Emerald Lake Voter Fraud? Sion to Study Sexual Abuse Prevention Education
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“Your Local Weekly Since 1868 A Tradition Worth Keeping” THE MessengerFree Our 149th Year Issue 19 May 12, 2017 Antrim's private school Trevor W. Courtney of Manchester has accepted the posi- tion of Headmas- ter of Hawthorne Academy High School in Antrim. Hawthorne Academy is a new private high school in Antrim, New Hampshire for grades 9 to 12. Stark teacher selected John Stark English Teacher Suzanne Carmichael has been selected as a National Endow- ment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar. John Stark science students traveled to the Seaport World Trade Center for The Essential Protein Summit. Ms. Carmichael, Seated (with thumbs up): Haleigh Bilodeau; First Row: Ms. Lorraine Connell, Olivia Sohl, Taylor Pike, Maddy who lives in Gardiner, Darla Testino, Jess Hamman; Second Row: Dr. Seeley, Jeremy Aubin, Ryan Waterman, Emily Hopkinton with Durica, Brook Shatney, Erik Hilyard, Kyle Hagman, Molly Guay, Jay Lynch, Quianna Willard, April Goodwin, Chris Mann, Erin Loc, Eric Gage, Tyler Descoteau, Mr. Monroe. her family, is a member of the SB460 Task Force, which designs curriculum for sexual assault prevention activities in schools across the state. She is a member of the Governor's Commis- Emerald Lake Voter Fraud? sion to study Sexual Abuse Prevention Education. NH Attorney General's Office reviewing complaints The NH Attorney General's Office has lenged Caron, who in addition to her Modera- Bow's new history buff confirmed that it is reviewing two complaints tor duties, assumed the role of chief presenter At Tuesday's selectmen's meeting the arising from the recent Emerald Lake Village and advocate for each article on the warrant. Board unani- District Annual Meeting. When challenged, Caron's only response was, mously approved One complaint deals with the overall "I am a registered voter and entitled to speak." Maureen conduct of the meeting and the second alleges In his response, Assistant Attorney General Arsenault as an voter fraud on the part of Moderator Martha Brian Buonamano said, "Your complaints will alternate on the Caron. be reviewed by an attorney, and if warranted, Heritage Commis- During that meeting, several voters chal- an investigation will be conducted." sion. A resident of Bow since 1984, She is a member of the NH Historical Society. Dunbarton woman charged with aggravated DWI Melissa Curtin, 35, of Dunbarton, whom She was heading north on Black Brook police say was driving at twice the legal limit Road when her car left the road, went into a Postal Customer Postal US Postage PRSRT STD PRSRT Hillsboro, NH Hillsboro, PAID Permit #25 Permit for alcohol, was arrested Friday night after ditch and hit a tree, police said. There were no ECRWSS Visit us online at crashing on Black Brook Road about 8:30 p.m. injuries, police said. granitequill.com Curtin was charged with aggravated driving Curtin was released on $1,000 personal while intoxicated after a breath test showed her recognizance bail and was scheduled for arraig- blood-alcohol level was .20. ment in Concord on May 15. PAGE 2 | The MessenGer | MAY 12, 2017 | www.GRANIteQUILL.COM Local history as Yesteryear reported in The Messenger May 6, 2016 Great Brook named Spotlight School Matt French sworn in as Henniker Police Chief Doug Mumford retires as Hopkinton Fire Chief Gary Nichols retires after 22 years as Newport Selectman May 8, 2015 Bow named "High School of Excellence" Goffstown Police arrest two for robbery H-D DECA Teams place 8th in International Competition Thefts continue at Weare Transfer Station May 9, 2014 New London Selectmen reject K-9 Unit Goffstown Police Chief wants station addition Henniker approves providing Bradford rescue services Jim Coffey quits-Emerald Lake District in flux May 10, 2013 SEC says "NO" to Antrim Wind's 10 turbine project Selectmen & School Board discuss Fall Foliage options No injuries in Greenfield industrial fire Weare woman nominated as "Champion of Children" BREAKFAST SERVICE 8 AM TO 10 AM May 11, 2012 Wilmot and New London teens found unharmed Newport voters are in no mood to spend · Cow Patty Bingo · Ping Pong Contest · Warner Selectmen are talking trash · The Strings & Things Band (Live!) · Help with Newbury's Veterans' Memorial May 13, 2011 · Castle Courtyard Adventures · Elkins Fish & Game Club awards scholarships · Beer Seating · Food Court · Petting Zoo · Hillsboro-Deering DECA #1 in the world · Enter to win Red Sox Tickets · NH Fish & Game honors Peter St. James · And So Much More! · Colby-Sawyer grads told to act like zombies May 7, 2010 Haitian man charged with Henniker murder Peterborough theater reopens after fire Friction between Hillsborough and Deering continues Sunapee community room dedicated to Arthur Osborne May 8, 2009 Police raid another two underage drinking parties $10,000 worth of computers stolen at Stark Hopkinton & Warner Selectmen discuss ambulance billing Henniker man in hit and run accident PING PONG CONTEST May 9, 2009 COW PATTY BINGO Transformer explosion closes Hillsborough power station Vehicles burglarized at ConVal High School Pre-purchase Cow Patty Bingo Squares, Warner selected as a "Small Town Destination" Raffle Tickets, SIHG T-Shirts & Register Second H-D union filed grievance against Baker May 11, 2007 for the Ping Pong Contest online! H-D Music Department salutes Sally Jenkins Fire destroys home at Emerald Lake Hancock man arrested for sexual assault on a dog All proceeds from SIHG benefit the participating nonprofits. Several arrests made in Washington WWW.GRANITEQUILL.COM | MAY 12, 2017 | THE MESSENGER | PAGE 3 Dunbarton woman charged with witness tampering from jail An individual wanted by the Dunbar- conditions. Lemieux also failed to appear with tampering with witnesses or infor- ton Police Department on three different for her arraignment on the financial mants, a class B felony. While being held warrants was taken into custody during a exploitation offense, leading to the elec- on $4,000 cash bail at the Merrimack motor vehicle stop in Dunbarton on May tronic bench warrant and bail jumping County House of Corrections an investi- 1st. Dunbarton Police arrested Giselle charges. gation revealed that Lemieux called the Lemieux, 48, during a traffic stop in Lemieux was transported to the Mer- victim from jail on March 9th, leading the area of Twist Hill Road and Ord- rimack County House of Corrections and Dunbarton Police to apply for an arrest way Road. Lemieux was subsequently bail was set at $4,000 cash. warrant for witness tampering. charged with bail jumping, criminal mis- Subsequently, Lemieux was charged chief, five counts of default or breach of bail conditions, operating without a valid license and an electronic bench warrant for failure to appear in court. Lemieux was out on bail after being arrested by Dunbarton Police on March 7th for the financial exploitation of an elderly, dis- abled or impaired adult, a class A felony. While out on bail, Lemieux contacted the victim, stayed at the victim's home and violated other stipulations of her bail Henniker Softball Challenge The Henniker Chamber of Commerce is “Recruiting Softball Players” for the Chamber (businesses) vs. Town (town employees) Softball Game on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Henniker Softball Field. Instead of a traditional annual meeting, there will be a softball game. LRGHealthcare Bridge to Recovery Walk sponsors There will also be food and refresh- High-level Stroll Sponsors re- tives Donna Hosmer, Carolyn Gaudet, ments available for purchase with 100% cently gathered to show support for Chelsey Gaudet, and Paul Gaudet; of the proceeds going to the Rick Hall Jr. the Bridge to Recovery Walk, which Tom Brady metal art; LRGHealthcare Scholarship Fund. was held at Franklin Regional Hospi- President & CEO Kevin W. Donovan; Tom Weston from the Town of Hen- tal on Sunday, May 7. This inaugural ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care Mar- niker Highway Department is the captain event included a 2-mile walk fol- keting Director Samantha Hosking; for the Town team and Chad Poland lowed by brunch on the lawn at FRH, Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary from Michie Corporation is the captain and will benefit substance addiction representatives Stephanie Caldon for the Chamber team. programs and mental health services (President) and Christine Dzujna If you are interested in playing on at LRGHealthcare. Above photo, L (Past President); and Andrew Hos- one of the teams, please send an email to to R: AutoServ of Tilton representa- mer of AutoServ. [email protected]. BARNS OF BRADFORD SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME FOR SPRING! • Featuring Shaker & Country-style Dining Room, Bedroom and Occasional Pieces. 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