Black JANUARY 2015 JANUARY Officer Ladd followed up with the owner to check on “Dinah” shift. leaving before later hour 1 mately approxi- Ms. Scappettuolo shared that the dog had stopped shaking and much better! n was doing nity to remind everyone that during these events, we are very we but can, we residents as many on as check and try to busy still need your help. It is always a good idea for neighbors to check on neighbors and, if you know of someone who may need assistance, please call the station or 9-1-1 and we will send a crew out to assist in anyway we can. Thank you to all of you for your patience and support during this storm. n Officer Alek Ladd with Deborah Scappettuolo shown are with here Dinah. Ladd jumped in Dinah. river to rescue a freezing back up the steep embankment while carrying the animal. crawl He up the decided embankment to to preventsliding into the river. made He it back eventuallyto the residence - and as sisted the owner, Deborah Scappettuo- lo, while she several blankets and a heating pad. wrapped the dog in 1 n Thursday, December 4, 2014 at approximately 5:51 a.m., Officer rom 4:30 p.m. on November Wednesday, 26 until 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, the Loudon Fire Depart- Mission Statement… To provide a compre hensive source of information and education about business, hensive source a compre provide To to facilitate and within Loudon in order munity organizations government, and com encourage informed citizen participation. Officer Ladd could not locate any At this point, Ladd Officer made the F Loudon Fire Department Very Busy Loudon Fire Department Very During Thanksgiving Storm ment responded to 101 emergency calls! Calls ranged from trees and wires down to motor vehicle accidents, carbon O Loudon Police Officer Rescues Police Officer Loudon Pet From River Beloved Family Alek Ladd was dispatched Bridge Road tofor a report Wales of a dog that the into and cliff a over fallen have may river. Officer Ladd arrived to learn the dog was last seen nearembankment leading to the river. a very steep signs that the dog was in the river but after several Ladd Officer minutes and owner the name, dog’s of calling from thecoming bark soft very a hear could the river. It sounded like the dog was further down the river. Officer then proceeded Ladd to run down the road- riverbank. the to way his made and way to He not see the could dog but decided slowly make his way down to the river. hear could Ladd Officer down, Halfway the dog crying and saw a branch stick- ing out of the river, As moving. he got sub- fully almost the see could he closer, He merged dog shaking uncontrollably. to the was dog reach unable to it pull to safety, as there was an approximate 3- river. the into off drop foot decision to jump retrieve the intodog. Once he thewas able to grasp the dog, he yelled to the owner to river to go back home, grab some thick blan- kets and stand by. Once Officer Ladd was able to get out of the river with the dog, he was not sure he could make it monoxide calls, and emergency medical calls. Department and the Loudon Police Department to respond to The fire opportu- this take to like would We residents. the of needs the department worked very closely with the Loudon Highway Schedule

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State: Mary Ann Steele, Jenn Becker, Amanda Masse, Peter Pitman, Kathy Amanda Masse, Peter Ann Steele, Jenn Becker, Council Members: Mary sent editorial submissions may be mailed to pO Box 7871, loudon, nH 03307 or via email to: [email protected] 2 PO Box 1, Canterbury, NH 03224-0001 PO Box 1, Canterbury, town Clerk town tax Collector tax transfer station transfer 151 King St., Boscawen, NH 03303-2107 selectmen’s Office selectmen’s Code enforcement senators — District 17 loudon Food pantry Highway Department Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–4:00 p.m. planning/Zoning Board planning/Zoning 7039 School Street • 783-4400 Maxfield public library [email protected] Merrimack County — District 9 loudon elementary school Merrimack County — District 26 John O. Cate Memorial van John O. Cate Memorial 30 Chichester Road, Unit D, Loudon at their facility at the Transfer Station. Transfer at their facility at the Tues. & Thurs.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Winter) & Tues. Loudon Representatives Thurs.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. • Sat.: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. transfer station for $4.00. See the attendant. 783-0170 • selectmensoffi[email protected] Fire Department: emergencies: 911 Fire Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Monday, police Department: emergencies: 911 police Department: emergencies: PO Box 7032 • 798-5612 • chief@loudonfire.com Tues.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. • Wed.–Thurs.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wed.–Thurs.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. • Tues.: PO Box 7059 • 798-5521 • www.loudonpolice.com PO Box 7837 • 798-4542 • [email protected] PO Box 7837 • 798-4542 Loudon residents can purchase facility stickers at the can purchase Loudon residents Call the Superintendent’s Office for meeting location. 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To obtain a fire permit, please obtain a fire To month at 7:00 p.m. in the Safety Building. in the Community Building. The Zoning Board meets the fourth Thursday The Zoning Board in the Community Building. Selectmen meet Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Building. evenings at Selectmen meet Tuesday Mon.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. • Tues.: 3 p.m.–8:45 p.m. • Wed.–Thur.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wed.–Thur.: • 3 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Tues.: • Mon.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The Fire Department holds its general meeting on the second Monday of the Department holds its general meeting The Fire Tues.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Thurs.: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Summer) • Sat.: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. a.m.–7 p.m. (Summer) • Sat.: 8 a.m.–5 Thurs.: 11 p.m. • 9 a.m.–5 Tues.: Call 783-9502 at least a week in advance of your appointment to schedule a ride. The John O. Cate Van committee meets the last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. committee meets the last Van The John O. Cate Page 2 — www.loudonnh.org Loudon Ledger The

Black Black Nicole Morin Stylin Af’Hair (603) 715-4378 By appointment 30E Chichester Road Loudon, NH 03307 (Located at Foxy Hair Care) Bring your appetite Bring your Loudon, NH 03307 everyOne is WelCOMe is everyOne or directions. Leave a message. 676 Loudon Ridge Road The Family Bible Church it is OUr pleasUre tO serve yOU serve tO is OUr pleasUre it SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015 JANUARY SATURDAY, Call Cindy at 393-4384 for information Bring your friends. • Bring your family. friends. • Bring your Bring your Serving dinner at 4:30-6:30 PM PLEASE shut them down prior to maintenance to avoid serious injuries. down prior to maintenance to avoid serious PLEASE shut them ifications. for extended periods of time. plies handy in case of power outages. Plan for research will We check. welfare a do can we so us contact please concern, a shelter if needed. there for your safety. he 2014 Thanksgiving Winter Storm took many by surprise. Loudon had one of one had Loudon surprise. by many took Storm Winter Thanksgiving 2014 he the highest percentages of power outages (98%). Over the days that ensued, www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 3 Page We would like to remind our residents that pre-planning for events such as this is this as such events for pre-planning that residents our remind to like would We 1. When maintaining ANY equipment such as snow blowers, generators, 2. If PLEASE you use have it a according generator, to the manufactured spec- 3. Use the checklists provided at psnh.com (under power outages) to have sup- 4. Check on your neighbors, especially elderly and handicapped. If you have a 5. If you see a barrier remove — it please or go DO around NOT it. It is placed The final Although reminder we is: all PATIENCE. can get frustrated in these or highway fire, police, was it Whether responders. first the all thank we Finally, FREE COMMUNITY DINNER FREE COMMUNITY both co-directors (LPD Chief Fiske and LFD Chief Wright) of Emergency Manage- Emergency of Wright) Chief LFD and Fiske Chief (LPD co-directors both ment worked closely with local agencies as well as the continuously. to monitor and update the situation Management and PSNH State of NH Emergency crucial. situations, it is imperative we stay calm and work together to assess and fix the sit- uation. utility companies, many long hours were put in members to were away from resolve their families as thewell during the holiday situations. season and we These appreciate all their hard work. n Emergency Management Emergency Update Storm Chief Fire N. Fiske, Police Chief and Rick Wright, Robert Co-Directors From T 3 ). (3-year-olds–Kindergarteners.) 10:30 a.m. call or email for details : 9:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:15 (Nursery provided.) 8 p.m. 7–8 6:30–8:00 p.m. . 6:30–8:00 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Jr. Kids Church Kids Jr. 8 p.m. . 7–8 9:30–10:30 a.m. (Grades 1–4) (Grades (Jr. Church Provided) (Jr. Saturday of every month, 4:30–6:30 p.m. (Grades 7–12) II Thursday of the month, meets at noon) ND III III III III III I . 6:30–8 p.m. Brian & Jill Bollinger: 267-1744 2 RD (Grades 1–6) 8 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 8 a.m. and 11:00 Rev. Moe Cornier Rev. 9:30 a.m. followed by Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m. followed by Fellowship Pastor Paul J. Clow (Grades 5–6) Youth Group Group Youth Family Bible Church (Nursery provided for all services.) Children’s Church Children’s Independent, Biblical, Caring Kids Time Time Kids landmark Baptist Church Youth Pastor Brian Bollinger Youth Steve Ludwick, Lead Pastor Sunday Evening Worship: Wednesday Evenings: Bible Study Wednesday Sunday Worship Service: Sunday Worship Sunday School & Adult Bible Studies: Bible Adult & School Sunday Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. Wednesday Office Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Office Hours: Mon.–Thurs. Faith Community Bible Church Faith Community Bible loudon Congregational Church loudon Congregational 10:00 a.m. A blend of hymns and contemporary songs. A 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes: in Loudon Visitation Pastor Rev. Mike Matthews Pastor Rev. Visitation Senior Pastor Rev. Joshua T. Johnson Joshua T. Senior Pastor Rev. Adult Bible Study with Pastor Josh: Pastor with Study Bible Adult Loudon Congregational is a member church of the is a member church Loudon Congregational Please visit our website for more information! Please visit our website for more loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church Freewill loudon Center new Beginnings Church of the nazarene new Beginnings Church Pre-Service Prayer Time: Sunday 9–9:45 a.m. Prayer Time: Pre-Service Youth Group for Grades 6–12: Sundays 6:00 p.m. Group Youth (Childcare provided for Infants–3-year-olds.) Infants–3-year-olds.) for provided (Childcare Wednesdays: Wednesdays: offi[email protected] • www.LNBnazarene.org Sundays: Sundays: Sunday School and Bible Classes for all ages: FCBC also has ministries for Men, Women, and Seniors. Women, FCBC also has ministries for Men, Sunday Worship: Ladies’ Bible Study Group 9:30 a.m. Morning: Ladies’ Tuesday Fellowship time provided following the morning service. Fellowship time provided following the morning Jeffrey Owen, Senior Pastor • Joshua Owens, Associate Pastor Owen, Senior Pastor • Joshua Owens, Jeffrey Sunday Worship Hours: Sunday Worship Early Youth Group Group Early Youth Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship Children’s Worship: Bible Explorers for ages 3 up to 5th Grade for ages Bible Explorers Worship: Children’s Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (www.ccccusa.org Christian Conference Conservative Congregational For information on upcoming events, please contact Sam Langley, 334 North Village Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 783-4045 • www.fcbcnh.org Road, Village 334 North To have your Church’s information added to this column, have your Church’s To 433 Clough Hill Road. Mailing address: P.O. Box 7852, Loudon, NH 03307 433 Clough Hill Road. Mailing address: P.O. Home Life Groups: Wednesday Morning — Senior Ladies Group Morning Wednesday Home Life Groups: “Where Everybody is Somebody and You Can Find Hope” Everybody is Somebody and You “Where Fellowship Coordinator, at 848-3724 (days) or 796-2194 (evenings). Fellowship Coordinator, Rev. John Young is currently serving as Pulpit Supply Minister is currently John Young Rev. 33 Staniels Rd, Loudon NH 03307 • Ph: 224-1311 • Office Hours: 9–2, Mon.–Fri. 33 Staniels Rd, Loudon NH 03307 • Ph: 224-1311 Men’s Fellowship and Prayer Time 7–8:45 p.m. Time Fellowship and Prayer Monday Evening: Men’s Member of the American Baptist Churches of VT/NH (Lakes Area Association) Area of VT/NH (Lakes American Baptist Churches Member of the Bible Study: Thurs. 9:30 a.m. (3 10:30 a.m. a.m. 10:30 please email your information to [email protected] Where to Worship Where Sunday Worship: 676 Loudon Ridge Rd., PO Box 7858, Loudon, NH, 03307 • 267-7577 or 267-8066 676 Loudon Ridge Rd., PO Box 7858, Loudon, NH, 103 Chichester Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 798-3818 • www.landmarkbaptistchurchnh.info 103 Chichester Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 798-3818 Tuesdays: Tuesdays: www.familybiblechurchofloudon.org • Email: PastorSteve@familybiblechurchofloudon.org www.familybiblechurchofloudon.org FREE Monthly Community Dinners: 7018 Church Street, PO Box 7034, Loudon, NH 03307 • 783-9478 • www.loudoncongregational.org Other adult groups meet on Wednesday and Friday evenings: and meet on Wednesday Other adult groups Worship: January 2015 January

Black January 2015 January 4 Lois Years Eighty friends at the Community Young! Sinclair clair celebrated her 80th birth- overwhelmed by everyone who n November 16, 2014 Lois Sin- day with 66+ family members and band, daughter, son, and his family band, daughter, organized the party. She was a little the party. organized tos, everyone had a wonderful time. Building/Charlie’s Barn. Lois’s hus- Barn. Lois’s Building/Charlie’s O showed up! As you can see in the pho- showed up! Page 4 — www.loudonnh.org Loudon Ledger The

Black Black inter is upon us, andVehi- Recreational Off-Highway snowmobile/OHRVor snowmobile a operate educationTo state. the across classes are underway he Thanksgiving eve storm of 2014 will not be forgot- be not will 2014 of storm eve Thanksgiving he ten anytime soon. Many of us were surprised by the www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 5 Page Many Many of the trained volunteer teaching instructors the safety classes are affiliated Despite lack of electricity, many kept in touch using smartphones and social Janice is not but comfortable the with peace notoriety, of mind and comfort she We also thank the Loudon Police Department for their long hours patrolling The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA) and its member clubs Officers Conservation Game and Fish winter this education, safety to addition In Additionally, all children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a licensed a by accompanied be must 14 of age the under children all Additionally, Sign up soon if you or someone you know needs a class. There is no charge for As an alternative to the traditional classroom course, participants also have the “Traditional and free-of-charge classroom courses led by our dedicated volun- out- winter the exploring fun have to families for way great a is “Snowmobiling with one of the more than 100 snowmobile clubs in New Hampshire. “Joining a snow- “Joining Hampshire. New in clubs snowmobile 100 than landown- more the of one with local support help riding, responsible about learn to way great a is club mobile said. Wimsatt enjoyment,” others’ and own your for trails maintain help and ers severity of the weather — and by the power outage that lasted from several hours to hours several from lasted that outage power the by and — weather the of severity several days. In fact, PSNH reported that as many as 98% of its Loudon customers at one point. were without power media. And at the center of this for a large group of “local moms” was our friend, Janice Morin. police dispatcher and town con- of point main the was Janice acknowledged. be to deserves many so to brought had there if outages reporting and calling keep to folks advised and PSNH, with tact been no activity When in she their learned neighborhood. of scheduled repairs, she to neighbors encouraged She there!” in “hang hearty a with hours all at them shared report when their power came back on and always kept an upbeat, optimistic atti- Jan- restored. power its have to last the of one was street own her though even tude, ice, thank you for being a proverbial beacon of light in the very literal darkness — us what community is all about. you brought us great comfort and reminded neighborhoods, inspecting the dangers of downed tree limbs and power lines, and occasionally chasing down line crews when the situation power warranted.and tree crews And from all over the to region, thank you for the your tireless work in n away from family during the holiday. restoring power and the sacrifice of being have actively promoted safe and responsible riding since 1969. 7,000 over manage to staff NHSA Trails of Bureau the assisting members Game and Fish with work miles of trails in New involved with a snowmobile Hampshire.For club, trail visit information www.nhsa.com. go to For more information www.nhtrails.org. on how to become will use proactive enforcement patrols to detect and apprehend impaired snowmo- bile operators, enforce speed limits,machines with determodified exhaust. unlawfulThese ongoing off-trailinitiatives will help ridingto keep snowmobile trails state’s andsafe for the all outdoor enthusiasts during the detectupcoming sea- son. n Still Time To Sign Up For Sign To Still Time Classes Safety Snowmobile/OHRV W valid a either have must older or 12 age person any Hampshire, New in (OHRV) cle Motor Vehicle Driver’s License or OHRV/Snowmobile have Safety successfullyEducation class completedtaught by an volunteer by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. trained staff approvedinstructors and unless they adult are when on operating property a belong- snowmobile or OHRV, ing to their parents, grandparents or guardians. the traditional classes, which are usually completed in encouraged a to singleattend along day. with Parentstheir children. are For a current class schedule, visit www.wildnh.com/OHRV/schedule.html. New classes are added as they become available. option of completing the safety training OHRV online and for snowmobilea fee. online The courseNew Hampshireprovides become educated online, an at their own opportunitypace, while learning key safety forinformation anima- video, uses course studentsThe snowmobiles. and OHRV’s to both riding for important tions and more to teach valuable lessons and emphasize the importance of respect- www.wildnh.com/OHRV/ohrv_online_ to Go property. private and landowners ing ed.html for more information. teer instructors remain the focus of our safety education program, certifying more course the offer to able also are we that pleased We’re year. every riders 1,500 than online, because it is a helpful option for people who may have difficulty getting to a class,” said Captain John Enforcement coordinator for New Hampshire Fish and Game. Wimsatt, OHRV/Snowmobile education and Law courteous be to trails, the of rules the obey to responsibility a have riders but doors, Wimsatt. said and — most of all — to ride safely,” Thanksgiving Storm: Thanksgiving People Keeps Janice Up-to-Date T 5

