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Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 Ballot Selfie Law Vol 8, No. 26 Moves To SCOTUS Bath w Bethlehem w Dalton w Easton w Franconia w Lancaster w Landaff w If you had asked state Rep. Leon Rideout, R-Lancaster, Lisbon w Littleton w Lyman w Monroe (photo left) in 2014 if he ever thought he’d be in a po- Sugar Hill w Whitefield w Woodsville tential U.S. Supreme Court case some day, he might have said you’re crazy.

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Publisher Todd Smith Citing a history of hotels on the top of Mt. Washington and arguing the state does not have the infrastructure to Managing Editor Cog Railway Hotel accommodate an increasing number of people on the Paul Hayes summit, the Cog Railway owners pitched to Coos plan- [email protected] Faces Challenges ners their proposal for a new hotel. Advertising (Littleton) See Coverage Page 7 Sylvie Weber (603) 444-7141 (Ext. 1006)

Cyan Fax: (603) 444-1383 Selectmen this week announced the town’s first-ever [email protected] town administrator, who is expected to be working full- time by mid-January. Magenta Franconia Selects First Advertising (St. Johnsbury) (802) 748-8121 Town Administrator See Coverage Page 8 Fax: (802) 748-1613 Yellow Black [email protected]

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New Hampshire’s 4 Electors Seek In This Issue Information On Trump, Russia News Briefs MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s four Democratic electors have Page 6 signed a letter asking for members of the Electoral College to receive an intelligence Obituaries briefing explaining whether the government is investigating links between Presi- dent-elect Donald Trump and Russia. Page 10 Ten electors have signed onto Monday’s open letter to Director of National Intelli- Get Out gence James Clapper, posted on the social media platform Medium. New Hampshire’s Page 14 four electors are incoming congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, former House speaker Classifieds Terie Norelli, former Senate president Bev Hollingworth and former executive councilor Page 23 Dudley Dudley. The electors meet Dec. 19 to select the next president. The letter states electors should know if there is an ongoing investigation into ties between Trump and his associates to possible Russian attempts to interfere in the election. “If Russia has and is meddling in our government and our politics I think it’s outra- geous and I certainly want to know all the facts that we can find out about it,” Holling- worth said. The CIA recently concluded that Russia likely sought to influence the U.S. election on behalf of Trump. Trump, a Republican, must win support from 270 electors to capture the presidency. He’s well above that based on the November election results, but not all states bind their electors to vote for the state’s winner. All four of New Hampshire’s electors plan to vote Littleton cheerleaders, from left, Kat Dexter, Mack- for Democrat Hillary Clinton, who won the state. The sole Republican to sign the letter enzie Blodgett and Madison Decoste lift one-year-old so far is Chris Suprun, a Texas elector who has already said he won’t vote for Trump. Kaedyn Michael Frost during halftime of a boys bas- “I am deeply concerned by Russian interference in our elections, and by Donald ketball game between Littleton and Colebrook at LHS Trump’s dismissive response to our intelligence assessments,” Shea-Porter said in a on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. Kaedyn is the son of spirit statement. “I am also very concerned that Mr. Trump won’t attend his daily intelligence team alumnae Kerri-Lynn Hennessey. briefings, and that those in his inner circle have such cozy connections to Russia.” A3

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Sometimes we just can’t do it all. gaged in lots of dialogue – tweeting 347 Main Street, Franconia, NH I was reminded of this a few and retweeting, commenting, sharing Happy 603-823-7795 weeks ago, lying awake in a Man- and cheering each other on. It was Holidays chester hotel room after attending a like opening a window and peeking Prices subject to present stock. Some illustrations are for design SALE EFFECTIVE: full day of workshops at the Chris- in at this vibrant little community. purposes only and do not necessarily depict featured items. We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct typographical errors. DEC. 16 TO DEC. 22 ta McAuliffe Technology Confer- And quickly, a few people (like, ence. The workshops were focused three) started following me back, Poland Spring Water Hillshire Kielbasa around innovation and technology in which felt oddly affirming. Oh look, (.5 Liters, 24 pkg.) (12-14 oz.) schools, and I had learned a ton and people care what I have to say! That felt inspired and rejuvenated by all made me feel included in, and valued the new ideas. by, this little community. 2/$ $ 99 Confession: it also made me feel I poked around for awhile longer, 7 2 a bit…well…out of touch. The first BY AMY LAWTON and then looked at the clock and morning, the keynote speaker was found that it was later than I had Domino Confectioners or California Crisp Celery this engaging, energetic guy who talked about thought. I silenced my phone, placed it on the Brown Sugar (16 oz.) how vital it is, as educators, to be connected nightstand by my head, and went to bed feeling through social media. Social media platforms good about myself. ¢ like Twitter, he argued, are an essential compo- The problem? I barely slept that night. I tossed $ 69 nent to being on the cutting edge of our educa- and turned until almost two in the morning. It 99 1 ea. tional spaces. I swear, he looked right at me and could have been something I ate. It was probably Prince Pasta Green Giant Idaho Potatoes said: “Are you one of those librarians or English the hard-as-nails hotel bed. But as I was lying (12-16 oz.) (5 lb.) teachers who waxes longingly about the wonder- there, staring into the darkness, I blamed it all ful smell of books?” I slunk down in my seat. on Twitter. I could feel my brain buzzing at top “Well, get with the program! You are losing your speed. Has anyone tweeted anything new? Did 5/$ 2/$ students! You need to become more relevant!” anyone respond to my tweet? Oh, I should really 5 Cyan Ouch. I love the smell of books. remember to read that article about the Maker- 5 This keynote address was the first in a series spaces. And wouldn’t it be cool to try that one Nabisco Crackers Shurfine Cranberry Sauce Magenta of workshops by professionals and respected ed- idea in my library? Hmmm… how could I do (3.75-10 oz.) (14 oz.) ucators singing the praises of social media. By that? I wonder if … the end of the first day, I was embarrassed that My brain wouldn’t shut off.

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4 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 U.S. Supreme Court To Consider Ballot Selfie Law From Local Representative … The ban on ballot selfies would suppress a Hampshire attorney general’s office, which has port of our position … It’s a national issue, there BY ROBERT BLECHL large swath of political speech …’” also represented the NHSOS in the case and will is no question.” Staff Writer The First Circuit court’s decision impacts New represent it before the U.S. Supreme Court. The NHACLU attorney representing the three Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Is- Rideout, Ross and Langlois were represented petitioners, Gilles Bissonnette, isn’t too worried If you had asked state Rep. Leon Rideout, land, and Puerto Rico, which are all represented by the New Hampshire American Civil Liberties about a U.S. Supreme Court appeal. R-Lancaster, in 2014 if he ever thought he’d be by the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. Union. “The state has not yet filed its petition for writ in a potential U.S. Supreme Court case some day, The New Hampshire Secretary of State was The First Circuit Court of Appeals was the sec- of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, but that he might have said you’re crazy. among several entities in New Hampshire that ond federal court to strike down the New Hamp- will be due later this month if they file,” said Bis- But two years after Rideout and two others had been advocating for shire law. The first was sonnette. “Note that this would only be a peti- filed suit against the New Hampshire Secretary the ballot selfie ban, ar- the U.S. District Court tion asking the court to take the case. The court of State for the state’s former ban on taking guing that photographs “If it actually gets for the District of New only takes a small minority of cases. On average, photographs of marked voting ballots, the case of marked ballots could Hampshire, in 2015. the court hears roughly only 70 cases out of the is now pending before the land’s highest court, lead to vote buying or heard, I better figure out On Wednesday, dep- nearly 7,000 petitions for review it receives each after an appeal by the New Hampshire Secretary voter coercion. uty New Hampshire term.” of State. The First Circuit jus- how to get down there Secretary of State Bissonnette said, “We do not believe the court “I’m surprised the case has gone this far,” tices, however, said the Dave Scanlan said the is likely to take this case, as there’s no split Rideout said Thursday. “If it actually gets heard, NHSOS did not provide because I want to listen NHSOS decided right among the circuits on the merits of ballot selfies I better figure out how to get down there because any evidence that voter away to appeal the First that would justify the court’s involvement at this I want to listen to the oral arguments.” coercion and vote-buy- to the oral arguments.” Circuit court’s Septem- time. No other ‘ballot selfie’ case has yet made In late September, the U.S. First Circuit Court ing has taken place in — Leon Rideout ber decision to the U.S. its way to the Supreme court as far as I can tell.” of Appeals in Boston struck down New Hamp- New Hampshire in the Supreme Court, and the And in this case, he said, four judges have shire’s ban on “ballot selfies,” concluding the 20th or 21st centuries. New Hampshire attor- unequivocally rejected the law, with the First 2014 law violates free speech under the First Breaking the ballot selfie ban was a viola- ney general’s office now working on the agen- Circuit holding that it was “antithetical to dem- Amendment. tion-level offense punishable by a fine of up to cy’s next response. ocratic values.” New Hampshire’s ban sought to prohibit vot- $1,000. Several other states have also had their ballot Pointing to another potential appeal by the ers from taking photographs of their marked Challenging the ban, on the grounds it violates selfie bans struck down, including Michigan, and NHSOS, Rideout said, “I’m disappointed the Cyan ballots reflecting how they voted and post them free speech, were Rideout, former Berlin police there could be more appeals to the U.S. Supreme state has appealed it again, just because of the on social media web sites such as Twitter, Face- officer Andrew Langlois, and Manchester attor- Court. cost to taxpayers.” Magenta book, and Instagram. ney Brandon D. Ross, all of whom took photo- “At this point, I’m not sure if we’re going to In the 2017 legislative session, which official- But in its unanimous ruling, the court’s three- graphs of their marked ballots in the September be teaming up with other states that have pend- ly begins in January, Rideout said a bill will be judge panel concluded, “The restriction affects 2014 state primary as a direct challenge to the ing court cases, but we may,” said Scanlan. “I do presented by state Rep. John Burt, R-Goffstown, voters who are engaged in core political speech, law. expect there will be some amicus briefs filed by that seeks at the state level to officially repeal

Yellow Black an area highly protected by the First Amendment They were soon investigated by the New some of our sister states in New England in sup- New Hampshire’s 2014 ballot selfie ban.

