Zhukovskyy's Defense Claims Investigation Was Flawed

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Volume 119 No. xx 16 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 www.salmonpress.com 50 cents Zhukovskyy’s defense claims investigation was flawed

BY TARA GILES [email protected]

RANDOLPH — A new motion from the defense team of 24 year old Vlodymyr Zhukovskyy, the man who has been charged with seven counts of negligent homicide, stemming from a crash that took place in Courtesy Randolph last summer, claims that the original in- In early March, Berlin’s Destination Imagination High School team competed at the NHDI Northern Regional at Interlakes High vestigation was flawed. School. The team placed first in their challenges and has advanced to the next round with a date that is yet to be determined. The defense claims that one of the motorcyclists leading the pack was intoxicated with a blood-alco- hol level of 0.135 percent, well over the legal limit, and crossed over the yellow line hitting the truck. In the motion, Zhukovskyy’s Attorney Jay Duguay First COVID-19 case claims that a report from an independent reconstruction firm says the initial claim from state police is wrong. The initial claim states that the truck was one and a half feet over the center line causing the confirmed in Coös County crash. Duguay says the independent report states that Albert Mazza Jr was on his motorcycle over the BY TARA GILES disease or their condi- include Androscoggin and personnel.” center line when the truck hit. The left tire on both [email protected] tion has been released. Valley Hospital in Ber- The White Mountain vehicles struck one another. Zhukovskyy did test System Director of lin, Upper Connecticut Community College, in positive for a controlled drug and was deemed unfit WHITEFIELD — Late Marketing for North Valley Hospital in Cole- Berlin, has donated beds to drive that day. Friday, news broke that Country Healthcare brook, Weeks Medical from their nursing pro- The motion reads, “The State recently disclosed Coös County had record- (NCH) James Patry re- Center in Lancaster and gram that are already a report from the Crash Labs, an independent acci- ed its first confirmed layed that the four med- North Country Home set up for those patients dent reconstruction firm, which shows that the State case of COVID-19. The ical facility affiliate has Health and Hospice in who may be less symp- Police CAR Team’s initial assessment was deeply map, updated daily been following protocol Littleton. tomatic. flawed and that all the above information was incor- through the govern- put forth by the Cen- Patry said, “We are “We’ve been hav- rect. The new report goes on to say that the impact ment’s website shows ters for Disease Control actively working with ing discussions circled caused catastrophic air loss to the left front tire of that the case is out of (CDC) in regards to how municipal partners in around the fact that if the truck which left a tire mark on the center line of Whitefield. No known to handle the coronavi- terms of seeing a surge we have to go beyond see ZUHKOVSKYY, page A8 details as to how this in- rus outbreak. The four in patients and identify- our walls, what will that dividual contracted the affiliates within NCH ing organizations such look like,” said Patry. as towns. For example, Labonville, a sewing we’re working with the plant out of Gorham, college in Berlin and is making a prototype looking at overflow resources in terms of beds see COVID-19 page A8 County Delegation approves budget remotely

BY TARA GILES [email protected]

LANCASTER — On March 27, the Coös County Delegation held its annual budget meeting at the North Country Resource Center in Lancaster. The meeting was held remotely due to the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Chris Sununu. Eight members were present, with four attending from afar. The 2020 budget was approved with the final number at $42,655,107, an increase of $3,268,267 from last year. Chairman Wayne Moynihan began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance then spoke about the passing of former Representative Larry Rappaport. His family has been invited to a session to be recognized by the New Hampshire House of Representa- tives, however no date has been set due to the current circumstances involving Covid-19.

Courtesy County Administrator Jennifer Fish spoke about The Berlin High School Unified basketball team has yet to play in their semi-final game due to Covid-19 concerns. The some changes to the budget since the Public Hearing team is hopeful for a win when the game does take place. in December. The proposed appropriations totaled $42,229,128, which is an increase of $1,065,668 from the December number. The county tax, though reduced, presented an A Note to Readers increase of 3.63 percent see BUDGET, page A1 This week’s edition of the paper might seem a bit smaller than you are accustomed to, but rest assured, this is only temporary. Due to the unique circumstances we are all living under at the present time, local sporting events and community activities have wisely been canceled as we all try to stay closer to home and practice social distancing. Classified...... A13-A15 As we ride out this temporary interruption of life as usual together, we urge you to continue supporting the local businesses that Editorial...... A4 advertise in your newspaper. They have always been here for you through good times and bad, and now, more than ever, they need Obituaries & Servis ce . ...A6 you to be there for them in any way you can. Amid this temporary absence of local events and municipal meetings, we are also looking to celebrate the many quiet heroes in our communities who have gone above and beyond to make this situation easier for those most affected by it. Let us know if there is someone in your community who you think should be recognized by e-mailing [email protected]. Above all, know that we have been your trusted source for local news for generations, and we plan to be here for you to generations to come, in print and online at www.salmonpress.com. A2 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 ••• Courtesy Josh D’Agnese and Jake Pelletier are pictured here having a bit of fun amongst the chaos at the Village Gun Store in Whitefield.

