Volume 120 No. 30 © WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 50 cents Sixth Annual Jericho ATV Festival sure to be a muddy good time

BERLIN – Drawing in the air performed by JD. Check out all the some 4,000 people, the professional riders. The ATVs and mingle with 2015 Jericho ATV Fes- ATV Pull Show is sure to other riders on Main tival Presented by Pro- be a blast and the Youth Street following the first gressive is an ATV en- ATV Simulator is a great day of festival activities. thusiast’s dream come way to safely introduce On Saturday night, vis- true, featuring mud rac- kids to ATVs.” itors will enjoy music es, demo rides, live mu- As an added bonus, by the Southern Maine sic and delicious food. organizers are thrilled rock band Riot Act at the The festival takes place to be welcoming Brian music festival & BBQ. from Friday, July 31, Fisher to this year’s fes- “This festival shows through Sunday, Aug. tival. Fisher, the host the fantastic energy 2, at Jericho Mountain of Fisher’s ATV World, OHRV enthusiasts bring State Park, which boasts which is set to air on to the North Country more than 80 miles of NBCSN and Destination every season,” said trails. With more than America Channel this Karl Stone, marketing 1,000 miles of intercon- summer, will be sign- manager for NH Grand, nected OHRV trails in ing autographs, riding the official visitor in- the Ride the Wilds net- the courses and shar- formation source for work, New Hampshire’s ing s’mores with fans at the Great North Woods Grand North is paradise Saturday night’s camp- and the Northern White for ATV (All-Terrain fire. Fisher is known for Mountains. NH Grand is Vehicle) riders, and the Courtesy photo seeking out some of the highlighting the Jericho Jericho ATV Festival Always a major highlight of the Jericho ATV Festival Presented by Progressive, the downtown greatest adventure des- ATV Festival Present- Presented by Progres- block party will take over downtown Berlin on Friday, July 31. The event helps kick off the tinations in the world by ed by Progressive as its annual festival, which draws some 4,000 people and features a full weekend of mud, fun and sive puts the spotlight the seat of an ATV. Signature Event. “The excitement. on the very best riding Festival guests will Jericho ATV Festival in the northeast. Downtown Block Party, ATV Pull Show testing ordinator of the Andro- particularly enjoy try- Presented by Progres- Along with a special RAVE X Freestyle Show, the precision of skilled scoggin Valley Chamber ing out some of the sive is the perfect event appearance by ATV Poker Run, and obstacle drivers and the might of of Commerce. “There brand new ATVs from to showcase the incred- personality Brian Fish- course will return this their ATVs. will be plenty of races, all the major dealers: Po- ible Ride the Wilds trail er, who hosts his own year, along with several “The Jericho ATV riding and mud to make laris, Arctic Cat, Yama- network, along with all popular ATV show on exciting new events: a Festival Presented by for the best ATV expe- ha and Can-Am. On Fri- of the fantastic lodging, the Destination Ameri- Music Festival & BBQ Progressive is a jam- rience in the northeast, day night, Berlin’s Main activities and spectacu- ca channel, the festival featuring the rock band packed, fantastic week- including some extreme Street will fill up with lar scenery of the Grand boasts a variety of fun Riot Act, a Law Enforce- end of ATV fun and ex- demonstrations. The ATVs for the Downtown North.” and exciting events for ment versus Fire Depart- hilaration,” said Paula RAVE X Freestyle Show Block Party, featuring the whole family. The ment Mud Race, and an Kinney, executive co- will feature stunts 20 feet live music by A Shot of see ATV’S, page ­­­A9 Balsams Capital holds pre-application Planning Board conference Complete application set for Aug. 18 in Colebrook

BY EDITH TUCKER A pre-application con- [email protected] ference is an informal LANCASTER — Dave discussion, at which the Norden, the key archi- Board neither entertains tectural, planning and motions or holds votes real estate member of and makes no decisions. the Balsams Capital Steve LaFrance of LLC development team, Horizons Engineering of served as its sole spokes- Littleton was on hand to man at a pre-application support Norden. conference held on July The Planning Board 14 with the Coös County had both its newly re- Photo by Edith Tucker Planning Board for the tained attorney Bernie Fruit has already set on roadside bunchberries growing Unincorporated Places Waugh of Gardner Ful- in full sun. (UPs). ton & Waugh PLLC of Lebanon and Planning Director Tara Bamford Berlin’s NH Grand kiosk of North Country Coun- cil, now of Littleton, on Photo by Edith Tucker relocated to Jericho Mt. State Park hand, ready to provide Dave Norden of Balsams Capital LLC’s development team advice. showed members of the Coös County Planning Board for the Unincorporated Places at its July 14 meeting in Lancaster a BY EDITH TUCKER Norden presented the concept map of the pedestrian-based development planned [email protected] outcomes he said will be at the Balsams’ resort, including an aerial gondola and a BERLIN — The NH sought by the Balsams’ “go-back” bridge over Route 26. Grand Kiosk, originally development team when constructed using some it makes its formal zon- UPs’ selectmen, and the a few tweaks since the of the $200,000 awarded ing change application 10-person county delega- team made a PowerPoint in 2011 to the Northern — now scheduled on tion, serving as the UPs’ presentation on May 27 Community Investment Aug. 18 in Colebrook — town meeting. in the Colebrook Ele- Corp. (NCIA) from the for a Planned Develop- The developers first mentary School gym. federal Northern Re- ment Sub-district, to be discussed their desire At this latest meet- gional Border Commis- known as Development to create a new Master ing, he emphasized the sion, began its journey District (DD) Balsams. Planned Development team’s need for perma- up to Jericho Mountain If the Planning Board District at a well-attend- nent “vesting” of what-

State Park the week af- Photo by Edith Tucker approves DD-Balsams, ed meeting held on Feb. ever concept plan is ter Memorial Day and The N.H. Grand kiosk, originally installed on the PSNH- then it would then also 26 in Lancaster. presented and approved; was then reassembled Eversource parcel in front of the Smith Hydro-electric facility need the approval of Norden outlined the see BALSAMS, page ­­­A9 and installed on a new at the Route 16-Main Street entrance to the City of Berlin, was both the county commis- proposed development cement pad in its park- moved recently to Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin. Few sioners, serving as the as it now stands, noting Calendar...... A7 visitors stopped at its first site, but now many check out the ing lot. Classified...... B4-B6 kiosk’s maps and descriptions, focused on the Androscoggin “The Androscoggin Editorial...... A4 River region. O’Malley at Eastern Depot Valley Chamber of Com- Happenings...... A7 merce hopes that the ad- and people are always tact the Chamber office. Ob ituaries & Servis ce vertising sales will pick looking at it. Jim Grant, Campers and riders are at 8:15 a.m. Monday ...... A5, A6, A8 up now that the kiosk is who runs the Robert A. looking for places to eat, BY EDITH TUCKER Sports...... B1-B3 located where our City’s Danderson Welcome things to do, and places BERLIN — Democratic presidential candi- visitors are going,” ex- Center there, told me to shop and stay. The ki- date Martin O’Malley, who served as Governor plained Paula Kenney, that people are always osk also has slots for bro- of Maryland from 2007 to 2015, will hold a “Meet the Chamber’s executive stopping at it. This is a chures, rack cards and and Greet” at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, July 27, at coordinator. “This time much better location; menus. the Eastern Depot on Unity Street, on the East of year I go to Jericho those who would like to Side across from the Community Field. on an almost daily basis, buy an ad should con- see PARK, page ­­­A9 A2 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 ••• CEDC steps back from Santa’s Village listed pursuing ownership of no. 19 of top 25 U.S. Emerson building BY EDITH TUCKER e-mail exchange. explained. amusement parks [email protected] “Taylor Caswell, Amy “I’m personally disap- GROVETON — The Currie, Ted Kuchinski pointed as I could clearly BY EDITH TUCKER in 1953, and, now greatly travel more than two board of the nonprofit and others at the CDFA visualize how this build- [email protected] expanded, it now is in its hours, and he envisions Coös Economic Devel- were very supportive of ing could have filled a JEFFERSON — For third-generation of own- expanding the Lantern, opment Corp. (CEDC) our application and the significant community the second year in a ership and management likely by adding family decided on Thursday, concept that CEDC has workforce development row, Santa’s Village has while still maintaining cabins, recreational ac- July 9, to step back from proposed to re-purpose gap, lessening the need been named one of the its small-town charm in tivities, and some din- trying to work with the the building into a train- for several Coös Coun- top 25 amusement parks an evergreen forest set- ing options. Community Develop- ing center,” DeAngelis ty employers to source in the U. S. ting off Route 2. Visiting with Santa ment Finance Authority said. “Everyone agreed these types of jobs from The Christmas-time “What my parents and his reindeer in their (CDFA) and the Granite that this is an import- outside the country — theme park earned the did is amazing. And summer home is com- Bank to become the own- ant community need, primarily from South 19th spot in the list of what my grandparents plemented by dozens of er of the vacant Emer- and we had an excellent America and Eastern 2015 Travelers’ Choice did is equally amazing,” additional attractions: son’s building on Route site visit as well. It came Europe. Nonetheless, awards from contribu- the Dubois’ grandson, family amusement 3 in order to develop a down to too many very I agree that this is the tors to TripAdvisor, the Christian Gainer, who rides, live performances training center targeted good applications and right decision for all or- consumer-review web runs the park with his and theater shows, gift to the growing hospital- not enough tax credits to ganizations at this point site. sister, Melanie Staley, shops, flower gardens, ity and outdoor recre- go around this year. In in time.” With an approval and her husband, Nick, a children’s water park ation industries. addition, the horizon for The CEDC also let the rating of over 96 per- told “Boston Globe” cor- and slides, and numer- This decision was the return on investment Neil & Louise Tillotson cent from its reviewers, respondent Steve Maas ous dining options with only made after a num- for our project was a bit Fund know that it would Santa’s Village (santas- in a story published on on-site-made items, ber of meetings and dis- further out than some of not be able to take advan- village.com) is the only July 5. “There’s no way such as gingerbread cussions were held with the other applications. tage of the $25,000 award New England amuse- we’d ever want to let cookies and ice cream. the CDFA in which it “CDFA even proposed earmarked to help it ment park to make the them down.” The Park employs became clear that the its a couple of creative op- handle first-year operat- list. The nation’s largest Gainer also told the dozens of retirees and tax credit application, tions to potentially keep ing expenses since it will park operators domi- Globe that the Park had students during its May made on behalf of the CEDC ‘in the game’ for not become the Emerson nate the rankings, in- just bought the nearby to mid-December sea- Granite Bank that owns the Emerson building building’s owner. cluding Disney, Univer- Lantern Resort, also on son, culminating in a the building, would not for another year,” he DeAngelis explained sal, Busch Gardens, Sea Route 2, with the intent wonderful early New make the "final cut" in pointed out. that this earmarked World, and Six Flags. of making Jefferson Year’s Eve celebration, this year’s crowded and Having CEDC step award was the result of Normand and Cecile a tourist destination. plus a core group of competitive field of ap- back, however, will al- an original application Dubois opened Santa’s About 70 percent of fam- year-round staffers. plications, explained low Granite Bank to for $300,000 over a three- Village on Father’s Day ilies who visit the park CEDC executive direc- pursue other options year period submitted tor Bob DeAngelis in an more freely, DeAngelis by CEDC in January. Two self-storage unit projects approved

BY EDITH TUCKER tial building next door. off-hours. [email protected] Drouin will also remove The Planning Board GORHAM — The the existing chain link also approved a revised Planning Board has fence and install new plan submitted by Dan- recently approved con- black-railed fencing. iel and Jackie Taillon to struction of three 30- by The units’ layout was construct two partially 200-foot cold self-storage made possible by a lot temperature-controlled units, approximately line adjustment. (60 degrees) self-storage 15 feet in height, at 38A Drouin already owns units, 45- by 200-feet in Lancaster Rd. (Route a rental storage facility size, and one cold-stor- 2) at the former Gor- in Shelburne. age unit, 20- by 200-foot ham Brick and Block He anticipates that in size, on the Glen Road site, now owned by Bert some of the units, acces- (Route 16) and Prome- Drouin who has named sible 24 hours a day, will nade Street. Access to his enterprise “The be rented for ATV stor- “Gorham Storage” will Good Neighbor Storage age. Since the town has be from the Glen Road Facility.” Some new a curfew for ATVs that with none on Prome- doors and windows will limits their hours of op- nade Street, and the set- be installed in an exist- eration, Planning Board backs are greater than ing building as its rent- members believed, how- required: 128 feet off al office, also providing ever, that riders would the Glen Road and 40 to a buffer for a residen- not create a problem in 45 feet off Promenade Street. The Drouin project called for payment of a commercial building permit fee of $8,600, and the Tallion project, ap- proximately $8,300 at full build-out. With the encour- agement of the Budget Committee, according to Planning Board secre- tary Michelle Lutz, these fees are designed to ei- ther eliminate or at least reduce the property tax impact of employing a part-time Code Enforce- ment Officer. HHHHHHHHH

