Volume 118 No. xx © WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 50 cents Lamontagne would help businesses, promote North Country values by Debra Thornblad a great need for improvements to bleshoot with, for example, per- [email protected] infrastructure, not just high- mitting issues. This person could BERLIN - Ovide Lamontange, a ways, but also access to broad- help new businesses network Republican candidate for gover- band. That's important for net- and provide leverage to spur eco- nor, visited the North Country working. nomic development here. Friday to talk about his plans for "We need to be able to track Lamontange also has experi- helping the area if elected. The business coming in from out of ence in healthcare through his state primary is September 11. state," he said, explaining, if involvement with Catholic Med- Lamontange is a fourth gener- there's a way to find out what ical Center and in education as a ation New Hampshire native. A businesses already exist in the past chairman of the state board Manchester resident, he has a state and the products they offer, of education. He is a former so- camp on Lake Umbagog and so then one in-state business can cial studies teacher. spends a lot of time up here and order from another in-state busi- He said he is very much a fed- is familiar with the issues in the ness, instead of from one out of eralist who believes in states' North Country. state. rights. He believes the job of Lamontange said he wanted As a former Chairman of the overseeing services belongs to to run for governor because he Board of St. Mary's Bank, Lamon- the states. has the experience, vision and a tange said he knows how impor- Lamontange is opposed to plan. "We need leadership," he tant access to capital is for both "ObamaCare" and would look for said. new an existing businesses, and a New Hampshire solution if If elected, Lamontagne said he has the experience to help. elected. He would seek a waiver he will have a statewide econom- Once the statewide economic of the maintenance of effort re- ic development plan put togeth- development plan was in place, quirement of Medicaid, which he er that, while branding the state Lamontange said he would name doesn't believe is the right an- as a whole, also looks at the state a business advocate. This per- swer for the healthcare needs of by region, each of which has its son would be a resource for busi- healthy individuals. own economic structure. ness to come to with questions PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD In the North Country there is and who would help trou- see LAMONTAGNE, page A7 Republican gubernatorial candidate Ovide Lamontange dropped by the North Country Friday. Gorham Middle School Kuster visits north country to talk about jobs vp choice student hitting all the right By Debra Thornblad [email protected] BERLIN/GORHAM - Ann notes in state competitions McLane Kuster, District 2 Demo- cratic candidate for the U.S. by Debra Thornblad [email protected] Congress, visited the Berlin SHELBURNE - Gorham Middle Gorham area last week to talk School students Max Sjostrom just about jobs in the area and said may be one the best singers in his she was amazed at the differ- age group in the entire state of New ence from a trip she took to the Hampshire. He has won first place North Country just two years in the Keene Idol contest earlier ago to discuss the same topic. this month, first place in the Sea- "It's been an incredible coast Idol competition in June, and morning already," she said, hav- ing already visited the Gorham was chosen to sing the National PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Anthem at the Aug. 1 Fishercat's Paper and Tissue Company and Ann Kuster and North Country staffer Lucas Siebert game in Manchester. the Burgess BioPower plant un- Max said he has always liked to der contruction. seemed to be no hope," she That day she had already sing. His parents, Kris and Linda "Two years ago the conver- said. "This is the most positive seen the new tissue machine be- sation was about closing the trip in four years in terms of Sjostrom, said they can remember see KUSTER, page A8 him singing from the time he was plant. It was depressing. There jobs. about three years old. His first time singing in front of people was a sad occasion, the funeral of his grand- PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD father where he sang with his old- Max Sjostrom at the piano, where his love of music began. Word on the Street: er sister, but it was that experience that taught him he had the courage for the Soul. Included in one of the competition earlier this month. to get up and sing in front of peo- performances was Katie Rose, who The Family Resource Center in What did you do on your summer vacation? ple. was the junior country music artist Gorham was the recipient at a ra- It was after that that he decided of the year. dio station of a year of free ads. to start taking steps pursuing what "The producer of that group, They chose Max to be the voice of he loved to do with the eventual Alan Peale, had heard Max sing and those ads and he has been going to goal of it being his career when he invited him in," Kris Sjostrom said. Concord periodically to tape them. grew up. "He fit right in, even though most His love of music began with pi- The 12-year old is a member of were adults." ano lessons with Nancy Winsor of chorus at school and sang last fall He has also sung in a show at St. Jefferson. That's really where he at Gorham's homecoming bonfire - Kieran Arts Center and participat- got is foundation in music, his par- to a throng of adoring girls, his ed in two talent shows at his ents said. mother notes. school, where he took first place. Serious about a career in He has also participated in per- He also sang at the Miss Teenage singing, he has been taking singing ALL PHOTOS BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Cecile Clark Cheryl Pinette Sandy Pouliot formances produced by "The Vin- Berlin-Gorham pageant in 2011.. lessons for two years with Christi- tage Rose," a group of performers More recently he participated na Noyes, who is the chorus that come together to put on in the sixth annual Seacoast Idol teacher at Gorham High School, shows. They perform individually competition in Exeter on June 10 and is now beginning to study with with a variety of music types. Oth- where he performed the Tempta- Ellen Nordstrom, who is the vocal er local people involved were tion's "My Girl." He received first teacher at the Concord School of Randy Messineo, who also per- place among 18 contestants in the Music. formed at the art show at the 17 and under category and re- "I've been practicing a lot for Medallion Opera House last Friday, ceived first place in the 14 and un- and Michael Eastman, owner of Art der category at the Keene Idol see COMPETITION, page A7

Darlene Dube Jenn Blair Rob Larivee G & C authorizes $10 million loan by Debra Thornblad teacher at Hillside Elementary in Village and went to camp, where [email protected] Berlin. She took her kids to Disney she taught her granddaughter how guarantee for White Mtn. Tissue When this writer was in elemen- and went camping. She also helped to swim. tary school one of the first things organize the Stump the Hummer Darlene Dube is also a second By Edith Tucker Arnold, president of Old Town make the 10-year loan, represent- teachers asked us to do when we grade teacher at Ed Fenn. She en- [email protected] event, that was held last Saturday. Fuel & Fiber and Gorham Paper & ing partial financing, to White got back to school was to write an Rob Larivee is a physical educa- joyed 4-wheeling with her family at Tissue in a Thursday e-mail ex- Mountain Tissue, to facilitate the essay about what we did on our tion teacher at Ed Fenn. He said his Jericho Park and sending time at GORHAM — The Executive change. “The NH-BFA Loan Guar- purchase of a new tissue ma- summer vacation. I decided to turn summer was filled with projects camp. Council voted to authorize a res- antee demonstrates a commit- chine and related equipment for the tables around and asked a few that come under the general head- olution backing a $10 million loan ment on behalf of the community, the manufacture of tissue paper teachers at Hillside and Ed Fenn ing of "home improvments." He said at 6.50 percent interest for the county and state in support of for towel, bath and napkin tis- what they did this summer. he had many projects that needed CALENDAR ...... A7 White Mountain Tissue LLC of 72 private industry to revitalize the sues. Several teachers were around to be done, including in the garden CLASSIFIED ...... A13-15 Cascade Flats that was proposed economic opportunities in the NH-BFA executive director last week preparing their class- as well as the house. EDITORIAL ...... A4 by the New Hampshire Business North Country.” Jack Donovan estimates that the rooms for the new school year. Cheryl Pinette is a reading spe- Finance Authority (NH-BFA) at HAPPENINGS ...... A7 White Mountain Tissue, LLC, machine and related equipment Jenn Blair is a third grade cialist at Hillside. She went camping the Aug. 22 meeting of Governor OBITUARIES & SERVICES ...... A6 is a joint venture of Gorham Pa- is in the $30 million range, with teacher at Ed Fenn Elementary with her family and also took her and Council held at the Nashua SPORTS ...... A9-A12 per & Tissue (GPT) and Old Town an estimated total cost of some School in Gorham. She said at the nephew to Boston. "He's a train nut, Community College in Nashua. Fuel & Fiber of Old Town, Me., $35 million that includes ship- beginning of the summer she en- so we spent all day riding the “We are very pleased with the both independent companies ping and installation. joyed going camping with her fami- trains," she said. decision by the Governor and the owned by Lynn Tilton of Patri- The new tissue machine is ly. The rest of the summer she gar- Cecile Clark is a second grade Executive Council in support of arch Partners of New York. scheduled to be up and running dened, she has both a vegetable and teacher at Ed Fenn. She said she en- our efforts to create jobs and The Gorham branch of the by the end of September, filling flower garden, took walks and read. joyed two weeks with her grand- long term viability for the Bank of New Hampshire, former- orders that have already been se- Sandy Pouliot is a fifth grade children. She took them to Santa's Gorham Operation,” said Dick ly the Laconia Savings Bank, will cured. A2 THE BERLIN REPORTER AUGUST 29, 2012 ••• New Staff in Gorham Ten new teachers in Berlin by Debra Thornblad By Debra Thornblad [email protected] [email protected] GORHAM - The Gorham BERLIN - The Berlin School School District held an orienta- District will see 10 new teachers tion for new staff last Thursday. this year. An orientation was There are two new teachers at held last Thursday for the new Ed Fenn, one at the middle staff, after which they got a tour school, two at the high school of all of the school buildings. and one that will be working Amelia Alton, a Milan resi- mainly with high school stu- dent, will be a new first grade dents at White Mountains Com- teacher at the Brown School. She munity College. received her bachelor's degree Erica Tardiff will be a new in Childhood Studies K-8 through kindergarten teacher. She has a the North Country Teacher Cer- bachelor's degree in elementary tification Program through Ply- education from Keene State Col- mouth State University. lege, a master's in curriculum She said she wanted to teach and instruction from Lesley Uni- in Berlin because she attended versity and received her reading Berlin schools from grades 1-12. PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD and writing specialist certifica- "I had a great experience and New Staff in Berlin, front, left to right: New Principal Elizabeth Deen, tion from Plymouth State Uni- would like to pay it forward to fu- Pamala Atkinson, Ann Dignard andAllan Pike. In Back, left to right, versity. ture students," she said. "I want Anthony Mullins, Nicole Ottavinia, Amelia Alton, Rachel Carlson, Hannah She has had seven years of PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD to provide students with the op- Dean, Patricia Packard, and Kate Moore. experience as a third grade New teachers in the Gorham School District: left to right, front: Brenda portunity to have a great educa- teacher in Bath and lives in Twin Lamarque, Jessica Cyr, Julie Paris, and Erica Tardiff. Rear: Jared Lauze tional experiece through a vari- Berlin. She said she is looking from North Conway. Mountain. and Wayne King ety of education experiences to forward to all the new ideas and She is looking forward to be- Brenda Lamarque will be the fications/training from the Crisis teacher at the middle school for meet the needs of individual stu- phases taking place in the Berlin coming immersed in the commu- new Title I Project Prevention Institute, Applied Be- 2010-11 year. Due to budget cuts dents." School District. nity, continue her career, and, es- Manager/Teacher at Ed Fenn. havior Analysis and training in he lost that position, working in- Patricia Packard will be teach- Nichole Ottavinia will be pecially meeting the kids. She has a bachelor's degree in el- Alternative Assessment stead as a para-professional last ing a multi-age classroom, teaching physical education at Anthony Mullins is a new sev- ementary education from Provi- process. She has been a special year. grades one and two, at Brown Brown and Hillside. She has a de- enth grade math teacher at the dence College and a master of education teacher/coordinator Lauze has a bachelors degree School. She has a degree from gree from Coastal Carolina Uni- Berlin Middle School. He has a arts in education reading spe- at NFI North Country Shelter in in social studies from Plymouth Keene State College and lives in versity in Conway, South Caroli- degree from Plymouth State Uni- cialist from the University of Jefferson. State University. He lives in Dalton. na. She will be relocating to the versity. He is a Milan native. Rhode Island. She lives in Randolph Berlin. "I have always loved the beau- area from Lake Placis, N.Y. He attended Berlin middle She worked for five years as a Wayne King will be a special Julie Paris, who will actually ty of the area. Berlin has a won- She said she wanted to teach and high schools. "It has been special education resource and education teacher at the high be an employee of the Milan derful school system and great in Berlin because, "Berlin has a my goal to teach in Berlin," he collaborative classroom teacher school. He has a BS in business School District, will be working teachers," she said. "I am looking small town, local, community said. "I want to continue the tra- for grades one and two in Exeter, management from Granite State with mainly high school stu- forward to working with a great feel that I can appreciate, enjoy dition of teaching mathematics. I R.I., three years total as a kinder- College, and is close to receiving dents at White Mountain Com- team of teachers. I am excited to and grow with professionally." also want to get involved with garten/preschool/special edu- (in December 2012) his master's munity College. become part of the Berlin com- "I am looking forward to in- athletics." cation and as a reading special- degree in education with special She has a bachelor's degree munity." corporating new and interesting Anne Dignard, is a new sev- ist for the Milan school district, education certification K-12 in communication disorders, a Pamala Atkinson, a Groveton activities for various ages and to enth grade English teacher. She three years as a kindergarten from Plymouth State College. masters in education, severe resident, will be a special educa- share my coaching knowledge has both a bachelor and mas- teacher in Berlin and last year He previously served as a special needs and is doing grad- tion teacher at Brown. Atkinson with all levels of student ath- ter's degree in teaching English was the preschool special edu- special education/case manager uate work in speech pathology. has been working in the educa- letes," she said. from UNH. She is moving to the cation teacher for GRS Coopera- for grades 9-12 at White Moun- Her experience included one tion field for 20 years in different Kate Moore will be a new area from New Boston, NH. tive. tains Regional High School. He is year as a long term subsitute areas. She graduated from Gran- grade 3 teacher at Hillside. She She wanted to teach in Berlin Jessica Cyr will be the new a resident of Gorham. teacher of grade seven science, ite State College in 2010. has a masters in education from to be closer to family, she said. Middle High School Life Skills Jared Lauze will be taking a two years as a speech/language "I want to see the North Coun- University of Southern Maine "I can't wait to be part of such Teacher. She has a bachelor's de- position as a social studies specialist and 21 years as a spe- try schools become a great place and six years of experience an organized school and dis- gree in theater arts and a mas- teacher at the high school. He is cial education teacher. She lives to educate our youth," she said, teaching grades K-2. She moved trict," she said. ter's in education from the Uni- not really new to the district, in Madison. as to why she wants to teach in to the area over the summer Hannah Dean is a new eighth versity of Phoeniz. She has certi- having been a social studies grade English teacher. She is a graduate of St.Lawrence Univer- Hillside Elementary School will opens today sity. She is relocating to the dis- School Hours: Hillside Elementary have been assigned lockers: All dents for staff professional develop- trict from Sutton, NH. OPEN! School hours are: Grade 4 & Grade 5 classrooms. Stu- ment. Students are dismissed from "The education system is Grades 3, 4, 5 dents should purchase a lock to se- Hillside at 12:00 noon on the follow- strong and it's a beautiful area," 9 am - 6 pm DAILY Breakfast 7:40 – 8:00, cure their locker contents. All 3rd ing days: she said, when asked why she Entry Bell 8:00 Grade classrooms have storage cub- November 21, 2012, January 11, wanted to teach in Berlin. Mums - 7 Sizes - Starting to bloom Late Bell 8:10 bies for their students in the class- 2013, February 5, 2013, March 6, She is most looking forward PERENNIALS - GREAT SELECTION - $1.00 First Floor Lunch 10:55 – 11:20 room. 2013, April 4, 2013, and May 24, 2013. to "connecting with the stu- First Floor Recess 11:20 – 11:45 School Safe Zone: We will contin- Parent Information Night is dents." SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES Second Floor Lunch 11:20– 11:45 ue the “locked door” policy for the scheduled for Wednesday, Septem- Allan Pike is the new engi- Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street Second Floor Recess 10:55 – 11:20 safety of our children and the facul- ber 5, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Par- neering and drafting teacher at 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 Dismissal Bell 2:00 ty. The main entry for Hillside ents are invited to attend with stu- Berlin High School. He is a grad- Thank you for supporting family farms! School is in the courtyard off of dents. Topics may include overview uate of Keene State College. He School lunch and breakfast Willard St. Access will be granted of the year, grade level expectations, was born and raised in Berlin prices for the 2012-2013 school through a buzzer and intercom stat- report cards, classroom proce- and now lived in Gorham. year will be: ing your reason for entry. All visitors dures, and curriculum. He is most looking forward to are required to sign in at the princi- After School Program: SAU#3 working with the students and Paige & Kim’s Bakery & Cafe Lunch: pal’s office and receive a VISITORS and the Family Resource Center at adding new items to the pro- @ Regular weekly lunch tickets: PASS. Once again, we thank you for Gorham are continuing to offer an af- gram. The Skywood Manor in Jefferson Village $11.25 ($2.25 a day) your cooperation as we continue ter school program for Hillside The district has a new music Reduced price weekly lunch tick- this safety measure. School. Transportation home is in- teacher. Rachel Carlson will be BAKERY AND CAFÉ OPEN 7:00AM-2:00PM DAILY ets: $2.00 ($0.40 a day) Registration: We will be accept- cluded. The programs will be de- teaching music for grades 3-12. ing registrations for new students signed to work closely with class- She is a graduate of Plymouth PEN EVERY UNDAY OON O S 7:00-N Tickets are sold by the WEEK for grades 3, 4, 5 attending Hillside room teachers and will supplement State University and has taught Featuring: Homemade Breads • Soups only on Mondays. Elementary School from 9:00 - 12:00, the curriculum and provide stu- K-12 in the Merrimack Valley •GREAT and 1:00 - 3:00 in the principal's of- dents with creative ways to build School District. She is relocating Close Cold lunch milk $0.40 fice. We are located on Hillside Av- their learning skills. The program from Loudon, NH. REAKFAST "The North Country is very B to Santa’s enue - second floor. Please bring a will offer snacks, homework help, Breakfast: copy of your child's birth certificate enrichment activities, and outdoor beautiful and I feel a great sense &LUNCH Village! Regular price: $1.50 per day and record of immunization for the play. A small fee will be charged for of community here. Plus, it's in •FRESH PASTRIES registration. Call the Hillside Office participation, but no student will be my native state of New Hamp- •PIES &CAKES Reduced price $0.30 per day at 752-5328 with questions or for turned away because of inability to shire," she said. "I am very excit- more information. pay. Please contact Family Re- ed to connect with both staff and TO ORDER Breakfast may be purchased daily. source Center at 466-9019, Ext. 306 students. I already feel wel- . Checks should be made Meet the Teacher: On Tuesday, for more information or to reserve a comed into the Berlin family," Great overnight rates payable to “Hillside Cafeteria.” August 28 the Hillside faculty will place for your child. Ms. Lindsey De- Although not a teacher, an- Nice clean rooms with WiFi & A/C! Applications for free and re- host a “Meet the Teacher Hour” mers will be the Hillside After School other new member of the staff is 720 Presidential Hwy. • Jefferson, NH • Tel: 586-4491 duced lunch will be issued on the from 1:00 – 2:00. All parents and stu- Program coordinator this year. Ap- Alex Baker, who will be the dis- Rooms for rent also• Please call for Details first day of school. Applications dents are encouraged to attend to plications may be picked up in the trict technology person. He has Available for small parties, showers. should be returned to the office for meet the faculty and visit their school office or during Meet the an associates degree in informa- Call us to host your breakfast or luncheon meetings. approval the first week of school. child’s classroom. Class lists will be Teacher hour on Tuesday, August 28 tion technology. Lockers: The following classes posted on the entry doors and listed 1:00-2:00. A resident of Stark, he is ex- in the main office. Welcome to another wonderful cited to have found a job in School Pictures: Individual year at Hillside Elementary! Let’s Berlin because he wanted to find school pictures will be September make this the B.E.S.T. year yet. Hill- an IT job close to home. 17, 2012. side’s goal this year is Building Ex- He is looking forward to Early Dismissal Days: The calen- cellence and Success Together with "working with and learning from dar allows for early dismissal of stu- you! the school's network."