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BY TARA GILES able to defend our homes. sions are high, patience it is still our duty as a [email protected] One shift for D’Agnese has waned among cus- business to do our part to has been seeing an influx tomers. greatly mitigate the risk WHITEFIELD — Sales of first time gun buyers. Sort of like the toilet of spreading anything to are good and business is “We’ve had so many paper outage, D’Agnese anyone. So we are asking strong at the Village Gun people come in recent- said that ammunition our customers and the Store in Whitefield, to ly that don’t know any- has gone on a national public to please adhere to the relief of owners Josh thing about guns, that run. the following requests.” and Nicole D’Agnese. all of a sudden feel the “We have seen a short- The shop owners have “It’s been crazy busy need to purchase one,” age of ammunition as requested that anyone over the past few weeks,” he said. “We’re OK with well as defensive type who is sick in any way, said D’Agnese. that; however, many firearms,” he explained. including regular cold Despite state guide- of these people are sur- “We have implement- symptoms stay home. lines and CDC sugges- prised when they have to ed a limit on how much While in the shop, all cus- tions, the Village Gun go through a background ammunition a person tomers must use hand Store is not yet a busi- check.” can buy so that there is sanitizer before entering. ness that has been nega- D’Agnese said that enough for everyone.” D’Agnese mentioned tively affected as a result often times individuals Some gun shops have how at times the shop of the novel coronavirus. will think purchasing a price gauged; however, can be a place where peo- While other businesses gun is a quick transac- D’Agnese has decided ple can congregate, and are temporarily shutter- tion. “We’ve even had to keep prices as they while that is OK, it is not ing after NH Governor people come in from out are. Another surge in in current times. Sununu called for a ‘Stay of state like Massachu- gun sales is due to nicer “We understand that at Home’ order and the setts, Connecticut and weather and local ranges customers like to come closing of all non-essen- New York thinking they opening up for those who by and visit and that’s tial businesses, the gun can buy a gun just like are recreational gun us- fine, but in some cases, store has been dubbed that. Some people have ers. some customers like to ‘essential.’ In a recent even called on the phone, As far as keeping a spend long visits in the statement, Sununu re- expecting us to ship guns safe environment in the store, which isn’t such a layed that gun stores are or ammo,” he added. shop, D’Agnese said, worrisome issue on nor- essential in that it is ‘ab- The gun store owner “Since we are staying mal occasions, but with solutely’ essential to be thinks that because ten- open we want everyone more and more people to take the following un- getting sick, we would der advisement. We as prefer if customers who a gun store are included come into the store, do as an essential necessity their business, they can according to the State talk to us, ask us ques- of New Hampshire. So tions, have guns shown we will continue to stay to them by us, (your open as we go through wonderful, charming this crisis as long as it and witty VGS staff), and doesn’t begin to greatly of course you can buy progress.” things,” he said. “But He added, “With that after you are done, we being said, we believe please ask that you carry on and head on out from there.” Highlighted is the fact that many shop- pers are in their senior Salmon Press years and are at high risk. New Hampshire and Vermont Insurance Further, D’Agnese Easter Egg Hunt Specialists for Home, Auto, Recreational Vehicles and Commercial has requested that shop- pers only touch what they need to touch and to With the Stay at Home order, many events including 603-823-5250 adhere to social distanc- upcoming Easter Egg Hunts have been cancelled. P.O. Box 909, Franconia, NH 03580 ing guidelines. 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We will still glad- Floorworks Stockley Trucking GH Winn Builders Tardiff Realty ly deal with everyone Gray’s paving The Rusty Bucket across the counters, but Harman’s Cheese The Summetime Marching Band Hunkins. Eaton Insurance Loon Mountain please understand when we are helping you out Let’s see how many eggs you can find. on the sales floor, we will Good Luck! be keeping a respectable distance so everyone can be more safe. Sorry ev- Happy Easter! eryone, hugs are on hold for now,” he joked. From everyone at the Littleton Courier, Coos County Democrat and Berlin Reporter. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 The Berlin Reporter A3 ••• Avalanche Center announces closure of Cutler River Drainage Area PINKHAM NOTCH skiing and riding the Lip and activities. Travel rescue teams with spot Washington Valley, we Valley.org for complete — In any other year, and Sluice too. The clo- and social congregation forecasts on request.” will welcome travelers trip planning resources overflowing parking sure will continue until that have continued to During the weekly Mt from around the world or call 800-367-3364 (800 lots in Pinkham Notch, melt out. Essentially, occur in Tuckerman Ra- Washington Avalanche to come enjoy the fabu- DO-SEE-NH) with travel NH would have been the this eliminates access to vine, nearby trails, and Center’s outreach pod- lous outdoor recreation questions in the Valley. norm in early spring. skiing and riding in the parking areas suggest cast, it was clear from offerings we have here,” To plan an upcoming After all, when the lifts popular Tuckerman Ra- that more aggressive the number of voices in added Crawford. trip to New Hampshire, close, skiers and riders vine for the season. measures are needed the background that a Start planning that go to www.VisitNH.gov. flock to Tuckerman Ra- According to an ar- in order to comply with steady stream of back- trip to Mt Washington To learn more about vine, one of the most ticle on Snowbrains. state and federal guide- country skiers were Valley, NH and be ready the first annual White popular backcountry com, 400 people came lines intended to reduce making their way into to enjoy time in the Mountain Outdoor Fest, ski destinations in the to Tuckerman Ravine the spread and impact of Tuckerman Ravine. Dis- mountains when it’s safe go to www.WhiteMoun- East. However, this is on Saturday, March coronavirus. The USFS cussions during this re- once again to travel. Go tainOutdoorFest.com . not a typical year. Ski 28, and 50-percent were and MWAC understand cording offered insight to www.MtWashington- areas throughout the from out-of-state. “Cars and support the need that measures had to be country are closed, and filled the parking lot at for outdoor recreation, taken to curtail access to skiers and riders are Pinkham Notch, lined fresh air and exercise the popular skiing area flocking earlier and in the highway for sever- but interpret the mea- in order to enforce social greater numbers to the al hundred yards with sures to limit the spread distancing according Family Owned & Operated well-loved backcountry folks congregating in should exclude riskier to not only experienced We are Still Open for Business!!! terrain in Tuckerman the lot, on the deck and activities, particularly at backcountry skiers, like Even though our daily lives have changed in significant ways as a result Ravine. With stay-at- driving together,” stat- a highly popular venue Andrew Drummond of COVID-19, one thing that won’t change is our commitment to home orders from New ed a member of the Mt which attracts visitors of Ski The Whites, but providing exceptional care and service to our customers. Hampshire Governor Washington Avalanche from around the region. also doctors in the vi- We have temporarily closed our lobby and many of our staff are working Sununu in response to Center in the story. The Furthermore, high risk cinity speaking to rep- remotely, but thanks to technology and infrastructure investments we’ve the coronavirus pan- same representative activities such as skiing resentatives of the Mt made in recent years, we are fully operational and continuing to provide the high level of service you have come to expect from us. demic, members of the continued saying, “Our and climbing in com- Washington Avalanche U.S. Forest Service’s Mt medical advisor visited plex avalanche terrain Center. Please remember to follow the rules and guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and continue to support our local businesses and Washington Avalanche us to offer advice on our with extreme weather “As the coronavirus organizations. We are all in this together! Center were distressed current state of affairs... conditions create an un- pandemic evolves, strict- For Service and Sales: over the weekend to Among other observa- necessary risk of inju- er stay-in-place orders 603-444-5500 or 800-794-5503 see the number of cars tions, he commented ry or a need for search have progressed,” said [email protected] overflowing in the park- that odds were strong and rescue intervention. Janice Crawford, Ex- Insuring NH, VT & ME Since 1928 WWW.Bestinsurnace.net ing areas in Pinkham that asymptomatic car- These injuries could ecutive Director of the Notch – the trail head riers of COVID19 were lead to rescues and the Mt Washington Valley for accessing Tucker- among these visitors.” opportunity to further Chamber of Commerce. man Ravine. Thus, in an In its final avalanche spread the virus through “We’ve gone from a effort to address the in- and mountain safety bul- close contact. We also hike in the woods being evitable crowds flowing letin for 2019-2020 season, acknowledge that the okay for travelers, to into the popular Tuck- the US Forest Service’s absence of avalanche encouraging visitors to erman Ravine area, the (USAF) Mt Washington and mountain safety find close-to-home rec- Cutler River Drainage Avalanche Center stat- forecasts increases your reation. Mt Washington Area - including the ed, “NH Governor’s Or- risk in the backcountry, Valley businesses are section extending from der Section 18 of Execu- but since backcountry open on a very limited Lunch Rocks to the top tive Order 2020-04, part 4 travel is not an essential basis, with reduced re- of the Headwall, where it requests that the public need at this time of pan- sources for visitors,” she meets the Alpine Garden limit non-essential trav- demic, you assume this stated. Trail - has been closed. el and further defines increased risk. We will “However, once it’s The closure includes essential businesses continue to support local safe again to travel to Mt