Newspapers are Educational... Encourage Your Child To Read One! WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter A3 ••• Shaheen announces grant Items of interest to Coös on to hire Berlin firefighters today’s Gov. & Council agenda COMPILED BY EDITH TUCKER Success Street on behalf gy and Planning (OEP) WASHINGTON, D.C.- Department’s applica- The goal of the SAF- [email protected] of AHEAD (Affordable seeks authorization to -U.S. Senator Jeanne tion writing letters of ER grant program is to CORNISH — Today, Housing, Education, enter into a $192,453 sole Shaheen (D-NH), along support to senior Feder- enhance the ability of the Governor and Coun- and Development, Inc.). source contract with TC- with Rep. Annie Kuster al Emergency Manage- grantees to attain and cil will consider three Because TCCAP and CAP in Berlin to repair (D-NH) today announced ment Agency (FEMA) maintain 24-hour staff- items of interest to Coös AHEAD have added or replace malfunction- that the Berlin Fire De- and DHS officials. ing and to assure that residents at their meet- 46 units of affordable ing heating systems in partment will receive “This is great news their communities have ing at the St. Gaudens low-income elderly low-income households a $666,000 grant admin- for the Berlin Fire De- adequate protection National Historic Site. housing over the last receiving weatheriza- istered through the De- partment which is fac- from fire and fire-relat- The Community De- few years, many elderly tion services. partment of Homeland ing a critical staffing ed hazards. Funding velopment Finance Au- residents of Northern The Business Finance Security (DHS). This shortfall,” said Shaheen. through the SAFER pro- thority (CDFA) seeks Lights have moved to Authority will hold a grant, known as a Staff- “These funds will help gram can be used to hire authorization to award the newer properties public hearing to ap- ing for Adequate Fire ensure the safety of the firefighters or to recruit $500,000 for a federal that do not allow young- prove an award of a state and Emergency Re- North Country and De- and retain volunteer Community Devel- er residents, the backup guarantee of a loan from sponse (SAFER) grant, partment staff as they firefighters. The grants opment Block Grant material points out. As Granite Bank, former- will allow the Depart- respond to emergencies. are awarded on a com- (CDBG) to the City of a result, the percentage ly the First Colebrook ment to hire four fire- I’ve been a strong ad- petitive basis to the ap- Berlin to assist with of disabled younger res- Bank, for working cap- fighters and cover 100 vocate for the Depart- plicants that most close- energy improvements ident there has grown ital to Kheops Interna- percent of the salaries ment’s grant application ly address the program's at the 63-unit of afford- from 21 percent in 2005 tional Inc. on Route 3 in for two years. Shaheen and am pleased that they priorities and demon- able housing at the to 56 percent today, only Colebrook to determine has been a strong advo- will be receiving this es- strate financial need. Northern Lights Senior a decade later. whether the financing cate for the Berlin Fire sential funding.” Housing Authority on The Office of Ener- — a loan of up to $400,000 with a proposed 75 per- cent BFA guarantee un- AT Conservancy names Ayotte “Leader in Conservation” der its working capital loan guarantee (WAG) WASHINGTON, D.C. “More than 160 miles honor Senator Ayotte to protect thousands of AT thru-hikers are read- program — will serve a — U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, of the Appalachian Trail for her distinguished acres in New Hampshire ily spotted in Gorham public use, provide pub- a Republican of Nashua, pass through the Gran- efforts to protect pub- and across the country after finishing their tra- lic benefit and conforms was honored Thursday ite State, home to some lic lands, including the without tapping tax- verse of the Presidential its policy and authority. evening, July 16, by the of New Hampshire’s Appalachian Trail,” payer dollars. She has Range on their way to Appalachian Trail Con- most pristine and beau- said Ron Tipton, exec- introduced bipartisan the summit of Mt. Ka- Newspapers are servancy (ATC) at its tiful landscapes,” Ayotte utive director-CEO of legislation that would tahdin: staying at hos- Educational... sixth annual Leaders in said. “Preserving these the ATC. “Presenting permanently authorize tels and motels, eating Conservation Awards scenic treasures is key the Appalachian Trail the LWCF, ensuring the at local eateries, trudg- Gala in recognition of not only to our state’s Conservancy’s Congres- continued protection of ing to Wal-Mart and fre- her work as an advocate economy, but also to our sional Award to this the parks, open spaces, quenting the Laundry for protecting the Appa- way of life. I am deeply esteemed Senator was and wildlife habitat crit- Basket on Main Street lachian Trail (AT) and honored to receive this a great privilege for the ical to the Appalachian as well as stops at the surrounding lands in award, and I’m grate- organization.” Trail. post offices and using

New Hampshire. ful for the Appalachian Ayotte has been a This is the time of WiFi services at the Encourage Your Child Hawk Methany, the Trail Conservancy’s strong supporter of the year that northbound public library. To Read One! ATC’s New England dedicated work to pre- Land and Water Con- Regional Director, pre- serve our state’s natural servation Fund (LWCF), sented Ayotte with her beauty.” which helps to advance award. “The ATC is proud to public-private efforts Sen. Woodburn & Ag Commissioner Merrill mark Nat’l Ice Cream month on Friday REGION — District 1 also include four ice This is Sen. Wood- state Sen. Jeff Woodburn cream shop stops: at burn’s third annual ice of Dalton and state Agri- 11:30 a.m. at the North- cream tour. Everyone culture Commissioner land Dairy Bar in Ber- is welcome to stop by Lorraine Merrill plan lin; at 1:30 p.m. at the at any one of the five to celebrate National Ice Triangle Dairy Bar in planned stops. Cream Month on Fri- Whitefield, at 2:30 p.m. day, July 24, starting at at Bishop's Ice Cream 10 a.m. with a tour of the in Littleton; and at 3:30 Forbes Farm in Lancast- p.m. at Slick’s Ice Cream er, the Granite State’s in Bath. largest dairy farm. "This will be a fun Amy Hall, executive tour and an opportuni- director of Granite State ty to highlight the dairy Dairy Promotion, will industry's connection to also participate in the our restaurant and tour- tour. ism market," Woodburn The celebration will said.

Many, many, thanks to all who helped Jennie Donaldson celebrate her 100th Birthday. You all made it special, from her children to co-workers, friends and family!

Special thanks to Rob, Janice and Richard for sharing good music and to all who donated food and for wonderful gifts given. It all made it a very memorable day. Thanks to all of you!

Robert & Victoria Beaton Sr. 70th Wedding Anniversary June 13th 2015

Robert (Bob) Born Aug 16th, 1923 in Groveton, NH

Victoria (Vicky) Born April 4th 1926 in Whitefield, NH

Sons Robert Jr., wife Linda from Brewer, ME and Stephen, wife Jane from Amherst, NH were up during week for a visit.

Enjoyed a quiet Chinese dinner.

