www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com SERVING THE NORTH COUNTRY SINCE 1889 [email protected] 125TH YEAR, 41TH ISSUE LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 75¢ (USPS 315-760) All 3 contestants in local Chef’s Challenge chosen as finalists BY EDITH TUCKER “Spicy” Micro-greens, [email protected] and Marinated Petit BETHLEHEM — The Golden Tomatoes. chefs’ scores were so Michel Peacock of tightly clustered that the the Littleton Food Coop three men who compet- placed second, and Lefty ed in Sunday evening’s Wunger of Lefty’s Kitch- 2014 Littleton Regional en Show, third. Chef’s Challenge held Richardson also at the Maplewood Golf won the People’s Club were asked by the Choice Award. Every three judges — Gary ticketholder had the op- Sheldon of East Conway, portunity to taste each Michael Beers of Franco- of the appetizers and nia and Matt Houghton soups prepared by the of Whitefield — to com- trio of chefs and their as- pete in the final North sistants and then to vote Country contest at 3 p.m. on their favorite in each on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the category. Mountain View Grand After the 2013 Chef’s in Whitefield. Challenge winner, Tra- Each chef was asked vis Giles, who teaches to prepare an appetiz- Culinary Arts at White er and a soup, using all Mountains Community local ingredients from College in Berlin, and area farms and brew- some of his students eries, except for spic- had prepared dinner es. The North Country with locally sourced Farmers Coop (NCFC), ingredients — served headquartered in Cole- to ticketholders by the brook, as well as the Lit- Maplewood staff under tleton Food Coop, both the aegis of Dana Weeks key elements in the local — NCFC executive di- food movement, spon- rector Julie Moran of Photo by Edith Tucker sored the contest. Colebrook recalled the Kevin Richardson, right, Chef de Cuisine at the Mountain Club at Loon, assisted by Moe Howland of Littleton, took top honors at Kevin Richardson, nonprofit organization’s Sunday evening’s Littleton Regional Chef’s Challenge, held at the Maplewood Golf Club in Bethlehem. Chef de Cuisine at the simple beginnings seven Mountain Club on Loon, years ago. With the help won first-place honors. of many, including the Assisted by Moe How- Neil and Louise Tillot- Commission debates big picture land of Littleton, Rich- son Fund, its outreach ardson, who has been at now includes all or part BY DARIN WIPPERMAN mon ground emerging, was formed nearly two dations outlined in the Loon for a little over a of Coös, Grafton and Car- [email protected] the debate was the most years ago. report issued after the year, prepared Pigs Ear roll counties plus many LITTLETON—A intense public discus- The selectmen cre- September 2012 river Brown Ale Braised Beef more farmers, in addi- discussion during last sion among members ated the commission to district design charrette Short Rib, with Roasted tion to a second-hand re- week’s River District Re- since the commission focus on the recommen- Debate, PAGE ­­­A16 Sweet Potato Puree, Red frigerated delivery van, development Commis- Onion and Bacon Jam thanks to the willingness sion meeting brought in a Natural Reduction of the New Hampshire forth some contrasting Zoning board wants more as an appetizer, and an Mushroom Company of visions among members. Heirloom Tomato Gaz- Although the discussion Chef’s, PAGE ­­­A15 pacho, Hand-picked was cordial, with com- answers on Manns Hill tower BY DARIN WIPPERMAN [email protected] LITTLETON—After an additional two-and-a- half hours of testimony and discussion last Tues- day evening, the zoning board continued the hearing on the proposed wireless communica- tions tower on Manns Hill. The board request- Darin Wipperman/Littleton Courier ed further information On Sept. 30, five members of the zoning board heard an from John Springer, an update from both sides of the Manns Hill cell tower variance dispute. Pictured are, from left to right, Art Tighe, Chairman attorney representing Eddy Moore, Sean Sweeney, Jerry LeSage, and Guy Harriman. applicant SBA Towers, Inc. use of the specific par- board should authorize Members were not cel on Manns Hill Road, two variances and a spe- convinced that the appli- owned by Tim and Tina cant has proven that the Reed, is so vital that the Tower, PAGE ­­­A15 Town preps for Seymour’s remote participation

Darin Wipperman/Littleton Courier BY DARIN WIPPERMAN most of the next six Menzies as the select- [email protected] months in New Mexico, men’s representative to Proud Crusader gives blood LITTLETON—At and intends to partici- the planning board, re- Junior Ethan Ellingwood was one of the people to happily donate at the Gallen Career Monday’s meeting, the pate in town meetings placing Seymour. Vice and Technical Center’s blood drive on Sept. 30. Giving a pint took Ellingwood less than board of selectmen held remotely. Chairman Mike Gilman six minutes, a sign of a “happy vein,” he was informed. Dana O’Hara, a health sciences additional discussion Several aspects of the will now serve in that teacher, said 25 appointments were made for the event. Some of the program’s 73 stu- about the pending ex- issue were discussed on capacity. dents this year assisted the Red Cross during the blood drive. The popular health science tended absence of Select- Monday. First, the board Seymour has served program at the CTC is providing juniors and seniors from five area high schools a chance man Marghie Seymour. changed a decision made on the planning board as to learn about health care careers. She will be spending recently to appoint Mary Town, PAGE ­­­A13

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BY DARIN WIPPERMAN quickly changed on while NHPB offers vital Springer has noted the Gorman continued, issuing a decision that [email protected] Sept. 18, the date when services to non-profits importance of fast ac- “NHPB needs to serve would essentially serve LITTLETON—The the NHPB board autho- and first responders. tion by wireless com- this market.” as a bargaining chip. status of the 1967 NH rized replacement of At last week’s zoning munications companies Zoning board mem- “We’re in the middle Public Broadcasting the aging tower. As the board hearing, Springer to serve the continually bers expressed leeriness of negotiations, whether communications tower town was informed via rejected NHPB’s stance. growing demand for ex- with NHPB’s sudden we like it or not,” Moore on Manns Hill has been letter, “The replacement “NHPB is here to pro- panded services. interest in replacing its said. one of the prominent is- tower will have ade- tect its monopoly,” he Chairman Eddy old tower. Springer attempt- sues in the debate over quate space to accommo- declared. “They are pro- Moore asked Springer “You were not saying ed to allay the board’s the proposed new tower date the equipment that tecting their turf, plain for SBA’s timetable to this at the last meeting,” concerns by noting the that could stand within Verizon proposes to put and simple.” build the proposed tow- Art Tighe retorted after status of discussions a quarter mile of the old on the SBA monopole” “What happens if er. Springer said 90 days Gorman filled the board that could lead to Veri- structure. The town was on Manns Hill. the non-existing tow- would be the target after in on the plan to build a zon’s use of an improved informed shortly before A request for pro- er doesn’t get built?” all necessary approvals new tower by next sum- NHPB tower that would last week’s continued posals has already been Springer asked board are granted. mer. accommondate all nec- hearing that NHPB in- publicized for construc- members, in reference When he rose to Members of the board essary technology. tends to construct a re- tion of the new tower. to NHBP’s motives for speak, Gorman slammed were also concerned “Those negotiations placement tower next Responses are due from an upgraded communi- Springer’s monopoly about appearing to be are dead, and have year. bidders by the end of cations structure. claim. in the middle of negoti- been so for months,” he The zoning board has this month, with an ex- At the hearing and “It’s a cheap shot,” he ations between NHPB declared early in last heard several hours of pected contract award in a letter to the town, said. and SBA Towers, or week’s hearing. debate between NHPB in November, the board attorney Sean Gorman was informed last week. and John Springer, the Construction of Mountain Club to host elder care conference attorney representing NHPB’s replacement BY DARIN WIPPERMAN informed of the impor- ceive regular training als with dementia and SBA Towers, which is tower is expected to [email protected] tance for staff to “re- on caring for individu- on preventing abuse” of requesting construc- start next spring. LINCOLN—The the elderly. tion of a different tow- NHPB provides sever- Executive Council ap- The Mountain Club er on Manns Hill. The al government and pri- proved a Department of training is slated for competitors have wide- vate entities, from the Health and Human Ser- Oct. 21. ly divergent views on Grafton County Sheriff vices contract last week The authorized NHPB’s motivation to to Littleton Regional for a caregiver training contract noted the im- construct a replacement Healthcare, the opportu- session. Part of the au- portance of having a tower. nity to use the existing thorized funding covers training session in the NHPB opposes the communications tower. a one-day event to be northern part of the variances and special The NHPB letter held at the Mountain state “to meet the needs exception SBA Towers suggested that SBA’s Club on Loon. of stakeholders who is pursuing for the new proposed tower would The “Hand in Hand” would have difficulty tower nearby. Nonethe- create a “reverse Robin educational workshops attending a conference less, at a zoning board Hood” situation. Autho- are for DHHS staff and Darin Wipperman/Littleton Courier south of Belknap Coun- hearing in late August, rizing SBA’s tower, ac- employees at skilled Friday art opening at WREN Gallery ty.” NHPB did not commit to cording to NHPB, would nursing facilities. According to doc- Lancaster resident Fletcher Manley, left, and Babs Perkins, a certain date when its allow wireless technol- The Office of Long- uments the Council are the featured artists at this month’s Gallery at WREN outdated current struc- ogy companies to make Term Care Ombuds- show in Bethlehem. Near and Far, the title for the show, received, the $12,701 ture would be replaced. a great deal of money man will run the train- refers to the types of photos that are part of the exhibit. contract, covered 100 The state of play from paying customers, ing. Councilors were Perkins’ pictures were taken during a visit to Eastern percent with federal Europe last year. A resident of Connecticut, she completed funds, provides for an- a photo shoot along the Ammonoosuc River earlier in the other training session in day. Manley’s photos, including some old black and white Concord. The state ex- images, capture both people and the outdoors. Manley pects a total of 275 people referred to photography as “visual language.” His recent will attend the Concord interest in panoramic shots offers a chance “to glorify the or Lincoln training. landscape,” Manley said. The duo’s pictures will be at the Along with presenta- gallery through Nov. 3. tions on several topics, a question and answer session is part of the conference. 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The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 A3 Local News Courier Almanac Town to work with Horizons The word “We got a lawyer’s opinion, not on river district study an engineer’s opinion.” BY DARIN WIPPERMAN scope of work more the submission of grant expressed an interest [email protected] closely.” applications. in improving walking - Zoning board chairman Eddy Moore, lamenting LITTLETON—After The warrant article Public input will be a paths in the district, in- the lack of technical details in the application for the considering three firms, authorizes up to $50,000 central part of the work. cluding an expansion proposed cell tower on Manns Hill.. Horizons Engineering, for study of infrastruc- “Horizons will sched- of the Riverwalk all the See story on page A1 which is based in Little- ture, lot boundaries, and ule a meeting for public way to an anticipated ton, has been selected to potential land acqui- input,” Hennessey said. third span of the Am- Upcoming Meetings: help the town implement sitions for the area be- The exact date for the monoosuc using the the work envisioned in tween Main Street and hearing has not been set, old Bridge Street abut- Group: Energy conservation Committee a river district warrant the Ammonoosuc. but Hennessey added ments. article passed in March. The scope of work that the session could be The grant submission Location: Community Center Town Manager Fred document totals $35,000 as soon as early Novem- portion of the scope of Date: Wednesday, October 8 Moody discussed the of project expenditures. ber. work does not include draft scope of work for “We want to be rel- Thoughts from mem- completion of applica- Time: 9 a.m. the project at last week’s atively conservative,” bers of the public “will tion documents for any meeting of the River Moody said of the re- determine a preferred funding source. Howev- District Redevelopment serve of $15,000, in order plan” for the work, er, Horizons said such SPECIAL NOTICE !!! Commission. “to keep some powder Moody said. Horizons work could be done if The Town Offices will be closed on In addition to Hori- dry . . . to determine what “will develop several al- the $2,000 budget for the zons, HEB Engineers, of the next steps would be.” ternatives,” he conclud- funding portion of the observance of Columbus Day on Conway, and Concord’s Project work is di- ed. project was increased. Underwood Engineers vided into four tasks in Specific alternatives A 60-day timeframe Monday, October 13. were interviewed. The the document Moody will relate to circulation, has been established for interview committee shared with commission transportation, parking, completion of the tasks By the numbers: to select the contractor members on Thursday. sidewalks, and utility under the scope of work. Town Offices: Police: Fire: included Moody, Com- These steps relate to infrastructure. Park- Steve LaFrance, Prin- Bethlehem (869-3351) Bethlehem (869-5811) Bethlehem (869-2232) mission Chairman John deed research and a de- ing difficulties in the cipal Engineer at Hori- Littleton (444-3996) Littleton (444-7711) Littleton (444-2137) Hennessey, Brody Tuite, tailed survey; analysis area below Main Street zons, signed the scope of Lisbon (838-6376) Lisbon (838-6712) Lisbon (838-2211) and Highway Depart- of vehicular and pedes- were a subject discussed work, dated Sept. 24. 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Paula Strickon informed Herb Lahout, an American of Lebanese ancestry, “I don’t know whether I trust anything out of Lebanon right now,” after Lahout said he was considering a Lebanese pancake restaurant on Main Street. Great controversy was cre- ated, with Lahout demanding Strickon either step down or be removed from the board. The town’s selectmen did not take the step to cast Strickon out. Letters Based on previous interaction with mem- bers of Lincoln’s town government, we are Setting the record straight on Mittersill project confident that Strickon’s controversial sen- To the Editor: Run, and a new connecting trail from the top of the tence was not malicious, even though La- I’d like to set the record straight in response to T-Bar to Baron’s Run. Ms. Mayer asserts that Can- hout was clearly in the right to take offense. Mary Ann Mayer’s complaints last week regarding non Mountain management “dubiously spins this Strickon is an active member of the commu- the Mittersill terrain improvement project. project as an enhancement to public access and en- Ms. Mayer characterizes our intent to create a joyment of the Mittersill terrain” and calls it a “sin- nity, and clearly does her homework on cases world class training slope (that doubles as a public gle action by a special interest group.” My answer before the planning board. She is devoted to ski trail) at Mittersill as a scar that will permanently is that there’s been no deception whatsoever, having her town, and we believe her interest in see- damage the landscape and visage of the mountain. spoken broadly about our plans, including engage- ing Lincoln prosper includes all of the town’s However, one glance at the Mittersill trail map from ments at every Mittersill Association of Chalet Own- residents and property owners, not just those its heyday (attached) will reveal that the lower two ers’ mid-season meeting since 2008, many of which of her own color or ethnicity. thirds of the entire Mittersill terrain area was near- Ms. Mayer attended. We spoke of the Taft training ly devoid of trees and vegetation, essentially serv- slope being wide enough for multiple training lanes, All those requesting action from a town ing as one massive slope serviced by two lifts. The but never indicated that multiple races would be must receive the exact same treatment as project at hand, to be fully funded through Franco- held simultaneously. That’s a false assertion, and anyone else. Even the appearance of a gov- nia Ski Club’s fundraising efforts and gifted to the is an unsafe practice that we would neither engage ernment’s disrespect for someone solely be- State, will actually create far more terrain diversity in nor be allowed to perform under the rules of ski cause of the land his great grandparents were over there, offering the general public three major racing. born in cannot prevail in a nation that began routes with snowmaking and grooming and a new We absolutely consider this to be a project that by declaring the equality of all. T-Bar for weekend and holiday use. Meanwhile, ap- adds to the general public’s enjoyment of Cannon proximately half of the Mittersill terrain will remain Mountain as a whole, and even more specifically the Although Lahout would have preferred in its current, far more natural state, and all of the terrain at Mittersill. We believe that it’s a win for the a stronger response from Lincoln’s govern- terrain over there will be serviced by the Mittersill ski area and all of its users, and for the local econ- ment, the town is correct that ethnic bias Double Chair, which will likely run every day with omy as well, and with no financial burden for this did not affect his case before the planning the return of snowmaking and grooming to the area. project to be borne by guests or taxpayers. Vastly board. Members unanimously agreed to per- Many longtime Mittersill users and residents will improved public access to the Mittersill terrain via mit Lahout’s use of the site for a restaurant, recall that not only was that lower two thirds of the snowmaking and grooming, a lift that runs daily and terrain area very wide open, the ski area actually a T-Bar on weekends and holidays, half of the terrain and even decided to violate its own rules by featured snowmaking before Cannon Mountain did. remaining in its current state, much more terrain for authorizing a dual use for the same site. We This project also includes a twenty-eight percent general public use on the Cannon side, safer training agree that Lahout had every right to react capacity enhancement to our snowmaking system. opportunities for Cannon’s home clubs, increased strongly to Strickon’s unfortunate sentence, We’ve followed local, State and Federal protocols in visitation and the resulting economic boost, the but the Town of Lincoln is not a haven of the planning and design, public notice, notification reclamation of an iconic New Hampshire Ski Area, racists. With the diverse workforce at Loon of intent, alteration of terrain, wetlands mitigation, and a bigger and better Cannon Mountain Aerial Mountain and people from around the world construction, erosion control, and water quality as- Tramway and Ski Area in general... We’re not hid- pects of the project. ing anything; we’re very excited! We want Cannon as full- or part-time residents, Lincoln attracts With Franconia Ski Club, Holderness School, and Mountain to continue to thrive under State owner- people from across the globe. No resort town other area clubs that call Cannon home training on ship and management and remain the jewel of New could exist without a welcome mat out for all. the new slope, all of the terrain formerly used by such Hampshire’s State Park System, and we’re working Using the right words remains vital to clubs on the Cannon side will be entirely available to to that end on this project with Cannon’s oldest and any public official. Outrage about the wrong the public. Said training and/or racing will utilize most storied partner in Franconia Ski Club. words should not, however, delude us from roughly half of the time and space on that slope, with John DeVivo the general public utilizing the other half. The other General Manager remembering that forgiveness is crucial for terrain, lift, and snowmaking improvements at Mit- Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area us all. We hope the Lahout family has al- tersill will vastly increase public access to the area, Franconia Notch State Park ready taken that crucial step toward moving most specifically on Baron’s Run, Skyline, Ridge on from the unfortunate sentence Strickon used. Support for Rebecca Brown Let us unite as Americans, regardless of To the Editor: whistleblowers or photography of slaughterhouse ethnicity, color, religion, or other character- Rebecca Brown is one of the few politicians that abuse. She supports local farm and food producers makes a difference, and truly represents the issues and helps New Hampshire’s aging population. Her istic that so quickly divide peoples. Such a of the North Country. Her stances include, saying common sense approach is what the North Country path is required because of our foundational no to Northern Pass, support for the local Humane needs, now more than ever because downstate poli- principles. We can all help to foster a climate Societies, her active support of ACT (Ammonoo- ticians no longer reflect North Country values. Most where unity triumphs over the human fail- suc Conservation Trust) and as our representative importantly, she votes on issues in a common sense ures we all sometimes display. on the Connecticut River Joint Commission. She’s manner, neither conservative nor liberal. She’s lo- voted down crazy gun restriction proposals, pro- cal. Vote Rebecca Brown, again, Grafton County, tecting New Hampshire gun owner’s rights. 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Box 230, Littleton, NH 03561 • Phone: 444-3927 • Fax: 444-4839 • E-mail: [email protected] The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 A5 Letters Proud to be a part of Board member’s remark should Littleton’s Main Street have been laughed off To the Editor: with tourists who are front of my shop and the To the Editor: mix of multiple races perhanger jokes. In the We’ve gone from a only experiencing the throngs of families pho- I read, with a mix- and nationalities. words of Samuel Gold- mill town in mourning to backcountry for the first tographing the Pollyan- ture of amusement and That being the case, wyn, they roll off my a Mountain Town in the time. I did not know the na Statue, was exciting annoyance, the moun- whenever I hear outrage back like a duck. making! It is an intrin- joy of instruction and for residents and great tain-out-of-a-molehill being expressed by or It is hard enough al- sic part of retail to have demonstration could for business! My favor- being made over what on behalf of a supposed ready to find citizen vol- many opportunities to be surpassed by what I ite sight, though, was of I assume was a spon- “victim” of an ethnic unteers enough to man interact with folks. feel when I unabashedly the couples and families, taneous, and therefore remark, I suspect an ul- our small-town munici- In a storefront, on brag about Littleton and meandering hand-in- lame, attempt at ethnic terior motive. It is not pal boards, all of whom Main Street in Littleton, the surrounding North hand from artist to art- humor intended to enliv- difficult to imagine such deserve our respect and interactions are often a Country. I’m thrilled ist, shopping for beauty en the usual funereal at- a motive behind Mr. La- thanks. It will become perk of the job. During when I ‘m asked, “What and inspiration to dec- mosphere of a planning hout’s. It is easily infer- that much harder if, in a regular non-holiday do you do up here for orate the dream home board meeting review- able from his record that the exercise of feigned mid-week, I am guaran- fun?” “Was it hard open- they are building with ing a site plan submitted he regards subdivision indignation, we hold teed three or four good ing your business?” and views of our notches, by Herb Lahout. and zoning ordinances such neighbors to stan- conversations on sub- “So, do you like it up surrounded by our fall I know Mr. Lahout as obstacles to be sur- dards of behavior from jects from the oncoming here, even with the win- foliage and only a short only slightly, but like mounted, and that an which recent events snow accumulations to ters?” I grin a little while jog or bike ride to our almost everyone else, innocuous remark by a show we excuse such bear-damaged garbage reciting my practiced re- downtowns. Our river- I have known of him board member to which notables as the Majority cans. sponses to these common side communities were for many years as an he took no real offense Leader of the U.S. Senate Lately, folks from inquiries: “In the North always quaint; they al- enterprising business- and which would quick- and the Vice-President of out of town have been Country, every season ways drew visitors and man and constructive ly be forgotten were he the United States, who in seeking more than just offers amazing outdoor new residents seeking citizen. Also like almost merely to laugh it off, the course of becoming wilderness facts from recreation opportunities the grace of moving wa- everyone else, I have might instead be seized multi-millionaires from this outfitter. Now these in an outstanding natu- ter over the pace of city never given a moment’s and exploited as a tacti- their public “service” tourist chats are far ral environment!” “Lit- streets. But manufactur- thought to his ethnicity, cal weapon. not only say far more of- more prevalent it seems, tleton opened its arms ing no longer inhibits which, if I had, I would Again like almost ev- fensive things, but read just in the past three or to me and my business the river’s flow. While have assumed was eryone else, I long ago them from speeches pre- four months. During in dozens of ways with- the steady employment French, something quite adopted the maxim “no pared well in advance. the recent art festival, in a week of the sign be- of the North Country unremarkable in this offense meant, no offense I close by respect- on Littleton’s amazing ing hung in front of my mills can still be seen, by part of the state. And taken.” In my case, this fully suggesting to Mr. Main Street, I was inun- shop!” “Staying busy in some, as a loss, it is the like almost everyone means I take no offense Lahout that he give up dated with folks from as the North Country re- inspired mind’s turn to- else, had I known of it, it to German jokes or Irish the unbecoming role of far away as Tasmania quires only that you seek ward the mountains that would not have made the jokes (my mother was a injured innocent and try inquiring, not just about joy and adventure in the has reinvigorated the slightest difference to Reilly and my maternal to obtain approval of his trailhead locations, pristine natural beauty nations excited view of me. We all know ours is grandmother a Ryan), or site plan on its merits. moose populations and that has been drawing New Hampshire’s North a nation of immigrants, for that matter to lawyer Gregory M. Sorg backcountry innova- all of us up here since the Country and Littleton as and that each of us is a jokes or one-armed pa- Easton tions, but about housing eighteenth century!” its mountain town Main availability, school qual- This past weekend of- Street. I’m so proud to be Robinson’s refusal to do the right ity and employment op- fered me an almost over- a part of it, and to sit by portunities. I chose my whelming amount of op- the Ammonoosuc River, thing is a disappointment profession because I feel portunities to tell folks my feet up on a granite Editor’s note: The of the Sept. 24 planning member of the planning immense joy when I have why this place is great. ledge, watching how it following letter was orig- board meeting. board directed a racist the opportunity to share The art festival, with the all grows and beautifies inally addressed by Mr. As representative and remark towards Herbert years of field-knowledge Boy Scouts encamped in around me with every Gionet to Lincoln Select- former Selectman for Lahout, and you took no passing season. man O.J. Robinson. several years, I was infu- immediate action. The Lahout family Matthew R. Keating To the Editor: riated and embarrassed Quite frankly, O.J., stood behind me Littleton I just got done listen- that you were present you disappoint me and NH Badass ing to a radio broadcast when an appointed Letter, PAGE ­­­A6 To the Editor: an unfortunate experi- Outdoors, Inc. I saw in the Union ence with a customer. As Leader the remarks that Bugs Bunny would say, were made to Herb La- “What a maroon.” The ANAUG hout, and was very much Lahout brothers stood AV H aggrieved by them. behind me all the way, C & SON I worked for the La- and that, by me, said all hout family for 12 years, that has to be said about Quality Lawn Care & Tree Service and was always treated the kind of people the La- Since 1982 with dignity and respect hout family are. as their employee. Jim Jordan Tree Removal • Chipping • View Enhancement At one point, I had Lincoln Stump Grinding • Lawn Care • New Lawn MEADOW LEASING Installations Littleton, N.H.

