www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLVII, NO. 18 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY-SIX PAGES 75¢ Brian Carroll appointed as WMRSD Athletic Director
BY EDITH TUCKER ed about it. I liked what I scription includes super- WMRHS principal Mike [email protected] saw and heard at my first vision of the middle school Berry; WMRHS assistant interview, and I’ve had a athletic program and both principal Mike Curtis, CTE WHITEFIELD — Bri- wonderful day here today salary and benefits will be Director Lisa Perras, LES an Carroll of Winchester, with administrators, stu- allocated to WMRHS, LES, principal Todd Lamarque; Mass., a 1989 graduate dents, teachers, parents and WES. LES assistant principal of Colgate University in and coaches.” Carroll will also serve Mike Whaland; WES prin- Hamilton, N.Y., was hired This past year he has on the District Leadership cipal Mike Cronin; WES on Monday night by the served as the volunteer Team (DLT), explained assistant principal Sharal WMRSD school board on Wide-Receivers football SAU #36 Interim Superin- Plumley; JES principal a unanimous vote, 7 to 0, coach at the American In- tendent Dr. Harry Fensom. Sherri Gregory; and North to fill the new position of ternational College (AIC) The DLT also includes as- County CLASS program District Athletic Director, in Springfield, Mass. sistant superintendent Dr. Director Beth Fowler; starting on July 1 at an an- Earlier in his career, Melissa Keenan; Special plus either Buildings and nual salary of $60,000. Fif- Carroll had worked AIC as Education Director Brent Grounds Director Rick ty-five candidates applied a specialty football coach in Holt; Patricia McLean, Spe- Vashaw or Food Services for the position. 1994 and 1995, and then as cial Assistance; District IT Director Melodie Stevens. Carroll served as AD at the offensive -recruiting co- Manager Jeremy Noyes; Winchester High School ordinator from 1996 to 1999. from August 2008 to July 15, He was a special teams 2013. During the five years coordinator-defensive end Senate tables Griffin’s he held the post, he was football coach from 2001 to responsible for all student 2004 at Tufts University in athletes on 33 teams, athlet- Medford, Mass. Law, Rep. Rideout to ic coaching staff, and athlet- He then worked at two ic budget. His resume notes Bay State private schools: reintroduce in 2015 that he created the Win- as a defensive football chester Field Development Photo by Edith Tucker coach at Buckingham, BY EDITH TUCKER out, a Republican of Lan- Council and raised over $1 Brian Carroll Browne & Nichols in Cam- [email protected] caster, and members of his million for a new synthetic Nordic, and Snowboard. a way to “give back.” He bridge, from 2004 to 2006; family, including his wife multi-purpose field and a When asked by board found, however, that work- and head football coach, CONCORD — The Sen- and both his adult daugh- new track. Carroll created member Mollie White why ing at a 1,300-student high U. S. history teacher, and ate failed on Thursday to ters — observed the action and implemented an eval- he had sought the District school meant that he had dorm supervisor from 2006 pass a fetal homicide bill from the Chamber’s small uation system for the WHS position, Carroll replied little time in real interac- to 2008at Lawrence Acad- and finally tabled it on a balcony in the State House. coaches and added a ski that he had taken the Win- tions with students. Carroll emy, a boarding school in 21 to 2 vote after nearly an Rideout introduced HB program with three teams chester post both as a grad- said, “This is a great oppor- Groton. hour of debate while prime 1503 — “Griffin’s Law — and 75 participants: Alpine, uate and town resident as tunity, and I’m very excit- The District’s job de- sponsor, Rep. Leon Ride- after his daughter Ashlyn lost her already-named un- born son that she’d carried for some seven-and-a-half months following a car accident last summer in Stratford. A motion to table the bill was made before debate began, but it was defeated, 10 to 13, on a roll call vote. Senator Andrew Hosmer, a Democrat of Laconia, was absent that day and listed as excused. Then a motion was made to pass the bill as the Senate Judiciary Com- mittee had recommended that it be worded, on a 3 to 2 vote, essentially restor- ing Rideout’s original lan- guage that had been sub- Photo by Edith Tucker stantially changed in the Members of the Carroll Board of Selectmen — Paul Bussiere, left, David Scalley, and chairman Bonnie Moroney — chatted for a moment just before their April 21 meeting House. That, too, failed on began. Secretary Maryclare Quigley, right, prepared herself to take minutes. a 10 to 13 roll call vote. Majority Leader Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro Selectmen to look at changing amended the bill so that it would only apply when the fetus was “viable” — able Transfer Station operations on May 5 to live outside the womb — and not after eight weeks BY EDITH TUCKER bility that “zero-stream” or had approved equipment burning, however, one se- facility. of pregnancy as specified [email protected] “single-stream” recycling purchases for the town’s lectman noted. The board expects to in Rideout’s original lan- could be outsourced to Transfer Station, believing Bussiere thanked both discuss the pros and cons guage. Although Brad- CARROLL — The se- Casella, potentially saving they were making sound employees for their efforts of maintaining the status ley, who had become a lectmen received a single taxpayers money. long-term investments and to keep the Transfer Sta- quo of having all work at first-time grandfather to a page of information from Without prior notice, that this was a factor the se- tion operating smoothly the Transfer Station done granddaughter — Amelia Michael Wark of Casel- Dowling turned in his keys lectmen should remember. during such an uncertain by town employees versus Bradley of Denver, Colo. — la Waste Management of to the facility on New Straw The town’s two Transfer time. one in which the recycling over the Easter weekend, Montpelier, Vt., too late to Road that is named for him Station employees, John In reply to a question would be outsourced. Mo- spoke passionately about discuss at its meeting on on Tuesday, April 1, appar- Warren and Eric Schloss, posed by Evan Karpf, the roney said that it’s an issue what the loss of a “viable” April 21. Casella sent the ently saying he was “all pointed out that an em- selectmen denied that there of fairness to taxpayers that baby would have meant information in order to as- done.” ployee must be on hand for was any truth to the rumor the selectmen should study to him and his family, he sist the board in deciding A one-term incumbent, many hours when brush is that the board would re- the possibility of making forgot to mention that the whether or not it would Dowling lost his bid for being burned, and that this move Dowling’s name from changes. wording of his amendment be cost-effective to make March 11 re-election to activity should also be con- the Station that was named The issue is bound to be tracked that of then-Sen- changes in how the town challenger Scalley. sidered when considering for him in admiration of a hot-button one on the se- ator Matthew Houde, a goes about operating its Leslie Bergum noted possible changes. Chipping his efforts to run a well-de- lect board’s Monday, May Democrat of Plainfield, in Transfer Station, including that over the years voters could be done instead of signed, clean and efficient 5, agenda. disposing of its trash and Griffin’s Law, PAGE A13 recycling materials from townspeople and business- es, large — like the Omni Police Chief Mario Audit resigns, Mount Washington Hotel INDEX and AMC Highland Center Business Directory...... B6 — and small. effective May 31 Calendar...... B5 At their previous meet- Classified...... B7-9 ing both selectmen Paul BY EDITH TUCKER had submitted a written employment, almost cer- tains a single cruiser, Editorials & Letters...... A4-5 Bussiere and David Scal- [email protected] letter of resignation. Audit tainly in law enforcement. which now has wracked ley had agreed with chair- became the town’s police The Dalton police force up some 112,000 miles over Obituaries...... A2 man Bonnie Moroney that DALTON — The board chief on Aug. 30, 2011. now consists of a part-time the town’s rough roads. Real Estate...... A14-15 the sudden resignation of of selectmen voted unani- Reached by phone on chief and five part-time offi- “This cruiser will have to Sports...... B1-4 Transfer Station chief and mously, 3 to 0, at its March Saturday morning at his cers, all only paid for their replaced,” he said. former selectman William 31 meeting to accept the home in Groveton, Audit on-duty hours. Sometimes “I appreciate the support “Bill” Dowling had present- resignation of Police Chief said he anticipates remain- on Friday and Saturday I’ve gotten from townspeo- ed an unexpected — and Mario Audit, effective May ing a part-time officer in the nights, two officers are on ple,” Audit said. “Policing unsought — opportunity 31. Northumberland Police De- duty, but ordinarily only is policing, and you have to for them to review its oper- Chairman Nancy McVet- partment and would likely one is on duty, Audit said. take each day as it comes.” ations, including the possi- ty explained that the chief look into other avenues of The Department main- A2 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 ••• Larry John Hall Ruth S. Couture DALTON—Larry John Hall and his wife Nicole of ISLAND POND, Vt. — her grandchildren, doing Ruth’ was predeceased Hall, 59 of Dalton, sales- Durham, Maine, a daugh- Ruth S. Couture, 91, wife puzzles and reading. by a daughter, Bonnie man, bread delivery driv- ter, Desiree Boutin of En- of the late Albert A. Cou- Ruth is survived by Greiser; two sisters; and er, 20+ year UPS delivery field, a daughter, Felicia ture died on Friday, Dec. three daughters, Alberta two brothers. driver, and consummate Hall of Michigan, a son 13, 2013 at the Meriden Roy of Meriden, Suzanne A funeral was held on comedian, died on Thurs- Louis Boutin of Enfield, Center after a brief illness. LeHerissien and her hus- Dec. 16 in Meriden, Conn. day April 17, 2014. Larry a daughter, Larissa Lock- Ruth was born in Island band Paul Larouche of Locally a visiting hour was born in Woodsville, in wood of Dalton, a daughter, Pond, Vt. on Aug. 24, 1922, Meriden, and Laurie Col- will be held Saturday May 1954 to Merton and Betty Jacklyn Lockwood of Dal- the daughter of the late lins of Meriden; two sons, 10 at 10:00 at the Bailey (Pierson) Hall. He attend- ton, a grandson, Merrick Walter and Hazel Pelow Donald Couture of Suffield Funeral Home in Lancast- ed high school at McIn- Hall of Durham, Maine, Sequin. and Dennis Couture of er. A graveside committal does Academy, Peacham two brothers, Rick and Bob She had resided in Me- Terryville; twelve grand- service will follow at 11:00 Larry John Hall Academy and graduated Hall, a sister, Linda Hall riden since 1962. Ruth’ children; six great-grand- am in the Calvary Ceme- from Blue Mountain Union who would listen. He had Moses, and several nieces, was employed by Spartan children; one great-great tery in Lancaster. High School. He excelled a life-long love affair with nephews and close friends. Tool Manufacturing from grandchild; and one sister, Please go to www.bai- in sports, especially basket- scratch tickets, deviled He’ is predeceased by his 1969 through 1987. She Francesca “Anna” Jodrey leyfh.net for more infor- ball, where he helped lead eggs, pickled sausages, and parents. was a member of Family of Gorham. She’ is also mation or to send an on- his team to the state cham- breakfast buddies. Larry There will be a Friends Living Worship Center survived by several nieces line condolence. pionship. took fashion cues from no and Family gathering at in Meriden. Ruth enjoyed and nephews. Larry was known one. His signature every- Ross Funeral Home, Lit- throughout the states of day look was all his, plain tleton Chapel on Friday, Gladys Barnett Landry New Hampshire and Ver- pocketed T-shirt, designed May 2, 2014 from 5 to 7pm. DALTON—Gladys Bar- April 11, 2014. Internment To read the full obituary or mont. An easy talker, Lar- by the fashion house Fruit Those who wish may make nett Landry 98, Dalton will take place at Cushman send a private note of con- ry never found a person of the Loom, his khaki donations in Larry’s mem- passed away peacefully Cemetery in Dalton, on Sat- dolence to the family go to with whom he couldn’t car- shorts, or jeans worn below ory to The American Can- surrounded by family on urday, May 3, 2014 at 11am. www.RossFuneral.com ry on a detailed conversa- the waist line and was al- cer Society, 2 Commerce tion on almost any subject. ways paired with a ball cap. Dr. Bedford, NH 03110. To Leslie B. Menzies He was always armed with Larry is survived by send a private note of con- GUILDHALL, Vt.—A held Saturday May 3 at 11:30 wick, Vt. will officiate. a new bevy of jokes that he his wife, Janet Boutin of dolence to the family go to graveside service for Leslie am in Ridgwell Cemetery, Arrangements are under would impart to anyone Dalton, a son, Christopher www.RossFuneral.com B. Menzies, 100, who died Guidhall. Reverend Bren- the direction of Bailey Fu- Richard “Dickie” A. Ladd December 22, 2012 will be dan Whittaker of Bruns- neral Home, Lancaster. WEST STEWART- ry Lynn of South Portland, STOWN— Mr. Richard Me., and Michael Ladd and “Dickie” Ladd, 60, of West wife Sue of Canaan; one Senior Meals Stewartstown, passed away niece, Bethany Ladd; four on Tuesday morning, April nephews, Dennis, Jim, Ty- Lunenburg/Gilman/Concord 22, 2014, at his home. ler and Derek Ladd; two May menu green beans, salad bar, etables soup, turkey salad He was born in West very special cousins who 05/06— Chickenburgers, grapenut pudding; 05/15— sandwiches, carrot slaw, Stewartstown on Dec. 13, occupied a large portion lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Chicken & biscuits, mashed fruit. 1953, the son of Abner and of his heart, Sherry Fish cheese, pasta salad, pears; potatoes, spinach, salad bar, 05/27—Beef stroganoff, Rita (Maurais) Ladd. of Bow, and Butch Ladd of 05/07— Liver & Onions or Jello w/fruit; 05/16—Toma- rice, broccoli, fruit; 05/28— Dickie was a well- Colebrook; two great-niec- Hamburg, mashed pota- to Soup—Pea soup, ham sal- Beans & hot dogs, brown known personality in his es, Sophia and Maya; as toes, peas, carrots, salad ad sandwiches, macaroni bread, cole slaw, salad bar, Richard “Dickie” A. Ladd hometown and surround- well as numerous other bar, mandarin oranges; salad, fruit. rice pudding; 05/29 — Boiled ing communities, always professional New England cousins. 05/08—“Birthday Dinner” 05/20— Fishburgers, dinner /ham, potatoes, cab- with a smile and a story for teams. He was also a fan He’ is preceded in death Baked chicken, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bage, turnips, carrots, spice those he knew. He was a of WWE wrestling and was by his father in 2001. broccoli, salad bar, cake & onions, pickles, chocolate cake; 05/30—Corn chow- renowned fisherman in the a lover of all dogs. In his There will be no public ice cream; 05/09—Chicken pudding; 05/21— S&S chick- der, ham salad sandwiches, local waterways, and he younger days, he loved to calling hours. A memorial rice soup, egg salad sand- en, egg noodles, Brussels macaroni salad, fruit. loved to visit with others as go hunting for nightcrawl- Mass will be held on Sat- wiches, potato salad, fruit. sprouts, salad bar, bread Meals are available they fished. He was a very ers and would sell whatev- urday, May 3, 2014, at 11 05/13— Macaroni & pudding; 05/22— Meatloaf, Tuesday through Friday. social person and had more er he found. Dickie always a.m. at St. Albert’s Catholic cheese, hot dogs, stewed to- mashed potatoes, mixed Menu is subject to change. friends than anyone can enjoyed his time spent Church in West Stewart- matoes, brownies; 05/14— vegetables, salad bar, p. but- Call (802) 892-6616 for reser- count. Always up on the with his many friends at stown. A committal ser- Pot roast, potatoes, carrots, ter brownies; 05/23—Veg- vations. local news, Dickie loved to the Vershire Center, all of vice will immediately fol- listen to his scanner, and whom will miss him dear- low at St. Albert’s Catholic he had a particular fond- ly, along with his family. Cemetery. White Mountains DAR to meet ness for all the local and Dickie leaves behind Expressions of sympa- WHITEFIELD—The Suzanne Daniels, from Lis- level door on the front of state police. He loved to his mother, Rita Ladd of thy in memory of Dick- White Mountains Chapter, bon Regional School. The the building. Guests and visit on the phone with his West Stewartstown; three ie may be made to one’s Daughters of the Ameri- JROTC DAR Bronze medal the public are welcome and friends and relatives, and brothers, Dennis Ladd and choice of the Vershire Cen- can Revolution, will hold winner, Cadet Kelsey Tuck always cordially invited to he was an avid sports fan, wife Christy of Jericho, Vt., ter, 24 Depot St., Colebrook, their first meeting of the from White Mountains DAR meetings and there both locally and for all the Donald Ladd and wife Ter- NH 03576; or to the Beecher year on Saturday, May 10, Regional High School will is no charge for attendees; Falls Volunteer Fire Dept., gathering at 11:00 AM. The also be honored. Lunch however due to limited Factory St., Beecher Falls, meeting will be held at the will be ordered from the space in the Hunt Room, LocaL ExpEriEncEd Vt. 05902. Mountain View Grand menu when we are seated reservations are requested. Condolences may be of- Hotel, Whitefield. We will in the Hunt Room at noon. For reservations, fur- SociaL SEcurity attornEy fered to the family on-line gather in the Eisenhower After lunch we will adjourn ther information about the Have you been denied by going to www.jenkins- Library and begin with to the indoor pool area for meeting, or membership in newman.com. a short business meeting a close up view of the beau- the Daughters of the Amer- Social Security Disability? Funeral arrangements and a chance to congratu- tiful mural painted there ican Revolution (DAR) Attorney Stanley Robinson has are under the direction of late the students who are by Caroline Belisle – and a please contact Assistant successfully handled Jenkins & Newman Funer- our guests. Honored guests chance to look for the hid- Treasurer Elaine LaDuke disability cases for over 30 years. al Home, Colebrook, NH. include DAR Good Citi- den pictures. 