www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIV, NO. 36 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY FOUR PAGES 75¢ Weeks State Park goes to the dogs during Chinook presentation By DARIN WIPPERMAN [email protected]

LANCASTER — A happy and furry friend made for an enter- taining night at Weeks State Park on Thursday. The presen- tation, which discussed New Hampshire’s state dog, the Chi- nook, included an example of the lively and friendly breed. Mountain Laurel Tamworth Tugger, also known as Tug, was on hand to give people a chance to see the powerful, yet gentle, Chinook. Bob Cottrell, who provided a presentation on the Chinook, owns Tug. The breed was cre- ated in the early 20th Century. They have legendary status as COURTESY PHOTO sled dogs, thanks to their par- The Lancaster Historical Society anticipates that Arcadia Publishing will have this paperback book ready ticipation in Adm. Byrd’s expe- for sale in six months as part of the town’s celebration of its 250th anniversary in 2014. dition to the South Pole. Arthur Walden created the DARIN WIPPERMAN/LITTLETON COURIER Chinook. He was from Won- A presentation by Bob Cottrell was made at Weeks State Park on Book to be ready for Lancaster 250th alancet, N.H. Walden took part Thursday evening. The Chinook, New Hampshire’s state dog, was the By Edith Tucker that was accepted, and a five- shops, and through the Arcadia in the Alaska Gold Rush. He re- focus of the festivities. Mountain Laurel Tamworth Tugger, Tug for [email protected] member committee was formed website.” turned to New Hampshire in short, pictured here, served as the star of the show. Tug is seen to sift through the Society’s Hunt, Anne Morgan, Lyndall 1902, maintaining his interest in eagerly awaiting another piece of cheese. LANCASTER — Members of archives as well as those of com- Demers, Barbara Lucky, and sled dogs he experienced dur- appearance when seven pup- sled race, from Berlin to Cana- the Lancaster Historical Society munity members. Betty Newell worked together, ing his previous adventures. pies were born in New Hamp- da. Two years later, Walden have just sent up a photograph- “If all goes as planned we with Hunt and Morgan actually Cottrell noted that Jack Lon- shire in January 1917. Their took Chinooks up Mount Wash- studded manuscript, designed should have the book in hand in putting the book together. De- don’s most famous novels came parents were the granddaugh- ington. to celebrate the town’s 250th six months,” explained Lancast- mers focused on proofreading out shortly after Walden re- ter of an Arctic-exploring Husky Chinook power and en- anniversary — its sestercenten- er School teacher Bob Hunt. and Newell on researching ob- turned to Wonalancet. This led and a Saint Bernard mutt, Cot- durance were evident during nial — to Arcadia Publishing. “The paperback book will be for scure facts. Murray Vashaw, to continued fascination with trell explained. such events. The breed’s name This spring the Society sub- sale through the Historical So- sled dogs in our culture. By 1922, Walden had organ- mitted a proposal to Arcadia ciety, at local stores and book- Lancaster, Page A11 The Chinook first made its ized the state’s first official dog State Dog, Page A11

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER The sheepdog trials are one of the great delights every year at the Lancaster Fair. WMRSD teachers & staff begin year considering the big picture By Edith Tucker scores are only part of the pic- the public understands educa- “The state’s College and Ca- “I believe that far too many and are willing — or perhaps [email protected] ture. tional change by engaging in reer Ready Standards (CCRS) re- young men and women feel that forced — to settle for and ac- National school reform ef- community outreach. Strong quire that we talk with teens and they have little or no control WHITEFIELD — Commis- forts, she said, have put the leadership is an essential com- not at them,” she pointed out, over the direction of their lives WMRSD, Page A11 sioner of Education Virginia Bar- country’s future in the hands of ponent of educational change, adding that communication and ry, Ph.D., praised the WMRSD its teachers. The common core based on scientists’ most recent collaboration are both essen- teachers, staff and administra- standards have given teachers understanding of how the hu- tials in the state’s new educa- District-wide technology tors, pointing to the solid rise in a common language, Barry ex- man brain works. tional model. students’ scores over the last plained. “Use what works in your SAU #36 Interim Superinten- plan approved several years as recorded in the Change in New Hampshire teaching, and reach out to your dent Dr. Harry Fensom congrat- state’s online District “profile.” has been driven by teachers colleagues,” Barry urged. “Stu- ulated teachers and staff for By Edith Tucker The board also accepted “I’m here to recognize the from the ground up and not top dents need a safe environment their effort and success in ad- [email protected] two WMRHS support staff res- work you’ve done,” Barry said, down, she said. She urged to succeed and not a punitive dressing the major areas of stu- ignations: para-educator Sherri noting, however, that student teachers to help to ensure that one.” dent achievement and profes- WHITEFIELD — The WMRSD Lowell, effective Sept. 4, and sional growth in the year that school board at its Aug. 26 ap- cook Joy Cass, effective imme- ended in June. “The average proved the District’s technolo- diately. New England Common Assess- gy plan, developed by IT direc- ment Program (NECAP) scores tor Jeremy Noyes. in each school building either The board also filled the Dis- INDEX remained stable or increased, trict’s vacant Diagnostic Pre- scription Teacher (DPT) posi- which is a truly remarkable ac- Business Directory ...... B4 complishment given our al- tion by hiring Deborah James ready high levels,” he said. He at a salary of $35,139, Step 7- Calendar ...... B3 also praised teachers’ out- BA. standing accumulation of pro- Two coaching nominations Classified ...... B5-B7 fessional development of track were also approved: Mark Prib- hours. bernow as the Middle School Dining ...... A13 Fensom also praised this Athletic Director (MS AD) at the Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 summer’s outstanding efforts of Lancaster School at a salary of the custodial-maintenance $3,000; and Elliott Garneau, JV Obituaries ...... A2 crew. Boys’ Soccer Coach at WMRHS The superintendent reem- at a salary $1,894. Real Estate ...... A14 The board tabled a pro- phasized his belief that the best Sports ...... B1-3 gift that public education — and posed Alternative High School WMRSD specifically — can give Program – PRIDE (Persever- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER to students is choices of oppor- ance, Respect, Integrity, Deci- SAU #36 Interim Superintendent Dr. Harry Fensom PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER tunities in which they can be sions, Education) — and agreed welcomed teachers and support staff members on Greg Odell of Dalton, WMRSD school board chair- successful in college, career, that it should first be brought Wednesday, Aug 28, to the opening of the 2013- man and a member of the state’s Board of and life. “Only we can do this — to the curriculum subcommit- 2014 school year held at WMRHS in Whitefield. He Education, welcomed teachers and support staff to that’s why education is the most tee and then to the full school also introduced the guest speaker, Commissioner of the opening day of school, Aug. 28, that was spent important work in the world,” board, after its costs are un- Education Virginia Barry, Ph.D. in professional development activities. Fensom explained. derstood. A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 ••• Cynthia Jane (Parker) Chase LITTLETON— Cynthia Jane brook, Ronald Parker and wife, (Parker) Chase passed away Marie of Colebrook; many Saturday, August 17, 2013 after nieces and nephews and all of a brief illness. her Happy Camper buddies al- Cindy was born in West so survive her. Stewartstown, on May 10, Cindy will be remembered 1954, the daughter of Leonard for her fun sense of humor and and Arlene (Parrish) Parker. her love of laugh. In the past, she was a mem- At Cindy's request, there ber of the VFW Auxiliary and will be no public services. the Emblem Club. In lieu of flowers, the family Cindy enjoyed spending would like to request that do- time with her family, but more nations be made in Cindy's than anything enjoyed time Cynthia Jane (Parker) Chase name to Riverside Animal Res- with "Her Katie". She loved all cue, 236 Riverside Ave. Lunen- animals and was an original Chase and wife, Melissa of Jef- burg, VT 05906. member of the Happy ferson, and their children Kate- Arrangements and care Campers. lyn and Bailey. Her siblings, have been entrusted to the She is survived by her chil- Linda MacKinnon and hus- Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral dren, Rebecca Williams and band, Ronald of Littleton, Home and Crematorium. For her husband, Adam of Delco, Cheryl Lentz and husband, Jer- more information, please visit COURTESY PHOTO NC and their children Hannah, ry of Bacova, VA, Leonard Park- our website at www.pills- Lancaster Fair Lancaster Councilor Ray Burton makes his annual visit to the 2013 Lancaster Fair Noah and Ethan; her son Scott er and wife, France of Cole- buryphaneuf.com. and is greeted by Fair President Paul Thurston. Linda Diane Tusinski PITTSBURG—Linda Diane Peabody, Mass. She worked for Armstrong-Charron Funeral Tusinski, 63, of Maplewood many years as an environmen- Home in Groveton. Training for Family Support Lane in Pittsburg, died peace- tal secretary; she was an avid In lieu of flowers memorial fully on August 27, 2013 at the motorcyclist; enjoyed swim- donations may be made in Lin- Team at Weeks Medical Center Coos County Nursing Hospital ming and fishing. Linda was full da’s name to the Alzheimer’s As- in West Stewartstown with her of life and enjoyed life; she also sociation LANCASTER — A once-a- evenings. Since the training is both in-house response and af- loving husband by her side. She had a great sense of humor. P.O. Box 96011; Washington, year training session for indi- only offered once a year, at- tercare support. They perform was born in Everett, Mass. on She is survived by her hus- DC 20090-6011 or alz.org viduals who want to become tendance is required for all simple tasks to keep the fami- October 30, 1949 the daughter band of 35 years, Philip Tusins- To send the family your con- volunteers on the Weeks Med- new members both evenings. ly comfortable while waiting of the late: Frederick and Carol ki of Pittsburg. dolences via the online guest ical Center Family Support The Family Support Team in the hospital and coordinate (Gray) Pratt. At Linda’s request there will book, one may go to, www.arm- Team has been scheduled for at Weeks facilitates communi- communication between the Linda was a graduate of the be no services. Arrangements strongcharronfunealhome.com Wednesdays, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. cation between families and medical staff and the family. Peabody High School in are entrusted to the care of the The two training sessions will the medical team caring for For more information or to be held between 5:30 – 8:30 their loved one. This assis- sign-up, please call Margo Christopher “Chris” Alan Walker p.m. in the second floor Board tance allows the medical team Cliche at 788-5221 or email Room at the main hospital. to keep their focus solely on margo.cliche@weeksmed- Christopher “Chris” Alan from Oregon ten years ago and and Kevin Anderson of Lancast- Dinner will be included both the patient. The team offers ical.org. Walker, 26, of Middle Street, Lan- was a graduate of White Moun- er; girlfriend Samantha Stone caster, died unexpectedly on tain Regional High School, class and her two children Alijah August 29, 2013. He was born in of 2005. Prior to living in Oregon Stone and Isaiah Stone all of Albany, New York on February he lived in Wyoming for a few North Stratford and his dog Northwoods Center for Continuing 22, 1987, the son of Larry Alan years. He was still attending col- Malachi. Walker and Sheri-Ann (Scholl) lege and had almost completed He was also survived by Education announces Open House Walker. his Associates Degree. He was Mother Sheri-Ann (Scholl) Walk- Chris moved to Lancaster employed at Scorpio’s Restau- er of Atlantic Beach, FL; mater- WHITEFIELD — Weeks Med- training and feedback method sist of physicians, registered rant as the kitchen supervisor nal grandmother and step- ical Center has announced an in which medical professionals nurses and paramedics. and did contracting work part- grandfather Winona and Jim Open House for the new North- practice tasks and processes in For more information, con- COÖS COUNTY time. Gage of Herkimer, NY; and woods Center for Continuing life-like circumstances. These tact John Gilbert, Education Co- COMMISSIONERS He loved motorcycles; nephew Lucas Brennecke of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 10 simulators are used to teach ordinator at 788-5326 or email shooting sports and was a gun- Austin, Texas. from noon to 6 p.m. Located in new skills or procedures and to [email protected]. A smith. He is predeceased by his ma- the Weeks Physicians Office in test competencies to improve complete course listing can be Regular Meeting Chris is survived by his fa- ternal grandfather Vincent Whitefield, this new Center, quality of care and reduce er- found on the website Wednesday, September ther Larry A. Walker of Lancast- Scholl. which opened in August 2013, rors. The teaching teams con- www.weeksmedical.org/ncce. er; two sisters Alexandra Walk- Memorial calling hours will serves the educational and 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. training needs of area hospi- North Country Resource er of Lancaster and Lindsay be held on Wednesday, Septem- Brenneke of Austin, TX; pater- ber 4, 2013 from 5-8 pm at the tals, EMS services and other Weeks Oncology Center (DRED Building) nal grandparents Harry and Armstrong-Charron Funeral healthcare institutions in the Lancaster, NH Janet Walker of Herkimer, NY; Home in Groveton with a cele- North Country. his foster parents Cindy Watson bration of life starting at 7:30 In addition to traditional Department Announces pm. classroom training, the Center To send the family your con- offers courses utilizing three Fall Education Series dolences via the online guest advanced computer-based, hu- book, one may go to, www.arm- man-like medical simulation LANCASTER— The Oncolo- The following dates and top- strongcharronfunealhome.com models. Medical simulation is a gy Department at Weeks Med- ics include: September 10 Mas- Thank You ical Center is pleased to an- sage with Gina Formeister, LMT, nounce their upcoming Fall ed- September 24 “Telling Your Sto- ucation series for people living ry”, October 8 Cancer Rehab The Family of Raymond Berry Five Questions with cancer and their loved with Stacey Hicks, PT, CLT, would like to thank everyone ones. Called the Community LANA, What Can We Do After who sent cards, food and 1. What waterfowl has 24 neck vertebrae, more Cancer Circle, each session is Treatment, October 22 More money during our loss of him. than any other warm-blooded animal? held every other Tuesday from Massage with Ginal Formeister, 2. Where did Bob Dylan first play in public? 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. and features a LMT, November 5 Self- general topic, as well as a time care…What We Can do For Our- So much appreciated, 3. What objects are studied in what enthusiasts call for sharing. selves, November 19,Cultivat- Judy Marier and Family "ufology"? The series will be held in the ing Gratitude, December 3 The Berry Family 4. What European capital used to be called Lutetia? Oncology Clinic at Weeks Med- “Having the Conversation” 5. What position must college footballers play to ical Center in Lancaster. Robin What are Your Wishes for End receive the Davey O'Brien Award? Grubby, Weeks Lead Oncology of Life Care, December 17 Med- Nurse, and Lorraine Mushacke, itation and Yoga, Pre-registra- LICSW, Medical Social Worker tion is not required. For more for Northwoods Home Health & information, please call 788- Hospice will facilitate the se- 5045. MAIDSTONE PLANT FARM ries. Thank You Friends-n-neighbors The family of Cheri Mire would like to express sincere ap- thrift shop preciation for the heartwarming support during our time WHITEFIELD—Friends-N- changes daily. We are located of loss. Thank you, all, for your caring words, attendance Neighbors Thrift Shop’s bag at 4 Main Street across from at Mom’s Memorial Service, the thoughtful calls, on-line sale will be on September 5, 6, Cumberland Farms in White- PHVVDJHVEHDXWLIXOFDUGVDQGÁRUDOWULEXWHV7KDQN\RX and 7. Cost is $5.00 a bag. Stop field. Business hours are Mon- by and check out the fall cloth- day – Saturday from 10:00 to Mom’s friends for brightening her days while living at ing as well as all kinds of –5:00; open until 6:00 pm on the McKee Inn. Our family is surrounded by a wonderful household furnishings. We Mondays and Thursdays. For community of friends and family and we feel truly bless- have a great supply of jigsaw more information, call the ed! Our deepest gratitude to Wendy MacDonald for cap- puzzles and fabric. Inventory shop at 837-9044. turing the essence of Lilacs and Cheese… you made her service especially beautiful and most memorable! Our ap- preciation to Dr. Muello and the Weeks Medical Center 3K\VLFLDQ2IÀFHWHDPIRUPDQDJLQJ0RP·VKHDOWKFDUH www.maidstoneplantfarm.com and a special thanks to Angelo Vozzello for making home visits to her. Thank you to the Lancaster EMS for the PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKINS! many visits; we believe she developed a special bond with all of you. We are grateful to the compassionate teams of Crotchet Mountain (Maureen Platt), Granite State Independent Living (Marianne, Megan, Penny, Jessica), Personal Touch (April and Concetta) and Ahead Proper- ty Management (Valerie). Dennis and Anthony (Bailey’s Funeral Home) - Thank you for guiding us through this GLIÀFXOWMRXUQH\$OWKRXJKRXUKHDUWVDUHVDGGHQHGDQG ZHPLVV0RPZHÀQGFRPIRUWLQNQRZLQJVKHLVZLWK her mother and at peace. We will keep them close in our hearts and treasure our precious memories. In Memory of Linda Lewis Beaton Anita and Scott Newell & Family August 26, 1948 — October 2, 2002 Brenda and Trapper Fontaine & Family I Love and miss you, Kathy Noyes & Family 7Xɲ\ SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A3 •••