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On March 27, John Grondin, 33, of Berlin was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child and second degree assault. On March 27, Jesse Stewart Mason, 29, of Bow, The Landaff Blue School would like to thank was arrested for resisting arrest. On March 28, Kevin Thomas Eafrati, 32, of Berlin our students, parents, staff and community was arrested for driving after suspension, and suspension of vehicle registration. for all the time and support during On March 30, Ronnie Gable, 40, of Berlin was ar- the transition to remote learning. rested on two counts of shoplifting. On March 31, Jean Ly- ons, 49, of Berlin was arrested for improper person operating a vehicle. On March 31, Matthew PRIORITY PUMP and FILTER Rick Lyons, 58, of Berlin was arrested for driving after suspension. 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While we are all undergoing a complete change in the way we live our lives, and the reason is scary and horri- fying, there is a silver lining. This coronavirus has caused a camaraderie among people that seems to break through barriers of religion, race, political be- liefs, socioeconomic status or where we live in the world. We truly are all in this together. During our walk, we saw entire families slowly strolling up and down side streets, with no real destination, simply enjoying the sun and warmer weather. It was nice to slow down enough to notice the cracks in the sidewalks, or notice the intricate woodwork on the old houses we passed. Seeing the community through a new, calmer, less stressed pair of eyes was interesting. While a cloud of uncertainty hangs above Courtesy all of us, it’s clear that despite the unknown, shoulders Recently, Berlin Middle School’s Destination Imagination team placed fourth in their division after competing at Interlakes have dropped a bit, and we have been forced to slow high school. down and just be present. These are stressful times, no doubt, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed that the majority of people seem to appear more relaxed. [This, of course, does not include those on the front lines fight- ing this virus, to whom we say a heartfelt thank you.] There are so many unknowns when it comes to this situation. We don’t know when it will end, we don’t know whether the virus will mutate when the warmer A Century in Coös weather we’ve all be waiting for finally arrives, and we don’t know how it will affect our economy or our A look back at this week in local history livelihoods in the long run. What we do know is that, again, we are all in this together. 1920 palong Cassidy; “Sands 1980 beds, a continuing defi- Strangers are stopping strangers (at a safe distance, Classified: WANT- of Iwo Jima,” starring NORTH STRAT- cit, and ongoing uncer- of course) and having conversations that go beyond ED — Laundry woman, John Wayne, John Agar, FORD — The town of tainties over Medicaid the weather. This outbreak has created a need for us kitchen woman, Cham- and Adele Mara; “Con- Stratford has once again reimbursements are to talk and to relate to each other for comfort, and to ber maid and fireman to spirator,” starring Rob- been hit with misfortune causing the county ad- simply process what is happening. start work April 1st. Ap- ert Taylor and Elizabeth after a fast-moving fire ministrator, three coun- While passing by a gentleman getting ready to grill ply to Lancaster House. Taylor. destroyed most of the ty commissioners, and his dinner on the back porch, we struck up a conver- Forty students and Washburn Lumber Com- the county delegation sation about going stir crazy, sharing a few laughs and 1930 adults are taking a two- pany, throwing some 40 to take a long hard look well wishes, and then we were on our way. People Jefferson Highlands week course in ball- people out of work. at just how many beds have slowed down enough to lift their heads from their locals - Charles Craw- room dancing from Mrs. should remain actively phones, laptops, steering wheels and television sets to ford’s family, who have Dorothy Moore of New GROVETON — It is certified at the County’s open their eyes fully to the world around them. There all been sick with the York, who is a guest at ‘no comment’ from the nursing hospital. are more smiles and head nods exchanged. People are grippe, are convalescing. the home of Mr. and Mrs. top and ‘I don’t know’ making more eye contact with one another, almost to from the local level, but 2010 say yes, I’m uncertain too, but we will be all right. John Roberts. With nowhere to go aside from home and work (for 1940 there is strong specu- CRAWFORD’S PUR- some of us who also deserve thanks for continuing to The fifth generation 1960 lation that a major sale CHASE — Dog sled put their health at risk so we have groceries and sup- of the Kauffmanns of A Bicycle Court is be- of the stock of Diamond maker Carl Brown of plies to live on), priorities have shifted. People have Washington will be at ing set up in Lancaster International is in the Whitefield and his sis- used this time to really think about what matters in Christine Lake, in the by Chief of Police John works. ter, Wendy Bridgewater their lives. They have caught up on their reading, or town of Stark, during the A Sweeney, and the first of Waitsfield, Vt., plus re-visited old hobbies and house projects that have sat coming summer. Court Session will be 1990 her husband Ben, daugh- dormant for years. held at 10:30 Saturday WHITEFIELD — ter Lisa, and two friends Finally, this situation gives us all an excuse an ex- 1950 morning. Herve P. ‘Sam’ Samson, were all eyewitnesses to cuse to just ‘be.’ Could it be that people can really ben- Playing at the Village owners of Sam’s Super- a spectacular helicop- efit from simplifying their lives? How will things look Theatre in Whitefield: 1970 market, has been chosen ter rescue of an injured when the world re-opens? We have a feeling that peo- “When Willie Comes Advertisement: “1970 as the 1990 Grocer of the backcountry skier on ple will be friendlier and more appreciative of being Marching Home,” star- Hornet 2-Door Sedan Year. April 14 in Mount Wash- able to clink beer mugs and raise a toast at their local ring Dan Dailey and $2,141.50 Delivered Price ington’s Ammonoosuc watering holes. Perhaps people will find the value in Corinne Calvert; “Sin- in Lancaster” 2000 Ravine. slowing down. ister Journey,” starring WEST STEWART- We are living in a point in history that will live on William Boyd as Ho- STOWN — Unfilled in perpetuity. These few months will be read about and discussed for decades to come, long after we are gone, as we look back now and wonder about simple things like what it would have been like to live with- A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION out electricity or a way to keep our food cold. We’re not sure there has ever been a time when the entire REPORTER STAFF DIRECTORY society has shut down, when town squares look like www.SalmonPress.cmo ghost towns or something out of a movie set with no President & Publisher Editor Frank G. Chilinski Tara Giles one in sight. 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(rates effective 3/1/08) Mail rates are higher when paper is forwarded out of county. Please call for seasonal rates. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 The Berlin Reporter A5 ••• North Country Notebook But even the bears, these days, would have to settle for take-out

