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Friday, March 30, 2018 Gun Control March Vol. 9, No. 41 Draws Hundreds Bath w Bethlehem w Dalton w Easton w Franconia w Lancaster w Landaff w To show solidarity with the participants in the main March Lisbon w Littleton w Lyman w Monroe For Our Lives at the nation’s capital, a group of local stu- Sugar Hill w Whitefield w Woodsville dents organized a march in Lancaster on Saturday that drew more than 200 area residents.

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Publisher Todd Smith Managing Editor Paul Hayes Friends and community members are mourning the loss [email protected] of Ronney Lyster, co-owner of Littleton Chevrolet and The Advertising (Littleton) Littleton Chevy, Autosaver Autosaver Group, who helped build a business that today Sylvie Weber employs more than 500 people and whose generosity (603) 444-7141 (Ext. 1006) helped improve communities. Fax: (603) 444-1383 Co-Founder Mourned [email protected] See Coverage Page 5

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Magenta Fax: (802) 748-1613 March is Women’s History Month, and in Littleton, a [email protected] group of women in business, politics and education ded- Editorial Offices:263 Main Remembering Littleton’s icated their lives to improving their community and in the St., Littleton, N.H. process created legacies that endure today. Yellow Black Women Leaders See Coverage Page 7 In This Issue

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Obituaries Clementine Southworth, an eighth-grader at Lancaster Elementary School, Page 8 speaks to more than 200 area residents who turned out Saturday for a March For Our Lives event she organized to advocate for common sense gun Get Out control. (Photo by Robert Blechl) Page 12

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Friday, March 30, 2018 The Record 3 News Briefs 21 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH Mass. Rejects Northern Littleton Deals With Sewage 603-837-2646 Pass Power Plan Overflow On Meadow 347 Main Street, Franconia, NH The state of Massachusetts on Wednesday re- LITTLETON — The town recently dealt with jected the embattled Northern Pass Transmission a second sewage overflow on Meadow Street, this 603-823-7795 line, which last year had bid into its Clean Energy one at the 99 restaurant, though it wasn’t as ex- Prices subject to present stock. Some illustrations are SALE EFFECTIVE: tensive as the overflow a month before at Shaw’s for design purposes only and do not necessarily depict RFP. featured items. We reserve the right to limit quantities TO The decision comes after NPT won the entire supermarket. and correct typographical errors. MAR. 30 APRIL 5 bid in January, only to have its permit application “People will say how did we get to this point USDA Choice Boneless Chuck Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in the Granite State rejected a week later, on Feb. and why was there another one,” Department of London Broil Steaks (16 oz.) 1, by the N.H. Site Evaluation Committee, which, Public Works Superintendent Joseph DePalma after two days of deliberating, concluded NPT did said during an update on the incident at Monday’s not meet its burden of proving it would not unduly Board of Selectmen’s meeting. “Some of these $ 99 $ 49 interfere with the economic development of the re- things are inevitable when we have a vibrant 3 lb. town.” 3 gion in New Hampshire. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Mass. That said, the town is trying to stay ahead and USDA Choice Boneless Chuck Shurfine American Cheese Department of Energy Resources, “The Electric be proactive in addressing and preventing sewer Shoulder Roast (8 oz.) Distributions Companies have terminated the problems, he said. conditional selection of the Northern Pass Hydro “We are trying to move away from these things project. The EDCs are in the process of concluding and get businesses to a point where they don’t $ 49 4/$ contract negotiations with the New England Clean happen,” said DePalma. 3 lb. The overflow at the 99 occurred March 16, the 5 Energy Connect 100% Hydro project and intend to execute agreements with NECEC Hydro for sub- Friday before the big St. Patrick’s Day weekend USDA Select Beef Loin Strip Steak Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper mittal to the Department of Public Utilities, assum- that brought many people to area restaurants, in- (5.10-7.6 oz.) ing negotiations are concluded successfully.” cluding 99. The $950 million NECEC, proposed by Avan- The restaurant, which sits in front of Shaw’s $ 99 5/$ grid, would run through Maine, with much of it on on Meadow Street, had to close Friday night, but Cyan existing utility corridors. was able to be opened late Saturday morning af- 8 lb. 5 In a statement, Judy Reardon, spokesperson ter the sewage spill, which did not leak beyond Magenta for the NPT opposition group Protect The Granite the parking lot and did not enter local waterways Whole Boneless Pork Loins Jif Peanut Butter (7-9 lb. Avg.) State, said, “Today’s decision by Massachusetts to or the nearby Ammonoosuc River, was cleaned (15-16 oz.) terminate its prior selection of Northern Pass for up. that state’s Clean Energy RFP is yet another gut “They moved on it quickly and contained it,” Milton Bratz, town health officer, said Tuesday. $ 79 2/$ Yellow Black punch to a dying project. After eight years, enough lb. is enough. It is long past time for New Hampshire “There wasn’t a whole lot to begin with.” 1 4 to move on from Northern Pass.” Bratz, who oversaw the cleanup, said the cause of the overflow was the pipe becoming jammed Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts Ace of Diamonds Solid White Tuna In a statement, representatives of Eversource (Family Pkg.) (4-Pk.) Energy, parent company of Northern Pass, said, with an object. “We understand today’s decision by the Electric The restaurant hired a contractor to fix it. Distribution Companies to terminate the condi- Littleton police helped with traffic, and a por- $ 79 $ 99 tional selection of the Northern Pass Transmission tion of the restaurant parking lot impacted by the lb. overflow was closed with orange cones. 1 3 hydro proposal, given the status of the New Hamp- shire permitting process. Despite recent delays, we “There was no impact to the environment,” Fresh Whole Roasting Chickens Old El Paso Refried Beans continue to believe that Northern Pass is the best said DePalma. (16 oz.) project for the region and New Hampshire, and we Of the response, he said, “It was a positive intend to pursue all options for making it a reality.” from 99. They were receptive to our demands. It Eversource called the SEC’s decision a “delay” didn’t get near the stage of the other overflow.” $ 29 4/$ and said “we will continue to urge its members The 99, like Shaw’s, is on a gravity-fed sewer 1 lb. 5 to fully evaluate the required statutory criteria, as system connected to the town’s main sewer line. well as thoroughly consider all of the conditions Since the Feb. 9 overflow at Shaw’s that town Deli Sliced Shurfine Boiled Ham General Mills Protein Bars that could provide the basis for granting approval.” officials said spilled thousands of gallons of raw On Feb. 1, SEC members said NPT did not meet sewage - some of which entered the Ammonoo- its burden of showing it would not have adverse suc River - the overflow area at Shaw’s has been impacts on municipal development projects, tour- cleaned up and the store’s sewer pipes repaired, $ 49 2/$ ism and property values. and DePalma said that repair was inspected by 3 lb. 5 Under law, the SEC is allowed to discontinue both himself and the N.H. Department of Envi- deliberations if a project does not meet any one of ronmental Services. Wild Caught Cod Fillets New York Red Delicious Green Giant Red Potatoes the four criteria it reviews (an applicant must sat- In addition, an alarm system has now been Apples (5 lb. Bag) isfy all four) in deciding whether or not to grant a installed that can be heard by store staff inside project a certificate of site and facility. Shaw’s in the event there is another overflow, he The SEC will soon consider a request by Ever- said. 99 99 2/$ lb. source for it to resume deliberations on NPT. Frozen pipes that broke were the cause of the 7 1 lb. 5 If that request is denied, Eversource can appeal Shaw’s overflow, said town officials. to the N.H. Supreme Court, a process that would DES has not yet released its report on the likely take a year or more before oral arguments are Shaw’s incident and it is still undetermined ex- heard and the court issues a decision. actly how many gallons of sewage spilled out and The SEC is expected to issue a written order on if the company will face any penalties and fines. its permit denial by the end of this month. See News Briefs, Page 6 A4