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Where did Herbert Hoover’s 1932 campaign slogan “A chicken in every pot” originate? 2. What mother’s aid did Marion Donovan patent in 1951? 3. It’s illegal for what to grow in the city limits of Pueblo Colorado? 4. What was the name of the girlfriend of Felix the Cat? 5. Who was noted for his cameo walk-ons in his own films? WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 Coös County Democrat A3 ••• Lancaster 250th “Last Blast” ALL SAINTS CHURCH Yard & Bake Sales BY KATHI MARSHALL ible as are Mounts Lyon, during WWII. After the Starr King, Prospect, the bombing of Pearl Harbor set on Saturday at Very early settlers in Percy Peaks in Stratford, it was not certain if future Lancaster were largely im- and other mountains in the attacks would take place on migrants from Ireland who vicinity. A most excellent our shores. While men of 2 locations moved into Canada and view of Mount Washington fighting age were overseas, then traveled south into is obtained. The Lancaster remaining townsfolk--in- LANCASTER & WHITE- p.m. and on Friday, May 2, Maine, Vermont and New Gazette announced, If we cluding women and chil- FIELD — As we enter the from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hampshire. There was no are any judge, we should dren--became volunteers month of May, the final Donations can be Catholic church in town, say without the least hes- in the Army Air Force countdown begins for rais- dropped off at the Ameri- so the first Catholic Mass itation that it is the finest Ground Observing Opera- ing money for the White can Legion in Whitefield was celebrated in Thomas church in Northern New tion. Usually in pairs, they Mountains Regional High from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Connary’s farmhouse in COURTESY PHOTO Hampshire. sat in the steeple at night School Class of 2014’s “Last on both May 1 and 2. 1844. Public Masses were Rev. Matthew Cream- watching and listening for Blast” Chem-Free Party. The “Last Blast” Party, celebrated in the Lancast- ent church—All Saints—is er, assigned to All Saints enemy aircraft. A Community Yard and scheduled for Saturday er Town Hall beginning in today. That first church in 1885, made substantial The 1960s brought Bake Sale will be held in evening, June 14, will be 1855. Catholics continued had nine pews and four changes to the church. In changes from the Second two locations from 9 a.m. held at the Pump House In- to populate the area, so in homemade chairs. 1889 he had a bell mounted Vatican Council in Rome. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May door Waterpark at the Jay 1856 Rev. Isidore Noiseux When Rev. Michael in the tower, and in 1890 The main altar was turned 3 to help defray Party ex- Peak Resort in Vermont. was appointed pastor of the Danner became pastor he he enlarged the church to around so the priest faced penses. Scheduled as an all-night Connecticut Territory— immediately began work accommodate the growing the congregation during Yard sale goers can find event, the Class of 2014 will an area of vast wilderness on a new church. Ground Catholic population. Fr. Mass. The huge altar was toys, books, household celebrate its high school extending north from Con- was broken on June 27, Creamer also acquired the removed. It was replaced items, and so forth at both graduation with each other cord all the way to the Ca- 1877, and the cornerstone most beautiful altar in New with a simple, marble al- the Lancaster Town Hall and their friends. nadian border. Whether it was laid on August 5 that England at the time--it had tar--a gift from the Knights and the American Legion For over 25 years, was its location, its people same year. A local press been the main altar in the of Columbus. In keeping Hall near the fire station in WMRHS parents have al- or its beauty, Fr. Noiseux release stated, The spire of Cathedral in Manchester. with Catholic tradition, the Whitefield. ways received very gener- chose Lancaster as the cen- the new Catholic Church is To make the church wor- relics of three martyred The “Last Blast” Par- ous support from the com- ter of his parish. up and we have been to the thy of it Fr. Creamer added saints were encased in the ent Planning Committee munity in their collective In 1857 he and some of top of it. The view from the frescoes and assorted stat- center of the newly conse- is looking for gently used efforts to raise money for his parishioners bought top is very fine. All parts uary. crated altar. (The original items to sell. this special event, designed the home of Deacon Wil- of the village are plainly The height of the ornate altar is currently Donations can be to allow our graduates to liam Farar whose house sat seen, and the green hills church’s spire made it per- on display in the chapel at dropped off at the Lancast- celebrate this important on the lot where the pres- of Vermont are clearly vis- fect for civilian defense Santa’s Village in Jeffer- er Town Hall on Thursday, rite of passage in a safe and son.) May 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 fun way. As All Saints Church Mount Cabot Maple named Best has moved through the de- cades, it has maintained its physical integrity as well WEATHER SUMMARY as its spiritual heart. Re- of Show at St. Johnsbury Festival Week of April 20 to April 26 By Dave Haas gardless of obstacles that BY EDITH TUCKER erator Biff Wyman of Jef- tomers maple syrup that included low funds, world TEMPERATURE: PRECIPITATION: [email protected] ferson, who for nine years three days earlier had still wars, winter-weather dam- High Week...... 72 4/21 Total Week...... 0.24 has leased a sugar bush on been sap in a tree.” age, or plain old wear and Low Week...... 20 4/20 Total This Month...... 2.15 ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — the steep slopes of Mount “This year’s season got a tear, it passed into the High 1 Year Ago...... 76 Normal This Month...... 3.09 Low 1 Year Ago...... 21 Total This Year...... 8.85 Mount Cabot Maple of Lan- Cabot at a higher elevation late start — the last day of twenty-first century stand- Normal High...... 58 Normal For Year To Date...... 11.16 caster was named “Best of than most other Coös sug- March — and we had our ing strong. The church, Normal Low...... 32 Total. Snow This Month...... 2.0 Show” on Saturday, April ar-makers, attributes this last boil on Easter Sunday, with its 95-foot spire and Record High...... 87 2009 Normal Snow This Month...... 4.2 26, at the 2014 St. Johns- year’s success to the fact April 20, but we made 2,000 golden cross at the top, Record Low...... 14 1993 Total Snow This Winter...... 74.9 bury World Maple Festival. that he produces an organ- gallons,” McKee said. “Sat- remains one of the most Degree Days This YTD...... 8434 Normal Snow This Winter...... 90.4 Degree Days Last YTD...... 7582 Mount Cabot Maple was ic, single-source unblended urday’s Festival was a lot of prominent landmarks one Avg. Degree Days YTD...... 7759 Note: Melted Precipitation also a Class Winner, award- maple syrup and is very fun.” can see coming over the Note: Degree Day Year Begins Year Begins Jan 1 & Ends Dec. 31 ed a blue ribbon in the Am- capably assisted by Bridget She and her partner Ben crest of Corrigan Hill on July 1 & Ends June 30. ber Rich category. McKee of Lancaster, who will head out to Red Lodge, the way into Lancaster. Moser’s Maple of spends a lot of time in the Mont., to work haying at Croghan, N.Y., won a blue woods. his father’s ranch this sum- ribbon in the Golden Del- “It was a great year; we mer and then be back in icate category, and Sweet made even more syrup than Lancaster come fall. View Maple of Danville, last year,” Wyman said. Last summer McKee Vt., took blue in the Dark “With Bridget on hand, I’ve said she had worked at Robust category. already been able to get out High Mowing Organic Mount Cabot owner-op- on the road and sell cus- Seeds in Wolcott, Vt. GMWCA receives grant from Tillotson fund to assist with concerts COLEBROOK—The fundraisers such as the omy, and bringing people Great North Woods Com- Winter Warmers and Cof- here from both within and mittee for the Arts (GNW- feehouse Concerts. To date, outside the region also CA) announced this week over 50 events have been helps local businesses. that it is the recipient of a hosted, many of which Recently, board mem- $12,000 grant from the Neil have been presented at the bers Charlie Jordan and and Louise Tillotson Fund Tillotson Center, which is Tom Jordan attended the of the New Hampshire a venue the GNWCA hap- East Coast Music Asso- Charitable Foundation. pily supports. In addition ciation’s Music Week in The GNWCA has been to renting the Tillotson Prince Edward Island, in existence since 2003. Center for its performanc- Canada. This event show- During that time, this es, the GNWCA also has cases musicians from Can- group of volunteers has utilized the Colebrook ada, Scotland, Australia worked to establish Cole- Country Club and a few and more. They brought brook as an arts and cul- local churches and other back many contacts with tural mecca for locals and locations. Renting venues visitors alike. The organi- helps bolster the local econ- GMWCA, PAGE A13 zation has brought musical performers from around the region, the nation and GOULET AUCTION SERVICE abroad which has included VFW HALL, 1107 MAIN ST., BERLIN, NH such performers as Alas- SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014 11:00 AM dair Fraser and Natalie PREVIEW: 9:00 TO 11:00 DAY OF SALE Haas, April Verch, Moya We are ever so grateful that spring has finally arrived, and Brennan, The Barra Mac- Neils, Jeanne Jolly, Ten to celebrate, we’re having an extreme auction, consisting Strings and a Goatskin, of 2 local estates and several downsizing seniors. 350+ Camerata New England, lots. For photos & a complete listing, please visit www. The Shaw Brothers, Can- auctionzip.com. Dir: Route 16 through Berlin. trip, Shirley Jackson and her Good Rockin’ Daddies Antique Universal meat grinder, patented 1913; vintage and many, many more. The B&W photos & magazines of Berlin & Gorham railroad, span of genres include Celt- related to Brown Co; collection of several Sawyer prints; ic, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Epiphone acoustic guitar w/stand; NH & MA milk New World, French- Cana- bottles; large lot of fishing lures, tackle boxes, reels; large dian, Classical, Jazz and Pop. fountain pen lot; 1900’s oak law library catalogue bureau Theatrical performanc- & oak law library filing cabinet; silver proof sets & coins es by the Colonel Town & 40 Indian Head Pennies; Hummel dealer plaque; Guy Players and independent L. Shorey book, Among the White Hills; wood signs and motion pictures such as so much more. “Northern Borders,” with director Jay Craven in 10% Buyers Premium • Catered by Up the Rivah • Terms: Cash or Check w/ID ROLAND GOULET, AUCTIONEER-NH LIC. # 4017 attendance, have been GRANT GOULET-AUCTIONEER-NH LIC. #5035 brought to Colebrook as Complete Auction and Appraisal Services well. The GNWCA also ALL ITEMS SOLD “AS IS”—SUBJECT TO ERRORS AND OMISSIONS hosts TUBAChristmas For more information: Call 603-752-7369 or email [email protected] each year and has held A4 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 ••• Editorial Opinion
Griffin’s Law Last week the State Senate tabled Griffin’s Law for an- other year but we hope its sponsor, Rep. Leon Rideout of Lancaster, does not give up and brings it back in some form next year. The law was a fetal homicide bill inspired by the tragic circumstances of Rideout’s family after his daughter Ash- lyn lost her already-named unborn son that she’d carried for some seven-and-a-half months following a car accident last summer in Stratford. Tragic events are often the im- Photo by Edith Tucker petus for new legislation. Members of the Read and Beaulieu families added a lot of zip to the Family Category of the Whitefield School’s 2014 Gong Show on The bill was not the camel’s nose sticking under the April 17: Rob Beaulieu (Kim Read’s brother-in-law), left, Ted Read (Kim Read’s husband) Kim Read (WES 3rd grade teacher), Tommy tent for laws to ban abortion, or at least it was not meant Read (Kim’s son), Lydia Beaulieu (Kim’s niece), Teddy Read (Kim’s son), Luke Beaulieu (Kim’s nephew) and Sara Beaulieu (Kim’s to be. In the end, however, the arguments divided along sister). familiar and tired lines of pro-choice and pro-life rather than on the purpose of the bill—providing criminal penal- ties against those found guilty of criminal actions against a mother and unborn child. Abortion was specifically pro- Readers’ Fomru tected. Because of the perennial abortion debate the bill was Spread the word about MacDonald (house fire) Building Fund killed and perhaps that is understandable but it disap- Hi all, Wayne Frizzell of the First Colebrook Bank has vol- pointing nonetheless. There has to be a way to make this Yesterday, one of our farms had a house fire that start- unteered to administrate a fund so that folks can donate bill more acceptable all around politically without affect- ed below ground near their house, and it destroyed part to this cause. Julie Moran has established an account at ing its core principles. 38 other states have similar bills, of their house. The Colebrook, Stratford, Lemington, and Wayne’s direction, and 100% of all donations will go di- including liberal bastions like Massachusetts and Califor- Lancaster Fire Departments, and a Beecher Falls fireman rectly to the MacDonalds. Donations of any amount are nia and neighboring Maine. The idea is not as controver- were able to save much of the house, its contents, and greatly appreciated. All funds must go through Wayne sial as it was made out to be. In Massachusetts the bill is all the inhabitants. However, the East side of the house Frizzell who is documenting the donations. tied to the state’s vehicular homicide statute. must be demolished and rebuilt or closed off before win- Please make checks payable to: Julie Moran for Mac- Perhaps when this comes back next year new ideas will ter. Clay and Kitty were just about ready to erect a green Donald Building Fund, with Memo: Attention Wayne come to the fore but it should come back. house when this derailed their planting plans for this sea- Frizzell. son. They won’t be able to grow much commercially this - Checks may be mailed to the bank at: 132 Main St, season, but once they get back into the house, they will be Colebrook, Ma, 03576. Quebec Apparel Company able to set up for next season. I am hoping that you could - Cash is good too - just let the teller know it’s a dona- help me spread the word about the fund I’ve set up to help tion to the Julie Moran account for the MacDonald Build- them rebuild so they can farm again next year. Donations ing Fund, and they will ask for your name and con- Expands in Colebrook of $5 - 500+ will be so appreciated - it’s the thought that tact information so you can be acknowledged. COLEBROOK— Codet, Development. counts, not the amount. We will be publishing a list of - Well wishes sent along with the money will be handed Inc., a third generation Beno Lamontagne, the those who so generously donated to this campaign (unless to the MacDonalds. family business with head- North Country’s business otherwise requested). Here’s what we’ve set up to help All questions may be directed to Julie Moran at 603- quarters in Coaticook, retention specialist for the them: 726-6992 or by email: [email protected]
Courtesy photo (WMCC) to announce that a WMCC, there have been sion towards the goals we cluding education, human Stark Village significant change is under- very good discussions share for a strong WMCC resource, community de- School way at the local community about the future of WMCC. serving the North Coun- velopment and rural policy. third quarter college. He also telephoned There are opportunities to Principals key North Country leaders, grow enrollment, advance Award: letting them know about a economic opportunities Pictured leadership change. and serve the needs of the are: Zachary “For the past year, Pres- region. I have been encour- Cookson, ident Kathy Eneguess and I aged by my meetings with Alexis have discussed having her faculty and staff and by the Wentworth, Shayne serve the System in a new quality and commitment of Holmes and capacity that takes advan- the leadership team Presi- Principal tage of her experiences at dent Eneguess has assem- Bridget WMCC and her relation- bled,” continued the Chan- Gagne. ships statewide and na- cellor, noting that in her tionally,” Gittell explained. decade at the helm, she’d “This summer, Kathy will made significant contribu- be making a transition to tions to WMCC, the North Courtesy photo an exciting new position Country and to the CCSNH On Thursday, 10 April 2014, JROTC cadets from the White within CCSNH, the details that have been recognized Mountains Regional High School sponsored an American Red of which will be announced locally, in the Granite Cross Blood Drive in the high school gymnasium. The drive was shortly. State, and nationally. a complete success. 53 units of blood were collected which can potentially save up to 185 lives. This community service project Eneguess will leave her “Again,” he said, “I could not have happened without the support of the donors, vol- current post on June 30. have been encouraged by unteers, and the high school faculty and staff. A special thanks “An interim president my recent visits to WMCC to Dunkin Donuts of Whitefield and Subway of Lancaster who Established September 11, 1838 will be announced prior to and discussions with the routinely donate to support this worthwhile cause. Pictured: “All the news that fits” her leaving,” Gittell said. “I WMCC staff and faculty. Cadet Jacinda Cinelli getting ready to donate blood). 