Our first transplant in the southwest failed, but the second try in the Pawtuckaway region took hold. Seemingly overnight we were off to Turkey-Land, and now have turkeys in all parts of the state, including By John Harrigan the far north.

olumnist C Back then I went out for an afternoon in Bears are out and the field with Fish and about a bit earlier this Game’s budding turkey year, and some people biologist, Ted Walski, are shutting down their who was so focused on bird feeders or at least peering through his bin- bringing them in for the oculars and recording night. My situation was data that he forgot about Courtesy a little bit different. I’d Turkeys are now a common sight in New Hampshire, from the seacoast to the Canadian line. the steering wheel, and been inviting the bears got us thoroughly stuck into the kitchen. Bob Vashaw, and shut “cochon de bois,” pig of year the Great Outdoors on the edge of a corn- the window against the woods. Under their belonged to everybody Back when all this field in West Swanzey. A friend had given me weather and bears. robes they’re just that, else. started, half a century We were ingloriously a window-feeder his fa- +++++ a great big omnivorous ago, New Hampshire rescued by a truckful of ther could no longer use. pig. At best, this was a traded live-trapped fish- hunters. I’d seen these setups but A bear’s nose is in- +++++ simple argument for a ers with West Virginia had never had one, so I credibly sensitive, and simpler time. Today, of for live-trapped turkeys. was eager to try it out. up at camp, ten air-miles State and federal gov- course, everything has It took a while, but even- from my house but two ernments and a whole changed. Millions of oth- tually the feeder was set hours by truck and trail, raft of conservation orga- er recreational users are into a kitchen window, bears are ever on our nizations own or control out on land and water, and everything was set minds. A scrap of food vast amounts of acreage recreating in ways we to go. in a crack in the count- in the U.S.---about 14 could never have imag- er could draw a bear in percent of the total land ined, from zip-lining to All that was missing from miles away. Their mass. And here’s a so- surviving in the wild. was the birds. Visitors noses are incredible, and bering thought: That’s 10 helped out by shoveling they never forget. percent of all the protect- Hunting has changed a path through the deep ed land in the world. too, and we now have a snow to the feeder, so A bear would smash host of additional sea- we could make a show of his way into camp, and For the bulk of my sons on either side of filling it up and scatter- root and loot it to piec- newspapering career I fall. The “we only need ing some seeds around. es, not that there’s much wrote an outdoor column it for a little while” argu- The birds were in the reward. In fact, there’s for the New Hampshire ment sounds increasing- trees, watching every nothing but the indel- Sunday News, focusing ly thin. move. When I slid into ible smell of cooking. more on the hunting and my office chair, with the What we carry in, we fishing side of things, There are mollifying feeder smack in my eyes, carry out. We pick up although the column’s arguments I’m still sure I figured it was only a and clean up as best we topics wandered all over of, however: The hunt- matter of time. can. But there’s no beat- creation. ers I know want no part ing the nose of a hungry of hunting anywhere I was right. To no bear. But one complaint I near well-known hiking surprise, the chickadees heard every year---and trails. First, where it’s were the first to show up. Toward the end of one more frequently as time stellar hiking it’s not apt Ravens are my favorite sunny spring day, I had went by---came from to be great hunting, and bird, but chickadees are to get something from hikers and walkers who vice versa. Second, the not far behind. They fly downtown. It was going were afraid to go out sound of gunfire carries right in and hop all over to be just a minute. I for- during hunting season. over long distances, and the old swing-set when got about an overhead Never mind that hunt- often what sounds close I’m filling feeders in door. I came home min- ing accidents involving isn’t. the dead of winter, and utes later to ruin. A bear people who aren’t hunt- +++++ flit along after me when had trashed shop and ing are almost non-ex- I’m on a hunt. They are barn. istent. It’s the sound of One thing we most somehow the birds that gunfire that hurts. definitely did not have are always there. We kept birdseed in when I was coming a 30-gallon galvanized Back when I started along was a turkey sea- The window-feeder steel container. The bear the column, in the early son. Now, in one of the was new and different, tossed and trashed the ‘70s, my reply was that beat-known wildlife res- and brought the birds in shop to scarf up seeds hunters just wanted to toration success stories close. It was a struggle dropped by mice, ripped use part of the landscape in the nation’s history, to keep it tight against a door open to get the for a very narrow time we not only have a gen- contrary wind and rain, birdseed container, bit it of year---the traditional eral fall turkey hunting but there was a bigger full of holes, and dragged late-fall hunting season- season, but also a season problem at hand. For a it through the barn on --and for the rest of the in the spring for toms. hungry bear looking for his way out, scattering lunch, the feeder was a birdseed throughout. big blinking sign. “Eat at Much later, I found the Harrigan’s,” it said in a container, down near glow, the arrow pointing the edge of the swamp. straight inside.

