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. 11 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY EIGHT PAGES 75¢ $200,000 cut from Stark School budget SAU, school board plan next move

By Jonathan Benton people that showed an interest [email protected] were at the meeting, it was a well organized group of people in a mi- STARK — In the aftermath of a nority and it surprised everybody $222,000 school budget cut last in the room.” Tuesday approved by only a hand- According to Shallow at this ful of residents the people of Stark time option one seems the least now face some tough choices. viable. “As a result of the budget “I’d like to say this is Democ- that was passed the total dollar racy in action and what you do figure is not enough to tuition the when this happens is take what students to at least Groveton un- you have and move on,” said der the current rate formula,” he Georgina Caron who proposed to said. “I’ve gone through the budg- amend the school budget, “and I et to tuition and to close the ex- think we can still give kids good isting building paying for nothing education.” but insurance and we’re still about PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Three options now lie before $50,000 short.” Northern Pass attorney Donald Pfundstein of Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, formerly legal counsel to the state Senate, spoke at a microphone in the people of Stark to be present- The second option keeps the Representatives Hall in opposition to HB 648 on Wednesday while surrounded by orange-vest-wearing proponents. The bill was retained for further ed by Superintendent Dan Shal- school open, still approved by the study on a 13 to 5 vote. low at the upcoming 6 p.m. March state and the cost is in tune with 21 school board meeting: tuition- the current school budget. The ing out, cutting staff and services caveats include reductions in or cutting benefits and programs. staff, eliminating after school and Eminent domain bill hearing In a town of well over 400 peo- summer programs, “a significant ple it all came down to a 31 yes decrease in student services,” and 23 no vote to bring the Stark said Shallow. school budget down from On Shallow’s trip to meet with $1,024,650 to $802,650. Currently the Stark School teaching staff on draws crowd, HB 648 retained Wednesday, he told them to all 21 students attend the Stark Vil- By Edith Tucker Academy and the Pittsburg School signed to prohibit public utilities oper could take some older pri- lage School. plan on receiving pink slips. By [email protected] as well as activists wearing orange from petitioning for permission to vately owned houses near the wa- “It will be extremely tough to law he has to let the four teachers vests, hats, armbands, and rib- take private land or property rights terfront by eminent domain for a actually get the numbers to work,” know by April 15 whether or not CONCORD — Concern over the bons. They spent more than three to construct or operate a private, said former school board chair- Northern Pass Transmission line hours listening to the pros and large-scale transmission line. Rap- Bill, PAGE A17 man Danforth Peel. “Not all of the Stark, PAGE A18 and fear that the utility company cons of House Bill 648 at a hearing paport credits attorney Bob Baker could take easements by eminent in front of the House Science, Tech- who now resides n Columbia and domain and ride roughshod over nology and Energy Committee, practices law in Connecticut for Casting her vote the North Country’s landscape chaired by Rep. James Garrity of drawing up HB 648. drew some 250 of its opponents, Atkinson who heads the 18-mem- Baker, he explained, under- primarily from Coös and Grafton ber panel of 13 Republicans and stands the widespread concerns Counties, to Representatives Hall five Democrats. that were sparked in the 2005 land- on Wednesday morning. Panel member Rep. Larry Rap- mark Kelo vs. New London, Conn., The orderly crowd included paport, a Republican of Colebrook, case in which the U.S. Supreme some 40 students from Colebrook is the prime sponsor of the bill, de- Court ruled that a private devel- Details of proposed Balsams sale made public By Edith Tucker Lifestyle Properties, Inc., a real Balville LLC, an affiliate of [email protected] estate investment trust; and the Ocean Properties, Ltd. Hotels Mountain View Grand, now and Resorts of Portsmouth is in DIXVILLE — The Balsams owned by the Great American In- the process of completing a pur- Grand Resort, the iconic hotel surance Group of St. Louis, Mo., chase and sales agreement with that the late Neil Tillotson — a a subsidiary of American Finan- the Tillotson Corporation to ac- Canaan, Vt., native who had made cial Group. quire The Balsams. The sale is a fortune with his energy and in- Oceans Properties, Ltd. (OPL) expected to close before the ventive mind — bought at auc- will soon add The Balsams to its summer season opens and will tion in March of 1954 for senti- signature collection of Historic include some 7,700 acres of man- mental and familial reasons is Hotels, according to its own press aged woodlands and the 200- soon slated to go down the cor- release and to news shared at a room historic hotel, the 18-hole PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER porate path. Thursday afternoon telephone Panorama golf course, the nine- Bernadette Sudol of Dalton cast ballots in the WMRSD and town election on Tuesday afternoon, March The planned sale will follow press conference held by Tillot- 8, under the watchful eye of Ann Craxton in the Dalton municipal building. the recent pattern of ownerships son Corporation president Tom Balsams, PAGE A18 of the other two Grand Hotels in Deans of North Conway and Coös County: the Omni Mount Ocean Properties senior vice County property taxes up by $1.58 million How the Washington, now owned by CNL president Tom Varley. By Edith Tucker services. It’s the amount of money reduce 2010 taxes — with approxi- week went [email protected] the delegation voted to appropri- mately $260,000 more available ate — or spend — above the coun- than this year. Cold nights + Town Election day BERLIN — The county delega- ty’s estimated income from all oth- The economic squeeze is on, tion of state representatives voted er sources. and federal stimulus monies — AR- warm days = to authorize the county treasurer Last year, on March 13, 2010, the RA funds — have almost dried up. sweet syrup! to issue his warrant of payment — delegation voted to raise Country treasurer Fred King of or bill — to the towns and city in $11,619,625 from county property Colebrook warned that additional Coös County for $13,199,675. The taxes — or a whopping $1,580,050 squeezing would likely take place. vote was taken on Saturday at their less than this year. It appears the state will try to down- annual budget meeting. The delegation also voted to shift what have been state Health INDEX This is the sum — nearly $13.2 spend all its operating surplus of and Human Services Department million — that must be raised in De- $2,219,000 from 2010 to reduce costs onto the counties, although Business Directory ...... B64 cember from property taxes in 2011 taxes. Last year a surplus of Coös County to support county $2,477,900 from 2009 was used to Taxes, PAGE A17 Calendar ...... B5 Stratford passes advisory article to Classified ...... B7-10 Dining ...... A14 tuition grades 9 to 12 to Groveton High Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 By Edith Tucker Although the school does not from both the state Department of [email protected] have to provide transportation for Education and the Board of Edu- Obituaries ...... A2 high school students the appro- cation. STRATFORD — It wasn’t easy; priated sum does include those All three board members — Real Estate ...... A15 it wasn’t pretty; there was backing- costs, starting this fall. outgoing chairman and board Sports ...... B1-2 and-filling; and it didn’t really make SAU #58 Superintendent James member Michael Lynch and E. Har- anybody very happy, but in the “Dan” Shallow and the three-man lan Connary, who will have served end, Stratford voters passed an ad- school board, including newly 15 years when his term ends in PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER visory motion at Monday night’s elected board member Bruce 2012, and Dr. John Avery, a family The two opposing WMRSD school board candidates from Lancaster annual school meeting to tuition Blodgett who has returned to physician, explained that there — Peter Riviere, left, and Rep. Herb Richardson — chatted amica- all 17 students in grades 9 to 12 to board service after a break, must will be many decisions to make in bly with one another in the sunshine on school and town meeting Northumberland and appropriat- now thread their way through se- the next weeks and months. day, Tuesday, March 8, outside of the Lancaster Town Hall. ed $218,127 for that purpose by a curing legal advice and permission ballot vote, 80 “yeas” to 27 “nays.” to secure the voters’ intent, likely Stratford, PAGE A17 A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• Barbara J. Clay Carl R. Carlson LITTLETON — Barbara Jean Hampshire and the University of Eastern Star, Association of Re- TWIN MOUNTAIN— Carl R. tractions Association with Dick Clay, age 83, died on Feb. 26, Connecticut, where she did tired Teachers of Connecticut, Carlson died as he lived, a man Hamilton and was a member of 2011 at her home. graduate work. and AARP. of integrity with dignity and the first board as well. He was A native of Littleton, Jean A teacher for 35 years, Jean Jean leaves a cousin, Paul pride, on March 6, 2011 at Lit- extremely active in the Twin was born on June 11, 1927, the worked in the towns of Bethle- Bristol of Saxtons River, Vt. tleton Hospital with his daugh- Mountain Chamber, serving as daughter of Everett E. and Bar- hem, Littleton, and Rocky Hill, Memorial donations may be ters and two grandchildren at President for many years. In the bara (Morrill) Blakley. Jean at- Conn. While in Rocky Hill, she made to the Littleton Senior his side. 70s and 80s, he promoted Twin tended area schools and gradu- was a Unit Leader and a Master Center, Cottage Street, Littleton, Born in Woonsocket, R.I. on and the Chamber in mall shows ated from Littleton High School Teacher for training college stu- NH, or to a charity of one’s August 22, 1918, the son of Hjal- throughout southern New Eng- in 1945 with honors. She was a dents. She was voted an out- choice. mar and Marta (Anderson) Carl- land. He was also active in the member of the National Honor standing teacher and her name A graveside service will be son, Carl was married to Ruth Twin Mountain Snowmobile Society. was placed in the book entitled held in the Glenwood Cemetery Esther Grinnell in Sutton, Mass. Club and served as Selectman Jean attended Plymouth “Outstanding Elementary in the spring. in 1941 and was thrilled to cele- for the Town of Twin. Teachers College, now Ply- Teachers of America.” Arrangements and care have brate their 70th wedding an- Carl R. Carlson Carl leaves his wife Ruth; four mouth State University, receiv- Jean was a past member of been entrusted to the Pillsbury niversary on Jan. 20. daughters and their husbands, ing a Bachelor of Education de- the National Education Associa- Phaneuf Funeral Home and Cre- He lived through the great de- completed a 12-room addition. Sonja and Anthony DeStefanis, gree in 1949. While at Plymouth, tion, NH Education Association, matorium, located at 101 Union pression and fought in the big His last major building project Carol Carlson-Cunningham, she was a class officer, partici- Connecticut Education Associa- Street in Littleton. For more in- war serving in the Army Air was renovating the first floor of Raynee Carlson and Buzz pated in sports, and was a col- tion, and local education formation, go to the obituary Corps in the French/German the old homestead from 2004 un- Holmes, and Claudia Carlson lege cheerleader. She also at- groups. She was a member of the section of the website at campaign. He was admitted to til 2006. Vars and Richard Vars; four tended the University of New Mt. Eustis Chapter, Order of the www.pillsburyphaneuf.net. Warwick Lodge #16 on Nov. 11, From 1974 until 2006, he was grandchildren, Becky DeStefanis 1954 and has been a Mason at the grill cooking blueberry and husband John Spiritas, Lau- since. pancakes for one or fifty. Until ra DeStefanis, and twins Will Lionel D. Fontaine “Carl R. Carlson, Builder” was this past summer Carl could al- Carl Cunningham and Caitlin HULL, Mass. — Sgt Lionel joyed playing Bingo and driving er, Nelson Fontaine and his wife how he was known in Warwick, ways be seen tending his flow- Carlson Cunningham; and triplet Daire Fontaine (U.S. Army Re- his red 1970 Cadillac convert- Barbara of Groveton; Doris R.I. from after the war until 1972 ers, riding his lawn mower, split- great grandchildren Ben, Ella, tired), 82, of Hull, formerly of ible. Woodward of New Hampshire when he moved to Twin Moun- ting wood, making furniture, or and Marie Spiritas to carry for- Lancaster, N.H., died at the Lionel was the loving hus- and the late Roland Fontaine tain, N.H. Having purchased planning some other refinement ward the work ethic and self re- Brockton VA Hospital’s Hospice band of the late Violet (Banas) and his ex-wife Sally Burke of Howe’s Cottages and historic to the lodge. He was a lifelong sponsibility he sought to instill Facility on March 1, 2011. McCluskey Fontaine, whose Halifax; and many nieces and house from his cousin Edith in Red Sox fan and was looking for- in them. For 30 years, Lionel proudly gravesite he visited almost dai- nephews in Pennsylvania, Mass- 1965, he and Ruth renamed them ward to the new season. He still His brother Sven Carlson and served in the U.S. Army, includ- ly for the last 14 years, to start achusetts and New Hampshire. Carlson’s Cabins and he began continued to complete the his sister Ebba Carlson Ander- ing at Hog Island in Hull, and re- his day over coffee. He was the Visiting hours were held in his third career where they wel- crossword puzzle and word son died previously. tired as a sergeant. During these devoted son of the late George the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home comed guests who returned search and to follow the news In lieu of flowers, send dona- years, he was awarded the and Mary Rose (Gagne) in Hingham and A Celebration of year after year. In the late 60s he and Chronicle daily. Golfing and tions in his name to: North Coun- World War II Victory Medal, Fontaine; loving father of Daire Life Service was held in the fu- began his legacy of love and bowling were his sports of try Home Health and Hospice, Army of Occupation World War Fontaine and her fiancé Paul neral home on Monday, March proudest achievements, design- choice, and when he couldn’t 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH II Medal with Japan clasp, Pres- Moyer of Boston, Jean Mc- 7, prior to the Funeral Mass in ing and drawing plans for a year- make it to them, he enjoyed the 03561; the Alzheimer's Founda- idential Unit Citation (Syngman Cluskey of Hull, and the late St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s round lodge, which he built with next best alternative and played tion of America, 322 Eighth Ave., Rhee), National Defense Service Matthew R. McCluskey Jr., his Church in Hull and burial in Hull the help of family and friends. them on Wii. His flowers were a 7th fl., New York, NY 10001, or to Medal, Korean Service Medal wife Rose McCluskey and their Village Cemetery. They broke ground on Ruth’s particular love; his springtime the BMC Amyloid Research Cen- with two bronze service stars, daughter Cynthia McCluskey Donations in memory of Li- birthday, August 5, 1972 and passion was nurturing his peren- ter (note Bill Cunningham), and the United Nations Service Newton and her husband Greg. onel may be made to the Brock- first opened the doors of Carl- nial gardens and planting hun- Moakley Building, 830 Harrison Medal, among others. He was a Other family members include ton VA Hospice Program, 500 son’s Lodge for guests on Colum- dreds of annuals along the drive- Avenue, M3, Boston, MA 02118. member of the Knights of his brothers, Leonard Fontaine Belmont Street, Brockton, MA bus Day weekend, 1973. In 1986 way and walks. Calling hours were held at Columbus in Pembroke and en- and his wife Eunice of Lancast- 02301. to 1987 he and his son-in-law Carl was a founding member Pillsbury Funeral Home in Lit- of the Board of Directors for tleton on Friday evening, March North Country Council in 1973 11. A memorial service will be and was instrumental in estab- held later this spring at Carl- lishing the White Mountain At- son’s Lodge. Wilford L. Tompkins WHITEFIELD — Wilford Leo Korea from 1944 to 1948. Tompkins, also known as “Bill” He met and married Helen and “Papa Smurf,” died on (Reed) Tompkins in Norwell, March 2, 2011, after a brief ill- Mass. ness. In 1960, he owned and oper- He was born in South Boston ated an ambulance service on August 26, 1928, at The called A&A Ambulance Service Boston City Hospital, to Alice in Weymouth Mass. Bill also Bonny (Tompkins) and his step- worked for Reeds Express, and father Peter Derdone. later became a Police Officer in Bill was very active with his Abington, Mass., where he community. He joined the served for two years, then Armed services at the age of 16

and served in Philippines and Thompkins, PAGE A15

ALE! Joan P. Parks S GROVETON — Joan Pearl and going to York Beach to see Parks, 79, of Groveton, died on the light house and to get salt wa- March 11, 2011, in Concord, sur- ter taffy. rounded by family. Joan leaves her husband She was born March 22, 1931, Arthur; her daughter Susan in Groveton, the daughter of the Karmeris of Barrington; daughter late Clinton and Beatrice and son-in-law Debra and Edwin (LaBreque) Fisk, the oldest of Mellett of Groveton; son and three siblings. daughter-in-law Gregory and She graduated from Groveton Deborah Parks of Gilmanton; 11 High School in 1949 and was an grandchildren; nine great-grand- active member of the Groveton children; a sister-in-law Charlene Methodist Church for many Fisk of Watertown, N.Y.; and many years. On Jan. 14, 1950, she mar- nieces and nephews. ried Arthur Parks. Family was Joan’s brothers Paul and most important to Joan and one David died previously. of her favorite things was having At the request of the family, no everyone together for a big fami- ly dinner. She loved the ocean Parks, PAGE A15

