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CXLIV, NO. 34 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 FORTY PAGES 75¢ Stark Covered Bridge to be Judge Samaha resigns from the court rehabbed with 80% federal funds By Jeff Woodburn By Edith Tucker built in 1857 and repaired in The white-painted two-span ting, with the bridge in the back- LITTLETON - Long-time [email protected] 1954, will receive $$904,000 in Paddleford truss structure that ground of a typical 19th century Judge Stephen Samaha, who federal funds under the Nation- crosses the Upper Ammonoosuc New England Village Center, is serves the district courts in STARK — One of Coös Coun- al Historic Covered Bridge River is a popular location for one of the most photographed Berlin, Lancaster and Ply- ty’s most photographed icons is Preservation program. The photographers, artists and cov- locations in the State,” the de- mouth, resigned his position slated for a complete rehabilita- monies are part of a $5.1 million ered bridge enthusiasts, the scription reads. “Pictures of the recently because new rules tion. funding package announced on funding application points out. that prevent justices and mem- The Stark Covered Bridge, Wednesday. “The truly picturesque set- Stark,PAGEA3 bers of their law firm from practicing in courts for which they serve. As a part-time Judge Stephen Samaha judge, Samaha had to make a New plaque unveiled, memorializing Terri Jones’ son choice between practicing law with tough economic times. “I By Edith Tucker or being a judge. He served on don’t think the public will be [email protected] the bench for 29 years. made to suffer from these NORTH WOODSTOCK — Terri Being a judge was both “in- cuts,” he added. He predicts Jones of Dalton clasped her teresting and humbling” Sama- the Colebrook court will even- hands together, palm-to-palm, ha said during an interview in tually be closed. Samaha also and cried on Saturday afternoon his law office, Samaha and Rus- pointed out that more case- at Lost River Gorge when she first sell, last week. The consolida- loads and the increase in new saw the brand-new replacement tion and cutbacks in the judi- laws and tougher enforcement plaque memorializing her only cial system have caused great adds to the pressure. “Every- son, Danny Hebert. pressure on the administration thing gets pushed back.” he Daniel J. Hebert died at age 17 of justice, he said. The North said. on Oct. 16, 1982, in a small town Country, especially he said, Samaha has seen a lot of in Massachusetts when riding as has been hit hard by this be- changes in nearly three a passenger in a car driven by a cause people must drive fur- decades of service. drunk driver. ther and the region is plagued Samaha,PAGEA4 “Danny would be 46 years old,” said Jones sadly. He and his fellow passenger, Chris Barrett, both students at Conn. Firm Proposes $9M Apponequet Regional High School in Lakeville, Mass., had Development in Guildhall hitchhiked after a dance, accept- By Mike Fournier for shipping and handling. The ing a ride from a 16-year-old driv- Contributing Writer second phase, to be built within er who survived the crash, Jones GUILDHALL–A Connecti- five years, would add 20 green- explained. Both Hebert and Bar- cut-based corporation has houses and three residential rett were killed instantly, only proposed construction here of units for use of company offi- blocks away from Barrett’s home a two-phase, $9 million facility cials. The second phase would where her son had planned to that would generate its own cost an estimated $1.5 million. spend the night. PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER heat and power and enable the The combined heat and pow- A bronze plaque, installed in raising of organic vegetables er plant would consist of a bio- 1983 after his death using dona- Terri Jones spoke of her son, Danny Hebert, who died in 1982 at age 17 in a car crash in southeastern Massachusetts where she and her family then lived. The bronze plaque installed in 1983 at Lost River Gorge and fish. The projected site is mass-fueled steam boiler with tions in his memory to the Soci- a 179-acre parcel of recently heat exchangers to power a tur- ety for the Protection of New to memorialize him was stolen three years ago, and she and her daughter, Rochelle, unveiled a new informa- tional plaque, also dedicated to Hebert’s memory, on Saturday afternoon. logged land fronting on the bine, which would in turn power Hampshire Forests (SPNHF) that western side of Vermont Route an electric generator. The closed owns Lost River, was stolen three by guides that they could not en- took the marker. her daughter, Rochelle Hebert 102 between the Klinefelter loop system would generate one years ago. Apparently disgrun- ter the boulder caves wearing on- Jones, who was accompanied Plaque,PAGEA5 and McGrath properties. megawatt of electricity, the ex- tled Gorge visitors who were told ly flip-flops and bathing suits and by her husband, Dan Jones, and The town Board of Select- cess of which would be sold to men was briefed on the pro- the grid. It would also produce posal at their July meeting by 15 million BTU’s of hot water or Compromise agreement reached on Berlin Station James Homer, vice-president low pressure steam with the sin- By Edith Tucker boiler and stack. the paperwork is signed and that the biomass plant will of Greener Living LLC of New gle boiler. The residential units [email protected] The six independent power PSNH had filed the PPAs at the bring jobs to Berlin, Coös Coun- Preston, Conn. Homer, one of would be passive solar, built into BERLIN — Life has been producers (IPPs) that burn NHPUC. ty, and the North Country, Halle three owners of the company, the side of the slope of Duren breathed back into the Berlin chips of low-grade wood to gen- “This agreement will jump- explained. told the board that if the com- Mountain, approximately mid- Station biomass project. erate electricity have agreed to start Berlin’s economy,” said The in-town biomass plant pany gains approval to build lot. Although expecting to burn A compromise has been drop their appeal before the Cate Street Capital’s president itself will provide 40 to 50 jobs in Guildhall, it will move its en- wood as the primary fuel, the reached and that, if approved state Supreme Court in ex- and CEO John Halle in a tele- and many more will be created tire operation to Vermont. CHP would also be capable of by the state Public Utilities change for various considera- phone interview. in the woods for loggers and The first phase of the proj- burning household trash as it Commission (NHPUC), will re- tions, including 20-month pur- Gov. John Lynch, DRED com- foresters, plus truckers, ect would see $7.5 million would be built with electrostatic sult in the construction of a chase power agreements missioner George Bald, the gov- haulers and support service spent to construct 27 30-foot air scrubbers in place. wood-burning biomass plant (PPAs) at above market rates ernor’s legal counsel Jeff Mey- providers, he pointed out. by 90-foot greenhouses and The aquaponics facility would with an up-to-75-megawatt ca- from Public Service of New ers, and Sen. John Gallus all Halle was so confident that a three additional buildings of produce primarily tomatoes in pacity on the site of the Burgess Hampshire (PSNH). played important roles in work- compromise could be reached comparable size to house a the vegetable greenhouses and pulp mill, designed to reuse the The Governor’s Office plans ing out this compromise be- combined heat and power Berlin Station,PAGEA4 tilapia in the fish farm and would existing Babcock and Wilcox to announce the deal after all cause of their common belief (CHP) plant, offices and space initially employ 10 to 15 people. Of the 179 acres in the parcel, approximately one-third would be developed, primarily in the Labor Day center of the lot. Most of the par- cel’s road frontage is considered Editorial and wetlands by the state and the back portion of the lot contains Advertising a fairly large boulder-strewn area just below the steeply rising face Deadlines of Duren Mountain. The selectboard approved a motion giving tacit approval to With the Labor Day hol- the project, pending the outcome iday fast approaching, The of any zoning changes that might Democrat will have tighter deadlines for the Sept. 7 Guildhall,PAGEA2 paper. If you wish to sub- mit something for that pa- per, please adhere to the following editorial dead- INDEX lines: B Section (Business, Business Directory ...... B7 Sports): Please have all Calendar ...... B6 press releases, photos and other submissions to the Classified ...... B9-11 office by 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Dining ...... A11 A Section: Please have Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 all letters to the editor, press releases, photos, Obituaries ...... A2 obituaries and any other Real Estate ...... A12 submissions to the office by 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Sports ...... B1-3 Please follow the fol- lowing advertising dead- lines: For ads in B and A, Thursday, noon Sept. 1 ART MCGRATH/COOS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A 1/3 scale Newport World War I fighter plane owned by Fun Flyer John Brooks Jr. takes to the air during this past weekend’s annual Classified ads: 10:30 Warbirds Over Guildhall, put on by the Guildhall Fun Flyers. Many people came to enjoy the weather and these magnificent flying machines. a.m., Friday, Sept. 2. A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• Merle L. Damon Jr. William A. White Sr. GROVETON — Merle L. Damon projects, going to car shows and SOUTH PORTLAND, Me. — Bill was a devoted husband, father, Jr., 82, died at the Coös County the weekly dump runs. William A. White Sr., 62, of South grandfather, uncle, cousin and Nursing Home in West Stewart- His first wife Shirley died in Portland, died on August 17, 2011 friend to many. stown with his family at his bed- 1981. at Maine Medical Center. He leaves his daughter Rachel side. Merle was a good husband, fa- He was born on Dec. 29, 1948 in L. White of New Gloucester and his Merle was born in South Paris, ther and provider. He worked in Portland, the son of Richard T. and son William A. White Jr. of South Me., on July 22, 1929. At the age of the Groveton Paper Mill for 43 Laura Gaynor White. Bill was edu- Portland and three grandchildren. one he moved to Groveton. He Years. He also followed his dream cated in local schools and was a His parents died previously and was a graduate of GHS Class of of building houses, building nine 1967 graduate of South Portland his wife Lydia died in 2007. 1948. houses and an apartment build- High School. Visiting hours were held on Merle leaves his wife Eliza- ing on Lost Nation Road. He also Following graduation, he began Monday, August 22, 2011, at Con- beth; two daughters, Tina Damon enjoyed boat racing, building working for the railroad. He was William A. White Sr. roy-Tully Crawford South Portland of Groveton and Jamie Armstrong boats, fishing and hunting. the fourth of five generations to Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South and Husband John of Groveton; Merle L. Damon Jr. He will be in the hearts and work for the railroad. He worked at He married Lydia L. Libby April Portland. A funeral service was three granddaughters, Jennifer thoughts of his family forever. the Rigby Yard for Maine Central 2, 1977 and began raising his fami- held on Tuesday, August 23, at the Landry, Jessica Landry and Lilly Copperas Cove, Tex.. He also A graveside service at Railroad until 1987. He worked sev- ly. South Portland Chapel. Interment Devlin; a stepdaughter Lori Mar- leaves behind longtime friend Jer- Northumberland cemetery will be eral jobs including the Maine Coast Bill was a collector of model followed in Calvary Cemetery, cotte of Groveton; a stepson Alan ry Viger and wife Yvette. Merle held at 11 a.m. on August 27, 2011. Railroad as an engineer. In 2001, he Railroad trains. He enjoyed his South Portland. Chapple of Pittsfield; one brother and Jerry spent over 40 years Family and friends are welcome began working as a mechanic for 1988 Corvette; going to Flea Mar- Online condolences may be ex- Chester Damon and wife Jackie of helping each other with many to attend. the Amtrak Downeaster until his kets and yard sales. Bill enjoyed pressed to the family atwww.ct- retirement. people and could talk to anyone. crawford.com. Lucille M. King Roger W. Hawkins LANCASTER — Lucille King, Eileen of Lancaster, Armand King GORHAM — Roger W. Hawkins, He graduated with Honors from zona; several grandchildren and 74, died on Sunday morning, Au- Jr. and wife Debbie of Barnet, Vt., 75, of 141 Lancaster Road in Berlin High in 1954 and had been great-grandchildren; brothers gust 14, 2011, at Dartmouth Hitch- Patrick King and wife Annette of Gorham, died on Wednesday, Au- employed by C. R. West in Errol and Steven Hawkins of Concord and cock Medical Center in Lebanon. Lancaster, and John King and wife gust 17, 2011, at the St. Vincent de later worked as a gradeall operator Philip Hawkins of Stratham; a sister Lucille was born in Colebrook Jacqueline of Lunenburg, Vt.; a Paul Health & Rehab Center in with R. S. Audley, Inc. in Bow for 30 Sydney Peters of Errol; nieces, on March 8, 1937, a daughter of brother Kenneth Hook and his Berlin. years. nephews and cousins. Grant and Mildred (Jeffers) Hook. wife June of Brunswick, Vt.; a sis- He was born in Errol on May 12, Members of the family include There will be no services. The She was raised in Brunswick, Vt., ter in-law Eleanor Hook of 1936, the son of Sidney and Shirley his wife Miriam Hawkins of Gorham; Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of and was a graduate of Stratford Brunswick, Vt; 21 grandchildren; E. (Ferren) Hawkins, and was a life- three children, Carolyn of Arizona, the arrangements. Visit High School. 28 great-grandchildren; and many long resident of the North Country. Debra of Florida and Kenneth of Ari- www.bryantfuneralhome.net. In her youth she was a mem- nieces and nephews. ber of 4-H where she rode in many Her granddaughter Crystal Herbert O. Edney show horse competitions. She King and her son in-law John Ray- MEREDITH — Herbert O. Ed- from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bailey in Lancaster. worked various jobs through the mond died previously. ney, 90, formerly of Lancaster, Funeral Home in Lancaster. A fu- In lieu of flowers donations years including Groveton Paper Visiting hours were held on died on Monday morning, Au- neral service will be held on Fri- may be made in his memory to Company, Campbell Envelope, Lucille M. King Tuesday afternoon and evening, gust 22, 2011, surrounded by his day morning at 11 a.m., at the the Northwoods Home Health North Stratford, and the Catholic August 16, at the Bailey Funeral wife Bethany (Gessner) Edney Christ United Methodist Church and Hospice, 278 Main Street, Church. For 30 years she was a and great-grandmother. To many Home in Lancaster. A Mass of and daughters, at his residence in Lancaster. Reverend Ron Lancaster, NH 03584. bus driver for Nugent Bus Service people she was a good friend, in- Christian Burial was celebrated in Forestview Manor, Meredith. Bruce, pastor, will officiate. Bur- A complete obituary will be in Colebrook and the White cluding her children’s friends on Wednesday morning at All Visiting hours will be held on ial with military honors will fol- published in next week’s edi- Mountain Regional School Dis- who affectionately called her Saints Church in Lancaster. Rev. Thursday evening, August 25, low in Summer Street Cemetery tion. trict. Mom or Gram. John MacKenzie, pastor, officiat- For 20 years she was married Family members include six ed. Burial followed in the Calvary Children with Autism registered with 911 system to the late Armand King Sr. and children, Linda Raymond of Jef- Cemetery in Lancaster. By Jeff Woodburn Parents and children enjoyed a was a close companion of the late ferson, Cindy Hatjialexiou and Go to www.baileyfh.net for LANCASTER - The Lancaster free barbeque, games and bal- Fred Strong for 21 years. She was her husband George of Cole- more information or to send an Fire Station was converted into a loons. “It was a great way to bring a loving mother, grandmother brook, Millard King and his wife online condolence. place of recreation and registra- families together.” said Jenn Pineo, tion on Saturday registering chil- of Littleton. She noted that North- Brian E. Rich dren with autism with the 911 ern Human Services includes 49 THORNTON — Brian E. Rich, ous North Country trucking cles and cousins. emergency telephone system. Or- percent of the geography, but on- 55, of Thornton died on Wednes- firms. He was a member of the Private family interment will ganized by a local group of parents ly 8 percent of the population. De- day morning, August 17, 2011, Milan Methodist Church and en- be held in the Hillcrest Ceme- of children with autism, the goal is PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN spite the challenges, she wants at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock joyed riding his Harley David- tery in Milan. A Memorial Cele- develop a database of information Children with autism were regis- other parents to know that “We’re Medical Center in Lebanon. son motorcycle. bration of BR’s life will be held that assists emergency-first-re- tered with the 911 first-respon- not alone.” He was born in Nashua on Members of the family in- at the Mahoosic Inn in Milan, on sponders. Autism is a develop- The event was paid for by the ders system on Saturday at the April 19, 1955, the son of Donald clude his parents Donald and August 27, 2011, beginning at mental disorder that affects social Northern Human Services and the E. and Lily E. (Briggs) Rich and Lily Rich of Milan; a brother noon. The Bryant Funeral Home and communication skills. Lancaster Fire Department. local family council and sponsored grew up in Milan. Alan Rich and wife Margie of is in charge of the arrange- The purpose, according to that they are entering. The spec- in part by the Whitefield and Lan- He was a self-employed truck Lunenburg, Vt.; a sister Susan ments. Wendy Tisdale, of Lancaster, is “ba- trum for Autism is wide with some caster Fire Departments. Tisdale driver, known as B. R. Trucking, Blais and husband Paul of Mi- Visit www.bryantfuneral- sically to bring awareness for both children reacting to an emergency said, they hope to do other regis- and had also driven for numer- lan; nieces, nephews, aunts, un- home.net. families with disabilities as well as situation by hiding, running from tration events around the region. Michael O'Hara first responders.” Fire, police and first-responders or becoming very Video clips and more information ambulance personnel “need to adjitated. “You can’t just run up to is available at the web site, BERLIN — Michael W. "Bundy" His favorite pastime was Alma Ruel of Berlin, Mrs. Donald know” if there is a child in a house and grab them,” Tisdale said. www.WhiteMtNews.com. O'Hara, 48, of Maynesboro Street spending time and visiting with (Shirley) Baker of Berlin, Mrs. died unexpectedly on Wednesday everyone at Dunkin Donuts in Coraine Corliss of North Carolina, evening, August 17, 2011, at An- Berlin. Mrs. Susan Morrow of North Dako- droscoggin Valley Hospital after He leaves three brothers, ta, and Mrs. Paul (Candy) Blais of being stricken. Frank O'Hara and his wife Berlin; an aunt Rena Guerin of Born on April 13, 1963 in Berlin, Madeleine of Gorham, George Berlin; and many nieces and NH, he was the son of Elmer and O'Hara and his wife Linda of nephews. Ruth E. (Thomas) O'Hara. Michael Berlin, and Edward O'Hara and his A graveside service will be was a graduate of Gorham High wife Christine of Barrington; nine held this fall. School and was a communicant of sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Nancy) Fer- Arrangements are by Fleury- St. Benedict's Church in Cascade. ris of Andover, Mass., Mrs. Omer Patry Funeral Home, 72 High He was employed at the Christ- (Pansy) Gagnon of Gorham, Mrs. Street, Berlin, NH 03570. mas Farm Inn in Jackson until be- Lorraine Harvey of Berlin, Ms. Sign the online guestbook at coming disabled. Doris O'Hara of Rochester, Mrs. www.fleury-patry.com. Yvonne B. Henderson LUNENBURG, Vt. — Yvonne Cindy Valentine of Lunenburg, her second husband Harvey Hen- Burt Henderson, 75, died on Tues- Leona Crawford of W. Springfield, derson; a son Allen Burt; and a day morning, August 16, 2011, at Mass., Harvey Henderson Jr., Bur- brother Norman Roy all died pre- Weeks Medical Center in Lancast- ton Burt, Gordon Burt, Dean Burt, viously. PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN er, N.H. Jane Richardson and Barbara Calling hours were held on Auctioneer Gomer Powell call out a bid at Lancaster Rotary's annual auction on Saturday. A good Yvonne was born in Lunen- Walker all of Lunenburg; five sis- Thursday evening, August 18, at turnout of people and quality items made the charity event a success, one veteran bidder reported. burg, Vt. on April 14, 1936, the ters, Jeanette Thompson of Vir- the Bailey Funeral Home in Lan- daughter of Ovila N.and Mabel H. ginia, Florence Colby of Lunen- caster, N.H. A Mass of Christian (Blood) Roy. burg, Irene Chase of Littleton, Burial was celebrated on Friday She was a homemaker and N.H., Verna Belle Ingerson of Lis- morning at St. Leo’s Church in mother of 11 children. She had a bon, N.H., and Arlene Baird of Ari- Lunenburg. Reverend Patrick big heart and loved everyone. She zona; four brothers, Ernie Roy of Foreman, pastor, officiated. Burial had a great love of all animals and Guildhall, George Roy, Clayton followed in the Riverside Ceme- her greatest love was children. Roy, and Albert Roy all of Lunen- tery in Lunenburg. Family members include 10 burg; 28 grandchildren and 32 Go to www.baileyfh.net for children, David Burt of Fort My- great grandchildren. more information or to send an ers, Fla., Donald Burt of Dalton, Her first husband Allen Burt; online condolence.

viewing the paperwork given to mit may have to be granted by Guildhall the board by James Homer. If the the state. Rogers said that the (continued from Page A1) project is deemed agricultural in state agriculture department its entirety, no zoning changes would issue a written opinion be needed. Town zoning admin- would be necessary as agricul- concerning the project, but had istrator Patricia Rogers indicated tural use is already allowed on no definite timeline for their de- at the Aug. 22 selectmen’s meet- that parcel. However, due to the cision. ing that she had been in touch generation of power, the Vermont The developers claim to have with the Vermont Department of Public Service Board may have to spent two years researching the Agriculture, which is currently re- grant permits, and an Act 250 per- viability of the project and say PHOTO BY ANNETTA MCGINNIS they have a combined 60 years Annetta McGinnis took this pictures on North Road in Lancaster recently, in front of the Martin homestead experience in developing, de- next to Riff greenhouses. The orange balloon depicting the 135 ft height of the proposed Northern Pass tow- signing, and building research ers was aloft in the field beside the Jon Quay residence at the bottom of the hill. She said if the towers were and development, biomedical erected, they would blight the view of Mt. Washington at this vantage point. In an area that has lost most of and sustainable housing proj- its industry, northern New Hampshire relies heavily on tourism as a major source of revenue. ects.