There was no way The French voya- around it---the win- geurs, who got along 600 St. Johnsbury Road dow-feeder had to come with the local people out, and soon. Hungry here long before them Littleton, New Hampshire bears were already rang- better than anyone else, ing. I handed it down to called the black bear

Keep rising above egg-spectations, egg-celling & being the egg-traordinary school community you are! A6 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 ••• – Obituaries – Kuster introduces bipartisan Lorraine Mary Dube, 83 BERLIN — Lorraine legislation to bolster Northern Mary Dube, 83, Berlin, passed away after a period of failing health on Border Regional Commission Monday, March, 23, 2020 at the Pleasant View Center in Concord. CONCORD — Earlier relief to both the NBRC requires grant recipi- the NBRC region that She was born in this week, Rep. Annie and grant recipients by ents to raise significant their matching funds Berlin on July 6, 1936. Kuster (NH-02) intro- simplifying the process capital from non-Federal may be at risk due to the She was the daughter duced bipartisan legisla- for the NBRC to dis- sources will be problem- economic uncertainty of Joseph and Yvonne tion to provide addition- tribute funding in New atic as traditional fund- caused by the Corona- (Gagne) Lizie. Lorraine al financial flexibility Hampshire and ensur- ing sources like munici- virus,” said NBRC Ex- was a devout Catholic, to the Northern Border ing that grant recipi- palities and foundations ecutive Director Rich a communicant at St. Lorraine Dube Regional Commission ents can access these are strained financially. Grogan. “The Congres- Anne Catholic Church of (NBRC), a rural econom- funds without raising My bipartisan legisla- sional Delegation has Good Shepherd Parish. ic development agency additional capital from tion will temporarily been incredibly respon- She was a lifelong resi- inard, Adam Couture, headquartered in Con- non-Federal sources. remove this barrier sive to this concern, and dent of Berlin until July Christopher Lessard, cord. through the end of 2021 we look forward to the 2019, when she relocated Katelyn Lessard, and “As communities to ensure that NBRC can opportunity to provide to Pleasant View Center Allison Lessard); two The Northern Border across New Hampshire inject critical resources additional funds where in Concord, to be closer great-grandchildren, Regional Commission grapple with the eco- into our rural commu- they are needed most.” to her daughters. Brantley Green and Financial Flexibility nomic impacts of the nities and continue its Lorraine held vari- Trinity Chouinard; and Act would waive re- COVID-19 pandemic, mission to accelerate job The Northern Border ous jobs in her lifetime. a brother, Arthur Lizie quirements for NBRC the Northern Border creation and economic Regional Commission She was employed at of Manchester. Economic & Infrastruc- Regional Commis- prosperity in commu- Financial Flexibility Converse, Bass Shoe She was predeceased ture Development grant sion can play a critical nities that need it the Act is cosponsored by Company, and retired by her son, Michael Cou- recipients – currently, role in expanding eco- most.” Reps. Stefanik (R-NY), from Coos County Nurs- ture; two brothers, Jo- 20 percent of each proj- nomic development Katko (R-NY), Pappas ing Home as a Licensed seph Lizie and Richard ect’s cost must come in rural Granite State “The Commission (D-NH), Pingree (D-ME), Nursing Assistant. In Lizie; and a sister, Doris from non-Federal sourc- communities,” said has heard concerns from Golden (D-ME), and her retirement she en- Domingue. es. This bill will remove Kuster. “However, a some of the most dis- Welch (D-VT). joyed spending time A Mass of Christian that barrier and provide current regulation that tressed communities in with her family and Burial will be celebrat- friends, reading, and vis- ed at St. Anne Catholic iting the Chapel. Church of Good Shep- Forest Service Places a Closure Order for Lorraine is survived herd Parish when re- by her two daughters, strictions on public gath- Christine Perry of erings have been lifted. Tuckerman, Huntington and Gulf of Slides Concord, and Cynthia To share memories and Lessard of Claremont, condolences, go to www. as well as five grand- Fleury-Patry.com. REGION — The ane Taliaferro. “We are contact among patients works through an un- children (Evan Chou- USDA Forest Service committed to the health and rescuers. Therefore, predictable and rapid- has announced an of- and safety of our visi- the Mount Washing- ly changing situation, ficial closure order for tors, staff and volunteer ton Avalanche Center health and safety are Tuckerman and Hun- groups who offer their (MWAC) has suspended the number one prior- tington Ravine as well time to help search and avalanche forecasting. ity. The Forest is com- as for the Gulf of Slides, rescue efforts. These ac- The increased risk for mitted to the continuity Appalachian Mountain tions were taken based recreating during this of our mission, as well Club Visitors Center on the best available time is self-assumed. as continuing to sup- grounds, parking lots, medical advice to limit port local communities, and facilities at Pinkham gatherings of large num- The MWAC is a part- while doing its part to Notch. This closure is in bers of people and to pro- nership between the minimize the impacts addition to the annual mote social distancing.” White Mountain Na- and spread of COVID-19. HIGHEST PRICES PAID closure of the