4 The Record Friday, March 30, 2018 LANCASTER: Hundreds Turn Out For Gun Control At March For Our Lives Marches, too, were held in other countries. BY ROBERT BLECHL After the Stoneman Douglas shooting, Parkland Staff Writer students and students across the nation organized to make schools safer and demand elected officials LANCASTER — To show solidarity with the support increased gun control legislation, marking participants in the main March For Our Lives at the the first such concerted effort after a school shoot- nation’s capital, a group of local students organized ing. a march in Lancaster on Saturday that drew more Addressing the Lancaster participants through a than 200 area residents. megaphone in the moments before their walk along “I got super-inspired by it and wanted to show Main Street, Clementine said the march is not an- support here,” lead organizer Clementine South- ti-gun or anti-Second Amendment. worth, an eighth-grade student at Lancaster El- “This is for pro-responsible gun control instead ementary School, said just before the Lancaster of anti-anything,” she said. marchers set out. The Lancaster marchers carried signs reading The goal is to make schools safer through com- “ban assault weapons now, it’s common sense,” mon sense gun control that could include a number protect kids, not guns,” “students demand action,” In solidarity with marchers in the nation’s capital and in states across the nation, a of measures, such as raising the age to purchase all “kids lives more precious than guns,” “fear has long line of March For Our Lives participants walked through downtown Lancaster on guns to 21, she said. no place in our schools,” “what do you hunt with Saturday. (Photo by Robert Blechl) “I want communities to be safer and I want peo- an AR-15?” and “I’m with the kids and common ple to feel safe in our communities,” said Clem- sense gun laws.” entine. “I feel safe in my community and school, The demonstration also drew a small group of but want to support others and I don’t know their counter-marchers supporting gun rights and hold- circumstances.” ing signs reading “guns are not the problem,” “2A

Cyan The marches that took place across the nation on protects 1A,” and “‘shall not be infringed.’” $PPRQRRVXF Saturday come after the Feb. 14 mass shooting at In addition to the young students leading it, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Park- Magenta Saturday’s march drew many adults, among them land, Fla., by a 19-year-old former student accused Donna Tully, of Littleton. of killing 14 students and three faculty members. (QHUJ\ “I feel honored to be here because it’s in the Stoneman Douglas students organized the march footsteps of those in Washington, D.C.,” she said. in Washington, D.C., which involved an estimated