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER A Thursday morning ribbon-cutting kicked off a long Labor Day weekend of introductory offers, plus a barbeque, at the free-standing Verizon Wireless Zone on Main Street in downtown Lancaster: Northern Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce president John Jarorowski, left; Lisa Poulin; Owner-Franchisee David Poulin; Verizon Indirect Account Manager Steve Rainey; Verizon Wireless Zone General Manager Brian Albert; Store Manager Scott Gardner; Regional Director Ryan Archie; Lancaster selectman David Stickney, District 1 Executive Counselor Ray Burton of Bath; Woodsville Guaranty Bank Manager Cindy Normandeau; and special guest Verizon Android. White Mountains Weeks wildflower walk LANCASTER—The Autumn non-profit boards. Matt's past on the east side of Route 3, ap- DAR to meet Wildflower Walk at Weeks State work has included researching proximately two miles south of Park is scheduled for Sept. 8 native grassland restoration Lancaster. This program is Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. This can be a practices, and assessing the im- sponsored by the Weeks State great time of year to get out- pacts of industrial forestry and Park Association, NH Division LITTLETON--The White Moun- doors and enjoy a walk in the rangeland management prac- of Parks, and UNH Cooperative tains Chapter, Daughters of the park. We will discover the wild- tices. Extension. All programs are American Revolution, will hold flowers and other signs of na- Weeks State Park is located free and the public is invited. their next meeting on Saturday, ture in the park with the aid of Sept.14, gathering at 11:30 a.m. naturalist, Matt Peters. Meet at The meeting will be held in the the new parking lot at the en- meeting room at the Oasis Restau- trance to the Park. Bring Stratford Public rant, 106 Main Street, Littleton. raingear just in case and suit- Lunch will be ordered from the able clothing and footwear for regular menu. The program will an easy to moderate walk. Per- School open house be entitled, “Pins and Ribbons sons with special needs should STRATFORD—Thursday, for introductions and to sched- and Sashes, Oh My!” By member call 788-4961 in advance of the September 12, 5:30 pm – 7:00 ule individual conferences request, a presentation by Mar- event. We will be glad to make pm Come visit our Scholastic sha Stewart on DAR Insignia and suitable arrangements. Teachers will be available Book Fair! protocol, almost everything you Matt Peters is an independ- need to know to order and wear ent ecologist and botanist with the official insignia correctly and extensive field experience in di- Maintenance Free a quick primer on when to stand verse North American land- BOB FAUTEUX and why; DAR protocol. The pres- scapes from Alaska and the Construction • 466-2982 entation will include a question Great Plains to the forests of the Cell • 723-6523 and answer time. Guests and the northeast. His work focuses on Installed Custom public are welcome and always botanical and natural resource Built cordially invited to attend DAR inventory, mapping, and man- $11,500 Decks and meetings. However, due to limit- agement in northern New Eng- Porches ed space in the meeting room, land. He leads workshops on 24’x24’ Garage reservations are requested. For foraging, edible wild plants and Including: Concrete Slab, All Framing, Any Size or Design plant identification. In his home Vinyl Siding, 1-Steel Entry Door, Available handicap accessibility, please use Roofing, 1 Vinyl Window, the rear parking lot. community of Plainfield, Vt., he Two 9’x7’ Galvanized Garage Doors. Custom Built on Site The Chapter will be electing is involved in local river con- delegates to the NH State DAR Fall servation efforts, serving on the 24’x28’ 24’x32’ 24’x36’ 24’x40’ Meeting to be held Saturday, Oct. town's Flood Management Ad- $12,900 $14,500 $15,900 $17,500 visory Committee and other 19 at the Snowy Owl Inn, Water- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER ville Valley. Guests are also wel- come to attend that meeting, how- Randolph summer visitors — 10-year-old Alice Cutter and her ever advance registration is re- 12-year-old brother Louis, both of Manhattan — enjoyed the quired. Anyone wishing to be part livestock barns on Thursday at the Lancaster Fair, especially the of the White Mountains Chapter piglets. delegation should attend the Sept. 14 meeting at the Oasis to complete a registration form or contact the regent as registration The Children’s House closes Sept. 28. Montessori School For lunch reservations, please contact Chapter Assistant Trea- A licensed preschool surer Elaine LaDuke (603) 444- in Littleton, NH 5948; for further information about this meeting, the State Con- Has openings for ference, or membership in the children 3-5 years old. Daughters of the American Revo- Please call lution (DAR) please contact Chap- ter Regent Marsha Stewart at 603-444-6464. (603) 837-9513. A4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 ••• Editorial Opinion COURTESY AMC “And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire,” the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King urged as a part of The ongoing saga of his famous “I Have a Dream Speech” that he delivered 50 Northern Pass years ago on Aug. 28, 1963, from the steps of the Lincoln he issue of Northern Pass is not going away yet. For many Memorial in Washington, D.C. months it seemed the project was on the ropes and mo- On Wednesday, the AMC’s Lakes mentum was against it, both in public opinion and among of the Clouds huyt crew — Jon state officials. Since the release of its new route and ac- Nicolodi, left, Carolyn Highland, companying public relations campaign it has been try- Ben Richmond, holding bell, Ting to turn that tide, albeit unsuccessfully so far. There has been a Seth August, and hutmaster Ari small flurry of letters in support of it to try and counter the many Ofsevit joined with the crews of letters written against it since the project first came to the public the Mount Washington State eye in late 2010. Park and the Mount Washington One thing that has really stood about the opposition to Northern Observatory on the Rockpile’s Pass is its universality across most of the North Country. It is hard summit as part of the bell-ring- ing commemoration that was to find many people in favor of it—thought there are a few—and held at 3 p.m. across the Granite easy to find those opposed. State and the nation. The latest salvo in the battle was in the form of economic devel- opment money—$7.5 million of it—but only for Coös County, not for Grafton County. Our first thought was that Northern Pass was trying to drive a wedge between the opposition in northern Grafton READERS’ FORUM County and those in Coös. It is a clever if cynical move. It is cer- tainly cheaper than burying power lines. The reaction we have heard so far from people north and south Critical Need for More Volunteers about the money was that Northern Pass should have done some- Dear Editor: Unfortunately, we are not able to serve every child in need. We thing like this from the beginning and that it was too little too late. CASA of NH provides children and youth who have been abused have some amazing volunteer advocates in Coos County, but not “Chump change,” one person called it, rather unflatteringly. or neglected a volunteer advocate. This volunteer advocate gets enough to help all of the kids who need it. A new training session We wouldn’t go that far but for economic development for an en- to really know the child by meeting with them at least a month and begins September 7th in Gorham, NH. If you are interested please also by speaking to the various adults involved in their life. Not give me a call at 752-9670 or complete the application that can be tire county it isn’t a huge amount of money. Perhaps the decimal only are the volunteers showing the child that there is an adult on found online at www.casanh.org point was in the wrong place? If Northern Pass is approved then their side who has so much hope for them and is striving to get Thank you, they would shell out $1 million the first year and $500,000 each year them into safe and permanent home but they are also represent- Jen Buteau after that until the $7.5 million is reached. ing the child’s best interest in court proceedings; approximately CASA of NH We suspect this wedge will not go too deep between the two op- every three months. position groups. True, there are people who hope the project will bring temporary Northern Pass jobs—and it likely will. And yes, it will also bring temporary boosts Letter to the Editor: these wind towers are 400 ft tall (24 of them). This is more than 4 in local tax revenue. We say temporary because they will start go- I had the pleasure recently to be present at the announcement times the height of the 95 ft towers proposed by Northern Pass. ing down again almost immediately. Declining property values from by Northern Pass of the job creation fund for our region. This fu- Where was SPNHF when Granite Reliable sited the 400 ft towers in the proximity of the powerlines has been mentioned repeatedly and ture benefit, in addition to the 1,200 construction jobs created, and the Millsfield wind park? Perhaps they were silent because their never really been addressed by Northern Pass proponents. Some- the tax benefit to our local towns is reason enough for me to want friend, the Appalachian thing else that hasn’t been discussed as much, though a writer men- to listen and work with Northern Pass on helping our region. As I Mountain Club, cut the deal with Granite Reliable to get those tioned it last week in these pages, is the common practice by large have said in a prior letter to the editor, “we need business to in- 33 turbines sited? utilities to dispute assessments on high value properties. The most vest in our region and replace some of the important tax revenue Don’t get me wrong, I think that groups such as SPNHF, AMC and recent example in the North Country was when TransCanada went that was lost when the mills shut down.” This project is the first Bury Northern Pass, have every right to express their opinions. to court with Littleton over the value of Moore Dam. real potential boost to our region in the last decade. However I hope that those reading this recognize the hypocrisy of While at this event I had the opportunity to learn more about SPNHF and AMC as it relates to high towers ruining the view shed. Littleton had assessed the property at $239 million, TransCana- the Society for the Protection of NH Forests’ (SPNHF) position on It seems to me that “it depends” upon what project you are talk- da said it was worth $135 million. After years of legal wrangling in the Northern Pass and their teaming up with the small activist ing about? For those of us that support economic development in 2010 they agreed on a value of $177 million and Littleton refunded group called Bury Northern Pass. They cite the negative impact OUR beautiful North Country I say …”Don’t throw stones if you live the company more than $6 million. to the views and scenic scourge these towers would have on our in a glass house!” If Northern Pass is built we suspect many towns will face similar region. This is pretty ironic, since SPNHF facilitated all of the wind David Atkinson situations within a few years. Stay tuned. towers on top of the mountains in Groton. Please recognize that Lancaster, NH Big health care changes coming Vermont Yankee closing will By Jeff Woodburn citizens. In Connecticut, their Health In the next few months the While politicians and govern- Access Exchange plans to knock process by which many of my ment employees in Concord de- on over 120,000 doors and bring push us closer to energy cliff North Country constituents re- bate if and how these changes the information directly into peo- By Marc Brown land. Right now, most of the we can’t gain access to natural ceive health insurance will will be implemented, I am con- ple's living rooms while in Ver- firm supply for natural gas ca- gas supply, where is inexpen- change substantially. The new cerned that my constituents are mont there is a dynamic effort on Entergy’s recent decision to pacity is contracted to local dis- sive and reliable power going to health insurance exchange will unaware of these changes and radio, TV and the internet to in- decommission Vermont Yan- tribution companies (LDCs) for come from? Some will argue for come on-line in October followed that the State's efforts to inform form its citizens of the exchange. kee’s 620MW of nuclear elec- home heating fuel. This means increased renewables, namely by New Hampshire shifting its them of their options has been Kentucky has taken to the coun- tricity generation by the end of that in the winter when the ther- solar and wind projects, but Medicaid program to a fee-based lacking. Our neighbor states ty fairs to spread the message. 2014 brings to light a growing mometer drops, LDCs are first they are very expensive re- managed care system. And, of seem far ahead of us in using paid I fully understand that the Ex- problem for New England’s elec- in line for natural gas and elec- sources, requiring massive tax- course, there is the potential ex- media and a robust grass-roots change and the move to Man- tricity grid: reliability. Since tricity generators are left to payer subsidies. Not only is the pansion of Medicaid under the marketing effort to inform people aged Medicaid are separate enti- 2003, New England has in- fight over what is left, often at a cost prohibitive, but they are in- Affordable Care Act which would of the opportunities with the ex- ties, funded differently and with creased its reliance on natural price premium. That price pre- termittent power sources, not serve an additional 40,000 of our change. unique oversight and implemen- gas for electricity generation by mium is passed onto the utili- the base-load power we need to tation requirements. However, 30 percent. The Vermont Yan- ties, competitive suppliers and replace sources like Vermont in both cases there seems little kee announcement means that ultimately the ratepayers. This Yankee. The intermittent nature Letters Policy information reaching the general New England ratepayers will be past winter, due to tight restric- of wind and solar also require The Democrat welcomes letters to the editor. The Readers’ populace. And while rural popu- even more beholden to the fluc- tions on natural gas supply, natural gas combustion tur- Forum is there for you to express your opinion on local news and lations might be harder to reach, tuations of the natural gas mar- marginal rates for electricity bines to be on “spinning re- issues important to the community. it is no excuse for not having a kets and the intermittency of soared to 20 cents per kilowatt- serve” which does nothing to The Democrat reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, and plan in place. when the wind blows. More fu- hour. Even this summer, during mitigate the natural gas supply to decide which letters will appear in the Readers’ Forum. Please There is no area in the state el diversity for reliable, afford- a July heat-wave in the North- shocks that plague New Eng- follow these guidelines. more impacted by these changes able base-load power is needed. east, marginal rates soared to land. Compounding the prob- 1. Email is preferred. Email to [email protected]. than the North Country. It is es- The New England Indepen- 40 cents/Kwh, all because of our lem is that those reserve units 2. Letters should not exceed 350 words. timated that half of the state’s dent System Operator (ISO-NE) over-reliance on natural gas still have to be paid to be ready, 3. Include your name, address and daytime phone number for uninsured people live in the recently stated: "The retirement that is magnified by New Eng- which means ratepayers get hit verification. northern part of the state. It is of this large nuclear station will land’s geographical location twice; once for expensive wind 4. Anonymous letters will not be printed. well known that our economy result in less fuel diversity and near the end of the pipeline. At power and then again for the 5. The deadline for emailed letters is Monday at noon for lags far behind the rest of the greater dependence on natural least in the near term, the pos- “spinning reserve” charges. emailed letters. Deadline for typewritten letters 8 a.m. on Mon- state and our people work twice gas as a fuel for power genera- sibility of supply disruptions, One generation source that day. as hard for as much as our south- tion…the ISO has identified electricity price spikes and can provide us with affordable ern neighbors. New England's dependence on blackouts is going to go higher and reliable base-load electrici- Changing policy hardly helps, natural gas for power genera- until natural gas pipeline ca- ty is large-scale hydropower. if it is not adequately imple- tion and the potential retire- pacity is expanded and even States like Washington, Oregon mented. Bureaucrats and policy- ment of generators as key then it may not be enough. and Idaho, which have large- makers need to stop talking to strategic risks, and is develop- In 2012, natural gas and nu- scale hydro as a prominent gen- each other and get to work get- ing solutions to address these clear generation accounted for eration source in their electric- ting the word out. and other strategic challenges." approximately 80 percent of the ity portfolios have some of the Established September 11, 1838 (Jeff Woodburn, of Dalton, rep- Compounding the problem electricity generated in the re- lowest electricity costs in the “All the news that fits” resents the North Country in the is the limited natural gas gion. 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Call 788-4939 for a to our website at www.newhamp- They may also be made available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press Those run about once a month. 6-month, yearly, or two-year shirelakesandmountains.com and 79 Main Street - P.O. Box 29 and/or the photo re-print vendor. You can also stop in the office subscription. Online scroll down the right side for Lancaster, NH 03584 and deliver the text and subscriptions are available a link. We welcome phone calls Phone: 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022 we can scan the photo. for $36/year. at 788-4939 also. E-mail: [email protected] SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook Up north they lose, and we and the landscape do too n answer to a widely circulat- effort by what passes for lead- joy, as we can get. It's not NIM- ed newsletter about Northern ership to get people to insulate BY, it's "EBY"---everyone's back IPass: their houses and attics and win- yard. Let's not forget that whatev- dows and doors and be more Whatever method the spec- er proposed route the Northern careful about heating and air- ulators and stockholders Pass schemers deign to use and conditioning use, there would choose, I don't want them to can get away with, New Hamp- be no need for Northern Pass. choose, or what's worse, for us shire and we who live here and At the bottom line, Northern to be forced to choose by their relish our sense of place would Pass is a gigantic thumb-suck. bidding. It should be our choice, simply be "in the way," nothing There is no way that anyone, not theirs. Buried or not, any more than a doormat. Nor that excepting those whose hearts power line from the far north after all the arguments over de- have been hardened by the util- for the presumed benefit of the tails, we would still be nothing ities’ constant quest for cash, far south (Hartford, New York more than a doormat. Nor that could bear to envision this mon- City) would be a scar on what even a buried line would be an strosity from the top of Ben we have left of a beautiful land- affront, a scar on the landscape Young Hill, the highest point on scape, a scar for no public gain for uses far Down Below (let's Route 145 between Colebrook but for private gain, for no pub- not forget that wonderful "Don't and Pittsburg. This would be lic need but for private greed. Tread on Me" flag). New Hampshire. Park there and In this for-private-gain pro- As a reminder to anyone who look, and think. Trashing and posal there is no demonstrable does not know, the proposal gashing this wonderful land- need for the greater common calls for clearing 40-plus miles scape for a huge power line, good. There are mumblings of new right of way from Que- buried or not, because New about “reliability” and “diversi- bec Province across the North Hampshire is simply in the way? ty” and “strengthening the New Country, making way for huge I love my state, warts and all, England grid.” None of these, towers, to connect with markets and think we are too good for from what I’ve read and heard, far to the south. Again, this is that. holds up. For what it’s worth in not for the public good but for From where I live I would not this obfuscating scheme of JOHN HARRIGAN PHOTO private gain. even see the power line. In my things, New Hampshire, like To cross the Connecticut River not far above here, Northern Pass would clear 40-plus miles of new right This is a scheme to dump experience people in this terri- most of the Northeast states, ex- of way and construct a huge transmission line to carry hydro-power from the Far North to markets south surplus power to benefit places tory, and other equally great ports far more power than it us- of New Hampshire. to the south where there are few landscapes north of the moun- es. yield the field. Height of towers? power to lower New England not for the greater common initiatives to conserve. While a tains, below the ridges on the Flip the coin, and imagine us, No. Width of right of way? No. and New York, we’re reduced to good but in what amounts to whole lot of people in the coun- slopes east and west, south of having fouled our own nest, We need to stand fast and hold nitpicking about possible New Hampshire being used as a tryside are busting their butts Plymouth and east and west of wanting to run a nuclear-fueled the high ground and say-hey routes, width of right of way, sluice-pipe. Whatever it eventu- to get firewood in and ready for it, think of the landscape as power-line up to Montreal for (now there’s a term from the height of towers, and a few ally becomes, and I hope not, it the soon-to-come winter, hun- theirs, no matter who pays the those poor unknowing, starving Seventies), fold up your tents, bones tossed concerning bury- would still be a swath across the dreds of thousands of energy taxes. Here we use other peo- peasants up there, les habi- and go away. ing what, 8 to 10 miles of cable? landscape for metropolitan “consumers” (a term I loathe) ple’s land and do our best to tants. Just throw millions upon While other regions hold the Duh. Let me get the straw out of users who, because of a laxity of are blithely unaware of what show respect and encourage millions of dollars at them, and power-brokers’ feet to the fire my ears. incentives and leadership, can- Northern Pass is all about, or others to do the same. It is as everything will be all right. and then work with them to lay We who live and recreate not conceive of curbing their en- where their energy comes from. close to the concept of a huge The minute we begin arguing underground, under-lake, un- here, in the cold-hearted corpo- ergy use, or the price paid some- Nor are they seemingly aware common, an open ground for the minutia of the power der-river, and under-sea cable rate world, are considered just where else. Here, in this beauti- that if there was even a modest the community to use and en- moguls' latest proposal, we to bring Hydro Quebec’s glut of impediments, our will to stand ful landscape, with its people so up and fight being sapped, our closely tied to the land, we are geography just in the way. The that someone and somewhere them, the they, who want to else, paying the price, and …My Share dump ill-gained and environ- should not go gently into that ment-trashing power on the good night. By Ron Pelchat Many of you know I have year to provide the care needed go above and beyond? So I un- Lower Forty-Eight, enabled by (This column runs in 13 week- ALS. Often referred to as Lou for the ALS patients they serv- derstand if your donations go to Crown-backed cash and edicts ly papers covering the northern “Today I consider myself, the Gehrig's disease, Amyotrophic ice. This entails adaptive mobil- other causes or school clothes over the Far North lands, its two-thirds of New Hampshire and luckiest man on the face of the Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a pro- ity equipment, assistive breath- or staying warm. Heck, for me people and history, have de- parts of Maine and Vermont. John earth.” (Lou Gehrig) gressive, fatal neuromuscular ing devices, intensive medica- and my family this community spoiled it all and would have us Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Cole- It’s that time of year again, disease that slowly robs the tions and physical therapy and has done so much already, pay them back for their dese- brook, NH 03576, or hooli- when the Northern New Eng- body of its ability to walk, speak, personal hygiene. If you’re So don’t donate because of cration. [email protected]) land Chapter of the ALS Associ- swallow and breathe. The life lucky enough to have insurance me, donate because the money Here on a stump-farm, a ation is organizing walks and expectancy of an ALS patient av- much is covered, for many goes to help everyone and any- thousand miles south of the other fundraising events erages 2 to 5 years from the time much is not. This is where the one with ALS. If you can, donate people and their land, I wonder throughout northern New Eng- of diagnosis. I’m four plus and ALS association and your dona- or join a walk today. Who about the price they have paid. Answers land. In New Hampshire, the still going. That makes me a Lou tions play a vital role. From cut- knows, maybe the dollars you Not the ballyhooed money, or 1. The swan. “Walk to Defeat ALS” is sched- Gehrig- one of the lucky ones! ting edge research to the equip- raise or donate, will put us over being torn from the land and set- 2. Gaslight Cafe, Greenwich uled for October 5th in Man- Every 90 minutes a person in ment loaner closet, it takes mil- the top in finding a cure. Let's tled in villages. A way of life. Village. chester. And as usual, anything the United States is diagnosed lions nationally to sustain, nev- hope! Crown companies are con- 3. Unidentified flying organized for anything is below with ALS and every 90 minutes er mind move forward. “It is not enough to have cerned with their financial gain, objects. the notches. However, you can another person will lose their As I’ve written before, Lan- lived. We should be determined not ours. They are trying to 4. Paris become a “virtual” walker by battle against this disease. ALS caster and the whole North to live for something. May I sug- string power lines from the Far 5. Quarterback. signing onto the chapter web- occurs throughout the world Country is built on community. gest that it be creating joy for North to southern New England, site (webnne.alsa.org) and with no racial, ethnic, or so- It’s how we survive. The evi- others, sharing what we have searching New Hampshire walk cioeconomic boundaries. This dence abounds: a race for char- for the betterment of person- or click Donate. You can give crippling disease can strike any- ity here, a dance to help a fami- kind, bringing hope to the lost We anonymously, individually or one. There is no known cause ly there, walks for cancer, cloth- and love to the lonely.” (Leo Accept better yet, join TEAM PELCHAT and no known cure. ing swaps, civic donations and Buscaglia) 2013. We’d be proud to have Presently it costs the associ- where would we be without the So many of you do this al- you! ation an average of $200,000 a local volunteers and those who ready! Thank you. Call Us To Place Your Ad 788-4939 A6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 ••• Tobin finished the Leadville 100-mile trail race By Stuart Sloat & Ross McLaren