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LANCASTER — Tuesday, tee were hesitant to set a prece- expectancy and the other two are Prospect Ski club boasted 30 days By Evelyn C. Bennett The next meeting will be on March 8, was a streamlined day for dent to basically subsidize the expected to be on the list to be re- of operation and $5,000 was ap- On March 8, the Colonel March 22, and we will be en- Lancaster with all of the warrant Church.” placed next year. Savings are ex- proved for next season’s costs. Town Senior Citizens met at tertained by Lyndall Demers articles passing at town meeting When town meeting came pected in the long run as it is more The final approved operating the Colonel Town Community and Joyce Ball, and possibly without a hitch, and even a $40,085 around, however, representation expensive to run the lagoons on budget for Lancaster ended up at House for a business meeting. their father John Chessman, reduction in the operating budget was found and it came out that the electricity alone then solar energy. $4,732,321. President Lois McGee wel- with their wonderful violin mu- compared to last year to boot, but food pantry was in desperate need Also approved was $21,000 for a In the municipal election, David comed the seniors and com- sic. Please note that they will what had most people standing up of new freezers for meats and food new Muffin Monster Grinder and Stickney won the post of Select- to talk was the matter of $100. items. With limited space for food $40,000 for a new Demo Grinder man, Ann Huddleston took Trea- menced the meeting with the be playing before dinner, so “The thing that generated the and antiquated freezers support for the sanitation department. surer, Jean Oleson is Trustee of Lord’s Prayer followed by the please plan on coming early to most discussion was the written rose up to amend Article 22 to give What was usual was the re- trust funds, Library Trustee is Ben- Pledge of Allegiance. The sec- enjoy their music. request for a $100 for the food the Food Pantry $500 instead to fix placement of town vehicles and jamin Gaetjens-Oleson, Michael retary’s report was then read Following the meeting we pantry,” said Town Manager Ed the problem, “which certainly is equipment including $100,000 for Nadeau was elected Cemetary by Evelyn C. Bennett, who also had a nice visit from two Coun- Samson. worth investing in,” said Samson. a new excavator, $12,000 for an Trustee and Irene Schmidt was told a customary joke to try Village representatives, The petitioned warrant article Also different this year were equipment trailer and $15,000 for voted onto the Emmons Smith was in support of the Lancaster the large number of sewer and san- a new support/tow vehicle. The Fund. Three unopposed candi- please the members. The re- Dwayne Bosse and Rachel San- Community Cupboard, but was itation expenditure requests. The sweetest deal could arguably been dates voted onto the Colonel Town port was accepted as read. born, who gave us a quick run- not recommended by the select- largest of these items was $107,000 the approval of $500,000 for a new Spending Committee were Joshua The treasurer’s report was not down on the Rehab depart- men or budget committee at the for the replacement of two Solar- ladder truck with $475,000 paid for Smith, Colleen Bosse and Kristen read, as Vivian Markham had a ment and wanted us all to public budget meeting. bee Aerators by FEMA assistance and only Jones while two unopposed of the previous appointment at noon. know that the new 2500 square “The reason is, we know the “The Solarbee generators are a $25,000 by the town. Col. Town Investment Committee April brings on the annual foot gym is available to sen- food pantry functions out of the necessity at the sewer lagoons to The Colonel Town Recreation were Charles J. Schmidt and David Methodist Church and no one make them work properly and center received $22,000 for the re- Fuller Jr. Elected onto the Budget election of officers, so Presi- iors. The need to exercise and came forward to explain what were becoming ancient and unre- placement of an existing garage. Committee were Barry Crawford, dent McGee asked for volun- make use of our muscles is their true intent was to do with the liable,” said Samson The new one will include handicap Richard Bernier and Peter Riviere. teers to work on a nominating very important as when we committee to select a slate of grow old we lose 30 to 50 per- Gov. Lynch to receive signatures tomorrow, SB118 set to be amended officers. They are Judy Fuller, cent of muscles, and we must Connie Cardinal, Ronnie Mar- keep healthy by exercising and By Edith Tucker tive Office Building (LOB), located Alternating Current (AC) line to was originally designed to modify tin and Louise Ann Wetherbee. eating well. Both Rachel and [email protected] the definition of a renewable gen- directly behind the State House. Deerfield. The installation will be the Dwayne invited our members Northern Pass is a planned 140- Some coalition members have eration facility but now only appar- first meeting of April. to visit them at the Rehab de- CONCORD — A coalition of peo- mile high-voltage Direct Current planned to be in Concord to testify ently concerns the Berlin Laidlaw ple opposed to the proposed North- 1,200-megawatt transmission line on Senate Bill 118 earlier that day at power plant. The 50/50 winner was Sh- partment and they left each ern Pass Transmission line from the that is proposed to carry hydro- 9:15 a.m. in LOB 102 in front of the According to the senator’s aide, eryl Bennett, and the birthday one of us a packet of informa- U S-Quebec border at Pittsburg to a power from northern Quebec Senate Energy and Natural Re- the wording of a bill is never cake was won by Evelyn Ben- tion including a nice package converter station in Franklin will through northern New Hampshire sources Committee. changed online until after a com- nett, who was surprised, and of cookies. Rachel said to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. on to Franklin. In Franklin the power The bill, of which Sen. John Gal- mittee officially amends it. stated that she will be 58 on come in at any time and she Thursday, March 17, in the Legisla- would be converted to serve an new lus of Berlin is the prime sponsor, The amendment is designed to change the minimum electric re- Saturday. will talk to you. WMRSD teachers contract fails, all other warrant articles pass newable portfolio standards at The lunch committee was Now, don’t forget to come Judy Fuller and Rosalie Quim- early on March 22 to hear Lyn- By Edith Tucker to collect up to $20,000 from the Ca- liberative Session to call for a com- 2025 percentages now in existing [email protected] reer & Technical Education tuition prehensive study of the District “to legislation (RSA 362-F:3) and its sub- by with helpers Sandy MacKil- dall, Joyce and John. It is pep- surcharge revenues passed, 1,004 determine what changes, if any of ject matter is not related to the pro- lop and Ronnie Martin. A nice py music and you will enjoy it. WHITEFIELD — The $18,801,993 to 516. the school organization, including posed Northern Pass project in any assortment of sweets were in a See you then. operating budget of the five-town A similar sum of up to $25,000 the closing of the Jefferson Elemen- way. White Mountains Regional School could go into the Forestry CRF tary School, would increase effi- The press conference is being District school budget passed, 871 should a timber harvest is done, al- ciency while also maximizing stu- held to deliver petitions and letters to 684, on Tuesday, March 8. so passed under Article 10, 1,124 to dent achievement and to produce a to Governor John Lynch opposing The default budget that would 402. report on the findings of the study the project. By Monday, coordina- LANCASTER WEATHER SUMMARY have gone into effect under Article Article 11, a petitioned article by the 2012 Budget Hearing, passed, tors Pamela and Peter Martin said 1 if the school board’s recom- that originally sought closure of the 777 to 733. The school’s lawyer had they expected to have 1,500 letters By Dave Haas Note: Degree Day Year Begins mended budget had failed would Jefferson School by June 30, and advised that this article is advisory and signatures from residents from Week of March 6 - 12 July 1 & Ends June 30. have sliced $227,561 off the bottom was then amended at the First De- and non-binding. around the state as well as from reg- TEMPERATURE: PRECIPITATION: line. ular visitors to New Hampshire. A list of towns that voted in op- The $37,815 support staff col- High Week 53 3/11 Total Week 1.49 Early Literacy workshops set position to the project at recent lective bargaining contract for 2011- Low Week -1 3/8 Total This Month 1.91 2012 passed, 840 to 730, under Ar- LANCASTER and WHITEFIELD 6 p.m. and there is no cost for fam- town meetings will be read aloud. High 1 Year Ago 55 According to Valerie Herres of Lan- Normal This Month 0.98 ticle 2. — Early Literacy workshops will be ilies. Childcare is provided free of Low 1 Year Ago 5 Total This Year 6.08 The teachers’ contract, howev- caster, at least 20 towns that are ei- presented next week by Marna In- charge as well. Normal High 36 Normal For Year To Date 5.21 er, failed, 679 to 820. Under Article gerson, retired SAU 36 kindergarten Register with Kim at the early ther on the preferred or an alter- nate route passed warrant articles Normal Low 12 Total. Snow This Month 9.3 3, $138,287 would have been ap- teacher. Early literacy benchmarks childhood center, Lancaster School Record High 65 1977 propriated representing the addi- that are opposed to the proposed Normal Snow This Month. 6.8 and related skills activities will be by calling 788-4924. The same work- Record Low -28 2007 tional costs attributable to the in- $1.1 billion transmission line proj- Total Snow This Winter 91.0 discussed. Parents can help their shop will be presented to young Degree Days This YTD 6899 creases in salaries and benefits over children to be successful readers. parents and caregivers at the ect either unanimously or by over- Normal Snow This Winter 63.9 Degree Days Last YTD 6362 those under the current staffing lev- Lancaster's workshop will be held Whitefield Elementary School li- whelming margins: Bath, unani- Note: Melted Precipitation Year els in this current fiscal year. at the Weeks Memorial Library brary on March 23. Register with mous, and also raised $1,500; Beth- Avg. Degree Days YTD 6543 Begins Jan 1 & Ends Dec. 31 The up to $15,000 in surplus from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on March 21. Jackie at the Whitefield School by lehem, Clarksville, and Colebrook, funds to be placed in the Plow Truck Dinner will be served from 5:30 to calling 837-3088. all unanimous; Columbia, 65 op- Capital Reserve Fund under Article posed and nine in favor by secret 4 passed by a 2-to-1 margin, 1011 to ballot; Dalton, unanimous; Easton, 503. Wednesday Lenten Lunches unanimous and also raised $2,500; The up to $125,000 in surplus to Holderness and Jefferson, unan- be placed in the Buildings and Free Ecumenical Lenten Lunch- churches on Wednesdays at noon: imous; Lancaster, only two in favor Grounds Maintenance Trust es featuring lunch, prayer and a re- March 16 at All Saints Catholic out of some 150 voters; Landaff, passed under Article 5 by nearly as flection are offered at the following Church, Lancaster; March 23 at unanimous and raised $4,000; Lit- wide a margin, 980 to 518. Community Baptist Church, White- tleton, opposed; Northumberland The up to $50,000 in surplus to field; March 30 at Trinity Methodist and Orford; unanimous; Pittsburg, be placed in the district-wide road St. Patrick's supper Church, Whitefield; April 6 at UCC Stewartstown, and Stratford, all op- START ‘EM RIGHT WITH BLUE SEAL POULTRY FEEDS! maintenance and paving under Ar- at All Saints Church Congregational, Lancaster; April 13 posed but one; and Sugar Hill, Went- A GREAT HOBBY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! ticle 6 passed by 955 to 542. at St. Paul's Episcopal, Lancaster; worth, and Woodstock, all unani- LANCASTER — A traditional NOW ON SALE: Establishing a Capital Reserve April 20, location to be announced. mous. 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Also open and buying pulpwood and logs: call for current specs and pricing N. Stratford Yard 603-922-5151 W. Burke Yard 802-467-8784 LOOKING FOR A PIG? WATCH FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL ! All yards are open: PIG DAY Germain’s Satellite LLC Monday - Friday: 6AM to 4PM 244 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 603-788-4766 603-788-2281 48 Main Street • Lancaster, NH 03584 Log Buyer: Garrett Paquette Open Monday - Saturday 7:00am-5pm A4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• Editorial Building the set Cooperative is the way to go A few years ago, the towns of Stratford, Stark and Northumberland were facing decreasing enrollment and rising taxes. They undertook a study to see how they would best be served for their educational needs going forwards and looked at many options. The clear cost- saver at that time was a cooperative district that utilized existing buildings and gave everyone a voice in educating their children. Northumberland, the town that faced hardship, was the only town who bought into the idea at the time. Stratford was reluctant to throw their lot in with their southern neighbors and Stark sought to retain their school in its current form. As predicted, things didn’t get any better and now the three towns again look to form a committee to study their options. This time it is Stark and Stratford in dire straights with state aid figures projected to raise the tax rates astronomically in Stratford and a taxpayer gutted budget hamstringing the school situation in Stark. We continue to believe that the best option for the students and taxpayers of these three towns is a cooperative district. Pooling re- sources to offer the best possible programs will make the students more competitive and well-rounded. Slightly larger class sizes will bet- ter prepare them for real-world situations where group-dynamics will be important and a cooperative district will give each town a voice on the board. Kudos to all three for again approving the committee and here’s hoping they can reach an agreement that all three towns can get on board with. READERS’FORUM Courtesy photo Riverside School third grader John Keenan of Lancaster, and eighth grader Olivia Kaplan of Peacham,Vt., work together on their set design for the school's upcom- Corporate greed will scar NH ing production of Guys and Dolls. Performances will be at the Lyndon Institute Auditorium on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. To the Editor: through his property. What will For those of you who might not that do to his income? This project be aware of it, big corporations are will devalue owners’ properties. READERS’FORUM once again being greedy. They Who wants to see big ugly towers want to destroy the beauty of the across the beautiful landscape of North Country of New Hampshire. the North Country and New Hamp- FAREWELL AND THANKS I am talking about the Northern shire? This will not help the econ- To the Editor: for always being there to answer higher quality educational pro- athletic programs. I am happy to Pass Project. This project begins in omy of the North Country. As my term of office on the White questions and provide whatever grams. say that both Kelly and David, as Canada and goes through the State It is possible this project will go Mountain’s School Board comes additional support was needed. I Over the past 14 years my in- products of this District, have of New Hampshire. The project in- through Franconia Notch and con- to a close it is bitter sweet for me. will always be grateful to Jeremy volvement as a coach, long-term thrived in the educational pro- volves cutting a 150 to up to 400 servation lands that have been pre- I want to express what a hum- Noyes and Audie Hamilton for substitute teacher, committee grams that prepared them for foot clear cut right of way to con- served for future generations. bling and fulfilling honor it has providing the superb informa- member, booster club chair, and success in college and gained the struct metal towers that will be 90 Won’t it be a beautiful sight to head been to serve this District and to tion technology that has signifi- school board member has en- skills on the athletic field that en- to 135 feet high to transport elec- north on Route 93 and come upon represent the citizens of the cantly improved the flow of com- abled me to participate in the af- abled them to compete at the col- tricity that will benefit Massachu- ugly towers? As it is, we have al- Town of Carroll. munications within the District. fairs of the district at many lev- legiate level. setts and Connecticut. New Hamp- ready lost an icon in Franconia I wish to recognize Dr. Dean Cass- It has been a pleasure to observe els. I am particularly grateful to I wish the next Board member shire will not get the benefit of the Notch with the loss of the Old Man cadden who first encouraged me the dedication of the administra- have had the opportunity to from the Town of Carroll much use of this power. New Hampshire in the Mountain. Don’t destroy it to become involved as a school tors, teachers and staff over the serve in the capacity of co-chair success. Edith and Mr. Tucker, I already exports more power than with ugly towers. board member. I also want to ac- past five years. It has been re- of the Athletic- Extra Curricular will miss seeing you both… it uses. This project will destroy the knowledge my former colleagues warding to witness the students Policy Committee, Chair of Facil- “Keep EM’ Straight!” The corporations say this proj- beauty of the North Country, which Brian Fogg, Chris Wheeler, Lynne progress as they have prepared ities and Chair of Policy and for I would also like to thank my hus- ect will create jobs for the already is one of the natural landscapes Holland, Peter Rivier, Ray Grad- themselves for college and for the many milestones that were band Bob for being my constant depressed economy of the North still unscathed by big corpora- ual, Tim Overhoff and Greg Odell their future vocations. I got to accomplished through these ef- rock, best friend and mentor. He Country. While this may be true, tions. I urge all of you to write Gov- whose knowledge and experi- know many of these students and forts. The opportunity to present along with our children Kelly and the jobs will only be temporary. ernor Lynch, Senators Ayotte and ence provided both guidance and their parents as the Administra- the graduating Class of 2007, in- David have shown me uncondi- They will need local loggers to Sheehan and State Representa- assurance as a new school board tive Assistant to Mike Curtis, cluding my son David, with their tional support during this chap- clear the right-of-way. Local hotels, tives in opposition of this project. member. I also want to thank our when he served as Recreation Di- high school diplomas created a ter in my life. I look forward to motels and restaurants will PSHN, N-Star and Northern Utili- current board members, Randy, rector at Colonel Town. Mike has lasting memory. the future; to the opportunity to house/feed the people who work ties and other big corporations Jim, Herb, Jessica and Beverly for proven to be as much of an asset Fourteen years ago, my family spend time with my family and to on this project. What happens think of the people for once and their contributions in continuing to the School District as he was and I moved to the North Coun- contemplate the prospect of fur- when the project is completed? not bulking up your wallets. The this tradition of dedicated public to the community while at try of New Hampshire in search ther public service. What happens to those people beauty of New Hampshire and its service. Colonel Town. of a place where our children Sincerely, who rely on the land for their in- North Country can’t afford it. Keep I would also like to express my I wish Dr. Fensom and the entire could have the opportunity to at- Catherine B. Warren come? One maple producer in New Hampshire and its North appreciation to Roxanne Hart- school administration much suc- tend public school in a safe envi- WMRSD School Board North Stratford relies heavily on Country the way it is; beautiful and land and the central office staff cess as they continue to evolve ronment and be competitive in Representative, Town of Carroll the income from the trees that pro- irreplaceable. duce the sap that make maple Dawn Scribner products. This project will run Gilford A fulfilling woodland experience Declining position To the Editor: makes for a great hike in the three miles long. It has been used it is easy to spot tracks and oth- To the Editor: come a board member of a non- For those of you who are not woods. A good place to start this all winter and is not hard to fol- er signs of the furry and feath- I would like to start by thanking profit organization called Hon- yet tired of the snow, the month hike is at the parking lot for the low. ered inhabitants of Mount the voters of Twin Mountain for duras hope. Between my travels to of March is here, bringing many ski area. Park at the lower end On the trail you will walk in Prospect. By taking time to read electing me to the school board. Honduras and the many fundrais- warm days but with lots of snow and enter the woods, where you and out of stands of tall majestic these signs one can learn much After much consideration, I have ers I am now involved in, I feel I can- still remaining in the woods. This will find a sign-in box. You are now white pines, hardwoods, soft- about these creatures. All of the decided to decline this position. I not give the school board the at- combination makes for the best at the beginning of the trail. You woods and old apple orchards. above makes for a great hike, so regret putting my name on the bal- tention and time it deserves. snowshoeing and backwoods ski- can also get to the trail by walk- On the far side of the hill you will call up a friend, get out in the lot so quickly without completely Carla Vaughan ing. An excellent trail is the Weeks ing along the snow-packed trail of see a working sugar bush with the fresh air and have some fun. understanding the time commit- Twin Mountain State Park, the Round the Moun- the groomer to the auto road, spider web of sap lines threading John Poole ment involved. I have recently be- tain Trail, also part of the Her- where you will find another sign through the trees on the way Whitefield itage Trail. This single-track trail in box. The trail is just under down hill. Along this narrow trail Volunteerism appreciated To the Editor: partment who themselves worked Stark School The Northumberland Select very hard in the aftermath of the To the Editor: cussion, you decided to reveal school we include everyone in administration in Stark need to Board would like to thank the largest storm in some time. We are Two years ago my daughter your ulterior motives and place the decision making process go without health insurance to Groveton Fire Department volun- very proud to have such a display wrote a letter to the editor to try your demands. You pull a num- when it comes to what should keep the school operating, then teers for their help in shoveling of volunteerism in our community. to help save the Stark Village ber out of a 1992 town report happen within the school; every- that is what we are willing to do. out fire hydrants after last week’s Sincerely, School. This year, it’s my turn. and you just figure we should be one, including the students. This If it means that our children will storm. This certainly was appreci- The Northumberland Let me begin by saying that I able to operate using that pre- is, after all, their school. have to go without extra pro- ated by the Highway and Water De- Board of Selectmen am extremely disappointed in posterous number. When asked I wonder if people in the com- grams we have put in place to the behavior of some of the com- to explain your budget, we get munity even realize that the pro- provide a quality education, munity members in Stark. You “oh I shouldn’t have to do that,” posed budget was actually a 1.70 then that is what we will have to let us all believe that there were but you expected the board to percent decrease, but because do. We are all willing to make no issues with the school budg- go over the budget that they pro- of revenue that was lost through sacrifices for what we believe in. et because not one of you posed line by line and when not a cut in state funds, it turned out What are you willing to do? showed up to the budget meet- moving quickly enough, dis- to be a 39 cent per thousand in- Obviously the people who Established September 11, 1838 ings. Not one of you expressed missed it! Let me tell you, the crease. This means that a home voted to cut our budget by “All the news that fits” concerns, but yet you all showed current salaries in this district valued at $200,000 would have a $222,000 are not willing to do USPS No. 222580 up to vote and blind-side us with are still significantly less than $79.02 total increase (for the much. Thank goodness you are Published every Wednesday at your plan. There was no collab- what surrounding districts are year) in their taxes. A home not the people teaching our chil- 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 oration here. How dare you paying, and they were ridicu- worth $100,000 had a $39.51 to- dren. I teach my students that Telephone: (603) 788-4939 come into a meeting and think lously less in 1992. Let’s face it, tal increase, a home worth honesty is always the best way. Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. that you represent all the people everything was cheaper in 1992, $75,000 had a $29.63 total in- I teach them that change can Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher in Stark! Your spokesperson, be- including gas and oil, bus costs, crease and a home worth happen with even just one voice ing a past principal herself, insurance, educating students $50,000 would pay an extra to start it; I hope mine is that Melissa Grima, Editor knows what the proper proce- and just the cost of living in gen- $19.76. It seems to me that mon- voice now. For all you school Reporter, Edith Tucker dures are. It seems to me, that eral. Your figure doesn’t even ey was not your true issue here. supporters who live in Stark, News and Sports, Jonathan Benton people were led to ignore the cover the expense of closing the Maybe there are other ulterior and I know you’re out there, Advertising, Lisa Snowman process, knowing that you school and tuitioning our stu- motives that even the people please come to the next school Typesetter, Carla Allen couldn’t get what you wanted dents elsewhere. who voted on Tuesday are not board meeting on March 21, Editorial Design, Angela Peets through the fair Democratic Many communities in the aware of. 2011 at 6 p.m. to find out what process, with equal representa- North Country are talking about At the moment, it may appear our combined voices can do for tion. Conversations were held in collaborative schools. The cur- that you have left us with no op- our children. What values are we Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com secret to make sure that you rent financial situation that we tions, but the administration, going to teach them? That it is All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors could “win” a vote without the are all facing today makes it very teachers, and staff at the Stark better to win by being sneaky extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. rest of the town even knowing challenging for everyone! Maybe Village School are prepared to and secretive, or to be honest Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, what was happening. having a collaborative school is do whatever it takes to keep our and collaborate with others to P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 You show up to the meeting in our future, but shouldn’t we school open and provide our problem solve, and be creative Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. and quibble over $5,000 to initi- be looking at all the options and students with the best educa- in our solutions. Circulation figures available on request. ate a pre-K program, which making an informed decision all tion possible. There are plenty Kelly Jewell Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. could potentially bring in rev- together? We shouldn’t be of Americans today that are liv- Resident of Stark, Parent, enue for the school, and then forced into that decision by a se- ing without health insurance. If and Teacher Grades 1-4 when you got bored with the dis- lect few. Even in our elementary it means that the teachers and MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook Frost heaves not for the faint-hearted

By JOHN HARRIGAN scription of a frost heave came from Bath’s Robert Cope, who COLUMNIST called one just up the road to- ward Monroe as “a real jaw-drop- per.” (Ed. Note: John Harrigan is on When I was running the Coös the ready. hiatus this week. This column is County Democrat, one of my sev- reprinted from March 26, 2008) That make of F150 came with eral depraved-humor indul- two gas tanks, front and rear, and gences was running bogus classi- after putting more air into the Frost heaves are a way of life fied ads. There were a couple of in, well, regions that have frost, at tires I drove downtown and had phony ones in there each week. both tanks filled. In the interven- least the kind of frost that drives For example, I once put my new- as deep as a well-driven post. In ing couple of weeks the truck and born daughter up for sale (there I have been hither and yon. climes further south by now the were a couple of serious takers). frost heaves have pretty much The other day I had sixty One of the hallmarks of the ad- bucks burning a hole in my pock- gone out of the roads, but in New vent of frost-heave season is the Hampshire from Winnipesaukee et, just enough to fill one tank and posting of weight-bans on vari- half of the other, but when we got north they’re still much in evi- ous highways and byways. This is dence. In the northern two-thirds to the front tank a fellow truck called banning the roads, but of driver shouted “Whoa!” and of the state you can pretty much course it long ago crept into the figure frost-heave season running pointed to the pavement, now vernacular as “banding” the sporting a pool of gasoline big from town meeting to black flies. roads. Some of the state’s older high- enough to grow gas-tolerant So each spring I would run this trout. ways are legendary for their frost classified: heaves. Stretches of Route 110 The front gas tank was gone, “Would whoever borrowed PHOTO COURTESY KAREN HARRIGAN as in “just plain gone,” with only from Hanover on up to Lisbon the town’s road-banding ma- Driver, left, checks battered F150, right, for missing gas tank (not shown). have some doozies. Route 16 a strap-hanger to denote that it chine, plus the extra bands, was ever there at all. north of Berlin has several please return them so we can get ******* for farm stuff, hauling the likes of it’s time to dig it out. So a couple And it is testimony to the fine stretches of frost heaves that the roads banded for spring. — I have two trucks, one a dead- fence posts and hay. of weeks ago I did just that, using vigor and character of North force 18-wheelers to a crawl and Signed, the selectmen.” (Ed. Note: ly serious newer 2003 model and At the end of fall I take it off the the tractor and bucket-loader to Country frost heaves that exactly practically have truckers in the bogus classifieds are back, the other a technical antique — road, and it reposes in an ever- excavate the worst and finishing when the truck and the tank part- armed revolt. Route 113 along the perhaps not as amusing as during an ’88 purchased new but which deepening snowbank beside the up by shovel. The old girl started ed company remains a mystery. Big Lake’s northern periphery John’s tenure, but there, never- now has something over 260,000 hay barn all winter long, until late up just fine and clawed to free- — John Harrigan’s address: has some world-class humps and theless, for your enjoyment. Take miles on it. It now sports farm winter’s lengthening sun and ad- dom under her own power, al- Box 39, Colebrook, NH 03576. E- hollows. a look and see if you can spot plates, because it’s used mainly vent of snow fleas remind me that though I had tractor and chain at mail: [email protected] And my all-time favorite de- them.) Wild Lancaster On being mauled By BOB DURANT ground with several additional thrusts of its body, jabbing me on COLUMNIST the right side with its left hoof. That last attack hurt and I cried When I entered the lower hay out in pain. The steer was now field that cool, cloudy day in Sep- standing over me, its head just tember, most of the cows were inches from my face, a thin line of laying down chewing their cud. It drool hanging from its mouth. I was a peaceful scene with the reached up and rubbed the side cows dotting the verdant green of its face saying “That’s fields and the Kilkenny Moun- enough…. now stop.” There was tains rising in the background. a pause in the attack and I sud- The majority of the cows were denly noticed that a large group Holsteins, their black and white of cows had gathered around us color pattern dominating the intently watching the action— herd. I was planning to walk the just like a crowd of people at a fire length of the field paralleling the or accident. Two cows walked woodland and the B&M railroad past us, and the steer abruptly tracks. Groups of cows were near stepped over me and followed my intended path, but this didn’t them. This was my chance. I got concern me. In the past I had al- up, retrieved my camera from the ways walked among them with no grass where it had fallen out of incidents of any kind. I found the case when I was knocked them peaceful and gentle; I en- down, thanked the powers that joyed their company. be I had no broken bones and As I slowly walked down the limped down the field away from field, I passed a small gathering of the herd to continue my walk. Holsteins just to my left, grazing For the next three days I sur- near the wood line. I should have vived on Advil. The mornings been paying attention. One of the were the worst, especially the Holsteins, a steer, started walking pain in my back, neck and stom- towards me at an unusually quick ach. I had learned some valuable and determined pace. Before I lessons from the mauling experi- could fully assess the situation, it ence: (1) the steer stopped its at- was just a few feet from me al- tack when I stopped struggling, ready lowering its head. The steer (2) don’t trust steers—castration made contact with my lower does not always remove all ves- chest, lifted its head, lunged for- tiges of aggression, (3)never trust ward and lifted me off my feet, bulls and (4) be suspicious of throwing me to the ground on my cows. All it takes is that one indi- back. I yelled and instinctively vidual in a herd to see your pres- pulled up my knees in a defensive ence as a threat and single you position, quickly rolled on to my out as an adversary to attack. left side and tried to get up. The — Bob Durant is a retired steer’s response was not favor- school teacher, wildlife photog- able. It lowered its head and rapher and naturalist. His pas- butted me back down to the sion is nature and his mission is to photograph as much of the lo- cal wildlife as possible during his PHOTO BY BOB DURANT A Holstein steer crossing the lower ford. Answers daily walk along the Israel's River 1. Colorado (USAF) via the old Boston and Maine rail- road. 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The lease of a machine, we’ll have it all year Voters also gave their approval [email protected] Special to the Democrat agreement contains an escape long,” he said. to $30,000 for a new police cruis- CARROLL — Bill Dowling, who WHITEFIELD — Although one clause, and each year’s lease pay- When Mr. Lufkin said that the er ($15,000 from Capital Reserve, heads up the town transfer- warrant article was hotly debated ment must be approved at Town town should try AB Logging before and $15,000 from taxes); $10,000 and-recycling station, bested and several others drew questions Meeting. At the end of seven years, it jumps into leasing a used grad- for video recording cameras for his opponent by a single vote, from the audience, all of the mon- the town will own the piece of er, Mr. Stiles asked if it was possi- the police cruisers ($5,000 from 170 to 169, on Tuesday, March ey items on Whitefield’s town war- equipment. ble to form a committee to look in- the N.H. Highway Traffic Safety In- 8. The election brings the Car- rant that were brought to the floor Incoming selectman Mark to the situation. stitute, and $5,000 from taxes; no roll select board back up to its were approved by voters at Town Lufkin said that he’d contacted AB Dick Mallion took the floor to money will be spent if the grant is full strength at which it has not Meeting on Tuesday evening. The Logging about contracting out the offer a point of view from a resi- not received); and $42,000 to pur- been since chairman Chris Han- newly passed budget will raise the grading of the town’s 10-12 miles of dent who lives on a dirt road, call- chase a new plow truck. cock stepped down in Sept. tax rate an estimated three cents dirt roads, and was told that they ing the expenditure “a wise one” Capital Reserve items ap- 2010 because of the press of per thousand dollars. Whitefield could do the job for $85 an hour and noting that if the proposed proved included $25,000, Highway work. also voted in a new selectman, and grade two to three miles of grader lasted as long as the cur- Equipment; $40,000, Fire Depart- Before the election, Dowling Mark Lufkin (136 votes), who best- road per day, which would total rent one, it would cost the town ment Equipment Replacement; explained at a select board ed incumbent Joe Elgosin (92) and $10,400 for grading the roads three just pennies per year. “People who $20,000, Revaluation; $25,000, meeting that he would cut his challenger Dave Mitchell (76). times a year. “That way we would- live on dirt roads deserve to be Bridge Repair/Maintenance/Re- hours from 40 hours — or full- time — to no more than 35 The town’s operating budget of n’t have the maintenance, fuel and able to drive on them,” he said. placement. A new Capital Reserve ILE PHOTO hours a week — or part-time, F $2.1 million was approved in less repairs (of a leased grader),” said After Katie Siggins proposed account was created — for Side- Bill Dowling was elected select- since a selectman cannot legal- than 20 minutes, including an Mr. Lufkin, in addition to a lower amending the article to “put to- walk Repair/Maintenance/Re- man in Carroll by one vote on ly be a full-time town employ- amendment to add $25,000 for cost overall. gether a committee to look into placement — and $10,000 was ap- Tuesday, March 8, beating out ee. road salt to the Highways, Streets Mr. Stiles concurred, saying he this issue and find a solution so propriated. George Brodeur, Sr., 170 to Asked on Thursday night at and Bridges line item. Because of was “very much against leasing that everyone will be happy,” Ken Steve Cox made a motion to 169. the exceptionally snowy winter this grader.” Russell, the town’s longtime for- combine Articles 16-22, which another meeting how he felt about winning by a single vote, the town is out of salt and must Public Works Director Shawn mer moderator, said that, “If you asked for various sums of money Sue Kraabel, 182, and Linda Dowling replied that it made no purchase more. White countered their arguments, want to form a committee you can, to support local social service Dowling, 165 — topped former difference whether the margin As the meeting got set to move explaining that he had considered but you can’t amend this. If you agencies, and to waive the reading selectman Allen Strasser in the was one or 100. He thanked all to individual warrant articles, res- four options before choosing to don’t like it, vote no.” of the articles. “I’m against cutting race for the two two-year Bud- who voted for him and said he ident Bob Stiles urged the gather- proceed with the lease agreement. In the end, the article passed these services,” he said. “As a law get Committee seats. would do his best to serve the ing to “get our house in order,” a In addition to leasing he had on a show of cards, 44-40. enforcement officer I come into The winners for the two one- town. theme he returned to several times looked at a rental, at fixing the old Article 12, which asked for an contact with families who need year seats were Bill Vecchio, The other highly sought-af- during the evening, arguing that grader (now 40 years old), and hir- appropriation of $50,000 for re- these services.” The motion was 172, and Karen Moran, 170. De- ter seats in this year’s town some of warrant articles were just ing the work out. In addition, he’d pairs to the Brown Street retaining approved, as was the new article, clared candidate Jim Covey tal- election were on the elected too expensive or unnecessary giv- met with two grader operators wall, also required some discus- and all of the agencies will receive lied 130 votes, and Jack Cata- Budget Committee. en the current economic climate. who have decades of experience, sion, with voters wanting to know the appropriations they request- lano, who ended up as a write- The two declared candi- The majority of those present dis- who told him it was impossible to if they remembered correctly that ed, for a total of $30,039. in candidate, had 82 voters dates for the two three-year agreed, however, and they raised grade the roads at the rate and a similar sum of money had been Article 14, which called for write in his name. seats garnered the most votes: their pink cards time after time sig- cost given by AB Logging. “For a appropriated several years ago. It $35,000 for the Hazen Road Bridge The seventh member of the Daniel Walker, 186; and Joan naling approval as the articles company to come in and spend 40 had, and the $56,000 will be added Engineering Study, was passed Budget Committee will be one Karpf, 148. Two write-ins tallied were read by Assistant Moderator hours in the spring and take care to the new appropriation to make over, and voters declined to re- of the three selectmen: Bonnie more than 50 votes: Dave Scal- Butch Rexford. of the roads can’t be done,” he substantial repairs to the wall this sume ownership of Anna Drive, Moroney, Mark Catalano, or Bill ley, 102; and Erik Bergum, 56. A couple of Highway Depart- said, adding that grading also in- year. which is located off Brown Street Dowling, who wife was elected The top two vote-getters — ment warrant articles came under cludes ditching, digging out rocks In addition, $175,000 was ap- next to the Town Garage, and was to it. close scrutiny, however, especial- and boulders, and laying down the proved for an upgrade to the given up in 2007 (Article 23). ly Article 13, which called for en- gravel, and doesn’t take into ac- Brown Street roadway, with tering into a seven-year lease for count other situations during the $125,000 coming from Capital Re- $150,000 to lease a road grader, year when a grader is needed, such serve, and $50,000 from general Whitefield FCCLA holds hat drive and to appropriate $27,000 for the as after a washout. “With the lease taxation. Do you have a new hat you through March 16. Hats can be because not everyone likes to could donate to the Whitefield dropped at three locations: Mac’s wear wigs. The group is looking F.C.C.L.A.? Mikayla Fahey and Market in Whitefield, Twin Moun- for new, summer, spring or base- Amanda Stiles, F.C.C.L.A stu- tain Town Hall or The Whitefield ball caps. The F.C.C.L.A. appreci- dents, are hosting a hat drive for School. Ms. Fahey and Ms. Stiles ates all help and donations. For people with cancer who have lost will be adding hairpieces from re- more information, contact their hair because of treatments. cycled wigs to the hats. The Michelle Overhoff at 837-3088, The hats will be collected group decided to make the hats ext. 232. Beat the mud season blues — Dance and silent auction to benefit the Hoyt family BETHLEHEM — This is a not- far best music offered in the area ple can be included in the fun." to-be-missed event; a true exam- for dancing and listening and Doors will open at 7 p.m. on ple of North Country at it's finest. Sarah Brooks' energy is huge; full Saturday, March 19, for light People and businesses from Lis- of heart. Two members of the snacks and previewing of the bon to Lancaster have responded band, The Usual Suspects, are silent auction items. Sarah Brooks with heartwarming generosity, Sarah's sons. From the minute and The Usual Suspects will begin providing gift certificates and Sarah agreed to do this benefit, I playing around 8 p.m. Children un- items for a big silent auction to knew we had a winning combina- der three are free; ages four to 13 benefit the family of Chris Hoyt. tion — a family in need getting it's pay $5; and14 and up pay $15 at "Even the band is perfect," said help from families in the commu- the door or two for $25 in advance. Amy Delventhal, who is spear- nity. We chose The Maplewood as Tickets are available by calling heading this event. "Theirs is by our venue because our young peo- 869-5470. Ham and bean supper to benefit Furtek family on March 26 WHITEFIELD — A benefit sup- ham and bean supper with home- p.m. by Rev. David Coldwell, who per will be held at the Whitefield made pies will be hosted at the is an accomplished chalk artist. Community Baptist Church for a Jefferson Road church, next to All proceeds will benefit the Whitefield youngtser who is Mac's Market and across from the Furtek family. Thirteen year-old scheduled to receive a six-week Post Office. The dinner starts at Brendan Furtek was diagnosed treatment of Proton Radiation at 5 p.m. and the cost is by dona- with a brain tumor five years ago Boston General Hospital for brain tion. In addition, there will be a and has gone through several sur- tumors. On Saturday, March 26, a special artistic presentation at 6 geries.