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Friday, March 30, 2018 The Record 5 Community Mourns Loss Of Littleton Chevy, Autosaver Co-Founder Darcie McCann, director of the Northeast King- “He loved to tell the story of how he was a log- cessful,” said Coute. “They found businesses that BY ROBERT BLECHL dom Chamber of Commerce, said, “Ronney was ger and got his chainsaw stuck and left everything were under-performing and bought them when Staff Writer that rare individual who was a business giant on there and decided to do something else, and decid- they went up for sale. They have a platform of both sides of the river. He was extremely well-re- ed to sell cars,” said Coute. knowing how to turn them around. Ronney was Friends and community members are mourning spected, was very friendly, and felt a deep com- Lyster did not shy away from hard work, and very good at that.” the loss of Ronney Lyster, co-owner of Littleton mitment to improving the economic vitality in entered the business by joining the team at Wayne Lyster believed in giving back, and as a busi- Chevrolet and The Autosaver Group, who helped northern New Hampshire and the Ford, in St. Johnsbury, now the nessman and community member, donated to build a business that today employs more than 500 Northeast Kingdom. He will be location of Twin State Ford. At schools, towns, churches, nonprofits, and other or- people and whose generosity helped improve com- incredibly missed.” Wayne Ford, he worked his way ganizations, Coute said. munities. Chad Stearns, branch manager up to general manager. “He was also very committed to Bethlehem Lyster died unexpectedly of natural causes at his of Mascoma Savings Bank in Lit- Ten years later, in 1992, he and to making Bethlehem a better place for every- home in Bethlehem on Sunday. He was 63. tleton and former executive direc- partnered with Wayne Regnault body,” said Coute. “He will sorely be missed by many,” Duane tor of the Littleton Area Chamber (owner of Wayne Ford), Abel Toll, That commitment was no less deep at his deal- Coute, general manager of Littleton Chevrolet and of Commerce, called him one of and Roger Haines to purchase, at erships. a friend of Lyster’s for more than 30 years, said the “most generous people I’ve auction, the dealership that would “One of his biggest attributes was he really and Monday. “He was selfless, caring, and would do ever met.” become Littleton Chevrolet. truly cared about everyone on the team, all of the anything for anybody. He was willing to give peo- “Numerous times I came to Lyster and Toll went on to form people who worked for us,” said Toll, who knew ple chances and would look at a person in a differ- Ronney with a need to help out The Autosaver Group, which Lyster for four decades. ent way than somebody else would.” with an event or program and today has 12 and soon to be 13 Lyster, he said, had a keen business sense, could Philanthropy was important for Lyster, and giv- he always came through, in the dealerships in New Hampshire, read people well, and was detail-oriented. ing publicly, through his business, and privately, as clutch,” said Stearns. “He was Vermont, and New York. “In our partnership, I had more of the 30,000- a resident, went hand in hand for him, said Coute. very community-oriented.” In addition to Littleton Chevro- foot view and he was the nuts-and-bolts guy,” said Coute spent much of Monday fielding emails Ronney Lyster Lyster, who spent his summers let Buick, they include Crosstown Toll. and text messages about Lyster. growing up in Bethlehem at the Midacre Farm his Motors and Autosaver Imports, in Littleton; New- That partnership involved hands-on manage- “The biggest thing everyone is writing about is grandfather had owned, moved to Bethlehem per- port Chevrolet Buick GMC and Northpoint Auto, ment through which they spent many hours at their this community has a lost a great person, and it’s manently not long after attending the University of in Newport, Vt.; Quality Mitsubishi, in St. Johns- dealerships, he said. Lyster didn’t direct operations

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6 The Record Friday, March 30, 2018 mend a state guarantee for the $28 million bond, News Briefs which would be in first place for the state to recoup Continued from Page 3 money if the development for some reason did not go through. Balsams Redevelopment: Construction for Phase 1, expected to take 12 BFA Delays Vote For Bond to 18 months, involves renovations to the Dix and Hampshire houses, build a 400-room Lake Glori- Loan Recommendation ette House hotel as well as an open-air marketplace and Nordic baths and spa. A critical vote on the proposed $28 million The plan is also to expand the Wilderness Ski state-guaranteed bond loan being requested as part Area. of the total $170 million Balsams redevelopment had been planned for Monday, but was delayed af- ter the board of the N.H. Business Finance Author- Littleton: “Manic” Man ity said it needed more information. First Case Of Bath Salts “The BFA did not vote on the project, although we had intended to,” said BFA Executive Director A man who Littleton police said was in a “man- James Key-Wallace. “Following a meeting with ic” state, and who destroyed a holding cell secu- the developer last week, we decided to keep the rity camera at the police station and had to be hit item on the table as we get some more information with a Taser twice, is suspected of being high on and consult with the attorney general.” bath salts. Balsams project spokesman Scott Tranchemo- It is the first such case Littleton police have ntagne said, “They need a little more information seen, and one that has them concerned the drug from the bank and that information exchange is has made an entry into the area. happening this week. We respect the process - they Antwan Whitlock, 32, of Vauxhall, N.J., who is are doing their diligence.” suspected of having more than 30 capsules of the It was undetermined this week when the BFA drug packaged for sale, is charged with a Class B vote on the Balsams will occur. felony count of possessing synthetic cathinones, If ultimately approved and funded, the redevel- commonly known as bath salts, with the intent to opment of the Balsams Grand Resort in Dixville sell. Cyan Notch would be the largest economic development He also faces a Class A misdemeanor each of project in Coos County, and it is expected to em- criminal trespass for failing to leave Littleton Re- Magenta ploy more than 1,000 people by about 2024 as the gional Hospital as ordered, resisting arrest, and ski area, resort, and recreational facilities expand. criminal mischief for pulling the security camera Groundbreaking on the big construction was ex- from the wall. pected to take place next month or in May, but has “We were very lucky it was contained and we