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PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Karen Moose New Principal at Ed Fenn a familiar face by Debra Thornblad specialist. With Hunter getting [email protected] older, Moore said she felt the PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD GORHAM - Students return- New paraprofessionals in the Gorham School District: front, left to right, Joseph Boucher, Stephanie Mortenson, Danielle Robichaud and Jefficer timing was right to challenge ing to Ed Fenn Elementary Bacon. Rear, left to right, Sharon Amero, Colleen Weather, Christa Rousseau and Tammy Dreese herself further. School in Gorham will see a fa- "This district has been good miliar face in the principal's of- for me professionally. It's al- fice this year. lowed me to have a lot of pro- Karen Moore was hired as fessional development," she- principal near the end of the said. "I've had many good op- Hillside students will be 2011-2012 school year. She re- portunities with this district." places Karen Cloutier who left "I've had a lot of things I've to become the principal at Pem- shared with other teachers. I broke Elementary School. think what teachers do is in- greeted by the new principal Moore has worked at Ed valuable." Fenn since the late 1990's. She She sees taking this position By Debra Thornblad ty to teach, but also to develop started first as a classroom as principal as a next challenge [email protected] leadership skills. teacher and has taught both for her, a way to keep fresh in the BERLIN - When Hillside Ele- While teaching in Rochester, grades one and six. More re- education field. mentary students return to another opportunity came cently she has been the Reading "It will be challenging and re- school today, they will be greet- along, to be loaned out to Specialist for Title I. warding," she said. "I'll have the ed by a new principal, their own Winona State in a program they She has bachelor and mas- responsibility to make sure the principal Elizabeth Deen. call there "teachers on special ter degrees from Plymouth first few years of school are the Last June Bevery Dupont, assignment." There she worked State. best we can make it." who was principal of Hillside as adjunct staff working with She is from Berlin originally Having been a part of Ed and the junior high, retired. students training to be teach- and now lives in Shelburne with Fenn for many years, one hurdle Over the summer grades 3-8 ers. her husband Tom and son she won't have to face is getting were reorganized with grades 3- "It gave me a chance to prac- Hunter. to know the staff, whom she said 5 staying as Hillside Elementary tice the leadership skills I would Becoming a teacher was she already knows is excellent. and grades 6-8 now the Berlin need in a position like this, a probably in her genes, she said. "It's a great little school, al- Middle School. Dan Record, who chance to make sure this i what Her father was an assistant prin- ways has been," she said. was assistant principal under I really want to do," Deen said. cipal, her brother is in educa- She said she expects she will Dupont, it now the principal of She also spent a summer at tion and she has several aunts be very busy the first day. the middle school. North West University in Chica- and uncles who are teachers. "We have a lot of new stu- Elizabeth Deen is from Min- go, working with a program for Moore said she's always had dents and I want to be there for nesota, where she grew up on a gifted and talented students. an interest in administration them and their parents. I want to farm near a small town. She got Then she and her husband HOTO BY EBRA HORNBLAD P D T and likes to be able to see the big try and make everything run her undergraduate degree from decided to start a family and she New Hillside School Principal Elizabeth Deen picture, the reason she initially smooth and everyone feel wel- Morningside College in Sioux took a little time off when her became the school's reading come," Moore said. City, Iowa with a double major of boys, now two and three, were up with. be high student achievement - elementary education and spe- babies. Her plans are to be inclusive how are we going to help them cial education. She was ready to go back and of the wonderful things taking get there, making sure this is a She got her master's degree then an opportunity in Berlin place here at Hillside, working safe and welcoming school, and from Winona State University in came for her husband, who to build on the excellentpro- be efficient and effective using Minnesota. Winona State was works for the federal bureau of grams and staff here, use the re- the resources we have here," the first teachers' college west prisons. At the same time, the sources to help students and fo- she said. of the Mississippi. principal position for Hillside cusing on kids and learning. "We're all here for the same She is closed to getting a doc- became available. She was actu- "If I had to identify three goal, doing what's best for kids," torate in education leadership ally hired for the position late things I'll focus on, they would she said. and one in curriculum and in- January. She stayed in Minneso- Editor’s Pick! struction. She is certified as a ta until June to finish course “Best in principal and superintendent. work she was taking and then Shopping” In all, she has 15 years of ed- moved here. ucation experience in various Deen said she likes the win- capacities. 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The Berlin Reporter Early – LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Northern pass To the Editor: along the TransCanadien sitting or tree-length hardwood. I stopped at ly serve to profit Quebec and a Submission Every summer my wife and I nesting on towers, waiting for a a little store before the border and Connecticut company, we have no spend 2-3 weeks in Newfoundland- road kill. I had one Bald Eagle who asked about the trains, and was choice but to fight a Federal bu- Labrador. I was fishing a brook a followed me fishing Doctors Brook told by the locals there that our reaucracy intent on making us a couple of weeks ago up on the sitting patiently, waiting for me to government is in the process of socialist nation. As far as the Great Northern Peninsula for trout toss back any fish that was hooked buying up Northern N.H. and refuge is concerned, we will not be Deadline and was about 2 miles from the badly. Maine, and mills and power plants satisfied until there is a moratori- road on the side of a mountain At one of the little stores in Plum will soon be importing biomass um placed on further purchases when I encountered the huge pow- Point, Newfoundland, I ran into and wood from the Maritimes. As and the management is changed. Due to the Labor Day holiday the Berlin Re- erlines coming from one of the hy- four foresters who had been work- one guy remarked,” soon we will There are some big disclosures porter office in Lancaster will be closed on Sep- dros. One of the things I noticed ing on Crown land. They knew all be selling you guys all your wood, coming in the next couple of was that about 100 yards before about Agenda 21 and commented oil, and electricity.” Not quite true weeks as people are finally step- tember 3rd prompting an earlier submission the powerlines and about 100 about the pending demise of our but close. ping forward with information and deadline. All press releases, letters to the editor, yards after them, I never caught or forestry industry as the Feds take At the border crossing, one of documents surface. People have saw a fish, and up there, the interi- over. They also knew about the the border guards, a Maine native, no idea how corrupt and unethical obituaries and classified ads must be submitted or brooks resemble fish hatch- powerlines coming down from told us about the Nature Conser- this Federal bureaucracy is, but by 9:30 a.m. on Friday (August 31st) to receive eries as far a numbers go. The Churchill, Labrador, and talked vancy looking to buy up land in they will. November could deter- powerlines were very noisy and about the upcoming project at Northern Maine. They are really mine the fate of this area. Sooner consideration for the September 5th edition of where they were only about 75 feet Muskrat Falls, which will bring in scared up there and they are real- or later, even those who support the newspaper. off the water, I could actually feel more electric power into the ly watching our situation in North- this Federal takeover will open the static electricity. One thing States. Newfoundland and ern N.H. The Feds are trying to do their eyes to our government’s All other ads must be submitted by 2 p.m. by positive about those powerlines is Labrador are both losing popula- their best to put a good spin on true intent. I fear it will be too late Thursday (August 30th). that they are ideal for eagle and os- tion due to the fishing moratori- their takeover with P.R. articles on and our kids and grandkids will prey nests. I guarantee that when ums and are looking to survive the summer workers and lip serv- pay a dear price in both blood and the Northern Pass is finally economically with power produc- ice. However, when Canada is treasure for our poor choice of shoved down our throats, the ea- tion. Coming home through New watching with glee as the environ- government leaders and compla- gles won’t stay at the Refuge. They Brunswick, we crossed at the mentalist extremists destroy our cency. – LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – love those high towers. I bet we St.Croix-Vanceboro border. Up way of life and forestry industry Yours in Freedom, saw a hundred eagles up there there we saw trains loaded with along with a powerline that will on- Bob Lord Strengthening the purpose & protection Candidates for register of deeds of our off icial public record for property. Dear Editor: and Payroll, as well as Bookkeep- ing of these at the Registry. I have sales, gravel pits and eventually ing, Secretarial and Receptionist done research on the Registry tractor sales, within this program. To the Editor: have an opportunity to My name is Denise Fortin. I am duties. In the many years I have Website and know how to navi- I look forward to working at this “Changes in economic con- choose the next Registrar. Of one of the candidates running for been working for York Land Ser- gate the site for its many re- elected position and the chal- ditions, public expectations, the three candidates seeking REGISTER OF DEEDS. I would like vices LLC, I have also had the op- sources. I was also employed for lenge of learning new things. emerging fraud schemes, and the position as Register of to present to the people of Coos portunity to learn to write legal 6 years by Harley Mason Jr, with PLEASE VOTE FOR DENISE most importantly the recent Deeds, there is only one with County my experience and qualifi- deed descriptions making me fa- the challenge to utilize the Quick- FORTIN FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS foreclosure debacle have giv- the experience and knowl- cations for this elected position. I miliar with the Grantor and Books software program, which I ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AT THE PRI- en rise to the need to strength- edge to handle the job--Tanya have worked for many years in a Grantee process, the property self-learned, and to set up the ac- MARY ELECTIONS. THANK YOU. en the purpose and protection Batchelder. Tanya currently business office with Accounts survey plans from which the counts for his many business ven- Respectfully, of our serves as the Coos County Payable, Accounts Receivable, deeds are written, and the record- tures of logging, modular home Denise Fortin, Gorham Official Public Record man- Register of Deeds Indexing aged by our County Recorders Clerk. For the past twelve offices.” (Property Records In- years, Tanya has been an ac- North Country Notebook dustry Association) tive partner in the majority of The American public has improvements I have lead at raised their expectations of the Registry to include an op- In which fishermen and artists are part the duties of the County tical disk system that allows Recorders offices beyond the immediate access to electron- basic collecting of informa- ically filed images, a comput- of the view and the incoming tide tion into the Official Public erized financial accounting Record to also protecting the system, improved technology record and guarding the use of to include web access to up- the information. During my to-the minute documents and past fourteen years of service plans, and a notification serv- as Registrar, I have seen the ice called "Property Fraud purpose of the County Alert,” just to name a few. Recorder’s office expand Your vote for Tanya based on public expectations Batchelder on September 11 to include the protection of will ensure the continued out- the standing level of support you Official Public Record as have come to expect from the well as the management of its Registry and will be gratefully integrity, accuracy, and the appreciated. ensuring of appropriate ac- Finally, I would like to ex- cess to the information. The press my sincere appreciation responsibility of the Registry to all Coos County voters for By JOHN HARRIGAN has evolved to be in a position your continued support the to offer both increased access past fourteen years. It has COLUMNIST to the Official Public Record been my pleasure to serve as while also providing signifi- your Register of Deeds, and I ‘”From Coös to the Sea” is a cantly greater protection to now look forward to retire- familiar phrase to many people, the people and property refer- ment and to accompanying used in all sorts of media by enced within the documents. I my husband, Richard, on his those who claim service or in- credit this accomplishment to fishing trips. terest in the entire state of New your continued support as Coos County Hampshire, the Union Leader well as to the entire staff of the Register of Deeds being one of the stellar examples Registry of Deeds. Carole A. Lamirande, of an outfit that actually lives up On September 11, 2012 Registrar to the slogan. Getting the paper you, the voting public, will Gorham hot off the press and to the JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO state’s far northern points in the An artist at work on a small island, made accessible at low tide, in this view from the bridge to Newcastle. North Country every morning to me has always, and still is, a mi- fun road to drive. Tailgating nor miracle. So is Chief Delivery seems to be endemic, as are Guy Mike Boswell, who shows careless turns across oncoming Editor: Art McGrath III up in so many North Country traffic, and we saw rescue and Sports Editor: Jonathan Benton places and towns in the wee towing services at work on two Reporter: Debra Thornblad hours of the morning that many crashes just during out brief Sales: Bruce Pelletier of us think he’s one of twin time on the highway. brothers, or maybe triplets. My usual plan is to hit the Pis- Page Design: Angela Peets One sunny day last week cataqua River just above Office Assistant: Cathy Grondin seemed a good opportunity to Portsmouth, and we did, follow- Distribution Manager: Jim Hinckley let the slogan direct the steering ing the river as best we could Information Manager: Ryan Corneau wheel, and we embarked on a right down to and through the trip from Colebrook to Littleton streets of Portsmouth, where THE BERLIN REPORTER is published weekly, in to Concord and beyond, the you can still follow the old Berlin, New Hampshire, periodical postage paid at Berlin, N.H., and at additional mailing offices. eventual goal being New Hamp- streets along which houses of Publication number is 051-460 Postmaster. Send shire’s meager ocean shoreline early settlers were built to ac- address changes to The Berlin Reporter, (some say 17 miles, other 23 de- commodate horses and buggies, PO Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584. pending on how they count not today’s much-wider vehi- Wednesday Subscription Rates: In-County $34 peninsulas, estuaries, islands, cles. As a result, many of those per year, $21 for six months. Out-of-County/Northern and bays). 1600- and 1700-era houses have New England States: $60 per year, $35 for six months. Route 4, once part of a mili- no front yards at all. One can on- (rates effective 3/1/08) Mail rates are higher when paper is tary highway and series of toll ly wonder at the bitter fighting forwarded out of county. Please call for seasonal rates. roads linking Portsmouth with that must have erupted when A Salmon Press Newspaper Fort Number Four at each new proposal to widen the Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Charlestown, far to the west on streets was brought forth. JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO the Connecticut River, has now Out intent was to drive routes Frank Sico and Tom Noyes were part of the scene on the bridge from Tel. (603) 752-1200 / Fax (603) 752-2339 been widened and straightened 1-B and 1-A all the way down to Portsmouth to Newcastle. www.breporter.com to the point where few vestiges Hampton, which I heartily rec- E-Mail: [email protected] great highways for getting some- plore beaches, rocks and mud- of the original route remain. ommend to those who know the where, but offer only small snap- flats, but we were stopped early SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of And, being a commuter road for seacoast only by the commer- shots of what there is to see and in the trip by the beautiful be- newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, state employees and other work- cial strip and viewless corridor and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos sub- experience far beyond. ginning of the route from mitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be dis- ers in Concord, and perhaps due known as Route 1, as horrible a And indeed we did wind up Portsmouth to Newcastle, played in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made to the increasing insanity and way to see the seacoast as Inter- following that general plan, get- where 1-B crosses a little bay available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo poor driving habits and bad states 89 and 93 are to truly see ting out here and there to ex- re-print vendor. manners of drivers, is not a very New Hampshire. They’re all see NCN, page A5 AUGUST 29, 2012 THE BERLIN REPORTER A5 ••• Sun shines on annual family event By Debra Thornblad idents were able to come down [email protected] and join the fun. The rest were BERLIN - The Coos County family and friends. Nursing Home held its annual The weather couldn't have family picnic last Friday and been nicer. After a week of Activities Director Diane mostly rainy days, the sun Booth said it couldn't have came out, but it wasn't too hot. gone better. This is the 13th year the fa- The yard of the home on cility has held this event, Cates Hill Road was filled with Booth said, and each year has open tents with tables filled a different theme. They has in- with residents, family and cluded in the past pirates, friends. The theme this year beach day, carnival and the was western and country west- 50's. ern music, by Denise Doucette Throughout the year peo- and Bill Adams, provided the ple come up with ideas for the atmosphere. A long line of peo- next year and Booth keeps ple waited their turn at the buf- note of them. When it gets clos- fet table, which included ham- er to the event a staff meeting burgers and hotdogs, all kinds is held and a theme decided of salad, chili, watermelon and on. PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD cookies. "It's a great team effort. Frances and Aldea, who is a resident at Coos County Nursing Home, PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Bill Adams and Denise Doucette, provided the country western music Booth said they estimated Everyone takes pride in it," she Alamandi, enjoyed their lunch together. about 240 people enjoyed the said, about the annual event. afternoon. The nursing home "We look forward to it every has 100 beds and about 64 res- year."

PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Sue Frenette, Germaine Cloutier Louise Guilbeault and Irene Arsenault PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Colleen Howland and Fay Howland visited Alice Howland (aka enjoyed last Friday's family picnic at Coos County Nursing Home. There were activities for the very young at the family picnic. Here Pocahontas), who is a resident there. All three were dressed in the spirit Cloutier is a resident at the home. Brooklyn Gagne tries out the swimming pool. of the western theme. Glance Back Compiled by Debra Thornblad 1922 Great Northern Grocery was where a serious shortage exists zens. They were Mr. & Mrs. Rural Development staff and com- ty commissioner. There were three candidates advertising 100 pounds of sugar will be completed early in Septem- Cryenus Couture, Mr & Mrs. Ger- munity members for the an- Butson's supermarket in running for Governor: Fred H. for $7.50. ber. ard Tremblay and Mrs. Clara Ben- nouncement of funding from the Gorham was closing. Brown, John C. Hutchins and The death of two people in Playing at the Ritz were: "The nett. Farm Bill for improvements to the Good Shepherd Parish an- Windsor H. Goodnow. Berlin from typhoid fever had peo- Gold Rush," with Charlie Chaplin; The Milan Homemakers were city water system. nounced it was holding a 9/11 re- The Colebrook Fair was sched- ple concerned about the water, but "Crossroads," with Hedy Lamarr hold their fall meeting. The topic Paul Grenier and Henry membrance service on Sept. 11 at uled for Sept. 12 and 13 and was they had been drinking from a pol- and William Powell; and "They All was "Mrs. Homemaker, V.I.P. Coulombe were running for coun- noon. discribed as "A Most Excellent Fair luted well. City water was tested Kissed the Bride," with Joan Craw- The Gorham "Teen Canteen" in Every Particular." Admission and found "satisfactory." ford. was hosting 40 teens from Bristal. was 25 to 50 cents, with no war tax. The hot water tank and a stove They set up camp at the Dolly The Maine State Fair was being explodedat the police station. No 1961 Copp Campground for overnight. held in Lewiston from Sept. 4-8. one was hurt. The city councel ok'd a One of the movies showing at $190,000 bond for: reconstruction 1982 the Gorham Opera House was 1942 and alterations for public school James River Company was in "Don't Tell Everything," with Gloria Seven were hurt in an accident buildings; repairs to the King the news for its phenomenal Swanson. One of the movies at the that occurred on Main Street in the School; installation of sprinkler growth rate since it began in 1969, Princess was "South of the Suva" Berlin Mills section of town. systems in public schools and pur- according to "Business Week" mag- with Mary Miles Minter (Minter It was expected that Berlin chase of public works equipment. azine. James River was the owner would soon be involved in a scan- would reach its scrap metal quota. Enrollment a the public schools at this time of the paper mills. dal regarding the murder of Direc- Berlin guardsmen and emer- in Berlin was up, but especially at Mother Goose, a new childcare tor William Desmond Taylor, 30 gency services were holding field the high school, which went up to facility was set to open its doors. years her senior, whom she con- maneuevers. 385 students, 101 more than last Members of the Berlin Humane tinued to profess her love for the Gorham was holding a swap years. Overall school population Society met with the mayor and rest of her life. It was never solved drive Sept. 26. Its quoto was 15 was up 173 students. city council to discuss the possi- and remains a cold case in Los An- pounds per person. Gorham High School was up 33 bility of building an animal shelter geles. A book "A Cast of Killers," Stark was also organizing a students, from 176 to 209. Of the in Berlin. has been written about the mur- scrap drive though it doesn't say 209 total 76 were freshmen. The Tiffany Workshop on der). what the quoto was. Forty applications were sent Church Street in Gorham was The Grand Trunk Railway Sys- Over 60 units would be partici- out for the Berlin City Manager po- opening Sept. 1. tem was offering superior service pating in the Labor Day parade. sition. to California and the pacific north- Plans for the transporting of do- Ten people, five from Berlin 2002 west. mestic farm workers into areas took the oath of office as new citi- Senator Bob Smith joined USDA

NCN other artist, busy at work there here.” dering course generally north- in the shading trees on the east- They were also looking for west through small towns and (continued from Page A4) ern side of the bridge. Again, we that holy grail of seacoast fish- back roads back to Concord, but walked on, not wanting to inter- ing, striped bass, some of which somehow the artists and fisher- and island in the estuary. rupt. are caught there occasionally men, back there as part of the There we passed by an artist But the fishermen were fair and some of which are pretty big beautiful view from the bridge to at work on a nearby island, and game, and it turned out that Tom fish. “Last year I caught a 48- Newcastle, were the highlight of two fishermen on the bridge, Noyes of Greenland and Frank incher right over there on that the trip. yacking away beside their bait- Sico of Newmarket, didn’t mind grass strip,” Tom said, pointing buckets and sharing thoughts the interruption at all. This to a little ridge of sea-grass fast (This column runs in 13 week- on fish and the incoming tide. brought to mind, again, that I being inundated by the incom- ly papers covering the northern And so, of course, we stopped to have never encountered an ugly ing tide. two-thirds of New Hampshire and investigate. or antisocial person fishing. The rest of the journey fea- parts of Maine and Vermont. John The artist I decided to let “We’re after bluefish,” said tured packed beaches (no great Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Cole- alone, not just because it meant Frank, although at the moment surprise there) and at times brook, NH 03576, or trudging off over the small spit their attention was focused on a heavy traffic, and then a wan- [email protected]) of mud exposed by the low tide, fairly big brown trout that was but also because some artists fanning its fins on the lee side of don’t like being interrupted. I a rock and could be seen there was reminded of this, politely by the practiced eye, more or and deservedly, by a harpist I less blending in with the bottom. once encountered who was “In the seventies and early practicing in the back yard for a eighties, you’d see this bridge dinner performance at a swank lined with solid people,” Tom hotel in Meredith, and I’ve never chimed in, “looking for bluefish forgotten the lesson. and flounders. We’d see people A few steps from where I took from Concord, Manchester, from a photograph of the artist on the all over the state and even New island we encountered yet an- England, coming to fish right