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6 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 News Briefs

Franconia Selects First-Ever candidates and making a recommendation. position is officially clarifying what Small has been doing. “The committee recommended her as the number one choice, Residents and selectmen supporting the position say a town ad- Town Administrator and we are pretty excited about that,” Selectman John Lachapelle ministrator can better outline town policies, pursue more revenue said Tuesday. “It was a long process, but she bubbled right to the and grants for the town, and allow selectmen to better focus on Selectmen this week announced the town’s first-ever town ad- top.” longer range goals and the future of the community. ministrator, who is expected to be working full-time by mid-Jan- The board’s vote for Burbank was unanimous. For four years, Burbank worked as a tax collector and city clerk uary. To learn the ropes, Burbank will spend time with town adminis- for the city of Franklin and also spent several years as assistant The hiring of Holly Burbank, a N.H. native currently living in trative assistant Sally Small next week and is scheduled to become town clerk for Waterville Valley before moving to Michigan, northern Michigan, came after residents in September overwhelm- full-time administrator the week of Jan. 17, or possibly earlier. where she currently works as a communications coordinator for a ingly supported the creation of a full-time town administrator posi- She will partly replace Small, who is retiring at the end of this nonprofit, said Lachapelle tion, and selectmen a few days later voted for it as well. year after 24 years as administrative assistant. “She has connections and roots here and wanted to come back,” Burbank was one of 17 total applicants and was one of three Town officials said Small’s job through the years had evolved to he said. “And there is a chance she could be starting earlier, which finalists interviewed by a citizens committee tasked with meeting take on more duties and the creation of the new town administrator would be great.” In the near term, Burbank will update town policies and pro- cedures and look at the town’s systems, particularly the software system, for updates, he said. She will also soon be getting out in the community to meet with department heads and residents and get to know the town, said Lachapelle. One immediate challenge will be preparing the annual town re- port for town meeting in March, he said. While no employment contract has yet been signed, Lachapelle said he doesn’t anticipate problems. The hiring of Burbank, who Small said is originally from the Thornton, N.H. area, was announced at Monday’s selectmen’s meeting. “She’s from this area and has family in this area and that’s why Cyan she wanted to come back, and it happened to work out,” said Small. “She has experience in N.H. town government and I think

Magenta it worked out perfectly.” Small said after retirement she will remain in the area and can be called upon if the town or Burbank have any questions about town operations.

Yellow Black Town officials and committee members said the town adminis- trator position can be implemented for about the same cost as the current town office staffing. Although the contract has yet been signed, town officials say Burbank will have a salary midway between $52,000 and $65,000, the low and high end of the salary range that was presented to res- idents in September during a discussion of the position. A town administrator is not the same as a town manager - the latter is a form of government that must be voted in by residents. After Burbank is hired, Franconia selectmen will still retain their current authority, be in charge of policy and the direction of the town, and sign employment documents and oversee town budgets. Northumberland Focuses On Rebuilding Police Department

NORTHUMBERLAND — With its lawsuit filed by the police chief now settled, one member of the Northumberland Board of Selectman said the town will put more focus on its police depart- ment after the New Year. “We are in the process of rebuilding our police department,” Selectman Michael Phillips said. It will still be some time, however, before Northumberland goes back to a full-time police department, he said. The town currently has advertisements out for a full-time or part-time police chief - the hours will depend on who expresses interest for the job and their certifications - and for two full-time police officers, said Phillips. Two weeks ago, the town received one application for police chief and one for a full-time officer, he said. Currently, Northumberland has six part-time police officers, headed by interim police chief Mario Audit, who Phillips said has also indicated he is interested in the permanent police chief posi- tion. See News Briefs, Page 19 A7

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thing that was offered over a century ago on the mountain … Out To date, no conceptual drawings have been made, said Presby, BY ROBERT BLECHL West and in Europe, these things are all over the place.” who added he does not yet know what a design of the hotel would Staff Writer The proposed hotel would be serviced by the Cog Railway, look like. which was built in 1869 and has been owned by Presby and Bedor Tasked with reviewing the proposal under the county’s zoning LANCASTER — Citing a history of hotels on the top of Mt. for 34 years. was Tara Bamford, of North Country Council, who said, “Cur- Washington and arguing the state does not have the infrastructure If they put in a hotel, they would also put in a sewer line so rently, this wouldn’t be allowed under existing zoning.” to accommodate an increasing number of people on the summit, the summit visitors center could remove the effluent, said Presby. Under current rules, variances for setbacks in protection zones the Cog Railway owners pitched to Coos planners their proposal Presby said he and Bedor would ask the board for leeway in above 2,700 feet are for projects that include agriculture and for- for a new hotel. setbacks to keep all of the development on private land. estry and not structures. For their plan to go through, however, Coos planners said the King, citing those who are unable to hike to the summit because King, however, said, “The zoning statutes aren’t cast in stone. current zoning regulations designed to protect sensitive high-ele- of age or ability, said, “It seems to me that if you were able to do If this is something people want, we can certainly change our reg- vation areas might need to change. this there would be a segment of the population that could enjoy ulations.” During a preliminary consultation Thursday, they said the cur- the beauty up there.” On the web site change.org is an online petition seeking 7,500 rent regulations do not accommodate structures above 2,700 feet, Planning board member Mike Waddell, however, who once supporters to stop the Cog Railway from constructing the hotel. though planning board member Fred King said a sub-section of worked construction work on the mountain, pointed to the over- As of Thursday, after being established last week, it had more the ordinance, when read one way, could allow an approval. crowding more than 20 years ago. than 6,100 supporters, many from out of state. The board chairman also said any planning decision made “The whole discussion of the commission is how to deal with The petition, also addressed to the Coos County Planning needs to be done correctly to avert any legal challenges. what they have now and not add to it,” said Waddell. “It would Board, states Mt. Washington, in a threatened and fragile alpine Wayne Presby and Joel Bedor, who first announced their con- help me a great deal to see something that’s more advanced as to zone, is experiencing more foot, car and railway traffic, all with ceptual plans last week, are proposing a 35-room mountainside what your plans are.” See Hotel, Page 18 Skyline Lodge and restaurant above treeline at 5,200 feet, about 1,000 feet below the state’s iconic mountain summit within the 60-acre Mt. Washington State Park. At least two planning board members — King and Tom Brady — were in favor of the plan, though a petition among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who want to keep the mountain as natural as Cyan possible, is circulating against it. The opposition, however, might face a tough road because the Magenta land the hotel would go on is privately owned, and the financing, at the... Presby told planners, will be privately raised and not include pub- lic dollars.

Presby argued the proposal is in the spirit of several former Yellow Black hotels on the summit, the first built in the early 1850s. A second hotel built in the early 1890s burned in 1908. The third was built in 1915 and stood until it was torn down in 1980 to make way for the state-owned Sherman Adams Visitors Center. But today, that visitors center is no longer adequate on a moun- tain that sees 300,000 visitors a year, and 5,000 of them on a peak Wine & Dine and day, said Presby. Enjoy a Romantic Dinner such as... “Unfortunately, it’s led to serious overcrowding with what the state has there now,” he said. PEPPER CRUSTED RIB EYE • BRAISED LAMB CHOPS • PORCINI ENCRUSTED CHICKEN • HERB SEA BASS The state, too, is investing $10 million in the buildings that house the communications equipment on the summit instead of investing the money to refurbish the Sherman Adams building to Fine Dining accommodate more tourists, he said. At the same time, the state’s Mt. Washington Commission in 2010 submitted a new master plan stating the summit stands as New Hampshire’s iconic attraction and should be promoted for tourism, said Presby. That promotion, however, will lead to more visitors in an area where there is inadequate food choices and seating in the visitors center and an inadequate septic system, he said. “We feel people visiting the summit expect a higher-quality ex- perience than that,” said Presby. He also said the state park is running at a deficit and the Cog Railway and Auto Road subsidize its operations to the tune of The Chefs at Arlington are renowned for masterful culinary skills that attract diners from all over. 5 Star meals to some $200,000 annually. delightful pastries and deserts. “There doesn’t seem to be a clear path by the state to manage overcrowding and infrastructure,” said Presby. CALL FOR RESERVATION Juice & Cocktail Bar Presby and Bedor own the 99-foot wide strip of land for the Enjoy made to order Cog Railway from the base to the summit. 603-869-7777 premium handcrafted drinks at A new hotel at the area known as Skyline will address over- SUNDAY-THURSDAY 4:30 - 8:30 PM crowding and infrastructure and tourist demand, said Presby. FRIDAY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC our elegant bar. “We would provide a more upscale experience,” he said. “At SATURDAY 7:00 - 11:00 PM the same time, we would like to continue with the restoration of the railway and continue its heyday from the 19th century … We AT THE ARLINGTON HOTEL, 30 ARLINGTON STREET, BETHLEHEM, NH 03574 look at it as restoring part of the history there … [This] is some- 603-869-7777 • WWW.ARLINGTONHOTELNH.COM A8