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older motor vehicles will not requires titles. ALWAYS be required to have a title. 1999 and be required to have ALWAYS Beginning January 1, 2015 the State of NH 15- motor vehicle that is a year 2000 or newer will year Title Law no longer exists. This means any year Title n November 25, 2014, the Loudon Police Department held its Ameri- annual can Red Cross Blood Drive. A total of 61 potential donors attended with 56

he was running down The thebelow). (see me with it shared later and centerlinephone cell her on picture a snapped of Route 106. A driver following her It turns out Miss 106 is a jumper. All cows can jump but most, unless provoked, It turns out Miss 106 is a jumper. So what is the best way to capture a another cow? With cow! I led Clementine, She made it home safely this time and was reunited with her calf. Even though This past holiday season we had three generous, confidential donors who came We bid Officer Shawn Williams farewell and good luck as he resigned last Again, we thank the residents for their continued support of the Loudon Police S By Carole Soule By Carole named cow, Miss 106, had just returned from a remote pasture where she and her missed getting her calf in the first We load so calf Miss had 106 spent the summer. was at the farm and her calf was not. dirt one-mile our down bee-lined and farm the at fence the jumped 106 Miss won’t. times several road the crossed she baby, her find to Frantic 106. Route busy to road in front of semi trucks and speeding cars. Clementine saw 106 Miss as soon As road. the down cows, halter-trained our of one she meekly and quietly followed her home, me But leading the the adventure way. Miss was 106 not would over. not stay in the pasture until her calf returned, which it did on the next load from the remote pasture. This has happened before. Cows can sometimes be separated from their babies when being transported from remote fields. The other mothers typically wait anxiously by the gate to be reunited. Not Miss 106 — she had to try her luck with highway traffic. she has been our only cow to race down a major people highway, still come up to n me to ask about the “crazy cow” that thought she was a car. On the Loose! O January 2015 January units collected (48 whole and 4 double). Our appreciation and thanks to everyone donors the to only not thanks Many cause. worthwhile this support to out came who but the many volunteers who assisted with their time or stewproviding a or soup, dessert.chili, Special thanks to Brookside Bucks coupons for our donors! Pizza for providing $5 Brookside forth (once again) to make sure three families were able to enjoy their Christmas. all appreciate we know to them want do we names, their share cannot we Although they do for our community! month to move back home to California Please to welcome be closer to his family. Officer Shawn Nye to our department. Officer Nye is looking forward to working in our close knit community! also We wish Lisa Radcliffe the best of luck as she pursues new challenges! Happy Department, Police Loudon the of members all of behalf on and Department n Year! New Happy New Year! January 2015 January Mrs. Keaton directs theAlong event. annual Sing LES chorus at the Fifth grade students partnered garten students during the Hour of Code. - with der Kin Mr. Mr. & ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! ATTENTION will be run in the next issue for free. Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Whittemore Holiday, No School Holiday, Please check your ad carefully. If there is a problem Please check your ad carefully. solely attributable to the Council, your corrected ad staff, staff, and community members alike, enjoyed the annual Sing Along. Thank you to Mrs. Muzzey, Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. Keaton, Mrs. rafferty, and for bringing their musical tal- ents to LES. student prepared for recess. outside Students need hats, mittens, coats,snow pants, and boots! reminding washing, hand Good your child to and mouths, their in hands their avoid putting keeping sick kids home from pre- to ways best the are school vent the spread of the virus. with your ad, you must contact the Communications Council prior to the next deadline. If there is an error • On December 16th students, • Please don’t forget to send your send to forget don’t • Please • Cold and flu season is here! 1/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. & 5 Arts, Grades 4 for the to Capitol Center Trip 1/20 Field Arts, Grade 2 for the to Capitol Center Trip 1/21 Field Snack Cart Day n 1/30 PTA Upcoming LES Events 6 Hour of Code. During in December, which provides local Second graders practice while making pizza! their fractions for planning and coordinating Breakfast with Five Days Of Giving Memorial Day. ing lunch. charities with many boxes of food, coats, toys, books, games, and pet items. charities with many boxes of food, coats, bathrooms, the playground, etc. ASPCA. pantry or cancer research! raised well over a thousand dollars towards activities for kids as well. student’s scheduled time in the Media Center they were introduced to Comput- to introduced were they Center Media the in time scheduled student’s er Science skills and encouraged to This explore was the part world of coding. of a larger international effort to raise awareness among young people about computer programming, its purpose, and impact on our society. Santa on December 6th. In spite of the weather many families turned enjoy homemade pancakes with real maple syrup, take pictures with Santa, out go to craft of number a were There raffle. the enter and ride wagon drawn horse a for contact Mrs. Muzzey. phone call using the Call Multiplier service that is used for cancelations and delays. If you need to update your phone number or add it to this list please News From Loudon Elementary School Elementary Loudon From News • Thank you to Mrs. Herrmann for coordinating the LES • thank you to the les pta • In the event of an early release parents will be notified with both an email and The attitudes are an essential element of the IB Primary Years Programme. At LES we spotlight children demonstrating the attitudes through To our “Way We We are on a quest to identify all of Students give back to their com- their to back give Students The LES Student Council is • Presenting school assemblies, such as the meaning of Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiv- • Creating centerpieces and decorating lunch tables for the school’s • Coordinating the • Creating Essential Agreement posters throughout the building for hallways, • Hosting a school wide Lip Sync where admission is an item for the food for • Coordinating the the entire Penny War school. In the past this activity has school pride! • Coordinating spirit weeks to promote others help to calendar the to year each events adding always is Council Student announced at the end of the day each Friday and get to Murray. select Students a prize look from forward Mrs. to earning this recognition practice these attitudes that we know will serve them well as they learn and grow. and are motivated to LES Updates and Reminders Attitude is Everything These are a collection of 12 characteristics (appreciation, commitment, confidence, commitment, (appreciation, characteristics 12 of collection a are These cooperation, creativity, curiosity, empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect, tolerance) that we want children to demonstrate towards, the community, the environment, and their learning. By developing these characteristics children begin their journey towards becoming internationally minded citizens who exhibit the attributes of the Learner Profile. Go” program. Whenever any staff member notices a student demonstrating these attitudes they are to given Go” a slip. “Way Students put their slips in a classroom are names winners weekly all drawn, is name one week the of end the at and bucket our incoming Kindergarten students for our incoming Kindergarten the 2015–2016 school year. If you or will that child a has know you someone be 5 years old by September 30th and Please eligible. are they Loudon in lives contact Mrs. Muzzey by phone at 783- dmuzzeyey@mvsd- at email by or 4400 pride.org students witheligible all that sure be to want We information. contact and name, theparent’s student’s name, receive registration information when it is distributed! Calling all Kindergarteners Student Council munity! comprised of students in grades 4 and 5. Meetingsthis of purpose The monthly. school are held group after is to provide students leadershipwith and community service opportunities throughout the school and town. Student Council has hosted many events and activities throughout the year designed to assist townspeople and establish a sense of community within the include: council organizes school. Some of the many events that student Page 6 — www.loudonnh.org Loudon Ledger The and promote student leadership!

Black Black www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 7 Page 7 PTA News PTA January 5thJanuary 30th Seed fundraiser begins. High mowing Organic Snack Cart Day February 5th meeting in the Media Center (6:30) PTA February 6th Luau PTA February 20th Snack Cart Day March 27thMarch 28th Snack Cart Day April 2nd Easter Egg Hunt (LES at 10:00) April 24th meeting in the Media Center (6:30) PTA May 7th Snack Cart Day May 8thMay 22nd meeting in the Media Center (6:30) PTA June 4th Day Flower Cart Mother’s Snack Cart Day June 12thAnyone interested in volunteering at any of meeting in the Media Center (6:30) our events please PTA con- Snack Cart Day It’s It’s not too early to think about spring! January brings our annual , [email protected] Becky Herrmann: President , [email protected] President Rebecca Stuart: Vice , [email protected] Rachel Butler: Treasurer , [email protected] Kristen Byron: Secretary The Loudon Elementary School is PTA grateful for this amazing We hope you are all enjoying the items you purchased from the HUGE thank you to Environmental Soil Management (esmicom- A Thank you to Ledgeview Greenhouses for donatingon hanging wreaths the for Gifts and Flowers poinsettia Kreative to you Thank Thank you to everyone who came out to Santa’s breakfast and would The like PTA to extend a special thank you to the Jolly Old Thanks to the generosity of a donation from LES Staff Jeans fund, Thank you to everyone who participated in Santa’s Breakfast, Calendar of Events tact the school at 783-4400. Thank you. n tact the school at 783-4400. High Mowing Organic Seeds. High Mowing Organic Seeds fundraiser. Have you been like you meaning Do gardener? established an you Are to garden? vegetable a start attempt to want you Do thumb? green a have you Do vegetables? fresh to have a green thumb? Here is your chance!!! High Mowing Organic Seeds is a company based in They Vermont. offer a great fundraiser with a high profit margin! Please have friends, and yourneighbors (no strangers, please) if they would like childto pur- ask your family, chase seeds! Return the order forms to your teacher child’s by Friday, January 30th. This will allow seeds to be delivered vacation. before Thank February you ahead of time for helping the raise PTA funds! With the money raised we are able to do so much to the benefit send please participating in interested not are you the (If LES! of dents stu- brochure back to school as Highthe call please questions Any Mowing Seeds PTA. LES to payable will checks make Please recycle them.) GROWING! you again and HAPPY Thank school! community! Genevieve’s Fundraiser. Special congratulationswhose sales won her pizza Pizzeria from & Uno’s Grill. Thank you to to Grace George everyone for your support. panies.com) for their kind donation of $2000 towards the Technology appreciated gift. This is a thoughtful and much Fund. school! plants to decorate the LES! the outside doors of donated cookies for the cookie wonderful A walk. day was had by all and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing crew of volunteers Confec- Pizza, Brookside nesses: busi local many so of support the and Sweet Shop, Yours Dunkin tionately Donuts, Harry O, Hungry Buffa- Greenhouses, Ledgeview Center, Party and Play Indoor Kids Krazy lo, Loudon Village Store, Maple Ridge Sugar Farm, Michele’s House,Popcorn, Mudgett MeadowHill Farm, NH Ledge Motor Speedway, Page’s Sap Shed, Pearl & Sons Farm, Red Roof Inn, Studio the and 44 Maples, West, Windswept Spa, Day Spirit Vibrant Bank, TD Subway, YMCA. grate- very are we and year of time this busy very is Santa himself. Elf Thanks also to to be with us. ful he could take time out of his schedule young delighting and horses beautiful their sharing for Farm Stoneboat and old with a wagon ride. also We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave, They and Mr. Larry, Lenny. Mr. are Mr. amazing in their school. dedication to the students at Loudon Elementary Han- to Congratulations tablet. 8” RCA a purchase to able was PTA the who won the tablet! Verville nah bought wreaths and poinsettias, and purchased coupon books. These fundraisers have brought in thousands of dollars! PTA the items The budget other and trips, field money technology, for used be will raised funds. January 2015 January January 2015 January Immigration in the 21st Century Writing Decoding Annie Parker, Decoding Annie The Parker, Discoverers, Fort Bliss, Pocket, The God’s Giver, Cleverly, Barbara Enter Pale Death Cleverly, AnitaDiamant, The Boston Girl Duenas, Maria The Heart Has Its Reasons Evanovich, Janet The Job W. The Big Finish Hall, James AnnLeckie, Ancillary Justice with a Gun Philip Woman Margolin, DavidPoyer, The Cruiser AnneRice, Prince Lestat Scottoline, Lisa Betrayed “TheyAviva Chomsky, Take Our Jobs!” and 20 Other Myths about Hall, Donald Essays after Eighty Paterson, Katherine Stories of My Life StevenPinker, The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person’s Guide to JanetWilson, Beautiful Quilling: Step-by-Step Do you know the difference between a Pilgrim and a Puritan? Are Do you you aware know between of the a difference Pilgrim and a Puritan? The in Woman White, by Wilkie Collins, is the classic book group’s choice for New DVDs Guardians of the Galaxy, Houdini, How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Hundred- New Books Fiction Nonfiction