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I would like to young adults from the shelter glistening white material, which compliment our selectmen on helped the Methodist Church By Edith Tucker [email protected] added another foot to Jeffer- keeping the budget in the same workers in their evening’s work. son’s already mountain high range as what they worked with We wish to thank all involved in snow-banks. At least we didn’t in 2010, helping to keep spend- this fund raising project for the JEFFERSON — Town Meeting get walloped like Burlington, Vt. ing at par. church. was completed in a modern-day record of 13 minutes on Tues- I gather that the maple-sugaring St. John’s Methodist Church Irish feast day night, March 8. people look in favor of this to members held a most delicious On Saturday, March 19, a tra- The 70 or so voters on hand help the sap to run longer. We soup, chowder and chili in a ditional St. Patrick’s corned beef voted unanimously to oppose wish all of them a very success- bread bowl supper at the IOOF and cabbage dinner will be held the proposed 1,200-megawatt ful sugaring year. Hall. There were many dishes to at All Saints Church Parish Hall high-voltage Direct Current Town Meeting Day choose from in an all-you-can- from 5 to 7 p.m., cooked by the Northern Pass Transmission Tuesday, March 8, was Town eat meal, along with jello fruit Knights of Columbus. The cost project. Although no existing or Meeting Day and, for once, the salad, an assortment of pies and is $8 for adults and $4 for chil- proposed right-of-way runs weather was beautiful and sun- cakes for dessert and a variety dren 12 years and under, and is through Jefferson, townspeople ny. Usually Town Meeting Day of beverages. From the town, open for anyone to come and en- believe that if 80- to 90-foot high holds a terrific Northeaster for our town officials received a joy a good old Irish feast. or higher towers were con- people to cope with in getting to complimentary meal at the Kids’ writers contest structed they would affect the the polls and/or evening meet- Methodist Church Supper for Here is a nice project that our view-sheds on the west side of ing to vote on the town’s oper- their year’s services. This was a neighboring state of Vermont is town and potentially reduce vis- ating budget and other items. great gesture, especially for its from summer regulars as well Another astonishing happening those on duty for the day. A Jefferson, PAGE A14 PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER as those to tourist destinations, Supervisors of the Checklist Diana Lizak, left, and Sally Brooks check in such as Santa’s Village and Six 21-year-old Ross Conway and his dad, David Conway, just before the Gun City. The selectmen-spon- 2011 Jefferson town meeting started at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. sored warrant article stated Special exception granted to that the “construction of such a project through and above Coös County’s treasured residential Grande Dame snowmobile tours and scenic private properties By Edith Tucker the business activity as one in scheduled at 9 a.m., noon, and could cause inestimable dam- [email protected] which an outside concessionaire 2:30 p.m. with the last return trip age to the orderly economic de- — currently Outback Kayak — circling back at about 4:30 p.m. velopment of the County, its CARROLL — The three mem- operates a group snowmobile No additional parking is re- economy, and the health and bers of the Carroll Zoning Board (OHRV) tour business primarily quired since hotel and other re- well-being of its residents.” of Adjustment on hand on Thurs- directed at hotel guests that lo- sort guests take a shuttle van to “Down with Hydro-Quebec,” day evening — chairman Paul cated in a seasonal office-size the site, which is not marked with moderator Paul Donovan cried PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Bussiere, Bill Dowling, and Leslie trailer of 24 feet or less at the end a sign. out when he announced the Town moderator Paul Donovan, standing left, and the select board — Kevin Bergum — granted a special ex- of the trail off the Base Road and Bergum suggested that since a unanimous voice vote. Meehan, Bruce Hicks, and Norman Brown — were at the front of the town hall during this year’s short record-breaking 13-minute session. ception with some conditions for the hotel’s employee service en- special exception goes with the In speaking in favor of the Ar- Omni Resorts. trance. land and not with a particular ticle 9, Vern Matson said that belong in the North Country,” tal reserve funds: $2,000, Dump Assistant director of engineer- The application was accepted owner that the special exception the D.C.-line’s route is a “lose- Matson said. Closure; $40,000, Highway Vehi- ing Jason Doyle and Omni guest at the Feb. 10 last month. have some conditions: allow no lose” proposition that would de- Voters voted unanimously to cle; $10,000, Rte. 115B Recon- services representative Eileen Guests sign up for a tour and bulk storage of fuel on site and stroy the landscape and lower appropriate $563,856 for the struction; $12,000, Fire Truck; Savoy represented both the Om- two guides fill both the lead and that only an office-size trailer be property values only to benefit town’s 2011 operating expenses ni Mount Washington and the rear positions to ensure rider allowed at the rental site. The those down country. “It doesn’t and added $74,000 to five capi- Town Meeting, PAGE A16 property owner, CNL Lifestyle safety. The typically two-hour-or- ZBA voted “aye” unanimously to Company, LLC. They described less-long tours are ordinarily these conditions. Bass to hold town hall meeting in Jefferson JEFFERSON — Congressman tions, comments, or those in need ask me questions and learn more Charles F. Bass (NH-02) will be of assistance with a federal about my activities in Washing- holding a town hall meeting in Jef- agency are welcome to attend. ton and the Granite State. I en- ferson on Tuesday, March 22. He Bass said, “I’m very pleased to courage constituents to make will give an update about his ac- announce the second of many some time on the 22nd to come tivities in Washington and New town hall meetings I plan to con- to the Jefferson Town Hall and Hampshire and take questions duct throughout New Hamp- share their thoughts with me.” from constituents about pressing shire’s Second Congressional Dis- Constituents with questions PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Michele Cormier won election to a three-year term as a Randolph selectman. She was appointed in September national and state issues. trict this year. The Jefferson about the town hall meeting 2010 to fill the vacancy created by Ken Lee’s resignation. Eighteen-year veteran John Turner, left, and chair- The town hall meeting will be meeting will give constituents in should contact Bass’ Concord Of- man Ted Wier flank her. held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Jef- the North Country a chance to fice at 226-0064. ferson Town Hall, located at 698 Presidential Highway — U.S. Nekal Lane accepted as town road Route 2. Constituents with ques- By Edith Tucker [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE 2011 BIOSOLIDS LAND APPLICATION RANDOLPH — Nekal Lane, lo- cated off the lower end of Ran- Resource Management, Inc. (RMI), 1171 NH RT 175, Holderness, NH 03245 will dolph Hill Road, was accepted be using Biosolids and/or Short Paper Fiber from one or more of the generators by a unanimous vote of the 2011 indicated below to fertilize crops at the following farm sites: town meeting after some dis- cussion. SLS01-006 (issued 10/16/1996) Farm located on 115a in Jefferson, NH, owned Both Nekal Lane resident Ray and managed by Doug Ingerson RFD 1 Box 213, Jefferson, NH, (603) 586-4335 Aube and Planning Board chair- man John Scarinza explained It is anticipated that spreading will begin in early April and be completed by late November dependent on the weather. that the dead-end road with cul- de-sac was built to town specifi- Generators: cations and has successfully APC 130 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH, 03473, (802) 387-4074 weathered several winters. Cascades 510 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY, 12118, 518-664-8400 Since Randolph Hill Road will be PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Durham WWTF Durham, NH, 100 Stone Quarry Drive, 03284, (603) 868-5578 reconstructed and paved this Raina Scarinza steps out of one of the booths after voting in town Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. 117 Antrim Road, Bennington, NH, 03442, summer, this is a good time to and school elections on March 8 (603)588-3311 work to solve any drainage prob- in Randolph Town Hall. Nashua WWTF Sawmill Road, Nashua, NH, 03060, (603) 589-3560 lems at that intersection, speak- Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District 227 Old North Main St, Plymouth, ers said. Route 2. NH, 03264, (603)536-2769 Voters agreed to close out The selectmen were asked by Putney Paper Company PO Box 226, Putney, VT, 05346, (802)387-5571 the New Cemetery Capital Re- Ernie Demers to consider mov- Winnipesaukee River Basin Program Franklin WWTF, PO Box 68, serve Fund and to use the ap- ing the town’s war memorial to Franklin, NH, 03235, (603)934-4032 Woodsville WWTF P.O. Box 53, Woodsville, NH, 03785, (603)747-3489 proximately $1,900 in account another location. It is currently to pay the bulk of the cost of lay- in front of a building that was A Management Plan detailing these projects is on file at the respective Town ing out plots in the cemetery Halls. For further information please contact RMI at (603) 536-8900. near the Randolph Church, off Nekal Lane, PAGE A16 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AT WHITE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL YOU CAN WIN A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP AND BE HONORED ON THE FIELD AT FENWAY PARK AS A N.H. RED SOX SCHOLAR.

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By Edith Tucker sioners and county administra- milking-operations-related down.” $415,000 to keep the dairy herd 2010. [email protected] tor take all necessary actions be- equipment and supplies covered At last year’s annual budget in place through Dec. 31, 2011, Farm subcommittee chair- tween Jan. 1 and June 30, and under the Farm and Farm Spe- meeting on March 13, 2010, a mo- which, the trio said would only man Rep. Duffy Daugherty of BERLIN — Unless someone use up to $200,000 “to com- cial categories in the proposed tion to zero out the farm budget lose $93,000 over the course of Colebrook described the Feb. 19 steps up and agrees to lease or pletely cease its dairy operation 2011 budget. Funds derived from failed by a roll call vote, 0 to 10. this year. Before milk prices rose public hearing in West Stewart- lease-purchase the County’s 70- by selling or otherwise com- the sale and shutdown of these On Saturday, the county com- in recent months, the farm was stown held to solicit ideas on head of cows and their 80 off- pletely disposing of the county dairy operations may be applied missioners proposed a bare- expected to lose approximately spring, the county farm in West farm’s entire diary herd and all to further defray that shut- bones alternate budget of $200,000 in 2011, just as it did in Country Cows, PAGE A16 Stewartstown will no longer support a dairy herd by June 30. Three full-time county em- Local Girl Scouts present at Lancaster Rotary meeting ployees will lose the jobs they LANCASTER — The Lancaster and Lillian will be headed to Cali- three of them were chosen. It was now hold, although one or more Rotary held its weekly meeting on fornia to work on a project with an- explained that funds have to be may be transferred to other Thursday, March 3 with the Girl imals. The girls were accompanied raised in order for the girls to take work, and another may elect to Scouts presenting the group infor- by Troop Leaders Nathan Wert and these trips and that some money retire. mation about "Destinations." Jane Brickett. Mr. Wert and Ms. will come from cookie sales but al- At their annual budget meet- Destinations is a part of Girl Brickett explained how this Girl so car washes and other communi- ing on Saturday, the county del- Scouts where 25 girls are selected Scout Troop is different than most ty events, such as serving meals at egation of state representatives to participate in activities at loca- in that they have girls from second a local restaurant in exchange for maintained the posture they tions around the country. Six Lan- grade to eighth grade in a combined 10 percent of the restaurants sales first took on the Dec. 11, 2010, caster scouts applied this year and troop setting and that their focus is for that time period. Girl Scouts are delegation meeting and pro- three were selected to participate. on outdoor interest and leadership, not allowed to advertise their posed 2011 budget hearing. One scout chose not to participate, not just on obtaining badges. fundraising efforts, and in order to At that time, the delegation however, Holly Ann Barney and Lil- The leaders went on to tell the take money they have to do some- voted, 8 to 1, with only Rep. lian Rainault are prepared to each Rotarians about what an honor it is thing in return, such as wash cars, take on a great adventure. Holly for these girls to have been consid- Gary Coulombe of Berlin voting Girl Scouts, PAGE A14 Local Girl Scouts Lillian Rainault, left, and Holly Ann Barney, right, will “nay,” that the county commis- Ann will be headed to Space Camp ered and a tremendous honor that participate in “Destinations.” Lancaster Rotary talks Lunenburg Maple Festival takes place this weekend LUNENBURG, Vt. — On March heritage. Various organizations buffs, and lovers of all things Mill Road, will serve as the hub 19, The Top of the Common Com- and sugarmakers throughout the maple. for the Festival. There one can en- about the weather mittee will sponsor The 6th town have joined the event to The Lunenburg Primary joy homemade meals throughout LANCASTER — The guest In 1967 Gordy Miller became Lunenburg Maple Festival to cel- provide a day of free and afford- School, located above the Town speaker at the March 10 Lan- the official observer and be- ebrate Lunenburg's rich sugaring able fun for families, history Common off Route 2 on Bobbin Maple , PAGE A16 caster Rotary Meeting was friended Mr. Haas, who took Dave Haas, the official weath- over the reins upon Mr. er observer for Lancaster. Mr. Miller's death in June of 1990. County employees receive 50-cent-an-hour raise Haas told the group that All of the information that Mr. By Edith Tucker Both units also accepted pays that the AFSCME unit has in Delegation members applaud- weather has been recorded Haas collects is turned in to [email protected] changes to their health insurance its contract today. ed the results of negotiations as since 1892 in Lancaster, with the National Climatic Center, policies that lower costs for coun- The SEA unit accepted some well as the understanding that some gaps during the early which can be accessed by the BERLIN — This year’s hard ty taxpayers by raising office visit sought-after language changes, county employees clearly showed 1900s when there was not an general public over the Inter- times resulted in a 50-cents-an- deductibles. The SEA unit also ac- and the AFSCME unit is slated to about the circumstances of many official observer. net. hour raise for county employees, cepted the same prescription co- vote on March 18. county residents. In 1956, Gardner Smith be- The uniqueness of Lan- starting May 1, county adminis- came an official observer and caster's weather was the fo- trator Sue Collins informed the then Clinton White Sr., Leslie Kathy Wiles joins LPL Financial Lancaster , PAGE A16 county delegation at Saturday’s Blaisdell and Lyle Batchelder. annual budget meeting. LANCASTER — Kathy Wiles Steve says, “I’m happy to pled with award winning client One-year collective bargaining has joined Steven Bissonnette have Kathy working with me. service. Kathy has proven her- agreements for both the Coös of LPL Financial in Lancaster at Our goal is to provide inde- self to be a true client service ~ SAU #58 ~ County Corrections’ State Em- his new office in the old court- pendent financial advice cou- professional.” ployees Association (SEA) and house as an Administrative As- NOTICE OF MEETINGS the Coos County Nursing Home in sistant. Kathy is a lifelong resi- Spring and summer clothing March 2011 Berlin’s AFSCME unit provided dent of Groveton, where she ______these union members the same and her husband Dean manage giveaway set for April 27-28 benefit that will be matched for a horse farm. She was a found- NORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD other county employees. ing member of GREAT, where LANCASTER — The 6th Annual Articles and donations may be Last year, no Cost of Living Ad- she has served as Secretary Coös County Partners in Health dropped off at the Town Hall on Groveton High School Library Spring and Summer Clothing Give- Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 7:00pm justments (COLAs) were given, and Assistant Treasurer. She Collins reminded the delegation. away is scheduled to take place on April 26 only. 6:30pm - Nonpublic - Preparation for Annual Meeting has also served her community Granting a specific cash-based as a Supervisor of the Check- April 27 and 28 at The Lancaster This event is sponsored by Town Hall. Residents of Coös Coun- Coös County Partners in Health Thursday, March 24, 2011 raise rather than one a percent- list, and is currently Secretary age serves to benefit those on the ty and the surrounding area can Family Council, Child and Family 6:00pm - Regular Board Meeting for the Northumberland School lower end of the wage scale more Board. come in for free infants, children’s, Services, and Baby Threads of La- women’s, and men’s spring and conia. STARK SCHOOL BOARD than those on the upper, she Kathy’s prior employment pointed out. Food and gas prices was at a large national broker- summer clothing on Wednesday, For more information contact Stark Village School are tough for those who hover April 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Joyce Bernier, Partners in Health Monday, March 21, 2011 age where she won multiple near minimum wage to handle client service awards. She on Thursday, April 28, from 10 a.m. Family Support Coordinator, at 788- 6:00pm - Board Meeting right now. brings that same spirit of ex- to 7 p.m. 4172 or email [email protected]. cellence with her to LPL Finan- cial, "Being from the North Country, I appreciate the im- Moments of Splendor would like to welcome portance of independence, and Waystack Personal Injury MELISSA ARNO – Massage Therapist and Nail Technician I look forward to providing the Frizzell highest level of client service Trial Lawyers Law possible." Spring into wellness! It’s time to nurture and nourish yourself. Rejuvenate your body with Melissa’s April specials. LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (603)237-8322 • (800)479-3884 Coos County Probate Court 90 Minute Body Scrub & Massage $70 02/08/2011 Thru 03/02/2011 www.waystackfrizzell.com Exfoliate your body to reveal the youthful skin APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES underneath followed by a relaxing massage Notice is hereby given that the following fiduciaries have been duly appointed by the Judge of Probate for Coos County. All persons having claims against these decedents Manicure & Pedicure $45 are requested to exhibit them for adjustment and all White Mountains Regional Nail care, scrub, massage & polish indebted to make payment. Christenson, Evelyn C., late of Jefferson, NH. Janet School District M. Christenson, 55 Sunset Paradise Road, Jefferson, This is an excellent time to get gift certificates for loved ones, NH 03583. #314-2011-ET-00037 particularly mom, and give the gift of healing touch. Attention: Citizens of the Town of Whitefield Lunn, Carolyn H., late of Whitefield, NH. Glenn J. And don't forget about yourself. Lunn, P.O. Box 204, Whitefield, NH 03598. Needed: A representative from the #314-2011-ET-00022 Town of Whitefield to fill a vacancy on the Book your appointment today! Rosebrook, Sr., Edward E., late of Lancaster, NH. Paul D. Desjardins, Esq., Russell, Desjardins & Fogg, White Mountains Regional School Board. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday PLLC, P.O. Box 87, Lancaster, NH 03584. #314- 2010-ET-00324 The school board requests that interested Dated: 03/02/2011 Terri L. Peterson, persons send letter of interest to: 22 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 – 603-788-2800 Register of Probate Roxanne Hartlen, Adm. Asst. to Supt. of Schools TOWN OF LANCASTER SAU #36 • 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 The family of Deadline for letter of interest: April 8, 2011 Gloria Covell The Town of Lancaster is accepting “Letters of Interest” Term of Office: until March 2012 wishes to give a heartfelt “THANK YOU” from individuals who would like to be considered to serve on to all of our family, friends and neighbors for the many any of the Town’s Boards or Regional Commissions. sympathy cards, the delicious food and all your prayers Individuals considered must be Lancaster residents, com- and support that you have given to all of us. White Mountains Regional School District The past couple of weeks have been some of the most mitted to consistently attend monthly meetings at night, will- difficult for us in losing our loving wife, mother and ing to attend applicable trainings, and have the ability to Attention: Community Members of the Towns of Mimi. You all have been so kind and thoughtful and effectively work within a group. A statement as to which Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, Lancaster and Whitefield we certainly could not have gotten through this sad Board you wish to serve and why you are interested, as well time without all of you. as any applicable experience or qualifications should be TOPIC: Review of NECAP Data We also wish to extend a big “Thank You” to Pat Carr included in your letter. Recommendations may be solicited of the Lancaster Police Dept., the members of the from the relevant Board Chairman prior to final approval by The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Harry Fensom, Lancaster Ambulance Corps and the Paramedic from will be holding Quarterly Meetings to review the NECAP Data Weeks Hospital that were on duty that day for their Lancaster’s Selectboard. Please submit letters to Benjamin for the White Mountains Regional School District quick response. We send a special “thank you” to Gaetjens-Oleson, Planning/Zoning Coordinator at the and invites you to stop by. Dennis, Ron and Katie at Bailey Funeral Home for all Lancaster Town Office, 25 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584 their help and support. We also send a special “Thank by March 25, 2011. The meetings will be held at the following locations: You” to Fr. Dan for the beautiful service as well as the Ladies of the Church Parish for the wonderful Boards and Commissions with potential vacancies are: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 luncheon that they provided. Lancaster Elementary School - 6:00 to 7:00 PM We really appreciate everything that you all have done. Lancaster Zoning Board of Adjustment In times like these we certainly appreciate the Lancaster Planning Board Wednesday, March 16, 2011 “North Country Way” and take comfort in knowing Lancaster Conservation Commission Whitefield Elementary School - 6:00 to 7:00 PM that you were all here for us. Coos Economic Development Corporation Again, we THANK YOU ALL! God Bless! Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Love, Tom North Country Council WMRHS - 6:30 to 7:30 PM Tricia, Jim, Breanna, David, North Country Council Transportation Advisory Committee Trina, Shane, Tyler, Spencer Lancaster Housing Authority Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Mount Washington Regional Airport Commission Jefferson Elementary School - 6:00 to 7:00 PM MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• Northumberland keeps budget Cinderella Project makes sixth committee, votes down building purchase annual trip to North Country By Melissa Grima mittee. Nancy Merrow agreed, ficials. Elected to the school board [email protected] NORTH STRATFORD — The including petite and plus. sories free of charge to more than “How can we continue to spend for one year was Nancy Merrow. Cinderella Project of New Hamp- The Cinderella Project also 700 teens. Since it’s inception in GROVETON — Voters in what we don’t have?” Three-year seats on the school shire, a non-profit organization that gives military brides-to-be a 2002, the organization has assisted Northumberland approved all but Budget committee chairman board were won by Dave Auger and gives free formal gowns and acces- chance to pick out the perfect more than 6,000 young women. two items on their warrant at town Alan Rossetto was asked to speak Dave Hurlbutt. The remaining three sories to young women facing fi- gown for a dream wedding. The or- Though walk-in referrals for the meeting last week, in a four hour on the amendment by members of open school seats were won by nancial hardship, is bringing its ganization has in stock brand new, North Country boutiques are wel- session. The citizens passed a $1.8 the crowd. He stopped short of de- write-in with Melody Barney as fairy godmothers and a coach full designer gowns donated by bridal come, advanced notice of atten- million operating budget but de- fending the budget completely, say- treasurer, Wendy Cotter for clerk, of dresses to the North Country. shops. Women interested in the dance is appreciated, and will en- clined a proposal to purchase the ing that although the committee and Keith Young as moderator. Boutiques will be set up at the wedding gowns need only call The sure a wide selection of gowns in building that currently houses the had gone through the budget, there In the town elections for three- Stratford Public School, 19 School Cinderella Project with their size the sizes needed. Should there be municipal offices after new infor- could be some room where servic- year posts, Michael Phillips won a Street in North Stratford, for area preferences, and a range of bridal inclement weather on either of the mation was presented. es wouldn’t be greatly affected. seat on the board of selectmen, and students to browse through gowns will be brought to the North scheduled boutique dates, the or- The secret ballot vote to defeat Rossetto said the committee Melinda Kennett retained her post dozens of new and gently-worn Country boutiques to try on. ganization will hold a make up date the article for the building purchase tried to hold the line and maintain as town clerk/tax collector. Melody dresses. The boutiques will be Teens who qualify for public as- on Sunday, April 10 from 9:30 a.m. was decisive, with 166 opposed and services at their current levels, with Barney was elected treasurer, held on Friday, April 8 from 2 to 6 sistance are the primary benefici- to noon. Call the Stratford Public only 23 for the expenditure. Citizens a full awareness that taxes would go Tracey Morrill was elected to the p.m. and Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 aries of The Cinderella Project of School at 922-3387 for any weath- questioned whether the building up. To that end a 25 cent raise for budget committee, and Jim Tierney a.m. to noon. New Hampshire, which relies on er-related questions or cancella- was sound, noting it was built in the town employees was eliminated, was elected to an open seat on the Students from schools through- recommendations from school of- tions. early part of the last century. Al- and he told the crowd “we all have budget committee as a write-in. out New Hampshire’s North Coun- ficials, counselors, social workers, Women interested in attending though they were assured it had to work together — there’s going to Madeline Hart was elected library try and over the border in Vermont parents and others who interact the North Country boutiques must been inspected by the state Fire be pain on all sides.” Rosetto said trustee, Deb Weeks was chosen as are invited to browse racks of with young women. Recipients are call The Cinderella Project of New Marshal and the town’s Fire Chief, he felt “if we cut the services we trustee of the trust funds, and Ter- gowns and shoes and try them on required to have a referral form Hampshire at 210-1415 or Sarah they remained skeptical. have worked hard to produce we ri Charron won a seat as cemetery before deciding on a free formal completed by a school official, so- Jackson, a parent from the Strat- Out-going selectman Jim Tier- will have nothing left.” trustee. outfit to take home for their special cial services worker or parent to ford Public School at 636-2634. The ney explained that the town had re- The amendment failed on a Also elected as trustee of the event. The selection includes nev- verify financial status. Individual organization can also be contacted ceived word that Groveton Acqui- standing count 68-86, and the budg- trust funds, for a two-year term was er-worn and gently-worn items do- circumstances are also carefully via the web at www.thecinderel- sitions — owner of the mill complex et passed as written. Kim Deblois. Two more seats on the nated by bridal shops and others considered and all donations are laprojectofnh.org or its Facebook — had agreed to donate a parcel of After debating the budget, the budget committee, each for two throughout New England and made on a confidential basis. fan page. The Cinderella Project of abutting land to the town. With that crowd turned to debating the use- years, were won by Deb Lakin and across the country. Gowns are in a In 2010, The Cinderella Project New Hampshire is a non-profit or- parcel, the building would have ad- fulness of the budget committee on Uldric (Jack) Bernard. variety of styles, colors and sizes, provided formal gowns and acces- ganization with 501(c)(3) status. equate parking and a place to put a a petitioned article asking that the modular classroom from the ele- committee be disbanded. Last chance to buy a ‘piece of the farm’ this summer mentary school that could be used Some voters felt that if a budget as a police station, making the plan that had gone through the depart- GROVETON — The first day of ties for this summer’s growing sea- may be purchased. The Grays will garden. Raw milk shares are avail- a “money saver,” according to Tier- ment heads, selectmen and budget Spring is rapidly approaching, and son. Members may purchase Gar- offer their CSA Garden Shares for at able at any time of the year. ney. With the town offices and po- committee didn’t come up to snuff so is the deadline for purchasing den Shares, which are available for least ten weeks, beginning with ear- CSA, or Community Supported lice no longer renting at a cost of enough not to see amendments of fresh garden shares from the 2011 two adults, or a family of four. For ly greens in approximately mid- Agriculture is a successful program $1700 per month, the town would arbitrary amounts on the floor, that GrayMist Farm CSA. There are two bigger families or those who would June. Those interested in purchas- where participants purchase their see a net savings with a mortgage maybe it was time to do away with types of shares available to resi- like more available to them for ing Garden Shares are asked to do farm products in advance and as- expected to be around $1250 per the budget committee. “You might dents of North Country communi- freezing or canning, multiple shares so by April 1, to ensure space in the sume the risks of the farmer. The month, he explained. as well get rid of ‘em if you’re not advantages of being a CSA member That information, which had going to use them,” said Tahnya Groveton Teachers’Association awards scholarship to Jillian Dupuis far outweigh the risks. There is an been relayed to the selectmen by Cloutier. abundant and consistent supply of GROVETON — The Groveton $1000 and holds it at The Northway who meet the requirements. If no the building committee, turned out While a number of voters called fresh, local products distributed Teachers’ Association has awarded Bank for members of the graduat- one claims the scholarship in the to be inaccurate. Members of the for a need to allow the budget heads weekly to members. A variety of the 2000 Association Scholarship ing class. The scholarship is award- first year it is available, it is held an school board, which controls the and selectmen, school board mem- farm products is available, and to Jillian Dupuis. Jillian is the daugh- ed the fourth year from graduation additional six years for use by that school owned modular classroom bers and fire precinct commission- most often members find they are ter of John and Karen Dupuis of to any class members who present class. It then reverts back to the in question for police use, stood ers to go back to crafting and over- well-supplied for the summer. Groveton. She received her Bache- the Association with a copy of a scholarship fund. and said the school had need of the seeing their own budgets, others Members are able to visit with the lor’s Degree in June 2010 from Lyn- Bachelor’s Degree, State Teaching The Scholarship is dedicated to building and had no immediate called for a continuation of what farmer and see where and how don State College and is teaching in Certificate, and a signed contract to the memory of Patricia K. Riendeau plans to give it up to town use as they see as a valuable process. their food is grown. the St. Johnsbury public school sys- teach in a state accredited pre- and Richard P. Merrill, two highly had been reported. Budget committee member For more information, includ- tem. school through grade 12 programs respected teachers and friends of In addition to the plan not being Michael Phillips said the committee ing prices and an order form, visit Each year the Groveton Teach- that requires a four-year degree. If the Groveton community. Since its as presented, voters balked at pay- is tasked with looking at “big pic- www.graymistfarm.com or call the ers’ Association purchases a cer- more than one candidate qualifies inception it has been awarded to 17 ing more than the assessed value of ture” spending, across the three tax farm directly at 636-1896. tificate of deposit in the amount of it is divided equally among those graduates of Groveton High School. the 1930 building. The warrant arti- supported entities in town. “’Can cle asked for $184,900 for the pur- we afford this?’ that’s a discussion chase price. Voters rejected the pro- that happens at the budget com- Stratford Public School posal asking that the price be rene- mittee,” he said, adding that citizen gotiated or plan be revised for next involvement is always a good thing. Drama Program year. Others disagreed. “It’s a waste A motion from the floor to low- of time for everybody,” said Saman- er the operating budget failed to re- tha Canton, who said she has seen duce the appropriation by $123,000, no difference in her tax bills with but spurred plenty of discussion, the budget committee in place. with members of the budget com- In secret ballot voting the room In Loving Memory mittee themselves supporting the remained split on the benefits of the Presents measure. With a current outstand- budget committee with 87 voting to Mason Cole Blodgett ing tax balance of $775,000, Tierney disband the committee and 103 vot- MURDER BY INDECISION March 18, 2003 – 8 years admitted that the town had already ing against. had to dip into Tax Anticipation In addition to a number of capi- At night, when I stare at the heavens, Note (TAN) funds. Last year the tal reserve and charitable giving ap- Thursday & Friday, March 17 & 18 town borrowed $500,000, he ex- propriations, the town also voted It sometimes seems that, every second, plained and this year they had al- to purchase an ambulance, and reg- at 7 p.m. Another streak of silver glows: ready gone to the TAN for $200,000. ister its opposition to the proposed Parentheses, exclamation points, commas--- These numbers spurred some to Northern Pass high-voltage direct- This hilarious interactive murder push for the cut, which had no current power line project that, as Punctuation made of light, specifics attached to it. planned, would travel through mystery will keep you laughing and For words too difficult to speak. “I support this cut — it’s a need- Northumberland. guessing until the very end! ed cut,” said Jack Bernard, who was In daytime voting, the town We love you, Mason Please come and support our drama students! also a member of the budget com- elected various school and town of- Your Grandparents G.R.E.A.T. Groveton Regional Economic Action Team Annual Meeting