8 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 DOE’s NH Meetings On Northern Pass Closed To Public, Press said she worked for DOE called at 5:40 p.m. I suggested they (the Department of Energy) though. Northern Pass Transmission just ignores BY NANCY WEST and said such meetings are always closed to the should take a little time to review all the things every accusation,” Pastoriza said. InDepthNH.org press before saying she was only speaking on they need to,” Boisvert said. She had told Callaghan that she didn’t believe “background.” She terminated the call when In- Fundamentally, the conversation was about it was legal to bar the press and public from the Five hours after InDepthNH.org reported that DepthNH.org declined to speak with her unless who should be attending the meetings, Boisvert meetings. the U.S. Department of Energy planned to ex- the conversation was on the record. said. “I felt like this was complicated and rather “This continued secrecy is absurd and only clude the public and press from two meetings “Additionally, it has come to DOE’s atten- than go forward when there seemed to be confu- serves to enable damage to the resources DOE about Northern Pass next week, those events tion that someone is contacting individuals re- sion that we take a breath and let DOE consult is supposed to be identifying and recognizing so in Concord and Whitefield were suddenly post- garding their potential Consulting Party status,” with who they need to talk to.” they can be protected,” Pastoriza wrote. poned. Callaghan wrote. “These inquiries are not from The secrecy had upset some opponents of the “Wouldn’t it be good for the press to be there Last week, InDepthNH.org reported that only DOE. DOE has not shared the list of Consulting controversial proposal that Northern Pass and to let more people know about the Section 106 people and organizations that had already been Parties or contact information. If you have ques- Eversource plan to build, a 192-mile high-volt- (of the National Historic Preservation Act) pro- designated as “Consulting Parties” on cultural tions, please feel free to contact me directly.” age transmission line from Pittsburg to Deerfield cess and have input into the identification of landscape and evaluation for the Northern Pass Richard A. Boisvert, Deputy State Historic bringing hydroelectric power from Hydro-Que- the cultural landscapes the DOE appears to be project would be allowed to attend the meetings. Preservation Officer, said he received a call from bec through New Hampshire to the New En- having difficulty identifying, especially those in By Thursday afternoon, DOE’s Caitlin Cal- the energy department saying there was some gland grid. Coos?” Pastoriza said. laghan emailed all of the Consulting Parties of- concern surrounding the meetings. Northern Pass spokesman Martin Murray did Whenever there is a federal action that will fering a vague explanation for postponing and “It sounded to me like an awful lot of con- not provide a comment on Thursday. affect properties that qualify for the National suggested that an unidentified person was trying fusion around communication,” Boisvert said. Kris Pastoriza of Easton, a member of the Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official to contact Consulting Parties. “Rather than proceeding with a lot of confusion, Easton Planning Board, which is an interve- list of historic properties, U.S. citizens have a “On the advice of the NH (State Historic Pres- I suggested we take a little time.” nor opposed to Northern Pass, had complained voice, according to the Citizens’ Guide about ervation Officer), DOE is postponing the Con- Boisvert said he has been to meetings in the publicly and to the DOE’s Callaghan about the Section 106. sulting Party Meetings on Cultural Landscape past in New Hampshire that were attended only secrecy. The federal Section 106 process involves the Identification and Evaluation for the proposed by Consulting Parties. He said the process is “We stirred the pot, and someone got worried, writing of the Programmatic Agreement, which Northern Pass project in NH until we can re- regulated in Section 106 of the National Histor- I guess,” said Pastoriza, who was fined in Au- will spell out how Northern Pass identifies and solve some issues around communication,” Cal-

Cyan ic Preservation Act, but he couldn’t point to any gust for refusing to move from a Northern Pass deals with New Hampshire’s historic resources, laghan said. specific rule that excluded the press and public work area. including cultural landscapes, according to Eliz- DOE will provide the parties information from such meetings. “There have already been complaints by abeth Merritt, general counsel for the National Magenta when the meetings are rescheduled, Callaghan “To be honest, I don’t understand all that has Consulting Parties about secrecy and mistrust. Trust for Historic Preservation. said. She has refused comment. A woman who happened. I don’t know all the background. I’m not used to seeing things happen that fast, See Postponed, Page 11 Yellow Black

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10 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 Obituaries Frederick Allen Richardson helping out when needed. Thompson; second cousins Adam, Andrew, she was the daughter of Alexander & Margaret Frederick Allen Richardson, 52, of Lyndon- He is survived by his mother Irene of West Eddie, Eli, Makayla, Jasmine; several other Caulder. ville died peacefully surrounded by close fam- Burke; close aunt close family, friends, and co-workers. He grew up in ily at his home Friday evening, Dec. 9, 2016 Sylvia (Cormi- He was predeceased by his father, Frederick North Carolina after a courageous battle with cancer. er) James of West R. Richardson in 1994 and by a close uncle, and then moved to He was born in St. Johnsbury on July 31, Burke; daughter Frederick E. James Sr. in 1999. Rhode Island where 1964, the son of Frederick and Irene (Cormi- Ashley Jensen of A gathering of friends and family will be he married Annette er) Richardson. Enfield, N.H.; sister held at the Guibord Funeral Home on Thurs- Arsenault on Oct 10, Fred attended St. Johnsbury Community Cindy (Richardson) day, Dec. 22 from 6-8 p.m. concluding with a 1959. They then set- School as well as St. Johnsbury Trade School. Oxendine; cousins prayer service at 7:15 p.m. led by Pastor Rick tled in North Wood- He was a dedicated employee at McClure’s who grew up as sib- Menard. stock in 1970. Honey and Maple Products in Littleton, N.H. lings: Frederick E. Memorial contributions may be directed He was a life- for 29 years and was familiar with many facets James Jr., Edward to: ‘Hospice’ at Caledonia Home Health, 161 long auto mechanic, of the company’s operation. He enjoyed gar- A. James, Theresa Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or working for several dening, lawn care, four-wheeling, hunting and (James) Young, and Frederick Richardson ‘Meals on Wheels’, Darling Inn Senior Meal garages including Edgar Caulder fishing, motorcycles, watching old TV series Kimberly (James) site, 76 Depot St., Lyndonville, VT 05851. Huot’s Garage in and movies, spending time with family, and Rivers; nephews and niece Robert Bousquet, Edgar P. Caulder No. Woodstock. He Tommy Bousquet, and Selina Bousquet Edgar P. Caulder, 79, of Courtney Road, also worked at Loon Mountain and Burndy’s North Woodstock, N.H., died Tuesday, Dec. 6, and served in the Army National Guard. 2016 at his home. His past times included fishing, woodwork- Born on May 27, 1937 in Fayetteville, N.C., ing and riding his motorcycle. Besides his parents, he is pre-deceased by a great-granddaughter MacK- EnjoyEnjoy whatwhat thethe ennah Mae Caulder. NorthNorth CountryCountry He leaves his loving wife of 57 years, Annette Caulder,

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Magenta Caulder and wife Stacey, all CALENDAR OF EVENTS of No. Woodstock; grand- December 11 – About 40 miles of snowmobile trails opened up in Pittsburg, NH. children Casey, Kyle, Chris- Trails in Colebrook and Stewartstown will be open this Friday, the 16th. Check out Pittsburg Ridge Runners and Colebrook Ski Bees clubs for more information. topher, and Sydney Caulder, and great-grandchildren Yellow Black December 16 – Nordic Center open at Omni Mount Washington Resort, go to www.brettonwoods.com. Aubrey, Isla, Brock, and Al- December 17 – Free Kids Holiday Party at the Boys and Girls Club of the North exandria; a sister Josephine Country, Route 302, Lisbon, NH. Space is limited call 603-444-8434. Soucy of Bristol, Conn. and Winter – Skate around the Holiday Tree (weather permitting) or take a swim at the North Country Community Recreation Center, Colebrook, NH for hours and several nieces and nephews. more information go to www.northrec.org A graveside service will be February 11, 2017 – “The Races Are Still On” contrary to rumors, on Saturday held in the Spring at Wood- February 11, 2017 the Lisbon Stump Jumper Snowmobile Club will hold their 10th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Races. stock Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at Fournier-Hale Funeral Home, 144 Main St., No. Wood- stock, N.H. MOTORSPORTS Online guestbook at www. Open 7 Days fournier-hale.com. a Week During Riding Season 5 STAR SERVICE Bertha Esther DEPARTMENT Aremburg Bertha Esther Aremburg, 475 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 • 603-788-4991 87, of Dartmouth College www.daltonmountainmotorsports.com Highway, North Haverhill, N.H., died following a period of declining health on Friday, Perfect …AND ALL YOU DID Dec. 9, 2016, at Cottage Hos- pital, Woodsville, N.H. Parents WAS BRING THEM TO Bertha was born in Brad- PLAY LASER TAG … ford Center, Vt., on July 22, 1929, to Frank and Hazel E. (Barrett) Frappiea. On March 5, 1948, she married Earl W. Aremburg. Bertha worked as a secre- Mom & Dad of 2014 Book your blast now! tary for Vermont Dairy and See Obituaries, Page 11 A11