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Online scroll down the right side for Lancaster, NH 03584 and deliver the text and subscriptions are available a link. We welcome phone calls Phone: 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022 we can scan the photo. for $36/year. at 788-4939 also. E-mail: [email protected] WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 Coös County Democrat A5 ••• North Country Notebook Why don’t they teach this stuff in school? Well, perhaps, maybe, they shouldn’t… and farmers today, those Let me say from the who can turn over the tru- start, which seems now to ly black earth. be near the end, that I’ve The clay deposits in had no formal education many cases were laid down on all this. I’m a first-year atop gravel or bedrock and college dropout. This is were covered with more all shooting from the hip, gravel, and became imper- from personal observation vious layers, meaning that and one whale of a lot of water could not go down reading. I expect I’ll hear through them but had to from geologists and the By John Harrigan flow out the sides. like on this soon, before I Columnist These impervious lay- have a chance to run off to ers created what are called Mesopotamia (the swamps in geologic terms perched of which, by the way, Sadd- One of the things the last water tables. They are the am drained, to almost no glacier did was grind up reason why we in northern Big Media attention). rocks into tiny little bits, New England have so many The water that is ab- each hard to see on its own. hillside seeps, which we’ve sorbed by these thousands This is the stuff we call silt, always called springs. Be- of hilltop and ridge-top or compressed into anoth- cause we get more rain and sponges has to go some- er even more finely ground snow than two-thirds of where, so it travels along way, clay. Courtesy Photo the rest of the country, we the layers of clay until it Some rocks made their The Harrigan brothers (Pete at left, John at right) prepare to drive Number Six on the Colebrook Country are like a giant sponge, and emerges as springs, which way south encased in ice Club’s nine-hole course. Obviously, to anyone who has seen John lately, this is a really ancient photo. But in all but the rare dry year lead to rivulets, which or perched on the top, that aside, the last glacier’s right to left movement over Mount Monadnock (Vermont’s Mount Monadnock) one can drive hither and lead to brooks, which lead carried a thousand miles can be seen in its creation of the dropoff shelf at left. (Unknown passerby photo, probably wanted a beer) yon and spot springhouses to rivers, which flow into south. These are glacial glaciers to carry pieces of all to smithereens over brook and Pittsburg; Rte. galore, and many roadside Long Island Sound, at least erratics, and I have two of local terrain to somewhere the millennia. I’d use the 133 along Winnipesaukee’s springs boxed in and even for those of us living in the them, long hayed around else, in this case, us. word “cataclysmic,” but north shore) and deposit- trough-delivered roadside, Connecticut River drain- and on my watch dug up We don’t really seem to that connotes something ing layers of clay on what right there in amazing age. For other readers of and transported from the know how many glaciers sudden and violent. This would become hillsides all coolness and great taste this column (we have some upper opening, called An- we had over the eons, bull- was pretty slow stuff, like the way down through the for anyone to enjoy. People in the far north of Maine cestors’ Field, and now dozing their way southeast watching cars rust or paint Conways to the sea. come from all around to fill and the Northeast King- perched at the end of the and then melting away, dry. The silt deposits, made their containers. dom of Vermont) it goes front drive to tell visi- as the Earth’s axis tilted, The runoff from mas- where the water swirled (Caveat: I expect that I’ll into the St. Lawrence. tors to go no further. The that in itself somewhat sive mile-high melting gla- around against one barri- hear from the Department The last glacier, about Madison Boulder, over in of a mystery. Two gla- ciers did incredible things, er or another and dropped of Environmental Services 12,000 years ago, bull- the Conways, is a classic ciers, maybe three plowed carving snake-like chasms the lighter burdens of soil-- or public health people on dozed all the fine-ground example of the power of northern New England (Route 145, between Cole- -“fines”---benefit gardeners this.) earth over toward East Colebrook and Columbia, which is why in some of those places people have VA to open 2 part-time Coös clinics, such stupefying hayfields and gardens. It left me with a paucity of soils good for thanks to bipartisan efforts hardwoods, which is why I BY EDITH TUCKER can’t tap trees or burn my [email protected] staffing model with exist- In addition, Shaheen it had to choose between professionals with seam- own birch, beech or maple. ing health care clinics. noted, these new VA clin- Colebrook and Berlin, and less access from multiple Instead, I try to lay out the COOS COUNTY — U.S. The part-time health ics will be good for both the she’d been very pleased locations and providing best possible softwood log- Senator Jeanne Shaheen, care clinics will potential- Androscoggin Valley and that it had included both video tele-health options, ging jobs, always with a li- a Democrat, U. S. Senator ly help to serve more than Upper Connecticut Valley sites in its expansion plans. including for mental health censed forester on hand, to Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, 2,500 veterans in local and Hospitals. Kuster noted that being issues should allow Coös pay for my heat---and plan and Second District Con- surrounding areas. “This is terrific news for able to use today’s technol- vets to receive the excellent to do another logging job in gresswoman Annie Kuster “North Country veter- North Country veterans ogy — digitizing medical medical services they de- 20 years. announced two weeks ago ans have faced obstacles who deserve access to the records to provide medical serve. Now, there’s a stretch. that the Department of getting health care for far same quality health care Veterans Affairs (VA) will too long, and the opening as those living in more pop- open two part-time VA of new clinics is long over- ulated areas of the state,” Photo Scanning and Document health care clinics in Ber- due,” Shaheen explained in Ayotte said in a prepared ANSWERS lin and Colebrook by the a phone call on Wednesday statement. “I will also con- Shredding Now Offered By 1. With France’s King end of the current fiscal from the Seacoast. “Veter- tinue to urge the VA to es- Henry IV, who at his corona- year on Sept. 30. ans in Coös County have tablish expanded contrac- Maura: At Your Service tion said that he hoped “to The announcement of suffered hardships by hav- tual services with a North JEFFERSON— Maura: vice, Personal Concierge, make France so prosperous that every peasant will have the VA approval of an ex- ing to travel long distanc- Country partner to provide At Your Service, a locally begun in Massachusetts a chicken in his pot on Sun- pansion plan for the White es to Littleton, Conway, inpatient care.” based personal concierge in 1999 and operating in day.” River Junction (WRJ) VA Manchester, White River Kuster recalled in a service, announces that northern New Hamp- 2. The disposable diaper. Medical Center in Vermont Junction and even Massa- Thursday afternoon tele- Photo Scanning and Docu- shire since 2011, strives to 3. A Dandelion to incorporate VA sites in chusetts to receive needed phone call that she had ment Shredding have been make clients’ lives easier 4. Phyllis. both Berlin and Colebrook care. This has been diffi- urged VA Secretary Eric added to the already long by doing what they don’t 5. Alfred Hitchcock. is the result of the trio writ- cult for veterans during the Shinseki to expand access list of tasks offered. Pho- have the time, stomach, ing letters and giving on-re- winter months, especially to veterans’ health care in tos are scanned then saved patience, energy, inclina- cord testimony seeking to for those with chronic ill- Coös when she attended onto a flashdrive, which is tion, or technology to do BETHLEHEM, NH establish accessible VA nesses and conditions. her first small-group break- then given to the custom- for themselves. SKIERS PARADISE!! medical care facilities for “Major procedures will fast meeting with him and er along with the photos, Other services include Approved building lot North Country veterans. still be done at other loca- his staff shortly after she however, photos can be organizing/de-clutter- 5 mins. CANNON MOUNTAIN! Both senators are mem- tions, but pre-surgical and arrived in Washington, DC. disposed of if the custom- ing homes, driving, party LAND AUCTION bers of the Senate Armed surgical follow-ups plus “I heard about the is- er wishes. Documents, as help, and cleaning. A more SUNDAY MAY 18TH 1PM Services Committee; routine physical checkups sue at the recent Vietnam well as CD’s, DVD’s and in-depth list, information, MARRIOTT GRAPPONE CENTER Kuster serves on the House will soon be able to be done War veterans ‘welcome debit/credit cards, are and photos can be found at CONCORD, NH [email protected] Veterans Affairs Commit- locally.” She noted that she home’ event in Whitefield,” shredded, bagged, then MauraAtYourService.com 1-877-640-LAND(5263) tee. has received lots of letters Kuster explained. She said disposed of in a trash com- and Maura can be reached Auction Catalog: The new part-time clin- from veterans and heard that she’d been concerned pactor. at MauraAtYourService@ www.bestwaylandauctions.com LIC. # 2299 ics will offer primary and repeatedly about this im- that the VA would believe Maura: At Your Ser- gmail.com preventive health care, portant issue when hosting lab draws, and tele-health roundtable discussions in services through a shared both Berlin and Colebrook.
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Updating bylaws Courtesy photo the greatest challenges he that the hotel brings in The Mountain View Academy Hospitality team — Megan Sheltry, left, faces as Food and Bever- 34 international employ- MONDAY, JUNE 2, 9:00 A.M. Wyatt Dodier, captain Sarah St. Martin, James Alexander and Ciara age Director at the Moun- ees in both in winter and Ferland — won the N. H. Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) tain View Grand is finding summer. The Omni Mount at the competition against Kennett High School on March 5 at the Common enough employees from the Washington Hotel in Bret- Man under the tutelage of WMRHS CTE hospitality teacher Keven area who not only have ba- ton Woods also brings in 50 James. They then went on to compete in international competition in sic employee skills but also such employees, he said. PARK STREET CEMETERY BUILDING Orlando, Fla., where they scored fifth overall. a desire to upgrade their Basic skills in potential skill set, turning a job into employees are often lack- a career path, explained ing, including arriving MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE Adam Parker of Thornton, late for an interview or for a Nashua native who was work, not showing up for OF FORECLOSURE SALE promoted from Executive an assigned shift or arriv- Chef to the next level about ing smelling of marijuana, By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed given by MAX R. DAGESSE (the “Mortgagor”) to NORTHWAY GROVETON ELEMENTARY a year ago. or walking off the job early BANK dated February 10, 2006 and recorded in the Coos County Registry of KINDERGARTEN SCREENING Parker took Community on a busy Saturday night, Deeds at Book 1161, Page 628, as assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage College System Chancel- Parker said. Corporation (the “Mortgagee”), by assignment dated December 31, 2012, AND REGISTRATION the undersigned, as servicer for the holder of said Mortgage Deed, pursuant lor Ross Gittell and White Although the Mountain to and in execution of said powers, and for breach of the conditions of said Groveton Elementary School will hold Kindergarten Screening Mountains Community View Grand offers “career Mortgage Deed (and the Note secured thereby of near or even date, and related documents), and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, shall sell at and Registration on Thursday, May 8, 2014, from 8:30 am to 4:00 College president Kathy pathways,” a good number pm at the Groveton Elementary School. Eneguess on a quick tour of of employees merely want a PUBLIC AUCTION some of the Grand Hotel’s job, he explained. There are On Thursday, May 15, 2014, at 11:00 in the morning, pursuant This registration is for children who will be age 5 by September to NH RSA 479:25, at the mortgaged premises located at 16 30, 2014 and planning to attend Groveton Kindergarten in the facilities on Tuesday, April notable exceptions, Parker Couture Street, Town of Colebrook, County of Coos, State of New Hampshire, being all and the same premises more particularly fall of 2014. Parents must bring their child’s birth certificate, 22, under arrangements said: local employees who described in the Mortgage Deed (the “Mortgaged Property”). proof of recent physical, and immunization record. made by state Senator Jeff started as hourly-wage Woodburn of Dalton. dishwashers or waitresses TERMS OF SALE AND DEPOSIT: Because this is also a screening, children are required to attend. Parker said he is respon- who have moved up to sal- The property will be sold to the highest bidder who complies with Please call Wanda Cloutier at 636-1806 the terms of sale. To qualify, bidders must register and present to the Mortgagee to schedule an appointment. sible for filling some 80 to or its agent the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) by money Hotel, PAGE A13 order, bank check, or other form of payment acceptable to the Mortgagee or 100 of the 250 jobs at the Re- its agent prior to the commencement of the public auction. The balance of If you are unable to attend but have a child who the purchase price shall be paid in full by money order, bank check, or other will qualify, please call Mrs. Cloutier. This will help us TOWN OF WHITEFIELD form of payment acceptable to the Mortgagee upon tender of the Mortgagee’s with planning for the upcoming year. Foreclosure Deed within forty-five (45) days after the sale, TIME BEING NOTICE OF THE ESSENCE. The successful bidder shall also execute a purchase and sale contract with Northway Bank immediately after close of bidding. If the successful bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Mortgaged Property The Whitefield Transfer Station will be holding a free within forty-five (45) days, the Mortgagee may, at its option, retain the deposit day on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as liquidated damages. Deposits of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned at WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT the conclusion of the public auction. The premises will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” without any KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AND SCREENING The following items may be disposed of at no cost: express or implied warranties of any kind, and subject to: (a) any condition which a title search would reveal, (b) all unpaid real estate taxes and liens If your child is going to be five-years-old on or before • 1 White Good Item (Freezer, Air Conditioner, therefore, whether or not of record, (c) any facts which an inspection or survey September 30, 2014, he/she is eligible to begin Kindergarten of the premises might show, (d) mortgages, tax or other liens, attachments and all other encumbrances and rights, title and interest of third persons of any and for the 2014-2015 school year. Kindergarten Registrations or Refrigerator) every nature whatsoever which are, or may be entitled to precedence over the and Screenings will take place in each of the elementary Mortgage Deed, and (e) subject to any existing tenants, tenancies or persons • 4 Tires in possession. schools during May of 2014. The Mortgagee reserves all rights, including, but not limited to, the • 1 Box Spring & Mattress right to bid at the sale, to continue, postpone or cancel the sale, to reject any Please bring your child with you for the registration and and all bids, and to alter, amend or modify the terms, conditions or procedure screening along with your child’s birth certificate, proof (Per Household) for the proposed sale, either orally or in writing, before or at the time of the proposed sale, in which event such terms as altered, amended or modified shall of residency, updated immunization record, and court be binding on all bidders and interested parties, and to convey the mortgaged appointed custody agreements with you. property to the next highest bidder should any successful bidder default. ********* STARK VILLAGE SCHOOL ORIGINAL MORTGAGE DEED: A copy of the Mortgage Deed may be examined by any interested NOTE: PLEASE ATTEND THE REGISTRATION KINDERGARTEN person at the offices of Cooper Cargill Chant, P.A., 2935 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, New Hampshire, during normal business hours. AND SCREENING AT THE SCHOOL WHERE YOU TO THE MORTGAGOR AND PERSONS HAVING A LIEN PLAN FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND. REGISTRATION ON THE PREMISES OF RECORD: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT ********* Registration for children entering kindergarten in Au- FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON WHEN: Lancaster Elementary School gust, 2014, will be held at the Stark Village School on SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE (788-4924) – Monday, May 5, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 8:00am – 11:00am. SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. Failure to institute such petition and complete service upon said Whitefield Elementary School Northway Bank, or its undersigned attorneys, prior to the sale shall thereafter (837-3088) – Monday, May 12, 2014 In order to attend kindergarten, children must be 5 bar any action or right of action of the mortgagor based on the validity of the Jefferson Elementary School years of age as of September 30, 2014. Immuniza- foreclosure. Reference is made to the provisions of RSA 479:25 (II). (586-4363) – Monday, May 19, 2014 tion requirements must be completed before they enter For further information respecting the aforementioned foreclosure sale, contact Tom McGlauflin, The McGlauflin Group, 99 Fairgrounds Road, school. As required by State Law RSA 141:C, no stu- Plymouth, NH (03264), (603) 536-6099. Other terms to be announced at the TIME: Please call the school to schedule an appointment. sale. Appointments need to be made with the school you plan dent is to be allowed in school without an acceptable for your child to attend. Please allow approximately immunization record or qualification for conditional en- th Dated at North Conway, New Hampshire this 24 day of March, 2014. 90 minutes for the entire process to be complete. rollment.