KNOWLEDGE GIVES SOCIETY THE POWER TO ADVANCE. PICK UP A NEWSPAPER A4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter Rolling the North Country Notebook dice on Iran Monadnock: Abenaki for Along with a team of major world powers, the “the highest land around” Obama Administration recently completed an in- tense round of diplomacy with Iran. The discus- sions crafted a proposal meant to limit the poten- tial for Iran to gain nuclear weapons while easing the international sanctions in place against a gov- ernment unfriendly to the United States since 1979. Iran has been a major source of support for ter- rorists. Hundreds of our citizens have died because of Iran’s hostility. No one can be criticized for be- ing naturally skeptical of the deal. At the same time, short of war, how else but through diplomacy can the United States stop a highly untrustworthy nation from gaining nuclear weapons? Unfortunately, the Republican Party quickly denounced the agreement. Humorously, several of the critics, including Presidential candidates, By John Harrigan admitted they had not yet even read the Iran deal. Columnist Do Republicans hate the Iranian government or Obama more? Along with several Such knee jerk reactions demonstrate the hy- other Colebrook-area pocrisy of the Republican Party condemning people, I was invited to Obama for making the United States look weak be at the Tillotson Center while talking to Iran. Perhaps readers will recall for the Arts this week to how President Ronald Reagan’s administration tape two or three favor- John Harrigan sold weapons to Iran’s government in hopes of ite personal stories or Monadnock, from the rooftop deck off my bedroom, with livestock-pushed fence and bathtub freeing hostages. Some funds from the sales were themes for New Hamp- watering trough in the foreground. illegally diverted to the Contras, drug running ter- shire Public Television’s rorists in Central America whom Reagan, a hero upcoming “Our Home to Republicans, happened to take under his wing. Town” special, which Reagan’s kowtowing to Iran nearly 30 years ago will air in November. took place not long after 241 America troops were Last I knew, upwards killed in Lebanon by terrorists in league with Iran. of a dozen people had How quickly Republicans forgot Iran’s treachery been asked to partic- when they needed to deal with the enemy to ad- ipate. Since the show vance their policy goals. will run for only half Of course, the fiasco of the Iraq War, managed an hour, you can imag- by another Republican President, emboldened ine that the editing will Iran to a great extent, not exactly the most brilliant be fierce. The good side move in the history of Middle East diplomacy. of all this is that what Perhaps the Obama Administration’s efforts doesn’t make the televi- to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program will go sion production will be down in history as infamous as the Iran Contra put up on the station’s Scandal or the Iraq War. Many Republicans act web site. as if they hope so. Risks exist in any such agree- But how to pick my ment. However, obvious preference for war makes two or three favorite no sense. The American people may have a hard stories and/or experi- time accepting yet another conflict after more than ences? Carla Gordon John Harrigan a decade of costly engagement in Iraq and Afghan- Russell, the show’s pro- My late brother Pete (left) and I were getting ready to tee off on the sixth hole at the Colebrook Country Club course in the early 1980s, with a truly beautiful background dominated by istan. ducer, wanted “visu- Vermont’s Mount Monadnock. Congress should take a hard look at the agree- als,” as they say in TV. ment with Iran. But disqualifying the deal within Hmmm. Mount Monad- in the morning, when I to savor the break in mo- War, but eventually quit an hour of its announcement made leading Repub- nock instantly came to let the dog out, and often notony. Various mem- because of what locals licans look like childish cheerleaders for another mind, place-based, land- the last thing at the end bers of the Keach family, were told was unprofit- war in the Middle East. scape-driven soul that of the day, when I sit on in particular, became able low-grade ore. It’s “To jaw jaw is better than to war war,” Winston I am. And I’m talking the porch at twilight to famed for scampering worth noting, however, Churchill declared. He was no appeaser. Negoti- about Vermont’s Monad- watch the bats and fire- up with one of Marga- that the spot is known ating with Iran, however distasteful, could create nock, directly across the flies. There it is, its bulk ret’s fresh pies. among geologists for its a breakthrough that finally changes Iran in a posi- Connecticut in Vermont, dominating the morn- ---There was a gold pyrite---“fool’s gold.” tive way. After all, the country includes a number not that downtrodden, ing’s western scene, the mine about halfway up of people who simply yearn for improved lives, and over-trammeled, Tho- clouds or mist or will ‘o the mountain on the (This column runs in are not reactionary opponents of the United States, reau-revered mountain the wisps moving up or east side, the remains weekly newspapers cov- unlike the fanatics who dominate Iran. We should in New Hampshire’s down the mountain or of which, and surround- ering two-thirds of New not hold our breath with hope for the best possi- southwest. staying still, thus pret- ing cliffs, could be seen Hampshire from Con- ble outcome, but at least another major sacrifice of What we always ty much indicating the from town. I can still see cord to Quebec, and parts American lives and treasure to the quagmire of the hastily refer to as “No day’s weather. the spot (elevation 1,500) of northwestern Maine Middle East seems less likely. Hopefully Republi- no — our Monadnock, Three things, both from my house (1553). and Vermont’s Northeast cans find that a notable achievement. If the party the one just across the ethereal and real: Ed Norton, a local char- Kingdom. Write to camp- does not, perhaps the American people should not Connecticut River from ---When I first heard acter and entrepreneur, guyhooligan@gmail. trust them with national power in next year’s elec- Colebrook” is either ele- the children’s song “The began the mine in the com, or P.O. Box 39, Cole- tions. vation 3150, 3148, or 3146, Bear Went Over the 1800s, just after the Civil brook, NH 03576.) depending on which Mountain” (to see what reference you pick. Ac- he could see), I was sure cording to the vaunted it was about Monad- Dr. Herbert Gifford, nock, our Monadnock, a longtime Colebrook and thus grew up won- Editor: Darin Wipperman physician who was also dering what was on the Sales: Bruce Pelletier an amateur geologist, other side. I carried this rock-hound and histo- thought into adulthood, Office Assistant: Elizabeth Ball rian of well-earned re- until I could fly over it Distribution Manager: Jim Hinckley nown, Monadnock is in a friend’s Piper Cub Information Manager: Ryan Corneau part of a chain of eight and find out. Answer: Production Manager: Meghan Faretra glacier-worn volcanoes Lots and lots of woods, stretching from Mount punctuated by a camp THE BERLIN REPORTER is published weekly, in Royal (Montreal) to Mo- here and there. And as a Berlin, New Hampshire, periodical postage paid at nadnock to Mount As- matter of fact, plenty of Berlin, N.H., and at additional mailing offices. cutney and beyond, all bears beneath the trees. Publication number is 051-460 Postmaster. Send of which emerged along Just ask the camp own- address changes to The Berlin Reporter, a massive fault in the ers. PO Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584. earth’s crust. Our Mo- ---For many years, Wednesday Subscription Rates: In-County $34 nadnock consists largely right through my grow- per year, $21 for six months. Out-of-County/Northern New England States: $60 per year, $35 for six months. of quartz syenite, and Dr. ing-up years in the late (rates effective 3/1/08) Mail rates are higher when paper Gifford, in his book Cole- 1950s and early 1960s, is forwarded out of county. Please call for seasonal rates. brook “A Place up back Vermont maintained a of New Hampshire,” fire lookout tower on Mo- A Salmon Press Newspaper notes that that boulders nadnock’s summit, the Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher of Monadnock’s syenite latest solid steel version Tel. (603) 752-1200 / Fax (603) 752-2339 have been found in the of which still stands, as www.breporter.com Littleton area, 54 road- do the foundation and E-Mail: [email protected] miles downriver, car- stone chimney of the Photo by Edith Tucker SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of ried or pushed there by lookout’s cabin nearby. Aarron Dupuis of Berlin, a senior in the Class of 2016 newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, glaciers. Many area residents and majoring in psychology at Colby-Sawyer College in New and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos Monadnock has more visitors thought it great London, is one of the interns working for Senator Kelly submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be Ayotte this summer. Dupuis accompanied her on her displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be or less dominated my fun to head up the trail made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or Wednesday, July 1, North Country swing with planned life, in a good way. It is to visit with the tower the photo re-print vendor. stops in Colebrook, Jefferson, and Franconia. the first thing I look at watchman, who seemed WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter A5 ••• – Obituaries – Henry Hachez, 92 Joan Y. Roy, 80 BERLIN--Henry Ha- Michael Messier of Chap- BERLIN--Joan Y. ert of Berlin; a sister, chez, 92, died at home el Hill, N.C.; Jarred and (Dion) Roy of Burgess Lorraine Tanguay and surrounded by family, Susan Hachez, Clayton Street passed away her companion, Hank on July 15, 2015. and Diane Hachez and Wednesday, July 15, Orr; grandchildren: He was born in Berlin Kendall of N.C; Jessi- 2015 at Androscoggin Katie Roy of Exeter; on Dec.7, 1922, the son of ca Hachez and Jamie Valley Hospital. She Cynthia Litvin and hus- Onesime and Elizabeth Nickerson of Gorham; was 80 years old. band, Scott of Berlin; (Pinette) Hachez. Henry great-grandchildren Born on March 17, Heather Roy of Ports- served in the U.S. Army Zach and Candice, Olivia 1935 in Berlin, she was mouth; Andrea Ferron for three years during and Alec Gardner, Lili- the daughter of Lio- and husband, Gary of World War II where he ana, Bryson and Amaya nel J. and Marie Rose Berlin; Jennifer Roy of was stationed in the Messier, Wesley and Ja- (Landry) Dion. Portsmouth and Kelli Aleutian Islands. He calin Hachez as well as A lifelong resident King of El Paso, Texas; was employed at James grandfather. several nieces and neph- of Berlin, Joan was a great-granddaughter River as a foreman for Henry is survived ews. Henry was pre-de- graduate of Notre Dame daughter Tesa. She was Tesa Litvin of Berlin; a 43 years. He was a mem- by his loving wife of 71 ceased by his son, Robert. High School. an avid N.Y. Yankees stepdaughter, Colette ber of Good Shepherd years, Yvette (Turcotte) A Mass of Christian She was employed as Fan. Parker and husband, Parish, a 4th degree Hachez; daughter, Susan burial will be celebrated a nurse’s aide at Andro- Besides her parents, George of Beecher Falls, Knight of Columbus, a Olivier, of Nashua; son on Friday, July 24 at 10 scoggin Valley Hospital she is pre-deceased by Vt.,; a stepson, Ron- member of the VFW, a Randy and wife, Laura a.m. with visiting hours in Berlin, retiring after her husband, Lucien ald Roy of Maryland; scout master, member (Smith) Hachez of Loud- on July 23, from 6 to 8 37 years of service. Roy (1988) and a stepson, step-grandchildren: of Paper Town Pacers. on and son, Garry and p.m. Joan enjoyed travel- David Roy (2014). Donna Biron of Errol; Henry loved to travel in friend Cindy Letarte of Fleury funeral home ing, camping, attending She leaves her com- Lori Eastman of Con- the us and abroad, en- Berlin. He is also sur- is in charge of arrange- horse racing and spend- panion of 20 years, Ron cord and Kelly Eastman joyed dancing, playing vived by his grand-chil- ments. ing time with grandchil- Cox; her son Frank Roy of Errol; several nieces cards and camping. dren: Debbie Olivier of In lieu of flowers, do- dren and family, espe- and wife, Judy of Ber- and nephews. He was a loving, de- Denver, Colo.; Sandra nations may be made to cially the time she spent lin; a daughter, Laura There are no calling voted husband, father, and Michael Gardner of AVH or the Holiday Cen- with her great-grand- King and husband, Rob- hours. grand-father and great Carmel, Ind.; Erin and ter. Oscar A. Bouchard, 83 Roberta Sue Bradstreet, 69 GORHAM––On She will be missed and Theodore and Sophie MILAN--Oscar A. Binnette of Gorham; Sunday, July 19, 2015, the world is a smaller Mortenson, whom she Bouchard, 83, of Milan, Kelsey Davidson of An- the Lord chose to take place without her pres- adored and took care of passed away in the early chorage, Alaska; Amelia Roberta Bradstreet ence. May Jesus appreci- in their later years and morning of July 13, 2015 Coffey of Bartlett; Jor- home with him. After a ate her talents. a brother, Herman and a at his home while in the don Brouillette of Con- lengthy illness fought Roberta is survived sister, Nancy. loving c are of his fami- way; Brady Brouillette with style and grace, she by her loving husband, At Roberta’s request, ly. He was born in Berlin of Gorham; Josie Lavi- decided that decorating Tim of Gorham and her services are private. In on Dec. 29, 1931 the son gne of Hopkinton; Chase the gates of heaven was devoted son, Dana, of lieu of flowers, dona- of Eduarde and Alma Brouillette of Milan a more worthwhile task. North Conway and her tions may be made in (Vaillancourt) Bouch- and Willow Brouillette Born on April 4, 1945 special kitties, Hunter her memory to Weeks ard and graduated of Milan; many nieces, in Berlin, Roberta grew and Sweet-Pea; a broth- Medical Center, Oncolo- from Notre Dame High nephews and cousins up in Berlin and Mi- er, Robert Mortenson gy Dept.,173 Middle St., School Class of 1950. He and his extended family lan and was a graduate and wife, Cindy of Gor- Lancaster, NH 03570. Ar- was a lifelong parishio- He is survived by his and friends at Sunflower of Berlin High School, ham and a cousin, Chris- rangements are under ner of St. Anne Church wife and best friend, Resort in Surprise, Ariz. Class of 1966. She loved tine Travers and hus- the direction of the Bry- of Good Shepherd Par- Gayle (Pageau) Bouch- He was predeceased by decorating her front band, Robert of Alton ant Funeral Home, Ber- ish. His work history in- ard of Milan; children: brothers, Rene Bouch- yard for each coming