www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIV, NO. 29 WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 FORTY PAGES 75¢ Fighting Fifth re-enactors honor Col. Edward Cross By Edith Tucker but that we are here for the right [email protected] reasons.” Benedetto noted that from his LANCASTER — Six Civil War re- earliest days Cross had a fascina- enactors from Company A of the tion with the military. He read a 5th New Hampshire Volunteers laid piece of Cross’ poetry and said it a wreath at the Cross Monument was a shame he did not survive the on Main Street, Saturday, and paid war, as he had a true literary gift. their respects at the grave of the After honoring Cross, the reen- Civil War hero who died at Gettys- actors broke formation to get a burg leading the regiment. closer look at the grave, their fa- The men presented arms and miliarity and enthusiasm for Cross, the National Colors dipped in his family and history, obvious and salute before the grave in the infectious. Wilder Cemetery of Col. Edward E. The reenactors had turned out Cross, who succumbed to a wound on the grounds of the Lancaster received on July 3, 1863, in the Historical Society on Saturday to Wheat Field, an especially bloody simulate the recruiting effort that PHOTO BY ART MCGRATH PHOTO BY ART MCGRATH portion of the Battle of Gettysburg. took place in 1863 when soldiers Standing at attention, reenactors from Company A of the 5th New Saturday afternoon, reenactors from Company A of the 5th New Within a week of being killed, had to return to the Granite State Hampshire Volunteers salute the grave of the regiment’s commander, Hampshire Volunteers flank the grave of the regiment’s commander, Col. Cross’ body was in Lancaster for to refill their heavily depleted Col. Edward E. Cross, who was killed at Gettysburg. Edward E. Cross, at the Wilder Cemetery. burial. ranks, Benedetto said. “We are here to honor a true pa- This was after the Battle of Get- der a bright full moon. None are Later that day, the men laid a Fifth,” written by Mike Pride and But the granite Col. Cross triot,” said Chris Benedetto of tysburg at which 31-year-old Col. from the North Country but from wreath at Col. Cross’s grave in Mark Travis, both then of the “Con- obelisk still stands on Main Street, Rollinsford, representing a corpo- Edward E. Cross such towns as Laconia, Goffstown, Wilder Cemetery. cord Monitor.” and New Hampshire continues to ral in the regiment, speaking to the This year marks the 150th an- Londonderry, Rollinsford, and It’s been 10 years since Lan- Faith Kent, granddaughter of remember the ultimate sacrifice handful of people watching in the niversary of the start of the Civil Cape Neddick, Me. The original reg- caster was fascinated by re-enac- Cross’s best friend, Henry Kent, and made by so many to preserve the cemetery, surrounded by the War in 1861. iment was made up of men from all tors who came to celebrate the pub- “keeper of the flame” as William Union. graves of Lancaster’s founders. “It Some Fighting Fifth re-enactors of the state’s 10 counties, the re-en- lication of “My Brave Boys: To War Holden described her in his Fore- Staff writer Art McGrath also doesn’t matter the size of the crowd spent a chilly night encamped un- actors explained. with Colonel Cross & the Fighting word to “My Brave Boys,” has died. contributed to this article. Family Dollar Store application incomplete DES denies new By Edith Tucker [email protected] Alteration of Terrain

LANCASTER — The Planning permit for Dalton raceway Board voted unanimously, 5 to 0, on Wednesday night, to reject as in- KHELA KUPIEC ses are listed as reasons for de- complete the application of JDH [email protected] nial in the four-page letter pro- Capital LLC of Charlotte, N. C., to vided to The Littleton Courier build a 9,180-square-foot Family DALTON – The proposed by the DES. Dollar Store on two lots, which Dalton drag strip suffered an- Ingerson said Friday he had would require the razing of two his- other blow earlier this month not received notice that his ap- toric Main Street houses. when the Department of Envi- plication was denied, and did- The Main Street lots are both ronmental Services (DES) de- n’t submit a second Alteration zoned commercial. Planning Board nied owner Douglas “Chick” In- of Terrain, or AOT, application members Claude Reed, Steve gerson an Alteration of Terrain for the raceway in the first Young, Joe Hoey, Mark St. Pierre, permit. place. He says he submitted an PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER and Dave Rexford supported the Lucy Wyman who walks and bicy- In a letter dated July 6, the application for a concrete op- department said it had re- eration, and still has the AOT motion. PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER cles around Lancaster’s downtown Chairman Justin Carter did not Mary Snowman of Depot Street said at Thursday night’s Planning Board asked the Planning Board to work ceived insufficient information permit for the drag strip that vote because there was not a tie. meeting that as an abutter to the proposed Family Dollar Store in down- energetically to preserve the beau- on the project, even after a re- the DES gave him two years During the three-hour-plus dis- town Lancaster she is very concerned about having a retention pond (to ty, historic character, and leafy quest for and receipt of addi- ago. That permit is good until cussion, many residents praised which she is pointing) behind her home and a view of a commercial environment of the county seat’s tional details. Several incon- Dec. 16, 2015, but is currently the recently completed Master Plan property that would also be noisy. Main Street. sistencies – largely having to under appeal, said James Mar- update, describing it as an excel- do with engineering – found in schedule in September to prepare Don Doolan, who said two years JDH Capital presented the applica- lent, well-written document that the submitted plans and analy- Raceway, PAGE A16 planning and zoning ordinances, were spent on the update, drawing tion to the Board. Andrew Nadeau, captures the importance of the aes- based on the Master Plan’s Chapter little or no public interest. a Planning Board alternate who re- thetics, historic character, and 9, “Present and Future Land Use,” Lucy Wyman said she had tried cused himself because of a conflict walkability of the town’s down- for possible town meeting action. at least three times to become in- of interest, assisted him. JDH Capi- Dr. Mat Forest started town. The Master Plan is non-regula- volved in the process but had been tal has not yet purchased either of As the meeting wore on, the tory, designed for use in devising denied a seat at the table. the two lots, although purchase and Planning Board voted unanimously Monday as GES principal and revising regulations, explained Don Bouchard of Horizons Engi- sale agreements have been signed. to direct planning-zoning coordina- By Edith Tucker alternate Planning Board member neering of Littleton, representing tor Ben Gaetjens-Oleson to set up a Dollar Store, PAGE A12 [email protected]

GROVETON — Dr. Mat For- Brooke Ramsdell meets Carrie Underwood est of Lancaster, who recently earned his doctorate in Arts in By Edith Tucker matter-of-fact attitude toward the [email protected] Leadership at Franklin Pierce challenges she was facing in her University, began his new job on senior year of high school. Monday as principal of the 135- WHITEFIELD — Brooke Rams- “While interviewing Brooke we student kindergarten-to-grade-5 dell had some one-on-one time last found that she liked Carrie Under- Groveton Elementary School. week with country singer- song- wood a lot and would love to be “I’m very excited,” he said, writer and actress Carrie Under- able to meet her,” Dave recalled in enthusiastically. “I have a very wood. an e-mail exchange. “Make-A-Wish good feel about this school. This Ramsdell, who has almost com- New Hampshire — working with is my first day on the job, and I pleted her treatments for breast their National office — was able to look forward to meeting with the Mat Forest of Lancaster, a native cancer at Dartmouth-Hitchcock set up a meet-and-greet with Car- 33 staff members — teachers, of Concord, Vt., who earned his Medical Center in Lebanon, and B.S. at Plymouth State and rie Underwood (http://www.car- para-educators, custodians, members of her immediate family recently earned a doctorate in rieunderwoodofficial.com/)in and food service workers — that — her parents, Judy and Bob, and Arts in Leadership from Franklin Ohio. work here. I’m looking forward her older brother Tyler — spent Pierce University, is now on the to meeting parents and their four nights in Fort Loramie, Ohio, job as principal of the 135-stu- “We worked with Make-A-Wish kids.” dent Groveton Elementary School. attending a three-day concert fea- to get the family stage-front seat- Forest said that he’s also turing Carrie Underwood and ing for the entire three-day con- looking forward to working with many other big-name country per- cert, starting on Thursday, July 7. SAU 58 Superintendent of formers, thanks to the Make-A- INDEX “All this was made possible be- Schools Dr. Carl Ladd and also Wish Foundation (MAW) of New cause of the hard work of all the GHS-Middle School principal Hampshire (http://newhamp- Business Directory ...... B9 staff and volunteers of The Make- Pierre Couture, with whom he shire.wish.org/). A-Wish Foundation of New Hamp- has previously served on vari- “It was all great!” reported her Calendar ...... B8 shire,” Tarbox pointed out. “There ous committees. mother Judy Ramsdell, who works is fund-raising pretty much every “I hope to meet all the staff Classified ...... B10-12 as the selectmen’s assistant and as week, with one event or another. prior to the start of school so I a Police Department dispatcher. MAW is doing about 100 wishes a can learn their concerns and un- Dining ...... A13 MAW is a nonprofit organiza- year now. It’s a huge effort. derstand what they see as their tion that raises funds and helps to Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 “We got to be close to this very challenges,” Forest said. bring together the resources so nice family and were so glad when Addressing the school’s SINI that those under 18 who have se- Obituaries ...... A2 we talked to Brooke’s mom about — School in Need of Improve- rious illnesses can take in an un- the experience and found that ment — status is an immediate Real Estate ...... A14 usual event or have a joyful or ad- everything had worked out so priority, he pointed out. Parental venturesome experience with well. involvement will be part of this Sports ...... B1-4 their families. “We will likely be going up to process. Dave and Maria Tarbox of see Brooke and family in the next “SINI planning will give me a Dover, who do both wish- granting couple of weeks,” Tarbox said. chance to learn this SAU’s sys- and fundraising as volunteers, met Brooke, who graduated last COURTESY PHOTO tems,” Forest said. “I’ve been im- Brooke and her family in early Brooke Ramsdell, who graduated last month from WMRHS and will start her month from White Mountains Re- pressed with how well GES has April. The husband-and-wife team freshman year at Plymouth State University, had a chance not only to hear gional High School, is heading next focused on maximizing the use said they were impressed with month to Plymouth State Univer- Oklahoma-born country singer-songwriter and actress Carrie Underwood Brooke’s very positive, almost sity. sing last week in a three-day concert in Ohio but also to meet her, one-on- one, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. Principal,PAGEA2 A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• Frances A. Dämm ERROL– Miss Frances A. Dämm, worked as a tool designer and nesses shown over the years from Most Balsams’ staffers to be of Errol, and formerly of Brooklyn, draftsman. In 1946 she joined the their friends and the community of N.Y., passed away peacefully on staff of the Brooklyn Botanical Gar- Errol. laid off on September 15 Monday morning, July 11, 2011, at den and remained there for thirty There will be no calling hours. her residence, at the age of 97. years. A private interment will occur at By Edith Tucker positions at some of Ocean Edwards also pointed out. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Frances retired in 1976 and the family lot in St. Charles Ceme- [email protected] Properties more than 100 ho- Oceans Properties apparent- on July 6, 1914, 1914, the four- moved to the family's summer tery in Farmingdale, N.Y., on Mon- tels and resorts in New England ly plans to use $24 million in teenth child of Rudolph and Flo- home in Errol, NH, a place that she day, July 18, 2011. DIXVILLE — Oceans Proper- and across the country. Some New Market Tax Credits as part rence (McCarthy) Dämm. truly loved. She was a botanical Expressions of sympathy in ties of Portsmouth held depart- other laid-off workers could be of its financing package. Frances was home schooled by artist, enjoyed needlepoint, and memory of Miss Dämm may be ment-by-department meetings hired by contractors working to The Wilderness Ski Area will her mother until the age of nine painted in oil and other mediums. made for the benefit of Errol’s St. two weeks ago with The Bal- update the hotel property. not be open during the winter and graduated from the Visitation She leaves behind several Pius X Catholic Church, c/o the sams’ 267 employees in the ball- “Most employees felt that of 2011-2012. The culinary ap- Academy in Brooklyn in 1929, the nieces, nephews and family North American Marytrs’ Parish, room to inform them that most this could never happen,” said prenticeship program is also Villa Maria Convent in Montreal in friends. She is predeceased by her 55 Pleasant Street, Colebrook, NH of them would be laid off Sept. an employee who thought that likely to be axed. 1933, the Parker Collegiate Insti- parents and siblings, Charles, 03576. 15, the date on which Oceans his/her prospects as an em- “I know everyone who is now tute in 1935, and Notre Dame Col- Frank, Harry, Radcliffe, Charity, An- Condolences may be offered to anticipates buying the Grand ployee in the future could be working or has worked at The lege of St. John's University in 1937. na, Rudolph, Arthur, Robert, the family on-line by going to Hotel from the Tillotson Corpo- jeopardized by making any Balsams hopes that Ocean She also attended Fordham Uni- William, Florence, Mary, and Rose www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funer- ration. comment that could be con- Properties will be successful in versity and taught school for sev- Mary. al arrangements are under the di- Employees were also in- strued as negative. Most be- transforming the Grand Hotel eral years. The Dämm family has always rection of Jenkins & Newman Fu- formed that 60-day WARN Act lieve, this person said, that this into a profitable enterprise,” During World War II, she been grateful for the care and kind- neral Home, Colebrook. notices were already in the mail. is not what the late resort prop- said general manager Jeff McIv- Some employees will be kept on erty owner, Neil Tillotson, had er in a Sunday afternoon tele- Car, truck, & motorcycle show on temporarily after Sept. 15 but in mind. As recently as June 17, phone interview. McIver was would be let go before month’s Anne Edwards, Director of the appointed to this prestigious Saturday at Historical Society end, wrapping things up before Charitable Division of the state post a little over two years ago. By Edith Tucker cars by decade, Corvettes, Mus- The nonprofit Lancaster His- extensive renovations get un- Attorney General’s Office, “The resort is important to [email protected] tangs, factory muscle cars, for- torical Society will serve food and derway. wrote in a letter that “Tillotson Coös County as well as to our eign cars, motorcycles, and other benefit from sales. Construction, renovation, was very interested in having neighbors in the Northeast LANCASTER — Scores of cars, categories. More information is available and restoration will likely last the Balsams hotel continue as a Kingdom and in Quebec,” he trucks and motorcycles will be on The gate will open at 8 a.m., from president Winget at 603-631- until at least June 2012, ex- hotel that would employ local said. “Ocean Properties has display this Saturday, July 23,in a with registrations from 9 a.m. to 1108 or online: www.northcoun- plained a spokesman who asked people and would maintain the made a commitment to operat- competitive show near Holton 11 a.m. The first 200 registrants tryclassics.webs.com. to remain unnamed but added special character of the North ing The Balsams as a grand re- House on the grounds of the Lan- will be given dash plaques. The Club has had three events that the work could drag on un- Country.” sort in the North Country and caster Historical Society near the Voting by both participants so far this season, each with more til just before the 2012 Christ- “Mr. Tillotson recognized the to employing local people, intersection of Routes 2 and 3 not and spectators will take place registrants than the previous one. mas season. Balsams as an economic driver thereby honoring the intent of far from McDonald’s. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We’re pleased that the Lan- Employees will be offered of the North Country economy,” Neil Tillotson.” “This show will be an annual People’s Choice and Best of caster Historical Society is allow- event,” explained Don Winget, Show, plus a Pole Back-up Award, ing us to have this wonderful, president of the North Country will also be selected. well-located venue,” Winget said. Balsams’ renovations to start on Sept. 15 Classics Car Club. Registration is $10, and a Club “These shows are a lot of fun, and By Edith Tucker review approval. Attorney General’s Office, Three trophies will be award- membership, $10. some of these cars and trucks [email protected] Balville apparently would wrote in a letter that “Tillotson ed in all 22 vehicle classes, in- Zac Colby Entertainment will help people bring back a lot of like to begin construction on was very interested in having cluding Model A’s and T’s, stock provide music. memories!” DIXVILLE — The next steps Sept. 15, the day on which the the Balsams hotel continue as a on the planned sale of The Bal- closing is scheduled to take hotel that would employ local “I love being a father,” he said, 23. sams Hotel by the Tillotson Cor- place. people and would maintain the Principal pulling a framed photo of his chil- “My new 15-minute drive will poration are now being Two weeks ago, Oceans special character of the North (continued from Page A1) dren off a nearby shelf. “Five years give me more time with my family,” planned. Properties held department-by- Country.” of technology; there are smart ago I had no idea what it would like he said happily. A conceptual discussion department meetings in the “Mr. Tillotson recognized the boards in every classroom, for ex- to be father, but now everything I do Forest, a native of Concord, Vt., with the attorney for Balville, ballroom with The Balsams’ 267 Balsams as an economic driver ample.” is for my girls.” is deeply rooted in the North Coun- LLC — the name under which employees to inform them that of the North Country economy,” Forest is a family man who great- Forest explained that for the last try-Northeast Kingdom. His early Ocean Properties of most of them would be laid off Edwards also pointed out. ly enjoys spending time with his five years he’s had an hour-and-15- schooling was in the grade-1-to-3 Portsmouth is acquiring the that same day. Oceans Properties apparent- wife, Christine Forest, who is a spe- minute commute to his job as as- East Concord School and the grade Grand Hotel —has been added Employees were also in- ly plans to use $24 million in the cial education teacher at the White- sistant principal at the 280-student 4-to-8 Concord Elementary School. to the agenda of the meeting of formed that 60-day WARN Act New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) field School, and their two daugh- Haverhill Cooperative Middle He graduated in 1992 from St. the Planning Board for the Un- notices had been mailed. Some program as part of its financing ters: four-year-old Morgan and 16- School, where he also served as 504 Johnsbury Academy, and in 1997 incorporated Places at 6:30 p.m. employees will be kept on tem- package. If so, it will likely be month-old Olivia. Coordinator for the six-school SAU from Plymouth State College with a on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at The Bal- porarily after Sept. 15 but will that the Executive 9-Hole B. S. in psychology. sams. be let go before month’s end, Coashaukee golf course may Football was a major part of For- Two previously proposed giving them time to wrap things have to be subdivided from the est’s life, and he recalled that he’d subdivisions that could poten- up. rest of the property since that Five Questions struggled in high school and col- tially be developable wind farm Construction, renovation, program cannot be used to fi- 1. Delta Airlines started out as the first crop-dusting outfit to lege until he realized the sport was sites on Sanguinary and Dixville and restoration will likely last nance golf courses. battle what? too time-consuming. “I learned a lot Peak Ridges and a Tillotson fam- until at least June 2012, ex- The Wilderness Ski Area will 2. What common element is used in the manufacture of com- about discipline from football, but I ily house were already on the plained a spokesman who asked not be open during the winter puter chips? took off as a student when I no agenda, since their applications not to be named, adding that of 2011-2012. 3. What country had rampant political corruption that was in- longer played and practiced,” he were accepted as complete at the work could drag on until The culinary apprenticeship vestigated by the Mani pulite, or "Clean Hands," of the 1990s? said, noting that he also worked its last meeting. just before the 2012 Christmas program is likely also to be 4. What did Farrah Fawcett the famous actress have named af- while in college to earn his tuition. Attorney Thomas Keane of season. axed. ter her? Earlier Forest worked as a guid- Keane & Macdonald, PC, of Employees will be offered “I know everyone who is now 5. Cat woman in Batman was based on which 1930s screen legend? ance/crisis counselor at WMRHS, Portsmouth, who represents positions at some of Ocean working or has worked at The as a guidance counselor at the Balville, telephoned Planning Properties’ more than 100 ho- Balsams hopes that Ocean Whitefield School, and as a school Board clerk Sue Collins to say tels and resorts in New England Properties will be successful in counselor at the Gilman Middle that Oceans Properties would and across the country. transforming the Grand Hotel CARD OF THANKS School. like him to learn what the Board Some laid-off workers could into a profitable enterprise,” The Northumberland school will expect from them prior to be hired by contractors updat- said general manager Jeff McIv- board voted on July 12 to pay For- construction in order to obtain ing the hotel property. er in a telephone interview on building permits and site plan “Most employees felt that Sunday afternoon, July 10. McIv- The family of Marcia B. Bacon wishes to express a est a salary of $73,000 a year. this could never happen,” said er was appointed to this presti- heartfelt thank you to all who gave such an employee who thought that gious post a little over two overwhelming support during her recent illness. What we used to know about 9/11 his/her prospects as an em- years ago. “The resort is impor- To those who took time to visit or call her, thank you is changing. ployee in the future could be tant to Coös County as well as for knowing just the right words to say. To others jeopardized by making any to our neighbors in the North- who supported the family through phone calls, cards Evidence T comment that could be con- east Kingdom and in Quebec,” and flowers, thank you for your comforting he Official Theory strued as negative. Most be- he said. “Ocean Properties has an condolences. You will never know s is app lieve, this person said, that this made a commitment to operat- hi le is not what the late resort prop- ing The Balsams as a grand re- how much they meant to us. T . erty owner, Neil Tillotson, had sort in the North Country and We a grateful for Dr. Perry, the A.V. Hospice The Controlled in mind. As recently as June 17, to employing local people, professionals, and the doctors at Demolition Theory Anne Edwards, Director the thereby honoring the intent of Lancaster Memorial Hospital, for caring for Charitable Division of the state Neil Tillotson.” S her with respect and compassion. t ? Debunking & i Other Theories l d l l Finally, a huge thank you to the neighbor who was b to e the anchor of our family home care relay team, l re JEFFERSON iev u’ Jackie Quintal, who became Mom’s Florence ing what yo Short Course in Nightingale. Every community should be so blessed A CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Building Behavior with neighbors as genuine, kind and giving. 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ROBERT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE LESTER TONY COLLINS COÖS COUNTY PLANNING BOARD “BOB” (Aug 8,1941 to July 20, 2006) The Coös County Planning Board for the Unincorporated MAYHEW They say memories are golden, well maybe that is Places will hold a public hearing on the following subdi- 1920 – 2010 true. We never wanted memories, we ONLY wanted vision applications on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM YOU. A million times we’ve at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in the Ballroom. needed you, a million times Dixville: Tillotson Corporation intends to subdivide its Please join us for a memorial celebration we’ve cried. If love alone holdings as follows: to commemorate the life of would of saved you, you •A two-lot subdivision consisting of a 69.26 acre parcel Robert “Bob” Mayhew never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in known as Sanguinary Ridge that is a future wind genera- Saturday, July 30, 2011 • 1:00 p.m. death we love you still. In tion site; and Mayhew Camps, at the end of Normand Road, •A three-lot subdivision consisting of a 5 acre residen- South Pond, Stark, N.H. (Follow the signs.) our hearts you hold a piece, that no one could ever fill. tial parcel and a 187.6 acre parcel that is currently a wind If you have questions or would like more information, generation site. You will never be forgotten, please email [email protected] or call 603-636-2937. a hollow place in our hearts The public is urged to attend. Some parking is available at the camps. For those able is where you will always to walk on the trail to the camps, additional parking is The Board will hold its regular planning board meeting stay. available at the South Pond Recreation Area. following the public hearing. Follow the signs to the Recreation Area; Love: Nellie, Jeff, Kristen, the trail to the camps will be marked. Suzanne L. Collins – Clerk Gage and Blake Coös County Planning Board JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A3 •••

Two Philadelphia, Penn. bands made the trek to perform at the Rialto Onstage Phantasm and Twenty30 left to right: Lyle Kelch Jr., Brian Herron, recently. Chris Savidge, Vinnie Feliciano, Nick Rieders (front left to right) Steven Twenty30 lit up the Rialto with their alternative punk rock music on July 14. Rosplock, Aaron White, Rialto Manager Erik Becker and Jay Yachetta. Philly bands make special trip to Rialto By Jonathan Benton fore hearing something new and span. It was part of spreading after passing up “Judgemental” [email protected] exciting. the word on a new album each and “Now I’m everyone” as LANCASTER — The Rialto “This is part of what we’re band has coming out in the fall. band titles. Theatre received some out of trying to do here getting more The Phantasm band is made “It’s our first time this far state color on July 12 all the way bands to come,” said Rialto up three members; a singer, north, we’ve been looking for- from Philadelphia, Penn. in the Manager Erik Becker. “Ultimate- drummer and bass player. Jay ward to it and loved the drive form of two alternative rock ly I would like to have a differ- Yachetta, Aaron White and up here,” said Kelch. “We’re bands, TWENTY30 and Phan- ent genre act a week.” Steven Rosplock have been liv- happy to play for anybody new, tasm. It just so happened that both ing in Philadelphia the past cou- but it’s the regular story wher- “I think this is a super cool bands were looking for a good ple of years, but lived in N.Y. ever we go, regular music dying venue and I think you have a place to start their North East when they first started the band out and it’s getting harder and cool place for bands to do their Tour when Becker decided to eight years ago. harder to get people to shows.” thing here,” said Steven Ros- contact them through Face- “I like this area it reminds me Both bands did iterate that if plock of Phantasm on playing at book. of the town I grew up in, in up- the North Country wanted them the Rialto. “We would be lucky “A friend brought my atten- state New York, a small little to they wouldn’t think twice of to have something like that in tion to them so I looked them town,” said Yachetta. coming back to this neck of the Philly, that is a little more inde- up, said ‘I really like you guys,’ Twenty30 sports two gui- woods. pendent like this.” and kind of half jokingly asked tars, keyboard, bass and vocals Any bands that are interest- The historical Rialto Theatre ‘when you guys want to come in their ensemble with band ed to play at the Rialto need on- on Lancaster’s Main Street is up here’, and they said ‘how mates like Lyle Kelch Jr., Brian ly to contact Becker by email: not just for movies any more does July work for you?” said Herron, Chris Savidge, Vinnie [email protected] and is trying to shift over to Becker. Feliciano and Nick Rieders. or by phone 684-1155. For those more live shows with bands Starting that Tuesday, Twen- Having more of a punk rock that wish to learn more about from near and far. It was fitting ty30 and Phantasm started feel, Twenty30 is named after both bands check out Twenty30 last week Tuesday that the lo- their tour in Lancaster before the fact that some of the band at www.myspace.com/twen- cal Los Huevos were the famil- hitting up Boston, Mass. and mates are simply in their 20’s tythirtyrock and Phantasm at iar lead act to warm up fans be- Amityville, N.Y. over a five day and 30’s and chose that name www.enterthephantasm.com.