Yellow Black been pushed back to early to mid-summer, though didn’t have any injuries to any of our officers,” WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE that projection is dependent on the project securing Littleton Police Prosecutor Natch Greyes said all its financing and the N.H. Executive Council ul- Thursday. THAAATT MASCOMA BANK IS NOW timately approving the $28 million bond loan. In all, the damage caused to the holding cell - If approved, the bond, which needs to be in place where the wiring of the camera, too, was ripped ® A BENEFIT CORPORAAATTION before the project can complete the rest of its pro- from the wall and will require an electrician for posed financing, would be purchased by the bank’s repair - appears like it will run in the thousands of chief lender, Service Credit Union, which would dollars and could elevate the misdemeanor crim- make the loan to the Balsams and pay it back inal mischief charge to the felony level, he said. through property taxes on Balsams condominium According to the affidavit for arrest, Littleton sales. Police Det. Scott Powers was called to Littleton Becoming a B-Corp is a natural extension of what we The state guarantee would potentially leave Regional Hospital at about 3:40 p.m. for the re- have always been—a mutually owned bank chartered to New Hampshire on the hook for paying the $28 port of an “unruly patient” who turned out to be million should the development not be completed Whitlock. serve the needs of our communities. Now, as a Certified and the project falter. “We had been to the hospital multiple times B-Corporation, we strive to be a force for positive change by The loan, though, would be in first place, mean- that same day because Whitlock was being dis- demonstrating that people and place matter while taking ing the state would be in first position to recoup ruptive and believed to be using drugs and having any money, and could do so through liquidation of mental health issues,” Powers wrote in the report. responsibility for each other as well as future generations. assets on the property. After Whitlock was discharged from the emer- The vote by the BFA, which is reviewing the gency room, the hospital’s head of security, Brad We invite you to find out more about where we’ve been project’s financial viability as well as its potential Sergeant, requested he be issued a no trespass or- for job creation, is to recommend or not recom- der barring him from the hospital with the excep- and where we are going at MascomaBank.com/Benefit tion of any emergency treatment. Powers served Whitlock the no trespass order, which he said Whitlock signed, and hospital staff escorted him outside the 888.6888.627.2662277..2662 mascomabank.commascomabank.com hospital until his ride arrived.    “While outside, Whitlock was manic and attempting to re-enter 
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Friday, March 30, 2018 The Record 7 Littleton Women Lead In Business, Politics, Education former state senator John B. Eames, died sudden- “When you run a business, you do everything” office three times before being elected, a lesson in BY ROBERT BLECHL ly. he said. “It’s all about maintaining good product, perseverance. Staff Writer At that time, she knew little of his business that value and customer service.” Ward chaired the House Ways and Means included several cinemas, including the Jax Jr. Meader Eames, who in 1988 was named Lit- Committee and, at a separate time, the then-pow- LITTLETON — March is Women’s History movie theater, real estate holdings such as Thay- tleton Citizen of the Year, was also recognized erful Regulated Revenue Committee, which had Month, and in Littleton, a group of women in er’s Inn, and an oil company. beyond her community. authority over New Hampshire’s user taxes that business, politics and education dedicated their “Her background was in nursing and she was A 1980 piece in the Real Estate Investment accounted for the bulk of all state funds. lives to improving their community and in the thrust into it,” said her grandson, Jack Eames. Journal states, “Her story is one of perseverance, As a statehouse floor leader, she had the re- process created legacies that endure today. For his grandmother, it was a trial by fire as she spunk and personal involvement.” sponsibility of bringing significant legislation up For decades, Blanche Meader Eames managed assumed all management duties, including run- In the early 1990s, her sons, Jere and John, for debate. and grew real estate and a movie theater business ning the cinema and cleaning the apartments she who took over the family business, consulted her “She was politically fearless and tough, but ex- that is now nearly a century old. was renting, and getting the company out of debt. on their plan to purchase the then-derelict and tremely caring,” said her son, Brien Ward. “She The 20th century also saw several female “She had to liquidate some assets to save oth- shuttered Mt. Washington Hotel. It proved a solid was part of a generation of women who were legislators bring a strong North Country voice ers,” he said. investment and breathed new life into the grand trailblazers. Before, it had been a male-dominat- to the New Hampshire Statehouse, among them By doing so, she saved the family house on hotel. ed Legislature.” Kay Ward, a state representative from Littleton, Partridge Lake and developed a business that to- Meader Eames died in May 2000, at the age Kay Ward was a state representative in the and Greta Poulsen and Eda Caswell Martin, who day still provides apartment and commercial rent- of 87. 1980s when John Sununu was governor. served in the N.H. Senate, with Martin the first als for community members. Jack Eames is the third generation running “Her big legislative achievement that she did woman from Littleton to serve in the state Senate. For four decades, Meader Eames managed the Eames Realty Co., established in 1926, and the in that position with John Sununu was developing Two beloved teachers, too, made a strong im- Jax Jr. Cinemas , greeting its customers regularly. Interstate Amusement Co., established in 1920, a reorganization of government to streamline it,” pact on education and on their students, and their “She was there seven days a week, always with which operates under the name Jax Jr. Cinemas. said Brien Ward. “The reorganization has held up names carry on in the community today - Daisy a smile on her face, and did whatever it took,” “We now have a fourth generation coming up over the test of time. It was a model that was eco- Bronson, who has the middle school named after said Jack Eames. and they are interested in continuing,” he said. nomically effective.” her, and Mildred Lakeway, the elementary school. She also took care of other properties, includ- Political Leaders Kay Ward also chaired the executive board of Business Leader ing the Kilburn Apartments on Cottage Street. Kathleen “Kay” Ward served 20 years as a Re- the Small Business Administration, to which she Eames was raising two young boys when, in Jack Eames said he learned the value of hard publican state representative from Littleton. had been appointed in 1969 as the sole N.H. rep- Cyan 1951, her husband, Littleton businessman and work from his grandmother. She didn’t get there right away - she ran for the See Women, Page 13 Magenta Yellow Black