NORTHWAY BANK PLEASE NOTE: Student Registration Forms will be completed during Parents should have available at the registration ses- By and through its attorneys, appointment. Dial Screenings in the areas of motor skills, sion, a copy of their child’s birth certificate, their immu- COOPER CARGILL CHANT, P.A. concepts, and speech will be done for all students entering Rebecca J. Oleson nization record, and proof of custody, if applicable. 2935 White Mountain Highway Kindergarten in 2014. Additionally the School Nurse will North Conway, NH 03860 conduct vision and hearing screenings. Kindergarten Please call Lisa Shorey by May 2nd at 636-1092 to Phone: (603) 356-5439 Teachers will meet with parents for an exit interview. schedule an appointment.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EDWARD FENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL GORHAM, NH 03581 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015 BOILER REPLACEMENT Wednesday, May 7, 2014
SAU #20 will receive Bids for Boiler Replacement at the Edward Fenn Elementary School until 2 p.m., Tuesday, 1. Call 922-3387 to schedule an appointment to May 13, 2014 at the SAU #20 office. Sealed bids should be sent to SAU #20, 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03851, complete registration forms. Attn: Paul Bousquet and clearly marked “Bid for Edward Fenn Elementary School Boiler Replacement. 2. Child must be five (5) years old on, or before, The project generally includes the replacement of one of the existing boilers at the Ed Fenn Elementary School. September 30, 2014. A copy of the Bidding documents may be examined and obtained from SAU #20 office through email or hard 3. Children may visit Kindergarten on the day copy. Email [email protected]. of appointment. A Pre-Bid conference will be held at Edward Fenn Elementary School at 9:00 a.m., prevailing time, Friday, May 2, 2014. All prospective Bidders are encouraged to attend. Please Bring to Appointment Your Child’s: Birth Certificate Notice to Proceed is expected to be May 21, 2014, and construction is expected to start June 23, 2014. The work is to be substantially complete by August 22, 2014. Immunization Records WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 Coös County Democrat A7 •••
JEFFERSON Wilma Corrigan | 586-4488
Sure hope everyone in Another special event Newspaper Land had a that will take place on very nice Easter. Ours was Saturday May 3 is the really interesting and a bit Fireman Annual Soup, different as even though Chowder, and Chili Cook- we joined family on Route Off held at the Fire Station 116 again this year there at 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tasters was a surprise added to and Cooks are needed for the gathering. Our Grand- this to be a success which daughter Sharon and hub- will cost $6.00 to taste all by Tim had a couple of the different dishes that young Foster Boys they your heart desires, There are caring for at the time will be a variety of squares and even though their cookies or other so to son, (our Great-Grandson make a complete meal for Arizon) was quiet as he the evening. We ask that Photo by Edith Tucker is 12 yrs old and into iP- all cooks have their dish at Most of the students, faculty and community chaperones heading on Wednesday, April 16, to Logan Airport on a trip abroad posed ods, or computer games, the Fire Station at 4:30 so for a farewell photo in front of WMRHS: community member Erin Hamilton, left, Caroline Foster, Shaniah Clement, Ashley Gooden, community members Ashlee Wetherbee and Aprel Wetherbee, Olivia Conway, community member John Lane, Kayla Bosse, Amrita it was another story with to get registered and set up Sood, Brodie Holmes, Jenny Burns, Keelin Lane, Derrick McCann, Hunter Lamphere, Dalton Kenison, Mason Muller, Brandon Mitton, the boys, who are at the ready to serve for 5:00 pm. Ryan Wilkinson, Damon Kenison, teachers Martina Macakova, Karin Hakala, and Mark Saffian, Tyler Welch, and Erin Hami. Sood and two and three years of age, Soup cups napkins and Bosse described the trip in an e-mail exchange: “This week, 23 students from WMRHS and Littleton H S, three chaperones — “Profe” it was well known as to silverware is furnished by Macakova, Ms. Hakala, and Mr. Saffian — and some community members, will travel to Europe for nine days. The first few days will be where they were at with- the Firemen. They usual- spent exploring Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Versailles and the Louvre. The rest of the time will be spent in Spain in two of its larg- out asking” for they had ly hold a 50/50 Raffle for est cities, Barcelona and Madrid, where we will visit historic sites and architectural wonders and experience Easter in Barcelona. This a lot of excess energy to some lucky person to win trip will be an amazing learning experience for everyone going, as it is a chance for us to be exposed to rich and exceptional cultures.” burn off. half of the take. Our menu was a va- Do come and enjoy an riety of what everyone evening of fun and Fellow- brought for a buffet lunch. ship that will help your Oil spill preparedness bill passes It was most delicious, and Fire Department. there was homemade ice In traveling Rte. 116 at cream to go with pumpkin 7:15 am Friday morning House, goes to Hassan’s desk squares, blueberry pie, the 25, what did we come ginger bread, or mixed across but a young Moose BY EDITH TUCKER cern about the risk of a spill line, installed in 1941 before ing wetlands in a nature fruit, and the weather was near Partridge Road in [email protected] in New Hampshire’s North the U. S. entered World War preserve. full of Sunshine. Whitefield. It was a little Country. II to send crude oil to Mon- “This is a smart, modest A Reminder that some- shabby from its rough CONCORD — The House Crude oil is currently treal, Canada, from Port- insurance policy against thing nice is taking place winter coat, but ready to of Representatives’ passed pumped from Portland, land Harbor to help Canada a potential Portland Pipe- in Jefferson on Saturday challenge a moving ob- Senate Bill 325, designed to Me. to Montreal, Quebec fight Nazi Germany, has line oil spill,” said Sen. May 3 as it will be GNW ject of any kind. They are establish state oversight of through a nearly 50-year- been decommissioned and Jeff Woodburn in a pre- Cal Ripken & Lou Leaver coming out of their winter oil pipeline spill prepared- old, 24-inch pipeline that is no longer in use. The pared statement. “With the Softball Opening Day, and habitat so be on the alert ness, on Wednesday, April goes through Shelburne, pipe itself remains in the threat of the pipeline being the new location will be at as they are dark as the 23. Gorham, Randolph, Jeffer- ground, however. reversed and Alberta tar the Hicks Field, memory woods. The bill, whose prime son, and Lancaster. There PPLC’s right-of-way sands flowing through it, it of Forrest Hicks. The students of White sponsor is Senator Jeff are also two pump stations (ROW) roughly parallels is vital that we be proactive There will be a Parade Mountains Regional Woodburn of Dalton, gives in Coös: one in Lancaster, Route 2 and has more than and protect our natural, that will begin punctually School District had a nice the state Department of and the other in Shelburne. 70 stream and wetland economic resources.” at NOON starting at the Spring Vacation the past Environmental Services The Portland Pipe Line crossings, including the Woodburn also praised Hillside Cemetery Park- week. (NHDES) authority over Corporation (PPLC) — a Connecticut and Andro- attorney Sheridan Brown, ing Lot, then Games to Now the students will oil pipeline operators’ spill subsidiary of Imperial Oil scoggin Rivers. legislative coordinator-lob- follow. Players need to ar- be getting ready for exer- preparedness plans to en- that is majority-owned by The 186 to 104 House byist for NH Audubon; rive at the Cemetery Park- cises for Memorial Day sure their adequacy. The Exxon — Shell Oil, and Sun- vote to pass SB 325 came North Country legislators ing Lot on Route 115-A for Celebrations. The Jeffer- bill now heads to Governor cor — owns this pipeline only weeks after twenty for their nearly unani- Jefferson line up for the son Elementary School Maggie Hassan, who is ex- and a more than 60-year- thousand gallons of crude mous bi-partisan support; Parade at 11:45am for the students in the upper pected to sign it into law. old, now idle 18-inch pipe- oil leaked from a five-inch and other environmental Parade to begin promptly classes usually march NH Audubon played a line alongside it. crack in a buried oil pipe- groups that supported the at Noon, then traveling up up to Soldiers Park, set a lead role in supporting SB The first 12-inch pipe- line in Ohio, contaminat- legislation. Route 115-A to Route 2 and wreath, say some prayers, 325, pointing to pipeline take a left onto Rte. 2, then sing songs, and set Amer- spills in other states that LITTLETON, NH another left through the ican flags to salute our have exposed major weak- CHOICES rd Library parking lot, down brave men for helping to nesses in federal pipeline from 1 to 125 ACRES!! OPEN MAY 3 VIEWS-MEADOWS-WOODLAND into Hicks Field where keep our country Free. oversight. These incidents 9AM - 6PM DAILY there will be Opening Cer- They also march to the have led to a growing con- LAND AUCTION emonies held. ALL PLAY- Honor Roll near the Old SUNDAY MAY 18TH 1PM ERS MUST BE IN FULL Comer Store, have a read- ABSOLUTE AUCTION! MARRIOTT GRAPPONE CENTER ALMOST READY..... CONCORD, NH UNIFORM. Your Line-up ing of the names of men NORTHUMBERLAND, NH CAMPERS DREAM!! [email protected] SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES order is Rookies (7 & 8) and women that served in 143 Acres Recreational/ 1-877-640-LAND(5263) Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street, Lancaster NH Girls Minors (9 & lO) Boys the armed Forces from our Undivided Interest 2,621’ Waterfront Auction Catalog: 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 on the Connecticut River!! Minors (9 & lO) Girls Ma- town, raise the Red, White www.bestwaylandauctions.com Thank you for supporting family farms LIC. # 2299 jors (11 & 12) Boys Major and Blue and POW Flags, LAND AUCTION SUNDAY MAY 18TH 1PM (11 & 12) ... set a large wreath, sing MARRIOTT GRAPPONE CENTER They have a new sign the Starr Spangled Banner CONCORD, NH [email protected] up designating where the and a student plays Taps 1-877-640-LAND(5263) Auction Closes Wednesday, Field is located, thanks to Auction Catalog: ‘SDI’ Sign developer. Jefferson, PAGE A13 www.bestwaylandauctions.com May 7th at 9 pm! LIC. # 2299 BIDwww.littletonrotaryauction.com NOW! Open for Bidding 49th AnnuAl Now!, littleton RotARy Auction To Fund Scholarships for Local Students So How Does The Rotary Auction Work? WHAT: Local businesses and individuals generously donate the goods, services and other items to be auctioned. WHERE: All items for sale will be available to bidders online at the Club’s auction website www.littletonrotaryauction.com. WHEN: The online auction goes on from April 28th through Wednesday, May 7th at 9:00 p.m. HOW: It’s easy! Just go to the the auction website www.littletonrotaryauction.com and bid! Restaurant Gift Certificates, Trips, Art & More! ITEMS ADDED DAILY! OVER 200 ITEMS! www.littletonrotaryauction.com And Join Us For Our Closing Event! Friday, May 9 — 6:30 p.m. At The Maplewood, Route 302, Bethlehem Hors d’oeuvres, Live Mini-Auction & Cash Bar Go To The Auction Website For Ticket Information. A8 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 •••
Brick Basics BY TRESA ERICKSON consider painting it. the brick properly. Start it takes longer to paint. In Choose the right supplies. Brick with a good wire brush- addition to the condition- Brick can be a great Painting brick is not ing, particularly if the er paint, you will proba- feature in any home, but hard, but it does take in general is porous. For the best brick has a lot of chalk- bly have to apply two to like most things, it can some work, and once iness. This will also re- three coats of the brick wear down over time. done, it can be hard to results, you will probably need a move any loose material paint. When you are You can clean brick, you undo. Removing paint from the brick. Inspect done, make sure you give can repoint brick, and from brick is a painstak- conditioner paint and a brick paint. the brick. See any cracks the brick ample time to you can even replace ing process, so you need porous. For the best re- the professionals at your or missing mortar? You dry. Just because it feels brick. Replacement, how- to make certain you are sults, you will probably local hardware store for should seal the cracks dry to the touch after a ever, can be difficult and ready to proceed. If so, need a conditioner paint recommendations. with caulk and repoint few hours doesn’t mean costly. If you have brick here are some pointers. and a brick paint. You the mortar. Finally, give it is totally dry. Brick is that has seen better days will also need the right Prep the surface. To the brick a good clean- so porous that it usually and replacement is not an Choose the right sup- rollers and brushes for ensure the paint sticks, ing with soap and water. takes a few days for it to option, you might want to plies. Brick in general is easier coverage. Consult you will need to prepare For exterior brick, you dry completely. may want to use a power Since 1987 washer. If you have mold, Painting brick takes Think Spring! mildew or moss, make time, time to research, Schedule early and save big! sure you use a bleach time to prepare and time Call Toll Free: 1-866-567-6752 solution. to complete. Make sure Tracy N. Bisson, Proprietor you allow ample time in 603-723-1223 Put in the time. Be- your schedule to get the Quality Home Improvement Specialists Builders Serving the Granite State for 30+ years. cause brick is so porous, job done right. Quality Home Construction and Remodeling YOUR LOCAL CONTRACTOR FREE ESTIMATES - FULLY INSURED • Additions • Harvey Windows • Custom Metal Roofs You dream it...We’ll build it. • Garages & Doors • Hardwood - • Kitchens • Masonry (all phases) Tile Flooring • Custom Design • Finished • 3 Season Porches www.ghwinnbuild.com • Interior Paint Basements • Roofing 603-444-2990 Special discounts available to all veterans and armed service members [email protected] • “Quality Workmanship & Service you can depend on” Heath’s ORGANIC GREENHOUSE • NURSERY • LANDSCAPING “Organic From The Beginning” Since 1972 MOTHER’S DAY HANGING BASKETS! CARPET • CERAMIC TILE 3Cold Crop Veggie Starters 3Organic & Heirloom Seeds 3Annuals & Perennials 3Flowering Trees & Shrubs 3 3 WOOD • VINYL • LAMINATE, Fertilizer Soils heathsgreenhouse.com • 603-823-8500 Stunning 7,000 sq. ft. Showroom Open Daily 9am-5pm • Rt. 18, just off I-93, between Littleton & Franconia Commercial/Residential • Expert Installation • Free Design Consultation Timberwolf logging and MEMORIAL DAY excavaTion SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY chriS and rebecca crowe OPEN HOUSE May 24, 25 & 26 • 8–4pm 2190 Main St., Bethlehem, NH • (603) 869-5880 • www.thefloorworks.com • M-F 8am-5pm, Sat. 9am-3pm Specializing in logging & SHIN-BOKU NURSERY xcavaTion SPECIMEN JAPANESE e GARDEN TREES Trucking ServiceS Come and see our new alSo available Japanese Stroll Garden
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Color Underfoot BY TRESA ERICKSON What is the size of the office or bedroom. It might ed carpet. That way, you to create a neutral back- live with for a long time to space? Generally, lighter do wonders, however, in won’t have to worry about drop. Just make sure the come. Take home samples It’s been quite some colors open up a space, a playroom or workout designing around the car- color you select varies and review them at vari- time since you’ve bought while darker colors close space, adding to the ener- peting. You can just add somewhat from that of the ous times of the day in dif- new carpeting for your it in, making for a cozier getic feel. an Oriental rug on top and walls and furniture, else ferent types of light to get a home, and it is starting feel. While dark colored switch it out when ready. you will end up with one real sense of how they will to show. What was once carpeting will hide more How is the space de- big box. look in your home. What soft and stain free is no stains, it could make your signed? If you are satisfied What kind of flow do looks like an elephant gray longer. It’s time you re- small spaces appear even with the design and plan to you want to create in the Most importantly, what at the store may look more placed the carpeting, and smaller. live with it for a long time space? Some people want color do you like? It won’t like a pewter in your home. while there are many fac- to come, you might want a continuous flow from matter how attractive that Know what you are getting tors to consider from pile How much traffic does to choose carpeting that room to room, and floor- silvery gray carpet looks and choose the color of car- cut to fiber to performance the space receive? While will enhance it, such as an ing is one of the best ways in your home if you hate peting that will best serve rating, the one that has lighter colors are more Oriental patterned carpet to create this. If you have it. Choose a color that ap- your needs today and for got you stumped is color. easily soiled than darker for an Asian-inspired din- wall-to-wall carpeting peals to you that you can many tomorrows to come. You know you don’t want colors; darker colors will ing room. If, on the other throughout your home white or black carpeting, show dust and lint. If the hand, you like to change and you want to keep the but beyond that, you have room(s) where you are re- things up, then you might flow continuous, stick to no idea. placing the carpet receives to opt for a neutral color- one color like tan or gray CONTOUR a lot of use, you might LANDSCAPING, Carpeting can be costly, want to consider a color in LAWN MAINTENANCE and once you purchase it the medium range to min- AND DESIGN and arrange to have it in- imize the appearance of stalled, there’s usually no dust, dirt and lint. turning back. You’re stuck ~ with the color you select- What is the purpose of LAWN MAINTENANCE • YARD MAINTENANCE • LANDSCAPES & INSTALLATIONS • Rough Cut Lumber Free Estimates ed, so it better be right. the space? Bright-colored Spring Cleanups Mulching Here are some tips to help carpeting might prove a 603-548-7160 you through the color di- real distraction in a room • Chipping Services lemma. intended for work or re- • Tractor Services laxation such as a home • Barn & Outbuilding Improvements
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BY EDITH TUCKER up the medium-security counts, use of force regula- for a staff of 342 employees [email protected] federal prison on the City’s tions, sanitation, and life with a total of 1,280 inmates, East Side, explained short- safety, Tatum said at the with 128 of them housed in BERLIN — A four-day ly after he arrived on site time, proudly noting that the work camp. initial audit under the in Nov. 2013 that ensuring the federal Bureau of Pris- Current numbers are auspices of the American that the facility is com- ons operates the best cor- within 336 of the hoped-for Correctional Association pliant with the ACA’s 531 rectional facilities in the number. Photo by Edith Tucker (ACA) will be conducted in accreditation standards is world. Some five months ago, Whitefield School librarian Heather Stewart checked out a book May at the Federal Correc- one of his top goals. The total staff now num- on Nov. 22, 2013, the total for Kimora Gooden, center, during a scheduled period in the tional Institution, accord- The ACA standards ap- bers 275, and there are 944 inmate count was only 567, library-media center, while Larissa Lockwood waited her turn. ing to a spokesman at the ply to all aspects of activity male inmates housed in the of whom 95 were assigned federal facility. in a correctional facility, facility, with 110 of them to the work camp. FCI-Berlin Warden Es- including food service, in the minimum-security ker “Lee” Tatum, who is conditions of confinement work camp. the second warden to head in special housing, inmate FCI-Berlin is designed WMCC students have a chance to Community college tuition cut talk with Chancellor Ross Gittell