JEFFERSON Five Questions 1. Which character did Frank Sinatra play in From Here to Eternity? CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE 2. Japan sends the most what to Australia? 586-7972 3. In which decade was The Lord Of The Rings first published? Dr. John M. Markey 4. Where did John Wayne's nickname "Duke" come from? 40 - Years Chiropractic Experience 5. Ann Turner Cook's portrait has been the symbol of what baby Board Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation food for over fifty years? AUGUST 24, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A3 ••• PLEIN-AIR-PAINTER Stark The federal grant is for arches were removed and steel (continued from Page A1) $904,000. The state will pay 80 beams placed underneath it and

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER percent — $180,800 — and the a new center support installed Stark Covered Bridge have ap- town, 20 percent — $45,200 — to increase its live load capaci- Architect and artist Tim peared in books, travel maga- of the remaining $226,000, for a ty to 10 tons. Sappington of Randolph zines, newspapers, calendars, total of $1,130,000, adjusted for When a complete steel and paints en plein air with a puzzles, and on collectables and some rising costs. concrete replacement bridge Town meeting discussion was proposed in the 1950s, the brush in each hand on mementos, clearing demon- strating its importance to the and subsequent action allowed outcry was so great that the Thursday evening on the the town to prepare for this proj- idea was dropped. lawn mountaintop lawn at State of New Hampshire as a whole and specifically to the ect. The Stark Covered Bridge is Weeks State Park in The bridge’s overall length is one of only 20 remaining Pad- Lancaster. One hundred community.” The covered bridge’s pres- 134-feet, one-inch, made up of dleford truss bridges in the activities were scheduled in ence draws visitors, supporting two clear spans, each 61’-5”. Its world. Peter Paddleford (1785- this same location during the local economy. overall width is 29’-2”: a 16’-2” 1859) of Littleton invented the the White Mountains It provides an important one-lane roadway plus an en- complex design, but likely his Cultural Festival — “8 Days transportation link, connecting closed sidewalk on each side. son, Philip Paddleford, was re- of Weeks” — on the week- the north side — North Road — The original bridge was a sponsible for its wide distribu- end of Aug. 13 and 14. and the south side — Route 110. two-span Paddleford truss, sup- tion and use s. No evidence ex- If it were to be closed, a 4?-mile ported on two abutments and a ists, however, that he was di- detour would be required, de- center pier, built by Capt. rectly involved in designing the laying police and emergency ve- Charles Richardson, an experi- Stark Bridge, and this modifica- hicle response. enced bridge builder from tion to the Long truss was nev- “The bridge is in need of a Groveton, the application ex- er patented. complete rehabilitation,” the plains. High water and ice floes It was individually listed in application reveals. “Continued in 1895 washed the bridge 1989 on the National Register of WMRSD fills teacher, staff vacancies deterioration of structural sup- downstream and destroyed the Historic Places. center pier. It was brought back The NHDOT adheres to a By Edith Tucker port elements — steel and tim- Thurston, library media assis- #2 fuel oil for the District at a upstream by five men using ox- bridge management plan that is [email protected] tant, LES, salary $14.69/hr., 20 purchase price of $3.12 a gallon ber stringers — will lead to a downgrade in the live load post- en and placed on new stone based on a statute passed in hrs./week, Step 12-BA; Tonia or lower. The District typically abutments, but the center pier 1953, which calls for preserving WHITEFIELD — With stu- ing and eventually lead to the McKenzie, kindergarten para- buys 75,000 gallons each year. was not replaced. Laminated all the state’s surviving covered dents due back in White Moun- bridge’s closing if these defi- educator, WES, salary Arlene Allin reported to the wooden arches were added to bridges. The State Historic tains Regional School District ciencies are not corrected. A re- $10.95/hr., 32.5 hrs./week, Step board that progress has been compensate for its loss, trans- Preservation Officer (SHPO), schools on Tuesday, Sept. 6, habilitation would include a 0-BA; and Tara Clay, 1:1 Para-ed- made in laying drainage pipes to forming it into a single-span Elizabeth “Beth” Muzzey, offi- teachers and support staff posi- new wood shake roof, new inte- ucator, WMRHS, salary improve the playing fields at bridge. Other failures occurred cially supported the rehabilita- tion are being filled to meet that rior bridge and sidewalk deck- $10.95/hr., 40 hrs./week, Step 0- WMRHS. The presence of ledge in the 1940s, and in 1954, the tion project. deadline. BA. might, however, have pushed ing, repairs to the steel and tim- The school board hired four The board voted to accept the project the authorized budg- ber stringers, new bearing de- new teachers: Allison Keith, Ti- the resignations of Greg Porter et, including contingency funds. vices, reconstruction of the tle 1 teacher, Lancaster School, as art teacher, LES, and boys’ The board voted unanimously abutment seats, repairs to the MAIDSTONE PLANT FARM at a salary of $28,850, Step 0-BA; soccer coach, LES, both imme- to authorize Interim Superinten- north abutment stone breast Kristen Blais, grade 6 teacher, diately. The board voted to au- dent Fensom to ask the trustees wall and northwest wing wall, Whitefield School, at a salary of thorize SAU #36 Interim Super- of an Expendable Trust whether installation of new lighting and $33,798, Step 6-BA; Ashley Guil- intendent Dr. Harry Fensom to or not they would allow the installation of fire detection and beault, grade 4 teacher, White- hire a substitute soccer coach overage to be paid from this fire prevention measures. field School, at a salary of on an interim basis. fund. Board member Pons said “The total estimated con- $32,805.00, Step 5-BA; and Karin Jill Dubey, RN, was hired as a that he was uncomfortable that struction cost of the rehabilita- Hakala, .4 Spanish teacher, WM- .4 school nurse, JES, at a salary a change order had not been re- tion, including contingencies, is RHS, at a salary of $11,540, Step of $13,277. quired. $1,125,000,” the application 0-BA. Andrea Lampert was hired as The board also authorized states. Three kindergarten para-ed- a District psychologist at a Fensom to find a logging con- ucators were hired to fill new salary of $57,000 to replace Dr. tractor willing to cut down a SOMETIMES IT’S BEST positions, as approved by the Mike Cronin. three-acre stand of trees on the TO TALK THINGS OVER board in June to help accommo- Dawn Lalonde, library-office south and west sides of the WM- Located 2 miles north of the village of WITH A LAWYER... date to the higher number of en- assistant, WES, was granted a RHS field hockey and soccer Guildhall, Vermont on Route 102 rolled youngsters: Danielle medical leave of absence pro- fields in return for the wood and (802)676-3144 • www.MaidstonePlantFarm.com Stowe, WES, salary $12.72/hr., vided under the contract. doing a very clean chipping and MARK E. YOUNGHOLM for 32.5 hrs./week, Step 9-NC; All votes were unanimous, 4 clearing job. ATTORNEY AT LAW Evangeline Gauvin, LES, salary to 0. Chairman Greg Odell, vice The next board meeting will 603-444-1787 $9.93/hr., 32.5 hrs./week, Step 0- chairman Jim Brady, Gerry Pons be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 WMRHS. NC; and Ashlyn Rideout, LES, and Annette Marquis were pres- A facilities sub-committee meet- AFFORDABLE OPTIONS salary $9.93/hr., 32.5 hrs./week, ent. ing to review cost figures for op- Budget Rates & Payments Step 0-NC. The board also authorized erating the Jefferson School will No Charge for Initial Consultation Also hired was Deborah Fensom to sign a contract to buy be held at 6 p.m. that night.

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In the blink of an eye To the Editor: them in their homes and seeing war through the generations. The clude breakfast, lunch, entertain- It is almost time for children to hear those loved—or dread- I am writing to express my deep what deployment can do to a fam- main goal of the event is to pro- ment and lots of good cheer. gratitude to all the NH National ily has really opened my eyes to vide as many supports and re- To register, call Sue at 800-852- ed—words again, back to school. Many parents however, are Guard troops and their families how much these families sacri- sources to all Veterans and their 3345, ext. 4301 or email her at not so ambivalent about welcoming this time of year. It brings as many of these soldiers are re- fice in serving our Country. families that day. There will be [email protected]. to mind one of the funniest commercials ever showing a father turning to NH after a year of De- I also want to bring your atten- opportunities for them to learn I encourage you all to thank a and his children doing back to school shopping while the Christ- ployment in Kuwait. It has been tion to an important event, which more about Veterans Benefits Veteran today — or a family mas song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” plays in my honor and pleasure for the will be occurring in our commu- and enroll for them if they member of a Veteran, and the background. past two years to work as a Care nity on Sept. 30, 2011, at the haven’t already done so. It will please pass on the information We love them dearly but won’t mind the school bus pulling Coordinator for the NH Deploy- Berlin Armory. The North Coun- include more than 20 booths, in- about the Conference. Thank ment Cycle Support Program try Veterans Conference titled cluding several from the Veter- you. up in front of the house. (DCSP) with many of these sol- “Celebrating Generations” will be ans Administration and other Patty Grondin, Over the next two weeks many local children will step back diers and their families in the held from 8 to 4 for Veterans and agencies throughout the State of Jefferson in the classrooms after taking a beautiful summer off to vaca- North Country. Working with their families — from all eras of NH. The event is free and will in- DCSP Care Coordinator tion, work, go to camp and have fun in the sun. Groveton schools start next week while the White Mountains Regional School Dis- Were we created or did we evolve? trict and Guildhall School start Sept 6. To the Editor: 28, and continuing through most difficult questions. Is the equipment building just south A word of advice for returning students, if we may. Besides Think about it. You’re either Wednesday, August 31. This earth really billions of years old? of Lowe’s. All ages are welcome doing class work and homework this school year, remember to the product of evolution (a the- event will feature key speaker Could there still be dinosaurs to- and encouraged to attend this take part in something else, something bigger. ory which at its very core can- Steve Grohman who is the day? Was there a worldwide event. Whether it is an extracurricular activity such as band, a sport not explain its own origin), or founder of www.creationsemi- flood? Did we evolve from a mon- More information regarding or a club, or volunteering at a local senior center, remember that you were created in the image of nar.net. With over 450 speaking key? the seminars can be obtained by joining in something extra can help you realize your potential, a God that has designed all engagements each year, Steve’s This thought provoking se- visiting Steve Grohman’s web- things to reproduce after their passion is to expose the theory ries will begin on Sunday, August site www.creationseminar.net or give you gratitude for being part of something bigger and just own kind. Which one takes more of evolution as just what it is; an 28, with two separate sessions, by calling (603) 616-8907. Addi- make you feel good. There is a long lasting, character building faith to believe? unproven theory. His seminars one at 10:30 a.m. and the second tional information can also be benefit to volunteering and becoming part of your larger com- We invite you to examine the will strengthen the Christian at 6 p.m., followed by a single obtained by visiting the Cross- munity. It is only right to give back to the communities that nur- evidence for yourself. Cross- faith, while challenging skeptics session on Monday, Tuesday roads Church website at tured you and you will receive a great deal of satisfaction from roads Church, located at 1091 to reconsider their position. He and Wednesday, Aug 29, 30, 31, www.crossroadsoflittleton.com doing so. This is your life, enjoy it and the feeling of being part Meadow Street in Littleton will will have over 350 fossils on dis- each beginning at 7 p.m. The or by calling the church at (603) of something more. be hosting a 4-day seminar on play. Each of the seminars will event location is Crossroads 444-2525. Matt Tellier At the same time, don’t forget to have fun. Childhood and the topic of Creation vs. Evolu- be different, and will present ev- Church, 1091 Meadow Street in tion beginning Sunday, August idence to address some of life’s Littleton, located in the P+S Littleton youth only comes only once and while it may not seem like it, it goes oh so quickly. In the blink of an eye.

lege. The Bartlett scholarship Samaha was established long ago for Hed: What’s up with this sign? (continued from Page A1) Haverhill high school graduates By Regina Spaulding “Most people,” he said, “end who went to Dartmouth and The Guildhall 250th an- up in court (because) abuse of promise not to smoke ciga- niversary Celebration as well as alcohol, their down on their rettes. After college, he went to the Warbirds over Guildhall event luck and are not hard-core crim- Boston University Law School brought forth many questions inals.” and then joined a large Man- about the sign on Scott and Kathy In his career he said a “few chester firm. Then came the pull Hanson’s lawn in on Route 102. dozen (from) mostly outside the to return home to the North The problems started two sum- area” that fit that category. He’s Country, so in 1973 Samaha mers ago when Fun Flyer mem- also witnessed the “breakdown joined the Littleton firm that in- bers were confronted by Mr. Han- of family” that once provided cluded Francis Moulton and Pe- son at the field about flying too the discipline that now falls on ter Cyr. early in the morning and causing the shoulders of police, school It was through Cyr, who was a noise nuisance. The Hanson’s and the court. a district and later a Superior are residents of Massachusetts. Samaha remembers the day Court justice, that Samaha be- They only come up on weekends when municipalities had their came a judge, first as special normally. The landowner Mr. own courts, some with lay (non- justice covering for Cyr when Stretch Martin started getting lawyer) judges and it seems that he was away. He was appointed complaints about the Fun Flyers part-time judges may be elimi- by Governor Hugh Gallen to be and the noise they make in quan- nated by the new rules. Being a a Special District Judge in 1982 tity from the Hanson’s. A second part-time judge, he said, en- and to the same position in Lit- confrontation with Mr. Hanson riched his life and broadened tleton court by Governor John occurred wherein the club mem- his perspective by “seeing the Sununu in 1984. A year later, he bers felt the situation might get other side of litigation.” He wit- resigned both positions and out of control. The Club changed nessed a mix of grinding pover- was moved up to the position of the flying hours from unlimited to ty and basic decency regularly District Court Justice in Lin- 9:30 a.m. until dusk on weekends. entangle people. “As a judge, I’d coln. When the Lincoln court The secretary wrote a letter to see people I normally wouldn’t was merged with Plymouth, the Hanson’s letting them know run into in my law practice,” he Samaha moved to the Plymouth the club was responding to their said, “It’s a humbling thing to court. This year, the Circuit concerns. This did not help and see how bad people have it es- Court was established and the club was called to a meeting pecially in the North Country, Samaha presided in three of the town of Guildhall Select- where there are extremely hon- courts, Berlin, Lancaster and man to answer the Hanson’s com- est people, hard working, but Plymouth. plaints about the clubs activities. poor.” Samaha said he’ll miss being The Hanson’s bought Samaha has justice in his a judge. He recalled some wise their property many years after blood. His father was the clerk advice from his old law partner, the Fun Flyers were operating out of Grafton County and later Judge Moulton, that may be es- of Martin Field in Guildhall. Mrs. Rockingham County. He grew up pecially timely as court‘s be- Hanson stated that at first they in Woodsville and after gradu- come overburden. “If you have enjoyed watching the airplanes ating from Woodsville High a good case try it fast,“ Moulton and had no problem with them have to date not found an ac- has gained a few members that that the flying goes on none stop. School, he applied for and re- advised, “and if you have s bad but something changed. The Fun ceptable alternate flying site after came asking about the sign. The truth is, if it rains the club ceived a somewhat “undiscov- case try it faster.” Video clips of Flyers have had roughly the same asking the Hanson’s to help the The Guildhall Fun Flyers does not fly. In the winter from ered” scholarship that sends lo- this interview are available on- membership with the same kind club find one. LLC is a vital organization in the Nov to Apr the club does not fly cal students to Dartmouth Col- line at www.WhiteMtNews.com. of planes for many years and The Fun Flyer’s then re- Town of Guildhall. The club has at the field. If the wind blows hard can’t identify this change. The ceived a letter from the Hanson’s members from all walks of life the club does not fly. The club Club purchased a noise meter attorney in coincidence with the from the ages of 83 to 12. This does not fly at night. and started taking sound sam- landowner Mr. Martin. The letter hobby crosses the generations While the Guildhall Fun Brake for ples. All aircraft were required to threatened legal action unless the and one can see a young kid in- Flyers LLC at this time does not be muffled and the club found the club stopped flying at Martin teracting with seniors in a very enjoy non-profit status it is hap- noise at the Hanson’s house was field. The Club is affiliated with positive way. The club is sup- py to accept donations to contin- Moose. drowned out by normal conver- the Academy of Model Aeronau- ported by the Lancaster Police ue its work with area youth. Do- sation. The town of Guildhall tics the National club for model activities league for this very rea- nations can be sent to club sec- It could save your life. found the Fun Flyer’s where in aircraft. The AMA flying site as- son. There is no alcohol or other retary Regina Spaulding 10 Pleas- place before Zoning was an issue sistance office with their Nation- controlled substances allowed at ant St. Lancaster NH. 03584. Do- and hence grandfathered in. The al attorney’s advised the club. the field. The hobby can foster nations can also be made to the Hanson’s stated they want the The clubs attorneys responded and interest in aviation that has Lancaster Police Activities club to go away, no other solution to the Hanson’s attorney and are seen members go on in the in- League at the PD or Town hall. would do. The Hanson’s asked waiting for the next move. This dustry and full scale aircraft op- Spaulding serves as club sec- about a noise ordinance but the Season the sign went up on the eration. retary but notes this article was selectmen advised this would lawn but to date seems to be a The Hanson’s further not approved by the Guildhall Established September 11, 1838 shut down farmers, loggers and great advertising tool. The club stated at the Selectman’s meeting Fun Flyers LLC. “All the news that fits” other activities. The Fun Flyers USPS No. 222580 Published every Wednesday at 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 involved in the proposed proj- logistical planning so that on- to work on this project.” Berlin Station ect for over four years, Halle ex- the-ground work can soon be- “I’m ecstatic that this is ac- Telephone: (603) 788-4939 (continued from Page A1) Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. plained. Despite the “consider- gin. tually happening,” said Berlin that he about a 10 days ago he ations” that were involved in Certain projects must get Mayor Paul Grenier in a Mon- Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher ordered a custom-made $14 mil- reaching a compromise, he said underway before winter settles day afternoon interview. “This Art McGrath III, Editor lion Fuji turbine from Japan. he still believes that Berlin Sta- in. will keep the IPPS in business Jonathan Benton, Sports Editor The visibility that Berlin Sta- Reporter, Edith Tucker tion can be a profitable venture. The financing package looks but, more importantly, it will Advertising, Bruce Pelletier tion will garner from Cate The biomass plant — that ru- secure, Halle explained, with provide the cornerstone to Typesetter, Carla Allen Street’s $300 million invest- mors indicate will be renamed $200-plus million in senior Berlin’s revival, bringing good Office Assistant, Cathy Grondin ment will serve to attract other Burgess Biopower — should be debt, $54 million in sharehold- jobs here to those men and Editorial Design, Angela Peets investments, especially in the in operation by the end of July er debt, $15 million from the woman who want to work, but Advertising Design, Amanda Dunleavy manufacturing sector, he said. 2013. New Market Tax Credit pro- have been unable to find jobs in Distribution Manager, Jim Hinckley Already Halle is looking for- Halle took a chance by going gram, plus the $30 million that the area.” Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] ward to bringing a company to ahead with planned demolition has already been invested. The negotiating process has Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com the city that is looking to invest activities, including breaking Sen. John Gallus said, “I’d been wearing and sometimes All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors $100 million in an industry new up and removing no-longer- hoped that construction would contentious with many ups and extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. to Berlin. “Capital attracts cap- needed concrete foundations have already started on Berlin downs, Halle explained. He and Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, ital,” he said. “Berlin has good to get a three-month jump on Station. But it’s good to see the his wife slipped away in their P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 machinists and high-quality what had been expected to be a project’s moving forward. Now boat to Chebeague Island in Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. manufacturing labor. It’s a great 27-month construction sched- we can expect to see other com- Casco Bay, this weekend to re- Circulation figures available on request. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. place to invest.” ule. panies invest projects around lax and have time together, un- Cate Street bought out Laid- A division of Babcock and the biomass plant. I’m very interrupted by business calls law in Sept. 2010, and has been Wilcox had also done detailed grateful to all those continued and crises. AUGUST 24, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook This roadside garden stand would probably feature rocks