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8 The Record Friday, March 30, 2018 Obituaries Ronney Allen Lyster to the family, or for more information, please in 1962 married Theron B. Small. Ellen and Apthorp School until the 8th grade, often in Ronney Allen Lyster, of Bethlehem, N.H., go to www.pillsburyphaneuf.com. Theron moved to Huntington, Massachusetts his own room due to his mischievous nature. unexpectedly passed away on Sunday March in 1963. Willard began his work career at the age of 9 25, 2018. Ellen V. Small Ellen enjoyed many hobbies. She knitted at a local bowling alley, being very desired be- Ronney was born on Dec. 26, 1954 in Do- Ellen V. Small, 95, a resident of St. Johns- an untold number of sweaters for family and cause he could set the pins the fastest. ver, N.H. He grad- bury, Vermont, passed away on March 21, friends, crocheted table covers, bead spreads Willard was gungho to serve his country, uated from Exeter 2018 at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation and doilies. Ellen took great pleasure in ob- enlisting in the Marine Corp at the age of 17, high school in 1972, after a period of declining health. serving nature, feeding birds and even the rac- he served honorably from 1942-1945. He was went to post gradu- Ellen was born on Nov. 13, 1922, the oldest coon visitors to her backyard. Taking photos of assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, 21st Reg- ate school at Philips child of Royal and Anna (Ondracek) Kroboth family gatherings, places she traveled, wildlife iment. He fought for the Liberation of Guam Exeter Academy and in New York City. She in her yard and her cats was a noted past time and later in the Battle went to college at the was the oldest of seven giving her family a visual history to enjoy. for Iwo Jima. 274 of University of New children. Her parents Surviving family members include her Willard’s Company Hampshire. were deaf and Ellen daughter Gwen Kinney and her partner Dar- landed on Iwo Jima; He co-owned multi- was a skilled user of lene Ahrens of Sutton, Vt., grandchildren El- he was 1 of only 17 to ple automobile dealer- ASL. Over the years, lyne Kinney and Dr. Mark Spano of Portola, walk away on his own. ships with his partner Ronney Lyster as her siblings grew up Calif., Luther and Zora Kinney of Sugar Hill, Willard married Abel and supported many community services. and moved to different N.H., Nathaniel Kinney of Johnson, Vt., Chris- Margaret Chamber- He leaves behind his mother Mary, his father parts of the country, topher Connors of Seattle, Wash., a much be- lain on Jan. 25, 1946, Philip, a brother Rusty and his wife Annette, a she took great plea- loved great-granddaughter Lola Kinney of in Littleton, N.H. sister Bonnie, a nephew Philip and niece Erica. sure in staying in touch Sugar Hill, N.H., a sister and brother-in-law Willard and Margaret A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Cornelia and Robert Strohmeier of San Jose, moved the family from with them and their Ellen Small Willard Lucas March 29 at 11 a.m. at the Durrell Methodist children, sending many Calif., a brother Robert Kroboth of Rochester, Apthorp to the home- Church in Bethlehem, N.H. with Rev. Aaron cards, letters and small gifts. N.Y., a sister-in-law Lynda Kroboth of Vestal, stead on Oregon Road in 1956. Willard and Cox officiating, followed by a celebration of As a child and young adult, Ellen lived and N.Y. and many nieces and nephews. Ellen was Margaret raised animals and a large garden to life gathering at the Maplewood Country Club was educated in NYC and spent many sum- predeceased by her husband Theron, her son provide for their family. from noon to 3 p.m. mers in Fairfield, Conn. Edwin J. Connors, II, four siblings and two Willard’s love for the outdoors was great. Cyan Any donations of your liking are greatly ap- Soon after graduating from High school, nieces. He was an avid hiker, completing the 4,000 preciated. Ellen married Edwin J. Connors, Sr. They A family celebration of Ellen’s life will be footers in 1968 with his three sons, as well as held at a later date. continuing on to mountains in New York and Magenta Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crema- had two children. In 1957 they moved to Ja- torium, Littleton is in charge of arrangements. maica, Vt. and soon after decided to separate. For those wishing to do so, donations may Maine. He found great joy in the woods, where To view an On-Line Tribute, send condolences Ellen stayed in Vermont with her children and be made in her name to Kingdom Animal Shel- his children and grandchildren would often ter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. find him working in the woodlot. Sayles Funeral Home of St Johnsbury, VT is Willard retired from Norton Pike in 1978 Yellow Black in charge of arrangements. with 25 years of service as a stone finisher. After retiring Willard spent his time working Willard Almon Lucas in his woodlot. In 1982 Willard was involved Willard Almon Lucas passed away peaceful- in a logging accident where he was dragged ly March 15, 2018, in his home, surrounded by into the winch of his dozer. He was able to dis- his family. engage the winch, get his mangled leg out of Willard was born April 8, 1925, to Emery the winch. Applying his belt as a tourniquet, Lucas and Maude Goodell. Willard attended See Obituaries, Page 9