Book Groups Fiction/Nonfiction Groups Americans? Native the and voyagers Mayflower the between struggles political the Join book , on January 29, at 7 p.m. group and War Story of Courage, Community, A Mayflower: to discuss Nathaniel Classic Book Group Philbrick’s well-documented work set in madness, and mistaken identity, This tale of murder, January 27, at 2:30 p.m. explore will group Book voices. narrative different six in told is England, Victorian its parallels with present day issues. 8 8 Youngsters always have fun with crafts after Story Time at the Library. after Story Time always have fun with crafts Youngsters Maxfield Public LibraryMaxfield News fter the holidays, you may want to bring your to mind practitioner, and Reiki and body coach health back certified Richardson, into Carolyn Join ance. bal- Thanks to gifts from some generous borrowers, the library is filling in the sci- Check at the circulation desk to see which books we have available to loan. Hugo And Nebula Award Winners Hugo And Nebula Award ence fiction/fantasy shelves with more award-winning titles lists. from Awards Nebula the Hugo and Detox 101 A Page 8 — www.loudonnh.org Loudon Ledger The learn a variety of simple and effective ways to naturally detox in a safe and gentle Please pre-register with Fran Nash for manner. this program, which will take place on January 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Black Black ith the holiday season in full swing, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Has- Gatsas provided kind words and san warm and com- Manchester Ted Mayor www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 9 Page The grand total of $283,722, which will benefit over 118,000 children in the me,” for year the of day best the heart, my of bottom the from sincerely, is “This This year’s event welcomed more than 160 representatives from the 52 organi- land- historical and fun a is Theatre Palace The this. for location perfect a “What Both Hassan and Gatsas stressed the importance of what this money will do for “This day makes me so happy because I realize the benefit of nonprofit pro- work the for Charities Children’s Speedway the to enough you thank say can’t “I mil- $43 over raised have country the across chapters SCC eight the 1982, Since Money raised through the New Hampshire Chapter includes events such as the The non-profit organizations in New Hampshire include: Big Brothers Big Sis- W Holiday Season Comes Season Holiday New to 118,000 Early Children England million a quarter of $1 More than to 52 nonprofit distributed organizations pliments during today’s Distribution at the fifthPalace Theatre. New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the New annual Speedway Hampshire Chapter Children’sof the SCC distributed Charities’nearly a quarter million Grant dollars throughout New England. nonprofit organizations to 52 holi- this began Chapter N.H. SCC the since total one-year largest the is Northeast, day tradition back in 2010. In five years, NHMS and the SCC have donated nearly 250,000 children in the region. a million dollars, supporting more than said Cheryl LaPrade, director of the SCC’s New Hampshire Chapter. “All of the hard work that we have put in all year be truly able comes To to to pro- life today. vide help to these wonderful organizations is an amazing feeling, and I think I can that.” speak for everyone at SCC when I say zations to the Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester, In an area that once had celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. landmark that’s a historic Granite State current its with And remains. that only the is playhouse century-old the theatres, 22 production of “A Christmas Carol” gracing the to spread the holiday cheer. served as the most festive and idyllic setting stage daily through Dec. 21, it mark with so much New England tradition, celebrating its 100th anniversary and we prepare for a big anniversary of our own in 2015,” said NHMS executive vice president and general manager, Jerry Gappens, so see noting to able be to the and children the about speedway’s all truly upcoming is “This season. anniversary 25th provide to going we faces happy the realize me makes today here faces happy many children across New England.” respectively. the Granite State as a whole and the Queen City, grams and critical services they provide communities across not only our state but our region,” said Hassan. “Kids, especially at this time of year, need to know that people care about them and know that they have an adult in their corner.” that they do throughout the year,” said Gatsas. “This is always one of my favorite events of the year.” lion dollars. Champions Tournament, Golf Kids” the for “One Craven’s Ricky Charity, for Laps Breakfast, Track Walk presented by PPG, Ride of Lifetime, Media Shoot Lobster D.A.R.E. presented Fest, by Driver the Foundation, 5K, NRA SYLVANIA Clay “Yule Lights, of Gift PPG, by presented Brigade Bucket Red Auction, Memorabilia Sales RV The Night” Light track Up run/walk, as well as World the 2014 Camping 300 NASCAR weekends. 301 and SYLVANIA ters of Greater Manchester, Inc., Manchester; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western New Hampshire, Keene; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Girls Greater Club of Seacoast; Greater BoysConcord, Concord; & Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua,Nashua; Capital Region Food Program, Concord; Inc.,Children’s Nashua;Dyslexia Children’s Centers, Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Concord; School, Music Community Concord Plymouth; (MHMH),Program, Circle Lebanon; Hospital Trust, Concord; Copper Cannon Corporation, Franconia; House, David’s Lebanon; Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc., Manchester; The Friend’s Program, Concord; Good Beginnings of Sullivan County, Claremont; Alliance (MCAC), dren’s Nashua; GraniteInjury Prevention Center, Lebanon; StateInti-Soccer Chil- Academy, Manchester; Lil’Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation, Nashua; Man- chester Community Music School, Manchester; Mary And John Elliot Charitable Foundation, Manchester; Bristol; Mayhew, McAulliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation, Concord; Association, Muscular Inc., Dystrophy Bedford; New Gen- eration, Inc., Greenland; New Hampshire Catholic HampshireCharities, Manchester;Kids Count,New Concord; On Belay, Inc.,Fund, Durham; Tuftonboro;Ossipee Children’sPalace Theatre Trust,Hampshire, Inc.,Manchester; Manchester; Tilton-NorthfieldSpecial Recreation OlympicsCouncil, UpReachNorthfield’ New Therapeutic Riding Center, n Goffstown; Manchester. of Greater Manchester, YMCA Concord; of Concord, YMCA Webster House, Manchester; 9 We by Jan OH! The Biggest The Hat ENTER ENTER C C ISTORY USEUM AMPSHIRE H RT M H A ILLAGE V EW CIENCE and Linda Hayward’s N S ISCOVERY NDIAN USEUM I by Jerry Pallotta is a great book to read to book great a is Pallotta Jerry by D AMPSHIRE M HAKER USEUM OF H S M ATURAL EW N USEUM OF RIGHT Maxfield Public Library Passes! Passes are available to museums Passes are the around and points of interest state for Library borrowers! We state for Library borrowers! N HEPARD M EARSARGE W Children under age 1 free. -S K S free use of the Society’s library. free use of the Society’s ’ URRIER AKES discounted admissions of $7 each. Free admissions for 2 guests per day. L The Gingerbread Baby C ANTERBURY children under 18. Children under 6 free. C Valid for admission to exhibit halls for4 people. Valid ULIFFE OUNT by Lita Judge. The children will be surprised to find out which Each pass entitles the bearer to 2 free admissions. USEUM OF A Unlimited free admission to the Society’s museum and Unlimited free admission to the Society’s M C QUAM M HILDREN Free trail admissions for 2 people per day plus 4 additional Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children (under 18 years). S M C Each pass entitles the bearer up to 4 discounted admissions of $4. Red Hat The Three The Snow Three Bears, accompanied by Kevin Henkes winter book Each pass entitles the bearer to 2 discounted admissions of $6 for adults and $3 for suggest reserving in advance either by phone (798-5153) in advance suggest reserving or in person.Call for details. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tuesdays 10 1–9 a.m.–9 p.m. p.m. and Wednesdays, Saturdays, January 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the date for the next book sale. There was no was There sale. book next the for date the is p.m. 1 to a.m. 9 from 24 January The sit ’n’ stitch group is in full swing. Join us at Wednesdays 7p.m. and you On January 22, we will be starting our Blocks Two a Month class. On the first Story time explores beautifully Jan illustrated Brett’s books during the first few On January 6, 7, and 8, come dressed for winter while we read On January 13, 14, and 15, story timers will “bake” a gingerbread house after Our last week with Jan Brett will be January 20, 21, and 22, as we explore her Year? This Shadows Their See Will Who 9 a.m.–1 p.m. n Library Hours sale in December, so you can expect a larger than usual assortment. And keep in mind, we are always happy to add Fran your address. upcoming sales. Just call or stop by to give your name to our email notification list of Book Sale Sit ’n Stitch will find knitters, crocheters, beaders, and hand quilters. This is a few new tricks. share your skills with others and learn a great place to and third Wednesday of every month we will those up use to be way good a is project This learning afghan. finished a of goal the how with block, to crochet a new for yarn of colors different two least at is class the for need you All skeins. over left contrast and a 5 mm crochet hook. weeks of the new Join year. us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. or Wednes- stories and a take home craft. days at 2:00 p.m. for Story Time January 2015 January Dollar Million Labyrinth, Henson’s Jim Boys, Jersey Storm, the Into Journey, Foot Peyton Man, November The Rescue, and Fire Planes: Wanted, Most Muppets Arm, What If Spy Kids, Spartacus, Affair, Royal A Place, Brett and a cozy home. critter thinks a hat is listening to Jan Brett’s Cookie in the World. book winter Eskimo scene. will complete the story hour creating a January of week the library the to down Venture Day. Groundhog of anticipation in second The year. this shadow his see will groundhog the if out find to 29 and 28, 27, . Stays Up Late Groundhog Cuyler’s book for this week will be Margery , Kondo by Richard January 2015 January in Switch: , but this is a detailed Sink Reflections Sink The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Up: Tidying of Magic Life-Changing The 19 High-Impact Study Hacks: Learn the Techniques the Learn Hacks: Study High-Impact 19 Probably the place I could use the most help with talks about conflict and con- Sink Reflections organization and productivity is in my to housekeeping. interesting more something be to seems always There do! Tokyo’s newest Kondo, has an international bestseller to help those like lifestyle phenomenon, In myself. Marie Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing shares her KonMari system of tidying up room- a your of instead system category-by-category a home. Using by-room approach, Kondo’s clients have seen lasting results. Giving the reader detailed guidelines on which items “spark joy” in your house, and those that While home. don’t, organized an enjoy you help will book this Maria home, your decluttering on focuses Kondo Marie Ciley focuses on daily cleaning tasks. Also known as trol. The conflict is between our con- wanting both mind, emotional our and mind rational trol. The rational mind wants a great emotionalbeach body;mind the wants that Oreo cookie.mind wants to change something Theat work; the emotional rational mind loves the comfort of the existing routine. It is this tension between the two that candefeated. causeThe trickchange is to to be find the balancepowerful drives between and our our reason. Heath shows us hope. lessons are backed The up authors’ by anecdotes dealing with such things as new methods used to reform abusive parents, the revitalization of a dying South Dakota town, and the rebranding of megastore Target. Through these lively examples, the Heathsbusi- and behaviors our modify to how on encouragingly speak energetically and Switch We We have now looked at diet, organization, productivity, and change itself. If Part of me thinks I should have started with Top Students Top Use to Get Amazing Grades and Cut Study in Time Half Scott shows how to put 3 to 6 habits together to create a together, all stack, minutes 30 or or apiece routine. minutes put 5 To than more take not must habits together follow a logical process, be simple, and fit into your similar A life. habit-building is child your with share to read only as an e-book . This book is also available Glenn. book by Chip Heath and Dan Heath is more theory practice. Bringing sociol- together than research in psychology, and ogy, other fields, nesses. This clever discussion is an entertainingexecutives and for ordinary citizens looking to get out of a rut. and educational must-read for there is no other resolution you keep all this let’s resolve year, to read more! Until next time, keep turning those pages…. n The FlyLady, Cilley published her book her published Cilley FlyLady, The 2002. With the goal of helping readers establish manage- able daily and weekly habits,a task new one adds program beginner 31-day This Steps.” Cilley starts with “Baby day, but don’t As worry. The FlyLady’s thousands of fol- lowers will tell you, the program works and Over will Anyone get Have Can’t or you CHAOS of out home your and Syndrome. Full of humor, How to Change Things When Change Is Hard guidebook for both the stay-at-home and working woman. guidebook for both the stay-at-home and 10 The Habit Americans spent by S.J. Scott. Pub- Scott. S.J. by by Chales Duhigg. I Duhigg. Chales by Clean Eats: Over 200 by Alejandro When Dr. Junger. I NY Daily News, Clean: The Revolutionary to Program Mindfulness: An Eight- An Mindfulness: ing to prepare my mind for the work of detoxifica- Junger points tion. out Dr. many ways to detoxify or cleanse yourself then nutritionally, lays out the plan he feels works best with the ability to customize for you. If you want to try a cleanse book by is a good yourself,place to start, but this you might want to try the doctor’s newer book, Delicious Recipes to Reset Your Body’s Natural Bal- Body’s Delicious Recipes to Reset Your ance and Discover reasons the out lays Junger Dr. book, this WhatIn Healthy. It Means to and process of a cleanse Bein less detail and adds over Truly nutrition- and plans meal daily including recipes 200 in all us put won’t books these While information. al bikini shape, it has the potential to help us become healthier and have more energy. lished only as an e-book and Amazon available for on just $2.99, Scott approach to building habits. First, Scott truly gives 97 gives the quick habits that can instantly change your life. These reader a include drinking two-prongan 8-ounce glass of water and clear- ing your desktop. Scott says to will you or observe addcan one way a in life your a improve habit, it must not keep with it. We have all heard how dehydration can affect our concentration andan have will water drink to impairhabit a creating — function our mental impact on that. A cluttered desk can do the same. When we have a messy desk or computer, it distracting. can Ensuring be that our workspace is clear will approach, another For concentration. our improve also A New Year… A New Beginning… A New Year… A New Covers: the Between By Kate Dockham

Let’s Let’s start with the number one category of resolutions: lose weight, be more The next area I am looking to investigate this New Year is mindfulness. An So, once my body is healthier and I my mind clearer, anuary. The New Year. A new beginning. Again. Every year a large portion of the of portion large a year Every Again. beginning. new A Year. New The anuary. population uses January 1 as the change catalyst in their life. By January 15th, $5.6 billion dollars in 2013 trying smoking, stop weight, lose to person-to-person: or year-to-year much fulfill vary don’t make resolutions. And the resolutions we exercise more, be more organized, save learn money, something help new, others, and spend more time with family top many lists of resolutions. I’ve put together a keep our eyes on the prize. group of books this month to help us all to love I as me for struggle a been always has This healthy. and fit more be or active eat and don’t like to exercise much. I’ve changed my mantra from wanting to be thin to wanting to be I healthy. started with Restore Natural the Ability Body’s to Heal Itself first started reading this book, I shook my head and going put to be able to follow this program! But I find myself returning to it often, try- it down. No way was I Business and Life in Do We What Do We Why Habit: of Power

many of us have failed, but when January rolls around again, we all chance jump of at self-improvement. the According to the essential element of Buddhist practice, mindfulness is the emo- the on intentional, attention one’s of accepting, focus non-judgmental and tions, thoughts, and sensations occurring in the present moment. This may sound too alle- to used “newbeing is practice mindful but you, for age”feely” or “touchy- viate a plethora Williams ofMark stress. and anxiety, depression, including mental and physical written conditions,have Penman Danny and Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic . World The authors lay out a straightforward plan of meditation that mindfulnesstakes a few minutes a day to help us all keep up with the demands of daily lives. am hoping to become more organized and productive. I think this could be one of the most powerful resolutions out there. If we are more organized and productive our in work and home, there will to time more us give be will it suppose I more more. much and time family, with time to more spend work out, learn something new, stay positive here. My work in education has taught me procrastinate also, but let’s that habit and routine can In take a us previous far. column I shared this book: …Again! J habits work. For a more practical how-to book about building habits, try Page 10 — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon Ledger Less or Minutes Five Take That Changes Life Small 97 Stacking: still think this small and easy-to-read book gives great information about how

Black Black he troops have been busy celebrating turkeys thewith fall leaves holidays!for tail feathers Theyand marched in made the Concord eggHoliday carton We’re looking forward to our We’re annual Holiday celebration and our special guest, also looking ahead We’re to the beginning of 2015 for lots of more adventures! www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 11 Page Parade. This year, the Parade. This Girl year, Scout Community placed second with their float! Great job girls! AJ Hooping for some Hooping fun with music. Anne Josselyn from n T Cadette Troop 12083 and Junior Troop 10955 Troop 12083 and Junior Cadette Troop Co-Leader: Jeannette LeBlanc (Both Troops) Co-leader: Lisa Radcliffe (Cadette Troop) Ramsey Assistant: Terry 11 Girl Scout News Scout Girl January 2015 January

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he he NH Sno-Shakers had their monthly meeting at Canterbury in Road Pond Clough on clubhouse the There was a lot of trail work and bridge construc- The Clubhouse will be open during weekends this held be will year the of fundraiser major club’s The Respectfully Submitted Blanchette / 603-219-1810 Tom NH Sno-Shakers NH News T on Monday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. There was a of and good to turnout club members business discuss official- which season upcoming the for activities plan permits. snow if 15th December begins ly tion completed in the month of November. However with the Thanksgiving storm there are a lot con- of be will members and again trails the in brush and trees ducting work parties to again clear the trails of debris in preparation for wish them to to thank open. We the main- to club the allowed have who landowners many tain a trail across their property for snowmobilers and cross country skiers to enjoy. This winter, all the way Corridorto 15 NH from Village Route Shaker Trail logging for Friday through Monday closed be will 106 operations that the NH Division of Forest will& Landsbe managing. Snowmobilers are encouraged to travel either alternate Trail 15 or Trail 215 New Hampshire through Motor Speedway to detour the log- ging operation during weekdays. The club will evalu- ate the condition of the trail for weekend openings. It was also noted that the trail up to the Oak Tower Hill could Fire also be temporarily closed for logging this winter as well. New Hampshire Motor Speedway has re-routed Trail 215 across their property to avoid on This traffic the is Gil being Rogers done Highway. trail new The roadway. asphalt the to damage avoid to is marked with orange stakes many of the gravel parking 15 lots. andhas Trail Corridor crosses through also been re-routed on Storrs Drive which to faces avoid to a the hill south and is through most of exposedthe day and is often not covered with to the sun snow. winter when the trails are open and hot food and bev- erages will be available for sale to snowmobile riders or skiers passing through. The menu generally con- sists of hot dogs, burgers, french fries, soups, coffee, hot chocolate and various snacks. to Volunteers staff the clubhouse are always welcome and can if interested in helping. any club officer contact on January 10th at the clubhouseRoad onbeginning Cloughat 5:00Pond p.m. The open is Annualand place take will Auction Mystery & Supper Spaghetti to items donate to wishing Anyone ages. all of folks to the mystery auction is encouraged to contact any club NH the to given are event this from Proceeds member. Snowmobile Association which Sno- Camp Seals Easter NH the to donation statewide makes one major Mo to benefit children with disabilities and or illness. Please visit our website www.sno-shakers.cominformation for about our events, and rental rates for club,our clubhouse for private membership functions and “like” us on forms,Facebook where we try to keep you informed on events and trail conditions. 12 Cub Scout News Scout Cub ack 247 has officially re- chartered with the Boy Thank you to everyone who Thank you to everyone At our November pack P Scouts of the United States of America and we were honored to receive the Gold award as part of the Journey to Excel- lence program. purchased popcorn annual in Boy Scoutsale. the Congratulations Popcornto Hay- den Huson, seller! our pack’s top meeting we had a game night all. by had was time good a and Our December meeting celebration! The boys received was their awards for popcorn sales, we celebrated the upcomingholidays with pizza and cook- ies and the boys wrote Christ- mas cards for residents of the Richard Brown House. n Page 12 — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon Ledger

Black Black The Loudon Communications Council is always interested Council is always The Loudon Communications by poems, photos, and drawings in printing stories, to us at Please send your creations Loudon youngsters. to the Loudon or mail them [email protected] NH Council, PO Box 7871, Loudon, Communications All submissions be Loudon related. 03307. Items should Council. by the Communications are subject to approval www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 13 Page 13 Kids’Corner colorful you can make them! Right: Here are some funny tea cups, spoons, and a tea pot to color. See how spoons, and a tea pot to color. birthdays — or even if you don’t!! be fun for all of you who have January Above: A birthday word scramble. This will birthday word scramble. A Above: January 2015 January By Jenn Pfeifer January 2015 January see if it works okay without it!) cups whole-wheat flour teaspoons ground cinnamon cup powdered milk cup coconut oil or shortening Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a loaf pan with butter and set aside. Grease a loaf pan with Preheat the oven to 325°F. baking soda, baking cinnamon, flour, the together whisk bowl, mixing large a In Using a fork, mix in the eggs, applesauce, melted butter, and syrup until well the into inserted skewer a until Bake pan. loaf prepared the into batter the Spoon Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening or freeze: To Store coldin an airtight container or freezer bags in the freezer for up to To use: Use the Homemade Baking Mix straight from the freezer in place of bag. zipper a into them dump and whisk a with together ingredients these all Mix On the bag, add the following instructions: Add: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Bake @ 350 degrees for If you don’t want to mess with freezing the dough, take the kneaded dough and 2 2 4 4 ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ 1 1 1 1 Cinnamon-Raisin Quick Bread Editor’s Note: We needed one more recipe to fill out the column this month not a mix pre-made but added is this fairly so quick It’s simple bread. to put together. I sugar in this!! is no refined As an added bonus, there melted, plus more for greasing the pan 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) butter, 1 1 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 powder teaspoon baking 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1⁄3 syrup cup pure maple 3⁄4 cup raisins and salt. powder, combined, taking care not to overmix. Gently fold in the raisins. center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. If you have any questions, comments, recommendations or suggestions please e- mail me at [email protected]. n Homemade Baking Mix 10 cups flour 8 powder baking Tablespoons 1 teaspoon cream of tartar (I didn’t have any of this so I just left it out. We’ll 1 1 salt Tablespoon 1/4 cup sugar or raw sugar 2 coconut oil until you have fine crumbs. two months. Bisquick. Or, use this to make our family’s favorite Cinnamon Roll Biscuits. For other recipe ideas, check out a similar homemade baking mix recipe from Kitchen Simplicity. Mix Fake Betty Crocker Brownie 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Flour 1/3 Cup Cocoa 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 20–25 minutes in a 9 x 9 pan. roll out and shape onto a greased pizza pan. Add pizza toppings and bake as direct- as bake and toppings pizza Add pan. pizza greased a onto shape and out roll ed above. 14 Make Your Own Homemade Mixes Own Homemade Make Your What’s Cookin’!What’s