Planning Board accepts Weeks VFW Post proposal as complete By Edith Tucker shared, and parking spaces for The building is designed so it by a lot line adjustment. The [email protected] up to 50 vehicles would be lo- can be used as an emergency fa- Planning Board’s required pub- cated at the new structure’s rear. cility. lic hearing is set at 6:30 p.m. on LANCASTER — The applica- Nineteen trees would be plant- The plans show a metal roof Wednesday, Aug. 10. tion for a proposed new one-sto- ed. and a gable-end that does not ry 75- by 150-foot building to be The construction schedule face the highway. constructed behind the current calls for the foundation — half The existing sign will contin- A-1.1 two-story one on Main Street slab, half furnace room — to be ue in use, Doolan said. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (Route 3) was accepted on poured this fall, and the building A permanent settling pond Wednesday night as complete by framed, with interior work to be would be constructed. Shielded Town of Lancaster - Owner the Planning Board, 5 to 0. completed over the winter of “dark skies” lights would be in- 25 Main Street Claude Reed, Steve Young, Joe 2012. The Post has selected Tem- stalled, but their hours of oper- Lancaster, NH 03584 - Address Hoey, Mark St. Pierre, and Dave ple Construction of Lunenburg ation were not detailed. Rexford voted “yes,” with chair- as its contractor. Volunteers The present building might Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Sidewalk Improvements – Route 2 & man Justin Carter not voting. would do some of the work. No be torn down. Mechanic Street will be accepted by Town of Lancaster, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, The VFW’s property already trees would be taken down, and To make the front lot more New Hampshire 03584, until 2:00 pm on July 28, 2011. is divided into two lots, with the there would be less than 100,000 saleable, its east boundary now-undeveloped rear one used square feet of disturbance. might be moved at a later date The project includes the following work: for horseshoe competitions. Planning Board alternate Don The project consists of the construction of approximately 1,800 linear feet of bituminous Doolan, a surveyor and Post pavement and concrete sidewalk, granite curbing, drainage, retaining walls, pavement, and member, recused himself and pavement striping along Route 2 and Mechanic Street in Lancaster NH. presented the plans. The proposed building con- 1. Completion time for the project will be calculated as calendar days from the date spec- forms to suggestions outlined in ified in the Notice to Proceed as follows: the Master Plan, he explained. The Post, a service organization, 90 Calendar days for Substantial Completion strengthens the town’s social 120 Calendar days for Final Completion fabric, Doolan said. The driveway — to be named Liquidated Damages will be in the amount of $1,000 for each calendar day of delay from Veterans Drive — would be the date established for Substantial Completion and $500 for each calendar day of delay from the date established for Final Completion. Paws-a-tive Training & 2. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of 5% of the Doggie Day Care Total Bid Price. Canine Good Citizen Evaluator 3. The successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and 100% Payment Bonds and Behavior modification will be required to execute the Contract Agreement within 10 days following notification • Offering private of the acceptance of his bid. Will & group lessons Come to Your •Watch for new 4. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Home! classes coming soon Town of Lancaster, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 (603)788-5588 Horizons Engineering, Inc., 34 School Street, Littleton, New Hampshire 03561A-1.2 www.pawsativetraining.com PICK YOUR OWN... Copies of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained from Horizons Engineering, Inc., 34 RASPBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES School Street, Littleton, New Hampshire 03561, tel. (603) 444-4111 upon payment of $125.00 EMMANUEL MARCEAU Tues. & Thurs. 9am - 5pm, Sat. 9am - Noon per set, non-refundable. Checks should be made out to Horizons Engineering, Inc. PRATT FARM 63 Water Street, Lancaster, NH 5. An Optional pre-BID meeting will be held on July 19, 2011, at 9:30 am at the Town EXCAVATION & GRAVEL 603-788-4320 of Lancaster’s offices, followed by a site visit.

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Ed. Note—The following op-ed provincial treasury. Yet our feder- ergy efficiency, reconfiguring the and should be granted a permit to er than to state that it would not Susan Arnold, V.P. for Conser- piece about the Northern Pass proj- al energy agency is sitting back, existing line through Vermont and cross the international border. respond to individual motions vation, Appalachian Mountain ect was submitted by a group of waiting for a New Hampshire, burial of lines in Within a week of our motion for during the permitting process. Club state and regional conservation Hydro?Québec?backed developer transportation rights of way, and this regional assessment, North- The environmental review for Michael King, Executive Direc- leaders. Their names are the end of to call the shots. adding capacity to the Hudson ern Pass’s PR machine flatly dis- Northern Pass hasn’t even gotten tor, North Country Council, Inc. the piece. River project are among the alter- missed our request as a “delay tac- off the ground. DOE could and Will Abbott, V.P. for Policy & The delays mean that DOE still natives that should be on the tic,” without once explaining why should prepare a comprehensive Land Management, Society for the When you don’t have a plan, it has a golden opportunity to table. If any options have superior a regional study shouldn’t happen regional study now. Quebec has a Protection of NH Forests shows. change course – to sideline the benefits and fewer impacts, it or mentioning that Northern plan; we should have one, too. Rebecca Brown, Executive Di- The would?be developer of the proponents’ whims and start act- would be hard for DOE to certify Pass’s own blunders have been re- Tom Irwin, V.P. and New Hamp- rector, Ammonoosuc Conserva- Northern Pass project and its part- ing proactively and in the public that the proposed Northern Pass sponsible for all delays to date. shire Director, Conservation Law tion Trust ner PSNH (Public Service of New interest. project is in the “public interest” DOE itself has yet to respond, oth- Foundation Hampshire) are scrambling to find a path of least resistance for trans- In April, our organizations filed mission lines from the Canadian a motion with DOE asking for a re- border to Groveton. Whatever gional energy study to assess the READERS’FORUM “Plan B” emerges, there is no nature and extent of New Eng- doubt that it will incite a land’s need for Canadian hy- brand?new wave of opposition dropower and to develop an ap- Planning Board should follow appropriate procedure with Family Dollar and will do nothing to address the propriate plan to bring that pow- concerns of residents along the er into the region. Aside from Many Lancaster residents are plete, already took place on July On an issue that is so contro- a thoughtful, deliberate manner? proposed route south to Deer- Northern Pass, there are other in- concerned about the proposal 13th. versial, that has far- reaching There are complex factors still field. ternational transmission propos- to tear down two historic homes The second meeting must be consequences for the composi- to be explored and questions to Meanwhile, the U.S. Depart- als, including a project to bury on Main Street and build a Fam- scheduled 30 days later for an tion of Main Street, the traffic, be satisfied, including runoff of ment of Energy is frozen in place transmission lines down the Hud- ily Dollar store. official public hearing; that the safety issues and the huge polluted water into neighboring without an environmental con- son River in New York. It only This is an issue of tremen- meeting will take place on Au- degree of public opposition, why properties and traffic studies. I tractor and has delayed the envi- makes sense to consider, at the dous significance since the com- gust 10th. would the normal process be analyzed projects like this in my ronmental review of the project in- same time, all the common issues position, the atmosphere, and The third meeting, normally rushed? earlier career and found that definitely, saying the process will – such as the fossil?fuel power that the economics of Lancaster’s scheduled 30 days later, is slat- I certainly hope that the Plan- studies submitted by the project start again at a time of Northern imports should displace, the im- Main Street may be altered for- ed to determine whether the fi- ning Board is not bowing to pres- applicant were often biased on Pass’s choosing. pacts on local renewable projects, ever. nal application is approved. sure by one of its own members behalf of the applicant. While I By contrast, Québec Premier and all the alternative routes and The Planning Board has a It is my understanding how- who, though recused from the am not making any accusations, Jean Charest is on a world tour transmission technologies ? that process in place to determine ever, that Horizon Engineering voting process, is spearheading I believe an independent traffic seeking investors in “Plan Nord,” should be understood in order to the acceptability and feasibility and JDH (the engineering firm the engineering of this project. study is warranted in this case. an $80 billion development inform DOE’s review of Northern of such a project; a process that and consulting firms represent- And please tell me that it’s not In sum: plan for Québec’s far north. More Pass and other future projects. allows time for an application to ing Family Dollar) are requesting possible that the Planning Board We have a time-tested than ten years in the making, the We believe a regional, holistic be submitted and adjustments a ‘waiver’ which effectively ac- is accelerating the normal process already in place for such plan builds on Hydro?Québec’s study is essential to determine if to be made if needed, time for celerates the approval process. process of application approval issues. An acceleration of this own strategic plan to increase ex- there are other, better ways to fa- the public to have a hearing, and On August 10th, the Planning in order to assist a North Caroli- process will NOT be in the best ports and includes thousands of cilitate (or avoid) imports, with as time to examine the final appli- Board, which normally would na based corporation that has interests of Lancaster, but will megawatts of damming projects many economic benefits and as cation for approval. devote this meeting to a public no commitment to our commu- merely serve the corporate enti- that Hydro?Québec intends to sell little community and environmen- Normally, I believe this hearing, will now schedule a nity or its history. ties who seek to profit in the into New England and the north- tal damage as possible. The analy- process takes three meetings: vote for final approval on the Isn’t the Planning Board sup- most expedient manner possi- eastern U.S. Quebec clearly has a sis should address much more The first meeting, to deter- SAME NIGHT as the public hear- posed to listen to its con- ble. plan for exporting power, promis- than the least opposed route in mine if the application is com- ing. stituents and make decisions in Betsy Hutchings, Lancaster ing decades of profits for the Coös County. Investments in en- Chem-Free party was a success After nearly a year of plan- laugh-out-loud hysterical. time. It's not about what kind of nations. We cannot thank you ning and fundraising, the night Probably the highlight of the raffle prizes the graduates won all enough for your support! We a very dedicated group of par- evening for me was when we throughout the evening, it's also want to thank those of you ents had been working toward drew the winner of the 1983 about being with friends and be- in the community who bought finally took place on June 18 – Ford Mustang Convertible car ing safe. There were 150 kids at tickets for our different raffles, Established September 11, 1838 19 and another successful and (generously donated by North “Last Blast” who were not out participated in our volleyball “All the news that fits” memorable White Mountains Country Ford) at the end of the drinking and using other drugs tournament or our silent auc- USPS No. 222580 Regional High School "Last night. The car winner, Cody to celebrate graduation that tion fundraisers. Again, a very Published every Wednesday at Blast" Chem-Free graduation Gooden, in front of everyone night even though we know special thanks goes out to Mike 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 party is now in the history who attended, said, "This has those types of parties were hap- Kopp and the folks at North Telephone: (603) 788-4939 books. Members of the Class of been the best night of my life! I pening in our communities. A Country Ford for donating the Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. 2011 and their guests who at- won the poker tournament (for fun and safe night for the grad- restored 1983 Ford Mustang Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher tended this event no doubt which he received a very nice uating seniors is what has driv- Convertible that Cody won. And Art McGrath III, Editor came away with some wonder- ‘World Poker Tour’-like bracelet en parents for the last twenty lastly, thank you to all of the par- Jonathan Benton, Sports Editor ful memories from playing compliments of Sue and Mike years to organize this annual ents who encouraged their chil- Reporter, Edith Tucker everything from laser tag to “Ap- Mitton), I won the car, and I got event. dren to attend Chem-Free as an Advertising, Bruce Pelletier ples to Apples” to video games, to spend this night with all of The “Last Blast” Chem-Free alternative to the parties where Typesetter, Carla Allen getting assorted air-brush tat- my friends." His comments event could not happen without alcohol and other drugs were Office Assistant, Cathy Grondin Editorial Design, Angela Peets toos as well as giving our Texas brought tears to my eyes be- the wonderful generosity of the readily available. It was truly a Advertising Design, Amanda Dunleavy Hold' Em Tournament a try. cause Cody recognized what local businesses and organiza- night to remember! Distribution Manager, Jim Hinckley Marko the Magician from Mont- “Last Blast” is really about - be- tions that donated prizes, pro- Lori Lane, on behalf of the pelier, Vt. put on an unbeliev- ing with his friends and class- vided cash donations, or sup- WMRHS Class of 2011 Chem- Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] able hypnotist show that was mates as a group for one last ported the event with food do- Free Parent Committee Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. Great summer at the Weathervane Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 My husband and I just spent fresh new musical (although out. I thought the clever and a great weekly treat at the Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. a delightful evening attending the movie version was familiar adorable songs probably could Weathervane Theatre this sum- Circulation figures available on request. our first play of the season at to us) was very well-written, di- have been heard as far away as mer. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. the Weathervane Theatre, rected and produced. The tal- the Whitefield Common! LEGALLY BLONDE. We were ented cast of familiar faces and Based on the quality of this Sandy Holz, Whitefield thoroughly entertained! This newcomers sang their hearts production, we look forward to JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook A new book on Cannon Mountain dispels some childhood mysteries

By JOHN HARRIGAN COLUMNIST

When we were kids, the long trip from Colebrook to visit Mountain, and then, after 1917, grandparents and great-grand- Profile Mountain, and then in parents in Concord took us, of 1972, Cannon. But that name course, past Cannon Mountain was in widespread public use on our way through Franconia long before the federal Board Notch. This was long before on Geographic Names adopted there was an Interstate 93. Most it. of Route 3 consisted of poured Okay, so what about the ori- concrete squares, with a result- gin of “Cannon”? ant train-like “thump-thumb” as One speculation is that it the wheels hit the seams (many stems from a closer impression miles of this surface survive on than mine but along the same portions of the old Route 3, line, in which a series of boul- which I drive whenever I can). It ders as seen from the valley re- was a five-and-a-half-hour trip. sembles (guess what?) an an- Three things fascinated us tique cannon (my image, re- three siblings about Cannon member, took in the entire and the notch. First, the na- mountain). tion’s first aerial passenger But on page 9 of the book tramway, built in 1938, its two there is a neat photo taken by huge cars carrying skiers to the Roland Peabody in 1941 and summit. Second, the skiers submitted to the book by long- themselves, carving great turns time hiker and travel-promotion in the slopes across Echo Lake. guru Dick Hamilton. It shows And, of course, the Old Man (guess what?) a rock formation, himself, whose profile we were “resembling a cannon, which to enjoy for another half-centu- sits on the southeast shoulder ry or so until he succumbed to of the mountain.” the ravages of time, gravity and Pioneer racer and Olympic weather and fell in the spring of competitor Cameron Bright 2003. said “If you could ski on Cannon When I got older, there was a Mountain, you could really ski lot more I wanted to know about comfortably anywhere else in Cannon, like where it got its the world.” This of course name (Family name? Because it brings to mind a Franconia guy looks like an ancient, bulbous (JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO) right out there skiing with the cannon from its southern ap- Cannon Mountain seen from the north, as Interstate 93 (not in existence during the photographer’s childhood) approaches Franconia Notch. other big junk-yard dogs on the proach?) but I never found the planet, and often ahead of them, time too research it. I was con- and Skiing Lessons,” and con- who did the figuring. Its eastern firsts. The first rough trail-fol- eral components were held in a kid who cut his teeth on Can- tent to hike it several times, ride taining just about everything side presents steep and mas- lowing ox-cart road hacked and place by massive turnbuckles non, Olympic gold medalist the tram to the top for picnics, anyone at all aware of or curi- sive cliffs, the scene of much crow-barred through the notch. and protected by tarred strips Bode Miller. and hobnob with Neils Neilsen ous about Cannon would ever rock and ice climbing and few The first racing trail in North over seams to deny rain water (This column runs in 13 week- during his annual inspection want to know. It arrived at the bad accidents, and features one America, the Taft Slalom, cut in its seep-and-freeze hydraulic ef- ly papers covering the northern and repair trips to prolong the office at the end of a particular- of the few extensive talus slopes 1933 (the competitors had to fects. two-thirds of New Hampshire and Old Man’s lifetime. ly long day, and I immediately within public view in the North climb up to race down). The One first it has not seen is to parts of Vermont’s Northeast And now along comes a nifty went home and devoured it. Country, another being on the first professional ski patrol. One have its name changed several Kingdom and northwestern little book by Meghan McCarthy Cannon consists of three northeast side of Magalloway of the first skiing schools. Cer- times over the centuries, which Maine. John Harrigan’s address: McPhaul titled “A history of peaks, and tops out at either Mountain. tainly the first (and only) fa- has happened with many other Box 39, Colebrook NH 03576, or Cannon Mountain: Trails, Tales 4080 feet or 4100, depending on Cannon has seen a lot of mous granite profile whose sev- mountains. It was called Frank [email protected]) Weathervane Review: “Race” By Edward Cowan lawyer, the newly hired associ- room—he says it was consen- and the story told by the de- (who is given no last name) has white and rich. Get it? Being a Those of a certain age re- ate, Susan (Shinnerrie Jackson), sual--was not a prostitute but a fense. What about Truth and the most difficult role. For a lawyer does not immunize one member vividly that race rela- is black. girlfriend to whom he gave gifts Justice? Ah, the lawyers teach, young, newly hired lawyer, Su- from racial and class stereo- tions, especially access for As written by Mamet and di- and money? Does his distinc- a trial is about neither, it is san shows a great deal of temer- typing. blacks to public schools, other rected at the Weathervane by tion indict the nature of rela- about winning. ity—or courage—in challenging Gibbs Murray designed the facilities and the voting booth, Nicole Lewis, Susan comes tionships between wealthy men While no city is identified, her boss. She forces him to ad- set for a modest lawyers’ of- was the absorbing, tumultuous across in Act I as little more and their less affluent girl- the audience is given to under- mit that when she applied for a fice—horizontal paneling and domestic issue of the 1960s and than a receptionist but in Act II, friends? Can Strickland’s own stand that the jury is likely to job, he commissioned a deeper striking vertical windows. 1970s. More recently, the coun- emerges despite her juniority, lawyers believe him—and can be racially mixed and sympa- background check on her than Jamie Torres costumed the try has been talking about—and as a challenger to Jack. Lewis the audience?—when he de- thetic to the defendant. Scott he would have for a white ap- players, Daniel R. James man- divided by—abortion and the was a Weathervane player in clares “I loved her--and she McGowan, by investing the de- plicant. Why? Because he want- aged the lighting and Cait McK- rights of homosexuals, espe- 1995-97 and 2004. She was re- loved me.” fendant with physical and psy- ed to be prepared for her to sue, ay, the propmaster, supplied cially the question of same-sex cruited to direct, with financial The legal drama interests chological rigidity, and arro- either because she didn’t get the file boxes that clutter the marriage. assistance from the Richard and Mamet as much as do issues of gance, makes this premise en- the job or because she did and office. David Mamet, a prominent, Terry Portner Fund, because race. In Act I, the two law part- tirely plausible. McGowan of- later was terminated. (Before Edward Cowan, a Washing- talented, American playwright, she played Susan in Philadel- ners—one white and the senior fers no hint of contrition—un- the play ends, Susan gives ton, DC journalist and the son now 65, uses his play, “Race,” to phia last autumn. partner, one black but no less, perhaps, the defendant’s grounds for being terminated.) and father of lawyers, summers turn our attention back to race A fourth character is Charles toady—debate whether to take bizarre notion to make a state- That deep background check in Whitefield and reviews plays relations, especially how whites Strickland (Scott McGowan), a the case. Is it a lose-lose situa- ment—a confession?—to the uncovered a lie in Susan’s ap- for the Democrat. and blacks feel about each oth- self-important, wealthy, middle- tion for the firm? If their client press. plication. Why, then, did you er—and probably misunder- aged businessman who is ac- is convicted, they have failed. If Chad Jennings as the experi- hire me, she asks Jack. After stand each other. cused of raping a much younger he is acquitted in the court- enced, hard-bitten, senior part- some stumbling, he says he Answers “Race” is one of the seven black woman. Strickland is the room, does the firm lose in the ner—balding, harried, calculat- wanted to give a black person a 1. Boll weevils. productions the Weathervane most complex character in this court of public opinion for hav- ing—is bang on. Robert H. break. This is Mamet’s illustra- Theatre is offering in repertory 90-minute drama, and in this re- ing “gotten off” a rich white man Fowler as the younger partner tion of the “guilt” he ascribes to 2. Silicon. this season, its 36th, at the Red viewer’s opinion is not fully re- accused of doing violence to a leaves something to be desired. whites. He ascribes “shame”— 3. Italy. Barn on Route 3 in Whitefield. alized by Mamet. poorer black woman? He sounds more ruminative not well explained—to blacks. We saw the premiere last Thurs- To specify what is unex- In the courtroom, the than forceful. One cannot imag- Mamet has Susan—nominal- 4. It was a gold-plated day. Additional performances plained about him would give lawyers explain to Susan, there ine him conducting a harsh ly part of the defense team—af- "Farrah Faucet". are scheduled for July 22 and too much away. Suffice it to say are “two fictions”—the story cross-examination. firm that she believes Charles is 5. Jean Harlow. 27, and August 8. that he repeatedly tells his the prosecutors tell to the jury Shinnerrie Jackson as Susan guilty, essentially because he is Mamet has invented a drama lawyers that he wants to make that presents legal issues— a statement to the press. The what are trials all about?—and lawyers, who are preoccupied that examines attitudes about with how to manipulate the ju- race, attitudes that are con- ry and win an acquittal they see scious but usually unvoiced, at- as against the odds, are horri- titudes that are more instinctu- fied. The client seems irra- al than considered. tional. As anyone who has The action takes place in the watched legal dramas knows, a office of a law firm with two prudent defendant obediently partners, Jack Lawson, who is follows the lawyers’ orders. white and founded the firm 20 Is Strickland self-destruc- years ago (Chad Jennings), and tive? Should his lawyers believe Henry Brown, who is black his insistence that the woman (Robert H. Fowler). A third he allegedly raped in a hotel