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Election of Board Member Positions

31 Perras Rd., Groveton, N.H.

Town Of Northumberland All dogs shall be licensed with the Town Clerk: by May 1, 2011 (RSA 466:1)

FEES: Males & Females...... $9.00 Spayed/Neutered...... $6.50 Owners 65-1st Dog...... $2.00 Forfeiture...... $25.00

(RSA 466:13) RABIES CERTIFICATES ARE NECESSARY Rabies Clinic March 19, 2011 Groveton Fire Station• Church Street 1:30-3:30 PM ALL SHOTS $10 TOWN CLERK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING A10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• Rep. Daugherty proposes 5% cut in county’s non-nursing home budget

By Edith Tucker every other. Rep. Robert Theberge of and outs of a budget “cannot just proach is a good approach; he is Yvonne Thomas to call the roll, [email protected] “I’m losing $175 in pay by be- Berlin said that none of the mem- be brushed aside” with a slice off representing taxpayers’ interests and Daugherty’s motion failed, 3 ing here today representing the bers of the county delegation had the bottom line approach. by trying to keep taxes down.” to 8. BERLIN — Rep. Duffy Daugh- people; we’re doing our duty,” come “to shirk their duty” and Rep. Larry Rappaport of Cole- Rep. Bill Remick of Lancaster Rep. Daugherty, Rep. Rappa- erty of Colebrook struck a bold Richardson said. “You don’t pull that to imply that that was the brook said, however, that he said, however, that suggested port, and Rep. Tholl voted “yes,” note while attending his first an- out two departments. If a five per- case was “a slap in the face.” agrees with his Colebrook col- cuts must be specific and should and Reps. Coulombe, Hatch, Mer- nual county budget meeting on cent cut is a good idea, then Rep. Evalyn Merrick of Lan- league that the nursing homes not be made as “blanket cuts.” rick, Remick, Richardson, The- Saturday. every one should have the caster said that the representa- are the most important part of Delegation chairman Rep. berge, Thomas, and Tremblay He moved to keep the budg- same.” tives’ need to understand the ins the budget. “Daugherty’s ap- John Tholl called for clerk Rep. voted “no.” ets of the county’s two nursing homes as proposed by the coun- ty commissioners — $9,340,300 Voters approve Stark budget for West Stewartstown, and $9,729,725 for Berlin totaling By Melissa Grima ed separately, a $5,000 request to the town made up the more than the town of Stark approved a five The meeting lasted just under nearly $20 million — and to cut [email protected] start a capital reserve fund that $146,000 difference was the capi- percent discount on tax bills for two hours, with productive dis- the remaining total budget’s bot- STARK — About four dozen would be used to replace fire- tal reserve. The crowd was re- those who pay within 14 days of cussion leading to some volun- tom line by five percent or voters turned out for the 9 a.m. fighter turnout gear was also ap- minded that they approved billing. Selectman Albert Cloutier, teer activity. After the crowd $635,011. annual town meeting last Tues- proved, bringing the spending to $150,000 to be deposited in capi- Jr., said he believes Stark is one learned that the town library is Daugherty explained that his day, March 8, and approved all of $523, 508. This is a substantial re- tal reserves last year, while this of only two towns left in the state not open for lack of a librarian, mother-in-law is a resident at a the warned items, the bulk of duction from last year’s budgeted year’s request was less than a that still offers a discount since it Carol Keene volunteered for the county nursing home, and from which made up the town’s oper- amount of $669,898. fifth of that amount at $27,700. is a “feel good” article of little sub- one night a week position, which this experience that he recog- ating budget. One of the largest areas where For the 29th consecutive year stance. pays $250 per year. nizes that state and federal laws Much of the morning discus- control what must be provided sion revolved around the town’s Stratford passes budget, elects auditor, opposes Northern Pass as well as the pride and com- covered bridge, which is on the passion with which Coös treats state’s “red list.” The selectmen By Melissa Grima $5,025 in donations to various hu- the fire department expendable three years and town clerk for one its nursing home residents. “I announced that although the [email protected] man service organizations. The trust fund. year. Amanda Scott will serve as hold the nursing home budget bridge was supposed to be on STRATFORD — The voters in town will refurbish the tennis and In Australian ballot voting, the town treasurer. Clair Mar- numbers as sacred,” the retired the state list for 2011, paperwork Stratford passed all of the items basketball court, and approved Bruce Blodgett retained his seat tineau got the majority of votes for Air Force career officer ex- was lost in Concord and it is now on their warrant as written with raising $6,412 from the unreserved on the school board beating Jenni the library trustee position and plained. not scheduled for repair until the exception of a single article fund balance to accomplish the Hakey 97-47. Steve Lafrance re- Cathy Burns won the most write- Rep. Bill Hatch of Gorham 2016. that passed after being amended. task. Funding of $3,172 from the ceived 27 votes for the post of in votes (3) for a three-year posi- said he opposes this approach The town has enough money The amended article asked to same source will go toward refur- school moderator. The school tion as trustee of the trust funds. to budgeting. Since the county set aside for engineering and can allow the selectmen to enter into bishing the salt shed. clerk was decided by write-in, with Twelve local citizens received one administrator and county com- be reimbursed for those costs a long-term agreement “with any Voters approved sending Darlene Curley receiving the most write-in vote each for the one-year missioners recommend to them prior to that 2016 date. Some vot- person or entity that provides $10,695 to the Town of Northum- votes with 10. Wendy McMann ran position as trustee of the trust a zero-based budget that is de- ers expressed concern that the services, promotes industry or berland for ambulance services, unopposed for school treasurer. funds, while the three year term of signed to provide for the needs bridge might deteriorate to the generates revenue for the town.” and added $25,000 to their high- Larry Ladd garnered 125 votes cemetery trustee also saw a write- of Coös County, any cutting point where it would have to be An amendment to stipulate strict- way and bridges capital reserve and was elected to serve on the in race with a three-way tie be- would have to be based on spe- closed prior to the repair date ly cell towers as the entity was de- fund. The fire department capital board of selectmen for the next tween Ron Connary, Bruce Blod- cific recommendations. “I’m given that it is already in need of feated, but a second amendment reserve fund will get a deposit of three years. Dawn Frost was elect- gett and Chuck Stinson. Each man sure the commissioners fine- maintenance. Cloutier allayed changing the wording to “any per- $1,000 and $4,000 will be added to ed to the post of tax collector for received four votes. toothed it,” Hatch said. “To just fears by explaining that he has son or entity that provides com- cut from the bottom line is going heard no word, or even rumors, munication services…” passed blind.” of closure. muster. The voters approved the Rep. Daugherty asks for appraisal of “I’m not saying the county Voters were urged to let their article as amended. should do the same job with less, elected officials know that the Also approved by the meeting county administrator’s house was an operating budget of but rather to do less with less,” bridge needs attention and reha- By Edith Tucker annual budget meeting that ap- house that is located on the $641,410. Stratford voters adopt- Duffy explained. “Making choic- bilitation as soon as possible, es- [email protected] pears to interest a lot of county grounds of the county nursing ed the provisions of RSA 41:31-b es is what the commissioners pecially given its highly pho- taxpayers but is rarely dis- home and farm in which and elected a town auditor. Robin and county administrator are tographed status. Reports were BERLIN — Rep. Duffy Daugh- cussed. Suzanne Collins lives “gratis” or Kimball was nominates and re- paid to do. I’m not into nit-noids given that it has been losing shin- erty of Colebrook brought up a An appraisal should be made free of charge in West Stewart- ceived 40 votes to be named the and minutia; that’s a time-waster gles and has leaks in the roof in topic at the Saturday, March 12, of the county administrator’s for me.” addition to the peeling paint on town’s first auditor. appraisal , PAGE A16 Rep. Herb Richardson of Lan- the exterior and necessary struc- In a ballot vote the meeting caster said that he does not tural maintenance. overwhelmingly voted to oppose Delegation wants visitors’ centers to remain open the Northern Pass, proposed high- think the nursing homes are The combined total of the By Edith Tucker annual budget meeting on Sat- tors’ centers and rest areas with voltage direct-current electricity more important than all the oth- budget items in articles 2 [email protected] urday, March 12, ended up as a bathroom facilities open, de- transmission line, 58-1. ers departments. Rather, he through 10 came in at $518,508. letter to be written to Governor spite today’s hard-to-come-by Spending was approved for said, each one is as important as One more spending item was list- BERLIN — A suggestion of- John Lynch, the chairmen of budget dollars. fered by Rep. Herb Richardson House and Senate Finance, and “It’s an economic develop- of Lancaster under “other busi- other powerful politicos in an ment issue,” said Richardson, ness” at the end of the lengthy effort to keep the state’s visi- Visitors’ , PAGE A16 21 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH 603-837-2646

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Tropicana Orange Juice Edy's Ice Cream- 59 oz. Assorted Varieties 56 oz. $ 99 $ 99 2 ea. 2 ea. MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A11 ••• Whitefield man sentenced for stealing power By Melissa Grima Feb. 26. Brian Smead, 22 of Whitefield, jail with six months suspended for [email protected] Kurt Thorup, 27 of DelRay pled not guilty to a charge of crim- two years on the condition of good Beach, Fla., was fined $74.40 after inal trespass. A May 18 trial is behavior and completion of a men- LANCASTER — Judge Stephen he was found guilty of operating a scheduled. tal health evaluation within 60 Samaha presided over the March conventional vehicle on a snow- A charge of acts prohibited days. Dolman was given credit for 8 session of Lancaster District mobile trail in Carroll on Feb. 18. against Benjamin Strickland, 20 of 53 days of pretrial confinement. An Court and sentenced Dennis Wal- Jennifer Beidler, 31 of White- Kennebunkport, Me., was additional charge of simple assault ter, 34 of Whitefield, on numerous field, pled not guilty to a charge of dropped. against Dolman was placed on file charges relating to a theft of serv- criminal trespass. A trial is sched- Joshua Turmel, 32 of Berlin, without finding for one year on the ices from Public Service of N.H. uled for May 18. failed to appear to answer a charge condition of good behavior. Walter pled guilty to two A charge of driving after revo- of issuing a bad check. A warrant Kayla Fricke, 18 of Westerly, R.I. charges of theft of services and cation or suspension against was issued for his arrest. failed to appear to answer a charge one charge of reckless conduct Nathan Cotter, 36 of Groveton, was A charge of theft of lost or mis- of misuse/failure to display plates. COURTESY PHOTO stemming from two separate inci- Emergency medical personnel tend to hiker David Landry of Manchester placed on file without finding for placed property against Rose Ton- She was found guilty and fined after search and rescue teams responded to a 911 call for a medical dents in July and August of last six months on the condition of er, 27 of Littleton, was placed on $155. emergency on Mount Washington. year where he was found to have good behavior. file without a finding for one year A charge of simple assault removed an electrical box and Anthony Daisey, 22 of Dalton, on the condition of good behavior. against Andrea Hoffman, 33 of Lit- stolen power for his Union Street pled not guilty to a charge of con- Krysten Vaillancourt-Locke, 20 tleton, was placed on file without Hiker experiencing medical home. A charge of reckless con- duct after an accident. A trial is of Lancaster, was found guilty of finding for one year on the condi- duct, a charge of theft of services, scheduled for May 18. unsworn falsification and fined tion of good behavior. emergency rescued and a charge of theft by unautho- A charge of issuing a bad check $250 with $160 suspended for one Patrick King, 26 of Lancaster, Fish and Game Conservation Of- A 911 call was received at 1:48 rized taking against Walter were all for $82.89 to Munce’s against Hei- year on the condition of good be- was fined $100 after he was found ficers, Pemi Search and Rescue p.m., on March 12. Rescuers hiked placed on file without finding for di Dube, 47 of Groveton, was havior. guilty of disorderly conduct. Team members and Twin Mountain up to the trail approximately 2.2 two years on the condition of good placed on file without finding for William Vickers, 67 of Hudson, Brandon McAllister, 25 of Ambulance responded to Marsh- Miles to the victim. Landry was behavior. For the remaining one year on the condition of good pled not guilty to a charge of op- Berlin, was found not guilty of sim- field station at the base of Mt. Wash- evacuated down the same hiking charges, Walter was sentenced to behavior. erating without a valid license. A ple assault. ington after receiving a distress call trail, to a waiting ambulance from concurrent sentences of 30 days in Kenneth Humphrey Jr., 28 of trial is scheduled for May 4. Jonathan Savage, 31 of Lan- from a winter hiker. David Landry, Twin Mountain and a paramedic jail, suspended for two years on Gilman, Vt., pled not guilty to a Charges of disorderly conduct caster, was found guilty of acts pro- 54 of Manchester, was hiking on the from Littleton Hospital. He was the condition of good behavior. charge of theft by unauthorized and simple assault against Kristy hibited and fined $100. A charge of Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, when transport by Twin Mt. Ambulance Judge Samaha also ordered him to taking stemming from a March Begin, 29 of Lancaster, were placed resisting arrest was placed on file he began experiencing what he be- to Littleton Hospital, in Littleton for pay a total of $2,141.23 in restitu- 2003 incident in Dalton. Humphrey on file without finding for one year without finding for six months on lieved were heart attack symptoms. care. tion and placed Walter on proba- was arrested on the outstanding on the condition of good behavior the condition of good behavior. An tion until the payments are com- warrant from 2003 by Plymouth and continued counseling. A additional charge of criminal pleted. Police on Feb. 28. A trial is sched- charge of resisting arrest against threatening against Savage was NH State Police Log A Groveton man that had been uled for May 18. Begin was dropped. dropped. charged with tattooing without a Tyler King, 18 of Lancaster, pled Paul Bitsoli, 45 of Groveton, A stop sign violation against Troop F, Twin Mtn. license and being a felon in pos- not guilty to a charge of disorder- was fined $500, suspended for six Mikaela Shattuck, 22 of Berlin, was session of a weapon, saw all ly conduct. He is accused of plac- months on the condition of good placed on file without finding. She Compiled by Melissa Grima A case of criminal mischief was charges against him dropped. Mer- ing flower pots, shrubs and saw behavior after he was found guilty was ordered to take a safe driver A theft was reported in Colum- reported in Jefferson on March 4. ton Dube, 33 of Groveton, no horses in the southbound lane on of theft of lost or misplaced prop- course within three months. bia on Feb. 28. Someone drove off A theft was reported in Errol on longer faces the felony weapons Main Street on Dec. 4. A May 18 tri- erty. He was also ordered to pay Jeremy Warren, 25 of Groveton, without paying for $86 worth of gas March 4. charge and the license infraction. at the Blue Mountain Variety Store. al is scheduled. restitution of $300 to Weeks Med- was fined $250 after he was found Also on March 4, a Columbia Three men were fined for OHRV Daniel Savage, 56 of Lancaster ical Center within six months for guilty of simple assault. A Maine teen was arrested on woman reported a case of criminal infractions. was found guilty of tampering with the wheelchair he took. A charge In a related case, Joshua War- Feb. 28 and charged with a drug of- threatening. The matter remains un- Michael Dion, 34 of New Hamp- public records. He was fined $300, of simple assault against Bitsoli ren 23 of Groveton, was found fense. Cody Livingston, 18 of Read- der investigation. ton, was fined $74.40 after he was with $186 suspended for one year was dropped. guilty of simple assault and also field, Me., was charged with pos- A burglary was reported in Co- found guilty of operating an OHRV session of drugs, after he was lumbia on March 4. on the condition of good behavior. Rene Couture, 31 of Groveton, fined $250. at 65 miles per hour on the Presi- stopped for a traffic violation on A theft was reported at the Coun- Terri Slemmons, 48 of was found guilty of willful con- Don Call, 71 of Guildhall, Vt., Route 2 in Jefferson. He is sched- ty Nursing Home in Stewartstown dential Rail Trail in Jefferson on Granbury, Tex., was found guilty of cealment and fined $100. He was was fined $74.40 for not having uled to appear in Lancaster District on March 4. Feb. 13. reckless driving and fined $500. A also ordered to pay $2 restitution. banners/flags on an oversized Court at a later date. A theft was reported in Shel- Joseph Daniels, 27 of Gorham, license suspension of 60 days was Jared Dolman, 27 of Whitefield, load. A case of criminal mischief was burne on March 4. was also fined $74.40 after he was also issued to Slemmons. A charge was found guilty of simple assault Raymond Audet, 54 of Swansea, reported in Errol on March 1. State police received a report of found guilty of traveling at 71 miles of driving under the influence was and resisting arrest. He was issued Mass., was found guilty of speed- Dakota Hann, 21 of Pittsburg, an attempted theft from a vehicle in per hour on Trail 12 in Jefferson on dismissed. concurrent sentences of 53 days in ing and fined $75. was arrested on March 2 in Stew- Dummer on March 4. artstown on a warrant out of Beth- On March 5, Julie Hibbard. 24 of lehem. He was charged with credit Pittsburg, was arrested on Route 3 Groveton to host annual music festival card fraud and is scheduled to ap- in Colebrook and charged with op- GROVETON — On Thursday includes a chorus and concert starts at 7 p.m. and will take adults, $5 for students, and free pear in Littleton District Court on erating after suspension or revoca- March 17, Groveton High School band comprised of students place in the Ryan Memorial Gym- for children 10 and under. Con- April 19. tion. will host the annual North Coun- from all participating schools in nasium in Groveton High School. tact Andrew Tobin at 636-1619 On March 3, a domestic dispute A theft was reported in Stratford try Music Festival. The festival the North Country. The concert The price of admission is $7 for with any questions. was reported in Errol. No charged on March 6. were filed.