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Black Black www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 15 Page 15 January 2015 January January 2015 January Thirteen-year-old Thirteen-year-old Cris Jackson spent a day building a snowman complete with On Saturday, December 6, 2014, Trisha Laughlin (14) and Tim Laughlin (10) hat, mittens, and tennis ball eyes! Cris seems to have forgotten his winter pants but hat, mittens, and tennis ball eyes! Cris seems to have forgotten is having fun anyway! By now, his snowman has probably melted. hoping We’re we get Maybe enough next snow time soon he’ll for wear him his to build another. boots! n The Weather Outside Is Outside The Weather Frightful — But Perfect for Snowmen!! both earned the rank of Junior Black Belt in Combined Kempo Karate from Body- works Karate School in Concord. Laughlin Youngsters Earn Youngsters Laughlin at Belts Black Junior Karate School Bodyworks 16

This young moose was recently found wandering along Route 106 in the field Mike Moffett, Historian for American Loudon Legion Post #88, is shown here across from Beck Road. Momma moose was never seen. Stay alert when driving — driving when alert Stay seen. never was moose Momma Road. Beck from across wildlife can quickly run in front of you. There have been several deer hit in town during the last few months. Not only could someone’s Momma get killed but the collision damage with to a your moose A vehicle or could deer be could extensive. also result in injuries to yourself too. n Route 106 Wandering Along Wandering Lone Moose Seen making a presentation of a $150 check from Post1st Battalion, Company, 25th Marine Regiment in #88 Londonderry on Dec. 13th. The to Sgt. Gordon of Bravo donation was for the Marine Corps Reserve’s Lions Loudon annual the from toys twenty of “Toys total a for with bags three delivered Tots” also Moffett campaign. presents for needy children. n Club for the Marines to distribute as Christmas to “Toys for Tots” to “Toys Post #88 Presents Check #88 Presents Post Page 16 — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon Ledger Legion American Loudon

Black Black Stop by The Woolen Pear and meet her rugs have a photo-realistic quality. She says that inspiration can come at any time, and recounted a story where she was hit with an idea during the wee hours of the morning. She immediately went to her studio to sketch the design and plan the color scheme and had planned out by it lunchtime. Hooking the rug was the next step, and when asked how long a typical rug can answered take,with a she laugh. She explained that it depends on so many factors: the complexity of the design, the width of the strips, the availability of all the col- ors needed, and the relative skill-level 6"x10" kit (with all the A of the artisan. materials included) will likely take beginner around 10 hours to complete. a Pam Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 to 3:00. Sheclasses in willmid-January, and beexamples startingof her work can be found on her web- site and Facebook page under both Red n Pear. Woolen The Horse Rugs and For the curious, you can practice hooking on a frame set up amid the gorgeous Looking at Pam’s work, her eye for detail is immediately apparent as many of www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger — The Loudon www.loudonnh.org 17 Page based activities, hooking does tend to be a woman-dominated interest, though Pam wants to foster an atmosphere for everyone to be able to gather and share their tal- ents in a supportive, fun environment. technique as far as kid; a as remember you kit latch-hook the not It’s fabric. of bolts fab- backing the of top the through in poked is hook A easier. much seems this goes, strip, This strip. fabric of portion a onto grabs and linen) or jute, cotton, (burlap, ric a form to up pulled is design, the on depending wide ½" to 3/32" from cut is which loop. The tightly-packed loops hold each other in place; then the around edges rug using one of is a few simple techniques. finished The design can be entirely up a picture and the of the outline include which are available artist, though kits to the basic color scheme. 17 Rug Hooking, That Is! That Rug Hooking, Local Woman Hooking Over 30 Years — Years 30 Over Hooking Woman Local Pam Bartlett has been hooking for Walking into The Woolen Pear, the A longtime Loudon resident, Pam neigh- curious of scores met has she said she opened, she since weeks few the In over thirty years. You read that right. Pam got excited aboutover thirty rug years hookingago during a Nova trip Scotia, to and returned home craft. anx-the learn and mentor a find to ious 20 about for home her in teaching After next the to on moving now is she years, phase of her career, about which said, she “Go big orNovember 1st, she opened The Woolen go home.” So Pear in Brookside Plaza. on first thing you might see is a group of small samplers on the wall. They colors and designs traditional in created are a as such motifs folk classic feature and sunflower, crow, smiling cat, and US a few more steps and there is Take flag. a trio of finished 2' x 3' rugs for sale of more complex design. Turn toward the opposite wall and there is a multi-mediastunning rug featuring ahorse. Meanwhile, running all around you are shelves filled with neatly folded conceivable bun- every in fabric wool of dles shade and pattern. has been featured in several books and magazines; participates at artisan and guild events; spent a numerousturn as president of the local Artists); (Association and Hooking of Traditional is a juried chaptermember ATHA of the of the hooking rug teaching and materials selling been had She Craftsmen. NH of League at her home and rug hooking schools as Brookside RedPlaza allows Horseher to Rugs,share her but love of the hooking with new many more shop people and introduce them to the history and joys of rug hooking. at very are Most about. all is storefront new the what see to in stopped have who bors information. more receive to up signed have many and supportive, and enthusiastic rug hooking and braiding supplies, Pam has great plans for the shop. She will offer classes for all levels, and a gallery of finished fiber arts. Rug hooking developed may during have Viking days, but is most recently to documented coverings bed and floor as in such uses, “country” practical from evolved the gradually 1800s. It becoming a fine-arts form of expression. Somewhat like knitting and other textile- January 2015 January January 2015 January The Loudon Ledger. Cmdr Jones and Fred Osgood presenting Commandant Margaret with a donation of $500.00. LeBrecque ike” us on Facebook! Loudon Recreation has a Facebook page, check page, Facebook a has Recreation Loudon Facebook! on us ike” it out for details on upcoming Those events. who follow us on Face- book or who check the website know that we add after stuff the publish- Ledger so please check frequently!! ing of the latest Loudon L Loudon Recreation Committee is a volunteer group that organizes classes, Remember to check the town website or www.loudonnh.org Facebook between Chair and standing exercise group that meets on Monday evenings from 6–7 If you are interested in joining the next session of Zumba email Jen at Beginner Tribal Fusion Belly Dance will Workshop be on Friday, Janaury 2nd Beginners and all are welcome! Adults and Seniors who are ready for lots of fun of lots for ready are who Seniors and Adults welcome! are all and Beginners workshops, events and activities for citizens of all ages in Loudon. We NEED other NEED We Loudon. in ages all of citizens for activities and events workshops, volunteers to step up and help out on this committee. issues for updates and watch for updates in every Thank you for your continued support! n issue of EXERCISE GROUP The p.m. Road. goal at of the this Richard group Brown is House on Village South info, more For accepted. are Donations fun. so more — fun have and moving get to contact Janet at 961-0061. ZUMBA [email protected] The next session dates are January 5, 12, February and 2, 26 9, and and 16. Zumba is officially described as an exhilarating, effective, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party! easy-to-follow, Most of all it is FUN. Zumba is on Monday nights from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at the Loudon Elementary School gymnasium. The cost is $42 for the six week session. Registration is at the to Loudon Recreation. first class. Please make checks payable DANCING FOR BEGINNERS BELLY know you library, the at class Zoe’s take to chance the had you If $40. pm 6-8 from this is a workshop you won’t want to miss out on! Learn some of of Friday fun a enjoy and friend a Bring combinations. dance new few a with leave the basics and connection laughter, and learning. Showing your belly is not a requirement and no experience is anoth- on questions with Zoe email this, on out necessary!miss you If [email protected] E-mail Zoeer possible event. w/questions or to LOOKING FOR MORE HELP WITH ALWAYS save your spot:RECREATION!!! Loudon Recreation Loudon News Committee LINE DANCING and laughs join a group forming on Thursday nights from 6–7 p.m. at the Richard Brown House on South Village Road. Donations accepted. Contact Janet at 961- 0061 for more information. 18 Cmdr Shawn Jones presenting Sue of the Loudon Food Pantry with Pantry Food Loudon the of Sue presenting Jones Shawn Cmdr a donation of $250.00. American Legion American 88 Post By Shawn Jones, Commander Your Legion Family Your We hope We to see you at our next meet- Greetings Legionnaires, hope We present. members 13 with 19th the on held was meeting November Our Some of the topics we discussed concerned our declining revenue during the Unit- the to $100 out: year the end to donations following the make to voted We Our November Commander’s Fund Raffle winners where as follows: $50/J. On December 7th I attend the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the NH donation our with Pantry Food Loudon the of Sue presented I 8th December On Our December meeting was held on the 17th with 12 members present. Since I I gave a brief talk on collecting clothing for a charity in Plymouth called The It looks as though we are going to fall Our December Commander’s Fund sett. ing on January 21st at 1900 hours at the Loudon Community Building. n HaveYear! Happy New a everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. holiday season with family and everyone had a wonderful What can 2014 we year. do as a post to help raise funds in the future and have our own post home again? No concrete decisions where made, just a possibil- the and Parade Day Memorial few year’s next discussed also ideas We about. talked were ity of splitting the cost of the parade between Post 88 and we May, will the have to check town. with As the town we to see if near we will be able to assemble in the same location as past years. program; Tots for Toys Corps Marine the for $150 (USO); Organizations Service ed $250 to the Loudon Food Pantry; and $500 to the NH Home Veteran’s Benefit Fund. Resident $10/K. Labonte, $10/H. Eaton, and $5/G. Dube, Foster $25/C. III Braley, Congrat- ulations to our winners! Home in The Tilton. ceremony Veteran’s was very good and included some video sur- who veteran’s the of some from conversations as well as day that from footage vived that Afterwards, day. Fred Osgood and I presented the Commandant with a donation of $500. This money will help buy Christmas gifts and other necessities for residents who otherwise might go without. that will help them buy food for those in Mike need Moffett recently this presented Christmas the season. Marine HistorianCorp with our donation program. Tots of For Toys their $150 for was feeling under the weather Vice Cmdr Gary Tasker led the meeting. He did a very good job of this and surely will conduct more meetings in the future. It was decided I would write a letter to the Concord continue will we Parade and Day Memorial the with assistance their require longer VFW informing them we will no this tradition with or without outside assistance. I will bring a draft of this letter to the January meeting for members to voted We review. to table setting a our on spending cap spending a set should we perhaps that discussed was It year. next for cap Officer Finance revenue. declining to due obligations financial other and donations post the for income of source potential another at looking be to going is Elliot Larry in the near future. He will give a report on Chaplain his Larry Hemphill findings will at be the making January arrangements meeting. to have a guest planner financial come to our post in February to give us options building fund currently held in certificates of deposits (CD). on what to do with our Bridge House Shelter & Ladders Thrift Store. They are working Legion Post 66 to collect clothing with some of the proceeds with helping area veterans American next the over donate to like would you items clothing have you If families. their and few weeks please contact me so I can get them from you. please go to their website www.bridgehouseladders.org/ about this organization For more information short on our membership goal of 100% by 10/31/14. As of 12/15/14 we stood at had a 72.37%. We few renewals come in the mail and members who renewed at the last meeting. I’m sure our numbers will look better when comes the out. nextWe would reportlike to welcomeour newest member, Michael Hartt of Page 18 — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon Ledger Raffle Raffle winners where as follows: $50/L. Fancy, $25/M. Timmins, graves, $10/S. $10/R. Garland, Har- and $5/S. Bas- Concord. Mike served with the US Army. US the with served Mike Concord. are grateful he opted to join our post. We hope to see him at future meetings. We

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Community Training in Ecological • January 14, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Boscawen New Hampshire Dairy Goat Design • January 21, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Boscawen Seminar — Goat Nutrition NH Cooperative Extension is offering a four-part • January 28, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Franklin At the NH Farm and Forest Expo • February 4, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Boscawen training on ecological design from January 14, Saturday, February 7, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. throughU February 4, 2015. Utilizing Permaculture (Snow dates: February 12 & 18) Cost for the training is $395. Space is limited. Reg- Center of New Hampshire – Radisson Hotel, Web- Design Principles, the training is geared towards com- ster Room, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH munity leaders, planning board members, conserva- ister online: https://www.events.unh.edu/Registra- tionForm.pm?event_id=17113 Feeding goats is more than offering them a lot of tion commissions, landscape designers and architects, feedstuffs, but it is giving them the balance of proper agricultural commissions, and energy committees. For more information, contact Mary Tebo Davis at [email protected] or (603) 641-6060. nutrients for maintenance, growth, reproduction, and Town road agents, maintenance personnel, and engi- milk or meat production. This session will cover the neers would also benefit. CEUs and professional cred- basics of how a goat’s digestive system works, nutri- its are available for AICP CM, AIA, NH Certified Sheep: 4-day Workshop (Basic ent requirements, understanding feed composition and Professional Landscapers and NOFA Organic Land- animal husbandry education for how to balance a ration. This information will be of care Practioners. sheep owners) help to the small producer up through large opera- Participants will be led through a series of conver- Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29 and February 12, tions, because proper feeding is the key to successful sations, collaborative activities, case study field trips, goat management. and a design charrette, introducing the ecological 2015 (snowdate of February 19, 2015) SCHEDULE: design process that can be applied to communities in All workshops are 6:30–8 p.m. at Merrimack County Extension Office, 315 Daniel Webster High- the planning and development process or for their own 9:30 a.m. ADGA District #1 Meeting way, Boscawen, NH. $10.00 per person/per class. 4- individual properties. Topics will include appropriate Phil Cassette, First Vice President, American Hers are free but must be accompanied by a paid, technologies, scale, biodiversity, integrated design, Dairy Goat Association; and District #1 Directors, registered adult. Space is limited. and stacking functions. Cliff Parker and Tom Cox On-line registration: www.events.unh.edu/Regis- “This training brings together permaculture con- 10:00 a.m. “Goat Nutrition and Balancing trationForm.pm?event_id=17229 cepts and design principles for New Hampshire. Par- Rations” For directions or questions contact: Dot Perkins, ticipants will get tools to plan, design, and develop a Peter Erickson, UNH Dairy Specialist and Profes- Food & Agriculture at Merrimack County Extension more resilient and sustainable future for a town’s sor by calling 603-796-2151 or email: dorothy.perkins infrastructure and economy, while working in harmo- 11:30 a.m. Panel and Questions: “Practical Feed- @unh.edu ny with the natural world,” says UNH Cooperative ing Applications” Class one will cover basic info about raising sheep, Extension Natural Resources Field Specialist Mary Peter Erickson, UNH Dairy Specialist and Profes-