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Patronizing Our Advertisers Helps Make The Community Strong A6 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Local News Massimilla vies for Grafton-1 re-election BY DARIN WIPPERMAN which includes Littleton house. have the report in by cially important, she itate discussion among [email protected] and Bethlehem. One area of Massi- the end of November,” added, because New lawmakers. LITTLETON—After Fellow Democrat Don- milla’s interest has been Massimilla said of the Hampshire is one of only “We’ve brought civil- two years of learning na Devlin and Republi- assisting veterans. Her Veterans Home study, three states that does not ity” to the legislature, and working with col- can Erin Hennessey are stint on the State-Feder- which covers a range of have a full-service VA Massimilla said. Be- leagues on both sides also on the ballot, with al Relations and Veter- subjects related to the hospital. cause members of oppos- of the aisle, Linda Mas- Republican Kevin Hast- ans Affairs committee facility. Discussions on a ing parties need to work similla discussed her ings mounting a write- led to Massimilla’s in- Massimilla said a range of issues in the together to succeed, goals for a second term in campaign. Two of volvement in a study of bipartisan effort exists House have interested Massimilla continued, last week. She is run- the four candidates will the State Veterans Home to make the Veterans Massimilla. “You learn to respect ning for re-election in win seats to represent in Tilton. Home “as top notch as “You’ve got to listen each other” as the legis- the Grafton-1 district, the district in the state “We are required to possible.” This is espe- to the debate to help you lative process unfolds. make a more reasonable The bipartisan oppo- Letters and informed decision,” sition to Northern Pass she said. has also helped legis- Join me in supporting Donna Devlin The decision to have lators work together, To the Editor: Littleton and Bethlehem most significant homes tion of many successful legislators sit next to Massimilla noted. She I am writing in sup- and low cost camps to but free refreshments new fundraising and members of the opposing suggested that North- port of Donna Devlin as area kids through Beth- and performances by awareness strategies party was a great step, east Utilities, the parent one of the two represen- lehem Recreation. They actors who portrayed and has been a large Massimilla said, to facil- Grafton, PAGE ­­­A13 tatives also choreographed the some of Bethlehem’s part of the revitaliza- To the State House for exciting fight sequence prominent citizens. It tion and renewed ener- Grafton District One, for last year’s Profile was the highlight of gy of that very worthy Bethlehem and Little- High School production the year for many local morganization in our ton. As a current mem- of “West Side Story.” As families and is eagerly midst. I hope others will ber of the Zoning Board a member of the Heri- awaited for this year. join me in support of her and longtime area res- tage Society, Donna sin- Donna is part of the standing alongside our ident, it has been great gle-handedly restored Christmas in Bethle- incumbent rep, Linda to see all of the results the defunct Christmas hem Committee, build- Massimilla, as I believe Donna’s volunteer ef- Home Tour, opening up ing their first website, Donna will represent forts have been getting her historic cottage last writing press releases our community at the in our community. Her Christmas to over 125 featured in local papers state level with the same professional theatre people who were treat- and NPR and heading up amount of mhands on, troupe has provided free ed to not only a rare the planning or the eve- “can-do” energy, drive summer shows in both mglimpse at one of our ning entertainment; a and passion she has ap- free treat for area fam- plied to the many volun- ilies and a way to bring teer, charitable and ser- tourist revenue into the vice projects at which community. As a board she has already been so member for Adaptive successful. Sports Partners she has Sincerely, spearheaded the cre- Amy Delventhal ation and implementa- Bethlehem (603)788-4244 (855) 886-6309 LETTER (Continued from Page A5) many others the way up, and removing the ap- you have managed the pointee from the board town’s business. When would be the fight thing you asked for my sup- to do and a move in the ® port when you ran for right direction. the office, I said I would, Thank you for your and I have. It has become consideration. apparent that I made a Edmond Gionet Offers good October 1-November 16, 2014 Except where noted) poor choice. Town gov- Representative, Correction ernment needs cleaning Grafton 5 In our interview with with Bailey’s name on Grafton-14 candidate it, Bailey did not sign Doug Grant, a Demo- the pledge. Only those crat, an allegation was candidates with a box made that his opponent, by their name signed the Rep. Brad Bailey, signed pledge, and there is no the “Stop Obamacare” box by Bailey’s name. pledge authored by the We regret any confu- Republican Liberty Cau- sion caused during our cus. Although Grant discussion of the pledge provided a copy of the issue in our story last pledge, available online week.

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NORTH WOOD- fortable in the White nization uses websites www.visitwhitemoun- in the fall, which precip- Mountains Visitor STOCK — It has just Mountains, she said, “to and social media, mixed tains.com, and O’Con- itated the Hindi map this Center, 200 Kancama- become easier for in- find their way around with paper maps and nor said the new Scenic year. gus Highway, in North ternational travelers to the region, and hopeful- guidebooks for those Byway map will be load- Tour groups and trav- Woodstock. find their way around ly to find their way into who want them. She said ed to the website as soon elers from Japan have the popular loop road more of our attractions this year the organiza- as possible. The Web site also increased substan- About the in the White Mountains and businesses.” tion’s Web site will con- already provides in En- tially, she said, due to White Mountains known as the White International visi- nect with more than one glish, French and Ger- outreach by the State Attractions Mountains Trail. This tors are important to million travelers, while man a free downloadable of New Hampshire and Association National Scenic By- the White Mountains, the association will also audio tour of the White the White Mountains The White Mountains way, which includes the said O’Connor, pointing distribute more than Mountains National Sce- Attractions Association Attractions Association famous Kancamagus out that the mountains 900,000 White Mountains nic Byway. in that country over the was founded in 1958 as Highway, Franconia are the most popular of Map & Guides, 350,000 In addition to the Sce- last two years. a co-operative marketing Notch, Crawford Notch the State’s tourism re- Travel Guides and meet nic Byways brochure in “We’ve worked with association for the region. and the Mount Wash- gions. Visitors contrib- with more than 100,000 five languages, WMAA the State Tourism Of- In 1983, it was also desig- ington Valley, now has a ute greatly to our local travelers face-to-face at also prints its popular fice to educate Japanese nated the State’s official map available in five lan- economy, and interna- the White Mountains White Mountains Map & tour operators and trav- Regional Association for guages: English, French, tional visitors will rep- Visitor Center. Guide in three languag- elers on what is avail- the White Mountains of German, Japanese and resent at least 20 percent “We don’t want to es: English, French and able in this area,” she New Hampshire, able to Hindi. of our travelers this year miss an opportunity to German. said. “Japanese tourists assist the press and vis- The map was pro- and higher during fall connect with any seg- “We are always look- started coming to New itors with information duced by the White foliage. ment of our market,” ing for the next language England a few years ago, about the region. Mountains Attractions A map may seem said O’Connor. we’ll need,” she said, and primarily in association The Association Association, the region’s old-fashioned in these The Scenic Byway indicated options may with the increase in Jap- counts among its mem- tourism marketing orga- days of smartphones and Map, which includes include Spanish and anese baseball players in bership the area’s attrac- nization. Jayne O’Con- WiFi, but O’Connor says a mile-by-mile tour of Chinese. Boston. Japan Airlines tions, including Alpine nor, president of WMAA, the organization uses a the loop road, as well as The language choic- started a daily flight Adventures, Attitash said her staff tries each mix of print and on-line business listings, will be es are determined by from Tokyo that has Mountain Resort, Can- year to increase what is methods to reach their distributed for the next visitation in the region, been filled with leisure non Mountain, Clark’s offered for foreign lan- visitors. year, and then updated. she said, and also at the travelers, and we have Trading Post, Conway guage brochures and “We need to provide The association’s for- White Mountains Vis- seen that part of the mar- Scenic Railroad, Cran- maps. visitor information in eign language brochures itor Center in North ket increase each year more Mountain Re- “A map in their own any manner that works,” are also made available Woodstock, which is since.” sort, the Flume Gorge, language certainly helps O’Connor said. on-line for travelers operated by the Associ- The French and Ger- Fort Jefferson Fun Park, people feel more com- This means the orga- through its website at ation. Over 100,000 vis- man maps came about Hobo Railroad, Loon itors stop in each year, due to the consistently Mountain, Lost River and O’Connor said they high number of visitors Gorge, Mount Wash- had travelers from 62 from Canada, France ington Auto Road, the Bath Public Library announces grant award countries last year, and and Germany. Mount Washington Cog BATH – The Bath Pub- primary education for cipline, student achieve- from as far away as New White Mountains At- Railway, Polar Caves lic Library has received generations of children. ment and community Zealand and Nepal. She tractions is a member- Park, Santa’s Village, a grant from the New Revered in literature involvement in the edu- said there is a sizable ship organization, oper- Story Land, Whale’s Tale Hampshire Humanities and lore, they actually cational process. Steve population of people ating in New Hampshire Water Park and Wildcat Council to present Steve were beset with prob- Taylor explores the last- from India and Pakistan since 1958. Its offices Mountain. Taylor, “New Hamp- lems, some of which are ing legacies of the one- who visit, particularly are located at the White shire’s One-Room Rural little changed today. room school and how Schools: The Romance The greatest issue they echo today. and the Reality” on Sat- was financing the local This program is free urday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at school and the vast dif- and open to the public. LittLeton the Bath Village School. ferences between taxing For more informa- Hundreds of one- districts in ability to tion, contact the Bath eye Care Center room schools dotted the support education. Oth- Public Library at 747- landscape of New Hamp- er concerns included 3372 or e-mail bathli- shire a century ago and teacher preparation and [email protected]. Erica L. 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This is a great op- join us to discuss the snag diameter, also swers: Can I still farm host Ammonoosuc Con- Lake Road starts off portunity to see forestry new federal Agricultur- focusing on softwood my land, and conduct servation Trust (ACT) of Route 117 in Sugar and wildlife manage- al Land Easement Pro- inclusion and wildlife timber harvests? How to learn more about con- Hill. Coming up Route ment practices on land gram. crop tree release; Forest do I know if an easement servation easements, 117 from Route 302 in protected from devel- ACT now owns sev- Bird Friendly Harvest, is right for me? How do and making land man- Lisbon, take a right on opment in perpetuity! eral abutting properties seeking a balance of I get started? What are agement decisions. The Creamery Pond Road Contact Pam at (603) 353- in Sugar Hill, managed timber harvesting while my costs and what does workshop will be held (at Presby Construc- 4652, ext. 103 if you are for public enjoyment improving long-term the government pay on Friday, Oct. 17, start- tion), a shortcut to Pearl planning to attend this and recreational use, habitat for forest birds, free workshop. wildlife habitat and planned in accordance The Gallery at WREN presents In 1999, ACT began high-quality timber. with the Foresters for conserving land with Jesse Mohr, Native Geo- the Birds Silviculture ecological, communi- graphic, LLC, has been Guide; Woody Materi- “Near and Far: Photographs by ty, historic, or scenic managing the property al Retention Harvest, a value, focusing on the and will discuss land white pine harvest and Fletcher Manley and Babs Perkins” farmlands and working management objectives. regeneration treatment, BETHLEHEM––On about the intersection collections throughout forests that give our re- Working with forester, implemented using the Friday, Oct. 3, from of external and internal New England. gion its heritage, char- Jeff Smith, the proper- Forest Guild’s Biomass 5-7 p.m., the Gallery at discovery.” Babs Perkins is a pho- acter, and are integral ty will be marked for a Retention Guidelines WREN presents the open- The event is free and tographer, chef, writer in our economy. ACT Timber Stand Improve- and intended to increase ing reception of “Near open to the public. The and observational strat- Executive Director, Re- ment demonstrating the volume and size of and Far| Photographs Gallery at WREN opens egist based in Norfolk, becca Brown, will talk pre-treatment objectives dead woody material by Fletcher Manley and a new exhibit every First Conn. She studied at about land conservation and marking strategy. at the site. Site prepa- Babs Perkins”. The only Friday of the month from the University of North trends, challenges, and We will also look at the ration and white pine photography show of 5-7 p.m. These “meet the Carolina in Greensboro innovations in north- trail system and erosion plantings are scheduled the season, “Near and artist” receptions are a and spends much of her ern New Hampshire, control measures. There for next spring. Join us Far” brings together great way for the com- time traveling to remote including funding strat- are several wildlife hab- to learn about improv- two accomplished pho- munity to connect with regions of the world to egies and the impact itat improvement proj- ing your woodlot and tographers who share a artists, and for artists to immerse herself in the of conservation ease- ects underway: Snag wildlife habitat. love of exploring subject network with each other local culture and en- matters that evoke both as well as with potential vironment in order to distance and proximity. buyers. photograph from an up- Littleton Area Senior Center Foreign lands converge Fletcher Manley has close perspective. When with close up faces, fa- degrees from Middle- she is not traveling she Menu for October 8-October 15 miliar landscapes with bury College and the uses her unique way of unexpected perspectives. San Francisco Art In- filtering and processing WEDNESDAY– MONDAY–Breaded Horse Meadow Fletcher Manley said, stitute. He spent many information, combined Boiled ham dinner, cab- haddock, seasoned pota- Senior Center of his work, “The lens I years as a Photography with skills honed as a bage & carrots, tossed toes, corn, 3-bean salad, WEDNESDAY–– Veg- have used most consis- Editor working for such chef, writer and photog- salad, mixed fruit, pistachio pudding. The gie lasagna, garlic bread, tently over the last 50 publications as Today’s rapher, to identify and pumpkin bars. The Bone Bone Builders meet at vegetable, salad, dessert. years has been the wide Health, McCleans Mag- share stories both visual Builders meet at 8:30 & 8:30 & 9:45 a.m. Yoga at angle, primarily because azine, Ski, Skiing, Ven- and written, anecdotes 9:45 a.m. Charles on pi- 1 p.m. THURSDAY–– Tur- it most closely matches ture, True, Travel and and experiences from ano at 11 a.m. Grocery key w/gravy, potato, the way I view the world. Leisure and Seventeen, the world at large. Bingo at 1 p.m. TUESDAY–Cordon vegetable, juice, dessert. I am less interested in and as a cameraman This exhibit is gener- bleu casserole, boiled po- the thing itself, as in for Warren Miller Pro- ously sponsored by Foto THURSDAY–Roast tato, peas, cucumber dill FRIDAY–– Baked po- how that thing relates, or ductions and Edwards Factory in Littleton. turkey, baked potato, salad, Jell-O. The Bone tato bar, assorted top- integrates with, its sur- Films. Photography re- The Gallery at WREN California blend veg- Builders meet at 8:30 pings, vegetable, salad, roundings. For me, this mained the focus of his is open daily from 10 a.m. gies, carrot cake. The a.m. Evergreen Aerobics dessert. relationship gives mean- creative work during his to 5 p.m. For more infor- Bone Builders meet at from 9-10 a.m. Art Class ing to the image.” long tenure at the Stine- mation, please call Lo- 8:30 a.m. Balance with from 10-11:30 a.m. Game MONDAY–– Shep- Babs Perkins added, hour Press in Lunen- cal Works Marketplace, Kate from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Day at 1 p.m. ard’s pie, zucchini bread, “I photograph the things burg from 1991 to 2004. WREN’s retail market, Blood Pressure/Blood vegetable, salad, dessert. that move me. I write His work is in private at 869-3100. Sugar Clinic from 11 WEDNESDAY–Beef a.m.-noon. 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Box 732, Derby VT 05829 Toll Free 800-870-2113 • Phone 802-766-2113 • Email: [email protected] Come visit us at www.worthgutters.com The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 A9 Local News Beyond Bunsen burners PLYMOUTH–– With knowledge comes from. “I’d heard about culture itself that RET every buzz of a cell Scientific knowledge coding in the education works to convey to New phone, technology can doesn’t come from a world and could see how Hampshire teachers and be a leading culprit in book; someone has that skill was definitely ultimately to their stu- distracting a student. to get it into the book coming down the line dents. But that same technolo- first,” said Stephen and into the classroom. “We keep in mind gy can encourage a stu- Hale, research associate There are coding work- that most teachers have dent to question an idea, at University of New shops and conferences bachelor’s degrees in type a few key strokes Hampshire and Out- that teachers can attend, science disciplines and and retrieve informa- reach Director for NH but that can be daunting. they might have done tion all within a matter EPSCoR. “Knowledge Participating in RET three hours of lab work of seconds. The chal- comes from this scien- was a more natural way a week during a college lenge for teachers is not tific practice of collabo- for me to learn about semester, but that isn’t only how to keep pace ration, critical thinking, coding and other tech- doing research,” said with such technology, trial and error, frustra- nologies,” said Steeves. Hale. “The teachers in Courtesy photo but how to use it as a key tion-all of the things that Rebecca Steeves and Ashley Hyde from PSU uploading one of Running computer RET learn science prac- to unlock a student’s in- go into research. And we the aquatic sensors from a New Hampshire river. code, operating a Scan- tice-how science is done. quisitive side. bring teachers onto col- ning Electron Micro- They get to experience “Teachers have to lege campuses to experi- and actually do a read- in handling that much scope, and calibrating the look and feel of re- bring to the table en- ence that.” ing,” said Steeves, a mid- data. You need to write sensitive instruments search culture and bring thusiasm and curiosity Rebecca Steeves was dle school science teach- code and know how were just a few of the that back to their stu- because they are faced one of those teachers er at Lin-Wood Public to work with it,” said many new skills that dents.” with curious people on who immersed herself School in Lincoln. “It Green. “In my lab there RET participants ac- Part of that scientific a daily basis,” said Mark in the scientific process was cool for the students is a strong computer sci- quired. This hands-on culture is understanding Green, assistant pro- by collaborating with to see their teacher par- ence component to the experience showed the the checks and balances fessor of hydrology at Green, who served as ticipating in science and research. A lot of teach- teachers how technolo- that are essential to the Plymouth State Univer- her RET mentor. how things are happen- ers don’t have that back- gy is growing by leaps scientific community sity in Plymouth. The pairing was a ing in their backyard.” ground in computer sci- and bounds and is shap- and then realizing the To help satisfy that good fit, as the two had But the readings ence because that wasn’t ing the global market- value of when answers curiosity, Green and already worked together Steeves was gathering the nature of the field at place. do not come easily. several other universi- the previous year on a on the Pemi didn’t come that time.” “You can have a stu- “Being in the lab ty professors through- water quality monitor- from those old-school Through the RET dent who wants to work and looking at that data out New Hampshire ing program LoVoTECS monitoring kits that she program, Steeves was in finance or another shows you that it is OK each teamed up with through NH EPSCoR. and most science teach- able to go beyond just industry; but whether to look into a question, five science educators She is one of approxi- ers used when they got getting her boots wet. a student in her class thinking you can an- as part of the Research mately 35 “citizen sci- their teaching degrees. She worked with Green wants to work with wa- swer it, but seeing you Experiences for Teach- entists” who continue Today’s high-tech sen- to understand the tech- ter or not, Rebecca’s have too many holes [in ers (RET) program. The to oversee 108 sensors sors automatically mea- nology, investigate the experience can expose your data] to make it summer of 2014 was the in various rivers and sure water temperature, data and start making her students to coding reliable,” said Steeves. second year for this six- streams throughout the conductivity and water hypotheses and drawing and show them that “It reminded me of the to eight-week project, state. As part of this height-every five min- conclusions. When she the coding knowledge reality of the scientific which is part of the NH volunteer work, Steeves utes. went back to the class- is transferable [to oth- process in that the data Experimental Program in 2013 had set up three “Science has changed room, she could pass er careers],” explained won’t always be found to Stimulate Competi- water quality sensors a lot in a short time, down the knowledge of Green. exactly where you think tive Research (EPSCoR) in the Pemigewassett especially with such how technology enabled Along with the equip- it will be or that you program, funded by the (Pemi) River, with one sensors and how they her to see how those ment, it is the research Beyond, PAGE ­­­A16 National Science Foun- sensor located within create huge data sets. water measurements in dation. walking distance from Programs such as Excel their “backyard” could “RET gives teachers her school. are no longer sufficient fit into a larger picture. experience into how “Students could walk FALL scientific research is to the site with me and conducted and where see me get into the river Need A Root Canal? 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We’re OPEN During the Remodel !! at 97 Main Street A10 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Local News Legendary Four Preps return to Littleton, Oct. 11 LITTLETON––Cap- Duncan (formerly with The upcoming Little- Tickets for both itol Records record- the Diamonds and The ton performance will be shows are available ing artists “The Four Crew Cuts), Joe Dick- the first of many fund- on line at www.cata- Preps” will be making ey (of The Crew Cuts) raisers for the Miss Lit- mountarts.org or by a return to the historic and Skip Taylor. Their tleton Area Scholarship calling the Catamount Littleton Opera House shows are currently an Program, which is part Arts Box Office at 802- on Saturday, Oct.11, amalgamation of sing- of the Miss New Hamp- 748-2600. Tickets may with shows at 2 p.m. ing everything from shire Scholarship Pro- be purchased locally and 7 p.m. to benefit doo-wop to Tin Pan Al- gram and governed by by contacting Dennis the Miss Littleton Area ley standards and com- the Miss America Orga- Hartwell, Miss Littleton Scholarship Program. edy. nization. Current local Area Program Director Sometimes referred The four were stu- titleholders Brittany at 991-7517 or e-mailing to as the Beach Boys of dents at Hollywood Sulham, Miss Littleton misslittletonnh@aol. Courtesy photo the 50’s, the Four Preps High School and were The Four Preps return to Littleton on Oct. 11, performing at the Area 2014 and Reagan com. Tickets will also amassed eight gold signed to a recording Littleton Opera House, with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Murphy, Miss Little- be available at the door. singles and three gold contract by Capitol Re- ton Area’s Outstanding General Seating is $35 albums in the 1950s, cords, after one of Cap- assembly singing “Blue The Kingston Trio and Teen will be on hand for and Preferred Seating 1960s and 1970s. Its itol’s executives saw Moon of Kentucky”. Dion and the Belmonts. the event. is $45. million-selling signa- them at a talent show at Belland and Larson ture tunes included “26 that school in 1956. They also wrote “Big Man” Miles (Across the Sea)”, had a minor chart hit (which reached #3) and “Big Man”, “Lazy Sum- that year with “Dreamy “Down by the Station”, 35th Annual Harvest mer Night” and “Down Eyes” and between 1956 which peaked at num- by the Station”. and 1964 reached the ber 13 in 1960 accord- The Four Preps’ nu- Billboard pop charts ing to Billboard. Group Supper, October 4th merous television and with 13 different songs. member Ed Cobb also motion picture appear- In 1957, they appeared wrote a handful of Four LITTLETON––The ing. You NEED NOT be which may arise. ances included four with Lindsay Crosby Preps songs, though 35th Annual Harvest present to win. Another very im- years on Ozzie and in the television special not any of their chart Supper of the First Con- The proceeds of the portant ministry of the Harriet backing heart- The Edsel Show. hits; Cobb later became gregational Church of Harvest Supper and Si- church is the Shining throb Ricky Nelson Their biggest hit was a noted writer and/or Littleton will be held on lent Auction provide Lights Learning Center, and with Sandra Dee “26 Miles (Santa Catali- producer of hit materi- Saturday, Oct. 4. The critical support for the opened in 2006, which has in the “Gidget” movie. na),” which was written al for other artists, es- menu consists of an ap- multitude of mission and the mission of providing Their most recent tele- by Belland and Larson pecially The Standells’ petizer of cheese and outreach programs and affordable child care and vision appearance was in 1957 and reached “Dirty Water”, Brenda crackers accompanied initiatives in which the learning in a Christian with the award-win- #2 early the following Holloway’s “Every Lit- by cider, followed by church is involved. In ad- setting. Currently un- ning 2004 PBS special, year. The record sold tle Bit Hurts” and Soft baked ham with raisin dition to state, national der the directorship of Magic Moments: The over one million cop- Cell’s “Tainted Love”. sauce, potato casserole, and worldwide missions Dianah Hale, the center Best of 50s Pop. The ies, earning a gold disc. Many Four Preps re- squash, peas, rolls and supported through the has an average daily at- current incarnation of Around this time, Ricky cords were arranged by assorted beverages. For United Church of Christ tendance of 22 children The Four Preps features Nelson appeared with their high school friend dessert there will be doz- Wider Mission Fund and in toddler and pre-school the original lead sing- them at a Hamilton and piano accompanist ens of delectable home- designated special offer- programs. er, Bruce Belland, Bob High School lunch hour Lincoln Mayorga. made pies to choose ings, this year’s mission One of the keystones In 1959, the group ap- from. There will be two partners include: Hab- of the church Christian peared as themselves seatings (5 and 6:30 p.m.). itat for Humanity-Am- Education program is in the movie, “Gidget”. Both take-out and free monoosuc Region; Little- to foster in our youth a For a short period, Don delivery service within ton Area Senior Center/ solid ethic of service to Clarke replaced Ingram Littleton are available. Meals on Wheels; North others. Toward this end, while the latter finished Tickets may be reserved Country Home Health the Christian Education college at UCLA, but he by calling the church at and Hospice Agency; Committee and church rejoined the group in 444-3376 or they may be Heifer International; youth hosted a Palm 1960. In 1960 they also purchased at the door. Epic Church (a church Sunday brunch which recorded a parody sin- Ticket prices are $ 12.00 planting initiative in enabled a contribution gle, “More Money for for adults/teens, $ 5 for Bethlehem, Pennsylva- of over $700 to the 2014 You and Me,” which children 5-12 and free for nia); the Life Bridge teen “March for Meals” and included single parody children 4 and under. mentoring program; All very recently raised over verses of several popu- The dinner will once Saints Episcopal Church $2,400 through a River- lar songs by The Fleet- again feature a Silent Food Pantry, the “Din- Walk on Sept.13 to sup- woods, The Hollywood Auction, at which one ner Bell” Community port the National Multi- Argyles, The Platters, can bid on a wide array Meal and the “Hand in ple Sclerosis Society. The Four Freshmen, of crafts, services, food Hand” programs facili- The First Congrega- items, dinners and other tated by New Hampshire tional Church of Little- donated items. The win- Catholic Charities. The ton, UCC, located at 189 ning bidders will be an- mission committee also Main Street in Littleton, nounced at 7:30 p.m. on manages a modest dis- was established in 1803 Saturday, Oct. 4, at the cretionary fund to meet and moved to its present close of the second seat- unprogrammed needs, location in 1833. The Harvest Supper, which has become an au- B tumn highlight for both EAT local residents and visi- the tors from afar, offers de- licious fare at a bargain C OLD! price. This is a wonder- Remote 161 Riverside Drive, Littleton NH ful opportunity to enjoy Car Starters 603-444-7688 good food and good fel- lowship with friends and $25 OFF New family. All are welcome! – Installed Price – Location Now available for most manual transmission vehicles! Call for more information. Must be installed by Sept. 30, 2014