LEADVILLE — Light from LED headlamps, two by two, bounce along the road. One of those blue lights is a “pacer,” finishing 16 miles of slight uphill running, all of it in the dark. The other is the racer, now having run 75 miles. It's 10:14 at night. The racers be- gan running on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 4 a.m., over 18 hours ago. To put things into perspec- tive, the "Leadville Trail 100, a.k.a. the legendary "Race Across The Sky," in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is the same dis- tance as running from Lancaster COURTESY PHOTO to Concord except that most of After successfully finishing the Leadville 100-mile trail race, the run is two miles or more Groveton High School music teacher Andrew Tobin was flanked by COURTESY PHOTO above sea level and primarily on two nursery school buddies — Stuart Sloat, left, of Colorado Springs, up on Sunday morning, Aug. 18. They shouldn’t make it; it’s im- going and crossed the finish line single-track hiking trails. Of the Colo., and Ross McLaren, of Steamboat Springs, Colo. — both long- Even after running 60 miles, possibly far. But some do, in- in 26 hours, 26 minutes. 100 miles, there is a staggering time friends, who grew up in Groveton and Lancaster. Kira Powell, in pitch black, racers and their cluding Andrew, who gets by on Remarkably, he was still smil- 18,168 feet of elevation gain: who with her husband rented Tobin a room in Leadville during his pacers passed each other again lots of encouragement from his ing and had only lost two pounds about 3.5 vertical miles. stay, also joined the photo. At 10,200 feet in elevation, it was 39 and again. fellow suffering runners. in a grueling run that burned I had met up with Andrew To- degrees when Andrew finished at about 6:30 a.m. “Nice job, you’re looking A point to ponder: Andrew around 13,000 calories. bin eight hours earlier, in the cluded a weigh-in to be sure he Lakes stop he was 14 hours into good!” they said to each other, saw the sunrise twice — in the Congratulations to Andrew ghost town of Winfield, which is hadn't lost too much weight af- the race, 60 miles, with more often passing and being passed same run! Hundred-mile ultra- on completing a feat that few 50 miles into the race and where ter running the equivalent of two than 12 hours to go. By the end by the same runner multiple marathon races are big lifetime runners can truly comprehend, they begin allowing the partici- marathons) and a quick change of that portion Andrew had run times. goals for very serious runners. and far fewer actually achieve! pation of “pacers” — compan- of socks, we headed out togeth- a distance equal to Lancaster to This isn’t a race in which you And, within that category, Andrew Tobin, Ross McLaren ions to help the runner out, re- er. Plymouth. elbow your competitor to beat Leadville is one of the toughest. and Stuart Sloat met when they mind them to eat, and stay hy- The 10 miles that I paced An- From there, Ross McLaren them to the line; it’s a race in Astonishingly, Tobin came in were 3 or 4 years old at Sunny- drated. Perhaps most impor- drew gained and lost about 2,500 took over and paced Andrew for which you give encouragement 169th – in his first 100-mile trail brook Montessori School, then lo- tantly, the pacer’s goal is to keep vertical feet, topping out at the next 16 miles. and get it back in a collective ef- race! cated in the old yellow school attitudes positive during the lat- 12,600' on Hope Pass, followed Less than an hour into the 16- fort to reach the finish line, too After finishing, Andrew told house by the Cider Mill in Lost Na- ter half of one of the most gruel- by a descent to the little town of mile-long leg with Ross, the two far away to ever think about. us that the final 13 miles were tion in Groveton. The trio got in ing running events in the world. Twin Lakes. This was the second were running in the dark — Of the nearly 1,000 runners even more of a challenge to make touch with reporter Edith Tucker After Tobin’s brief stop at the time Andrew had now crossed again. But, this time Tobin would who started the race, fully half of it through than the first 87. He to publish the story in the “Coös aid station in Winfield (that in- Hope Pass that day. At the Twin run until after the sun came back them do not make it to the finish. said he had to dig deep to keep County Democrat.” Steinert commits to finishing her AT thru hike By Edith Tucker ish! I called (my husband) Bob [email protected] from a high point, and he amaz- ingly agreed. We would contin- EDGE-OF-100-MILE-WILDER- ue as planned.“ NESS, Maine — Former White- As we were talking on our field School assistant principal cell phones, a northbounder Janet Steinert wrote these (NOBO) passed me. "I know words last week as she readied you," he said. "We met in the herself to traverse the 100-mile south." Wilderness as she pushes north Then I walked further and on her Appalachian Trail (AT) met two hikers about my age trek. who were headed south. "We “As I (recently) climbed on a did a flip-flop-zigzag of sorts. nicely graded path, I began But we are on our way to finish," thinking,” she wrote in her jour- exclaimed Trip and JD. nal. “Two weeks ago, I wanted "So am I," I stated happily. to be done with the AT. I had "Maybe I'll see you in the Whites lost my strength and my drive. (where she will head south from The miles in Maine were all I Gorham after she summits needed to complete the AT as a Katahdin). We could do them section hike. I had already com- together." pleted the miles from Palmer- "Yes, that would be nice," ton, Penn., to Gorham in my they said. And off they went. summer section hikes. The Shortly, I ran into another summit of Katahdin would be hiker heading south. my finish! "I know you, " he said. "Tell “However, I could not accept me your name again?" that I was giving up my thru "Yes!" I said, "I know you, too; hike. I had invested 1,500 miles I'm Slow n’ Steady." of walking. If I ended my hike "Ah, yes! I'm Fifteen!" now, I would never fulfill my The last time I had seen Fif- dream of a thru hike. teen was right before Palmer- “During the week I spent ton (where Steinert was hospi- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER with (a hiking buddy), I tossed talized with an infected spider Executive Councilor Ray Burton, left, DRED Commissioner Jeff Rose, state Parks and Recreation Director Phil Bryce, formerly of Milan, that around in my head. As I bite). Fifteen was someone I'd state Interim Forests and Lands Director Brad Simpkins, and WMNF Forest Supervisor Tom Wagner toured N. H. State Parks all day on hiked alone this morning, I leapfrogged with for quite a Wednesday, Aug. 28from Crawford Notch and Bretton Woods to Moose Brook in Gorham, Jericho Mountain in Berlin, and the Nansen thought deeply. while! We stood on the trail for Wayside in Milan. They posed in front of one of four very attractive yurts that are available to rent for overnight stays in Milan Hill State “I realized that I needed to a long time, catching up, and we Park. Bryce explained that state parks in Coös County are part of the state’s overall economic development strategy, providing locals and complete the thru hike. Now left with a promise to look for visitors with active ways to enjoy the outdoors: snowmobiles, ATVs, hiking, cross-country skiing, dog-sledding, snowshoeing, mountain that I am stronger, I can climb each other in the Whites and biking, hunting and fishing. and hike like I was doing before perhaps hike together. Palmerton. Yes, I needed to fin- “And so,” Steinert wrote, “I feel purpose again. I am once Town of Whitefield again back in the trail commu- NOTICE nity and have direction. My Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day dream is intact, and I will com- TOWN OF CARROLL plete the AT as a thru hike. Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:00 a.m. to Noon “I have some difficult miles The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office ahead of me, but I did not ex- will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Whitefield Transfer Station, 187 Hazen Road, Whitefield pect this challenge to be easy. and Thursday, September 12, 2013 Life is good!” for a Town Clerk Convention. TOWN OF LANCASTER, NH TOWN OF Sorry for the inconvenience. PLANNING BOARD NORTHUMBERLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES SAU #58 NOTICE OF MEETINGS PSNH TREE TRIMMING SEPTEMBER 2013 ALONG SCENIC ROADS The Town of Northumberland, NH is requesting Qualifi- cation Statements from professional engineering firms for LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE engineering services relating to water, wastewater and road STRATFORD SCHOOL BOARD improvements. Work may include, but not be limited to plan- Stratford Public School Multipurpose Room Notice is hereby given in accordance with RSA 231:158 ning, evaluation, design, and construction. Assistance with Wednesday, September 11, 2013 that Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) is re- funding through NHDES, Rural Development and CDBG 6:00PM – Board Meeting questing permission to remove trees and brush adjacent will be a big part of this project. Firms will be asked to pro- to and beneath its power lines located on sections of vide documentation on the following: firm profile, project NORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD scenic roads in Lancaster. Scenic roads where neces- understanding, typical project approach, project team in- VDU\PDLQWHQDQFHLVORFDWHGDUH(DVW:KLWHÀHOG5RDG cluding resumes, project related experience, and references. 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Fairpoint to expand service in 18 N. H. towns, 4 in Coös JEFFERSON Wilma Corrigan | 586-4488 MANCHESTER — FairPoint Milan, Pittsburg and Stewart- broadband across the state. We cess to robust broadband serv- Communications stown — will be upgraded or are pleased to announce we will ices. A reminder that the Jeffer- to the highest point above (http://www.FairPoint.com) an- see new high-speed broadband be expanding the availability of This initiative will bring son Town Clerk's Office will be ground as heights and I really nounced last week that it is access. high-speed Internet in 18 towns broadband access or offer high- closed on Thursday, Sept. 12, don't agree, and sleigh #9 is planning to expand and up- “Broadband access opens in the Granite state.” er speeds to approximately but will be open on Friday, my vexation. grade broadband Internet serv- doors to the world for the resi- FairPoint will leverage 7,000 locations in 18 towns, of Sept. 13 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Did you know that New ice in 18 towns across New dents and businesses in New $848,000 from the Federal Com- which more than 1,470 loca- The Clerk will be at a Confer- Hampshire has the largest col- Hampshire that are either now Hampshire and is fundamental munications Commission’s tions qualify for CAF funding. ence on Thursday. The Jeffer- lection of Agricultural Animals have no service or have only to the state’s future economic Connect America Fund (CAF), The project buildout will span son Historical Society held and North American Wildlife, low-speed access across the growth,” said Pat McHugh, Fair- established in 2011 with the three years with about a third of their August meeting on Tues- which is found on Rte 27 in Granite state. Point’s New Hampshire state sole purpose to accelerate the communities coming online day, Aug. 6 at the Museum with Candia. It is called It’s A Zoo at In all, multiple neighbor- president, in a prepared state- broadband buildout to the 18 each year. 6 members present and Presi- Charming Fare Farm. One can hoods in 18 towns, including ment. “Our employees are work- million Americans living in rural dent, Winnie Ward in the Chair. find out about it by going to four in Coös County — Dalton, ing every day to build more areas who currently have no ac- The Foyer shines with a nice www. Visit The Farm.com or light shade of maze, and dis- call 603-483-5623. Jay Craven’s “Northern Borders” Coming To Colebrook cussions centered on the set- The Senior Meals are avail- ting up of a good working gift able to those who would like Award-winning Vermont Ten Books Featuring Grandpar- nations. Bujold has also won an boro College, where Craven is shop, and a space to file all the to have a Breakfast or lunch movie director Jay Craven will ents” (others included Charles Emmy and Golden Globe. professor of film. The picture many notebooks of genealogy out on Mondays through present his newest film, “North- Dickens’ Great Expectations “Northern Borders” also stars was made as the outcome of a thus it was stressed that a plan Thursdays with some held at ern Borders,” at a special and Roald Dahl’s Charlie and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick semester-long film intensive must be set up before doing different locations so if one screening at the Tillotson Cen- the Chocolate Factory). The (“Moonrise Kingdom”) and 2010 called Movies from Marlboro. It anything permanent. Also wants to indulge please call ter for the Arts on Saturday, picture stars Bruce Dern (“Com- Tony Award nominee Jessica was produced on a lean budget, Sheila of SDI is refurbishing CAP Center at 34 Jefferson Rd. Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. The movie, ing Home” and Alfred Hitch- Hecht (“Sideways,” “Friends”). through the collaboration of 20 the Museum sign that hangs Whitefield at 837-2424 to find filmed primarily in the North- cock’s “Family Plot”) and The film was featured at a sold- young filmmaking professionals on the side of the building. out the schedule and what is east Kingdom, is hosted by the Geneviève Bujold (“Anne of a out June 27 screening of the re- and 26 students from 12 col- There has been a Rack Card serving. Great North Woods Committee Thousand Days, “King of cent Nantucket Film Festival leges, who worked in substan- printed and Nancy Greenlee HUMOR: Well George of for the Arts. Craven will be on Hearts”). Dern was recently and it will played Aug. 2 at the tial roles in every level of pro- informs the members that the 03598 I managed to make it hand to introduce the picture named Best Actor at the 2013 Woods Hole Film Festival on duction. A new 2014 Movies Cabot and Old Comer Store through last weeks dilemma and lead a post-film discussion Cannes Film Festival for Alexan- Cape Cod. from Marlboro project will pro- are willing to display them for with my self-controlled com- following the screening. der Payne’s new film, “Nebras- “Northern Borders” tells the duce “Peter and John,” based customers to acquire. Charlie puter which stole all of what 1 “Northern Borders” is based ka,” which he shot immediately story of 10 year-old Austen Kit- on Guy de Maupassant’s Bond will distribute the cards had printed up and when it fi- on Howard Frank Mosher’s after completing “Northern Bor- tredge, who is sent to live on his ground-breaking 1887 novel. to the places. Their next meet- nally gave it back to me it award-winning novel that was ders.” Both Bujold and Dern grandparents’ Kingdom County That production is planned for ing will be Tuesday Septem- showed up in “PINK” print 1 recently declared by The Lon- have received Academy Award, Vermont farm, where he has next spring and will again part- ber 3, at 7:00 pm at the Muse- was so glade to see all the don Guardian as one of the “Top Golden Globe, and Emmy nomi- wild adventures and uncovers ner professionals and students um. words I now have a copy of long-festering family secrets. from multiple colleges who earn It is getting near time for "Pink" printed news in my It’s 1956 and Austen experi- academic credit for a “semester the Jack Gordon Scholarship notebook. Don't ask me what I Weeks Memorial Library ences rural Kingdom County as away” from their home school. Golf Tournament so those who finally punched for a key to re- a place full of eccentric people Information is available at like to compete in it please call trieve the mass of words, but Youth Programming including his stubborn grand- Movies.Marlboro.edu or by con- the Golf Shop to get details was 1 pleased to not have to parents, whose thorny marriage tacting director Jay Craven about it at 586-7777. redo it all. LANCASTER—The fair is run every Tuesday at 10am, for is known as the Forty Years War. ([email protected]). The Humming Birds are Here are some crafty golf over and school is back in ses- age’s birth-three. It is a program Initially feeling stuck in this frac- “Northern Borders” tickets now in the stage of preparing players Four Elderly Men went sion, and the library has lots to that promotes language and tured household, young Austen will be available at the door or to make their long flight to into the Pro Shop after playing offer for after school program- movement. It is full of finger- plans a quick exit but ends up in advance at Fiddleheads Gift their winter paradise, They 18 holes of golf. The Pro asked, ming. Monday September 9 at plays, songs, movement and a stranded with no choice but to Shop on Main Street in Cole- come around May 10 each "Have a good time out there?" 3pm will be our Mad Science story. After each session the navigate and endure. A humor- brook; tickets can be reserved year and departure time is "Yes," the first old man Mondays. This is a 6-week pro- children are invited to have a ous and sometimes startling in advance by calling 237-9302 somewhere near September replied. "I had three riders." gram for children ages Grade 2- goldfish snack. Come join a coming-of-age story, “Northern or 246-8998. Tour schedules are 10 depending on the weather The second old man added, "I 6. It’s an afternoon of hands-on great group! Lego Club starts Borders” evokes Vermont’s available online at Kingdom- and raising the last hatchlings. had five riders, the most ever." activities that will spark imagi- up again on Wednesday, Sep- wildness, its sublime beauty, a County.org or by calling (802) I will miss these little active The third old man chimed in, nation and scientific thinking. tember 11 and run continuous- haunted past, and an aura of en- 357-4616. For more information friends on my porch until "I had seven riders, same as Pre-registration is required for ly until December 18 from 3- chantment. contact Jay Craven at spring. last time." this program. 4pm for all ages. An adult must “Northern Borders” was pro- [email protected]. For By the appearance of the The fourth old man con- BINGO for Books is back on accompany children under the duced as the result of a unique more information on this and parking lots at Santa's Village cluded, "And 1 had 12 riders. Tuesday September 10 at 3pm age of 7. Children are invited to partnership between Jay other GNWCA events, visit this summer they have had a Beat my old record." After the for children Grades 1 and up. let their creative juices flow and Craven’s non-profit Kingdom www.gnwca.org. very good year, and during Ju- old men left, another golfer ap- Children are invited to enjoy a build. Pre-registration is re- County Productions and Marl- ly and August the weather has proached the Pro and said, game of BINGO. Get BINGO and quired. Story Hour will begin helped them out most of the "I've been playing golf all my win a book! It’s that easy! Pre- on Thursday, September 12 at time. Perhaps their new water life and thought 1 knew all the registration is required for this 10am and run continuously un- slide has been a good calling terminology. What's a rider?" activity. On Tuesday Septem- til December 19 for children card also. My attraction there "When you hit the ball far ber 17 at 3pm we will be cele- ages 3-5 years. Each week we is the Old Fashioned Cars, and enough to get in the golf cart brating the fruit of the sea- will have books, songs, and a The Humbug Ride. The Sleigh and ride to it." son…The Apple. We will have craft based on a theme. Game Ride is great but, it is not my "Hope everyone had a a snack and do some crafts with and Puzzle Day will begin on Fri- fort as I have the luck of al- great Labor Day and enjoyed this fruit in mind. This activity day, September 13 and run con- ways having the ride stop run- the Lancaster Fair-A long time is for children Grade K-2 and tinuously until December 20 ning just when they get me out tradition!" pre-registration are required. from 3-4pm for children of all On Tuesday September 24 at ages. Play a game with a friend 3pm we will be offering an after or challenge yourself to a puz- school Book Club for children zle. An adult must accompany in Grade 3-4. This book club children under the age of 7. Pre- will meet once a month and registration is required. start as a sharing of recently Children coming to the li- read books by participants. It brary from the Lancaster will be molded and shaped to fit School can take Bus 54 with the needs of the participants. written permission from a par- On Friday September 27 at 6pm ent or guardian. is Movie Night for the Doll Club. For more information please