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ue to weather conditions on Tuesday, December 9th, the annual Young at Heart at Young annual the 9th, December Tuesday, on conditions weather to ue Christmas party was cancelled and rescheduled to Tuesday, December 16, L Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will hold a Senior Health Clinic Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will hold its monthly Walk-In Walk-in monthly free a holding is Association Nurse Visiting Regional Concord Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a free presentation, The potluck lunch was once again a huge success. The casseroles, salads, and Greenhous- Ledgeview by donated were poinsettias beautiful of prizes door The at Heart The Young will meet again January on 13, Tuesday, 2015. Tim Huppe See you next month and until then a big thank you to all who participated in n Year! Happy New January Senior Health Clinic If noon. until a.m. 9 from Housing Senior VOANNE the at 27 January Tuesday, on services Clinic Health Senior All 798-5203. call please clinic, the to ride a need you are provided for a suggested donation regardless ofof a $10; person’s ability however, to servicespay. Services offered are include providedpressure foot screening, care, B-12 blood injections, medication education, and nutritional educa- tion. Call (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815 for an appointment. Immunization Clinic Walk-In Immunization Clinic for children and adults on January Monday, 5 from 1–3 p.m. Episco- Paul’s St. at held are Clinics p.m. 2:30–4:30 from 20 January Tuesday, and per requested is $10 of fee A Concord. in St. Centre 21 Center, Outreach Church pal person. Clinics are for children and adults who are who uninsured, have underserved,no access and to these needed services in order to Children must be accompanied by a lead parent or guardian. Please bring an immuniza- a healthy lifestyle. tion record with you. For more information, call Concord Regional at VNA (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815. Blood Pressure Clinic Walk-In Clin- Pressure Blood a.m. 9:30–11 from 2 January Friday, on Clinic Pressure Blood ics are at the Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd. in pressure screenings are a good way for individuals to track their blood pressure for Concord. Blood upcoming visits to their physician. For more information, call Concord Regional or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815. n at (603) 224-4093 VNA CRVNA Offers Laughter for Mind & Body Presentation CRVNA in Loudon “Laughter for Mind & Body,” on January Wednesday, 21 from 10 Richard to Road Brown in House, Loudon. 142 Laughter Village South is a powerful 11 a.m. at remedy to stress, pain, and conflict. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, laughter of effects the about Learn grounded. you keeps and others, to you connects on our emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as our relationships. register, To call (603) 224-4093 or (800) 924-8620, ext. 5815. D 2014. Thirty-eight members of the Young at Heart met at Charlie’s Barn and joined and Barn Charlie’s at met Heart at Young the of members Thirty-eight 2014. colors The piano. the at Preston Shirley with Carols Christmas traditional singing in and the poinsettias were beautiful. were bright and festive conversation and lunch the enjoyed Everyone delicious. and plentiful were desserts with their friends. There was definitely a festive spirit in the air and no one went that was for sure. away hungry, es and the center pieces were donated by Ginny Merrill and Barbara Follansbee. The recipients of the prizes were Pauline Arsenault. Larry Hemphill, and Joanne McCarthy, Woodside, Phyliss Roger Dow, Letty Barton, from Sanborn Farm will be giving a presentation. making the at Young Heart Christmas party a huge success. A very special thank music for our Christmas celebration. you to Shirley Preston who played the 22 Sue, Bill and Sarah and reach Loudon Of course you do!!! households. It’s inexpensive and easy. households. It’s 603-738-0232 / [email protected] Contact Samantha French, Ad Salesperson Loudon Food Pantry Food Loudon News Advertise in The Loudon Ledger Do You Want To Promote To Want Do You Your Business In The Town Business In Your Where You Live and Work? Live Where You Winter is a tough time of the year. Many of our patrons have to make the choice the make to have patrons our of Many year. the of time tough a is Winter can mail or You drop off your donations to Loudon 30 Food Chichester Pantry, Business town type Collection Elkins Library Canterbury Food Care Pharmacy Epsom Funds TD Bank Loudon Food LoudonLoudon Post Office Funds Food and The Hungry Buffalo Loudon Food and Funds 106 Beanstalk Loudon Funds Red Roof Inn Loudon Food and Funds Country Store Loudon Village Loudon Funds SubmarineYellow Concord Funds WorldCamping Chichester Food have made it possible for Thank us you to to all our You volunteers and donors. We gave We out 86 Thanksgiving boxes this had We year. estimated higher as we The winner of our raffle this year She is won Sissy $43.25. P. Congratulations! Spanning over two miles, the Gift Wonderland. Come and enjoy Winter NHMS As of December 15th, Loudon Food Pantry has received 4,238 pounds of food. After the holiday we will be closed for inventory and will reopen January 12th. will be closed for inventory and will After the holiday we to pay their heating bill or to feed their family. Food donations help us stock shelves. the Monetary donations allow us to buy essential through food food donations. The that more food on is our shelves, not the more we received can feed our patrons their complete allotment of food. to Donate Where you neighborhood the in not you’re find you if But 03307. NH Loudon D, Unit Rd., at one of these convenient locations: can drop off wish everyone a happy and safe holiday! n We feed as many households as we do. Donations Needed Thanksgiving Boxes normally give out 125. In looking over the figures, we found that more than a few patrons had lost their homes Also, and Epsom moved Food out of our service area. Pantry decided to Thanksgiving do Boxes this year as Thank well. you all for your donations and help! Meadow Ledge Farm was again able to help Any us this year! produce that was left over after Friendly Kitchen. the boxes were complete was donated to The — Annual 50/50 Holiday Raffle to December 12th November 1st through Thank you everyone for playing. Gift of Lights — 4:30–9:00 p.m. from November 21, 2014–January 3, 2015 of Lights features over 60 holiday scenes and over 400 light displays. The course winds around the outside of the track’s grandstands and includes a portion of the NHMS Road Course. It also has the super-popular Tunnel of Lights, which mea- sures over http://www.nhms.com/events/gift_of_lights/. 250 feet in length.your off discount a receive will you items food nonperishable 3 least at bring you If For more ticket. Also, all those updatedfood items are donated to Loudon Food information, Pantry. So, help us please to feed those less fortunate. Bring as many food goitems as you can. 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Black 23 January 2015 www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger Page 23 Black OBITUARIES Kathleen Mary Minery Nancy A. (Dussault) Dube athleen Mary Minery, 65, of Pittsfield, NH passed November 23, 2014 at the ancy A. (Dussault) Dube, 55, of Loudon and formerly of Nashua, wife of Hospice House in Concord after being diagnosed with Cancer in August. The Michael C. Dube, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 26, 2014 at Con- MineryK family has filled many homes in Loudon since the early 1900s beginning Ncord Hospital after an extended illness. with several on Minery Road. Born in Laconia on Nov. 9, 1959, she is a daughter of Kenneth N. Dussault and Kathy enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, genealogy, and crafts, as well as the late Edna Ann (Gordon) Dussault. Nancy grew up in Nashua and attended St. spending time with friends and family. Patrick Sullivan was often by her side for Christopher School and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1978. She the past 20 years. She is survived by her son and best friend Keith Emerson, Jr. of had been employed with Ladesco of Nashua and Manchester for more than 20 Pittsfield and her daughter and son-in-law John and Melissa Sheehy of Concord years. plus five grandchildren: Tyler, Brennan, and Zachery Emerson of Florida plus Nancy was an independent woman who lived her life on her own terms. She Makayla Bourbeau and Jake Sheehy of Concord and one Great-Granddaughter, lived life to its fullest and had a generous spirit. She met many people in her life- Brooklynn of Florida. She was married to and divorced from Keith Emerson, Sr. of time, many of whom became close friends. Nancy was an avid NASCAR fan and Manchester and Robert L. Corliss (deceased) of Barnstead. She is predeceased by spent many happy years spending weekends with her husband, Mike, and her her grandparents Frederick and Margaret (Kimberly) Minery, Sr., parents James NASCAR friends camping out at the race track and enjoying the festivities. Nancy and Mary Minery, Sr. and is the fifth of their eight children, Margaret Chagnon, loved the outdoors and always had flowers and a garden at her Loudon home. Concord; Fred Minery, Sr. (deceased); James W. Minery, Jr., Loudon/Florida; She loved her family and the many family activities throughout the year, espe- Richard Minery, (deceased); Gary Minery, Sr., Loudon; Fay Green, Gilmanton; and cially “girls weekend away” and the Dussault family Christmas when everyone Donna Waszkiewicz, Alton. Please see the Kathy Minery’s Facebook page for more gathered to celebrate family. Nancy was a good cook and enjoyed making delicious information. soups for her family to enjoy. Be a Pay it Forward Angel... Members of her family include her husband, Michael J. Dube, of Loudon; her Nov. 23, 2014 Kathy Minery passed on & she will be missed father, Kenneth N. Dussault of Milford; a stepson Brandon Dube; her four grand- Her family wants to spread some cheer & hope you can assist children, Leon, Layla, Michael and Adriana; her brothers Brian N. Dussault and his In lieu of flowers please try to honor & support her wife Susan of Lowell, Mass., and Phil Corliss and his wife Jan of Vermont; her sis- by passing on this little note when you Pay it Forward ter Marybeth MacQuarrie and her partner Kevin of Milford; her mother-in-law, Then — just update Facebook once you help a friend or stranger Jacqueline M. Dube of Plant City, Fla.; brother-in-law Bruce Dube and his wife let’s see how many people we can touch by a Kelly of Plant City, Fla.; a sister-in-law Tamara J. Pollock and her husband Stephen Pay it Forward Angel! of Merrimack; her nieces, Catie, Crystal, Liz and Peder and their spouses and chil- dren. She is also survived by loving friends of many years, Heather, Amanda, Mary; also several grandnieces, grandnephews, aunts and cousins. Donations may be made in her memory to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Attn. Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C. 20090-6929. Jacqueline “Jacki” Delaney acqueline “Jacki” Delaney, 52, passed away at her home in Loudon Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. J Jacki is survived by her husband Jon Alger and her mother-in-law, Barbara Sacco of Loudon, and by family in North Carolina including her sisters, Connie and Jean and her brother Ricky.

Obituaries — cont. on 24 were January 2015 January that help promote farming. Beginners course Luck We We would like to have the brochure 3. Jim and Mary ellen Brown 4. it was agreed that we would like to • Grant writing for farmers • Website set up and design — Basic/ • Farmers Social Meet and Greet — Pot • Bee Keeping Table • Farm to • Building Barns • Sustainable Farming Workshop • Pig • UNH Cooperative offerings? We would like more farmers to attend Jim Brown suggested writing an article Meeting was adjorned at 8:10 p.m. 7 at 4th Dec on be will meeting next The Sugar House agreed to pay $25 for addition- for $25 pay to agreed House Sugar al advertising. completed with copies Meeting. Town March available at the present to discuss a Current Use penalty that penalty Use Current a discuss to present was assessed on a sap vacuum pump shed on and his property that is in Current Use (wood lot). He was assessed $80 for a cur- that equipment of piece a on change use rent he uses to collect sap. Roy Merrilllisted be may Use Current in land while that stated as forest, inactive pasture or wetlands catego- the by theeffected not is land the of use The board agreed ry. to research the current use regulations and to talk with Earl Tuson, Howard Pearl, Larry Moore and Rob John- son for more information. The board willdecide at the next meeting if an article will Meeting. Town be presented at the next host forums Some forums to consider are: meetings. about a Loudon Farm for each issue of the Loudon Ledger. p.m. at the Community Building (hopefully with heat). (New Eng- Bruce is man- to get feedback. Dennis will Dennis feedback. get to Minutes — November 6, 2014 — November Minutes aymond B. Bennett, 86, died on December 14, 2014 at the Exeter Hospital. He Hospital. Exeter the at 2014 14, December on died 86, Bennett, B. aymond was born on February 28, 1928 in Boston, MA, the son of the late Harry and She was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Duquette; three brothers and She was known as Shirley or Mrs. Duquette to some, but to most she was Nana In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to New Beginnings Church A resident of Epping since 1976, Ray grew up in Loudon, NH and also formerly also and NH Loudon, in up grew Ray 1976, since Epping of resident A He is survived by his wife of 39 Ann years, (Berry) Patricia Bennett of Epping, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either the NH Food Members present: Carole Soule, Bruce The board has reconvened after two were elected: Officers Cindy Shea — 2016 President President Vice Chris D Koufos — 2016 Carole Soule — 2017 Secretary Alternate, 2016 Larry Stone — Bruce Dawson — 2017 Annette Batchelder — 2015 1. presentation. Website 2. the grant from negFF It was agreed that Dennis Schaefer will Maple Ridge Sugar House corrected Agricultural Commission Meeting Commission Agricultural Robin of Penacook and John Duquette and his wife, Ruth of Penacook; 17 grand- children, 30 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. three sisters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. and friend. of the Nazarene, the church she loved – 33 Staniels Road, Loudon, NH 03307. Dawson, Cindy Shea, Larry Stone nate),(alter- Chris Batchelder Koufos. Absent: Annette Old Business years of inactivity. new Business Marion (Brown) Bennett. resided MA. Amesbury, in For over twenty years he worked as a truck driver and machine operator for Scott & Williams was Raymond in Company. Oil Buxton and Tractor Buxton for years many employed Laconia, NH. He was balers. also336 Deere John and tractors formerlyon working enjoyed and mechanic skilled a also He also had a love of animals. NH; two son’s, James R. Bennett Loudon, NH; ofhis grandson Nicholas Hudson,Bennett; his great-grandson Maxim NCBennett; and Stephen his brother Ralph Bennett of Concord, NH; and several nieces and nephews. A. Bennett of PO SPCA, NH the to or 03109; NH Manchester, Dr., Park Industrial East 700 Bank Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885-0196. For more information, please visit www.bre- wittfuneralhome.com. Raymond B. Bennett R aging the web site and the mailing list. Mes- list. mailing the and site web the aging sages intended for the board should be sent to [email protected]. Messages to the “members” should be sent to [email protected]. Board list is moderated The(only members can send to it without interception). The mem- bers list is also moderated, but only to pre- Ag related info). vent spam (non Loudon land Grassroots Environment $1,000 Fund) was for received graphic May design 4, and/or 2011 printing “for offarm map a to highlight local and raise awareness of An local additional resources.” $200 was collected in 2011 from 8 farms ($25/farm). the in advertize also can farms other $25 For brochure. do the graphic work to create this brochure. A draft copy Ledger Loudon will be incor- to submittedSymbol Town the of copy a modify to the Ag Commission symbol. porate with an their information on map Farm added their information. Maple andRidge Stoneboat 24 OBITUARIES Ken Krzewick made a Adjournment: Submitted by: Ken Krzewick Ashland Molly Alice Tuson The next Trustees’ meeting was sched- Alice will perform the water test on Alice had met with Keeley Painting The Personnel Policy will be discussed The By-Laws of the Board of Trustees The updated Meeting Room Policy was On-going issues regarding the furnace uled for December 1, 2014 at 5 p.m. motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m; seconded by Molly Ashland. favor. All were in November 7 and bring the samples to theState. Company and Kelley & Son Painting. They will provide estimates for re-painting main thefloor of the Library. She will contact Clean Cut Painting to get well. an estimate as at the January meeting. was discussed. In section 8, there will be a line added to authorize the Library Director oper- daily the for funds specified expend to ation of the Library. signed by the Trustees. Trustees. signed by the was discussed. Nancy will put together an outline of its maintenance and repair histo- ry. The Trustees expendable discussed trust whether or replace- capitalfuture any for appropriate be would an reserve fund ment of the furnace. — November 3, 2014 — November Ken Krzewick moved to Next Deadline: Jan. 16, 2015 ing adjustment needed to addspace to the biography section. more outs until 3 Novem- p.m. on Saturday, ber 8, while Artthe ShowLVA Sale takes place, but will be open only for November 9. the art show on Sunday, tion/guided relaxation December 17. program on extensive weeding has been done on the main floor reference book area. ber. hirley Ford Duquette, 88, of Loudon, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at her at 2014, 14, Dec. Sunday, away passed Loudon, of 88, Duquette, Ford hirley home. Survivors include her daughter, Denise M. Sargent and her husband, Roy of Shirley was a member of New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene in Loudon She was born in Concord the daughter of Harry A. and Bernice J. (Langley) Jacki enjoyed great success for more than 25 years in customer service as a store a as service customer in years 25 than more for success great enjoyed Jacki made be can memory Jacki's in donations service, formal no will there Although An open house to celebrate Jacki's life will be planned for a later date. Ken Krzewick called the meeting to In attendance: Trustees Ken Krzewick, Acceptance of minutes: The Trustees The Library Director’s Report volunteer • A helped with wasa woodwork- • The library will be open for check- • Fran Nash is offering a stress reduc- • In keeping with use and timeliness, • There will be no book sale in Decem- The Trustees reviewed the profit and The Trustees discussed the 2015–2016 The Trustees went into Non-Public Ses- Library Trustees’ Meeting Minutes Meeting Library Trustees’ cooking for the family. Loudon; sons, Duquette Michael of W. A. Glenn Danbury, Duquette and his wife, Ford. Mrs. Duquette attended schools in Concord and during her working career Assistant for Administrative was the an State of New Hampshire for 32 years. She married J. Wendell Duquette in 1946 and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1997. Boys and Girls Camp for several years. and was active with the World Light of the She, along with Wendell, began many Light of the World clubs. She also volun- teered for many groups and organizationsincluded crochetingwith Christmasthe church.Ornaments, Hermaking interestscards on also the computer and Shirley Ford Duquette S manager at Dillards, Brooks Fashions, County Seat, the Country Cat/Loudon Post and most recently at the Red Roof Inn in Loudon. Count- Leather, Wilson's Office, foot- gardening, for passion her generosity; her for Jacki remember will friends less ball, schnauzers, Labrador retrievers, enthusiasm andfor any chance spookyto host a big Halloweenneighborhood cook-out on a hot decorations;summer day; and her love of the beach. her to the Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301. Page 24 — www.loudonnh.org The Loudon Ledger order at 5:00 p.m. Herb Alternate Tuson; Alice Ashland, Molly Nancy Hendy Huckins; Library Director reviewed the minutes from the October 20, 2014 meeting. accept the minutes as proposed; seconded in favor. All were Ashland. by Molly reviewed, which included the following: loss statement. budget. Alice will contact the Selectmen to schedule a time to review the budget with them. sion at 5:19 p.m. to issue. The came Trustees out of discussNon Public a personnel Session at 5:29 p.m.