BY EDITH TUCKER 5%, WMCC seeks financially [email protected] BERLIN — Chancellor sustainable future Ross Gittell of the state’s Community College Sys- BY EDITH TUCKER one of the trustees’ five stra- tem, who earned his Ph.D. [email protected] tegic goals they adopted in in public policy in 1989 at their 10-year plan. Harvard University, chat- BERLIN — Dr. Ross The college enrollment ted with four White Moun- Gittell, chancellor of the rate of North Country high tains Community Col- community college system, school graduates lags be- lege students over lunch told a packed house at the hind the state’s average and on April 22 in the Bistro annual dinner for commu- correcting this by boosting along with college presi- nity leaders at White Moun- these numbers is key to the dent Kathy Eneguess, Sen. tains Community College region’s economic health, Jeff Woodburn, and U. S. Photo by Edith Tucker (WMCC) on Tuesday night, Gittell said. Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s Chancellor Dr. Ross Gittell, left, of N. H. Community College System April 15, that lower tuition “We must focus our North Country man-on-the- met with four White Mountains Community College students — rates for all seven of the attention on programs — ground. Cari Gosselin of Berlin, president of the WMCC Senate, Nathaniel state’s community colleges Photo by Edith Tucker both Associate’s degree and The conversation ranged Eckenrode a Norwich, Conn. native now living in Twin Mountain, would be announced the Dr. Ross Gittell shorter-term Certificates from on-line courses to how Tyler Baillargeron of Berlin and Shannon Lavertu of Berlin, president next day. lege pathway, affordability — that are aligned with the to raise the college’s profile of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society — along with state Senator Jeff Sure enough, the Com- and accessibility are key to region’s economic future in its home community. Woodburn, left, back row, Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s North Country munity College System their ability to succeed, he and opportunities,” said the Three of the students are rep Chuck Henderson, and WMCC president Kathy Eneguess. board of trustees did an- explained. chancellor, who earned his from Berlin — Cari Gos- the first year of a four- is embedded into English nounce a five percent tu- The Chancellor empha- Ph.D. in economics at Har- selin, a General Studies year college from which he composition courses, ready ition cut, bringing the in- sized that he and the board vard University. major who plans to contin- dropped out. Another one to teach research skills, she state per-credit cost to $200 of trustees are deeply com- The rural colleges must ue her education after she of the students had had the explained. from today’s $210. mitted to WMCC and will be able to increase and ex- receives her associate’s same experience, and pay- Some students, Lavertu A three-credit course will reinstate the registered pand their offerings in line degree on May 16 to earn ing off high student loans said, believe as she once cost $600, down from $630. nurses’ program in Fall with more urban locations a B.A. at SNHU, Shannon had been a real hardship. did that WMCC’s academic An in-state student tak- 2015. through the use of online Lavertu, who is majoring The Chancellor agreed support center is only for ing a minimum full-time Gittell noted that he has courses and this will re- in early childhood educa- with Eneguess that run- students with disabilities course load of 12 credits been on campus at least quire beefing up their tech- tion-human services, and ning some parents’ nights and not for run-of-the-mill per semester this Fall will once a month. nology infrastructure. Tyler Baillageron, who is for area residents could students having difficulty pay annual tuition of $4,800, Progress has been made “There’s a lot of work to majoring in business ed- help families make good with new material. down from this year’s $5,040. but there is a lot of work to do,” Gittell said, pointing ucation with a entrepre- financial decisions. “Af- The college’s next ma- “Reducing tuition and do to ensure that WMCC is out that colleges in the sys- neurship certificate — and fordability is key,” Gittell jor capital request will be bending the cost curve in a strong, financially sus- tem in more urban locations they helped the Chancellor noted. “But our biggest to create a new “learning higher education helps stu- tainable institution that fo- also need to be able to take understand that there is a challenge is for parents to commons,” in which the dents and their families cuses on students and their advantage of the resources generational gap in how understand the kinds of library is merged with the fit a college education in academic success, he said. and unique attributes found the college is perceived by coursed now available com- academic learning center, their budgets,” Gittell said. Enrollments are down, and in the rural colleges. their parents’ generation. munity colleges, including Eneguess explained. Whether students come to programs must be strength- Students with an asso- Back in the day when the associate degree programs She highly recommend- the community colleges to ened. ciate’s degree earn — on college was known as the and certificate programs. ed a new implementation train for a career or as a Bolstering the state’s ru- Tuition, PAGE A13 Vo-Tech, local high school He also pointed out that report of the American first step in a four-year col- ral community colleges is seniors often replied when across the community Association of Communi- asked their next-step plans: college system there is a ty Colleges: “Empowering “That the heck, there’s al- bump-up in second-semes- Community Colleges To ways the Tech.” ter freshmen enrollments Build the Nation’s Future.” It’s hard for locals to in January when those who The WMCC president Everything Must Go! realize that Bankrate, an did not like the four-year served as one of the 100 Internet financial research college in which they had people from community firm that ranked more than started dropped out and en- colleges, advocacy groups Our Littleton Store Moving to Meadow Street before 900 public two-year institu- rolled in a local option. and other organizations tions, ranked it no. 5 of the “The data tells the tale,” who came together from top 10 community colleges he said. across the nation to craft in the country and the only On-line courses are usu- these new guidelines to one in the Northeast to ally not a success for first- implement earlier recom- make the list. year freshmen who have mendations of the AACC’s Moving Norwich, Conn. native not yet developed self-dis- 21st-Century report. Nathaniel Eckenrode, who cipline. Woodburn listened at- is staying at his family’s va- “All students must now tentively to the conversa- cation home in with a sib- watch a 45-minute tutorial tion not only because he ling to do coursework in the that helps prepare them for was interested but also new welding lab said that success with on-line cours- because he is the keynote Sale he wished he had started es,” Eneguess said. WMCC speaker at 5 p.m. on Friday, at a community college in- also has hybrid classes that May 16, at WMCC’s com- stead of racking up a large include vide-conferencing. mencement. 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A12 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 ••• Northumberland Police News from April 21–27, 2014 NORTHUMBERLAND nax). She was booked and tigation. Conduct and one Count of 1:05 pm – Donna Whit- County House of Correc- —April 22 —7:55am – As- bailed on $1500 PR bail with April 25—10:01pm – Of- Cruelty to Animals. He was man was arrested on a tions. sisted the fire department a court date of 19 May in the ficers arrested Jessica Col- booked and released on Bench Warrant for failing 7:04 pm – Citation issued with an unauthorized burn Lancaster Court. lins of Lancaster on a war- $500 Cash bail and $2500 PR to pay fines. Bail was set to Laura Loomis of St. Pe- on Lancaster Rd. April 24— 9:06 pm – Re- rant for Criminal Trespass bail with a court date of 19 at $150 cash and she was tersburg Fl for Speed. 11:30 am – At 71 Dean port of a drunk out of con- from the Lancaster Police May in the Lancaster Court transported to the Grafton Brook Drive assisting New trol individual at the Coos Department. She was trans- Probation and Parole with Pit Stop. When officers ported to Grafton County the search of a residence. arrived they made contact House of Corrections for Lancaster school 3rd Pursuant to the search con- with a Robert Mclain of lack of $2500 Cash bail. ducted Jacqueline Haas Groveton. Mclain was visi- April 26— 12:01 pm – Rob- was taken into custody on a bly intoxicated. He was tak- ert Mclain turned himself quarter honor roll Misdemeanor count of Pos- en into protective custody in on warrants stemming session of a controlled drug and transported to the Coos from the April 24 incident. LANCASTER—GRADE da Couture-Adair, Manika Mason, Duncan McCorkh- (Marijuana) as well as a County House of Correc- He was charged with three 5; HIGH HONORS-Kaleb Druke, Leah Dutkewych, ill, Anna Renes, Britta- Felony count of Possession tions until he could sober counts of Simple Assault, Casner, Madeline Clay, Ashleigh Eaton, Isabella ny Roy, Julianna Russo, of a controlled drug (Xa- up. The case is under inves- one count of Disorderly Christian DeMoras, Rita Gaetjens-Oleson, Alexis Andrew Smith, Owen Gesel, Kelsey Graham, Hovland, Blayne Lachance, Staley, Francesca Veltri, Emily Kopp, Forest Prib- Benjamin MacKillop, Dakota Wiers. GRADE Center for New Beginnings bernow, Chloe Tobin. Hunter MacLeod, Rylee 8; HIGH HONORS-Kylee HONORS- Olivia Baker, Monley, Sophia Novacek, Bailey, Kennedy Blanch- Mallory Chessman, Shan- Zeke Pribbernow, Rene ette, Kristina Briggs, Sam tel Corliss, Karley DeFosse, Sobliros, Silas Southworth Call, Kylee Casner, Ama- adds Clinician to staff Alexis Deming, Lena Dodi- Lexi Welch. HONORS- ya Dodier, Beverly Gesel, er, Alyssa Fryman, Isaac Brandon Arnesen, Myah Brianna Watson. HON- LITTLETON— The Cen- in providing mental health Fuller, Lily Kenison, Kacie Bastian, Cloe Bean, Dom- ORS-Luke Beaulieu, Kait- ter for New Beginnings services to a variety of cli- McCarten, Matthew Sav- inic Berry, Garrik Berry, lyn Delafontaine, Ashley welcomes Jim Sweeney, ents.” age, Riley-James St. Pierre, Catrina Boggess, Braxton Dingman, Brittany Eaton, LCMHC to its clinical staff. The Center for New Be- Austin Staley, Jayden Brown, Riley Corrigan, Madison Force, Amanda The Littleton-based organi- ginnings, a non-profit or- Treamer, Parker Valdez, Griffin Crane, Hunter Haskins, Jacob LaBoun- zation provides counseling ganization governed by a Julia Zanes. GRADE 6; Judge, Erika Kay, Garrett ty, Kaitlyn Nelson, Adam and mental health services local Board of Directors, HIGH HONORS- Jackson Lachance, Ashley Lauze, Powell, Pyper Williams. to families and individuals has been providing psy- Curtis, Amber Gillespie, Ronald MacKillop III, Kodi of all ages. chotherapy services to the Kevin Schanlaber, David Originally from the North Country since 1985. Southworth, Miles Whar- License revocations Adirondacks, Sweeney re- The service area covers ton. HONORS-Kaiden ceived his Master’s degree the northern third of New Bedell, Sierra Dingman, CONCORD — The Di- ed Revocations; Sandeep in Counseling Psychology Hampshire, from the Kan- Emma Dixon, Noah Dut- rector of Motor Vehicles, Patel 39 of Lancaster, Tyler from the University of Cen- camagus Highway north to kewych, Kailyn Jones, Jay- Richard C. Bailey Jr., has Rollins 23 of Bath, Nishant Courtesy photo tral Arkansas. He began his the Canadian border, and cee Murray, Travis Shear- released the following list Chaudhary 36 of Littleton. Jim Sweeney, LCMHC has joined practice in Arkansas work- the Center for New Beginnings northwest to the neighbor- er, Makenzie Treamer, of Driving While Intoxicat- ing with children and fam- ing Vermont counties. To Spencer Valdez. GRADE 7; ilies, and prior to joining man of the Center’s Board learn more, call 444-6465 or HIGH HONORS- GRADE 7; the Center for New Begin- of Directors. “He joins the go to centerfornewbegin- HIGH HONORS; Madison Site Evaluation nings was employed with Center’s team of clinicians nings.org. Bean, Lydia Beaulieu, Jay- a private practice group in central New Hampshire. 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I was average — 28 percent more modernize primary and sec- Please watch the paper dents are learning about stood immobile which was amazed to see a few at and than those with only a high ondary school education in for the date of these exer- rocks and minerals as well a great surprise to the stu- near my home this week, school education in New the STEM fields. cises When Jefferson had as layers of the earth. They dents. Third graders are Yea, I said, finally Spring Hampshire. The state’s community its Common in the cen- have done activities where now learning about gov- Must Be Here! Students who transfer colleges have frozen tui- ter of the entrance to Rte. they became rock analysts ernment and the fourth Can you remember from a community college tion in four of the past nine 115-A off Rte 2 the Ameri- and really examined the graders have studied some of the instructions to a four-year college do as years, and system leaders, can Flag was raised every different types of rocks, about how changes in N.H. your teacher gave when well as those who start out including WMCC president morning and retired each and the third graders are happened with transporta- starting school? Here is one in them, Gittell said. Nine- Kathy Eneguess, expect that evening by Hilda Kenison working with the idea of tion and communication. that springs to my mind---- ty-five percent of students the just-announced tuition for a good many years, re- gravity and how it affects “They are busy students!” On the first day of school, a at New Hampshire’s com- drop will send a strong mes- gardless what the weather the human being. They HUMOR: Goody Gum kindergarten teacher told munity colleges are in-state sage to potential students her class, “If anyone has to residents. that they can stay near GMWCA the reality of the impact zation and all funds go back use the bathroom, hold up The community colleges home and receive an excel- (continued from Page A3) this organization has had into our performing arts two fingers.” and the University System lent education. on the arts culture in the efforts.” Members of the A small voice from the of New Hampshire, plus The state’s community musicians who performed area. GNWCA board are: Presi- back of the room asked, other colleges in the region, colleges are increasingly at the event this year. The “We are grateful to the dent and Secretary Charlie “How will that help?” have worked to make trans- focused on preparing res- GNWCA board is currently Neil and Louise Tillotson Jordan of Clarksville, Vice fers to four-year colleges idents with 21st century reviewing these perform- Fund for this generous President and Treasurer Hotel — pathways to Bachelor’s skills and providing af- ers’ music and hopes to financial support,” said Bette Guerin of Colebrook, (continued from Page A6) degrees — seamless. fordable college-to-career bring many to our area in GNWCA Vice President/ Directors Terry Rosi of The Chancellor also pathways. New certificate the near future. Treasurer Bette Guerin. Colebrook, Bill Sambito of aried positions as supervi- explained why he had an- programs have been devel- Depending mostly on “It will help us continue Colebrook, Rick Johnsen sors. swered Gov. Maggie Has- oped at WMCC and new As- membership support and spotlighting a diverse ar- of Columbia, Tom Jordan The Mountain View san’s call to chair the Gover- sociate’s degree programs fund-raising, the GNWCA ray of top-quality perform- of Clarksville, Larry Rap- Academy, a Career and nor’s 14-member Task Force established. has been able to rent ven- ers in the coming year.” paport of Colebrook and Technical Education pro- on Science, Technology, En- Those on hand for the de- ues, pay and feed perform- Guerin, who heads up the volunteers Angela Wheeler gram at White Mountains gineering and Math (STEM) licious “browsing” dinner ers along with a myriad of organization’s member- of Canaan, Vt., and Suzan Regional High School, and education, designed to help also had a chance to use the other operating costs. All of ship campaign, said that Shute of Guildhall, Vt. the culinary arts major at kindergarten-to-grade-12 new cutting-edge welding these expenses add up over the GNWCA will continue For more information on WMCC are helpful but the students develop the skills simulators, which WMCC time however, and this to rely on local support as how you can become a sup- need for skilled and dedi- and innovative thinking grant-writer John Holt of year the group applied for well. “We appreciate public porting member of the GN- cated employees at south- needed for jobs that grow- Dummer described. and was awarded a grant attendance at our shows, as WCA, call 237-9302 or write ern Coös’ two resort Grand ing businesses are creating New Hampshire’s com- from the Neil and Louise well as those who become to the GNWCA, P. O. Box Hotels outstrips the supply. here in New Hampshire. munity colleges (www. Tillotson Fund. The GNW- yearly supporters through 302, Colebrook, NH 03576. The problem, Parker said, Gittell said that for stu- ccsnh.edu) are accepting CA sees this grant as not their donations to the GN- For more information on will be exacerbated if and dents to succeed and be registrations now for the only financial assistance WCA,” she said. “We are an upcoming GNWCA events, when The Balsams Resort competitive in today’s in- Fall semester that begins on for future endeavors, but entirely volunteer organi- visit www.gnwca.org. reopens in Dixville. creasingly global economy, Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Griffin’s Law Salem told reporters he did represents 10 southern “Last week, this body dents that the ‘key to good the woman, and not to cre- (continued from Page A1) not expect it to be taken up Coös towns, said he that decided whether the state government is restraint.’ ate stand-alone rights for a again during this session. he plans to introduce Grif- in its infinite power can “The history of the developing fetus that estab- a recent previous session. When Rideout came fin’s Law again in the next take life (through the death world is a sad, tragic sto- lishes that life begins some Bradley was reminded by down the stairs from the session and is hoping for penalty), and today we are ry of government abuse time before birth. one of his colleagues, how- balcony he said, said that a “friendlier House” after considering establishing against people’s basic “This is the foundation ever, and readily conceded he was “disappointed” in November’s Election Day. when life begins,” Wood- rights. “Government needs of the Roe v. Wade (deci- that that was so. the Senate’s action and at- Rideout said he had been burn said. to be the steady hand, cau- sion) that was established Both Sen. Bette Lasky, tributed his bill’s failure particularly disappoint- “This bill – called Grif- tious and judicious. When (on Jan. 22, 1973, with a 7-to- a Democrat of Nashua, to pass to the power of pro- ed by District 1 Senator fin’s Law – represents a you peel back the layers of 2 majority) when I was in and Sen. Peggy Gilmour, choice lobbying organiza- Jeff Woodburn’s two votes very tragic situation. I com- this bill and the compelling elementary school and is a Democrat of Hollis, said tions, such as NARAL Pro- against HB 1503, including mend the House sponsor — story that motivates it, we an important concept that that there were too many Choice America. the Bradley amendment. the Representative from are left with a troubling bill women — not government unanswered questions on “I would have accepted On his Facebook page he Lancaster and his family – rejected by previous legis- — have the right to decide Bradley’s amendment, and Bradley’s amendment,” questioned Woodburn’s — for their courage to tell latures (including my own what they do with their it failed on an 11 to 12 vote. said Rideout, admitting oft-made claim that he is, their painful story and use predecessor) – that while bodies. This issue has been Sen. Jeanie Forrester, a Re- that he had been unaware in fact, the Senate’s “most it to sincerely to help oth- trying to increase pen- decided by the Supreme publican of Meredith, voted of former Sen. Houde’s independent” member. ers. alties for crimes against Court but more important- for the bill’s passage. compromise wording the Early on in Thursday’s “But sympathy can’t be pregnant women, erode the ly it lives in the hearts and The bill was then tabled last time that a fetal homi- Senate debate Woodburn the guiding principle of fundamental constitutional minds of our people.” on a 21 to 2 vote, and Senate cide bill before the Senate. rose to explain his reasons government – as a civics right to an abortion. Woodburn concluded, “I President Chuck Morse of The Lancaster rep, who for opposing Griffin’s Law. teacher I taught my stu- “The focus must be on encourage restraint.”
