauty and function that he created over the years, about any decent weekend allowed in are the antique always using local materials. but are really in high gear box stove, a three-quarters- over Memorial Day, July century-or-so-old two- camp?). cases dying) all around said “Hoorah’s nest,” as next to the living room fire- 4th, Labor Day and burner countertop gas grill, Rudy Shatney, with him. He was forever mak- good an answer as any, at place. Columbus Day weekends. pots and pans, cast-iron fry whom I was fortunate to ing lamps, hangars, other least for the time being. A Rudy collected it on one Even though I have just pans, and cutlery. All the live and tramp the woods household things, and out- round growth in an other- of his forays in the woods, about everything I want or rest of the camp’s contents during my teens, knew his right extraordinary art wise straight tree trunk, and during the next winter need, I’m a sucker for these are wood, and almost all of trees and wood and shrubs, work out of peeled and looking a lot like the peren- painted upon it a lovely things, and am apt to pull the furniture is collapsible and had a great talent for sealed fir, spruce, cedar nial ostrich that swallowed scene of a yellow farm over and peruse, especially (hey, what else would you making things out of what and other easily worked a too-big grapefruit, was a house and a red barn, sur- if I spy furniture or tools do in a twelve by sixteen was growing (and in some and bent material. bole (Rudy was right on rounded by mountains, For a guy with little for- that one too, and ever since trees and snow. Rudy and mal education, he was the then I’ve been partial to his wife Joan were fast We want your Junk!! most savvy man I’ve ever bowls made of boles). friends of my parents’, walked with in the woods. Every now and then whose farm house just hap- Offering up to a No matter what question I you’ll see a fungus growing pened to be yellow, and $200 Reward for came up with, he had the out of a tree-trunk, a sort of they brought it as a gift on Scrap Metal! answer. True, the correct half-moon plate-like cre- one of their many holiday names for certain species ation with a lip around its visits. sometimes came out sort of flat surface. Loggers and Here was a guy who Drag It In, Tow It In, mangled (see earlier hunters often pry the better could build a perfect row- columns on “Barn Hilliard” or more oddly shaped ones boat from scratch, from a Buying Copper, we pay you $140 for Balm of Gilead, and to bring home for family design only in his head, Aluminum, Brass & Or “Fair Holding Opening” and friends as house deco- and lay up a perfect field- more at current for what I later found out rations. Rudy called them stone fireplace (ditto), and market price. We come get it was the old Thayer Holden “tree toad-stools,” as good knock a partridge out of a farm). a name, I think, as anything tree with a thrown stick and pay you $100 The first time I pointed We will match valid competitor prices in scientific italics. (saw him do it). “A man of to a tangled ball of branch- I often see these growths many and untold talents” 664 Easton Road, Route 116, Franconia NH 03580 es in a spruce tree, I of HOURS trimmed, dried and paint- doesn’t even begin to cover Phone (603) 823-5514 • e-mail: [email protected] course said “Hey Shat, ed on as objects or art at it. Monday - Friday 7AM to 5PM what’s that?”, which Saturday 9AM - 3PM www.presbyrecycling.com Yard sales and crafts fairs, became a mantra, and he and will always inspect (This column runs in 13 and admire them, which is weekly papers covering the not the case with bowls northern two-thirds of New from boles I am not in the Hampshire and parts of Lend Us Your Ears! market for, because I Maine and Vermont. 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