By JOHN HARRIGAN COLUMNIST

Gardening at elevation 1600 feet or so nine miles from the Canadian border is not for the faint-hearted, if only on account of the rocks, a steady crop of which the frost pushes to the surface to be dealt with in spring tilling. This is a mildly mysteri- ous process. If one gardened one plot in the same spot forever, would the rocks keep coming? (FROM THE FAMILY ALBUM) (JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO) And from where? Carl and Fannie Harrigan’s home in Lisbon. What’s left of my garden in late August. I don’t think that my grandfa- ther Carl Harrigan, who lived in big gardens where he and my won. nerable parts of the plantings. The lettuce is long gone now, Lisbon and taught me how to gar- grandmother had a neat little My garden, around 70 miles Every late winter the seed cat- having bolted itself to oblivion, (FRED HARRIGAN PHOTO) den, had to contend with such a house on the road to Landaff, just further up the river, is always a alogues come, and every year I but the beans are still bearing Grandfather Carl Harrigan, on the prolific crop of rocks. My par- up the hill from the Lisbon rail- race against the weather---cold select the latest whiz-bang vari- bountifully and are on the sup- only visit I can remember him ents gladly gave me up so I could road station. He came from a fam- and rainy weather in the spring, eties---early corn and cucumbers per table just about every night, making to our family home in spend summers there. He ily of farmers, and was no a late frost, an early frost. I re- zoned for Nova Scotia or New- and despite an occasional chill in Colebrook. bought me a small set of gar- stranger to working the land and member a summer when we had foundland, stuff like that. the air I might actually get some or so weekly papers covering the dening tools, just right for the the good food that came out of it. a hard frost every month, the two But I never fail to put in a row corn. northern two-thirds of New Hamp- small hands of a six-year-old, and He had a race with a gardener odd-balls coming in early July or two of my grandfather’s fa- If so, I’ve got a few fireworks shire and parts of Maine and Ver- I’d certainly remember rocks. down across town each summer and late August. Fortunately we vorite---Golden Bantam corn, left over from the Fourth. mont. John Harrigan’s address: PO Gramp Harrigan was a great to see who’d get the first peas, had ample warning to grab Black-Seeded Simpson lettuce, Box 39, Colebrook NH 03576, or gardener who maintained two and I’m pretty sure he always sheets and head for the more vul- Fast Blue Lake beans. (This column runs in a dozen [email protected])

Wild Lancaster Plaque The White Faced Meadowhawk dragonfly (continued from Page A1) Dube of Fall River, Mass., mar- By BOB DURANT veled at the beauty of the new COLUMNIST photographic peak-packed plaque that depicts and de- This small dragonfly is com- scribes the Mountain names and mon throughout the lower Is- elevations in the view: Mt. Osce- rael’s river valley and is fre- ola, 4,340 ft.; Mt. Tripyramid, Mid- quently seen foraging from the dle peak, 4,140 ft., and South tips of low vegetation during my peak, 4,100 ft.; Mt. Tecumseh, summer walks along the river. 4,003 ft.; Green Mountain, 3,536 As its name implies, this adult ft.; and Sandwich Dome, 3,980 ft. COURTESY PHOTO The new plaque memorializing Daniel J. Hebert, the only son of Terri meadowhawk is distinguished “Something good came out of Jones of Dalton, who died at age 17 in a car crash in Massachusetts, was from the five other mead- the vandalism; this marker is ab- unveiled at Lookout Point on Saturday afternoon by his mother, Terri owhawks living in our area by solutely beautiful!” Jones ex- Jones, and one of his sisters.The young man’s photograph is in the lower its white face. The male’s ab- claimed. left corner. domen is dark red while that of A snapshot of Daniel J. Hebert, the female is tan. I see most of born May 15, 1965, taken at Can- your son memorialized at Lost of its purchase of Lost River, these dragonflies from late June non Mountain when he was car- River,” Williams said in her brief Williams said. Judicious clearing to early September near fish- rying his backpack and energeti- remarks before Jones and Dube in front of the plaque to open up less bodies of water, especially cally striding forward, graces the pulled off the chamois cloth cov- the view is planned this fall. A marshes surrounded by grass- plaque’s lower left-hand corner ering the plaque. “There is peace wide log ladder that enables agile lands. Here they hunt tiny in- accompanied by four inspira- and beauty here which I hope will visitors to climb up to a high chair sects and are preyed upon by tional sayings of John Muir: “The provide you solace and comfort.” allows them to see over the kingbirds, cedar waxwings, clearest way into the Universe is Next year the Forest Society plaque and the trees to the dis- swallows, frogs and other through a forest wilderness. will mark the 100th anniversary tant mountain ranges. wildlife. Two other mead- A female White-Faced Meadowhawk (July 17th) Climb the mountains and get owhawks are often seen on my their good tidings. Nature’s peace Maintenance Free walks. One is the band-winged will follow into you as sunshine BOB FAUTEUX meadowhawk, similar in ap- have had them land on my kaki to release her eggs, and then flows into trees. The winds will Construction • 466-2982 pearance to the white-faced on- colored shirt. The male will both would rise together above blow their freshness into you; Cell • 723-6523 guard small territories in grassy the bar. Their reflections in the ly with dark amber basal bands and the storms their energy, Custom marshes where they hunt and sun, reminded me of long red on its hind wings; the other is while cares will drop off like au- Installed Built wait for a mate. Part of the mat- sparks flying from a campfire. the yellow-legged mead- tumn leaves.” $11,500 Decks and ing procedure involves the male Not only do these dragon- owhawk, seen later in Septem- Jones recalled that Danny had Porches ber and one of the last dragon- grabbing onto the female be- flies have remarkable flying said during a visit to Franconia 24’x24’ Garage flies on the wing. hind her neck with his claspers abilities, they help control in- Notch that he would love to live Including: Concrete Slab, All Framing, Any Size or Design Life for the white-faced located on the end of his ab- sect numbers, supply many in the mountains of New Hamp- Vinyl Siding, 1-Steel Entry Door, Available meadowhawk begins as an egg domen. Coupling train-like in creatures with a food source shire. Roofing, 1 Vinyl Window, Custom Built on Site Two 9’x7’ Galvanized Garage Doors. dropped into the mud among this fashion is called being “in and fill us with the wonder of “Little did I know that I would sparse shore grasses or into the tandem” and is used by the nature’s diversity on a warm later move from Massachusetts 24’x28’ 24’x32’ 24’x36’ 24’x40’ male prior to mating and after- summer’s day. water among emergent vegeta- to Whitefield and then Dalton,” $12,900 $14,500 $15,900 $17,500 tion. These eggs hatch in about wards to guard the female from Jones said. ten days into aquatic carnivo- other males during egg-laying. Her son’s ashes are buried at rous nymphs which grow by I had a good opportunity to the Park Street Cemetery in molting their skin numerous witness this behavior one day Answers Whitefield. times until an internal meta- in a side channel next to the Is- 1. Angelo Maggio. Her other daughter, Gloria DrinkingDrinking and and boating boating morphosis occurs and they rael’s river. The current in this Hebert Neves of Taunton, Mass., climb out of the water as an channel was slow moving and 2. Tourists. works on weekends and was un- gogo hand-in-hand. hand-in-hand. adult. Adult dragonflies are sun there were several vegetated able to be present. Her friend, Dot lovers and are most active sand bars protruding above the 3. 50s. Tate of Whitefield, was on hand. when it is warm and the sun is water surface. I was crossing Jayne O’Connor, executive di- Boat SAFE and SOBER.. shining. Cool, cloudy weather one of these muddy bars when 4. His favorite childhood rector of White Mountain Attrac- makes them wary and reclusive. I noticed group of about sixteen dog. tions that operates the reserva- On cool but sunny days, these white-faced meadowhawk drag- tion, Debbie Williams, Lost River dragonflies bask by holding onflies (males in tandem with 5. Gerber's baby food. manager, and head guide Jack their bodies perpendicular to females), flying in a rising and Varin, were also on hand. A message from the United States Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. the sun. The white-faced mead- falling motion above the end of “We’re very humbled to have owhawk is a percher and perch- the bar. A pair would descend, es horizontally on the ground, the female would dip the end of logs, or bushes. On cool days I her abdomen into the wet mud

From The Family of Walter “Buster” Morton Jr. We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support of cards, phone calls, flowers, food and etc. Too many to thank at the time of our loss. We thank you all with all our hearts. Love, Mary, Walter III, and Shane A6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• John Gutowski finishes red-line feat on Aug. 1 By Edith Tucker er, Bob, to climb Mt. Osceola completed several challenges, [email protected] (elev. 4,340 feet) with him. “We he said. Then he climbed less had lunch at the fire tower, purposefully, however, al- BRETTON WOODS — John which was in the clouds with though he kept track of his red- Gutowski of Twin Mountain, al- no view, and I was absolutely line excursions. Now he has so a part-time resident of Ash- hooked,” he said. His sports- been re-bitten by the bug. land, is the 9th person to be- minded brother, however, has He and his wife have set come a White Mountains Red- only hiked a couple of times themselves a number of climb- Line finisher, walking every since. ing goals as a couple: New trail in the AMC “White Moun- “I not only found I liked hik- Hampshire’s 100 highest tain Guide,” 28th edition. ing, but I also took up other in- peaks; finishing the Adiron- The very fit hiker reached dividual sports: canoeing, dack’s 46 High Peaks; and the his goal on Aug. 1 by climbing cross-country skiing, and back- Catskills’ 35 peaks over 3,500 the Crawford Cliff Spur, off the country tele-mark skiing at the feet. Crawford Connector, accompa- low-end,” Gutowski said. “I’ve Gutowski actually climbed nied by his wife, June Rogier, canoed the Allagash, the St. more than 1,400-plus miles, be- the first red-line finisher, Dave John’s, and, of course, the cause the AMC has updated its Govatski of Jefferson, and Saco. I’m very lucky my wife al- guidebooks, dropping numer-

White Mountain historian, Ben so enjoys canoeing and kayak- ous abandoned trails and PHOTO BY JUNE ROGIER English of Jackson. ing.” adding some new ones, such as John Gutowski, center, of Twin Mountain finished the White Mountains Red-Line challenge on Aug. 1, the ninth person Earlier this year on April 24, He and his wife both enjoy the Four Soldiers and Underhill to do so. He climbed the Crawford Cliff Spur, a .4-mile side trail off the .4-mile Crawford Connector, in the old growth Gutowski and Rogier both fin- wildflowers, the shrubs that Paths on the Randolph Com- red spruce-yellow birch forest on the southeast side of the Route 302. Shown with him are both White Mountain his- ished the Grid on Mt. Tecum- are low to the ground, and the munity Forest in Randolph and torian Ben English, left, of Jackson and Dave Govatski of Jefferson, who was the first person to red-line all the trails in seh, becoming the first couple woods — the “whole nature as- Jefferson. the AMC “White Mountain Guide.” Gutowski is the second person to complete the Grid and to be a red-line finisher. to achieve the distinction of pect” of hiking, he said. climbing New Hampshire’s 48 Wintertime hiking, especial- 4,000-footers in all 12 months ly on the Grid, holds a lot of ap- of the year. They duo did all 576 peal because of the cama- hikes together. raderie of group hiking. John is also the second per- This is in contrast to the ex- son to complete both the perience he had of hiking solo “Grid” and red-lining. or with only his wife as he fin- Rogier, a decade younger ished the red-lining challenge. than her now-retired husband, “There are lots of trails that has set her sights on becoming are underutilized,” Gutowski a White Mountains Red-Line said, noting, for example, that finisher in the next year or two. the rough, wet, and muddy She is still working full-time at Landing Camp Trail off Bog PSNH’s Tilton Area Work Cen- Dam Road in Berlin, is a gem. ter. Although the trail is described Gutowski was born in Texas, in the AMC “Guide” as a rem- but only spent about three nant of an old trail that must be months there, he said in an in- followed with great care by terview at the AMC Highland even experienced hikers, it ter- Center. His father was in the Air minates at an open meadow Force, and the family lived in with an array of wildflowers California and England before and excellent views of Mt. ending up at Pease Air Force Cabot and Mt. Weeks in the Pi- base. He grew up in lot-Pliny Range. Portsmouth and Dover, played Particularly when he hikes Artists and art lovers invited to sports, and enjoyed ocean- alone, Gutowski leaves behind based activities. a detailed itinerary of trails he It wasn’t until 1974 when he plans to traverse along with his Summer BYOP on August 26 in Gorham was working for Public Service expected time of return. He al- GORHAM — In celebration of dancers, actors, musicians, sto- fluenced by the incredible land- tions who wish to give a brief of New Hampshire (PSNH), ways carries overnight gear, the Weeks Act Centennial, the rytellers, visual artists, and scape and the natural resources presentation. To register, or for from which he retired after 33 food, water, warm clothing, Arts Alliance of Northern New craftspeople — are encouraged of the North Country, and we've more information about the BY- years of employment, and over- some kind of shelter, a head- Hampshire is continuing its year to bring their work and to pres- been excited about exploring OP or Weeks Centennial activi- heard a couple of colleagues lamp, and fleece hat and of arts and nature programming ent or talk about it. Representa- those connections throughout ties, call 323-7302 or e-mail in- talking about hiking that he gloves, even in the middle of on Friday, August 26, with a For- tives of cultural organizations the year." [email protected]. first headed to the mountains, summer. est & Mountain BYOPs — Bring are also invited to give a brief Children are welcome to at- The Arts Alliance, a nonprof- Gutowski explained. “I eased Gutowski said he was in- Your Own Poetry, Performance, presentation on their current tend — and to present. Potluck it working to promote, support into their conversation about ducted into the Four-Thou- Painting, Presentation, Potluck. activities, and an audience is participants are invited to bring and sustain cultural life the 4,000-footers and asked sand-Footer Club in 1978, the The potluck begins at 6 p.m. needed, so all are welcome to their favorite appetizer, salad, throughout northern New questions, and they told me to same year as was Gov. Meldrim at the Gorham Auditorium, fol- attend and enjoy the informal main dish or dessert; cold Hampshire, is funded in part by buy a pack, a water bottle, and Thomson, who served in the lowed by the program at 7 p.m., evening. drinks will be provided. There is an operating grant from the New the AMC 1972 White Mountain Corner Office from 1973 to and everyone is invited to at- "We're excited about having no admission charge, though Hampshire State Council on the Guide and to hike up a 4K,” he 1979. tend and share their art, along a BYOP as part of our last week- donations are welcome. Arts. Support for the White said. Gutowski was a “peakbag- with good food and conversa- end of 8 Days of Weeks,” said Pre-registration is requested, Mountains Cultural Festival: 8 Gutowski enlisted his broth- ger” in those days and soon tion. Arts Alliance Executive Director particularly for those interested Days of Weeks comes from the Artists of all ages — profes- Frumie Selchen. "It's clear that in performing or bringing art- White Mountain National Forest sional and amateur, poets, most artists in our region are in- work, and for member organiza- and Laconia Savings Bank. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE Separate sealed Bids for the construction of Deanbrook Utilities System Improvements will be received by Deanbrook Village ATTENTION Town of Carroll Residents Cooperative, Inc. at the office of Town of Northumberland, 10 Station Plumbing or Electrical Square, Groveton, New Hampshire 03582 until 2:00 PM, (Local Time) FOOD PANTRY HOURS CHANGE Thursday, September 15, 2011 and then at said office publicly opened Apprentice Students EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 and read aloud. The Littleton Area Apprentice Program will begin Wednesday, Monday through Friday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Utilities System Improvements – Construction of 2,700 LF of 8-inch September 7, at 5:30pm. The first class will begin in the Littleton (Closed for Holidays) sewer main, 3,700 LF of 4-inch sewer service lines (46 services), (17) High School cafeteria, 159 Oak Hill Avenue, Littleton NH. Town Hall sewer manholes, 3,100 LF of 8-inch water main, 3,300 LF of 3/4” If you would like to be enrolled in the plumbing or electrical water service line (46 services), (4) 8-inch gate valves, (6) 6-inch gate apprentice program please contact Erica Antonucci at 603-444- 92 School Street • Twin Mountain, NH 03595 valves, (6) fire hydrants, (40) water meter pits, existing home plumb- 5186 ext. 603. Please leave a detailed message and someone will 603-846-5754 ing heat tape, utility demarcation points (i.e. electric meter, telephone, call you. and cable pedestals) underground conduit for electric/cable/tele- (We are still looking for a few more volunteers, The cost for tuition and books this year is $975.00. phone, ancillary equipment for electric/cable/telephone utilities, con- please call the phone number above) ductor from the utility demarcation point to the home, roadway and ditch restoration and ancillary surface restoration. Utility poles for overhead electrical/cable/telephone will be set by PSNH. Conductor from the pole to the utility demarcation point will be installed by the utility owner (i.e. PSNH, Fairpoint and Time Warner).