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CONCORD — The NH Community Development Finance Authority has approved Community De- velopment Block Grant (CDBG) awards — a re- cord-breaking $5.27 million Lancaster and Whitefield middle-school students in WMRSD learned WMRHS instructor Sgt. Major (Ret.) Michael Bruno along with three Spartan Battalion unit cadets, all about various STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — for 13 municipalities and seated — Jacinda Cinelli, left, Julianna Dami, and Thomas Schmidt — discussed with LES and WES stu- — careers on Wednesday, April 16. Nearly 200 students had a counties. dents on Career Day 2014 the leadership, organizational, and other more specific skills that students can chance to hear seven different presentations featuring visual aids, develop in the JROTC program at WMRHS, all of which useful in any career and not just for those in uni- Once approved by the Ex- five by a single speaker and two featuring multiple speakers. Col. form. He urged students to consider joining the Battalion, even if they’re not planning a military career. ecutive Council, the funds Bryan Clements, right, a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, talked will go toward projects to about helicopter use in Medevac, Search and Rescue, firefighting and develop affordable housing, other missions in both the U.S. and in theater. Clements helped LES public works, and failing student Tucker Sheridan try on a ballistic vest and sound-deadening infrastructure upgrades de- helmet, both designed to protect helicopter crews. signed to benefit low- and moderate-income Granite State residents. Two of the projects are in the City of Berlin. One $500,000 grant, whose application was sponsored by the Coös County commissioners, will go toward the reuse of Berlin’s shuttered Bartlett School that had become a neighborhood eyesore. The grant will allow work to go Master Sgt. Ron Connary of Weare, a 1989 Stratford School gradu- forward to completely re- ate, on Career Day 2014 discussed the interesting work that he does hab the structure to create as a full-time highly skilled mechanic in the N.H. Air National Guard 13 very attractive new units at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth. Connary previously of affordable housing. served 11 years in the Air Force and was deployed across the globe, The other $500,000 grant, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Guam. Thanks to civic and Base whose application was leaders, plus the Congressional delegation, in 2017 Pease will be the made by the City of Berlin first Air National Guard unit to receive the next-generation KC-46 to support its Neighborhood tanker. “Basing a dozen tankers on the Seacoast will provide job Revitalization program, opportunities for many N.H. men and women,” Connary said. The will be used for an ongoing son of Rose and Ron Connary, he is also the nephew of WMRSD Tech Ed teacher Erv Connary of Groveton and brother of Christin Rojek of Guildhall Fun Flyers (GFF) president Dennis Ullery, left, ([email protected]) and other club members effort that already has reha- Concord. described some of the skills that those who take up this hobby can learn. He urged interested students bilitated 65 housing units and their families to come on Saturday, June 7, to see the club’s electric fly-in, including night flying, in blighted areas, making at the GFF field on the Vt. side of the Connecticut River on the Richard Martin Dairy Farm off VT 102 in them energy efficient, lead Guildhall. Its website is: www.guildhllfunflyers.com. safe, and code compliant. The other three Coös projects are located in the county’s northern reaches. Board OKs applying for up to $300,000 emergency CDBG award A $250,000 grant will go to BY EDITH TUCKER could then be listed on the separate USDA- and CD- items, to come within the Chairman Jim Weagle the Town of Stewartstown [email protected] National Historic Register, BG-funded projects. town’s capability. said that this item would be for water and drainage re- potentially opening the In other action, the se- Irving explained that re- on the selectmen’s agenda pairs to the Northern View NORTHUMBERLAND way to apply over time for lectmen opened the three doing the building’s eight on May 12. Apartments to improve — The board of selectmen federal funds to maintain bids, ranging from $13,500 windows — all 18 panes The selectmen also ap- drainage issues there that voted unanimously at its the bridge. to $17,375, that were submit- over 18 — to U. S. Depart- proved the demolition of have caused coli-form con- Wednesday night meet- Lane said the board ted for work on the town’s ment of Interior historic the burned-out apartment tamination in its water sup- ing to apply for a Commu- would likely know what is historic 1799 Meeting standards would allow the building at 14 High Street, ply. nity Development Block possible within about two House, that was just grant- building — essentially op- subject to asbestos removal A $500,000 award to the Grant (CDBG) award of up months. ed a $10,000 Tillotson Fund erated as a museum — to be and owner’s signature. The Town of Pittsburg will be to $300,000 to undertake a Lane and Robin Irving, grant for repairs. Town listed on the National His- foundation will be filled in. used for Phase II of its water long-term solution so that administrative assis- meeting voted to appropri- toric Register, potentially Up-to-date financial fig- system upgrade, replacing the water main that runs tant-special projects ad- ate $1,000, making a total allowing it to be eligible for ures were not available to the remaining 3,100 feet of beneath the historic Cov- ministrator to the select- budget of $11,000 available. federal grants. allow the selectmen to de- water main. Under Phase I, ered Bridge upstream of men and water and sewer The board tabled the bids, Selectman Michael Phil- termine and vote on their the 1930s-era water system Route 3 will not break again department, pointed out believing that they could lips said that the selectmen course of action on the Mu- that was prone to leakage due to freeze-and-thaw con- that it would take close negotiate with the bidders, would have to make that nicipal Town Office Proj- and contamination was re- ditions. cooperation to coordinate possibly eliminating some decision. ect. placed. Frost heaves caused A $500,000 grant to the the 10-inch pipe to burst Town of Errol will be used on April 7 at a joint on for much-needed improve- the Route 110 end of the ments to the town’s water white-painted bridge, ac- system to partially fund cording to selectman Jim new water mains, well Tierney. A temporary fix Real Estate pump controls, improved was made, but a permanent sanitation systems, and one is needed. water meters for all system The select board would households. like to see a directional Real Estate Auction-Bank Foreclosure “There continues to be drilled water main put un- May 2, 2014 @ 10:00 AM great demand from New der the bed of the Upper 600 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire Hampshire communities Ammonoosuc River, but for projects that benefit the consultant Donna Lane A certain piece or parcel of land with any building and lives of low-to-moderate warned that that might improvements thereon, situated on the westerly side of income individuals,” said well be beyond the scope of Old Route 3 in the Town of Lancaster New Hampshire. CDFA Communications Di- an “emergency” action. TERMS OF SALE: rector Kevin Flynn. “These At some point the sewer CDBG awards are granted pipe that also is concealed A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or other form to towns and counties in beneath the covered bridge of payment agreeable to the Mortgagee, will be required to be every part of the state. Most should be run under the delivered at or before the time a bid is offered. importantly, they’ll provide river, and it would be ad- quality housing and im- vantageous if these two The successful bidder will be required to execute a written proved public services for projects could be done at memorandum of sale, immediately after the close of bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid upon delivery of the more than 1,300 people, 1,000 the same time so the same Foreclosure Deed to the purchaser within forty-five (45) days of of whom are low-to-mod- equipment could be used the sale date. erate income. The impact twice over at minimal cost. of the Community Devel- If both pipes were no lon- The Mortgageee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any opment Block Grant is ger attached to the bridge it and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during substantial. These federal the foreclosure sale and such change or changes will be binding grants help provide assis- upon all prospective bidders. tance without adding to the We Accept local property tax burden.” The certified original Mortgage may be examined by any interest Funds are provided to the party at The Law Office of John Riff, 104 Main Street, Suite 4, Lancaster, New Hampshire, during its normal business hours, state of New Hampshire by with any questions direct to Attorney John “Jay” L. Riff, IV, at the US Department of Hous- (603) 788-5599. ing and Urban Development Auction held on site. (HUD) and administered by CDFA. 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Jonathan Benton Jonathan Benton Ben Rexford congratulated by his fielders after snagging the no hit win against Littleton. Ben Rexford pitching his first career no hitter on Wednesday. Rexford pitches no hitter against Littleton
BY JONATHAN BENTON could get a bead on Rex- and even ended the game right. On the play Nast offensive train a moving ing position. Five pitches [email protected] ford who despite getting striking out Cy Kezerian. was able to make his way in the bottom of the third later and Labounty had WHITEFIELD — The off to rocky start walk- The Regional had to third base due to an inning. Logan Elliot led the eagle eye to take the weather certainly wasn’t ing the first two batters the game in their pock- outfield error. This put off reaching on an error. walk and load the bases. perfect and the field got back on track strik- et from the get go forc- him in prime position Elliot wasted no time Nast then hit a sacrifice wasn’t the Spartans first ing out the next three in ing the maroon visitors to come home off a Gar- making a move on second fly to center allowing El- choice, but that didn’t a row. In fact Littleton to play catch-up. In the rett Hicks ground out to and made it safely there liot the chance to tag up seem to shake junior Ben only had three more base bottom of the first Tyler short, 2-0. Nast had the due to throwing error on and score, 3-0. The inning Rexford who pitched his runners over the course Labounty led off with a wheels to make it happen. the steal. Lukas Simp- ended with Simpson get- first no hitter against the of the game, not more hard hit double to right Nick Barker was next and son went to a full count ting caught attempting challenging Crusaders then one in one inning field. Labounty advanced followed up with a triple before drawing a in a to steal third. The rest of to usher his team to a 3-0 with none of them reach- to third on a passball and to deep center. He would walk. Next up was Jacob the game was a very cut win on Wednesday. ing past first base. Rex- came home off a Spencer be stranded at third two Wood who squared up a and dry defensive battle None of the 26 batters ford struck out 13 batters Nast line drive single to outs later. sacrifice bunt to move with Rexford remaining Schanlaber continues to break records at Merrimack The Spartans kept the both runners into scor- the king of the castle.
BY JONATHAN BENTON A big highlight included time of 2:00.59. He then took [email protected] Schanlaber smashing her silver in the men’s 1600m WHITEFIELD — It’s own school record in the (4:34.93). getting harder to standout 1600m with a time of 5:19.54 In the 400m dash Alex amongst the deep talent to place third at the meet. Curtis sped her way to sec- pool of the talented Spartan Her previous record was ond place with a single lap trackletes these days, but 5:27.1 set back in 2012. Jes- in 62.20 seconds. Jessica Schanlaber made sica then ran the 800m The Regional also had her mark setting two new 2:27.3 and broke Jackie three stand outs in the school records while com- Kleinschrodt’s 2012 record throwing events. In the peting at the Merrimack 2:27.94 by just under a sec- Women’s shot put Olivia Valley Invitational on Sat- ond to place fourth at the Conway hurled her way to urday. meet. bronze denting the ground The White Mountains There were also many at 31’3”. In the men’s shot track teams competed top six performances for the put the strong arm be- amongst 1300 athletes on Spartans. In the high jump longed to Eugene Cordwell the day with many of the Derek Roy placed second placed fourth fourth (40”9’). events having over 100 com- (5’10”) with James Alexan- Conway went on to place petitors. der and Timmy Voigt tying fourth in the women’s jave- “It was a good day over- for fourth (5’6”). Voigt also lin (97’4”). Representing the all,” said WMRHS Coach went on to leap to fourth in school in the men’s javelin Jarod Mills. “The weath- the men’s long jump (19’3”). was terrific tosser Jordan er was miserable but the In the men’s 800m race Bastian who took the fifth performances were very Ethan Call ran his season’s slot with a grass stab of strong.” best to take bronze with a 124’7”.
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Jonathan Benton Mary King belts an RBI double at Wednesday’s game. Lady Spartans make short work of Crusaders
BY JONATHAN BENTON [email protected] WHITEFIELD — It was a cold and rainy day, but the Regional girls had no trouble swinging for the fences against Little- ton on Wednesday for a speedy 13-1 victory. Out of 18 batters Spar- tan star pitcher Erika James Barrett Millett struck out eight April Smith pitching against Lisbon Wednesday. (including five of the first six batters), walked none and gave up only three Panthers pounce on Lady Eagles in the sixth hits. Opposite her was Amanda Daine who had BY JONATHAN BENTON a little trouble keeping a [email protected] grip on the ball. She gave GROVETON — It looks up nine walks, 10 hits and like the Lady Eagles have struck out zero batters. finally gotten their sea In the top of the first legs this season, but were Millett struck out the still overturned by some first two batters before strong Lisbon batting in Hannah Lavoie singled the sixth inning to fall 8-6 on. She was left strand- on Wednesday. ed as Millett struck out “We didn’t give up, that number four in the line- was the good thing,” said up. Groveton Coach John The Regional did one Rooney, “and we hit the better in the bottom of ball well.” the first with runners Both pitchers went the James Barrett on first and third on two Groveton catcher Hayleigh Martin makes the out against Lisbon. distance and both teams outs after a Lily Stine- had nine hits each. April The girls in purple then still ahead heading into hour single and a walk Smith worked the mound pulled away with three the bottom of the sixth, worked by Millett. Both for Groveton tossing two runs in the top of the fifth but that’s when the Pan- would be left on base. Jonathan Benton Erika Millett strikes out yet another Crusader. strikeouts and giving up inning, 5-3. Breanna Mosh- thers turned up the gas. Scoring didn’t start un- five walks while Deanna er led off with a hard hit Lisbon scored four runs off til the bottom of the sec- as the next three batters credit Littleton racked McGuire tossed for Lisbon double and was sent home of two walks, a double and ond with two unearned each sent in a run. King up two outs from field- dishing out three “K’s” and by a single to left center a single, 8-5. For the game runs. The first three bat- smacked an RBI double ing, but the Regional was two walks. from Alicia Lesperance. the girls in orange had ters drew in walks: Dani to left center, Newell soon at it again with two The score was tied 2-2 The bombshell batter was three heavy hitters who Chancey, Mary King and reached on a fielder’s singles from King and heading into the bottom then tagged out as she at- all went two for three from Sam Newell. After one choice to plate a run and Newell. With the table set of the fourth. In the top of tempted to extend her way the plate: Hailey Dumont, out Stinehour wore a Macie Millett hit an RBI it was up to M. Millett to the third Lydia Donovan to second base. The bats Sammi Daniels and Becca pitch to force in one run single. The last run of let loose a rocket and she led off with a walk and two didn’t end there, however, Daniels. and on two outs a walk the inning was sacrifice did, a two RBI triple to outs later came home on a as Singer singled on and Groveton had their last from Millett forced in the bunted in by Jill Rooney the fence, 9-1. Tanisha Single to left field. soon scored off a center- hurrah in the top of the sev- second. to make it 7-1. The game came to a The next big bat was swung field double slugged by enth. Bree Mosher reached In the top of the third Littleton only had one close with three more by the sultan of swat Abbey Grace King. Then with two on a error at first, King Littleton got in the game more base runner for the runs in the bottom of the Pelletier. In the top of the outs King came back to the moved her to second with a with their only run. Cier- rest of the bout, a single fifth. Rooney led off and fourth she creamed a lead homeland off a Smith sin- single and Hayleigh Martin ra Favreau led off with a by Favreau in the fifth, reached on an error. Bec- off home run over the fence gle to right. singled on to load the bases single, stole her way to but the Crusaders would ca Hicks joined on base in right field. The Lady Eagles were before Pelltier batted the fi- third and came home on not stretch further then with a walk. Erika Millett nal run with a base hit. a fielder’s choice. first base. then let loose an RBI dou- A defensive highlight In the bottom of the In the bottom of the ble to left center. Savage for fielded included a run- third Kalie Savage wore a fourth E. Millett led off drew in a full count walk ning shoelace catch made pitch to lead off followed with a bomb double to to load the bases before by right fielder Donovan to by a walk to Chancey. The left field. Kelsey Carlson Chancey sent a line drive rob Lisbon from a double. derby started this inning came in to courtesy run. RBI single up the mid- Savage then sent her dle. The game ender was We’re the home with an RBI mud a sacrifice play made by people of cutter to center. To their King for the 12-run-rule. C.N. Brown Call the office for this week’s cash price.