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(603) 788-4244 • (800) 479-3884 www.waystackfrizzell.com A6 THE BERLIN REPORTER AUGUST 29, 2012 ••• – OBITUARIES – Mildred Arlene (Boyd) Leveille Maurice Leclerc BERLIN—A Mass of Christian placed the pall. His daughter Elaine Lemieux, Nephew Joey Bertin and WATERFORD— Mildred Ar- Fortin (Guilbault). Funeral services in Berlin will Burial was celebrated for Maurice Bizier placed the cross. Serving as Cousin Richard Landry. lene (Boyd) Leveille, a resident She married the late George be private and at the conven- Leclerc, of Berlin, on Wednesday reader was his niece Judy There were numerous friends of Berlin and Waterford, Conn., A. Leveille Sr. December 31, 1946 ience of the family. August 22 at St. Anne Church of Rheaume. The offertory gifts were and family members that attended passed away August 22, 2012 at in Berlin He predeceased her in Please visit www.churchan- Good Shepherd Parish with Rev- presented by his granddaughter the services from in and out of town. the Lawrence and Memorial Hos- 1976. dallen.com to leave a message of erend Kyle Stanton as Celebrant. Danielle Lemieux and family friend To view an online slideshow go pital in New London Conn., sur- Several grandchildren and condolence for Mildred’s family. The cantor was Patti Berube, ac- Catherine Temme. to www.mem.com or to post a trib- rounded by her family. several great grandchildren sur- The Church and Allen Funer- companied by Sandra Patrick, as or- Internment followed the service ute please visit www.fleury- She was born February 16, vive her by her son George A. al Home, 136 Sachem St. Nor- ganist. The acolyte was Paul Brault, at, St. Kieran Cemetery in Berlin. patry.com and the crucifer was Jean Poirier. Serving, as pallbearers were his son Arrangements were under the 1922 in Berlin the daughter of Leveille Jr. and his wife Shirley of wich Conn., is entrusted with His children Rachel Higgins, in law Luc Bizier, grandsons Joseph direction of The Fleury-Patry Funer- the late William Boyd and Mabel Lisbon Conn., and. arrangements. Elaine Bizier and Ron Leclerc Bizier, Eric Higgins and Rob al Homes of Berlin and Gorham. Gorham Police Log port of a vehicle hitting a bear on speed. for speed. 10:20 a.m. - Police received a re- Compiled by Debra Thornblad North Main St. They could not find 9:56 p.m. - An employee at the 10:37 p.m. - Lisa Nyland, 51, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 port from the owner of property on either the vehicle or bear. mill reported his boss had assault- Wethersfield, CT, was given a traffic 2:06 p.m. - Paul Maillet, 54, Fitch- Park Street. They reported they had Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 ed him the day before. Police spoke citation for speed. burg, MA, was given a traffic citation a tenant staying there, now gone, 1:17 p.m. - Kayla Meijer, 19, Gro- Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 to the party. 10:53 p.m - Nicholas Bonney, 19, for speed. and there is significant water dam- ton, MA, received a traffic citation 1:07 a.m. - Jennifer Dion, 39, Gil- 10:11 p.m. - John McBride, 18, Dummer, was given a traffic citation age to the building. It is being inves- for speed. ford, received a traffic citation for Berlin, was given a traffic citation for speed. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 tigated. 1:31 p.m. - Barbara Phinney, 64, speed. E. Milton, MA, received a traffic ci- 6:55 a.m. - Alex MacDonald, 43, tation for speed. Albany, ME, received a traffic cita- Berlin Police Log 9:32 p.m. - Greg Farrar, 43, tion for driving after suspension. Gorham, received a citation for op- 12:14 p.m. - Police received a re- 8:32 a.m. - Police received a re- Street that two males had come to ating on a public way. erating in wetlands. He was report- port from Walmart of an attempt to Compiled by Debra Thornblad port of an accident, pedestrian vs. the house and threatened their 10:22 p.m. - Police received a edly driving a truck in Moose Brook. return items that had been stolen. bike, on Pleasant Street. There son. They did not want to press report of a car being egged on Aug. 16, 2012 6:17 p.m. - Police received a re- were no injuries. charges. Hutchins Street. 7:55 a.m. - Steven Norton, 55, c 7:19 a.m. - Robert Clifford, 66, port from Walmart that someone 11:33 a.m. - Matthew Tren- Jackson, received a traffic citation Londonderry, received a traffic cita- had walked out of the store with holm, 28, Berlin, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 for speed. tion for speed. items. It is under investigation. charges of simple assault and ob- 12:43 p.m. - Police received a 8:53 a.m. - Police received a re- 8:44 a.m. - Dean Slocum, Dart- 7:58 a.m. - Matthew Hagen, 23, 9:51 p.m. - Police received a re- structing the report of a crime. He report of a broken windshield due port from a Main Street resident mouth, MA, received a traffic cita- Lancaster, received a traffic citation port of an accident, motorcycle vs. refused bail. to a BB shot. The party causing that her car had been stolen. In- tion for speed. for misuse of plates. moose, on Gorham Hill Road. The 4:25 p.m. - An employee of AVH the damage was located and pay- vestigation showed it had been re- 9:55 a.m. - Leslieann Coates, 27, 10:00 a.m. - Priscille Lapoint, 68, operator of the motorcycle was reported receiving an unwanted ment arrangements made. possessed. Sanbornville, NH, received a traf- Berlin, received a traffic citation for Alan Merrill, 47, Mason Township, letter from a prisoner. It is under 3:34 p.m. - Moriah Penney, 23, 12:08 p.m. - Police received a fic citation for speed. disobeying a traffic signal ME. He was wearing a helmet, but investigation. Berlin, received a traffic citation report of an accident on E. Mason 12:44 p.m. - Police received a 1:03 p.m. - Andrew Lowe, 26, received serious injuries. He was 8:20 p.m. - Police received a re- for stop sign violation Street. Three vehicles were in- report of a possible theft of elec- Bethel, ME, received a traffic cita- taken to AVH, then to Maine Med- port of a moose vs vehicle acci- 10:33 p.m. - Police received a volved, but there was no injury. tricity. Reporting party decided tion for speed. ical. dent on E. Milan Road. The moose report from a residence on Willow 1:07 p.m. - Angela Lawrence, 8:21 p.m. - Police received a re- not to pursue. was removed and car towed. Street that a person had come to 34, Berlin, was arrested on a 12:51 p.m. - Shawn Daisey, 33, port from a Evans Street residence Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 There were no injuries to people. the house, tried to push his way in charge of DWI. She was released Berlin, was arrested on charges of that their car had been egged the 3:49 p.m. - Police received a re- 9:24 p.m. - Phillip Pemberton, and threatened to kill someone on a $500 personal recognizance four counts of fraudulent use of a night before. Caller said he knew of port of a man standing in front of 33, Berlin, was arrested on with a sword. bail and given a court date of Nov. credit card. He was released on a two others that had also been Scoggins Store staring at a woman charges of breach of bail, drinking 10:50 p.m. - Police received a 9. $2,000 personal recognizance bail egged. in a car. He was gone when police ar- in public and disorderly conduct. report from a residence on Wight 1:43 p.m. - A resident on Ot- and given a court date of Sept. 18. 9:46 p.m. - Police received a call rived. He was released on a $500 person- Street that a former friend had tawa Street brought in pictures of 5:35 p.m. - Sara Tremblay, 26, from a woman who reported her ex- 5:40 p.m. - Gabriel Gladney, 35, al recognizance bail and given an punched the reporting party's car, a neighbor's yard with trash and Berlin, was arrested on a charge of husband was destroying her car. Of- Watervielt, N.Y., received a traffic ci- Oct. 9 court date. causing a dent. The reporting par- several unregistered vehicles all false report to a police officer. She ficers spoke with the parties. tation for traffic light violation. ty decided not to take any further over it. It is being investigated. was released on a $500 personal Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 action. 2:02 p.m. - Richard Perry, 25, recognizance bail and give a court Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 8:18 a.m. - Police received a re- Berlin, was arrested on a charge of date of Oct. 9. 9:11 a.m. - Dario Cavegn, 31, 11:10 a.m. - Samuel Meyerhofer, port of windows shot out at St. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 possession of controlled drugs. 7:33 p.m. - Police received a re- Portsmouth, received a traffic cita- 25, Gorham, was arrested on a Barnabas Church by a BB gun. 1:50 a.m. - Craig LeBlanc, 26, He was released on a $500 person- port of juveniles pointing airsoft tion for speed. charge of contempt of court for vio- 11:58 a.m. - Brian Lacasse, 39, Berlin, was arrested on charges of al recognizance bail and given a guns at cars. They were spoken to. 1:33 p.m. - Roderick Tarbox, 39, lation of a protective order. He was Milan, received a traffic citation violation of a protective order, court date of Nov. 9. 10:40 p.m. - Christopher Chas- Berlin received a traffic citation for released on a $500 cash bail, later for speed. criminal mischief and breach of 3:53 p.m. - Louis Coulombe, 30, se, 37, Berlin, was arrested on non-inspection. set by a judge at $5,000 personal re- 1:01 p.m. - :Police received a re- bail, no bail or court date was Berlin, was arrested on a charge of charges of two counts of prostitu- 4:16 p.m. - Estelle Nault, 20, cognizance. He has a court date of port of a vehicle hit with a BB gun available. open container in public. He was tion, breach of bail, possession of Berlin, received a traffic citation for Sept. 26. on York Street. 1:03 a.m. - June Messere, 35, given a court date of Oct. 9. a controlled drug and theft. He non-inspection. 3:20 p.m. - Jill Keefe, 43, Melrose, 1:38 p.m. - Police received a re- Berlin, was arrested on a charge of 5:22 p.m. - Police investigated a was released on a $2,000 personal 10:25 p.m. - Police received a re- MA, received a traffic citation for port of a 17year old male juvenile possession of a controlled drug, theft that occured in the police recognizance bail and given a refusing to go home. She was released on $350 person- station in the booking room. The court date of Oct. 9 3:29 p.m. - Derek Enman, 25, al recognizance bail and given an subject, while being booked for Berlin, was arrested on a charge of Oct. 9 court date. another charge, took $30 that did Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 theft. He was released on $500 7:06 a.m. - Police received a re- not beling to her. She has agreed 01:00 a.m. - Police received a personal recognizance bail and port from a Milan Road residence to pay the money back. report of robbery. Reportedly a fe- given a court date of Oct. 9. of a burglary. Jewelry and $6,700 10:10 p.m. - Police received a male was pinned to the ground St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church of 3:52 p.m. - Jacob Dickinson, 20, in cash was taken. This occurred report of an assault. The male re- Good Shepherd Parish and money taken. No weapons Berlin, was arrested on an elec- in Milan and was referred to state porting the incident said a female 345 Pleasant St., Berlin • 752-2880 were involved. tronic bench warrant. He was re- police. had spit in his face at which time Rev. Mark Dollard, Pastor • Rev. Kyle Stanton, Assoc. Pastor 6:43 p.m. - Police responded to Reconciliation: Sat., 3 pm; Holydays vigil 6 pm; Feast 8 am & 12:05 pm leased on a $250 cash bail and giv- 9:25 a.m. - Police received a re- the female's boyfriend took out a Sat., 4:00 pm; Sun. 7:00 am, 9:00 am, & 7 pm a domestic involving male and fe- en a court date of Sept. 18 port that someone was living in a razor. After investigating the re- Daily Mass: Wed. - Fri. 8:00 am male on Abenaki Lane. It is under 5:12 p.m. - A woman on High car with four dogs in the Citizen's porting party admitted he had Bread of Life Church investigation. Street reported her bicycle had Bank parking lot. Police spoke to called her a name first, then Apostolic Pentecostal • 603-869-3127 • 35A Mill St., Littleton 8:58 p.m - Police received a re- Sunday Worship: 3:30 p.m. • Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. been stolen from her front yard. the subject. pushed her after she spit at him. Pastor: James F. Sullivan port of a missing juvenile. She was 7:53 p.m. - Jennifer Cote, 22, Er- 10:25 a.m. - Police received a 10:50 p.m. - Police received a Harvest Christian Fellowship AFoursquare Church later located in Gorham. rol. received a traffic citation for report from a Willow Street resi- report of a fight in progress on 219 Willow St., Berlin • 752-5374 • Pastor: Shane Riff 9:14 p.m. Police received a re- speed. dent that he was being threatened Blanchard Street involving at least Sunday Morning celebration begins at 10:00 am port of criminal threatening, male with children’s church and nursery provided 7:16 p.m. - Logan Fournier, 16, on his property. It is under inves- five males and bats. When they ar- Christian Science Society vs. male, on Riverside Dr. They Milan, received a traffic citation tigation. rived all was quiet and no one Main St., Lancaster, NH • Sunday 10:00 am Service & Sunday School were advised of their rights. for speed. 7:22 p.m. - Kyle Higgins, 16, wanted to press charges. Police Reading Room in Church 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 10-2 p.m. (June - August) 10:21 p.m. - Police received a Berlin, was given a traffic citation checked with AVH and no injured West Milan United Methodist Church Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 Bible Study every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Andrew Mullins, 449-2159 report from a residence on High for unregistered OHRV and oper- parties had come in. Pastor William Simpson Milan Community Methodist Church Main St., Milan • Parsonage-3344 • Church- 449-2026 Rev. William Simpson • Sunday School and Sunday Worship10:30a.m. Berlin District Court Gorham Congregational Church, UCC 143 Main St., Gorham • 466-2136 • Minister, Rev. Dr. David Smith By Debra Thornblad A charge of simple assault William Dalrymple, 47, St. fault or breacn of bail condi- www.gorhamnhucc.org • Sunday Worship 10 am • Bible Study Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm [email protected] against Ian Dyal, 35, Gorham, Johnsbury, VT, was found guilty tions. He was sentenced to 12 Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Welcoming all people who seek a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Berlin District Court was in was placed on file without a find- of speed and fined $206.67. A months in the House of Correc- Heritage Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental session on Aug. 15 and the fol- ing on one year of good behav- charge of failure to use required tions, all but 29 days suspended 207 Jericho Rd., Berlin • 752-4523 • Rev. Dana C. Hoyt, Pastor lowing cases were heard. ior. turn signal was nol prossed. with two years of good behav- Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Evening 6:00 • Thursday Bible Study 7:00 Erica Moren, 22, Columbia, Berlin District Court was in Lee Anderson, 19, Plymouth, iour. He was credited with 29 Dummer Community Church was found guilty of negligent Services at Dummer Comm. Church (corner Hill & E. Side River Road) session on Aug. 21 and the fol- was found guilty of yellow/solid days for pre-trial confinement 449-6628 or 449-6765 driving and fined $620. lowing cases were heard. line violation and fined $51.67. and put on probation for two Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am A complaint against Walter Philip Fauteux, 52, Gorham, Richard Berry, 30, Lancaster, years. He was given the same Bible Study after service and Wednesday at 7 pm Patrick, 74, Rumford, ME., for was found guilty of speed and was found builty of DWI 1st of- sentence concurrently on a Lamb’s Chapel Christian Center operating without a valid license 214 School Street, Berlin • 752-5773 • www.lambschapelberlin.com fined $77.50. fense. He was fined $930 and his charge of obstructing a report of Monday Worship & Prayer 7:00 pm; Monday Men’s Fellowship 6:00 am was placed on file without a find- Timothy Ryan, 55, Clinton, license was suspended for 18 a crime or injury. Sunday Worship 10:00 am; Thursday Bible Study & Worship 7:00 pm ing with six months of good be- CT., was found guilty of speed months. He may seek return of A charge of driving after sus- Community Bible Church havior. and fined $77.50. his license after 12 months. pension against Perry was put 593 Sullivan St., Berlin • 752-4315 Sharon Ramsey, 42, Gorham, Wednesday Youth & Group Prayer Service 7 pm Robert Balon, 59, Gorham, Brad Frenett, 16, Berlin, was on file without a finding pending Sunday Family Bible Hour 9:45 am was found guilty of DWI, 1st of- was found guilty on a charge of found guilty of unlawful posses- two years of good behaviour. He Morrning Worship 11 am • Evening Worship & Praise 6 pm fense. She was fined $620 and harassment. He was fined sion of alcohol and intoxication. was fined $50 for a operating in a St. Paul Lutheran Church her license was suspended for $1,000, with $500 suspended on He was fined $372. public way. A charge of operat- Rev. Raymond Mitchell, Pastor Corner Norway & 7th St., Berlin • 752-1410 nine months. She may seek re- one year of good behavior. He Randy Drouin, 18, Berlin, was ing an unregistered OHRV was Summer Worship Service: 9:30 am Sunday turn of her license after 90 days. was ordered to have no further found guilty of unlawful posses- nol prossed. Sunday School 9 am for ages 3 - adult • Sunday 10:30 am Worship Berlin District Court was in contact with those parties that sion of alcohol and intoxication. Matthew Chamberlain, 25, No Sunday School in summer. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church session on Aug. 20 and the fol- have a restraining order on him. He was fined $372. Laconia, was found guilty of vio- Rev. Mark Dollard, Pastor • Rev. Kyle Stanton, Assoc. Pastor lowing cases were heard. A charge of contempt of court Michael Charron, 21, Berlin, lation of a protective order. He 7 Church St., Gorham • 466-2335 Jeffrey Harrington, 37, Shel- Saturday 6:00 pm • Sunday 11:00 am • Reconciliation: Sat. 5:15 - 5:45 pm against Balon for knowingly vio- was found guilty of speed and was sentenced to the House of Masses: Tues. & Thurs. 6 pm; Holydays Feast: 7 pm. burne, was found guilty of oper- lating a permanent retraining or- fined $620. Corrections for six months, de- The Salvation Army ating an unregistered OHRV and der was placed on file without a Kyle Guerin, 22, Berlin, was ferred with two years of good be- 15 Cole St., Berlin • 752-1644 fined $124. finding for one year upon good found guilty of littering and fined havior. He was put on probation Sunday - Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 am Monday - Friday Prayer 9 - 10 am Christopher Ciano, 33, West- behavior and compliance with a $248. for two years. A second charge Riverside Assembly of God port, MA, was found guilty of sentence for harassment. Two Robert Bissonnette, 74, of violation of a protective order Berlin/Gorham Rd. • 466-2851 or 466-5478 • Pastor Paul Lavigne speed (OHRV) and fined $74.40. other charges of contempt of Gorham, was found guilty of was nol prossed. Sunday Worship 10:30 am • Sunday School 9:30 am • Wednesday 7:00 pm Robert Olaughlen, 57, Con- court were nol prossed. non-inspection and fined A charge of violation of a pro- First Baptist Church necticut. was found guilty of op- 79 High Street, Berlin • 752-6215 • Reverend Dean Stiles Kathy Mumford, 36, Berlin, $103.33. tective order against Eric Sunday School 9:45 am ~ Nursery available erating an OHRV on a state way was found guilty of speed and Berlin District Court was in Levesque, 33, Berlin, was placed Sunday Worship 11 am • Tuesday Bible Study 7 pm and fined $74.40. fined $51.67. session on Aug. 22 and the fol- on file without a finding with one The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Dana Ragonese, 24, Berlin, Steven Avery, 39, Sutton, VT, lowing cases were heard. year of good behavior. Top of Gorham Hill on the left • 466-3417 • Geoff Parkerson, Branch Pres. • 752-6243 Sunday Meetings Sacrament 10 am • Sunday School 11:15 am was found guilty of city ordi- was found guilty of following too Jeffrey Perry, 26, Berlin was Prsthd & Rel Soc 12:15 pm nance - littering, and fined $100. closely and fined $51.67. found guilty on a charge of de- see COURT, page A7 A7 AUGUST 29, 2012