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We would like to extend our evening picnic and it is to our catch up on some of their ex- deepest sympathy to the family benefit to show that our town citing adventures within the of Vivian Giguere who had been cares deeply for the area. Just a last few years. a 22-year resident of Jefferson, stop once a week or two from Randolph Foundation living on the Horan Hill Road in three or four people would be In our neighbor town of Ran- the Riverton section of town. much help during summer dolph they have a “Randolph She and her husband Albert en- months. A little more informa- Foundation” that seems to do a joyed many of the recreations tion on the Town Garden comes lot for their town. In the past in the North Country. Vivian from the one person who is try- four years their accomplish- had worked at Siwooganock ing to keep it a respectful area. ments, especially in light of the Bank for several years when it “Hello all Jefferson garden- challenging economic climate, existed. We feel much sorrow ers — Help! Our 12-year-old have been many. They have col- for Vivian’s very good friend of Town Garden is now down to laborated with the Randolph five years, Margaret Stevens, one weeder. This senior citizen Mountain Club on the new Mt. for the two friends did many also opens the garden in the Crescent Trailhead project, things together, from walking, spring and closes it in the fall. made a substantial grant to the shopping, going to programs You may have noticed, as a re- Randolph Library for shelving, and enjoying dinner at a restau- sult, that this season there are and supported historical rant together, or with other way more weeds than we like to preservation activities such as friends. May time repair the see. Could one or several gar- the historical marker for the PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER broken chain! deners come with a trowel and Ravine House site and the pub- Fifteen members of an extended family — 11 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren of mapmaker basket for weeds to give the gar- lication of the history of Ran- Louis F. Cutter and his wife, Mary Osgood Cutter, both Randolph summer residents, plus four spouses of descen- Golf Tournament at Waum- den one-half hour to an hour of dolph Church, just to name a dents — tried out the nearly finished handicapped accessible trail to Mud Pond in Jefferson on Friday in the 6,000- bek time? It all helps. The weeds in few things. They continue to plus-acre Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge: Alice Cutter, left, front row, her brother Louis Cutter, both of New York City On Sunday, August 28, the your basket can be dumped in provide scholarships to Ran- with parents Victoria and Henry Cutter, behind; Barton Cutter and his wife Megan, crouching, both of Raleigh, N.C., Jefferson Fireman’s Golf Tour- the area on the left beyond the dolph students for higher edu- with their uncle, Frank Yans, behind, of Concord, Mass., holding the wheelchair; 3-year-old Sasha Banerji and his nament at the Waumbek Golf picnic table, heading down to- cation, support the life line for 9-year-old brother Hector Banerji, with their mother Ruth Maclennan, behind, and her husband, Robin Banerji, Course will begin at 8 a.m. tee wards the skating rink. I know elderly residents, provide main- wearing a white hat, all of London, England, plus teenagers Casey and Molly Yans, also of Concord, Mass., and Nick off. Teams of four players are there is a lot of pride in our gar- tenance for the Ravine House Noyes, right, back row, with his arm held by his son, Charlie Noyes, both of New York City. needed for the Scramble Game, den, as well as our Honor Roll site and Durand Lake and swim- and each Fire Department that Memorial. You can come any- ming area, and connect the enters will have a chance to win time. I prefer early AM best — community through the Ran- prize money, as the winners will it’s cool and quieter — but dolph Weekly, The Blizzard and Mud Pond Trail to be choose to which Fire Depart- whatever works for you… We the Mt. View Printouts. In 2010 ment the prize will be donated. need your help. Happy rest of they launched a new website, Anyone who would like to be- the summer and thanks so www.randolphfoundation.org, come a sponsor to any part of much for lending a hand!” and added the ability to make dedicated on Oct. 15 the tournament should contact on-line donations through Pay By Edith Tucker the Silvio O. Conte National 116 in Jefferson, now marked on- Bill Jones of Whitefield at 837- Catching up Pal. Also the foundation was [email protected] Wildlife Refuge, of which the ly by three pink ribbons tied 2264; or Kevin Stains of Jeffer- There are certainly some honored to receive a bequest 6,000-plus-acre Pondicherry Di- around a tree, and Mud Pond is son at 586-7114 for further in- residents of Jefferson who re- from the estate of Fred Hub- JEFFERSON — The almost- vision in Whitefield, Jefferson, only 70 feet. Elevation at the formation. member Thomas Carloni, a bard. “Congratulations!” completed 4.5-foot-wide univer- and Carroll is a part. trailhead is 1,204 feet, and Mud teacher of Jefferson Elementary sal-access Mud Pond Trail in the Youth Conservation Corps Pond, 1,134 feet. Town Garden School from 1972-1975 and Prin- Humor Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge will (YCC) crews worked for parts of The trailhead is off Route 116. needs gardeners cipal overseeing five teachers Well, George of 03598, it be dedicated on Saturday, Oct. four summers on this project, From the junction of Route 2 in The Jefferson Historical So- and 100 students. In 1975, he looks like summer is near an 15. explained Dave Govatski of Jef- Jefferson take Route 116 south ciety is the overseer of the Jef- left Jefferson and became Prin- end, seems that the Lancaster The 4.5-foot-wide trail is ferson, who heads up the for three miles towards White- ferson Town Garden and the cipal of the Lancaster Elemen- Fair begins on August 31 and 3,150 feet or .6 miles long. It Friends of Pondicherry organi- field to the gravel entrance road Honor Roll Monument that sur- tary School on Sept. 22, giving ends on Sept. 5, and school bus- starts with a 2,000-plus-foot-long zation. The Friends have con- to the Mud Pond trailhead. From rounds it, and works to keep the him the responsibility of 35 es will be on the road again. turnpike section, surfaced with tributed more than 1,600 hours Whitefield take Route 116 north weeds at bay for the beauty of teachers and 615 students. At Here’s a student exam that bluestone ledge pack. This leads of volunteer labor. The Ran- for one mile past the Whitefield- the area. This area is found near the age of 28, he felt he was should start the year out well. to a nearly 1,000-foot-long railed dolph Mountain Club trail crew Jefferson town line and look for the Old Corner Store, and the ready for more accountable-du- — A high school student stared boardwalk that provides won- provided two days of work to the pink ribbons. Society needs some volunteer ty. He and his wife purchased a thoughtfully at the second derful views of the boreal forest help clear the route. The trail is designed for uni- workers willing to keep the area home on the North Road in Lan- question on his exam, “state the floor, ending at a 10- by 16-foot USF&WS full-time employee versal access including wheel- attractive to townspeople and caster, and I believe they are re- number of tons of coal shipped viewing platform that overlooks Jamie Savage of Jefferson de- chairs. Wheelchairs with larger to all who visit here. Many trav- tired now. If they should read out of America in any one year.” Mud Pond. The approximately signed the boardwalk and su- tires designed for outdoor use elers stop at the picnic table this little article, it would be Suddenly, his brow cleared and three-foot-deep pond with an un- pervised its construction. are better, however, than those there to enjoy lunch or an nice to hear from them and he wrote, “1492: None.” developed shoreline has 1.6 WMRHS natural resources outfitted with narrow tires. acres of open water and three teacher Jenn Barton of Jefferson In the future, interpretive acres of fen and is located in a led the Pondicherry YCC crew signs will be installed along the 156-acre black spruce forest. A one summer, and Reuben Rajala trail, as well as a sign marking Early Pathmakers & the Weeks Act “poor fen” and a Northern of Gorham, the last three sum- the state’s Champion Black Cedar-Black Spruce Seepage mers. Typically the YCC crews Spruce, just off the boardwalk. slide-talk set for Aug. 27 Swamp — deemed an uncom- were made up of five enrollees The Refuge was designated a mon natural community in New plus crew leader, but last sum- National Natural Landmark in RANDOLPH — "The Early and author of “Peaks & Paths: A system on the Northern Peaks Hampshire — surrounds the mer the crew had 11 members, 1972 by the National Park Ser- Pathmakers: the Creation, De- Century of the Randolph Moun- of the Presidential Range as it Pond. plus a leader. Both the Blueber- vice, and in 2006 was named the struction & Rebuilding of the tain Club,” published in 2010 for was created in the late 1880s The materials, including lum- ry Swamp and Nulhegan Basin first Important Bird Area (IBA) Randolph Mountain Club (RMC) the Club’s centennial celebra- and the 1890s, illustrate the ber, gravel and tools, cost ap- YCC crews also provided two in New Hampshire. The U.S. De- Trail System” — a slide-talk with tion. progress of lumbering opera- proximately $60,000, of which weeks of assistance. partment of the Interior named dramatic readings — will be giv- The talk is sponsored by the tions in the region in the early half came from a grant from the The elevation change from the Little Cherry Pond Trail Na- en by Judy Maddock Hudson at Randolph Mountain Club as part 20th century, and examine the state Trails Bureau and half from the gravel parking lot off Route tional Recreation Trail in 2006. 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at of the Weeks Act Centennial cel- conditions that gave rise to the the Randolph Town Hall on Du- ebration and is free and open to Club’s founding in 1910 and the rand Road. the public. passage of the Weeks Act in Moving on at the Lancaster Farmers’ Market Hudson is the RMC historian Hudson will discuss the trail 1911. Wow, thirteen of our weekly meats, eggs and much more peared last Saturday. Most pop- Farmers’ Markets already have await your purchase. A delight- ular, it seems, has been the de- occurred, and only eight more ful surprise has been the con- lectable array of artisan breads remain. Each week the available tinuing crop of delicious and nu- offered by several accomplished variety of fresh, locally grown or tritious large blueberries, which bakers. prepared food items has ap- should be available until the Join us next Saturday for a re- peared to expand dramatically. first frost. Blackberries first ap- warding and fun morning. Last Saturday morning the weather was perfect, and with new friends or with vendors, it was easy to spend the entire morning at the Market. I did. Af- ter all, it was Farmers’ Market Week, and August is Eat Local Month. For each of the last three weeks, corn has been available and has steadily increased in sweetness. Vendors, who pick their corn early each Market morning, predict that the most delicious corn of the season will be harvested during the next two or three weeks! Many won- derful tomato varieties continue to be in great demand. Potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, cheese,

Small Business: The Backbone of America A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• Sen. Gallus shows Stratford welcomes new member to Board of Selectman colleagues his city By Edith Tucker impressed with the facility’s or- bring some $50 million into the [email protected] ganization and Acting Warden area, providing a big economic Chris Kench’s presentation. boost. BERLIN — Sen. John Gallus Bragdon said he had also Sen. Nancy Stiles, a Republi- asked his colleagues in the 24- learned that overcrowding can of Hampton, said that she had member sate Senate to visit his plagues the federal prison sys- been stunned by the beautiful home city on Monday, and a num- tem and he’d like to see the Berlin view from the enormous federal ber took him up on the offer. facility open up as soon as possi- prison, but that she had noticed After meeting at his office in ble. He was impressed with its how relatively empty the city ap- downtown Berlin, Gallus led a technology and cutting-edge con- peared to be. tour to introduce his fellow legis- trol room. “It’s a big new prison D’Allesandro said that the city lators to areas with which they with a high level of efficiency,” he presented quite a different pic- would likely be dealing — the said. ture than many years ago when Northern New Hampshire Cor- Berlin’s state prison is also far the mills that operated 24/7 dom- rectional Facility and Jericho more efficient than the Concord inated the scene. “It’s depopulat- State Park, under development prison, Bragdon pointed out, like- ed,” he said. for ATVs and other OHRVs — or ly meaning that doubling the District I Executive Councilor to learn about a hot-button na- Berlin facility would be less ex- Ray Burton, a Republican of Bath, tional issue — the new federal pensive than retrofitting the one thanked Sen. Gallus for organiz- prison that has no inmates be- in Concord. ing an eye-opening day, a senti- cause no operating funds were Sen. Amanda Merrill, a Demo- ment enthusiastically echoed by appropriated. crat of Durham, said this is the all elected officials on hand, in- COURTESY PHOTO Sen. Peter Bragdon, a Repub- first time she had visited Berlin. cluding Rep. Marc Tremblay of On August 22, the Board of Selectmen — Chairman Larry Ladd and Selectman W. Timothy Brooks — lican of Milford who is Senate She was impressed with the vo- Berlin. appointed Robin Kimball Rheaume to the position of selectman, replacing Frances L. Ruch. Robin had for- President, explained at a BBQ cational training available at the Mayor Paul Grenier welcomed merly served as Elected Auditor for the town. lunch at Jericho — cooked by for- Northern New Hampshire Cor- everyone. mer Rep. Paul Ingersoll and his rectional Facility, as well as the Bureau of Trails Director Chris wife, Beverly, — that actually see- chance for inmates to develop Gamache said that Jericho and ing the gym — still set up with good work habits, but she was other ATV trail systems are well Celebrate 2011 Weeks Park programs bunks to house more inmates dismayed that there is only one maintained because of dedicated than the prison was built for — educational staff member. “We club volunteers. Only 13 on-the- All are welcome to meet at lic service and his ability to fa- versity of Virginia and Brown made him understand that situa- need to prepare inmates for their ground staffers serve in the Trails the Summit Lodge of Weeks cilitate the resolution of conflict University. Dr. More is a part- tion. re-entry into society,” she said. Bureau. Developing connectivity State Park in Lancaster at 6 p.m. to achieve a beneficial result for time resident of Lancaster and “I could see what it would Sen. Lou D'Allesandro, a De- between Berlin, Errol, Groveton on Thursday, August 25, for hors all. This influence was key to the serves on the Board of Trustees have been like,” Bragdon said. “It mocrat of Manchester, said that and Colebrook is on the docket, d’oeuvres celebrating the 2011 successful passage of the Weeks of the Weeks Medical Center was not a good situation. I had when the federal prison opens it but, he said, it not clear whether programs. The evening program Act by enabling Weeks to bring there. She also serves on the heard about it; I had read about would be almost like a city with- ATVs would be allowed on gravel at 7 p.m. will follow a brief As- about patient collaboration and President’s Council at Plymouth it, but that’s not the same as ac- in a city. With a $29 million oper- roads on the Connecticut Lakes sociation Annual Meeting, compromise among a wide con- State University and on the Na- tually seeing it.” He said he was ating budget, the facility will Headwaters tract. which the public is welcome to stituency of individuals and or- tional Council at Strawberry attend. ganizations. It is fitting that her Banke Museum in Portsmouth. The speaker for the evening talk will be presented in the for- WSP Association host for the is Rebecca Weeks Sherrill More, mer summer home of John evening is Vince Lunetta. Weeks Former state forester a descendant of John W. Weeks Weeks and in the centennial State Park is located on the east who authored the Weeks Act of year celebrating passage of the side of Route 3, approximately 2 1911. Becky's talk entitled "The Weeks Act that was so essential miles south of Lancaster. The Impact of Lancaster, NH on The to creation of our eastern Na- Evening Program Series is spon- nominated to head Weeks Act of 1911" is unique. tional Forests. sored by the Weeks State Park Her talk focuses on how the Dr. More is a Visiting Scholar Association, NH Division of northern NH community of Lan- at Brown University; Adjunct Parks, and UNH Cooperative Ex- Parks Division caster influenced John Wingate Professor RI School of Design. tension. All programs are free Weeks, his commitment to pub- She holds degrees from the Uni- and the public is invited. By Edith Tucker Both the Divisions of Parks and was wood procurement and per- [email protected] Recreation and Forests and Lands sonnel manager for an oriented are part of the Department of Re- strand-board plant. Bryce is a So- Northern Pass Opposition needs volunteers BRETTON WOODS — Former sources and Economic Develop- ciety of American Foresters Certi- state forester Phil Bryce was nom- ment (DRED), headed up by Com- fied Forester and holds forestry li- for the North Country’s 20th Moose Festival inated to fill the vacant post of Di- missioner George Bald. DRED has censes in both New Hampshire CANAAN, Vt. — If you’ve nev- There will be a tent to keep off [email protected] and let us know rector of the state Division of Parks four divisions. and Maine er been to the Festival, it’s quite the sun’s rays and lots of materi- when you are available. We will and Recreation at a salary of The Division of Parks and He earned his B.S. in forestry at an experience! The North Coun- als all set to hand out. be arranging the schedule. $86,131 at Wednesday’s meeting Recreation is made up of the Bu- the University of Maine at Orono try Moose Festival is scheduled The hours on Saturday are Whether you have an hour or of the Governor and Executive reau of Park Operations, Bureau of and an M.B.A. at Plymouth State in this year from Thursday, August from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the several to give to the cause, Council at the Omni Mount Wash- Historic Sites, Bureau of Trails, 1993. 26 to Saturday, August 28. The table should be staffed by at least every effort counts and each of ington Hotel. and Cannon Mountain. The Divi- Bryce attended the cere- Opposition is looking for volun- two volunteers. With enough vol- our efforts makes a difference. sion manages 92 properties, in- monies marking the 10th anniver- teers to staff an opposition table unteers, any one person won’t For information on the Festi- Bryce previously left the state’s cluding state parks, beaches, sary of the Randolph Community on Saturday, August 28 in Canaan need to be there all day. It would val go to http://www.northcoun- employ as Director of the state Di- campgrounds, historic sites, Forest on Aug. 6 in Jefferson, — at the recreation field, easy to be nice for the first volunteers to trychamber.org/About-our- vision of Forests and Lands where trails, waysides, and natural areas. where he was cited as playing a find. Canaan is north of Cole- get there by 8:30 a.m. Chamber/Moose-Festival/de- he had worked for 11 years from Earlier in his career Bryce lived key role in its receiving federal For- brook driving on Rte. 3 and Anyone interested or who fault.aspx. The North Country 1997 to 2008 to became president in Milan, first as superintendent of est Legacy funds. He also was on across the Connecticut River would like to volunteer should Chamber of Commerce is spon- of Fountains America, a forest forestry at Crown Vantage/James hand on July 29 for the Weeks Act from West Stewartstown, N.H. contact infonorthcountrypower- sor of the event. management, land brokerage, and River in Berlin from 1989 to 1993, Centennial Festival at the base of GIS services company based in and then to serve as chief forester the Mt. Washington Auto Road in Pittsfield from Sept. 2008 to July from 1993 to 1997. Prior to that he Green’s Grant. Harry Gregg Foundation receives 2011. funds for North Country Fogg named to honors list at Nashua Community GREENFIELD — The Harry (NHCF) to assist residents with Tillotson Fund has made a make NASHUA — Nashua Commu- semester. Among those students Groveton High School, is pursu- Gregg Foundation in Greenfield, disabilities from the towns of a significant impact on the nity College has recognized stu- is Seth Fogg who has been in- ing an Associate’s Degree in Col- which provides funds to New Colebrook, Berlin and surround- health and wellbeing of people dents for their academic cluded on the Vice President’s lision Repair Technology. He is Hampshire residents with dis- ing communities. in the North Country, improving achievement for the Spring 2011 list. Seth, a 2010 graduate of the brother of Danielle Fogg of abilities announced a $15,000 “The North Country is home individual lives and strengthen- Williston, Vt., and the son of Mr. grant from the Neil and Louise to the highest number of elder- ing communities,” said Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fogg of Stark. Tillotson Fund of the New Hamp- ly and disabled residents in the Shumway. Waystack shire Charitable Foundation state and we want to make sure Applications can be complet- Personal Injury they’re getting the help they ed and submitted on-line by go- Frizzell need,” said HGF president Don ing to www.crotchedmoun- Trial Lawyers Law Shumway. “We’re very grateful tain.org and clicking on the Har- MUMS! to the Tillotson Fund and NHCF ry Gregg Foundation link. Appli- Starting to color for this award.” cants should check the website Perennials - Great Selection - $1.00/pot The Harry Gregg Foundation for deadlines, meeting dates, (603)237-8322 • (800)479-3884 makes grants to people in New and income and project guide- Apple Trees, Blueberry Bushes + Much More Hampshire with disabilities for lines before submitting an appli- www.waystackfrizzell.com 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily products and services that will cation. SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES improve their independence The New Hampshire Charita- and quality of life. The founda- ble Foundation has been work- Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street tion board of trustees meets ing to improve the quality of life Visit Us Online at www.aplandscapingservices.com 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 Thank you for supporting family farms four times a year to review ap- in our communities since 1962. plications. Grants are limited to It builds and manages a collec- $1200, but are often less due to tion of funds, currently totaling A&P LANDSCAPING the large numbers of applica- more than $400 million, created A&P LANDSCAPING Whitefield tions received. Past funding by individuals, families and cor- Recreation Department from the Tillotson Fund has pro- porations for general charitable ANDAND BUILDING BUILDING vided a total of $30,000 to peo- purposes. Mowing • Lawn Care ple in the North Country. Landscaping • 4-Step Fertilizing • Mulching SOCCER “Through these grants, the New Lawn Installation • Pruning • Walkways Notice of Public Hearing Retaining Walls • Patios • Brush Hogging • Vinyl Siding REGISTRATION Of Lancaster Zoning Board of Adjustment Decks • Sheds • Fencing • Patios • Light Construction Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, Forms available at the Whitefield Town Office August 31, 2011 in the second floor meeting room, Town Hall, Lancaster, New Porches • Remodeling • Driveways • Windows & Doors Hampshire, concerning the following requests: Cost Per Child: Call to Order. Power Washing • Snow Plowing Roll Call. Resident: Non-Resident: Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s). Preschool – $15.00 Preschool – $20.00 Public Hearings: Case #495 – Joseph & Patricia Larsen for an area variance concerning article SMALL ENGINE K-2 – $20.00 K-2 – $25.00 5.01 “Building Setbacks in the Residential District”. Applicants request to construct Grades 3-6 – $25.00 Grades 3-6 – $30.00 a 12’ by 12’ deck, 5 feet from a side property line when 10 feet is the minimum REPAIR SHOP required. Lot Zoned Residential. (94 Elm Street, Tax Map P10 Lot 065: 0.22 Acres). Case #496 – Lorraine I. Duquette for an area variance concerning article 5.04 Make checks payable to: “Building Setbacks in the Agricultural District”. Applicant requests to construct a Whitefield Recreation Dept. 24’ by 24’ one-story, two car garage; 30 feet from the front Right of Way when 50 feet is the minimum required. Lot Zoned Agricultural. (110 Garland Road, Tax Map R11 Lot 035: 2.39 Acres). Fully Insured 152 Littleton Road Scholarships available upon request for residents. Free Estimates Whitefield, NH 03598 Other business as may legally be brought before said meeting. Senior & Veterans * Deadline for sign-ups is Tuesday, September 13th. Dated: August 18, 2011 Discounts. (603) 837-9113 NO EXCEPTIONS! LANCASTER ZONING BOARD • James Hammond, Chairman AUGUST 24, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• 39th Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb results are in PINKHAM NOTCH — Veteran any younger!” in each of the five years in which mountain bikers Overend and Overend, who won the inaugu- it has been contested. In each race, Juarez dominate youngsters and ral World Mountain Biking Cham- she has ridden among the first Marti Shea wins her seventh Mt. pionship in 1990 and won the U.S. male riders and enjoyed being able Washington ascent. national off-road biking champi- to pace herself with them. “I love Ned Overend of Durango, Co- onship six times between 1986 and riding with the guys,” she said, “be- lo., celebrated his 56th birthday 1992, added that he tried to ride cause they make me feel that I can with beautiful weather, lots of ex- the day’s race as a time trial, con- go harder.” ercise, a $1000 prize, and one more centrating more on his own per- Excited by the win, Shea re- reminder to the cycling world that formance than on his position rel- flected on the possibility of even- age has taken away very little of ative to others. “But I did look back tually breaking the women’s this former world champion’s to see where Tinker was. If you’re course record of 58:14, set in 2000 strength or stamina. Less than two fading, a 30-second lead on Tinker by French cycling star Jeannie Lon- miles up the dizzying 7.6-mile road is nothing.” go. “Today I was on record pace to the summit of the highest peak Following Juarez, just as he did for four miles,” she observed. “I in the northeastern U.S. Overend in 2010, was Timothy Ahearn of just have to figure out how to keep pedaled away from his two closest Woodstock, Conn. “It’s pretty im- it up for seven and a half!” pursuers. Extending his lead con- pressive what (Ned and Tinker) The men’s Mt. Washington tinuously, he won the 39th annual can do,” said Ahearn. “I had hallu- record is beyond nearly anyone’s Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle cinations of staying with Ned for reach. It is 49:24, set in 2002 by Hillclimb in 55 minutes three sec- two miles, but that was crazy!” Tom Danielson, who this summer onds. Ahearn’s third-place time was was the first American finisher As if Overend’s age weren’t 58:22. overall in the Tour de France. enough to make the point, the run- This was Ned Overend’s first In all, 600 riders competed in nerup a minute later was Tinker Mt. Washington victory in four at- the race. Overend and Shea each Juarez of Whittier, Calif., himself 50 tempts here. In 2005 he finished won $1000 for first place. All pro- years old. Like Overend, Juarez, fourth, narrowly edged by two ceeds of the Hillclimb benefit the PHOTO BY MIKE FOURNIER who clocked 56:14 for the day’s younger pros while all three trailed Tin Mountain Conservation Cen- This burned-out house located at 53 Brooklyn St. failed to draw any bids when put out to bid by the town. ride up the Mt. Washington Auto former Tour de France star Tyler ter in Albany, N.H. Road, is a three-decade veteran of Hamilton. He finished second be- Top Finishers mountain and off-road bicycling hind Hamilton in 2006, and then, Men: ?1. Ned Overend, 54, Du- competitions at the international by just two second, behind rising rango, Colo., 55:03 ?2. Tinker level. Together, the two veterans pro Phil Gaimon in 2009. Juarez, 50, Whittier, Calif., 56:14 ?3. One lot sells, one doesn’t left the 20-, 30- and 40-somethings Juarez took the runnerup’s Timothy Ahearn, 36, Woodstock, By Mike Fournier breaks, and the poor condition town clerk’s page, and a "sales behind them to sort out the rest of place on the podium for the sec- Conn., 58:22 ?4. Chris Yura, 32, Contributing Writer of the street, the crossing, and pitch" section. Carriger and the top finishing places. ond time in a row, having been Philadelphia, Pa., 1:00:22 (note: NORTHUMBERLAND–Select- the sidewalk. Although the Bresnahan are still seeking in- The women’s race similarly beaten last year only by Boulder, This is not 1:22, but one hour and men reviewed bids they had board was cognizant of the prob- put from community members demonstrated the value of experi- Colo., rider Nico Toutenhoofd. 22 seconds) ?5. Chris Hillier, 25, Et- sought on two town-owned lots lems, they noted tight budget concerning the site and ask that ence and stamina over youthful This year, while Toutenhoofd re- na, N.H., 1:01:30 ?6. Robert Dou- at their Aug. 15 meeting and ac- constraints due to increased fu- ideas be forwarded to Becky ambition, as 48-year-old Marti turned less well trained and fin- glas, 45, Honeoye Falls, N.Y., cepted the bid on one lot but el costs, additional retirement Craggy at the town office. Shea, of Marblehead, Mass., won ished behind several other of the 1:01:58 ?7. Peter Ostroski, 22, In- were unable divest themselves costs due to cost-shifting by the The board approved three her seventh bike race up Mt. Wash- top riders, Juarez beat Touten- tervale, N.H., 1:02:09 of ownership on the other as no state, and unexpected repair building permits and two re- ington. Earlier this summer, Shea hoofd’s 2010 time. Women: 1. Marti Shea, 48, Mar- bids were received. costs due to the spring storms quests for use of the town office had already won Newton’s Re- “I had more confidence today,” blehead, Mass., 1:04:12 ?2. Kristen The smaller of the two lots, a have left them with no discre- meeting room and agreed to venge, the other cycling race up said Juarez. “I knew what to ex- Gohr, 40, Reading, Mass., 1:10:39 vacant parcel of 0.14 acres on tionary funds for additional have the North Country Council the same road, in her personal best pect. When Ned pulled away, ?3. Sari Anderson, 32, Carbondale, Ball Road, drew one bid, from street repair. handle the travel plan to be de- time for the climb, one hour four though, I knew he was going to take Colo., 1:17:20 ?4. Liz Feeney, 48, abutter Sylvia Stone, who of- The board also noted that the veloped under a Safe Routes to minutes 12 seconds. Today, she it. Once you get a decent gap here, Philadelphia, Pa., 1:17:48 ?5. Do- fered $501, which the selectmen complaint letter, the second re- School grant the town received. finished in exactly the same time, it’s hard for anyone to make it up minique Codere, 52, Montreal, accepted. The second parcel, ceived from the same individual, The travel plan will include the more than six minutes ahead of on you. I love this climb!” Quebec, 1:18:55 ?6. Cristine Lam- 0.59 acres with a burned-out was anonymous, which makes it routes taken to school by stu- Kristen Gohr of Reading, Mass. Shea, who today defended the oureux, 45, Montreal, Quebec, shell of a house located at 53 more difficult for the board to dents and a long-range plan for Gohr, 40, clocked 1:10:39. Hillclimb title she won for the first 1:22:40 ?7. Heather Norris, 36, Brooklyn St., drew no bids. The follow up. upgrading sidewalks. “It’s good to win,” said Overend time in 2010, exhibited even more Westhampton, Mass., 1:23:40 board had set a minimum price The board heard a presenta- The board went into non-pub- as he cooled off at the summit. “I confidence. “I tell myself I will not Athletes from local towns in- of $10,000, hoping to recoup tion by Doug Carriger and Brian lic session in which they signed wanted to win, and I wouldn’t trav- lose here,” she said afterward. “I’m cluded: Jim and Sandy Dannis, Dal- back taxes and cleanup costs in- Bresnahan concerning the ongo- a budgeted pay increase and dis- el this far for it if I didn’t think I had on the line, I’m ready to go. Watch ton NH 1:29:13 177; ?Teo Jackson, curred by the town. The town ing effort to establish a town cussed a water/sewer abate- a chance. Comparing past times it!” Gorham NH 1:24:19 135; ?Justin had taken ownership of the web site. The site, not yet func- ment request for a Winter St. with the others, I figured I should Besides her two Hillclimb wins, Henderson, Milan NH 1:09:49 24. property in 2010 for unpaid tax- tional, will have four main sec- property, which they approved. be the favorite, but I’m not getting Shea has won Newton’s Revenge es and was subsequently or- tions: a municipal directory, a dered by the state Department board of selectmen’s page, a of Environmental Services to Morrison employees attend Weathervane performance clean up material allegedly ZONING BOARD dumped on the property after PUBLIC HEARING being removed from paper mill property. Whomever purchases DATE: Weds., Sept. 7th, 2011 the property will likely have to TIME: 6:30 PM remove the house shell due to PLACE: Town Office Meeting Room its poor condition. 10 Station Square The board will again seek Groveton, NH 03582 bids on the lot in the near fu- ture, most likely without setting Case: #Z11-02– Wireless Linc of NH and VT is seeking a minimum bid. The town also will seek bids on two of five an area variance for setbacks in order to erect an 88’ parcels taken under tax liens on tall broadband monopole. The Town’s telecommu- Aug. 11. Both parcels are vacant nications ordinance requires the minimum setbacks lots. of the zone be met plus the distance equal to the The town also acquired three height of the pole. The parcel is zoned Residential other parcels via tax liens. The Low Density, owned by Janice Peaslee at Map 237 Lot 34 other parcels threatened with tax liens are now either paid up 17, located on Lancaster Road, and consists of 2 or have agreed to a payment acres. plan. The board spent some time If this is not possible or if you have questions, please call in discussion of a letter received our office at (603) 636-1450 and ask for Elaine Gray. from a resident of Brooklyn St. Please bill the Town of Northumberland, 10 Station complaining about waterline Square, Groveton, NH 03582. Thank you.