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BY JONATHAN BENTON “We K’d 12 times on [email protected] the day as a team and GROVETON — In high that needs to improve,” school sports when youth said Ingalls. “It was a butt heads with experi- cold day, so we were pay- ence there is typically a ing close attention to the one-sided response and number of pitches each Lisbon’s 12-2 victory over kid threw.” Groveton on Wednesday In the bottom of the was no different. second Howland settled “Lisbon has some in throwing 9 pitches to strong seniors who have retire three Lisbon bat- obviously put some work ters. Then in the bottom in in the weight room of the third the Panthers over the winter,” said scored one off a lead off Groveton Coach Brock base hit followed by a tri- Ingalls. “Lyndes is one of ple. In the bottom of the those seniors who threw fourth Lisbon led off with strikes, we only had a few a HBP followed by a one- at bats where we squared out double, a base hit and the ball up and hit it hard. two walks for two runs. We will need to work on Stone relieved Howland swinging at strikes and to get Groveton away letting the bad pitches from the loaded diamond. go.” In the bottom of the fifth The Eagles put three Lisbon scored two runs different freshmen on the on three walks and a dou- mound. Andrew Howland ble. started and threw before The Eagles finally lifted by Isaiah Stone. pushed back in the top He came in during the of the sixth. Brandon fourth and got the Eagles Joy led off with a hard out of a bases loaded jam. base hit up the middle He threw eight pitches and stole his way to third and got two outs from a base. Ryan Laverty then fly ball and a strikeout. worked a walk and Joy Ryan Laverty threw the came home on a ground sixth and struggled a lit- out by Reynolds. tle with control but over- The game came to a all threw the ball well. stop in the bottom of the Lisbon wasted no time sixth via the 10-run rule flexing their baseball after five walks and a muscles in the bottom of base hit. the first by plating four “Howland pitched bet- runners on three hits and ter than his previous two walks. outing but he ran out of Groveton got in the gas, Isaiah came in and game with a run in the did a nice job in a tough top of the second. Tuck- spot,” said Ingalls. “Ryan er Reynolds led off with needed some experience a base hit with an error on the mound as he has to advance to second. A a strong arm and will Keenan Monahan base be counted on to throw hit put runners on first more as it warms up. and third before Tuck- We are young, starting 6 er scored on a single by freshman so we will keep James Barrett freshman Dylan Rogers. working hard.” Eagle Andrew Howland started on the mound against Lisbon Wednesday. Interest growing for outdoor wellness and nutrition program
BERLIN-GORHAM— Fund, a New Hampshire versity of New Hampshire Coos County Family Health foundation that addresses (UNH) Cooperative Exten- Services has already en- health and environmen- sion. rolled the first people for tal concerns within Coos Anyone wishing to find the Childhood Wellness County and bordering com- out more about the pro- Program, a 1-year demon- munities in Quebec. The gram or to enroll should stration program to com- grant funds a collaborative contact CCFHS Communi- bat childhood obesity and effort among CCFHS, the ty Health Educator Bridget improve wellness in the Appalachian Mountain Laflamme at (603) 752-3669, Berlin-Gorham area. Al- Club (AMC) and the Uni- ext. 4016. though it does not officially start until June, activity has already begun on the Wanted to buy... program. OLD PAPER CCFHS has appointed Brochures, catalogs, certificates, journals, legal documents, a contact person for those letterheads, letters, menus, maps, invoices and bills, wanting to sign up. Brid- manuals, postcards, sheet music, telephone directories, get Laflamme, Community books and magazines, etc! Before 1960. Health Educator for CCF- If it’s paper... don’t throw it away! HS, will be the point of con- - tact for interested members CALL Al Ports | (603) 786-9002 of the public, and physi- cians will also suggest the program to those who can benefit and screen partici- pants for any health condi- tions that may affect levels of physical activity and di- etary restrictions. Andrea Muller, the North Country Youth Ed- ucation Director of the Ap- palachian Mountain Club, has hired a new director of activities to run the pro- gram for the AMC, who will start the third week of April by coordinating with Heidi Barker, the Program Coordinator of the Youth and Family Nutrition Con- nections of the University of New Hampshire Cooper- ative Extension. The new Wellness Pro- gram is also coordinating with IGA to issue certifi- cates for the “Health 4 U bucks,” which will provide incentives of up to $150 per year in vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables. The Program is sponsored by www.NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com the Neil & Louise Tillotson B 4 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, April 30, 2014 ••• Spartans go to task at Berlin Meet
BY JONATHAN BENTON Wild (3rd, 42’9”) in the [email protected] girl’s javelin. BERLIN — The White Taking gold in the high Mountains track team had jump events were Whiting a majority of top placers (1st, 4’6”) and Derek Roy at the small three-school (1st, 6’). meet hosted at Berlin on Leading in the 400m Thursday. race were Emily Cook (1st, Owning the girl’s shot 1:14.87) and Chancey (2nd, put were Grace Pribber- 1:15.38) in the girl’s event now (1st, 26’5”), Gillian with Higgins (2nd, 58.82), McCreedy (2nd, 25’10”) Nelson (3rd, 59.99) and and Kiersten Pellerin (3rd, Force (4th, 1:00.74) in the 24’10”). men’s. In the 200m: men’s An- Running hip and hip in drew Force (2nd, 27.47), the girl’s 1600m race were Daniel Khuu (4th, 28.02), Cook (2nd, 8:15.12) and Sar- Jake Nelson (5th, 28.06), ah Potter (3rd, 8:15.72). Ben Higgins (6th, 28.35); Dominating in the women’s Alex Curtis (1st, men’s 100m were Kody 29.72) Hallie Chancey, Carlson (1st, 12:12) and (2nd, 32.02) and Ada Whar- James Alexander (4th, ton (5th, 34.00). 12.93). A the head of the In the 800m: men’s Hig- pack in the 300m hurdles gins (1st, 2:21), Nelson were Andrew Pond (1st, (2nd, 2:23), Force (4th, 56.99) in the men’s and in Jonathan Benton 2:27); Chancey (1st, 2:48), the girl’s race: Alex Cur- Spartans Gillian McCreedy, Abby Call and Reachel competing in the 100m hurdles at Berlin. Wharton (3rd, 3:06), Baillie tis (1st, 51.15) Call (2nd, Knecht (4th, 3:24) and Sara 58.12),Sierra Lamphere Brodeur (5th, 3:36). (3rd, 59.90) and Gensamer In the girl’s100m were (4th, 1:01.87). Jaymie Whiting (1st, 14.92) Leaping to gold in the and Maren Rumlich (4th, triple jump was Carl- 18.96) and in the girl’s 100m son (1st, 35’10”) followed high hurdles Gillian Mc- by Roy (3rd, 34’2.5”). In Creedy (1st, 18:41), Abby the long jump were also Call (2nd, 19.12) and Rachel Carlson (2nd, 16’4.75”) Gensamer (3rd, 22.06). and Grady Walters (4th, At the top of the javelin 15’8.5”). throws was Jordan Bas- Placing high in the dis- tian (2nd, 119’8”) in the cus were throwers Eugene men’s as well as Pellerin Cordwell (2nd, 113’) and (2nd, 51’2.5”) and Emily Pribbernow (4th, 65’7”).
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Jonathan Benton Jonathan Benton Emily Cook and Sarah Potter cruising down the track in the 1600m Jordan Bastian launching the javelin at the Berlin Meet. in Berlin. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Coös County Democrat B5 ••• Weekly Calendar A Century in Coös of Events Compiled by Cathy Grondin
1914 Randolph. Groveton, has been award- the group’s meetings last It is “Paint Up and Clean The first steps were tak- ed a $1,000 scholarship to week. Up” in the North Country en towards placing Daylight Bate College. The Mountain View sold with everyone encouraged Savings Time at last eve- The Town of Whitefield for $2.5 million to Northeast Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday to do their share. nings meeting of the Lan- is planning its 150th Anni- Lodging, Inc. [email protected] to Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 The lifeless body of an caster Civic & Trade Asso- versary celebrations. infant boy was found float- ciation with President W. G. 1994 ing in the waters of flooded Fuller presiding. 1964 Dalton’s Bob Comeau meadows in Brunswick, Vt. Former tax collector Bruce Kelly, M.D. of Cole- has been named Outstand- The authorities are work- John A. Labrie of Berlin brook was one of the advi- ing Logger of 1994 by the Ongoing Events: ing diligently trying to find was arrested last week sors of the selective service New Hampshire Timber- out who it is. charged with embezzlement system and awarded the land Owners Association. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursday of public funds. Presidential Certificate of Dalton Mountain Motors evenings at the Lancaster Emergency Medical Services 1924 Appreciation. is now a GMC dealer. (LEMS) Building, 19 Mechanic Street, Lancaster. Weigh The jury of Coos Coun- 1944 Food Town changes Tommy Estabrooks, son - in is 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., followed by a meeting at 6:15 pm. ty Superior Court failed O’Neil Twitchell, Jr. has hands on Monday as Des- of Peter and Esther Esta- Parking and entrance at rear of building. Call Bonnie at to agree in the arson case shown what a young man, mond Bennett retires hav- brooks of Jefferson, was 802-892-6614 for more information. against Mr. and Mrs. Max although handicapped, can ing sold the entire inventory among the 18 New Hamp- Weisman, which came back accomplish in a worthwhile to Richard Gerry of Gorham. shire recipients of the NH Lancaster AA Meetings — Sundays 9:30 a.m. 3rd and to Lancaster Court. Also the cause when he sets out to do State Hero Awards in recog- 11th Step meeting at Weeks Hospital,3rd floor conference jury heard the case against it, gathering nearly a half a 1974 nition of rescuing five-year- room. Wednesday’s 7:00 p.m. - 12 & 12 discussion group, Payson Fernald vs. An- ton of tinfoil, which he has The Green Berets were old Casey Ronhock from icy Weeks Hospital 3rd Floor conference room; Thursday’s 8:00 p.m. open discussion, at All Saints Catholic Church, drew Marshall over the sale turned over to the Shriner’s seen parachuting from he- waters. Main St., Lancaster. Saturday’s 7:00 p.m. Big Book discus- of cows; the plaintiff was Hospital in Springfield, licopters at Whitefield Re- A Colorado couple, John sion group, Weeks Hospital, 3rd floor conference room. awarded $303.80. Mass. gional Airport as part of Barron and Joanne Jaca- Ongoing. Rev. J. A. Casey took the Col. Frank Knox, veteran training maneuvers. ruso look to purchase the occasion in the course of his of two wars and Secretary Michael Placey, age 18 Whitefield Inn. North Country Toastmasters now meets Thursdays sermon at All Saints Church of the Navy in the present of Colebrook, is presumed — North Country Toastmasters, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Practice last Sunday to emphasize World War, died of a heart drowned in the Connecti- 2004 your communication and leadership skills in an easy go- the responsibility of parents attack in Washington. He cut River early yesterday Downtown Berlin is a ing, no pressure, supportive atmosphere. Meet every 2nd in training their children was the president of the morning. He was driving a scene of devastation after and 4th Thursday at The Beal House Inn, 2 West Main to drive, reporting abuses Union Leader Publishing truck owned by Dick Rich- five businesses are now Street, Littleton. Open to the public, ages 18 years or old- of vehicles on Main Street Company here in New ards of Lemington when it charred remains. er. Please contact [email protected] or call Elaine at inhibiting the free spirit of Hampshire. He will be bur- went off Route 102; a pas- The Astle Building new 802-473-0120 or go to http://northcountrynh.toastmaster- walking about town. ied with full military hon- senger, Mary Cook swam the Route 3 Bridge has been sclubs.org for more information. ors. to shore and sought the aid purchased by Lois Stiles. 1934 of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Twin Mountain P.D. Pa- Groveton Weight Watchers meets Mondays at the United Methodist Church in Groveton at 6:30 p.m. The Connecticut River 1954 MacDonald who summoned trolman Wade Goulet fin- overflowed its banks after Mount Washington authorities. ished the 133rd Police Acad- Weight Watchers meets Thursdays at the Christ heavy rains with the Lan- television will air late this emy and began his full time United Methodist Church in Lancaster at 6:30 p.m. caster Golf Course com- summer with an antennae 1984 duties on March 30th. The pletely under water. located at the top of the Lyle E. Hersom was 23-year-old Berlin native The Presidential Gem and Mineral Society meets Five men were sent to mountain. named was named Groveton now lives at an apartment the 2nd Thursday of the month. There is a program, the State prison after break- Richard Daley, son of Mr. Grange as citizen of the year in Jefferson. raffle and refreshments. Jefferson Town Hall 6:30 p.m. ing into a summer home in and Mrs. Raynold Daley of at a surprise presentation at Open to all. For more info call Sharon O’Neill at 466-2395 or Dave Tellman at 837-9764. Commissioner’s Corner Guildhall Public Library will be open starting Sat- urday, June 1 from 9:00 – 1:00. Library also open Mondays New USDA feral swine initiative to help Granite State and Wednesdays from 2:00 – 8:00. The new Farm Bill members of the public because of their repro- as pseudorabies and clas- included a $20 million by reporting any feral ductive potential and sical swine fever. The Randolph Public Library is open on Mondays 10:00 a.m. - noon, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. program to attack the swine activity. This in- adaptability to a wide diseases they can carry and Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon. expanding wild pig prob- formation will aid in doc- range of habitats. As have the potential for sig- lem across the U.S. Fe- umenting unique popu- with domestic swine, lit- nificant economic losses Jefferson Christian Church Sunday Services, 8:30 ral swine are not just a lations in the state, says ter size depends on the for livestock producers a.m. at the IOOF Hall, across from the Town Hall. Sunday Southern phenomenon Musante, who attended a sow’s age, nutrition, and and food and agriculture School offered during these services. Everyone welcome. as depicted on reality TV feral swine conference in time of year. Feral swine industries, as well as shows. The USDA An- Alabama last week. are capable of producing public health risks. Then Saturday, May 3 imal and Plant Health “Most reports come two litters per year, with there is the damage these Baked Bean and Ham Supper— Trinity United Inspection Service from Sullivan County-- average litter size vary- hogs do to lawns, golf Methodist Church, Rt. 3, Whitefield from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 (APHIS)-Wildlife Ser- but we have removed an- ing from 4.2 to 7.5 piglets. courses, crops and natu- p.m. 10% proceeds donated to local food pantry. Take out vices agency has been imals from Grafton and The national population ral resources. available, 837-9525. monitoring and remov- Cheshire counties also,” of feral swine is estimat- The USDA APHIS-Wild- ing feral swine in the Musante says. “We have ed at 5.5 million—and ris- life Services staff based Penny Sale — held at St. Francis Hall, Groveton spon- Granite State for several had many verified and ing. in Concord also provide sored by St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish from 11:00 a.m. years, but the new initia- unverified reports state- These feral hogs rep- other programs to assist – 7:00 p.m. All drawings begin at 7:00 p.m. Games, prizes, food, fun for the whole family. tive will provide for in- wide, and want to encour- resent a very real dis- farmers and others with creased surveillance and age statewide participa- ease risk to livestock, wildlife damages and Sunnybrook Montessori will host its annual Wel- management efforts here. tion in reporting efforts.” wildlife, and humans, as works to resolve conflicts come Spring Celebration from 10:00 a.m. to noon, open In a Guest Column this Feral swine have been some of the diseases they with wildlife. Programs to all young children in the area. It will be a fun-filled week, Tony Musante, taken in all three border- can carry are zoonotic— include assisting with morning for families with young children and will fea- wildlife disease biolo- ing states—Maine, Mas- transmissible between starling damage at farms ture music, stories, games, and crafts. There will also be gist with APHIS Wild- sachusetts and Vermont. animals and people. and providing technical guided tours of the school available to demonstrate the life Services in Concord, Statistically, feral Brucellosis is a serious assistance for various unique preschool and kindergarten program at Sunny- describes the damage swine are the most abun- threat to domestic pigs, wildlife damage issues brook Montessori. The school is located in Lancaster at caused and disease risks dant free-ranging, exotic cattle, other livestock, and concerns. For more 142B Main Street. For more information, call 788-3884. posed by these invasive ungulate (hoofed animal) pets—and humans. Feral information or to request animals. He seeks help in the United States and swine can carry various assistance, call the state Buffet Supper — 5:00 p.m. Kimball Hall, Stratford from landowners and have become widespread swine influenzas, as well see COMMISSIONER, page 10 Hollow, $7 adults, $3.50 children. Sponsored by the Old Home Day Committee.