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PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Organic farmer David Craxton shows off some of the Glenn wheat he is Soil scientist Joe Homer of NRCS operated a penetrometer with both UNH Cooperative Extension educator Steve Turaj provided handouts to growing this summer at Roots and Fruits, that he and his wife Andrea hands to show Coös farmer how it is used to test for soil compaction at vegetable farmers indicating how much moisture commonly grown operate in Dalton. He will thresh it out and make flour for local bread Wednesday’s outdoor seminar at Roots and Fruits in Dalton. crops require. Providing adequate moisture is key to successfully grow- makers. ing plants in today’s popular high tunnels. Garden tour, tool demo & soil talk draws vegetable growers By Edith Tucker fice of USDA-Natural Resources was certified organic in 1990. employed to indicate how inches. and ergonomically designed, [email protected] Conservation Service. Homer explained that NRCS many pounds of pressure it Diane Bennett of the Coös since, on average, Coös’ farm- Craxton explained that he is now using the Cornell Soil takes to push its shaft into the Conservation District secured ers are in their 50s. DALTON — David and An- grew wheat last year that pro- Health Assessment system. ground. There is no quick fix a USDA grant to acquire some Craxton said he keeps his drea Craxton opened up their duced seven pounds of flour The manual is available as a for farmers who find they have $9,000 of hand gardening tools, tools sharp and always carries organic farm, Roots and Fruits, from which Magdalena Randall, printable PDF online. Cornell, compacted soil, Homer available to go out on loan to a whetstone with him when he to Coös vegetable growers on who operates the Polish where he spent a week two warned, although the problem commercial growers so they gardens. Wednesday afternoon. Princess Bakery in Lancaster, years learning how to use this can be remedied over several can see whether buying any of The outdoor seminar at- Organized by UNH Exten- made wonderful bread. system in New England, is now years. them would be a good invest- tracted more than two dozen sion educator Steve Turaj, the Encouraged by efforts in concerned not only with the Using heavy equipment ex- ment. The tools are stored in vegetable growers, including program included an update both Vermont and Maine to in- physical and chemical charac- acerbates the problem, espe- the North Country Resource Connie Cardinal and Jim Wells, and reports from vegetable and crease small grain production teristics of soil, but also its bi- cially in the springtime before Center in Lancaster. both of Lancaster, Jamie Sav- small fruits specialist Becky in northern New England, plus ological health. the soil dries out, he explained. Turaj demonstrated a num- age and his five-year-old son Sideman of the UNH Extension his membership in the North- Soil compaction, often right Craxton said he uses a fair- ber of these tools, including Neil of Jefferson, and Steve and in Durham and soil scientist ern Grain Growers Association below plow depth, is a signifi- ly light five-tine broad fork to broad forks, designed for such Kay Tassey of Shelburne. Joe Homer of the Lancaster of- (northerngraingrowers.org), cant problem, and Homer gently lift and break the soil be- tasks as bed preparation, mark- Andrea Craxton provided Craxton is growing two kinds demonstrated how a — a soil fore he plants crops, putting in- ing rows, and efficient weeding. ice tea and delicious home- of wheat — Glenn and Red Fife compaction tester — can be to the ground every six or eight Nearly all are American-made baked Scottish oatcakes. — as well as hull-less Buff oats. His vision is that enough grains would be grown in the region RFP process to be used for WMRHS lift replacement so that locally sourced bread can become a reality. Since By Edith Tucker with contractor-vendor propos- prove purchases of services in ex- Buildings and Grounds direc- [email protected] wheat must have a specific als specifying how they could cess of $10,000 in the event of an tor Rick Vashaw said that he an- moisture content, Craxton us- meet those needs; and (3) Price emergency, according to the pol- ticipates placing RFP ads in a es a high-tunnel greenhouse to WHITEFIELD — Significant re- Quote, that would not necessari- icy. number of newspapers in order meet this requirement and visions to the purchasing proce- ly be advertised, but be based on These new purchasing proce- to attract knowledgeable con- then threshes it out and makes dures policy of the White Moun- the best overall benefit to the Dis- dures shall also be used at the tractors. flour. For the first time in 14 tains Regional School District trict that would allow for negoti- discretion of the board when pur- The board also voted to ac- years he is not taking any mid- were adopted by unanimous ation and evaluation. chasing equipment over $6,000. cept the lower of two bids for a summer vegetables to farmers’ vote, 4 to 0, at the July 11 school These same purchasing pro- Other change to the District’s sprinkler system extension in the markets. board meeting. cedures shall also be used at the purchasing policy is a first-time lobby area at the Whitefield Craxton uses an acre-and-a- The newly revised policy al- discretion of the superintendent reference to the state bid list. School. The Capitol Fire Protec- half of land on the farm for gar- lows the board to use its discre- when the dollar amount is This policy was first adopted tion Company of Loudon won the dens and harvests all his crops tion in determining which of three $10,000 or less, when the cost of on Nov. 22, 2004, and this is its bid with a bid of $21,290, which by hand. He began farming at procedures should be used in bidding is outweighed by the pos- first revision. includes $2,250 of electrical work, Roots and Fruits in 1980 and it contractual or purchased servic- sibility of lower-cost service. Directly after the policy revi- bringing the net cost to $19,040. es greater than $10,000 on either Existing contracts may be ne- sion was approved, the school Eastern Fire Protection of a one-time or annual basis: (1) gotiated for continuance, subject board on recommendation of its Auburn, Me. submitted the high Any households who have a member Formal Bid, based on District-pro- to board approval, but generally Facilities Subcommittee agreed bid of $19,900 bid without any vided bid documents; (2) Request this type of service contract will that the new RFP process would electrical work. who is elderly, disabled or under for Proposal (RFP) based on a Dis- be re-bid at least once every three be appropriate to use in the The board also agreed to hold 6 yrs of age can call to make an trict-provided general scope of years, the policy states. planned replacement of a failed a meeting at 7 p.m. on July 25 in appointment for work or identification of need, The superintendent can ap- on-site sewage lift station at WM- the Central Office, primarily for RHS that is part of the system that the purpose of hiring teachers to FUEL ASSISTANCE connects the high school to the fill vacancies. town of Whitefield’s sewer sys- Its next regular meeting will if you reside in any of the following tem. 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INVITATION TO BID To all the businesses, friends, WORK ON OLD TOWN HALL and families for your donations The Old Town Hall Committee is posting this bid request to raise a concrete wall approximately 2 feet high and 40 feet that we received to make the long to meet flood level. Groveton High School “Last Blast” Work will include holding building, cutting wall studs, nailing new sill plate, pouring concrete and replacing After Graduation Party a safe and clapboards. fun night for all the graduates. Contact Eric at 802-684-3930 for further details. Work must be started by August 15th, 2011. The Committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. The deadline It would not have been possible for written bids is July 28, 2011. The Old Bloomfield Town Hall Committee without all of your support. P.O. Box 336 North Stratford, N.H. 03590 THANKS SO MUCH!! Bids must be sealed and must be clearly marked "Old Town Hall Bid" on the sealed envelope. The Parents of the Graduates Questions regarding bid submission may be directed to [email protected] Darlene Belknap 802-962-3311 or Donald Pelkey 802-962-9894. JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A7 •••

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A guest at Ruth Walker’s on were about 33 black people living revolt. He was caught and hanged Waumbek Country Club with door prizes held at the Jeffer- has been reading at the high-point John Walker Road in the Meadows in log cabins valued at no more on Dec. 2, 1859. Brown’s body was The Waumbek Country Club son Town Hall. For more informa- from 80 to 90 degrees above. Made was her sister Elaine (Enman) Keni- than $100 each and they farmed transported back to his farm and and Golf Shop have been having a tion, contact either Bill Patnaude me remember the old days on the son of Washington State. Elaine only a small portion of their 40 laid to rest there. The remains of busy season holding several tour- at 586- 4481; Bill Jones at 837-2264; farm as a child in the hayfield, spent several weeks with her sister acres plots. There were many hard- his sons and followers killed in the naments. On Sunday, July 17, at 8 or Kevin Staines at 586-7114. Teams ‘smoldering’ and wishing to be un- and enjoyed visiting with another ships faced. The soil in this moun- Harper’s Ferry raid were also in- a.m., the grounds were enveloped of four players are needed and der the shade tree. Then I read this sister, Marietta Ingerson, who is tain area was not as deep as in the terred in the graveyard of their fa- with many golfers in anticipation there are three purse prizes. The joke, and it reminded me of what staying with Ruth. Elaine is plan- lowlands, and the growing season ther. Even though he was not home for a good day participating in the winners get to choose which fire would be coming in a few weeks. ning on returning for a fall visit was short. In the spring of 1848, for lengths of time, it is said that he Mason’s Tournament. On Friday, department they wish to receive — The teacher asked her students, when the leaves are in color. She John Brown met Gerril Smith and had about 20 children and two July 22, beginning at 9 a.m., the their winnings. To all who partici- “Who can tell me what the ruler of tells that in Washington there are offered to help the people. In May wives. Many know the song “John North Country Seniors had a go at pate in this special tournament, Russia is called?” “Czar,” the class colored leaves, but not in such a of 1849 Brown moved his family to Brown’s Body Lies-a-mouldering in a heartwarming game of golf. Com- may you have a memorable day. replied in unison. “Correct. And brilliant array of colors as what is North Elba on a 244 acre farm and the Grave,” but most do not asso- ing up on August 8-12, the Jr. Camp Humor what was his wife called?” “Czari- seen in the New England States. began assisting the Timbucktoo ciate its lyrics with this farm near begins at 9 a.m. and runs until Good Gosh, George of 03598, na,” the class replied. “Good! And She appeared in very good spirits community. For 10 years he was Lake Placid. noon. All are welcome to take part have you been watching your ther- what were his children called?” a and says that her son David is do- unable to devote as much time to His home consisted of a small in this program. On Sunday, August mometer the past few days? Mine timid voice piped up. “Czardines?” ing much better now that he is en- the black community as desired cabin with a kitchen, living room, 21, the Moose Lodge Tournament joying Washington State with her. and it took him six years to build bedroom, and staircase on the first will be held, beginning at 8 a.m.; on We are looking forward to Elaine’s his own home. During these years, floor, and the upstairs attic area Saturday, August 27, the Cherry School board to discuss upgrades fall visit. he had many business concerns in- was cut in half for a girls’ dorm on Mountain League Tournament be- Lake Placid travels cluding abolitionist crusade, one side with a boys’ dorm on the gins at 8 a.m.; and then on Sunday, to WMRHS athletic field Another Place that the Lake “bleeding Kansas” and Harper’s other. It had no indoor plumbing, August 28, the Jefferson Fireman’s By Edith Tucker soccer field. A stand of trees would Placid travelers visited during Ferry. electricity, or running water, but a Association will hold their “In [email protected] their trip of the last week of May On the night of Oct. 16, 1859, decent spring nearby. This historic Memory of Merle Baker” Tourna- have to be either thinned or re- was John Brown’s Farm in Tim- Brown and his followers attacked site sponsors encampments, re-en- ment with registration at 7 a.m. and moved in order to solve manmade WHITEFIELD — The WMRSD buctoo in the Adirondack area of the U.S. Arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, actments, plays, concerts, and lec- tee off at 8 a.m. After the tourna- wetland problems. school board will likely consider New York. When he arrived, there Va., in an attempt to incite a slave tures. ment there will be a free Steak Feed “This is a critical time in which upgrading one of the two WMRHS we must move forward,” Berry said athletic fields this summer. at the beginning of the hour-long Members of the ad hoc Athletic meeting, chaired in part by George Four new WMRSD coaches appointed, 29 re-upped Field Committee reached consen- Brodeur of Twin Mountain. By Edith Tucker efforts and time were well re- girls’ and softball.” Burrill is em- Field Hockey, salary $1,010; Gary sus on Tuesday, July 12, that they Describing himself as a “mid- [email protected] ceived by parents, players, and fel- ployed at both Easter Seals and Jenness, WMRHS Varsity Girls’ would recommend to the school dleman” who hears from parents low coaches.” Santa’s Village. Basketball, salary $3,318; Steven board that funds should be sought and athletes as well as the taxpay- WHITEFIELD — Four new ath- Jefferson School teacher Chris Tim Corrigan was appointed Wheeler, WMRHS JV Girls’ Basket- from the District’s Buildings and ing public, Berry said that having letic coaches were appointed for Dupont was appointed the new the new Boys’ Basketball coach at ball, salary $1,298; Chad Carter, Grounds Maintenance Trust Fund two well-maintained and safe fields the 2011-2012 school year by the Boys’ Basketball coach at the Lan- the Whitefield School at a salary XC Skiing, salary $2,164; to do Phase II of a drainage project on which to play is the top priority. WMRSD school board and 29 caster School at a salary of $1,010, of $1,010, Step 2. Vice principal-AD James Sorochak, Alpine Skiing, begun last year. At the same time, Berry said the coaches were reappointed on Step 3, to fill a vacancy created by Janet Steinert noted that Corrigan salary $2,164; Ashley Reardon, SAU 36 Interim Superintendent search for the future location of a Monday night, July 11, with three Father Ray Ball being relocated to coached basketball in Jefferson Spirit Squad, salary $2,164; Jarod Dr. Harry Fensom said he would much-needed third can be re- “yes” votes. Rep. Herb Richardson Concord. LES vice principal-AD for two years and volunteered to Mills, WMRHS Varsity Wrestling, check with the trustees, all from sumed. abstained because his daughter, Todd Lamarque, who recom- assist his predecessor, WES boys’ salary $2,741; Chris Foss, WMRHS Lancaster — chairman Joyce Likely fields at the Lancaster WMRHS choral teacher Kate mended Dupont, wrote that basketball coach Rick Bedell. Cor- JV Boys’ Baseball, salary $1,010; McGee, Jeff Gilman, and Peter Riv- School would be used while the Richardson, was reappointed WM- Dupont “has done an excellent job rigan was also rehired as WES Forrest Hicks, WMRHS Varsity iere — to be sure the proposed up- WMRHS field is closed for repairs. RHS girls’ track coach at a salary for LES the past two basketball baseball coach at a salary of $866. Girls’ Softball, salary $2,452; grade fall within the Fund’s legal Allen Bouthillier of Lancaster of $2,164. seasons with our girls’ team and Six vacant coaching positions Heather Bailey, WMRHS JV Girls’ scope. said that the District must take care Zac Babcock was appointed displayed a good understanding remain: WMRHS varsity girls’ soc- Softball, salary $1,010; Jarod Mills, Miscommunication between of what it already has in place, and the new Varsity Boys’ Basketball of the game at this level, demon- cer; WMRHS JV boys’ basketball; WMRHS Boys’ Track, salary volunteers Bill and Arlene Allin of not divert its attention to costly a coach at a salary of $2,741, at Step strated willingness to work within and WMRHS varsity boys’ base- $2,164; Lindsay Cote, LES Girls’ Lancaster and District Buildings new athletic field. His first priority, 5. Recommended by WMRHS vice school rules and policy, and been ball; WES girls’ soccer; WES girls’ Soccer, salary $1,154; Greg Porter, and Grounds Director Rick Vashaw he said, would be to have the Dis- principal-AD Mike Berry, Babcock very fair with playing time and basketball; and WES softball. LES Boys’ Soccer, salary $866; apparently resulted in storm drains trict move forward with realizing is a second-year social studies commitment to the overall suc- The rehired coaches include: Katie Bennett, LES Spirit Squad, and new piping not being connect- an update to its Career and Tech- teacher who was previously em- cess of our middle school athletic Larry Fellows, WMRHS Golf, salary $866; Scott Kleinschrodt, ed. nical Education (CTE) program to, ployed at the Pittsfield Middle- program.” salary $3,029; Gary Arsenault, LES Wrestling, salary $1,875; Lind- Under the plan endorsed and he said, “teach kids to get jobs.” High School as a teacher and head Bob Burrill was appointed the WMRHS Cross Country, salary say Cote, LES Softball, Salary promoted by WMRHS vice princi- Second, would be to install a wood- volleyball coach. He also coached new Girls’ Basketball coach at the $3,029; Doug Kilby, WMRHS Varsi- $1,154; Mark Pribbernow, LES pal/AD Mike Berry, the field hockey burning heating system at WMRHS, JV girls’ basketball at Belmont Lancaster School at a salary of ty Boys’ Soccer, salary $3,029; Lar- Baseball, Salary $866; Betsy Quay, field would be taken out of service and third would be to put in a third High School. Last winter Babcock $1,875, Step Max. ry Wilkins, WMRHS JV Boys’ Soc- LES Track, salary $866; Rick Be- to allow drainage and turf work to playing field. coached the boys’ junior varsity Lamarque wrote that Burrill cer, salary $1,875; Mike Roberts, dell, WES Boys’ Soccer, Salary be done. Steps would also be taken At meeting’s end, the Allins at WMRHS where Berry wrote, “he “comes to us with over 14 years of WMRHS JV Girls’ Soccer, salary $866; Melissa Jellison, WES Field to begin to increase its size so that agreed to outline the scope of work demonstrated that he was detail- experience in girls’ basketball” in $1,010; Jeannine LaBounty, WM- Hockey, Salary $866; and Katie it will conform to New Hampshire that they believe must be done and oriented, student-centered, and Gorham where he “is well re- RHS Varsity Field Hockey, salary Cullen, WES Spirit Squad, Salary Interscholastic Athletic Associa- the materials that would have to be an effective basketball coach. His spected as a quality coach in both $3,029; Jen Rideout, WMRHS JV $1,154. tion standard of 100 by 60 feet for a purchased. 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A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• State agrees to county courthouse space swap By Edith Tucker through an interior wall so that Circuit Court is expected to re- staff to focus on case-process- ings are held with Mekeel should fices were inadequate. [email protected] he can access the sally port and sult in $1.4 million in annual sav- ing. In addition, the circuit court the county’s attorney, Phil No specific layout for the holding cell, noting that no door ings. will hire 20 part-time employees Waystack of Colebrook, be asked county attorney’s office has WEST STEWARTSTOWN — need be installed. Gov. John Lynch signed legis- to work off-hours processing to be on hand. Waystack repre- been drawn up yet and no cost Coös County Attorney Robert The Circuit Court began op- lation (HB 609) establishing the cases. sented the commissioners in estimates made. “Bob” Mekeel will be able to eration on July 1, merging the Circuit Court on May 16. The commissioners agreed lawsuits surrounding the loca- Likely the dollars required to move back into the Coös Coun- District and Probate Courts and Jurisdictions for district, pro- that Collins should work with tion of Mekeel’s offices, which go forward with this plan will re- ty Courthouse in Lancaster from the Family Division into a single bate and family divisions of the court officials to come up with a resulted in Superior Court Judge quire a positive vote of the coun- his third-floor offices in the for- system designed to improve Circuit Court are the same as the plan for the county attorney’s of- Peter Bornstein ruling that the ty delegation of state represen- mer Lancaster National Bank services to both the public and previously existing District and fice. Only at times when meet- county attorney’s first-floor of- tatives. building at One Middle Street, the Bar while producing signifi- Probate Courts and Family Divi- reported county administrator cant cost savings, according to a sion. Court locations, address- Sue Collins to Wednesday’s prepared statement written by es, telephone numbers, rules, fil- Berlin Station & IPPs have county commissioners’ meeting. court communications director ing procedures, and scheduling State court officials and the Laura Kiernan. remain the same in what is now Bureau of Court Facilities have Edwin Kelly was named by known as the District, Probate agreed that the county can rent the Supreme Court to serve as and Family Divisions of the Cir- gone back to the table and renovate the first-floor of- Administrative Judge of the Cir- cuit Court. fices that have been occupied cuit Court, which will now han- Probate cases continue to be By Edith Tucker apparently been on the table. from going forward, but also by the Register of Probate since dle 90 percent of all cases filed filed in the county seat, where [email protected] “Everyone appears to be negoti- close down the IPPs, the bulk of the building first opened 14 in the state court system. probate matters were previous- ating in good faith,” Halle said. which do not have PPAs but must years ago. David King of Colebrook, the ly handled, but the administra- CONCORD — Negotiations Governor John Lynch, Com- sell their electricity on the spot This plan appears to fit well Administrative Judge of the Pro- tive duties that were carried out between Cate Street Capital of missioner George Bald of the market. into the new configuration of the bate Court since 2007, is now the by Probate Registers will be the Portsmouth to protect its in- state Department of Resources Wood-burning biomass state’s court system. Deputy Administrative Judge of responsibility of the newly ap- vestment in the planned 75- and Economic Development plants provide an important mar- County Sheriff Gerry Marcou the Circuit Court. pointed Circuit Court clerks. megawatt wood-fired biomass (DRED), and CEO Gary Long of ket for the state’s low-grade has been asked by state officials The Judicial Branch Innova- Coös is one of 10 Circuit Berlin Station-Laidlaw project in Public Service of New Hampshire wood. The IPPs purchase about to move into the former now-va- tion Commission, working close- Courts, one in each of the state's Berlin and five of the state’s In- (PSNH) have all played an active 1.2 million tons of wood chips cant county attorney’s offices on ly with Judges Kelly and King, counties. Each circuit has at dependent Power Producers role. annually, providing jobs in the the first floor by Sept. 1, allow- proposed the new Circuit Court least one Circuit Court clerk. In (IPPs) resumed on Friday, July PSNH is giving serious con- plants, in the woods, and hauling ing his current second-floor model in a report issued in Jan- Coös, former of Probate Clerk 15, in the offices of the McLane sideration to declaring a stale- chips, and also support ancillary space to be used as a Customer uary. A 10-year implementation Terri Pederson was appointed to law offices. mate if an agreement has not services. Service Center by the newly es- plan, to be carried out through that position. A Circuit Court Despite work continuing over been reached by Friday after- An estimated 750,000 tons of tablished Circuit Court. The retirements and attrition, was call center will open by Jan. the weekend, no agreement had noon, July 22. wood chips would be burned an- county commissioners author- greatly accelerated after state 2012. The call center will be ex- been reached by Monday PSNH is a key player because nually at Berlin Station, provid- ized Marcou to get quotes on re- lawmakers decided that the pro- pected to resolve 70 percent of evening, however, said Cate the utility signed a 20-year Pur- ing the beleaguered city with 40 placing the wall-to-wall carpet jected savings had to be realized the expected 50,000 calls a Street Capital president John chase Power Agreement (PPA) permanent jobs and jobs in the with floor tiles. Marcou also by July 1. The management re- month coming in from the pub- Halle in a Monday evening tele- with Berlin Station which the woods, plus help restore its asked that an opening be broken structuring built into the new lic, freeing courthouse clerical phone interview. state’s Public Utilities Commis- eroded property-tax base. “I’m very hopeful,” Halle said. sion (PUC) green-lighted after re- Halle has warned that the Negotiations have been con- visions were made, as called for, project no longer by financial vi- ducted on the Internet, by tele- to its April 18 conditional order. able if construction work cannot phone, and face-to-face. The revised PPA established start soon. Work must be begin Coös Sheriff asks Grafton Two of the five IPPs remain that PSNH would purchase 100 on its 27-month construction holdouts and have not embraced percent of the electrical power schedule before winter sets in. a 20-month deal that the other generated at the Berlin facility at Evidence is on hand that Halle to help with RMT details three have agree to sign, ex- a lower price than previously does believe that an agreement By Edith Tucker plus extra shifts potentially on he is working closely with RMT plained Halle, who did not di- proposed. When the PUC ap- can still be reached this week, [email protected] Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- to ensure that gates with cov- vulge any specifics or company proved the revised PPA, the IPPs however. Cate Street ordered days, explained Sheriff Gerry ered padlocks, similar to those names. then said they would collective- Babcock and Willcox to send its WEST STEWARTSTOWN — Marcou at Wednesday’s meeting on rail-trails, will be in place as Nonetheless, cash payments, ly take the case to the state advance team to Berlin to work Coös County cannot cover all of the county commissioners. well as video cameras in certain letters of credit, the potential Supreme Court, as is their right. out the project’s logistical re- the outside paid details needed “Our department is small; we key locations that can be moni- purchase of Renewable Energy The stakes are high, however, quirements in the event that ne- to provide security for the Gran- only have three full-time peo- tored. Credit (RECs) and other conces- since a year’s delay could not on- gotiations do succeed and the ite Reliable Power LLC wind ple,” Marcou said. “All the rest Marcou said that from his sions and considerations have ly stop the Berlin Station project go-ahead is given to begin work. farm now under construction, are part-time and have other personal observation there are primarily in Millsfield and jobs.” a lot of locals working on site. Dixville. As a result, he invited the Madison-Wisc.-based con- ‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’ at The Colonial RMT is looking to secure 84 Grafton County sheriff who has tractor RMT, a unit of Alliant En- hours of coverage in seven 12- more manpower at his disposal ergy Corporation, is providing BETHLEHEM — On July 22, 24, vet Cave in France, home to the Werner Herzog, who obtained hour single-officer shifts each to join in the effort. construction, engineering, de- 26 and 27, The Colonial Theatre most ancient visual art known to permission to film. This aston- week for up to eight months, Sheriff Marcou explained that sign, and development services will screen the breathtaking new have been created by man. ishing documentary not only pro- for the 99-megawatt wind farm, documentary from director In 1994, one of the most re- vides exquisite visual detail of the a partnership of Brookfield Re- Werner Herzog — Encounter at markable archaeological discov- cave — as Herzog explores it — $1.00/Pot newable Power, Inc., and Freshet the End of The World and Grizzly eries of the decade came to light but also uses the visuals as a Wind Energy, LLC. Man. “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” in a cave in Southern France, springboard to broader philo- Perennials follows an exclusive expedition known as the Chauvet-Pont- sophical questions about the na- into the nearly inaccessible Chau- d'Arc: etchings estimated at ture of humanity itself and the GREAT SELECTION &PRICES: Perennials, Blueberry around 30,000 years old. The date transience of humankind. 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The real Of problem is that it can no longer differentiate between good and CONGRATULATIONS bad guys. When communication falls apart, it can't do its job Lancaster Zoning Board of Adjustment properly. A sheet of braille missing 75% of its bumps won’t be TO able to be read. The next potential victim the immune system Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be KATHERINE CHRISTOPHER th comes upon also responds with a garbled message but this time held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, July 27 , 2011 in the the immune system decides it would rather be safe than sorry. So second floor meeting room, Town Hall, Lancaster, New it destroys this unknown cell. Unfortunately, it happened to be a Hampshire, concerning the following requests: ‘‘good guy'! What happens if your immune system mistakenly Katherine S. Christopher graduated on May 14, 2011, from destroys too many of your ‘‘good guys' You end up, depending Husson University in Bangor ME with the degree of Doctor of Call to Order. on your genetic weak-link, with one of over eighty different Physical Therapy. She completed the six-year Physical Therapy Program to earn this degree. After four years, May Roll Call. autoimmune problems. Why would our immune system start of 2009, she graduated with a destroying our connective tissue, our joints, our nerve sheaths, Bachelor of Science degree in Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s). our pancreas, etc. Well, all this confusion results from the immune Kinesiology. Katherine is a 2005 system no longer being able to tell the difference between the graduate from White Mountains Public Hearings: Regional High School. She is the ‘‘good guys' and the ‘‘bad guys.' To do it right, all eight glycocon- daughter of Cynthia Willey of Case #494 – Jon Parks Tractor for a special jugates need to be in our diet. If there are less, confusion results. Lancaster, and Gregg Christopher exception concerning article 6.12, “Sign Special If it ignores the ‘‘bad guys' we're in trouble. If it destroys the of Littleton. Katherine is the Exception-Off-Premise Sign Exception”. Applicant ‘‘good guys' we are also in trouble. A dietary deficiency of any granddaughter of Paul and of the eight essential glycoconjugates is not a good thing. But the Barbara Willey of Palm Beach requests to place a sign on Main Street advertising Gardens, Florida and the late their business on property not used to conduct their good news is that we are ‘‘fearfully and wonderfully made.' The Columbus and Shirley Christopher body built itself using good nutrition and if nutritional deficiencies of Groveton. business. Lot Zoned Commercial. (212 Main are attended to, the cause, the root of a problem (rather than just Job well done Katie!!! Street, Tax Map P04 Lot 033: 0.37 Acres). the symptoms) can be handled. Other business as may legally be brought before said “Sick & tired of being sick & tired (and of being misled)? meeting. Need more energy, better health, less mind-fog? Google: glycoconjugates (and any issue), then join us at Dated: July 15, 2011 the Weeks Memorial Library (128 Main St., Lancaster) on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, LANCASTER ZONING BOARD 7:30-8:30 PM for a helpful discussion!” James Hammond, Chairman JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• Oldest hiker completes Red Line feat