COURTESY PHOTO Morrison nursing home employees, including Executive Director Roxie Severance and Board Member Marion Rexford, spent an evening at the theatre and enjoyed watching Dietary Manager Michael Willey, seated center, perform in the Weathervane Theatre's production of Music Man.

© 1999, National Crime Prevention Council TOWN OF NORTHUMBERLAND This kid’s PLANNING BOARD being sentenced PUBLIC HEARINGS to life. Weds. Sept. 7, 2011 at the Town Bldg. Meeting Room 10 Station Square, Groveton • 7:00 p.m. Wireless Linc of NH and VT is requesting 3 Site Plan Reviews & Conditional Permits for a proposed broadband monopole on each of the following properties: A good one. File# P11-01: Map 237 Lot 17 owned by Janice Peaslee on Lancaster Rd. (near Marshall’s corner), zoned Residential Low Density, 2 acres

It takes you— File# P11-02: Map 205 Lot 17 owned by Gerard & Paulette and programs that work. Routhier at 324 Stratford Rd., zoned Residential Low Density, Call 1-800-WE PREVENT and we’ll 5.2 acres send you a free booklet on how you and your community can keep File# P11-03: kids away from crime and crime Map 234 Lot 4 owned by Gerard and Yvette away from kids. Viger at 948 Lost Nation Rd., zoned Agricultural, 29 acres. The site plans are available at the Town Office for viewing or call the planning board clerk at 636-1450 with any questions. A10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• Burglary, twin accidents, and other activity: LPD

By: Isaac Caswell, Department is investigating ju- Contributing writer veniles who maybe involved in the case but there is no other in- LANCASTER — On August 15 formation at this time. Ray and Debs Variety Store re- ported a burglary. At sometime Laura Heiser, 22 of Concord, in the early morning the burglar Vermont, was arrested on Au- reportedly broke in through a gust 16, Heiser was arrested on side widow and then broke into a bench warrant for failure to the stores office, causing dam- appear in Lancaster District age to the office door, at this Court. Heiser was released on point the burglar stole an unde- $5,000 PR bail and is to appear termined amount of money. This in court on September 14. report is still under investiga- tion. Jessica Collins, 20 of Lan- caster, was arrested on August On August 17 at 12:20 p.m. 19 for being a minor in posses- there was an accident in the Lan- sion alcohol and for the theft of caster McDonalds parking lot. a pocketbook at Shaw’s Super- Reportedly a vehicle driven by market. Collins was released on North Percy Peak Rock steps at Percy Peaks Robert Johnson, 85 of Lancast- $1,000 PR bail and is to appear er, rear-ended a parked car while in court on September 28. attempting to back out of his Percy Peaks trail work completed parking space; Michael Rheault On August 18 at 8:00 p.m. owned the struck vehicle. There there was a collision on Main STRATFORD — One of the restoration project on the Percy ed by grants from the New Hamp- tion and education organization were minor damages to Street in Lancaster. Reportedly most popular hiking trails in far Peaks Trail system focused on re- shire Recreation Trails Program, working in the northern commu- Rheault’s vehicle and no injuries Cameron Brown, 20 of Groveton, northern New Hampshire has re- pairing segments impacted by the Davis Conservation Founda- nities of Vermont and New Hamp- were reported. and Gregory Crane, 57 of cently been restored following soil erosion, heavy foot traffic tion and the Plum Creek Founda- shire. The NorthWoods Conser- Nashua, were driving past each years of severe erosion. The Per- and the challenging mountain ter- tion and was completed in part- vation Corps is a program of On August 18 at 5:15 p.m. other when they collided caus- cy Peaks Trail accesses the icon- rain. NorthWoods trail crews nership with NorthWoods Stew- NorthWoods Stewardship Center there was an accident in the Lan- ing moderate damage to the ve- ic twin peaks of North and South spent eight weeks installing over ardship Center, NH Trails Bureau, and hires over 80 young people caster McDonalds parking lot. hicles but no injuries were re- Percy in New Hampshire’s Nash 110 waterbars, 150 rock steps and NH Division of Forests and Lands, annually to complete service and Reported a vehicle Driven by ported. Stream Forest. Crews from the nearly one-quarter mile of trail and the Cohos Trail Association. learning projects throughout the Bonnie Vanhorn, 68 of Lunen- NorthWoods Stewardship Center adjustments. NorthWoods Stewardship Northeast. For more information, burg, Vermont, rear-ended a On August 19 at 7:00 a.m. recently completed a multi-year The work on Percy was fund- Center is a non-profit conserva- visit www.northwoodscenter.org. parked vehicle while attempting there was an accident on Main to back out of her parking space; Street in Lancaster. The acci- the vehicle that was struck be- dent reportedly occurred when Ramsdell family presented with large check longed to Sheilah Raynor, 65 of Frank Davenport, 81 of Lancast- Dalton. There were only minor Brooke Ramsdell, as many mainly to help offset the Rams- While this is a lot of money, ey was raised from the afore- er, drove out of the Big Apple on damages and no injuries were people know, is a young New dell family’s traveling expenses. Judy Ramsdell, Brooke’s mother, mentioned quilt raffle. Main Street at this time Daven- reported. Hampshire woman who recently One of these fundraisers was was presented with an even big- This money will, without port struck the side of another graduated from White Mountain the raffling off of a quilt. The raf- ger check of $1,525. Of this mon- doubt, help the Ramsdell Family vehicle owned by Miranda Dan- There was also a report of Regional High School and who is fle ran from June 26 to July 4. The ey, $182 was raised with a 50/50 during this difficult time in their forth, 20 of Lunenburg, Vermont. vandalism on the Colonel Town being treated for breast cancer. winner of the quilt was Jeannie raffle at Fiddle Fest in Groveton lives. Finally, congratulations to No injuries were reported but bleachers on August 18 around To help ease the financial costs, Wood of Franklin. This quilt raf- on June 26, and the 50/50 winner the winners of the raffles and Danforth’s vehicle had to be 2:00 p.m.; the Lancaster Police there have been a number of fle managed to earn the Ramsdell Brian Bresnaham donated the re- best of luck Brooke. towed from the scene. fundraisers. The money raised is family $1,263. maining $80. The remaining mon- UNH Dean’s List for spring semester of 2010-2011 IN THE SERVICE DURHAM — The following lehem earned Honors; Jason earned High Honors; Amanda Dalton earned Highest Honors; students have been named to Shuster of Bethlehem earned Parker of Lancaster earned Mitchell Galasyn of Dalton Air Force Airman Caleb C. Sk- Airmen who complete basic the Dean's List at the Universi- Highest Honors; Katie Bunnell Honors; John Rancourt of Lan- earned Highest Honors; Holly ousen graduated from basic mili- training earn four credits toward ty of New Hampshire for the of Colebrook earned High Hon- caster earned High Honors; Tay- Ingerson of Whitefield earned tary training at Lackland Air an associate in applied science spring semester of the 2010 - ors; John Kenny of Colebrook lor Renaud of Lancaster earned Highest Honors; Eric Jones of Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. degree through the Community 2011 academic year. Joseph Ar- earned Highest Honors; Sara Highest Honors; Cassandra Whitefield earned Highest Hon- The airman completed an in- College of the Air Force. senault of Berlin earned High- Placy of Colebrook earned Hon- Spencer of Lancaster earned ors; David McCullough of tensive, eight-week program that Caleb Skousen is the son of est Honors; Amanda Beiner of ors; Cody Santangelo of Cole- Highest Honors; Christina Bas- Whitefield earned Highest Hon- included training in military dis- Brenda Skousen of Stoney Hill Berlin earned Honors; Ashley brook earned High Honors; nar of Landaff earned High Hon- ors; Christine McGee of White- cipline and studies, Air Force Road in Colebrook, N.H. He grad- Canning of Berlin earned High- Mackenzie Brooks of Colebrook ors; Olivia Cushing of Sugar Hill field earned Honors; and Ella core values, physical fitness, and uated from a home school pro- est Honors; Ethan Carrier of earned Highest Honors; John earned High Honors; Elora De- Nilsen of Dalton earned Highest basic warfare principles and gram in 2006. Berlin earned Highest Honors; King of Groveton earned Hon- mers of Lisbon earned Highest Honors. skills. Kelli King of Berlin earned Hon- ors; Taylor Langkau of Grove- Honors; Sarah Hubbard of Ly- Students named to the ors; Heather LaFlamme of ton earned Honors; Mary Nolin man earned High Honors; Tim- Dean's List at the University of Engagement Berlin earned High Honors; Sta- of Stark earned Highest Honors; othy Osborn of Lisbon earned New Hampshire are students cie Lambert of Berlin earned Kelsy Schutt of Groveton Honors; Katie Tefft of Milan who have earned recognition Highest Honors; Cory Osgood earned Honors; Ashley Cormier earned Highest Honors; Jodie through their superior scholas- Tuite and Doolan of Berlin earned High Honors; of Jefferson earned Highest Therriault of Milan earned High- tic performance. Highest Hon- Kimberly Ann Tuite and David The groom-to-be is the son of Joel Wyatt of Berlin earned Honors; Kyle Cormier of Jeffer- est Honors; Marcus Chase of ors are awarded to students Arthur Doolan, both of Dalton, are Pamela Phillips and Brian “Dusty” Highest Honors; Nicholas Bi- son earned High Honors; Pittsburg earned Honors; Amy who earn a semester grade pleased to announce their en- Doolan. David is a 2007 graduate adasz of Bethlehem earned Samantha Smith of Jefferson Michaud of Randolph earned point average of 3.7 or better gagement. of White Mountains Regional High Highest Honors; Sara Bucciarel- earned Honors; Amanda Snell Honors; Felicia Brodeur of out of a possible 4.0. Students The bride-to-be is the daugh- School and is currently employed li of Bethlehem earned Honors; of Jefferson earned High Hon- Whitefield earned Highest Hon- with a 3.5 to 3.69 average are ter of Ann Nichols and Michael Tu- as a painter with Fall Line Paint- Kayla Leslie of Bethlehem ors; Phillip Burke of Lancaster ors; Dana Corey of Whitefield awarded high honors and stu- ite. Kimberly is a 2002 graduate of ing. earned Honors; Hannah Mur- earned High Honors; Catherine earned Honors; Kerstin Corey dents whose grade point aver- Littleton High School and is cur- A May 19, 2012 wedding is phy of Bethlehem earned High Carter of Lancaster earned Hon- of Whitefield earned Highest age is 3.2 through 3.49 are rently employed as a Customer planned at Church Landing in Honors; Monica Plante of Beth- ors; Danielle Ennis of Lancaster Honors; Matthew Galasyn of awarded honors. Service Representative/Teller at Meredith. The Reverend Kurt Connecticut River Bank, N.A. Weisner will officiate. ~SAU #58~ Opening reception for NOTICE OF MEETINGS NOW HIRING SEPTEMBER 2011 CRAG’s “Through the Lens” ______Halloween Staff STARK SCHOOL BOARD exhibit at Fiddleheads Stark Village School Multipurpose Room Start now to finish out COLEBROOK — CRAG, in col- exhibit, meet local artisans and Tuesday, September 6, 2011 the summer season laboration with Fiddleheads, learn how each uniquely ex- 6:00pm – Board Meeting cordially invites everyone to presses their interpretation of STRATFORD SCHOOL BOARD Apply online at celebrate the new CRAG gallery the current theme. It’s an enjoy- Stratford Public School Multipurpose Room www.sixguncity.com exhibit “Through the Lens” able evening of art, conversa- opening on Sept. 2, with a re- tion and fun. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 GHOST TOWN ception from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fid- Artisans of any medium who 6:00pm – Board Meeting dleheads, 110 Main Street in would like more information NORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD AT SIX GUN CITY Colebrook. This show will be about CRAG should visit the Groveton High School Library Rt. 2, Jefferson, NH 03583 highlighting the talent of CRAG’s website at www.con- 603-586-4592 photographers. The receptions necticutriverartisans.org. For Monday, September 19, 2011 are casual and offer complimen- more information about exhibits 6:00PM – Board Meeting tary wine and refreshments, and schedules, contact Michele fruit, cheese and crackers, as Johnsen at 237-5500 or well as a chance to see the new [email protected]. PIICK OF THE WEEK ‘03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FOR SALE 6 cyl., auto, CARD SHOWER 4X4 AC, loaded, SHEET STEEL: (4) pieces – 5’ x 5’ x 5/8” For Joseph “George” SALE PRIICE $150.00 per sheet $$ CHAIN FALLS: (3) CM 2-TON Chain Falls and Carlene Dumas 8,5258,525 with 15ft lift, Auto Sales Annex 2 $150.00 each th 590 Main St. • Gorham, NH 03581 • 603-752-1063 (1) CM 2-TON Chain Fall Pat’sHours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm • Sat. 9am-3pm • Sun. Closed 60 Wedding All payments calculated with 0 down unless otherwise stated. Rates are subject to change with 20ft lift, $200.00 without notice; subject to credit approval. See salesperson for details & restrictions. Not responsible for typographical errors. Call Keith at 603.636.1524, Anniversary Please leave a message September 08, 2011 Please send to: 209 Littleton Road, Whitefield NH 03598 AUGUST 24, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A11 ••• ‘Gaelic Americana’ GNWCA concert coming to Colebrook COLEBROOK — The next in Joining Kyle and Rosie for the the Celtic concert series spon- Colebrook concert is guitarist sored by the Great North Woods Neil Fitzmaurice from Ireland. Committee for the Arts will fea- Neil is from Athelone and holds a ture an evening of “Gaelic Amer- BA in Traditional Music Perfor- icana,” bringing together New mance from Limerick University. Hampshire’s own Kyle Carey with He is a multi-instrumentalist and Cape Beaton fiddler Rosie can play anything with strings, MacKenzie. excelling at fiddle and guitar, and Tickets are now on sale for the will primarily be playing guitar concert, set for 7 p.m. on Tues- with the trio. day, Sept. 6, at Trinity United The Carey/MacKenzie con- Methodist Church on Bridge cert is the latest in the GNWCA Street in Colebrook. Admission is collaboration with the Skye The- $12 and advance tickets can be atre in South Carthage, Me. Al- purchased at Fiddleheads on ready in the partnership the GN- Main Street in Colebrook or at the WCA has brought to Colebrook door on the night of the concert. the Press Gang, The Outside Kyle Carey, who today lives in Track, the Kane Sisters and the Portsmouth, will be performing Bb Sisters, all which have re- tunes from her new CD “Monon- ceived an enthusiastic public re- gah,” which takes listeners on a action. musical journey from the hills of Next in the popular series will Appalachia to the shores of Cape be Canadian fiddle/step dance Beaton, to the Highlands of Scot- sensation April Verch, who will land. Her love for folk music cul- be appearing under the sponsor- minated this past year when she ship of the GNWCA at the Tillot- traveled to western Ireland, son Center on Thursday, Sept. 15. where she recorded her debut al- Look for more information on bum. Her album is currently num- this concert shortly. ber 8 on the Folk DJ Charts. For more information on the Rosie MacKenzie, who plays GNWCA concerts, call 246-8998 fiddle in Kyle’s band, is a head- or 237-9302 or visit the website at liner in her own right. She gained www.gnwca.org. wide recognition when she was the youngest founding member Kyle Carey (left) and Rosie of The Cottars, remaining with MacKenzie (right) will be appear- the Nova Scotia quartet well into ing in concert at Trinity United her teenage years. The Cottars Methodist Church in Colebrook on toured internationally and Tuesday, Sept. 6, beginning at 7 recorded a string of top-selling p.m. Tickets are $12. This evening CDs. In recent years, she has of “Gaelic Americana" is spon- toured with her own band, the sored by the Great North Woods MacKenzie Project. Committee for the Arts. Visit N.H. Fish and Game at the Fair — Exhibits at Hopkinton and Lancaster CONCORD — While you’re Hampshire Building” presented building will be open from 9 a.m. 1. On Friday and Saturday, Sept. long-standing tradition of pre- hunting, wildlife watching and having fun at the Hopkinton and by N.H. Fish and Game, where to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2-3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy senting an exhibit at the Lan- much more. Pick up N.H. Fish Lancaster Fairs this Labor Day you can see wildlife mounts, live through Sunday, Sept. 4; and live animal presentations by the caster Fair, August 31 through and Game publications like the weekend, stop in and enjoy the falcons, hawks, fish and more. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Squam Lakes Natural Science Sept. 5. Housed in the 4-H Build- new 2011-2012 NH Hunting and New Hampshire Fish and Game Meet wildlife biologists, fish- Sept. 5, 2011. Center. See live hawks and fal- ing, this year's Fish and Game Trapping Digest. Find out more Department exhibits — a great eries experts and Conservation When you stop by the Fish cons from Saturday through exhibit explores ongoing brook about the Lancaster Fair at way to explore hunting, fishing Officers. You'll have a chance to and Game building at the Hop- Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. trout studies, human-bear con- http://www.lancasterfair.com. and wildlife watching opportu- buy hunting and fishing licens- kinton Fair, check the schedule Find Fish and Game fast by park- flict abatement, and law en- The New Hampshire Fish and nities in our state. es, 2012 New Hampshire Fish & for special wildlife features dai- ing at the Blue Gate — look for forcement related to the upcom- Game Department is the The Hopkinton State Fair — Wildlife Calendars and official ly. 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Top of the Hill Child Care & Preschool joins Director Network BERLIN and WHITEFIELD — Initiative at White Mountains looking forward to connecting Top of the Hill Child Care & Community College (WMCC) in with her Coös County peers and Preschool, a licensed child care Berlin. Currently, directors are accessing the opportunities center in Whitefield, is the lat- taking turns hosting the meet- available through the college. est center to join the Coös Coun- ings in their respective towns. White Mountains Communi- ty’s Director Network. Director The August meeting was ty College is home to the Early COURTESY PHOTO and owner April Ronish was re- planned by Sue Blais of the Childhood Initiative and is a Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) member Deborah Sargeant conducted a class for children cently invited to join the for- White Mountains Community partner in the Early Childhood during the Old Home Day celebration in Pittsburg. The class was funded by a grant from the Neil and ward moving group of child care College Child Care Center and Development North Country Louise Tillotson fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The Upper Connecticut Valley providers and attended her first was held at the college. The Strategy funded by the Neil and Community Coalition assisted CRAG with this project. meeting on August 4. The Direc- meeting included training on Louise Tillotson Fund of the tor Network is a group of 10 di- the New Hampshire Immuniza- New Hampshire Charitable rectors of child care centers tion Program by Elaine Be- Foundation. The goal of the Ini- throughout Coös County who langer. There was also discus- tiative is to help child care cen- meet monthly to collaborate sion on CSEFEL training (Center ters throughout Coös County and share their expertise with on the Social and Emotional improve the quality of their pro- the intention of increasing their Foundations for Early Learn- grams. The five-year strategy is individual capacities to provide ing), which will be held at WM- designed to help all children quality child care. CC on August 11th. Additional thrive by focusing services and The Director Network meet- topics included environmental information for parents on the ings are held from 1 to 3 p.m. on rating scales and quality im- early years of growth and de- the first Thursday of the month. provement plans. velopment, supporting profes- ST TH The agenda items generate from “We are excited to have April sional development and contin- AAUUGGUUSSTT 3311 -- SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR 55 the needs of the child care cen- Ronish as the first operator ued education for early child- ters in the county. They often from a group family childcare hood professionals, increasing include specific information center to join us,” said Director access to infant mental health, pertaining to professional de- Network member Amy Graham and strengthening childcare velopment activities that have of Lancaster Play and Learn and preschool services for all FRIDAY SATURDAY been suggested by research to Center. Top of the Hill falls un- children, ages infant to six, in improve the quality of the de- der the category that allows an Coös County. It is guided by the livery of services to children. occupied residence, in which belief that investing early in The coordination of this infor- the provider works with an aide families with young children will Free mation creates an alignment of or co-worker, to care for up to improve the future community Concert at best practice to be established 12 preschool children and often and economic vitality and sta- throughout Coös County, with up to 5 school age children. Ms. bility of the North Country. For the the intention of becoming a Ronish has a website, which de- more information about this Ini- Main model of quality care. scribes her program in detail tiative, contact Kathy Keene at Grandstand The Network was developed and can be found at: [email protected], or call 752- as part of the Early Childhood www.topofthehillcc.com. She is 1113 ext. 3293. Cog Railway features BELLAMY Mount Washington Observatory tour BROTHERS BRETTON WOODS — A tory's weather station, with one The Mount Washington Cog 3:00pm & 6:00pm monthly excursion aboard the of the on-duty meteorologists Railway is a National Historic En- 16TH ANNUAL Mount Washington Cog Railway talking about the extreme weath- gineering Landmark. It's first lo- with not only brings passengers to the er recorded at the summit since comotive, Old Peppersass, summit of the highest peak in the the Observatory was established reached the summit of Mount CRUISE NIGHT! JULES RANCOURT Northeast, it provides an oppor- in 1932. Among the records set Washington on July 3, 1869, mak- tunity to learn about the sum- was the recording of the 231-mph ing it the world's first mountain Wednesday 6:00pm 2:00pm & 6:00pm mit's legendary weather. wind in 1934, the highest wind climbing railroad using a toothed Now in its second year, The ever recorded at a manned cogwheel to engage the rack be- Cog's Ride and Observatory Tour weather station. tween the rails. has become a popular event. Of- "The Mount Washington Cog Tickets for Cog Railway ex- fered just once a month, with up- Railway and the Mount Washing- cursions can now be purchased coming trips scheduled for the ton Observatory have, in their online at 2:30 p.m. train on Aug. 23, Sept. own way, shaped the history of http://thecog.com/buy_tickets.p Fireman’s Muster 13 and Oct. 11, the tour highlights their namesake mountain," said hp. Due to the popularity of the a partnership between two Wayne Presby, one of The Cog's rides, advance reservations are famed fixtures atop Mount Wash- co-owners. "Our partnership strongly recommended. For ington — The Cog Railway and with the Observatory provides more information and reserva- the Mount Washington Observa- our passengers with an insight tions, contact The Cog at 1-800- tory. into the historic, the social and 922-8825 or in New Hampshire at Passengers ride to the 6,288- the scientific aspects of the sum- 278-5404. foot summit aboard one of The mit that make it one of the Mount Washington Observa- BIG RIG & 4X4 TRUCK PULL SUNDAY! Cog's biodiesel-powered locomo- world's truly unique locations." tory is a nonprofit, membership- tives and during the 45-minute Following the visit to the supported research and educa- ascent of the three mile track, weather room of the Observato- tional institution with a mission ADVANCED SEASON/SHOW TICKETS they learn about the history of ry, Cog passengers then visit the to advance understanding of the Mount Washington with audio Observatory's summit museum, natural systems that create AVAILABLE AT PARKER’S JEWELRY, tour narrated by New Hampshire featuring displays about the his- Earth's weather and climate. For LANCASTER, NH & ONLINE storyteller Fritz Wetherbee. tory of the mountain and a huge weather reports, webcams, pho- Once at the summit, they are panoramic map of the Presiden- tos and more, visit MountWash- given a rare tour of the Observa- tial Range. ington.org. CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK A14 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• Early Childhood Education scholarship deadline is August 15 BERLIN — The Child Care Re- dent aid and loans each year. cation and remain in the region Community College, Plymouth gram. The deadlines for this The Medallion Fund Scholar- source, Referral, Recruitment, These financial awards defray improving the lives of families State University, Granite State scholarship are May 15, August ship Program is intended for stu- and Training Program at White academic costs and help stu- and young children. The re- College, or Lyndon State Col- 15, and December 15. dents of any age who are en- Mountains Community College dents reach their educational sources are targeted to resi- lege. The Statewide Student Aid rolling in a vocational or techni- would like to remind Early Child- goals. The Neil and Louise Tillot- dents living in Coös County, New There are three different pro- Program is intended for tradi- cal program that does not lead hood Studies students that the son Fund has designated addi- Hampshire and bordering com- grams available for which a stu- tional students, ages 17 to 23, to a four year baccalaureate de- August 15 deadline for the Adult tional financial aid to support munities in Vermont and Maine. dent may qualify. The Adult Stu- who are enrolling in a four year gree or advanced degree. Stu- Student Aid Program is right students in northern New Hamp- These funds are intended for dent Aid Program is intended for degree program. Graduate stu- dents who are working toward around the corner. shire to continue their studies in students seeking a Certificate, independent students, typically dents seeking funding may also their Early Childhood Certificate The New Hampshire Charita- early childhood. The purpose is Associates Degree, or Bachelors age 24 and older, seeking to up- use this application. The dead- or an Associates Degree in Early ble Foundation distributes more to support early childhood pro- Degree in Early Childhood Edu- grade their skills or qualify for line to apply for this scholarship Childhood may apply to this Pro- than four million dollars in stu- fessionals to continue their edu- cation from White Mountains an undergraduate degree pro- is April 15. gram. This scholarship has a rolling deadline. All applications can be found on the New Hampshire Charita- ble Foundation website, www.NHCF.org, under the THETHE FINDFIND YOURYOUR WAYWAY Grants & Scholarship tab. 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20THTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MOOSE FESTIVAL A UGUST 26, 27,28 Colebrook Street Fair on Friday: vendor foods, crafter specialties, dancing in the street, quilt exhibition, Wildlife Encounters, moose tours and the 20th Anniversary Celebration Canaan, Vt. Country Fair and Auto Show on Saturday: more crafters and vendors, 17-piece Jazz Band, horse and wagon historical tours, photo contest, moose calling contest, maple syrup tasting and competition, moose festival cookoff, dog show. The Roaming Railroad, and 20th Anniversary Birthday cakes by Balsams Chefs. Pittsburg events on Saturday: visit a functioning Farm, take a hike on the US-Canada border, Blue Grass Concert with 3 bands (an awesome event) Follow us online @ Errol events on Sunday: fishing derby for kids, www.northcountrychamber.org Umbagog Wildlife Refuge presentation, kids or call 603-237-8939 for information competitions, and pie tasting contest and additional events. Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 •••