Bay; a niece and several lin. On line guestbook cluded Brown Company Nancy Leclerc- David- ard and Roland Bouch- holiday and keeping nephews. She was pre- at www.bryantfuneral- from 1957-1967 and the son (William) of Sitka, ard. the spirit of the holiday deceased by her parents, home.net. David Cookie and Lay’s Alaska; Linda Coffey A Mass of Christian alive. Roberta enjoyed Potato Chip Distribu- (Brian) of Bartlett; Dora Burial was celebrated flowers and was an tor in 1964. He also was Lavigne (Bob) of Hopkin- at St. Anne Church of avid Red Sox fan; she -Obituaries Continued Pg A6- the owner/operator of ton and Dana Brouillette Good Shepherd Parish bemoaned their current several local business (Stacey Couture) of Mi- on Friday, July 17. In- season, but still stuck including Bouchard, lan; a brother, John Paul terment was in the Hill- with them. She served Isaacson, Morris Con- Bouchard (Rachelle) of crest Cemetery in Milan. on the local school board OPEN struction Company, Aker’s Pond; sister-in- There will be no calling and was a past member ALL SUMMER! Bouchard-Caron Build- law, Theresa Bouchard hours. Donations in his of the Shelburne Wom- 9AM - 6PM DAILY ing Center, Pinkham (Rene-deceased) of Nash- memory may be made en’s Club. The family Largest selection in the North Country! Notch Ski Shop, San- ua; 12 grandchildren and to the Wounded Warrior wishes to thank Weeks $ born Inn, White Street two great-grandchildren: Project, PO Box 758517, Hospital and Oncology Perennials 1.25 a pot! Trees - Shrubs - Great Prices! Carwash and Kelly’s Su- Laurel (Coffey) Smith Topeka, KS 66675. The Staff for their kindness permarket. He retired in and husband, Andy and Bryant Funeral Home is and caring ways. Rober- SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES 1994 as the Maintenance Lennon Claire of Wren- in charge of the arrange- ta’s wish is for people to Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street, Lancaster NH Supervisor of Milan In- tham, Mass.; Henri Le- ments. Online guestbook keep their loved one’s 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 Thank you for supporting family farms dustries and Paul Valle clerc and wife, Sarah at www.bryantfuneral- near and dear to them. Lumber. and Adeline Marie of Sit- home.net. Oscar served with ka, Alaska; Nicole Gagne pride for 29 ½ years of Hopkinton, Michael “Three Locations – One Vision” in the National Guard Gagne and partner, Ali IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE retiring with the rank Rowell of Concord; Zack of Sergeant Major. He was an extremely in- dustrious person, of- ten holding multiple jobs at once. He would routinely work at the mill as a Night Watch- man, worked of remod- SHIPPEE FAMILY EYE CARE eling one of the many 150 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 apartment buildings he (603) 788-3561 owned. All in a day’s www.shippeefamilyeyecare.com work. Throughout his construction career, he designed, built or remodeled many local We are delighted to announce the addition churches, schools, fire of Dr. Laura Werner to our practices. stations, town halls, Dr. Werner joins us with a Bachelor’s degree restaurants, car dealer- in Genetic Engineering and her doctorate ships, homes and more. from New England College of Optometry He volunteered as the with expertise in both primary and pediatric Building Inspector for care. Her enthusiasm and focus on pediatric the Town of Milan, the developmental visual issues, is a great addition Milan and Dummer Am- to our full scope optometric clinics. We are bulance services and the excited to continue to provide your entire Milan Old Home Day’s family with quality eye care, from our growing Committee. He enjoyed family of doctors. beginning his day with breakfast at the Milan Dr. Werner is now taking appointments in our Luncheonette and he Lancaster, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT clinics. was involved in the Mi- lan Town meetings. He loved horses, garden- ing, building things for his grandchildren and spending time at home with family on his farm. Oscar was a member of OPTICAL EXPRESSIONS MONTPELIER EYE CARE the Knights of Colum- 2000 Memorial Drive, Suite 6 15 E. State Street, bus 4th Degree, a mem- St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Montpelier, VT -56-2 ber of the Androscoggin (802) 748-3536 (802) 223-7723 www.opticalexpressions.net www.montpeliereyecare.com Valley Country Club and had been a volun- teer at the Food Bank of St. Vincent de Paul. A6 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 ••• – Obituaries Continued – Evelyn M. McManus, 56 Louise F. Dube, 91 BERLIN — Evelyn M. Family includes her cousins. BERLIN — Louise nix, Az. and Kathleen (Jewett) McManus, 56, of husband, Dennis H. Mc- A Celebration of Her F. Dube, 91, of Berlin, Garneau of Gorham; and Charlotte, N.C. passed Manus of Charlotte, N.C.; Life was held on Wednes- passed away July 15, a brother, John McKel- away unexpectedly on her father, Durward day evening, June 24, 2015 surrounded by her vey, and wife Pauline of June 21, 2015 at the An- Jewett of Dummer; her 2015 from 6 to 9 p.m. at family after a period of Berlin. droscoggin Valley Hos- mother, Sheila Chase, the Jewett Family Farm declining health. The family would like pital in Berlin. and husband Bernard on Blake Road, Dum- Louise was born in to thank Northwoods She was born in Ber- of Littleton; siblings Au- mer. Rev. Dean Stiles Berlin on Oct. 12, 1923, Hospice for the wonder- lin on Feb. 6, 1959, the drey Chadwick of Mon- will offer prayers during the daughter of Charles ful care given during daughter of Durward roe, N.C., Lee Jewett of the celebration. The and Kathleen (Hayes) her declining health and and Sheila (Hamel) Jew- Dummer, Dennis Jewett Bryant Funeral Home is McKelvey. She gradu- our volunteer, Corinne ett, was raised in New of Dummer, and Leah in charge of the arrange- ated from Berlin High Doyle. She will be missed Hampshire, and had Chase of Hickory, N.C.; ments. Online guestbook School in1942 and went by all. lived in North Carolina numerous aunts, uncles, at www.bryantfuneral- on to work at New En- Montgomery, in 1998. A Mass of Chris- for 30 years. nieces, nephews and home.net. gland Telephone Co. un- She is survived by tian Burial will be cel- til its closing. She was her daughter, Charlotte ebrated on Thursday, then employed at the Dube Donaldson, and July 23, 2015 at 1 p.m. Sandra Trottier former Berlin City Bank husband John of Berlin; at Holy Family Church BERLIN--A Mass of Duquette organist. The ry Cemetery, Berlin. from 1974 until her re- her son Charles (Chuck) in Gorham. Interment Christian Burial was cel- Altar Server was Semi- The service was well tirement in 1989. She Dube and wife Donna of will be in the Calvary ebrated for Sandra Trotti- narian Ryan Amazeen. attended by family and enjoyed square dancing, Rochester; a daughter- Cemetery. Relatives and er, of Berlin, on Saturday, Serving as readers friends from near and bowling and camping in-law, Lynne (Carrigan) friends may call at the July 11, 2015 at St Anne were Madison Rivard far. and, most of all had a Dube of East Hampstead; Bryant Funeral Home, Church of Good Shep- and Liza Rivard. The Arrangements were deep love for her chil- seven grandchildren 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin, herd Parish with Rever- offertory gifts were pre- entrusted to Fleury-Patry dren, grandchildren and (Mark Donaldson, Kris- on Wednesday evening end Andrew Nelson as sented by Mia Strazza Funeral Home, Berlin. great grandchildren. tine Donaldson Murphy, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dona- Celebrant. The Cantor and Sal Strazza. To post a tribute, Louise was prede- Matthew Donaldson, Na- tions in her memory was Denise Sanschagrin, Interment followed please visit www.fleu- ceased by her husband, than Donaldson, Katie may be made to North- accompanied by Denise the services at Mt. Calva- ry-patry.com. Edward R. Dube, in 1976; Dube, Greg Dube and woods Home Heath and two sons, Norman M. Leslie Dube Pothier); Hospice or to St. Jude Dube in 2011 and Tim- many nieces and neph- Children’s Hospital. On- – Services – othy N. Dube in 2013; ews; two sisters, Char- line guestbook at www. Funeral services held for Barbara Bouchard and a sister, Ann Marie lotte Fournier of Phoe- bryantfuneralhome.net. BERLIN — Funeral ley Bouchard, Bethany gnan and Roxanne Dodge. services for Barbara A. Bouchard, Brent Bouch- Interment was in the Mt. Patricia Ann (Charton) Gagne, 80 (Adams) Bouchard, 84, ard and Lise Ann Kiner- Calvary Cemetery where SANDOWN--Patricia in Sandown with her gether into unique and of Berlin, were held on son and the crucifix was Father Kyle read the Ann (Charton) Gagne, daughter and family. Ac- marvelous bags to give July 14, 2015 at St. Anne placed by Richard Bouch- committal prayers. The 80, of Sandown, passed tive for many years at St. to customers to carry Church of Good Shep- ard. The readings were pall bearers were Coree away on Thursday, July Matthews UMC in Sand- their purchases. They herd Parish, following done by Meaghan Devlin Kinerson, Cameron Kin- 16, 2015 at Exeter Health own, Pat coordinated delighted in her cre- prayers at the Bryant Fu- and Maura Carrignan, erson, Conner Kinerson, Center in Exeter. Born meals and assistance for ations and appreciat- neral Home. the gifts were presented Austin Bouchard, Nolan Sept. 5, 1934, Pat was the people in need, as well ed the stores’ personal The Mass of Christian by Pamela Bouchard and Bouchard and Greyson daughter of Ruth and as offered her excellent touches, thanks to Pat’s Burial was celebrated by Ramona Devlin and the Hikel. Many relatives Jack Charton of Mor- sewing skills for vari- skill and important con- Rev. Kyle Stanton. The words of remembrance and friends attended the rilton, Arkansas. Pat ous projects through the tributions. Pat was also pall was placed by Brad- were by Angela Carri- service. graduated from Morril- years. Especially im- instrumental in helping ton High School in 1951 portant and most recent- to raise her grandchil- and attended Southern ly, Pat will always have dren. Because she lived Nazarene University a special distinction as with them, she was SUMMER SPECIAL in Bethany, Okla. until being known as the “Bag able to he very hands- 1953. Married to Roland Lady” at Seacoast Sew- on and a very present J. Gagne for 38 years, ing in Portsmouth and and steadying influence they had one daughter, Biddeford, Maine stores. in their lives. Dearly FREE RENT FOR 3 Jill. She worked for Pat would take colorful loved, she will be deeply the city of Berlin in the and beautiful pieces of missed, and her memory Economic Development fabric and sew them to- cherished. Department from 1976- MONTHS!!!!! 1992. Pat came to live -Obituaries Continued Pg A8- APPLY TODAY St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish 345 Pleasant St., Berlin • 752-2880 Rev. Kyle F. Stanton, Pastor • Rev. Andrew K. Nelson, Assoc. Pastor Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday evening 4:00p.m., Sunday Morning 7:00a.m. & 9:00a.m., Saturday night 6:00p.m. Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00a.m. Holydays Vigil 6:00p.m., Feast 8:00a.m. & 12:05p.m., Confessions 3:00p.m. or by appointment Bread of Life Church Apostolic Pentecostal • 603-869-3127 • 35A Mill St., Littleton Sunday Worship: 3:30 p.m. • Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Pastor: James F. Sullivan Harvest Christian Fellowship A Foursquare Church 219 Willow St., Berlin • 752-5374 • Pastor: Bill Donahue Sunday Morning celebration begins at 10:30 am with children’s church and nursery provided • Wednesday Bible Study 6:30p.m. Christian Science Society Main St., Lancaster, NH • Sunday 10:00 am Service & Sunday School Reading Room in Church 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 10-2 p.m. (June - August) West Milan United Methodist Church Bible Study every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Andrew Mullins, 449-2159 Pastor William Simpson Milan Community Methodist Church Main St., Milan • Parsonage-3344 • Church- 449-2026 Rev. William Simpson • Sunday School and Sunday Worship10:30a.m. Gorham Congregational Church, UCC 143 Main St., Gorham • 466-2136 • Rev. William B. Jones, Pastor www.gorhamnhucc.org • Sunday Worship 10 am • Bible Study Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Welcoming all people who seek a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Men’s breakfast at 7:00am 2nd Friday from Sept. – June Heritage Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental 207 Jericho Rd., Berlin • 752-4523 • Rev. Dana C. Hoyt, Pastor Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Evening 6:00 • Thursday Bible Study 7:00 Word of God Christian Church Services at corner Hill & E. Side River Road, Dummer 449-6628 or 449-6765 • www.wordofgodchristianchurch.com Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am Bible Study after service and Wednesday at 7 pm Lamb’s Chapel Christian Center 214 School Street, Berlin • 752-5773 • www.lambschapelberlin.com Monday Worship & Prayer 7:00 pm; Monday Men’s Fellowship 6:00 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am; Thursday Bible Study & Worship 7:00 pm Community Bible Church 593 Sullivan St., Berlin • 752-4315 Wednesday Youth & Group Prayer Service 7 pm Sunday Family Bible Hour 9:45 am Morning Worship 11 am • Evening Worship & Praise 6 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church Rev. Gail Bauzenberger, Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Norway and 7th St. in Berlin, NH. Our Worship services are Sunday mornings at 9:30am (starting June 15- August31). No Sunday School during the summer months. For more information, call 603-752-1410. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church 7 Church St., Gorham • 466-2335 Rev. Kyle F. Stanton, Pastor • Rev. Andrew K. Nelson, Assoc. Pastor Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00p.m. & Sunday 11:00a.m. Reconciliation Saturday 5:15 - 5:45p.m. or by appt. Weekday Mass Wednesday 5:00p.m. The Salvation Army 15 Cole St., Berlin • 752-1644 Sunday - Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 am Monday - Friday Prayer 9 - 10 am Riverside Assembly of God 262 Cottage Street (Suite 116) for an application. Berlin/Gorham Rd. • 466-2851 or 466-5478 • Pastor Paul Lavigne Sunday Worship 10:30 am • Sunday School 9:30 am • Wednesday 7:00 pm First Baptist Church 79 High Street, Berlin • 752-6215 • Reverend Dean Stiles Sunday School 9:45 am ~ Nursery available Sunday Worship 11 am • Monday Night Bible Study 6:30 pm Town-to-Town The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints CLASSIFIEDS (Mormon) Top of Gorham Hill on the left • 466-3417 Geoff Parkerson, Branch Pres. • 752-6243 1-877-766-6891 Sunday Meetings Sacrament 10 am • Sunday School 11:15 am Prsthd & Rel Soc 12:15 pm A7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015