Wednesday March 16th thru Sunday March 20th

491 Main St. Gorham, NH 03581 • Phone# 603-752-1248 Hours – 8am to 8pm Monday thru Saturday 8am to 6pm on Sunday A12 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• UCVH joins Berlin, Lancaster hospitals in new company COLEBROOK — On Feb. 24, the leverage expertise, and regionally The process gained momentum in improved access for patients. Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital coordinate clinical services to max- November of 2010, when a study We've been delighted to find like- board of directors authorized a let- imize access and service to the by Helms & Company identified minded hospital trustees across ter of intent directed to An- communities they serve. The mod- UCVH's challenges to sustainabili- Coös County." droscoggin Valley Hospital and el preserves local governance. ty, community focus groups' per- The next steps will include ef- Weeks Medical Center to enter in- The action is a major step to- ceptions of core services, and the forts to engage staff and physicians to a joint-ventured Hospital Ser- ward a collaborative hospital serv- optimal collaborative partners. in those areas identified for great- UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER vices Company. ice model for Coös County. The The three hospitals' employees est potential for clinical capacity This man’s grandson, who lives in Basking Ridge, N. J. would like to know where in Bretton Woods his grandfather’s photo was taken, likely The new company is to offer three hospitals first entered into a are participating in a joint effort to sharing, revenue generation and in the early 30s. His grandfather, a Russian immigrant who lived in management services to UCVH, collaborative discussion in 2008, improve customer service. UCVH cost reduction, at the same time Dorchester, was a “mailer” for the “Boston Herald-Boston Traveler,” and taking advantage of shared servic- funded by a grant from the Neil and board chairman Winston Young the management agreement be- traveled in New England collecting payments from vendors. es across the three Coös County Louise Tillotson Fund of the New commented, "We're encouraged by tween the organizations is being hospitals, allowing the hospitals to Hampshire Charitable Foundation the identified opportunities that developed. Grandson seeks location of pool resources, reduce costs, and the Endowment for Health. could translate to lower cost and grandfather’s photo Independent biomass plants are By Edith Tucker ald/Boston Traveler.’ [email protected] “For years his first newspaper wagon from East Boston was kept economic drivers, says Councilor Burton BRETTON WOODS — A proud in the cellar of our family's home. By Edith Tucker an interview on March 7 after a NH- being kept and ultimately PSNH’s wood industry employs people in grandson who lives in Basking “Ultimately, he worked at the pa- [email protected] PTV interview at the Sunset Hill customers would be made whole, the plants and even more in the Ridge, N.J., recently sent a photo- per for (I think) the next 50 years. House in Sugar Hill. Long pointed Long explained. woods, harvesting and processing graph of his grandfather, Jacob “He was a mailer; these are the RANDOLPH — About 65 per- out that these operators believe The biomass plants are victims the wood chips that, in turn, pro- Schweig, to the Omni Mount Wash- people who keep track of news- cent of the wood that he and his that their plants should get the of supply and demand, the CEO duce the steam to turn the turbines ington Hotel after a three-page re- stand orders and print the labels crews cut in the region’s forests same deal as has been offered the said. There is enough demand for that, in turn, spin the generators to view of the ski area and hotel was that determine the size of their end up as chips burned in inde- Laidlaw-Berlin plant, now awaiting even costly electricity in the heat make electrical power.” published in the Sunday “The New bundle and how it will get there. pendent electricity-producing bio- approval of a proposed Purchase of summer and in the cold of win- “I have asked PSNH president York Times.” “I can almost remember the mass plants, explained Chris Power Agreement from the state ter, but they have problems selling Gary Long to meet with and nego- The grandson believes that it smell of the ink he used and the Crowe, the owner-operator of Tim- Public Utilities Commission. the electricity they produce during tiate a price which will keep the was taken in Bretton Woods, near stamped metal plates that in- berwolf Logging of Littleton in a However, PSNH has a Purchase the “shoulder” seasons when de- biomass plants in operation,” Bur- the Grande Dame. He would very scribed the name of the newsstand cellphone call. Right now, Crowe is Option Agreement in place with the mand is low and costs remain high, ton explained. Right now, he con- much like to identify the spot if he or station terminal. As a college finishing up a wood pulp harvest- Laidlaw investors that would allow Long explained. tinued, PSNH is promoting a 1,200- could. The resort’s communica- student I also worked on week- ing job in the Randolph Communi- it to buy the facility after 20 years Executive Councilor Ray Bur- megwatt hydro power line that tions director, Craig Clemmer of ends at the same paper, as did my ty Forest in Jefferson. With the of operation. And under this Agree- ton is an independent biomass would — if approved — essential- Lancaster, sent the photograph to father. snow rapidly melting, Crowe an- ment, Laidlaw would give up any plant enthusiast, however. “These ly come right by these small under- this newspaper in hopes that “He told me that during the De- ticipates pulling his equipment out cumulative overpayment its cus- biomass plants throughout the 20-megawatt biomass power someone very familiar with the pression all of the collections had this morning, March 16. tomers had made by reducing the state are part of the economic base plants that, by then, may well be landscape could be of help. to be made in cash, and he was re- The biomass plants are an im- plant’s purchase price, dollar for that utilizes our own natural re- vacant, putting their employees The grandson, who would like sponsible for a wide area of New portant market for low-grade dollar. newable resource,” he wrote in a out of work and scores of families to preserve his anonymity, wrote England, as far north as Bretton wood, and Crowe says it’s impor- In other words, a tab would be weekend e-mail exchange. “The at risk.” this about his grandfather. Woods. I only discovered this in tant to him and other logging con- “The photo was taken in the conversation with him after I skied tractors that they remain in busi- early 1930s,” he writes. “To the there when the current ski area ness. Littlehales celebrate 30th anniversary best of my recollection, it was tak- opened — I think around 1973. The plant managers of the four On March 11, Kevin and Kelly Also attending were Kelly’s late Sharleen (Mills) Gould. en on one of his trips to the Mount “My grandfather lived his en- plants that are in jeopardy of shut- Littlehale of Groveton celebrated dad, Robert Berube, Joe Berube, Kevin has been employed at Washington Hotel. tire life in the Dorchester section ting down because of above-mar- their 30th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Berube and Winn Associates in Littleton. Kel- “My grandfather was born in of Boston.” ket costs believe the solution lies at the home of her paternal Kathy Wiles. ly has been self-employed for Russia and immigrated to the U.S. Any thoughts about where this in a rescue effort by Public Service grandmother, Florence Berube, Kevin is the son of David Lit- many years in childcare. in the early 1900s. I think he was photo was taken should be sent to of New Hampshire (PSNH). in Groveton. The Reverend John tlehale of Gilmanton, N.H. and The couple enjoys spending born in 1895. reporter Edith Tucker at the De- PSNH president Gary Long says Blackadar officiated their wed- Kaye Mackillop of Guildhall, Vt. time with family and friends and “His point of entry was East mocrat (79 Main Street, Lancaster, that it is not as simple as that. Cus- ding day at the Groveton United Kelly is the daughter of Robert having quiet dinners at their fa- Boston, and as a teenager he start- N. H. 03584) or via e-mail to etuck- tomers don’t want to pay prices Methodist Church and their re- Berube of North Stratford and the vorite restaurants. ed to work for the ‘Boston Her- [email protected]. that are above market, he said in ception was held at the Groveton American Legion. Free roast beef supper scheduled Among the family helping to celebrate their anniversary were GROVETON — A free commu- be held on Saturday, March 26, their two children Patrick and nity roast beef supper sponsored from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Francis Hall Megan. Megan came home on by a grand received from the New in Groveton. All are welcome. break from her studies at Leslie England Charitable Foundation Come to meet friends, have some University in Boston, where she and the Tillotson Foundation will fun and enjoy the food. is working for her Masters De- gree. Patrick is a graduate of Visit Tilton’s Sugarhouse Northern Maine Community Col- lege of Presque Isle in Computer for NH Maple Weekend Electronics. GROVETON — Tilton’s Sugar joy. Tilton’s Sugar House also of- Florence prepared a banquet House, located in Groveton, will fers maple syrup, butter, and can- meal for everyone. Kelly’s aunt, be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on dy at 67 Silver Road in Groveton. Diane Berube, made the anniver- Maple Weekend, March 19-20, Contact Stephen and Brenda by sary cake in blue and white, their serving hot maple syrup over ice calling 636-2720 or e-mail sbtil- original Swedding colors.t. Pcreamat andr donuts,ic fork all’ tos en- [email protected].

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Come to P&S Furniture and Save a Lot O’ Green! MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A13 ••• County attorney’s budget includes 7 months’ rent in bank building By Edith Tucker if the space now occupied by the should be. Some county attor- by the commissioners includes renovating offices in the court- tion and not submitting normal [email protected] Register of Probate in the county neys, however, do no have their three months rent at $1,058.65 for house. A supplemental budget of budget requests for law books courthouse in Lancaster would offices in a courthouse. space within the courthouse. $75,000 would likely have to be and supplies through the county BERLIN — The county com- be “suitable” for the work that he Superior Court Judge Peter It also includes $2,318.98 rent sought, according to Mekeel. administrator’s office. missioners and county attorney and his staff do — if renovated Bornstein ruled that the county a month for seven months — When some delegation mem- The county attorney’s revised Bob Mekeel are still sparring in appropriately at the county’s ex- attorney’s current offices are “un- April through October — in the bers objected to the county at- budget that includes seven the aftermath of a court case and pense. suitable,” but the commissioners former bank building. torney also trying to add moving months’ rent in the former bank that made the county delegation A scheduling conference is al- continue to believe that other Then the budget also includes costs onto his annual budget building passed on a 9 to 2 vote, discussion of the 2011 budget for so on tap for this week and a tri- first-floor space could be ren- rent at $1,587.97 a month for two when in 2010 he had said he could with Reps. Daugherty and the county attorney’s office at al date for the civil case has been dered “suitable” since they would months — November and De- get volunteers to move the office Richardson voting “nay.” Delega- Saturday’s annual budget meet- set for this autumn. be 50 percent larger. cember — on the assumption furniture as well as open and tion chairman Rep. Tholl noted ing awkward and difficult. The commissioners added Meanwhile, however, the com- that the probate offices would be closed files, Mekeel withdrew his that he had little choice but to County Attorney Robert “Bob” $5,000 to their legal budget to pay missioners have agreed to rent “suitable,” if enlarged and its cur- request. vote “yes” since a judge had is- Mekeel filed a motion on Friday for the ongoing services of half the third-floor in the former rent occupant and records The county attorney was also sued an order that said the coun- to dismiss the action that the Waystack Frizzell Trial Lawyers Lancaster Bank Building on the moved elsewhere in the building. chastised for trying to “do an end ty attorney’s current office space county commissioners earlier as they continue to try to keep corner of Routes 2 & 3 and Mid- No appropriation was sought, run” around the budget process is “not suitable.” had directed attorney Phil the county attorney’s office lo- dle Street on a temporary, month- however, for the capital cost of by going directly to the delega- Waystack of Colebrook to file. cated within the courthouse, to-month basis. That action asks the court to see which is where they think it The 2011 budget as prepared Ice jam damages Grande Dame’s clubhouse, golf courses

By Edith Tucker [email protected]

BRETTON WOODS — At 3:57 p.m. on Friday afternoon crews were able to release the 2,000- linear-foot ice jam from the sec- tion of the Ammonoosuc River behind the Nordic-Golf Club- house that is part of the B. W. Land Company holdings. “We had three large excava- tors working from 8 o’clock this morning to free up the ice in the river,” explained Director of De- velopment Mike Brunetti. “The majority of the ice and snow conglomerate was between 8- and 10-feet in height, making this a pretty daunting task.” The Ammonoosuc River, which rises at the Lakes of the Clouds around 5,000 feet on the southwestern slopes of Mount COURTESY PHOTO Washington, experienced an ice The Ammonoosuc River jumped its banks due to an ice jam during the jam of its confluence with a night of March 7 or wee hours of March 8, cut a new channel and flood- smaller tributary some time ed the ground level of the Nordic-Golf clubhouse, seen here, that serves during the night of Monday, the two golf courses and cross-country ski venue, all owned by the B. W. March 7, or after midnight on Land Company. Tuesday, March 8. The rapidly rising waters jumped their banks to cut a new channel, scoured the 18th fairway of the championship Donald-Ross-de- signed Mount Washington course, swirled into the airy decade-old clubhouse, and swept through the freestanding maintenance building. The new WMRHS-Francis Lewis JROTC channel cut across ninth and then the eighth fairways of the Mt. Pleasant course and the Cadet Exchange Program back T-box, Brunetti said. Around noon on Election By Cadet SFC Briana Perry and drum corps practices and dis- way, and the central City Mall. Day, March 8, workers from L. A. covered why they are ranked 1st They were fully immersed in new Drew of Intervale installed a The JROTC programs of White in the nation. They practice two cultures, being housed with three temporary diversion dam using Mountains Regional High School hours every day and eight hours different host families of Chinese, a long-boom excavator, redi- and Francis Lewis High School on Saturday. The Francis Lewis Italian and Asian nationalities. As recting the channel away from (FLHS) in Queens, N.Y. coordinat- High School is one of the largest in part of the experience, cadets tried the clubhouse, Brunetti said. ed a two-week cadet exchange pro- New York, is recognized nation- interesting foods including Fried On Friday, the L.A. Drew crew gram during February break. Four- wide for its accomplishments, and Squid at Santosa, a Malaysian was joined by additional skilled teen cadets in total participated for having one of the premier restaurant, and Bubble Tea at the operators from Alvin J. Coleman from both schools. These cadets JROTC programs in the country. Tea Shop. of Conway, and together they COURTESY PHOTO were hand selected for this ex- The Francis Lewis Patriot bat- All in all, the cadet exchange is did an amazing job. They all One of the three excavators at work on Friday, March 11, cleared the change. talion JROTC has an enrollment of a chance of a lifetime experience. should be commended for their Ammonoosuc River channel of compacted or jammed ice and debris. The week of Feb. 21-24, nine 750 cadets. The distinctions of the Our students had a chance to learn sensitive but effective approach cadets from the FLHS traveled to two JROTC program’s size and eth- about leading and reacting in di- to extracting the ice. “As we had the White Mountains. Each cadet nic diversity, fosters an incredible, verse situations, and to gain a new the river parallel to Route 302 not. A structural engineering supposed — even though most South near the main entry firm will check out the club- stayed with a host family and shad- cultural, and educational opportu- perspective on JROTC and life. The of the ice we removed was owed a cadet from their partner nity for all the cadets. exchange is designed to encour- bridge to the hotel that will be house to see if its integrity was placed outside the riverbank — kept monitored.” in any way undermined. school based upon their leader- While in New York the WMRHS age cadets to get more involved a good bit of loose ice went ship position during their class cadets visited Times Square, Man- socially, to see new places and peo- Generally speaking, the dam- There have been no injuries downstream once the river was age to the buildings and equip- associated with the ice jam or days. The guests from Francis hattan, Flushing, and various oth- ple, and to share and expand their released,” he said. “There is a Lewis High School basically lived er city attractions. Some highlights ideas with the intention of making ment is covered by insurance flooding, Brunetti said, for noticeable amount of loose but that to the two courses is which he is very thankful. a “day in the life of a Spartan Bat- include playing billiards at Four their JROTC programs better. snow and ice in the stretch of talion cadet.” The cadets received Season, karaoke, riding the Sub- a tour of WMRHS, including the maple sugaring house and barn. The Francis Lewis cadets were wel- comed to the North Country with a potluck dinner at the Carroll Town Hall. They made new friends, played games, and went sledding. Among their favorite local tourist attractions was Chutters candy shop, “the longest candy counter in the world,” and the Vil- lage Bookstore. The cadets also participated in a snowshoeing trip, a private movie showing of their choice at the Rialto, and a fundrais- ing/dinner night at Pizza Hut. The Francis Lewis cadets expe- rienced many cultural and envi- ronmental differences of the North Country. Some of the more com- mon feedback included the amaze- ment of seeing so many stars in the sky, as well as how many out- door activities our students can participate in. During the winter break for WMRHS, five cadets traveled to Queens, N.Y. Cadets Amber John- son, Alex Rivers, Chelsea Fitzger- ald, Kyle Stanford and Briana Per- ry took the opportunity to observe the Patriot Battalion and experi- ence the “city life.” Cadets were as- signed host families; some were fa- miliar from the week before. In ad- dition to attending classes with their host cadet, White Mountains cadets observed the Francis Lewis drill, honor guard, raider teams, A14 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• Jefferson green tablecloths, Irish plaid good health. The Reporting Sec- Retirement to be discussed at NNE napkins, and the Irish Pub sign retary read the minutes to the (continued from Page A7) reading “O’Drinky’s” and “Even last meeting, which were accept- doing with their children in Our Name Says Happy St. ed, and the Treasurer gave the fi- Small Business Alliance meeting kindergarten through third Patrick’s Day” decorated with nancial report, which was also WHITEFIELD — On Thursday, nancial Representative of North- expert guidance over the course grade. It is called The PBS Kids two steins of draft beer and the accepted. A reminder was given March 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., the western Mutual will also be pre- of a lifetime. In this special edu- Go! Writers Contest, and it is in Irish ‘Brim.’ Four banners flowed that at the next meeting those Northern New England Small sented at this meeting. Creating cational presentation the group action from now until April 8. across the table with their Irish donating to the Lancaster Food Business Alliance will meet at dependable, predictable retire- will discuss how to effectively ad- Children in grades K through greetings dividing each place set- Pantry project are to bring in Presby Environmental, Inc. in ment income that will last a life- dress the six key retirement risks; three are eligible to enter by writ- ting, and the table center was their foods so that Rupert Corri- Whitefield. On the agenda will be time is one of the highest priori- how the right combination of so- ing and illustrating their own sto- graced by a Jolly Leprechaun gan can make the delivery before a business highlight by John E. ties when planning for retire- lutions can help protect retire- ries. Winners will be featured piñata. At each side of this were Easter, and members were re- Dyer of White Mountains Com- ment. Some areas to be consid- ment assets; and how to estab- reading their stories during two mini green tubs fill of candy minded to set their clocks ahead munity College. “Retire with Con- ered are what one wants his or lish retirement income that will VPT’s on-air breaks, as well as and all was encircled with many by one hour to “Spring Ahead.” fidence: The Importance of Life- her retirement to look like and last a lifetime. online and at an awards ceremo- laced shamrock beads. The pres- At the next meeting, on March time Income Planning” by James the risks and challenges to get- RSVP to Bonnie Lacaillade at ny to be broadcast on VPT. All ident’s podium was decorated 24, there will be an Open House Lovell, CFP, Wealth Management ting there. Preparing for a finan- 788-4321 or [email protected]. contest participants will receive with a vase full of shamrocks en- program beginning at 1 p.m. that Advisor and Daryl Zerveskes, Fi- cial secure retirement requires a certificate of achievement as circled with a garland of sham- anyone may attend. There will be well as an opportunity to read rocks and highlighted with two a New York City Amoto Opera Doll Club to meet at Weeks Memorial Library their stories aloud at one of the Irish Brims. singer as a guest to perform a re- “Storytime” celebrations held at The staff at Weeks Memorial laxing program. Rory Angelicola LANCASTER — The Weeks the Doll Club and she will show should contact the library at 788- locations throughout the state. Hospital served a delicious meal is honoring the JACs with his out- Memorial Library Doll Club will the group how to knit a cap for a 3352 or email at [email protected]. Every year, the PBS Kids Go! Writ- of stuffed chicken breast, standing voice that has also been be gathering on Saturday, March doll. Not a member? That's okay, Anyone who has knitting needles ers Contest provides great fun mashed potatoes with gravy, heard on Broadway. All should 19 at 10 a.m. at the library. Aman- new members are welcome. Any- is asked to bring them. and great stories. Children do corn, rolls, and yummy straw- feel free to attend this special da Lillie, a local knitter, will join one interested in attending make up some pretty good true berry shortcake, served with a event. or imaginary stories that make variety of beverages. After lunch, Humor good entertainment at any gath- Patty Angelicola was given a sur- Easter will be here before you ering. Good luck, students. prise birthday party, showering know it, so for those who wish ambassadors for our community. Street in Lancaster. Anyone inter- JACs her with cards, a beautiful deco- for a new Easter outfit and bon- Girl Scouts However, it will cost $875 for one ested in becoming a Rotarian The Jefferson Adult Citizens rated cake and cupcakes, to wish net, it is time to do some shop- (continued from Page A8) and $1100 for the other girl, plus should see any Rotarian or go to (JACs) held a meeting at the IOOF her many happy years to come. ping. Sally Shopper was con- serve food, sell cookies, so they are airfare for each as well as an adult www.lancasternhrotary.org for Hall on Thursday, March 10, with The luncheon gift was won by cerned about her choice and starting their word of mouth cam- companion, so community support more information. 11 members present to enjoy Donald Noyes. asked, “Can I wear this fur coat in paign in the community to help will be necessary for them to Tickets are now on sale for the lunch and a little social time to- raise the money for the trips. achieve their fund raising goals. third annual Mustang Raffle. Any- After the luncheon cleanup, a the rain without ruining it?” The Other girls in the troop have giv- The Lancaster Rotary meets one who wants a special number gether. 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yourvotecounts.org Summer9th annual Camp‘11 11 Publications for 4 weeks! March 23, 24, 30, 31 & April 6, 7,13, 14 The Meredith News The Record Enterprise Granite State News The Baysider Carroll County Independent Coos County Democrat Space is limited The Littleton Courier Gilford Steamer Advertise your summer registration! Winnisquam Echo Berlin Reporter Day camp, sleepaway, tennis and more! Or advertise your summer daycare program The Mountain Ear Looking for summer help? Salmon Councilors, life guards or ice cream window? press Newspapers Deadline – March 16th Lisa Snowman / 788.4939 2x2 - $80 / 2x4 - $160 / 2x8 - $320 / 2x16 - $640 / 3x10.5 - $640 [email protected] MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A15 ••• Voters reject buying Police headquarters, 133 to 202 March Chamber Mixer at Country By Edith Tucker than $50,000 below the default Planning Board has had its regular [email protected] budget of $1,626,773. members appointed. On a 217 to Voters passed Article 4 to raise 116 vote, the ZBA also will become Village Center this Thursday CARROLL — Rented quarters $170,000 for a new ambulance as an elected board in the future. LANCASTER — The Northern ticipants might just find the luck Bailey’s Irish Crème parfaits. on Route 3 South must serve as Po- well as a Zoll cardiac monitor de- The three town roads that vot- Gateway Chamber of Commerce of the Irish on their side as great Irish beer and spirits will be lice headquarters for at least an- fibrillation unit to be taken from a ers could have added to the town’s will hold its March mixer on prizes are raffled at the event. A served, as well as a selection of other year. specialized Revenue Fund as rec- roster of accepted ways were not Thursday, March 17 from 5 to 7 sampling of the evenings menu other beverages. Anyone who Carroll voters under Article 2 ommended by the Selectmen and accepted on a tie vote, 165 to 165: p.m. The mixer, hosted by Gene- includes Irish stew, stuffed baby attends will have a chance to win nixed buying the Twin Village Plaza Budget Committee. Mahlyn Way, Poplar Way, and Dori sis HealthCare, will take place at red potatoes, pork tenderloin great prizes. and converting some of it into a po- Voters overwhelmingly sup- Way. Under Robert’s rules, tie votes Country Village Center. and roast turkey, mashed pota- For information about the St. lice station and continuing to rent ported, 248 to 91, spending $37,000 fail. The St. Patrick’s Day mixer to bar, Irish cucumber ham Patrick’s Day mixer, contact the out the rest to commercial retail — $25,000 from the Police Cruiser Funds were added to eight Cap- will offer Chamber members the rollups, Irish crème chocolate Northern Gateway Chamber at customers. Capital Reserve Fund and the bal- ital Reserve Funds: Municipal chance to enjoy festive fare. Par- trifle, Irish mint brownies, and [email protected]. Only 133 voters cast “yes” bal- ance from surplus on Dec. 31, 2010 Truck, $15,000; Police Cruiser, lots in support of the idea of using — to purchase a new police cruis- $18,000; Highway Equipment, $100,000 on hand in an existing er under Article 5 as recommend- $10,000; Computer Technology, Capital Reserve Fund, and bonding ed by the Selectmen and Budget $2,000; Library Improvement, of 65. “Papa Smurf” loved driv- Toohey, Paul and Cathy Cenna- or borrowing another $600,000 to Committee. $2,000; Landfill Closure, $10,000; Thompkins ing the school bus and the kids. mi, Norman Lamert, Janice put the package together, and 202 Voters supported replacing a Road Improvements, $10,000, and (continued from Page A2) Bill had many talents including Goodwin, three granddaughters voted “nay.” A 3/5-ballot vote would 2002 Fire Department pickup with New Land and Building, $30,000. moved to Braintree Police De- ambulance service and bus driv- and five great grandsons. have been required for passage. $19,000 with funds on hand in a Voters also approved spending partment for a 27 year span. ing. He also worked for the Family members who died The selectmen favored the proj- special revenue fund, 197 to 143; to a total of $20,736 from two special He moved to Whitefield in Clover Leaf Drop-in, the Senior previously include his wife He- ect, despite its high price tag, be- use only $1 for Fire-EMS and Police accounts to pay for in-town over- 1978 working for Stiles Bus Com- and Disability center as well as len who died in 2003 and Matt cause the rented facilities are not overtime costs, 197 to 143; and to sight committees, an in-town in- pany as a school bus driver and operating a taxi service. Jackson who died in 2009. in compliance with numerous safe- spend $15,000 for the 2011 tipping spector, and certain landfill in- also joined the Whitefield police Wilford leaves his son Robert As per Bill’s wishes there will ty and other codes designed to pro- of bulky waste and debris and the spection costs. department. He ended his po- Tompkins of Maine, Peggy be no ceremony. He wanted all tect townspeople, alleged crimi- like from another special revenue By a narrow margin, 173 to 159, lice career retiring from the Toohey, Chris Merola, and spe- to remember him as he was. nals, and police officers, as well as fund, 273 to 66. voters approved turning $3,000 Twin Mountain Police at the age cial granddaughter Tessa juveniles. Voters also decided, 177 to 151, over to the nonprofit Carroll Infor- The town’s $1,574,972 operat- to in the future elect the town’s mation Group so its members can ing budget passed 266 to 72 under Planning Board members, except buy equipment to record and Parks morial service and burial will be Lancaster, NH for the Groveton held at a future date. Summer Children’s Free Break- Article 3. This budget, recom- for one selectman or administra- broadcast government meetings (continued from Page A2) mended by the selectmen and Bud- tive official of the town to serve as and special interest events. Memorial gifts may be made fast Program. get Committee, was set a little more an ex officio member. Until now, the visiting hours will be held. A me- to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Real Estate