We will be showing the movie contact Ronnie Zajac, Youth PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER based on the Girl of the Year: Services Librarian, at the Weeks Sixteen-year-old Desiree Brook, a member of the Whitefield Sage. Girls are welcome to Memorial Library 788-3352 or Pioneers 4-H Club, carefully trimmed her sheep, bred and raised come bring their dolls and wear email: [email protected]. Check out for its wool qualities, to be shown at the Lancaster Fair. their pajamas. our website: www.weekslib.org WonderPlay continues to and Facebook.

www. NewHampshireLakes AndMountains .com A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 ••• North Country law enforcement provides warm greeting to Hassan By DARIN WIPPERMAN and dedication [email protected] of law enforce- ment. LITTLETON — On Thursday The state afternoon, Gov. Maggie Hassan budget was the was welcomed to a meeting of first item Has- the Grafton and Coös chiefs of san discussed. police associations. She dis- She acknowl- cussed budget and policy mat- edged North ters with dozens of officers from Country con- both counties. cerns about State Senator Jeff Woodburn, State Police Executive Councilor Ray Bur- staffing. Hassan ton, and Grafton County Attor- said the recent ney Lara Saffo were some of the budget restored other elected officials at the funding previ- meeting. Department of Safety ously cut to DARIN WIPPERMAN/LITTLETON COURIER Commissioner John J. those positions. Gov. Maggie Hassan spoke to dozens of law enforce- DARIN WIPPERMAN/LITTLETON COURIER Barthelmes was an additional “I know the loss ment personnel in Littleton on Thursday. She wanted Pittsburg Police Chief Richard Lapoint, left, and Grafton County Sheriff Doug Dutile were on hand meeting attendee. of troopers up the officers to know the respect she had for them and when Gov. Hassan spoke with law enforcement officers last week. The meeting took place at the Grafton County Sheriff Doug here has been their families. Gregg Public Safety Academy on Union Street in Littleton. Dutile introduced the governor. an issue,” the The dozens of officers and governor said. mental health court was open- important job. She responded, now and again, because that’s provide vital support. “I think chiefs provided her a standing Even with the new trooper ing. “I understand the value it has what change is.” about your families a lot,” she ovation. funding, Hassan noted, “I’m still Hassan hoped the good rela- brought to the law enforcement Overall, Hassan said law en- said, because they make sacri- Hassan was pleased to make concerned about staffing lev- tionship between off-highway community.” forcement has a vital communi- fices for state residents, as well. another trip to the North Coun- els.” Many regional communi- recreational vehicle enthusiasts Medicaid expansion, which cation role to play. She believed Even with the serious sub- try. “The more I’m up here,” she ties rely on State Police as the and law enforcement contin- Hassan talked about earlier in the voices of officers and chiefs ject matter, the officers and dig- informed the meeting atten- primary or secondary law en- ued. Harry Brown, President of the day at Ammonoosuc Com- “are increasingly important to nitaries had time for lighter mo- dees, “the more I want to come forcement presence. the North Country OHRV Coali- munity Health Services, was an- the average citizen and to law- ments. Dutile provide a jug of back.” Drug task forces and mental tion, attended Thursday’s meet- other topic of interest. She said makers.” She said state troop- maple syrup to Hassan and Bur- “There are a lot of things gov- health funding are also vital, ing. getting more people covered ers and local police “have a lev- ton. Also at the meeting, the ernment does,” Hassan said. Hassan continued. She was in- Hassan was asked about the through Medicaid was “the el of credibility” that elected of- group wished a happy birthday “The most important is safety.” terested in continued dialogue state law enforcement academy. smart and right thing to do.” ficials do not possess. to Coös County Sheriff Gerald She said the state’s children and on those issues. Saffo men- The staff there, the governor However, Hassan noted that the In conclusion, Hassan said Marcou, Jr. economy rely on the hard work tioned that the county’s third was informed, has a tough and transition would be “bumpy the families of law enforcement

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Gordon T. Burke & Sons, Inc., of Intervale has begun work to stabilize the Ravine House pool dam on the The clang of boulders being dropped into dump trucks fill the area immediately adjacent to the Ravine Moose River in Randolph Valley. House pool dam not far from the Appalachia Parking Lot on the south side of Route 2. Ravine House pool dam stabilization project underway By Edith Tucker balance out of its recreation re- forcement.” A spoon-like de- eration next year, serving as a said. “They’ll be blocked with board has dealt with 27 differ- [email protected] serve funds, selectman Ted pression will allow the waters summer time gathering place boards, held in place by water ent individuals in order to Wier explained at the Randolph to flow over the structure. for summer people and year- compression." move project forward through RANDOLPH — The Ravine Foundation annual meeting, Wier pointed out that round resident alike.? HEB Engineers of North the bureaucracies of FEMA, the House pool and recreation area held last month.? weather patterns are changing, "At this point, there will be Conway is supervising the proj- state Department of Environ- is now closed and the sound of Construction equipment with more rainfall. no change in how the two spill- ect. mental Services, and the state boulders being loaded into must be out of the Moose Riv- The pool will be back in op- ways are blocked off,” Weir Weir explained that select Dam Bureau. trucks and rock being drilled to er by the first week in October accept rebar is echoing to protect the fisheries that the through Randolph Valley be- state lists as salmon.? Tri County CAP update tween Route 2 and Durand "This is a stabilization proj- Road. ect, designed to bring things NORTH COUNTRY—Tri- idents to consider serving on ment of community leaders, ber. Now, TCCAP needs (and The board of selectman back to the way they were be- County Community Action Pro- TCCAP’s board of directors so elected officials, and others of asks) North Country residents awarded the $119,784 contract fore Irene," Wier said. "The 100- gram, Inc. (“TCCAP”), a vital that the stewardship of this or- low income (from the counties to resume their place at the or- to low bidder is Gordon T. year flood — that we now get North Country organization, is ganization can soon be re- of Coos, Carroll and Grafton) to ganization’s governing table to Burke & Sons, Inc., of Intervale. every three or four years — will now in the final phases of the turned to a broadly representa- lend their unique talents and assume responsibility for this The Federal Emergency go over the dam. The difference court-supervised stabilization tive North Country board of di- perspectives to the organiza- organization. Several individ- Management Administration will be that the dam will not effort that began late last year. rectors, aided by a new senior tion to permit it to achieve the uals have already agreed to (FEMA) is picking up 75 percent wash out; it will have a cement TCCAP’s Special Trustee is now management team. strength and growth it is now serve on TCCAP’s new Board, of the cost and the town the base with structural steel rein- appealing to North Country res- With the patience and sup- poised to experience. It is crit- but others are needed from all port of many stakeholders over ically important that such indi- three counties to give their per- LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE the past several months, TC- viduals now come forward to spectives and talents to help THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CAP has emerged from its fiscal serve. Given the changes made TCCAP identify and meet their 1st Circuit – Probate Division crisis and has stabilized. Ex- at TCCAP over the past many needs in those counties. As a Lancaster community action program, Period Ending: 08/14/2013 penses have been cut, excess months, their task will be man- real estate holdings are being ageable, and likely enjoyable. TCCAP needs 1/3 of its board to Steenburgh Auctioneers APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES sold, new financial systems, Many people, organizations be elected officials (or their de- A FAMILY OWNED FULL SERVICE AUCTION AND APPRAISAL BUSINESS Notice is hereby given that the fol- policies and safeguards have and entities, including elected signees), 1/3 from the general SINCE 1972 lowing fiduciaries have been duly community, and 1/3 from a low appointed by the Judge of Probate been put in place and under- officials, State and Federal agen- CERTIFIED ESTATE AND INSURANCE APPRAISALS for Coos County. funded programs have been dis- cies, lenders, to funders, and income population who have PROFESSIONAL AUCTION SERVICE continued. Permanent stability regulators have stood behind been “democratically elected” All persons having claims against to serve in this role. FULLY LICENSED AND BONDED - MEMBERS OF NH AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION these decedents are requested to and future smart growth, how- and assisted with TCCAP’s sta- EXTENSIVE MARKETING EXPERIENCE AND INTERNET PRESENCE exhibit them for adjustment and all ever, will require the involve- bilization efforts since Decem- The Special Trustee intends COMPETITIVE CONSIGNMENT RATES indebted to make payment. to withdraw from active daily ALSO PURCHASING SINGLE ANTIQUES OR ENTIRE HOUSE LOTS Langley, Dennis Joseph, late of oversight of this agency be- Groveton, NH. Bryan W. Clickner, tween mid October and late No- ESQ, Attorney At Law, 152 South OPEN ALL SUMMER Archie H. Steenburgh Joshua W. Steenburgh vember in a seamless transition [email protected] [email protected] Mast Street, PO Box 370, Goffstown, 9AM - 6PM DAILY intended to safeguard and con- 770 Jeffers Hills Road Pike, NH 03780 603 989 5361 NH 03045. #314-2013-ET-00032 tinue the progress made to www.steenburgh.com Dated: 08/14/2013 MUMS: date. At that time, the Terri L. Peterson, Clerk 7 Sizes – starting to bloom Trustee’s role will be limited to ensuring that any legislative Perennials: Great Selection $1.00 and court mandates are met. SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES The Special Trustee and the At- torney General’s office will en- Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street, Lancaster NH 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 sure that TCCAP’s new board is Thank you for supporting family farms qualified, well-trained and well informed as it assumes respon- sibility for this fine organiza- tion. Interested candidates should contact Attorney Fahey at (603) 223-9144 to discuss their interest and qualifications as soon as possible. SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 •••

PHOTO BY JENN BARTON PHOTO BY JENN BARTON Four WMRSD employees were on hand on Wednesday to receive their 15-year service pins: Cate Diblasi, left, Cheryl Gauvin, Jefferson WMRHS French teacher Gary Arsenault received his 30—year School principal Sherri Gregory and Erica Hicks. Michelle Gamache, now retired, was not on hand. pin on Wednesday, Aug. 28, along with appreciation for his enthusiasm and dedication from SAU #36 Interim Superintendent Dr. Harry Fensom.

COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO BY JENN BARTON Seven WMRSD employees received their 10-year service pins on Wednesday: Jason Labore, left, Jenn Barton, Jamie Colby, Matina Fenoff, WMRSD North Country CLASS teacher-director Beth Fowler Kim Matthews, Kathy Patterson, and Maggie Tenney. Three were unable to be present: WES assistant principal Janet Steinert, Jodie received her 25-year pin on Aug. 28 from SAU #36 Interim Whiting and Diane Caruso. Superintendent Dr. Harry Fensom. Ellyn Packard, Tim WMRHS ran credit recovery program with N.C. Charter Academy By Edith Tucker ate with their class.” Lavoie own pace. She also noted that all partici- [email protected] noted that NCCA has the Mclean said that the Dis- pating student paid $50 for each staff, the needed equipment, trict’s total cost was $2,662, in of the courses in which they en- WHITEFIELD — The the classroom, and the cur- addition to the AT & T grant. rolled. WMRSD contracted with the riculum, allowing it to offer a North Country Charter very cost effective program. Academy (NCCA) at its WMRHS principal Mike Leadership North Country Route 3 North site in Lan- Berry also enthusiastically caster to offer a summer pro- endorsed the program, in a to Begin its Tenth Year gram offering credit recov- press release. “In the past, BERLIN—Leaders and aspir- ence through interactive pre- ery in all core subject areas. we were only able to offer ing leaders from throughout the sentations and panels, insider “I’d like to thank superin- credit recovery for a handful North Country are encouraged tours, and informed conversa- tendent Dr. Harry Fensom, of core academic courses, to consider participation in the tions with experienced leaders Director of Pupil Services but working with NCCA al- Leadership North Country pro- from a wide variety of areas. Pat Mclean, and WMRHS lowed us to offer an entire gram (LNC). This program has Leadership North Country principal Mike Berry for curriculum to our students, been bringing civic-minded peo- was founded by a concerned their time and interest in de- making it beneficial to the ple together since 2004 to ex- group of regional advisors and veloping this partnership,” students who were looking COURTESY PHOTO plore the unique challenges and modeled after highly successful wrote NCCA principal Lisa to move forward in their high opportunities in our region. The state and regional leadership Lavoie in an e-mail exchange. WMRHS student Vyola Devoll of Whitefield was one of 14 students who school education. call for applications for the 2013- programs nationwide. Here in She also thanked the AT & T worked at her own pace with North Country Charter Academy program NCCA program director 2014 programs is now open. The northern NH White Mountains Foundation-Project Pride for director Scott Kleinschrodt over the summer to successfully recover aca- Scott Kleinschrodt explained program year begins in October Community College and the awarding NCCA a grant to demic credit. that WMRHS and NCCA had and runs through June 2014. Tillotson Foundation support help cover program costs. worked together to provide Each year LNC selects a di- the program, in part. plete high school,” Lavoie said. students to return to their high “AT & T is very committed to a competency-based credit re- verse group of people who learn Applications for LNC are “It is a ‘win-win-win’ situation school in the fall better pre- providing support to education, covery program, designed to al- and work together for 9 months available through the WMCC for not only both schools, but pared and at their appropriate especially for programs that low 14 students to work on spe- covering topics such as educa- website--www.wmcc.edu - under also for the students. It enables grade levels on target to gradu- help students successfully com- cific areas of weakness at their tion, arts and history, rural the "Workforce Development" poverty, technology, travel and heading. For additional infor- Back-to-school list: pencils, book bag, library card tourism; and government and mation about LNC, contact politics. Program participants Tamara Roberge, Project Man- NEW HAMPSHIRE—As stu- million items in our state’s li- termine which sources of in- sources through the develop- gain information and experi- ager at [email protected]. dents flock to stores for back- braries’ collections. If a stu- formation are good ones and ment and coordination of a to-school supplies, they should dent’s library does not own a which to avoid.” statewide library/information remember to stop by their lo- particular item, it can often be The New Hampshire State system; by meeting the infor- cal library for the versatile item requested from another library Library promotes excellence in mational needs of New Hamp- KNOW HOW that can help them with all of in the state. libraries and library services shire’s state, county and mu- their subjects: a library card. “It’s easy to think that all of to all New Hampshire resi- nicipal governments and its li- The American Library Asso- the resources a student would dents, by assisting libraries braries; and by serving as a re- ciation has named September ever need are available through and the people of New Hamp- source for New Hampshire. 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Granite United Way ry/Salem), Merrimack County, region will hold their annual matched with volunteers from or organization and have not derlying causes of our commu- works with over 1,000 compa- North Country, Central NH, daylong service event, Day of local business and community participated in the past, please nity’s most pressing needs. nies, 25,000 investors and thou- Northern and Upper Valley Re- Caring, on Tuesday, September groups. This day also serves as consider allowing your staff to Granite United Way is commit- sands of volunteers every year gion of NH (including Windsor 10 in Berlin and on Thursday, the “kickoff” to the annual Unit- volunteer some of their time. ted to improving the lives of in- to make our communities a bet- County, VT). For more informa- September 12th in Lancaster. ed Way workplace campaign. Participation in the Day of dividuals and families by sup- ter place. tion, visit www.graniteuw.org. Throughout the state, Gran- Granite United Way has had Caring provides an opportunity porting programs in the areas Granite United Way serves ite United Way mobilizes thou- an outpouring of project re- for building relationships sands of volunteers to support quests from non-profit agencies among company employees the work of many non-profit throughout Manchester/Der- while introducing them to Unit- Child passenger Safety check up agencies throughout the state. ry/Salem and Concord areas ed Way’s impact and impor- LANCASTER— A Child pas- ask for Zina. Appointments give we may need but are not re- tance in the community. The us an idea of how many Techs quired. volunteers get to see first-hand senger Saftey check up will be how funds donated to the Unit- held September 14 on Mechan- Save the Date ed Way as part of the annual ic St. (town garage parking lot) BERLIN— On Saturday, Sep- comedy, and self-publishing. A workplace campaign are uti- from 10am to 1pm. Dig into reading tember 28, the last Saturday in fee of $15.00 will be charged for Anyone with a child new- lized. Day of Caring is a great WHITEFIELD—the 18 chil- are: September, White Mountains each workshop. In addition, the born -7yrs is encouraged to way to promote the spirit and dren who participated in DIG IN- Justin A. Baez, Ethan Heng, Community College, in Berlin, festival will feature a variety of stop by. We will have certified value of volunteerism, increase TO READING, the Whitefield Leilani Heng. New Hampshire, will host the vendors, including book sellers, Technicians available to check awareness of local human serv- Public Library’s annual summer Prizewinners who complet- third annual Writers’ Workshop artisans, writers, and an an- your child safety seats for re- ice programming and demon- reading program, read a total of ed 10 or more books are: and Book Festival. tique book appraiser. Food will calls, damage, expiration and strate what people working to- 223 books this summer. Prizes Devin Cavallaro, Edward Y. Three groups are combining also be available for purchase. to make sure they are correct- gether for the common good (gift certificates for the Village Baez, Marjorie Young, Trevor to present the festival: The The last event of the day will ly installed. can accomplish. This day is a Book Store) are made possible Hinerth, Ella Myles, Kierra North Country Writers’ Night be the “Literary Flash: Three For more information perfect example of how we can by the Melissa Hamilton fund. Charest, Kennedy Overhoff, Out group, with considerable Minutes to Fame” competition, please call 1-877-783-0432. all LIVE UNITED. Grand prizewinners who Madison Overhoff, Skylar Moy- assistance from the New Hamp- sponsored by the New Hamp- To schedule an appoint- VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED completed 20 books or more er. shire Writers’ Project, which or- shire Writers’ Project. In this, a FOR PROJECTS IN BOTH THE ment please call 603-788-3221 ganizes and promotes such limited number of contestants BERLIN AND LANCASTER AR- groups around the state; the are given three minutes or less EAS. Teams can range in size BROWN Will New Hampshire ratepay- that with a restricted pipeline Northern Forest Heritage Park, to read an original work of their from one to 10. Each team ers, who are most impacted by capacity that will handcuff nat- where the first two festivals own authorship. A panel of member will receive a coveted (continued from Page A4) the project’s infrastructure, re- ural gas generators and you were held; and White Moun- three judges, as well as audi- VOLUNTEER t-shirt. You may country, in some cases less than ceive direct benefits from the have limited options to a dwin- tains Community College, ence applause, grades each contact Rolanda Duchesne at half of what New England project through the PPA? Will dling base-load power supply which is graciously lending its contestant. The local winner of 603.752.3343. Shifts are avail- ratepayers pay. Northern Pass benefit ratepay- that has become over-reliant on facilities to host the fast grow- each competition goes on to able from 9am – 12pm, 1pm – One project that could pro- ers throughout New England by natural gas. ISO has gone on ing gathering of writers and compete in the state finals held 4pm or all day (9am – 4pm). vide this type of relief to the re- lowering the marginal rates record as stating that we are go- those interested in the written at the spring Writers’ Day Work- Day of Caring will take place gion is the proposed Northern paid by the New England Inde- ing to have to replace an ex- word. Principal speaker for the shop, at Southern New Hamp- rain or shine, as most projects Pass project, which will bring pendent System Operator? pected 8,000MW of retired ca- day will be Howard Frank Mosh- shire University, home of the can still be completed regard- 1200 MW of reliable, affordable, These questions notwith- pacity in the not-too-distant fu- er, a well-known author with a New Hampshire Writers’ Pro- less of weather conditions. base-load hydroelectric power standing, those who oppose ture. With the closing of one of wide audience. ject. Additional Day of Caring from Canada. There are still Northern Pass based on the the last nuclear plants in the re- This year’s festival will run For further information, dates will be hosted in Granite many questions officials need transmission corridor would be gion, Northern Pass is going to from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will please contact Tamara United Way’s other regions. to ask about the project such remiss to overlook the potential have to be part of the solution. be a number of writing work- Roberge, 342-3062, or email: Granite United Way is an ex- as: What is the status of the benefits to not only reliability Marc Brown is the Executive shops in the morning covering [email protected]. So mark perienced and trusted organi- Power Purchase Agreement be- but also the affordability of hy- Director of the New England such topics as social media, an- your calendars and Save the zation dedicated to leveraging tween PSNH and Hydro-Que- droelectricity provided by the Ratepayers Association, the non- cestry, local history, poetry, Date: Saturday, 28 September. the resources of investors and bec? Do we know what ratepay- Northern Pass Project. The like- profit dedicated to protecting ers will pay for this PPA? Are lihood of new nuclear or coal ratepayers in New England. ratepayers at risk for the cost of plants being built in New Eng- LANCASTER construction for the project? land is slim-to-none. Combine (continued from Page A1) After Byrd’s expedition, long legs to help with sledding. William Hartford, Connie Cardi- STATE DOG Walden wrote an autobiogra- Also, Chinooks have a double nal and Althea Donovan also (continued from Page A1) phy, “Leading a Dog’s Life,” in coat and throat shawl to fight helped clear up numerous little means “warm west wind,” Cot- 1931. Cottrell noted that an- off the cold and wetness. mysteries, and Weeks Memorial trell said. They would face a other Walden book, “Harness Tug is a very instinctive and Library librarian, Barbara Ro- major test when Walden elected and Pack,” added to dog sled- intelligent sled dog. Cottrell barts, helped with various as- to join the Antarctic expedition ding lore. noted that Tug knows how to pects of needed research. that Admiral Richard Byrd led The Chinook maintained find trails through woods, and The cover photograph — in the late 1920s. iconic status. By 1940, Cottrell he is always up for a new ad- “Crossing the Israel’s River on During the harsh adventure, said only about 20 Chinooks venture. Chinooks, Cottrell Main Street” — depicting a dou- “Chinook,” one of the original were left. They were sold to Per- said, are not racing dogs, but ble-barreled bridge with cov- 1917 dogs Walden bred, was ry Greene, of Maine. Walden great for long distance sledding. ered walkways on each side was lost. The tragic event occurred died in 1947, saving his wife A group of seventh graders constructed in 1862 to replace on Chinook’s 12th birthday. from a house fire. from Ross Lurgio Middle School an uncovered wooden one. A Even with the loss, dogs had By the mid-1960s, the Guin- in Bedford lobbied to get the Paddleford truss style, it fea- a great impact on Byrd’s jour- ness Book of World Records list- Chinook named the state dog. tured curved openings with or- COURTESY PHOTO ney. Air and snowmobile travel ed the Chinook as the world’s Governor John Lynch signed namental carvings. This bridge The first iron bridge replaced the bridge over the Israel’s River that was subject to the vagaries of most rare dog. However, the In- the legislation in 2009. At that was damaged by the flood of was destroyed in 1886. weather and mechanics. Byrd, ternet currently helps fans of point, more than half of the 800 however, found the dog’s very the tough breed foster greater registered Chinooks lived in ability, responsibility, and com- som said. reliable. As he wrote, “the wis- appreciation for the Chinook. New England. WMRSD municativeness — we must also Although no one has been est thing we have done was to Cottrell said Tug is a great For additional information, (continued from Page A1) understand the value of “per- able to determine exactly how insist upon bringing a great example of traditional Chinook go to www.chinook.org. cept what come there way, formance attributes” — grit, these character attributes can many dogs.” features. The dogs have really whether good or bad.” self-regulation (self-discipline be taught, the superintendent In addition to the basic, non- and self-control), zest, social in- said, “I am convinced that is we negotiable essential habits — telligence, gratitude, optimism, can begin with the belief that punctuality, preparedness, reli- and intellectual curiosity, Fen- these dispositions are not just important but critical to suc- cess in college, career and life and that they can be acquired throughout life given the ap- propriated circumstances, then we are off to a good start,” Fen- som said. 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Space is limited so ing in Coös and northern Grafton are designed to apply in this “Over half of Americans do a quick turnaround to healthy methods we also recognize the we encourage all interested par- Counties. AHEAD is a proud tight economy. This course is de- not consistently balance their household spending,” said Man- need for budgeting to be more ticipants to register early. member of NeighborWorks® signed to inspire and assist indi- checkbook,” says AHEAD’s ning. user-friendly, efficient and en- For more information about America, a national network of vidual households on how to Homeownership Director, “Instead of overwhelming gaging.” AHEAD, or to register for the more than 240 community based If you're committed to taking workshop, visit www.homesa- organizations that foster healthy NH Grand offers grand trails financial control of your life, sign head.org or call (603) 444-1377. communities. of Coös County itinerary Setting the record straight: the future of LANCASTER – Hikers and “Best East Coast Adventure” by tem is also included in the new paddlers interested in exploring Outside Magazine in 2012. Trails Itinerary. Beginning at moose in New Hampshire is uncertain the Grand North of New Hamp- • The Cohos Trail extends for Lonesome Lake in Franconia CONCORD-- The status of moose mortality appear to be lier. Based on research conduct- shire have miles of scenic and re- 162 miles from Crawford Notch, Notch and traversing the highest New Hampshire's moose popu- on the increase. ed from 2001-2006, we know that mote trails and waterways to at the northern edge of the White peaks in New Hampshire, ending lation has been getting a great Are moose numbers down our northern moose experience take in the views and wildlife, ac- Mountains, to the Canadian bor- at Carter Notch in the Mount deal of attention lately, as pub- throughout the state? occasional increased mortality cording to New Hampshire der in Pittsburg. Hikers may con- Washington Valley, the eight High lic awareness grows regarding Rines: We're most concerned from winter tick. This mortality Grand’s newest itinerary recent- tinue into Canada along the Sen- Huts are spaced a day’s hike the impact of winter tick and about the White Mountains and rate can change dramatically ly posted to www.nhgrand.com. tier Frontalier’s trail to Mount apart from one another along a other challenges facing moose central New Hampshire, where from year to year because of New Hampshire Grand’s newest Megantic or Mount Godford in 56-mile-long stretch of the Ap- populations across the country. we have seen pretty significant changes in snow pack. If we have itinerary, the Grand Trails of Quebec, making it the only inter- palachian Trail. Accessible from While New Hampshire's region- reductions in recent years a snow-free April followed by a Coös County, journeys through national trail in New Hampshire. each other, the huts can also be al moose populations are indeed (since 2007), even with reduced snowless November, both tick the Northern Forest Canoe Trail This trail is accessible for day reached from individual trail- facing some serious threats, numbers of moose hunt permits numbers and moose mortality (NFCT), the Cohos Trail and the hikers as well as those looking heads. they are not on the verge of dis- being issued. We believe these will increase. Even if ticks don’t High Huts of the White Moun- for an extended wilderness ad- “What makes the NFCT and appearing from the Granite State areas are likely being hit with kill the moose, cow moose with tains, maintained by the Ap- venture. the Cohos Trail particularly landscape, said longtime moose the double whammy of both high tick loads may lose so palachian Mountain Club (AMC). According to the itinerary on unique is that visitors can expe- biologist Kristine Rines of the winter tick and brainworm (a much weight that their fertility “Exploring the trails through www.nhgrand.com, much of the rience them both during a day or New Hampshire Fish and Game parasite that deer can transmit, is reduced. In the North and Coös County provides a wonder- trail is lightly travelled and takes weekend trip,” said the NFCT’s Department. Many factors affect but are unaffected by). In other Connecticut Lakes Region, we ful way of experiencing the hikers through remote wilder- New Hampshire Field Coordina- New Hampshire's moose popu- parts of the state, the Connecti- are seeing reduced body unique beauty of the state’s ness where they may go an entire tor, Phoebe Backler. “A great lation, and new research has cut Lakes Region is at goal while weights and reduced reproduc- northernmost region,” said Pam day without seeing another per- place to start out is in the town been initiated this year to get the North region is slightly be- tion mainly due to winter tick. Sullivan, marketing coordinator son. The shorter hikes include: of Stark, the point at which the more concrete information on low goal, as is the Southeast re- Winter tick is also influenced by for New Hampshire Grand, the • The Devil’s Slide Trail: A hiking trail and the canoe trail in- exactly what is happening. To gion. Southwest New Hampshire moose density; the more moose official visitor information short footpath to the top of the tersect.” help set the record straight, the remains below goal. you have, the more winter ticks source for northern New Hamp- dramatic cliff environment of the Stark Village also happens to Department posed a series of People say they are not see- there are. shire. “The Grand North has small peaks that stands directly be one of the most photographed questions to Rines about the fu- ing as many moose in the North What does the future look many different trails and modes over Stark Village. Breathtaking locations in all New England with ture of our moose, one of the Country as they used to. Is this like for the New Hampshire of enjoying them, whether visi- views from the ledges. clapboard town buildings clus- state's most iconic wildlife because moose numbers are moose hunt? tors prefer a relaxing day hike, a • The Percy Peaks Trail and tered around a classic covered species. down? Rines: We don’t know what peaceful canoe trip or a more Percy Loop: Two trails that com- bridge over the Upper Am- Are moose about to disap- Rines: Yes, in part. But at the future holds, but we are con- strenuous Hut to Hut hike. This prise a loop hike to two of the monoosuc River. pear from the New Hampshire present, moose are at goal in the cerned. We know that moose itinerary pro vides a multitude of most conspicuous and challeng- “Visitors will experience mag- landscape? Connecticut Lakes Region and numbers are below goal in sev- ideas on how to enjoy a day out- ing mountains in northern New nificent views in every direction, Rines: In the short term no; also in two of the three units that eral regions and moose weights doors.” Hampshire north of the White waterfalls and gurgling brooks as in the long-term, we don't know. make up the North region. We and reproduction are also down The itinerary features the fol- Mountain National Forest. well as abundant wildlife,” said However, many of the numbers hope we’ll be able to maintain in some regions. In response, lowing: • Roger’s Ledge: An easy four- Sullivan. “Lucky visitors may I've seen reported recently on moose at these goals. So far, the we’ve been dropping permit • The NFCT – A Certified mile hike along the Kilkenny even spot osprey and eagles or the moose population have only parts of the state where we numbers since 2007. We’ve gone Grand Adventure – is the longest Ridge Trail out of South Pond the peregrine falcons that nest in been incorrect. The peak popu- are seeing dramatic declines be- from 675 permits to 275 permits paddling trail in the nation and Recreation Area to a dramatic nearby cliffs!” lation for moose in New Hamp- low goals are the White Moun- issued in 2012-2013. While we runs from Old Forge, New York and expansive cliff ledge. The itinerary also lists near- shire was in about 1996, when tain and Central regions. Keep in won’t know until this fall how through Vermont, Quebec and • The Kilkenny Ridge Trail: by attractions, as well as lodging we had 7,600 moose in the state. mind that being able to see the population is faring as a re- New Hampshire to Fort Kent, Long-distance thru-hikers will and dining option s. Currently our moose population moose on the side of the road is sult of this most recent permit Maine. The Northern Forest Ca- love this 20-mile trail that begins “After a day of exploring, vis- stands at about 4,400 animals. not necessarily dependent on reduction, current information noe Trail in New Hampshire trav- at the South Pond Recreation itors can enjoy a delicious and The public set the goals for the the number of moose in an area. suggests that New Hampshire’s els three rivers: the Connecticut, Area and runs southbound over relaxing meal at one of the area moose population through a "Moose Alley" in Coos County is moose population may contin- Upper Ammonoosuc and the An- the Pilot and Pliny Ranges in iso- restaurants, and get a restful public participation process. A a perfect example; there, salt ue to decline in some regions. If droscoggin, ending at Lake Umb- lated country. sleep at a comfortable lodge,” lot of that downward trend has use on the road has been re- permit reductions do not work, agog National Wildlife Refuge on Also a Certified Grand Ad- added Sullivan. “Getting out on occurred because people re- duced and salt licks have been things could change apprecia- the Maine border. It was named venture, the AMC’s High Hut Sys- the trails either on foot or by ca- quested fewer moose. Why? The purposefully drained, and the bly in the future. We still have noe or kayak is truly among the primary driver for the public de- roadside browse has grown out this fall’s moose hunt and ob- best experiences the region has sire for fewer moose has been to of reach of moose. So now few- servation data to review before to offer.” reduce moose-vehicle colli- er moose are being attracted to those recommendations are There are also plenty of other sions. These encounters are roadside browse and salt licks made, however. We will contin- seasonal events scheduled now down to about 170 per year; where they are most visible. ue to monitor our moose popu- throughout the summer and fall from 1996 to 2002 the average How big a problem is winter lation closely; if it keeps declin- months in the Grand North. For number of moose killed by ve- tick? ing, we will reduce permits ac- a complete list, visit: hicles in New Hampshire was Rines: In New Hampshire, cordingly in an effort to main- www.nhgrand.com/what-to- well above 200 (225-265 per our winters are growing shorter, tain moose on our landscape. do/events.aspx. year). However, other forms of snow arrives later and melts ear- CASS INSURANCE INC. ‘Nanc’ & Michelle PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS 802.334.6944-Work 802.334.6934-FAX [email protected] SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A13 •••