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in primary campaign Whitefield Historical Society Museum, open every Thursday, 2-4 p.m. thru the end of September. Lower level Bank of New Hampshire By DARIN WIPPERMAN gram was one example he used to building on Kings Square. courierreporter@salmonpres show his support for lower s.com spending. The councilor sug- Wednesday, August 29 gested that the managed care West Stewartstown — Vegetable and Forage Crop Twilight Meet- LITTLETON — With 35 years program should save the state ing, join us for a tour of Santa's Tree Farm. Dave Santamaria recent- on the Executive Council, Ray millions of dollars. ly expanded his vegetable and forage crop enterprises on land Burton is asking for more time to Burton used the example of leased from the Coös County Farm. We will meet at the Coös County serve District 1. In an interview new public safety equipment to Farm Land, West Stewartstown, at 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration not re- last week, he said, “My calling illustrate how spending can be quired. UNH Cooperative Extension staff will be on hand to discuss and my passion is public serv- necessary. Across the district, identification and management strategies for perennial weeds, cu- ice.” He hopes Republican pri- Burton said he has helped de- curbit pests, and plant diseases including sanitation, cover crops, mary voters see the virtue of his partments make $14 million in rotation, mulch, tillage, variety selection and pesticides. For more experience and commitment to upgrades to help protect New information contact Heather Bryant at 787-6944 or Steve Turaj at constituents. Hampshire residents and visi- 788-4961. Burton describes the Execu- tors. tive Council as “the board of di- Road projects are also impor- Friday, August 31 rectors for New Hampshire state tant to the district, Burton be- Big Moose Bach Fest —Do you enjoy choral music? Attend the government.” The council re- lieves. He noted Littleton’s Sunday afternoon concert in Gorham. Do you prefer a show and tell? views gubernatorial appoint- Meadow Street paving concerns, Attend the Lecture on Saturday morning in Randolph. Do you like ments, votes on many state con- as well as other improvements to chamber music? Then, the Saturday evening concert in Gorham is tracts, and oversees state agen- transportation. Overall, he said for you! Do you want to hear the famous blockbusters? Then attend cies. District 1 was allotted $276 mil- St. Kieran's concert on Saturday afternoon in Berlin. How about a Burton first ran for elective of- lion in the state’s 10 -year trans- movie, popcorn, and a few popular songs? Friday night at St. Barn- fice in 1962. His victory that year portation improvement plan. abas Berlin is your show! For more information visit www.mu- landed him a seat on the Bath The moose driver education sicgnw.org or call 466-2865. school board. He still lives in that video was another expenditure DARIN WIPPERMAN/THE LITTLETON COURIER community. that Burton found very impor- Saturday, September 8 Executive Councilor Ray Burton spends a lot of time on the road Beekeeping Workshop — "Charles Andros, former NH/VT Apiary Win or lose, Burton said he al- interacting with constituents and seeing his beloved North Country. tant. This 10-minute safety effort ways wants to treat others with educates drivers about the dan- Inspector, will hold a beekeeping workshop from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at 18 This photo shows him speaking at the Presby Fair in Whitefield MacLean Road, Alstead, NH 03602. Bring a veil, if you have one, as dignity and respect. A sense of recently. Burton’s legendary and tireless commitment to constituents ger posed by vehicle collisions humor and keen eye for the dis- with the large mammals. Burton we shall be opening some colonies. We'll be inside if it is a rainy day. receives praise from his supporters and those who prefer primary Water and chair may also come in handy. Registration required. trict are central to Burton’s ap- challenger Jerry Thibodeau. believes such an educational proach, he said. project is a vital public service email: [email protected] or call 756-9056. He has worked with nine dif- concerned about state spending. have devotion to lower spending that government should fund. ferent governors, Republicans The councilor said he does not while also ensuring important The success of Burton’s stu- 4th Annual Carroll County Stamp Show — at the Moultonborough and Democrats. Burton says he regret helping qualified people services. Burton does not wish dent interns is another source of Lion’s Club, 139 Old Rte 109 off Governor Wentworth Highway, 9:00 also interacts with the state’s receive local, state, or federal to judge someone’s request for pride for the councilor. He an- – 3:00. Admission and parking free. Dealers, collections, USPS will be congressional delegation. dollars. He also says that part of funds if the effort is in line with nounced that his 141st student present. For more info e-mail Barbara Savary at He likes to reach out to peo- his work is to help residents and federal or state rules. “I don’t completed the program this sum- [email protected] or call Warren Gould at 568-8678. ple, even electoral opponents. businesses navigate whatever want to put my political stamp if mer. Helping the young gain “That’s been my style over the snags they encounter in state they’re qualified,” he said. knowledge of government is “one Sunday, September 9 years,” Burton said smiling. agencies. Burton’s support for the re- of the things I live for,” Burton Gorham— AutoNorth Open Golf Tournament at the Androscog- Burton knows that his party is Burton stated that one can cent Medicaid managed care pro- noted. gin Valley Country Glub, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9:00 a.m. shotgun, 4- person team best-ball scramble. $200 per team includes greens fees Thibodeau stresses need for and lunch. Call 466-9468 to register. Brandon Fearon, 26, Berlin, Court was found guilty of disorderly change on Executive Council (continued from Page A6) actions and fined $100. A charge of non-inspection By DARIN WIPPERMAN will benefit the people of the dis- Brian Miller, 37, Gorham, was against James Durdan, 48, [email protected] trict. Thibodeau has grown con- found guilty on a charge of sim- Gorham, was nol prossed. cerned about state spending. He ple assault. He was fined $250, A charge of violation of a pro- LITTLETON — Jerry Thi- suggests that state government with $100 suspended for one tective order against James bodeau thought for a while needs more focus on the bottom year on good behavior. Cowan, 33, Berlin, was dis- about the idea of taking on Exec- line. Tyler Begin, 18, Berlin, was missed because the victim was utive Councilor Ray Burton. Thibodeau believes that his found guilty of unlawful posses- unavailable for trial. When he filed the papers to run ownership of a business for 25 sion of alcohol and fined $375. Andrew Rivard, 25, Berlin, for the seat, Thibodeau heard years gives him a unique per- A charge of criminal trespass was found guilty of stalking. He from some who thought he was spective. His long record of re- against Robert Balon, 59, was sentenced to the House of crazy. Nonetheless, the retired viewing contracts is an asset, Gorham, was placed on file with- Corrections for 30 days, sus- Rumney businessman hopes his Thibodeau suggested. He was out a finding on one year of good pended on one year of good be- private sector experience and fo- known to deal with as many as behavior and compliance with havior. cus on taxpayers will appeal to 450 contracts a year during his the harassment sentence of Aug. A complaint of speed againt primary voters. career as a business owner. 21. Joseph Goodrich, 35, Milan, was Burton’s third-of-a-century Review of state contracts is Gregory Wedge, 29, Berlin, placed on file without a finding on the Council has made him an important council function. DARIN WIPPERMAN/THE LITTLETON COURIER was found guilty of disorderly on one year good behavior. very well known and respected Now living in Rumney, Thi- Jerry Thibodeau decided to take on Ray Burton in the Republican pri- actions - city ordinance, and Zhenxe Mei, 18 was found by many in the district. Thi- bodeau spent 25 years running mary this year. Although respectful of Councilor Burton’s service, fined $100. guilty of speed and fined $77.50. bodeau shares the respect for Thibco, Inc., a carpentry busi- Thibodeau hopes that his business experience and focus on value for the Councilor. He praised Bur- ness. He supervised work taxpayers can resonate with primary voters on September 11. not the only thing in Max's life. He ton’s work ethic and devotion to throughout New England. Competition constituent needs. “There is no is going to be on the middle school Clients included large hospitals Long experience in the pri- on being the best he can be, Thi- (continued from Page A1) soccer team this fall and is consid- fault there at all,” Thibodeau and several major projects in the vate sector has made Thibodeau bodeau suggests he can do the said. ering basketball and baseball as Manchester area. The compa- concentrate on being efficient job for District 1. the future, learning different types The challenger, a lifetime well. ny’s motto sums up Thibodeau’s and at the service of clients. “I Although without Burton’s of songs so I can just pick out a Granite Stater, believes that a He said he also loves to swim philosophy: “We get it right the had to prove myself every single long history in office, Thibodeau song and sing it when I need to," new philosophy on the Council and read adventure stories. first time.” day,” he said. With years focused is no neophyte to public service. Max said. "I'm hoping I'll go far with Max said some of his song ideas He is on both the Rumney singing." come from two older siblings, a school board and planning If he could design his future brother living in California and a Stump the Hummer board. He has also served on perfectly, Max said he'd like to be a sister who is a voice instructor in Republican Party committees pop star in a few years. Claremont. To learn a new song, he in Manchester and Grafton Pop music is his favorite, but gets the words and karaoke music County. when asked if he had a favorite and practices, practices, prac- While on the school board, artist, he couldn't pick just one. "I tices. Thibodeau noted he helped like all artists," he said. His parent said they are very decrease spending by 3.7 per- But if things don't work out, he proud of Max, as well as his broth- cent without a negative im- has a backup plan, taking over his er Sam, a year older and more in- pact on education. He prom- mother's business as a financial volved in athletic endeavors. ised to take this watchful advisor. He loves math. It's the "He's doing what he like to do spending eye to the council. high honors student's favorite sub- and it's going well," Kris Sjostrom Thibodeau suggests that ject. said. Burton’s tenure has made him As much time as singing and Max does have music videos on lose sight of the best value for keeping his grades up takes, it's You Tube. The next Justin Bieber? taxpayers. “There’s nobody challenging him . . . to bring him to task.” He continued by outdoor interests in the North suggesting, “You’re there to Lamontagne Country." represent the taxpayers.” (continued from Page A1) "I'm not saying this just be- Concern exists about Bur- cause I'm running for office, but ton’s record on appointments, Instead he would like to see because these are activities I en- as well. The council confirms the federal government give the joy," he added. the governor’s choices for states a block grant which the Lamontagne has been mar- state posts. Thibodeau said state could use to develop a high ried to his wife Betty for 33 years. he would look more carefully risk pool for individuals to ac- They have two daughters ages 26 at those who are nominated. cess health care through private and 23. He is also the foster fa- He suggests Burton should do insurance. ther of a special needs child they a more thorough job review- Outdoor recreation is an im- have had since he was two weeks PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD ing both state judges and de- portant part of North Country old, now 24 years old. Stump the Hummer was back last Saturday. About a decade ago it was part of the Milan Old Home Days, but partment heads. life, and business. "The Secretary of State told was gone for many years. This year the North Woods Off-Road Club, made up of the same group of people “I know what it takes to run "I'm a New Hampshire hunter, me if I was elected I would be the who used to do it, just a little older, decided to start it again. The winners were: 1st place - T.J. Savage, photo a business,” Thibodeau said. fisher and snowmobiler," Lamon- first New Hampshire governor of above going over the broken bridge, of Bethel, 2nd place L.J. Bragg of Shelburne, and 3rd place Jim Warner He hopes that primary voters tagne said. "I'm an active out- French-Canadian descent," Lam- of Berlin. Warner also got the crowd-pleaser award for doing the course backwards. see his background as an asset door person and would promote ontagne noted. to District 1. A8 THE BERLIN REPORTER AUGUST 29, 2012 •••

PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD Utilizing the skills he acquired in his business, M&L Foundations, Alan McLain mixes the cement that will be Lots of holes needed to be dug to make sure the equipment was in safely. Doing that job were, left to right needed to anchor the playground safely in the ground. Roland Berthiaume, Cameron Patry and Connor Jewett. Brown School students return to a new playground By Debra Thornblad moldy and the screws and nails [email protected] runting. BERLIN - Brown School stu- The previous playground was dents will be returning to school also set up in a way that the teach- today with a brand new play- ers on duty could not always see ground to explore. all the children playing on it. Volunteers helped tear down There were a lot of hiding places. the old one last week and build the "The easiest thing was to start new one this past weekend. A from scratch," she said. number of volunteers participat- The new playground consists ed including local businessmen. of five pieces that will be mainte- Also participating were the Berlin nance free. There is room for ex- High School boys soccer team and pansion if more money becomes the girls field hockey team. They available. were guided by Flaviano Ferreira, representative of the manufactur- er, Ultiplay. PLAYGROUNDMONKEYBARS Photo by Debra Thornblad Brown School Principal Amy A number of volunteers were on Huter said the 22-year old wooden hand to help build the new Brown structure had not been kept up as School playground Saturday. Here it should have been. The pressure a group work on the money bars. treated wood was rotting and

Kuster paying into a system they drop their insurance, driving up in order for there to be more tax said, citing the new federal prison said. thought they'd have when they the number of uninsured, which breaks for millionnaires. We can't and the biomass plant as exam- "We need good education, in- (continued from Page A1) retired," she said. will cost everyone more." afford that in terms of impact on ples. Also, making sure banks are novation and investment in infra- Kuster said it was frightening "I love coming to the North the deficit. If they're serious lending to help small businesses, structure, like roads and rail- ing installed and noted there for seniors as well. Even though it Country because of the small about the deficit, stop tax breaks where most of the new jobs are roads," Kuster said, noting the were 211 people working at that may not impact them, they have town values here, the caring for for millionnaires and stop tax coming from, thrive. paper mill must now ship by facility that day and another 270 family members they love who neighbors and family," she said. breaks for companies that out- "We've been lucky, with Gov- truck, as the railroad no longer were working at the biomass are under 55. She called the cam- "Of course people need to take source jobs." ernor John Lynch we've had good serves the plant, a much more ex- plant. paign that seemed to be trying to care of themselves and family Kuster called all the new de- cooperation between public and pensive option. One of the topics people want- create intergenerational coflict first, but no family is immune to velopments in the Berlin/Gorham private," she said. Kuster's campaign now has a ed to discuss that day, she said, "insidious" sickness. You can be comfortable area important and said there's a She is also concerned about North Country liason, Lucas was the selection of Paul Ryan by "I don't see anyone wanting to financially, but it doesn't protect lot that can be done to help, in ad- the deep, deep cuts in the Ryan Siebert, who is originally from Mitt Romney as his vice presi- to support a budget that would you. Any family can be just one dition to stopping tax breaks for budget in the areas of education Jackson and is staying with fami- dent running mate. dismantle medicare for a voucher medical bill away from the one companies that ship jobs over- and infrastructure, just the things ly there for the campaign. "There's a lot of concern. system," she said. "Many realize a that breaks you," seas, such as tax reform that en- needed for job creation. "We're going to be up here. Many people were surprised at voucher system would cost Kuster took issue with anoth- courages the creation of jobs "Cutting Pell Grants so stu- The North Country is very impor- this. It's particularly frightening $6,000 out of their own pocket. er aspect of the Ryan budget bill, A lot can be done with pub- dents can't go to college will drive tant to our campaign," Kuster for those who have spent years People can't afford that and will that "asking all of us to pay more lic/private partnerships, she the economy backwards," she said. AUGUST 29, 2012 THE BERLIN REPORTER A9 •••