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Present: Selectman Bowles and Select- medical call in Loudon, as ambulance per- Road in the amount of $1,200.00. Seconded its full value, and as we would appraise the man Krieger. Chairman Ives arrived later in sonnel were tied up at the chimney fire that by Chairman Ives. Selectman Bowles stated same in payment of a just debt due for a sol- the meeting. was going on at the same time as the med- that this bid appeared to be a little more vent debtor. So help us God. Also present: Office Manager Brenda ical call. involved to try and keep the wood from rot- Selectman Bowles read the Tax Collec- Pearl, Fire Chief Rick Wright, and Deputy Chief Wright stated that Tom Henley has ting. The Board thanked the other two com- tor’s Warrant into the record: TO: Helen L. Chief Bill Lake. submitted his resignation . Chief Wright panies for submitting their bids. All in favor. McNeil, Collector of Taxes for Loudon, New Selectman Krieger moved to go into a thanked Mr. Henley for his service and Motion carried. Hampshire in said county. In the name of nonpublic session with Office Manager wished him the best in his future endeavors. Chief Wright discussed the old Highway the State you are hereby directed to collect Brenda Pearl per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) at 5:55 Chief Wright said that he would be posting Department 1-Ton Truck and the desire to the property taxes in the list herewith com- p.m.; seconded by Selectman Bowles. Roll the opening at the station as he would like to use this truck to plow out hydrants when the mitted to you, amounting to the sum of Five call vote: Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes. hire from within the department if possible. Highway Crew is busy with big storms. The Million Five Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Majority vote in favor. Motion carries. Chief Wright will forward the job posting to Board agreed this was a good idea but the Five Hundred Twelve Dollars Selectman Krieger moved to come out of the Selectmen’s Office. people plowing needed to have training. ($5,568,512.00) and with interest at twelve non-public session at 6:10 p.m.; seconded Chief Wright advised the Board that the Discussion began regarding the repairs and (12%) percent per annum from December by Selectman Bowles. Roll call vote: water heater at Station 1 was replaced Fri- truck body issues. 15, 2014 thereafter, on all sums not paid on Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes. Majority vote day, November 7, by Jeff Leonard. Selectman Bowles commented that he or before that day. And we further order you in favor. Motion carries. Selectman Bowles Chief Wright advised the Board that was glad that the fire on NH Route 106 was to remit all monies collected to the Town made a motion to seal the minutes for five Harry O Electrical has been hired to do the not worse as he drove past the scene and Treasurer, or to the Town Treasurer’s years because it is determined that divul- work at the Police and Fire Station as well commended the fire department for doing a designee as provided by RSA 41:29, VI, at gence of this information likely would affect as the War Memorial at the Library, and great job to get it under control quickly. least on a weekly basis, or daily whenever adversely the reputation of any person other work will commence once special ordered The Board recognized Boy Scouts Cole tax receipts total One Thousand Five Hun- than a member of this board. Seconded by items are received. He said that landscaper Sheppard, Hayden Gardner from the audi- dred Dollars ($1,500.00) or more. Given Selectman Krieger. All in favor. Roll call Scott Flewelling, has offered to pay the cost ence. The boys explained that they are under our hands at Loudon, New Hamp- vote: Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes. Majority to fix or replace the light at the War Memo- working on their Citizenship Merit Badges shire, this Twelfth day of November in 2014. vote in favor. Motion carries. rial that one of his employees caught with a and wanted to ask the Selectmen some Board of Selectmen, Loudon, New Hamp- Selectman Bowles called the meeting to lawnmower earlier this summer. The Board questions. shire. order at 6:10 p.m. agreed that it was nice of Mr. Flewelling to Cole asked the Board how many meet- Selectman Bowles stated the Town rate Selectman Krieger moved to approve the step forward. ings it takes to get a decision on the fire is $3.79 per $1,000, the Local School Rate Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, Chief Wright stated the new ambulance department’s request to have a snowplow is $11.96 per $1,000, the School State Rate October 28, 2014 as written. Seconded by is due to arrive December 22, 2014. for their use. Selectman Krieger explained is $2.37 per $1,000, and the Merrimack Selectman Bowles. Majority vote in favor. Chief Wright advised the Board that he that the Highway Department had an old County Rate is $2.69 per $1,000 for a total Motion carried. had applied and was approved for a match- truck they were no longer going to use and of $20.81. Black Selectman Krieger moved to approve the ing grant through NH Division of Forest decided that instead of selling the truck they The Board began their review of weekly Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, November 4, and Lands in the amount of $2,000.00 to would first offer it to the fire department for correspondence. 2014. Seconded by Selectman Bowles. replace the Forestry Pump. He said the cost their use. He said the Fire Chief checked out The Board received the Merrimack Val- Majority vote in favor. Motion carried. to replace the 1950 pump is $4,000 – the old truck and decided they would like to ley School District November 15, 2014 The Board met with Fire Chief Rick 5,000.00. The remaining funds to come get a service station to check it out and find invoice for $727,388.64 for review. Wright and Deputy Chief Bill Lake. from the Fire Department operating budget. out how much it may cost to fix it for their The Board received a copy of Highway Chief Wright advised the Board that the Chief Wright stated that he has spoken needs. Selectman Bowles said that by Block Grant Funds received in the amount live burn fire training was held on Saturday, with Road Agent Dave Rice regarding spending a little money now to fix this truck of $44,691.42. November 8, 2014 on Pleasant Street and adding two concrete blocks and additional could save the town money as they would The Board received two pieces of corre- was a very successful training. He stated fill against the wall at the dam on South Vil- not have to go out and purchase a new truck spondence from Attorney Kate Miller that a number of people have thanked him lage Road. He stated additional ground for the fire department. Selectman Krieger regarding Comcast Cable Franchise Agree- for the training and stated that it was better cover is needed at the well to keep the stated the truck the fire department current- ment for review and comment. The Board than any training they received at the Fire hydrant from freezing during the extreme ly uses is almost 30 years old and does not will take this information under advisement. Academy. Chief Wright stated that he would cold. have a plow on it. He said that currently the The Board received the Xfinity installa- be forwarding thank you letters to the busi- Chief Wright advised the Board that they fire department personnel wait until the tion rate changes. nesses that offered reduced food and sup- had checked into the code regarding exhaust highway department has time to clean up The Board received a copy of the resig- plies or donated services to this training emissions in buildings with sleeping quar- the hydrants and a firefighter goes around nation letter from Tom Henley. event. The Board will forward thank you ters. He said the maximum amount of grant with a shovel and cleans up the snow that The Board received confidential infor- letters as well. money would be 20% of the total cost. the plow does not get. He went on to say mation from Chief Wright for review. Chief Wright stated the building fire that Chief Wright suggested purchasing 3 CO that there is a chance one of the firefighters The Board received the HealthTrust occurred on Friday, November 7, on NH detectors and placing two in the fire station, could end up getting hurt while shoveling Guaranteed Maximum Rates for July 1, Route 106 was a great stop by the Loudon one in the sleeping quarters, and the other in all the heavy snow. Selectman Bowles 2015–June 30, 2016 for review. Fire Department; early detection of the the office, as well as one in the police sta- explained that the highway crew has 70 The Board received HealthTrust infor- homeowner and with the assistance of Con- tion office. The Board agreed with the pur- miles of roads to plow (two ways), plus all mation regarding the return of surplus funds cord’s Aerial Ladder Truck, this fire was chase. the town buildings and it takes a lot of time in the amount of $2,330.21 in August of stopped before it became a large fire. Chief Wright advised the Board that he to finish. 2015. Chief Wright stated that there was a received pricing for the rotting plywood at The next question was what was wrong The Board received information from chimney fire at a home on NH Route 129 on Station #2. He went on to say that there are with Loudon’s ladder truck. The Board HealthTrust for elected and appointed offi- Thursday, November 6, that took approxi- three quotes for the work with varying cost explained that the ladder truck was so old cials regarding health insurance coverage. mately 2 hours to get under control. He said and amounts of work to be completed. that the town could no longer get parts for it, The Board received a letter from Primex there were limited personnel at this call and Selectman Bowles stated that Chairman so the truck was sold. The Board stated that discussing a credit balance of $14,900.34. not having a ladder truck to utilize with its Ives has arrived. they were looking to purchase a used truck The Board received confidential Primex accompanying tools, it was difficult to navi- Selectman Krieger moved to accept Ash- and were getting cost estimates. Worker’s Compensation correspondence for gate the slippery wet metal roof. Chief ley Constructions (Robert Mallat of The next question was how kids could review. Wright went on to say that, Belmont Fire Bumfagon Road) bid to fix the 6 eyebrow help with the town. Selectmen suggested The Board received four past due ambu- Department/Ambulance had to respond to a roof panels at Station #2 on Clough Hill keeping an eye out at the gazebo or any lance bills for review. Selectman Krieger other town property and letting an adult or moved to forward past due ambulance town official know if they see anything. account #5939 in the amount of $593.60, The next question was, what was a account #2026 in the amount of $438.75, Selectman. Chairman Ives explained that account #3432 in the amount of $436.61, the Selectmen run the town and deal with and account #0529 in the amount of hiring and firing, the business aspects like $597.20 to collections. Seconded by Chair- payroll. He advised that it is a 3-year term man Ives. All in favor. Motion carried. • Fully Insured with one person being elected each year and The Board received the 2015/2016 Capi- • 70' Bucket Truck Loudon has 3 Selectmen where other towns tal Improvements Program information • 12" Chipping Service 1/2 OFF STUMP GRINDING have 5. The Board received a letter from NH • Skid Steer Services Selectman Bowles read the following Liquor Commission regarding Z-1 Express • Stump Grinding WITH TREE REMOVAL. into the record: We, the Selectmen and for review. • Tree Cabling Assessors of the Town of Loudon NH, do The Board received the ESMI Septem- solemnly swear that in making the inventory ber Compliance Report for review. for the purpose of assessing the foregoing taxes we appraised all taxable property at Selectmen — cont. on 26 26 Page 26 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org January 2015 Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes — November 18, 2014

Present: Chairman Ives, Selectman Chairman Ives stated that the old plow this board. Seconded by Selectman Krieger. The Board received copies of NHMA Bowles, and Selectman Krieger. will go with the old 1-ton to the Fire Depart- All in favor. Roll call vote: Krieger – yes; Town and City for each. Also present: Road Agent Dave Rice. ment so they can plow hydrants. Bowles – yes; Ives - yes. Majority vote in The Board received miscellaneous cor- Selectman Bowles moved to approve the The Board explained that they didn’t favor. Motion carries. respondence Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, receive a bid for the old mobile home that The Board began their review of weekly The Board received a reminder that November 12, 2014 as written. Seconded by the town owns. Selectman Bowles said he correspondence. Thursday, November 20th is the regular Selectman Krieger. All in favor. Motion car- will take a look at it with Mr. Rice to see the The Board received a request for docu- Planning Board Meeting with a Zoning ried. best way to dispose of it. ments from a former employee. The Board Ordinance Workshop at 6:00 PM. The Board met with Road Agent Dave Chairman Ives read the following: The will not allow the information to be for- The Board received a reminder that due Rice. Board of Selectmen of the Town Of Loudon warded due to the fact that it is to Thanksgiving the Zoning Board will Mr. Rice stated that the salt shed is full are accepting Sealed Bids for a 1987 GMC attorney/client privileged. meet Monday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. and the sand pile is built up. General 12000 Front - 38000 Rear 10 The Board received a request from Chief Chairman Ives stated that they received Mr. Rice said they got to try the new 1- Speed Fuller - Rayco Suspension Cummins Fiske to transfer money from his training one bid for the mobile home at 242 Red- ton yesterday and it is going to be an Diesel - 400 Hp. Minimum Bid $2700.00. line to his salary line. The Board agreed wood Road. Chairman Ives opened the improvement; it worked out good. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., Tues- with the request. envelope that contained a bid for $3,500.00, Mr. Rice said the concrete work at the day, November 18, 2014 at the Selectmen’s The Board received information from and a check in the amount of $100.00. The transfer station is done. Office. Bids will be opened during the the Town Attorney regarding the Comcast bidder asked for 30 days to research the Chairman Ives asked about the ramp at Board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tues- agreement for their additional review. The deed and get park approval. Discussion the salt shed. Mr. Rice said they applied a day, November 18, 2014. The meeting Board agreed that the Attorney should for- regarding the deed research, park approval sealer to it; they will treat it again in the begins at 6:00 p.m. Sealed Bids should be ward her recommendations to Comcast. and the fact that Freedom Hill was the only spring. clearly marked “1987 GMC Bid.” The The Board received a request from the park to work with the Board regarding the Mr. Rice said that one of his crew had Selectmen reserve the right to accept or Town Clerk to reimburse a customer for park rent for tax deeded properties ensued. surgery, it went well. Mr. Rice isn’t sure at reject any or all bids. being over charged on a registration. The Selectman Bowles made a motion to accept this time when the employee will be back. The Board received one sealed bid in the Board agreed to the refund. the bid for $3,500.00 from Kathleen He explained that he will be on limited duty amount of $1,500.00. Selectmen Krieger The Board received information regard- McMullen for 242 Redwood Road, Loudon, and won’t be able to drive truck for awhile. said he wouldn’t accept it because it doesn’t ing purchasing the Treasurer a new laptop NH, Map 69, Lot 415 with the condition that Mr. Rice suggested that he be put on the meet minimum bid and more people might due to the fact that hers is so old that there she gets approval from Freedom Hill project of marking culverts on their map; have bid on it if the minimum was lower. are issues with security, virus protection and Mobile Home Park. Seconded by Selectman it’s something they haven’t had time to get Chairman Ives said the Board will take this speed. The Board agreed that a new laptop Krieger. All in favor. Motion carried. to. Mr. Rice explained to the Board that he under advisement at this time. can be purchased. Selectman Bowles suggested that the would like to purchase a new counter for Chairman Ives recognized Tricia Abbott The Board received information from option to advertise old town equipment on

Black measuring driveways; it would also be used from the audience. Chairman Ives explained the office manager regarding meeting dates Craigslist be investigated. He said it might for this project. He said that this one won’t that due to the nature of the conversation and times for budget hearings. The Board bring more attention and money than we’re be hooked to the truck. Chairman Ives Ms. Abbott can choose to go into non-public agreed to the dates as presented. getting at auction or by sealed bid. Chair- agreed that this is a project that needs to be session. She agreed that would be best. The Board received information from man Ives and Selectman Krieger concurred. done and will be a good one for the Selectman Bowles moved to go into a non- Chief Fiske regarding the 2006 Ford Crown Selectman Krieger moved to adjourn at employee. Mr. Rice said they will need to public session with per RSA 91-A: 3, II (c) Victoria that sold at State Auction on Octo- 7:09 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Bowles. get someone to drive the plow truck for at 6:20 p.m.; seconded by Selectman ber 18th. All in favor. Motion carried. approximately 12 weeks. He explained that Krieger. Roll call vote: Krieger – yes; The Board received a check from ESMI they will be okay for little storms but they’ll Bowles – yes; Ives - yes. Majority vote in for the 3rd Quarter Host Community Fee in LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN need someone for the big storms. favor. Motion carries. Selectman Bowles the amount of $28,967.80. Steven R. Ives, Chairman Chairman Ives mentioned to Mr. Rice moved to come out of non-public session at The Board received information from an Dustin J. Bowles, Selectman that the board right in front of the door at the 6:40 p.m.; seconded by Selectman Krieger. auctioneer regarding tax deeded property. Robert P. Krieger, Selectman town office is springy. Mr. Rice said it isn’t Roll call vote: Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes; The Board received notice about the the board it’s the deck. Selectman Bowles Ives - yes. Majority vote in favor. Motion Property Liability Trust Annual Meeting. suggested that the cross member underneath carries. Selectman Bowles made a motion to might have come loose. Mr. Rice said it seal the minutes for five years because it is won’t break. Chairman Ives asked that it be determined that divulgence of this informa- shored up; Mr. Rice agreed. tion likely would affect adversely the repu- tation of any person other than a member of Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes — November 25, 2014

Selectmen — cont. from 25 Present: Chairman Ives, Selectman The Board met with Police Chief, Code The Board received an Abutter notice for in favor. Selectman Bowles stated the Board Bowles, and Selectman Krieger. Enforcement Office Bob Fiske. Tax Map 11, Lot 12 owned by Inisfree was meeting on Wednesday this week as Also present: Police Chief, Code Chief Fiske stated that he had received Investments, LLC for review. Tuesday was Veteran’s Day and he wished Enforcement Office Bob Fiske, Fire Chief the SPCA contract agreement and compared The Board received the J.O. Cate to thank all those who have served. Select- Rick Wright, and Deputy Chief Bill Lake. the last agreement prices with the updated Memorial Van Association Meeting Min- man Krieger agreed and also thanked all Selectman Bowles moved to approve the agreement prices. utes of September 25, 2014. those that came out to vote on Tuesday, Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, Mr. Fiske discussed a property on The Board received the following November 4. Motion carried. November 18, 2014 as written. Seconded by Loudon Ridge Road with a resident turning reminders: Tuesday, November 18th bids Selectman Krieger. All in favor. Motion car- due for the 1987 GMC & Thursday, LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN ried. Selectmen — cont. on 27 November 20th Planning Board Meeting. Steven R. Ives, Chairman Selectman Krieger moved to adjourn at Dustin J. Bowles, Selectman 7:20 p.m. Seconded by Chairman Ives. All Robert P. Krieger, Selectman Do You Want To Promote Your Business In The Town BEST SEPTIC SERVICE Where You Live and Work? 225-9057 Of course you do!!! Septic Pumpin’ Advertise in The Loudon Ledger and reach Loudon households. It’s inexpensive and easy. and outhouse rentals Contact Samantha French, Ad Salesperson fo’ rite ’ere 603-738-0232 / [email protected] ’round Loudon! 27 January 2015 www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger Page 27