P&S Equipment 1091 Meadow St, Littleton, NH 03561 • 444-7028 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 A11 Local News Russell Pond and Tripoli Road campers: Road repaving via I-93, suggest alternate route CAMPTON––Trip- are expected to be lifted oli Road in Woodstock on Friday evening at 5 is closed for repaving p.m. as well as on week- from the western end of ends, unless construc- Tripoli Road on the In- tion schedules change. terstate 93 side at Exit Both Russell Pond 31, to the road’s junction Campground and Tripo- with Russell Pond Road. li Road Campground will Closure barricades may be open as usual through be lifted on weekday eve- Columbus Day weekend. nings depending on con- The Waterville Valley struction progress, how- access to Tripoli Road is ever visitors are advised available from Exit 28 on to use enter through Wa- Interstate 93 by travel- terville Valley, which ing east on Route 49 into will be open and passi- Waterville Valley. ble. Closure barricades Courtesy photo Randell Ott Sr., left, by his 1957 Chevrolet Bel-air from Sutton Vt. receives the people’s Choice Award from King Lion Kevin Witches ‘N’ Quilts, Fall Clark, center, at the 33rd Annual Littleton Lions Club Fall Foliage Meet held on Sept. 27 & 28 at Sears’ Field on Meadow St. in Littleton. Car Show Chairman Doug Cross look on (left.) Programs at Bethlehem Library BETHLEHEM––Beth- 1692, nineteen people lehem Public Library were executed in Salem hosts two programs this and hundreds impris- week to help residents oned during a witch- Fitness classes at LRH get ready for fall. hunt we still discuss LITTLETON––Nia™ emotions and spirit. be adapted to individual structor Judy Eddy! Thursday, Oct. 2 from today. Robin DeRosa classes will now be of- Classes are taken bare- needs and abilities. Join this fun filled 1:30-4:30 p.m. begins an explained that when Sa- fered at Littleton Re- foot to 55 minutes of di- Nia’s purpose is to class on Wednesday eight-week quilting pro- lem tells its witch sto- gional Healthcare. verse music, including grow a worldwide com- evenings at 5:30 p.m. gram. Learn the basics ries, history, tourism Caryn Clark, a licensed pop, electronica, jazz, munity of healthy peo- at Littleton Regional of piecing and quilting and performance collide White Belt Nia tech- Latin, New Age, Indian ple who are empowered Healthcare in the Medi- from expert quilter Ev- and “truth,” both moral nique teacher, certified and hip hop. Each class to do great things. We cal Office Building; take erett Aldrich. Aldrich and macabre, vies with yoga instructor and includes mindful move- believe every person elevator to Level 2. learned to sew from an spooky thrills for its au- licensed massage ther- ment guidance and so- can discover, explore, Zumba is truly for early age and is a past thentic place in history. apist will offer Nia™ matic education; class unleash and enhance anyone who can stand president of the NH State DeRosa is Professor of classes on Monday eve- cycles include warm-up, their individual poten- up and dance. No dance Quilters’ Association. English at Plymouth nings at 5:30 p.m. on the sustained non-impact tial to live a fulfilling experience or skills His quilts are seen by State University. She is upper level of the medi- aerobic conditioning, and meaningful life - by are necessary! People many at the Lancaster the author of The Mak- cal office building. Take strength training, cool engaging their senses of all ages, shapes and Fair each year. No expe- ing of Salem: The Witch elevator to 2nd floor! down and stretching. and listening to their sizes are welcome and rience is necessary for Trials in History, Fic- THE FIRST CLASS IS The Nia technique con- bodies. With the right encouraged to attend this class, and there is tion and Tourism and FREE - so why not try sists of 52 basic move- tools and education we classes. If you want to no fee to attend. The first Simulation in Media and it out! Drop in rate is ments drawing from a can increase our confi- spend an hour having session is information- Culture: Believing the $10, six classes for $50. combination of Jazz, dence and happiness. fun, shaking, moving al. After the first class, Hype. This program is For more information Modern and Duncan We can become connect- dancing to Latin and participants are asked made possible by a grant and to register con- Dance styles, Tai Chi, ed to others to shape a International rhythms, to bring fabric scissors from the NH Humanities tact Caryn at caryn.w. TaeKwonDo and Aiki- consciousness that ex- then this is the class for and thread. Fabric will Council. [email protected] or do; and the bodymind tends beyond our own. you! be available. Class size is All Bethlehem Li- telephone 387-1201. healing arts of Feldenk- Zumba is coming to For additional infor- limited, so please call the brary programs are free Nia is a senso- rais Method, Alexander LRH on Wednesday, mation, please call Judy Library to reserve your and open to all North ry-based movement Technique and Yoga. Oct. 1at 5:30 p.m. The Eddy at (502) 321-1915. place. Country residents. practice that draws Every experience can class will be led by In- On Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 For more informa- from martial arts, dance p.m., the Library offers tion, go to www.beth- arts and healing arts. It “Witches, Pop Culture lehemlibrary.org, call empowers people of all and the Past,” a Human- 869-2409 or check their shapes and sizes by con- ities To Go program. In Facebook page. necting the body, mind,

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His last en- the activities of Jewish ber1943, the Vilna Ghet- tor for Plastic Surgery Library welcomes try was made Sept.18, Partisans who were pre- to was liquidated and and Hand Surgery, Beth Holocaust historian 1944, on the Eve of Rosh pared to risk everything Kruk was deported to Israel Deaconess Medi- Geoffrey Brahmer for Hashanah, the Jewish to save Jewish lives. In Estonia to work in labor cal Center in Boston. He a presentation on “The New Year, a day before the ghetto, Kruk orga- camps run by the Gesta- has been researching Diary of Herman Kruk: he died in Lagedi, Esto- nized a library, which po. Kruk continued to both the Holocaust and A Librarian in the Vilna nia. The diary describes became, for a time, a write in his diary, ulti- the Armenian Geno- Ghetto”. The program Kruk’s life as a refugee, sanctuary of culture, mately burying it in a cide for the past several will be held on Thurs- fleeing from the Ger- education, solace and secret hiding place, ob- years. day, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in man Army and travel- escape for ghetto resi- served by six witnesses, All Bethlehem Li- the Library. Herman ing to Vilna, Lithuania, dents. As its director, the day before he was brary programs are free Kruk was a librarian, a in the fall of1939. Kruk he also organized the murdered. and open to all North member of the Jewish describes what it was smuggling of rare Jew- Speaker Geoffrey Country residents. For more information, go to Bund, a trade union and HERMAN KRUK like to live in the Vilna ish books, hiding them Brahmer lives in Ar- socialist organization Ghetto, caught between from Nazi art and book lington, Mass. A gradu- http://www.bethlehem- who represented work- His diary begins on the closing vises of the collectors, who were ate of Harvard Divinity library.org, call 869-2409 ing class Jews in East- Sept. 1, 1939, when Ger- Nazis, the concerns of plundering all of the li- School and a fine arts or check their Facebook ern Europe. many attacked Warsaw, the Jewish Council for braries, museums and photographer, he is the page. Sellout crowd at Dems dinner SUGAR HILL––A group and was joined by ant issues of the day and to help with the 2014 capacity crowd filled local candidates Senator take active positions on campaign, the public is the Sugar Hill Meeting Jeff Woodburn, Com- issues affecting our lo- invited to visit the NG- House for the Northern missioner Linda Lauer, cal area. All registered CDems office on Main Grafton County Demo- Representative Linda Democrats are invited Street upstairs in the crat’s annual JFK Din- Massimilla, candidates to participate. former Mill River Furni- ner on Sept. 21. Diners Donna Devlin and Doug To learn more, or ture building. enjoyed an authentic Grant and Represen- barbecue buffet from tative Sue Ford. Cam- Chef Joe’s Catering, paign representatives NCC holds auditions which received rave of Senator Jeanne Sha- reviews. The keynote heen, Governor Maggie speaker was Steve Shur- Hassan, Commissioner for Madrigal Dinner tleff of Concord, House Mike Cryans and Rep- Majority Leader, who resentative Rebecca MONROE––Mark vary in number of lines. reminded the audience Brown also spoke to the your calendar for the The parts being audi- of Democratic values group. 34th annual Madrigal tioned include: (* major such as fair play for all The Northern Graf- Dinner presented by roles): *Queen Isabel- citizens, equal pay for ton County Democrats North Country Chorus. la;*King Ferdinand; equal work, affordable is the local arm of the The 2015 edition of this *Christopher Colum- health care, social re- New Hampshire Demo- event will be held Jan 23, bus; *Torquemada the sponsibility, strengthen- cratic Party. Made up of 24 and 25 at the Monroe Grand Inquisitor; La- ing the middle class, and active Democrats, NGC- Town Hall in Monroe. dy-in-Waiting Inez; two perhaps most import- Dems work as a group to This year’s play was shipmates of Columbus ant, civility and coop- support Democratic can- written by Woody Stark- and two female water eration in government. didates, organize public Photo by Will Hammond weather of Danville, Vt., sprites. Congresswoman Annie events to educate the Donna Devlin, candidate for the NH House from Littleton and who will also co-direct. Auditions for all Kuster addressed the public about the import- Bethlehem, speaks with Congresswoman Annie Kuster at the The show takes place speaking roles will be JFK dinner. at the Spanish court of held by appointment at Isabella and Ferdinand. three locations: Christopher Columbus Tuesday, Oct. 7, be- reports on his discov- ginning at 6 p.m. at St. eries and displays the Johnsbury Academy “riches” he returned Saturday, Oct. 11, with or not. The Inquis- beginning at 10 a.m. at itor Torquemada will Wells River Church ensure that all activi- Sunday, Oct. 12, be- ties are ecclesiastically ginning at 6 p.m. in Lit- aligned or not. There tleton, location TBA will be a flashback to To reserve a time for happenings on the Santa your audition and re- Maria: a carping crew; quest a script, contact some curious water Claire Mead via email sprites and, when they at claire.mead@alumni. make landfall, some par- duke.edu, or phone: 603- tying natives supplying 989-5523 or 215-962-2998. their own rendition (or Rehearsals will be- rendering) of the Boar’s gin in mid-November. Head ceremony. Times and venues will NCC is holding au- be arranged once the ditions for a number of cast is selected. Efforts character roles, which Dinner, PAGE ­­­A13 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 A13 Local News White Mountain National Forest recognizes Volunteer of the Year CAMPTON–– The is able to help prepare professional volunteer coln Woods Trail and the White Mountain Nation- hikers for a day trip on and the White Mountain Eastside Trail, and a 180- al Forest is pleased to one of the many trails National Forest has ben- foot suspension bridge, announce that Thaddeus in the area, or assist efited greatly from his which crosses the East (Thad) Piacezny of Gil- hikers planning a multi- years of service. Located Branch of the Pemige- manton Iron Works, NH day backcountry trip east of Lincoln, Lincoln wasset River. was recently awarded into the Wilderness. His Woods serves as a trail- For more information the White Mountain Na- personal contact with head for many activities, about the White Moun- tional Forest Volunteer thousands of visors has including hiking, back- tain National Forest of the Year award. This helped them be better packing, cross-country volunteer program, or award is presented every prepared and informed skiing and mountain if you are interested in year to a White Mountain on their route planning, biking. The trailhead volunteering contact: National Forest volun- equipment needs and includes a parking area, Colleen Mainville at teer who demonstrates a safety preparedness. visitor information cab- [email protected] or commitment to the U.S. He is truly a dedicated, in, trailhead for the Lin- 536-6243 Forest Service mission. Thad has demonstrated DINNER his commitment for five (Continued from Page A12) years while assisting will be made to maxi- perienced Madrigal find the most current visitors at the Lincoln mize the use of actors’ Dinner, check out the details there as well, in- Woods Visitor center. time and minimize their event’s long history at cluding ticket informa-