By Edith Tucker [email protected]

SHELBURNE — Jane Gibbons of Sweden, Me., has become the seventh hiker to finish “red-lin- ing” all 1,420 miles of trails in the Appalachian Mountain Club’s “White Mountain Guide.” She includes hikes that span the 62-year period from 1949 to 2011. So far, Gibbons, who was born in Massachusetts on Nov. 13, 1936, is the oldest to finish the challenging feat and also the first from Maine. She completed her final sec- COURTESY PHOTO tion on the Black Angel Trail on Wednesday, July 6, walking Jane Gibbons of Sweden, Me., who in 2002 retired to her family’s former from its junction with the High- summer home with a distant view of the White Mountains, is the seventh water Trail to its junction with hiker to finish “red-lining” the 1,420 miles of trails described in the AMC’s the Carter-Moriah Trail. “White Mountain Guide.” Gibbons finished on July 6 on the USFS Black When Gibbons first heard Angel Trail, named in 1927 by a forest guard who found a blackened stump about “red-lining” she was lit- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON erally drawing a red line on an that to him resembled an angel in what is now the Wild River Wilderness. Owners of Perras Ace hardware, Louise Collins and Susie Batchelder, stand with mother Alice Perras and the rest of the hardware family in front of their store that recently won recognition in a national review. old Delorme Map, she ex- trails. “Then I served for almost plained in an e-mail exchange. “I have hiked year around, five years as Town Clerk here in “I think I heard about it in about having done the Four Thousand Sweden, Me.,” Gibbons ex- 2004 from Jadwiga Rosenthal, Footers in New Hampshire and plained, adding that she now Perras Ace named hardware all-star who became the fourth finisher Vermont in winter,” Gibbons lives where she has always By Jonathan Benton prise to Collins, who co-owns Per- get a variety of classic stores with on Oct. 6, 2009,” she said. said. Hiking is intriguing, Gib- wanted to be. “I had to work in [email protected] ras Ace with her sister Susie an interesting story,” said Ken “Then, in Oct. 2008, when I was bons said, because of the vari- California to earn enough mon- LANCASTER — A local busi- Batchelder. In fact the first time Clark, Editor for HCN. “We also down to having only 22 hikes ety and the sense of accom- ey to retire in Maine!” she said. ness that has steadily grown since they had heard of the good news love examples of companies that left to do, I got a list from Tony plishment. “I was not an athlete In addition to being a red- its inception, Perras Ace Hard- was from former district manager have changed on the fly or show Federer, who had recently be- as a young person and not all line finisher, Gibbons has ware, was recently selected by Tom Osgood. initiative to change directions and come the third finisher on July that well coordinated,” she climbed to the high point of the Home Channel News (HCN) as “He read the Home Channel have new revenue streams.” 19, 2008, and I found that I had said. “Hiking just takes persist- lower 48 states and believes New Hampshire’s Hardware all- News, called and said congratula- Over time Perras Ace has ex- about 40 more hikes to do.” ence. If there is a view, that’s ic- she is not only the oldest star winner. tions and we were like ‘for what’?” panded its business to include Per- Gibbons started buying ing on the cake. woman to complete the list but Editors from HCN picked and said Collins, “This is a little North ras Treasures, a party and gift more maps and updating a “I am not interested in hik- also took the longest time to pawed over possible hardware all Country store so I was a little sur- shop, with the plan to include on- chart on her computer. ing the same trails all the time finish. stars across the nation, choosing prised.” line shopping in the days to come. “It was satisfying to see the which is what the Grid folks do ”I hired guides and had to one from each state and Perras Collins believes good customer They have also added another list go down,” she recalled. when they climb all 48 Four learn glacial travel to do five of Ace was the one that stood out in service and providing a variety of storage unit to their self-storage But in the fall of 2010 when Thousand Footers in each of 12 these high points: Mts. Hood in New Hampshire. products make their store stand business. In the past two years Gibbons was only three hikes months. I don't like bush- Oregon; Rainier in Washington; Perras Ace, covering the Lan- out from other purveyors of hard- they have included a hunting and short of finishing, she suffered whacking which is what people Borah in Idaho; Granite in Mon- caster and Groveton areas, was no- ware goods. fishing section to the hardware a meniscus tear that closed out do who climb the 3,000-Footers tana; and Gannett in Wyoming,” ticeable as the first Ace dealer in “It’s pretty much a one stop store with license registration, hiking for months. in New Hampshire. I don't like she said. New Hampshire since 1980. An- shop and our new logo with the OHRV registration and propane “I had an operation in Octo- backpacking, so I won't do the Gibbons also climbed Mt. other reason that Perras Ace catch phrase ‘from start to finish’ tanks refills being available. An- ber and waited until the trails AT (Appalachian Trail). But I Kilimanjaro, Africa’s high point. stands out it is that is owned sole- expresses that,” said Collins. other notable aspect that helped dried out before completing the do like doing trail work and “I hiked extensively in the ly by women, which is an oddity in “Whether you are remodeling or Perras Ace stand out was its rou- list,” Gibbons explained. have volunteered to do trail Southwest, doing Sierra Club the hardware store industry, not- building a new house and if we tinely updated Facebook page, The now-nearly-75-year-old work with the Maine Chapter lists numbering about 400 sum- ed company co-owner Louise don’t have it we can get it.” which mentioned during times of Gibbons spent her growing-up AMC, and I am an AMC leader mits. I had to learn rope work Collins. “Our goal wasn’t to identify the heavy snow when the next ship- years in Northampton, Mass., for N.H. and Me.,” she said. to climb some desert peaks.” The award was a welcome sur- biggest and the best, we wanted to ment of roof rakes would be in. and White Plains, N.Y., but al- Gibbons worked as a Christ- Gibbons concluded the on- ways went back to her family’s ian educator, minister, elemen- line interview: “It just goes to summer place in Sweden, Me. tary school teacher (including show that even if you are not an “When I retired in 2002 we in Hong Kong), and ended her athlete, you can accomplish came to live here year round,” professional career as a Hos- great feats if you are persist- she said. “The house we live in pice Chaplain in California. ent.” was built about 1828. It has a view of the White Mountains, including Mt. Washington, and INVITATION TO BID lakeshore frontage on Keyes Pond. The Stratford School District is selling their modular class- “My parents and brothers room (as is) and is seeking bid proposals. enjoyed hiking,” Gibbons con- tinued. “I climbed Mt. Sabattus * 2003 and Pleasant Mountain in * 14’ X 52’ Maine, but records show that in * 1 Office/1 Classroom 1949, when I was eight years * 1 New (2010) Monitor Heating System old, the first mountain I * 1 Air Exchanger climbed that is included in the * Tires, Steps and Hitch current “White Mountain Guide” was Speckled (elev. The buyer is responsible for moving the modular and this 2,906 feet) in Evans Notch. must be done by August 26, 2011. “I also climbed Mt. Washing- ton (6,288 feet) that year — my If anyone would like to see the modular, they may do so by first state high point. That sum- contacting Sandi Adams or Joe Hakey between the hours of mer, when we couldn't get gas 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM at 603-922-3387. rationing cards for extra trips to the mountains, my parents Stratford Public School were mountain climbing coun- 19 School Street selors for Camp Tappawingo, a North Stratford, NH 03590 girls’ camp in Sweden, Me. My brothers and I went along for Bid proposals must be received at the School Administrative the ride and hikes.” Unit #58 Office at 15 Preble Street, Groveton, NH on or Gibbons does most of her before July 29, 2011 by 12:00 PM. Please clearly mark the hiking with others. “I don't con- envelop as “Stratford Modular Bid”. Bids will be reviewed sider myself strong enough to and presented to the board. go it alone,” she explained. “It was hard to find people willing The School Board reserves the right to accept/reject any or to hike the remote red-line all bids received as deemed in the best interest of the school district. A10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• Feds ask county to jail detainees up to 72 hrs. By Edith Tucker spected the county jail on June “The Sheriff’s Department changes to normal operations. term contract), then just tell the deal with federal detainees and [email protected] 30 and found it a suitable place would be utilized to transport Contracts to allow detainees feds to forget the idea,” said presumed illegal aliens, said in which to house illegal aliens detainees, within the 72 hours, to stay longer than 72 hours re- county commissioner Paul Gre- county treasurer Fred King, of WEST STEWARTSTOWN — and other federal detainees for to facilities designated by the quire such amenities as transla- nier of Berlin. Colebrook. “It’s a whole new The county commissioners di- up to 72 hours, Hamelin report- holding authority. An emer- tors and a law library. The “Ten years ago the county ballgame; be prepared for rected Sheriff Gerry Marcou, ed. “Due to our proximity to the gency-hold waiver, which allows Beecher Falls border station was paid $65 a day,” said chair- headaches.” The transports and Corrections Superinten- border, U.S. Border Patrol, as facilities to hold detainees while had only 41 detainees last year, man Burnham “Bing” Judd of would also seem very long in dent Craig Hamelin to gather all well as Immigration and Cus- applying for (long-term) con- the Corrections head said, Pittsburg. the winter months, he warned. available information, including toms Enforcement supervisors tracts, could be offered in as lit- pointing out that the county “I think only $65 would be a Commissioner Tom Brady of Jef- reimbursement rates, so they have recently approached Sher- tle as two weeks.” would retain the right to refuse slap in the face,” Grenier said. ferson echoed King’s concerns. can make a informed decision iff Marcou and me for the abili- Hamelin sought approval any particular detainee. “We’d be providing a pretty sig- Marcou said that every uni- as to whether or not to house ty to lodge federal detainees at from the commissioners for this “The per diem rate for hous- nificant convenience.” formed law enforcement officer federal detainees for up to three the facility,” Hamelin reported chance to earn revenue for both ing is normally set between $65 Marcou said that the hourly deals with risk on a daily basis. days at the Coös County jail. to the county commissioners at departments, pointing out that and $85,” Hamelin said. “The wage plus mileage would have Nursing home administrator U.S. Marshall Jamie Berry in- Wednesday morning’s meeting. it would require few, if any, rate for transports is normally to be on the generous side. Laura Mills remembered the between $30 to $50 per hour.” “We’re in the money busi- days when illegals were brought Mileage charges would be ness,” the sheriff explained, in late at night and the difficul- Lancaster Police Department added to that, Marcou ex- adding that it would take two of- ties nurses had in dealing with plained. ficers to carry out these long- men, many non-English speak- Transports could be to distance transports. ing, without medical records. charges three in Elm Street Burglary Berlin, Mass., south of Boston, Dealing with the federal bu- The commissioners plan to or to New York State. reaucracy and multiple agen- discuss Hamelin’s proposal By Isaac Caswell, partment, southbound when Ohara went to “If Coös can’t be paid at the cies would, however, be a chal- once they have all the available Contributing writer brake, however Kinkeaed did not same per diem rate as Belknap lenge, Marcou said. facts in hand, likely at their next On July 14 Lancaster Police re- see this and rear ended Ohara’s County (that’s signed a long- It would be “an awful risk” to meeting on Aug. 10. LANCASTER—On July 16 there ceived a report from Pamela Re- truck. There were damages caused was a burglary on Elm Street three nard of Lancaster. Renard report- to the front of Kinkeaed’s car and people are being charged in rela- ed that a ring and an unspecified minor damages dealt to the back Lancaster District Court busy tion to the incident. Matthew An- amount of money were taken from of Ohara’s truck; neither of the tonucci, 21 of Center Barnstead is her home. drivers were harmed. being charged with possession of with driving related verdicts stolen property and burglary. Lancaster Police Arrested Dyl- On July 13 at 7:00 a.m. Matthew By Isaac Caswell Cynthia Johnson, 58 of for driving under the influence. A Items stolen included a nail gun, a lan Landry, 20 of Lancaster, on a Setko, 23 of Twin Mountain, was Contributing writer Scottsmoor, Fl., was fined $620 charge of criminal threatening band saw, and some gas cans. bench warrant from Laconia Dis- driving on Prospect Street when and had her license revoked for against MacKillop was placed on Dyan Brundle, 18 of Lancaster, is trict court on a charge of criminal Setko jumped out of his car while LANCASTER — Judge Paul 90 days for driving under the in- file without finding on the condi- charged with receiving stolen trespassing. it was still in motion, due to a med- Desjardins presided over the Ju- fluence of alcohol tion of six months of good be- property. Dyllan Landry, 20 of ical condition. Setko’s car then ly 13 arraignments at Lancaster Maria Noble, 27 of Whitefield, havior. Also, charges of driving Berlin, is being charged with re- Amanda Lambard, 24 of Dalton, continued to drive off the road and District Court and was busy with was fined $310 for speeding. The after revocation or suspension ceiving stolen property, posses- has been charged with giving a into a ditch. Setko received minor the 17 driving related cases charge was for driving 85mph in and charges of transporting al- sion of alcohol as a minor and false report to law enforcement of- injuries and was taken to Week’s alone. a 55mph zone. cohol were dismissed. criminal mischief. The Lancaster ficers, and Lambard is set to ap- Medical Center. Richard Brown, 40 of Little- A charge of allowing an im- Christopher Bonnett, 20 of police department is currently in- pear in court on September 1 and ton, was fined $620 and had his proper person to drive against Lyndonville, Vt., was fined $372 vestigating this case. has PR bail set at $1,000. On July 17 at 6:00 a.m. Danial license revoked for six months Logan Reynolds, 20 of Buena for the unlawful possession of al- Denoit, 48 of Lancaster, was tow- for driving under the influence of Park Ca., was placed on file with- cohol. On July 12 Loretta Fargent of Danielle Ingerson, 32 of Lan- ing a house trailer off Forbes Street alcohol. Also, a charge of trans- out finding on the condition of A charge of simple assault Lancaster reported that there was caster, has been charged with fail- when the trailer struck the right porting alcoholic beverages one year of good behavior. against Shelly Breen, 41 of Lan- damage done to her property and ure to license her dogs and has a side of a parked car belonging to against Brown was dismissed. Reynolds was also fined $248 on caster, was placed on file with- residence and it may involve fam- court date of September 14, if she James Donovan, 32 of Lancaster. Jeffery Champine, 22 of Lan- the charge of speeding; the out finding on the condition of ily members; this report is being doesn’t license her dogs by then There was a moderate amount of caster, was fined $310 for driving charge was driving 82 mph in a one year of good behavior. The investigated by the Lancaster Po- damage on the right side of Dono- on a suspended license. 50 mph zone. charge was for scratching Jere- lice Department. While backing out of Ray and van’s car and no one was injured. Charles Crowley, 50 of David Robinson, 45 of Lan- my Santerre. Debs Varity Store Jamie Blais, 29 of Daleville, Va., was fined $310 for caster, was fined $310 for negli- Allen Sanchargin, 39 of Berlin, On July 12 Lancaster Police re- Berlin, backed into a telephone On July 8 at 9:40 a.m. there was driving on a suspended license. gent driving. The charge was for was fined $434 for the posses- ceived a report of Criminal threat- pole with a truck and causing more a collision on Main Street in Lan- Marygrace Ferguson, 50 of driving across a yellow line into sion of marijuana. ening at the Lancaster Court $100 worth of damage to the vehi- caster. The collision involved Wal- Colebrook, was fined $124 for oncoming traffic. A charge of simple assault House on Summer Street. cle. ter Barry, 86 of Lunenburg, and driving without a valid license. Guillermo Torres, 20 of against Paige Oldham, 28 of Elaine Bigness age 38. The colli- Roger Grimard, 31 of Lancast- Anahiem, Ca., was fined $186 for Whitefield, was placed on file On July 13 Lancaster Police re- On July 13 at 2:30 PM there was sion occurred when Bigness was er, was fined $310 for the pos- driving without a valid license. without finding on the condition ceived a report of an assault that a collision on Main Street in Lan- pulling into a parking place at the session of altered inspection Neal Keeshin, 47 of Guildhall, of one year of good behavior. The occurred on a sidewalk in Lan- caster the collision involved De- same time Barry was backing into stickers. Vt., was fined $620 for negligent charge was for hitting Scott Rice caster and involved a 17 years old siree Kinkeaed, 28 of Lancaster, the space and they collided. There Amber Vienotte, 18 of Berlin, driving and disorderly conduct, in the face with her hand. male; this report is being investi- and Tomas Ohara, 48 of Wood- was no significant damage dealt to was fined $248 for speeding. The making loud and unreasonable A charge of simple assault gated by the Lancaster Police De- stock. Both vehicles were headed either vehicle. charge was for driving 72 mph in noises in a public place. Howev- against Scott Rice, 33 of White- a 55 mph zone. er, charges of resisting arrest and field, was placed on file without driving while intoxicated were finding on the condition one year dismissed. of good behavior. The Charge Jamie Belanger, 22 of North was for hitting Paige Oldham in A GUIDE TO THE BEST Stratford, was fined $100.01 for the face with his hand. texting while driving. Alexis Hatjialexious, 20 of Matthew Bucklin, 27 of Bris- Colebrook, was found guilty of tol, was found guilty of suspen- simple assault; the charge was sion of registration and driving for spitting on Officer Patrick on suspension or revocation. A Carr. Hajialexiou’s sentence of 30 REAL ESTATE fine of $250 was put on suspen- days in the house of corrections sion on the condition of one year was put on suspension on the & HOME IMPROVEMENT of good behavior. condition of one year of good be- A charge of speeding against havior. Sean Irving, 17 of Groveton, was Todd Malenfant, 22 of Bethle- placed on file without finding on hem, was fined $434 for the act IN CENTRAL NH, THE NORTH COUNTRY the condition of one year of good of using or possessing marijua- behavior. The charge was for na. A fine of $155 for transport- AND driving 60 mph in a 50 mph zone. ing alcohol was dismissed on the GREAT NORTH WOODS Charles Mank Jr., 32 of Bret- condition of one year of good be- ton Woods, was fined $310 for havior. Also a second charge of driving after revocation or sus- acts prohibited was dismissed. Over 23,000 copies distributed in the August 24th &25th issue pension. Andrew St. Marie, 21 of Lis- A charge of reckless driving bon, was fined $496 for the usage against Trevor Wood, 18 of Twin or possession of marijuana. How- THE COURIER, THE COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Mountain, was dismissed. ever, the fine was placed on sus- Ronald MacKillop, 43 of pension on the condition of one THE BERLIN REPORTER & THE RECORD ENTERPRISE Lunenburg, Vt., was fined $620 year of good behavior. ______with an additional 4,000 copies distributed to drop-off locations. License revocations CONCORD — The Director of Bellomy, 59, of Berlin; Patricia A. Motor Vehicles, Richard C. Bai- Chandler, 40, of Lancaster; ley Jr., has released the follow- Stephen J. Vangel, 49, of Stark; Full Page - $480 ing list of Driving While Intoxi- and Jason F. Moore, 34, of Strat- cated revocations: Charlene F. ford. 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Upcoming seem almost humanly impossible Music on The Side performances TTHH to accomplish are balanced with will include the contemporary CCOOPPYY DDEEAADDLLIINNEE FFRRIIDDAAYY,, AAUUGGUUSSTT 56 those that have a quiet intimacy music trio of Chorney, Morse and and wrap tenderly around his Carr. For more information about Contact Bruce in Lancaster at 603-788-4939 carefully crafted songs. He mixes upcoming movies, concerts, chil- genres with ease — folk, Delta dren’s events and other special fax: 603-788-3022 blues, country and jazz — "creat- events call 869-3422, find The ing a totally accessible musical Colonial on Facebook or visit on e-mail: [email protected] mélange that captivates as it en- line at www.BethlehemColo- tertains," according to Lucky nial.org. JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A11 •••