Weekly CALENDAR of Events

Ongoing Events: Addiction Recovery Program - LEGO Monday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A LDS Family Services of The Church variety of LEGO bricks and Suplos of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites children to explore creativity sponsors weekly Addiction Recovery while building sensory-motor skills Meetings. Addictions can include to- in a cooperative environment. Gor- bacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, drugs (both ham Public Library prescription and illegal), gambling, Plug-in to the Library, Tuesdays, codependency, self-destructive eat- 3:30-4:30 p.m. An electricity program ing patterns and compulsive spend- for school-age kids that enhances ac- ing. The program is based upon the ademic skills through school-subject Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Recovery relevant toys and crafts. Gorham Pub- meetings are confidential, free and lic Library. ongoing, and all discussion is held Courtesy Who-Who is Reading?, Wednes- in strict confidence. Dress is infor- days, 3:30-4:30 p.m. School curriculum mal and anyone is welcome. Group and routines introduced as funda- Leaders: Elder and Sister Putnam, mental components in the 1000 Books 435-720-2856, [email protected]. Cole- Peter Sykes to perform before Kindergarten literacy program brook: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., United for children ages newborn to 5 years Methodist Church, 26 Bridge Street, of age. Colebrook. Starts Wednesday March in Randolph, Aug. 2 Weeks Diabetes Support Group 11, 2015 - The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of Randolph: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m, Ran- RANDOLPH--Peter Organbuilders, Interna- He holds degrees from every month at 7 p.m. in the Weeks dolph Hill #5, US Route 2, Randolph. Sykes will be the fea- tional Society of Organ- the New England Con- Hospital Board Room. The hospital is Starts Tuesday March 10, 2015. tured performer playing builders, at the Library servatory and Concordia located at 173 Middle Street Lancast- The First Baptist Church of both organ and clavi- of Congress, Boston Ear- University in Montre- er, NH. The group is for diabetes pa- North Stratford will again host chord at the Randolph ly Music Festival, Aston al. Winner of countless tients, as well as friends and family of monthly potluck suppers on the sec- Church on Route 2, Aug. Magna Festival, New awards and competi- people with diabetes. Please contact ond Saturday of each month starting 2nd at 4 p.m. The concert England Bach Festival, tions, including the Sec- Casey Dowland at 788-5294 for more March 14. A variety of casseroles, will include music by Portland Chamber Mu- ond International Harp- information. The Diabetes Support salads, baked beans and pies will be Bach and his son, CPE sic Festival, New Hamp- sichord Competition Group Newsletter can be found at served. Suppers are at 5:30 p.m. The Bach, played on both shire Music Festival, sponsored by the South- weeksmedical.org. price is $7 adult. instruments, with enter- and with Ensemble Proj- eastern Historical Key- Chronic Disease Self-Manage- North Country Toastmasters taining guided instruc- ect Ars Nova, The King’s board Society, he was ment Workshops “Better Choices, now meets at Bailiwicks Restaurant, tion by Peter Sykes. The Noyse, Musica Antiqua also the 1993 laureate of Better Health” is a free 2-hour 6 week 106 Main Street in Littleton. 6:30-7:30 event will benefit the Be- Köln, Blue Heron and the Erwin Bodky Award peer supported workshop held each p.m. Practice your communication nevolences Fund of the throughout the United for excellence in ear- week for people living with chronic and leadership skills in an easygoing, summer church thanks States. He is frequently ly music performance illness or caring for someone with a no pressure, supportive atmosphere. to generous underwrit- heard on the nationally and in 2005 he received chronic illness. Connect with others Meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday at ing by patrons. The syndicated radio pro- the Outstanding Alum- who understand. Topics covered in- Littleton. Open to the public, ages 18 church is small and giv- gram “Pipedreams.” ni award from the New clude nutrition, stress-management, or older. Please contact e_brisson@ en the reputation of Pe- He also performs England Conservatory exercise, and communication. Of- yahoo.com or call Elaine at 802-473- ter Sykes, it is advisable frequently on the clav- for career achievement. fered in Littleton, Haverhill, Berlin, 0120 to go to northcountrynh.toast- to come early for seating! ichord and has been a In May 2011 he was hon- North Conway and Plymouth. Con- mastersclub.org for more informa- Instructor of Harpsi- featured player on this ored by the St. Botolph tact Becky at 259-3700 or bmcenany@ tion. chord at Julliard, Asso- instrument at the Boston Club Foundation with nchcnh.org for dates and locations of Narcotics Anonymous - Trinity ciate Professor of Music Early Music Festival. In its Distinguished Artist classes. Unity Methodist Church, Lancaster and Chair of the Histor- May 2011, he performed Award. The award let- Jefferson Historical Society - Road, Whitefield. Wed. 7- 8 p.m. ical Performance De- clavichord recitals for ter characterized him as Open mid-May to mid-October and by Lancaster Historical Society partment at Boston Uni- the British and Dutch “one of the major musi- appointment on Thursdays and Sun- Flea Market - Starting time 7:30 or 8 versity, Music Director Clavichord Societies in cal intellects and imagi- days from 1- 4 p.m. offering exhibits a.m. July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Aug. 30, at First Church in Cam- London and Amsterdam, nations of our time.” and a varied collection. For more info: Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11 bridge, Congregational, at Fenton House in Lon- In demand as a teach- Call Winnie at 586-4372. Groveton Farmer's Market at UCC, Peter Sykes is one don and the Cobbe Col- er and mentor of aspir- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensi- Caron's Gateway Real Estate on Fri- of the most demanded, lection at Hatchlands, ing professional per- bly) meets Thursday evenings at the days from Noon to 6 p.m. lauded and likable art- and for the “Party in the formers, Peter Sykes Lancaster Emergency Medical Ser- Lancaster Historical Society ists in the world. His City” night of concerts as is the newly appointed vices (LEMS) Building, 19 Mechanic Flea Market, starting time 7:30 or 8 playing has variously part of the International Director of the Baroque Street, Lancaster. Weigh - in is 5-6 a.m. Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Aug. 30, Sept. 13, been called “compelling Music Festival in Bath. Academy of the Amherst p.m., followed by a meeting at 6:15 Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11 and moving,” “magnif- Peter Sykes' exten- Early Music Festival. A p.m. Parking and entrance at rear of icent and revelatory” sive list of solo record- member of the board of building. Call Bonnie at 802-892-6614 This Week’s Calendar of Events: and “bold, imaginative, ings includes a best- the Cambridge Society for more information. and amazingly accu- selling recording of his for Early Music, he is a Lancaster AA Meetings - Sun- Wednesday, July 22 rate.” Peter Sykes has organ transcription of founding board member days 9:30 a.m. 3rd and 11th Step meet- Coös County Commissioners Meet- appeared in recital for Holst’s orchestral suite and current president of ing at Weeks Hospital, 3rd floor con- ing, 9 a.m. Coos County Nursing Hos- the American Guild of The Planets, which was the Boston Clavichord ference room. Wednesday's 7 p.m. pital, W. Stewartson. Organists, the South- named Best of 1996 by Society. - 12 & 12 discussion group, Weeks Stained Glass, 5-7 p.m. With Ed So- eastern Historical Key- Audio Review, a “Super For more informa- Hospital 3rd Floor conference room; lar of Ed’s Artworks at WREN in Ber- board Society, the Or- CD” by Absolute Sound tion, call 466-2865, or vis- Thursday's 8 p.m. open discussion, at lin. gan Historical Society, in 1999, and garnered ac- it www.musicgnw.org All Saints Catholic Church, Main St., American Institute of colades in every review. and Facebook postings. Lancaster. Saturday's 7 p.m. Big Book Thursday, July 23 discussion group, Weeks Hospital, Photography for Kids, 3-6 p.m. 3rd floor conference room. Ongoing. With Sasha Eisele at WREN, Berlin. Cantrip bringing music of Scotland Groveton Weight Watchers “Aftermath”, 7:30 p.m. Following meets Mondays at the United Method- the popular meet and greet on the Co- ist Church in Groveton at 6:30 p.m. lonial Theatre patio at 6:30 p.m.The to Tillotson Center, July 28 Weight Watchers meets Thurs- White Mountain Jewish Film Festi- days at the Christ United Methodist val presents this story based on true COLEBROOK--The style. creeping into the sound, Church in Lancaster at 6:30 p.m. events surrounding a Polish family band Cantrip is return- “Cantrip has shown complementing the tra- The Presidential Gem and Min- and town, also victimized by the bru- ing to Colebrook for a themselves to be a crowd ditional foundation of eral Society meets the 2nd Thursday talities of war. Sponsors and hosts of concert hosted by the favorite here in the the band. The enhanced of the month. There is a program, raf- the evening’s patio reception are Les- Great North Woods North Country when sound has been catching fle and refreshments. Jefferson Town lie and Alice Dreier. The film festival Committee for the Arts. we’ve hosted them in the ear of listeners and Hall 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For more presents films on Thursdays August The band is a leader in Colebrook and Lan- concert goers all over info call Sharon O'Neill at 466-2395 or 6 (double feature), and August 20. For Scottish music, playing caster in recent years,” again. Dave Tellman at 837-9764. full details about all the films along at festivals and venues said GNWCA President Members of the band Guildhall Public Library will be with ticket and season pass informa- throughout Scotland Charlie Jordan. “We’re include Dan Houghton, open starting Saturday, June 1 from 9 tion, visit www.bethlehemsynagogue. and the United States glad to be able to bring who plays bagpipes, a.m. – 1 p.m. Library also open Mon- org/white-mountain-jewish-film-fes- for over a decade now. them back to the Tillot- flute, whistles, guitar, days and Wednesdays from 2- 8 p.m. tival/ The concert will be held son Center.” bouzou ki. Houghton Randolph Public Library-Open Friday, July 24 on Tuesday, July 28, at 7 The name Cantrip is was born in Ghana but Monday and Wednesday from 3- 8 Chanterelle Bike Adventure, 5-7 p.m. at the Tillotson Cen- an old Scots word mean- transported to Scot- p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. With Doug Gralinski in Ran- ter in Colebrook. ing a charm, magic spell land shortly thereafter, a.m. - noon. dolph. Known for their in- or piece of mischief and where he was surround- Jefferson Christian Church novative arrangements it aptly describes the ed by the indigenous mu- Sunday Services, 8:30 a.m. at the Saturday, July 25 and dry wit, this trio unexpected twists and sic. He began his career IOOF Hall, across from the Town WINGS, Art Journals, 10:30 a.m.-2 can be seen on some turns in their musical with the whistle at age Hall. Sunday School offered during p.m. WREN, Berlin. of the largest stages in arrangements, likewise seven and started play- these services. Everyone welcome. How to Identify, Value & Care for the world. Their music the compelling potency ing bagpipes in the early Coos County Republicans meet Your Doll Collection, Noon-3 p.m. branches out into, and of their musicianship. 1990s, proceeding to win on the third Thursday of each month With Carol Walker, WREN, Berlin. takes influences from, Originally formed as a the Scottish Lowland at the Water Wheel in Jefferson at 7 the music of European quartet, Cantrip sprung and Border Pipers' So- p.m. For more info regarding topic cultures. Weaving to- from a local session in ciety Open Borderpipes and speakers: contact Eric, 348-1140. PLEASE FORWARD CALENDAR gether songs and tunes, Edinburgh 15 years ago. and New Composition Stark Heritage Center, Now ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION both traditional and Trimming itself to a events (multiple times), Open Saturdays and Sundays from FOR THE COÖS COUNTY DEMO- contemporary, Cantrip trio, the band tightened as well as the Maitre de noon-3 p.m. through October, Call CRAT AND BERLIN REPORTER TO takes an audience on a its arrangements while Cornemuse at St. Chart- Dennis Wayne Lunn at 636-1881 for [email protected] or cultural journey, putting expanding its influence. other openings. call 603-444-3927. their own spin on each New inspirations began see CANTRIP page ­­­A8 A8 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 ••• – Obituaries Continued – Therese Beaudoin Jeannette L. Kluchnick, 89 BERLIN--A Mass of The Pall was placed ing as Pallbearers were: GORHAM--Jeannette she shared many mem- was predeceased by her Christian Burial was by her sons, Daniel and grandson, Michael Beau- L. Kluchnick, 89, of Gor- ories and played cards. first husband, Rosario celebrated for Therese Ivan. Father Andrew doin; nephew, Everett ham, passed away on She loved spending time Jean, in 1969 and her Beaudoin, of Berlin, on placed the Cross. Serv- Thibodeau; friends, Sunday, July 12, 2015 at with family and trea- second husband, Peter Thursday, July 16, 2015 ing as reader was her Mark Martin, Larry the Coös County Nurs- sured time spent with Kluchnick, in 1993; her at St Anne Church of daughter-in-law Rachel Roberge, Vincent Verdo ing Home in Berlin. She her daughter, grandchil- brothers Roland and Lio- Good Shepherd Parish Beaudoin and her grand- and Matt Letendre. was the daughter of Al- dren and great-grand- nel Lagasse of Berlin and with her cousin Father daughter in-law Meghan The service was well fred and Ida (Pinault) children. her sister, Eva Lebreton, Robert Brion and Fa- Beaudoin. The offertory attended by family and Lagasse. She lived in Family includes: her of Worchester, Mass. ther Andrew Nelson as gifts were presented by friends from near and Berlin and later moved daughter Doris Bail- A Mass of Christian Celebrants. The Cantor her grandson Michael, far. to Gorham, where she largeon and husband, Burial was celebrated was Shirley Jackson ac- his wife Meghan and her To post a tribute resided until entering Wilfred “Skid” of Gor- on Thursday, July 16 at companied by Sandra granddaughter Melissa. please visit www.fleu- the nursing home. She ham; grandchildren: Holy Family Church. Patrick as organist. The Melissa said words of re- ry-patry.com. was a member of Holy Kathy Metcalf and hus- Interment was in the Altar Servers were Sem- membrances. Arrangements were Family Church. She en- band, Mark of Union, St. Anne Cemetery. Do- inarian Ryan Amazeen, Interment followed under the care of Fleu- joyed reading, watching Maine and Kelly Ernst nations in her memory Paul Breault and her the services at St Anne’s ry-Patry Funeral Home, TV, playing BINGO, and husband, Alex from may be made to Coos cousin Cecile Sickler Cemetery, Berlin. Serv- Berlin. playing cards and going Northport, Maine; great County Nursing Home out to eat in restaurants. grandchildren: Shyann, Activities Fund, PO She especially enjoyed Sierra, Tyler and Issac; Box 416, Berlin, NH, Herbert A. Gilbert, 88 visits from a long-time her sister-in-law, An- 03570. Online guestbook BERLIN--Funeral Jaworski, Kevin Gilbert Fidelibus, Rod Beaulieu, family friend, Doris toinette McGee ; several at www.bryantfuneral- services for Herbert A. and Diane Hoffman and Ryan Collette, Nolan Gosselin, with whom nieces and nephews. She home.net. Gilbert, 88, of Berlin, the crucifix was placed Gilbert, Stephen Brooks were held on July 6, 2015 by his wife. The gifts and Nicholas Brooks. at St. Anne Church of were presented by Alli- Military Honors were Cantrip ly acclaimed Indie rock chestras in the United Good Shepherd Parish, son Collette and Kristen provided by the US Ma- (continued from Page A7) quintet The Last Battle. States and Canada, and following prayers at the Hoffman and the Words rine Corps and the Cpl. On guitar, mandolin his work as a music di- Bryant Funeral Home. of Remembrance were Richard Demers Ma- and bouzouki is Eric rector for Boston theatre The Mass of Christian by Frank Fidelibus. In- rine Corps League. The ier. McDonald, a U.S. na- company Actor's Shake- Burial was celebrated by terment was in Holy American flag was fold- Jon Bews, who plays tive who found his way speare Project has been Reverend Kyle Stanton. Family Cemetery where ed and presented to Mrs. fiddle in the band, start- to traditional music praised by major critics. The pall was placed by Father Kyle read the Esther Gilbert. Many ed at age four. Jon came through the rich local In addition to Cantrip his wife, Esther Gilbert committal prayers. The relatives and friends at- to Scots music from a music scene in Boston. he performs with Scot- and his children, Joan pall bearers were Frank tended the service. classical education by He studied at Berklee tish lowland piper Will way of Goth rock. But it College of Music under Woodson, master fiddler didn’t take long for him world renowned musi- Ryan McKasson and the Leo W. Cyr, 87 to entrench himself in cians such as guitarist/ contemporary string trio the world and carve a mandolinist John Mc- the Knockbox String- BERLIN--Funeral ser- Andrew Nelson. The Cemetery. Father An- name for himself as a Gann and cellist Eugene band. All three members vices for Leo W. Cyr, 87, readings were done by drew read the committal fiddler. A prizewinning Friesen. He is estab- of Cantrip are well pro- of Berlin, were held on Louise Dion and Suzanne prayers. Many relatives graduate of the Royal lished as one of New En- fessionals in their own June 30, 2015 at St. Anne Shevlin and the gifts and friends attended the Conservatoire of Scot- gland’s premier accom- right, but when they Church of Good Shep- were presented by Corey services. land in 1994, he has per- panists in many styles. come together the sum herd Parish. The Mass Poirier, Kristy True and The Bryant Funeral formed and recorded Known for his tasteful of the parts is a truly of Christian Burial was Carrie Poirier. Interment Home was in charge of with such diverse artists approach and quick unique experience. celebrated by Reverend was in the Mt. Calvary the arrangements. as Malinky, James York- ear, he can be heard Tickets are $15 and ston, Mikel Urdangarin, on recordings by many available in advance at Ranarim, Deaf Mutes artists such as Cape Fiddleheads, 110 Main and Samling. In addition Breton and Scottish fid- Street, Colebrook and to Cantrip, he current- dlers Katie McNally and at the door on the night ly plays with renowned Brendan Carey Block. of the concert. For more Edinburgh ceilidh band His string pieces have information on the Great Callanish and critical- been performed by or- North Woods Committee for the Arts, upcoming Newspapers are shows and how you can become a supporting Educational... member of the GNWCA’s Encourage Your Child ongoing programming, visit www.gnwca.org, To Read One! call 237-9302 or 246-8998.

3 bedroom home for sale by owner on end of cul de sac in the Lakes region • Belmont, NH features: • great neighborhood • close to lake and schools • Fully applianced kitchen and separate dining room area • Hot Tub on large deck • 3 season porch • 2 Living rooms • 2 1/2 baths • laundry room • full basement • large front and back yard

Asking $280,000 Patch & FitzGerald, P.A. call for details 603-520-8510 www.PatchandFitzGerald.com ATTORNEYS AT LAW

JOHN L. WARD Patch & FitzGerald, P.A.

Call me for a Free consultation and remember, there is no legal fee unless we win for you.

• Social Security Disability (NH & VT) (Application & Appeals) • Personal Injury • Worker’s Compensation • Auto Accidents 74 Cottage Street Littleton, NH 03561 25 Bay Street Manchester, NH 03104 Phone (603) 647-2600 Fax (603) 647-2608

HHHHH HHHHHHHHH HHH HHHHHHHHH WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter A9 ••• NH Chronicle to feature Katie Rose and Un-Common Concert Series WHITEFIELD–– for great music and good New Hampshire Then she asked if I had greater need. It is import- residents all over the state WMUR’s New Hampshire time. Chronicle is a popular ever been on Chronicle. ant to think before we to be reminded of how Chronicle film crew will Katie Rose has host- program on the statewide I told her I hadn’t and we act, because every choice special our way of life is be visiting the Whitefield ed the concerts for five New Hampshire televi- began discussing ideas we make affects others, and more importantly, Common on Thursday, consecutive seasons and sion station, WMUR. Ka- for a segment.” be it people, animals, or that we have a responsi- July 30 to feature singer/ says she is excited to be tie Rose met Amy Cove- That “bigger pur- nature. The right choice bility to preserve it.” songwriter Katie Rose on such a well-known no, host of NH Chronicle, pose” that Katie refers is not always the easy The Un-Common Con- and Whitefield’s Un-Com- television show. “We while performing her to is her goal to bring choice.” cert Series 2015 Finale mon Concert Series. This have great music on the music at an event for The awareness of social, en- Amy Coveno and the will take place Thursday, will be the Season Finale common,” she said, “but Way Home, a homeless vironmental and ethical crew of NH Chronicle will July 30 at 6 p.m. at the for the 2015 music series, what makes our series re- shelter in Manchester. issues through her mu- be spending time with Ka- bandstand on the White- during which guest mu- ally unique is the people “Amy was emceeing the sic. “It’s hard not to get tie Rose on Thursday to field Common. Audience sicians from the entire and the connections we event and after my per- caught up in technology, discuss her songwriting members are encouraged season will perform. Fam- all have with each other. formance, I got talking money, and status,” she and activism and to film to bring their own chair ilies and residents from I am excited to show New with her about my music, explained, “but it is my the finale event. or blanket. In case of rain, surrounding communi- Hampshire what we are the bigger purpose I have hope that we can remem- “We are really fortu- the event will be resched- ties are encouraged to all about in the North for my songwriting, and ber to look beyond our nate to live in New Hamp- uled for the following attend this special event Country.” about the concert series. superficial desires to a shire,” said Katie. “I want Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. Park a data plan on their tain Ridge Runners Many visitors come iceberg, however, ex- The report-writers (continued from Page A1) phone.” Warming Hut, a scenic from within New Hamp- plained Kenney and the point out, “Last sum- The Chamber also log cabin with a spectac- shire and also from Club’s assistant trail mer, the actual number has the data to back up ular view in Jericho. Massachusetts, but master Larry Gomes. of visitors to Jericho “It turns out that what its members have “A majority of our more than riders from Some riders who do stop was probably four to there really is no need been saying about the visitors travel for two or 32 states plus seven for- don’t bother to sign in, five times higher than for WiFi at the kiosk,” many visitors who go to three hours, so we know eign countries have also and lots of Park visitors the sign-ins, making it Kenney explained. “In Jericho Mountain State they’re staying and eat- signed in. The warm- either don’t stop or don’t somewhere in the range this day and age, the ma- Park, based on the guest ing here and using other ing hut statistics only take the trail that goes of 15,000 visitors for the jority of visitors have book at the White Moun- services,” Kenney said. represent the tip of the up to the hut. 2014 summer season.”