With his vast knowl- Courtesy photo travel. www.northcountrycho- tion when it becomes edge of hiking, Thad Thaddeus (Thad) Piacezny and Jon Morrissey, District Ranger. If you’ve never ex- rus.org. You’ll always available. GRAFTON (Continued from Page A6) company of PSNH, “is the economy and ex- Quebec license plates the work opportunities world of work. gional maple products starting to realize the pand jobs remains vital, in Littleton and Bethle- available in the region As a former edu- industry is one item opponents of Northern Massimilla said. She hem shows the value of is another initiative cator, Massimilla ex- Massimilla would pro- Pass are not going to go mentioned her partner- such work, Massimil- Massimilla hopes to see pressed strong support mote if re-elected. She away.” ship with French stu- la said. “A welcoming grow. She mentioned for the Common Core said funds are avail- Massimilla sees com- dents at Plymouth State gesture,” like having the program where Ro- standards. Massimilla able in the new national plete burial of the North- University to translate French language doc- tobec, which has a plant sees national learning farm bill for maple pro- ern Pass transmission menus and other busi- uments available from in the Littleton Indus- goals paired with main- ducers. lines as a compromise ness documents for Lit- local businesses, can trial Park, teamed up taining local control of “I want to make sure that “won’t be scarring tleton and Bethlehem facilitate economic with White Mountains schools as very benefi- New Hampshire gets a the landscape.” businesses. growth, she continued. Community College to cial for students. piece of that,” Massimil- Working to improve The large number of Showing students help students see the Advancing the re- la concluded. TOWN (Continued from Page A1) a voting member since scind Menzies’ selection by board members. Trustees, of which he is Littleton will likely al- two members was de- becoming a selectman as the board’s represen- To improve the abil- a member. low her to be physically feated when placed be- in 2010. When her pend- tative and appoint Gil- ity of all people to hear “Those units are very present for a meeting of fore voters. ing absence from town man was unanimously Seymour, Moody said effective,” Bratz not- the selectmen. Gelsi also noted Sey- was first discussed last approved by the three the town can use a sys- ed, in helping all peo- At Monday’s meet- mour’s membership in month, she said anoth- selectmen. tem with a “high qual- ple hear and be heard ing, Moore’s comments the River District Re- er person should be ap- Moore had also previ- ity microphone and during trustees’ discus- were the limit of pub- development Commis- pointed in her capacity ously expressed concern speaker system” during sions. lic concern about Sey- sion and the Conserva- as ex officio member of that Seymour’s remote meetings when Sey- Seymour said she in- mour’s plans. Rudy tion Commission. He the planning board. connection to non-pub- mour calls in. tends to be in Littleton Gelsi said expansion of wondered if Seymour’s Eddy Moore sug- lic sessions would not Chairman Milt Bratz for about two weeks the board of selectmen replacements will be gested that appointing be appropriate. Again, said the same system around the time of the to five members offered named for those two en- Menzies was not appro- the selectmen pointed has worked well for deliberative session, another solution to hav- tities. priate, based on input to a different opinion remote members of slated for early Feb- ing one remote member. Bratz replied, “That’s he received from a New from Waugh. the Littleton Regional ruary. She added that The board replied that something we’ll have to Hampshire Municipal Seymour can partici- Healthcare Board of this time period back in expanding the board by consider.” Association attorney. pate in non-public busi- Town Manager Fred ness if she remains in a Moody acknowledged secure spot with no one Moore’s concern that else in the room. She in- the town originally tends to reserve a meet- named someone oth- ing space in the Silver er than a selectman as City, N.M. town library the governing body’s for non-public meetings representative to the as a means to satisfy planning board. None- that requirement. theless, Moody said “If I can’t be in Moore’s view “is con- the room,” Seymour tradicted by a written pledged, “I can sit in my opinion we have from car in the parking lot.” Bernie Waugh,” the The selectmen’s dis- town’s attorney. cussion also touched on Agreeing with the the preference for Sey- point of Waugh’s anal- mour to participate via ysis, Seymour added, “I phone, rather than any think we do have a right video connection. 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Preston Kylie; a great grandson, was born in Haverhill, Caleb; three sisters: April 30, 1941, the son Carol Ash of Littleton; of Homer and Dorothy Barbara Locke of Lis- (Prescott) Chase. bon; Nancy Young and He married Mary husband, Wendell of Robinson on Nov. 1, Bethlehem; two broth- 1963. In his early years, ers, Bruce Chase of Preston worked in Bath and Scott Chase Branford, Conn. He and wife, Cathy of Lan- then worked for Bath He was a Boston sports daff and several nieces, Fiber in Bath and New fan. Preston was always nephews and cousins. England Wire in Lis- willing to lend a help- Calling hours were bon. He was a foreman ing hand to a friend or held on Monday, Oct. of Henschel Manufac- stranger. He loved tell- 6 at Ricker Funeral turing in Littleton, re- ing jokes and joking Home, Woodsville. A fu- Courtesy photo turning to New England around with everyone, neral service was held The New Hampshire Food Bank was the recipient of a large quantity of food collected by Wire until his retire- especially his grand- on Tuesday, Oct.7 at residents, staff and families at The Morrison in Whitefield during September as part of ment on June 6, 2014. children. Ricker Funeral Home Hunger Action Month. Residents also participated in Can-struction, a Food Bank can sculp- Preston was an avid Preston will be with Rev. Lyn Winter ture contest, creating a sculpture from the donated food that spelled MNH, for Morrison outdoorsman who loved missed by his compan- officiating. Burial fol- Nursing Home. Residents who took part included, front from left, Eleanor Blake, Janice hunting, fishing, truck ion and faithful four- lowed in the Landaff Slater and William Reardon. Assisting were volunteer Bob Slater, back left and Activities pulling and putting up legged friend, Amber. Center Cemetery, Lan- Aide Helen Brennan. his own firewood with He was predeceased by daff. Memorial contri- his brother, Bruce. He his parents, Homer and butions may be made to enjoyed maple sugaring Dorothy Chase. He is the Lisbon Life Squad, with all his family. He survived by his wife of 46 School Street, Lis- valued the time spent 50 years, Mary Chase of bon, NH 03585 or to with his family and at- Landaff; their son, Pres- Woodsville Ambulance tending his grandchil- ton L. Chase, Jr. and Service, PO Box 191, dren’s sporting events. wife, Karla, of Landaff; Woodsville, NH 03785. Friends and Neighbors Bag Sale, October 10, 11 WHITEFIELD–– Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 For more informa- Friends and Neighbors a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7 Main tion, please call at 837- Thrift Store is having Street in Whitefield. All 9044 and ask for either their monthly bag sale things in a paper bag are Dawn or Pat. on Friday, Oct. 10 from $5. Pleas come and join 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on us. 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The current “literal enforcement of nance, Springer said, “I issue. Without a tow- proach, Sweeney offered NHBP tower, the Sund- NH Public Broadcasting the provisions of the or- don’t know the answer er to provide expanded a motion that would re- mans wrote, “Surely, tower nearby, more than dinance would result in to that question.” services to customers, quire the applicant “to one tower is enough.” twice as tall as the pro- unnecessary hardship.” Pursuing the issue Tighe said, communi- provide evidence with Abutter Dan Edgar posed SBA tower would A hardship could be farther, Sweeney asked, cations companies “will respect to the unique- also expressed reser- be, is deemed insuffi- seen as an unintended “Can you meet the zon- lose money. That’s ness of the proposed vations about the SBA cient for the equipment consequence of a zoning ing ordinance?” Noting hardship to me.” site.” This motion was proposal. Regarding the companies need. rule. the difficult topography Addressing Swee- unanimously approved. the existing NHPB tow- Verizon already has Although just one of in town, Springer said ney’s point about alter- Springer said con- er, Edgar informed the equipment on the old the five conditions for SBA’s proposed tower native sites for a new tinuing the hearing board, “We don’t mind NHPB tower, while granting a variance, the either needs a variance tower, Tighe asked, to Oct. 28 provides an it, but we might if there Northeast Wireless Net- board’s discussion of the or must be more than “We’re going to force opportunity to gather are two or three.” works does not yet have proposed tower focused a mile from the NHPB them to be farther the technical evidence Joel Bedor added his a presence in Littleton. on the hardship ques- tower. away?” the board requires. He voice to oppose the SBA The special exception tion. Still unimpressed, The board did reach preferred such a course proposal. is required to build the Sean Sweeney was Sweeney declared, agreement on the need to another option the “The second tower tower in a rural zone. the first board member “You’re not providing for SBA Towers to pro- board had discussed: will have a visual im- The variances relate to to question whether any evidence.” He add- vide more details about rejection of the applica- pact,” he said. the lack of a fall zone to SBA Towers would suf- ed that information on the proposed coverage tion without prejudice. “There is an existing abutting properties of at fer a hardship without the coverage available limitations of other Public comment on tower that is being up- least 125 percent of tow- the variances. from several other hills sites. Even with a differ- SBA’s proposed tower dated,” Bedor contin- er height, and the exist- Sweeney was hesitant in town was not present- ent view of the hardship has been limited. Al- ued, referring to NHPB’s ing NHPB tower being to grant the variances ed to the board. question than Sweeney, though the town did effort to improve the less than a mile from the without more evidence “The evidence with Tighe agreed that the ap- notify neighboring nearby tower that is proposed tower. that the Manns Hill site respect to hardship is plicant has provided “no communities under the nearly 50 years old. technical overview” on state’s regional impact Summing up the CHEF’S why other sites would statute, only one letter debate the board will (Continued from Page A1) not lessen coverage from another town was continue on Oct. 28, problems for wireless received prior to last Chairman Eddy Moore Tamworth to fix it up be- customers in Littleton. week’s hearing. David suggested that the ques- fore selling it. 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www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com A16 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 BEYOND (Continued from Page A9) “posters” at the end of conclusions, suggest fu- be seen by water pro- one at this level.” and the student side. won’t always have nice, the summer and pres- ture study and acknowl- fessionals such as those For the professor “When you try to round numbers.” ent them to their RET edge the scientists who from the Environmental mentors and their teach something and Along with lab work colleagues. But these assisted them in their Protection Agency. schoolteacher mentees, communicate it, that and analyzing data, RET posters aren’t made out research. “I grade my science RET was a summer of process illuminates also challenges teachers of cardboard, glitter, Under the guidance students on their pre- collaboration, commu- the gaps in your under- to hone their commu- and glue. These highly of Green, Steeves will sentation skills and now nity, and a chance for standing,” Hale said. nication skills. Much detailed posters summa- be presenting her poster it is mine turn,” laughed each to be reminded of “There’s this saying, like a middle school stu- rize a hypothesis, list re- in the spring at the New Steeves. “I have done how it feels to be on the ‘That you really don’t dent at a science fair, search methods, include Hampshire Water Con- presentations in college, other side of the class- know something until RET participants create graphs and charts, draw ference, where it will but I’ve never had to do room: the teaching side you try to teach it.’” DEBATE (Continued from Page A1) at the Tannery Market- tendee of commission Doll concluded by commission proposes, “Don’t overwhelm Ernsberger conclud- place. The community meetings, noted that mo- wondering if the com- Hennessey continued, taxpayers,” he said. ed the discussion by brainstorm during that torized traffic is not al- mission should draft “there has to be a way Ernsberger added using words all commis- weekend two years ago lowed on the Riverwalk. documents related to its to pay for it.” He added that a focus on economic sion members could po- has served as the gener- Chairman John Hen- mission. Member Dave that the town needs to development was a way tentially rally around. al guideline for the com- nessey mentioned the Ernsberger replied that “blend goals” in the dis- to accomplish the over- Hearing the Ammonoo- mission. possibility of a lane on the general principles trict “for the good of the all goals commission suc flow by from the Thursday’s debate Saranac Street for use guiding the commis- community.” members share. meeting room in the began with discussion by recreational traf- sion’s work have been “The neighborhood “If we develop these Tannery building, Erns- of a specific issue relat- fic. He added that such developed. needs to have a sense properties, there will be berger said the commis- ed to traffic on Saranac questions should “be Cloutier then sug- of place,” Cloutier de- more revenue” for the sion can find ways to Street, as well as a rec- answered early on” gested that economic clared. town, he said. “exploit this wonderful ommendation that the because the issues are development in the dis- Enhancements to the “I’m surprised we’re asset God gave us” in or- commission consider a central to overall river trict was a worthy goal, quality of life in the area having this conversa- der to create a positive strategic planning re- district improvement but he hoped for greater below Main Street must tion,” Ernsberger con- impact on the commu- treat. planning. emphasis in other areas. be front and center for cluded. nity. Ray Cloutier, owner Stacey Doll then of- “Creating continuity the commission, he con- In reply, Cloutier said Hennessey echoed of the Tannery proper- fered an idea to the com- between the neighbor- tinued. the rebirth of the Tan- Ernsberger’s ideas in ty and an early propo- mission. She suggested hoods” in Littleton’s “Economic develop- nery building was in- an email to commission nent of improvements members hold a work downtown area and ment needs to come from dicative of the charette’s members on Friday. He to the river district, session or retreat to dis- “making the river acces- the business communi- success. attached a document de- wondered if off-highway cuss overarching goals. sible” were the focus ar- ty,” Cloutier added. “This neighborhood veloped in May 2013 that recreational vehicles Doll owns a business eas of the charette itself Vital to Cloutier is started getting noticed” outlined commission and similar transporta- based in the Tannery, and the subsequent final the range of infrastruc- two years ago, he added. goals and objectives. tion should use Saranac and she spearheaded report, Cloutier said. ture improvements for More than 20 busi- The chairman’s email Street. Cloutier said he a permaculture design “Our principles need the Saranac Street area. nesses are now housed mentioned further dis- would prefer no such workshop at the Tan- to be discussed,” Clouti- Taxpayers in town are in Cloutier’s building. cussions he had with traffic. nery Marketplace in er concluded. “paying way too much The Tannery only had Cloutier, Doll, and oth- Recreational vehicle May. Like Murro, Doll He wanted to ensure to see this neighborhood 11 tenants when the cha- ers after the commis- use of a potential new is not a member of the the revitalization of wash into the river,” he rette occurred just over sion’s meeting last week. Bridge Street span over commission but she is neighborhoods was the said. two years earlier. Another discussion the Ammoonoosuc, close a frequent meeting at- commission’s priority, Continuing, Cloutier As part of the debate, took place on Monday to Saranac Street, has tendee. rather than economic said, “The sidewalks are resident Rudy Gelsi sug- morning. Hennessey been discussed as one Doll said a work ses- development and tour- falling apart. The street gested the commission said the additional meet- possible improvement sion offers a chance “to ism expansion. floods on a regular ba- place greater thought on ing was very positive. to the area. Previous reassess our values and Hennessey did not see sis.” the future tax rate im- “We’ve made great commission meetings, our goals,” but “not to a contradiction between Although support- pact of additional river progress to date,” Hen- and river beautification make any decision for economic development ive of the infrastructure district development. A nessey’s email conclud- efforts over the last two the town.” and the ideas Cloutier improvements Cloutier demand for services in ed, “and are in excel- years, have focused on After some questions mentioned. noted, Ernsberger re- the area could lead to an lent position to see this making the river more about Doll’s approach, “These are the same peated his concern that increase in town expen- through to successful accessible to recreation- she said the proposed goals we’ve been talking funding outside of the ditures across depart- completion. I look for- al users and pedestrians. strategy discussion about for two years,” the town must occur in or- ments. ward to our next meet- Property owner Ron would be open to the chairman suggested. der to protect property “You guys never talk ing and continued prog- Murro, a frequent at- public. Whatever ideas the owners in Littleton. about that,” Gelsi said. ress.”

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JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER Lisbon’s Jon Brooks slide tackles the ball away from Profile’s Chris Chardon. Trevor Blampied shows off his ball handling skills as he sweeps through the Panthers defense. Slattery’s goal lifts Pats past Lisbon BY JAMES BARRETT close game, and this one the game came off an- ever, after Jesseman direct kick, Lisbon’s ocheted off of a couple [email protected] was no exception. other rally by the Pa- made a number of out- Gaige Pequeno nudged players and to the foot BETHLEHEM — On The game started out triots that saw the ball standing saves to spark the ball to the newly of Clement, who easily Wednesday, Oct. 1, the with the field slanted in ring off the crossbar his team, and more im- reinstated Kyle Lyn- tapped it in, evening the Profile Patriots boys’ the Patriots’ favor. In and the post before it portantly his defense, des, who rocketed a ball score at 2-2. soccer team narrowly fact, the host team was was put in a few min- the Panthers began tak- through the advancing However, the mo- edged the Lisbon Pan- able to get on the board utes later in the second ing advantage of the Pa- wall of Profile defenders mentum that the Pan- thers on a goal from first. half. While dominating triots’ complacency. to make the score 2-1. thers had fought to re- Ian Slattery with 3:11 to Their goal came after in the offensive end, the With 29 minutes to Following the Lyndes gain was lost with just play. extensive pressure from Patriots were effectively go, Profile goalkeeper goal, the Panthers con- over three minutes to At the beginning of their front four. Fabian controlling the play and Ian Baker’s aggressive tinued to take the game play. After driving the this heated matchup be- Moller wound up put- the ball until the second and fiery style of play to the Patriots. With just ball down the field on tween the Panther and ting the opening goal goal was score to give cost his team. On a Lis- under 8:30 to go in the a quick rush, Slattery Patriots, it was clearly from just outside the 18 the Patriots the 2-0 lead bon corner kick, Baker game, Tristan Clement seemed to have an extra evident that the animos- with no opposition from in the second half. was called for obstruc- netted the tying goal. jump in his step. Slat- ity between these two a reeling Panther defen- That 2-0 lead made it tion about eight or nine The ball wound up at tery received a through teams was nearing a sive unit that left goal- feel as though the Patri- yards out from his goal the foot of Clement after pass right to his left foot. fever pitch. These rival tender Jesse Jesseman ots were going to walk for stepping on a Lis- Baker came out of his He then took one drib- teams tend to always out to dry. away with the win over bon player’s heels and goal to try and pick off ble to his right foot and play each other to a The second goal of their bitter rivals. How- calves. a cross. After botching blasted the shot by the On the resulting in- the snag, the ball ric- see Soccer, page ­­­B5

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JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER Woodsville’s Jamie DeCascio extends his goal streak to a Wayne Child showed his offensive prowess once again as he weaved through defenders to net a hat trick. whopping nine games. Lumberjacks ride Child’s hat trick to victory

BY JAMES BARRETT Engineers with a strong on another level. jacks took full control of goal in a bicycle style opponent. The Lum- [email protected] second half. The game start- the game as they gradu- kick. The ball soared berjacks will look to LINCOLN — On Leading the charge ed out as tight as one ally pulled the momen- through the air, catch- remain in the top of the Tuesday, Sept. 30, the for the Lumberjacks could imagine. For the tum in their favor. ing the Woodsville keep- standings and hold onto Lin-Wood Lumberjacks were the usual culprits. entirely of the game it Child, who already er off guard and flew their record on Friday, boys’ soccer team end- But Wayne Child shined felt as though the Lum- had one goal to his cred- just under the crossbar Oct. 10, when they trav- ed the month of Sep- above the rest. Child berjacks and Engineers it, notched his last two and into the goal. el to Bethlehem to take tember on a very high was involvedHORAN NO. on IMAGES:nearly REVwere TIME entrenched DATE in OP a SCREENin the OUTPUTsecond half. His In the end the Lum- on the Profile Patriots note. In a battle of two every goal121607 in the game, - v1championship 20:12 1/25/01 game. JM At 65third Lasergoal seemed to berjacks showed the in another ski town ri- of the best teams that including the three that the end of the half, the suck all of the air out of Engineers why they valry game. Division Four has to he put up himself. Not score was deadlocked the Engineers and their were undefeated so far The Engineers on the offer, the undefeated to mention the fash- at 2-2, and it was any- fans when he volleyed this season and still re- other hand add anoth- Lumberjacks toppled ion in which he scored body’s guess as to who his own dribble 15 feet main in second place. er loss to their record. the two-loss Woodsville seemed to show he was would come out on top. in the air and while fac- The Lumberjacks While they are still hov- However, in the sec- ing his defensive side would have been in ering around the top LocaL ExpEriEncEd ond half the Lumber- of the field. As the ball first place, however the five in the division, they succumbed to gravity Moultonborough Pan- will look to make anoth- Bankruptcy attornEy I can I can and began falling back thers hold the top spot er push towards the top dance coach to earth, Child jumped by the “NHIAA Ratings on Thursday when they Atty. Stanley Robinson is designated as a out and booted the ball Points” for beating or host their rivals, Blue Federal Debt Relief Agency by an act of how can you keep towards the Woodsville tying a Division Three Mountain Union, Vt. Congress and has proudly assisted consumers a kid off drugs? The truth is, a little of your time can make a lifetime of difference. Because kids with something to do seeking debt relief under the are less likely to do drugs. You can help. For more information on drug prevention programs in your US Bankruptcy code for over 30 years. community, call or visit: 1 877 KIDS 313 www.youcanhelpkids.org 603-286-2019 • [email protected] Office of National Drug Control Policy