JOSHUA SPAULDING JOSHUA SPAULDING JEFF LOCKE warms up in the bullpen prior to his start at Portland’s Hadlock Field on Thursday, July 28. JEFF LOCKE (right) and catcher Tony Sanchez talk things over after warming up in the bullpen for a start against the Sea Dogs in Portland on July 28. Locke draws huge crowd to Portland Kennett grad goes five in Altoona Curve win over Sea Dogs BY JOSHUA SPAULDING parachute on it. It took an hour to up to second, a strikeout and a Bryan Morris took the hill for went on to praise Sanchez, who ‘that was my fault,’” Locke said. Sports Editor get there.” grounder to third for three quick Altoona in the eighth and Hassan got the start behind the plate. While not thrilled with his PORTLAND, Maine — As best Still, Locke got through. outs. reached on an error to open the “He cares about his pitching overall performance on the after- as Jeff Locke can figure it, he was Altoona’s Brock Holt got a one- Yunesky Sanchez led off the inning. Chih-Hsien Chang fol- staff more than his offense,” Locke noon, Locke was psyched his a week off. out base hit in the top of the first, top of the fifth with an infield hit lowed with a base hit, but Mid- said. “That’s a rarity these days.” team got the win against a team When the Kennett grad re- but he was thrown out trying to and a base hit off the right field dlebrooks grounded into a 6-4-3 He noted that he would count that is leading the Eastern League turned to New England last year steal. Locke responded with a wall by Anthony Norman put run- double play for two quick outs. on Sanchez to make a critical stop in hitting. Coming off taking two with his Altoona Curve team- strikeout and a walk in the bottom ners on the corners. One out lat- Hassan did come home on the on a 3-2 curve ball in the dirt with on the road from Reading, the mates for a game against the Port- of the first inning, but got out of er, Holt lined a base hit to tie the play to cut the lead to 7-4. the bases loaded at Yankee Stadi- Curve have been playing better land Sea Dogs, the lefty shined. He trouble by getting a line drive to game, chasing Portland starter Altoona got a bunt hit from um. baseball of late. led his team to a win with a stel- left to end the inning. Michael Lee from the game. Eam- Marte to open the ninth, but a “He just gets them all back And for Locke, it was a chance lar pitching performance. Altoona took a 1-0 lead in the mon Portice came on and struck double play eliminated him from there,” Locke said. to visit home again and see some When he came back to Port- top of the second inning. Andrew out the next two hitters to get out the bases. Rodriguez also beat out Locke also noted that when the familiar faces in the stands. land on Thursday, July 28, his stuff Lambo led off with a double down of trouble. an infield hit, but he was strand- two are working together, it’s ba- “It’s always fun to come back wasn’t quite as on as it had been the line in right and took third on Locke struck out the first bat- ed. sically one unit, not two different to this area,” he said. “The good just a week earlier. a sacrifice groundout by Tony ter of the fifth then surrendered a Portland made things interest- people. thing is I went in game one, now In his previous start, on July 23 Sanchez. Lambo then scampered double. A grounder moved the ing in the bottom of the ninth “It wasn’t Tony Sanchez and in games two, three and four I can against New Britain, Locke went a home on a base hit by Quincy La- runner to third and a visit by the against Michael Dubee. With two Jeff Locke, it was one person,” the just sit back and take in the great career-high eight innings, allow- timore to make it 1-0. Altoona trainer to the mound like- outs, a walk by Hazelbaker and a Kennett graduate said. “We’ve New England air.” ing only two hits and three runs Portland responded quickly ly caused some anxiety among the base hit by Meneses brought the been able to build a good rela- The trip to Portland marked and needing only 81 pitches to do off of Locke in the bottom of the many Locke fans in the crowd. tying run to the plate in the form tionship over the last three the third time in just over a month so. second. Catcher Mark Wagner “They saw something, they of Mitch Dening. Dening drove a years.” that Locke had been back in New “It wasn’t like last year when it lined a double off the wall in left came out,” Locke said after the fly ball deep to right centerfield, Locke noted that Sanchez even England. The Curve visited Man- was just magical,” Locke said of field and moved up on a sacrifice game, noting there was nothing but it didn’t have enough to get takes the blame when someone chester in late June to play the his start against the Sea Dogs. bunt by Jon Hee. Oscar Tejeda fol- wrong. “I’m happy they did be- out and the Curve had the win. gets a good piece of one of Locke’s Fisher Cats. The lefty was also “That was last week. I guess I was lowed with a base hit to tie the cause they were looking out for “I had good plays behind me pitches. named as an Eastern League All- off by a week.” game. Locke then made a great me. They did the right thing.” and was able to keep the ball on “I take full responsibility for Star and played in the game in Locke made it through five in- pickoff move, cutting down Teje- Locke then got the next batter the ground,” Locke said. He also that, but he comes back and says, Manchester in early July. nings against the Red Sox AA af- da, but a double from Jeremy to ground back to the mound, end- filiate, giving up six hits and three Hazelbaker and a base hit from ing his night. runs (two earned), while walking Heiker Meneses gave Portland a 2- Matt McSwain took over on the chance to learn about the history was the Slopeside Climbing Wall just one and striking out four. 1 lead. Locke got the next batter hill in the sixth and set Portland Bretton Woods of the area. Before the Week’s Act that opened this past season. For When he left the game, Altoona to pop to second to end the in- down in order and in the top of (continued from Page B1) that created the National Forest those rainy days it provides 624- and Portland were tied at three. ning. the seventh, Altoona jumped back Service there was destructive log- square feet of indoor rock climb- “I was very fortunate to have Altoona came right back and out in front. In the first stretch up Mt. Os- ging and fires in the area during ing as well as a 300-square foot things go my way tonight,” Locke tied the game for their pitcher. With one out, Norman reached car one can’t help, but feel a pang the early 1900’s. bouldering cave. The indoor wall said. “Even though I didn’t have With one out, Holt doubled and on an error and Starling Marte of terror and tightening of the According to Nichipor most is 30 feet high and has been well my best stuff, the team still pre- one out later he scored on a base reached on an infield hit. Holt chest on the climb. Putting trust people who partake in the climb- received by families noted vailed.” hit by Lambo to make it 2-2. walked to load the bases and Josh in grippy shoes and natural hand ing are beginners, but the Center Nichipor. The wall is made of Altoona scored twice in the Locke surrendered his third Rodriguez grounded to third. Mid- holds actually lessens the exer- is starting to offer something for fiberglass, but looks like the real seventh and twice in the eighth to run of the game in the bottom of dlebrooks fired to second for the tion level as opposed to someone people that are looking for more deal as molds were taken of real pull away for a 7-4 win over the the third inning, though it was of force, but Norman came home that is worried the whole way up. of a challenge and he has even rock impressions. The wall’s first Sea Dogs. the unearned variety. After a lead- with the go-ahead run. Wagner Once when gets to the top, how- taken some avid climbers to customer was a 12-year-old kid “The fastball just wasn’t off double by Alex Hassan and a then tried to pick a runner off first ever, the scenic view is simply Cathedral Ledge in Conway. “We who wanted more of a challenge there,” Locke said, chalking the sacrifice fly, Locke got a big strike- and a throwing error by Hee at breathtaking of the White Moun- can pretty much do what people and Nichipor suggested he not entire start up as a good learning out of Will Middlebrooks (who first allowed another run to come tain National Forest including the want in terms of guiding,” said use the bolted on hand-holds and experience. was the subject of many trade ru- home for a 5-3 lead. Zealand Valley with new and old Nichipor. try climbing up using the natural “At this level, when the stuff’s mors over the course of the week) McSwain set Portland down in growth clearly visible. Climbing The most recent addition to formation, which the replica not there, you have to find a way for the second out. However, a order again in the seventh and on Mt. Oscar is also a great the Center’s rock climb family makes possible. to get through,” he said. “I had to throwing error on a routine infield Tony Sanchez led off the top of improvise. It just wasn’t the kid of grounder resulted in Hassan scor- the eighth with a walk and Matt day to throw 95 by guys. ing the go-ahead run for the 3-2 Curry blasted a homer to center “It was a big learning moment lead. to up the lead to 7-3, ending the Great Glen for me tonight,” Locke continued. Altoona went in order in the night for Portice and bringing Ce- (continued from Page B1) “In the bullpen, things were com- top of the fourth, but Locke an- sar Cabral from the bullpen. He ing out of my hand real good, but swered right back with a six-pitch quickly retired the next three hit- event starting in 1999. Just as I got in the box and it felt like a bottom of the fourth, getting a pop ters. the race starts the laps and times are logged in to see how one is stacking-up against the competition during the 24 hours online. Even though each lap is 8.3 miles there were varied ages of competitors ranging from 10 to 69-years-old. In total this year 468 racers and 188 teams raced at Great Glen. In its 1992 incar- nation the race only had 20 rac- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON ers and this year had 75 more Northumberland Selectman Rob Gauthier before setting off to join over riders then last year. 450 other racers at the recent 24 hours of Great Glen.