Monday, May 5 Weeks Memorial Library Sunnybrook Montessori School will host a play date from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All children ages 2 - 4, their caregivers and siblings are invited. Children will with describes an alterna- summit observatory.) “How to Draw Wizards.” enjoy an activity, a snack, a story and some songs. The tive to traditional healing New fiction includes Two other books discuss school is located in Lancaster at 142B Main Street. For is “The Ayurvedic Bible, a “The Dragon’s Bride” and somewhat more tradition- more information, call 788-3884. definitive Guide to Ayurve- “Lord of Midnight” both by al subjects. “Lifelike An- By Iris W. Baird dic healing” by Anne McIn- Jo Beverley. Also new are imals” is by Linda Weil Friday, May 9 Frances Mayes turns tyre. “Four Friends” by Robyn and “Flowers and Botan- Men’s Breakfast Group. Program: “Bobcats, her attention to her experi- Government confusion Carr, “Return to Santa icals” is by Diane Conda- Fischer Cats, Mountain Cats, Etc. - Stories from Fish ences growing up in Geor- and indecision is nothing Flores” by Iris Johansen, ci. Both are published by and Game.” Presenter: Will Staats, Regional Wildlife gia. She calls her story “Un- new. “The Ghosts of Cape “The Pretender” by Celeste the “Drawing Made Easy” Biologist for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Depart- der Magnolia.” In her new Sabine” by Leonard F. Bradley, and “The Collec- company. ment-Region . Breakfast at 7:00 a.m., program at 7:30 a.m. novel “Southern Winds a’ Guttridge describes “the tor” by Nora Roberts. “The Art of Pencil Draw- A free will donation will be taken for the Ecumenical Changing” Elizabeth Car- harrowing true story of Suspense novels include ing” is by Gene Franks. In Food Pantry in Berlin. All men and women are invited. Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. FMI roll Foster considers black- the Greely Expedition.” “The Midnight House” by case anyone has run out of 466-3496. white prejudice as it exists Whether the expedition Alex Berenson, “The Third ideas “Carol McD. Wallace after the Civil Rights era. was a wise and useful sci- Gate” a “Terminal Freeze” has made a list of “20,000 Saturday, June 7 Bridgid Schulte says entific effort, whether the novel by Lincoln Child and Names for Baby.” For each The Androscoggin Valley Regional Refuse Dispos- that “Overwhelmed: Work, people enlisted to carry it “The Auschwitz Escape” she describes the meaning al District will be conducting its 23rd annual Household Love, and Play when No out, and whether the sup- by Joel C. Rosenberg. or origin of the name. Con- Hazardous Waste Collection from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at One has the Time” is the port they expected would “Peacemaker” is a new veniently, the list is in two the District Transfer Station, 100 West Milan Road, Route problem for many these be forthcoming are all “Foreigner” novel by C. J. parts, one for girls and one 110, Berlin. Households from Berlin, Dummer, Errol, days. Bernard Goldberg questions to be asked. It Cherryh. for boys. Gorham, Jefferson, Milan, Northumberland, Randolph, calls his new book a list of remains evident that the James Baldwin’s book of “Learn to Play the Gui- Stark and the Unincorporated Places in Coos County are “One Hundred People who government in Washington poetry is called “Jimmy’s tar” is by Nick Freeth. “The eligible to participate. In addition, residents from Shel- are Screwing Up America.” was ambivalent about all of Blues.” Basketball Handbook” burne will also be authorized to participate again this “Autism Breakthrough” these issues, so the expedi- A collection of “how to” is by Lee H. Rose. David year. Call the District Office at 752-3342 or go to www.avr- is by Rahm K. Kaufman. tion turned into a tragedy. books offer directions on Brock and Shirley O. Hask- rdd.org for further information. Note: Transfer Station Paul Selig offers a different (Of local interest is that the drawing. From Michael ert have assembled the will be closed for regular business HHW collection day. approach I “The Book of Jewell Trail on the west Dobrzycki and Merrie De- “Barron’s AP Calculus.” PLEASE FORWARD CALENDAR ITEMS FOR Love and Creation, a Chan- side of Mt. Washington is stafano come “The Art of This is the eleventh edition CONSIDERATION FOR THE COOS COUNTY DEMO- neled Text.” This is about named after one of the par- Drawing Dragons” and of that handbook. “Dürer” CRAT AND BERLIN REPORTER TO DEMOCRATA- what he calls spiritual ty. He had formerly been an “How to Draw Zombies.” is a biography of the artist [email protected] OR CALL 788-4939. psychology. Another book signal corps observer at the John Rheaume suggests by John Berger. B 6 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, April 30, 2014 •••
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The outpouring REASONABLE RATES TO suit all fami- ing: For Seniors (age 62 or older) and TWIN MTN–2+ BEDROOM house,1 bath, OLD NH FISH and Game, ca. 1890, bear- Florist/Sales. Experience Desired. Please of love and caring at Kevin's Celebra- lies. Spring cleaning specials and new People Living with Disabilities. One situated on nearly 60 acres, mountain ing laws, penalties and seasons on moose, send resume to: Customer Service Posi- tion of Life was heartfelt and appreci- client discounts. We're here to make it eas- bedroom apartments. Rent is 30% of views, convenient to town but private. $900 caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. measures tion, PO Box 29-A, Lancaster NH 03584. ated. ier for you. Call Rachel’s Drop the Mop monthly income and includes all utili- month no utilities, available June 1st. 12”x18”/ May be seen at the Coos County Special thanks to VFW Post 816, Cindy Cleaning Service at 991-4733 ties. Nice community room. On-site Please call 978-327-0892. 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If you DESIGN & GARDEN CENTER Entertainment Laurie Blodgett have a lot of energy, are flexible, creative, SPRING NURSERY SALE Mobile Home For Sandy Hesseltine a good mentor with a sense of humor, and 5.1.14 through 6.1.14. enjoy working as part of a dynamic team, Jefferson Meadows: Rent LANCASTER VENDOR FAIRS — holding William & Marjorie Blodgett 33% OFF CASH & CARRY please send a letter of interest, current re- COUNTRY setting, clean, secure, one an event at the new outside location at in- Teresa, Scott & Beth Brooks 306 Main Street, Lancaster NH. sume and list of references to the address bedrooms. $575 and up, includes tersection of Summer Streets and North Holly Blodgett & Dougald MacArthur OPEN 7 DAYS, 603-788-3311. listed below heat, DISH, stove, refrigerator, snow LITTLETON - $660, 6 Cedarwood Main St., next to CN Brown office Building This position requires a valid driver’s li- and garbage removal. 603-586-7902 MHP, 3 bedroom. Cats & small dogs in Lancaster on Saturday, May 3rd; hours cense, proof of adequate auto insurance allowed. of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All types of vendors Auctions/Antiques and the completion of criminal and back- Real Estate LANCASTER : 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 8 No utilities. 1st & Security on all will be attending. Come and find a Great ground checks. This Agency is an Equal rooms, Lights included in 2nd floor, Pets homes. Northwood Treasure! Auctioneers Call Fairlane Homes 978-582-6612 C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc. Opportunity Employer and Provider. welcome. $745 per month,old Victorian East Thetford, VT. Northern Human Services home. Small security deposit required. Call Barn/Garage/Yard 802-785-2161 Ryan Marchetti 631-6233 Farm equipment & consignment sales PO Box 599 Mobile/Modular Sale LANCASTER/WHITEFIELD - ONE & two Livestock dealer. Littleton NH 03561 bedroom apts available. $550 - $650/mo. Homes HELP WANTED GRAMDAS KTICHEN— Some include heat. Call 631-5012. Please Note! Fuel/Wood YEAR-round, full time experienced line Equal Housing Opportunity If you are planning to have a cook needed & part-time waitstaff. Apply in $32,900, 14 WIDE 3 bedr. $44,995 All real estate advertising in this LISBON, NH –LISBON Inn: For Sen- double wide 3 bedr. Mod. Cape YARD SALE person at Grandma's Kitchen, 187 Lan- newspaper is subject to iors (age 62 or older) and People Liv- N.H. DEPT. of Agriculture Weights $73,995 2 story, $98,995 2 story. Remember to place your Ad the caster Road, Route 3, Whitefield. No The Federal Fair Housing Law ing with Disabilities. One bedroom & Measures Law requires: that www.cm-h.com. Open Daily & Sun- week prior to your phone calls please. which makes it illegal apartments. Centrally located in down- cordwood (firewood) must: day. Camelot Homes RT. 3, Tilton, Weekend Yard Sale “to make, print, or published any notice, town Lisbon and includes all utilities. 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of a NH EARLY! TAMWORTH MAINTENANCE/CARE- statement, or advertisement, with respect Great community room. On-site laun- cord; TAKER LARGE rural property looking to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that in- dry facility. Smoke free 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord You can place your ad online 24/7 at for a full time year around mainte- dicates any preference, limitation, or dis- Contact AHEAD Property Manage- when stacked; www.newhampshire nance/caretaker crimination based on race, color, religion, ment at 800-974-1377. Applicants 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stat- lakesandmountains.com Call 603-986-0994 8AM to 6PM only for sec, handicap, familial status or national must income qualify. Equal Housing ing the amount of wood sold & the an application and full job description origin, r an intention to make any such Opportunity. price. or package. preference, limitation or discrimination.” ISAwww.homesahead.org. Call Our Main Call Center (The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 1-877-766-6891 WE FIX TRUCKS–CURRENTLY have two U,S,C, 3604(c)) LISBON—TWO BEDROOM 2ND floor Coins/Stamps full time positions available: Service writer This paper will not knowingly accept Deadline for Current Week Apt., new carpet and appliances, heat and and parts counter man. We offer a benefit any adverting which is in violation of the Mon. 10:30am hot water included. $725 per mont, secu- Highest package and vacations. Call or stop by our law. Our readers are hereby rity, no dogs. 603-444-0267. $$ Prices $$ Littleton location. 603-444-4180. informed, that all dwellings advertised Paid in this newspaper are available on LITTLETON - 2 bedroom, Main St. Heat, Lost & Found Do not sell until you have Part-Time Help an equal opportunity basis. utilities included. No pets. No smoking. checked our buy prices. To complain of discrimination call $750/mo. Call Dan 444-7776 Buying all US and foreign copper, gold Wanted HUD toll free at Found Ads and silver coins. 1-800-669-9777 WHITEFIELD: 1 BR apt, 1st floor. Heat, JEFFERSON - OLD Corner Store: Deli Are published Free ofCharge. Buying estate jewelry, For The Washington DC area, please call hot water, trash removal, laundry services clerk/cashier. Part-time position. 30 words for 1 week. damaged jewelry HUD at 275-9200. on site. $549/mo. 1st month and damage Days/evenings. Must be self motivated, dental gold, sterling silver. The toll free telephone number for the required, references. Call 603-616-8711 mature and reliable. Call 631-0509 or pick- Lost Ads Free oral appraisals. hearing impaired is for more information. Are Charged at our regular classified North Country Coins, up application at store. 1-800-927-9275. rates. Main Street You may also call Plymouth, NH. Jobs Wanted The New Hampshire WINN ASSOCIATES PROPERTY Call Toll Free 603-536-2625 Commission for Human Rights MANAGEMENT INC Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 GROCERY BUSINESS FOR 40+ years. I at 603-271-2767 69 Meadow Street, 1-877-766-6891 have worked in all departments including PO Box 966, Littleton NH Pets/Breeders or write or go to bakery. If you are looking for someone to The Commission at 603-444-0709 www.newhampshire help you, I am that man. Part time, 20 - 25 163 Loudon Road, [email protected] lakesandmountains.com hours per week. Call Dave at 788-8014 Concord, NH 03301 Please visit our website 24/7 anytime. Letters of Reference can be pro- Neither the Publisher nor the www.winnrentalsplus.com vided. advertiser will be liable for misinformation, typographically errors, etc. herein Littleton Special Instructions Large Efficiency, Heat, HW & Elect. DOGS, PUPPIES, KITTENS General Services contained. The Publisher reserves included, No Pets $600/mo of various ages, breeds, mixtures, avail- the right to refuse any advertising. 2 bdrm, Heat & HW included $750 able for adoption to approved, good NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING Salmon Press 1 bdrm, Heat & HW, Elect included homes! Please adopt so more needy crit- has $600/mo ters can be taken in and helped. Call for Rentals Whitefield, NH Eleven 2 bdrm Home, No Utilities, No Pets, appointment. 5/27/14 - 8/12/14 Newspapers $900/mo Tues/Thurs Donations of money & items in N.H. WHITEFIELD: OFFICE FOR rent: on the needed for the new area shelter. 5PM - 10PM common, next to gun store. Reception Lisbon Licensed, tax exempt! Call Ask about the all paper area, private office, & conference room. 3rd fl 1 bdrm Heat & Hot water incl. Lancaster Humane Society Payment Plans & State buy that includes Heat, hot water, trash pick -up & parking in- $650/mo Assistance Available 603-788-4500 the website cluded. References & 1 month security de- 2nd fl 2 bdrm Heat & Hot water incl. Contact Clinical Career Training or write LHS, RR 2 #564, posit required. $500/month. $725/mo 1-800-603-3320 Lancaster NH 03584 4 weeks (30 words) (603)-837-2345 days; (603)-837-9194 www.clinicalcareertraining.com $120.00!!!! evenings.
N.H. Law Requires that dogs and Call Our Main Call Center WOODSVILLE, NH – Woodsville cats... 1-877-766-6891 Apartments For Maple Walnut: 2 and 3 bedroom Looking for a 1. Not be transferred before 8 Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 Rent apartments.FREE Heat and hot weeks old. water. On-site Laundry. Ample park- real deal? 2. Have Vet’s health certificate or place online 24/7 at: ing. Smoke free. within 14 days of transfer 1 BEDROOM $645.00/MONTH includes: Contact AHEAD Property Manage- newhampshirelakesandmountains.co heat, water, lights, washer and dryer 3. Be inoculated. m ment at 800-974-1377. Applicants GO FISH IN THE This applies to all dogs & cats, mon- hookup, private entrance, rubbish removal, must income qualify. Equal Housing plenty of free parking. Walking distance to grel or purebred, gift or sale, planned Dealine: Opportunity. CLASSIFIEDS or accidental litters. downtown. Perfect singles apartment. No ISAwww.homesahead.org. Monday 10:30AM pets please. Call 991-3631. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Coös County Democrat B9 •••
SAU #58 • VACANCIES • 2014-2015 Groveton Elementary School •Instructional Interventionist K-5 Based in Lancaster, New Hampshire, P.J. Noyes Company, Inc., is a company with a 150-year legacy Overview: of quality rooted in the product development and manufacturing of nutraceuticals and personal care The Groveton Elementary School is seeking an innovative, energetic, highly qualified educator to pro- products which are found in all major retail outlets and on many shelves around the world. Recently vide intervention services for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Candidates must be skillful acquired by Nipro Diagnostics, Inc., P.J. Noyes Company (re-named as Nipro Consumer Healthcare, and knowledgeable in literacy, mathematics, intervention strategies, assessment practices, progress Inc.) is growing rapidly. The level of employee benefits has increased and include a full competitive monitoring using student data to inform instruction, and in professional learning communities. A strong package including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and accidental death ability to collaborate and communicate with other teachers, administration, and families is critical. and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, matching 401(k) and generous holiday and va- Job Requirements: cation schedules. Successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and three or more years as a As a leading global company, we offer a multitude of opportunities at various levels worldwide and successful classroom teacher. providing a stimulating work environment that places a premium on associate contributions and pro- This position will be considered a member of the teaching staff and will be compensated according to vides opportunities for professional growth and development. the negotiated Teacher Agreement. As we continue to grow and expand we currently have openings for Packaging and Press Please include in your application a cover letter, updated resume, copy of transcripts, Praxis scores, Operators on 1st and 2nd Shift. For a complete listing of our openings and to apply, please certifications, and three current letters of reference. go to our Career Section at www.NiproDiagnostics.com Application Question: As an interventionist, how can your role help meet the needs of our most academically challenged children and support classroom teachers? Elementary School Principal For more information or to apply please go to www.SchoolSpring.com and reference the above job ID. Edward Fenn School All applications must go through SchoolSpring. SAU #20 Gorham, New Hampshire If you have any questions regarding these positions, please contact: Carrie Irving, Secretary The Edward Fenn Elementary School, a Kindergarten through Grade Five SAU #58 School in Gorham, New Hampshire, is seeking a highly qualified passion- 15 Preble Street, Groveton, NH 03582 ate educator to join their staff as the Building Principal on July 1, 2014 or Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 as soon as available after the first of July. The school, which is located in the heart of the White Mountains, has a current enrollment of 191 students. Positions Open The successful candidate will have: Store • reServationS Clerk all ShiftS - apply Within experienCe preferred • administrative certification from the State of New Hampshire, or the Rogers Campground ability to become certified in the State of New Hampshire. 10 Rogers Campground Rd., Lancaster, NH • a minimum of 3 – 5 years of classroom experience. 603-788-4885 • a passion for education and the ability to lead, inspire, and challenge a team of dedicated, well-qualified, and enthusiastic teachers. WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL • demonstrative evidence of community based involvement within the SCHOOL DISTRICT learning environment. • excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 2014-2015 School Year Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Teaching Staff • analyzing, sharing, and using school and achievement data to develop Library/Media Specialist and implement the school improvement plan. Special Education LEA • working with teachers, parents, students to ensure appropriate pro- Support Staff gramming for all students. Cook • identifying and supporting staff training needs. Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools • attending evening and weekend student activities, parent and other ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. meetings as required. 14 King Square For consideration as a candidate for this position, please submit a letter of interest, Whitefield, NH 03598 resume, NH certifications, administrative degrees, and three current letters of (603) 837-9363• Web site: www.sau36.org recommendation due as soon as possible but no later than May 9, 2014 to: Mr. Paul Bousquet HORAN NO. IMAGE REVSuperintendent TIME DATE of Schools OP SCREEN OUTPUT 118441 Clients School1 11:40Administrative 06/07/00 Unit GS # 20 65 Agfa 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 Email: [email protected] Phone: (603)466-3632 x5 Fax: (603)466-3870 SAU # 20 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Commissioner ceived information from harvest-your-own opera- (continued from Page B5) only 45 farmers markets tions, livestock produc- Wildlife Services office thus far. Make sure your ers, turkey producers, in Concord at (603) 223- farmers market sends and greenhouse and nurs- 6832. gets on the list. A form ery. The online versions Spring has finally to register farmers mar- of these directories can sprung, and before we kets is on the department be updated at any time. know it, summer farmers website at http://www. Find the form for CSAs markets will be back in agriculture.nh.gov/ and farmstands on our swing. The department publications-forms/doc- website at http://www. maintains a list of farm- uments/farmers-mar- agriculture.nh.gov/ ers markets on our web- ket-registration.pdf , or publications-forms/ site, which is widely used send the information to documents/farm-stand- as a reference by custom- Gail McWilliam Jelllie at pyo-form.pdf, or call 603- ers and the media. The Gail.McWilliam.Jellie@ 271-3551 to request the lists also are linked to agr.nh.gov. forms that can help peo- the Division of Travel & The department also ple find farm businesses. Tourism’s www.visitNH. maintains directories Lorraine Merrill, gov website. We have re- for CSAs, farmstands, Commissioner
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