Atv’s AutoNorth Pre-Owned urday, August 1. urday to the grounds schedule of events and Labonville Inc.; Arctic (continued from Page A1) Superstore of Gorham is Admission costs $10 from designated park- more information. Cat; Polaris; Yamaha; sponsoring a free give- with children under six ing areas. Visit http:// This year’s event is Can Am; NH National To add to the excite- away as part of the festi- free. As always, Berlin’s www.nhgrand.com/ supported by: Andro- Guard;Service Credit ment and fun, one lucky val. Enter for free at au- streets will be open to signature-events/jeri- scoggin Valley Cham- Union; Northeast Credit winner will take home tonorth.net/freeatv . The ATVs for the weekend. chofestival.aspx or visit ber of Commerce; An- Union; Bank Of NH and a brand-new 2015 Can- winner will be announced A free shuttle will run the Jericho ATV Festi- droscoggin Valley ATV AutoNorth Preowned Am Outlander L-450, as during the festival on Sat- all day Friday & Sat- val Facebook page for a Club; Romik Developers; Superstore.

still plans to construct Negotiations are now of Engineers, state Fish deal directly with land this information will be Balsams a skier and hiker “go underway with both and Game, and U.S. Fish in Dixville. available in a digital for- (continued from Page A1) back” bridge over Route the Society for the Pro- & Wildlife. The Colebrook Plan- mat for both the press 26. tection of New Hamp- LaFrance said that ning Board will look at and the public. Balsams Capital seeks to “We’ll be looking for shire Forests (SPNHF) the developer expects to the development plans A letter of authoriza- guarantee that the over- clarity,” Norden pointed on some easements and adhere to Best Manage- in that town, including tion from current land- all plan for the acreage out. Brookfield, which has ment Practices (BMPs) the buildings at the Pan- owners, including Dan it would own in Dixville It would be premature water-flow interests in on high-elevation lands oramic Golf Course plus Dagesse and Dan Hebert, would only be subject to to come up with any spe- the Androscoggin as and to develop a Storm a potential village devel- will be submitted. site plan review. cifics on the South Vil- well as wind turbines lo- Water Pollution Preven- opment. Norden displayed a This kind of vesting, lage which is shown on cated in the potential ski tion Plan (SWPPP), espe- Norden said that at map on which all proper- Norden said, is an essen- the preliminary map at slope expansion area. cially because the great- the Aug. 18 meeting, Bal- ty lines and owners are tial element of the devel- the south end of the ski Wagner Forest Man- est risk on ski slopes to sams Capital would give noted, plus easements. opers’ plans, critical to slopes on the west side agement of Lyme that be cleared in steep areas each Planning Board Another Planning satisfying both big in- of Route 26, he said. This represents Bayroot, would be to “down-gra- member a binder with Board pre-application vestors, such as banks, particular village devel- LLC, a Timber Invest- dient abutters.” the formal application conference will be held as well as individuals opment is not expected ment Management Or- Norden said that he plus 11- by 17-inch exhib- at 6 p.m. on July 29 at the securing a specific par- to come on line for some ganization (TIMO), will recognizes that Balsams it pages. same location in Lan- tial-year apartment in years, and Dixville Capi- have to seek a subdivi- Capital development in He anticipates that caster. the seven-story Hamp- tal must be allowed to be sion from the Planning Dixville would have a shire House. nimble, able to respond Board to move forward regional impact in Cole- He also explained to market conditions the sale of some of its brook, Millsfield and Er- that the team would seek that surely will change Dixville property on rol. agreement that when all over time, Norden ex- which Balsams Capital, The completed appli- the planned work on the plained. LLC, secured an option cation, now scheduled Dix House, the new con- Chairman John to buy. for submission to the nector building, and the Scarinza said, as he has Norden said that the Planning Board at 6 p.m. Hampshire House and at past meetings, Balsams team is work- on Tuesday, Aug. 18 in its immediate surround- “It’s up to you (the de- ing with the Army Corps Colebrook, will only ings is completed plus velopers) to make your the aerial gondola from proposal.” the hotel side of Lake Norden said that the Gloriette to the Mid-Ba- team, led by Les Otten of CASS INSURANCE INC. sin slopes and two oth- Newry, Me., is still wait- ‘Nanc’ & Michelle er ski lifts are built, the ing for a variety of fed- PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 Planning Board would eral and state permits, then deem the develop- including wetlands, PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. ment as being “substan- alteration of terrain GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT tially complete,” allow- (AoT), and water with- HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS ing permanent “vesting” drawal for snowmaking 802.334.6944-Work to be put in place. from the Androscoggin 802.334.6934-FAX Balsams Capital LLC River in Errol. [email protected] HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH A10 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 ••• White Mountains Regional High School Class of 2005 10-Year Reunion TWIN MOUNTAIN- (Christopher) McMann an effort to insure that all tacular slide show fea- ning culminated with with a commitment to do -On Saturday, June 27, provided a Photo Frame/ classmates were invited turing reminiscences the a huge bonfire and lots it all over again in five the WMRHS Class of 2005 Booth that was painted to attend. years leading up to grad- of opportunities for old years to celebrate the celebrated their Year by 10- Chelsey Kenison. A large tent was erect- uation in 2005. The eve- friends to share remem- next milestone. reunion at the home of Leanne Rexford and her ed on site and tables ning began with an op- brances from the past All who were unable Kelly Warren in Twin sister Katey Rexford cre- and chairs were made portunity for classmates and tell of their experi- to attend are urged to Mountain. ated a screen for the dis- available by the by the to become reacquainted, ences since graduation. come back for the fif- Several class mem- play of the class video. Whitefield Fire Depart- tossing bean bags in the The weather cooperated teenth reunion. Sign up bers participated in the Elise Christy St. Cyr and ment with thanks to Lori corn hole boards and for a fun filled evening or link in on The Face- planning and prepara- Michelle (Forbes) McVet- Robinson-Comeau. Steve pitching horseshoes. Af- until rain arrived in the book page and make sure tion for the event. Steph- ty provided the class vid- Comeau set up a sound ter the slide show there wee hours of the morn- to provide your contact anie Comeau, Leanne eo as well as review of system to provide mu- was pizza and a big cake ing. The festivities ended information. Rexford, Lydia Stevens 2005 and present super- sical entertainment for congratulating the Class and Kelly Warren served latives. Through several the evening. The White of 2005 on their success as the set up committee months of planning a Mountains Regional in the past ten years fol- Wheeler named to Fall 2013 getting the site ready Facebook Page was es- High school provided a lowed by dancing and for the festivities. Kate tablished for the class in projector to enable a spec- more revelry. The eve- Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TROY, N.Y.-- Sha- nic Institute, founded mus Wheeler, of Milan, in 1824, is the nation’s has been named to the oldest technological re- Dean’s List at Rensse- search university. The laer Polytechnic Insti- university offers bach- tute for the Spring 2015 elor’s, master’s, and semester. The Dean’s doctoral degrees in en- List recognizes full-time gineering, the sciences, students who maintain information technology, grade-point averages of architecture, manage- a minimum of 3.0 out of a ment, and the human- possible 4.0 and have no ities and social sciences. grades below “C.” Institute programs serve Wheeler studies In- undergraduates, gradu- dustrial & Management ate students, and work- Engr. ing professionals around Rensselaer Polytech- the world. Outreach held in August COLEBROOK--Tri- Wednesday, Aug. 5 County CAP’s Commu- Wednesday, Aug. 12 nity Outreach Office Wednesday, Aug. 19 will be holding on-site Wednesday, Aug. 26 Outreach on the fol- lowing days during the Please call the Coos month of August, 2015. Community Outreach Of- Outreach will be held at fice at, 752-3248 to sched- 3 Parson St., Colebrook: ule an appointment. B Wednesday. July 22, 2015 Berlin 12U softball in district action

Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Libby Picard makes the play at the plate during the district tournament on July 2. Emily Coulombe behind the plate at the districts July 2.

Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Libby Picard in the pitcher’s circle during the district game Kelly McCormick lays down a bunt during the Bobcats’ game Aubree Poirier about to run to second base during the district against Lou Leaver on July 2. against Lou Leaver on July 2. tournament on July 2. LeBlanc among winners at Speedway 51

Cody LeBlanc celebrates his win in the Flying Tigers on July 11 at Speedway 51. ALAN PLUMMER – COURTESY PHOTO

GROVETON — few weeks ago in the Morris returned and Barre, Vt.’s Boomer North Country Ford picked up right where Morris won his Speed- Late Model division. he left off, leading a way 51 debut just a After a week away, see SPEEDWAY, page B2­­­

Extreme Powder Coating & Dustless Blasting

156 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH 03598 603 837 – 9657

Providing Quality “Green” Like us on Facebook automotive repair and service – Gooden’s Auto

Sports Editor - Joshua Spaulding - 569-3126 (phone) - 569-4743 (fax) - [email protected] B2 The Berlin Reporter JULY 22, 2015 •••

Championship round COURTESY PHOTOS The 2015 New Hampshire Amateur Championships were held at the Omni Mount Washington Resort over the past week. Busch bests Keselowski for Loudon victory

JOSHUA SPAULDING ACTOR ADAM SANDLER was the grand marshal for Sunday’s 5 Hour Energy 301. Here, he speaks with the press in the media center prior to the race.

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING career victory on the led 95 laps on the after- on for the Loudon July son and his 13th top five thing about my ability Sports Editor Loudon track. noon and becomes the race. of the season’s 19 races. or my team’s ability.” LOUDON — Bret Mi- The win moved Bus- 12th different winner “He’s good, but we’re Logano, who picked Weather was a con- chaels, Adam Sandler, ch closer to the Chase in the last 12 races at a pretty good team, too,” up the win in Loudon cern on the day, as the Rico Petrocelli, Rob for the Sprint Cup. Be- NHMS. “We have had a said Keselowski when in September and con- temperatures were in Nincovich and Blake cause he missed 11 rac- perfect storm with fast asked about Busch’s hot siders New Hampshire the 90s and thunder Shelton were among es to start the season af- race cars. Things are streak. “We had really Motor Speedway his storms were brewing the celebrities in the ter suffering an injury, working in our favor, fast cars this weekend. home track (he grew across the area. house at New Hamp- Busch is still outside of our team is making ad- That’s the backbone up in Connecticut), has Lightning was spot- shire Motor Speedway the top 30 in the point justments and we are of performance, hav- now run to five top-five ted behind turn three on Sunday for the 5 standings, but is within doing the right things ing fast cars. We were finishes in the last six late in the race (though Hour Energy 301, but as 58 points of the top 30. at the right time.” exceptionally fast this races. miles away) and the it has been the last few The top 30 in the point Brad Keselowski, weekend.” Earnhardt Jr. re- speedway released a weeks in the NASCAR standings are eligible who finished third in Kevin Harvick, Joey corded his third top 10 weather advisory as the circuit, the story was for the Chase and any- the XFINITY Series Logano and Dale Earn- in his last four starts at race neared its comple- all about Kyle Busch one in the top 30 who race on Saturday at hardt Jr. rounded out the Loudon track. tion, warning specta- during Sunday’s race. wins in the regular sea- NHMS, picked up his the top five for the day. “I’m always like the tors of the pending in- Busch won his sec- son can clinch a spot. second podium finish of Harvick finished in third, fourth, fifth best clement weather. The ond race in a row and “This is pretty spe- the weekend, finishing third place for the sec- car,” Earnhardt Jr. race did finish as sched- third in four weeks for cial and not something in second behind Bus- ond time in a row and said. “That is frustrat- uled at 301 laps, with car owner Joe Gibbs, we would have expect- ch. Keselowski was also marked his fourth con- ing, but at the same Busch winning it under grabbing his second ed,” said Busch, who the defending champi- secutive top 10 this sea- time, it must say some- yellow.

SPEEDWAY on Wayn-O’s Disposal point-leader Jeff Mar- Marshall fought back (continued from Page B1) Service night July 11. shall. The big shift in to finish third in the field of 11 cars through In segment one, Morris momentum came in segment, putting him- three 25-lap segments finished runner-up to segment two when an self in a dead heat with RESORT & GOLF COURSE incident involving the Morris heading into the LOCAL SPECIAL: LocaL ExpEriEncEd top three point-lead- final segment. It was ers Marshall, Brandon all Morris in final 25, $5.00 OFF SociaL SEcurity attornEy Lambert and Shawn he quickly got through WEEKEND GREENS FEES Have you been denied Swallow sent all three traffic, took the lead Call for Tee Times – 603-743-8121 / www.jackolanternresort.com drivers to pit road. and never looked back, Bring ad for discount. Social Security Disability? Barre Vt.’s Mike “Bee- making him two for 18 holes over 6,000 yards, Pemi River golf holes, Attorney Stanley Robinson has tle” Bailey bounced two in his Speedway authentic covered bridge and sunrise terrace. successfully handled back from a first-seg- 51 starts. Marshall’s disability cases for over 30 years. ment crash to win the streak of top-three fin- 800-227-4454/jackolanternresort.com middle segment. Mor- ishes continued with I-93 Exit 30 • Woodstock, NH 603-286-2019 • [email protected] ris secured another a second-place overall second-place finish. finish. “Rowdy” Brad Bushey couldn’t get his car repaired in time to compete last week but he returned Saturday with fury to complete the top three. Bailey and Russ Clark of Lit- tleton, making his 2015 Speedway 51 debut, rounded out the top five. The Sign Depot Ti- ger Sportsmen had the roughest night of 2015 for the division. After a relatively mild first segment won by Waits- field Vt.’s Kyle Street- er, everything came unraveled in segment two. On lap two, Little- ton’s Mike Clark made contact with Brendan Moodie causing him to see SPEEDWAY, page B3­­­ JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter B3 •••