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BY JAMES BARRETT the club holds a 2-8-1 re- to better that record on their rival Profile Patri- [email protected] cord, and they will look Friday, Oct. 10, against ots. LINCOLN — On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Woodsville En- NHIAA Div. IV girls’ varsity soccer gineers girls’ soc- cer team continued (Note: The following are not official standings. They are only the accumu- its winning ways lation of results called in by parents and coaches.) after traveling to School Wins Losses Tie Points Rating Lincoln to take on 1.) Woodsville 9 0 1 38.00 3.8000 the Lin-Wood Lady 2.) Sunapee 9 1 0 38.00 3.8000 Lumberjacks. This match up was no 3.) Newmarket 8 2 0 32.00 3.2000 contest for the En- 4.) Derryfield 7 2 0 28.00 3.1111 gineers, as they got 5.) Colebrook 7 2 1 31.00 3.1000 up early and coast- 6.) Littleton 7 3 1 30.50 2.7727 ed to the win with 7.) Gorham 6 3 1 27.00 2.7000 their younger play- ers and subs play- 8.) Epping 7 4 0 28.00 2.5455 ing the majority of JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER 9.) Profile 7 4 0 28.00 2.5455 minutes. Dee Martin scored again in the Lady Engineers shut out win over 10.) Wilton-Lynde. 6 4 0 25.00 2.5000 Lin-Wood. The Engineers 11.) Lisbon 6 4 1 26.00 2.3636 made things look for Woodsville were Dee planning for their next 12.) Moultonborough 5 4 0 20.00 2.2222 easy from the opening Martin, Paige Martin, opponent in their rival, whistle to final whistle. Lily Kinder and Sam Blue Mountain Union, 13.) Pittsfield 4 7 0 16.00 1.4545 The Woodsville girls Thurston. Vt. 14.) Ports. Christ. 3 8 1 14.00 1.1667 dictated the play and the With the win the En- As for the Lin-Wood 15.) Lin-Wood 2 9 1 10.00 0.8333 pace of the game. gineers improved their Lady Lumberjacks, 16.) Concord Christ. 2 8 0 8.00 0.8000 Once the Engineers undefeated record to 8-0- their struggles contin- 17.) Hinsdale 1 9 0 4.00 0.4000 scored their four goals, 1 on the season and look ue. Although the team Woodsville head coach to be in fine form coming has made significant 18.) Groveton 1 11 0 4.00 0.3333 Ann Loud started sub- down the home stretch strides over the years, 19.) Canaan-Pitts. 0 10 0 0.00 0.0000 bing in her bench play- to the playoffs. The Lady they are still struggling 20.) Farmington 0 10 0 0.00 0.0000 ers. Notching the goals Engineers will now be to win games. Right now Carstens’ late tally lifts Patriots over Panthers BY JAMES BARRETT Carstens sent a hooking Josh Lawton is taking to be a solid team in Di- their remaining games, Lady Panthers host the [email protected] shot into the upper right them in the right direc- vision Four. But the 5-4- which start with on Colebrook Academy Mo- BETHLEHEM — On hand portion of the goal tion. After an early bow 1 Panthers have little Thursday when the hawks. Wednesday, Oct. 1, the with just under three out of last season’s play- room for error if they Profile Patriots girls’ soc- minutes to play. offs, the Patriots look to want a good seeding in cer team started the new After Carstens’ goal be “cresting the hill” as the playoffs. Last season month out right with a the Panthers never were a team, headed down the the Panthers were hov- key win over rival Lis- able to recover. Though final weeks of the sea- ering around first place bon Panthers. Profile’s the Lisbon girls battled son. The Pats will look to for the first half of the Delia Carstens saved the hard, the surging Patri- maintain their momen- season, but then implod- day once again with a ots, who took the win, 2-1 tum today when they ed in their last six games game-winning goal with out did them. will host a slumping before falling in the first just three minutes left to With the win the Pa- Groveton Eagles team. round. play in regulation, ratch- triots improved their The Lisbon Panthers, The Panthers will eting the surging Patri- record and continue to though they lost the look to avoid another ots up in the standings show that coaching of game to Profile, still look meltdown like 2013 in with a single kick. The first half of the game was neck-and-neck NHIAA Div. IV boys’ varsity soccer between the Patriots and Panthers, with neither (Note: The following are not official standings. They are only the accumu- team being able to gain lationSchool of results called in byWins parents Lossesand coaches.) Tie Points Rating any momentum over their opponent. But the 1.) Moultonborough 9 0 0 38.00 4.2222 game started to get inter- 2.) Newmarket 7 0 2 32.00 3.5556 esting quickly in the sec- 3.) Lin-Wood 11 2 0 44.00 3.3846 ond half when Profile’s 4.) Littleton 9 2 0 36.00 3.2727 Ayla Crosby opened up 5.) Sunapee 7 2 1 31.00 3.1000 the scoring. Crosby’s goal came by 6.) Derryfield 7 3 0 28.00 2.8000 way of right place at the 7.) Woodsville 7 3 0 28.00 2.8000 right time. After a strong 8.) Colebrook 6 3 1 27.00 2.7000 rush by her Patriots, the 9.) Lisbon 7 4 0 28.00 2.5455 ball was sent on goal but 10.) Profile 5 5 1 22.00 2.0000 knocked down. After a few good passes, the ball 11.) Pittsfield 4 5 2 20.00 1.8182 found its way to Crosby 12.) Hinsdale 4 7 1 20.00 1.6667 who sent it in for the tal- 13.) Epping 4 6 1 18.00 1.6364 ly and put the Pats up, 14.) Gorham 3 6 1 14.50 1.4500 1-0. 15.) Concord Christ. 3 8 0 12.00 1.0909 However, the Patri- ots’ happiness was short- 16.) Wilton-Lynde. 2 8 0 8.00 0.8000 lived. Just two minutes 17.) Ports. Christ. 1 9 1 6.00 0.5455 after Crosby’s goal, the 18.) Groveton 1 11 0 4.00 0.3333 Panthers found a way to 19.) Canaan-Pitts. 0 10 0 0.00 0.0000 respond. 20.) Nute 0 10 0 0.00 0.0000 Lisbon’s goal was scored by the speedy Kolonie Hudson, who received a terrifically timed pass from Sammi Daniels. Hudson then dribbled on goal and rocketed in the shot, tying the game and in- creasing the tensions between the two teams 10-fold. This tight game went down the wire but in the end is what the Lady Patriots who took the day on the boot of their skilled sophomore, Carstens. Carstens’ goal came via another one of her individual efforts that leaves defenders with their hands on their heads, wondering what happened. Carstens re- ceived a pass near mid- field. She then dribbled one-on-one with a de- fender and beat her with speed to the outside. Upon nearing the 18, B4 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Sports Lady Crusaders give defending champs a scare BY JAMES BARRETT but could not find the 35 seconds later, Berlin sive tenacity finally paid goalie trying to cover from the far referee at [email protected] net. After the Crusaders’ championship hero Jen- off. up the ball amongst the midfield when the ball BERLIN — On Tues- offensive flurry, Berlin syn Dandenault scored After receiving a hoard of players, the ball went it, the goal was day, Sept. 30, the Lit- coach Nicole Arguin had on another one of her beautiful pass from Ma- trickled out and into the called back. tleton Crusaders field no choice but to call a signature individual ef- son, Langtange rocket- goal. By the time every- hockey team made the time out to get her falter- forts. After slipping by ed in a goal and seemed The Crusaders bench thing was sorted out, trip northeast to play ing champs reorganized. the Crusader defenders, to inject her Crusader and fans went into an the Crusaders had lost Division Three defend- When play resumed, Dandenault put a great teammates with a glim- uproar. The maroon and all of their momentum, ing champion Berlin whatever coach Arguin shot on goal that flew by mer of hope against the white thought they had and with only seconds Mountaineers. Last sea- said in the timeout paid Daine, rippling the net- defending champs. The tied the game with un- to play, the girls fell son the Crusaders only dividends. The Moun- ting to put the Crusaders Crusaders continued to der 30 seconds to play. just short losing to the lost three games all sea- taineers were back to in a 2-0 hole headed into battle the Mounties and At least until the referee Mountaineers, 2-1. son, and all three came peak form. Emily Daine half. with time running down interjected and rained The now 5-4 Littleton from the Mountaineers, stood tall in net for In the second half the the Crusaders were on on the Crusaders’ pa- Crusaders field hock- so needless to say, there the Crusaders as she Crusader defense bat- the verge of tying the rade. ey team will be back in was a bit of tension in stopped countless shots tened down the hatches game. After a Langtange Citing that goal does action on Friday when the air. on goal. But despite her stopped everything the shot bounced off of Ber- not count due to a “late they make the trip to The games started out best effort, in the final Mountaineers had to lin’s keeper, a scrum whistle,” even though Mascoma for a 4 p.m. with the Littleton Cru- minute of the half, the throw at them. Part of ensued. With the diving the only whistle was game. saders completely dom- Mountaineers tallied to the reason for their de- inating the Mounties. goals that proved to be fensive success was the With crisp passes and fatal. success their offense clean one-on-one wins, Berlin’s first goal was having. Tennis tourney raises it was evident that the came after a scrum in Mason, Sparks and Lady Crusaders were on front of the net caused Langtange used their the cusp of a goal. Tian- the young Crusader chemistry and passing more than $11,000 na Sparks, Nealy Mason defense to lose track of ability to cause the Ber- and Aleigha Langtange Berlin’s Kaleigh East- lin defense to run. With LINCOLN — The 37th were on prowl and put a man, who tipped in the about seven minutes to annual Linwood Ambu- number of shots on goal rebound goal. Then just go, the Crusader offen- lance Tennis Tourna- ment at the Village of Loon Swim and Tennis NHIAA Div. III field hockey standings Club held on Sept. 6 and (Note: The following are not official standings. They are only the accumula- 7 featured an astound- tion of results called in by parents and coaches.) ing 81 tennis players, School Wins Losses Tie Points Rating many of whom traveled up from the Manchester 1.) Hopkinton 10 0 0 40.00 4.0000 area and are top qual- 2.) Berlin 10 1 0 41.00 3.7273 ity USTA team play- 3.) Pelham 8 1 1 34.00 3.4000 ers. That contingent of COURTESY PHOTO 4.) Monadnock 8 2 0 33.00 3.3000 southern NH players Dale Childs, Judy Berman and Bob Butson played in the recent tournament in Lincoln. 5.) Newfound 8 2 0 32.00 3.2000 has been increasing every year for the last Loon, won the men’s 6.) John Stark 7 3 0 28.00 2.8000 three years mainly by 45 singles in straight 7.) Bishop Brady 6 4 0 24.00 2.4000 word of mouth. They sets over Courtney 8.) Bow 6 4 0 24.00 2.4000 have discovered what lo- Gilman, also from 9.) Littleton 6 4 0 24.00 2.4000 cal players have known southern NH. Other 10.) Winnisquam 6 4 0 24.00 2.4000 for years, the Linwood local tennis play- Tennis Tournament is ers who had a good 11.) Sanborn 5 4 1 22.00 2.2000 one great, competitive, showing but did not 12.) Gilford 4 6 0 16.00 1.6000 social, well-organized win were Tim Roy 13.) Kearsarge 4 6 0 16.00 1.6000 tennis bash that goes on in men’s 45 singles, 14.) Laconia 4 6 0 16.00 1.6000 all weekend in a beauti- Donna Alexson and 15.) Newport 4 6 0 16.00 1.6000 ful setting. Win or lose, Shirley Boucher in the players have such a women’s 45 doubles, 16.) Stevens 4 6 0 16.00 1.6000 wonderful time all week- Tracy Ross and Ter- COURTESY PHOTO 17.) Mascoma 3 7 0 12.00 1.2000 end long. ry Logozzo also in Hayden Roma returns a shot during 18.) Mascenic 2 8 0 8.00 0.8000 The Littleton and Lin- women’s 45 doubles tournament action in Lincoln. 19.) WMRHS 2 9 0 8.00 0.8000 coln tennis players who and David Lahey 20.) Pembroke 1 9 0 4.00 0.4000 fared well were the team and Robb Stander in lett, a cocktail party and of Dale Childs and Bob men’s open doubles. a dinner on Saturday 21.) Conant 0 10 0 0.00 0.0000 Butson, who won the 60 Mike O’Connor, tour- night at Woodwards Re- 22.) Franklin 0 10 0 0.00 0.0000 and over men’s doubles nament director, was sorts, a breakfast Sun- crown for the sixth year pleased to announce that day morning, a raffle in a row. Childs teamed $11,000 was raised over and a silent auction. up with Terry Logozzo the weekend filled with Organizers offer in the Century Mixed tennis and social activi- thanks to Paul and Kar- Doubles division and ties. The social activities en Bartlett and Judy played their way to the include two luncheon Berman from the Village finals before losing to barbeques hosted by In- of Loon Swim and Ten- Eric Russell and Camer- dian Head Resort, a wine nis Club for once again on Yates from southern and cheese reception on graciously donating the NH. Hayden Roma, ten- Friday evening hosted beautiful site for this nis pro at the Village of by Karen and Paul Bart- charity event. The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 B5 Sports

JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER JAMES BARRETT/ THE COURIER Jon Brooks of Lisbon and Chris Chardon of Profile meet head-on and standing up in a stalemate tackle that Lisbon’s Nick Trahan used his speed to get space before crossing the ball into thundered when they attacked the ball. the middle. SOCCER FROM PAGE B1 ing their move up the But what the paper does last six games and sit at when they will travel to have slid in the stand- standings. After start- not show is how well the a 5-5-1 record, just un- Groveton to take on the ings. They will look to desperate Jesseman for ing the season with four Patriots played in those der the Panthers in the Eagles. get back on track on the game-winning goal. straight losses and a tie, close games. standings. The Pats will As for the Panthers, Thursday, Oct. 9, when With the 3-2 win, some would believe this Now the Patriots be looking to contin- they have dropped two they host the Colebrook the Patriots are mak- team was in trouble. have won five of their ue their success today of their last three and Academy Mohawks. Another awesome Survivor experience, this time in NYC It’s no secret to any- fan and she was even one who reads this col- SPORTING more excited than I was umn that I am a huge CHANCE to meet the players. I Survivor fan. In Feb- was more than happy ruary I flew across the to take her picture with country for a Survivor the Survivors (since I roast of Rob Cesterni- By JOSHUA SPAULDING had the good camera) no, a two-time Survivor are really into the show and she didn’t seem player and host of my and I doubt that any of to want to ditch me at favorite podcast, Rob them get quite as ex- any point, which in my Has A Podcast. cited talking about the mind is a positive. This time around, show as I do. Whatever the case I didn’t have to go so Whatever the case may be, I had a blast far, as Rob essentially may be, the live show and can’t wait for the came to me, making for was fantastic. I did get next Survivor event to another great Survivor up and ask a question of come along. The only experience, this time in Rob and Stephen. It was thing better would actu- the Eastern Time Zone. my first time meeting ally getting on the damn Rob and fellow for- Stephen and he came show. I’ll keep trying on mer Survivor Stephen across in person exact- that one. Fishbach host a show ly as he is on the show, Finally, have a great called Survivor Know which is a great guy day, Donna Rhodes. JOSHUA SPAULDING It Alls every week af- with a great sense of hu- MY NEW FRIEND Mafalda (left) and Survivor winner Parvati Shallow. That much beauty ter the episode airs mor. Former winners Joshua Spaulding shouldn’t be allowed in one picture. on Wednesday night. 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And, ac- cause she scrimped and people fritter away their work on some long range one of those who do re- financial.com. She lives cording to the Center for saved and did without inheritance. Their first financial planning. ceive an inheritance and works in Whitefield. Research Retirement, two-thirds of baby boom- er households are likely International leaf-peepers now have to receive an inheritance with a median inheri- tance of around $64,000. foreign language maps of the White Mountain What do you do if you are one of those household’s NORTH WOOD- travelers this year and Byway map will be load- ation. Over 100,000 vis- said. “Japanese tourists that receives an inheri- STOCK–– It has just higher during fall foli- ed to the website as soon itors stop in each year, started coming to New tance some day? What become easier for in- age.” as possible. The website and O’Connor said they England a few years will change? Obviously, ternational travelers to A map may seem already provides in En- had travelers from 62 ago, primarily in associ- how much things change find their way around old-fashioned in these glish, French and Ger- countries last year and ation with the increase is going to depend upon the popular loop road days of smartphones and man a free downloadable from as far away as New in Japanese baseball how much of an inheri- in the White Mountains WiFi, but O’Connor says audio tour of the White Zealand and Nepal. She players in Boston. Ja- tance is received but it is known as the White the organization uses a Mountains National Sce- said there is a sizable pan Airlines started a likely that decisions will Mountains Trail. This mix of print and on-line nic Byway. population of people daily flight from Tokyo need to be made no mat- National Scenic By- methods to reach their In addition to the Sce- from India and Pakistan that has been filled with ter the size of the inher- way, which includes the visitors. nic Byways brochure in who visit, particularly leisure travelers and we itance. famous Kancamagus five languages, WMAA in the fall, which precip- have seen that part of the Receiving an inher- Highway, Franconia “We need to provide also prints its popular itated the Hindi map this market increase each itance is likely to be Notch, Crawford Notch visitor information in White Mountains Map & year. year since.” The French highly emotional and and the Mount Wash- any manner that works,” Guide in three languag- Tour groups and trav- and German maps came everyone is going to ington Valley, now has a O’Connor said. This es: English, French and elers from Japan have about due to the consis- respond differently. In map available in five lan- means the organization German. “We are always also increased substan- tently high addition to receiving a guages: English, French, uses websites and social looking for the next lan- tially, O’Connor said, number of visitors windfall of money or as- German, Japanese and media, mixed with paper guage we’ll need,” she due to outreach by the from Canada, France sets, a person receiving Hindi. maps and guidebooks for said, and indicated op- State of New Hampshire and Germany. an inheritance is simul- The map was pro- those who want them. tions may include Span- and the White Moun- White Mountains At- taneously grieving for duced by the White She said this year the ish and Chinese. tains Attractions Asso- tractions is a member- the loss of a loved one. Mountains Attractions organization’s website The language choic- ciation in that country ship organization, oper- Grief causes stress and Association (WMAA), will connect with over 1 es are determined by over the last two years. ating in New Hampshire we humans have trouble the region’s tourism million travelers, while visitation in the region, “We’ve worked with since 1958. Its offices making sound financial marketing organization. the association will also she said and also at the the State Tourism Of- are located at the White decisions under signifi- Jayne O’Connor, presi- distribute over 900,000 White Mountains Vis- fice to educate Japanese Mountains Visitor cant stress. So, my first dent of WMAA, said her White Mountains Map itor Center in North tour operators and trav- Center, 200 Kancama- suggestion when receiv- staff tries each year to & Guides, 350,000 Trav- Woodstock, which is elers on what is avail- gus Highway, in North ing an inheritance is to increase what is offered el Guides and meet with operated by the Associ- able in this area,” she Woodstock. do nothing for a year or for foreign language over 100,000 travelers so. Put the money aside brochures and maps. “A face-to-face at the White in a safe investment and map in their own lan- Mountains Visitor Cen- Joel Bourassa promoted make no changes to your guage certainly helps ter. lifestyle for a while un- people feel more comfort- “We don’t want to til you have had time to able in the White Moun- miss an opportunity to grieve and time to think tains,” she said, “to find connect with any seg- to regional position through what you might their way around the ment of our market,” like to do with your in- region and hopefully to said O’Connor.” The Sce- LINCOLN––Vacation manage Pollard Brook Hampshire branches. heritance because you find their way into more nic Byway Map, which Resorts International and be based out of Lin- He currently is Board probably don’t want to of our attractions and includes a mile-by-mile (VRI) has announced coln.” Chairman of the Wood- be one of those many businesses.” tour of the loop road, as the promotion of Joel Bourassa has been stock Board of Select- folks who will just blow International visitors well as business listings, Bourassa to Regional General Manager at Pol- men where he is now in through the money with- are important to the will be distributed for Director of Resorts. He lard Brook for the past 8 his 5th term. Bourassa in a few years and have White Mountains, said the next year and then is currently General years and was recently is also an active Rotari- little to show for it. O’Connor, pointing out updated. Manager of InnSeason Chairman of the Board an and involved in many Setting the inheri- that the mountains are The association’s for- Resorts Pollard Brook, for the 700-member New community service proj- tance aside for a while the most popular of the eign language brochures the flagship of the Inn- Hampshire Lodging and ects. gives you time to think State’s tourism regions. are also made available Season Resorts brand. Restaurant Association. Vacation Resorts In- about your goals for the “Visitors contribute on-line for travelers Bourassa will now He also served as Chair- ternational manages funds and come up with greatly to our local econ- through its website at oversee resort opera- man of the Board for over 150 resorts in the a reasonable plan. In omy, and international www.visitwhitemoun- tions at the Lake Plac- the Lincoln-Woodstock United States with cor- part, you probably want visitors will represent tains.com, and O’Con- id Club Lodges in Lake Chamber of Commerce porate headquarters in to consider the expecta- at least 20 percent of our nor said the new Scenic Placid, N.Y., Mountain- and is a member of the southern California and side Resort in Stowe, Vt. Union Bank Advisory regional headquarters and the Village of Loon Board for their New in Hyannis, Mass. in Lincoln. We’ve Moved! “I am more than ex- Riverglen House shares cited to take on this new challenge,” Bourassa said. “VRI is a great September highlights! Littleton Courier company to work for and LITTLETON—River- dar. The month began they continue to expand glen House in Littleton with a fascinating slide is now in our their resort portfolio. I is pleased to announce show by Dick Alberini; am also very pleased to highlights from their this time on his trip to be able to continue to September events calen- Venice, Italy! British poet Arthur Symons NEW LOCATION once stated that, “a re- alist, in Venice, would become a romantic by 16 Mill Street mere faithfulness to what he saw before him” and Dick’s beautiful Littleton photography and engag- ing description certain- (Above Millers Cafe) ly lent credence to that assertion! The following week New Location ... Same Great Service featured LCMHC Thera- pist Catherine Hier, who returned to do another Office 603-444-3927 • Fax 603-444-4839 interactive workshop from MoMA (Museum www.salmonpress.com of Modern Art), which see Riverglen, page ­­­B14 Real Estate Classifieds The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 B7 Thinking about the Academy? FRANCONIA DUPLEX Best Hadlock Real Estate MLS #4258768 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1ST 150 Old County Rd., Littleton Hardwood floors, natural rich trim, built in china 603-444-5300 • 1-800-794-5503 cupboards and corner seat are wonderful features of this ◊ Private, 2 Bedroom 4-bedroom, 2-bath home. A very large screened porch ◊ Close to town and walking trails for summer relaxation. Nice REDUCED Neighborhood. 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Terms: The highest bidder will be required to pay a deposit of $5,000.00 in certified funds or by bank treasure’s check at the time of the auction. The highest bidder will be further required to pay by certified funds or bank treasure’s check within seven days of the date of the auction CHARMING FRANCONIA COLONIAL with views of an additional deposit to make the total Cannon & Lafayette. Fireplaced L/R, formal D/R w/ deposit equal 10% of the auction bid. The built-ins & butler’s pantry. Tiled kitchen with cherry highest bidder will also be required to sign cabinets. Warm sun room & an office/library round out a Purchase and Sales Agreement at the the first floor. Upstairs are 3 B/R’s including a Master suite with its own jacuzzi bath & shower. Very private time of the public auction. setting w/ perennial gardens, blueberry bushes & ornamental shrubs. Covered porch w/portico & brick Property will be sold “AS-IS”. The patio to relax & enjoy the sunsets & a small brook to Mortgagee or Auctioneers make no attract wildlife. Offered at $389,000. (#4302) representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any statement as to the boundaries, acreage, frontage, or other matters contained in the aforesaid description of the property. Auction to be held on site. Auctioneers: NH license number 2413 Lussier’s Auction Service, Lyndonville, Vermont David Lussier 802-626-9541 802-274-0747 Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 802-535-6100 www.lussierauction.com [email protected]

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Lancaster, NH – Lancaster, NH – For more information or an application please contact: Great new price – Offering the perfect Did you ever dream blend of old world SK MANAGEMENT of having your own charm and modern farm? This +/- 114 amenities, this P.O. Box 250, acre parcel on the five bedroom, four outskirts of the bath 1850 Colonial New Ipswich, NH 03071 town of Lancaster known as “Cold has town water Spring Farm” is a (603) 878-2400 and sewer and a piece of Lancaster’s TDD: (603) 878-1326 large barn. This history. Spacious local farm has country kitchen and www.skcompanies.com been in the same a dining room with family for multiple built-in china hutch, This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. generations and is ready to move on to its next chapter. exposed beams Appleton Business Center, P.O. Box 250, New Ipswich, NH 03071-0250 Currently the property is an active beef farm, but was at one and large bay window are just a few of the many features of time a dairy farm and now the possibilities are endless. Fairly this home. A large entertainment room is located above the Phone: (603) 878-2400 • FAX: (603) 878-4740 • TDD: (603) 878-1326 new concrete paddock with 12 feed headlocks & manure attached 2 car garage. Lovely view of the local mountains, pit. House and barn need some repairs. Close to town for +/- 21.5 acres and a 20x40 barn are all waiting for you to shopping and amenities. $199,500 (MLS #4272595) enjoy. $215,000 (MLS #4232997)