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SuperStock winner Trever Roy RIGHT: Angels winner Traci Nelson Riverside Speedway Late Model Drivers, set to run with the best in the Northeast This coming Sunday at River- “I believe the outside teams will teams that have put on some of Riverside regulars joining feature while the Daredevils, eral of the Thunder Road Street side Speedway, Central Asphalt be in for a real challenge this awesome racing and finishes their feature and it should be a Street Stocks, Angels, and Dwarf Stockers to join the Riverside Paving and Munce’s Superior year. Jeff Marshall has been red this year,” said LeBlanc. “Rook- great race. The Budweiser Su- Cars will all be on the card for regulars on Saturday night. Rac- present the third annual run- hot since the Oxford 250 and ie Luke Shannon has recently per Stocks will be running their the Saturday show. Look for sev- ing starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday. ning of the “Clash of the Titans” Bryan Mason has work himself won, and young racers Brandon final points race to crown their 150 lap $5000 to win Late Model back into title contention. Jesse Lambert and Paul Schartner III 2011 champion and the first race in Groveton starting at 1 Switser was the faster time tri- are no second rate racers. Derek race for the chase will take place CASS INSURANCE INC. PM. aler last year and he finished in Ming came to our last Late Mod- for the Jiffy Mart Cyclones. ‘Nanc’ & Michelle Wayne Helliwell Jr and Quin- the top 10 in the race. I would- el event and had a strong run On Saturday night, Lancaster PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 ney Welch have been the prior n’t be at all surprised to see his from the back of the pack. All in Auto Sales will be sponsoring winners, however it is Grove- car running in the top five all all it looks like things are shap- the time trials and run for the PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. ton’s own Randy Potter that is race long.” ing up to be another super Sun- pole. The fastest Late Model and GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT itching to get his hands on the Island Pond Vermont’s Brett day of racing.” Outlaw Sportsman drivers will HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS title of the race that has eluded Gervais has been running very Riverside Speedway will receive a $250 bonus. For the him in the first two seasons. strong as of late and Corey Ma- have the Thunder Road Street Late Models, the fastest three 802.334.6944-Work “The Riverside race teams son is coming off a huge payday Stocks coming to the Groveton time trialers will get to start on 802.334.6934-FAX have really stepped up their taking the two day Late Model track for an event. Expect 20-25 the pole position for their qual- [email protected] programs this season,” said race during Summerfest. “We racers to make the trek across ifying races. The Outlaws will be General Manager Jean LeBlanc. have some really competitive the border. Add to that a couple in action for a 50 lap $500 to win ®

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LITTLETON MACHINE SHOP SERVICE MON.-FRI. 7AM-5PM email: [email protected] M-F 6am-6pm C&S Auto & Truck Parts C&S Auto & Truck Parts KLSC Sat. 6am-5pm Kelley MacKenzie Route 3N 17 S. Main St. 225 Union St. Whitefield Plymouth 51 MAIN ST. • LITTLETON, NH • 603-444-4484 Sun. 8am-12noon Littleton, NH VISIT NAPA ON THE WEB! http://wwwNAPAonline.com WE KEEP AMERICA RUNNING. B4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• A Century in Coös Compiled by Cathy Grondin CENTURYINCOOS/1169 officer had been lying in wait all faculty members and visiting Caption — Gov. Sherman the purpose of obtaining new Medical Center in Hanover with night at the fork in the road near lecturers are at the first White Adams is shown cutting the tape revenue. The most we can say head injuries she received when Century in Coos Lake Gloriette. Mountain Writers’ Conference at the Roger Rangers Memorial for those arguments are that her bicycle collided with a mo- Compiled by Cathy Grondin Advertisement — Fisk Tires, being held there through Sep- Bridge across the Connecticut they seemed original. torcycle. the best fabric tire made for tember 1st. Students are regis- River. The ceremony was held Dress regulations at WMRHS: Stewartstown — Selectmen 1911 heavy service or rough roads. tered from New York, District of on the Vermont Side. students are required to attend and other town officials from North Stratford — A unique Red-Top Extra-Ply Heavy Tread, Columbia, New Jersey, Rhode Is- 1961 school suitably dressed for Stratford, Colebrook, Columbia, monument has just been erect- 30 x 3 ? $22.00 — A new low price land and as far off as Arizona. Groveton — Laurier Renaud proper health and safety rea- Pittsburg, and Canaan met re- ed in the village cemetery by A. on a known and honest product. Letter to the Editor — Eighty- and two sons, Donat and Den- sons. Boys and girls must have cently at the Coos County Nurs- F. Willard, a well-known resident 1931 five years ago when my father nis, had a narrow escape from their hair neatly groomed; hair ing Hospital for an update on the in memory of his own and his fa- Fatality at Mountain Resort first moved to this part of town, drowning when their car for boys shall not impair vision recycling facility now being in ther’s family. The monument and others also injured — Strik- from the “Great Rock” to the plunged into the Amonoosuc and all boys will be neatly stalled at the facilities former stands on a cement base, eight ing an air pocket at an altitude Samuel Hayes clearing, now the River. It rolled over into four feet shaved. Boys and girls will not piggery. The group was told the feet, six inches long and three of about 700 feet, an airplane pi- farm of Herman Savage, there of water. The boys got out of the wear shorts to school and skirts center was expected to be fully feet wide. loted by Gordon Davison of Man- were only two settlers and just car but had to drag their father and dress lengths must be ap- operational by Oct. 1st and that Preliminary arrangements in- chester plunged into the Am- a bridle path over this two mile out and to shore. Police Chief propriate. All rules are at the because jail inmate labor had dicate that that the 10th annual monoosuc River, resulting in the stretch. As time went on this Cloutier and Officer Lee Rice ar- discretion of the principal. been sued for some construc- fair of the Coos & Essex Agri- fatal injures to R.A. Beebe of road was converted to a gravel rived; Mr. Cloutier needed med- 1981 tion, the projects costs had cultural Society will be most Hampton, NJ and serious in- highway and now it is blacktop ical attention with water in his Headline — Groveton paper been reduced by some $5,000. successful in the history of the juries to Walter Panasci of for half the distance, and a good lungs and bruises. mill begins conversion to wood 2001 society. The directors have been Brooklyn. It was reported that gravel highway is extended Jefferson — How now brown energy. The necessity for find- Four paper machines have working on the grounds for sev- they were on their way to Craw- through to Groveton where not cow — A registered Brown Swiss ing less expensive fuel sources shut down in Gorham. Unsuc- eral weeks and have nearly com- ford Notch to witness the tennis so long ago it was wilderness. cow on the farm of Mrs. & Mrs. has added Groveton Papers cessful efforts to find new fi- pleted arrangements for the match in which “Big” Bil Tilden Now cars and trucks travel this Raymond Conway gave birth to Company to the growing list of nancing for American Tissue three days’ entertainment. was taking part. road instead of oxen and saddle a 140-pound heifer last week. industries using wood chips have resulted in further curtail- 1921 Four Lancaster women are in horses. This is believed to be some sort fired boilers, in an effort to cut ments at the American Pulp and Dixville Notch — A thrilling Lancaster Hospital as a result of 1951 of record. Mother and daughter costs. Paper mills in Berlin and fight between revenue officers a motor accident early Saturday Whitefield — Dr. Frederick L. are doing fine. Lancaster — The scene last Gorham. Union officials were no- and two desperate rum-runners morning. They will recover with- Smith will take over the den- 1971 week was reminiscent of rural tified that only the No. 9 towel resulted in the seizure of about out permanent injury but that is tistry practice of Dr. Dean C. Michael Thurston is no new- life a century or more ago, when machine would remain up and $1500 worth of choice brand wet due to one of those miracles that Stevens of Whitefield, who has comer in the columns of the De- sheaves and shocks were terms running this week and only 56 of goods, and the apprehension of appear to be associated with the retired. mocrat, for he headed the De- familiar as combine and eleva- 665 employees will be needed at Auguste Pickard of Rumford, automobile. A 1901 class reunion was mocrat Press Club at WMRHS tor are today. Colin Christie was the paper mill. Me. whom officers have been 1941 held at the Mary Elizabeth Inn where he graduated in June. The using a converted horse-drawn Twin Mountain — Quick ac- trailing for about a year. The Jefferson is teeming with lit- for the graduating class of Lan- son of Mr. & Mrs. Sylvanus reaper to harvest a small grain tions by three alert members of seizure took place near the Bal- erary enthusiasts as one hun- caster Academy and High Thurston of Lunenburg, Vt. will field off North Road last week the housekeeping staff at the sams at Dixville Notch after the dred aspiring student writers, School. enter Lyndon State College and when the Democrat arrived at Mount Washington Hotel kept a the publisher has arranged for the invitation of Colin’s mother, small fire in a fourth floor bath- him to be a contributor of Young Nancy. Colin had purchased the room’s wastebasket from be- Thing. In his first column, he reaper from a coming larger. Connie DeBree of Cherry Mountain Golf seems to be looking a gift horse 1991 Whitefield doused the blaze she in the mouth when he suggests Colebrook — Nine-year-old discovered in guest quarters; that 18-year-olds in his state Wendy King of Colebrook re- two other housekeeping staff were given full rights and re- mained in fair condition yester- members immediately stepped League Results For Week 15 sponsibilities of citizenship for day at Dartmouth-Hitchcock forward to lend a hand.

It was the final week of the reg- The Dynamic Duo of Dave the load in this one by posting a ular season for the Cherry Moun- Leblanc and Dave Rich find them- 35 to lead the way. White Mountains cultural festival: 8 days of Weeks tain Golf League and the final selves tied for the 4th spot after In other action, Jeremie Keni- GORHAM —Residents and share their work, or just to en- Nature, concentrating on art- pairings have been determined they flogged Austin Sansoucy son and Drew Orblych knocked visitors are invited to partici- joy listening to others. "This ac- work for Playoff Thursday to deter- and sub Matt Sansoucy 3 to 0. It off sub James White and pate in the final weekend of the tivity, which can include created in the Pinkham Notch mine the 2011 season champi- was “Rich Man” who put it in the “Smokin” Joe Walker 3 to 0. It was White Mountains Cultural Festi- writers, performers, musi- area. The presentation will be ons. bank by firing a 40 to secure the “Big O” who stole the show by val: 8 Days of Weeks this week- cians, craftspeople, photogra- followed by a car-caravan tour Stoney Jacobs and Edgar match. They will take on Lufkin knocking it only 37 times. end in the Gorham area of phers and other visual artists, is where Cottrell will show partici- Cormier remained the number and Gooden in the final match of “Sandbaggers”, Gary Watson the Great North Woods. The always so much fun it's amazing pants key locations where some one seed with 31 points after they the season. and “Deek” Lemaire were able to region-wide collaborative festi- how many talented people we of the best-known defeated Roger Brown and Kevin Boo Matson and Bones De- stop Stetson Hicks and Dan Ire- val takes place on the four week- have in our region," White Mountain artists paint- Hammond 2.5 to .5. Stoney re- mers, also in the fourth spot, will land 2.5 to .5. Stetson was able to ends in August, and celebrates notes Frumie Selchen, Arts ed. Each Festival weekend's turned to form by posting a 38 to take on Kirby Huntoon and post a 40 in a losing effort. the arts, heritage and environ- Alliance executive director. schedule includes a hike led by lead the way. Willie Stone to vie for one of “Old Timers” Ron Almedia ment of the White Mountains Plein-air painters are invited to Forest Service expert guides. Jacobs and Cormier will face the top three spots in the season and Marcel Tremblay were able and the 100th Anniversary of the paint around the region through- Rebecca Oreskes, Public Service off against John Loven and Bob finally. Demers and sub Brian to handle big guns, Trevor and Weeks Act and the federal legis- out the day Saturday and to Staff Officer for the White Moun- Snell, the second seed with 30 Josselyn knocked off Luke Tim Mackillop, beating them 2 to lation that led to the creation of bring their work to the tain National Forest and a resi- points. Loven and Snell could on- Driscoll and Kurt Christ 3 to 0 to 1. It was “Tiny” Tim who lit it up the White Mountain National information center to show dent of Milan, will lead this ly muster a split with Claude secure that spot. Demers was sol- by only needing 39 shots to com- Forest. Festival activities are fo- and sell from 3 to 4 pm. On Sat- weekend's hiking Lemelin and Bob Cote, 1.5 to 1.5. id in carding a 42 in this match, plete the circuit. cused in a different part of the urday evening, enjoy the spicy with WMNF Artist in Resi- After counting them all, it was but did part with a George Wash- Finally Brian Simmons and region each weekend, with a hub sounds of Gumbo Loco, as mu- dence James Kao, encouraging Cote who had the hot hand in this ington after “High C” knocked Boo Matson, filling in for the site/information center along sicians Andy Stewart, Mary Jo participants to consider their match by checking in with a 43. one closer to the pin on hole 9. “Dandy Ones”, were able to over- with local programs and cultur- Slattery and Ivan Gaugan forest experience from the per- Brad Lufkin and Ryan Gooden Meanwhile, Huntoon and Stone come Colt Larcomb and Trevor al activities in surrounding com- offer a concert celebrating spective of both a forest profes- backed into the thirds spot with dropped 3 points for the second Gross by a 2.5 to .5 margin. Sim- munities. Most Festival pro- the environment and culture of sional and an artist. In addition, 29 points after suffering a 2 to 1 straight week, losing to Dave mons held sway in this one, card- grams are free of charge. This New England, French Canada traditional artists can demon- loss to Josh Whitcolm and Scott Cameron and Austin Cassady 3 ing a 43 in route to victory and weekend's festival information and Cajun Louisiana. Tickets for strate and share their work on Ashby. “Goody” was solid in de- to 0 to back into that 6th spot. knocking it close to the pin on center is at the Gorham the concert, sponsored by Mr. the Common and several films feat, carding a 40 in this match. “Drivin” Dave Cameron carried both number 8 and number 9. Town Common and Gorham Pizza, are $10 for adults, $5 for including "Mother Nature's Auditorium, where you commu- seniors and no charge for chil- Child" and "Brush and Pen: nity members and visitors can dren and students. They can be Artists & learn about Festival programs purchased in advance at Mr. Piz- Writers of the White Moun- and participate in hands-on art- za, White Mountain Cafï & Book- tains" will be shown in the Au- making. Weekend programming store and Gorham Town Hall, or ditorium. For details, schedules begins on Friday evening at 6 online at and additional information p.m. at the Auditorium, with a 8daysofweeks.org (Festival about the Festival, coordinated Forest & Mountain BYOP, bring Store); they will also be avail- by the Arts Alliance of Northern your own poem, performance, able at the door. Sunday's pro- New Hampshire and its mem- painting, or potluck. gramming includes an illustrat- bers and partners around the re- Professional and amateur ed presentation by art historian gion and artists of all ages including chil- Bob Cottrell, who will talk about state, visit 8daysofweeks.org dren are invited to bring and White Mountain Art, History and or call 323-7302 or 323-5030. AUGUST 24, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B5 ••• Weeks Memorial Library