Chief Wright discussed a fire that his assessment regarding RSA 76:2 and was The Board received a copy of the NH Selectmen — cont. from 26 occurred on Friday due to woodstove ashes advised by the Town’s contract assessor, DOT construction plans for Staniels Road not being taken care of properly. that the change was due to the age of the and NH Route 106 work. a detached garage into an apartment. Mr. Selectman Bowles moved to go into a building being adjusted to 1998 and that Mr. The Board received information from Fiske advised the Board that he had given nonpublic session per RSA 91-A: 3, II (a) at Little could contact the Selectmen and Comcast regarding price adjustments as the property owner a cease and desist for the 6:20 p.m.; seconded by Selectman Bowles. request an abatement. Mr. Little stated that well as information stating that they will apartment as it was never approved for liv- Roll call vote: Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes. he is not questioning the value; his concern continue to provide high-speed internet to ing space. He advised the Board that the Majority vote in favor. Motion carries. is that the change happened after April 1. He Loudon Elementary School and Maxfield property owner has contacted the Zoning Selectman Bowles moved to come out of went on to discuss the history of his proper- Public Library for free. Office to obtain an administrative appeal. non-public session at 6:33 p.m.; seconded ty and changes made to the building and The Board received a Scholarship thank The Police Department Blood Drive is by Selectman Krieger. Roll call vote: assessment card over the years. Mr. Little you note from Jean Stearns. ongoing and there was a lot of support for Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes. Majority vote asked that the Board put his valuation back The Board received a copy of a Christ- this event. in favor. Motion carries. Selectman Bowles to what it was as of April 1. The Board mas events flyer. The Board met with Fire Chief Rick made a motion to seal the minutes for five reviewed information from DRA relative to The Board received a copy of Central Wright. years because it is determined that divul- this issue. Chairman Ives read the corre- NH Regional Planning Commission’s “draft Chief Wright discussed a letter that he gence of this information likely would affect spondence from Chuck Reese of DRA, 2015 Plan” Public Hearing Notice for forwarded to the Planning and Zoning adversely the reputation of any person other which states, changes can be made up until Thursday, December 11, 2014. Departments regarding the Zoning Ordi- than a member of this board. Seconded by the MS-1 is signed by the Selectmen. Chair- The Board received the following nance Work Shop and proposed Zoning Selectman Krieger. All in favor. Roll call man Ives stated that Board would take this reminders: Tuesday, December 2nd at 4:30 Amendments. Chief Wright said that he vote: Krieger – yes; Bowles – yes. Majority under advisement to look into the informa- p.m. 2015–2016 Budget meeting; and wanted to withdraw the proposed amend- vote in favor. Motion carries. tion further before they make a decision and Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:30 a.m. CIP ments as the intent was strictly for public Chairman Ives discussed the SPCA will get back to Mr. Little as quickly as pos- meeting. safety and nothing more. Selectman Bowles agreement contract received from Chief sible. Selectman Bowles moved to adjourn at apologized for the way the discussion was Fiske and the Board agreed to have the The Board began their review of weekly 7:07 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Krieger. handled at the meeting as it should not have chairman sign the agreement on behalf of correspondence. All in favor. Motion carried. become a debate. Selectman Krieger asked the Town. The Board received a copy of a letter if Chief Wright was withdrawing all the The Board met with David Little of from Fire Chief Rick Wright to the Planning LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN amendments. He stated that yes, it was his Flagg Road, Loudon regarding a tax issue. and Zoning Boards for their review. Steven R. Ives, Chairman intent. Chief Wright will reconsider moving Mr. Little stated that he noticed his The Board received a copy of the 2015– Dustin J. Bowles, Selectman forward next year. assessment went up when he received his 2016 Merrimack County proposed budget Robert P. Krieger, Selectman Chief Wright stated that Engine 3 is hav- tax bill last week. He stated that he contact- for review. ing issues with water leaking. He stated that ed the town office concerning the change in he contacted the company that can rebuild the pump and the cost is $10,000.00– $13,000.00. Discussion began regarding the truck’s age and when it is scheduled to be replaced which is at least 6 more years. The Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes — December 2, 2014 Black Board agreed Chief Wright should move forward at the beginning of the year and have the pump rebuilt. They discussed Present: Chairman Ives, Selectman Selectman Bowles said the highway permission to hang wreaths on the front putting Engine 2 in-service while Engine 3 Bowles, and Selectman Krieger. department did a good job considering they door of the Church/Town Hall. would be out for repairs. Also present: Police Chief, Code were short a couple of men. The Board received a NRRA Certificate Chief Wright advised the Board that they Enforcement Office Bob Fiske, Road Agent Chief Wright said that the fact that they of Attendance for Dustin Bowles. did look at the old 1-ton truck from the Dave Rice and Fire Chief Rick Wright. had the highway channel helped a lot The Board received miscellaneous cor- Highway Department and they will be get- Chairman Ives stated that they are going because they were able to communicate respondence ting estimates from a mechanic and auto to take a few minutes for an after storm back and forth. The Board received the following body shop for the repairs needed to get this meeting. Selectman Krieger asked if anyone Mr. Rice said they had an issue with a reminders. truck operational. They discussed the need is still without power, Chief Fiske answered garage door; the door guy came out so they The CIP meeting scheduled for Wednes- to be sure the people operating that vehicle no. The Selectmen and department heads were able to get the trucks in and out. He is day, December 3rd at 8:30 a.m. is cancelled would need to have experience with plow- discussed communication during the storm. getting an estimate on replacing the doors; due to the storm. ing. Selectman Bowles also discussed the They discussed the CERT team; possibly the tracks and panels are worn out. Friday, December 5th the Board will flatbed body at the Transfer Station that getting that up and running again, and the Discussion ensued regarding contact hold budget review meetings with Road might be able to be used for this truck. possibility of a facebook communication information for the highway crew. Mr. Rice Agent Dave Rice & Transfer Station Atten- Deputy Chief Lake stated that all the trucks page. Selectman Krieger stressed the impor- will get the Selectmen’s office an updated dant Steve Bennett at 8:00 a.m. and with need inspection in March. tance of communication between the contact list for emergency situations. Chief Rick Wright at 8:45 a.m. Chief Wright advised the Board that department heads and the Selectmen; he The Board met with Fire Chief Rick The Board signed the following docu- there was another chimney fire this one was wanted the department heads to know the Wright. ments. on Clearview Drive. He stated that Con- Selectmen are available during an event Chief Wright discussed checking on the An abatement Agreement for Tax Map cord’s Arial Truck was needed for this fire. such as this storm. elderly. He said there are computer pro- 049, Lot 020. Chief Wright stated that the Freedom Selectman Bowles moved to approve the grams that some communities use where A Bill of Sale and Title to William C. Hill Cooperative dry hydrant was installed Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, you can check on people on a regular basis. Towle for the 1987 GMC General Tractor. last Wednesday and Thursday and will be November 25, 2014 as written. Seconded by Chief Wright explained that it could be done Selectman Bowles moved to adjourn at tested on Wednesday. Selectman Krieger. All in favor. Motion car- on automation or it could be that when a 7:12 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Krieger. Chief Wright stated the CO detectors ried. paramedic is on staff he calls people. He All in favor. Motion carried. have been obtained and the ones for the Fire The Board met with Road Agent Dave said the Visiting Nurse Association, Meals Stations have been installed and the one for Rice. on Wheels and the Cate Van could help with LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN the Police Department has been given to Mr. Rice stated that they had a few gathering names and people would be put Steven R. Ives, Chairman them for installation. issues during the storm with trucks; lights, on the list voluntarily. Dustin J. Bowles, Selectman mirrors and windshields. The Board began their review of weekly Robert P. Krieger, Selectman correspondence. The Board received a request from the Notices for all Faith Community Baptist Church asking for Public Meetings Where are posted at the do I find following sites: Public • Town Office • Maxfield Public Notices? Library • Beanstalk Store • USPS • Transfer Station • Web Site 28 Page 28 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org January 2015 Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes — December 9, 2014

Present: Chairman Ives, Selectman The Board received a request from The Board received copies of the Friday, December 12th at 8:00 a.m. they Bowles, and Selectman Krieger. NHDOT for the Board to sign a Municipal NHIS/Canterbury Settlement Agreement for will have a 2015–2016 Budget review meet- Selectman Krieger moved to approve the Agreement. The Board will send the DOT a their review. ing with Chief Fiske and the Library Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, letter with their concerns. The Board received a letter of resigna- Trustees. December 2, 2014 as written. Seconded by The Board received paperwork for 242 tion from Code Enforcement Secretary Lisa The Board signed the following docu- Selectman Bowles. All in favor. Motion car- Redwood for their review. Chairman Ives Radcliffe ments. ried. stated that in addition to the bid amount the The Board received an invitation to the 2014 Equalization Ratio Municipal Chairman Ives stated that they are meet- buyer will also be responsible for paying Annual Fire Department Christmas Break- Assessment Data Certificate. ing in their office in the Town Office build- attorney’s fees, half the December Park rent fast to be held Wednesday, December 24 at Timber Tax Warrant for Map 36, Lot 12, ing this evening due to the fact that they and prorated taxes. 8:30 am. Operation #13-271-16-T, Loudon Ridge have no appointments and no department The Board received Conservation Ease- The Board received the Agricultural Properties, LLC. heads are attending. ment paperwork regarding Lucille Ladd Commission Meeting Minutes of November Tax Collector’s Payment Agreement – The Board began their review of weekly Trust, Map 26, Lot 01 and Map 26, Lot 12 6, 2014. Map 2, Lot 2. correspondence. from Conservation Commission Chair Julie The Board received a request for a Selectman Bowles moved to adjourn at The Board received notice of the Merri- Robinson for review. refund of rental fees for the Community 6:25 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Krieger. mack Valley School Districts December The Board received information from Building. The building was not used as All in favor. Motion carried. 15th bill in the amount of $727,388.64. Steve Bennett regarding a quote for an over- scheduled due to a family emergency. The The Board received a 2015 Petitioned head door for the Transfer Station project. Board agreed that the money should be LOUDON BOARD OF SELECTMEN Zoning Amendment regarding Accessory The Board decided to take the money out of refunded to the renter. Steven R. Ives, Chairman Dwelling Units. The Board agreed that the the Transfer Station Capital Reserve Fund The Board received miscellaneous cor- Dustin J. Bowles, Selectman petition will be forwarded to the Planning for the door. respondence Robert P. Krieger, Selectman Board office so they can hold a public hear- The Board received the following ing to discuss the amendment. reminder:

Planning Board Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2014

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by not survey the entire piece but has a note on made a motion to approve the lot line earthen berm/vegetated buffer, and power Black Chairman Tom Dow. the plan that was taken from previous sur- adjustment. Stan Prescott said he would like would be carried down from existing build- veys of the same parcels. He said the ROW the note of Bear Hill gravel class VI moved ings on the front lot. Tom Dow asked if attendance: is the ROW, that does not change, but the to the area on the plan where the road there would be any other buildings. Mr. George Saunderson, Henry Huntington, poles can be changed at any time. Mr. Green tapers. Mr. Huntington was in agreement Green said there would not, just a concrete Tom Moore, Tom Dow, Stan Prescott, Bob said the ROW has been established by four with the condition; motion seconded by Stan containment in the ground with a roof struc- Cole, Ex-Officio Dustin Bowles previous plans. Stan Prescott stated that the Prescott. All were in favor. ture over it. Mr. Dow said lighting would be The Conservation Commission was rep- curves should have tie courses. Mr. Green Application #14-11, Inisfree Invest- looked at by the Board. Tom Moore said resented by Rob Buzzell and Pauline stated that is not his usual practice. Hearing ments, LLC — Major Site Development in hours of operation would probably be con- Touzin. no further questions, Chairman Dow closed the RR District, Map 11, Lot 12. Abutters Ed sidered. Henry Huntington stated that a pro- acceptance of Minutes: the hearing to the public and opened it to the and Kenny-Lynn Dempsey and Selectman fessionally designed plan would be needed. October 16, 2014 Regular Meeting — Board only. Tom Moore moved to accept the Steve Ives, representing the Town as an Mr. Green said that would be part of the Tom Moore made a motion to accept the application as complete and move to public abutter, were present. Jeff Green repre - State process. Bob Cole asked if anyone has minutes as presented; seconded by Bob hearing; seconded by Henry Huntington. sented the applicants. checked with MSHA (the US Bureau of Cole. All were in favor. All were in favor. Chairman Dow confirmed with Mr. Mines) about putting this in a gravel pit. Mr. Tom Moore noted that there are a couple Green that they will be going to the ZBA on Green said he was not sure but he assumes Discussion: of intersections and asked if rebar was to be November 24th for a special exception on the applicant did. Alice Tuson — Letter of Interest — Bob set. Mr. Green said they will be monu- the storage tanks. He said this board will Mrs. Dempsey said there are two houses Cole stated that Mrs. Tuson submitted a let- mented with rebar in the front and probably want to hear from the ZBA. Mr. Dow said it on their lot and their main house is missing ter of interest for an alternate position and drill holes where they intersect at the stone would appear that the proposed use would from the site plan. She pointed out where it the matter was discussed at the last meeting. wall. Bob Cole made a motion to approve have to go back to the ZBA as well. Mr. should be located on the plan, noting that it Because there were only a few members the lot line adjustment as presented; sec- Green said the site walk was done and the is about 20' from the line. She said one con- present at that meeting, Mr. Cole, as acting onded by Henry Huntington. All were in matter of the use did come up in discussion. cern they have is that their property value chairman, felt it was best to table the matter favor. He said it looks like they will have to apply will decrease because of the facility being until this evening. After brief discussion Application #14-10, George Tombarello for a variance for the use. He said tonight he so close. She asked why they would choose Bob Cole made a motion to appoint Alice & Universal Grace Church — Lot Line is looking for input from the Planning to put it 150' from the house when there is Tuson as an alternate to the Planning Adjustment in the RR District, Map 4, Lots Board. The chairman asked why this board so much land in the pit. Mrs. Dempsey said Board; seconded by Stan Prescott. All were 13 & 12. There were no abutters present. wouldn’t wait to see what the ZBA decides, they are also concerned about leakage get- in favor. Chairman Dow signed an appoint- Jeff Green, surveyor, represented the appli- saying this would only be a consultation at ting into their well water. She said lights ment paper with the term to expire March cants. Tom Moore made a motion to accept this point. Mr. Green said he would be would also be of concern because of the 31, 2016. the application as complete and move to doing the storage tanks regardless, even if closeness to their house. Mr. Dempsey said new Business: public hearing; seconded by Bob Cole. All not the distribution use. Chairman Dow said a 4' berm does not seem like it will do much Application #14-09, Robert & Joyce were in favor. if this is for distribution as on the applica- with tanks of the proposed height. Donna McCullen — Lot Line Adjustment in the RR Mr. Green explained the location of the tion, the Planning Board does not have the said Julie Robinson had called the office to District, Map 38, Lots 8 and 8-7. There parcels as being on Bear Hill Road off East authority to rule on the use. Mr. Green said see how far it is to the river from the pro- were no abutters present. Jeff Green, sur- Ricker, at the end of the Class V portion. if this was a conceptual presentation the posed location as the Conservation Com- veyor, represented the applicants. Lot 4-12 has an existing house and 53.6 board would give input. George Saunderson mission is concerned about the aquifer. Mr. Mr. Green explained that the properties acres; this will be 6.68 acres after the adjust- pointed out that the Conservation Commis- Green said he would say about 2000'. Tom are on School Street where the cistern is ment. Lot 4-13 has an existing barn and sion, some abutters, and a couple of Select- Moore asked to confirm that there is an located. Lot 38-8-7 is currently a 4.059 acre 87.382 acres; this will be 134.305 after the men are here so it would be a good time to aquifer under there. Mr. Green said he lot and Lot 38-8 is currently a 76.918 acre adjustment. Mr. Green stated that there have hear the proposal. assumes there is something there. Mr. lot. Lot 38-8 is the remainder of a larger par- been a couple of lot line adjustments on Mr. Green stated that they are proposing Dempsey also said that when the applicant cel that has been subdivided multiple times these parcels in the past. He pointed out a large storage tanks. He showed the access first bought the pit he was told they would over the years. Lot 38-8-7 will become 50' strip that gave Mr. Tombarello frontage across Lot 41 to the area where the tanks not use the road on the plan because of noise 60.433 acres with 800’ of frontage, and Lot for his back piece; this will go away. That would be located. They are proposing one concern. Tom Dow said this may not be the 38-8 will become 20.544 acres with 204’ of parcel will now have 800' of frontage. Mr. 15,000 gallon horizontal tank and six 6,000 best spot on the lot, especially since they frontage. Mr. Green stated that Lots 8-3, 8- Tombarello’s main driveway is now on his gallon vertical tanks. Mr. Green noted that have quite a lot of property there and it is 4, 8-5, 8-7, and 8 are owned by members of own land rather than using the 30' easement the tanks are being stored there at this time. something to consider. the same family. He said the intention is to through the Anderson property. Mr. Green He described the one-way travel around the Selectman Ives asked about the daily leave the large parcel, Lot 8-7, as a family said that Mr. Tombarello will have about tanks, and said they are hoping to contract usage of fuel and what the justification for lot for recreation. Mr. Green noted that 900 acres after this adjustment; he does with someone to distribute the excess of the that amount of fuel on that site would be. PSNH lines cross through the parcels. Stan wildlife management and preservation of bulk fuel that is purchased. Mr. Green said Mr. Green said the justification is distribu- Prescott asked if the poles are offset in the the land. The Board reviewed the plans. they are not really disturbing any new right-of-way (ROW). Mr. Green said he did After brief discussion, Henry Huntington ground. He said they would put in a 4' high Planning — cont. on 29 29 January 2015 www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger Page 29