Stratford, NH – This Groveton, NH Queen Anne style home - This in-town New Price FOR SALE OR LEASE has been renovated home is close to by the current owner schools, shopping preserving many of the and recreation LOCATED IN SUGAR HILL/FRANCONIA original details, while opportunities. This updating with modern New Englander features. Modern chef’s offers 3 bedrooms, kitchen with granite 1.5 baths and countertops, stainless a three season ◊ 16 Stall Horse Barn steel appliances and tile enclosed porch. floor. Renovations included replacement windows, updated Features a spacious wiring, plumbing and heating system, and wrap around kitchen, formal ◊ 2.88 Acres covered porch. Featuring 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, as dining room and a 1st floor bedroom. A new furnace installed well as a formal dining room, two parlors and 4 fireplaces, during the 2010-2011 winter season plus a one car garage with this home has room for everyone. Home is well designed to overhead storage, a well groomed yard and close proximity to town be a B&B business. $249,000 (MLS #4344970) add to the value of this great home. $82,900 (MLS # 4185906) ◊ Commercial uses allowed Jefferson, NH –. Escape Whitefield, ◊ Fenced in pasture to your private retreat NH - Sited on New Price sited on over 6 acres in +/- 1.49 acres on this contemporary ranch with over 3,000 sq ft. the outskirts of ◊ Bring Ideas, Will Build to Suit Open concept living space Whitefield, this 4 with a well-appointed bedroom, 3 bath kitchen featuring granite ranch has lots ◊ Owner Financing a possibility countertops, maple of living space. cabinets, center island and a tray ceiling. Large dining area and living Features an open room are open to the kitchen for easy entertaining with maple floors. Two concept floor plan, bedrooms plus office and a combo bath/laundry room complete the first with a spacious level. Master suite above the garage with private bath and huge walk-in kitchen and a large living room with stone fireplace. A deck off closet all with bamboo flooring. Finished walk-out basement would work the dining area extends the living space for those warm summer Call 603-823-5298 well as an in-law suite option. Well landscaped grounds, an outdoor evenings. A large pond sits just down the gently sloping yard for covered patio ready for your hot tub, a 2 car garage and a side shed for all swimming or just to enjoy the natural wildlife it is home to. Bank the extras. Property borders conservation land. $469,000 (MLS # 4372241) owned and sold “As Is, Where Is”. $75,000 (MLS #4361093) Lancaster, NH - Groveton, With an incredible NH - Seeking New Listing mountain view, a entrepreneurs. This spring-fed pond property has served and located on as a convenience a Designated store for many years Scenic Road, this and offers a prime 3 bedroom, 3 bath down town location. home is sited on Commercial space over 12 acres and offers street frontage is bordered by the with large open area, Week’s State Park. warehouse, office Property includes a 24’ X 36’ 2-story barn with 6 horse stalls, and a half bath. Owner’s quarters on second floor offers 3 hay storage above plus a huge workshop on the side. A bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room and a nice great horse property or a get-a-way to appreciate all the North kitchen with appliances. Great opportunity to own your own Country has to offer. Bank owned and sold “as is, where is” business and live where you work. Bring your ideas. $168,500 (MLS #4355630) $69,000 (MLS #4386041)

Lunenburg, VT - Loved by Lunenburg, the same family for over New Listing VT – Year round New Price 60 years, this sprawling recreational farmhouse is ready for the activities await you next generation of owners. Sited along the CT river at this beautiful valley this 4 bedroom, 2 bath improved lot with home offers over 112 acres approximately 250’ all within a short distance of frontage on Neal to Lancaster. A fieldstone Pond. Lot has a fireplace in the living room drilled well, septic will warm your fall evenings system and electric and the office, huge library, and built-in features offer many storage service installed options. There is also a den and a formal dining room, laundry room and is waiting for your new home or vacation camp to be built. and 3 season porch. Invite the friends over and grill-out in the huge Two small sheds are located on the property to hold all the open air covered patio. A mix of open pasture and woods offer many extras. Neal Pond is a 185 acre fresh water pond and is home options for land use including hunting and farming plus there are several to a variety of fish. VAST snowmobile trail access, hunting, outbuildings to store all the extras. $249,900 (MLS # 4387079) fishing and skiing all nearby. $129,500 (MLS #4383434)

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Former store with 6 apartments Terms: The highest bidder will be required to pay a deposit of $5,000.00 in certified funds or by bank treasure’s check at the time of the auction. The highest bidder will be further required to pay by certified funds or bank treasure’s check within seven days of the date of the auction an additional deposit to make the total deposit equal 10% of the auction bid. The highest bidder will also be required to sign a Purchase and Sales Agreement at the time of the public auction. Property will be sold “AS-IS” The Mortgagee or Auctioneers make no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any statement as to the boundaries, acreage, frontage, or other matters contained in the aforesaid description of the property. Auction to be held on site. Country Lane reaLty Auctioneers: Lussier’s Auction Service, Lyndonville, Vermont NH license number 2413 HOME OF THE WEEK Not from the Area? David Lussier 802-626-9541 802-274-0747 When you are buying in an area that Reg Lussier 802-626-8892 802-535-6100 www.lussierauction.com [email protected] isn’t familiar to you, it’s important to work with a company who is knowledgeable about the area. Someone who works on your behalf and can help you through THE BUYING PROCESS.

Cape home on 4.4 +/- acres. Perennial LET US WORK FOR YOU! flower beds, pasture, privacy yet easy At Country Lane Realty, we know access to Interstates 93 & 91. $159,900 your time is valuable... we listen Thinking of Selling? WE CAN HELP!!! to your needs and wants... we show Over 20 Years Experience you the types of property you want In the past I have bought, rehabbed and flipped over 18 to see, in the area you want to be in, units - selling in less than 90 days at a substantial profit. and in the price range you asked for... KNOW HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME THEIR FIRST CHOICE! 444-7000 • 991-9495 18 Oak Hill Ave, Littleton, NH Help Wanted Classifieds The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 B9

Tender CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING PRODUCTION STAFF! CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! HELP WANTED For more information, visit our website Please stop by to fill out an application at 106 Burndy Rd. Littleton NH 03561. You can send your application via e-mail to www.littletonhospital.org Local Littleton gift store/gallery Charlene Hubbard, Human Resources Assistant at [email protected] or call 603-444-9331 or fax 603-444-9087 Our application is available online at www.tendercorp.com is looking for a part-time Please feel free to contact us with any questions (603) 444-5464. sales associate. WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL Basic computer knowledge and SCHOOL DISTRICT We are also currently recruiting for a weekend availability is a must. Material Handler position and a Production Clerk role. 2014-2015 School Year Interested applicants must have a high school diploma or GED Please contact Loretta and 1 to 2 years experience in a similar role. Teaching Staff at 603-259-3280. • Special Education LEA • Title 1 Teacher (part-time)

Athletic Openings • MS Girls Basketball (Whitefield & Lancaster) • Spirit Coach (Whitefield & WMRHS) • JV Girls Basketball (WMRHS) • Varsity Boys Basketball (WMRHS) PT Personal Care Attendant needed to provide supports as well as personal care to an endearing and happy adolescent Submit resume to girl in the Lisbon area for 13 hours a week. We are looking Office of Superintendent of Schools for a calm, creative, out of the box thinker who is dependable ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. and flexible. Supports will be provided in the home and in 14 King Square the community. Whitefield, NH 03598 (603) 837-9363 If you feel that this position describes you then please ap- Web site: www.sau36.org ply. Send resume and three letters of reference to Tish Genest 87 Washington St. Conway, NH 03818, by fax 447-8893 or E-mail to [email protected] All positions at NHS require a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, completion of driver’s and crimi- nal background checks. The Agency is an Equal Opportunity In between jobs? Employer and Provider. (263-090) Looking to make a little additional income?

Searching for 43 Main St., Littleton, NH the right “fit”? 165 Main St., Lincoln NH There is an on-going need for substitutes HELP WANTED for all major employee groups Looking for a highly motivated, multi-tasker with excellent in our district. customer service skills available to work in a fast-paced At this time, we especially need more environment. Some heavy lifting, needs to be available to work on Food Service and Custodian substitutes. weekends and some evenings. Hours are 38-40 per week. This is InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook a year round position with potential for growth. Stop by to fill out is looking for application or drop your resume off. All applicants for both stores If you are interested in working for should apply at Littleton address only. Please, no phone calls. Littleton School District as a substitute, FT/PT HOUSEKEEPERS please contact Bonnie Ash in the FT/PT HOUSEMAN Human Resources Department at: The successful applicant will become part of (603) 444-5215. a cohesive team at on e of the region’s top RN/Case Manager vacation resorts. Weekends, Holidays, and reliable transportation are a must. All InnSeason Resort RN needed to work with a caring team Pollard Brook employees are subject to a of professionals providing comprehensive successful drug and alcohol testing quarterly. nursing care to clients of all ages in their homes. LISBON REGIONAL SCHOOL For a job description and/or application, The ideal candidate will have experience stop by the front desk or call 603-745-9900, in both home care and hospice care. LISBON, NH to have it sent by email. Valid NH nursing license, drivers license & motor vehicle insurance required. Check us out at www.InnSeason.com 2015-2016 K-12 Send application and/or resumes to: Contact: Human Resources Julie Morrell and Rayleene Lamson PRINCIPAL OPENING @ Resorts Pollard Brook 603-444-5317 33 Brookline Road, Lincoln, NH 03251 The Lisbon School District is seeking qualified Email at: candidates for a K-12 Principal position for the [email protected] 2015-2016 school year. Located in the heart of the [email protected] White Mountains, the school serves the needs of An equal opportunity employer. approximately 368 students in grades K-12, with a staff of 68 professional and support educators.

536 Cottage Street Littleton, NH 03561 Applicants should possess demonstrated skills Tel: 603-444-5317 Fax: 603-444-0980 in the areas of curriculum and assessment, EOE continuous school improvement, communication and team building (including community n Computer Programmer/ involvement), budgeting and also demonstrate Systems Analyst knowledge of competency based learning and assessment. New England Wire Technologies has an opening for a Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst. The individual Minimum of three years of building level selected for this position will be responsible for design, administration experience is preferred and NH development and modification of software to meet Principal Certification is required. Company requirements. Additional responsibilities include Database Administration. We prefer a team player with 1 – 3 years equivalent experience in Visual Basic or For more information or to apply PickBasic, HTML, ASP, .NET, IIS, SQL, dBase DML and please go to www.SchoolSpring.com Javascript. Education equivalent to 4 years of college and reference job ID#1083832. in an IT discipline is desirable. The successful applicant Human Resources will be familiar with Microsoft networking in addition to SAU 35 various Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office, 260 Cottage Street, Suite C with the desire to learn new software and be available for training as needed. The position includes responding to HORAN NO. IMAGES: REVLittleton, TIME DATENH 03561 OP SCREEN OUTPUT IT helpdesk calls which may be in applications, hardware, 121604 - v1Phone 20:02 (603) 1/25/01 444-3925 JM 65 Laser peripherals or other needs. The candidate should be Deadline to Apply: October 27, 2014 willing to extend his/her availability to accommodate EOE projects that are due and devote themselves to resolving programming issues. We are searching for a person with good communication skills, a positive attitude with an I can ability to work under pressure with firm deadlines. This is a salaried position with minimum office hours from 8 AM coach to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. I can Applicants are encouraged to send a resume to: dance Mike Alberts New England Wire Technologies how can you keep a kid off drugs? 130 North Main Street, Lisbon, NH 03585 The truth is, a little of your time can make a lifetime of difference. Because kids with something to do are less likely to do drugs. You can help. For more Tel 603-838-7037 • Fax 603-838-6160 information on drug prevention programs in your community, call or visit: 1 877 KIDS 313 Email [email protected] www.youcanhelpkids.org Office of National Drug Control Policy We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Irving Energy has immediate full-time openings for experienced Oil Burner and Propane Technicians Experience in maintenance and repair of residential and commercial heating equipment necessary. Experience in „ installation of equipment is a plus. LNAs Requirements: Full Time • All Shifts Available - Responsible for performing services safely • Alternating weekends & Holidays - Provide quality work with outstanding • Current VT License required customer service • Competitive wage and benefits - Oil and Propane licenses required; Please submit résumé to: including NH Gas Fitters Attn: Tammy Welch St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab We offer full benefits and a 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 TenderCORPORATION Apply in person, by mail or $1000.00 sign-on bonus! Fax: 802-748-6503 TENDER CORPORATION IS HIRING! E-mail: [email protected] Apply online at www.irvingoil.com Equal Opportunity Employer We are seeking a detail oriented Or send resume to Minority/Female/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Laboratory Technician [email protected] Qualified candidates will have 1 to 3 years’ experience with an associates or 0 to 2 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree. Interested candidates should submit their resume HELP WANTED and letter of interest to LittLeton Jennifer Ogden at [email protected]. eye Care Center TOWN OF LANDAFF This position is fully benefited with health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match and more! Landaff is seeking an HELP WANTED Optometric Assistant Assistant Road Agent Specializing in Our busy optometric office has an opening for a self Must have CDL Class B License Engineering, motivated, career-minded person to join our team. Manufacturing, and current Medical Card Administrative Duties include receptionist tasks, helping with patient 551 Meadow St., Suite 1, Littleton, NH 03561 Executive Management care and clerical work. Experience with a professional (or be able to pass DOT Physical) 603-444-1261 and Medical Placements office and electronic health records is preferred but Fax: 603-444-4895 The position is Part Time Kate Cassady - Executive Director • Brian Smith - Office Administrator we will train the right person for this position. 32 hours/wk. Must be computer literate and able to (As Needed) WWW.golittleton.com/allstaff Please send resumes to: [email protected] multitask. We offer competitive pay & benefits with advancement opportunities. • Marketing Position: Public Relations/Sales Coordinator. If you For more information are an enthusiastic, persuasive and competitive individual who Please apply in person with resume is able to quickly develop rapport with others and understands Contact: Wayne Mardin, how to create a sense of urgency, then join our client’s team! We and references at: are seeking an outgoing Sales & Marketing Individual who will be responsible for the sales expectations of one of our senior Littleton Eye Care Center at the Landaff Town Garage living communities. You will drive occupancy through the 104 Meadow Street implementation of internal and external marketing while acting 603-838-5221 as the face of your assigned community in the marketplace. If Littleton, NH 03561 you are an engaging, driven and collaborative person who is comfortable meeting new people and able to consistently close sales, then this position may be the right place for you! This position is full time and comes with an excellent benefit package. • Pre-Press Tech: This position requires previous experience In- design, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The right candidate will previous experience in graphic design, prepress, degree in TRI-COUNTY CAP/HEAD START HAS graphic design is a plus. The right candidate will join a highly motivated team and meet all daily deadlines. This position THE FOLLOWING OPENING FOR THE comes with an excellent benefit package. This position is 1st shift. Monday – FridayPart Time 2nd & 3rd shift: 25 – 30hrs. per week. 2nd shift 3PM – 11PM and 3rd shift 11PM – 7AM. LITTLETON PROGRAM These positions require sorting and inserting products in the mailroom. Attention to detail, bend, stand, lift and the ability to work as a team member. ASSOCIATE TEACHER: Applicant must currently have an HELP WANTED • Part Time 2nd & 3rd shift: 25 – 30hrs. per week. 2nd shift 3PM – 11PM and 3rd shift 11PM – 7AM. These positions require Associates or Bachelors degree in ECE or be enrolled in a program sorting and inserting products in the mailroom. Attention to Housekeeping detail, bend, stand, lift and the ability to work as a team member. leading to one of these credentials. Applicant must also currently • Waitstaff: Private home care setting serving Breakfast, lunch and have nine credits in ECE, 3 of which must be in Child Growth & dinner, excellent customer service. This is a part time position of Dinner Wait Staff 30 – 35 hours per week. Development. This is a full-time 35hrs/wk for a 38 wk/yr benefited • Accounting Position: The right candidate will have previous position. Medical benefits available after 90 days & paid school experience payroll, A/P, A/R, general ledger, processing daily Front Desk Clerk revenue, break down of administrative reports, monthly vacations and sick leave as accrued. If interested, please send a financials, software experience in ADP – Accounting, Windows, Word and Excel. This positions is full time and comes with an letter of introduction, transcripts and resume to: Tri-County Head Looking for high energy excellent benefit package after 90 days. Start, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin NH 03570. HEAD START IS AN EOE. individuals to join EXCELLENT STARTING WAGE our team. – ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN If interested, please THE NORTH COUNTRY! stop in and fill out an WHERE THE EMPLOYEES employment application. MAKE A DIFFERENCE 527 US Route 3 Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-8141 Woodwardsresort.com Sales and Operations Manager Do you want to turn a job in the car business into a career in the car business? ALL POSITIONS COME WITH AN EXCELLENT Are you a leader and a team player? Are you a hard worker who would like to BENEFIT PACKAGE: MEDICAL, DENTAL, be rewarded for your efforts? Do you want to work for a company where the PAID HOLIDAYS, PAID VACATIONS, GAIN owners are as invested in your success as you are? Schurman Motor Co. in SHARING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Lancaster NH, a dealership specializing in pre-owned and special interest TO GROW WITH THE COMPANY vehicles, is now accepting resumes for a sales and operations manager. Primary responsibilities of this position include: Building and maintaining a personal • Utility Operators: Operates production machines from operation book of retail business, overseeing and assisting the sales efforts of other sales sheets, prints, written work instructions, or verbal instructions. Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or staff, overseeing advertising, promotion, and online initiatives, managing machine malfunctions. Measures work piece dimensions to in-stock inventory and directing secretarial and reconditioning staff. determine accuracy of machine operation. These positions are Successful applicant must enjoy working with people, be a problem solver, and on the job training. have a high level of personal motivation. Honesty, organizational skills, and a • Machine Operators: The right candidates will work in a team bright personality are a must. Preference will be given to applicants with environment, previous experience and the ability to read previous automotive, financial, and/or leadership experience. micrometers, venires, blue prints, and calipers is a plus, but not a requirement. Resumes can be mailed to • Plating Tech.: This position operates assigned equipment used Schurman Motor Co., P.O. Box 468, Lancaster, NH 03584, in executing metal finishing operations. Loads and unloads Attn: Mike or Keith. tote pans of parts, follows procedures for processing, maintains cleanliness of tanks and work areas inspects quality of product for delivery. This position requires the ability to work with slight odors, extreme heat at times, wet and/or humid conditions and lift/move up to 50 lbs. • Machine Operators: All shifts Located Littleton, NH. Pay rate $10.00 - $11.00 • Shipping Receiving • Rough Inspectors • Assemblers • Loader/Unloader • Packers - entry level • Inspectors • CNC • Precision Machinest • Specialized machine operator • NDT Operators 2nd and 3rd shifts • Packers: 1st and 2nd shift entry level on the job training. Visual Inspect of product, wrap according to instructions, ticket product, and label for shipping. This position requires to stand eight hours a day, bend, stand, lift and work in a fast pace environment. • 1st Shipping/Receiving/loader & Unloader: These positions are 1st shift, lifting up to 50lbs, working in a fast pace environment, bending, standing and accuracy with paperwork. Computer skills a plus. • Stitchers: Previous experience as a stitcher or machine operator a plus, but not a requirement. These positions are entry level and our client provides a one on one training program. These positions are full time and come with an excellent benefit package. BENEFITS AFTER 90 DAYS. Medical, Dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacations. • Production Line: Processes, packs, inspects product. Complete shift production reports, basic math skills, 20/20 vision, and good motor skill and hand/eye coordination. This position requires to stand eights hour shift and lift up to 30lbs.

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NOTICE FRANCONIA WATER USERS The Franconia Water Department will be flushing hydrants on the evenings of October 20th thru 24th, 2014 beginning at 10 pm. Your water pressure may vary during this time and you may experience dirty water. Thank you, Franconia Water Commissioners

NOTICE MITTERSILL WATER USERS The Franconia Water Department will be flushing hydrants on October 27, 2014, beginning at 10 pm for a period of 12 hours. Your water pressure may vary during this time and you may experience dirty water. Thank you, Franconia Water Commissioners

PUBLIC HEARING Town of Sugar Hill Under RSA 36A:5 the Sugar Hill Conservation Commission will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING, to discuss expending funds from the Conservation Land Fund 657:7, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7:00 at the Crapo Building.

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NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Town of Woodstock WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Supervisors of the Checklist RATE FILING The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session Pursuant to the provisions of RSA 400-A:17 the New Hampshire Insurance for additions and corrections of the checklist: Department will hold a public hearing on the recent Workers’ Compensation Saturday, October 25, 2014 between the hours of Rate Filing by NCCI, proposed effective January 1, 2015. 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Woodstock Town The public hearing shall be held on: Office Building, 165 Lost River Road. Additions and corrections to the checklist may be made at this October 22, 2014 time. RSA 654:27, 28. 10:00 a.m. at the This is the last day to accept voter registration New Hampshire Insurance Department applications. No additions or corrections shall 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14 be made to the checklist after this session, until Concord, NH 03301 Election Day, on November 4, 2014. The New Hampshire Insurance Department invites all interested parties Supervisors of the Checklist with a pecuniary interest in the sale or purchase of workers’ compensation Sherry Hoover insurance, including but not limited to insurance producers, insurers and all Cynthia Thomas persons purchasing coverage, to participate in the public hearing. Persons who Barbara Avery participate in the hearing may testify and offer oral and/or written testimony.