SPEEDWAY five finish to Pittsburg. third two weeks ago and proved himself tri- catch fence. Miracu- despite losing a power (continued from Page B2) After his win last and second last week. umphant for the first lously, the car stayed steering belt during the week, Guildhall’s Jar- This record would time at Speedway 51. on all four wheels and second segment. In post slap hard into the front ed Plumley took over lead one to believe it There was a scary mo- Beattie walked away race interview, Lan- stretch wall. Moodie the points lead for would be a good week ment in the second seg- in good spirits. Guild- phear was asked how quickly gave Clark a the Bond Auto Street for the youngster from ment when 11-year-old hall’s Josh Plumley mad her sister would be receipt sending his car Stocks. This week, he Whitefield. Laflamme point-leader Kasey Be- finished second in the that she broke her car. around, putting both set out to extend his didn’t disappoint. He attie of St. Johnsbury, event. Peyton Lan- The young lady replied, cars in the back of the points lead and did just won both of the A.B. Vt. rocketed off the top phear of Duxbury Vt., “probably pretty mad, field. After two more that. He showed great Excavating Daredev- of turn two and came racing her sister’s car, but she blew my motor, cautions over the next consistency through ils eight-lap segments to a stop in the pit road completed the top three see SPEEDWAY, page B6­­­ five laps, the frustrat- the two 15-lap seg- ed officials benched ments, which secured CROSSWORD PUZZLE the Tigers, sent them his second-straight Across Down down pit road for a victory--third of the 1. Become agitatedly 1. Common refrigerant time-out and required season. Hardwick Vt.’s confused 2. Pop them to wait in their Greg Adams Jr. ran for 8. Two-___ (lieutenant) 3. Absolute cars while the Dare- the second time this 15. Small dirty 4. Hello and goodbye devil division complet- season after a two-year uncomfortable room 5. Drudgery ed their race. Cooler absence from street 16. Childish 6. Marks used to indicate heads prevailed upon stock racing. Adams 17. Involves an omission of words their return, a strong admitted to being rusty 18. Profound 7. ___ gestae finish by second-in- but looked much better 19. Eyelike markings in 8. Pig iron containing points Cody Leblanc of in his second outing animals manganese Berlin gave him two- securing second place 20. Big game 9. Adjust an instrument to point advantage over overall. After dam- 21. Dusk, to Donne a desired pitch (2 wds) opening-day winner aging the front of his 22. “I, Claudius” role 10. Have another go at Chris Pelkey. Two-time car in segment one in 23. Vexatious 11. Anger winner Moodie drove a dust-up with Marcel 25. 100 lbs. 12. Fir tree seed producers 13. In a different place away from the field in Gravel, Gorham’s Jean 26. Error 14. Pointing inward the final segment. The LeBlanc and his crew 28. 1922 Physics Nobelist 20. Computer info 29. Increase, with “up” win was enough to give worked feverishly to 24. “Acid” 32. Kind of wave the Wolcott Vt. native get his car ready for 27. Any thing 33. Skin problem a third place overall the second segment. 28. A small piece 34. Some N.C.O.’s finish. Moodie has had The hard work paid 29. Moving upward 36. Back five consecutive top- off for “Lt. Lightning.” 30. Weddings 37. Best three finishes. The bat- LeBlanc finished third 31. Farsighted person 38. Newswoman Zahn tle for the overall win overall. Cole Kilby of 33. Boris Godunov, for one 41. Undertake, with “out” came down to Pelkey Lancaster came home 35. Gangster’s gun THIS WEEK’S 42. At one time, at one and LeBlanc. Pelkey fourth and Reilly Lan- 36. Disturbing time PUZZLE ANSWERS had two spots on LeB- phear finished her sea- 38. Units of astronomical 43. Malicious coward www. lanc for most of the seg- son-high fifth place. length 45. Bird’s beak 39. Says “When?” ment. However, LeB- Alan Derrington 46. Employee lanc remained poised of Bethlehem was 40. Adaptable truck, for 47. Battery contents short NH and was able to move the top finisher for 51. Calendar square 43. Something up the one position he the Schweppes Pure 52. “ER” doctor extraordinary needed to secure his Stocks, picking up his 53. Japanese emperor 44. Member of an armed first Speedway 51 Sign third first-place trophy 55. Rack gang of robbers FRONT Depot Tiger Sports- of 2015. 57. Card game with 48 46. Formal orders man victory and force Christian Laflamme cards (var. spell.) 48. Desert bloomers Pelkey to settle for has been the mod- 58. Pertaining to family 49. Runs in neutral PAGE second. Point-leader el of improvement favoritism 50. What ___ thou here? Aaron Smith finished since he started rac- 59. Sets down in writing 54. ___-European fourth and Bill Steb- ing at Speedway 51. 60. African pests 56. “___ a chance” .com IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! bins Jr. brought a top- Laflamme finished 61. Subject of this puzzle 57. Pandowdy, e.g. BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION FLOORING LOGGING

Packard Logging & Chipping, LLC GREAT NORTH WOOD FLOORING Dalton NH Hardwood floor sanding & refinishing SUMMER Hard & softwood floors & stairs repaired, 603-837-3255 or 603-991-3954 sanded & refinished • Specializing in View cuts, Selective cuts, Over 30 years experience! and All Timber Harvesting Contact: Thomas P. • Cut, Split, and Delivered Firewood Lancaster, NH • (603) 631-5668 • Excavation, dirt work, and stump removal Owned and Operated by Aaron Packard NHTOA Certified Logger and Fully Insured

BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION PRESSURE WASHING OPTICAL

We Clean: The ROOFING Experts! Houses, Decks, Masonry, Patios, Walkways G ASPHALT SHINGLES Summer Savings 10% Best Prices Around • Come In & Compare G STANDING SEAM METAL We also do: Nous Parlons Francais Professional Service G RUBBER OR TPO Deck Restorations, Car and We make sure your eyeglasses are made G COPPER ROOFS [email protected] Boat Detailing “As the Doctor Ordered!” G ICE DAM SPECIALISTS www.dwightandsons.com July 4th Sale! “Always at your service!”√ 15% off any service of $200 or Locally Owned & Operated more! (Book by July 4th) Independent Optician www.sspressurewash.com 148 Main Street ~ Downtown Berlin 800-238-1137 Free Estimates Call (603)479-0408 752-3382 BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION CALL BRUCE GUNS Think Spring! TODAY TO PLACE Schedule early and save big! Call Toll Free: 1-866-567-6752 Tracy N. Bisson, Proprietor YOUR BUSINESS 603-723-1223 Quality Home Improvement Specialists Serving the Granite State for 30+ years. YOUR LOCAL CONTRACTOR FREE ESTIMATES - FULLY INSURED HERE! • Additions • Harvey Windows • Custom Metal Roofs • Garages & Doors • Hardwood - • Kitchens • Masonry (all phases) Tile Flooring • Custom Design • Finished • 3 Season Porches • Interior Paint Basements • Roofing Special discounts available to all veterans and armed service members [email protected] • “Quality Workmanship & Service you can depend on” 788-4939 CALL BRUCE TODAY TO PLACE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! 788-4939 B4 The Berlin Reporter JULY 22, 2015 ••• Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! FOR QUICK PLACEMENT OF NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com 24 YOUR AD IN THE NEXT ISSUE hours a day AND ONLINE 1-877-766-6891

Misc. For Sale General Help Real Estate Houses for Sale OLD NH FISH and Game, ca. 1890, bear- Wanted ing laws, penalties and seasons on moose, LANDAFF–– LOG CABIN with some out NOW HIRING CASHIERS caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. measures buildings, for rent, sale or trade. DAY AND EVENING CASHIERS 12”x18”/ May be seen at the Coos County 2 bedrooms, plus sleeping loft, 1 full bath, LINCOLN, PLYMOUTH, Democrat, 79 Main St., Lancaster, NH. 3 1/2 acres w/ farm pond, fields & woods. MOULTONBOROUGH, TAMWORTH Price, $4; if mailed, $8. No pets, no smoking. Great views and •COMPETITIVE WAGES Call 603-788-4939 or email privacy. $950/mth. Call 781-259-9124. •(PTO) PAID TIME OFF [email protected] Equal Housing Opportunity •401K WITH MATCH All real estate advertising in this WHITEFIELD-SEEKING COMPANION: •TIME & A HALF ON HOLIDAYS newspaper is subject to Mobile/Modular ELDERLY gentleman desires housemate; •CAREER ADVANCEMENT The Federal Fair Housing Law Homes chores for rent. Call 603-788-3688 If interested please apply on line at: which makes it illegal WWW.TEDESCHIFOODSHOPS.COM Barn/Garage/Yard “to make, print, or published any notice, $29,995, 14 WIDE. $49,995, 28 wide, 3 Sale WE ARE HIRING! statement, or advertisement, with respect bds, 2 bath, with fireplace. $72,995, Cape, Lakes Region Community Services is to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that in- WWW.CM-H.Com. Open Daily & Sunday. GARAGE SALE SATURDAY July 25, currently recruiting for FT & PT Direct dicates any preference, limitation, or dis- Camelot Homes RT. 3, Tilton NH 9:00 - 2:00. 25 Toad Hill Rd Franconia Support Professionals in Plymouth. crimination based on race, color, religion, New Hampshire. Dining room table and Varied shifts available including 1st, 2nd sec, handicap, familial status or national chairs, clothing, household items and and 3rd (awake and sleep shifts). One origin, r an intention to make any such sewing items- patterns material, childrens weekend day/week is required. The right preference, limitation or discrimination.” Automobiles items. RAIN or SHINE candidate will be passionate about (The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U,S,C, 3604(c)) MOVING SALE: North Country Council of promoting and providing opportunities for 1973 MERCEDES 280 SEL This paper will not knowingly accept 107 Glessner Road, Bethlehem is having people with developmental disabilities 4 door Bugundy 119k any adverting which is in violation of the an indoor yard sale, Friday, July 31, within the community. This includes but is NEW: law. Our readers are hereby 9am-2pm, no early birds. We have office not limited to; ensuring the health, welfare radiator informed, that all dwellings advertised furniture, books, rugs, etc. and safety of all individuals including; power steering pump & gaskets A40903in this newspaper are available DOE on 2 Column Ad Council AD 3.75" x 3.5" BW Further information, 444-6303. daily living, recreational, medical, tires an equal opportunity basis. nutritional and hygiene needs. Qualified Excellent condition, $15,000 STARK- HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, books, To complain of discrimination call Candidates must have a minimum of a Call (603)726-1996 boat motor, snowblower. HS diploma/GED, clean criminal record, HUD toll free at SAT 7-25 10-5 & SUN 7-26 12-5. good driving record, four door vehicle, 1-800-669-9777 66 Croteau Rd off of RT 110 auto insurance and a valid drivers’ For The Washington DC area, please call license. To apply please visit HUD at 275-9200. Lost & Found www.lrcs.org or email The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is Found Ads [email protected] 1-800-927-9275. Are published Free of Charge. WHITE MOUNTAINS You may also call 30 words for 1 week. COMMUNITY COLLEGE The New Hampshire LITTLETON ACADEMIC CENTER Commission for Human Rights Lost Ads PART-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION at 603-271-2767 Are Charged at our regular classified AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY or write rates. BUILDING SERVICE WORKER The Commission at Position #W2R00041 163 Loudon Road, Call Toll Free $12.95–$14.98/hour, 20 hours/week Concord, NH 03301 Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 View job description and apply at Neither the Publisher nor the 1-877-766-6891 http://www.wmcc.edu/about-wmcc/white- advertiser will be liable for misinformation, or go to mountains-community-college-job-page typographically errors, etc. herein www.nhfrontpage.com WWW.TEACHNYC.NET Gretchen Taillon, Human Resources contained. The Publisher reserves 201356-Av2 24/7 (603) 342-3003 the right to refuse any advertising. Thank-You [email protected] Closing date for applications is 7/29/15. Apartments For Equal Employment Opportunity Thank you Rent for browsing WORLD TRADING COMPANY, Granite 1 AND 2 BEDROOM apartments for rent The Town To Town Monument Importer in Littleton, NH, Is in Groveton and one 1 bedroom available Classifieds in the Searching For Graphic Artist For Laser in Northumberland. All apartments include 3.75" Etchings and Sand Blast Design, Primary heat, water and sewer. Rents vary from NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Great North Responsibilities. Please Submit Resume $600.00/month - $850.00/month. Berlin Reporter To [email protected]. Coos County Democrat Please call 603-479-5685 leave msg. Littleton Courier Jobs Wanted BETHLEHEM- CUTE ONE bedroom cot- tage with deck. $410.00/month does not in- Publication Rates (30 words) WINDOW WASHING AND stump clude heat or utilities. Plowing and mowing $25 - 1 Week removal please call Nina and Elliot at included. First, security deposit, refer- $46 - 2 Weeks Helen’s number 323-8687 ences, lease. Available now. 869-5474 Department of Education $67 - 3 Weeks for a competitive estimate. studio manager 7AM-7PM. MECHANICAL APPROVAL THIS ADVERTISEMENT PREPARED BY: $84 - 4 Weeks studio artist account executive proofreader Professional ELEGANT LITTLETON AREA:PMA AGENT 16 Call Our main Call Center Bright 1+ bedroom, 800 sf.,copywriter 2nd floor art director account supervisor JOB: A40903 1-877-766-6891 Services apartment in 3 family building.print Hardwood production creative supervisor traffic MECHANICAL SIZE: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 floors. Just renovated!!! $795 with H&HW. route 1 2345FINAL Our line ad classifieds No NEWpets/ smoking. / NYC 603-838-6877JOB # A40903 (owner) revision 12345 NON-BLEED: 3.75" x 3.5" or place online 24/7 at are on our website! ClientCode/ProductCode date 5/27/04 TITLE: 2 Column Ad Council Ad 3.75" x 3.5" BW newhampshirelakesandmountains.com JEFFERSON MEADOWS: THIS ADVERTISEMENT APPEARS IN: www.nhfrontpage.com Spacious open loft, heat, stove, Deadline: refridgerator and sattelite TV. Monday 10 am is the place to check our weekly No smoking, gardening available. classifieds online! Hi-REZ$850/month (603)586-7902 PDF Pets/Breeders More great coverage File Name: A40903 2 Column Ad 3.75" x 3.5" BW and information from the LITTLETON–1 BEDROOM, 1ST floor, LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER Job Number: A40903 $650/mth. No smokers, no pets. Dogs Conway clinic $80-$160 Salmon Press ExcellentDate: location. 6/16/04 Call 444-6511. Cats Mobile clinic NH&ME $60-$75 Town To Town Rozzie May Animal Alliance Classifieds! Printed by: ST www.RozzieMay.org PELLETIER PROPERTY Print Name Initials MANAGEMENT,LLC 603-447-1373 Why place your ads 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 anywhere else? Littlton, NH 03561 General Help 1-877-766-6891 Phone: 444-6999 Wanted email:[email protected] BOOKKEEPER Lawn/Garden Home based in Intervale, Bethlehem: New Hampshire, this well-established 2 bdrm Single Family home- family-owned business, providing UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION No Utilities Included -$700/mo Master Gardener Program for the