Friday, December 16, 2016 The Record 11 Calling hours will be on Friday, Dec. 16, and wife Cheryl, of Littleton, N.H., Larry on Tinney Pond and watching their favorite Obituaries from 6-8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Leavitt and wife Linda, of Littleton, N.H., game shows. Ken enjoyed his large garden Continued from Page 10 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. Richard and wife Mary, of Wells River, Vt., and hunting. He was an avid New England A memorial service will be on Saturday, Roger Leavitt and wife Sheila, of Littleton, Patriot fan. He had been a Little League Whiting Milk, both in Bradford. She later May 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the First Con- N.H., sister-in-laws Donna Leavitt and Bren- coach. went to work for the post office in White Riv- gregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, 120 da Leavitt of Lisbon, N.H., along with many Ken was predeceased by his parents, Plin er Junction, Vt., before transferring to Woods- School Street, Haverhill, N.H. nieces and nephews. and Frances Welch; a grandson, Robert Bat- ville, N.H., and Haverhill, N.H. She retired as Burial will be in Ladd Street Cemetery, Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Rob- ten; and his sister, Beverly Welch. Postmaster from the Haverhill. ert and Rita Locklin, sisters Rita Hallameyer He is survived Haverhill Post Of- Memorial contributions may be made to and Karen Stout, and brother David Locklin. by three children, fice in 1986. the VFW Auxiliary #5245, c/o Mrs. Janice Ellen is remembered for her love of life Kathy Butler and Bertha was active Sackett, 386 Lake Tarleton Road, Warren, NH and enjoyment of time spent with family and husband Joseph of in the First Con- 03279 or to the First Congregational Church friends. Enosburg Falls, Vt., gregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, 120 School Street, Haver- Services will be private at the convenience James Welch and of Haverhill, UCC hill, NH 03765. of the family. Memorial donations can be wife Jenn of Mil- as a member of the For more information or to offer an online made to the Bethlehem Emergency Services, ton, Vt., and Karen Women’s Fellow- condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com. PO Box 424, Bethlehem, NH 03574. To share Batten and husband ship, the Home Dem Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of memories and condolences go to www.Ross- Randy of Topsham, associated with the Woodsville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral.com. Vt.; seven grand- Church, and by children and seven holding various of- great grandchildren; Kenneth Robert Welch Kenneth Welch fices for the Church. Bertha Aremburg Ellen Leavitt Kenneth Robert Welch, 80, of Newbury, several nieces, neph- As a life member of Ellen Leavitt, 70, of Bethlehem, N.H., Vermont, died unexpectedly at his home on ews, and cousins. the VFW Auxiliary #5245, Bertha served as passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. Calling hours will be on Sunday, Dec. 11, the treasurer for the Auxiliary and for the Dis- Littleton Regional Hospital after a brief ill- Ken was born in Haverhill, N.H. on Feb. 28, from 1-3 p.m. with a memorial service be- trict VFW for 30 years. In her younger years, ness. 1936, to Plin J. and Frances (Learned) Welch. ginning at 3 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 she enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved Ellen was born on Oct. 24, 1946 in Woods- He graduated from Newbury High School, Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. playing BINGO and her scratch tickets. She ville, N.H. to the late Robert and Rita Locklin. Class of 1954. He married Barbara Boyce on Burial will be at a later date in Oxbow Cem- attended postal conventions and enjoyed tak- She worked at Hitchiner Manufacturing until Aug. 19, 1960. etery, Newbury. ing her grandchildren on trips. Memorial contributions may be made to the her retirement in 2008 after over 20 years of Ken was a school bus driver for the New- Cyan Bertha was predeceased by a granddaugh- service. On Sept. 29, 1963, she married Don- bury and Oxbow school districts for more than Make-a-Wish Foundation-Vermont, 431 Pine ter, Heather Marie Poor on Jan. 31, 2010; a ald M. Leavitt of Lyman, N.H., and they cel- fifty years, retiring in February 2016. He was Street, Burlington, VT 05401. Magenta great-grandson, Gavin; and by her five sib- ebrated 53 years of marriage. Following their also a sexton for the Newbury cemeteries for For more information or to offer an online lings: Bernice, Beatrice, Beryl, George and retirement, Donald and Ellen spent time trav- over 50 years. He had a dump run for many condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com. Fred. eling and enjoying life. years and sold eggs, too. Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Bertha is survived by her husband of 68 She is survived by her husband Donald, of Along with his wife, Barb, he actively par- Woodsville is in charge of arrangements. years, Earl W. Aremburg of North Haverhill; Bethlehem, N.H., a son Don Leavitt and wife ticipated in the Newbury Alumni and their Yellow Black two children: Marie Bigelow and Russell of Linda, of Lisbon, N.H., a daughter Debra Bir- school reunions. They enjoyed their camp Haverhill, and Raymond Aremburg and wife mingham and husband Hugh, of Falmouth, Carol of Haverhill; four grandchildren: Shawn Mass., two loving granddaughters Bridget Bigelow and Lorie-Ann, Michael Aremburg Birmingham and Hannah Birmingham, of and wife Kristin, Shelby Lorusso and husband Falmouth, Mass., sister, Sharon Hugate and Michael, and Sean Hard and wife Brooke; husband Bubba, of North, Va., brothers, Jim seven great-grandchildren: Kyle Bigelow Locklin and wife Joan of Vasselboro, Maine, and Jennie, Luke Poor and Ashley, Meaghan Tom Locklin and wife Barbara, of Hayes, Va., Fulford and husband Brandon, Anna, Aubree, brother-in-law Tim Hallameyer, of Rochester, Colton, and Chase; and four great-great-grand- N.H., sister-in-law, Sandra Ash of Lisbon, children: Isabella, Abigail, Arya, and Barrett; N.H., brother-in-laws, Ronnie Leavitt and and several nieces, nephews and cousins. wife Carol, of Lyman, N.H., David Leavitt

ritt said. Postponed She said Pastoriza has obtained information Continued from Page 8 through the Freedom of Information Act and hasn’t released information that wasn’t publicly Merritt wasn’t opposed to keeping the press available elsewhere. and public out of the meetings. She said it is “Kris stirs the pot a lot in public and that common and may help avoid the posturing that makes the energy department nervous. It’s not sometimes occurs. consistent with their culture of secrecy,” Merritt The New Hampshire meetings were supposed said. “I have never seen anything like this be- to identify places that are cultural landscapes and fore. It’s crazy.” identify which are eligible for the National Reg- InDepthNH protects independent journalism ister of Historic Places, Merritt said. The next that holds government accountable to the peo- step requires the determination that the applicant ple. Our investigative reporting prompts civil “takes into account” the effect of the project on discourse that spurs citizens to action. We reveal these historic properties, Merritt said. wrongdoing, corruption and influence-peddling “I have absolutely no idea what happened,” while giving voice to the disenfranchised. In- Merritt said of the sudden change on Thursday. DepthNH fulfills the press’ watchdog role as en- “The DOE has an obsession with secrecy be- visioned by the founders of our democracy. yond any other federal agency I’ve seen,” Mer- A12

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Defending The Home Court The Littleton boys and girls basketball teams both earned wins against visit- ing Colebrook at LHS on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Senior forward Emma Bogardus scored 19 points to lead the Littleton girls (3-0) to a 38-26 win; and freshman Danny Kubkowski, 20 points, and senior Logan Briggs, 18 points, led the de- fending Div. IV champion Littleton boys (2-0) to an 85-47 win. TOP LEFT: Littleton’s Emma Bogardus wins the jump ball to begin the Crusaders’ 38-26 Cyan win over Colebrook. TOP RIGHT: Darcy Horne looks to make a pass during the first half. BOTTOM RIGHT: Colebrook’s MacKenzie Scherer (2) grabs

Magenta a rebound ahead of Littleton’s Gabbie Leavitt (23). BOTTOM LEFT: Little- ton’s Jasmine Brown, left, attempts to take the ball from Colebrook’s Taylor Siewierski. (Photos by Paul Hayes) Yellow Black A13

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TOP: Littleton’s Brody Fillion puts up a shot in the second half of the Crusaders 85-47 win over Colebrook. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Logan Briggs drives to the hoop for two of his 18 points as the defend- ing Div. IV champion Little- ton boys basketball team improved to 2-0. BOTTOM CENTER: Littleton’s Gabe Anan, right, goes over Cole- brook’s Garrett Purrington in the first half. BOTTOM LEFT: Littleton freshman Danny Kubkowski goes up for two of his game high 20 points. (Photos by Paul Hayes) Cyan Magenta Yellow Black A14