PHOTO BY MARGARET TUCKER PHOTO BY MARGARET TUCKER PHOTO BY MARGARET TUCKER Rep. Bill Remick Leon Rideout Jeffery Young PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD An art show to raise money for a system to hang art from the walls in the Medallion Opera House was Remick, Rideout, Young vie for held last Friday night. Many local artists participated, as this picture from the balcony shows. Republican nomination in new Coös 7 By Edith Tucker sion Commission that was attempts to erode the rights of [email protected] charged to develop a plan to ex- law-abiding gun owners. pand the electric transmission Jeffery Young of Jefferson COOS COUNTY — Three men capacity in Coös County to al- moved North in 2009 when he — Rep. Bill Remick, chairman of low more renewable power — retired from his job at N. H. High- the board of selectman Leon biomass, hydro, and wind — to er Education Assistance Foun- Rideout, both of Lancaster, and be sent south onto the New Eng- dation (NHHEAF) that he’d held Jeffery Young of Jefferson — are land grid. for 12 years, following 14 years seeking the Republican nomina- Leon Rideout, a lifelong resi- at Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Young tion for state representative in dent of Lancaster, is campaign- (along with his brother, Steve Coös 7, the new 10-town floteri- ing with the slogan, “Common Young of Lancaster) grew up in al district made up of 10 towns: Sense for Coös.” He believes the Lakes Region and graduated Lancaster, Whitefield, Northum- that New Hampshire businesses in 1966 from Interlakes High berland (Groveton), Carroll, are over-regulated and over- School. He headed to Kansas Dalton, Jefferson, Randolph, Mi- taxed, and that both the Busi- City, Mo., and became a Doctor lan, Dummer, and Stark, plus ness Enterprise Tax and the of Chiropractic and a licensed Kilkenny, an Unincorporated Business Profits Tax must be re- nursing home administrator; he Place. formed to encourage business ran two nursing homes for 16 The state’s Primary Day is on growth and entrepreneurship. years. Young believes his educa- Tuesday, Sept. 11. The owner of the family’s small tion and work history would Rep. Bill Remick and three business, Rideout’s Motor Sales prove useful in the House in PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD other state representatives now and Service, he opposes adding these days when the state is Scott and Alex O'Brien, sons of one of the organizers, Will O'Brien, are learning to appreciate art young. represent Coös District 2. any new taxes. Rideout retired wrestling with education fund- Remick, a former teacher and from the Marine Corps in 2007; ing, Medicaid and Medicare, and former member of the White he served in the Marines in Op- funding long-term care. “I’m a Mountains Regional School Dis- eration Desert Storm/Shield, staunch conservative,” he said. trict school board, has served Operation Enduring Freedom “I love the North Country, and four two-year terms since first and Operation Iraqi Freedom. If believe that I can speak for the being elected in 2004. elected, he would ask to serve silent majority here.” Remick points with pride to either on the House State-Feder- Young opposes the proposed his role in passing HB 648 to fur- al Veterans Affairs Committee or Northern Pass transmission ther restrict eminent domain by the House Municipal & County project, but thinks the possibili- public utilities. Spurred on by Government Committee, since ty that Alberta tar sands might his own and constituents’ over- he believes that his experience be sent south to Portland Har- whelming opposition to the pro- would be helpful and that the is- bor through the Portland Pipe posed Northern Pass transmis- sues they deal with are impor- Line from western Canada sion line, Remick worked with tant to Coös District 7 voters. opens up an economic develop- HB 648’s prime sponsor, Rep. Rideout opposes the pro- ment opportunity —construc- Larry Rappaport of Colebrook. posed Northern Pass transmis- tion of an oil refinery in Lancast- Remick served four years on the sion project, noting, “It would er or Jefferson. Young ex- House Education Committee be an eyesore and a detriment plained, “A refinery is low-im- and then was appointed to the to tourism in the North Coun- pact, and we could make caustic House Science, Technology and try.” oil ‘sweet,’ eliminating a lot of Energy Committee. Remick also He is a strong supporter of potential hazards, creating attended meetings in Concord the Second Amendment and has goods jobs and improving our PHOTO BY DEBRA THORNBLAD of the North Country Transmis- pledged to strongly oppose any infrastructure.” Guests at last Friday's art show in the Medallion Opera House were entertained by Randy Messineo. FairPoint is installing 2 fiber optic rings for redundancy By Edith Tucker ness needs by offering routing er, Jefferson, Gorham, Jackson, fiber ring will allow FairPoint the across the state. We are pleased mons, Maine Maple Mountain, [email protected] diversity that ensures it will North Conway and Madison. diversity to reroute dial-tone to announce that we are able Mercier, Mitchell, Morgan, maintain critical Ethernet and FairPoint will be able to reroute traffic, ensuring FairPoint cus- make significant upgrades to our Mountain View, Old Country, MANCHESTER — Almost Dedicated Internet access serv- dial-tone traffic in case of an out- tomers in these towns have the network in northern New Hamp- Philbrook, River, Roger’s Pond, everyone driving along Route 2 ices, allowing Northway to con- age. The company expects the ability to make phone calls shire at the same time as we ex- Sand Shed, Shatney, Spring, between Jefferson and Lancast- tinue banking services during project will be completed this should an outage occur. pand broadband availability Steven’s, Sunset, Water’s Edge er this summer has been held up outages that might otherwise fall. throughout our great state.” and Woodcock. by bucket trucks parked along disrupt its business. In addition to these network Last week, for example, high- the highway and linesmen The second stage of the proj- improvements, FairPoint contin- speed connection areas includ- This infrastructure upgrade stringing new cable. “Our goal is to ensure that we ect will extend the survivable ues its broadband expansion ef- ed portions of these roads in is being done in conjunction It’s all part of an extensive can offer our customers banking network to FairPoint exchanges forts, investing more than $182 Pittsburg: Ambrose, Antler, with FairPoint’s efforts to meet project being untaken by Fair- services critical to their busi- in Berlin, Milan and Errol. “Fair- million in communications infra- Arthur Scott, Back Lake, Beach, its broadband target of 95 per- Point Communications to make ness at all times,” said Jeffrey Point’s goal is get the whole proj- structure and technology to ex- Beaver Brook, Britt, Cardinal, cent availability across its serv- infrastructure upgrades in Smith, Northway Financial’s ect finished as soon as possi- pand broadband in northern Cloutier’s, Covill, Cross Brook, ice area in New Hampshire. The northern New Hampshire that Portland-based senior vice pres- ble,” explained FairPoint’s New England, including building Danforth, David, Day, Deschene, move to 95 percent availability will result in the company hav- ident, in a prepared statement. spokesman Jeff Nevins of Port- thousands miles of new fiber Dickson, Fern, Fieldstone, First will mean that more than 50,000 ing more options to route phone “FairPoint’s solution provides land in an e-mail exchange. “The across the region. Lake, Forest, Gadwah, GP, Glen- additional customer lines — traffic during outages. The com- Northway with the bandwidth project’s second stage should be wood, Greenwood Heights, Hen- both homes and businesses — pany designed a diverse we need to conduct our busi- completed by the end of the first “Broadband access opens ry, Hill, Hillside, Hope, Howland, will have access to FairPoint’s telecommunications ring in the ness, the flexibility to handle fu- quarter of 2013.” doors to the world for the resi- Kathy’s, Kingfield, Lonnie Dem- high speed Internet. region that is now being built to ture growth, along with a reli- dents and businesses in New benefit both its business and able, diverse and survivable net- When this work is completed, Hampshire,” said Pat McHugh, residential customers. work.” all of Northway’s core opera- FairPoint’s N. H. state president tions will also have a diverse, in a prepared statement. “Our FairPoint worked closely The improvements FairPoint survivable network in place. employees are working every with senior management at is making to its communications Completion of this stage of the day to build more broadband Northway Bank to provide a net- infrastructure will also mean work solution that would meet fewer outages for its residential the needs of the North Country. customers. If there is a failure in Northway’s willingness to be- a section of the network, traffic come a customer allowed Fair- can be rerouted in another di- Point to make the investments rection on the new fiber ring. needed to upgrade the network. The first stage of the fiber FairPoint’s network solution ring will provide diversity in the will help meet the Bank’s busi- FairPoint exchanges of Lancast-