services both locally and throughout the 7" U.S. to the hospitality and resort industry North Country White Mountains Efficiency Apt -fully furnished- which includes but is not limited to interior Community College, Littleton Utilities Included- $600/mo design and furnishings, seeks an experi- Mondays and Wednesdays, enced, full-charge bookkeeper. 40 hours September 9 – November 16, 1 bdrm Apt- fully furnished- per week, salary commensurate with 6-9:00 pm, cost $175 Utilities Included -$675 experience. Send resumes to LMR, 10 To become Master Gardeners, Duprey Road, North Conway, NH 03860; graduates from this class will TWO BEDROOM GROUND floor apt. 1 fax to 603-356-2149; email to volunteer 55 hours on projects to mile from P&H truck stop Wellsriver VT. [email protected] bring information and education into $525 per month plus all utilities. the communities of the Reference and deposits required CDL A DRIVERS North Country. Call 802-535-4329 or Email CMF TRANSPORTATION A RE- Prerequisites are a demonstrated [email protected]. GIONAL CARRIER LOOKING FOR personal commitment to FLATBED OR DRY VAN DRIVERS , volunteerism, a passion for gardening WHITEFIELD-1ST FLOOR, LARGE 1 2014 FREIGHTLINER MID ROOF and learning and enthusiasm for bedroom. Heat/hot water, trash removal, HOME WEEKENDS INSURANCE sharing your knowledge with others. laundry on premises. $550.00/month. 1st AND IRA/401K OFFERED The educational component of the month, damages, references required. The best way out is by coming in. AL 603-387-8014 program consists of training in a 603-616-8711. classroom setting with individual and The Hernandez family found a way out of poverty – it started by DRIVER WANTED group work and hands-on activities. Houses For Rent Tri-County Community Action Program’s, Instructors will provide an overview coming in to a family literacy program. No surprise, given that a North Country Transit is looking for a of: major horticulture subjects with 2 HOUSES FOR rent in Dalton, 10 miles majority of adults who learn with their kids improve in everything from Full-time driver to cover Littleton and the emphasis on growing in our northern from Littleton in country setting. 2 bdrm. 1 language skills to getting their GED. Together, they learn “literacy” climate, environmentally sound bath, has laundry. $800. monthly plus utili- surrounding towns. isn’t just about reading and writing, it’s about developing skills – skills Applicant must have acceptable Driving gardening practices, season ties, heats with wood, pellets or oil. and Criminal Record Checks. Interested extension, food safety and 1+ bdrm. small house $700. monthly plus they use for a better life. Know a family we can help? Or would you parties may contact Brenda @ 752-1741 preservation and poultry production. utilities. Stove, fridge, and washer and like to help? Call 1-877-FAMLIT-1, or visit us at www.famlit.org. or [email protected] Applications may For information and an application: dryer in both Both available Aug 1st. Call be picked up at the Transit office located Visit http://extension.unh.edu/Master- for questions or to view. 603-631-6537. National Center for Family Literacy at 31 Pleasant St. Berlin NH 03570. Gardeners/How-do-I-become-Master- HOUSE FOR RENT: 4-bedroom, 2-bath- Deadline for applications is July 31, 2015. Gardener-Volunteer, call 877-398-4769 or send an email room farmhouse with beautiful views, sur- LANCASTER-LOOKING FOR EXPERI- to [email protected] rounded by farmland. Between Woodsville ENCED cooks. Competitive pay. 5 nights a and Bath, New Hampshire, one mile from week. Call 603-788-2062 hospital. $1100. Call Paul 216-932-5220.

NOTE TO PUB: DO NOT PRINT INFO BELOW, FOR ID ONLY. NO ALTERING OF AD COUNCIL PSAs. National Center For Family Literacy - Newspaper - B&W - LITLIT-N-06214-G “Hallway” 3 3/4 x 7 85 line screen film at Schawk: (212) 689-8585 Ref#: 201356 JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter B5 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

VACANCY The MounT WashingTon Cog RailWay State of NH Department of Resources is seeking appliCanTs foR and Economic Development Design, GRS COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT The folloWing paRT TiMe posiTions: Development & Maintenance Bureau has TREASURER an immediate opening for a The GRS Cooperative School District is looking for a School District Treasurer for the remainder of the term until June TiCkeT agenTs PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT MANAGER I 30, 2016 (must be a resident of either Gorham, Randolph and/or Shelburne). Interested candidates should send in #44010

a letter of interest and resume to the SAU #20 office to the JOB ID #4540 attention of: Located in Lancaster, NH This position manages public Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools works related projects for the Department including site School Administrative Unit #20 work, maintenance projects, renovations of existing facilities, additions, and new construction. Tasks include preliminary 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 studies, preparation of bid documents, cost estimates, contract administration and construction supervision. This position will be For more information contact the office at 466-3632. based in Lancaster or other North Country location and will have a Closing date for applications will be August 4, 2015 or primary but not exclusive focus on projects located in the northern part of the state. For a detailed description of the position and until filled. mandatory minimum requirements go to http://admin.state. nh.us/jobsearch/Employment.aspx and click on Job Search. In order to be considered for this position you must include your Please apply in person or online at transcripts and all valid certifications. If you have any questions www.thecog.com please contact Tom Mansfield, Architect at 603-271-2006 ext. SAU #58 425 or via email at [email protected]. The Mount Washington Cog Railway is an equal Mail completed applications, transcripts and mandatory CO-CURRICULAR VACANCIES applicable licenses to: Human Resources, 172 Pembroke Rd., opportunity employer and supports a smoke free Concord, NH 03301 or email to [email protected]. 2015-2016 and drug free environment. Deadline 7-28-15 or until filled.

Groveton High School Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach Middle School Boys’ Soccer Coach

Groveton Elementary School Elementary Girls’ Basketball Coach (Gr. 5-6)

Interested candidates must submit Assistant Office Manager 2 a letter of interest to: Northern Human Services is seeking a dynamic candidate to assume responsibility for administrative operations (i.e., reception, medical REGISTERED NURSE Carrie Irving, Secretary records, payroll, IT issues, building maintenance and other support duties) Community Service Center has a 20 hour a week opening SAU #58 as well as some human resources functions at the Community Services for a Registered Nurse with interests and/or background in 15 Preble Street Center in Berlin. Applicant needs to be able to work independently, developmental disabilities and mental health. Successful candidate Groveton, NH 03582 problem solve, exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of will work closely with the Agency and state to oversee medications confidentiality. Additionally, this candidate should have the ability to of clients in accordance with state regulations. Position also Ph: 603-636-1437 work under pressure with competing demands, frequent interruptions requires an RN with 2 years experience. This position also requires Fax: 603-636-6102 and changing priorities. visits to the homes of persons receiving Agency services. Candidate will enjoy a busy, varied work routine, both in and outside of the EOE Applicant must have a proven ability to work as part of a team, be self- office. Excellent communication and listening skills are essential, directed and present a positive, professional attitude. Strong leadership, as is prior experience and comfort working with individuals acute attention to detail, communication and organizational skills are with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. Some travel is necessary. Previous experience in human resources and proficiency with required. Job includes flexible week day hours, a supportive, multi- computers is a must, including the MS Office Suite. This is a full time, 35 disciplinary working environment and the opportunity to utilize your nursing and “people” skills in a Human Services setting. hour per week position with an excellent benefits package. Please submit cover letter and resume to;

Send cover letter and resume to: Louise Johnson, Eileen Theriault, Office Manager Community Service Center Northern Human Services 69 Willard Street Environmental Technician 3 Twelfth Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Berlin, NH 03570 [email protected] or (603) 752-7404 [email protected]

North Country Environmental Services, located on This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and This position at NHS requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto the completion of criminal and other background checks. This agency is an Equal insurance and completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. This Agency Trudeau Road in Bethlehem, NH, is now accepting is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. applications for a qualified Environmental Techni- Opportunity Employer and Provider. cian. Qualities required are organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and strong work ethic. Some responsibilities include maintaining compliance records, providing Career Opportunities field data, understanding and interpreting Federal, State and Municipal rules and regulations . Please see the complete job description at Registered Sleep www.casella.com. Position offers long term Technologist employment, full benefits, uniforms, vacation, etc. Qualified applicants must have experience and Weeks Medical Center A Registered Sleep Technologist performs references attached to resume. has openings for the comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the following positions: general supervision of the practice manager and Please send or drop off resume to: clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. • Certified Medical Assistants NCES Landfill -- Attn: Kevin Roy – Full & Part time Viable candidates must have current RPSGT and/ PO Box 9, 581 Trudeau Road or RST credentials, high school graduate or • Critical Care Registered Nurses GED, Associate’s degree in life science related Bethlehem, NH 03574 – Full time field preferred. Background/experience in • Operating Room Registered Nurse nursing, respiratory care, cardiology and /or – Full time EEG preferred. CPR certification is required. Basic knowledge of applicable physiology and • Cardiology Registered Nurse pathology must be demonstrated. Judgment Supervisor – Full time capabilities and interpretation skills concerning tests preformed must be developed in order to • Family Planning Outreach Coordinator notify primary healthcare providers of documented – Full time abnormalities. Typing, office, and basic computer skills are necessary. Good judgment is required • More opportunities available to deal appropriately with emergency medical situations. Must be able to work independently or with others and without direct supervision. Must be able to work third shift as assigned, maintain alertness and cognition and possess good interpersonal skills. PATROL OFFICER The Berlin Police Department is seeking applicants Littleton Regional Healthcare offers to establish a hiring list for impending Patrol Officer generous benefits, competitive salaries and ample opportunity for vacancies. This is your opportunity to join a professional growth and progressive agency and become an integral part of development. the community you serve. • Entry level salary: $36,784 to $49,046. LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Human Resources Department • Competitive benefits package. 600 St. Johnsbury Road Littleton, NH 03561 Good news Phone: (603) 444-9331 Fax :( 603) 444-9087 Applications may be obtained at the Berlin Police on the horizon? Apply online at our website Department, 135 Green Street, Berlin, NH 03570, www.lrhcares.org 603-752-3131. Questions may be directed to Deputy Place an announcement in your local paper! Chief Valerino. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 31, 2015.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Our Air Needs Your Help Plant A Tree B6 The Berlin Reporter JULY 22, 2015 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

Assistant Office Manager Northern Human Services is seeking a dynamic candidate to assume responsibility for administrative operations (i.e., reception, medical records, payroll, IT issues, building maintenance and other support duties) as well as some human resources functions at the Community Services Center in Berlin. Applicant needs to be able to work independently, problem solve, exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Additionally, this candidate should have the ability to work under pressure with competing demands, frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

Applicant must have a proven ability to work as part of a team, be self-directed and present a positive, professional attitude. Strong leadership, acute attention to detail, communication and organizational skills are necessary. Previous experience in human resources helpful, and proficiency with computers is a must, including the MS Office Suite.

Send cover letter and resume to: Eileen Theriault, Office Manager Northern Human Services 3 Twelfth Street, Berlin, NH 03570 [email protected] or (603) 752-7404 Children’s Case Manager The Mental Health Center in Berlin currently has an opening for a full-time Case Manager to work in children’s services, coordinating services to children and their families in the Berlin area. Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field and relevant experience. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills a must.

Please submit application/resume to: Jennifer McCarthy, Director of Children’s Services The Mental Health Center 3 Twelfth St., Berlin, NH 03570 [email protected] It Pays To Shop Both full-time positions are scheduled at 35 hours per week and qualify for Northern’s full benefit package. This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and completion of drivers andcriminal background checks. Locally!! ~ This agency is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer ~

COÖS COUNTY NURSING HOSPITAL W. Stewartstown, NH

NURSING POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

RN/LPN We offer a great benefit package including: We currently have: • Flexible Personal Time Two 32 hour/week positions open on the • Health Insurance (on the 32 hour 3-11 shift positions) One 24 hour/week position open on the 11-7 • Life Insurance shift • Education Assistance One 8 hour/week position open on the 7-3 • Accident and Sickness Benefit shift • Longevity Steps

All regular positions work LNA every other weekend. Two 32 hour/week positions on the 3-11 shift To learn more about these Nursing 16 hour/week position on the 7-3 shift. One positions, contact Julie Giroux, DON (603)246-3321. RN/LPN and LNA Temp staff also needed- All Shifts! An Equal Opportunity Employer

SPEEDWAY son. Matheson tried a drive away for the for second. Broken-down cars stay have been created on (continued from Page B3) last-lap dive under Ne- win. Misfortune found The next event will in place and become the property specifi- ale but came up short. O’Connell, though, as be the Northern Tire obstacles for other cars cally for this purpose. so it’s ok.” The young lady from the front of the car burst Enduro and Mud Run to navigate around. This is your chance to The Granite State South Royalston, Mass. into flames in front of Weekend on July 25 The car to complete the get dirty at Speedway Legends and Bandole- (Neale) received the the turn three track en- and July 26. 200 laps in the short- 51. There are two truck ros made their debut in second-place trophy. trance with seven laps Saturday night, July est amount of time is pits and one ATV pit. the special main events Matheson settled for remaining. O’Connell 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. the winner. LeBlanc Registration is from of the night. The Ban- third. was fine but his night will be the big 200-lap says, “Greatest form of 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. doleros comprised of The Legends had a was over. It was a three- Enduro race with $3,000 “Stock Racing” is the The gates open at 11 eight to 14-year-olds ran wild 25-lap main event car shootout for the win going to the winner and Enduros. Plenty of time a.m. Food vendors will a 20-lap feature. The with four different between leader Shaun a 75-lap Street Stock to strip your mother-in- be on site. win was never in ques- leaders, more than a Buffington, Girard and Special with a hefty law’s car for a Saturday There is more infor- tion as Casey Call from half-dozen cautions Mathew Burgoine. It $2,500 purse. For those trip around the high mation and online reg- Pembroke ran away and one car ending its came down to not just unfamiliar, an Enduro banks of Speedway 51, istration available at from the field leading night in flames. Half- the last lap, but the is a race of mostly am- and get it back to her on Speedway 51’s web site all 20 laps to take the way through, Madison last 20 feet. Three-wide, ateurs in stock cars Sunday morning.” www.speedway51int. checkered flag. In the Conn.’s Devin O’Con- Buffington crossed first that is only stopped in Sunday morning will com. final 10 laps, there was nell wrestled the lead by four feet for the win, the event of an emer- be Speedway 51’s very Submitted by Thom- a battle between Aliyah away from Kevin Girard while Burgoine edged gency or if the track first mud-run event in as Corbett, Jr. and Sa- Neale and Jake Mathe- Jr. It appeared he would Girard by four inches is completely blocked. the three mud-pits that mantha McMann JULY 22, 2015 The Berlin Reporter B7 ••• B8 The Berlin Reporter JULY 22, 2015 •••