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Remax Northern Edge Realty www.teamner.com A16 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• caster said that the county has of the snow gets hung up hitting hour snowfall being 24 inches been trying to think of ways to Country Cows an emotional attachment to the Lancaster the mountains and therefore in February of 1978. Again, give back to the community (continued from Page A8) dairy farm but that the expense (continued from Page A8) cannot drop on to Lancaster, these events saw much more should consider Rotary. With how to go about disposing of the could no longer be justified. The cus of the discussion with the which means at times Lancast- snow around the town, but due several fundraising events each herd and-or finding other pro- same amount of money could be two traits that affect us most er will only have minimal snow to the shadowing of the moun- year as well as service projects, ductive ways to use the land as spent to rehabilitate many more being highlighted. First was the while surrounding communities tains kept Lancaster's numbers there is something for everyone very emotional. Although sever- inmates than the handful who fog that occurs in August and may have several inches. more modest. The coldest tem- who wishes to give back. For al speakers asked that day for a milk and care for the cows. September, which is caused by Mr. Haas discussed how he perature ever on record for Lan- more information about Rotary, year’s delay or for a study to be Rep. Marc Tremblay of Berlin the heat leaving the earth and works closely with the meteor- caster was -40 in 1979 while the contact any member of the done that would involve area said that farm operations are an cooling causing the fog that can ologist at the Fairbanks Muse- highest temperature of 95 is group or go to www.lancast- farmers concerned about a neg- emotional issue but that “when be seen when descending Cor- um, but that he himself is not a reached often. As a side note, ernhrotary.org to learn more. ative ripple effect on their oper- day is done the numbers don’t rigan Hill many mornings at this meteorologist, but an observer. the coldest temperature ever Meetings are held every Thurs- ations, Daugherty pointed out lie.” time of year. The other fasci- He also highlighted some of the recorded was in Bloomfield, Vt., day morning at 7:15 at the Big that the delegation had never Rep. John Tholl of Whitefield nating uniqueness was the historical events in the area just up the road, at -50. Bear Restaurant. prohibited a study and that said that dairy farmer Scott Ma- shadowing affect that the White with the maximum snowfall oc- The Lancaster Rotary is ac- nothing had been said to negate son of Stratford had said the Mountains have on Lancaster's curring in February of 1969, 40 tively seeking people to join the delegation’s December 2010 county dairy farm cannot make weather. In a northeaster much inches, and the maximum 24 their ranks. Anyone who has vote. money given how it must be run In the last decade, Daugherty and that the county’s obligation said, Coös County has lost is to take care of people. arose over two petitioned war- local taxpayer funds since other nal community-wide meeting $1,600,000. “Why are we in the Rep. Herb Richardson of Lan- Nekal Lane rant articles: one for $3,000 to fund-raising has dropped by a will be held that month. cow business?” he asked rhetor- caster pointed out that it would (continued from Page A7) support the multi-faceted and precipitous 75 percent, ex- The report pointed to a par- ically. only cost each property taxpay- originally built as a one-room multi-generational Family Re- plained board president Angela ticularly tough year for the town Rep. Herb Richardson of Lan- er about two cents per $1,000 of school house and later used, source Center at Gorham and Brown. The Learning Center and swimming area at the Ravine caster said that local farmers assessed valuation to keep the with small additions, as a town the other, $1,500 to support the its $350,000 budget provides ful- House Pool. The dam walkway had not been given “a fair shake” farm open another year. library before a year-round Gorham Community Learning ly accredited year-round child washed out in early August with time to come up with ideas, The vote to appropriate structure for that purpose was Center, a free-standing nonprof- care, pre-school, toddler and when 2.62 inches of rain fell in and Rep. Gary Coulombe of $415,000 to keep the farm open added to town hall at the same it organization which rents school-age programs that two days. Another took place in Berlin said that the delegation until Dec. 31, which did not take time it was enlarged and reno- space in the Resource Center served 98 children in 2010 in the early October when 2.92 inches “owes it to the public” to hang into account raw milk revenues, vated. building. Gorham- Randolph-Shelburne fell in two days. A third two-day on longer. failed 4 to 7: Reps. Coulombe, Selectmen were also directed The Resource Center has a school district. rain in mid-December resulted Rep. Larry Rappaport of Bill Remick, Herb Richardson, to consider revamping how they million-dollar budget and is the Voters voted “yes” to both in 3.34 inches of rain falling, plus Colebrook said, however, that and Robert Theberge, “yes;” and plan to borrow money and pay fifth largest employer in Gorham warrant articles. 14.5 inches of snow melting at he disagreed. “The county farm Reps. Daugherty, Hatch, Mer- interest during the Randolph with 39 part- and full-time em- The selectmen announced the same time. The wooden raft has been losing money forever rick, Rappaport, Tholl, Thomas, Hill Road reconstruction project ployees, supporters explained. that the Randolph Hill Road proj- was captured and almost entire- and that the income from a tim- and Tremblay, “no.” to minimize interest cost. This is the first year that the ect appears to be on track and is ly destroyed. ber sale should not be credited Commissioner Burnham Considerable discussion Learning Center has asked for likely to be bid in April. One fi- to the dairy operations,” he “Bing” Judd of Pittsburg said at said. “We’ve had several offers lunchtime that he fears that area to lease the farm, in which the farmers will be hurt by a further Town Meeting apparatus, equivalent to a grant Meehan, who ran unopposed for to update constituents about his cows would no longer be our re- weakening of the agriculture in- received from the U. S. Fish and his second term, announced activities in Washington and N. (continued from Page A7) sponsibility. What we’re talking frastructure — milk hauling, Wildlife Service that owns and that there would be a rabies clin- H. and to field questions about about in keeping the dairy oper- feed supplies, and large veteri- and $10,000, Building. operates the bulk of the ic on April 15. national and state issues. Con- ations going is that we’re plan- narian services — as well as Voters also approved raising Pondicherry National Wildlife He also announced that Con- stituents with questions or com- ning to lose money.” everyone losing the legacy of monies for two Expendable Refuge. gressman Charles Bass would ments, or who need assistance Rep. Evalyn Merrick of Lan- North Country heritage. Trust Funds: $25,000, Town Li- Voters eliminated three no- hold a “town hall meeting” on with a federal agency are urged brary; and $5,000 Cemetery longer-needed capital reserve Tuesday, March 22, at the Jeffer- to attend. Bass held his first Maintenance. funds that will be used to reduce son town hall. The Congress- such meeting in Salem; this will eggs, beverages, and local maple They voted to raise $4,630 to taxes by $15,386. man’s office revised the time be his second in his District. Maple syrup will be offered by The Top purchase forestry fire fighting Select board chairman Kevin from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bass plans (continued from Page A8) of the Common Committee. Mid the day, sign up for a free door morning, the judging of the prize, pick up a scavenger hunt, Maple-flavored Pie Contest will begin at the Pie Contest table. and a map and directions to the should be no more free lunch,” (and not a consultant) and re- son to accept a top position in a Whole pies and pieces will be local sugarhouses that are open appraisal Daugherty said. mains on the county payroll as remote location available for purchase through- for visitors. (continued from Page A10) Rep. Herb Richardson of Lan- the administrator for the Unin- Rep. John Tholl of Whitefield out the day, after the winners At the school, from 8 a.m. to caster said that Collins has been corporated Places and also said that the strands could be have been announced. From 10 stown, he said. If it is rent-free, 7p.m., visitors will also have the “an asset to the county” and that county administrator.” separated out when Collins serv- a.m. to mid-afternoon, visitors, its provision should then be con- opportunity to peruse art and until she fully retires he would Collins said her contract re- ice is completed, likely two with maps in hand, can take self- sidered taxable income, Daugh- photographs chronicling the his- favor her remaining in the build- quires that she be on site, es- years from now. By that time, guided tours through participat- erty said. Or rent should be tory of sugaring, and local fami- ing and, in fact, consider her sentially 24/7. any appraisal done today would ing local sugarhouses to visit with charged its occupant, at least lies as they have carried on the presence an honor until that Commissioner Tom Brady of be out of date. sugarmakers, purchase maple sufficient to cover utilities and tradition over generations; sam- time until she leaves. “It’s not Jefferson said that the house, No one voted in favor of the syrup and, weather permitting, heat, he said. That is, unless it is ple free maple recipes baked, do- fair or realistic,” he said. built in 1973, is one of the few motion to go forward with a pro- watch syrup being made. From mandated that Collins live there nated and served by the Lads and “We cannot break a con- carrots that the commissioners fessional appraisal of the coun- noon to 2 p.m., to stay energized, as, for example, it was when she Lassies 4H Club; give a guess to tract,” Rep. Larry Rappaport have to dangle in front of a po- ty administrator’s house, and it enjoy a luncheon offered by the was administrator of the adja- win a jar of maple treats; explore said. “She’s a county employee tential employee to get that per- failed, 0 to 11. static and interactive displays ex- Old Home Day Committee. They cent nursing home. “There plaining various aspects of the will provide a choice of home- made soups, homemade breads sugaring process; have younger Rep. Duffy Daugherty of to save money in a state where mocrats — its senior member and maple desserts. children participate in a coloring Vsitors’ Colebrook said that the rest travel and tourism is a key part Rep. Robert Theberge of Berlin, At 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., contest sponsored by the Lads (continued from Page A10) area on I-93 in Sanbornton on of the economy,” said Rep. Bill as well as Rep. Yvonne Thomas, and Lassies 4H Club; view local enjoy a quilting demonstration. first targeting the rest area and the route to Concord is also Hatch of Gorham. He suggested who serves as the delegation antique sugaring equipment; pur- At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., learn how information center on Route 2 very important. “If this isn’t that the line items somehow got clerk, and Rep. Gary Coulombe, chase maple-themed items in- to tap a tree and what makes the in Shelburne, the rest area and open, then there will be no rest lost as these items were trans- both of Berlin, and Rep. Evalyn cluding the recently published sap run at a tapping demonstra- information center on Route 3 area from the Canadian border ferred between the state De- Merrick of Lancaster — held a book, A Wicked Good Run; and tion on the Town Common. Be- between Colebrook and Pitts- to Hooksett, and few have the partment of Transportation and 20- to 25-minute-long caucus. cast a vote for the winning quilt ginning at 5 p.m., as a fitting end burg, and the spacious Exit 44 combat bladder that that would the Division of Travel and When asked about the in- square in the Lunenburg Histori- to an exciting day, a spaghetti din- Welcome Center on I-93 in Lit- take to survive,” he said. “The Tourism Promotion of the De- convenience, Theberge replied cal Society’s maple theme quilt ner with vegetable, homemade tleton. “The brochures and Visitors’ Center in Brattleboro, partment of Resources and Eco- that it was the representatives square contest. bread, dessert and beverage will knowledgeable attendants do Vt., at the Mass. border on I-91 nomic Development (DRED). right to caucus by Party mem- At specific times during the be offered by the Top of the Com- make a difference, and tourism is the model we should be striv- One reason the meeting, slat- bership and that there had been day, these additional activities mon Committee. is very important,” Richardson ing for.” ed to start at 9 a.m., was slow in strategy to discuss. are available at the school and For more information visit said. “This is the dumbest place starting was that the five De- nearby locations for your enjoy- www.topofthecommon.org, call ment. Between 8:30 and 11 a.m. a Chris at (802) 892-6654 or Loret- pancake breakfast with sausages, ta at 892-328-3040. Band Concert tonight GROVETON — The Groveton Senior and Junior bands will be performing on Wednesday, March 16, at Groveton High School, for their Spring concert. The concert is free and open to the public, however donations are accepted at the door. Contact An- drew Tobin at 636-1619 with any questions. MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A17 ••• Bill time for it to be studied before be- ed against retaining the bill: Reps. every 800 feet. Many also said that ing brought up again in January Rappaport and Remick, both of the uncertainty of not knowing the (continued from Page A1) 2012. Coös, as well as Rep. Beatriz Pas- final proposed route during the private economic redevelopment Rappaport said in a one-on-one tor of Lyme, Rep. William Panek of lengthy permitting process would project. conversation on Saturday that the Farmington, and Rep. Naida Kaen be very disruptive to their day-to- Apparently it is not entirely Republican leadership had filled of Lee, who served on the Trans- day lives and also potentially harm clear whether or not a N. H. con- the seats of three absent represen- mission Commission to Develop a them financially. stitutional amendment —readily tatives with temporarily appointed Plan for Transmission Capacity Ex- Rep. John Tholl of Whitefield accepted by voters across the “ringers” to ensure that the bill pansion in the North Country. testified that the Coös County del- state following the Kelo case — would go nowhere this session. At Wednesday’s session in Rep- egation was opposed to the proj- makes it necessary to enact HB He believes, however, that resentatives Hall, potentially af- ect at this time. 648. Rappaport explained that he there is a way to bring the bill up fected landowners and other Dairy farmer John Amey of believes it is better to be certain again in May, and he intends to townspeople of their deep con- Pittsburg testified that there is so than not, given the proposed proj- learn the parliamentary steps by cerns about the size and intrusive- much opposition to the line that ect. which he and the bill’s co-sponsors ness of transmission towers that he believes that 90 percent of the The Committee voted, 13 to 5, can achieve that goal. would range in height from 80 to land needed for any new right-of- to retain the bill, however, giving Five Committee members vot- 135 feet and on average be placed way would have to be taken by em- inent domain, which would be a

wrenching experience for each af- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Coös County could be hurt. The he was told that even this special fected family. District 2 Sen. Jeanie Forrester of Meredith read a statement supporting Taxes problem is compounded, he said, rate could be expected to rise on District 2 Senator Jeanie For- passage of HB 648 that potentially could kill the Northern Pass (continued from Page A1) because at the same time govern- June 1 up to $3.50 or even up to $4, rester of Meredith read a state- Transmission project on Wednesday, March 9, in Representatives Hall. possibly not onto the towns di- ment services are being cut, the meaning that regular retail cus- ment in opposition to the North- District 1 Sen. John Gallus of Berlin has not yet made a public statement rectly, he said. Efforts at the state state and region’s non-governmen- tomers would pay even more. If this ern Pass project and in favor of HB on his take on the proposed 1,200-megawatt line. level to shift MQIP monies to home tal organizations (NGOs) and not- should happen, other county budg- 648. support services and away from for-profit organizations (NPOs) are ets would be thrown out of whack. Franklin Mayor Kenneth Merri- county nursing homes are very like- experiencing severe drops in rev- At the moment that county reim- field spoke in favor of the project, ly, King said. Since so many of the enue even as demand for help is burses mileage at 50 cents a gallon citing both the short- and long- nursing home residents in Coös are rising. Hatch brought up the for county employees on official term economic benefits the two Medicaid supported, this would specter of a return to the days of business, although the allowable DC-to-AC converter facilities have a particularly devastating ef- town and county poor farms. federal IRS rate is set at a penny would bring to his city. Some busi- fect and could call for a supple- Rapidly rising gasoline prices more. ness interests asked that the mental budget of up to $2.3 million. could also throw another monkey The only unexpected good process in which the $1.1 billion “There are only 11 of you out of wrench in the county’s balanced news on the budget front came project would be vetted under the 400, and you must pound tables to books and require a supplemental from the county’s Register of Environmental Impact Statement make other Representatives un- budget. Sheriff Gerry Marcou suc- Deeds, Carol Lamirande. When the process be allowed to move for- derstand the effect of cuts on the cessfully argued for an additional price of restoring and rebinding his- ward to see what, if any, benefits North Country and other rural ar- $10,000 for gasoline in his 2011 toric deeds record books rose in the state might potentially reap. A eas,” King said. budget. price over the last three years from construction union spokesman Rep. Duffy Daugherty of Cole- The Sheriff’s Department vehi- $750 to $1,400 each, she scouted pointed out that his industry is brook said, however, that the only cles are collectively driven be- around and found a new outfit, re- deep in the doldrums and that a solution is to cut spending. tween 200,000 and 240,000 miles a cently started by three experts to 180-mile transmission line project Rep. Bill Hatch of Gorham, a mi- year. The Department uses the do the work: A. E. L. Restorations would provide hundreds of good- nority member of the House Ways state Department of Transporta- in St. Albans, Vt. The three entre- paying jobs. and Means Committee, said that tion (NHDOT) pumps, paying at- preneurs charge $850 for each vol- Background information on the PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER change in how a particular piece of cost prices without state or feder- ume, and Lamirande said that 11 role of the N. H. Public Utilities Attorney Bob Baker of Columbia, credited by Rep. Larry Rappaport with legislation is written is often subtle, al taxes, plus a five-cent-a-gallon ad- books will be properly preserved Commission was provided by both drafting his bill, HB 648, to restrict the right of eminent domain, spoke making it hard to figure out how ministration fee. Marcou said that in this fiscal year. its general counsel Anne Ross and on its behalf on Wednesday in Representatives Hall. its senior regional policy advisor Mike Harrington. of subjects to study and classes and to get the biggest bang from Government Relations repre- Stratford large enough to keep students en- every buck. sentative Donna Gamache of Pub- (continued from Page A1) gaged understood that these at- Voters also passed a warrant lic Service of New Hampshire If it turns out, for example, that tributes are more important dur- article to form a Conversion Char- spoke in opposition to the bill, as the warrant article was not legally ing high school years than in the ter School Committee made up of did Donald Pfundstein of Gal- drawn up or is flawed in some way lower grades. one school board member and two lagher, Callahan & Gartrell, for- and students cannot be tuitioned An amendment to change tu- at-large school-board appointed merly legal counsel to the state to Northumberland, then a special itioning students to only four years citizens. A charter school, for ex- Senate. school meeting might need to be garnered far more support. ample, might allow a new high The Committee also voted, 14 held to remedy the situation, Su- As the meeting unfolded, how- school to be started in the existing to 4, to retain HB 649 of which Rep. perintendent Shallow and board ever, it was clear that some towns- building that would have a non- Rick Ladd of Haverhill is the prime chairman Lynch explained. people worried about not having traditional focus and fewer re- sponsor. Also in opposition to the Questions will have to be an- any representation on the strictions that would attract stu- Northern Pass, HB 649 would re- swered as to how to handle the Northumberland School Board, dents from other towns. quire a regional planning commis- top students who would have been just as Vermont residents don’t The first scheduled annual sion to complete a fact-finding im- the Class of 2012 valedictorian and have the right to vote in Stratford school meeting on Monday, March pact study paid for by the devel- salutatorian and also on how to School elections or serve on its 7, was canceled because of icy opers of high-voltage transmission convince Vermont parents to have school board. roads. Moderator Steve LaFrance line projects; prohibit a public util- their Vermont children enrolled in Voters supported both warrant joined the Peace Corps in the in- ity from taking private property PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER a New Hampshire K-to-8 elemen- articles that are directed at plan- tervening days, and so Jim Brown for a private large-scale transmis- Rep. Larry Rappaport of Colebrook, prime sponsor of HB 648 that is tary school. ning for the future. stepped in to serve as moderator sion line; and require any agree- designed to restrict the use of the right of eminent domain, prepared to Voters also passed a budget of They created a Cooperative at what was an emotional and ment to balance the interests of make the first statement at Wednesday’s House Science,Technology, and $1,940,364 to educate Stratford School District Planning Commit- somewhat difficult-to-manage the ratepayers and the developer. Energy hearing in Representatives Hall in the State House. students from kindergarten to tee and appropriated $1,200 to pay meeting. grade 8 in their own town’s school for associated costs. A school building. Tuition students from board member and two other Brunswick, Bloomfield and other moderator-appointed volunteers towns will likely pay another will serve on this. Superintendent $100,000 in tuition payments to at- Shallow said the Stark School Dis- tend the Stratford School. trict has already passed a similar Originally the article that con- warrant article, and the Northum- cerned parents and taxpayers pe- berland is expected to shortly do titioned to have put on the war- the same. These nine people, three rant called for sending all 45 stu- of whom will be elected school dents from grades 6 to 12 out of board members, should be able to town, giving families a choice of ei- come up with a plan to present to ther going to school in Colebrook the voters in some 18 months to or in Northumberland. Apparently two years, designed to use build- the proponents of change who ar- ings more effectively, maintain or gued that having a greater choice increase the quality of education,

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Contact us at [email protected] or visit us online at: Sweettreatgreetings.com A18 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• current budget, but would cause not at the meeting or showed up in three adjacent towns: Cole- Corp. are for the benefit of chari- Stark the school to be conditionally ap- after vote is not justification.” Balsams brook, Columbia, and Stewart- ty, and The Balsams and associ- (continued from Page A1) proved for a year noted Shallow. Caron, a former school board (continued from Page A1) stown. ated property is no exception. their contracts are going to be re- A fourth option that has been member herself and former prin- hole Coashaukee course, the The Tillotson Corp. will retain The directors’ decision will have newed and plainly stated that it is discussed, but Shallow is not in fa- cipal of Stark school said that she Wilderness Ski Area, and Lake two upland parcels as potential to be approved by the Director of unlikely “we can do the research vor of, is requesting a special has had 11 years experience with Gloriette. wind farms, the value of which is the Charitable Division, Anne Ed- by the 15th.” meeting from the NH Supreme school budgets and thinks Stark More than half the property so far unknown. wards, of the state Attorney Gen- Shallow also came away from Court to vote again on the school can stay open with a smaller budg- will likely be protected from de- OPL and the Tillotson Corp. eral's Office before the sale doc- the staff meeting with their input. budget. et. The current cost to tuition 29 velopment by a conservation are still determining the value of uments can be readied for signa- For option three, the staff recom- “I did not see anything im- students to Groveton is in the easement, Deans explained, and the property and inventory that ture. Directly after it was signed, mended taking a reduction in ben- proper at the way that meeting range of $400,000 and “I said 21 the rest open to future develop- is soon to change hands as they a copy of the purchase and sale efits and cutting school programs was run,” said Shallow “I don’t children should be able to be ed- ment governed only by the ordi- try to take into account a number agreement was sent to her. in order to keep the school open think anyone could justify a spe- ucated for an equal amount of nances of the Coös County Plan- of factors as well as its “commu- The sale of Tillotson lands in and their jobs intact. This option cial meeting on the way it was run. money,” said Caron. “If they can’t ning Board for the Unincorporat- nity benefit value” over time. Quebec is a separate project on comes within a few dollars of the The fact that a lot of people were then there’s something wrong.” ed Places. Acreage is also located The assets of the Tillotson which work is now being done, Deans said. The Balsams’ purchase and HE sale agreement was signed on TTHE Wednesday evening. In a tele- CAR,CAR, TRUCKTRUCK && SUVSUV phone conference call, six of the TWINTWIN eight Tillotson Corp. directors voted, 5 to 1, to sell the property STATESTATE to OPL. Rick Tillotson, who had until recently been part of a four- FORDFORDCHALLENGECHALLENGE ISIS ON!ON! some that had hoped to acquire the hotel, and then dropped out of the consortium, was the sole After a great start in 2011 I have challenged my sales teams to sell and deliver “no” vote. 250 New Ford Cars, Trucks, and SUV’s by close of business April 30th. 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COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Kelley Colllins and father Mark Collins right after the Eagles’ recent fourth Championship in a row. Kristy Collins on the right with her Championship Groveton team The family with Championship blood By Jonathan Benton “We’ve been pretty lucky and along with two soccer titles. “Gary Jenness had a lot to do welder. He went on to work for Tod was three,” said Louise Collins. [email protected] they’ve all played with some pret- The progenitor of this fruitful with it, I learned a lot from him,” Nordic Construction in Berlin. It The Collins’ eldest daughter GROVETON — Along with her ty good kids, all good basketball family tree is non other then cur- said Mark of the former Groveton was in July 2005 that tragedy struck Kristy was the only one of the team, local basketball star Kelley players and the two girls had good rent Groveton boys basketball girls coach. the Collins family when Tod died in group to play on five Champi- Collins recently claimed her fourth coaches: Jenness and Haskins,” Coach Mark Collins. An Eagle him- Mark coached six title winning a motorcycle accident. onship teams from 1998-2003 as Division IV Championship title in a said Mark Collins. self Collins played under the tute- teams of which his late son Tod “When I coached at the gym Tod she was petitioned up as only an row, but it was only the latest in a In total the Collins crew have 16 lage of Fred Bailey and Tom Mana- was part of four from 1997-2001. Af- was always with me,” said Mark. eighth grader. After high school long line of Championships the different basketball Championship han in his younger days and start- ter Tod graduated from Groveton “The kids always went to games she then attended NHTI where she Collins family have won. titles under their proverbial belts ed coaching in 1986. he attended Daniel Webster Col- whether they were playing or not.” played basketball her first year and lege and played basketball there “They enjoyed basketball, then focused on her academics to until shifting his ambition to Flori- they’ve been in basketball forever da where he studied to become a and Mark started coaching when Championship,PAGEB2

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON A group of former Bob Lowe Tournament players came together for a group photo for the tourney’s 50th anniver- sary: (front row from left) Logan Elliot, Kaitlyn Maccarone, Corrinna Boggess, Imani Gaetjens-Oleson, Dani Chancey, James Baker,(back row) Emily Wood, Kaitlin Wood, Kathy Carlson, Brent Coell Dave Roberts and Jacob Wood. The Lowe down at the 50th “Little Guys” tournament By Jonathan Benton [email protected] LANCASTER — The annual Bob Lowe Tournament at Colonel hit its 50 year milestone on Friday and has come a long way since the par- ticipation of only four schools to later boast the participation of thousands of boys and girls over the years. “For an eleven or twelve-year- old kid it was the ultimate,” said Dave Roberts who played in a Bob Lowe Tournament in 1968, “back then there wasn’t much organized basketball.” Roberts was refereeing Satur- day at the tournament and has done so for about 20 years and keeps coming back. For three years Roberts was a coach in the 1990’s and still has fond memories of hav- ing a winning team. It all started way back on a March Saturday in 1961 that teams from four towns including Lan- caster, Berlin, Gorham and Conway PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON met in Berlin to play in what was Dhelia Lachance takes the ball to the hoop for Colonel Town against originally referred to as the “Little Colebrook on Saturday during the Bob Lowe Tournament. Guys” tournament. Bob Lowe was the director of the Berlin recre- participation started to dissipate Colonel Town and reached out ation department at the time and for the tournament. even further to neighboring towns. had met with directors from the “It was starting to slip away,” “It was just about the same time participating towns to organize the said Colonel Town Recreation Di- I got out of the service when Lou youth sports event that would ro- rector Ed Wood, “Enthusiasm from Leaver was here,” said former tour- tate locations. It was a boys only af- other towns wasn’t as strong.” ney Coach Tom Monahan, “When fair with the addition of girl’s teams The program was given new life it first started it was strictly towns only in later years. in the 1980s as former Recreation with recreation programs and As time went on, however, the Director Lou Leaver brought the can do attitude and region wide tournament permanently to Tournament,PAGEB2 Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 •••

Championship (continued from Page B1) become a Dental Hygienist. Kristy now has two kids and has kept ath- leticism strong in the bloodlines after marrying Groveton alumnus Mike Kennison who was part of the 2001 and 2003 Championship teams and shot 1,000 points in his high school career. “There was a lot of pressure on Kelley this year,” said Louise. The pressure of living up to the family name, however, didn’t seem to faze Kelley. “I didn’t really feel the pressure, but thought it still would be nice to get it,” said Kelley. The final PHOTOS BY MARK BUTTERFIELD game this season Collins was Saturdays Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon presented by CNL Lifestyle numb to nerves emotional and Company, LLC. It shows the start to the race. Olympian Justin Freeman physical as she led in scoring with from New Hampton won the race. There were 300 participants. a hurt wrist. A recent MRI scan dic- Sandwiched between the historic Mount Washington Hotel and Mt. tated the injury as being a bruised Washington and the Presidential Range, the New England Ski Museum's and fractured radius. Even if Collins hadn’t won her Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon is a North Country winter tradition.This fourth title this year it didn’t mat- 50-kilometer, classic format cross-country ski race taps into one of the ter to her parents who kept a laid largest Nordic systems in the northeast. In the tracks of the famed 1982 back attitude on the whole thing. US National Championships, and such legends as Bill Koch and Tim “It wasn’t the end of the world Caldwell, this race is steeped in history and Nordic skiing tradition. The if she didn’t, if it happened it hap- Mount Washington Resort was proud to be a part of this event to bene- pened,” said Mark. fit the New England Ski Museum. All three kids had attended a variety of basketball summer camps over the years ranging from COURTESY PHOTO Lyndon State, Dartmouth, Colby Number 23 of Groveton was the late Tod Collins fresh from a On the road to fitness — part 8 and Philips Exeter. Championship win. By Jonathan Benton to be by increments of 4kg so I “They liked basketball and just [email protected] was a little surprised when Pete got into it, it’s we did in the winter ing after graduation, but cited The Collins’ success on the gave me the right weight. Any- time for the past 23 years,” said physical therapy as something she court could be due to having This is the eighth of a series who Pete was pleased with me Mark. “It’s something to do in the wants to pursue. Kelley also re- strong values and work ethic or it on sports writer Jon Benton’s wanting to torture myself more winter and makes it go by faster.” membered that when she was a could be argued that it’s simply be- quest to get fit. This series is a and let me go ahead. I was do- The three had also gotten their Freshman a Senior by the name of cause of the town they live in. personal account of working with ing fine until we did this one day start at the Groveton elementary Katelyn Cloutier who took Kelly un- “In the summer time there are local trainer Peter Rizzo and will of an all kettle bell workout that school when the intramural pro- der her wing and gave her words two courts in town, one at the rec run as long as this reporter’s time started with 80 swings and I did gram was just getting started with live by. and the other at the elementary and sanity will allow. the first 65 fine, but for the last Coaches like Kerry Pelletier and “She told me to never give up, school and there are always kids at 15 my form went to hell in a hand eventually Louise herself. no matter what,” said Kelley. both of them,” said Kelley. LANCASTER — I decided to basket and my lower back start- “I coached elementary and I get a little ballsy with the work- ed to hurt. As the workout pro- had the girls,” Louise said, “I outs of late and kinda hurt my gressed it became clear that I coached Lisa Grimes, that’s how sidered one of the better gyms in lower back as a result of it, but bit off more then I could chew long ago I coached.” Tournament the north country. Unique with it’s only temporarily. Since I’ve and went back to the reliable Kelly herself coached a few in- (continued from Page B5) balcony seating the place can get started this “human experi- 16kg. I also have to grip the thing tramural teams in Groveton, teach- Leaver was the first one to expand packed and loud especially in the ment” I’ve slowly upgraded the even tighter which makes my ing kids that don’t really know how it. He also started taking Lancaster final rounds when it’s difficult to size of the kettle bell weight that hands sweat more in a vicious to play or yet know the excitement teams to other tournaments hear someone call a time out. is an integral part of the boot cycle with this seemingly Teflon they will later feel in front of a large around, he was big about expand- “For the most part it’s been a COURTESY PHOTO crowd. ing the competition.” camp classes starting at 8kg. Jonathan Benton trying out a covered ball which makes one good tournament and the last shot “Its exciting getting the team Currently there were nine more This has increased from 12kg to 24kg kettle bell for size nervous when you have to lift it at basketball for fifth and sixth 16kg on Pete’s suggestion, he over your head. That is not to pumped up for a big game,” said towns then the original four to sign graders,” said Wood. “It’s big to the does well in seeing a person’s has. The dang thing was staring say I’m giving up, oh no, I sim- Kelley nostalgic of her career. up to play in the tournament in- towns, we play full games while limitations. Recently, however, I at me saying “hey I bet you could ply do what I can with the big “Against Littleton, that was pretty cluding Bethlehem, Canaan, Cole- some of the other tournaments are took it upon myself to start pick me up”, so I did. Mentally I boy and switch to his younger exciting and the year we beat Cole- brook, Groveton, Lisbon, Jeffer- shorter. “When Groveton won a swinging around the 24kg/53lb thought it was it was going to be brother when necessary. Seeing brook in the championship game son, Littleton, Whitefield and few years ago they actually had kettle bell, the biggest one Pete 20kg as the progression seemed Fitness,PAGEB3 was crazy.” Danville, Vt. The tourney started firetrucks and stuff.” She’s not sure where she’s go- on Friday and will continue tomor- This is a marker year for Wood row until the final rounds on Sun- as well in his tenth year as director day. with Mike Curtis before him, then “It is an interesting tournament, Andrea Leaver prior who took over as you go in you get the same feel- when husband Lou passed away. ing as you always did,” said Mona- “How they do in high school is han, “big crowds and the excite- projected from how they are do at ment. It’s always a good feeder pro- Bob Lowe,” said Wood. “There’s gram and we’re very fortunate to been ups and downs, we had a fight have something here.” [between parents] a couple of The gym at Colonel town is the years ago and such but for the same one Lancaster Academy most part the kids have a lot of used to have games at and was con- passion and look forward to it.” #2 HEATING OIL