Tucker- tional Forest, White These actions have been All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, man Ravine Trail above High risk activi- Mountain Avalanche taken based on the best scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. Lunch Rocks, which will ties such as skiing or Education Foundation, available medical advice NORTH COUNTRY COINS. remain in place until the climbing in complex Friends of Tuckerman per Centers for Disease Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. snow melts. avalanche terrain with Ravine and other com- Control and Prevention extreme weather con- munity organizations. (CDC) guidelines and to “This decision was ditions creates an un- The Forest has coordi- promote social distanc- not made lightly,” said necessary risk. Rescue nated with local commu- ing. White Mountain Na- efforts create the oppor- nities, groups along with tional Forest Deputy tunity to further spread State and Local Govern- For more informa- Forest Supervisor Di- the virus through close ment officials during tion, please visit www. St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church of this decision process. fs.usda.gov/whitemoun- Good Shepherd Parish tain. 345 Pleasant St., Berlin • 752-2880 Rev. Kyle F. Stanton, Pastor • Rev. Michael Sartori, Assoc. Pastor As the Forest Service Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday evening 4:00p.m., Sunday Morning 7:00a.m. & 9:00a.m., Saturday night 6:00p.m. Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00a.m. Holydays Vigil 6:00p.m., Feast 8:00a.m. & 12:05p.m., Confessions 3:00p.m. or by appointment Bread of Life Church Apostolic Pentecostal • 603-869-3127 • 835 Profile Rd., Bethlehem Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. • Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Youth Group meets at 35A Mill St., Littleton at 7p.m. Fridays • Bible Study Great Northwoods Welcome Center, Lancaster at 7:00p.m. Tuesdays Pastor: James F. Sullivan Goods and Gifts Harvest Christian Fellowship A Foursquare Church 219 Willow St., Berlin • 752-5374 • Pastor: Robert Haynes Sunday Morning celebration begins at 10:30 am with children’s church and nursery provided • Wednesday Bible Study 6:30p.m. Christian Science Society Main St., Lancaster, NH • Sunday 10:00 am Service & Sunday School Reading Room in Church 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 10-2 p.m. (June - August) West Milan United Methodist Church Bible Study every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Andrew Mullins, 449-2159 Pastor William Simpson Milan Community Methodist Church Main St., Milan • Parsonage-3344 • Church- 449-2026 Rev. William Simpson • Sunday School and Sunday Worship10:30a.m. Gorham Congregational Church, UCC 143 Main St., Gorham • 466-2136 • Rev. William B. Jones, Pastor www.gorhamnhucc.org • Sunday Worship 10 am • Bible Study Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm STOCKLEY TRUCKING Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Welcoming all people who seek a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Heritage Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental & METAL RECYCLING 207 Jericho Rd., Berlin • 752-4523 • Rev. Dana C. Hoyt, Pastor Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Evening 6:00 • Thursday Bible Study 7:00 Word of God Christian Church Services at corner Hill & E. Side River Road, Dummer 405 South Main St., Lisbon 449-6628 or 449-6765 • www.wordofgodchristianchurch.com Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am Bible Study after service and Wednesday at 7 pm Lamb’s Chapel Christian Center BUYING ALL METALS 214 School Street, Berlin • 752-5773 • www.lambschapelberlin.com 2020 Monday Worship & Prayer 7:00 pm; Monday Men’s Fellowship 6:00 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am; Thursday Bible Study & Worship 7:00 pm FREE CAR REMOVAL Community Bible Church 593 Sullivan St., Berlin • 752-4315 Wednesday Youth & Group Prayer Service 7 pm Sunday Family Bible Hour 9:45 am M-F 4-7 SAT 8-12 Morning Worship 11 am • Evening Worship & Praise 6 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church 101 Norway Street, Berlin NH 03570 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am •Wednesday Bible Study at 1:30 pm For more information, call 603-752-1410 Holy Family Roman Catholic Church 7 Church St., Gorham • 466-2335 603-838-2860 Rev. Kyle F. Stanton, Pastor • Rev. Michael Sartori, Assoc. Pastor Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00p.m. & Sunday 11:00a.m. Service of Holy Communion First and Third Saturdays at 4 PM Lead by Paul Lutz, LLM Reconciliation Saturday 5:15 - 5:45p.m. or by appt. Weekday Mass Wednesday 5:00p.m. The Salvation Army 15 Cole St., Berlin • 752-1644 Sunday - Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 am Monday - Friday Prayer 9 - 10 am Riverside Assembly of God Berlin/Gorham Rd. • 466-2851 or 466-5478 • Pastor Paul Lavigne Sunday Worship 10:00 am • Sunday School 9:00 am • Wednesday 7:00 pm First Baptist Church 79 High Street, Berlin • 752-6215 • Reverend Dean Stiles Sunday School 9:45 am ~ Nursery available Sunday Worship 11 am • Monday Night Bible Study 6:30 pm The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Top of Gorham Hill on the left • 466-3417 Geoff Parkerson, Branch Pres. • 752-6243 Sunday Meetings Sacrament 10 am • Sunday School 11:15 am Prsthd & Rel Soc 12:15 pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 The Berlin Reporter A7 ••• Lancaster’s Root Seller adjusts to new guidelines