the next meeting and discuss that. He said Board Discussion: January 15th at 6:00 p.m., prior to the Planning — cont. from 28 they might have to hold the tanks until the Board’s regular monthly meeting. ZBA wetland application — Per Section use is addressed. He said they were first tion. Mr. Ives pointed out that Mr. Green 301.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Board report of the ZBa: looking for over-sized storage, and then the said he was going to zoning for just a stor- received copies of a request for a wetland This month’s agenda includes a special distribution use came up so he needs infor- age facility. Mr. Green said he went before crossing for a driveway at Map 47, Lot 13. exception for a wetland crossing for a drive- mation to go back to the applicant with. the ZBA for both on his plan. Mr. Ives said Board members reviewed the location and way on Old Shaker Road, a reduced setback Dustin Bowles referred to the Zoning Ordi- that earlier tonight Mr. Green said he was proposed impact to construct a driveway to for an addition that was put on a barn on nance where tanks over 500 gallons are not going to zoning for storage tanks. Dustin the buildable portion of the lot. Rob Buzzell Wiggins Road, and a special exception for permitted in any district. Mr. Green noted Bowles stated bulk storage; Mr. Green said the Conservation Commission met with fuel storage tanks on Chichester Road. that the remainder of the section referred to agreed. He said the application is for bulk the wetland scientist earlier in the year. He does allow them by special exception. He report of the Board of permit: storage which is different from the use after. noted that they have increased the CMP size said it does not mean they have to give him Stan Prescott reported that there was no Mr. Ives said Mr. Green had stated that which is even better than the proposal at the 51,000 but the Ordinance does not have a meeting this month. either way he would be going for bulk stor- time of their site walk. Planning Board limit. Henry Huntington said it depends on age and he asked what the justification members agreed they have no problem with adjournment: the use. He said this parcel is in the RR dis- would be for that much bulk storage. Mr. the request. It was discovered that one abut- Tom Moore made a motion to adjourn at trict, not commercial. He said it does not Green said if they do not get the distribution ter was not notified but does have the hear- 8:22 p.m.; seconded by Dustin Bowles. All work in the RR zone, and he hopes the ZBA approval they may not put all the tanks in. ing information at this time. were in favor. would look at what would be appropriate He noted that anything over 500 gallons still Amendment workshop & public hear- for business in there. has to go to ZBA. Mr. Ives asked if Mr. ing — A workshop for zoning amendments Submitted by, Stan Prescott made a motion to continue Green is asking for a certain amount of stor- was scheduled for December 18th at 6:00 Donna White this application to December 18, 2014 at age. Mr. Green said he is requesting this p.m., prior to the Board’s regular monthly Administrative Assistant 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building; sec- amount for the intention of storage and dis- meeting. A public hearing for zoning onded by George Saunderson. All were in tribution. Mr. Ives said he has to justify the amendments (if needed) was scheduled for maximum usage and asked what it would favor. There will be no further notification. be. Mr. Green responded that it would be 51,000 gallons. Mr. Ives asked if that is a three-month supply, a year’s supply, or how long that would last. Mr. Green said he does not have their numbers yet but he does not Zoning Board Meeting Minutes — November 24, 2014 have to justify the amount for that use. He said if they do not get the distribution he would have to redo his numbers. He said he is right now asking for bulk storage to hold Chairman Dave Powelson called the Site Walk — Earl Tuson moved to reluctant to approve tanks intended for dis- 51,000 gallons. Mr. Green said it came to meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. approve the minutes of the site walk at Inis- tribution when the use is not approved for free Investments as written; seconded by the lot. He said applying for a variance for his attention because of the use of distribu- rOll Call Roy Merrill. All were in favor. the use is an option, explaining that a vari- tion that he has to go back to the ZBA with The following members were present: Black ance is not always easy to get. He said the another application. He said if they do not Howard Pearl, Roy Merrill, Dave Powel- pUBliC Hearings applicant could also seek out another site in get distribution they may have to reduce the son, Earl Tuson, and alternates George Application #14-14, Inisfree Invest- the C/I District for a distribution center size. Saunderson and Charlie Aznive. ments, LLC — Special Exception for bulk where it would be more fitting with zoning. Roy Merrill asked how the approval of storage tanks, RR District, Map 11, Lot 12. aCCeptanCe OF MinUtes Mr. Powelson pointed out that there is a pro- 51,000 gallons was going to come back to Abutter Ed Dempsey and Selectman Steve Regular Hearing — Howard Pearl vision in the Zoning Ordinance to change the ZBA if they don’t get the distribution Ives, for the Town as an abutter, were pre- made a motion to accept the minutes of from one non-conforming use to another if use. He said once approved it would be sent. Jeff Green represented the applicants. October 23, 2014 as presented; seconded by no additional structures are involved. 51,000 gallons. Mr. Green said he will go to Chairman Powelson reviewed what was Charlie Aznive. All were in favor. Roy Merrill asked Mr. Green if he got an covered at the last meeting. The application answer from the applicant about their fuel is for bulk fuel storage; part of the discus- use. Mr. Green said he was not able to make sion was that this is intended to be a distrib- the connection with his applicant since the ution center. He said he is not sure the Planning Board meeting last week. He said Board can approve fuel storage if the distri- he was given a figure of 2,000 gallons a bution use is not in place. Mr. Green said he week in earlier meetings with the applicant. cannot go for the distribution use if he He explained that they want to be able to doesn’t have an approval for the tanks. He buy bigger loads at better rates. Mr. Powel- said he is looking for approval for over- son said the proposed gallonage would be sized storage, even if it would be contingent six months’ worth. Mr. Green said the appli- on the site plan that is before the Planning cant currently has one 500 gallon tank for Board. Mr. Green stated that the fuel would off-road fuel on the site. Mr. Merrill spoke be for onsite use and distribution to retail about getting a tanker of 10,000 gallons; he customers. The chairman said he was not said 20,000 gallons of storage would be sure that he saw how the approvals have to more than adequate for what they need. be in that order. Mr. Green asked if over- George Saunderson said he understands that sized tanks would be allowed if distribution Bob Cole, who ran Concord Sand & Gravel, was removed. Charlie Aznive said it would had a 1,000 gallon tank and that did fine seem different if for the gravel operation with his equipment. Dave Powelson said only. Mr. Green said either would require a site plan. Mr. Powelson said he is a little Zoning — cont. on 30 Support Loudon Businesses. Let them know you saw their ad in The Loudon Ledger! 30 Page 30 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org January 2015

with the applicant but the problem is run- mately 485' from the road. Mr. Seraikas said RR District, Map 21, Lot 24-1. There were Zoning — cont. from 29 ning the power. Right now it would run there are two other pockets of wet but they no abutters present. Jeff Green represented that seems closer to what he would think is down the edge of the access road. are not subject to the buffer due to their size. the applicant. Chairman Powelson ap - appropriate. Mr. Merrill said buying by the Selectman Ives said he has great concern He said the driveway is proposed to cross at pointed George Saunderson as a voting tanker is how to get the price. He said it about the amount of fuel onsite. He asked the narrowest point for the least impact. He member in the absence of Ned Lizotte. would be understandable that one 15,000 what Fillmore or Concord Sand & Gravel stated that he went to the Conservation Mr. Green explained that this property is gallon tank would seem adequate for what might have for storage, adding that he still Commission last February; they then did a at the corner of Bee Hole and Wiggins they are using and they could still get a bet- does not see the justification for the quantity site walk. He said Julie Robinson called him Roads. It is a 6.5 acre lot in the RR District. ter price. Mr. Green said if anything is going requested. He also asked how a decision at that time and said they were ok with the The special exception for reduced setback is to be changed with the quantity they would could be made if the information on the plan plan. Mr. Seraikas said he has nothing in to put an addition on an existing barn. The need to have at least two tanks for the differ- is not accurate. Mr. Dempsey said he is wor- writing and he was unable to reach Mrs. addition is a lean-to for two cars and has ent types of fuel. ried about his property values, noting that Robinson earlier today. The chairman said actually already been built. Mr. Green Jeff Green said the applicants are cur- he would see the tanks from his house. he wasn’t sure the Board could do much showed that this is a corner lot which rently not storing on-road fuel so they want Charlie Aznive said the application as writ- without the opinion of the Conservation requires 50' setbacks on both frontages. The to get fuel storage onsite. He said he knows ten has distribution on it. Roy Merrill stated Commission. George Saunderson informed structure is 94'+/- from Bee Hole Road but that 51,000 gallons of fuel sounds like a lot that this would be no different from the the Board that Rob Buzzell and Pauline right on the edge of Wiggins Road. One cor- but even for onsite use it would be cheaper Beanstalk with their fuel tanks. Steve Ives Touzin of the Conservation Commission ner of the barn is 1' off the road, the other is because they are now paying delivery fees noted that is in the C/I District. were at the Planning Board meeting when about 2'. He explained that this portion of and are trying to get it wholesale. Dave Jeff Green said that Mr. Dempsey men- this application was discussed. He said they Wiggins Road currently serves as a shared Powelson stated that he’s not particularly tioned at an earlier meeting that he was told are onboard with the proposal. Roy Merrill driveway for Lot 24 and Lot 24-1. There is familiar with the site but in talking with Earl the old road was not going to be used by the said the Board cannot deny owners the use an agreement from a 2011 subdivision that Tuson on the way to the meeting he seemed current owners. Mr. Green pointed out the of their property. requires the barn to be moved if Wiggins to think the intent is to operate as a gravel main road coming in to the area, showing an Chairman Powelson went through the Road is developed. Mr. Green stated that the pit for 10–20 years or more. Mr. Green said area for parking of fuel trucks and employee points of the application with Mr. Seraikas. agreement would apply to this lean-to as well. It was confirmed that the addition is when the new owner came to the boards a vehicles. He said he could make that area He asked if there were any questions from no closer to the road than the existing barn. couple of years ago their intent was to oper- for the tanks and put the parking closer to the Board. Roy Merrill and Howard Pearl Chairman Powelson went through the ate as a gravel pit operation. They merged the abutting property line. That would move stated that the request seems pretty straight- forward. The chairman asked if abutters had points of the application with Mr. Green. He some properties together, changing the use the tanks a little further away from the abut- questions. Mr. Tisdale said their concern was then asked if there were any questions from of the second property to be included in the ter’s home. Roy Merrill said the power of any water flow forced onto their land the Board. There were no abutters present operation. He pointed out some areas that could be done to that area, getting the tanks because of the crossing. Mr. Seraikas said and no questions from those in attendance. have been used and others that have not yet away from the abutter’s property. Mr. Green the culvert would be properly sized and the Roy Merrill made a motion to approve the been used. The life of the operation depends said they have proposed a berm. Mr. water would run through wetland to wetland reduction of the setback to 1' off Wiggins on how material sells. Mr. Green said they Dempsey was previously told that before so there would not be any impact on abutting Road with the condition that the barn would could still bring material in for processing but it was verbal; being on the plan, it will properties. Stan Prescott said his wife is an be moved if Wiggins Road is developed; even after the onsite material has been used. happen. Mr. Green said they would use the abutter and was not properly notified; there- seconded by Howard Pearl. Dave Powelson He said the long-term goal is at least ten existing road instead of the abandoned sec- Black fore he feels the hearing should be contin- said the setbacks in that immediate area are years. tion and the site would drop down about 3' ued. Chairman Powelson said it is a peculiar nominal. He added that it is always awk- Chairman Powelson said it does not in elevation. The chairman asked Mr. dilemma when someone is not notified yet ward approving something after the fact. A appear they are looking to change the use Dempsey if that change would address his are at the hearing. Mr. Prescott said that does roll vote was taken: George Saunderson – from an active gravel operation to a distrib- concerns. Mr. Dempsey said it would to a not matter as she was not properly notified yes; Howard Pearl – yes; Roy Merrill – yes; ution center. Mr. Green explained they are degree but he is still concerned that he only and the law says all abutters must be noti- Dave Powelson – yes; Earl Tuson – yes. trying to lease with a guy who can buy more has one acre and would prefer that the facil- fied. He said he knew of the application as a Unanimous – APPROVED volume. The chairman noted that it was stat- ity not be right there. Planning Board member. It was determined ed at the last meeting that heating fuel was Steve Ives stated that he still thinks it is a aDJOUrnMent that Map 47, Lot 9 was notified instead of also proposed. Mr. Green said that is where lot of fuel. Charlie Aznive said he agreed Howard Pearl made a motion to adjourn Map 56, Lot 9. Earl Tuson made a motion to the distribution comes in. Howard Pearl said with Mr. Ives, particularly when talking the meeting at 8:23 p.m.; seconded by continue Z14-15 to the December 29th meet- the distribution part is the whole issue. He about the use for the business right there. George Saunderson. All were in favor. ing, 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building. said he is not sure anyone has an issue with Mr. Ives said the boards have to protect the Roy Merrill seconded the motion. All were in them running a business and bulk storage town and its environment. Dave Powelson Submitted by, favor. Mr. Seraikas will get the additional for their own use. Mr. Pearl said he would said there are ways to protect the environ- Donna White notification fee to the office. suggest looking at the application and figure ment. Mr. Ives said it is up to the ZBA to tell Administrative Assistant Application #Z14-16, Chester Gay — out how to approach the proposed use. Mr. the applicant what is reasonable. Mr. Green Special Exception for reduced setback in the Green said they ultimately want onsite stor- stated that the state said the tanks can be 75' age. He said he believes they have been from a wetland. He explained that the tank, talking with a company about doing that. alarm system, and containment system The company needed a place for distribu- would all have to fail for there to be a prob- tion so they discussed dropping in some lem. George Saunderson said he feels 6,000 ALL MINUTES ARE PRINTED IN FULL AS SUBMITTED AND DO NOT tanks and buying in bulk. He said there is gallons would be sufficient for the busi- REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE LOUDON COMMUNICATIONS one delivery truck coming there every day ness’s use, not a distribution center which is COUNCIL. SELECTMEN’S MINUTES HAVE BEEN APPROVED. anyway so traffic would not change. not allowed there. The chairman said the Mr. Pearl asked if on-road or off-road is Board might be more comfortable if they PLEASE NOTE: BOTH PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES ARE DRAFT the majority of the business. Mr. Green said knew the exact location on the tanks. Mr. MINUTES, I.E., THEY HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED YET. For a copy it is off-road mostly but they have to have at Green said he could go back to the owner of the approved minutes, please contact the Planning/Zoning least two tanks for the two types of fuel. He for discussion of the location and sizes. He Office after their monthly said if the distribution use was eliminated at said they would want at least the 15,000 gal- meetings (798-4540). this time he would want at least one 15,000 lon tank and one 6,000 gallon tank. He said and one 6,000 tank. They would then come he would also pass along the Board’s rec- Planning Board meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. back for the use and the rest of the ommendations and address the abutter’s tanks/storage. Roy Merrill said those num- concerns with the applicants, then come Zoning Board meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. bers make sense for onsite use so they can back next month. Earl Tuson made a motion buy by the tanker. Earl Tuson noted that to continue application #Z14-14 to the Both Boards meet at the Community Building. 21,000 gallons would go ten weeks. December 29th meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the All meetings are open to the public. Chairman Powelson asked if there were Community Building; seconded by Howard any abutters wishing to speak in favor of the Pearl. All were in favor. There will be no application. Hearing none, he asked if there further notification. were any abutters wishing to speak against Application #Z14-15, Pieter & Patricia the application. Ed Dempsey said he lives Catlow — Special Exception for Wetland right where these tanks are being proposed, Crossing in the RR District, Map 46, Lot 13. and he is worried about the location com- Abutters Linda and Alan Tisdale were pre- pared to his house. He said the tanks are big sent. Wetland scientist Mike Seraikas repre- and will be quite visible. He pointed out that sented the applicants. there are two houses on his lot and the one Mr. Seraikas explained that this is a 22.8 closest to the back line is not shown on the acre lot on Old Shaker Road where the plan. Roy Merrill asked Mr. Green if there applicant plans to build a single-family CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. is an option to move the location of the house. He said the lot has a wetland across Call (603) 369-4690 or email [email protected] tanks, saying that another 50'–100' wouldn’t the front, parallel to the road, about 50' in seem to be an issue. Earl Tuson said 250' from the road. 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