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Friday, March 30, 2018 The Record 9 Brian and Carol Lucas. His sister, Barbara Oakes and numerous Anne B. Stearns Obituaries grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by Anne B. Stearns, 93, a longtime resident of Littleton, New Continued from Page 8 his loving wife, Margaret Lucas, infant daughter Sherry Lucas, Hampshire, passed away on March 22, 2018 at the Grafton sisters, Evelyn Morris and Helen Forester and brother Wayne County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H., after a period he then dragged himself a quarter of a mile back to his home. Lucas. of declining health. There he called for help on a rotary phone, and waited for the In keeping with Willard’s wishes, there will be no funeral Anne was born on July 6, 1924, a daughter to Simon and ambulance to arrive and take him to the hospital. Doctor Mc- services. He also didn’t want an obituary, but he didn’t raise a Beatrice (Kubilis) Bernatowicz in Shenandoah, Pa. She was Dade said at the hospital “I don’t know what his heart is pump- strong-willed family for nothing. the second of four siblings. As the first generation of Lithua- ing, but it isn’t blood”. Due to his injuries Willard lost his left nian parents, Anne quickly learned the English language and leg just above the knee, which gave him a new-found strength excelled at academics. She was enrolled in the college prep cur- and determination. He retrofitted his dozer and tractor, so that Iona M. Bowles riculum and graduated from Shenandoah High School, Class of he could run all the left pedals with his left arm instead. He Iona M. Bowles, 81, formerly of Littleton, N.H., died on 1942 with a rank of 11 out of a class of 400 students. would continue to cut and log wood until he was 87 saying, “I March 7, 2018 at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Upon graduation, Anne spent the ain’t handicapped!” She was born in Littleton, N.H., May 14, 1936, a daughter to summer at the New Jersey Shore with After recovering from the logging accident Willard’s indomi- Kenneth and Henrietta (Nichols) Murray. friends before entering the work force table spirit brought him back to the mountains. Willard’s favor- She leaves behind her husband, David, of 62 years; daugh- in Philadelphia where she met her hus- ite mountain being Lafayette, he recruited his son and grand- ters: Janice (Harry) Pettis and Susan (Brian) Hood of Littleton, band, the late Henry C. Stearns (passed son to make a final climb up the mountain. Willard dragged his N.H.; sons: Keith (Bonnie) Bowles of Littleton, N.H. and Larry in 1980). Upon her husband’s discharge titanium peg up Bridle path, nearly three miles over slabs of (Mary) Bowles of Newbury, Vt.; four grandchildren and four from the service, they settled in north- granite to Greenleaf hut. great-grandchildren; two sisters: Irene Bixby and Annie How- ern New Hampshire, making Littleton In August of 1992, his wife Margaret passed away. Willard ard; two brothers: Newell Murray and her home for over 50 years. having never had a driver’s license, took it upon himself to have Buddy Murray; and several nieces and Anne enjoyed walking. She and her his children teach him how to drive. When people would say nephews. husband could often be seen walking to him, “I see where your children got their lead foot from” he Iona was a member of the First Unit- the streets of Littleton in the evenings. would say “They, taught me how to drive.” ed Methodist Church. As a specialty she She also enjoyed hikes at their summer Anne Stearns Willard was driven from an early age to find his mother loved to sew and made beautiful things cottage on Lake Tarleton and the role of homemaker, keeping Maude’s lineage. Maude died when Willard was just a boy. for her family, friends and the church a spotless house. Family was the focus of her adult life. She Having time in his retirement, Willard and his daughter scoured craft fairs. was an excellent cook and gardener who also enjoyed reading, New England compiling his family history. Thanks to DNA A church service will be on April crosswords, traveling, dining out, shopping, day trips and gam- technology, two years ago, Willard finally solved Maude’s puz- 14, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the First Unit- bling at Atlantic City and Foxwoods. She especially enjoyed zle, a colossal triumph for him. ed Methodist Church in Littleton, N.H., Cyan with Pastor Shannon Keeney officiat- Starting in 2004, Willard instituted “Family Day.” Every See Obituaries, Page 15 ing. Iona Bowles year, Willard looked forward to the reunion of his family at Magenta the old homestead. GG (Willard) could be found sitting on the In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to porch, in his signature sweatshirt, sneaking endless peppermint the First United Methodist Church, 18 Main St., Littleton, NH patties to his great grandkids, much to the chagrin of their par- 03561. ents. The family would like to thank the staff at Grafton County Yellow Black Among his many interests and hobbies, Willard enjoyed piec- Nursing Home and Littleton Regional Hospital for their com- ing together jigsaw puzzles and playing the seemingly endless passion and excellent care. card game “hand & foot” with his son every weekend. 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10 The Record Friday, March 30, 2018 said Stearns. “Ronney, without blinking an eye, said, ‘don’t worry, Lyster we’ll make sure the parade goes on.’ He cut a check and that was Annual Chowder Luncheon A Continued from Page 5 that.” Bethlehem Fire Chief Jack Anderson knew Lyster for decades, be- Littleton Lenten Tradition remotely from the telephone, but was at work beside everyone else, ginning when Lyster was a young man. doing what it took to run a good business, he said. “He will certainly be missed in this town and in the area,” said LITTLETON — For more than 40 years, Fridays during the “He will sorely be missed by the whole organization,” said Toll. Anderson. “He probably helped more people without anyone really Lenten season are something to look forward to at the First Unit- “We will carry on, as he would want us to, and not take our eye off knowing it. He was that kind of person.” ed Methodist Church, where the Annual Chowder Luncheon the ball. Not having him here with his support and ideas is going to Lyster’s passing was brought up at Monday’s Littleton Board of serves up homemade fare and fellowship. take a lot of getting used to.” Selectmen’s meeting, where selectmen honored him with a moment This year, the much-anticipated and beloved chowder lun- Coute’s professional relationship with Lyster goes back 26 years, of silence. cheon series featuring eat-in, carry-out, and even delivery via when he started working at Littleton Chevrolet, and their friendship “Over the weekend, Littleton lost a friend of the community, a lo- parish volunteers ran from Feb. 16-March 23, concluding with spanned more than three decades, beginning in high school, when he cal businessman who through his personal and business life gave a last Friday’s event. bought his first car from Lyster. lot to Littleton,” said Selectman Schuyler Sweet. “Ronney will be The event has raised thousands of dollars every year and even After graduation, Coute left the North Country, but came back af- missed.” benefited other organizations some years, but the money raised ter encountering scarce job opportunities elsewhere. Lyster is survived by family members Philip A. and Mary Lyster, lately is focused on mission work the church does here at home, He then spoke with Lyster, who gave him a job at Littleton Chev- his parents; his brother, Philip; and sister, Bonnie. said The Rev. Shannon Diana Keeney. That work includes help- rolet. In July 2017, Littleton Chevrolet marked its 25th birthday at the ing the homeless, veterans, those suffering with addiction and “He helped me sell my first car on the first day,” said Coute. “I dealership, a celebration that drew residents and community leaders more. honestly owe it to him. I’ve learned a lot. He taught you how to do who recognized a company they said has provided jobs, added to the Ten huge well-worn kettles are filled every Friday, about half it the right way. It was his way, but the right way, and I still feel the town tax base, and invested in communities to make them successful. with fish chowder and half with corn chowder, said Head Chef same after all these years.” At that celebration, Lyster said there are many people to thank for Curtis Mardin, who has been involved for many years. He said He called Lyster a phenomenal and very giving friend. Littleton Chevrolet’s success. the event began with fish chowder only “because the Catholics Stearns recalled the time when as chamber director he went to Lys- “The people that deserve the most credit are the employees,” Ly- can’t eat meat on Fridays during Lent,” but some people didn’t ter for a campaign to save the Littleton Christmas parade. ster said. “We’re in the car business, but it’s really the people busi- See Luncheon, Page 13 “I was scrambling to find funds to cover unexpected expenses,” ness.”