14 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 work out and be Sew-cial. Beth Anderson, Friday, Dec 16 [email protected], 6034445284. COMMUNITY http://www.onestitchtwostitch.com. Exercise class: 9-10 a.m., Orange East Se- Get Out Story time: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cobleigh nior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. Arts & Entertainment In The North Country Public Library, 14 Depot St., Lyndonville. Growing Stronger: 9 a.m., Good Living For ages birth to 5. A fantastic time to bor- Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johns- row books, enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays FIRST NIGHT FAST APPROACHING bury. Improve strength for seniors. 802-748- and rhymes. With a “letter of the day” and a 8470. St. Johnsbury’s First Night North, a family-friendly per- focus on one of the six early literacy skills, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christ- forming arts festival, now in its 24th year, is programmed songs, crafts and the opportunity to meet new mas: Family Activity: 4 p.m., St. Johnsbury to please revelers of all ages—including young children. library friends! Abby Johnson, abbymjohn- Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. See story Page 16. [email protected], 802-626-5475. http://www. Come join in the Family fun as we make Gin- cobleighlibrary.org. gerbread Houses and Luminaries. Drop in any Cribbage: 1 p.m., Good Living Senior time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. for this DIY Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. 802- activity. Refreshments provided. Donations Cupcake (1/child while supplies last). Tiffany Sunday Meditation: 10-11 a.m., St. Johns- 748-8470. of candies for the houses and plastic quart and Murray Custom Paintings. Angie Hurlbert’s bury Shambhala Center, 17 Eastern Ave., St. Drawing class with Ed Kadunc: 1:30 p.m., half gallon jugs for the luminaries are appreci- Custom Cards. Hot chocolate. Donations ac- Johnsbury. Meditation instruction available. Good Living Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, ated. Adele West-Fisher, awestfisher@stjathe- cepted for the Kingdom Animal Shelter. Free Caroline DeMaio, [email protected], St. Johnsbury. 802-748-8470. naeum.org, 802-745-1391. http://www.stjathe- to all. Cari Carlet, [email protected], 8027489338. http://st-johnsbury.shambhala. Learn to Meditate: 6-7:30 p.m., St. Johns- naeum.org. 8027488585. org. bury Shambhala Center, 17 Eastern Ave., St. ENTERTAINMENT Border Board Games: 5-11:30 p.m., Derby Johnsbury. Open House: Mindfulness Medita- Edward Behr Discusses His New Book: Line Village Hall, 104 Main St, Derby Line. Monday, Dec 19 tion, Discussion and Refreshments. The eve- The Food and Wine of France: 7 p.m., St. Border Board Games has been meeting every ning is open to all - those new to meditation COMMUNITY Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. 3rd Saturday of each month to play tabletop as well as those who are experienced. Caroline Tai Chi: 8:30 a.m., Good Living Senior Johnsbury. Renowned food writer Edward games since 2010. We get together to play DeMaio, [email protected], 8027489338. Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. 802- Behr discusses his new book, described as “a board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to http://st-johnsbury.shambhala.org/. 748-8470. beautiful and deeply researched investigation Ride, or Dominion. We play at the Derby Line Exercise class: 9-10 a.m., Orange East Se- into French cuisine.” Cheese and wine tasting. Village hall and begin at 5pm. We play until Thursday, Dec 22 nior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. Scott Davis, [email protected], 802- people are ready to go home, usually about Cyan Free Open Sew: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., One Stitch COMMUNITY 745-1393. http://www.stjathenaeum.org. 11pm. We are a friendly group of geeks who Two Stitch , 81 Main Street - Outback, Little- Tai Chi: 8:30 a.m., Good Living Senior love sci fi, fantasy, comics, anime, and, of Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. 802- Magenta ton. Bring your machine and project. Be so- Saturday, Dec 17 course, games. Bethany, myersbethany@hot- cial, get feedback on your work, and help each 748-8470. mail.com, 802-873-3028. https://www.face- COMMUNITY other. Open sew is a great place to spread your Strength and balance class: 9-10 a.m., book.com/groups/borderboardgames/. A Locally Social Christmas: 12-4 p.m., work out and be Sew-cial. Beth Anderson, Orange East Senior Center, 176 Waits River Locally Social Coffee, 21 Memorial Drive, [email protected], 6034445284. Road, Bradford. Yellow Black Sunday, Dec 18 SAINT JOHNSBURY. Featuring: Santa and http://www.onestitchtwostitch.com. Beginning Computer Class: 10 a.m.-12 his elf! Cupcake decorating w/Little Miss COMMUNITY Bingo: 1 p.m., Good Living Senior Center, p.m., Cobleigh Public Library, 14 Depot St., 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. 802-748-8470. Lyndonville. Come learn the Internet, get a Bingo: 6 p.m., Orange East Senior Center, web-based email, or have questions answered 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. Doors open about your laptop or tablet. High speed WI-FI WEEKLY at 5. is available. Call 626-5475 to register. Cheryl SPECIALS McMahon, [email protected], 802- Tuesday, Dec 20 626-5475. http://www.cobleighlibrary.org. WEDNESDAY – Origami Group: 3:15-4:15 p.m., Cobleigh Lobsters COMMUNITY Public Library, 14 Depot St., Lyndonville. For Growing Stronger: 9 a.m., Good Living grades 4-8 (Adults also welcome). Learn the THURSDAY – Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. art of paper folding with volunteer Teresa Vas- Italian Night Improve strength for seniors. 802-748-8470. ko! She will lead the class in a variety of cre- Strength and balance class: 9-10 a.m., ations each week. CLOG has been known to FRIDAY/SATURDAY – Orange East Senior Center, 176 Waits River create and fly paper airplanes, make cards for Prime Rib Road, Bradford. the guests of the Darling Inn Meal Site, holi- Line Dancing class: 10 a.m., Orange East SUNDAY – day projects and many other unique projects. Senior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Brad- Free and no registration required. Abby John- Happy Hour All Day ford. son, [email protected], 802-626- Mah Jongg: 1 p.m., Good Living Senior 5475. http://www.cobleighlibrary.org. EVERYDAY 4-6 PM – Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. (Wed.-Sun.) Kids Eat FREE Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:30 p.m., St. Johnsbury House, 1207 Main Street, St. Johns- 20% OFF Early Bird Wednesday, Dec 21 bury. 802-695-8814. HOURS: COMMUNITY Wed.-Thurs. – Dinner 4-9 pm Knit-Wits knitting group: 10 a.m., Good Friday, Dec 23 at Fri. & Sat. – Lunch & Dinner: Living Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. COMMUNITY 11 am-10 pm Johnsbury. 802-748-8470. Exercise class: 9-10 a.m., Orange East Se- Sun. – Lunch & Dinner: Free Open Sew: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., One Stitch nior Center, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford. 11 am-9 pm Two Stitch , 81 Main Street - Outback, Little- Growing Stronger: 9 a.m., Good Living 40 Seat Function Room ton. Bring your machine and project. Be so- Senior Center, 1207 Main St #2, St. Johnsbury. Available cial, get feedback on your work, and help each Improve strength for seniors. 802-748-8470. other. Open sew is a great place to spread your 111 MAIN STREET, LITTLETON, NH 03561 TEL. (603)444-6469 • WWW.THAYERSINN.COM A15