RENDERING BY JEFF KENNEDY ASSOCIATES RENDERING BY JEFF KENNEDY ASSOCIATES An “immersive visualization experience”would allow summertime visitors to the new interactive exhibits in the The Rime Ice at the Summit exhibit planned for the MWOBS museum focuses on rime ice, a visually stunning MWOBS museum on the ground floor of the Sherman Adams Building to sit in a simulated snowcat cab and phenomenon of the super-cooled water droplets accumulating as a type of “frozen fog” in sculptural forms and make an abbreviated winter journey to the summit on the Auto Road. occasionally in a spiky coating that blankets the summit structures, explained MWOBS executive director Scot Henley at the most recent Mount Washington Commission meeting. MWOBS must raise $500,000 more to update summit museum By Edith Tucker Road and the Cog, those who ride The Obs contracted with Jeff the summit measured a wind gust stalled, providing adequate stor- 2137, ext. 206. [email protected] to the summit have free admis- Kennedy Associates, Inc., of of 231 m.p.h. that remains a world age, being able to handle “puls- The Commission voted unan- sion to the museum, with the Au- Somerville, Mass. to work collab- record for a surface station. es” of visitors when the Cog ar- imously to spend $11,495 from NORTH CONWAY — During to Road and Cog paying the Ob- oratively on creating a master A five- to seven-minute open rives, to design for low mainte- the Mount Washington Museum the warm weather months, an as- servatory for that amenity from plan, using a conceptual design theatre without seating will use nance and high durability with a restricted fund to make some tonishing 100,000 visitors now its fees. approach. props, special effects, surround single staffer stationed in the gift modest improvements within the stream into the Mount Washing- The summit museum helps The firm submitted its recom- sound and a large video screen to shop at which projected sales museum to serve as a stopgap ton Observatory (MWOBS) Mu- the MWOBS engage in educa- mendations on Aug. 23, 2010. tell that story. will help the nonprofit organiza- measure until the full renovation seum on the lower level of the tional outreach, Henley said. The About $300,000 of an estimat- The weather dynamics of the tion’s mission. of the space can be completed. Sherman Adams Building atop Obs has three fundamental goals: ed $800,000 total capital budget summit, the challenge of working Henley said that if fund-rais- This money is available because the summit, explained MWOBS weather observation; scientific has been raised to implement a winter shift will be emphasized, ing from individuals and founda- of a provision in the MWOBS’ executive director Scot Henley to research; and education. this conceptual design. rime ice, and a snow tractor sim- tions goes forward as hoped, a 2009 outside-the-box lease with Mount Washington Commission Many of the exhibits installed “We aim to make the summit ulator with three video display ribbon cutting could take place the state that requires all revenue members at its July 8 meeting. in the 1980s are grossly out-of- museum a ‘must-see’ attraction,” panels will be created in which in 2013. obtained from museum admis- The downtown Obs’ Weather date, Henley said, with only a few Henley said. “The emphasis will youngsters and other visitors Henley said that former Sena- sions be shared. Above and be- Discovery Museum in North Con- improvements made a decade be on the summit’s extreme win- can pretend to steer a sno-cat up tor Judd Gregg had said that yond the first $120,000 earned, way has 30,000 visitors annually. ago. The presentation appears to ter weather and the winter expe- the Auto Road. A panoramic five- Mount Washington is now what all additional admission funds The Cog Railway’s almost be disjointed, and leans heavily rience.” panel 8- by 3-foot “view window” most defines New Hampshire. ?"It are split 50-50 between the state complete switch-over to B-20 on passive hands-off “behind- A key storyline would be that depicting the view on a clear used to be the Old Man of the and the MWOBS. The State’s por- biodiesel-fueled locomotives the-class” exhibits. of the world’s highest wind speed summer’s day will be provided, Mountain," he said, "but now it's tion is restricted to Mount Wash- now allows riders to spend an Today’s museum visitors ex- as observed by men (in contrast with a pinch zoom that can pop- Mount Washington." ington State Park facility im- hour on the summit, providing pect more interactive and engag- to a higher wind speed recorded up key landmarks, similar to Those interested in making a provements, and the MWOBS’ them time to go into the Obs’ mu- ing exhibits that provide a deep- by instruments during a typhoon Google Maps. contribution to support this proj- portion to museum improve- seum. er understanding of whatever is several years ago), the executive Challenges include designing ect should be in touch with ments. After these improvements Under a partners’ agreement being presented, Henley ex- director said. It was on April 12, exhibits so they can be trans- MWOBS Director of Development are made, some $15,500 will still between the MWOBS, the Auto plained. 1934, that on-site observers on ported to the summit and in- Kerry MacDougall at 603-356- remain in the restricted fund. THANK YOU

THE WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 2011, CHEMICAL FREE GRADUATION COMMITTEE would like to thank the businesses and organizations that contributed money, food or prizes to our “last blast” event. Thanks to North Country Ford for donating a vehicle each year. Thanks to community members who supported our tournaments, raffles, silent auction and yard sale.

99 Restaurant Geo M. Stevens & Sons Co. McGee Co.-Lewis Cassady Stiles Fuel AB Logging Gold House Pizza Moments of Splendor Subway Alburritos Happy Star Restaurant Mountain View Dental Sunny’s House of Pizza All Tire Home Depot Mt. Washington Cog RR Trinity United Methodist Amatos Home Town Grill NAPA Church American Legion Post #41 The Inn at Whitefield New Hampshire Fisher Cats US Cellular Applebee’s Ingerson Transportation North Country Ford Inc. VFW Post, Whitefield Bailey Funeral Home Jax Jr. Cinemas Northern Nights Drive-in VFW Post, Lancaster Bear Images Jefferson Christian Church Northwind Realty Verizon Wireless of Beattie Enterprises Jiffy Mart Old Corner Store Lancaster Berlin Bowling Center J.L. Sullivan’s Pub Oleson Tree Farm Wayno’s Disposal Service Bob Johnson Joy’s eXtreme Ice Cream Omni Mt. Washington Hotel Whitefield Volunteer Fire Boston Red Sox Just Interiors Parker’s Jewelry Department Busy Corner aka Bli Real Kilkenny Building Center Perrault & Naves Woodsville Guaranty Estate Laconia Savings Bank Professional Assoc. Savings Bank Cabot Motor Inn Lancaster Eye Care, Powerhouse Gym Vernon & Paige Matson Cannon Mountain Nathan Drum Puleo’s Steak House North Star Lodge No. 8 Carlisle Place Lancaster Hardware Ray & Deb’s Variety Loon Mt. Resort Central Asphalt Paving Lancaster House of Pizza Christie’s Maple Products Lancaster Lions Club Rialto Theatre Barron Brook Inn Dalton Mountain Motors Lancaster Rotary Club Robert & Jean Bergin Weathervane Theatre Dave’s Taxi Littleton Coin Company Russell, Desjardins & Waterwheel Breakfast & Everett Rexford & Sons Lowe’s of Littleton Fogg Gift House Construction Lufkin’s Auto Body Sally Pratt Real Estate Spalding Inn Everybody’s Place Mac's Market Santa’s Village Polly’s Pancake Parlor F.B. Spaulding Marshall Insurance Agency Scorpio’s Pizza Mountain View Grand Family Dollar Store Martin’s Agway Shaw’s Market Lion & The Rose Fitch Fuel Co. Mary’s New You Salon & Day Simon the Tanner AMC Highland Center Garneau’s Garage Spa Six Gun City A12 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• side it. On its north side, three ter. Cream-colored panel siding, portation (NHDOT) on how best to by the state within the last year. ing than on the lots’ perimeter. Dollar Store dumpsters with hinged front doors vinyl clapboards, red brick and win- adjust or relocate the existing A storm-water retention pond, Bouchard did not, however, know (continued from Page A1) would be screened from view. dow awnings designed to provide a pedestrian crosswalk. designed to comply with state-rec- what hours only security lights Leo Enos, who serves as the se- The store would employ one to feeling of greater depth would be Only one of the five maple trees ommended Best Management Prac- would be on or where they would lectmen’s representative, stated two full-time employees and three used rather than the typical exteri- would be removed from the grassy tices, would be built at the rear of be located. that he currently provides land- or four part-timers, with two or or materials: metal siding and con- verge, and most trees and shrubs the more northerly lot, leaving a re- Asked about the adequacy of scape maintenance services on one three associates present at any one crete block. One commercial drive- would be left in place with addi- quired 10-foot setback buffer. Called parking, Gaetjens-Oleson said that of the lots, and had earlier done so time. way entrance would be provided, tional vegetation planted on the a “dry pond,” it could temporarily Lancaster has not adopted parking on the other. When he asked the au- Bouchard explained that the Bouchard said. Tractor-trailers de- side property lines, including the hold water up to a depth of 45 inch- regulations but that 36 spaces dience if he should step down, one firm’s client was not submitting an livering goods would enter the common boundary with Rite Aid, es following rainstorms or would actually be six more than man said “yes.” application for a typical box-store paved area head-on and then back built in the mid-1990s. snowmelt. New Hampshire towns would typi- Bouchard described the pro- design but had adjusted the façade up to make a delivery. Bouchard ex- When asked for a traffic count, The building would be heated cally require. posed single-story store as 92- by to mimic a Colonial-style building, plained that he is waiting for a de- Bouchard said he did not have one with propane. Betsy Hutchings, an agent at Pe- 102-feet in size with 36 parking including a false gable-end facing cision at the Concord headquarters with him. A Board member noted Shielded “dark-skies” lights ter Powell Real Estate, presented a spaces located in front and along- Main Street (Routes 2 & 3) at its cen- of the state Department of Trans- that traffic counts have been done would be brighter around the build- petition against the proposed proj- ect signed by nearly 250 Lancaster residents, plus a handful of those from Whitefield and Northumber- land, all clearly identified. Peter Powell, who heads the Main Street firm, praised chairman Carter’s graciousness in allowing a wide-ranging discussion of issues surrounding the proposed change in use, including concerns about empty commercial buildings and the potential for blight on the down- town’s outskirts. Protecting the ap- pearance and integrity of Main Street is “terribly, terribly impor- tant,“ Powell said. Residents of the 35-unit McKee Inn, that is home to elderly citizens across the street from the proposed new store, emphasized the impor- tance of providing a safe place on which they can cross the highway. Co-owners Sandy Hegyi and Bar- bara Mastriano, who operated a home-based business, the Twin Maples B & B from 1997 to 2004, said they had the right to sell their building. Hegyi noted after the meeting that they had invested some $300,000 in the place when they con- verted the then run-down house for business use. Both Rep. Evalyn Merrick and Rep. Bill Remick spoke of the im- portance of maintaining Main Street’s small-town charm. Remick said that some years ago the Plan- ning Board had succeeded in mod- ifying the appearance of the former McDonald’s on Main Street, now Dunkin’ Donuts, so that it does not look like a cookie-cutter small-sized box store. He urged today’s Plan- ning Board members to ask Family Dollar to consider building a faux- Victorian-style store. Several abutters addressed spe- cific concerns that make them op- posed to the project. Allen Ryder of Railroad Street said that trash from the Rite Aid store already swirls into his yard, pointing out that Family Dollar would likely make the problem worse. Mary Snowman of Depot Street said that because of its lights she refers to the pharmacy as “Bright Aid.” Snowman said she fears that noise, lights, the sound of trucks making deliveries, and an up-close view of the backside of a retail store would replace the peace and tran- quility that she now enjoys, lower- ing her property values. Another abutter said that she has had to take her house off the market because of the pending changes. Alternate Planning Board mem- ber Mark Frank asked if the big plate-glass windows shown in an ar- chitectural rendering could include snap-in mullions. To nearly all suggestions, Bouchard said he would relay the concern to his Charlotte-based client. The board of directors of the Lancaster Historical Society weighed in by letter with its con- cerns, but asked that if these build- ings were torn down some artifacts be salvaged. Brenda Bray wrote to ask the Board to consider what the town’s unique Main Street would look like when the town celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2014. Suzanne and Hugh Andrews, now of Lancaster, said that the city in which they formerly lived — the headquarters of JDH Capital — is filled with concrete and parking lots, making it unfriendly to pedes- trians. Sculptor Stephan Sol said that it is a “bad and silly” idea to put a re- tail store, as now proposed, on Main Street. A couple of speakers said they empathized with the owners of the two properties under agreement who have not been able to find buy- ers who want to continue to use their existing houses as private dwellings. The next Planning Board meet- ing at which Horizons can present the Family Dollar Store application is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 in the Town Hall. Horizons can seek a waiver on behalf of its client that would allow a public hearing and deliberations to be held that same night if the Family Dollar ap- plication is accepted as complete. JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A13 ••• Bb Sisters in concert in Colebrook on July 25 COLEBROOK — If you like been performing together since numbers include “Centennial the sounds of old-timey tunes they first met at a fiddle camp Two-Step,” “Golden Rod Jig,” and French Canadian fiddling, in Canada in 2002. Kimberley “Tooth Fairy Jig,” “Valse Oliv- with a healthy dose of Celtic Holmes and Sherryl Fitzpatrick er,” “Drummondville Reel,” tossed in for good measure, you have emerged onto the Tradi- “Cripple Creek” and many more are sure to enjoy the next per- tional Folk music scene as a new which will bring to life the old- formance in the current Great duo with fresh Canadian fiddle time kitchen party with a new North Woods Committee for the tunes. With driving Quebecois kick. Arts concert series. jigs and reels, traditional Cape Tickets for the Bb Sisters The Bb Sisters, who hail Breton and Irish tunes, soulful show are $12 each and now from Ottawa and the Maritimes slow airs enveloped in beautiful available at Fiddleheads at 110 in Canada, will be bringing their harmonies, this duo will cer- Main Street in Colebrook. They fast-moving, toe-tapping show tainly take you on a rich jour- will also be available at the to Colebrook on Monday, July ney through the diverse reper- Colebrook Country Club on the 25, beginning at 7 p.m. What’s toire of the Ottawa Valley, Mar- night of the performance. different this time around is the itimes, Quebec as well as ex- The GNWCA series is made show will be hosted at the Cole- ploring their original music. possible through a partnership brook Country Club. The first This unique duo will high- with the Skye Theatre in Maine. three performances in our new light their ability to switch from For more information on the series have been at the Trinity fiddle to piano as well as incor- show, call 246-8998 or 237-9302. United Methodist Church, porating their beautiful blends For more information on the which has seen a dedicated fol- of harmonies. They have re- Great North Woods Committee lowing building for the shows. cently begun competing in fid- for the Arts, visit www.gn- The GNWCA was able to book dle competitions and have cap- wca.org. To learn about the the Bb Sisters — pronounced tured first place in the group Skye Theatre in Maine, visit "B-flat Sisters" — at the Coun- category at the Maritime Fiddle www.celticarts.com. try Club. The GNWCA expects Festival, which was held July 9, to make use of various venues 2011. COURTESY PHOTO in town over coming months, Accompanying the Bb Sis- Canadians Sherryl Fitzpatrick and including what it promises will ters is Kimberly’s husband, Skip Kimberly Holmes have been mak- be "a very exciting act we will Holmes, who is one of the most ing waves all across North announce shortly for the Tillot- in-demand guitarists above the America with their up-tempo twist son Center.” border. on traditional tunes. They will be Though sisters in musical The group will be perform- in concert in Colebrook on spirit only— they’re not actual- ing selections from their intro- Monday, July 25, sponsored by the ly related — the Bb Sisters have ductory CD, “Versatility.” The GNWCA.

SPRUCING UP New Hampshire Breed Show to be held in August LANCASTER––The New Hamp- judge the 4-H type qualifying show plan to come and spend the day. shire Breed Show for Holstein, for Ayrshire, Jersey and Guernsey The Guernsey and the Ayrshire Brown Swiss and Milking Short- plus the adult type show for Hol- Shows will be a part of Cornish Fair horn will be held Wednesday, stein, Milking Shorthorn and on Aug. 20 and the Jersey Show will Aug.10, at the Lancaster Fair- Brown Swiss. be held during Deerfield Fair on grounds in Lancaster. Fitting and Some of the best purebred dairy Sept. 30. All these breed shows will showing will start on Tuesday, Aug. cattle in New Hampshire will be be held in conjunction with fairs. 9 at 6 p.m. and the Type Breed shown in the ring. This is an op- Registration information Show will start at 8 a.m. on Wednes- portunity to see some great cattle will be sent out directly to previous day, Aug. 10. and chat with folks around the ring- N.H. Breed Show participants. Mike Heath of Westmin- side. For more details call Michal ster, Maryland, will judge the fitting Granite State Dairy Promotion Lunak, UNH Cooperative Extension, and showing for 4-H classes on will have an ice cream booth and a Grafton County, at 787-6944 or E- Tuesday. On Wednesday, he will food trailer will be provided. So mail: [email protected]. Educational workshop on invasive plants and native plant gardening set for July 28 CANAAN, Vt. — In January of porting database, management Town Office on Christian Hill in 2011, the Essex County Natural Re- plans, and the support of towns, Canaan to learn about the threat sources Conservation District groups, and individuals, the coali- posed by invasive terrestrial (ECNRCD), in collaboration with tion hopes to make a significant plants in Vermont, and how to The Nature Conservancy and contribution to the long-term help stem the tide — and support

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER many others established an inva- health of the watershed. native wildlife — by landscaping Brian Kingsley of Groveton painted the George M. Stevens insurance agency building on Main Street in sives species initiative for the Up- On Thursday, July 28, The Na- with native plants. downtown Lancaster in the hot sun on Tuesday, July 5. Kingsley painted over the blue paint under the per Connecticut River Watershed. ture Conservancy and the Essex For additional information, eaves, on the building’s edges, and other trim with black paint. With energies contributed by in- County NRCD will host an educa- contact Tamara at the Essex Coun- terested citizens, non-profit or- tional workshop “Invasive Plants ty NRCD’s St. Johnsbury Office ganizations and federal and state and Native Plant Gardening: Pro- (802) 748-3885 ext. 114 or email agencies on both sides of the riv- tecting Vermont's Woods and Wa- [email protected]. er, the coalition focuses on con- terways, One Garden At A Time...” The Essex County NRCD offers trolling the introduction and Barberry, buckthorn, burning a resource to landowners, farm- NCCC to host noted forager, Russ Cohen spread of non-native invasive bush and other invasive plants are ers, schools and businesses plants, animals, and insects. Ex- increasingly taking over Ver- through their efforts with river as- LANCASTER––The North some of which are more nutri- New England’. In these days of amples include Japanese mont's beloved forests, fields and sessment, agriculture, education Country Garden Club (NCCC) is tious and/or flavorful than their outrageous food prices and a Knotweed present along the river river shores. Not only do they de- and other community conserva- pleased to announce that its Ju- cultivated counterparts, and sagging economy, such infor- banks, Didymo (Rock Snot) pres- grade these areas for human use, tion projects. Through extensive ly meeting will feature a pres- dozens of species of edible mation is as timely as it is use- ent in the river, and the threat from but the spread of invasive plants partnerships with local, state and entation by the noted forager mushrooms”. ful. The meeting will be held on Emerald Ash Borer and the Asian also threatens habitat and food federal agencies, the ECNRCD co- and expert on the edible wild, Join Russ Cohen, expert for- Wednesday, July 27 at the Long-horned Beetle. Such organ- sources for native wildlife. Fortu- ordinates existing resources on a Russ Cohen. In Mr. Cohen's own ager and author of ‘Wild Plants Weeks Memorial Library in Lan- isms have a detrimental environ- nately, there's something that can local level to ensure environmen- words, “The Upper Connecti- I Have Known…and Eaten’, for caster, beginning at 6:30 p.m. mental and economic effect on our be done about it right in one’s own tal quality and support the in- cut Valley is home to over 100 a slide show entitled ‘Edible As always, the public is invited landscape. With demonstration backyard. Attend the workshop tegrity of land use practices in Es- species of edible wild plants, Wild Plants and Mushrooms of to attend. projects, educational events, a re- from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Canaan sex County. Dining Entertainment

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PHOTOS BY JONATHAN BENTON PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Lancaster Police Officers Jason Desrochers, Patrick Carr and Police Chief John Gardiner (not in photo) inspected bike after bike checking Little Gracie Redding was a road warrior testing the limits of her tri- breaks, tire pressure and general safety. The Lancaster Police Department set up a clinic at a Colonel Town tennis court on Thursday morn- cycle on the bike course set up by the Lancaster Police Department ing to help neighborhood children with bike safety. The LPD also imparted the rules of the road, hand singles and had bicyclists run through as part of a bike safety clinic Thursday. an obstacle course. Free dinner trainings offered to interested community members LANCASTER and COLE- training was developed specifi- It is everyone’s responsibility BROOK — Would you know what cally for concerned community to prevent suicide. Warning signs to do if you were worried about members who care about their include: talking about death or a family member, co-worker, neighbors, co-workers, cus- dying, isolation, anger/rage, neighbor, or customer appearing tomers, and family members and hopelessness, increased use of depressed? Would you like to would like to learn how to help. alcohol or other drugs and mood learn more about the warning No prior training or experience is changes. If you are worried about signs for suicide and what we all needed. Everyone is welcome. someone you think is at risk of can do to help? Most of us know For more information on loca- suicide call the National Suicide the warning signs of a heart at- tion or details or to register for ei- Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273- tack and the actions we should ther training, contact Becky McE- TALK (8255). For more informa- take if we see someone having a nany at [email protected]. tion on suicide prevention in NH heart attack, but we are much The trainings are free but regis- go to less knowledgeable about how to tration is required and space is www.theconnectproject.org or recognize someone at risk for sui- limited. www.naminh.org. cide and what to do to help. Community members in Coös County have made suicide pre- vention a priority and education 389 LANCASTER RD, WHITEFIELD, NH 03598 is being offered to every commu- LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE IN ALTERNATING REP! nity member free of charge. Fund- ed by a grant awarded by the Sub- stance Abuse and Mental Health fun musical LEGALLY BLONDE Services Administration (SAMH- SA) with a focus on youth suicide RACE award-winning mature drama prevention, the NH chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Ill- WWII era Musical Scrapbook SWING SET ness (NAMI NH) has partnered with North Country Health Con- THE MUSIC MAN OPENS JULY 26! sortium over the past two years to expand its Connect ™Suicide Patchwork Show Fridays at am for kids and families! Prevention Program in the Lan- SUMMER EVENTS TOO! caster and Colebrook areas. Al- Box Office 603-837-9322 ALUMNI SHOW though the trainings are specifi- more information at Sun Aug cally geared towards preventing www.weathervanetheatre.org GALA PARTY AUCTION youth suicide, the skills and in- Sun Aug MAJOR SPONSORS: LITTLETON COIN CO. - SWING SET And an ongoing deluxe formation are applicable across PRESBY ENVIRONMENTAL - LEGALLY BLONDE Raffle join the fun! the lifespan. The trainings will be held in Lancaster on July 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. and in Colebrook on August 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. A light dinner will be served at both events. The