BY TARA GILES have volunteers that community.” Arc Farm of Guildhall [email protected] will deliver to anyone Vanderlaan relayed for distribution to local 65 and older, with a that The Root Seller is food pantries and other LANCASTER — The compromised immune a program of Taproot, a organizations in need. majority of area busi- system, or under quar- Lancaster nonprofit fo- And although schools nesses have adjusted antine. For those with- cused on healthy food, are closed, Taproot’s to new guidelines in out a way to shop online healthy environment, AmeriCorps educators regards to stopping the we can take orders and and healthy communi- are working behind the spread of the novel coro- have them pay over the ty. Another of Taproot’s scenes to prep growing navirus. One of those phone.” programs, North Coun- space at the LES green- businesses is Lancast- In person shopping try Gleaners, recent- house for starting veg- er’s Root Seller. The or- has halted for the time ly received additional etables and planning ganic health store is still being, however the Root funding from Harvard an outdoor garden for open and has begun on- Seller is making the al- Pilgrim Healthcare to whenever students are line ordering and curb- ternative simple. offer direct immediate able to return to school. side pickup. Vanderlaan added, services to people who You can get to the on- Customers can “Our goal is to keep ev- need food during this line ordering from the browse, shop and pay eryone healthy while pandemic crisis. Tap- Root Seller’s Facebook online then have their continuing to offer local root jumped right on page or their Web site, OPEN AND ACCEPTING order brought out to farmers and producers a this by purchasing 650 taprootnh.org. A SHARING COMMUNITY their car. place to sell their goods pounds of potatoes from Founder Melissa and to provide fresh, Meadowstone farm of A WELCOMING PLACE Grella said, “We also healthy food for our Bethlehem and Sparrow

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Covid-19 at home, which we can being used in hot spots, “We set up 50 Zoom is something of which I posure to the virus, first (continued from Page A1) launder and re-use. In so we’re not holding our accounts just recently,” couldn’t be more proud. call 788-5656 and speak fact, 75 came in from one breath to get them soon,” he said (Zoom is a video Our team is navigating with a triage nurse. The individual today.” he said. conferencing tool). “This an environment previ- nurse will be available for protective washable Patry responded As of press time, 52 is something we may see ously unseen, and doing seven days a week from gowns in order to supply to the question which people have been tested more of in the future, it with adaptability, in- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An ap- AVH with more protec- many have asked in re- in Coös County with 51 even after the coronavi- novative thinking, and pointment will then be tive gear. Roughly 100 gards to lack of testing. negatives. rus has been contained.” as always, integrity.” scheduled if necessary. gowns will have already “Our facilities have a As for the county see- Patry explained that He added, “There is All elective surgical been delivered by the limited number of tests. ing a minimal amount of the use of tele-health will no doubt that the com- procedures, respirato- time this paper hits the Nationally, tests are rel- cases, Patry attributes keep sick people out of ing days will bring even ry therapy PFTs, and stands. atively scarce as well,” that to the promotion of waiting rooms. more change. However, nonessential radiology Across the river in he explained. “When a social distancing early Patry’s advice is to our previous emergen- services are canceled. Vermont, a distillery out person is tested, that test on. act like everyone you see cy preparedness train- The hospitals will also of St. Johnsbury is now then gets sent out to a lab He said “We put a lot has it. ing, monitoring and be closed to all visitors. making hand sanitizer. in the southern part of of publication out there “We have even shut implementation of best Hospitals will contin- “We bought a five gal- the state, which is back in terms of staying out of down our cafeterias, practices at the nation- ue to see patients with lon drum to distribute to logged.” the emergency room and save for employees who al, regional, and local appointments as well all of our affiliates,” said Dartmouth Hitchcock got out on the front end are required to sit at ta- levels, and expedition of as provide lab draw ser- Patry. Medical Center has just of this. Also, our popu- bles spaced apart,” he innovative ways to serve vices. He added, “In addi- started having testing lation is less congested said. our patients (increased Each facility has tion, each facility has capabilities which will with our geography be- On March 25, Tom use of telemedicine, in- an Incident Command been seeing a lot of help ease the back log, ing much more spread Mee, CEO of NCH, put creased triage) will con- Team with members masks coming in, in- according to Patry. out, our rural nature has out a statement address- tinue to serve as bright meeting seven days a cluding a big donation “We’re looking into helped.” ing the health crisis beacons in the near fu- week. from White Mountain kits and testing devices As for the shift in which read “The level ture.” Lumber. We have a that are now available to medical care, Patry said of coordination within If you are experienc- large contingent of peo- do testing on site. How- the use of tele-health vis- and across North Coun- ing symptoms or have ple making cloth masks ever those are primarily its have increased. try Healthcare partners questions regarding ex-