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The Apartment Fea- 2 bed, Heat/HW incl. $700 preference, limitation or discrimination.” Democrat, 79 Main St., Lancaster, NH. sional to work 1:1 with a toddler with Autism tures Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Floors, 2 bed wood floors, lg porch. Private en- (The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 Price, $4; if mailed, $8. or place online 24/7 at in Littleton. This person will work under the Exposed Brick, Custom Woodwork, trance, $700 No Utilities. Call 603-788-4939 or email newhampshirelakesandmountains.com supervision of the child’s FCESS IFSP U,S,C, 3604(c)) Natural Light, Dishwasher, Washer This paper will not knowingly accept [email protected] Team. Duties include 1:1 direct therapeutic Dryer Facility and Fully Sprinklered. 4 bed farmhouse, no utilities $1000/mo. any adverting which is in violation of the Deadline: instruction in the child’s home setting. Enjoy the Convenience of Being in the Woodstove or oil heat. Monday 10:30am Knowledge of autism preferred. $12.00 per law. Our readers are hereby Heart of Town near Restaurants, informed, that all dwellings advertised Barn/Garage/Yard hour. Shops, Common Sense Fitness, Jax RENT TO OWN in this newspaper are available on Sale Send a cover letter and resume to Jr. Cinemas and Grocery Stores. Rent Adorable, 2 bedrooms, open concept Appliances/Used an equal opportunity basis. Karen Willett, Program Director – FCESS includes Heat, Water, Rubbish Re- dining/living room, $850 No Utilities, en- To complain of discrimination call SIX WOOD STOVES : Cast Iron Box wood 71 Hobbs Street, Suite 102 moval and Parking. A Security Deposit ergy efficient/very low utility cost. Please Note! stove $30. Fisher Papa and Mama Bear Conway, NH 03818 HUD toll free at is Required. Sorry No Dogs Allowed. 1-800-669-9777 If you are planning to have a wood stoves $200 each. Russo Coal/Wood Email: [email protected] Rent: $725 LISBON For The Washington DC area, please call YARD SALE stove $400. 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DEPT. of Agriculture Weights Commission for Human Rights www.newhampshire & Measures Law requires: that klered. Walking Distance to Main lakesandmountains.com at 603-271-2767 Street Littleton, Restaurants, Shops, cordwood (firewood) must: or write 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of a General Services Common Sense Fitness, Jax Jr. Cine- WOODSVILLE, NH- OPERA Block: Ac- or The Commission at mas and Grocery Stores. Rent in- cepting applications now: For Seniors (age cord; 163 Loudon Road, Call Our Main Call Center 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord cludes Heat, Water, Rubbish Removal 62 or older) and People Living with Disabil- 1-877-766-6891 Salmon Press Concord, NH 03301 and Parking. A Security Deposit is Re- ities. One bedroom. Rent is 30% of income when stacked; has Neither the Publisher nor the 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stat- quired. Sorry No Dogs Allowed. Rent: and includes all utilities. Centrally located. Deadline for Current Week Eleven advertiser will be liable for misinformation, $725. On-site laundry facility. Great community ing the amount of wood sold & the Newspapers typographically errors, etc. herein Mon. 10:30am price. Eames Realty room. Smoke free. Contact AHEAD Prop- in N.H. contained. The Publisher reserves 444-6944 Ext. 22 erty Management at 800-974-1377. Appli- the right to refuse any advertising. www.eamesrealtyco.com cants must income qualify. Equal Housing Estate Sale Ask about the all paper Opportunity. ISA www.homesahead.org Lost & Found buy that includes Apartments For the website BERLIN-ESTATE SALE: Rent Littleton, lanehouse- fully handicap ac- Found Ads cess 2 bedroom all utilities included+ onsite Comm. Space 90 Hillside, Sat-Sun, 4 weeks (30 words) Are published Free of Charge. laundrey and parking for more info call For Rent Oct. 11-12, 9-4. $120.00!!!! 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE 30 words for 1 week. Antiques, china, dishware, player at Parker Village. $600/mo, heat/hot water stewart property management at 603-444- 5244 EHO piano, antique stoves, linens, clothes, Call Our Main Call Center included. On-site laundry and Parking. COMMERCIAL SPACE: LANCASTER. Lost Ads books, coats, holiday items, col- 1-877-766-6891 Close to Town. Call Stewart Property Man- Perfect for your store, office or heated stor- Are Charged at our regular classified lectibles, kitchen items, vintage items, Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 agement. 603-444-5244. EHO LITTLETON-TWO APTS NOW. One bed- age - make it your own! Located on Main rates. furniture, mattresses, and more! room apt., 2nd floor, living room, 3/5 bath, Street. Great exposure and ample parking or place online 24/7 at: Apartment Space: Lancaster. Spacious appl'd. kitchen, H. H/W & garage. a plus. $395.00/ month . References and Call Toll Free newhampshirelakesandmountains.co (1) bdrm apt located in quiet building close $650/mth. Two bedroom apt., 3rd floor, 15' Deposit required. Call (603)631-1168. Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 Pets/Breeders m to local area conveniences. $525.00/ living room, dining room, 2 w/w bedrooms, 1-877-766-6891 month. Non-smokers preferred, pets con- full bath, appl'd. kitchen, H. H/W & garage. LITTLETON––FOR LEASE: 2,000 sq. ft. or go to sidered. References & Deposit required. N.H. Law Requires that dogs and Dealine: $750/mth. Owner residence. Call 444-5825 retail/office, located just off I-93, Exit 42 on www.newhampshire Call (603) 631-1168. cats... Monday 10:30AM to view. Route 302 in busy commercial zone at 365 lakesandmountains.com 1. Not be transferred before 8 24/7 ASHLAND 2 BR apt Heat and Hot Water Meadow St. Call 603-444-3486. weeks old. LITTLETON~ 2-BEDROOM APART- 2. Have Vet’s health certificate inc. WD hook up. 1 bath walking distance Professional porch to all town amenities MENT. Heat/Hot Water, washer/dryer Equipment And Fixt. within 14 days of transfer hook-up. 1/2 garage, quiet neighborhood 3. Be inoculated. Services BETHLEHEM: EFFICENCY UNITS. No close to center. $750/mo + utilities. 1st & This applies to all dogs & cats, mon- security required. No Dogs. Call 508-839- John Deere Backhoe 410 Deisel $6500 Smoking, No Pets, Security deposit re- grel or purebred, gift or sale, planned 9532. firm. Call 381-3335 or accidental litters. Our line ad classifieds quired. Utilities and cable included. 603- are on our website! 444-2075 NORTHUMBERLAND, NH 2 Bdrm Apart- Snowmobile/ATV’s ment. Modern, Spacious, Quiet, Energy Job Fair: Cannon Mountain Food www.newhampshire BIRCH GROVE, GORHAM NH Efficient, Parking, Plowing, Wash/Dry Service will be having a job fair Sat- lakesandmountains.com Senior (62+) Subsidized Housing Hookup. Utilities not included. No Smok- 1985 KAWASAKI 4 Wheeler. Runs well. urday, October 18th, 10AM-1PM. Immediate Openings/Short Wait ing/No Pets $650/mo Security Dep Refer- Needs brakes cleaned. $400 or BO Peabody Base Lodge. Apply for is the place to check our weekly 40% of vacant units must be rented ences. Call 603 636-2611 1973 VW Superbeetle. Not running, needs cashiers, host/hostess, line-cooks, classifieds online! to Extremely Low Income work. $1,100 or BO. Call 381-3335 waitstaff, dishwasher. Competitive More great coverage households whose wait time may be wages and skiing benefits. and information from the reduced. PELLETIER PROPERTY Prime Littleton Storefront: MANAGEMENT,LLC Prime Littleton Storefront located in Boats Salmon Press 1 Person-$14,800.00 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 one of the most visible locations on Business/Work Town To Town 2 Persons-$16,900.00 Littlton, NH 03561 Main Street Littleton, the Salomon Classifieds! CANOE-OLD TOWN, BUILT 1962 16ft, Opps. Phone: 444-6999 Block Building. Formerly the Clipper & Scissors. Enjoy Terrific Exposure with green canvas, mint condition, used only 2 1-877-FTC-HELP 1 Bedroom Apartments, All Utilities email:[email protected] Why place your ads 14,000 Cars Passing by Your Door summers, always stored inside. $2,700 or Call the Federal Trade Commission before Included, appliances, parking and anywhere else? Each Day. Building is Conveniently best offer. Photos available. Write: rklin- embarking on a new business endeavor. laundry facilities, non smoking. Land- Lancaster 1-877-766-6891 Located at Traffic Light with Public [email protected] This will protect you and allow you to pro- lord, Credit & Criminal Checks Re- 1 bdrm Apt 1st flr with Heat & HW - Parking Lots Across the Street. 895 ceed with confidence. quired $600/mo S.F. with Large Window Displays and CANOE-OLD TOWN, BUILT 1962 16ft, This message and number is provided by Floor Area. The Space was Recently green canvas, mint condition, used only 2 the Salmon Press Regional Classifieds and EASTPOINT PROPERTIES Littleton Past Life Readings! 603-262-1298 Remodeled and is next to Edward summers, always stored inside. $2,700 or the FTC. Paula has the ability to see the past 3 bdrm Single Family home – No Utili- best offer. Photos available. wTDD Equipped, EHOh ties Included - $800/mo Jones. Private Bathroom. Rent In- life which holds the root cause of an cludes Heat and Water. Rent: $495 Write: [email protected] General Help ongoing issue in a persons life! Have 3 bdrm Apt with Heat & HW - $950/mo COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, UPDATED 1 1 bdrm 1st flr Apt with Heat - $600/mo Wanted you ever had an attraction to some- Modern Littleton Office Space bdrm. apt. in a very quiet building on a res- LINCOLN ~ IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR thing, or are afraid of something and 568 S.F. Office Located on the Second Special Instructions idential street in Lisbon. 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Call 603- room apartment with lots of space, private NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING mation call 603-236-1415 ask for Kelly [email protected] or Features a Reception Room, Two Sep- 838-6877 (owner) porch over looking river, recently reno- www.aurapics.com arate Office Rooms, Storage Room, Occupational, Physical, and Speech vated, new windows, heat, hot water in- Berlin, NH Central Air Conditioning, Sound Therapists COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, UPDATED 1 cluded $635. 259-6878. 10/20/14-12/29/14 Proofed Windows, Handicap Accessi- Coos County bdrm. apt. in a very quiet building on a res- Mon/Wed www.BentonPhoto.com ble, Fully Sprinklered, Main Street and idential street in Lisbon. Private entrance. WHITEFIELD–ONE BEDROOM/FIRST 8AM-2PM Where Photography meets creativity. Free Public Parking Lot Entrances, Contract work in Coos County OT, PT, and $500 month/1 yr. lease. No smoking per- FLOOR on the Common. Just renovated. 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Clean- SMALL 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT surance and the completion of criminal and Thursday ing equipment supplied weekly or bi- COMFORTABLE STUDIO background checks. 2-10pm weekly. call Shirley 1 603 444 0506 BOTH WITH EAT IN KITCHENS. Rental Sharing Northern Human Services is an Equal Op- THEY INCLUDE HEAT, SATELLITE portunity Employer, and Provider. Payment Plans & State TV, STOVE, REFRIGERATOR, SNOW Florida Buy Homes, Condos BEAUTIFUL CAPE CONVENIENT lo- Assistance Available Englewood, Port Charlotte, Venice &GARBAGE REMOVAL. $575 AND Contact Clinical Career Training UP CALL-603-586-7902 cation 3 miles to Bethlehem and 3 miles Send a letter of interest & resume to: Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Siesta Key 1-800-603-3320 to Littleton. 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MONROE A-Z MOVING SALE Sat, Sun, Mon 10/11-13 9AM-3PM. Rain or Shine! Art, Crafts, Collectables, Fabric, Furniture, Household, Quilt Supplies AND MORE! 135 to Grange Hall to Nelson Rd Monroe B14 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Burgeoning bus tour business at The Rocks is good for local economy BETHLEHEM— grams helps us fulfill Rocks, catered by anoth- ry programs, including ty of the formal gardens There’s more than our mission as the er local vendor, Chef Joe the opening of the New still maintained at The Christmas trees be- Forest Society’s North Peterson of Sugar Hill. Hampshire Maple Expe- Rocks. yond the picturesque Country Conservation The growth in bus rience and Maple Muse- Tour groups are also fields at The Rocks and Education Center. tour business at The um a few years ago. invited to browse the gift Estate. As the North It also helps promote Rocks has followed the Offered through the shop at The Rocks and

Country Conserva- Courtesy Photo the region as a whole,” property’s evolution summer and fall, the may add a horse-drawn tion & Education said Manley. “The from operating primar- maple program provides wagon ride through the Center of the Society for ses visit the farm. This more there is to offer in ily as a Christmas tree a virtual tour of the ma- Estate, learning some the Protection of New year we’ll have 52 bus the area, the longer the farm to becoming a full- ple sugaring process, of its intriguing history Hampshire Forests, The tours.” tourists stay and that fledged education cen- which The Rocks was along the way. Rocks offers natural his- That’s upwards of boosts business at local ter. previously able to offer Beyond bus tours, tory programs and tours 2,500 people visiting The shops, inns, and restau- There was a time, only during the brief The Rocks and the For- year-round and works Rocks and neighboring rants, too.” Manley said, when the sugaring season in ear- est Society also host with other area busi- businesses by bus. From The Rocks, tourists simply stopped ly spring. The maple speakers like author nesses and attractions to Tour groups choose busses often travel to to take photographs of program has become Tom Ryan and black boost the region’s econ- from The Rocks’ variety the Cog Railway on Mt. the beautiful and histor- popular among tour bus bear expert Ben Kilham, omy. Increasingly, visi- of natural history pro- Washington or Little- ic Rocks Estate, with its visitors. as well as the Bretzfelder tors to The Rocks come grams, which includes ton’s celebrated Main rambling stone walls, Other favorite group Park Family Education- by the bus load. the New Hampshire Ma- Street. Rocks Estate mountain views and fir programs at The Rocks al Series each February “We’ve been working ple Experience, tours staff members and vol- tree-filled fields. include the moose & and August. with other area attrac- of the formal gardens unteers also tout other To attract more year- bear talks led by Manley, For more about The tions to grow our bus maintained at the Es- area attractions like round business and add who is an avid outdoors- Rocks Estate and the tour visits steadily over tate, and presentations the Brick Store in Bath to its wintertime com- man, and the Gardens tours and programs of- the past few years,” said on some of New Hamp- and Harman’s Cheese & merce as a Christmas of Yesteryear program, fered there, please vis- Rocks Estate Manager shire’s most famous Country Store in Sugar tree farm, The Rocks which uses hand-colored it www.therocks.org, Nigel Manley. “Three wildlife moose and bear. Hill. Some groups elect has added experiential slides from 1933 to illus- e-mail info@therocks. years ago, we had 12 bus- “Offering these pro- to stay for lunch at The tours and natural histo- trate the timeless beau- org or call 444-6228. RIVERGLEN FROM PAGE B6 her willingness nurture opening performance niors in Northern New gentlemen have been Glanzman, are nothing and to develop the cre- this month featured clas- England. Jeff is a true very giving of their time less than inspiration- yielded some love- ative skills of her fellow sic gems from the great New England gentle- in presenting such work- al: Her resident-driven ly paintings from the residents. American songbook man, and we are grateful shops over the past year, crafting projects are the hands of our residents. Many of our most and also several origi- for his presence in our and we are most grateful cornerstone of any suc- Shortly thereafter, our successful musical acts nal songs, which left us region. We hope to enjoy for their willingness to cessful activities pro- newest resident Blanche come to us through net- very impressed with his his company again very facilitate educational gram and I am only too Glanzman facilitated working and symbiotic musicianship. We are soon! events pertaining to the happy to support her en- her first crafting work- interaction with com- pleased to add Sol to our The month culminat- Jewish culture. deavors. I am elated to shop for our residents, munity partners, and regular musical roster! ed in the cultural vein Activities Director/ have such a solid team of in which each partici- singer/songwriter Solo- Our September Men’s with a fascinating pre- Publicity Manager Ryan volunteers at my side as pant made a Halloween mon “Sol” Montrond is Luncheon featured NH sentation on Rosh Ha- Wood stated that, “Sep- we approach the holiday door hanging in prepa- a perfect example of this State Senator Jeff Wood- shanah (the Jewish New tember has been a very season. Littleton and ration of one of our most phenomenon. Sol comes burn as our speaker. Jeff Year) by Martin Kessel, exciting month for our the surrounding towns enjoyable approaching to us from a highly musi- facilitated an interac- Eli Herb, and Dave Gold- residents from an ac- are home to many fasci- holidays! Blanche is a cal family, and his ines- tive conversation with stone (all of the Bethle- tivities perspective! We nating people who are delightful person with timable talent (both vo- the residents, which hem (NH) Hebrew Con- have had the pleasure of as generous with their tremendous artistic gifts cally and on the guitar) touched upon the con- gregation), who were welcoming back many time as they are talent- and we are grateful for is truly impressive. His cerns and interests of se- kind enough to bring ap- old friends from the ed. We at Riverglen ex- ples and honey for sweet community, along with tend a very enthusiastic wishes, in addition to a introducing a few new “thank you!” to all who sounding of the Shofar, ones, all of whom are in- make our activities and PATTY STEWART a traditional musical valuable to our mission. events so fulfilling for & ASSOCIATES instrument made from a The efforts of our new our residents!” ram’s horn. 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Their picture ending up at Lebanon’s of our day. in the spring from down by the safe in Beverly’s Salt Hill Pub or in the As our daughter Anne below the rail trail on Town Office is still on Tip-Top bread factory in recounted at Rick’s July Route 10, or show up at our refrigerator door. (I White River? committal service in the our afternoon door with would have written reef- Who else could teach Swiftwater Cemetery, a tray full of strawber- er or ice box, but nobody as a substitute in any who else but he could ries from Four Corners would understand.) middle school here in also run 16 miles in the Farm? Or later, a bas- Who else could be English, French, Music, Fear no more the heat good narration by Craig early morning and come ket full of fresh corn on heard playing penny Math or History and of the sun... Pursley on behalf of the home with a bag of blue- the cob from the same whistle on the summit of memorize every child’s Well, It’s been a qui- Bath Historical Society. berries and make blue- source? Of which he Madison while the rest of name and desk on the et week on Goose Lane He mentioned all the berry muffins for all the would happily eat six or the pack were still head- first day? Farm. The grass is still types of people who had household to enjoy in even eight. ing up there? Who else could have emerald green, but with come though from the time for breakfast? Who Among the hundred Who else could find left this world a book of little hint as yet of a late other side, ending with else could bake eight or so attending the ser- a session of Irish music Swiftwater, PAGE ­­­5 crop of hay after the the mention of a famous splurge of chest-height yellow convertible. That stuff in June. would be Ray Burton, The big news of this by any day and by Sun- THE OUTSIDE STORY: mid-August week was day to play the organ in the re-opening and ded- church. ication of the 1832 Bath We were told that Compost – a hot mess Covered Bridge, now Craig in despair had tak- BY MADELINE BODIN ate a high oxygen envi- risks with such high things cool down. Smith repaired after a couple en to swimming the river At the New Hamp- ronment where aerobic temperatures. At the aims for a balance of 25 of dismal years of recon- from the old railroad sta- shire University Organic microbes shine. These UNH farm, the students parts carbon to one part struction. Good for six tion to this side where he Dairy Research Farm in oxygen-loving microor- are not only constantly nitrogen. ton, enough for the am- has an art gallery. That Lee, even the heat for the ganisms work a lot faster monitoring the balance Research on the com- bulance and a cautious was over cookies made wash water is organic and create a lot of heat of all the components of post heat system at the fire truck if badly need- by the venerable Velma and locally-sourced. in the process. They are the decomposition pro- UNH organic dairy farm ed. Willy Minot, the Fire Ide and visits with Sandy The heat comes from responsible for the steam cess to keep the process is moving beyond its ear- Chief, probably breathed Peters and Louise Roy, the farm’s composting rising from your com- moving along, they are liest stage. According the deepest sigh of relief as they were cleaning facility, a building that post pile on a chilly au- also on the lookout for to Smith, the farm has when his trip of 11 miles up. Dorothy humbly in- looks like an eight-bay tumn morning, and the signs that the pile may applied for grants to ex- through Woodsville from troduced herself to Vel- garage but actually con- warm water at the UNH be getting too hot. pand the use of compost the Minot Farm in West ma, who proclaimed no tains cutting-edge com- research farm. When “Compost pile fires heat on the farm. If all Bath now became the need, and the cameras posting technology, as you see a farmer turning are more common than goes well, in the future, normal 1.9 miles from began taking our picture well as a whole lot of rot- a compost pile, it’s to in- people would like to be- compost will heat not home to the Fire Sta- together. ting stuff. fuse the whole thing with lieve,” explained Matt only the farm’s water tion. Just the day before There was a fine con- Of course, compost oxygen and stimulate Smith, a doctoral student (which currently gets a he’d had two calls in the cert in Haverhill with the heat doesn’t require so- these little guys. at UNH’s Natural Re- boost from other energy Swiftwater area from the North Country Cham- phisticated technology The specific species sources Department. sources) but also a green- rainy winds throwing ber Players. In one new or the attention to detail of microbes in a compost These fires start when house and wood chips trees onto power lines. piece the cellist Chris that doctoral students pile vary, depending on new, dry organic feed- that are used for the We were late at the Finkel was required provide to farm chores. factors such as ambient stock is put too close to cows’ bedding. ceremony but were glad to tap a drum with one However, managing heat temperature and what’s old, wet compost that is Everything comes to- to hear that the first hand while playing a generation is tricky. on the menu. Many of already hot. This easily gether in that eight-bay ride through the bridge note on the cello with the Even academics and them are literally as can happen in towering building. Cow manure was given to Beverly other hand. Then, sit- professional composters common as dirt. Debo- compost piles that re- and bedding get recycled Woods-Wilson, former ting in another chair, he can’t always get every- rah Neher, chair of the ceive little tending, he in a sanitary way. Nutri- (and still pitching in) was required to softly tap thing in the right bal- University of Vermont’s said. ents are returned to the Town Clerk, who lives each of six tuned glasses ance for perfect decom- Department of Plant and That very same de- hayfields when the com- a stone’s throw from to make different notes. position. Soil Science, looked at composition process post is spread, and hot the bridge and had to go Then there was the inter- Two kinds of decom- the DNA of the microbes sometimes ignites fires water keeps the dairy through Woodsville all mission. We nearly col- position provide most in compost piles and in hay bales, causing equipment sparkling. that time to get to her of- lided at the stage steps of the action in compost discovered that many of barn fires. Wet hay in Who knew that life on fice a stone’s throw from and I said, “I was scared piles. When oxygen is them were organisms the center of the bale sup- the farm could be such this side of the bridge. to death you were go- limited (think the fruit that also live in decom- ports decomposition and hot stuff? They put her sitting up ing to hit a wrong glass, skins in the bottom of posing leaf litter on the gets hotter and hotter un- in the back of a truck but you didn’t!” That your smelly garbage forest floor. til it ignites the dry hay Madeline Bodin is a to get her the first ride cracked him up, having pail), anaerobic micro- Neher pointed out on the outside of the bale. writer living in Ando- through. the desired effect. organisms are likely to the sanitary benefits of Getting the heat just ver, Vermont. The illus- I saw the renowned We loved seeing Mike thrive. They’re not very hot compost. The heat right means keeping tration for this column auctioneer Archie Steen- Dickerman’s piece in the efficient, they don’t cre- not only breaks down many things in propor- was drawn by Adelaide burgh all dressed up for Courier about Lafayette. ate a lot of heat, and they the material in the pile tion, but the main factors Tyrol. The Outside Sto- a bank meeting, talking The picture of the Fran- create noxious gases as a down, but also kills the are oxygen, water, and ry is assigned and edited with another banker. conia Ridge approach byproduct. Still, despite pathogens you don’t the carbon/nitrogen bal- by Northern Woodlands I strode up and said, to the summit brought the smell, anaerobic de- want there anyway. Most ance, said Smith. Carbon magazine and sponsored “Did you just sell that back happy memories. composition has bene- organisms can’t survive is the microbes’ fuel and by the Wellborn Ecology bridge?” He doubled over It has always been this fits. Throw organic ma- a compost pile’s peak nitrogen is their build- Fund of New Hampshire laughing and rose to give family’s favorite moun- terial into an anaerobic temperatures, which can ing material. When there Charitable Foundation: one of his best hugs for tain, even though we digester – a huge, high- reach about 170 degrees. is not enough carbon, [email protected]. an old friend. own a sight of our other tech plastic bag – and Initial pathogens that Of all the sufferers favorite, Moosilauke. you get methane, a fuel may be lurking in the over this long recon- In particular, it brings that can be used much compost are killed, mak- struction, the Brick us rich memories of like natural gas. ing a good, hot compost Store deserves the most our late son-in-law Rick What most com- pile self-purifying. sympathy. They lost Gangé, who with our posters try to do is cre- Of course, there are all the trade from over nephew Tom and some across the river. 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After fifteen Festival, a national tour- each and for $30, a tick- protecting and restoring ACT is a nationally years of consultations Photo by Dorothy Gilbert- ing event, will be held et includes a new ACT streams for clean water accredited, locally based, with Asser Levy, ex- Goldstone at the Colonial Theatre membership. and wild brook trout. grassroots nonprofit Upon retiring from the tele- pert Professor Emer- vision and film industry, in Bethlehem on Satur- The festival includes Clean Water/Healthy lands conservancy serv- itus Leo Hershkowitz Gilbert-Goldstone returned to day, Oct. 11. The doors 17 great films, from Trout partners NH Fish ing NH’s North Country of Queens College and her original passion, Jewish will open at 6pm and the snowboarders on Dena- & Game, Plymouth State with a mission is to con- other research, Doro- secular history. Determined films will be shown from li to steelhead fishing, University Center for serve land for the future thy Gilbert-Goldstone to spread the stories of ordi- 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. from portraits of young Rural Partnerships, and growth and well being of will deliver the story of nary Jews traveling through The Film Festival activists making a big Trout Unlimited will be the region. Visit www. how twenty-three Jews history, she has devoted her- supports ACT’s Clean difference in their com- there with lots of good aconservationtrust.org traveled for six months self to writing historical fic- Water/Healthy Trout munities to a kayak ad- materials and real trout or call 823-7777 for more under great duress tion for the last fifteen years, project, and is a mem- venture you have to see and aquatic insects. information. from Recife to New Am- concentrating on the 14th through 17th centuries with sterdam, arriving just particular emphasis on the in time to celebrate the predicament of Jews and con- Harvest Supper, Oct. 11 in Whitefield first Rosh Hashana in versos in the New World. North America in 1654. 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CALL 603-444-3927 FOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING RATES C4 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Calendar Please submit Calendar items at least one week before publication date to [email protected], or call 444-3927. WED., OCTOBER 8 Youth Services Librar- increased health, vitality hood. The museum is no rain date. Soldier’s Festival, 6 p.m. Colonial 2014 Adult Flu Clinic, ian, MacKenzie Ross at and balance of all body open from 11 a.m. to 3 park, No. Woodstock. Theatre, Bethlehem, NH. 3-7 p.m. North Country mross@stjathenaeum. systems. Classes are free; p.m. Fridays and Satur- Devlin event in Beth- Doors open at 6 for dis- Home Health & Hospice, org or call 748-8291. donations are welcome. days, through October lehem, As part of a series plays and information 536 Cottage St., Littleton. Mary Sturtevant, M. 13. Admission is free - of the “Listen and Learn” about the Clean Water/ Teen Writers Group, THURS., OCTOBER 9 Ed. Certified teacher of donations are graciously community chats host- Healthy Trout project, 3:30 and on the 3rd Peacham Corner health and healing arts accepted. ed by state legislative silent auction, food and Wednesday of every Guild, Open daily 10-5, for 20+ years. For infor- Open House every candidate Donna Devlin drink and more. Films month to gain inspira- Sunday 11-5, closed Tues- mation and registration, Friday, 1-3 p.m. Please and her special guests, start at 7 p.m. Tickets at tion, share writing, and days. Featuring small call Mary at 823-8780 or stop by the Mittersill Al- the public is invited to the door or at www.acon- explore other formats. antiques, fine handcraft- email peace@pathofhar- pine discuss what they’d like servationtrust.org. Notebooks will be pro- ed gifts, specialty foods mony.com. Resort, 193 Mittersill to see represented at the He Came to Stay–The vided, but you are wel- and plants. 643 Bayley Write Night, 6-8 p.m. Rd., Franconia. For more state house, enjoy some Story of Asser Levy, 7 come to bring your own Hazen Road, Peacham, With Katherine Ferrier. information, please visit light refreshments, and p.m. Gilbert-Goldstone Notebook, laptop or iPad. VT. 802-592-3332. WREN, Main St. Bethle- our website @ mittersill- get a sneak peek at the presents her research This program is for ages First Thursday Wine hem. resort.com or call 823- “work-in-progress” at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem 12-18 and all are welcome! Tasting, 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. 5511. restoration of Christ Hebrew Congregation. April’s theme is Poetry. and first Thursday of FRI., OCTOBER 10 Friday Flicks, 8 p.m. the King church. Closed The program is open to For more information, each month. Organic 2014 Adult Flu Clinic, Join us for an after-din- for decades, the church the public. Admission is contact Youth Services wines. Stop in for a sam- 10 a.m.-noon. Littleton ner movie. AMC Infor- was built by wealthy Cu- free. Librarian, MacKenzie ple. St. J. Food Co-op, St. Area Senior Center, Riv- mation Desk staff picks ban industrialists during Ross at mross@stjathe- Johnsbury, Vt. erglen Lane, Littleton. the flick and you just sit Bethlehem’s heyday and MON., OCTOBER 13 naeum.org. Intro to Guitar Work- Story Time, 10:30 a.m. back and enjoy. AMC is a magnificent symbol T'ai Chi Class, 5:30-7 YA Reads Book Club, shop, 4-5:30 p.m. With Children’s Library at St. Pinkham Notch Visitor of both the area’s past p.m. All Saints Episco- 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Ross Boyd of Tiny Vil- Johnsbury Athenaeum. Center. prosperity as well as its pal Church, Littleton. Room. All teens ages 12- lage Music. WREN, Main This Acorn event is rec- potential future renais- Call Maggie 444 -5515 or 18 are welcome to attend. St., Bethlehem. ommended for ages 0-6. SAT., OCTOBER 11 sance. Free admission. Email Paul mtnrvrtaic- Read and discuss classic Qigong and T’ai Chi, Sugar Hill Histori- Moosilauke Public Li- Corned Beef & Cab- [email protected]. and current young adult 5-6:30 p.m. The goal of cal Museum. 11 a.m. to brary Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 bage Supper, 5-7 p.m. titles every last Wednes- Qigong and T’ai Chi is to 3 p.m. at 1401 Route 117 p.m. Book donations will Bath Congregational TUES., OCTOBER 14 day of the month. June’s harmonize body, mind - in the heart of Sugar be accepted the day of Church. Take-outs avail- Dinner Bell, 5 p.m. discussion will be The and breath through a Hill. Once Upon a Time, the book sale and can be able. Handicap accessi- Community Meal. Fault in Our Stars by process of gathering, the 2014 exhibit, is filled dropped off at Soldier’s ble. Proceeds benefit the All Saints’ Episcopal John Green. For more cleansing and circulat- with precious memories Park at 9:45 a.m. In case Church. Church, School St., Lit- information, contact ing Qi, or vital energy, for of bygone eras of child- of rain: Sale cancelled, Wild & Scenic Film tleton. ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS Please contact The Courier about any changes, 444-3927