preciate the beauty preserved peake Diaries” by Mariah Stew- in these pictures, and the rest of art. A few new thrillers are on us will also be delighted by hand as well. They are “The Six- them. Two biographies are of es” by Kate White, “Cold more or less local interest. One Vengeance” by Douglas Preston By Iris W. Baird is “Legacy – a Biography of Rev. and Lincoln Child, and “Victory As the 250th anniversary of Armand ‘Spike’ Morissette” by and Honor” another of the “Hon- the settlement of Lancaster ap- Armand Chartier and Catherine or Bound “novels by W. E. B. Grif- proaches, town groups are al- Rivard Chartier. Fr. Morissette fin and William E. Butterworth. ready beginning to plan. It takes was a priest assigned to one of “Betrayal of Trust” is a J. P. Beau- a long time to get everything in the North County parishes. The mont novel by J. A. Jance. order to make the celebration other is “My World 1895-1984” Among the new mysteries are appropriately memorable. The by Fred W. Hall Sr. He was born “Murder on Washington Square” advent of simple and easy re- in Barrington, New Hampshire by Victoria Thompson, “All the publishing of early and not out- and lived in Strafford. Even a bit Pretty Hearses” by Mary Da- of-print material leads to much further afield, but still in New heim, and “Hanging by a Thread” of this being generally available England is a book of “Readings by Monica Ferris.” Another of and reasonably cheap. One ex- in New Canaan History” pub- these is “Cursed” by Carol Hig- ample is “The Centennial Cele- lished in 1949 by the New gins Clark. “Flowering Judas” is bration of the Settlement of the Canaan Historical Society. Ethan one of the Gregor Demarkian Town of Lancaster, New Hamp- Allen, the Green Mountain Boy, mysteries by Jane Haddam. “Ac- shire, July 14, 1864” by James was a key figure in pre Revolu- ceptable Loss” is one of the Manning Yerrington. An abbre- tionary and Revolutionary Ver- William Monk stories by Anne viated version of this was in- mont. He was also a good politi- Perry. For fiber arts craftspeo- cluded in the “Town History” in cian, and a successful dealer in ple “The Quilting Primer” by COURTESY PHOTO 1900. (At one time taxpayers real estate. A new biography by Dorothy Fraser will come in Head to the Town of Gorham's Auditorium on Saturday, August 27 at 7 p.m. to enjoy an evening of the Gumbo were entitled to claim a free William Sterne Randall is called handy. This is the second edi- Loco trio. copy of the History at the town “Ethan Allen, His Life and tion. At one time wedding cere- office, but the supply ran our Times.” Another artist is the monies followed a fairly stan- some years ago.) Lancaster pho- subject of “Nagel: the Art of dard pattern. But in more recent tographer Fletcher Manley has Patrick Nagel” with a foreword years the bridal couple have Enjoy an evening generously given the library two by Elena G. Millie. “Hester Bate- been encouraged to plan for copies of his “Winter Light” pho- man, Queen of English Silver- something more creative and tographs. Manley has traveled smiths” is by David S. Shure. more suited to their own life in- widely in mountain regions, Martin Gottfried describes the terests. “The Complete Book of from our own White Mountains story of “Broadway Musicals.” Wedding Vows” by Diane Warn- with Gumbo Loco to the Alps and to the New “Coming Home” and “Home er offers hundreds of ways to Zealand peaks. Climbers will ap- Again” are two of the “Chesa- say “I do.” GORHAM — Hungry for a also play in the traditional con- Gumbo Loco's concert is spon- spicy musical stew combining tra dance band, Northern Spy, sored by Mr. Pizza. Tickets are local ingredients with sounds as well as with their Cajun band $10 for adults, $5 for seniors ? from north of the border and the The Offshore Aces. In one musi- with children and studentsad- Un-Common Concert Series Gulf Coast, too? The Arts Al- cal configuration or another mitted free. Tickets can be pur- liance of Northern New Hamp- they have brought their exten- chased in advance at Mr. shire and the town of Gorham sive and varied repertoire of tra- Pizza, White Mountain Café & continues to grow in Whitefield invite community members to ditional music to venues from Bookstore and Gorham Town WHITEFIELD — The rest of the ious styles of music have proven struments. Concerts will run until Gorham northern Canada to southern Hall, online at North Country may be nearing the to be great entertainment for the Thursday, Sept. 1, when Katie will Auditorium on Saturday, Au- Mexico and a few Caribbean is- 8DaysofWeeks.org (Festival end of summer, but Whitefield has Whitefield community. invite back all the musicians from gust 27 at 7 p.m. to enjoy an lands, as well as here in the Unit- Store) or at the door. The con- missed the memo. The Un-Com- Since the beginning of June, the 2011 season to perform a evening of Gumbo Loco, as the ed States. They have been ac- cert is a highlight of the final mon Concert Series with Katie Katie Rose has been performing grand finale show together. trio of Andy Stewart, Mary Jo cepted for inclusion in the NH weekend of the White Moun- Rose and Friends, which takes every Thursday with a different Extend summer just a little fur- Slattery, and Ivan Gaugan pro- State Council on the Arts tour- tains Cultural Festival: 8 Days of place every Thursday evening, is guest musician each week. These ther by joining in the fun! Be there vide a joyous musical ing and arts education rosters, Weeks, a collaborative grass- growing larger and more fun by artists of various styles and all on the Whitefield Common every celebration of the environ- and are also recognized by roots celebration of art, envi- the week. Hot dogs and sodas, ages have come from both near Thursday at 6:30 p.m. from now ment and cultures of New Eng- Louisiana's Cajun French Music ronment and the 100th Anniver- lawn chairs and blankets, and var- and far to sing and play their in- until Sept. 1. land, French Canada, and Cajun Association for the sary of the Weeks Act. The Fes- Louisiana. Their toe-tapping mix authenticity of their style tival information center will be of traditional music features fid- and repertoire. Hailing from Ver- at the Gorham Common and Au- dle, guitar and harmony mont, Ivan (vocals, guitar) ditorium August 27 and 28. For vocals. In addition to the joy brings to Gumbo Loco dazzling additional information and of making music with Ivan in harmonies and his rich French schedule details, see GumboLoco, Mary Jo (vocals, Canadian heritage, including a 8DaysofWeeks.org or call 323- guitar) and Andy (fiddle) play as bilingual repertoire that draws 7302, 466-3322 or 323-5030 or the duo Slattery & Stewart. They frequently on his Acadian roots. email [email protected]. B6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 24, 2011 ••• Weekly Tree of Life continues at The Colonial Calendar Director Terrence Malick's Heaven and The Thin Red Line, (played as an adult by Sean Penn) Feature movie show times at The singularly deliberate style in Tree offers an impressionistic story of finds himself a lost soul in the Colonial this week are Friday & of Events of Life, continuing this week at a mid-western family in the modern world, seeking answers Monday - Tuesday at 7:30 pm and The Colonial, may prove chal- 1950’s. The film follows the life to the origins and meaning of life Wednesday at 5:30 (2 for 1 night). lenging for some, but for patient journey of the eldest son, Jack, while questioning the existence For more information about up- viewers, Tree of Life is an emo- through the innocence of child- of faith. Through Malick’s signa- coming movies, concerts and tional as well as visual treat. In hood to his disillusioned adult ture imagery, we see how both other special events call 869- The Tree of Life, Terrence Malick, years as he tries to reconcile a brute nature and spiritual grace 3422, find The Colonial on Face- Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday the acclaimed director of such complicated relationship with shape not only our lives as indi- book or visit on line at www.Beth- [email protected] to classic films as Badlands, Days of his father (Brad Pitt). Jack viduals and families, but all life. lehemColonial.org Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 Alloy Orchestra Brings New Life to Classic Silent Shorts On Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre in Wednesday, August 24 Bethlehem will host the return of the internationally acclaimed Al- loy Orchestra accompanying a se- The North Country Garden Club is pleased to announce lection of their favorite silent that its August meeting will feature a presentation on North short films in a program entitled Country Orchids by Chris Mattrick of the U.S. Forest Ser- “Wild and Weird: The Alloy Or- vice. Yes, we do have orchids in the North Country, but chestra plays 14 Fascinating and Innovative Films.” The unique unfortunately not the spectacular varieties common to the and amusingly off kilter shorts in- tropics. This will be an encore presentation to his excel- clude a classic by dadaist film- lent one given as part of the Weeks Park summer program maker Hans Richter (Filmstudie, last year. The meeting will be at the Weeks Memorial Li- 1926), and The Life and Death of brary in Lancaster, beginning at 6:30 p.m. As always, the 9413, a Hollywood Extra (1927) which is told with angled sets public is invited to attend. slightly reminiscent of The Cabi- net of Dr. Caligari. Other fun Thursday, August 25 shorts include Dream of a Rarebit Fiend:The Pet (1921) made by Art at The Rocks benefits Littleton Studio School. Fea- Windsor McCay from his comic strip of the same name, The turing delicious hors d’oeuvres and dinner, unique items Thieving Hand (1908) a surrealist in a silent auction and raffle, and limited edition hand- romp about a man who gets a crafted plates available for purchase with dinner. Tickets used arm that causes him trou- are $35; purchase at Littleton Gallery of League of NH vre, Lincoln Center, The Acade- symphony or a simple German (Front & Center Reserved seats ble, and the bizarre comedy Craftsmen store, Main Street, Littleton; call 444-1066 or e- Artheme Swallows His Clarinet my of Motion Pictures, the Na- bar band of the 20's. The group are available on-line only.) For (1912). Alloy Orchestra is a three tional Gallery of Art and others), can make the audience think it is more information about this or mail [email protected]. The evening be- man musical ensemble, writing Alloy has helped revive some of being attacked by tigers, contact- upcoming movies and other live gins with appetizers at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00, and performing live accompani- the great masterpieces of the ed by radio signals from Mars or and special events including An and concludes with the drawing of raffle prizes and an- ment to classic silent films. silent era. swept up in the Russian Revolu- Evening with Bruce Cockburn, nouncement of the winners of the silent auction. Praised by Roger Ebert as, "The An unusual combination of tion. September 15, call 869-3422, find best in the world at accompany- found percussion and state-of- General Admission tickets for The Colonial on Facebook, or vis- ing silent films," Alloy works with the-art electronics gives the Or- the 8 PM performance are $15 or it the Colonial on line at Friday, August 26 an outrageous assemblage of pe- chestra the ability to create any $12 for Colonial or Catamount www.BethlehemColonial.org. Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation hosts Geoffrey Brah- culiar objects, as they thrash and sound imaginable. Utilizing their Arts members and are available This performance by the Ally Or- mer, M. Div., who will present details of the Lodz Ghetto, grind soulful music from unlikely famous "rack of junk" and elec- on-line (BethlehemColonial.org chestra is generously supported 1939-1945.Presentation includes images, historical docu- sources. Performing at presti- tronic synthesizers, the group or catamountarts.org), or in ad- by Notchnet.com, Vermont Pub- gious film festivals and cultural generates beautiful music in a vance at Maia Papaya, Bethle- lic Radio, The Cold Mountain Café ments, diaries and memoirs of life in the ghetto with all of centers in the US and abroad (The spectacular variety of styles. hem, The Littleton Food Coop or and the Jane B. Cook 1992 Chari- its dilemmas, challenges, tragedy and suffering. BHC Syn- Telluride Film Festival, The Lou- They can conjure up a French Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. table Trust. agogue, 39 Strawberry Hill Road, Bethlehem Open to com- munity. No admission fee. Contact: Cantor Fuerstman – Weathervane Adds La Cage Aux Folles 869-5465 or [email protected]. The multiple award-winning Appalachian Mountain Club at the Highland Center at musical La Cage Aux Folles joins the rotating lineup at White- Crawford Notch presents “Women of the White Mountains” field’s Weathervane Theatre on at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker/author Julie Boardman. August 24, making it the sev- 603-278-4453 enth major production of their 46th Season. Set in glamorous Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28 and continental St. Tropez, the ‘fabulous’ trappings tell a sim- ple romantic comedy. Georges Appalachian Mountain Club at the Highland Center at loves Albin, and they both love Crawford Notch presents “It’s Not About the Hike” Satur- the glitzy night life life of their day at 7:30 p.m. with guest speakers Nancy Sporborg and Tropez club, where the “Cag- Pat Piper elles dangereux” offer risqué entertainment and Albin stars as the entrancing “Zaza.” But 39th Annual Scramble Golf Tournament, in Memory of they also love their son . . . who, Merl Baker — Registration begins Sunday at 7 a.m. at the in turn, loves Anne - the daugh- Waumbek Golf Club in Jefferson. $200 for team of four or ter of a rather conservative gov- $50 for individuals. Prize money goes to fire departments ernment official. Albin and Georges go to of choice. FMI: Kevin Staines, 586-7114; Bill Jones, 837-2264 great lengths to impress the or any member of Jefferson Fire Department. soon-to-be in-laws with hilari- ous result. What ultimately im- Gem & Mineral Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and presses most is their success in 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at the Everett Arena, 15 Loudon what is a story of a family that sticks together and remains Road, Concord. This is Capital Mineral Club’s 48th annual true to themselves. The Weath- festival, with retail and wholesale dealers, displays, raffles ervane last produced La Cage and prizes. Admission is $5 for adults and children under Aux Folles thirteen years ago in 12 free with adult. FMI: www.capitalmineralclub.org. their old barn theatre: this re- vival returns Simon Fortin to reprise his role as Albin on the Georges (Chad Jennings) and Albin (Simon Fortin) welcome all comers to La Cage Aux Folles at the Wednesday, August 31 larger stage of the new one, and Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield. With the full Season 46 performance Company, including Anna Lise Jensen, adds performers made familiar Francis Kelly, Katherine McLaughlin, and Robert H. Fowler. Schedule and info at 837-9322 or www.weather- Lancaster Fair runs through September 5 to North country audiences all vanetheatre.org summer long from their multi- ber 3, with La Cage Aux Folles, night performances of ‘Best of tions. Information and tickets Saturday, September 3 ple roles in the rotating Main- Boeing-Boeing and The Music 2011,’ offering top scenes and at stage schedule. The 46th Sea- Man continuing in alternating musical numbers from all the www.weathervanetheatre.org son continues through Septem- repertory; and two closing Weathervane summe produc- and the Box Office at 837-9322. Twin Mountain — Annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show featuring IH Tractors and Engines. Other makes & models also welcome. Show your tractor or antique en- Lyons appointed to boards of First Colebrook gine from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Located at the junction of Route 3 and 302, Twin Mt Information Booth and Town Hall, Twin Bank and First Colebrook Bancorp Mt, NH. The Twin Mt Bretton Woods Historical Society. First Colebrook Bank, with of- served on several boards and For info contact Phil Bell 869-2181. fices statewide in Colebrook, Con- committees, including- cord, Amherst, and Portsmouth, Portsmouth’s Joint Budget and Twin Mt Bretton Woods Annual Yard Sale. Located at New Hampshire, has appointed Joint Building committees and the the junction of Route 3 and 302, Twin Mt Information Booth John E. Lyons of Portsmouth to city’s school board. The Leader- the First Colebrook Bank and First ship Seacoast graduate and lec- and Town Hall, Twin Mt. Items to include day beds, sleep- Colebrook Bancorp boards of di- turer is a former member of the er couches, tables chairs, baby furniture & items, bicycles, rectors. “John has been an active Business Education Collaborative Christmas decorations and many more items to list. All and long-time member of the and is proprietor of the proceeds to benefit the Twin Mt Bretton Woods Historical Portsmouth-area business com- Portsmouth Athenaeum. Society. For Info contact Mike Gooden, 846-5536. munity,” says Judith Dalton, board Founded in 1889, First Cole- chair of First Colebrook Bank. “He brook Bank is a New Hampshire- will be a fine addition to both of owned, community bank, operat- Sunday October 2 our boards.” Lyons is president of ing from offices in Colebrook, Con- Lancaster — Annual ride with George to benefit the Lyons Law Offices, P.A., of cord, Amherst, and Portsmouth, Tyler Blain House. Cyclists registration 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. at Portsmouth and is currently serv- New Hampshire. Serving the bank- the Lancaster Welcome Center. Various routes from 3.6 to ing his second four-year term on ing needs of individuals and small the New Hampshire State Board of business across the state, in 2010 32 miles. Donations accepted. Education. He is a Foundation for the bank received the New Hamp- Seacoast Health trustee and shire SBA's Outstanding Partner Saturday, October 22 Portsmouth Museum of Art board Award for consistent and sus- Crafters Wanted — 3rd Annual Christmas in October member as well as a past Greater tained annual growth in SBA loans. craft sale coming Saturday, October 22nd, at the Trinity Portsmouth Chamber of Com- First Colebrook Bank is a Small merce board chair, past Business Administration (SBA) United Methodist Church in Whitefield. Contact Sondra at Portsmouth Rotary president, and Preferred Lender, an FDIC member 837-2852 a Paul Harris fellow. Lyons has and an EqualHousing Lender. 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This year with a grant from the NH Charitable Foundation, Gorham, Berlin and Randolph become des- tinations for Bach lovers who at- tend the annual Big Moose Bach Fest, the first of its kind in the Lovelace, of Dallas, and flutist, An- choice of seating. Signs for the North Country to present con- drea LeBlanc, from Amherst, with Festival will guide visitors and certs entirely played on period in- local musicians keyboardist, Su- tourists to the varying locations. struments. In the past the festival san Ferre, and violoncellist, For more information: 326-3242, drew satisfied listeners from Charles Lang, rounding out the 466-2865, www.musicgnw.org downstate, as well as from neigh- Gorham concert. A new feature of boring states, and from as far the Bach Fest is the opening The Tartan Terrors are coming to town away as Texas, Arizona and Cali- event, a lecture on Bach and Math The exact schedule fornia. "It is a memory I will take by harpsichordist and mathe- of events follows: to the grave," "I have never ex- matician, Victor Hill, professor for St. Kieran’s Final Monday Series perienced such powerfully mov- emeritus of Mathematics at BIG MOOSE BACH FEST BERLIN — St. Kieran Arts Cen- music, comedy and dance. Bol- ternationally recognized ing music," "I was bowled over....," Williams College, who will tackle ter’s Celtic Mondays Series will stered by the blistering piping of comedic performers, this Celtic and "I heard some of the best live this fascinating and thorny topic September 3, Saturday, 10:00 wrap up with bang with The Tar- a Two Time World Champion Group goes beyond the ordinary. music of my life," represented but with illustrations at the harpsi- a.m., Big Moose Bach Fest, Victor tan Terrors on Monday, August Bagpiper, the driving tones of Come experience the Tartan Ter- a few of the reactions received by chord. This presentation will Hill, Lecture on Bach and Math, 29 at 7 p.m. Recognized as North drums from around the world, rors in this exclusive New Eng- organizers in the following days. mark the 50th time Dr. Hill has de- Randolph Town Hall, 130 Durand America's Premiere Celtic Event, and a guitar played unlike any land tour! Members of the Tar- Musicians from Texas, Connecti- livered the lecture across the Road, Randolph, NH, Donation, this incredible band of eight mu- you've ever heard, standing tan Terrors have performed on 4 cut, Maine and Massachusetts, as country, "each tailored to a par- Wheelchair accessible sicians and Irish/Scottish room only audiences under- different continents; in some of well as other NH cities closer to ticular audience." Choral works dancers feature the best in fid- stand why Dig This Magazine de- the most prestigious Festivals, home, will join our local musi- will culminate the weekend's September 3, Saturday, 2:30 dling, music, comedy and dance. clares "(The Terrors) one act to Highland Games and Theatres of cians in recreating the music of events with two of Bach's most p.m., Big Moose Bach Fest, Tickets: $20/$18. Taking the keep an eye on!" Combining this North America; for President popular works sung by a group of Christa Rakich and Peter Sykes, Celtic scene by storm, the Tar- musical prowess with champi- Bach with the instruments and Tartan ,PAGEB9 singing styles which would have 12 singers and soloists: the Motet, "Clavierübung III," Master Organ tan Terrors, features the best in onship Highland Dancers and in- been known during Bach's time. "Jesu, meine Freude," and Canta- Series, organ and harpsichord, Internationally renowned key- ta 78, "Jesu, der du meine Seele," Hook and Hastings organ, St. Kier- Traveling Library of Congress exhibit to roll into Concord board soloists and recording performed under the direction of an Community Center for the artists Christa Rakich and Peter Susan Ferre at St. Barnabas Epis- Arts, 155 Emery St., Berlin, Dona- CONCORD — A special Li- hand and with editing notes by Congress private-sector adviso- Sykes will perform the entire copal Church on Sunday after- tion, Wheelchair accessible brary of Congress traveling ex- Benjamin Franklin and John ry group. Founded in 1800, the Clavierübung III, taking turns on noon at 4:30 pm. A bonus will be hibit, Gateway To Knowledge, Adams; the 1962 drawings for the Library of Congress is the na- harpsichord and the historic or- the Aria from St. Matthew Passion September 3, Saturday, 7:30 will visit Concord, New Hamp- comic book that introduced tion’s oldest federal cultural in- gan at St. Kieran's. The two mu- written for viola da gamba, played p.m., Big Moose Bach Fest, Con- shire on August 30 and 31. Host- Spiderman to the world; and stitution. The Library seeks to sicians together have performed by Charles Lang, and sung by bari- cert of chamber music, solo can- ed by the New Hampshire State Walt Whitman’s poem Leaves Of spark imagination and cre- the complete works of Bach for tone, David Grogan, who has been tatas, Olympic organ, Kingston Library, Gateway to Knowledge Grass. Having Gateway to Knowl- ativity and to further human un- keyboard. Baritone from Dallas- hailed as the voice of doom and harpsichord, original instru- is a museum-style exhibit mount- edge visit Concord is a tremen- derstanding and wisdom by pro- Fort Worth, David Grogan, will ?the light of revelation. The Festi- ments, Gorham Town Hall, facing ed in a Customized 18-wheel dous opportunity for people in viding access to knowledge headline the evening concert at val is sponsored by Music in the the Town Common, Gorham, Do- truck that expands to three New Hampshire to learn more through its magnificent collec- Gorham Town Hall with the Great North Woods with help nation,Wheelchair accessible times its road width. It will be about the Library of Congress tions, programs and beloved Cantata, "Ich habe from local businesses, such as the parked in front of the New Hamp- and the precedent our founding exhibitions. The New Hamp- genug," while tenor, Christian Lab- Town and Country Inn and Resort September 4, Sunday, 4:30 shire State House at 107 North fathers placed on the impor- shire State Library promotes ex- non, and soprano, Miranda of Gorham and StudioWorks of p.m., Big Moose Bach Fest, Choral Main Street and will be open to tance of maintaining collections cellence in libraries and library Bergmeier, will be each be fea- Berlin, and will be offered free of works, original instruments, Bedi- the public from 10 a.m. ? 6 p.m. of documents related to our his- services to all New Hampshire tured in solo cantatas and arias. charge with donations solicited. ent and Olympic organs, St. Barn- There is no cost to view the ex- tory, said Michael York, state li- residents, by assisting libraries The Musical Offering Trio will be No tickets are required. Locales abas Episcopal Church, 2 High hibition. Gateway to Knowledge brarian. The New Hampshire and the people of New Hamp- performed by violinist, Ellen are handicapped accessible. Ear- Street (at Main), Berlin, Donation, outlines the history of the Li- State Library is pleased to part- shire with rapid access to library ly arrivals will have the best Wheelchair accessible brary of Congress, including ner with the Library of Congress and informational resources Thomas Jefferson?s role in to bring this exhibit to our state. through the development and reestablishing the Library after The exhibit and its national tour, coordination of a statewide li- the burning of the U.S. Capitol in which includes 90 sites in states brary/information system; by 1814. It features facsimiles of se- across the Midwest, South and meeting the lected Library treasures, includ- East Coast through informational needs of New ing: the 1507 Waldseemuller Map September 2011, are made Hampshire?s state, county and (the first possible by the generous sup- municipal governments and its document to use the word port of the Rapoport family. libraries; and by serving as a re- America); the rough draft of the Bernie and Audre Rapoport are source for New Hampshire. For Declaration of Independence, founding members of the James more information, visit written in Thomas Jefferson’s Madison Council, the Library of www.nh.gov/nhsl.

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Prime in-town 2 BR 2 DOGS, PUPPIES, KITTENS Rummage and Bake Sale, August 27, 9 QUEEN $299 includes lot rent) BA. Available now. Dow condo. Bright, General Help Wanted of various ages, breeds, mixtures, to 2 at Crossroads Church, 1091 KING $499 Call 603-837-2767. fresh, clean, Dishwasher, cable-ready, LINCOLN, NH: Man looking for assist available for adoption to approved, Meadow Street (just past Lowe's in storage, parking, laundry in bldg. Walk PILLOWTOP, MEMORY FOAM, w/personal care and light housework. good homes! Please adopt so more P&S Equipment Complex). Items for to town, Lafayette elementary school. Prefers male attendant. Hours: Mon. needy critters can be taken in and the whole family and homemade baked LATEX, POCKETCOIL, Real Estate Profile School district. No dogs, no 8am-1pm, Thur. and Sat. 8am-11am. helped. Call for appointment. goodies. ORGANIC! smoking. Lease. $835 + elec. 823-8409 Potential for more hours. $9.75/hr. Donations of money & items YARD SALE - 8-27 8AM-3PM 118 CALL FOR SPECIALS! New 14 Wides evenings. Call Carolann at 603-410-6561. needed for the new area shelter. Parker Road, Twin Mt. Open snowmo- FUTON WITH PAD $349! From $26,995 GROVETON - Very nice two bedroom Licensed, tax exempt! Call PLATFORM BEDS $199! Double wides SALES ASSISTANT NEEDED bile trailer, john boat, some antiques, apartment, In-town, 1st floor. Heat, Lancaster Humane Society BUNKBEDS! DAYBEDS, $49,995 to 77,995 Immediately Part-time to start, drawing table, flag collection, postcard HW included, W/D hookups. Parking 603-788-4500 MODULARS from New Era & leading to a full time position, for albums and more. RECLINERS! for one car. References & Security or write LHS, RR 2 #564, Lancaster Penn West on display. Real Estate Broker in Lincoln NH. SOFA $499 Deposit required. Call Laurie at 838- NH 03584 Coins & Stamps WWW.CMH.Com Must be computer savvy with SHAKER, RUSTIC, LODGE, 6226 for appointment. Open Daily & Sunday. Microsoft Office experience, par- LAB PUPS AKC Chocolate and yellow, Highest $$ Prices $$ LOG CABIN, ADIRONDACK Camelot Homes LANCASTER - Main St., Historic ticularly with Word/Explorer/ 2 males, 4 females. Shots and health FEATURING Rt. 3 Tilton, NH. Oddfellows bldg., 1 bedrm apt. Outlook and Excel. Marketing certificates. Excellent family pets. Paid LOCAL CRAFTS PEOPLE! $525/month. Heat included, newly Great with children. 603-636-2831 experience helpful, but motivated Do not sell until you have COZYCABIN RUSTICS renovated. Call Steve at 466-2244. person may be able to learn on the anytime. Please leave a message. checked our buy prices. 517 WHITTIER HWY (RT 25) LANCASTER: Beautifully Renovated job. Able to learn new programs Buying all US and foreign N.H. Law Requires that dogs and MOULTONBORO 2 bedroom apartment. Convenient 14 with little guidance. To apply, cats... copper, gold and silver coins. Summer Street location. 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