ServiceLink of Coös County presents ‘Supporting our Family Caregiver Resources’ LANCASTER — This pro- gram, scheduled for Monday, Ju- ly 25, at Weeks Memorial Li- brary, is for anyone who is a caregiver who doesn't know where to turn for support; a neighbor who wants to help but Make History at the doesn’t know how; or a provider looking for resources. Maureen Platt will talk on the growing Social Event of the Century! gits need for family caregiving, the ashingtonAutoRoadisCelebratin heMt.W odown value of caregiving, common 150th Bir thdaywithaneventthat will g challenges and where to go for ning,featuring in his tory—A V ictorian G ala e ve help in the community. Come tageentertainment join in the conversation. Every- an e legant dinn er and vin tunninglocation one is welcome. Refreshments Tincludingmusic, d ancingandas ashington. will be served. For more infor- nexttothepond at the base of Mt. W mation contact mplatt.care- tory [email protected] Trave l through time with Darby Field and witness a living his or call 752-6407. presentation that will r eveal the evolution of transportation right before gne toast and specially bottled wine in your eyes…. share a champa e guarantee you’ve commemorative glasses (yours to keep) and w ave! never seen birthday cakes like the ones we’ll h Guests are req uested to wear Victorian, vintage or formal attire for this enchantin g, once in a lifetime evening. Saturday, A ugust 6th at 5:30 pm rson. Tickets are only $125 per couple or $65 per pe ested. Seating is limited. Reservations are kindly requ For more information or to register, please call the Auto Road at: 603-466-3988 web: www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com A16 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• Raceway “Our documents speak for about the drag strip’s visibility Part of the initial problem, bind, not knowing what was go- ple. Ingerson had previously themselves,” said Martin. “They from their properties on Manns people felt, was that there is no ing on in the neighborhood.” said anything from lawnmowers (continued from Page A1) [the applicants] fill that out, we Hill and Forest Lake. zoning in Dalton, which means Noise and light pollution, the to cars would race there, and he tin, public information officer don’t do that.” News of the raceway was the there is little to no oversight of effects of runoff, concerns about thought it also could be a venue for DES. Ingerson’s plan for a raceway catalyst for the creation of The what a private landowner can do wildlife disturbance and the for weddings or other functions. The application received by first entered the limelight in De- North County Alliance for Bal- or not do. worry of diminished quality of There were also supporters the DES on Dec. 23, 2010, and cember 2008. It drew much crit- anced Change in December Krambeer said the first the life were among opponent's rea- of the raceway who saw the proj- which was denied, is for a proj- icism after his AOT permit and 2008, said Mary Lou Krambeer group heard of the project was sons for disliking the project. ect as benefiting the area eco- ect called “Dalton Concrete wetlands application were for- of Bethlehem, spokesperson for from a newspaper. “All of us who Originally, according to a pre- nomically. Others also felt it was LLC.” However, a short descrip- warded to the Dalton Conserva- the group of about 70 area resi- were in the impact area had no vious story, Ingerson had plans Ingerson’s right to use his land tion of the project says, “Devel- tion Commission for review, ac- dents. Their mission: “To pre- idea that any of that was going for a quarter-mile strip accessed as he sees fit. They stood up for opment is a recreational race cording to a previous story. Res- serve our quality of life through on,” Krambeer said. “We had to by Route 116 in Bethlehem the project during hearings in track with parking. The total idents from the towns of White- thoughtful balance between nat- appeal the DES permit, because called “Chick’s Midway Racing,” 2009, noting that Ingerson had footprint is under 800,000 field, Bethlehem and Littleton ural resources and economic in- they had already granted it. with gravel parking for 500 cars put a lot of work into the project [square feet].” were especially concerned terests.” “We were really caught in a and seating for about 1,000 peo- by hiring professionals and do- ing his best to lessen the envi- ronmental impact. In January 2010, however, the DES acknowledged a request by Ingerson’s attorney to withdraw his wetlands impact application BIGBIG DAWGDAWG DADDYDADDY from its Wetlands Bureau. 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PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING THE NORTH COUNTRY Babe Ruth All-Stars won the District Five tournament in New Durham on Thursday. North Country captures

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON The Waynorth crew right after winning the 16u State Championship in Plymouth on Sunday: (in front) Erika Millett, (first row) Kaitlin Wood, Mary King, Kalie Savage, Rebecca Hicks, Kayla Bosse, (second wild District Five tourney row) Kiya DeWitt, Lily Stinehour, Chelsea Payer, Emily Wood, Nadia Wasuta, Mikala Bastian, (back row) Coaches Forrest Hicks, Ed Wood and Chris Leavitt. Small team perseveres through two Waynorth 16u girls win suspended games to emerge as champions BY JOSHUA SPAULDING and falling to Farmington. on the board in the top of the sec- [email protected] The game two loss meant that ond. With one out, a pair of walks NEW DURHAM — Nothing North Country returned to New put two runners on, but catcher State Tournament about it was easy, but the North Durham on Tuesday for a rematch Brady Fauteux gunned down a By Jonathan Benton game on Sunday that they got steadily climbed until the top Country Babe Ruth team, com- with Mount Washington Valley. runner stealing third. Another [email protected] their revenge on the hosting T- of the fifth when they brought prised of 10 kids from Lincoln And fans got more than their mon- walk and an infield hit plated a run PLYMOUTH – The 16u cats after beating Manchester in five runs alone. north to Gorham and Groveton ey’s worth in that game. and a North Country error al- Waynorth girls were the come- South earlier that morning. Eri- The first run came in the top upset host Farmington to capture Chris Hyland got the start on lowed two runners to cross the back kids this weekend as they ka Millett went the whole six of the first inning with Emily the District Five championship on the mound for North Country and plate before Hyland got out of the 10 run-ruled the only team to innings on the mound mowing Wood leading off with a base Thursday, July 14, in New Durham. despite giving up a base hit in the inning. beat them during the round down eight batters and walk- on balls and stole to second on Things certainly didn’t go as first inning, got through the frame North Country rallied in the robin matches, the Plymouth ing zero. Plymouth had seven a wild pitch. It was then on one anyone had planned after North with nothing crossing. bottom of the frame. Ethan Mar- Thundercats, to take the State runners stranded on base. out Chelsea Payer got ahold of Country split the first two games North Country went in order shall led off with a base hit but Babe Ruth title 13-0. The win was a ladder the a single to collect the RBI. Pay- of the series over the weekend, in the bottom of the second and was forced at second on a It was mean green’s second ladies in black and neon-green Waynorth,PAGEB2 beating Mount Washington Valley Mount Washington Valley jumped Champs,PAGEB3

Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 •••

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON The 10u Lou Leaver All Stars added another championship win to their belts, this time at the state northern division level: including Coach Ben PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Hicks, Coach Charity Blanchette, score keeper Brennon Colby, Manager Heather Bailey Myah Bastian, Makenna Force, Bri Watson, Kylee Bailey, Lydia In a surprise move against Concord South usual Lou Leaver catcher Niah Beaulieu, Maddy Bean, Niah Colby, Kennedy Blanchette, Sierra Stowell, Haile Hicks, Kaitlyn Nelson, Megan Nelson and Makenzie Treamer. Colby was called on to open on the mound and did her job well. Lou Leaver 10u take northern state division By Jonathan Benton ground out sent Nelson to sec- til the bottom of the fifth when away with the win by a three- [email protected] ond and a base hit from Maken- Force drew in a walk on one out. point differential, 10-7. The game MEREDITH — The Lou Leaver na Force put Nelson on third. The gave Myah Bastian the mo- was tied 1-1 after the first inning, crew headed down to Meredith Force then stole second and Nel- tivation to send the ball down but Lou Leaver took the lead 3- over the weekend and struck an son managed to steal home on the third base line for a double 1 by the second inning and held undefeated spree to come out as the play when Concord tried to and another run. onto it for the rest of the game. the State Champs in the north- throw her out. A pass ball and a It would be the fifth inning Colby reached base all four ern division on Sunday. walk loaded up the bases prim- that Lou Leaver widened the 6-3 times at bat including three sin- The title winning game was ing Lydia Beaulieu to punch a score gap by three more runs. gles and came home three times. against Concord South and Lou base hit that beat the throw on On one out Colby drew in a walk Nelson had one base hit and al- Leaver started with all-around to plate another run. and was brought home on a Bai- so came home once. Haile Hicks athlete Niah Colby on the In the bottom of the second ley single. Makenzie Treamer had two base hits and came mound before Kylee Bailey came Colby led off again with a single courtesy ran for Bailey and was home after one of them. in to finish up the game. and stole second. Nelson then soon plated by a hard hit double Kennedy Blanchette alternated In the top of the first Concord reached first on a base hit and from Force. Force didn’t stay in with Bastian for game play with was already up to a one run lead, stole second allowing Colby to the diamond long as she was bat- three walks and three crosses but Lou Leaver stemmed the of- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON come home on the play. Concord ted home from a Bri Watson sin- across home plate between fensive advancement with a tag Lou Leaver All Star Myah Bastian gets a nice hit against Concord South on was able to pull a double play, gle. them. Maddy Bean reached first out at home. Sunday. but it allowed Nelson to sneak Sunday morning Lou Leaver base two out three times includ- In the bottom of the first Col- second and extended to third on so hit a single to bring home on home for another run. had one of their toughest battles ing one base hit and reaching by led off with a base hit, stole an overthrow. Kaitlyn Nelson al- their first run of the game. A The game was fairly quiet un- against Barrington, but came home once.

sition. Stinehour came home on in the first inning. On one out Waynorth an error that E. Wood had used Hicks blasted a double followed (continued from Page B1) to reach first. Wood then stole by a walk to Millett and a single her way to third and was sacri- to Bastian. Savage had the keen er’s fortitude through the final ficed home by Rebecca Hicks. eye to force in a run on a walk. game was impressive since she Three more Waynorth runs Kaitlin Wood put in two more had been on crutches that morn- came in the top of the fifth with runs on a nicely struck double. ing after having hurt her ankle RBIs going to K. Wood and Stine- The Granite State Rockers gave Saturday. hour. The sixth inning show- up two more runs on two sepa- In the top of the third on two cased Waynorth’s on fire bat- rate errors to put up seven runs. outs the bases were loaded after ting. After Payer and Millett Bastian pitched the first errors and a walk putting Payer, reached base on errors three three innings and threw down Mikala Bastian and Kalie Savage singles in a row came from Bas- three strikeouts, but zero walks. on base. This primed slugger tian, Savage and K. Wood to In the bottom of the third Kailtlin Wood to rock a base hit plate four runners. The final run Stinehour reached first on a sin- to send home two runs. of the game was brought in by a gle, stole to second and was sac- Lily Stinehour started the top sacrifice from Mary King. rificed over to third by E. Wood. of the fourth on the right cleat At 10 a.m. Waynorth opened Hicks hit a hole at second base with a single followed by enough up on Manchester South right to bring home. A walk to Millett steals to put her in scoring po- from the get go with several runs and a passed ball put runners on second and third. Bases were loaded by a base on balls to Bas- tian. A Savage hit to left field plated two runs as did a clubbed ball to center by K. Wood. Mary King wore a pitch to reach first. Bosse was given her time in the sun on the mound in the top of the fourth. She ended up lay- ing down four K’s and two walks. On one out Emily Wood rock- eted a triple in the bottom of the fourth and came home on an er- ror. Hicks had reached first on that error and was eventually plated by an RBI single from Sav- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON age. Erika Millett fires another pitch against Plymouth on Sunday. SPREAD THE WORD!

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Call 1-877-766-6891 PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON salmonpress.com Becca Hicks makes an out at first against Plymouth during the 16u State Tournament. JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B3 ••• Waynorth rides rollercoaster in day two of state tourney By Jonathan Benton double and came home herself on Emily Wood who blasted a dou- backed up from second to shal- [email protected] a dropped fly ball hit by Hicks. ble stole her way to third and on low right field to bag a rouge pop PLYMOUTH — It was a one up, Then on two outs Millett singled a pass ball took her chance to fly, snagged another hit at second one down kind of day for on to put runners on first and sec- steal home. and got the third out from K. Waynorth on Saturday as they ond. Mikala Bastian was another In the top of the fourth Hicks Wood at shortstop for a force out. started off besting Rochester that slugger with a hard hit double to singled on and Payer reached on In the top of the sixth on one morning and then falling to their center field to knock in two more a fielder’s choice. Bastian drew in out, with 1-1 against her after sub- Plymouth rivals runs. a walk to put runners on first and bing in at bat for Payer, Dewitt Waynorth battled Rochester In the top of the third Mary second pop ended the inning cranked out a base hit. A pitch hit for game three on day two of the King drew in a walk, stole second, In the bottom of the fourth Payer in the ankle that had state tournament and won 9-4. extended to third on an over- Bosse made a running catch in bruised the bone. Millett followed Mikala Bastian went the distance throw came home on Kiya Dewitt right field for the first out, Payer with a base on balls. Then Savage on the mound for nine K’s and sacrifice. caught a backwards bunt for the hit a nice grass grinder into cen- seven walks. In the bottom of the fourth second. A walk and a line drive ter field to give Dewitt the chance In the top of the first Emily first out was a throw out at sec- single put Plymouth on first and to bring home a run. In the bot- Wood led off with a single, Re- ond from Payer to Dewitt. The second. An error on a pop fly tied tom of the sixth a run for Ply- becca Hicks reached on an Waynorth girls were also able to up the game and three hits in a mouth came in on a pass ball. Error and a sacrifice from dispel a bases loaded situation in row from Plymouth put the score In the top of the seventh King Chelsea Payer brought in the first the bottom of the sixth at 5-1 before the third put-out at drew in a walk and Bosse sacri- run of the game. Erika Millett In the top of the seventh Kay- third. ficed her over to second. Lily had drew in a walk and then on two la Bosse singled on and then Pay- On one out in the top of the a nice hit to right field to put run- outs the hits kept coming for er hit a double to put runners on fifth Mary King had a hard hit sin- ners on second and third. Emily Waynorth when Kalie Savage belt- second and third. A blooper sin- gle and stole her way to third. On Wood reached first on a fielder’s ed a single for two RBIs. gle from Millett then brought in two outs Stinehour drew in a walk choice as King was tagged out In the top of the second on one Waynorth’s ninth run of the game. and stole her way to second, but coming home. Hicks drew in a out Lily Stinehour singled on and Later that day against Ply- both runners ended up stranded. walk to load the bases, but a K PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING stole her way to second. Emily mouth Waynorth was hot out of In the bottom of the fifth King ended the game. Emily Wood slides into home for Waynorth’s first run against Plymouth Wood then sent her home on a the gate in the top of the first with was involved in all three outs. She on Saturday.