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The Berlin varsity soccer team of 2012: (first row) Ryan Richard, Dylan Poirior, Jeremy Landers, Justin Vien, “What brought me into educa- Brendan Williams, Luke Thagouras, (middle) Elizabeth Thagouras, Brad Boucher, Dustin Heath, Dimitri tion was my family history going PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Giannos, Tommy Gallagher, Nick Wheeler, Travis Lapointe, Travis Houle, (back) Connor Jewett, Cameron Patry, New Gorham Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Tina Binette. back to my grandfather being an Quinn Morrissette, Nick Fodor, Brad Frenette, Chris Lamphere and Jordan Erickson. administrator in Gorham and Berlin and my grandmother was “Everything is about behavior, volved in the NHIAA sanctioned an English teacher,” said Binnette. being able to communicate well United Student Athlete Ambas- “I have just always been around and work with people even from sadors sportsmanship group. Mounties Varsity Soccer education.” the disciplinary issues,” she said. “We select a few to go to a con- “In the Athletic Department I‘m ference in Connecticut and if we Last year’s finish: The Mounties Lam, Quinn Morrissette, Cam Patry, Nick Fodor who has not skipped a From an entry-level sub Bi- were second seeded with a 14-1-1 Connor Jewett; sophomore Nick beat in filling the void in net,” said nette worked her way up to be a working with people constantly: can get kids to be involved in it coaches, kids, fellow administra- then they are owning their athlet- regular season record and were Fodor, Chris Lamphere, Nick Wheel- Valliere. certified paraprofessional and ousted from the prelims by Ray- er and Tommy Gallagher. Up front Berlin boasts the offen- then special education teacher tors and people in the community. ics,” said Binette. As well as academic Binette The main issue facing Binette mond 1-0. sive skills of workhorses Ryan for three years before currently Newcomers: senior Jordan Erick- Richard, Dimitri Giannos, and Jon the new AS/AD of GHS. She will al- has a coaching background with is how to increase student in- the Gorham Recreation League volvement, specifically in sports Coach: Tony Valliere makes his son; junior Luke Thagouras, Travis Lam. The flat-footed three have the so be wearing a third hat this debut as the new head varsity coach Houle; sophomore Jeremy Landers; footwork and the field vision to turn school year that of the middle and has coached middle school like softball. Last year was the boys soccer. first time Gorham was without a of the Berlin boys soccer team. This freshmen Justin Vien and Brendan heads this season. Also assisting school pre-engineering teacher. is Valliere’s third year coaching for Williams. with the offensive responsibilities While trying to raise a family Binette recently had her first softball program since it’s initial parent/coach meeting and felt it inception. With the number of in- Berlin having assisted former head will be Travis Houle, Jeremy Landers Binette has had an interesting coach Craig Melanson the past two Outlook: The Mounties come in- as well as Liz and Luke Thagouras. sampling of colleges on her aca- went smoothly. terested seventh graders in the “It went well, we’re introducing wings it’s projected there won’t years. Nathan Roberge, who has ex- to the fall season with a new head Sealing up the mid-field will be demic resume. She started at the perience coaching middle school coach and the loss of six strong start- Brad Frenette, Dustin Heath, Brad University of New Hampshire, things that people may not be be a high school team again until aware of at the high school level,” 2014. soccer, will be assisting Valliere. ing seniors including star keeper Boucher, and Connor Jewett. Defen- took a class at Eastern Connecti- Curtis Arsenault. However, Berlin sively Berlin will also be relying cut University came back to at- said Binette. “It’s the NHIAA that “We hope not only to have directs us and with them it’s these girls, but continue to foster Graduation losses: Curtis Arse- sports a slew of experienced upper- mainly on Cam Patry, Nick Wheeler, tend White Mountain Community nault, Jeremy Rivard, Zack Bacon, classmen ready to fill the cleats and Quinn Morrissette, Travis Lapointe, College and finished with Granite sportsmanship and encouraging the program from a younger age,” people to be positive.” said Binette. Jake Drouin, Ethan Dorval and Jesse hit the field. Chris Lamphere, and Jordan Erick- State College. Finished being a rel- Deblois. The tall frame of Nick Fodor will son. Young talent to keep an eye for ative term as she is currently in Binette noted she has no dras- In order to keep interest alive tic changes planned for the Ath- until that time the plan is to take be a common sight between the the future includes freshmen Bren- the New England College graduate Returning athletes: seniors Dim- posts as he takes his place as the dan Williams and Justin Vien. administrators program. Binette letic Department at GHS, but will part in various programs outside have an extra focus on school the NHIAA like scrimmages, intra- itri Giannos, Brad Boucher, Dustin new head keeper. Despite being an “We have a good crew of return- earned a BA in Behavioral Science Heath, Elizabeth Thagouras, Travis underclassman he is already show- ing players from last year who are that she considers pretty handy wide sportsmanship. Specifically murals or a summer softball she wants to get students in- league. Lapointe; juniors Dylan Poirior, ing excellent skill and athleticism. hungry to get back into the tourna- to have in her current position. Ryan Richard, Brad Frenette, Jon “Be on the look out for the young ment,” said Valliere. AUGUST 29, 2012 THE BERLIN REPORTER A11 ••• Metallak ATV Club opens new OHRV trail in Great North Woods By Harry Brown new trail just recently completed Federal Highway Trust Fund and Trail administrator, Metallak ATV Club because of the Granite Reliable represent a portion of the motor wind farm that was installed last fuel excise tax collected from STEWARTSTOWN — The Met- year. This section of trail offers non-highway recreational fuel allak All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) outstanding views to the west. It use: fuel used for off-highway Club is excited to announce that then goes down the wind tower recreation by snowmobiles, it has completed a new OHRV trail road and meets up with existing ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, in the towns of Stewartstown and OHRV trails in Dixville at the junc- and off-highway light trucks. Dixville. tion of Philips Brook and West The trailhead is at Coleman Branch Clear Stream Roads. This trail system could not State Park where ample parking The length of this trail is about have been accomplished without already exists. The trail then pro- 18 miles. the generosity of the following ceeds south on Diamond Pond We anticipate that another landowners: Lloyd Howe, North- Road, onto Rusty’s Road, and section of trail will be available in ern Pass, Balsams LLC, and Bay- then up an upgraded snowmobile the next couple of weeks that will root LLC. Many Metallak OHRV trail to the summit of Sugar Hill allow OHRV riding to the north by Club members volunteered hun- where there are significant views connecting to an existing trail dreds of hours of work under the of the hills and mountains of Ver- system. Once completed, this guidance of the state Bureau of mont, N. H. and Canada. will give full access to the North Trails staff. A newly constructed OHRV and South where extensive OHRV The Club and the North Coun- trail then continues down the opportunities already exist. try OHRV Coalition believe that backside of Sugar Hill — a chal- This will create a 48-mile loop this trail system will offer a lenging section — onto The Bal- trail, starting at Coleman State unique riding experience for sams’ property and proceeds Park that includes incredible ter- recreational riders from through- PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON along an existing but upgraded rain along with outstanding vis- out the eastern United States. The The Berlin Field Hockey girls of fall 2012: (first row) Manager Bonnie Burke, Jenelle Lefebvre, Taylor Thomas, cross-country ski trail to the tas. riding season is longer than six Morgan Ouellette, Morgan Boucher, (second row) Cathleen Daniels, Sadie Glover, Erika Gendron, Carly North Gate of the property line This trail construction has months and does not rely on a Perreault, Emily Landry, Miriam Arsenault, Chelsey Caron, Courtney Dumont (third row) Daniel St. Cyr, Jenna between The Balsams and Bay- been paid for by several sources: natural snow cover to partici- root properties. Arguin, Kayleigh Eastman, Carly Lacasse, Jillian Williams, Emily Tennis, Amielia Peit, Mary Cordwell, Autumn the outstanding support of local pate, as does snowmobiling. From this intersection, the businesses; Grant in Aid from the OHRV riders have very limited Sine, Holly Sullivan, Jensynn Dandeneauu and Olivia Sullivan. trail proceeds along an upgraded state Bureau of Trails of the state riding opportunities south of the snowmobile trail with outstand- Division of Parks and Recreation, notches and in states south of the ing views to the Golf Links Road funded by OHRV registration Granite State border. Berlin Stickers have young near The Balsams Hotel. It con- fees: and a Recreational Trails We truly view this effort as an tinues to follow an upgraded — Program (RTP) grant, also admin- economic stimulus to the Great but very steep and challenging — istered by the state Bureau of North Woods, similar to the open- frontline, but strong support snowmobile trail up to meet a Trails. RTP funds come from the ing of a new factory. By Jonathan Benton Taylor Thomas (def), Jenelle team in several games this sea- [email protected] Lefebvre (def), Morgan son. Ouelette (goalie); juniors Emily “We will be a young team One Man’s Opinion of the 2012 North Last years finish: The Berlin Landry (midfield), Erika Gen- with new players that have a lot Stickers had a 12-2 record, dron (off), Miriam Arsenault of potential,” said Nicole Ar- Country Men’s Softball Season ranked third in the state and (mid), Carly Perreault ( mid) guin. “The nucleus of the team fell to Newport 1-0 in the quar- and Danielle St. Cyr (goalie). will be the midfield with strong By Steve Enman bidding the use of alcohol in and my sons’ “pressure” I agreed to ter finals. leaders in the back field. We The 2012 version of the North around the dugouts during play with Auto North and thor- Newcomers: Sophomores will need to work hard on that Country Men’s Softball League games, and the 5-run rule and a oughly enjoyed myself, partly Coaches: Nicole Arguin is Sadie Glover and Holly Sullivan. front line to create scoring came to a conclusion with the mercy rule. due to those previously men- back at the field hockey helm chances the front line will be Auto North Team, managed by These changes were recom- tioned board changes. The wood- for her 13th year and assisted Outlook: The Lady Stickers the area with the least varsity Dan Enman, defeating Kids Only- mended and approved by the en bat leveled the playing field by veteran Louise Johnson in have a pseudo-rebuilding year experience. A strong core of Jameson Levesque by a 6-3 board to help bring parity to a for all players, the run rules cut her 12th year. ahead of them after losing eight our players have participated score. That 3-run margin of victo- league that in the past had a great down on the unbalanced scoring front-runners to graduation in BHS strength and condition- ry was indicative of the way the imbalance with the teams and and prohibiting the use of alco- Graduation losses: Lindsey and one senior to cross-coun- ing program and have started regular season and play-off re- limit the danger created by metal hol in the dugouts created a bet- Couture, Monique Demers, try. This results in a weaker, but stronger and faster than last sults were. bats and to make the league a ter atmosphere with improved Megan Hood, Rita Thagouras, willing offensive line that do year which allow them to focus The NCSBL Board met back a more family-friendly one. sportsmanship and attitudes. Rachel Thompson, Erin McGin- have the support of a strong in on perfecting skills and tac- number of months ago to plan for Having played in my first soft- I commend the board for mak- nis, Nicole Demers and Kyanna midfield. A heavy hitter like tics of the game. At practice we the upcoming season, with some ball game out of high school in ing those changes and even Lefebvre. Carly Perreault will keep the are working on finding fits for changes (one quite significant) the summer of 1967, since then I though there was early-season ball in Berlin possession from the open positions and creating scheduled to be implemented in have played in a number of resistance to some of them, I be- Returning varsity players: 2012. Those changes included leagues and on many teams and the midfield and veteran goalie a team that perform as one unit see SOFTBALL, page 12 seniors Morgan Boucher (def), Morgan Ouellette will keep her on the field.” going to a wooden bat league, for- in lots of tournaments. Thanks to A12 THE BERLIN REPORTER AUGUST 29, 2012 ••• The White Mountain Riding Club To Host Fun Horse Show At Lancaster Fair LANCASTER—The White will be held. For the big kids that Mountain Riding Club will be want to play there will be an adult holding their second Horseshow (anything goes) stick horse class of the year on Friday August 31 to be held following the chil- during the Lancaster Fair. The fun dren’s class. Both classes are free starts at 9 am with Sue Lawson- to enter; this class is open to the Kellerher from Chesterfield, judg- public you need not be a horse- ing. The show will be held in the man to participate. These classes main horse show ring at the front are to be held during lunch hour. of the fairgrounds. Also new this year champion and The WMRC has gone all out reserve champion day end high this year adding new classes and point awards will be given in 10 divisions for all ages and skill lev- divisions. els. More walk/trot classes have Entry fees for classes are $7 a been added for the youngsters, as class. A post entry session will be well as adults wanting to "get held Thursday night August 30 back in the saddle". More sea- from 6pm-9pm at the old horse soned competitors will enjoy a show office under the grand- wide variety of classes to choose stand. There is no admission to from, some of the new additions the grandstands to enjoy the are western road hack, dressage horse show. Copies of the class suitability, open bridle path hack, list will be available at the secre- green horse classes, and a new tary’s booth the day of the show. test and tune performance class For more information on the that is used as a schooling/warm White Mountain Riding Club, or up class. For those that like to to obtain entry forms and class

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON just have fun the club has also list information you can visit The Gorham girls varsity soccer team of 2012: (first) Jessica Stewart, Hayley Holmes, Cassandra Poulin, Maggie Currier, (middle) Katie Gagne, Stacy added gaming classes such as their website at Holmes, Sarah Schoenbeck, Josey Adams, Ava Jackson, Denise Currier, Monique Cote, (back) Megan Mayers,Taylor Fortin,Taylor Dupont, Lily Keenan, barrel racing, pole bending and www.whitemountainriding- Janessa Corrigan, Brooke Nadeau, Julie Labnon and Sam Newton. new to the North Country a trot- club.org if you the winner, wins half the entry would like a class list mailed to fees. For the little cowpokes with- you or if you have questions Stellar crew returns out a horse, a stick horse class please call (603) 788-3376. Free EPA Lead Safety Training Classes for Lady Huskies Being Offered By Jonathan Benton Graduation losses: Danika way to the ball. Senior Cassie [email protected] Gorham, Libby Ouellette and Emi- Outlook: The Gorham girls Poulin returns to the goal posts CONCORD—The N.H. Depart- deciliter. In N.H., 535 children ly Ramsey. have a hardy season ahead of and is looking stronger then ever. ment of Health and Human Ser- had blood lead levels between 5 Last year’s finish: The Gorham them with only three losses to “I look forward to a very pro- vices, Division of Public Health and 9 micrograms per deciliter, girls ended the regular season Returning players: seniors graduation and seven returning ductive 2012 season,” said Stew- Services, Healthy Homes and which is the Center for Disease seeded 12th with a 6-10 record. Maggie Currier, Hayley Holmes, upperclassmen. There is also a art. “We have a tremendous Lead Poisoning Prevention Pro- Control and Prevention new level The team had an impressive pre- Cassandra Poulin, Jessica Stew- healthy dose of underclassmen amount of returning talent with gram has received grant money of concern. liminary round tournament win art; juniors Katie Gagne, Lily ensuring a thriving soccer pro- some young players who have from the US Environmental Pro- “In N.H., one in every three over fifth seeded Newmarket 3-2, Keenan, Leslee Kenison; sopho- gram in the years to come. shown the will to play hard. We tection Agency (EPA) to provide children who have an elevated but was overturned by fourth mores Brooke Nadeau Denise There is a lot of experience will compete with every team we free lead safety training, This blood lead level was exposed due seeded Woodsville 4-1 in the Currier, Julie Labnon, Megan spread all over the field. Star scor- meet this season and I hope to training, which will be held to renovation work,” said Dr. José quarterfinals. Mayers and Sarah Schoenbeck. er Lily Keenan is back for her jun- make a deep run in the layoffs. throughout the State, is aimed at Montero, Director of the Division ior year and will be joined by Many of the girls worked hard self-employed contractors, ren- of Public Health Services. Coach: Jeff Stewart returns for Newcomers: sophomore strong front runners Jessica Stew- this summer and if the way they ovators, property managers, “Through this partnership with his second season as head coach Stacey Holmes, Sam Newton; art and Leslee Kenison. Hayley played during the Groveton jam- painters, plumbers, carpenters, the EPA and the contractor train- and fourth year with the program. freshmen Josey Adams, Janessa Holmes will be strutting her stuff boree is any indication of the up- and electricians who work on ing, New Hampshire homeown- He will be assisted once again by Corrigan, Monique Cote, Taylor in her final year at the defensive coming season, I think people will pre-1978 homes or child occu- ers will have a source for con- Christine Partenope. Dupont, Taylor Fortin and Ava end and hot spur Brooke Nadeau be pleasantly surprised of what pied facilities. This training will tractors who are trained in lead- Jackson. has no qualms about forcing her this team can do.” help contractors comply with safe work practices. This training EPA’s Renovation Repair and brings us another step closer to Painting (RRP) Rule (40 CRF 745), eliminating lead poisoning.” The new painting will be unveiled on Saturday which requires that Certified Courses are being offered Firms using Certified Renovators throughout N.H. The following is afternoon at 2:30 pm at the St. Kieran concert must perform any renovations a list of the class dates and loca- Berlin artist, Andre Belanger, of played earlier this summer on the conducted for compensation. tions. Classes are 8 am to 5 pm. StudioWorks on Pleasant Street, will St. Kieran series spotted the lid The goal of the RRP Rule and Contractors need to only attend unveil two commissed harpsichord painting and wanted one of her own. the lead safety training is to have one of them: Berlin, White Moun- lid paintings during this weekend's Andre Belanger was commissioned contractors trained on how to tain Community College - August Big Moose Bach Fest. The first was for a second time and is just this conduct renovation activities 30 Claremont, Home Depot – Sep- commissioned this spring for a week putting the finishing touches safely to reduce the risk of lead tember 18 Manchester (Spanish), harpsichord seldom used previous- on Ms. Rakich's harpsichord. It will poisoning. Common renovation Lead-EDU – October 16 Lakes Re- ly during the Bach Fest. It dresses be seen for the first time and played activities that disturb lead-based gion, The Taylor Home – October up an instrument, which started life by her on Saturday afternoon at the paint, such as sanding, cutting, 23 Franklin, Franklin Regional as a kit, put together by an amateur Bach Fest. Both paintings reflect and demolition, create haz- Hospital – November 8 of the arts, Hans Guldmann, a natu- and are inspired by the beauty of ardous lead dust and chips that Rochester, Frisbee Memorial ralist from the Texas Hill Country. the North Country. are harmful to children and Hospital – December 7 Pre-regis- The painting so enhanced the harp- For a detailed schedule of the adults. In2011, 93 children under tration is required. Please call sichord that its owners decided to Bach Fest, visit www.musicgnw.org 6 years old had elevated blood Kate Kirkwood at 603-716-2901 or redo and upgrade its inner work- , visit leads over 10micrograms per visit www.Lead-Edu.info ings, so when skilled builder, RP on the open page at Facebook, or Hale, visited earlier this summer to call 466-2865. Admission to all Berlin Historical Society play at St. Kieran's Cultural Arts events is by donation. Center, he was hired to bring the BIG MOOSE BACH FEST IV - Au- harpsichord to a higher standard. gust 31- September 2, Labor Day barn sale Saturday The work was completed a few Weekend PHOTO BY ANGELA BROWN BERLIN—The Brown Compa- chairs, and a futon, microwave, weeks ago. It will be heard for the Friday, August 31, 7:30 pm - from Back of Flemish harpsichord belonging to Christa Rakich, at St. Kieran's ny barns are being cleaned out, and linens for the returning col- first time on Saturday night at 7:30 The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Cultural Arts Center. getting ready for the Maynesboro lege student. There is also exer- pm at Gorham Town Hall, and will al- Bach, by Miranda Bergmeier, sopra- Stud Memorial Endurance Ride cise equipment to help you get in- so figure prominently in Sunday af- no, and Susan Ferré, harpsichord, on September 15! The Berlin & to shape for the up-coming holi- ternoon's concert at 4:30, also at followed by the screening of the his- Coos County Historical Society days. Gorham Town Hall. toric film with the late Gustav Leon- will hold its next barn sale Satur- Please remember the Berlin The painting on the Guldmann hardt, St. Barnabas Episcopal day, September 1. Historical Society as you do your harpsichord itself has graced the Church, Berlin This huge sale will take place fall cleaning. We are always ac- brochure for Music in the Great Saturday, September 1, 10 am - rain or shine from 9 am to 3 pm in cepting items for the barn sales. North Woods, as well as the Big Quentin Faulkner, Lecturer and the barns on the East Milan Road Items may be dropped off at the Moose Bach Fest poster this sum- Bach Scholar, recent publication of in Berlin, across from the N.H. museum or arrangements can be mer. Adlung, with audio-visuals from State Prison and about one mile made to bring them directly to As one thing always leads to an- Bach's homeland, Randolph Town north of the hospital. the barns. Pick-up is also avail- other, Christa Rakich, who also Hall, Randolph Old merchandise has been able. Call 603-752-4590 or 603-752- PHOTO BY ANDRE BELANGER cleared out and replaced with” 7337. Guldmann harpsichord lid painting number one new". Special this month is two Proceeds from these yard Saturday, September 1, 2:30 pm - "Amore Traditore," with David Gro- tables of Halloween decorations sales go towards expenses to Leipzig Chorals and Brandenburg gan, bass, Medallion Opera House, and one table of items for au- keep the Moffett House Museum Concerto No. 5, Christa Rakich, or- Gorham Town Hall, Gorham tumn. & Genealogy Center open year gan/harpsichord, with original in- Sunday, September 2, 4:30 pm - Be sure to check out the "fur- round and to help with the up- struments, St. Kieran Arts Center, Choral Works, Cantata 106, Actus niture outlet" on the lower level of keep to the barns. The museum is Berlin Tragicus: "Gottes Zeit", with the larger barn. You will find, located at 119 High Street in Saturday, September 1, 7:30 pm - soloists, original instruments, among the many pieces, two Jen- Berlin and open Tuesday through Sonatas for solo violin and viola da Medallion Opera House, Gorham ny Lind cribs in excellent condi- Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. or gamba with harpsichord obligato, Town Hall, Gorham tion, a @ 1920 oak table with four by appointment.