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[email protected] MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B3 ••• New Hampshire bald eagle watchers results Here is a summary of the final the wintering season. We use this teers monitor wintering eagles exactly the same number of eagles Regional details tures) confirmed during the two- results of New Hampshire's 7th an- count in combination with the bet- throughout the state each year un- as seen in New Hampshire during So where were eagles seen dur- week count period. Total of 13 ob- nual Late Winter Bald Eagle Sur- ter-known national Mid-winter der a contract with NHFG's the January 2011 Mid-winter Sur- ing the 2011 Late Winter Bald Ea- servers participated. vey. New Hampshire Audubon Bald Eagle Survey in January to Nongame and Endangered Wildlife vey Day (37 adults, 15 immatures, gle Survey? And were there any ob- Merrimack River — Total of 19 (NHA) and the New Hampshire provide information about the Program. Thanks again to every- 2 undetermined age). Compared vious differences from one water- eagles seen, including 15 eagles (6 Fish & Game Department (NHFGD) overall abundance and distribu- one who participated in this year's to the six prior NH late winter sur- shed to another? The Merrimack adults, 9 immatures) seen on sur- developed this survey to provide tion of this state-listed threatened mid-winter and late winter counts! veys from February 2005 thru watershed took top honors for vey day, plus 4 additional eagles (2 an index of bald eagle presence in species. NHA coordinated the statewide 2010, the 54 eagles seen this year most eagles seen on survey day adults, 2 immatures) confirmed the state near the conclusion of NH Audubon staff and volun- late winter count, which took place was slightly below the six-year av- (15 birds) and during the two-week during the two-week count period. on Saturday, Feb. 26, except in the erage of just over 57 eagles seen count period (19 birds). We locat- Total of 12 observers participated. Lakes Region where we conducted per count day. ed the following numbers of eagles Elsewhere statewide — Total of Skiing and Riding for a cause it on Thursday, Feb 24. A grand to- NH' 2011 Late Winter Count Pe- in the state's five major eagle win- 5 additional eagles seen, including tal of 52 observers participated riod results tering areas during the late winter 1 immature on survey day, and 4 scheduled for March 14 and 19 this time, compared to a six-year The official survey day oc- survey day and the count period. (2 adults, 2 immatures) seen in the average of just over 57 observers curred within a more inclusive Androscoggin River — Total of Ossipee River and Saco River ar- PINKHAM NOTCH — Skiers and disciplines are welcome to annually during the 2005 thru 2010 two-week "count period" from Feb. 6 eagles seen, including 6 eagles (5 eas. Total of 1 observer participat- and riders capable of making a lot participate, but a limit of 40 par- late winter counts. 15 through March 1. We also adults, 1 immature) seen on sur- ed. of runs skiing and riding all day ticipants and a minimum $250 in This year's survey dates were record the number of eagles seen vey day, plus zero additional ea- In keeping with the protocol of might consider participating in pledge donations to the Make-A- bookended by significant snow- during this two-week count period gles confirmed during the two- the national mid-winter survey, two scheduled events whose chal- Wish Foundation® of New Hamp- storms, however both Thursday interval, combining one-day sur- week count period. Total of 4 ob- any sub-adult plumage eagles (in- lenge also includes raising associ- shire must be acquired and pro- and Saturday had suitable weath- vey data with any verifiably differ- servers participated. cluding almost full adult plumage ated pledge donations to benefit vided the morning of the event, er for counting eagles, much bet- ent individuals seen before and af- Connecticut River — Total of 11 birds with only minor remnants of Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Monday, March 14. For more in- ter than last year when nearly 25 ter the survey day to get a count eagles seen, including 6 eagles (6 their immature plumage) are de- Hampshire and AbilityPLUS Inc. formation and to register, visit ski- percent of participants had to can- period grand total. Observations adults) seen on survey day, plus 5 fined as immatures rather than as The annual Wildcat Mountain wildcat.com/100Kday.html. cel out entirely due to a Friday from days and locations other that additional eagles (4 adults, 1 im- adults in these surveys. 100,000 Vertical Foot Challenge Later in the week, Mount Wash- night gale that resulted in many official survey day resulted in 25 mature) confirmed during the two- With March finally here, New event scheduled for Monday, ington Valley’s AbilityPLUS Inc. fallen trees and powerlines. Yes, percent of all eagles counted (18 week count period. Total of 6 ob- Hampshire’s bald eagle breeding March 14, will challenge partici- will host their Ski-A-Thon fundrais- this year the snow was soft and additional birds) throughout the servers participated. season is now underway, as is the pants to complete at least 48 runs er event at Wildcat Mountain on deep, and the snowbanks were count period in late winter 2011. Great Bay/Coastal — Total of 14 case throughout New England. in a single day via the famed Lynx Saturday, March 19. A more open high, but it certainly could have Throughout this year's late winter eagles seen, including 14 eagles (5 Our breeding pairs will be starting Trail’s vertical descent from sum- event that will allow skiers and rid- been worse — and it was last year! count period, we found a total of adults, 9 immatures) seen on sur- to incubate very soon. I hope that mit to base. In addition to the per- ers to simply access the entire Seriously folks, thanks to all of you 72 eagles (43 adults, 29 imma- vey day, plus zero additional ea- this spring you can get outside and sonal challenge, the maximum mountain as they would normally for your continued dedication and tures). Compared to the six prior gles confirmed during the two- help us monitor New Hampshire's number of 40 participants will with lap-counters situated in prox- effort! late winter count periods in Feb- week count period. Total of 16 ob- breeding eagles at a nest in your raise minimum donation amounts imity to three of Wildcat Moun- NH 2011 Late Winter Survey ruary 2005 thru 2010, the 72 eagles servers participated. area! Contact Chris Martin, Senior and compete to raise the highest tain’s lifts, the AbilityPLUS Inc. Ski- Day results seen this year is just slightly high- Lakes Region — Total of 17 ea- Biologist, Conservation Depart- donation amount. Wildcat Moun- A-Thon is open to all levels of On the 2011 Late Winter Survey er than the six-year average of just gles seen, including 12 eagles (12 ment, New Hampshire Audubon, tain was most recently recognized skiers and riders interested in par- Day, we located 54 eagles (34 under 70 eagles seen per count pe- adults) seen on survey day, plus 5 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH by Make-A-Wish Foundation® of ticipating. An entry fee of $70 — adults, 20 immatures) statewide, riod. additional eagles (1 adult, 4 imma- 03301, for more information. New Hampshire as a “Wish Bene- $40 for season passholders — or factor” noting that the event’s an- $240 for a team of four will include nual giving surpassed $25,000. The the day’s lift ticket, gift bag, and annual event is unique to Wildcat awards party with appetizers and Hunter Education program seeks new instructors Mountain coupling the accessibil- additional prize raffles. For more CONCORD — The New Hamp- wildlife conservation, identifica- Those who meet the above re- register for a new instructor train- ity and speed of the Wildcat Ex- information and to register, visit shire Fish and Game Department tion and management, rules and quirements can complete an in- ing class. press high-speed, summit lift and abilityplus.org. is looking for avid outdoorsmen regulations, but emphasizes structor application — hunter or “Volunteer instructors have al- the ski area’s greater than 2,100 Wildcat Mountain, located and women who are comfortable bowhunting safety, archery equip- bowhunter. Applications can be ways been the bedrock of the vertical foot drop. 100% within the White Mountain working in a team environment to ment, tree-stand safety and proper downloaded from the Fish and Hunter Education program,” says Registration for the event is on- National Forest in Pinkham Notch, become volunteer instructors for shot placement. Students must al- Game website at Josh Mackay, Hunter Education Co- ly $70 — $40 for season passhold- is home to New Hampshire’s most the Hunter Education Program. so pass a written test to earn cer- http://www.huntnh.com/Hunt- ordinator for N.H. Fish and Game. ers — and includes lift access for powerful quad summit chair lift Anyone willing to invest 10 to 20 tification. ing/hunter_ed.htm (scroll down “The time and effort they’ve in- the day, a ticket voucher valid for and is renowned for its high sum- hours each year to bring the love To become a certified instruc- the page and click the “Become an vested over the years have made it another day of skiing/riding this mit elevation over 4,000 feet; of the outdoors to a new genera- tor with the N.H. Fish and Game Instructor” button), or applicants possible for hundreds of thou- season and participant gift bag, ex- greater than 2,100 vertical feet of tion should consider taking the re- Department one must be 18 years can stop by the Hunter Education sands of people to safely enjoy the clusive lift-line privileges while skiing and riding; longest novice quired training to get started. of age or older; be free of misde- office at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord challenges and rewards of the completing the 48 runs — maxi- trail in the state at just under 3 Once trained, instructors will be meanor convictions and Fish and and pick one up. sport, as well as help perpetuate mum 50 runs — on the intermedi- miles; and proximity to Mt. Wash- ready to join the 500 plus volun- Game violations within seven All potential instructors under- our great hunting traditions.” ate level Lynx trail, which will be ington that contributes to 200 teer instructors who teach Hunter years, and any felony conviction; go a background check and review Hunter Education in New closed to the public, light break- inches of snow and a long win- and Bowhunter Education in New and have successfully completed a of their application information. Hampshire is funded in part by fed- fast/lunch items, snacks, and re- ter/spring season annually. Wild- Hampshire, a program that has Hunter or Bowhunter Education Once this is complete, candidates eral Wildlife Restoration Funds, a freshments provided during the cat Mountain has consistently been in place in the state since course as a student. will receive information on how to user-pay, user-benefit program. event, and prizes including skis been rated number 1 Scenery and 1948. generously donated by Fischer Top Ten in the East for Terrain, Far from being just a safety Out of the Woodwork Story Hour set for March 23 and Rossignol awarded to the top Challenge, Value, and Overall Sat- course, Hunter Education empha- ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Tired Out of the Woodwork Story Hour told with no notes and strictly fundraisers as well as bib-raffle isfaction by readers of SKI Maga- sizes safe gun handling, hunter re- of sitting by the woodstove and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednes- limited to five minutes. Well- prizes for participants that will zine. For further information, visit sponsibilities and ethics, and talking to yourself? Read all the day, March 23, and share your known storyteller Wilhelm conclude an awards pasta dinner www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888- knowledge of firearms and ammu- old magazines you can stand, stories at the St. Johnsbury Lange will host the Athenaeum held following the event. All ages SKI WILD. nition. Students participate in a and sick and tired of the cold? Athenaeum. All stories must be live fire exercise and learn about Come on out to the first annual from your own life experience, Story Hour,PAGEB5 wildlife identification, conserva- Appalachian Mountain Club tion and the role of the hunter in wildlife management. In addition, International Dinner Series Fish and Game Conservation Offi- PINKHAM NOTCH — March cluding soup or appetizer, salad, cers provide expert advice on N.H. is the last month of the 2011 In- entrée, bread, dessert, and bev- hunting rules and regulations. The ternational Dinner and Adven- erages. Guests may BYOB. course culminates in a written ex- ture Series. Wednesday evenings On Wednesday, March 16, the amination and practical field exam transform into a weekly dinner program will be “Volunteering in in which students demonstrate series of international cuisine Cameroon.” Join Peace Corp Vol- their new knowledge and skills to and follows with an inspiring unteer Anne Raymond for a pres- earn their certification. presentation. The family style Bowhunter Education also covers dinner features four courses, in- Dinner Series,PAGEB4 the core concepts of ethics,

and down the state so it all friend Alan take charge of us and Fitness worked out. In the past week Pe- he did a fine job. He knew his stuff (continued from Page B3) te was away at a conference in and was good at motivation, but as this is the biggest kettle bell California learning to be a better I did miss Pete’s special brand of Pete has, the question remains trainer so we had his trainer humor. what do I do when I can master it? There is also only one of them since someone stole its other half (shame on you). Well I suspect that day will be far off in the fu- ture and even so a person can still get a good workout with less weight it just depends on what you do with it. That day was also put off by a week when Pete gave us the week off, a workout hiatus I haven’t had since I started this back in December. I was so used to having aches and pains every week that I forgot how good it felt to laze about. I had more energy and the incredible urge to run up stairs, but the playoff season soon wore me out traveling up B4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• after doing month long wilder- program follows the 6 p.m. In- Dinner Series ness trips with kids, he quickly ternational Dinner featuring cui- (continued from Page B3) came to realize the critical im- sine of Haiti. Big Game Processing entation on Cameroon. Called portance of the "what if." During 2011 International Dinner "Africa in miniature" for its geo- his service as a primary care prices are $21 for adult AMC logical and cultural diversity, physician, he taught wilderness Members and $23 for adult Non workshop set for April 2 Cameroon's natural features in- medicine to many and diverse Members. International Dinner clude beaches, deserts, moun- groups. And it has served him packages are available for $64 HOLDERNESS — Learn how to in Wentworth, will give partici- shop does not include lunch. tains, rainforests, and savannas. well in caring for those that ex- per person, which includes din- process big game animals from pants a basic overview of the For more information on Fish Anne will share her experiences. perienced mishaps on adven- ner, presentation, lodging at the field to freezer at a free workshop steps involved in processing big and Game’s Owl Brook Hunter Ed- This program follows the 6 p.m. ture exploits, he among them. Joe Dodge Lodge, breakfast and being offered at the New Hamp- game animals. The workshop will ucation Center, visit International Dinner featuring He now writes and teaches, and a trail pass at Great Glen Trails. shire Fish and Game Depart- cover topics such as basic field http://www.HuntNH.com/Hunt- cuisine of Cameroon. runs Mountain Medicine Educa- AMC members receive a dis- ment’s Owl Brook Hunter Educa- dressing, tips to avoid meat ing/hunter_ed_center.htm. On Wednesday, March 30, the tion, a non-profit entity that count on the package rate. Child tion Center in Holderness, on Sat- spoilage, skinning and capeing, Activities at Owl Brook are program is “My Heart in Haiti: A teaches EMTs, nurses, and lay rates are available. urday, April 2. The workshop will equipment needs, determining supported by federal Wildlife physician's experience immedi- people to use the most impor- Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. cuts of meat, boning the meat, Restoration funds, a user-pay, ately after the January 2010 tant tool in their medical kits, program follows dinner. All pro- Space is limited and pre-registra- and packaging tips. The instruc- user-benefit program. earthquake.” Dr. Will Houghton's their creativity. This was about grams are free and open to the tion is required. To sign up, call tor has many years of experience The New Hampshire Fish and primary interest has always the only tool he had when he public. Reservations are recom- the Owl Brook Hunter Education in the butchering business, so at- Game Department is the guardian been wilderness medicine. went to Haiti in haste after the mended. For more information Center at 536-3954. tendees should bring all their of the state’s fish, wildlife and ma- Drawn to the field of medicine earthquake. And in this pro- or to make reservations call 466- At the workshop, Rick Warbin, questions. rine resources and their habitats. gram, he tells that story. This 2727 or visit www.outdoors.org. owner of Baker River Deer Farm Please note that this work- Visit http://www.huntnh.com. THE COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT BUSINESS DIRECTORY Eye Care Carpentry Chimney Cleaning Electric