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Magenta More than a week before the Lancaster event, Clementine wrote Congress to address these gun issues,’” Clementine wrote in a press activism,” she said. “I want them to know they not only have our sup- a letter to New Hampshire’s elected representatives informing them release included in her letter to the elected representatives. port, but they have our votes. In the words of our former president, of the march she said is to show solidarity and increase responsible The non-partisan march is not about Republican or Democrat, or we ‘have their backs.’” gun use. the Second Amendment, but about advocating for supporting safe Also participating were Diane Rocca, of Berlin, and Michael

Yellow Black She also asked them to inform her of any current legislation that and responsible gun legislation, and the march in Lancaster is to sup- Smith, of Tamworth. supports increased gun safety in N.H. and the United States. port the state’s elected officials to ensure New Hampshire has the “The didn’t have anything in Berlin so I came here,” said Rocca. Her letter to the elected representatives, among them U.S. Sen. right laws in place, she said. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, carried statistics about shootings in the U.S., Shaheen, who participated in the march in Nashua, also issued a stating that since 2013, after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Ele- letter to “Granite Staters participating in the March For Our Lives” mentary School that killed 20 students and six teachers, there have that was read before the Lancaster marchers set out. been 290 shootings near schools. Shaheen said her heart was broken when she heard a student say, Watching students stand up for safer gun laws to protect their “We are the school shooting generation.” schools and communities encouraged her to stand with them, she “Sadly, that student is right,” she wrote. “You have grown up par- ticipating in school lockdowns, learning to shelter in place, fearing that your school will be the next target of a gunman equipped with a weapon of war. This is not acceptable, and cannot be our ‘new nor- mal.’” Like most Granite Staters, Shaheen said she is a supporter of the Communication Skills: Paying Cash For Second Amendment, but refuses to believe it means allowing “virtu- ally unrestricted access to weapons of war.” Listening and Feedback “It’s time for Congress to pass bipartisan gun-safety reforms sup- ported by 90 percent of Americans,” she said. Join us to explore the fundamentals of communications After Saturday’s March For Our Lives in Lancaster and elsewhere, and gain strategies to listen, understand, and be heard. GOLD SILVER Clementine said she is pleased to see younger students involved and hopes the momentum for change continues. RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY! “I’m inspired by what I see,” she said. Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa GUNS Whitefield, NH April 17, 2018 Includes broken jewelry & coins. Stop In Today 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. We Have A Large Retail Inventory OPEN: MON-FRI 8-5, SAT 9-3 Tax Largest Selection of $199/Person Nightingale Pawn Shop ON-SITE Free PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FINANCING NH! For All RV’s

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refilling pitchers of water on the tables where Wednesday and runs until the week before Luncheon community members sit elbow to elbow to Good Friday, last Friday. Continued from Page 10 enjoy the event, as light streams in on all sides Mardin said the recipe is “top secret,” no through stained-glass windows. exceptions. want fish, so they began serving up corn Bill Mellekas of Franconia volunteered for To prove that point, he says that the town’s chowder, and now about half the customers the first time this year, and heard about it from senior center not long ago inquired about want the corn chowder. friends. He said he had a blast helping out and getting the chowder recipes and they were DINING Fish have long connections and symbolism plans to be back next year, adding the crew is refused. to Christianity, said Rev. Keeney, during an both hard-working, committed to helping the Someone asked him why he said no to the interview amid Friday’s luncheon upstairs in parish raise money, and to turning out a fun senior center. the sanctuary. “Corn, not so much, but it’s an event with wonderful homemade food. “If we give it out it won’t be a secret,” Mar- & American thing!” she said. According to Mardin, the head chef, whose din said matter of factly. entertainment guide In addition to the fresh chowder, there are apron sported bottles of mustard and hot dogs Mardin is both a chowder purist and a pie also homemade sandwiches, oyster crackers in buns (made by his daughter, he noted), the snob, he freely admits. made in Vermont, and an array of old-fash- event has been a ritual at the church for 43, He was raised on a farm in nearby Landaff, CALL 603.444.7141 ioned, authentic-grandma-made desserts. perhaps 44 years. one of eight children, and his late mother, Stepping into the event is like walking into “They started out with one pot of fish Esther, “was a fabulous cook,” he said, so he Topic of the Town a scene from 50 years ago, there are sweet old- chowder,” he said. knows good homemade food when he tastes er ladies donning aprons – men, too! – ladies The event begins the Friday after Ash it – and even when he sees it. FAMILY RESTAURANT