gy, better defensive concentra- and results. Base-stealing may al- Morris who (as has been the case Softball tion and it gave all teams the op- so be discussed along with dif- for many years) did so many be- (continued from Page A11) portunity to be competitive. The ferent softballs. hind-the-scenes duties. A special long ball was replaced by the Congratulations to the board, thanks to the Fortins for keeping lieve the majority of the players small ball and fans were treated which was manned by Ray Bail- the field mowed, Roger Fecteau grew to appreciate them. I must to some very exciting softball. largeon, Bob Corcoran (presi- for maintaining the infield, and say even though there were no Chances are there will be some dent as well as manager for all who policed the area after multiple and mammoth home more changes to continue to im- Nordic Construction), Jameson games. Thanks too, to the team runs hit (3 all season?) the ma- prove the league, including fund Levesque- Kids Only, Rob Dun- sponsors, the managers and jority of the games were close raising, a wooden bat tourna- can-Back Rub Pub, Steve Murray- players (great to see some new and exciting throughout the reg- ment for next year, and better Trail House, Dan Enman-Auto sponsors, new faces, including ular season and the playoffs. The correspondence with the local North and Randy Fortin-PMS, to some young guys). It truly was a changes resulted in more strate- newspapers for games schedules the umpiring crew and to John great season of softball. AUGUST 29, 2012 THE BERLIN REPORTER A13 ••• 2 12 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Berlin High School Berlin High School Berlin High School Soccer Field Hockey Cross Country 2012 schedule* 2012 schedule* 2012 schedule* Date Varsity Opponent Date Varsity Opponent Date Varsity Opponent 8/31 4:30 pm @ Gilford 8/31 4:00 pm @ Belmont 8/28 4:00 pm vs. WMRHS 9/06 4:30 pm@ Winnisquam 9/4 4:00 pm vs. Kennett 8/30 4:00 pm @ Mascoma 9/08 9:30 am @ Great Glen 9/7 3:00 pm vs. Gilford 9/4 4:00 pm vs. Franklin 9/11 4:30 pm @ Campbell 9/11 4:00 pm @ Prospect Mt. 9/15 10:00 am @ Berlin 9/15 2:30 pm vs. Gorham 9/6 4:00 pm @ Littleton 9/18 4:30 pm @ Newfound 9/18 6:30 pm @ Kennett 9/13 4:00 pm vs. Profile 9/22 10:00 am @ Moultonborough 9/25 3:30 pm @ Gorham 9/15 11:00 pm vs. Kennett 9/29 10:00 am @ WMRHS 9/27 4:00 pm @ Interlakes 9/18 4:00 pm @ Winnisquam 10/04 TBA @ Kennett 9/29 1:00 pm @ WMRHS 9/21 TBA @ Kennett 10/09 4:30 pm @ Hopkinton 10/2 3:30 pm vs. Kingswood 9/25 4:00 pm vs. Littleton 10/19 4:30 pm @ WMRHS 10/5 3:30 pm vs. Prospect Mt. 10/12 3:30 pm vs. Newfound 9/27 4:00 pm vs. Mascoma *Schedule is subject to change 10/15 3:30 pm vs. WMRHS 9/29 1:00 pm @ WMRHS 10/17 3:30 pm @ Newfound 10/5 3:30 pm @ Profile 10/19 3:30 pm vs. Farmington 10/9 4:00 pm vs. Gilford 10/12 3:30 pm @ Newfound *schedule is subject to change Gorham High School *schedule is subject to change Boys Soccer 2012 schedule* Date Varsity Opponent

8/31 4:00 pm vs. Profile School 9/05 4:00 pm @ Colebrook Academy 9/07 4:00 pm vs. Littleton High School 9/10 4:00 pm @ Lisbon Regional School 9/12 4:00 pm vs. Groveton High School 9/15 2:30 pm vs. Berlin Gorham High School 9/22 2:00 pm @ Profile Girls Soccer 9/25 3:30 pm @ Berlin 10/02 4:00 pm vs. Colebrook 2012 schedule* 10/08 4:00 pm @ Littleton Date Varsity Opponent 10/10 4:00 pm @ Woodsville 8/28 4:00 pm @ Lin-Wood 10/12 4:00 pm vs. Woodsville 8/31 4:00 pm vs. Profile 10/16 4:00 pm vs. Lisbon 9/05 4:00 pm @Colebrook 10/19 4:00 pm @ Groveton 9/07 4:00 pm vs. Littleton 9/10 4:00 pm @ Lisbon *schedule is subject to change 9/12 4:00 pm vs. Groveton 9/20 4:00 pm vs Lin-Wood 9/22 11 am @ Profile 10/02 4:00 pm vs. Colebrook 10/08 4:00 pm @ Littleton 10/16 4:00 pm vs. Lisbon 10/19 4:00 pm @ Groveton

*schedule is subject to change

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Dow EHO (603)752-1113 ext. 3003 or pullets available, age 8 – 10 weeks, will dental gold, sterling silver. Septic system approval. Can be devel- Academy condo. Walk to grocery. [email protected] be laying this fall. Priced at $1/week of Free oral appraisals. oped into 2 lots. Owner financing avail- Private parking. Storage, dish- age. Contact Steve at 603-631-2134. washer, laundry in building. KINGSBURY COMPANY, LLC is hir- able. Call 603-869-7930. LITTLETON- Large first floor North Country Coins, Profile school district. 5 mins. to ing for experienced excavator operator 3BR with 1 1/2 bath, separate Pet Care Mobile & Modular Cannon. No pets. Available now. and laborers for Pittsburg NH project. Main Street, dining room, on site laundry - all Homes Lease. $850 plus electric. Call Rob Maccini at 888-208-7219 ext. Plymouth, NH. within walking distance to down- 25 or e-mail at: DO YOU NEED 823-8409 after 7 p.m. town. $900/mo. includes heat, [email protected]. FINANCIAL HELP $24,995, 14 wides 603-536-2625 garbage removal and snow plow- with spaying or altering WWW.CM-H.Com ing. References and security of your dog or cat? Open Daily & Sunday FRANCONIA—COTTAGE for rent, 1 Good news deposit required. Call 603-838- Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. Camelot Homes bedroom, includes snowplowing, lawn 6528 on the horizon? Rt 3 Tilton NH mowing, no pets. Heat not included. Place an announcement in your local paper! $550/month. Call 444-5528. A16 THE BERLIN REPORTER AUGUST 29, 2012 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Houses For Rent LITTLETON: 1BR, 1st floor, ground- GROVETON––One bedroom apart- level apartment with a spectacular view ments available in Groveton. All utili- SPRINGWOOD of Lafayette and Cannon. $825. Heat & ties are included. Elderly/disabled GUEST HOUSE RENTAL Hot Water included. Fully applianced, property. Rent based on income. Please Enjoy the view in this lakeside one including washer and dryer. Ceiling call for an application at 444-5244. bedroom home built in 2007. Available now by the month and is fans. Close to town. NO pets. N. STRATFORD––Two bedroom Do you want fully furnished plus all linens and Application process includes credit apartments available in N. Stratford. kitchen utensils. Has deck and check with $25. fee. Security deposit Heat & hot water included, Equal grill. Rent of $1400 includes required. AVAILABLE September 1st. Housing Opportunity. Rent based on phone, internet, electric, heat, Options available upon request for an income. Income limits do apply. Please lawn care, etc. Sorry, no pets. additional fee: Dish TV, Internet, call for an application at 444-5244. a salesperson who Electric, furnished. Great for a travel- Max. 2 adults. Call for brochure. ing nurse or temp agent. CALL 603- THREE-ROOM, ONE BEDROOM, Carl Hilgenberg, Monroe Road 444-1877. Pictures available on Craig's apt., fully furnished, available now. List @https://post.craigslist.org/man- Great view of the mountains, clean & age/ 3161197522 comfortable, all utilities included. Mobile Home For Rent never gets tired, $550/mo. Jefferson NH. Call 586-4491. TWO BEDROOM MOBILE HOME in LITTLETON: 2 bedroom, first floor, WHITEFIELD: Very nice 1Br apart- clean, quiet mobile home park. One separate entrance and porch. Free heat ment, ground floor, in rural setting. mile from downtown Littleton. $775. Close to Mt View Grand Resort and Wt. Heat included with a one year lease never goes home, and hot water. $700/mth. No dogs, ref- erences, 1yr lease. Security deposit. Mt. Regional High School. Includes agreement. Tenant pays electric and Leave message at 603-823-7212. stove, refrig., W/W carpet, heat, W/D propane for cooking. Tenant mows and hookup and front porch. No smoking shovels/plows. Washer/dryer hook-ups. LITTLETON: 2BR, COTTAGE ST., $575/mo. Security deposit. One year Application process & credit check and reaches 2nd floor, quiet house. $690/mo. lease. Available now. 603-837-2767. $25. Security deposit required. NO includes heat, rubbish, parking and pets. Call 444-1877 for viewing laundry hookups. Lease, deposit, need WINN ASSOCIATES PROPERTY appointment. decent credit. 603-444-1120 or 802- MANAGEMENT INC 862-5560. 69 Meadow Street, General Services thousands LITTLETON: Large 2 bedroom apart- PO Box 966, Littleton, NH ment. Good condition. Laundry on- 603-444-0709 Salmon Press site. Includes heat, hot water, parking, [email protected] Please visit our website has nice yard. Near town. No smoking, cat of people a day? okay. $800/mo. www.winnrentalsplus.com Anthony 617-840-5595. Eleven BATH LITTLETON: Large One Bedroom 2 Bdrm 2nd floor Furnished apt, All Newspapers Apt, great location near Remich Park. utilities included $ 900/mo $650/month, includes heat and hot in N.H. water. On-site w&d. Call 838-2281. BETHLEHEM Then place LITTLETON: Large, 2BR, 2 floor 1 Bdrm apt., private location, no Ask about the all paper apartment, close to downtown and utilities $475/mo buy that includes laundromat. $700/mo includes off street parking, snow plowing, and LITTLETON the website an ad in trash removal. No Pets, No Smoking. 2 car garage, 1 bathroom on 1.5 References and security deposit acres, no utilities $1,000/mo. 4 weeks (30 words) required. Available immediately. Call 3 bdrm apt, 2nd floor, heat/hot $120.00!!!!! 603-616-7477 water included - $850/mo 2 bdrm 2nd & 3rd floor apt, Heat & LITTLETON: large, first floor, 2 BR Call Our Main Call Center apartment, close to downtown and Hot water included-$750/mo laundromat $725/mo includes off 1-877-766-6891 street parking, snow plowing, and TWIN MOUNTAIN Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 trash removal. No Pets, No Smoking. New Double-Wide 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath – No Utilities - $1000/mo. References and security deposit or place online 24/7 at: required. Available immediately. Call and we’ll be that 603-616-7477 WHITEFIELD www.newhampshire 2+ bdrm, 2 bath, Heat & Hot water lakesandmountains.com LITTLETON: Second floor 1 bed- included, $ 800/mo salesperson 3 bdrm, 2 bath, House, no utilities, room with pergo flooring, on site Deadline: laundry and garage bay. $695.00 $1,200/mo you need. includes heat, garbage removal Monday 10:30AM and snow plowing. References DALTON and security deposit required. Call 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, house, no utilities, 603-838-6528. $1,100/mo Professional Services BERLIN Our line classifieds 2 bdrm, heat & hot water included $600.00/mo are on the web and updated daily! WOODSVILLE – 2 bedroom apartment. $580/month. FREE www.newhampshire HEAT.Washer/dryer hookup. lakesandmountains.com Quiet neighborhood. Ample park- ing. Smoke free. Call AHEAD Inc. today for an application! 603- is the place to check 444-1377. Check out our other our weekly properties @ classifieds online! New Large Two Bedroom www.homesahead.org More great coverage Apartment Located in the Tilton EHO and information from the Opera Block along the Ammonoosuc River in Littleton. This 1,100 S.F. Apartment is WOODSVILLE – 3 bedroom apt. Salmon Press Completely New and Features $600/month. FREE HEAT. Vaulted Ceilings, Custom Washer/dryer hookup. Quiet Town To Town Woodwork, Oversized Windows, neighborhood. Ample parking. Natural Light, Dishwasher, Washer Smoke free. Call AHEAD Inc. Classifieds! Dryer Facility and is Fully today for an appliation! 603-444- Sprinklered. Enjoy the 1377. Check out our other prop- Why place Convenience of Being in the Heart erties @ www.homesahead.org. your ads of Town near Restaurants, Shops, EHO Common Sense Fitness, Jax Jr. anywhere else? Cinemas and the Littleton Food 1-877-766-6891 Co-op. Rent includes Heat, Water, Commercial Space For Rubbish Removal and Parking. A Rent Security Deposit is Required. Sorry Auto Services No Dogs Allowed. Rent: $725 ALTON TRAFFIC CIRCLE - Prime Professional Office Space Boats Modern One Bedroom Apartment 30,000 cars/day exposure on 3rd Located riverside in the Salomon busiest traffic circle in NH. 4- 17’ BASS TRACKER III with Block on the Ammonoosuc River, office suite: 1,200 sf., 1⁄2 bath, newer 50HP Force Motor. Foot Main Street, Littleton. Quiet kitchenette, conference room, controlled trolling motor, rod Professional Building. Enjoy the heat, hot water, $1,200/mo. 2- holders, trailer, boat in nice con- Convenience of Restaurants, Jax Jr. office suite: 600 sf., full bath, full dition. $2,500. Will consider fish- Cinemas, Common Sense Fitness kitchen, heat, hot water, $600/mo. ing Kyak trade as partial payment. and Shops. Rent Includes Heat, Combined 6-office suite: Call 603-279-8837 or email: Water, Laundry Room Facilities, $1,600/mo. 603-320-8812. [email protected] Parking and Rubbish Removal. for pictures. Sorry No Dogs Allowed. Rent: $550. FIRST FLOOR OFFICE SPACE Eames Realty on Union Street in Littleton. 444-6944 Ext. 10 $375.00 includes all utilities, www.eamesrealtyco.com garbage removal and snowplow- ing. Available July 1st. PELLETIER PROPERTY Call 603-838-6528 MANAGEMENT, LLC 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 WIDE OPEN COMMERCIAL SPACE: Littleton, NH 03561 Approx. 1500 sq.ft. Work shop and live- Phone: 444-6999 in apartment possible. $995./mo. Call email:[email protected] Frank 603-616-8020.

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