Friday, December 16, 2016 The Record 15 Miss Maybell And Slimpickin’s Bringing Lebanon, N.H. Two public performance will take place at Lebanon Opera House on Friday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 17, at Old-Time Jazz, Blues To Tillotson Center 5 p.m. Old-time jazz, ragtime, blues, and country will ring from the Tillot- This will be third year in a row that Opera North has produced son Center today at 7 p.m. when the New England-based musical the family-friendly opera. One of the most popular holiday classics duo Miss Maybell and Slimpickin’s take the stage. Armed with ban- of all time, Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the story of a miracu- jo, washboard, guitar, and kazoo, and using a suitcase as a kick-drum, lous encounter between Amahl, a boy with a lame leg, and the Three DINING the pair will present a broad range of music from the 1920s through Kings. The moving tale is a timeless and inspiring message of how the 1940s, plus original tunes. All seats are priced at $10. faith, charity, unselfish love, and good deeds can work miracles. This Both performers have been heavily influenced by classic artists of family-friendly holiday classic is a one-act, 45-minute opera, sung in the past. For instance, Slimpickin’s mastered the classic finger-style English, and performed with a chamber orchestra and professional blues guitar techniques made famous by such legends as Mississippi & soloists. entertainment guide John Hurt, Robert Johnson, and Big Bill Bronzy. This year, local favorite mezzo-soprano Erma Mellinger returns in Miss Maybell has been influenced by the great women singers of the the role of Amahl’s mother. Dr. Mellinger has been a faculty member past, like Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. Among of Dartmouth College since 1996 and has been a principal artist with CALL 603.444.7141 the instruments she plays is a vintage kazoo that dates from the 1930s many major opera companies. The Three Kings will be played by and, according to Miss Maybell, sounds almost like a trumpet. baritone Trevor Neal, tenor Martin Clark, and baritone Javier Ortiz. For more information about the December 14 concert, contact the Mr. Neal and Mr. Ortiz are returning from last year’s production of The Inn at Whitefield Tillotson Center at 603-237-8576. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Mr. Neal, Mr. Clark and Mr. Ortiz also Holiday Film ‘Polar Express’ had roles in mainstage productions of Opera North’s Summerfest RESTAURANT & PUB 2016. Book New Years Eve Now At Tillotson Center Tickets for the performance at Capital Center for the Arts are $7. The holiday classic The Polar Express will make its annual scheduled each and can be purchased through their website at ccanh.com/events/ Gift Certificates Available stop at the Tillotson Center this year on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. amahl-and-night-visitors. The school performance at Lebanon Opera To get even deeper into the tradition of this holiday movie, children CALL 603-837-2400 FOR HOURS House is free to home-schooled students and those at area public and are encouraged to come dressed in pajamas, robes, and slippers, just private schools. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the like the kids in the film. LOH Box Office at 603-448-0400. Tickets to the public performanc- Happy Holidays! Based on the book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg, the mov- es at Lebanon Opera House are $22.50 for adults, $10 for children ie tells the story of a doubtful young boy who journeys to the North www.innatwhitefield.com aged 10-17 and free for children under the age of 10 (accompanying Pole aboard the train called The Polar Express. In the process, he an adult). They may be purchased online at www.operanorth.org or learns a great deal about Christmas, himself, and others. Cyan through the LOH Box Office at 603-448-0400. In addition to co-sponsoring the presentation, Granite Bank employ- Dining Room and Gift Store ees will be on hand to give out complimentary hot chocolate and can-

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16 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 First Night North Brings Family-Friendly Fun For All Ages Few people, when asked to list kid-centric Taaffe brings his magical “crankies,” scroll- holidays, would mention New Year’s Eve. De- ing illustrations made with precisely cut paper cember 31st is typically associated with grown- hand-cranked to move across a lighted viewing up festivities (champagne, midnight kisses, screen. Auld Lang Syne), but there’s nothing typical The stage at Fuller Hall will become a large about St. Johnsbury’s First Night North. The puppet show when the No-Strings Marionettes family-friendly performing arts festival, now in Theater animate “Wasabi: A Dragon’s Tale,” its 24th year, is programmed to please revelers with seven brilliantly-crafted puppets, includ- of all ages—including young children. ing a seven-foot fire-breathing dragon, and the Formerly known as First Night St. Johns- Fairbanks Museum will present a twenty-min- bury, First Night North is perhaps most re- ute Planetarium show every half hour from 6 nowned for its diverse musical acts and mid- to 9pm. night fireworks show, but a good portion of Of course, it’s hard for little ones to stay still, the festival’s sizable program is geared toward so the Family Fun Fair will be open from 4 to young kids. “We want to get the whole family 8pm at the St. Johnsbury School. Featuring a out,” says Jody Fried, director of Catamount bouncy castle, obstacle course, face-painting, Arts, the event’s managing organization. “We and arts-and-crafts, the Family Fun Fair gives don’t want the kids home with a sitter, and we children a place to shed their winter layers and don’t want Mom or Dad to miss out either, so move their bodies. Better yet, their parents can we need to keep the little ones entertained.” sit awhile and take a break; the Family Fun Fair A father of four, Fried knows all too well is fully supervised. that if the baby’s not happy, nobody’s happy. Older children might enjoy the First Night “If you’ve got a kid who’s tired, bored, cold, North Poetry Slam Competition, where poets or hungry, that’s it. You’re done.” Fortunately, of all ages (yep, even kids) perform poems of the First Night North program takes all kids three minutes or less. Audience participation—

Cyan into account, even the little ones, with a variety cheering, yelling, booing, and hissing—isn’t and the walk will be lit with beautiful hand- cupcakes, hand-cut French fries, cider and of entertainment and food options to keep the just encouraged at this event; it’s required, as made lanterns and luminaria. Fire performers doughnuts, hot dogs and macaroni and cheese, whole family in good spirits. audience reaction determines the winner. Phoenix Bazaar will also brighten the night spaghetti, Jamaican fare, chicken and waffles, Magenta Programming runs from 4pm to midnight, The Nimble Arts Ruckus Circus, one of last with dazzling performances in front of—where hot chocolate, and of course the famous pan- but options for small kids are scheduled early. year’s most thrilling acts, features profession- else?—the Fire Station. Still, for kiddos who cake supper from 7-10pm at the St. Johnsbury Catamount Arts will screen a series of G-rat- al trapeze artists, jugglers, contortionists and don’t want to walk (and parents who don’t want School cafeteria. ed Walt Disney animated shorts, and the St. more. They’ll do two gravity-defying shows (at to carry them), the First Night North shuttle First Night North admission buttons are Yellow Black Johnsbury Athenaeum will host a variety of 7 and 8pm) in Fuller. Kids who are too sleepy bus, provided by RCT, will run in 15-minute available at numerous Northeast Kingdom and story-telling events. Director Bob Joly will to make it to the midnight fireworks might hang loops from 3pm to 1am. Signs will be posted North Country locations, online, or by calling perform dramatic readings of favorite chil- on long enough to see Marko the Magician at to indicate stops, which include Cherry Street, 748-2600, with a 20% discount through De- dren’s books, followed by two storytellers who 9pm, also in Fuller, and then Marko the Hypno- Eastern Avenue, Main Street, and the St. Johns- cember 30th. Pre-schoolers are free. For more enhance their tales with musical instruments tist will mesmerize a packed audience at 10pm. bury School. information regarding First Night North, in- and song. Tim Van Egmond transports audienc- The 13 buildings hosting First Night North’s All the excitement is bound to make kids cluding a full schedule of events, map of ven- es to the wisdom, humor, and inspiration found 18 performance venues are within easy walking of all ages hungry, so First Night North offers ues, and where to purchase buttons, visit www. in multicultural tales and folk music. Brendan distance of each other—even for little legs— a variety of tasty treats to please all palates: firstnightnorth.org.

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Friday, December 16, 2016 The Record 17 ————— light song Silent Night, the Christ- Christmas United Community Church, mas spirit is simple and lovely UCC North, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. at the Lyman Bible Church at 6 Services Candlelight with Carols. All are pm on Dec. 24. All are welcome. welcome. Sweet treats after the service. For GNWCA Presents TubaChristmas At The following is a list of Christ- ————— more information, on FaceBook mas church services submitted Union Baptist Church, Route see Lyman Bible Church. to The Caledonian-Record as of 5, Waterford, 6 p.m. Candlelight ————— Trinity United Methodist Church Dec. 17 publication deadline. Should space service. Grace Methodist Church, Cen- allow the listing will be rerun on ————— tral Street, St. Johnsbury, Saturday, The tubas are back. The Keene and Colebrook will compliance with environ- Wednesday, Dec. 21. To add a ser- Peacham Congregational December 24, Christmas Eve Can- Great North Woods Com- return to conduct the fami- mental and occupational reg- vice for the second listing, please Church, 7 p.m., candlelight ser- dlelight Service, 7:00 p.m. mittee for the Arts presents ly friendly program, hosted ulations (www.calexenviron- email the details to news@caledo- vice. DECEMBER 25 the annual TubaChristmas along with his daughter, Sha- mental.com). nian-record.com. ————— North Danville Baptist Church, at Trinity United Methodist ron Pearson. It will include While the concert is free, DECEMBER 18 First Congregational Church, Christmas day service to celebrate Church on Bridge Street in many favorite Christmas donations of any size are re- First Universalist Parish of 14 Main St., North Troy, 7 p.m. Christ’s birth, 9:30 a.m. Derby Line, Annual Solstice Ser- Colebrook. carols, with several for the quested to help offset the oth- Hymns and Scriptures, Candlelight ————— TubaChristmas takes audience to sing along. As in er costs of this very special vice, Speaker Douglas Bouchard. service, Everyone is welcome. Our Lady of the Snows Mission place at 1 p.m. on Satur- recent years, Nelson has also event. “The donations we re- Special music, reading and poetry Kelly Deslauriers, minister Church, Franconia, 9 a.m. from the era along with a special ————— ————— day, Dec. 17. This free arranged a special feature for ceive at this show amount to holiday message. Service will fea- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Concord Community Church, public concert has become a quartet. our greatest single fundraiser ture Lian MacHarg, a professional Christmas Services. St. Andrew’s 10 a.m. a beloved tradition in the A participation fee for each year,” said GNWCA bagpipe player in the Scottish and Episcopal Church will have a ————— Colebrook community. The players helps support the President Charlie Jordan. Celtic tradition. Christmas Eve service starting at Danville Methodist Church, 10 Methodist church is the per- Harvey Philips Foundation, “The funds go directly into ————— 4:15 p.m. with carols followed by a.m., Coffee House style worship fect setting for the glorious which produces and distrib- helping pay the performers Guildhall Community Church, a Festive Eucharist service. Cele- at 10 a.m. with Christmas carols, sounds of tubas, euphoniums utes the music. Once again of the over 20 concerts the 7 p.m., Christmas service brant will be Rev. Susan Langley food and a time for sharing special and baritone horns. this year their fees will be GNWCA hosts locally each ————— and Susan Cherry is the organist. memories/blessings. Each year, participants covered by Ron Guerin of year. Please consider giving St. Peter’s Mission Church, 51 Christmas morning at 10:00 the ————— come to Colebrook from all Calex Environmental Con- what you can.” Elm St., Lyndonville, 10 a.m. Eu- congregations of St. Andrew’s, Union Baptist Church, Route around New England and be- sulting, who recognizes the For more information charist service. Christmas caroling the United Community Church, 5, Waterford, 10:15 a.m. Worship yond. Several of them play in very special value of this on this and other GNWCA at convalescent homes. the UU church and St. Peter’s will service. other TubaChristmas events, unique performance, and shows, find the Great North Cyan DECEMBER 24 meet at St. Andrew’s for a service ————— but claim Colebrook’s as how much it depends on Woods Committee for the North Danville Baptist Church, of Lessons and Carols. St. An- Grace Methodist Church, Cen-