COURTESY PHOTO Weeks Memorial Library's recent Garden Party. The Garden Party was made possible thanks to UNH Cooperative Extension Youth and Family and focused on healthy eating. The garden party was held on Thursdays for two weeks. During those sessions we made veggie wraps and salsa with ingredi- ents grown locally. Heidi Barker facilitated the program. Here she is sharing foods and where they COURTESY PHOTO can be found on "My Plate". First Annual Caleb Cruise WHITEFIELD—The first an- remarked favorably on the op- main independent in their own nual Caleb Cruise 5k run/walk eration of this first ever race. homes or Senior apartments went off without a hitch with a Following the grown-ups from Littleton to Groveton. veteran runner, 48-year old race a kids (under 12) race was Volunteers provide all servic- David Audet, of Concord post- held around the Common with es including transportation, ing a strong 18:37.66 on a hilly about 25 young ones partici- visitation, light chore service course ending near the White- pating. They provided plenty and telephone reassurance. field Common, site of White- of Kodak moments as some The Caleb Cruise will be an field Community Day celebra- zoomed along, while others annual event and a key tions. played to the crowd of adoring fundraiser for Caleb Care- Posting a fine second place parents, family members and givers as it continues to re- was the running foot-doctor onlookers. One youngster de- cruit volunteers and enlist Kemp Schanlaber of Lancaster termined that the yellow line clients from its 8 communities with a 19:10.49 on his heels would take him direct to the served. was daughter, Kelsie, a 19- finish line and his concentra- Sponsors who underwrote year-old rising Sophomore at tion to stay on the lines was part of the cost of the race in- UNH in third place with a fine great to watch. Another ran clude, Omni-Mount Washing- 21:12.27. with his bib number pinned to ton Resort, Mt. View Dunkin In fourth was Bethlehem his straw cowboy hat looking Donuts, Bank of NH, Passump- resident Lorraine McPhillips like a cowboy without a steed sic Savings Bank, Triangle with an incredible 23:32.14, ex- to ride. Dairy Bar, Jiffy Mart/Subway tremely quick for a 59 year-old. Caleb Caregivers provides of Whitefield, Littleton The race drew 26 runners non-medical caregiving servic- Chevrolet and Gulf Electricity. and a like number of walkers es to help Seniors (60+) to re- covering the course that made its way to the John’s River near Parker Road and then up to- License revocations COURTESY PHOTO ward Ridge Road and out Far- The Weeks Memorial Library wrapped up its summer reading program on Friday August 23 with an away Road and return up Pine CONCORD — The Director Lapierre 72 of Berlin, Dennis G ice cream celebration. These are the children who attended (bottom row) Liam Robarts, Parker and Elm Streets to the finish at of Motor Vehicles, Richard C. Walter 36 of Dalton, William B Colby. (Second row) Lily Colby, Robert Breault, and Emily Breault. (Third row) Madison Robarts, the Bank of NH parking lot. Bailey Jr., has released the fol- Randall 50 of Lancaster, Frank Ronnie Zajac (Youth Services Librarian), Olivia Forest, Morgan Forest and Keshi Dugan-Henriksen. Runners from near and far lowing list of Driving While In- Stockley 45 of Lyman, Michele A total of 47 children logged reading hours totaling 978 hours and 56 minutes. toed the line for the start and toxicated Revocations: Sylvio R Lynn Bennett 43 of Stratford.

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PHOTOS BY KITTY KERNER COURTESY PHOTO The K9 demonstration at the Fantastic Fridays event in North Stratford on August 16. YCC crew headed to Hadley, MA WHITEFIELD—This week, recreational way for handi- days the waters became more Medical student wins Kindle the Pondicherry YCC crew capped people of all abilities to open for the natural plant headed down to Hadley, Mass. enjoy the outdoors and a nice species to live. for a week of camping. Every path for hikers. It overlooks One day we had a film crew Fire at CCFHS drawing year all the YCC crews from var- many beautiful parts of the re- tape a workday and interview ious Divisions of the Silvio O. gion by having out overlooks people. After dinner they came BERLIN—Janet Valliere, a stu- Conte and Stewart B. McKinney and benches in the boardwalk around and asked us about the dent at White Mountains Com- refuges get together and work sections. Other crews worked job. One question they asked munity College, has won the with new people as one big on the wooden parts of the was to explain the job in one drawing for Coos County Family crew. The Fort River Division paths. Once this trail is done, it word. Many words were tossed Health Services Kindle Fire. hosted the other crews that has the very good chance of be- out but the one that was agreed Valliere, who is entering her fi- came. Besides NH’s Pondicher- coming a very popular hiking on was rewarding. After a crew nal year of an Associate’s Degree ry crew, there was were also spot. Even though it was ex- has been working on a project program as a Medical Assistant, crews from Stewart B the Mck- tremely hot in Hadley, the crews for a long period of time in ei- works per diem at Androscoggin inney Refuge from in Conn. and were able to get a lot accom- ther extremely hot weather or Valley Hospital as a phle- the Nulhegan Division YCC of plished on the trail. rainy weather and dealing with botomist. She is a member of Phi Bloomfield, Vt. In addition, The The water chestnut project the bugs and being tired, and fi- Theta Kappa and is also Presi- Fort River Division Student Con- is done to remove an invasive nally seeing that hard project dent of the Student Senate at WM- servation Association members water plant that came from Eu- being accomplished, makes one CC. worked side by side with the rope and lives in rivers and feel satisfied. Being able to say “I used the Patient Portal to YCC. ponds and kills other plants that you single-handedly help double-check my immunizations Getting together and work- near it by stealing the sunlight. make that trail or clearing pos- before registering for school this ing on projects with the other The method of removing the sible because of your hard work year,” she said. “It’s very con- COURTESY PHOTO crews not only gets the work plant is by reaching your hand is a feeling of pride and after venient. It’s great to have all your CCFHS Chief Operating Officer Patty Couture (left) hands the grand done faster, but one gets to gain into the water and wrapping it you see what all your hard work records in one place.” prize, a Kindle Fire, to Janet Valliere (center) as her daughter, Kloey the experience of other work around until the root comes out. has done you feel rewarded. North Country Area Repre- Cooney looks on. The prize was drawn from patients at CCFHS who ethics, leadership, and ideas. By being out in canoes, we The YCC crews camped out sentative Chuck Henderson, from had signed up for the Patient Portal. While at the camp, there were could easily get the plants that for five days in Hadley and got Senator Shaheen’s office, came to two main projects to work on were spread out over the river. multiple steps of the projects the Pleasant Street Medical Of- tion to the winner), and was im- holding the Kindle for her moth- and these were the Americans The leader for water chestnut accomplished in such a short fice August 15 to select the win- pressed with the way it worked. er. with Disabilities Act (ADA) Trail removal was USFWS staff Nate amount of time. Even though it ner from a pool of CCFHS patients Ms. Valliere picked up her Two more names will be allowing universal access, and Bush. He led us around the riv- was one of the hardest weeks in who signed up for the Patient Por- prize with her daughter, Kloey drawn in August and September removal of an Invasive Species er and used his GPS to tag where the YCC program, the crews tal. He was shown how to use the Cooney, a 7th Grader at Berlin- for $25.00 gift certificates from called Water Chestnut from lo- plants were pulled. With the pulled together and were able Portal by Information Systems Gorham Middle School. “We the Androscoggin Valley Cham- cal rivers. These projects were many hands on the project, a lot to go above and beyond their specialist Scott Valliere (no rela- share everything,” Kloey said, ber of Commerce. worked on in extreme heat, and of the invasive plant was re- goals with the work and in the even though that made it hard- moved from various water bod- future, once all the projects are Kuster, Shea-Porter Announce a $25,000 er on the workers, plenty was ies, including the Connecticut completed, one will feel a sense able to get done. River; freeing other plants that of achievement for what has Federal Grant for North Country Businesses With the ADA trail, we had to are good for the inhabitants of been done for hikers young, old, haul gravel over the framework the water. Over the three work- or disabled. LANCASTER— Recently, Con- to many of New Hampshire’s best business so they’re able to create of the trail and spread it out gresswomen Annie Kuster (NH- entrepreneurs,” Kuster said. additional jobs,” said Michael evenly. Being placed in an 02) and Carol Shea-Porter (NH- “This grant will help these small Welch, project director for NCIC. archeologically significant area, 01) announced that the Northern businesses grow and thrive. Their “We take this money and try to the trail had to be built above Bear Safety in the Community Investment Corpora- success is good for the North make it go as far as we can. Every ground without any digging. So tion (NCIC) would receive a Country economy and important little bit helps.” a frame was designed, with lots $25,000 federal grant to help grow New Hampshire as a whole.” USDA Rural Business Enter- of help from Jefferson’s own White Mountain local businesses in New Hamp- “I welcome this grant and the prise Grants are available to mu- builder of the Mud Pond Trail, shire’s North Country. economic investment it makes in nicipal governments and non- Jamie Savage, to contain the The grant, administered the North Country,” Shea-Porter profit groups, among other enti- gravel and ledge-pack. This National Forest through the U.S. Department of said. “Supporting local small busi- ties in rural towns and communi- trail, once done, will make a WHITE MOUNTAIN NATION- heads, and follow the instruc- Agriculture (USDA), comes nesses is key to creating good ties. AL FOREST —An important re- tions on how to properly store through the agency’s Rural Busi- jobs and helping our economy minder that bears continue to be food. Free bear canister rentals ness Enterprise Grant program, grow.” News from St. Lawrence University active in the White Mountain Na- are available on a first-come, which helps to develop small and NCIC officials will make the CANTON, N.Y—Emily R. halls by faculty teams. Clear tional Forest. There have been first-served basis at all of our of- emerging businesses in rural ar- grant funds available through a Sheltry, of Dalton, is among writing and speaking skills are numerous incidents of bears fices and visitor centers. eas. The NCIC, which serves Car- bid process for local companies eight students beginning their stressed, and careful advising is looking for food in several areas Bears that get too used to roll, Coos and Grafton counties, to use for marketing, website de- studies at St. Lawrence Univer- provided for all students. of the Forest, especially in the people may have to be trapped as well as parts of Vermont, will velopment and financial training, sity with a semester in London, Students in the London First- area east of Interstate 93. Bears and relocated or even killed. Re- use the funds to help provide lo- among other consulting services. England. This is the second year Year Program also live and have been rummaging through member, “A fed bear is a dead cal businesses with consulting The funds are available to small the option to study abroad has study together, and they take coolers, crawling into tents and bear.” services to help them expand and businesses with fewer than 50 em- been offered to first-year stu- three additional courses. underneath shelters, and reach- The feeding of bears, inten- add jobs. ployees. dents in the fall semester. Through this program, students ing food in improperly hung stor- tional or unintentional, is pro- “The North Country is home “The concept is to improve Sheltry is a graduate of who view global engagement as age bags at several campgrounds hibited on the White Mountain White Mountains Regional High an important goal of their edu- - Sugarloaf I and II, Hancock, National Forest. Visitors who School. cation are able to take advan- Campton, and Tripoli camp- have not properly stored their Kuster Announces a $30,600 St. Lawrence welcomed 634 tage of St. Lawrence's tradition grounds, and along trails in the food risk their own safety and re- first-year students on campus of excellence in this area from area. ceiving a citation. Following safe Federal Grant for New in Canton, New York. Each first- the very start of their college Properly store all food, in- food storage practices protects year student participates in St. careers. cluding drink containers, condi- both you and the bears. Northumberland Town Offices Lawrence University's innova- Located in Canton, N.Y., St. ments like ketchup and mustard, It is your responsibility to en- and empty food wrappers! Read sure your safety and that of fu- NORTHUMBERLAND— To- The grant will help finance tive First-Year Program, an in- Lawrence University is a coed- troduction to the liberal arts the rules and signs about bears ture campers by not purposeful- day, Congresswoman Annie the first phase of a two-part ren- posted at campgrounds and trail- ly or inadvertently feeding bears. Kuster (NH-02) announced that ovation plan. The first phase fo- curriculum taught in residence University, Page A16 the Town of Northumberland cuses on new administrative of- would receive a $30,600 federal fices for town officials, who cur- grant to help renovate the town- rently rent their office space in owned Groveton Paper Mill for Central Square in the village of use as new town offices. ??The Groveton. Once that’s com- grant, administered through the plete, town planners will move U.S. Department of Agriculture on to the second phase, which (USDA) comes through the includes plans for a new meet- agency’s Economic Impact Ini- ing hall and possibly a new po- tiative Grant program, which as- lice station. ? ?The police de- sists rural towns in the devel- partment currently rents its opment of essential community space, as well. facilities. The funds will help “After the mill shut down, town officials transition the for- the community was decimat- mer mill, which closed in 2006, ed,” said Robin Irving, an ad- to house the board of select- ministrative assistant and one men, the tax assessor and oth- of the project coordinators. er municipal offices. “Now, having something central “The historic Groveton Pa- there will provide a sense of per Mill has been part of the fab- community pride.” ric of Northumberland, and USDA Economic Impact New Hampshire’s North Coun- grants are available to munici- try, for decades,” Kuster said. pal governments and non-prof- “This grant will make sure it’s it groups is rural towns and part of the town’s future, as communities up to 20,000 in well.” population. A16 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 •••

“I sense that I have lived COURTESY PHOTO many times in the past.” Colorful leis and flowers in their hair helped Does this describe you? resident Cecile Dubois, center, and her Want to learn more? daughters Norma Ahern, left, and Elaine Gainer feel like they were on island time A free copy of the when The Morrison nursing home and Spiritual assisted living facility in Whitefield treated Experiences Guidebook is residents and their families and staff and being offered by Eckankar. their families to a Hawaiian Luau Barbecue. Request your copy at Guests enjoyed a catered barbecue, tropical www.spiritualexperiences.org drinks and island music under sunny skies.

COURTESY PHOTO Dr. Joseph DellaValla Weeks Medical Center welcomes new sleep specialist LANCASTER— Weeks Med- ical Center is pleased to an- nounce the appointment of Dr. Joseph DellaValla as the hospi- tal’s new board-certified sleep medicine specialist. Dr. DellaValla is the Medical Direc- tor of The Center for Sleep Med- icine at Androscoggin Valley Hospital and will be seeing pa- tients one day a week at Weeks. Dr. DellaValla provides eval- uation and treatment for a full range of sleep disorders, in- cluding insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and much more. The Center for Sleep Medicine at Androscoggin is equipped with sleep lab suites and a tech- nical control viewing area for the clinical diagnostic and treatment of patients with symptoms that suggest a sleep disorder. Besides Dr. DellaValla, the Center employs several cer- tified sleep technologists. “We are pleased to be add Dr. DellaValla’s sleep medicine specialty to our roster of Weeks medical services,” says Scott Howe, CEO of Weeks. “We are also excited to partner with An- droscoggin Valley Hospital and to be able to take advantage of their state-of-the-art Center for Sleep Medicine.” Prior to joining Androscog- gin Valley Hospital, Dr. DellaVal- la was a clinician in sleep med- icine and general internal med- icine at Portage Internal Medi- cine Associates in Hancock, Michigan. Dr. DellaValla has a BS from the University of Scran- ton and a MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadel- phia. He completed his Intern- ship at Christiana Care/Medical Center of Delaware. For more information or an appointment in Lancaster, please call (603) 788-5098.