Champs shall. An error, a pair of base hits, on an error, allowing the run to another error and a walk allowed score and upping the lead to 4-2. (continued from Page B1) Farmington to tie the game at two. Hyland then set down Farm- North Country came right back ington in order to secure the win grounder by Kyle Boiselle. A balk to take the lead again in the bot- and a trip to the state tournament. moved Boiselle to second and a tom of the inning. Call walked to The state tournament began on passed ball put him on third. He open the inning and Hyland Saturday in Laconia against Man- scored on a groundout by moved him over with a grounder chester and continues throughout Keeghan Hanks. Jobin Messenger to third. Corrigan reached on an the week at the Robbie Mills walked and stole second, but was error and Messenger beat out a Sports Complex. stranded. base hit to plate Call for a 3-2 lead. The North Country team is MWV came out strong again in Farmington loaded the bases coached by Mike Hyland and the third. A leadoff walk and a in the sixth against Hyland, but a Lovell Morrison and the roster in- triple plated another run and Mar- great play by Morrison in center cludes Ethan Call, Chris Hyland, shall took over the pitching du- and another by Messenger in left Cody Verret, Ethan Marshall, Max ties, getting the final batter to fly helped get North Country out of Dovoluk, Brady Fauteux, Kyle to third to end the inning. the frame without losing the lead. Boiselle, Keeghan Corrigan, And the North Country bats Boiselle led off the sixth with a Zephyr Morrison and Jobin Mes- stayed alive. With one out, Ethan walk and took two bases on a bunt senger. Call and Hyland had back-to-back from Messenger. Fauteux reached PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING PHOTO BY JOSHUA SPAULDING singles and a sacrifice bunt by ETHAN MARSHALL rounds third Cody Verret moved both runners ETHAN CALL has his eyes on a high pitch during action last week in New and heads for home with a run in Durham.t. ® up. Marshall reached on an error action against Farmington in the to drive home one run and a wild District Five tournament. pitch pushed another across. of the inning to take the lead. Do- games, North Country was com- Boiselle walked and a base hit voluk led off the second with a ing back to New Durham to con- from Corrigan drove home two were stranded. base hit and Messenger walked, tinue a suspended game. runs to give North Country a 5-4 Verret took over on the mound but both were stranded. Farming- On Thursday, July 14, the two lead. for the ninth and MWV threatened. ton added two runs in the bottom teams reconvened and Marshall MWV came back and tied the However, a nice play by Verret on of the second to up the lead to 4- led off the seventh with a base hit game in the top of the fourth, a pickoff got one runner and Fau- 1. and took third on a double by Do- though Marshall kept the inning teux gunned down another steal- Call doubled to lead off the top voluk. He scored on a wild pitch from going on longer with a great ing to end the inning. of the third, moved to second on and the lead was upped to 9-5. leaping grab of a bouncer up the North Country didn’t score in a groundout by Hyland and Corri- Marshall then took the hill and middle. the bottom of the inning and the gan grounded back to the mound pitched around a walk to finish off North Country took the lead game was called due to darkness. to cut the lead 4-2. However, an- the 9-5 win. back in the bottom of the inning. The two teams returned to New other homer from Farmington Because that was Farmington’s With one out, Zephyr Morrison Durham on Wednesday, July 13, to upped the lead to 5-2 in the bot- first loss of the tournament, the reached on an error, but was finish the game. North Country got tom of the third. teams had to play again. Marshall forced at second on a grounder by a great double play, as Fauteux North Country finally got back got the call on the hill for North Call, who took second on a wild snared a popup and fired to Cor- on the board in the top of the fifth. Country and got a little defensive pitch. Call then scored on a base rigan at first to double off a runner Call reached on a base hit and help in the top of the second, as hit by Max Dovoluk to give North to end the 10th. moved up on an error and a wild Verret threw out a runner stealing Country a 6-5 lead. MWV put the first two runners pitch. He crossed the plate on a second. The two teams played a score- on in the 11th and Dovoluk took groundout by Hyland to make it 5- In the bottom of the second, less fifth and sixth and North over on the hill, getting a ground- 3. North Country got on the board. Country was three outs away from out, strikeout and popup to end The sixth was even better for Marshall led off with a base hit and sealing the win. However MWV the inning. North Country, with the skies stole second. He scored on a base pushed a run across in the top of Hyland led off the bottom of darkening. Marshall led off with a hit from Verret for a 1-0 lead. the seventh to tie the game at six. the 11th with a walk and was bunt- triple and scored when Dovoluk Boiselle made a nice grab of a lin- Boiselle walked in the bottom ed over by Verret and Marshall reached on an error. Boiselle er in right in the top of the third to of the seventh but was stranded reached on an error to drive home walked, but Dovoluk was gunned help get out of a bases-loaded sit- and the game headed to extra in- Hyland with the winning run. down at third on a bunt by Morri- uation and Marshall pitched nings. In the top of the eighth, Of course, that meant that son. Messenger followed with a around a double and a base hit in MWV put together a big threat. Af- North Country had to turn around base hit to tie the game and one the fourth. ter a leadoff hit and stolen base, a and immediately play undefeated out later, Call tripled to drive home North Country added a run in sacrifice bunt put a runner at third Farmington, who had been resting two runs. A wild pitch allowed Call the second. Marshall again singled with one out. The next batter flied since winning on Sunday. to score for an 8-5 lead. Hyland to start the inning and Dovoluk to right. 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Pete Crane of Burlington, Mass., became the 19th Grid completer by hiking the 48 Four Thousand-footers in New Hamp- shire in every calendar month (12 x 48 = 576) and the sixth Red- Liner by walk every trail in the 28th edition of the “White Moun- tain Guide,” published by the Ap- palachian Mountain Club. Crane finished his Red-Lining goal at 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, by hiking the short spur PHOTO BY VAN ADRIANCE PHOTO BY VAN ADRIANCE Hiking enthusiasts Helen Gingras, left, Johanna Knapschaefer, Paige Roberts, Kwi-Hui Skene, Dan Lamore, ear- trail to the spring located east of Earlier Grid-finisher Ed Hawkins, left, and Pete Crane look jolly as they lier Grid finisher Ed Hawkins, Bill Dotchin, Tom Renaud, Grid and Red-line completer Pete Crane, Barbara the trail between the cabin and display the two patches — the Grid and Red-Liner — that Crane had just Bloomberg, Darcy Hobgood, earlier Grid finisher Jim Towle, Kevin Noyes, Sandy Price, and Claudette the summit of Mt. Cabot. earned on July 2 while fellow hiker Helen Gingras looks on. Deschenes enjoy the moment in the early afternoon of July 2 on Mt. Cabot. He reached the summit of Mt. Cabot at 12:57 p.m. by hiking up it without food, water, or back- “My degree is in mathematics, and down via the York Pond, Bun- other. while you are slogging along on was a lot more interesting to me pack while smoking a cigarette. and I mostly wrote simulations nell Notch, and Kilkenny Ridge “I planned on saving the Land- long, straight woodsy trails!” than Michigan,” He recalled. “In “I was hooked,” he recalled, for radar and missile systems, Trails. About 15 of his hiking ing Camp Trail for the same day Crane grew up in Michigan, 1970, my girlfriend at the time “and I gave up smoking, and be- but I don't miss work at all,” friends joined him as he reached in July that I would finish the Grid but left the state in 1965 when he and I rode to the summit of came a hiker. Crane wrote. “I usually drive up these dual goals. on Cabot since the trailheads for joined the Navy. “I got out of the Mount Washington on the Mount Crane went on to graduate north on Thursday afternoon He is the second Peter Crane these two hikes are not far from Navy in 1969 in Boston after two Washington Cog Railway. I saw all school at Brown University and and stay the weekend at a to complete the Grid each other. But Tom also sent me trips to Vietnam,” Crane ex- these people walking up and de- retired four years ago from the friend’s cabin in Tamworth. I hike (http://www.48x12.com). The a list of short trails that were not plained. cided I would try that. I returned Mitre Corporation after working year round, usually two or three earlier one, long associated with on the spreadsheet that a Red- “I decided that New England several weeks later and climbed there for 27 years. times a week.” the Mount Washington Observa- Liner is expected to do. There tory, finished the challenge on was a spur trail close to the sum- Dec. 31, 2009, on Mount Jeffer- mit of Cabot that led to a spring. son. I had not done that one so I real- Crane wrote in a series of e- ized that I could finish both the Sixth Annual Colonial Theatre Golf Tourney mail exchanges that completing grid and the Red-Line on the BETHLEHEM — The Colonial is the winner. There are prizes for tel, will be offered to ticket pur- further information about the the Grid had not been a longtime same hike. That seemed kind of Theatre in Bethlehem is hosting longest drive by man and woman chasers. A post play club buffet Tournament call 603-869-5603 goal. “I always kept track of the neat so I got serious about doing its Sixth Annual Benefit Golf Tour- as well as closest to the pin for is included in the registration fee. during business hours. For more Grid but was never really serious the Grid. nament at the Bethlehem Coun- both men and women. A hole-in- Sponsors may enter a full team information about upcoming about finishing it until last fall,” “My enthusiasm dipped occa- try Club on Friday, July 22 with a one contest sponsored by Little- and individual registrants will be movies, concerts, children’s he explained. “For about 10 years sionally when I was faced with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. This is an ton Chevrolet offers a new car to teamed with other players. Reg- events and other special events I was somewhere around 20 hikes seemingly endless series of hikes eighteen-hole scramble for teams a lucky golfer and additional istration forms are available at call 869-3422, find The Colonial from finishing it and, if I had a up Owl's Head but Darcy Hob- of four golfers each, playing with- prizes will be awarded in a vari- the Colonial theater box office or on Facebook or visit on line at choice of which peak to do for good kept prodding me, so I per- out handicap and able to pur- ety of other contests. Great raffle on-line. Proceeds support build- www.BethlehemColonial.org. that day’s hike, I would often pick severed. chase 1 “mulligan” per side (9 prizes, like an overnight stay at ing improvements and children’s’ one that I needed — except if it “Some of the Red-Line hikes holes). The low team gross score the BALSAMS Grand Resort Ho- programming at The Colonial. For was Owl's Head. were worse than doing Owl's “What finally did it was Tom Head, a section of the Bearcamp Renaud telling me about his Red- River Trail being the worst,” Lining project,” the 66-year-old Crane pointed out . “Fortunately St. Kieran swing for the arts tournament retiree pointed out. “I was doing for other Red-Liners, this trail BERLIN-GORHAM—Plans are 19. The event is a four-person and Jaimie Gagne, Board members contact Jaimie at 752-2044 or Joan that 20 to 25 years ago but lost has been removed from the in place for the Third Annual team scramble with a total purse and Tournament Co-Chairs, met at 752-1028. interest when the hikes became spreadsheet. Swing for the Arts Golf Tourna- of $1,000 and $500 going to the this week with Arts Center Execu- St. Kieran Arts Center is a 501 a little dull. But Tom sent me the “The lower part of the East ment to benefit St. Kieran Com- winning team. Team sponsorship tive Director Joan Chamberlain to c3 non-profit community arts and spreadsheet, and I filled it in. I Branch Trail and the Landing munity Center for the Arts to be fees are $300 per team. Early reg- finalize details. For registration cultural heritage organization had 84 percent of the miles Camp Trail were some other held at the Androscoggin Valley istration is recommended, dead- and more information, sponsors serving the greater North Country done.” trails that I will not be repeating. Country Club on Friday, August line is July 31. ( L-R) Steve Griffin and supporters are encouraged to region. www.stkieranarts.org So I decided to finish the Red- “The long trails through the Pe- Line challenge. It then occurred mi are also more interesting if to me that if I also finished the one reads a little about the his- Grid, the dates of those two fin- tory of the logging railroads, giv- Cherry Mountain Golf League Results ishes could be very close to each ing you something to think about Week 10 It was Lufkin who held sway in he carded a 37 in victory. Stetson and Scott Ashby 3 to 0. Whitcolm It was another beautiful this match, banging it only 36 Hicks and Dan Ireland proved to did not go down without a fight TOWN OF CARROLL evening at the Waumbek Golf times for the win. Kirby Huntoon be too much for Roger Brown and by carding a match low 40 in a Course for the 10th week of the and Willie Stone were able to hold Kevin Hammond setting them losing effort. PLANNING BOARD NOTICE Cherry Mountain Golf League. In on to the 4 spot in the standings down 3 to 0. Hicks was the hero Youngsters Shawn Garneau a head to head match up between despite being able to only muster in this one firing a fine 37 en route and Mitch Emery taught the “Old 7:00 PM the first place team of Stoney Ja- a split against the “Sandbaggers” to the win. Timers”, Ron Almedia and Marcel on Thursday, August 4, 2011 cobs and Edgar Cormier and the Gary Watson and “Deek” Lemaire. Big Guns, Jeremie Kenison “Gramps” Tremblay a lesson by second place team of John “Need- Stone was rock solid by carding a and Drew Orblych held nothing overpowering them 2 to 1. The at the Carroll Town Hall sum” Loven and Bob Snell, Ja- 40 to keep it close. The “Dynam- back when they shot down Austin “Almighty One” still proved his Twin Mountain, NH cobs and Cormier shut down ic Duo” of Dave Rich and Dave Sansoucy and Ricky Berry 3 to 0. prowess around the greens by Loven and Snell 3 to 0. It was Leblanc find themselves tied for “Special K” was solid by checking posting a 40 in a losing effort. The Planning Board will consider an application for and Cormier who carried the load in the 5th spot by out-pointing Colt in with a 43 in this match. The And Luke Driscoll and Kurt “Hi possibly approve, a Boundary Line Adjustment, submit- this one by firing a 41 to lead the Larcomb and Trevor Gross 2 to 1. “Dandy Ones”, Roger and Bob C” Christ were able to handle Bob ted by York Land Services, LLC, for Steve and Joan way. The loss dropped Loven and I was Leblanc who stepped up in Dandeneau were able to handle Cote and Claude Lemelin 2 to 1. Sweeney, 679 Route 115, Map 201, Lots 011 and 012. Snell into the 3rd spot, 4 ? points this one by checking in with a 42 “Drivin” Dave Cameron and sub It was “Hi C” who led the charge Bryan Simmons 3 to 0. It was with a 42 on the card. The proposed boundary line adjustment changes the back. Brad Lufkin and Ryan Good- to gather the win. en moved into the second spot, 1 Other action saw Larry Fel- Roger who led the way in this one Closest to the pin honors went existing lot sizes and does not create a new lot. and ? points behind the first place lows and Joe Walker sweep a by notching a 43 to secure the to Jeremie “Special K” Kenison on win. Eric “Fridge” Larcomb and 8 and “Bones” Demers on num- This is zoned Rural. team, when they knocked out Ron short-handed sub, Ed Robinson 3 Demers and Boo Matson 2.5 to .5. to 0. Fellow was “Fine” again as Alex “Super G” Garneau were sol- ber 9. id in taking down Josh Whitcolm

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There will be a demon- inch trunk that was on top of him. night from South Dakota where Foreign students join Santa’s rat announces another great sub- stration of circus dressage twice He was found in that position two they placed 11th in the nation in Village — Two 19-year-old sea- scription contest and we expect 1931 daily during the fair. hours later by fellow workers. this years international BB gun sonal workers at Santa’s Village it to be a “hummer.” Contestants Miss Bernice Blake flying an Five Lancaster and Jefferson It will probably be good news championships. There were 53 hold work visas and live at the will collect subscriptions; 60 Arrow sport biplane was the first boys will take part in the 1951 to young men of age 19 who face teams competing. family-owned theme park. They votes will be given for new sub- woman pilot to land a plane at the Soap Box Derby next Sunday in possible induction next year that both speak English as a second scriptions and 40 votes will be new Twin Mountain Airport. West Manchester. The local boys it has been decided to have the 1991 language, come from halfway given for renewals. The prize is A large Chrysler sedan, owned are Robert E. Donnelly, age 11; draft lottery set for Aug. 5, de- Former Senator and Presiden- around the world, and go to uni- exhibited at H.J. Whitcomb in by Rev. Frank Hutchins of New Barry Maxwell, age 11; Norman spite the fact the draft law ex- tial candidate, George McGovern, versities some 8,000 miles from Lancaster in the form of real gold York, crashed into one of the B&M Gould, age 13; Paul Crane, age 12; pired due to a war pullout amend- a long recognized leader of the one another. They will work three watches. signal towers on Main Street and and Jack Ayer, age 13. ment controversy delaying ex- liberal movement in US politics, months in the United States. The Helen Fowler Weeks Home was badly damaged. It was rain- tension of the draft law. addressed a crowd at the Bal- Truck spills smelly sludge: Corp. completes its organization ing and he did not see the signal. 1961 sams, predicting the re-emer- State says no health danger. A and officers are elected. The Whitefield Village Fire Dis- 1981 gence of the liberal ideology to tractor-trailer hauling sludge 1941 trict has completed construction Stratford police, a Groveton confront current problems facing from a waste treatment facility in 1921 Headline — Draft Numbers of the 3900-foot extension of 6- cruiser, a State trooper, trucks government leaders today. Keene with destination to Cana- The Carnival is Here! The Drawn, names of sixty-nine young inch water main that will provide from Public Service and New Eng- “The Flying Yankee” a stain- da, overturned on High Street Hill James Benson Shows draw big men appear in local board new year-round water and fire protec- land Power were all called to the less steel 3-unit train, that was in Whitefield Monday morning crowds to the old circus grounds selective service drawing. tion to residents on Route 3. scene of an accident around 1:00 built in 1935 will be the premier spewing its smelly contents over with an avenue of varied and in- The Mary Elizabeth Inn is a Lancaster graduate, John W. a.m. just south of the residence train in the historic Mountain Di- a steep embankment and into the teresting attractions. most popular resort for distin- Archibald, has been elected Pres- of Paul Hawley on Route 3. Over- vision rail line through Crawford parking area of a local apartment Prohibition Officers had an ex- guished people this summer. Last ident of Laconia Savings Bank. He all, only three people were in- Notch. building. citing time chasing runners up week Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and graduated from Commercial jured in the mishap. North. The bootleggers had been Mrs. Henry Morgenau, Jr., the wife School in Salem, Mass., and holds spotted by officers over the Cana- of the Secretary of the Treasury, degrees in business administra- dian line; the chase was taken up were guests overnight. Prince tion and master of commercial by NH officers whose car was not and Princess Czetvertynski of science. quite fast enough. Firearms were Poland were also guests at the discharged at the fleeing booze Inn. 1971 Weeks Memorial Library runners, but to no effect. The Arthur Barney, 32, of North Main St., Lancaster, suffered a chase sped through W. Stewart- had the benefit of this caring serv- books in the series are “King’s 1951 fractured pelvis and internal in- stown and Stratford. The driver An unusual exhibition of ice. Two new books are by and Man”, “Sworn Brother” and juries when a dead birch tree fell of the car and another man took horsemanship will be seen this about members of the political con- “Queen’s Child.” A couple of new upon him while working off Route to the woods after they ran out of year by Lancaster Fair patrons in servative movement. “Not Afraid of mysteries are “Persona Non Grata” Life – My Journey So Far” is by Sarah by Ruth Downie, and “English Tea By Iris W. Baird Palin’s daughter Bristol. “The Tea Murder” by Leslie Meyer. To keep “Beyond the Notches: New Party Goes to Washington” is by readers in suspense there are two Local Movie Review Hampshire’s North Country” is the Rand Paul. Another work of biogra- novels by Joseph Finder. They are most recent of several books on lo- phy is “Just Kids” by musician Pat- “Buried Secrets” and “High Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2 cal history. Edited by John R. Har- ti Smith. The latest of Anne McCaf- Crimes.” Appropriately for the sum- ris, Kay Morgan and Mike Dicker- frey’s “Dragonriders” books is mer grilling season, and appealing By Tyler Leighton do even die, but when your the special effects are terrific man, it includes relatively short es- “Dragon’s Time” co-authored with to vegetarians and those who just Contributing writer main cast is cracking jokes and as always, but they do a great says by dozens of authors, each her son Todd McCaffrey. Hans Holz- would like to reduce their meat in- ★★★★★ one liners like crazy I’m not job of not taking over when writing about his or her special area er has been chasing ghosts around take is “The Veggie Burger Cook- sure whether to laugh or try to they are featured. There are of expertise. For example State Ar- the country for some years now. In book” from the Morningstar Farms So the saga finally con- care. Then whenever the movie moments though, mostly when chaeologist Dick Boisvert has con- “The Lively Ghosts of Ireland” he press. Gardening in small spaces, cludes, after eight films and al- does try to have an emotional people are flying, when the ef- tributed an essay on the Paleo-In- turns his attention to the Emerald and gardeners who don’t want to most 10 years we can finally say moment they spend too little fects take a nose dive and dian finds. Rebecca Weeks Sherrill Isle, and finds lots of avenues to ex- have to work with large plots, and goodbye to our favorite time on the scenes for them to everything on the screen looks More’s essay deals with early Lan- plore. Two of the new novels are set also those who’d like to have their teenage wizard and his friends. even matter. like its out of a bad video game. caster maps. Dr. More was con- on Nantucket. “Silver Girl” is by Elin gardens to enjoy all year long, will But is this the intense final The other problem is that Overall Harry Potter and the cerned that the editors deleted all Hilderbrand, and “Heat Wave’ is by find much of interest in “Grow showdown that we have been the Deathly Hollows book does- Deathly Hollows isn’t a bad her footnotes, so she has assured Nancy Thayer. James Patterson Plants in Pots” edited by Sarah Rud- waiting for since the first time n’t translate as well into a movie, but it feels like it was Barbara that she will give us a prop- teams up with Michael Ledwidge to dick and Christine Dyer. The scope we heard about the boy that movie as some of the other made for a young audience, and erly footnoted copy for our files. write “Now You See Her.” “Kindred of things that can be container lived and he who shall not be books have. This is because not the audience that first saw (Be aware that, as befits a book of Spirits” is by Sarah Strohmeyer, grown is probably well beyond named? when the movie should be Harry Potter when they were this scope, it’s a big one – brace “The Ghost of Greenwich Village” is what the average gardener, sans In this installment of the se- building into the climax of the young. I personally didn’t enjoy yourself!) Carol Anne Gillis has writ- by Lorna Graham, and “The Girl in greenhouse or conservatory, ries Harry and his friends must film it just stops. Which makes it as much as other people ten a history of the Hospice move- the Blue Beret’ is a World War II nov- would wan to tackle. However the find the remaining and destroy sense for the book, but in the which is what’s keeping me ment in northern New Hampshire. el by Bobbie Ann Mason. Readers very extensive section which de- the horcruxes so that Harry will transition it just makes the sec- from giving it a higher rating, It’s called “Angels in the North will be glad to hear that Mary scribes possibilities and includes be able to finish Voldemort off ond half of the film drag and but the flaws overall are minor Country” Profiles of the Givers, Re- Balogh’s newest novel is here. It’s very specific cultural require- for the final time. There are drag. Also the editing is very and if you’re a fan of the series ceivers and Supporters of a Rural called “The Secret Mistress.” An- ments, from the size of the pot need- eight films in this franchise for sloppy in the first half, why you’ll be a fan of this film. Volunteer Hospice. Many of the other series of novels with histori- ed and the type of soil required, will a reason and one of them is that might you ask? Well it’s clearly 3 out of 5 Invisibility Cloaks names will be familiar to readers, cal settings is by Tim Severin. The be useful. they each play a part in this because if they released the and particularly to those who have series is called “Viking.” The three movie, so in other words to be whole movie in theater then You’ll Love able to fully understand most how are they going to make The Setting of what’s going on in this movie money when they release the The Characters it would really help to give the director’s cut in a few months It’s a Good Ending others a look sometime before Although what Harry Potter for a Good Series you see this. does deliver on are the aspects My main problem with the that have made the series so You’ll Hate movie was the fact that it nev- much money over the years. Insane Plot Holes er felt like anybody was in any Again the entire cast is great, It’s Gets Slow at Points actual danger. Sure during the which shows all the work that It’s Better as a Book final stand at Hogwarts many has gone on behind the scenes characters get hurt and some since the first few movies. Also B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• Weekly Calendar Bb sisters in concert in Colebrook on July 25 COLEBROOK — If you like the titions and have captured first of Events sounds of old-timey tunes and place in the group category at French Canadian fiddling, with a the Maritime Fiddle Festival healthy dose of Celtic tossed in which was held July 9, 2011. for good measure, you are sure Accompanying the Bb Sisters to enjoy the next performance in is Kimberly’s husband, Skip the current Great North Woods Holmes, who is one of the most Committee for the Arts concert in-demand guitarists above the Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday series. border. [email protected] to Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 The Bb Sisters, who hail from The group will be performing Ottawa and the Maritimes in selections from their introducto- Canada, will be bringing their ry CD, “Versatility.” The numbers fast-moving, toe-tapping show to include “Centennial Two-Step,” Colebrook on Monday, July 25, “Golden Rod Jig,” “Tooth Fairy beginning at 7 p.m. What’s dif- Jig,” “Valse Oliver,” “Drum- Thursday, July 21 ferent this time around is the mondville Reel,” “Cripple Creek” Stewart Gates/ NH Small Business Development show will be hosted at the Cole- and many more which will bring Center (NH SBDC) will be available to meet with brook Country Club. The first to life the old-time kitchen party entrepreneurs, by appointment only, for no cost three performances in our new with a new kick. business counseling, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Business series have been at the Trinity Tickets for the Bb Sisters United Methodist Church, which show are $12 each and now avail- Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO), 177 has seen a dedicated following able at Fiddleheads at 110 Main Main Street, Berlin. Call 752-3319 for appointment. building for the shows. The GN- COURTESY PHOTO St. in Colebrook. They will also WCA was able to book the Bb Sis- Canadians Sherryl Fitzpatrick and Kimberly Holmes have been mak- be available at the Colebrook Saturday, July 23 Yard Sale — St. Paul Lutheron ters (pronounced "B-flat Sis- ing waves all across North America with their up-tempo twist on tra- Country Club on the night of the Church, Berlin, 9 – 12 p.m. Use Norway St. entrance. ters") at the Country Club. The ditional tunes.They will be in concert in Colebrook on Monday, July 25 performance. GNWCA expects to make use of sponsored by the GNWCA. Courtesy photo. The GNWCA series is made Randolph Public Library Book, Bake and craft sale, various venues in town over possible through a partnership coming months, including what with the Skye Theatre in Maine. 9 – 12 p.m. 130 Durand Road, Randolph Holmes and Sherryl Fitzpatrick through the diverse repertoire of it promises will be "a very excit- have emerged onto the Tradi- the Ottawa Valley, Maritimes, For more information on the ing act we will announce shortly tional Folk music scene as a new Quebec as well as exploring their show, call 246-8998 or 237-9302. Saturday, July 24 for the Tillotson Center.” duo with fresh Canadian fiddle original music. For more information on the Introductory Square Dance Workshop, 2:30 – 4:40, Though sisters in musical tunes. With driving Quebecois This unique duo will highlight Great North Woods Committee Indian Stream Health Center, 141 Corliss Lane, spirit only—they’re not actually jigs and reels, traditional Cape their ability to switch from fiddle for the Arts, visit Colebrook. 759-2614 related—the Bb Sisters have Breton and Irish tunes, soulful to piano as well as incorporating www.gnwca.org. To learn about been performing together since slow airs enveloped in beautiful their beautiful blends of har- the Skye Theatre in Maine, visit Monday, July 25 they first met at a fiddle camp in harmonies, this duo will certain- monies. They have recently be- www.celticarts.com. Canada in 2002. Kimberley Yoga Classes with Sarah Doucette, PKYT, for begin- ly take you on a rich journey gun competing in fiddle compe- ners, continuing students & visitors. Kripalu Yoga at a gentle to moderate pace. Stretching, strengthen- ing, attention to breath, & relaxation. Every other Monday: 2:45-4:15 pm, Littleton Senior Ctr., 77 Celebrating the songs of John Lennon Riverglen Lane. Next classes July 25.(Please call BERLIN — “Imagined” the ahead to register.) Every Tuesday: 9:00-10:30 am, critically acclaimed tour cele- Whitefield, McIntyre School Apts. Auditorium, 16 brating the Songs of John Highland St. (Advance notice appreciated, but not Lennon will be presented by the Nu-Utopians, a seven member required.) Phone (603) 837-9168. folk/rock band at St. Kieran Arts Center on Thursday, July 21 at 7 Red Cross Blood Drive at Colonel Town Center, p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $6 stu- Lancaster from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. dents. The Nu-Utopians (former- ly the John Lennon Song Project) Alden Balch Memorial Library, in Lunenburg, as is a unique and compelling 7- part of the Children’s Summer Program, will be host- piece band that celebrates the genius and artistry of John ing their annual sing a-long with Tom Lewis & Buddy Lennon, one of the greatest song- Ball starting at 2 p.m. writers of all time. Created and led by Rex Fowler of Aztec Two- Thursday, July 28 Step and Tom Dean of Devon- Northumberland Public Library’s Summer square, the ensemble gives re- Program will host Micheal Zerphy from 3 – 4:00 p.m. markably fresh treatments to at St. Francis Hall, State St. Groveton for a fun-filled Lennon’s best and least known program with juggling, music, storytelling, and audi- Beatles and solo songs that of- ten inspire a whole new appreci- ence participation. Free of charge, open to the pub- ation for John’s music. The lic. band’s live show features enter- with their self-titled debut album focuss“Celebrating the Songs of North Country Region Commu- taining storytelling, and like on Elektra Records in 1972. Tom John Lennon” we went with The nity Fund and the Stanton and Friday, July 29 their CD Imagined, superb lead Dean's band Devonsquare was Nu-Utopians. It’s simple. It rolls Elizabeth Davis Fund. The 2011 Free Public Celebration of the Weeks Act singing and 3-part harmonies, signed by Ahmet Ertegun, the off the tongue and it references Summer Series includes the Centennial, hosted by The Mount Washington Auto plus a host of talented musicians legendary Chairman of Atlantic Nutopia, the fictitious country spectacular mini-series: August Road on Route 16, features various family activities on acoustic, electric and bass Records, after hearing Dean’s that John and Yoko founded in “Celtic Mondays”: The Spinney guitars, cello, violin, mandola, "Walking On Ice" from their self- 1973 as a symbolic refuge for Brothers, August 1; De Temps and educational opportunities. For more informa- accordion, chromatic harmoni- released album of the same themselves and like-minded peo- Antan, August 8; Ashlin, August tion on this event, continue to check back to ca and light percussion. In a se- name. Collectively Rex and Tom ple seeking world peace. This 15; JJ Chaisson’s PEI Kitchen Par- www.WeeksLegacy.org for further updates. ries of singles and mini-medleys, have toured worldwide, been re- program is sponsored by Wood- ty, August 22 and The Tartan Ter- the band’s arrangements fre- viewed in Rolling Stone, per- lands Credit Union and is made rors on August 29. Ticket are Monday, August 1 quently involve weaving melody, formed on David Letterman and possible with support of the NH $15-20 and are available at the Littleton Studio School invites you to a three-day lyric and song together in new shared stages with such musical State Council on the Arts, Na- door. Seats are discounted $2 for Art Exploration Camp, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., ages 9+. and unexpected ways. Rex luminaries as Bruce Springsteen, tional Endowment for the Arts, St. Kieran Season Members. For Fowler and Tom Dean emerged Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and the New Hampshire Charita- a full schedule of events contact Three-day Camp, August 1, 2 and 3. Come and as prominent folk/rock artists in and The Band. When looking for ble Foundation/North Country’s the Arts Center at 752-1028, 155 explore art in its various mediums. Each day we will the 1970s. Rex’s band, Aztec a new name for this unique Art Ventures Fund, an Anony- Emery Street or visit www.stkier- try something new including projects in clay, metal Two-Step, burst upon the scene group touring project mous Fund, Libby Family Fund, anarts.org and printmaking. To register call the Littleton Studio School (603)-444-1066. Bluegrass Bands and BBQ at The Colonial Theatre Wednesday, August 3 Weeks Memorial Library, 128 Main St., Lancaster, is The Colonial Theatre and The having a helpful discussion on energy, better health, Connecticut River Bank will host less mind-fog 7:30-8:30 p.m. Google: glycoconju- a barbecue and double bill of award-winning jamgrass fa- gates. vorites The Gordon Stone Band and The Crunchy Western Boys The Alden Balch Memorial Library’s, as part of the Saturday, July 23 at The Colonial Children’s Program, at 2 p.m. in Lunenburg Vt., will Theatre in Bethlehem. For over be sponsoring a magic show put on by Tom Joyce 30 years, on banjo and pedal The Magic Man, These programs are free to area steel guitar, Emmy-award win- children & adults. ning, Gordon Stone has been writing his genre-crossing music, recording 6 studio albums of his Saturday, August 6 own original material. Gordon The Alden-Balch Memorial Library, in Lunenburg was named "Best Instrumental- VT, will be hosting our annual Book & Bake Sale from ist" three years in a row and won 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Hardcovers .50 cents each & an Emmy for Jay Craven's VPT paperbacks .25 cents each, also we have a large series, "Windy Acres" sound- selection of used VHS tapes for .50 cents each. track in 2005. He has recorded and performed with some of the country's most influential musi- Friday, August 12 cians in the bluegrass and jam Square Dance Workshop, 7:00 – 9:30, (Mainstream world - Tony Trischka, Vassar & Plus), Indian Stream Health Center, Colebrook. Clemmens, Sam Bush, Peter 759-2614 Rowan, Phish, Mike Gordon, moe., Strangefolk, Max Creek, to name only a few. Most recently, Stern deliver a homegrown, mances include original, Johnsbury. (Front & Center Re- crunchy cookin' performance crunchy, bluegrass, folk, and served seats are available on-line Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28 The Vermont Arts Council and The National Endowment for the with only acoustic instruments - Americana tunes. Winners only.) Tickets for the 6 PM BBQ Gem & Mineral Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Arts awarded Gordon a grant to banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, gui- Northwest String Summit (in are $9 for adults and $6 for chil- Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at the produce an original music and tars and such. The band delivers Oregon) band competition 2009. dren. For more information Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road, Concord. This is dance piece, "The Sacred Forest" roots-y tunes with lyrics that de- General Admission tickets for about this or upcoming movies Capital Mineral Club’s 48th annual festival, with featuring the magical world mu- part from the usual "Jesus and the 8 p.m. performance are $16 and other live and special events retail and wholesale dealers, displays, raffles and sic from Gordon Stone's ac- death" bluegrass themes. Their or $13 for Colonial or Catamount at The Colonial call 869-3422, prizes. Admission is $5 for adults and children claimed new CD "Night Shade" original songs, which dominate Arts or Kingdom County Pro- find The Colonial on Facebook, under 12 free with adult. FMI: www.capitalmineral- and the West African Choreogra- their concerts, talk of things like ductions members (Children 12 or visit the Colonial on line at phy of Elhadji Mamadou Ba from forbidden attraction, cold New and under are free) and are avail- www.BethlehemColonial.org. club.org. Senegal. Also featured, the Hampshire days and enduring able on-line (BethlehemColo- Bent on Bluegrass is generously Crunchy Western Boys, the fore- love. Their unique, smooth nial.org or catamountarts.org), supported by the Connecticut Wednesday, August 31 fathers of "crunchy western" mu- sounds are sure to tame the or in advance at Maia Papaya, River Bank. Lancaster Fair runs through September 5 sic. Jim McHugh, Morris Man- wildest beast or maybe even Bethlehem, The Littleton Food ning, Steve McBrian, and Jacob awaken the spirit within! Perfor- Coop or Catamount Arts, St. JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B9 ••• Rendezvous in Colebrook Photo by Edith Tucker