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Friday,2 March 30, 2018 TheTHE Record RECORD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1519 merous tournaments. He was a master Jean (Stearns) Kimball Obituaries woodworker as well as a fine cook. Jean (Stearns) Kimball passed away Continued from Page 9 He was especially known for his quick after several years of declining health on wit and dry sense of humor. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at The La- family summer vacations to the Jersey Survivors include his wife of 66 years, fayette Center in Franconia, N.H. Jean Shore. Ellen Louise (Bailey) Edwards, to whom was born on Jan. 3, 1929, the younger of Surviving family members include her he married on Oct. 5, 1951; six chil- the identical twins born to Maurice and children, Carol of Concord, N.H., and dren: Lyle H. “Spud” Edwards Jr., and Doris (Aldrich) Stearns in Littleton, N.H. son Daniel of Littleton, N.H.; a sister wife Kitty of Westfield, Vt., Sue Ellen She will be remembered by all as a hard Georgine Schmidt and husband William Gorczyk and husband John of Montpe- worker who loved her family and friends Schmidt of Lansdale, Pa., and several lier, Vt., Mark Edwards and wife Rob- and was always ready to lend a helping nieces and nephews. Anne was prede- in of Groton, Carl L. Edwards and wife hand. She will also be remembered by ceased by her husband, Henry C. Stearns Lizbeth of Lyndonville, Vt., Gale Lyn many in the area who were never able and three siblings. Edwards of Groton, and Jack C. Edwards to tell her apart from her twin sister Jane Anne was a communicant of St. Rose and wife Laurie of West Newbury, Vt.; which created some humorous confusion. of Lima Church, Littleton, N.H. 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchil- Jean graduated from Littleton High Donations in lieu of flowers may be dren; two sisters: Thelma M. Belyea of School and then went to work at the C A L L made in Anne’s memory to Littleton Woodsville, N.H., Ruby Tinkham and Littleton Gas Company where she met Healthcare Charitable Foundation, 600 1-800-523-6397 husband Paul of Groton; and a brother, Douglas Kimball. They married in 1950 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561 to Subscribe Les, and wife Bonnie of Groton; along and lived and loved together until Doug or St. Rose of Lima Parish - Capital Im- with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. passed away in March 2013. LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE provements, 77 Clay Street, Littleton, Lyle was predeceased by a granddaugh- After caring for the children at home 640 640 NH 03561. ter, Mary Barbara Edwards on April 19, for several years, Jean returned to work Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Home and 2004. as a cook at Littleton High School. She Crematorium, Littleton is in charge of Memorial contributions can be made always enjoyed bookkeeping and later PRIME LAND FOR arrangements. To view an On-Line Trib- to the Groton United Methodist Church, used those skills at several businesses ute, send condolences to the family, or P.O. Box 157, Groton, VT 05046. before ending her working career as the SALE IN MONROE for more information, please go to www. For more information, or to sign an office manager at Burns Insurance in pillsburyphaneuf.com. online condolence, please visit www. Whitefield. • 8.94 Acres prime building lot rickerfh.com. Cyan Cyan Jean and Doug retired in 1991, having • Breathtaking views of Barnet Village Lyle Harley Edwards Sr. Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation planned on seeing the country while they Lyle Harley Edwards Sr., 90, of Mi- Care of Woodsville is in charge of ar- were still young enough to enjoy it. They Magenta and Connecticut River Magenta nard Hill Road, Groton, Vt., died Satur- rangements. split their time • 10 Minutes from St. Johnsbury, Little- day, March 24, 2018, at his home with his between Paisley, ton, Woodsville on Route 135 family at his bedside. He will be fondly Carl F. Young Jr. Fla., in the win- • Perc tested remembered as a loving husband, father, Carl F. Young, Jr. of Newport Cen- ter and at “camp” Yellow Black

Yellow grandfather and great-grandfather. • High School Choice ter, Vt., passed away March 2018, from on Neal Pond in He was born in Haverhill, N.H., Oct. complications of diabetes at the age of Lunenburg, Vt., • Low Taxes 3, 1927, a son of Harley W. and Orphie 51. He was born March 20, 1966, the son during the sum-

Black B. (Amidon) Edwards. He was raised of Carl and Arlene (Simpson) Young. He mer months. One in Groton and graduated Groton High A steal at $71,500 (OBO) lived in Groveton, N.H. during his child- summer they de- School Class of 1945. He entered the hood. cided to complete U.S. Navy in October 1945 and was dis- He worked many years at Ethan Allen their goal of vis- Visit: www.monroeland.space charged in October 1953. Furniture in Orleans, Vt. iting every state Lyle worked for 40 years in the gran- He was a member of Jehovah’s Witness. and they spent the Jean Kimball ite industry first at Zambon’s, and then He very much enjoyed attending coun- summer on the road in their homemade OR call 802-274-0979 for Gandin Bros. ty fairs and stock car races. He was a ma- camper, travelling all the way to Alaska Monument Com- jor fan of classic country music. and even taking a side trip to the Calgary pany in South Surviving family members include Stampede in Alberta, Canada. Jean made Ryegate, work- his mother, Arlene (Simpson) Young of it to all 50, having taken a trip to Hawaii ing as a sawyer Groveton, his sister, Jodie Young-Dewey without Doug before they retired. and stone polish- and her husband Tom, of Lehigh Acres, Jean is survived by her three chil- er. He retired in Florida, a niece, Miranda Aither and her dren, Cathy Devine of Catharpin, Va., 1990 after nearly fiancé Alex Landrum of Lacey, Wash., Peter of Littleton, and Jimmy of Paisley, 40 years in the a nephew, Dakota Aither of Hyde Park, Fla. She leaves 9 grandchildren and 17 industry, 29 of Vt., a brother, Shawn Young of Quebec, great-grandchildren. She is also survived those years work- several aunts, uncles and cousins. by three siblings: Maurice (Buzzy) Stea- ing for Gandin’s. Lyle Edwards He was predeceased by his wife, Tere- rns of Concord, Roberta Lavoie of Little- Upon his retire- sa (Petit) Young. ton, and Robert Stearns of Monroe. ment he and his wife Ellen made numer- A memorial service will be held in the The family wishes to thank the kind ous trips about the country and Canada. spring, at the convenience of the family. staff of the Lafayette Center who cared Lyle was a member of the Groton Unit- Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in for Jean the last years of her life. There ed Methodist Church and Men’s Club. He Groveton, N.H. is assisting the family will be a celebration of her life at the First was also a member and past master of Pu- with arrangements. Congregational Church of Littleton at a laski Lodge # 58 F&AM of Wells River, Donations in lieu of flowers may be later date this summer. and Ross-Wood American Legion Post # made in his memory to the charity of The family requests that in lieu of 20 of Woodsville. your choice. flowers, donations be sent to the Me- Lyle truly enjoyed the companionship To send the family your condolences morial Fund of the First Congregation- of his brother Les. They rode motorcy- via the online register book, please vis- al Church of Littleton or to the Feed- cles together, snowmobiled, traveled, cut it, www.armstrongcharronfuneralhome. ing Ministries at All Saints Episcopal firewood and gardened. They also teamed com. Church, Littleton. up as horseshoe partners, winning nu- A16

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