UNIVERSITY (continued from Page A15) ucational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students, founded in 1856. The educational opportu- nities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and under- standing for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on ac- tive engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads stu- dents to make connections that transform lives and communi- ties, from the local to the glob- al. On the web: http://read- about.me/achievements/Emily- R-Sheltry-of-Dalton-Studies-In- London-England-With-St- Lawrence-University/7150390. Sports Wednesday, September 4, 2013 BPAGE B1 Coös County Democrat Meg Skidmore on target for world championship RANDOLPH — In just seven short weeks Meghan Skidmore will depart for London, En- gland where she will have the opportunity to compete in the 2013 World Triathlon Cham- pionships, against the world’s finest triathletes. She has been hard at work with her coach Steve Vosburgh, maintaining a rigorous training schedule that includes early morning swims, speed intervals on her bike combined with race pace runs and a race schedule de- signed to push her to her ath- letic limits and towards com- petitive achievement. Meg has made great strides and shown marked improvement during the current race season. Her most recent accomplishments are finishing first overall Female Winner in the Mascoma Man Triathlon, a first place female raffle. Rangley, ME; a Mt. Washington finish in the Capital City Triath- It’s not too late to purchase Sunrise Tour for (8) guests; (1) lon in Concord, NH and a first raffle tickets! Tickets are still week national time share; a (3) place female finish in the Bath ress, share her race experienc- dolph Hill Road, Randolph, NH Moat Mountain Photography, available for purchase at Great hour private fly fishing lesson Triathlon in Bath, ME. Meg has es and read her blog Training, 03593, at any Northway Banking Jay’s Quick Lube, Jackson Glen Trails, the Androscoggin with a certified NH guide; ½ consistently finished among Racing, Living… at www.skid- branch and through her blog Signsmith, Peak Health Sports Valley Chamber of Commerce day of guided mountain bike in- the top ten overall finishers in moreracing.blogspot.com. If (see above). Massage, Corrigan Screen Print- and the Gorham Branch of struction with Meghan herself all of her races this season, men you wish to help Meghan reach Many thanks to all of our ing, Lydia’s Hair Salon and the Northway Bank, for $1.00 each. and a hand quilted wall hang- included! her goal, charitable gifts can sponsors: White Mountain Cel- White Mountain Aquatic Cen- Prizes include a (1) week stay ing. Meghan’s dedicated sup- be mailed to Team Skidmore ebrations, Gorham Hardware, ter. at Red Quill, a private camp in You can follow Meg’s prog- porters, collectively known c/o Regina Ferreira at 339 Ran- Pearl Izumi, Top Notch Inn, as Team Skidmore, have been diligently fundraising and sup- White Mountain Gran Fondo draws hundreds of cyclists to Loon Mountain porting her at each event. She Nearly 400 cyclists hit the has received overwhelming road Saturday morning for response from the communi- the Inaugural White Mountain ty in support of her quest to Gran Fondo (WMGF) present- race internationally. Team ed by Bank of New Hampshire, Skidmore initially endeavored a 100-mile, timed challenge to raise $9,000 to cover Meg’s through the White Mountains various training/racing needs of New Hampshire. The event and travel expenses for her trip raised $40,000 for City Year to London. With the help of her New Hampshire, an education sponsors, private donations focused AmeriCorps program and several fundraising events, working to increase the local Team Skidmore’s goal is within and national graduation rate. their grasp. The Mount Wash- The first male athlete to cross ington Valley Velo Club has the finish line was Eric Follen recently joined the team of ma- from Sanford, ME. He complet- jor sponsors that include: An- ed the 103-mile trek in 4:56:21. droscoggin Valley Chamber of The first female finisher was White Mountain Gran Fondo Top Female Finisher: Christine Bengtson Commerce, Great Glen Trails, Christine Bengtson from St. Mt. Washington Auto Road, from St. Johnsbury, VT crossed the finish line after 5:57:18 of cycling Johnsbury, VT with a time of through the White Mountains on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Smith & Town Printers, The 5:57:18. Gran Fondos are long Seasons Resort, Gorham Family Bob LaPree WMGF 2: Nearly 400 cyclists hit the roads in the North distance, mass-participation Country to celebrate the first annual White Mountain Gran Fondo Dentistry and Red Quill Camp cycling events that have been in Rangely, ME. cycling challenge to benefit City Year. Photo by Bob LaPree About extremely popular in Europe – City Year: City Year is an education focused AmeriCorps program that Team Skidmore’s final event and increasing in popularity in will be held at Great Glen Trails unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time, team the U.S. The WMGF included based service to keep students in school and on track to graduate suc- on Thursday, August 22nd. We three ride options: a 100 mile invite you to join Team Skid- cessfully. Evidence-based research has determined the early-warning Gran Fondo starting at Loon indicators allowing us to identify the students likely to drop out of more and Meghan in celebra- Mountain, a 50 mile Medio Fon- tion of all we’ve accomplished school. By focusing on students’ ABCs - Attendance, Behavior and do starting at Bretton Woods Course performance in math and English, City Year corps members this summer and to wish Meg Ski Resort, and a 25 mile Picco- (working in partnership with teachers) serve as tutors, mentors and spirit and organization that Resort hosted all of the action well as she prepares for her lo Fondo starting in Franconia. role models who are uniquely able to help students and schools suc- made this first annual event at the event’s start and finish journey to London. We will be Each ride challenged cy- ceed. For more information, visit www.cityyear.org an incredible success – one of line. Participants were treated providing light refreshments clists with daring terrain and Cormack, Irish Olympic cyclist cian said, “City Year members the best events I’ve been to in and drawing the summer long breathtaking scenery. Paul Mc- and the official Event Techni- brought an amazing level of recent years.” Loon Mountain SEE Gran, PAGE B2­­­

Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 or Home 837-8834 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, September 4, 2013 ••• 345 Riders Log 16,000+ Miles (on 9 Miles Course) in One Day During 18th Annual Great Glen Bike Race

PINKHAM NOTCH — Pic- means you are a serious athlete idents) from last year “One down it was easy!” he said with ture perfect conditions this who has earned his or her med- Speed Wonders” returned this a chuckle. weekend drew 127 teams to the al. year and finished second over- While there were no serious Great Glen Trails Outdoor Cen- The overall team winners all. Last year’s rain and wash- injuries during the event, there ter for the 18th annual 24 Hours for this year were the Cape Cod out conditions may have fa- are always a few scraped knees, of Great Glen bike race. The 345 Mountain Bike Racing Team vored the team, which tackled which are proudly worn as a racers who participated ped- from Brewster, Massachusetts, the course on one speed bikes. “red badge of courage”. Pro- aled a total of 16,000+ miles on which included Lucas Provost, “We absolutely love this event!” fessional mountain bike racer the 9.1 mile course, which in- Seamus Woods, James Gloo exclaimed Ben Mirkin, 36, of Andrew Slowey, 25, of Martins- cluded a new 120 foot floating and Jack Perry. Best solo Fe- Bethlehem, NH, captain of the ville, NJ, noted that it’s all part pontoon bridge. The festivities male was Danielle White from One Speed Wonders. “We’ve of competition. “I’m used to an also included a 12-hour version Providence, Rhode Island and been doing this for seven years all out 3 minute downhill sprint of the race and a “24 Minutes of the top Solo Male was Jay Diet- and last season not only won and there are some pretty spec- Great Glen”, which is a peren- ershagen from Ithica, NY. the overall race but the cos- tacular wipeouts involved...this nial favorite for the many kids “After last year’s washout tume competition, too! I think is nothing” he said, indicating just a bike race,” Bryant noted. that 16,000+ miles were pedaled and families in attendance. conditions, we felt we had un- last year’s weather was so bad his scraped knee. “I was going This was, of course, always during the 24 hour event, that For this one weekend each finished business at this event,” that a lot of people struggled... into a switchback turn around the direction event organizers would equal 1,992 trips up the year the base area of the Mt. explained David Bettridge, 47, but we’re just four guys from the 5 mile point, maybe a bit have been going over the years, Mt. Washington Auto Road, or Washington Auto Road and of Providence, Rhode Island. northern New Hampshire so fast, hit some loose rocks and as more and more families en- nearly 2/3 of the way around Great Glen Trails are trans- “This year’s new course and were used to lots of mud and washed the front tire out. This joy outdoor activities together. the globe!” formed into a combination of features, especially the floating cold, wet conditions! In fact, is my first endurance race-I’m Besides the popular “24 Min- More than $7,000 in cash a major bicycling event course bridge, were really great! The how about a pirate or Viking just used to going all out,” he utes of Great Glen” kid’s course, and prizes were awarded in a on one side and a family camp- bridge was just tippy enough to theme for next year?” Mirkin said. there were games and activities variety of categories, including: ground all decorated in this make it fun, but not break your enthusiastically said. Amongst the activities in throughout the weekend, in- Performance awards, Camp Site year’s beach party theme on pedaling rhythm,” he said. Depending on the individual and around the expo tent were cluding free kayaking and stand Award, Team Costume Award, the other--complete with the Even while these athletes team and racer’s level of com- several equipment suppliers up paddling on the Great Glen Fastest Lap Awards and more. Fwhatza Marimba Band in the are pushing themselves to win petitive spirit and strategy, the to the 24 hour endurance bike Pond and a movie night on Sat- A bike raffle and Cruiser Class festival tent on Saturday night. their class, set a personal best course can be taken at a slow, racing world. One of them was urday. raffle was also held. While the beach party or just finish one more lap it’s measured pace or as an all out Tommy Bryant of Nite Rider “The 24 Hours of Great Glen The 24 Hours of Great Glen theme, music and food all clear they are all having fun-as sprint. Considering that it’s a 24 (a bike lighting system man- has evolved over the years into was presented by Eastern weekend long created a festive evidenced by some of the team hour race, it is surprising to see ufacturer based in San Diego, a great family event and it’s re- Mountain Sports. Other spon- atmosphere, at the heart of this names, like: “Campaholics With how many of the competitors CA) who was at the 24 Hours ally something to see some of sors include Dasani, Nite Rider event is an endurance race that a Biking Problem” or “Shift Hap- seem to maintain a blistering of Great Glen for the 6th time. the racers who were here 18 Lighting, Coca-Cola, The Bike draws a diverse cross-section pens” and “Single Track Minds”. pace throughout. Kyle Clark, “There are about sixty of years ago still on the course Shop, Hammer Nutrition, Pow- of athletes and teams. Some are One member of the “Duckin’ of the “Clark Brothers” racing these 24 hour races each year with their own kids! Of course, erade, VDO, SRAM, Felt, Red here just to finish, but many are The Diapers” Team who was re- team had just returned from a throughout the Unites States some of them have dropped Jersey Cyclery, Light and Mo- serious competitors here to win turning after competing (while lap, covered with mud and hap- and I attend 42 of them. I defi- down into the 12 hour race,” tion and Exposure Lights. their division. It takes real com- pregnant) last year, didn’t duck pily recounting his first fall to nitely rate this event in the top said a smiling Howie Wemyss, For more complete results, mitment and fortitude to keep them for long, as she returned his teammates. “What a great 5. Nobody else does for families GM of the Auto Road and Great photos or other information going throughout the day and with her new baby to ride this course-if you want it, it can be what is done here and with all Glen Trails Outdoor Center. about the event call 603-466- night, always keeping a rider on year. really fast and I love the new the amenities and activities it “Still, a lot of ground is covered 2333 or online: www.24hour- course despite fatigue or equip- “This is my fifth year partic- features...and even when I went really is more of a festival than here in a very short time...Given sofgreatglen.com ment issues. The resolute ex- ipating in this race and consid- Gran pressions and tired smiles say ering I carried my son Lincoln (continued from Page A1) it all as rider after rider come in inside me last year that has to to joyful welcomes from City cheered, directed and assisted ence.” our state.” “We’re so pleased out of the darkness, swipe their make him the youngest racer Year New Hampshire staff and riders the whole way. Bank of Event Committee Co-Chair to host City Year’s big event. timing card and head back out to complete the course,” said volunteers as they arrived. The New Hampshire representa- Major General (ret.) Ken Clark We’re grateful to the organiza- for another lap. Just fielding a a laughing Kristina Fjeld Sparks 100-mile ride launched at 8am tives were present at the Bank said, “I’d like to thank all of our tion, volunteers, sponsors, rid- team and finishing the 24 hour of Lyme, NH. with a motivational chant from of New Hampshire Post-Event wonderful sponsors and part- ers, and their family and friends race is a genuine accomplish- The defending overall cham- volunteers and the boom of a Award Ceremony to honor top ners who helped make this day for heading to the Lincoln area ment. Placing at or near the top pions (all North Country res- cannon. finishers and teams with priz- possible. We could not have this weekend and allowing us to The riders turned right es and trophies, along with a pulled off this event without be a part of their success,” said ocaL xpEriEncEd out of Loon Mountain to make BBQ and live band. “Bank of the support of our amazing Andrew Noyes, Sales Director L E the long, steady climb up the New Hampshire is proud to be committee members, wonder- at Loon. City Year New Hamp- SociaL SEcurity attornEy Kancamagus Highway and on the presenting sponsor of the ful volunteers, and all our other shire partnered with the Bank to Bear Notch and Crawford White Mountain Gran Fondo,” sponsors and partners.” The of New Hampshire and several Have you been denied Notch. The beautiful day of explained Tony Ilacqua, Bank- Chair of City Year New Hamp- other local businesses to make Social Security Disability? riding concluded with a trek ing Office Manager for their Lin- shire’s Board, Beth Roberts, this event possible, including up Kinsman Notch with volun- coln Branch. “Supporting New rode in the 100-mile event. Beth the New Hampshire Division Attorney Stanley Robinson has teers wildly cheering at the top. Hampshire’s youth through said, “I’m overwhelmed by all of of Travel and Tourism, Loon successfully handled Then, it was all downhill to the events like this is a large part the support and comradely I’ve Mountain, Bretton Woods, The disability cases for over 30 years. finish. The course was teem- of what being a community witnessed today. I’m so grateful Common Man Restaurant, Ten- ing with energetic City Year bank is all about. If our efforts that all these cyclists have come der Corporation, and 16 other staff and corps members who help even a few students stay in out to ride and also to support sponsors and partners. 603-286-2019 • [email protected] school, we have made a differ- City Year’s important work in 2 13 GOLF SEASON