their favorite. The setting, players willing to share their Arts on Facebook, visit Magenta Christmas Eve candlelight service, drew’s Episcopal Church is located tral Street, St. Johnsbury, Sunday, the hospitality, and the spir- time and talent with Cole- www.gnwca.org or you can 7 p.m. at 1265 Main Street, St. Johnsbury. Christmas Day, Special Service at ————— ited audience are all part of brook. Calex specializes in call 237-9302 or 246-8998. ————— 10:30 a.m. their fun. Douglas Nelson of assisting companies with St. Peter’s Mission Church, Lunenburg United Methodist JANUARY 1

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18 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 N.H. Legislative Look-Ahead: Right To Work, Education Reform Top GOP Priorities CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Crafting the next A look at those initiatives: publican critics have retired. Several dozen of same-day registration and adding a so-called two-year state budget will dominate the conver- RIGHT TO WORK the 226 GOP House members could defect and “residency requirement” for voting. Right now, sation when New Hampshire lawmakers return Sununu and Republican leaders say passing a the bill would still pass. Likewise in the Senate, people can vote here if they consider New to Concord for the new session in January. right-to-work law, which bars workers from be- one Republican, sure to be Sen. Sharon Carson, Hampshire their “domicile,” even if they hold But with Republicans in control of the House, ing forced to join unions, is a key part of improv- can oppose the bill without killing it. a driver’s license in another state. Republicans Senate and governorship for the first time in a ing New Hampshire’s business climate. Former Democratic Gov. John Lynch vetoed want to require someone to be a “resident” of dozen years, GOP initiatives that have been Even with Republican lawmakers in charge, such legislation when it came to his desk in the state for at least 10 to 30 days before they stalled will get fresh attention. right-to-work has had mixed success in past ses- 2011. It never passed during outgoing Demo- can vote. “We have great opportunities,” Republican sions, as some GOP House and Senate members cratic Gov. Maggie Hassan’s four-year tenure. —————————— Gov.-elect Chris Sununu told House members are against it. That may be different next year Beyond right-to-work, Republicans will fo- GUN RIGHTS last week. “Let’s get it done.” because some of right-to-work’s harshest Re- cus on reducing regulations and possibly cutting Repealing the licensing requirement to carry taxes as a means to attract more businesses. a concealed gun has a strong change of passing —————————— the Legislature. Unlike outgoing Democratic EDUCATION REFORM Gov. Maggie Hassan, Sununu is likely to sign Adver�se Pulling out of the Common Core state stan- it. Your dards, promoting school choice and fixing the New Hampshire has some of the nation’s lax- public school funding formula will be on the est gun laws but also sees less gun crime than Real table. most other states. State budget writers will debate if more —————————— Estate, money should be provided for full-day kinder- ABORTION garten and whether the formula that determines As always, a handful of abortion-related bills Auc�ons, how much money schools receive per student will be up for debate. House Speaker Shawn Jas- should be rewritten. per, a Republican, said that while he is against Insurance Republican Rep. Neal Kurk, a budget expert, abortion rights, bills to restrict abortions will not With Us says the funding formula is outdated and fixing be a legislative priority for House Republicans. it should be a priority. Several districts have Sununu has said he is pro-abortion rights, but Established Cyan 1901 sued the state in recent years because they think he does favor some restrictions. Call the existing formula is unfair. —————————— Legislative proposals include prohibiting the MARIJUANA Magenta (603) use of Common Core, reducing standardized New Hampshire remains the only state in 444-7141 testing and requiring teachers to notify parents New England where marijuana possession if they plan to use “objectionable” course ma- hasn’t been decriminalized. That could change terial. this year, especially given successful efforts to Yellow Black —————————— legalize marijuana in neighboring Massachu- ELECTION LAW setts and Maine. Changing key provisions of New Hampshire’s Sununu has said he would sign a bill removing election law is a top goal for Republicans. criminal penalties for possessing small amounts Proposals on the table including eliminating of the drug. Senate Republicans Name Committee Leadership CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Senate Both Daniels and Sanborn are fiscal conser- President Chuck Morse has named committee vatives. chairs for the upcoming sessions. Elsewhere, Sen. Regina Birdsell of Derry will Committees help shape policy and revise bills run the newly created Election Law and Internal as they work through the legislative process. The Affairs Committee. Her committee will be the Finance Committee and the Ways and Means center of attention as changes to New Hamp- Committee will have particular power in the shire’s election laws make their way through the upcoming year as lawmakers craft the next state Legislature. budget. The only Democratic chair is Sen. Lou Sen. Gary Daniels of Milford will chair the Fi- D’Allesandro of Manchester, who will lead the nance Committee, which determines how money Capital Budget Committee. is allocated in the budget. Republicans hold 14 of the Senate’s 24 seats. Sen. Andy Sanborn of Bedford will lead Ways House Speaker Shawn Jasper hasn’t yet and Means, which estimates tax revenues that named committee leaders. Lawmakers return to determine how much money can be spent. Concord Jan. 4 for the start of the session.

Planning board Chairman John Scarinza said Hotel planners will have to consult with the board’s Continued from Page 7 counsel and come to a consensus about what the protection zone would incur. a large environmental impact, and a new hotel Because no application has been submitted could threaten it all the more and diminish the and the project at this point remains a concep- overall wilderness experience. tual, no public input was taken at Thursday’s A competing petition in support of the hotel planning board meeting, which drew more than has more than 500 supporters. 50 people to the North Country Resource Center in Lancaster. A19

Friday, December 16, 2016 The Record 19 “Our team heard you loud and clear,” Al Montoya, director of or the VA. News Briefs the White River Junction V.A. Medical Center, told the 50 area Coos County Commissioner and military veteran Rick Samson Continued from Page 6 veterans in attendance Monday at Colebrook Town Hall. “The re- also expressed concerns, and asked, “Is it really going to help or sounding thing from that meeting was everyone wanted access to confuse more?” “I think Mario in these last six to eight months has done a fan- care five days week.” Samson requested a copy of the plan, but Montoya said the VA tastic job of providing coverage,” he said. Among those voicing concerns, however, was Barbara Lynch, a will be incorporating the feedback from Monday’s town hall gath- Audit was enlisted to temporarily head the department after veteran from a family of veterans, who said, “When you came up ering as it advances the plan. Last week, Montoya said the two Phillips and Selectman James Weagle, in April, fired Northum- here the plan was a five-day-a-week clinic, and not go through VA Coos clinics could be closed by February or early next year. berland Police Chief Marcel Platt, hired as chief in 2008. Platt choice. This is what we were led to believe … We didn’t say five Montoya ended the hour-long meeting on an upbeat note, say- promptly sued the town for wrongful termination and sought to days of access. That is what you wanted to hear.” ing, “I know this model will work.” get his job back. With a total of about 120 veterans using the veterans clinic at Earlier this year, the Indian Stream Health Center also recently As part of the terms in the October lawsuit settlement, Platt got Indian Stream Health Center, there are not enough veterans to sup- received a grant for an opioid addiction treatment center, which his job back for the month of December, after which he will fully port a five-day-a-week clinic in Colebrook, said Montoya. will need more space at the health center. retire from the town with retirement benefits. The clinic in Colebrook began operating four days a week at the In addition to the town paying him nearly $20,000 in back Indian Stream Health Center before being reduced to two days. New Trail Network Aims pay as part of the settlement, figures obtained from the town of- The clinic in Berlin, a mobile unit, operates one day a week. fice Monday show the lawsuit cost Northumberland more than Montoya, along with associate WRJ VA Medical Center direc- To Boost Recreation, Economy $35,000 in legal fees. tor Matthew Mulcahy and VA physician and chief of primary care Among the arguments in the lawsuit, selectmen said Platt told Hugh Huizenga painted an optimistic picture. LITTLETON — As the revived Mt. Eustis Ski Hill picks up them he intended to retire at the end of 2015, but did not retire. The pilot project, too, is a model that could transform veterans steam, another recreation project is also advancing - 24 miles of Phillips said he and the selectmen “did what we felt we needed health care in rural areas like the North Country, said Montoya. mountain biking, hiking and Nordic skiing trails aimed at pro- to do” by terminating Platt and also said as Northumberland re- “This is very innovative, out of the box, and not happening any- viding another outdoor experience and boosting the economy by builds its police department “we will not allow the town to get into where in the country,” he said. drawing people to downtown. one of these chief for life scenarios again.” Huizenga said, “We really want a system where you can get care PRKR MTN Trails is now being prepped and groomed for win- He noted the previous selectmen who hired Platt did not draw five days a week, Monday through Friday. We would like for you ter fat bike use and was recently registered as a nonprofit corpo- up an employment contract with him. to get as much care as possible here in Colebrook … We are trying ration, said Taylor Caswell, a Littleton native whose father pur- “If you don’t have a contract then it becomes a very difficult to offer you more options for your health care.” chased the 420 acres around Parker Mountain 40 years ago. situation to change a chief if there’s no end point,” said Phillips. Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital is among the providers in “It has an interesting history,” said Caswell, who is among those “It comes down to having a contract.” the Veterans Choice program, and if a veteran has a primary care spearheading the trails project. “Parker comes from Ira Parker, who physician at UCVH or the Indian Stream Health Center that veter- was the guy who built the Saranac Tannery. This was farmland he