Donations of protective Covid-19 Commissioners recom- Rep. Yvonne Thomas (continued from Page A1) mending the proper- brought up her concerns ty be sold. $25,000 for that there are ‘too many’ equipment sought for over the 2019 county tax. a new steamer for the correctional officers at The surplus to reduce Berlin Nursing home the Department of Cor- taxes totaled $3,600,000. was not included in the rections, yet noted an A 1.5 percent cost of liv- proposed budged and ad for hiring officers health care workers ing increase was made the Integrated Deliv- was placed in the paper. for all employees, a 2 ery Network funding Superintendent Ben REGION — Local Police & Fire Departments are seeking the help of our local percent cost of living in- request of $192,408 was Champagne responded, business community in finding more personal protective equipment – specifi- crease was made for De- not budgeted in 2019 saying that the Depart- cally, N-95 masks & Tyvek suits. partment of Corrections and not included in this ment of Corrections was If you have any of these items, even just one or two on hand, we would be union members per the year’s proposed budget. not overstaffed and the extremely grateful if you would be willing to donate them to our departments to collective bargaining A discussion ensued on advertisement was for help us build up our supply in order to keep our staff healthy and safe to serve agreement, a $1 per hour where the money should vacancies in the depart- our community better. We thank you for your help! increase for employees come from. County ment. Commissioner If you find any of these items and are willing to donate them to us, please call in the nursing depart- Treasurer Sue Collins Richard Samson asked Devon York, Berlin’s Fire & Code Clerk, at 752-1630 and let her know what and ment and negotiations relayed that since there if the Superintendent how much you have of each. We appreciate your help and support of our local are still underway with was no supplemental would be able to provide emergency officials! AFSCME, the union who budget in 2019 for the ap- a geographical loca- represents some employ- propriation, she suggest- tion by residence of the ees who work at the Ber- ed appropriating both inmates. The Superin- lin Nursing home. amounts in the 2020 bud- tendent replied that he Proposed renovations get for a total amount would provide the infor- to the County House of $577,223. The motion mation. were removed due to was approved 8-0. Rep. Edith Tucker of Randolph, questioned Zuhkovskyy why staff was not work- (continued from Page A1) ing from home. Fish responded, saying that the the road. This tire mark had initially been attribut- system was not set up to ed to an “unsuccessful avoidance maneuver” by Mr. do so currently. Mazza, a position that the State has since retracted.” The next meeting will It went on to say, “The State also provided informa- take place on April 24, tion in discovery showing that Mr. Mazza had been and will also be held returned around looking back at the group of riders motely. behind him just prior to the accident.” A deadline of April 10 was given to the prosecu- tion to respond. The hope for Duguay is that his cli- ent can await trial out on bail. BERLIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Home, and Watson in Rochester donated love and miss their fa- in making buying deci- really deserve after it’s The New Hampshire Ca- Fields Assisted Living masks to Rochester vorite playground that sions. A five-star review once again safe to travel. reer and Technical Ad- Facility. Manor and their Emer- they’d like to do what is one of the quickest, Buy Gift Certificates ministrators (NHCTA) • Seacoast School gency Operations Cen- they can for the Mt easiest and most power- Now is the time to in- and the Department’s of Technology in Ex- ter. Washington Valley com- ful acts of gratitude you vest in your next trip to Bureau of Career De- eter donated masks to • Somersworth munity. Home to some of can offer a business you Mt Washington Valley. velopment coordinated Exeter Regional Hospi- Regional Career and the country’s original at- care about. Second homeowners can the volunteer effort to tal and thermometers Technical Center donat- tractions, visitors have Give your favorite use their buying clout to get much-needed equip- were shared with lo- ed masks to local hospi- been coming to play in business a shout-out & purchase gift certificates ment to the front lines cal companies making tals. this mountain commu- follow them for home improvements of the battle against this masks to test employees • Lakes Region nity for centuries. Now, Use your social media and visitors can endow deadly virus. before they entered the Technology Center as Americans are asked clout to give your favor- their dream vacations factory. in Wolfeboro donated to stay at home and shel- ite business a shout out. with gift certificates that “Faced with an un- • J. Oliva Huot masks to Huggins Hos- ter in place, they can Hey, that rhymes! On can be used once it’s time precedented need for Technical Center in La- pital. only dream of their next your social media pages for that next vacation. PPE, we reached out to conia donated all their trip to Mt Washington offer kudos, praise or a Nearly all Mt Washing- our health science pro- masks to local hospitals “I am grateful to our Valley. mention of something ton Valley businesses of- grams and asked them to and EMS. CTE centers for making The Mt Washington special your favorite fer gift certificates, and step up,” said Eric Frau- • Hugh J. Gallen sure these invaluable Valley Chamber of Com- Mt Washington Valley it’s the perfect way to do wirth, Administrator of Regional Career and supplies are getting to merce has been asked, business did for you. something now to help the Bureau of Career De- Technical Education where they are need- “what can we do to help Don’t forget to tag them their bottom line. velopment. “They com- Center in Littleton do- ed,” added NHCTA Ex- the community?” There so your message shows To research your next municated with their lo- nated masks and health ecutive Director Nicole are several gestures up on their social me- trip, or to learn more cal community partners science supplies to the Heimarck. “NHCTA is travelers can take to dia pages too. And most about chamber mem- (fire houses, hospitals, local hospital. proud to have helped help those businesses importantly, follow and ber businesses in Mt and long-care facilities) • Manchester make this happen.” that have been impacted like or comment on their Washington Valley, go to identify needs and School of Technolo- by the coronavirus pan- social media pages too. to www.MtWashington- make these donations.” gy donated 100 masks to demic. Make plans to visit Mt Valley.org. 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ADAMSKY tains Protected Health In- ers, and affiliated organi- formation and the billing zations (Doctors, Hospi- Accredited Business Since 1987 The Health Insurance office of a provider will tals and Labs). Portability and Account- not talk to your Agent Estate Planning and ability Act of 1996 (“HI- under your Power of At- Elder Law attorneys have PAA”) required new pri- torney without a signed modified their planning vacy standards to protect HIPAA release. documents to include lan- health care consumers. Protected Health In- guage designed to help It took until 2003 to have formation means infor- families properly use and those standards final- mation about an individ- share protected informa- ized and implemented. ual’s physical or mental tion. Older documents At first the rules caused health condition; the may not have the right confusion and fear as the provision of health care language, so you should law had severe penalties to the individual; and, review your documents, (fines and jail) for viola- payment for that health and if necessary, see your tions of patients’ privacy. care. “Covered Entities” attorney to have them up- Providers changed their include most health care dated. systems and became very providers, health insur- rigid in what information they would release. In the last sixteen years however, providers have become used to the system. No one has been punished for innocent infractions and no health workers have gone to jail. Some egregious and criminal violations have been sanctioned but the original fears of most providers did not come true. Still, the standards are in place to protect everyone’s privacy, and providers do follow them. uring these challenging You will not be able to get times it is difficult for any “Protected Health In- Dsome of the seniors to formation” from a “Cov- get out and about and Salmon ered Entity” without a Press would like to offer free release by the individual online subscriptions through patient. In most cases if the end of April (to anyone 65 the patient is present, years or older who currently they can give verbal ap- does not have a subscription). proval for a provider to speak to or in front of an- Seniors have played very other person. But, without a written privacy important roles in area release, the provider will communities, and we want not speak to a third-party to give back to them during about a patient. Hospitals the next couple months of are comfortable telling uncertainty. 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