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AN EASY, AFFORDABLE WAY TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS MARCH 16, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B5 ••• From Your Commissioner Weekly Calendar National Ag Day celebrates what’s of Events right with American agriculture By Lorraine Merrill, N.H. Commission- inputs and commodities. Managing weeds is the chal- varieties of nutritionally en- er of Agriculture The Economist ran a special lenge for reduced tillage sys- hanced sorghum, an African sta- Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday report on The Future of Food tems. Planting seeds with engi- ple. [email protected] to Governor John Lynch has that tackles the outlook for feed- neered resistance allows use of Since 1978 the area of culti- Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 proclaimed March 15 National ing a world population projected more benign herbicides — such vated land per person in the U.S. Ag Day in New Hampshire. The to grow from today’s 6.7 billion as glyphosate — trade names has declined by 25 percent, and Wednesday, March 16 day will be celebrated in ele- to 9 billion by 2050. World food such as Round-Up. Because Eu- the number of farms has fallen mentary schools around the needs will grow 50 percent by rope has banned most GE crops, by two-thirds. These amazing Free Community Lunch, 11:30 to 1:30 state as Ag in the Classroom and 2030 — which doesn’t seem all no-till has been used on only 6 gains in crop and livestock pro- p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 18 NH Farm Bureau Young Farmers that far off. The report in the Feb- percent of farmland in develop- duction efficiency have resulted Lancaster Road in Whitefield — Soup, sandwiches, have enlisted farmers, beekeep- ruary 28-March 4 issue — ing countries, even less in Eu- in less than 1 percent of the pop- dessert, coffee and tea will be served. All are welcome. ers and other ag professionals to www.economist.com/node/1820 rope. ulation in the United States now read this year’s ag literacy book 0618 — notes that the success of The first seminar in the 2011 involved in production agricul- selection to students. Beekeep- American agriculture offers Sustainable Agriculture and ture, Lemaux noted — leaving a The Birds of Colombia, 7 p.m. at the Rocks Estate in ers play a special role this year some hope. American farmers Food Systems series, sponsored serious lack of knowledge in the Bethlehem. Birding in South America is absolutely fabu- because the 2011 book choice is have been increasing yields by UNH College of Life Sciences population as a whole. “In the Trees, Honey Bees” by while reducing fertilizer and pes- and Agriculture and NH Agricul- Genetic engineering is not a lous. Home to about 3300 species, the continent offers Lori Mortensen. ticide use. tural Experiment Station, tack- silver bullet, Lemaux stressed. every kind of topography from lowlands to Andean peaks National Ag Day is part of Na- Adoption of no-till and re- led these issues. Dr. Peggy She worries about corporate over 22,000 feet high. Not only are the birds amazing, the tional Ag Week, March 13-19, a duced-till systems pays multiple Lemaux, Cooperative Extension domination of research and de- time to recognize and celebrate benefits — increasing soil organ- Specialist in Plant Biotechnolo- velopment, noting that academ- variety of life forms is endless. Colombia has been off the abundance of American agri- ic matter, which boosts fertility gy at the University of California, ic scientists “are locked out of limits for years due to their political and drug-related culture and the many benefits and water retention, preventing Berkeley, gave a talk titled plant breeding” because of high problems, but recently birders have returned to see not that farms provide to our com- run-off and erosion, and reduc- “Feast, Famine and the Future of costs and cuts to government munities, states and country. ing water evaporation by 30 to Food.” Lemaux’s cereal grains re- funding for ag research. But the only known species but some new ones, too. Join Mary Agriculture seems to be getting a 40 percent. By reducing soil tem- search includes developing potential for increasing sustain- Boulanger and see the slides and hear the stories. If time lot more attention due to con- peratures by a degree or so and faster germinating barley with ability and the quantity and nu- permits, some slides of Brazil may appear! FMI: Mary cerns about adequate food sup- sequestering about 200 kg of car- improved starch characteristics tritional quality of foods for the Boulanger, 444-6993. plies and rising prices. Normally bon per hectare, no-till and low- for the brewing industry, and a developing world is great. Her food and farming is taken for till farming help combat effects hypoallergenic wheat variety for UNH presentation is on her web- granted in this country and most of global warming. In some areas consumers with wheat allergies. site, which is an excellent source ‘The Junkman,’ Donald Knaack, 7 p.m., in concert at the of the developed world. But of India eliminating tillage means With funding from the Bill and of educational materials on Lancaster Town Hall. The evening of fun and music world crop shortfalls and rising farmers can squeeze a second Melinda Gates Foundation, she biotechnology for all ages. Go to petroleum prices are fueling crop into the growing season. is leading development of new http://ucbiotech.org/. includes the concert and a “Junkjam,” with the audience price increases for agricultural encouraged to participate with instruments Don has made from recycled materials, presented by the Arts Alliance of Northern NH. The cost is adults, $10; students, $5; fami- Weeks Memorial Library lies, $20; kids five and under, free. FMI: 323-7302 or nealogical Society headquartered good intentions, will welcome Death. [email protected]. in Boston. This is a major reposi- Small Batch Baking for Chocolate A collection of short works by tory for New England and north- Lovers by Debbie Maugans. These Kurt Vonnegut is called While Mor- eastern states, and can often sup- recipes are for two people of for a tals Sleep. The Groveton Senior and Junior bands Spring ply clues through its vast collec- very small family. On the new fiction shelves are Concert, 7 p.m. at Groveton High School. The concert is By Iris W. Baird tion of unpublished papers. The Another useful new cookbook One Season of Sunshine by Julia free and open to the public, however donations are accept- It’s truly remarkable what turns Guide can help those who ming is Slow Cooking Revolution from London, Now You See Her by Joy up as gifts from our friends. Their visit the library to plan their re- the editors at America’s Test Fleming, Learning to Swim by Sara ed at the door. FMI: Andrew Tobin, 636-1619. interests are wide and varied, and search, and may also give sugges- Kitchen. In addition to the recipes J. Henry, and Minding Frankie by we benefit. Among the itesm which tions for questions to ask their staff the book provides guidance on Maeve Binchy. Thursday, March 17 came in recently are a number of on line or by phone. what to look for in buying a slow Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan value to genealogists. The Ances- Not everything in the library is cooker. Vreeland is another of the many Annual North Country Music Festival, 7 p.m., hosted tors and Descendants of Solomon about the past. The Granite State Ed McBain is a wise choice to new novels based on or in the style by Groveton High School. The festival includes a chorus Davis (1769-1857) is by Merle H. Steering Committee on forsts has edit the Best American Mystery of Jane Austin’s books. and concert band comprised of students from all partici- and Edith Gates Davis. The Histo- just completed a study of practices Stories of 1999. Harvest Moon is another of ry of the Eastern Townships (of state wide. The large notebook Other new mysteries are Death Robyn Carr’s Virgin River novels. pating schools in the north country and will take place in Quebec) by C. M. Day was pub- containing their findings came out of a Chimney Sweep by M. C. Beat- Book three of the Amish Farm the Ryan Memorial Gymnasium in Groveton High lished in 1869. in December 2010, and is called on and Aunt Dimity and the Fami- trilogy by Gayle Roper is A Rose School. The price of admission is $7 for adults, $5 for stu- Suffolk Surnames by N. I. Good Forests in the Granite State: ly Tree by Nancy Atherton. So Cold Revealed. dents, and children 10 and under are free. FMI: Andrew Bowditch covers the towns in and Recommended Voluntary Forest the River is a thriller mystery by A couple of gifts would seem to around Boston, and is not a ge- Management Practices for New Michael Korda. suggest that the donor has visited Tobin, 636-1619. nealogy as such, but of interest Hampshire. We’re the first library In her ongoing project of pro- the Pacific Northwest. Ancient anyway. It appeared in 1858. in the state to get the new report, viding for our readers’ requests Forests of the Pacific Northwest is Friday, March 18 Families of County Wexford by but will certainly not be the last. Barbara has bought the rest of the by Elliott A. Nourse, and was pub- Hilary Murphy relates to that coun- Cooks who would like to in- mysteries by Julia Spencer-Flem- lished by the Sierra Club in 1990. Scrap Club, 1 to 3 p.m., at Old Mill Studio. Learn how ty in Ireland. dulge their taste for chocolate, but ing. The additions include In the Mosses, Lichens and Ferns of the log cabin block is constructed and set in place and how A really useful find is the Guide hesitate to bake standard sized Bleak Midwinter, I Shall not Want, Northwestern North America is by to vary that basic block. Patch a tumbler block for a one- to the Manuscript Collections of recipes, fearing that the tempta- All Mortal Flesh, A Fountain Filled Dale H. Vitt, Janet E. Marsh and the New England Historic Ge- tion to indulge would ruin their with Blood and To Darkness and to Robin B. Bovey. patch block quilt. Terry Flaherty is the instructor; cost is $20 monthly or $55 for three months and a large variety of light and dark strips, 2.5 inches wide by at least 22 Month At A Glance inches long, your sewing machine and tools. Third Fridays, March 18, April 15. FMI: call Stitch at the Old Weekly events answer questions. $5 per hour. Group – meets 5 to 6:30 p.m., cle meets on first Fridays from 1 Whitefield Al-Anon (for fami- Call the Littleton Studio School every second Thursday at the to 3 p.m. at the Old Mill Studio in Mill, Whitefield, 837-8778. lies and friends of alcoholics) for more information, 444-1066. Colebrook Public Library in Cole- Whitefield. Learn about the meets every Sunday (for family brook; 5:30 to 7 p.m. every third quilts of the nineteenth century, Writing Group, 6 to 8 p.m., four sessions on Fridays, and friends of alcoholics), 7 p.m., Metals/Jewelry Open Studio, Tuesday, at The Morrison nurs- their patterns and fabrics. There at the Trinity United Methodist every Wednesday from 6:15 to 9 ing home, 6 Terrace Street in will be demonstrations of tech- March 18 & 25 and April 1 and 8. Writing can be great Church at 18 Lancaster Road p.m. Metals studio time available Whitefield; and 6 to 7:30 p.m. niques, some talk and tea! The fun and frustrating. It can also be lonely, if you don’t share (Route 3). Call for information for current or past students to every fourth Tuesday at the cost is $10 per month. For more your work! Join this supportive group, help determine its 837-2083. continue working on class proj- Berlin Senior Center in Berlin. information, call Stitch at the Old ects or for independent work. A Support for families with a mem- Mill, Whitefield, 837-8778. direction, and become creatively inspired! Becky Littleton Al-Anon meets monitor is available to oversee ber with Alzheimer’s or other Cummings is the instructor; cost is $48 plus your note- every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the the studio and to answer ques- form of dementia. More informa- Red Hat Society meets first book or journal and pen. FMI: call the Old Mill Studio, Congregational Church. tions. $5 per hour. Call the Little- tion contact Tiffany Kenison, Tri- Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. for tea, ton Studio School for more infor- County CAP’s Alzheimer’s Health games and camaraderie. For Whitefield, 837-8778. TOPS #NH51, Lancaster mation, 444-1066. Care Services, 1-800-700-7654 or more information, call Old Mill meets at Lancaster Ambulance 752-3336. Studio, Whitefield, 837-8778. Saturday, March 19 Bay every Thursday. Weigh-in Breakfast Club meets most Lunenburg 6th Annual Maple Festival, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from 5 to 6 p.m. Meeting at 6:15 Wednesdays at Old Mill Studio in Jefferson Historical Society Show & Tell of quilting and p.m. Yearly registration, Whitefield from 10:30 a.m. to 12 meets on the first Tuesday of fabric projects — Meet on first at Lunenburg Primary School. Full day of family fun! $26/adults. Info: Gloria at 788- p.m. and offers a chance to sew, each month at Jefferson Histori- Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. for a Static and interactive sugaring displays, antique equip- 3583. share with others, or just social- cal Museum, June – Sept.; Jeffer- free to all free-for-all. Bring your ment, free door prizes and contests, sugarhouse tours, ize. Terry Flaherty or Donna Sta- son Library Oct. – Dec. and Mar latest creation and share it with Clay Open Studio, every laboin often available to help. — May. No meetings in Jan & Feb. others. Beth will share the demonstrations, delicious homemade meals throughout Tuesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. Call ahead if special or very spe- FMI: Contact Winnie Ward at 586- newest patterns, fabrics, and the day. FMI: visit www.topofthecommon.org. Want to to 1 p.m. Clay studio time avail- cific guidance is needed. There is 4372. gadgets in Stitch, the quilt shop. help? Call Chris at 802-892-6654 or e-mail com- able for current or past students a small charge for those unique For more information, call Stitch to continue working on class needs. Coffee, tea and cama- The Dalton Historical Soci- at the Old Mill, Whitefield, 837- [email protected] projects or for independent raderie are available. For more ety meets on the first Thursday 8778. work. A monitor is available to information call 837-8778. of each month at 7 p.m. at the Sunday, March 20 oversee the studio and to answer Dalton Town Hall. Visitors are Strip Club offers lots of ways questions. $5 per hour. Call the Bi-weekly events welcome. For more information to use strips to create quick Featherweight Felted Scarves, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with Littleton Studio School for more Coös Quilters meet regularly contact Terri at 837-9120. quilts — a new method every Nancy Ritger. Create wearable art that combines the soft information, 444-1066. on the first and third Tuesdays in month or so. Annie Devin, in- drape of silk with the warm textures of wool. Learn a felt- the Jefferson Town Hall from 1 to Diabetes Support Group structor; $24 mo. or $78/4 ing technique that results in a delicate lightweight felt. Clay Open Studio, every Sun- 3 p.m. Anyone interested in quilt- meets in Weeks Medical Center months (inc. patterns) + strip day from 1 to 4 p.m. Clay studio ing is invited to attend. Info: Jean Board Room, 173 Middle Street in tube ruler, fabric machine & oth- Materials are provided with step-by-step instructions. time is available for current or at 586-7040. Lancaster, on the third Tuesday er items from supply list); one $50. To register call the Littleton Studio School at 444- past students to continue work- of every month. Meeting starts 7 session monthly on first Wednes- 1066. ing on class projects or for inde- Monthly events p.m. days, 6-8 pm. For more informa- pendent work. A monitor is avail- tion, call Stitch at the Old Mill, able to oversee the studio and to Elder Caregivers Support 1800s Ladies Club sewing cir- Whitefield, 837-8778. Mystery Quilt, 11 to 4 p.m., visit exciting destinations without leaving the comfort of our classroom. Create a Story Hour al organization founded in 1997 gather to spin spellbinding tales. telling evening for a bit of fun quilt at each stop along the way. All you need to do is pack by the novelist George Dawes The storytelling sessions have during the long month of March. your (sewing) bag — sewing machine, tools and, neutral (continued from Page B2) Green, who wanted to recreate expanded to multiple locations A snow date has been set for in New York the feeling of sultry and programs all over the coun- Wednesday, March 31. piecing thread — and the Stitch Tour Company will do evening, loosely based on the summer evenings in his native try. People love stories and are Light refreshments will be National Public Radio’s Moth Ra- the rest. Visit Iowa on Sunday, March 20. The cost is $50 Georgia, when moths were at- surly drawn to storytelling like provided. For more information dio Hour. and includes fabric for blocks and pattern. Bring a tracted to the light on the porch moths to a flame. contact The Athenaeum at (802) The Moth Radio Hour, heard where he and his friends would Come and join this story- 748-8291. machine and tools and a potluck lunch dish. FMI: call occasionally on VPR, is a nation- Stitch at the Old Mill, Whitefield, 837-8778. B6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• Country music star Elizabeth Cook to play St. J. on March 18 ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — High- Elizabeth Cook is a sharp ob- It Takes Balls to Be a Woman.” The Dwight Yoakam, and Buddy Miller spirited independent country mu- server and country music rebel prolific singer/songwriter cites all performed on her latest album. sic singer Elizabeth Cook has who is maybe best understood in many influences, among them The March 18 Elizabeth Cook starred on Nashville’s Grand Ole her own words, spoken after the Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Nir- concert is being presented and Opry more than 300 times; she release of her latest album, vana, Lou Reed, The Velvet Un- produced by Kingdom County has her own “Outlaw Country” na- Welder, derground, Woody Guthrie, Tom Productions, working in associa- tional radio show on XM/Sirus; “I’m not a welder, at least not Petty, Hank Williams, Rodney tion with Catamount Arts. Tickets and her albums and singles have in the typical sense of the trade. Crowell, The White Stripes, Willie are available at the Catamount been voted to “Best of the Year” But my daddy is, by way of 2300 Nelson, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jen- Arts Box Office or by calling (802) lists by Nashville Scene, Time hours of training that certified nings, Shelby Lynne, Shel Silver- 748-2600. Box-office hours are 1 to Magazine, and Rolling Stone. She’s him, courtesy of the Atlanta Fed- stein, Merle Haggard, Jessie 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. probably appeared on more NPR eral penitentiary. I myself could- Colter, Roger Miller, Tom T. Hall, Online sales are also available shows — Mountain Stage, World n’t put a rod in the thingamajig. The Beastie Boys, Eminem, Bill 24/7 at CatamountArts.org. Café, All Things Considered — But I do tend to fuse things, con- Monroe, Dwight Yoakam, Patty For more information contact than any other country singer, fuse things, sometimes with Loveless, Iggy Pop, Tina Turner, Kingdom County series producer and she regularly plays to big au- sparks, sometimes like a lava Gwen Stefani, Neko Case, and Bet- Jay Craven at jcraven@marl- diences throughout the U.S., Eu- melt, sometimes backed by a tank tye LaVette. Rodney Crowell, boro.edu. Elizabeth Cook rope and Asia. On top of that, her of compressed air ready to blow, powerful voice and movie-star sometimes quiet as a slow leak.” good looks win her regular com- “Don’t look at it directly — it’ll Lenten Music concerts to be held at All Saints Episcopal parisons to country music icons burn your eyes!” mama used to Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and yell. I stood bare-footed hanging LITTLETON — All Saints’ pres- Singers under the direction of bott when she and Warren moved school teaching, she still has pri- Emmylou Harris. Despite all this, on the inside of the screen door of ents a Lenten Music Noonday Judy Abbott. to Concord. vate piano pupils and provides Cook plays outside the country our Florida patio. I loved watch- concert series, beginning on The Pine Hill Singers, a group Judy Abbott, Director, gradu- accompaniment for many North mainstream — probably due to ing the electron-beam of our fam- Thursday. This noonday music of 25 musical women from New ated in music from Plymouth Country musical activities. her sassy sense of humor and in- ily business, Cook’s Welding, at series has been a popular musi- Hampshire and Vermont, have State University. In addition to The full series includes the fol- dependent streak of writing songs work in our tiny dirt yard. It was cal feature for the benefit of Lit- enjoyed singing together for managing her family business, lowing performances: March 24, that spring honestly and directly so hard not to look. Couldn’t help tleton and the surrounding com- nearly 13 years. The Singers were Judy finds time and energy to Sue Openhowski, violin and Ele- from her own experience. As but look. And the rawness of my munities for almost 20 years. founded and directed by Barbara conduct, sing, and play flute in na Gott, piano; March 31, Amy “Country Standard Time” critic new album Welder is case and Each concert begins at 12:10 Geissinger. Her husband Warren numerous North Country organi- Mitz, mezzo soprano, Anita Bon- Jeffrey Ranz puts it, “She makes point. Apparently, I still can’t help with a short opening reflection provided accompaniment as well zations. Anita Bonnevie, Accom- nevie, piano; April 7, Warren the music she wants to make, and but look. It’s my damnation and and the session concludes at as arranged music for the group. panist, graduated in music from Geissinger, organ; and April 14, it shows.” my salvation. And it’s my job. I 12:45. The series will open with a In 2006, Barbara entrusted the di- the University of Maine. Although Barbara Serafini, piano and Joyce Elizabeth Cook will perform an have to look.” performance by The Pine Hill rection of the singers to Judy Ab- Anita has retired from public Roy, organ. exclusive northern New England Cook’s songs include ironic concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and often humorous accounts of March 18, at the St. Johnsbury trying to make it in the music busi- Bethlehem Library welcomes local author Sy Montgomery School. Special guests, The Bob ness (“Times Are Tough in Rock n’ BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem research, which takes her around and dolphins in the Amazon. seven birds — wild, tame, exotic Amos Band, will open the show Roll”) and convincing a hard- Public Library is pleased to host the globe. To research her books, Montgomery is the author of 15 and common — she weaves new with Amos’ distinctive high-ener- drinking lover that he’ll stand a New Hampshire author Sy Mont- films and articles, Montgomery books for adults and children, an scientific insights and narrative to gy blend of bluegrass, country, better chance with her, sober gomery on Saturday, March 19 at 1 has been chased by an angry sil- ardent conservationist and fre- reveal seven kernels of bird wis- pop, and rock-a-billy. Joining (“Yes, to Booty”). A couple of her p.m. She will discuss her newest verback gorilla in Zaire and bitten quent speaker. She is a board mem- dom. The first lesson of Birdology Amos on stage will be Northeast first person accounts cause a dou- book, “Birdology,” which was pub- by a vampire bat in Costa Rica, ber of the Rainforest Conservation “is that no matter how common Kingdom players Gary Darling ble take — the haunting and po- lished last year. The Boston Globe worked in a pit crawling with Fund, RESTORE! The North Woods, they are, Birds Are Individuals,” as and Steve Wright and Amos’ etic ballad, “Heroin Addict Sister” calls her “Part Indiana Jones and 18,000 snakes in Manitoba and han- and the Center for Tropical Con- each of Montgomery’s distinctive daughter Sarah and son Nate. and her raucous hit, “Sometimes part Emily Dickinson.” dled a wild tarantula in French servation. Ladies clearly show. Come and The program, which is free and Guiana. She has been deftly un- In “Birdology,” beloved author hear the other six lessons learned. ® open to the public, features a me- dressed by an orangutan in Bor- of “The Good Good Pig” explores For more information on this dia presentation and talk by Mont- neo, hunted by a tiger in India, and feathered creatures we see every program, go to www.bethlehemli- gomery about her writing and her swum with piranhas, electric eels day. By way of her adventures with brary.org or call 869-2409.

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Children can learn about nature, the basic skills and equipment Barry Conservation Camp is very LITTLETON MACHINE SHOP SERVICE MON.-FRI. 7AM-5PM 2011 Summer Camp programs try their hand at crafts, explore needed to get started fishing, while competitively priced, many fami- C&S Auto & Truck Parts C&S Auto & Truck Parts KLSC M-F 6am-6pm at Barry Conservation Camp in- outdoor games, and sing around campers with more experience lies find it challenging to finance a Sat. 6am-5pm Kelley MacKenzie Route 3N 17 S. Main St. 225 Union St. Whitefield Plymouth clude the following. the campfire — this week has it all. will work on improving their fish- week at camp. Fortunately, there is Sun. 8am-12noon Littleton, NH VISIT NAPA ON THE WEB! http://wwwNAPAonline.com N.H. Natural Leaders — June Hunter Education — July 10-15, ing skills and exploring the finer a long camp tradition of individu- WE KEEP AMERICA RUNNING. 26-July 1, for ages 14-17. The cost for ages 12-16. 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Sodas, snacks and fun CHARMING CARRIAGE HOUSE complete system Payment Plans & State Buying all US and foreign Exit 20 on Rt. I-93 2+ Bedroom in a nice family • Electrical – design, furnish and in Assistance Available copper, gold and silver coins. Camelot Homes, Rt. 3 Tilton neighborhood. Walk to school, stall complete system Contact Clinical Career Training Buying estate jewelry, town and community field. Project is a 5000 SF, single story, pre- 1-800-603-3320 damaged jewelry, Hardwood Floors, Pantry, Washer engineered building for commercial www.clinicalcareertraining.com dental gold, sterling silver. & Dryer Hook Up, Wrap Around use as an Operations and Maintenance RENT TO OWN: WHITEFIELD Free oral appraisals. Front Porch, Large Yard, Heat, Facility; including offices, restrooms, Brand new Luxurious Colony Rubbish Removal and snow plow- mini-kitchen and maintenance shop. Pet Care North Country Coins, Mobile Home. Move in Today! 14’ ing Included. No Smoking, No Plans and specs are available upon x 80’, concrete pad, 2BR, 2 bath, Main Street, Partiers. References and Security request to: DO YOU NEED den/office, large lot, roofed porch, deposit required $800.00 month. Miller Bros Construction Inc., FINANCIAL HELP Plymouth, NH. trees. Close to Mt. View Grand Call 838-5909 Attn: Bryan Herb with spaying or altering 603-536-2625 Hotel in Country Village M/H/P. fax (570)385-5010 or of your dog or cat? Own your own home! Taking PO Box 472, Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. Fuel/Wood applications now with $19,000 FRANCONIA: 2BR Apt., washer/dryer, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 down. ($725/mo. includes lot walking distance to Downtown, N.H.DEPT. of Agriculture weights rent) Call 603-837-2767. schools & daycare. Handyman for help Bids will be received until Friday, & Measures Law requires: that around the house is preferred. $800 March 18, 2011 @ 3:00pm. cordwood (fire wood) must: plus electricity. Call 616-5232. 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of NEED HELP? LANCASTER - Main St., Historic SEE OUR a cord; Oddfellows bldg., 1 bedrm apt. 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord PLACE YOUR $525/month. Heat included, newly when stacked; renovated. Call Steve at 466-2244. BUSINESS 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stat- HELP WANTED LITTLETON - 2 bedroom, Main St. ing the amount of wood sold & the Heat, utilities included. No pets. DIRECTORY price. AD THIS WEEK! $700/mo Call Dan 444-7776. B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 ••• Beyond ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ programs scheduled for 2011 CONCORD — Watch for four like-minded women with whom become familiar with all firearm equipment, bait, fish identifica- terfowl management and demon- when you catch a fish. Cost of special Beyond "Becoming an to share these activities. action types, using the correct tion, safety and caring for one’s strate how they catch birds to $275 includes food and lodging. Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) pro- Brochures and registration ammunition, proper mainte- catch. Use of rods and bait in- band. Stay in newly renovated, Bring own fly rod. Registration grams this year that will give materials will be available at nance, safe handling and storage. cluded. Water and snacks pro- rustic cabins. Fee includes all opens July 25 and is limited to 15 women a chance to explore out- http://www.nhbow.com on the Workshop includes a live shoot- vided; bring a lunch. Cost is $70. meals. Cost is $175. Registration participants. door topics such as firearms, registration opening date listed ing opportunity at the range. Registration opens May 2 and is opens June 27 and is limited to 15 To register after course open- deep-sea fishing, waterfowl hunt- for each course. Participation is Cost of $55 includes equipment limited to 25 participants. participants. ing dates and for more informa- ing and fly-fishing. first-come, first-served, so be and lunch. Registration opens Waterfowl Hunting Weekend Fly-Fishing Weekend is sched- tion on these and other BOW of- "Beyond BOW" courses ex- sure to sign up quickly if inter- April 4 and is limited to 20 par- is scheduled for August 12-14, at uled for Sept. 23-25, at the Sports- ferings in New Hampshire, visit pand the offerings of traditional ested. ticipants. Barry Conservation Camp in man’s Lodge in Stewartstown. In- http://www.nhbow.com. Becoming an Outdoorswoman "Beyond BOW" courses for Deep Sea Fishing Adventure is Berlin. Participants will learn the termediate workshop for anglers N.H. Becoming an Outdoors- fall and winter workshops. These 2011 include: scheduled for June 12, and leaves skills needed to hunt waterfowl, with some fly-fishing experience Woman programs are co-spon- in-depth courses are designed to Introduction to Firearms will from the State Pier at Hampton including identification, gear, who want to gain the skills need- sored by the New Hampshire Fish give women the skills to do the be held on May 14, 2011, at the Beach, N.H. This all-day fishing guns and hunting techniques. ed to fly-fish on their own. Expert and Game Department outdoor activity on their own. Owl Brook Hunter Education trip aboard the Yellowbird will in- Learn firearm safety and try clay instructors will teach the finer (http://www.wildnh.com) and They also give participants a Center in Holderness, N.H. In this troduce attendees to the basics pigeon shooting. N.H. Fish and points of casting; reading the wa- the New Hampshire Wildlife Fed- chance to network with other one-day course, participants will of deep-sea fishing. Learn about Game biologists will discuss wa- ter; picking a fly; and what to do eration (http://www.nhwf.org).

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I commented that Sarah of the year.” LICENSED CLINICAL nights in Lent from 7 to 8:30 p.m., tend. trapped living the same day over herself was already feeling at All Saints’ Parish Hall, 35 School The series begins on March 17. and over; March 31, The Matrix SOCIAL WORKER stressed by the relationship (or One day, when the roommate Street in Littleton, Reverend Kurt For more information, call the of- (1999) — Reality is not what it this aspect of it, at least) and complained that Roger had been Wiesner will be exploring religion fice at 444-3414 or contact by seems in this sci-fi look at the fu- ost of us were taught seemed to believe she must man- inconsiderate about something, and ethics in five very different email at [email protected]. ture; April 7, Chocolat (2000) — young not to hurt people’s age it alone. Roger exploded, yelling at the movies from the past 25 years. The complete series schedule An unusual chocolate shop Mfeelings. To that end, we roommate about how stupid he Join the film discussion by is as follows: March 17, Wings of changes a village; April 14, The In- often bite our tongues, tell white To Sarah’s surprise, early in the was and how grateful he should be watching the movie before com- Desire (1987) — A beautiful Ger- credibles (2004) — After Super- lies and accept inconveniences visit she felt relaxed enough to tell to Roger for taking care of every- ing to the session, as the discus- man film about an angel who falls heroes are blamed for society’s and disappointments. Most of the her sister that she’d love to change thing all year long. The roommate sion will include only excerpts. in love with humanity; March 24, ills, a family pretends to be “nor- time this works out the way we her nephew’s diaper but only if her moved out the next week and al- Those who have not seen the Groundhog Day (1993) — A com- mal.” want it to without putting us or sister didn’t scrutinize her while though Roger felt relieved, he also others through excessive hard- she did it. To her further surprise, felt guilty. Looking back, he thinks ship. But sometimes we take this her sister laughed and said, “Yeah, that asking the roommate earlier good intention too far, with explo- I am a little paranoid about poop.” to do his share on time wouldn’t WMRHS second quarter honor roll sive or disastrous results. Suddenly the air was cleared. have been such a bad thing. It Grade nine Karisa L. Bergman, Caitlin A. Berry, Desrochers, Jared P. Garey, Fie H. Sarah felt a huge weight drop from might have saved the relationship. High honors — Nicholas F. Alexandria Elaine Caouette, Hansen, Jacqueline V. Lowell, Mark A client of mine, who I’ll call her shoulders and lift from her It might have been easier for the Barker, Madison L. Brigati, Ethan Christopher Z. Cass, Kaelin L. C. Lufkin Jr., Kimberly Ann McGee, Sarah, was making a second visit heart. roommate to hear this than to be Robert Call, Gillian P. McCreedy, Chancey, Payton Ann Page Curtis, Mathew R. Monahan, Brianne R. to her sister and new baby. Dur- yelled at later. If Roger had done Ryan T. Wilkinson and Kaitlin B. Katelyn L. Dion, Hannah Leigh Gau- Morneau, Siddharth Nigam, Mari- ing the first visit, the sister had A different client didn’t manage it this way, then even if the room- Wood; Honors — Brent S. Bilodeau, thier, Paul A. Gesel, Akaylah J. Glid- na Perricone and Brittani M. Willey. criticized Sarah several times to voice his frustration in time to mate hadn’t done his share and Amber Marie Bissonnette, Kayla den, Ronald T. Gooden Jr., Corey A. Grade 12 while Sarah changed her nephew’s avoid a blow-up. This client, who had still moved out, Roger would Ann Bosse, Jennifer Ann Burns, Hall Jr., Coleton N. Hogan, Jaclyn C. High honors — Evan M. diaper. Sarah, who had success- I’ll call Roger, was excellent at man- have felt less guilty, knowing he Jacinda R, Cinelli, Shaniah-Rae Kleinschrodt, Laura Elizabeth Driscoll and Peter J. Wilkinson; fully diapered her own children for aging money and details, and had had given the roommate every Clement, Olivia Grace Conway, Kopp, Cody K. Lanpher, Garrett Honors — Jesse L. Anthony, Jacob years, felt jumped on. She thought a roommate who wasn’t. So Roger chance to meet Roger’s expecta- Emily C. Cook, Andrew R. Force, Bryant McMann, Scott W. Merritt, P. Barker, Brittany M. Bloom, her sister hadn’t given her a put everything in his name and al- tions. Hannah Naomi Forcier, Camille A. Lisa C. Moll, Misty Ann Monahan, Bryana L. Bloom, Patrick E. chance to do it correctly before an- so provided much of that they Frenette, Ashley M. Gooden, Ben- Chelsea M. Payer, JoAnna J. Ras- Church, Bridgette E. Cook, Piper ticipating and scolding her for her needed for the apartment (fridge, A word in time, delivered be- jamin Thomas Higgins, Alexander berry, Hanna R. Rivard, Savannah Leigh Gunderson, Shelby L. Inger- “mistakes.” Sarah thought her sis- answering machine, etc.) Roger fore the heat of emotion rises, can Karl Husson, Bejnamin H. LaFlam, Rose and Andrew T. St. Cyr. son, Amber A. Johnson, Daniel R. ter was being intrusive and over- noticed how poorly his roommate indeed save nine, and can also Hunter Mason Lamphere, Erika Grade 11 Johnson, McKayla L. Keeble, critical. “She’s freaking out before ran his affairs and was annoyed save relationships and peace of Lynn Millett, Hunter C. Morse, High honors — Joseph P. Bur- Brooke MacKillop, Kelsey M. Mc- I even start!” she said. Yet Sarah that he had to ask him repeatedly mind. Adam Stephen Noyes, Gregory A. bach, Lisa M. Linzbach, Kelsie N. Cullough, Erin A. McGuire, Holly S. worried that if she told her sister to reimburse Roger on time for the Spreadbury, Sarah E. St. Martin and Schanlaber and Eryn T. Voigt; Hon- Mitton, Jacob R. Moyer, Eric P. Nel- this, her sister would then feel crit- bills they shared. Roger didn’t tell Emily Cowan, LCSW, is a psy- Ashlee M. Wetherbee. ors — Spencer Allard, Amy Lor- son, Paul G. Orlando, Patricia N. icized and it would lead to nothing the roommate how frustrated he chotherapist with a practice in Lan- Grade 10 raine Belanger, Leighann M. Bell, Spearin, Tessa N. Toohey, Amanda but tension. She’d seen her sister was getting, as Roger believed caster. She can be reached at 788- High honors — Helen E. Jacobs Kelsey H. Bennion, Jacob M. Brady, V. Wetherbee and Cole Alexander more stressed than usual during “that’s just how he is, he can’t help 4614 or [email protected]. and Cynthia E. Wade; Honors — Emily A. Brisson, Lindsey A. Whitney.

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SAU #58 WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2010-2011 School Year SAU #58 VACANCIES CO-CURRICULAR VACANCIES 2010-2011 District 2010-2011 • COTA (4-days/wk.) Northumberland School District • School Board Clerk Groveton High School • Part Time Music Teacher • Middle School Baseball Coach Lancaster Elementary School Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, and Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, • Student Support Center Para-professional resume. Please state why you wish to pursue position in resume, transcripts, certification and 3 letters of reference. • MS Baseball Coach (contact Mr. Todd Lamarque, AD, directly) your letter of interest. Carrie Irving, Secretary Whitefield Elementary School Carrie Irving, Secretary SAU #58 • 15 Preble Street • Groveton, NH 03582 • MS Baseball Coach (contact Mrs. Janet Steinert, AD, directly) SAU #58 • 15 Preble Street • Groveton, NH 03582 Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools EOE ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. EOE 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 (603) 837-9363 • web site: www.sau36.org GROVETON Positions Open Until Filled • EOE RECREATION DEPT. Now accepting applications for the 2011 Summer Program: • Recreation Department Supervisor • Pool Supervisor • Lifeguards (CPR & First Aid • Recreation Personnel required) Applications may be picked up at the town office and sent to: Sam Canton 24 Eames St., Groveton, NH 03582 Copies of Certifications must be attached to applications. Applications will be accepted until April 15th by 3PM B10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 16, 2011 •••