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Willkie, titular Coos County dairymen cap- selectman. burned to the ground early head of the Republican party, ture to honors in heifer sale, Thursday morning, destroying is to be in Lancaster over the with top honor for the top sell- 1993 a considerable amount of hay weekend as the guest of Mr. ing animal going to Woodrow A 24-year-old Whitefield and nearly all household fur- Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday Sinclair Weeks at his summer Rogers of Jefferson for a beau- man remains at large since he [email protected] to nishings. home at Martin Meadows Pond tiful 2-year-old heifer sired by escaped from the car at the Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 Road. gold medal winner out of Penn- Coos County courthouse he Dr. H.S. Pratt, who has been sylvania. was being transported in while in Hanover hospital for some Bette Davis, esteemed star on his way back from the House time past, is expected to be of the screen and popular sum- 1973 of Corrections in West Stewart- able to return home about the mer resident of Sugar Hill, is The police station in White- stown. Ongoing Events: middle of this week. Mrs. Pratt grieving the death of her hus- field was burglarized and drug Lancaster AA Meetings — Sundays 9:30 a.m. 3rd and 11th continues to gain at her Main band Arthur Farnsworth who evidence was stolen. The per- Beginning Labor Day eve- Step meeting at Weeks Hospital,3rd floor conference room. Street home. died in Hollywood a week ago petrators, one youth from Dal- ning there will be five broad- Wednesday’s 7:00 p.m. - 12 & 12 discussion group, Weeks Hos- as the result of a fall. ton and one from Whitefield, casts on Public Broadcasting 1923 smashed the window of the Channel 11 of an hour-long doc- pital 3rd Floor conference room; Thursday’s 7:00 p.m. open A five-year-old Berlin boy, 1953 door of the police station and umentary filmed at the Stark discussion, at All Saints Catholic Church, Main St., Lancaster. Edward Belanger, was killed Mrs. Belle H. Smith will re- entered through the door steal- Fiddlers’ Contest from last year. Saturday’s 7:00 p.m. Big Book discussion group, Weeks Hospi- and other members of his fam- tire after 25-years of consci- ing several marijuana plants tal, 3rd floor conference room. Ongoing. ily seriously injured when the entious service at the office of the police were holding as evi- 2003 Ford touring car they were driv- The Democrat. Since that time dence. Democratic presidential ing in collided with a Hudson she has shown standing loyalty hopeful Sen. Joe Liberman is North Country Toastmasters, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Meet ev- super six coupe. to the late David M. White, as David A. Parks takes a seat shown here signing Randolph ery 2nd and 4th Tuesday at well as his son, Clinton White, on the first snowmobile to be resident Paula Bradley’s casted The Beal House Inn, 2 West Main Street, Littleton. Practice Fair weather finally breaks who became publisher after his introduced into this country. arm during a campaign swing your communication and leadership skills in an easy going, through for the Lancaster Fair father’s death. He owned it 10 years ago when through Berlin no pressure, supportive atmosphere. Open to the public ages this Labor Day weekend. it was known as a Bombadier Mrs. Dorothy Smith of South Ski Dog. Mikaela Houghton of White- 18 and older. Stop in or contact Elaine for more info: erentz@ 1933 Lunenburg, Vt., who was seri- field has collected autographs myfairpoint.net. Find us online at http://1431722.toastmaster- Motor vehicle inspections ously injured, puncturing her 1983 from the country’s 50 gover- sclubs.org going into effect in September. left lung when her car over- Colin Christie of North Road nors. turned near the Mary Elizabeth suffered serious injuries while Sheriff Lester Moses and Inn, is making a satisfactory re- working as a machinist at the A Whitefield couple is being Groveton Weight Watchers meets Mondays at the United Officer Joe Kennedy arrested covery, says Dr. Cleasby. Cog Railroad. His arm got hailed as modern day pioneers, Methodist Church in Groveton at 6:30 p.m. Homer McCrea at the Lancaster caught by the revolving shaft completing a more than 5000- Fair grounds and charged him 1963 of a waterwheel causing a com- mile journey on foot that many Weight Watchers meets Thursdays at the Christ United with intoxication and resisting William R. Kennedy, age 89 pound fracture of both bones of our ancestors took on horse- Methodist Church in Lancaster at 6:30 p.m. arrest. He was placed in lock-up of Stratford, the oldest citizen, in his lower left arm. He is now back and in covered wagons. but smoke was soon noticed, has been awarded the Boston recovering at Mary Hitchcock They began their trip in the as he set his mattress on fire. Cane. This was presented to Hospital in Hanover. State of Delaware and ended up The Presidential Gem and Mineral Society meets the 2nd He was due to appear in court him by his son-in-law, Select- in California. Thursday of the month. There is a program, raffle and re- but has departed for parts un- man Raymond Savage. Air Vermont started the first freshments. Jefferson Town Hall 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For known. scheduled airplane service be- more info call Sharon O’Neill at 466-2395 or Dave Tellman at October 1st is right around the corner 837-9764. October 1st is right around not just your wages. pocket cost for the premiums. rather than small business in- Classic Car Cruise Night, sponsored by the North Country the corner. This is a significant For people who already have Poverty rates for 2014 are not surance. Small businesses with Classics Car Club. Location: Schurman Motors – 5:00 p.m. to date for the Patient Protec- insurance through their em- yet known but in general, the up to 50 full time equivalent 8:00 p.m. Bridge Street, Lancaster, September 12. Location: tion and Affordable Care Act, ployer, Medicare or Medicaid, 400% threshold is going to be employees will have a tax cred- Groveton – Municipal Parking Lot – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., commonly referred to as the they may not see any changes somewhere around $45,000 for it available of up to 50% of the across from the North Country Family Restaurant, September Affordable Care Act (ACA) or or need to do anything. If you an individual and $92,000 for a premium costs. Beginning in Obamacare, because this is the are a small business owner or family of four. To get a rough 2016, the credit will be available 6 day enrollment opens for health an individual who does not idea of what your credit may for businesses with under 100 insurance purchased through have Medicare or Medicaid or be, you can check out the cal- full time equivalent employees. Music in the Great North Woods Summer Concerts 2013, what is referred to as the ex- you feel your employer pro- culator at kff.org/health-reform Ask your insurance agent or go Sundays at 9:00 p.m., compline sung at the Randolph Church, change or the health insurance vided insurance is too expen- (click on “Try the calculator” in to healthcare.gov for more in- Rt. 2, Randolph marketplace. Coverage begins sive, you will probably want to the orange box). If you are hap- formation. on January 1st. do some research to see if it py with your current individual The healthcare.gov website The ACA says that beginning makes sense to purchase your insurance, you do not have to is the official website of the Guildhall Public Library will be open starting Saturday, in 2014, every person in this health insurance through the purchase insurance through ACA. It has information for June 1 from 9:00 – 1:00. Library also open Mondays and country must have health insur- exchange. the exchange. It might be a both individuals and small busi- Wednesdays from 2:00 – 8:00. ance. If you do not have health For individuals, there will good idea though to spend a bit nesses. The insurance may also insurance and don’t qualify for be four different plans offered of time comparing the costs and be purchased through this web- one of the exceptions, you will – bronze, silver, gold and plat- benefits of the new plans with site. The Small Business Admin- Stark Heritage Center — Open Saturdays, Sundays, & Hol- pay a penalty. Some of the al- inum. The bronze plans will your current insurance to see if istration is another resource for idays from 1:00 – 4:00 from May through October. For more lowable exceptions are financial be the least expensive but will it makes sense to switch or not. small business insurance. In info call Dennis Wayne Lunn at 636-1881 hardship, a religious objection, have higher deductibles, out For small businesses, things addition to the information on you don’t have coverage for less of pocket maximums, co-pay- are a bit more complex as you their website at sba.gov/health- Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce Flea Markets than three months out of the ments and coinsurance. If you need to know how many full- care, they are offering free we- year or the premiums exceed purchase your insurance on the time equivalent employees you binars. – Alternating Sundays on the Gorham Common, Intersection 8% of your income. When I re- exchange and your income is have. There are different rules The next few months will be of Rt. 2 and Rt. 16. September 15 and September 29. If you fer to income here, I am talking less than 400% of the poverty if you have 24 or less employ- interesting as many of us will be are interested in vending at the Flea Market, please call Phil about modified adjusted gross level, you will receive a subsi- ees, between 25 and 49 employ- spending time learning about at 603-730-2487. income. For most folks, this is dy or tax credit for a portion of ees or 50 or more employees. the new health insurance op- the figure on the bottom line of your premium. The lower your If you are self-employed with tions and making a choice for the first page of IRS Form 1040. income, the greater the credit no employees, you would pur- our insurance coverage for next Androscoggin District of the White Mountain National For- It is essentially all your income, and the lower your net out of chase individual insurance, year. est, Movie Night: Dolly Copp of Pinkham Notch. A mesmeriz- ing historical reenactment of a North Country icon, presented Polaris Foundation awards Metallak ATV Club a much-needed UTV by Carol Foord. 7 pm at the Dolly Copp Campground. FMI, call COLEBROOK — The Polaris Spaulding of Lancaster facilitat- ganizations in the U. S. to en- tem, we can’t thank the Polar- the Androscoggin Ranger Station at (603) 466-2713. Foundation has awarded the ed the grant. sure the future of ATV riding. is Foundation enough for this Metallak ATV Club, a 501 (c)(3) The first of its kind in the T.R.A.I.L.S. stands for: T = grant,” Craig Washburn said in non-profit organization, a grant ATV industry, the T.R.A.I.L.S. Trail Development; R = Respon- a press release. “We received Mount Washington Auto Road — Open daily (weather per- to purchase a Ranger side-by- grant program was launched sible Riding; A = Access; I = Ini- the UTV in early June and mitting) 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours change Tuesday, Septem- side UTV (utility vehicle) for in January 2006 for ATV clubs, tiatives; L = Lobbying; and S = have already logged more than ber 3rd. We open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. ALL Guid- dual use on trail patrols and associations and grassroots Safety. 1,000 miles on it. It is this type ed Tours are two hours in length and include a one hour stay construction and maintenance groups. ATV riders and the “On behalf of the Board of of corporate support that will on the summit! projects. trails they use are the lifeblood Directors, members of the Club, ensure the success of our trail The Polaris Foundation is of the sport and Polaris Indus- and the entire ATV community system and the entire Ride the dedicated to long-term invest- tries Inc. aimed to create a pro- that is accessing our trail sys- Wilds system. We are extremely Saturday, September 7 ment in the communities in gram to help. The T.R.A.I.L.S. tem in Columbia, Colebrook, grateful!” Carroll County Stamp Show — at the Moultonborough Li- which its dealers live and do program makes funds available Dixville, and Stewartstown and on’s Club, 139 Old Rte. 109 off the Governor Wentworth High- business. Polaris dealer F.B. to national, state and local or- the entire ‘Ride the Wilds’ sys- way, Moultonborough, from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free admission and parking. Silent auction from 9:00 – 2:00. Dealers’ bourse, Weeks Memorial Library exhibits, hourly door prizes, penny boxes offering stamps at 2c, 5c, USPS. Refreshments. FMI: Barbara Savary 447-5461 pr and Bob Worden. It gathers and Gluten Free Baking Book. perhaps for those whose chil- “the best of the best” ideas and Healthy diet doesn’t have to be dren will be back in school, but [email protected]. recipes. From the same pair of boring. “Crazy Plates” by Jane useful for planning a vacation authors comes “Five Hundred and Greta Podleski lays out a trip for next year is the “Un- Friday, September 13 Fast and Fabulous Five Ingre- plan for “low fat food so good official Guide to Walt Disney Men’s Breakfast Group — Presenter: Raymond S. Burton, “The Smartest Kids in the dient Recipes: for those with you’ll swear it’s good for you.” World” in the 2014 edition by Executive Councilor, District #1. Program: “Coos County: Its World – and How They Got that limited time to cook and those Linking foods and Bob Schlinger and Len Testa. Way” by Amanda Ripley seems who aren’t interested in having recipes with popular fiction “Teach Yourself Visu- Challenges, Its Successes, Its Future: Meeting at the Gorham like a good place to begin on a cupboard full of ingredients characters isn’t uncommon. ally Microsoft Office 2101” by Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Breakfast: the new school year. Just what them might not use very often. One of the latest such is “Bru- Kate Sharp is a handy resource 7:00 a.m. presentation: 7:30 a.m. A free will offering will be tak- does it take to educate children Some people have food issues. netti’s Cookbook” by Roberta for those who find that a pic- en at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry in Berlin. All to the best of their potential?” They may need to reduce the Pianaro, which is a companion ture, or several, can make writ- men and women are welcome. FMI: 466-3496 As the weather cools, and the calories they eat, or have cer- to the mysteries of Donna Leon. ten descriptions a great deal gardens and farmers’ markets tain food groups they must Among the newer novels are more understandable. Among brim with inexpensive produce, avoid. One book which address “The Key” by Lindsay Sands recent gifts was a trove of in- Saturday, September 14 cooks may be looking ahead to the calorie question is “Have and “The Stone Flower Garden” struction books on the guitar. Child Passenger Safety Check up — at the Town Garage fall and to trying out new rec- Your Cake and Eat It, Joe” by by Deborah Smith. Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Meth- Parking Lot, Mechanic St., Lancaster. Certified technicians will ipes. It’s no secret, we hope, Susan G. Purdy, which includes Fall is the time to re- od” comes in books for Grades that the library has been accu- recipes for cakes, pies, cookies, think the perennial garden, and 1 to 4. Alfred d’Auberge and check your child safety seat and make sure they are safe and mulating cookbooks for many puddings and other deserts replace those plants that didn’t Morton Manus offer “Alfred’s installed correctly. No appointment necessary, but is encour- years. Former librarian Barbara crafted to be low fat as well as live up to their promise. “Pe- Basic Guitar Method, Book aged. Please call Zina at 788-3221. Miller was a great cook, as were tasty. rennial All-Stars: the 150 Best One.” A. R. Duchossoir invites most of her staff and succes- “The Fast Diet” by Dr. Perennials for Great-looking, readers to “The Fender Strato- PLEASE FORWARD CALENDAR ITEMS FOR CONSIDER- sors. So the collection contin- Michael Mosley and Mimi Spen- Trouble-free Gardens” is by Jeff caster” a history and evolution ues to grow. cer is another useful book. Cox. It includes lists of plants of the Fender guitar. Margaret ATION FOR THE COOS COUNTY DEMOCRAT AND BERLIN RE- A good place to begin Mary Ann Wenniger and for all kinds of spaces and soils, Gunzenhauser has compiled PORTER TO [email protected] OR CALL is with the “Cook’s Essentials Marc Wenniger have come with information about hardi- “The Square Dance and Contra 788-4939. Cookbook” By Gwen McKee up with the “Best Ever Wheat ness and availability. A bit late Dance Handbook.”

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Carrie Irving, Secretary • SAU #58 15 Preble Street •Groveton, NH 03582 Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 Full Time and Part Time Positions Available: EOE Become a member of the Common Ground team working with students and adults with developmental disabilities in the Littleton and Whitefield Area. • Must have a clean criminal record, a clean driving record, WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and reliable transportation. SCHOOL DISTRICT • Must have a passion to make a difference in people’s lives. • Must have strong communication skills and enjoy 2013-2014 School Year working in a community setting. • Must have excellent problem solving skills and be able Administrative Staff to work autonomously and in collaboration with the Career & Technical Education Director community. Experience working with adolescents or adults with disabilities Teaching Staff is preferred but we will happily train the right person. The pay is $10.39/hour, mileage is reimbursed. If you are flexible, MS Technology, Engineering & Research Teacher creative, a good mentor with a sense of humor, enjoy working Title I Teacher as part of a dynamic team and have a lot of energy, please send a letter of interest, current resume and list of references Support Staff to the address or email listed below. Custodian (part-time) This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and the completion of criminal and Custodian (part-time – ANTICIPATED OPENING) background checks. This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Cook (6 hrs. per day) Employer and Provider. Para Educator (2 openings) Ryan Marchetti Administrative Asst. to the Asst. Supt. (603) 444-2998 of Curriculum & Instruction PO BOX 599 Littleton NH, 03561 Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools [email protected] ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. 14 King Square •Whitefield, NH 03598 (603) 837-9363 •Web site: www.sau36.org

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS FULL-TIME – TWO POSITIONS Infection Preventionist/Compliance Primary responsibilities involve the testing of body fluids and other Officer/ Quality Management specimen samples submitted to the Laboratory for analysis. Medical Technologist (ASCP, AMT or equivalent) preferred; or Full-time / Day shift /Full time exempt position M-F Lafayette Center Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP, AMT or equivalent). The Infection Preventionist/Compliance Officer, under the Medical Technologist must possess a Bachelor of Science degree supervision of the VP of Quality Management Programs, that meets the academic requirements of the ASCP Board Registry provides infection surveillance, prevention and control LNA POSITIONS or academic experience by recognized accrediting agencies and is activities throughout the hospital outpatient office practices. certified within one year of hire by either AMT, ISCLT, HHS, or Identifies, investigates and records data concerning healthcare NCA in the Laboratory Technologist category. Medical associated infections and reportable diseases; maintains AVAILABLE policies and procedures in compliance with CDC guidelines, The Laboratory Technician must possess an Associate’s degree that Seeking dedicated and hardworking LNAs Joint Commission, and CMS Infection Prevention and Control meets the academic requirements of the ASCP Board Registry or Standards. for evening and night shifts. academic experience by recognized accrediting agencies and is certified within one year of hire by either AMT, ISCLT, HHS, or The Infection Preventionist/Compliance Officer is responsible Are you looking for NCA in the Laboratory Technologist category. Generalist for facilitating and overseeing the development, administration Technologist/Technician preferred. Computer literacy and and implementation of the NVRH Legal Compliance Program. The Compliance Officer position will operate under the Quality a great place to work? Laboratory Information Systems experience desirable. A pleasant Management Department. Although the Compliance Officer demeanor, good patient manner and the ability to communicate Do you want to work with a staff that thinks has other management responsibilities in the organization, with patients is essential. Candidate must demonstrate excellent duties and reporting relationship when functioning as the like you do, about caring for the elderly? customer service skills. Full-time, 40 hours/week, shares call and Compliance Officer shall supersede any other relationships At Lafayette Center we take great pride in the holiday coverage. These positions are benefit eligible. and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of compassion and quality of care that we Trustees. provide to our residents. If interested please apply Online: www.ucvh.org In addition, the Infection Preventionist/Compliance Officer will participate in Quality Improvement Projects as directed by the We offer benefit packages with educational Heidi Saari • Human Resources VP of Quality Management Programs to include Core Measures, and career advancement opportunities. Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Public Reporting, RCA, Incident Report review and investigation We would love for you to join our team! 181 Corliss Lane • Colebrook, NH 03576 603.388.4236 • [email protected] Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Requires a BS in Health Related Check us out at: www.genesishcc.com EOE Science or related field (RN, MT or MLT) or Email your resume to Must have Certification in Infection Control (CIC), or obtain the certification within the first two years of employment [email protected] Must have Prior health care experience with at least 4 years in management. Experience in dealing with legal aspects of Lafayette Center health care and health care finance is essential 93 Main Street Preferred Qualifications: CHC, CPHQ Franconia, NH 03580 Please apply on-line at www.nvrh.org, Employment Opportunities

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WHITEFIELD: Very nice 1Br apart- is the place to check ment, ground floor in rural setting. our weekly Close to Mountain View Grand Re- classifieds online! sort and White Mt. Regional High More great coverage School. Includes stove, refrigerator, and information from the w-w carpet, heat, w/d hookups, front porch. No smoking, 1 year lease. $575/mo+ security deposit. 603-837- 2767. Salmon Press

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BETHLEHEM Auto Services Ground floor 2 Bdrm apt, No Utilities included $ 675/mo Boats

LITTLETON 1st flr 1 bdrm, Heat included 13’ FISHING BOAT, with $625/mo 7.5hp Engine, includes custom 2nd flr Lg 3 bdrm Heat included mooring cover, new gas can, $1100/mo oar and safety cushion. New- 2nd flr 1 bdrm, All utilities in- found Lake Bristol, NH, Rich cluded, $600/mo 781-715-3256. Large 1 bdrm 3rd flr apt, Heat included, $ 650/mo 2nd flr 2 bdrm, Heat included, $750/mo 1st flr 2 /3 bdrm, Heat included, $800/850mo 3 bdrm house great views, No utilities included, $1000/mo 3rd flr 2 bdrm apt, Heat & Hot water included, $750/mo

LISBON 3rd flr 1 bdrm Heat & Hotwater included $650/mo 2ND flr 2 bdrm Heat & Hotwa- ter included $725/mo

WOODSVILLE 3 bdrm Duplex , No Utilities in- cluded, $750/mo Furnished Apartments

BETHLEHEM - Nice 1 Bedroom Apartment, weekly or monthly, fur- nished, all utilities included, reasona- bly priced. $550/mo. $140/wk. Call 444-6061. B8 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, September 4, 2013 •••

ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN! DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES at North Country Charter School (Lancaster site) Seating Mon. Sept. 9 – Wed. Oct. 9 is Limited Mon. Oct. 14 – Wed. Nov. 13 Call Early! Program Mon. Nov. 18 – Mon. Dec 23 Cost is $450 (No need to pay YOU MUST BE 16 BEFORE OR BY THE LAST DAY OF CLASS. $500-$700 for Driver Education) To reserve a seat, please call: Responsible Driving L.L.C. 603-846-5033 Office 1-609-703-0870 Cell Ron Hill, Owner/Instructor

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