Knitters and spinners gathered on Wednesday morning at the cozy and welcoming Le Rendezvous French Bakery on Main Street in Colebrook: spin- ner Linda Samson, left, of Stewartstown chatting about wool with Amy Samson, visiting from Oregon; Debbie Stankauskas of Pittsburg; spin- ner Florence Howes of Canaan and Averill; and Joan Cowan, also of Canaan.

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This paper will not knowingly apartment includes heat and hot water, Business & Work www.clinicalcareertraining.com $800/month. Small Pet. Section 8 OK. Mon. 10:30am SOFA $499 accept any advertising which is in Options SHAKER, RUSTIC, LODGE, violation of the law. Our readers Call 788-3678 1-877-FTC-HELP Lost & Found Pets LOG CABIN, ADIRONDACK are hereby informed, that all GROVETON: 1-2BR, 2nd floor, FEATURING Call the Federal Trade Commission Coins & Stamps dwellings advertised in this includes heat/hot water. No pets, No LOCAL CRAFTS PEOPLE! before embarking on a new business REWARD $500.00: 941-726- newspaper are available on an smoking. References required. Call COZYCABIN RUSTICS Highest 603-210-2043 endeavor. This will protect you and 4973 "BABY" IS A CHOCOLATE 517 WHITTIER HWY (RT 25) equal opportunity basis. allow you to proceed with confidence. LAB LOST NEAR HORSE & $$ Prices $$ MOULTONBORO To complain of discrimination call JEFFERSON (MEADOWS) - 3 This message and number is HOUND. MISSING SINCE (ACROSS FROM BOBHOUSE RESTAURANT) HUD toll free at Bedroom, 6 room, 2 floor apartment. provided by the Salmon Press 7/6/2011. WEARING A CHOKER Paid WAREHOUSE DIRECT 1-800-669-9777. Refrigerator, stove, w/d set-up. Oil Regional Classifieds and the FTC. COLLAR W/NO ID. SHE IS Do not sell until you have MATTRESS BARGAIN BARN For The Washington DC area, heat. 1.5 baths. No utilities. MICROCHIPPED. checked our buy prices. 757 TENNEY MTN HWY please call HUD at 275-9200. References, non-smoking, security. General Help Wanted CELL 856-468-3020 PLYMOUTH Buying all US and foreign The toll free telephone number Price $650/mo. Contact Glen Pass at CALL JAY 603-662-9066 OR Dynamic Coach Wanted copper, gold and silver coins. for the hearing impaired is 860-575-9129. ARTHUR 603-996-1555 Moderate size swim team located in the Buying estate jewelry, 1-800-927-9275. LANCASTER - 2 bedroom ground Lakes Region is looking for an experi- Pet Care WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM damaged jewelry, You may also call floor apartment. Private parking. enced swim coach to join our team! dental gold, sterling silver. The New Hampshire This position is created to add to the Laundry on premises, no smoking, DO YOU NEED Free oral appraisals. Commission for Human Rights quality staff already on deck to assist Wanted To Buy $750/month, heat & utilities included. FINANCIAL HELP at 603-271-2767, and support a great group of swim- North Country Coins, 802-535-2027 with spaying or altering Private Collector or write mers. This year round team has swim- of your dog or cat? LANCASTER - Main St., Historic mers of varying ages (5-19) and abili- Main Street, The Commission at Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. Buying Paintings Oddfellows bldg., 1 bedrm apt. ties (novice to New England level 163 Loudon Road, Plymouth, NH. by Cape Ann and White Mt. Artists $525/month. Heat included, newly champs). Qualified candidates for this Champney, Shapleigh, Gruppe and Concord, NH 03301 603-536-2625 renovated. Call Steve at 466-2244. position should have experience coach- Pets & Breeders Hibbard, etc. Neither the publisher nor the ing all ages in competitive swimming Fuel/Wood Immediate payment made. advertiser will be liable for LANCASTER Beautifully Renovated 1, along with current coaching certifica- Poodle pups, AKC, standards, moyens, Send photos misinformation, typographical 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep tion credentials (or the ability to read- miniatures. Vet checked, shots, PO Box 2180 Convenient 12/14 Summer Street loca- your family safe and warm with an OUT- errors, etc. herein contained. The ily attain such). If interested, please wormed. 603-237-4385, evenings. Wolfeboro, NH 03894 tion. Heat, washer/dryer and parking DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central [email protected] Publisher reserves the right to refuse forward your resume to: www.crabappledowns.com. Facebook: included. Starting at $600/mo. [email protected] Boiler. Call today (802) 745-4513. call Tim @ 603-569-3510 any advertising. Crabapple Downs Standard Poodles Available immediately. (603)788-4663 JULY 20, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B11 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Houses For Rent Houses For Rent Professional Services LANDAFF - Modern, very cute 2 bed- LINCOLN: CLEAN 1 BEDROOM PELLETIER PROPERTY ALTON 2BR newly renovated room with added sleeping or work- FACING LOAN MODIFICATION, Short Sale, or Foreclosure Decisions? CONDO FOR LEASE INCLUDES HEAT, MANAGEMENT, LLC home, year round, with large deck space loft, one bath, log cabin style, Confidential, No Charge, No Obligation, No Pressure Consultation with a 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 and yard. Large family room, mas- year round, large porch with great DISWASHER, GARBAGE DISPOSAL, views, small farm pond, full cement Certified Professional. ON-SITE LAUNDRY, SHORT WALK TO Littleton, NH 03561 ter BR with walk in closet, quiet basement. 3 small garages, woodshed, Call Lynne Tardiff - Tardiff Realty Direct at 802-233-2106 or e-mail via DOWNTOWN AND LOON MTN. NO Phone: 444-6999 neighborhood. No smoking, no 3.5 acres, private, oil heat, woodstove website www.TardiffRealty.com PETS/SMOKING, 2 PEOPLE MAX, email:[email protected] pets. $1300/mo. plus utilities. Call possible, available soon. No smoking, 603-875-6635 or 617-365-5486 pets negotiable. $1150/month. Call 1- $700 MTH, CALL TJ AT 636-2430. Bethlehem 781-259-9124. 1+ Bdrm Condo, All utilities LISBON: BOYNTON APTS 14 South included - $750/mo FRANCONIA (Easton)-Energy effi- Boat & Dock Rentals Main, 1 & 2 bedrooms starting at cient post + beam with panoramic $130.38 per week includes stove, Littleton mountain views, gas fireplace, garage, refrigerator, basic heat, hot water and 1 Bdrm Apt with 1 car garage, Heat deck, appliances including LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE dumpster. Call John 800-852-8624. & Hot Water included - $750/mo washer/dryer and large yard. $1100 BOAT SLIPS AT SUNSET LODGES www.kneenrealty.com 3 Bdrm 1st and 2nd flr Apt, Hot mthly includes plowing & mowing. Water included - $750/mo 823-8090 and 616-4574. IN TUFTONBORO LITTLETON –– 1 bedroom apt., From $1500 for May-October $595/mth includes utilities and rub- Lancaster MONROE–2 bedroom, 1 bath home 2011. On-site parking, spacious bish removal. Private entrance. 1 Bdrm 3rd Flr Apt, with Heat & with basement rec room and 2 car slips, next to Winter Harbor. Security deposit required. Hot water included - $500/mo garage. 3 miles to I91. No Pets/No Small and medium boats only. Conveniently located to everything. No Lisbon Smoking. $800 per month plus utili- Summer cabin rentals also avail- pets, please. Call 991-3631, ask for 2 Bdrm 2nd flr with Heat & Hot ties, security deposit and last month. able. 569-2636. Julie. water included - $700/mo References. Call 603-787-6145. www.sunsetlodges.com 3 Bdrm, No Utilities included - LITTLETON –– 1 bedroom apt., 5 $900/mo min. walk to Downtown. Handicap SAU #58 VACANCIES 2011-2012 walk access. No smoking, pets nego- Sugar Hill SAU #58 CO-CURRICULAR VACANCIES tiable. Deposit and references. 85 1 Bdrm 1st flr Apt, with Heat & Hot Groveton Elementary and High Schools water - $550/mo 2011-2012 South St. Free parking. $600/mth. Call • Part-time Music Teacher 444-9953. Gilman/Lunenburg • Computer Technician (20 hrs/week) Groveton Elementary School 2 Bdrm 1st & 2nd Flr Duplex, No Littleton - 1st floor, 1 bedroom w/heat Provide technical support for installing, maintaining, and • Elementary Boys Soccer Coach incl-$575/mo - coin op W/D - no pets - Utilities included - $750/mo non- smoking environment. Efficiency 2nd flr Apt, with Heat & troubleshooting technology related equipment and software Groveton High School Call Herbie @ Reinhold Associates, Hot Water included - $500/mo • FCCLA Advisor Groveton Elementary School LLC 603-823-7700 x206. • High School Spirit Coach • Library Paraprofessional LITTLETON - Large, 3BR apartment PELLETIER PROPERTY • Middle School Spirit Coach MANAGEMENT, LLC for rent with stove, refrigerator, dish- Stratford Public School (K-8) • Drama Advisor washer, washer/dryer. $600/mo, no 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 utilities. Call Kathy at 444-2989 Littleton, NH 03561 • Part-time Guidance Counselor • JH Girls Basketball Coach Phone: 444-6999 • Full time 7th/8th Grade Science/Math Teacher LITTLETON 1800 Antique email:[email protected] Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, and resume. Farmhouse Large apartment 2 BR, LR, • Library Paraprofessional – 20 hours/week Please state why you wish to pursue position in your letter of interest. Littleton DR, eat-in kitchen, new, wide pumpkin 3 Bdrm 1st and 2nd flr Apt, Hot Carrie Irving, Secretary • SAU #58 pine floors, garage, DW, Wash/Dry. Water included - $750/mo Stark Village School (K-6) 15 Preble Street • Groveton, NH 03582 New paint. Non-smoking, no pets, 1 Bdrm 1st flr with 1 car garage, • Part-time Title I Tutor Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 heavy yardwork. References required. Heat & Hot Water included - EOE $695/mo. including utilities. E-mail $575/mo Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, info: [email protected] Lancaster transcripts, certification and 3 letters of reference. LITTLETON––2 bedroom apt, WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Bdrm 3rd Flr Apt, with Heat & Carrie Irving, Secretary • SAU #58 kitchen, living room, heated. 1st floor, Hot water included - $500/mo 2011-2012 School Year no animals, $650/mth. Call 728-8708. 15 Preble Street • Groveton, NH 03582 Lisbon Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 COACHING POSITIONS LITTLETON: 155 South St. FREE 1 Bdrm 2nd flr with Heat & Hot HEAT AND HOT WATER. 2 Loft style water included - $600/mo EOE apartments available early July. Large 3 Bdrm House, No Utilities includ- White Mountains Regional High School 1st floor 1BR/loft with porch $625/mo. ed - $900/mo WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT • JV Boys Basketball 3rd floor studio/loft with porch Sugar Hill 2011-2012 School Year $475/mo. Call 603-398-4614. 1 Bdrm 1st flr Apt, with Heat & Hot • Varsity Girls Soccer LITTLETON: First floor, 2 bedroom water - $550/mo White Mountains Regional High School • Varsity Baseball apartment. Modern kitchen, W/D 2 Bdrm 2nd flr Apt with Heat and • Spanish Teacher (.6 FTE) Hot water included - $850/mo hookups, fenced yard, porch. • Math Teacher (.4 FTE) Lancaster Elementary School Gilman/Lunenburg Convenient location. Heat & hot water • Social Studies (.4 FTE) • MS Girls Soccer included. Parking. $850 per month. 2 Bdrm 1st & 2nd Flr Duplex, No • Special Education Teacher Utilities included - $750/mo References. Call King Covey, Agent • Science Teacher (with concentration in 444-6737. Efficiency 2nd flr Apt, with Heat & Whitefield Elementary School Hot Water included - $500/mo Physics/Chemistry) LITTLETON: Large 2 bedroom apart- • MS Girls Basketball • Science Teacher (Biology and Physics preferred) ment. Good condition. Laundry on- • MS Girls Soccer site. Includes heat, hot water, parking, Birch Grove, Gorham NH NC CLASS nice yard. Near town. No smoking, cat Senior (62+) Subsidized Housing • MS Softball Immediate openings for • Para Educator (1) okay. Available 7/1 $800/mo. applications with incomes Anthony 617-840-5595. Jefferson Elementary Submit resume to Individual Schools at or below: • School Nurse (Part time) LITTLETON––Now taking applica- 1 Person-$14,600.00 ATTN: Todd Lamarque, Athletic Director – tions for brand new, plush ground 2 Persons-$16,650.00 • Custodian (Part-time) 1 Bedroom Apartments, Lancaster School floor 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Lancaster Elementary $645/mth includes utilities, All Utilities Included, 51 Bridge Street • Lancaster, NH 03584 • Title I (Reading/Math) washer/dryer hookup and rubbish appliances, parking (603) 788-4924 removal for 1 bedrooms. $895/mth and laundry facilities • Para Educators (2) Landlord, Credit & Criminal includes utilities, washer/dryer hookup Whitefield Elementary ATTN: Janet Steinert, Athletic Director – and rubbish removal for very large 2 Checks Required • Para Educators (2) Whitefield School bedrooms. Available in mid-September. EASTPOINT PROPERTIES Private entrance, plenty of parking. (603)262-1298 District 34 Twin Mountain Road • Whitefield, NH 03598 Security deposit required. TDD Equipped HCO • Speech/Language Pathologist (2 days per week) (603)837-3088 Conveniently located within walking • School Psychologist distance of Main St. No pets, please. WHITEFIELD - Second Floor 1 BR ATTN: Michael Berry, Athletic Director – WMRHS Call 991-3631, ask for Julie. apartments. $430, $475, $495/mo. Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools 127 Regional Road • Whitefield, NH 03598 LITTLETON––Spacious 4 room apt. Heat, hot water, trash removal, ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. (603)837-2528 Laundry facilities included. Security, near downtown Littleton washer/dryer, 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 web site: www.sau36.org pellet stove, non-smokers only. first month required. Call 603-586- (603) 837-9363 • web site: www.sau36.org 4009 for more information. Storage space. Rent reduction for long Positions Open Until Filled • EOE Positions Open Until Filled • EOE term commitment. $575/mth. Commercial Space For References/application required. 603- 823-5851 or 603-259-6853 or bur- Rent [email protected]. LITTLETON - Prime commer- One Room efficiency apartment, very cial/office space available, just off clean, and also a 2-room, 1-bedroom Exit 42 with exposure to I-93 and apartment, overlooking pond and a Rte. 302. 1300 sq. ft., good light- great view of Mount Washington. ing. Includes parking, heat, water, Available now. All utilities included. mowing, plowing, rubbish $550/mo. Jefferson NH. Call 586-4491 removal and high speed Internet WINN ASSOCIATES PROPERTY availability. Call 603-444-5300 or MANAGEMENT INC 603-728-8708. 69 Meadow Street, PO Box 966, Littleton, NH LITTLETON, FOR RENT–– Commercial 603-444-0709 office space: up to 2000 sq. feet. Formerly [email protected] a doctor's office. Plenty of free parking in Please visit our website a prime spot just over the bridge on Cottage St. Located on the ground floor. www.winnrentalsplus.com $9.95 sq. ft. Will subdivide, Call Frank BERLIN 603-616-8020. Wide open commercial 2 Bdrm 1st Flr with 1 car garage all space. Up to 1500 sq. ft. Great for storage, Utilities included-$600/mo machine shop, tradesman, etc. Possible LITTLETON business with a live-in apartment. 1 Bdrm 1St Flr apt Heat & Hot Located in a prime spot just over the water included- $ 600/mo bridge on Cottage St. Price negotiable. 2 Bdrm 3rd Flr apt All Utilities Call Frank, 603-616-8020. Included- $700/mo Furnished Apartments 1 Bdrm Furnished 1st Flr apt All Utilities Included-$700 BETHLEHEM - Nice 1 Bedroom Apartment, weekly or monthly, fur- Whitefield - Spacious, updated, first nished, all utilities included, reason- floor, 1 bedroom apartment, wood ably priced. $550/mo. $140/wk. Call floors, new carpet, large kitchen, pri- 444-6061. vate porch, river front, large yard, Condo For Rent shared washer and dryer. Great poten- 3 Bedroom Condo, North Woodstock, tial for in-home office. $518 heat, Alpine Village, Partially furnished or electric not included. 837.2585 unfurnished (You decide) Lease to Own or just lease. Nice quiet condo on a very TAMWORTH - Recently con- quiet cul-de-sac in desirable community. structed 2 bedroom townhouse. 1st floor has open living area Dining, W/D hookup. Beautiful secluded kitchen, 3/4/ bath fireplace & washer location on the Swift River. dryer. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms & full $850/month. Call 603-986-0012 bath. 3rd floor is a loft with sky lights currently furnished with bunk beds, liv- WHITEFIELD — Nice large 3-rd floor ing room set & TV. Condo is very clean, apartment with one bedroom. Heat & perfectly maintained & ready to move in. hot water included. Quiet building, off- heats with efficient K1 fuel. Go to street parking. $600/month. Call 788- Homeaway.com property # 149066 to see 3678 current photos. 1 year lease, must be 21, NO PETS, non smoker preffered, 1 mo WHITEFIELD - FOR RENT, 3 bed- rent & 1 mo security up front,, must room Duplex, 6 large rooms, , parking, have steady income, No sublease. near playground, no utilities, no pets. $1100.00per month + utilties. CALL 603- $700/month. Call 837-2239. 785-5857 or email [email protected]. To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 B12 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT JULY 20, 2011 ••• Enjoying Forest Lake State Park

Lifeguard Alicia Kenney of Lancaster, a 2008 WMRHS graduate who is a rising senior majoring in education at Keene State and also works at the Lancaster town pool, took four Southworth cousins of Lancaster — five-year-old Robert, Silas, left, middle row, David, and Clementine — for a noontime pic- nic and swim on Wednesday at Forest Lake State Park in Dalton. For the sec- ond year in a row the State Division of Parks and Recreation, the towns of Dalton and Whitefield, and various vol- unteers are keeping the beach open until dusk every day, free of charge to all users.

This bunch of kids who are friends and whose parents are friends enjoyed time on Wednesday at Forest Lake State Park in Dalton: Gracie Peavey, left, front, of Twin Mountain; her brother, Quentin Peavey, behind her; Meridian Gray of Whitefield; Tonia Smith of Twin Mountain; and Michael Gooden of Whitefield. Acting Parks director Gail Wolek said recently that the collabora- tive arrangement under which the park is open every day until dusk for the sec- ond summer in a row without any admission fee is a major plus for both North Country residents and visitors.