He said it will be a difficult situation for the month of December. Cyan For next year, Audit, per selectmen request, presented a 2017 an can keep that physician, and can keep the diagnostic procedures See News Briefs, Page 20 town budget that includes a police chief and two full-time officers and blood work some veterans get closer to home, said the VA that will give the town fairly extensive coverage, said Phillips. representatives. Magenta Case managers who live in the North Country will also be de- ployed in the community to better facilitate a veteran’s health care In Colebrook, Veterans Skeptical as well as, he said.

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20 The Record Friday, December 16, 2016 “It just kept going,” said Caswell. “That’s how around Moore Reservoir, he said. stealing $300,000 in grant money relating to a News Briefs PRKR MTN Trails came to be.” Increasingly, PRKR MTN Trails Inc. is work- munitions company in Maine has agreed to sur- Continued from Page 19 Landowner agreements were also negotiated ing with the nonprofit Mt. Eustis Skill Hill to render at least a portion of the money to the fed- to allow access to the Broomstick Hill Road and expand recreational opportunities and draw rec- eral government, according to documents. used, but he also used it for tourist purposes.” School Street sides. reation enthusiasts from near and afar, said Cas- After being authorized by a federal court in The 2,100-foot summit, the tallest point in The group is working hard to get a trail head in well. May, U.S. attorneys filed writs of garnishment Littleton, has views to Canada to the north, the downtown, possibly at the town reservoir behind “Our goal is to provide this type of activity for to Craig Sanborn’s investment banks to recoup a White Mountains to the east and the Willough- School Street. Some people have been using Re- the greater Littleton area, but it’s also a great way total criminal restitution of $307,600. by gap in Vermont to the west, and Parker had mich Park, he said. to keep people coming to town and experiencing On Friday, according to records at the U.S. erected towers on the summit and used to charge “There are 24 miles of trails we now main- downtown Littleton and its restaurants and ho- District Court for the District of Maine, Sanborn, visitors 10 cents to walk up them for the vista, tain,” said Caswell. “A lot of people are using it tels,” he said. formerly of Maidstone, agreed to a final order said Caswell. for mountain biking, but I also see a lot of people That economic development, said Caswell, of voluntary garnishment that compels Bos- The land behind Broomstick Hill Road that using it for hiking and trail running.” ties in nicely to his job as executive director of ton-based Sentinel Investments, through which extends toward Farr Hill Road has been used for For biking, he said, “A lot of the trails are pret- the New Hampshire Community Development he has $65,000 in mutual funds held in IRA ac- years by area residents, including snowmobilers, ty technical. There are lot of people who look for Finance Authority. counts, to pay the federal government all monies and had been the site of forestry and logging, he that thing.” To date, PRKR MTN Trails has had support held on his behalf toward the debt. said. Going forward, though, the goal is to have from local businesses, including the Littleton In 2014, Sanborn, a Groveton native, was con- “We were left with this network of trails,” said more accessible trails and have easier ways to ac- Bike Shop, which held a raffle earlier this year victed in federal court in Maine of felony wire Caswell, who said it now constitutes some of cess the trail network from the Broomstick Hill to raise money, and Schilling Beer Co., which fraud for filing $300,000 in false invoices for the best mountain biking in New Hampshire. “I Road side, he said. held a sale and donated a portion of the proceeds. equipment he never received, purportedly for a had this vision for a while, to build some sort of To increase trail use for those at all skill levels, Horizons Engineering has also given donations. munitions plant he started in Brownville, Maine trail network people could use more widely. It’s the group is also looking into more engineering “We’ve had a lot of community support, and in the mid-2000s. a beautiful spot and seemed like a good way to for the project. as this gets bigger, I expect we’ll see more,” said In return for investing $300,000 of his own use that land.” Another enthusiast instrumental in moving Caswell. money, he was to receive a $300,000 match in The spark came several years ago when Cas- forward the effort is Dave Harkless, owner of He thanked the many volunteers and those community development block grant money well went into Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton, Littleton Bike and Fitness, who has been using who donated money to purchase equipment. from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban met the owners, and began discussing skiing and a two-wheel-drive motorcycle for winter trail “I’m really excited about it,” said Caswell, Development. hiking and the mountain. Others were soon en- grooming. who mountain-biked the trails as a youth. “It’s The money was part of a matching grant that listed. “Fat bikes can get in there and ride a groomed great to see it all come together.” required him to purchase equipment and create trail all winter long,” said Caswell. jobs in the small Maine community.

Cyan “We started a relationship where we would lay out building the trails and I would pay them to A Nordic ski grooming system was also pur- Black Mag Owner Agrees In 2013, Sanborn, 67, was convicted by a jury do that,” he said. chased, and if snow comes this winter, the plan is in Coos Superior Court on two counts of man- Magenta In two summers, much single track was built to groom trails for Nordic skiing, he said. To Pay Restitution slaughter after his gunpowder plant in Colebrook to connect the logging and trails, and main corri- Future goals are not necessarily more trails, exploded in May 2010, killing employees Jesse but connections to existing trails, including those The former Black Mag owner convicted of dors were cleared. See News Briefs, Page 21 Yellow Black GETTING IT DONE RIGHT Green Mountain Grills

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Friday, December 16, 2016 The Record 21 Business Association, more than 850 people from its leadership develop- ble the number of deaths from several years ago. News Briefs Charitable Foundation ment programs since 1993. Continued from Page 20 State To Offer Free Guides To Help Students Fentanyl Remains Top Cause Kennett, 49, of Stratford, and Donald Kendall, Hikes Jan. 1 At 5 Parks 56, of Columbia. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hamp- Of N.H. Drug Deaths CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Five New Hamp- Prosecutors said Sanborn did not make the shire groups are partnering to help students in high shire state parks are offering free admission for plant safe, despite repeated warnings and in- school and college connect with employers to cre- CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The deadly drug hikers on New Year’s Day. structions. ate “career pathways.” fentanyl continues to outpace heroin as the chief Guided hikes will be available at all five parks For the manslaughter convictions, Sanborn is High school students would gain workforce cause of overdose deaths in New Hampshire. on Jan. 1. All 50 states open some parks for free as currently serving a 10- to 20-year state prison stills and engage in hands-on learning for credit, Newly released numbers by the medical ex- part of the America’s State Parks First Day Hikes sentence at the Northern N.H. Correctional Fa- and college students would benefit from expanded aminer’s office show 369 drug-related deaths this initiative. cility in Berlin. opportunities for internships. The initiative is cre- year. That doesn’t include 78 deaths that are still The five open parks are Monadnock State Park The $307,600 restitution for the Maine wire ated by the Business and Industry Association and pending toxicology. in Jaffrey, Silver Lake State Park in Hollis, Weeks fraud case includes a $7,500 fine and $100 as- the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Fentanyl alone accounted for 153 deaths, while State Park in Lancaster, Wellington State Park in sessment, from Sanborn. In addition to students, the initiative’s work will fentanyl combined with other drugs caused an Alexandria, and Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Federal prosecutors have also issued a writ of target adults living in and moving to the state. additional 116 deaths. Heroin alone, by contrast, State Historic Site in Portsmouth. The guided hikes garnishment to MassMutual, where Sanborn has In January, the BIA will add a new position, di- caused just two deaths. Heroin and other drugs, will range from 1 to 3.2 miles. more bank and retirement accounts, according to rector of workforce development, to oversee the including fentanyl, caused 20 more. Hikers can register to participate online at http:// records. MassMutual has not yet responded. program, called “Workforce Accelerator 2025.” The medical examiner’s office is projecting www.nhstateparks.org/news-and-events/first-day- Both groups have collaborated in the past on 476 drug deaths in New Hampshire by year’s end. hike.aspx . Leadership New Hampshire, which has graduated That’s up slightly from 2015, and more than dou- BUSINESS DIRECTORY Cyan

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