HEALTH RELATED & 7:30 (speak/discuss). 444- the month at the Family gram) Bone Builders Language classes. Call movies and children’s SUPPORT GROUPS 2593. Resource Center, Gor- is a strength training Adult Learner Services events, at Colonial The- Bereavement support • Durrell Methodist ham. Contact Diane Bun- and balance exercise at 444-6306 or email atre, Main St., Bethle- group, 1-2:30 p.m., 1st Church, Main St., Beth- nell at 752-5984, evenings. program designed to [email protected] hem; 869-3422, www. and 3rd Tues., at North lehem.Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. SOS is for those who address the issue ofoste- for more information. 75 bethlehemcolon-ial.org. Country Home Health & “As Bill Sees It”, read have lost a family mem- oporosis. Classes meet Bronson St., Littleton The Arts Gallery, 28 Hospice, 536 Cottage St., and discuss. ber, friend, or co-worker twice a week at LRH on Main St., Lisbon, fine art Littleton; call 444-9221 or Al-Anon meeting, St. to suicide. Tuesday and Thursday HISTORICAL of the North Country. 444-5317. Johnsbury Al-Anon 7 Chair Yoga for Well- mornings at 10:30 a.m. at SOCIETIES The Frost Place, lo- Caregivers Support p.m., every Tues.,Thurs. ness, 1-2 p.m., Mondays, LRH, 600 St. Johnsbury Littleton Area Histor- cated at 128 Ridge Road Group, 9:30–11 a.m. First Kingdom Recovery Cen- Littleton Area Senior Road, Littleton - Medical ical Society, open Weds. in Franconia, is open Tuesday of every month. ter (Dr. Bob's birthplace) Center. Appropriate for Office Building – take Only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Or six days a week (closed Riverglen House, 55 Riv- 297 Summer St. all ages. Improve flexi- elevator to 2nd Floor! by appointment, at 1 Cot- Tuesdays). The proper- erglen Lane, Littleton. Al-Anon meeting, 10 bility, balance and abil- Classes are ongoing, so tage Street, Littleton Op- ty features: a museum For more information a.m. Saturday Unitari- ity to reduce stress. Call you can join anytime. era House. 444-6435 in the house owned by call Servicelink, 444- an Universalist Church Katrine with questions The classes are FREE of Franconia Heritage Robert Frost from 1915 4498 ext. 1502. Cherry St., at 838-2421. charge and weights are Museum, 1-4 p.m. Friday to 1920; the Henry Holt Support Center at Al-Anon meeting, NCHRA meetings. provided. and Saturday, Memorial Barn with gift shop and Burch House, ongoing 7 p.m., every Weds. at 8-10 a.m., third Tuesday Carrie Myers Smith Day through Halloween, video of Frost’s time in support group for wom- First Congregational of each month at the Lit- will offer a “Fit in 15” other times by special re- the area and a Poetry en and teens; call 444- Church on Main St., Lit- tleton Learning Center, class at LRH on Tuesday quest call 823-5000. Trail that loops through 0624. tleton; 444-3376. 646 Union St. Members and Thursday mornings Dalton Historical So- the woods with Frost’s NAMI support group Al-Anon meeting, are $7 and Non-Members at 6 am on the 2nd floor of ciety, 7 p.m., first Thurs., poems along the way. for families living with 6 p.m., every Sun., at are $10. Call NCHRA the medical office build- at Dalton Town Hall; call For information and mental illness, 6:30-8:30 Trinity United Method- Chair, Anne Quinn, at ing OR outside weather 837-9120. conferences, special p.m. 3rd Thursday of ist Church, 18 Lancaster anne.quinn@achs-inc. permitting. The total Lisbon Area Histor- events and evening poet- each month, at All Saints Road (Rt. 3) in White- org or 444-2464 x 132. class time will be about ical Society, open Fri- ry readings, visit www. Parish House, School St, field; call 837-2083 for Brain Injury and 25 min with warm-up day 1 p.m.-3 p.m. May frostplace.org. Littleton; 846-5554. more info. Stroke Support Group, and cool down! The cost through October or by Catamount Arts films, New mothers’ group, Cloverleaf Drop-In 2nd Wed. every month, is $80 for the 16 classes chance or appointment, 7 p.m. weeknights, East- 10:30 a.m.-noon, every Center peer support 6 p.m., at the Ammonoo- ($5/class). Pay per class at 6 South Main Street ern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Wed., Littleton Regional outreach, 3-9 p.m., Sun.- suc Community Health or register for the entire (Parker Block). Meetings Vt.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m., and Hospital; 444-9335. Thurs., and 1-9 p.m., Fri. Center, 25 Mt. Eustis Rd., 16 classes! Please call third Weds. of the month Sun., 1:30 p.m.; 1-888-757- Breast cancer sup- and Sat., 241 Cottage St., Littleton. Jackie 616-1468 Carrie directly to regis- at 6:30 p.m. Call 838-6146. 5559. port group/Rally Round, Littleton; 444-5314. or Steve 444-2464 X9123. ter for this class. She can Sugar Hill Historical Littleton Quilt Guild 5-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs. Littleton Peer Sup- Cancer support be reached at 991-9558. Museum - This year's ex- Meeting, 3rd Thursday monthly, North Country port Group, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., group, for cancer pa- hibit, Once Upon a Time, of each month, 7 p.m., Home Health, 536 Cot- Monday thru Friday, 46 tients and their families, FOR SENIORS features the museum's at Littleton Community tage St., Littleton; 869- Cottage St., Littleton, 3rd Wednesday of each Whitefield Senior extensive collection of Center, 120 Main Street. 5441. tel./fax 444-5344. We are month, 6 p.m., at Cottage Center Meals, noon, clothes, cradles, books, Guests and new mem- Sight Services for In- geared around Mental Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Mon. at Highland House toys, puzzles, ephemera, bers welcome. 444-5941. dependent Living, vision Health and Recovery. Road, Woodsville; 747- and McIntyre Apts.; and childhood memories North Country Toast- rehabilitation group, 1-3 To EMPOWER and fa- 9156. Wed. at McIntyre Apts.; of bygone eras. Other dis- masters, 6-7:30 p.m. Meet p.m., 2nd Thurs. even cilitate groups. To give Overeaters Anony- Mon., Wed., and Thurs., plays include the main every 2nd and 4th Tues- months, at Community tools so you can be self mous Meeting, Mondays, at McKee Inn, Lancaster, room of the old Cobleigh day at The Beal House House, Littleton. sufficient. All programs 5 - 6 p.m., All Saints Epis- 837-2424. Alternates Fri- Tavern, photograph Inn, 2 West Main Street, AA meetings: are free. copal Church House, day between McIntyre and genealogy library, Littleton. Practice your • St. Catherine’s Reiki healing, 6:30- School Street, Littleton. and McKee. gift shop, carriages and communication and Church, Highland Street, 9:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Call 444-6541. sleighs, full-size model leadership skills in an Lisbon. Wed. 7 p.m.; 747- Tues. each month; do- Weekly Blood Pres- EDUCATIONAL of a local blacksmith's easy going, no pressure, 2038. nation, $15, at Thyme to sure Check, 10 a.m.-noon. Story Times, Little- shop, public signs, and supportive atmosphere. • Littleton Congrega- Heal Herbals, 113 Main At Littleton Fire Rescue/ ton Public Library. Sept. a 1939 Ford fire truck. Open to the public ages tional Church, M-F, noon St., Lisbon; 838-5599. Fire Station. Free to the 9 through Oct. 15 and Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 18 and older. Stop in or (speak/discuss) and Sat., Caregiver Support public. Walk-in clinic, no Nov. 4 through Dec. 3. Fridays and Saturdays, contact Elaine for more 7:30 p.m. (speak/discuss) Group, 10-11:30 a.m., appointment necessary. Fingerplays, puppets, May 30 to October 13. info: erentz@myfair- Wed., 7 p.m. (Big Book); third Thursday of every For more information, beanbags, music, flannel Admission is free - Dona- point.net. Find us online 444-3376 month at the Lyndon- please call Bill at 444- stories and a craft. Tues- tions are accepted. For at • Methodist Church ville, Vt., United Method- 2137. days, 9:30 a.m. Toddler large and special groups, http://1431722.toast- Parish Hall, Littleton, ist Church (handicap ac- Free Ongoing Silent Tales (Children up to age private tours may be ar- mastersclubs.org Thurs., 8 p.m., 12-step; cessible). Call Riverside Meditation, Meet on 3 and their caregivers. ranged. For Information: 444-5567. Life Enrichment Center Mondays at 6 p.n. at the Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Contact Executive Direc- VETERANS • Littleton Hospital, at (802) 626-3900 or 1-866- new Bethlehem Town Preschool Stories (Ages tor Kitty Bigelow, 823- Rep. of State Vet Sat., 8:30 a.m., 12-step 926-3900 for more infor- Library, 2245 Main St., 3,4, & 5 and their caregiv- 5336 or kittyh41@gmail. Council available 1st study group; 444-9000. mation. Bethlehem. ½-hour si- ers.) Free and open to the com. and 3rd Fri., 8 a.m.- • United Methodist Survivors of Suicide lent meditation begins public but please give 24 noon, American Legion Church, Woodsville, Peer Support Groups— at 6:15 p.m. through 6:45 hours notice for groups CULTURE & Post, 4 Ammonoosuc St., Fri., 8 p.m., (speak/dis- Plymouth Region SOS p.m. We will leave by 7 if 6 or more. Phone the RECREATION Woodsville and 2nd and cuss); 747-3122. Group, meets 7-9 p.m. on p.m. All are welcome. Library at 444-5741. Littleton Area Garden 4th Fri. at N.H. Employ- • White Mountain the fourth Thursday of Bring your own cushion There is no storytime if Club meets third Thurs- ment Security Office, Christian Church, 70 the month beginning in or use library chairs. Littleton Schools close day monthly at 1:00 pm. Littleton. Call 444-2971 Reddington St., Little- March at the Starr King Please call 991-8844 for due to ice or snow. Membership open to for appointment. ton. Mon.-Fri., Morning Universalist Fellowship. directions and more in- Literacy program, 7-9 men and women of all Spiritual (read/discuss), Contact Marcia Vander- formation. p.m., Mon. and Thurs., ages, from all communi- MISCELLANEOUS 8 a.m. Mast at 764-4352, eve- RSVP Bone Builders N. Woodstock Town Of- ties who are interested The Dinner Bell Meal • Our Lady of the nings. At Littleton Regional fice; call 745-9971. in gardening. Please call will be served at 5 p.m. Snows Church, Main North Country SOS Healthcare FREE HiSET (High 823-5459 for location and every Tuesday (except St., Franconia. Sun., Group, meets 7-9 p.m. on RSVP (Retired Se- School Equivalency Test program details. Ongoing, PAGE ­­­5 6:15 (beginner group); the second Thursday of nior Volunteer Pro- and English as a Second Live performances, The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 C5 Calendar ONGOING (Continued from Page C4) July &Aug.) at All Saint's Pantry, 1-4 p.m., ev- 7-8 p.m., 2nd Wed., public meetings, 6:30 p.m., 2nd 16 Pleasant St, Littleton off Exit 40, Route 93 ... Episcopal Church, 35 ery Tues. at Franconia session at Littleton High Wednesday of every is an extension of the balls, bats, gloves, insect School St., Littleton. Community Church of School. month, Easton Town First United Method- repellent, first aid pro- All are welcome to this Christ; 823-8421. The Ammonoosuc Hall, 1060 Easton Valley ist Church. It is a thrift vided. free community sup- Friday night suppers, River Local Advisory Rd., Easton. For more store selling gently used Drop-ins welcome ex- per, which is sponsored 6 p.m., at Littleton VFW, Committee Meeting, information, please call donated items of all cept Team Wednesday, by our organizations, 600 Cottage St. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., held 823-5755. kinds. Open Tuesdays our more competitive churches and schools. Littleton Conserva- on 1st Wednesday each PRAYER SERVICE- and Fridays each week night. Positive attitude, Emergency Food Cup- tion Commission meet- month, at the Littleton Durrell Methodist from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. good sportsmanship + board, 9-10 a.m., each ing, 7 p.m., 2nd Mon., Area Senior Center. All Church 2057 Main Street GREAT SOFTBALL, $10/season required. Tues., Thurs.,Sat., 35 Littleton Area Senior meetings are open to the Bethlehem, NH Every Award winning, in- Call Cliff 869-2582 for School St., at All Saints’ Center off Cottage St. public. Tuesday, 7 p.m. We Wel- ter-generational... ages 5 more info. littletonn- Church, Littleton. Ammonoosuc Valley Easton Conservation come Everyone! to 85. Nightly at Profile hsoftball.com. Our 23rd Good Neighbor Food Softball board meetings, Commission monthly Outreach Center at High School 6-8 PM. Just year. DAR CROSSWORD PUZZLE (Continued from Page C2) Across 3. “Ol’ Man River” composer ite sharp scissors and meetings, and refresh- 1. Japanese alcoholic beverages 4. Mint, e.g. 1¼ yard piece of Polar ments will be served. 6. “___ have known...” 5. Breastbones Fleece to cut and fringe. Additional informa- (contraction) 6. “___ me?” Easy instructions will be tion about the meeting, 10. Air 7. Macho guys (hyphenated) available at the meeting; or membership in the 14. Cast out 8. Big ape 15. “My ___!” there will be a few extra Daughters of the Ameri- 9. Computer device to prevent 16. Calendar span shears and fleece lengths can Revolution (DAR) is unauthorized use 17. Gardener 10. Buttonwood available. The building available; please contact 19. Harden is handicap accessible. Chapter Regent Marsha 11. Cast 20. Staying power? 12. Like some buckets Guests and the public Stewart at 837-9513 or As- 21. Etches 13. Extract are welcome and always sistant Treasurer Elaine 23. Snarl 18. Focal point cordially invited to DAR LaDuke at 444-5948. 25. Ankle injury 22. Befitting a king 27. “I” problem 24. About SWIFTWATER 28. A pint, maybe 25. Aspersion (Continued from Page C1) 29. “Cool!” 26. 100 centavos 112 new tunes? buzz-saw table is wait- 32. Bad lighting? 28. Parenthesis, essentially 36. Gun gamble (2 wds) All day from noon till ing to get set up for the 30. “___ we having fun yet?” 40. Sing like Bing midnight and beyond, a next jag to fill the shed. 31. Bit of statuary 41. Beach bird host of musicians who The support for the sap 33. Antares, for one loved Rick played and tank is rotting away and 42. A hand 43. ___ jacket 34. “Miss ___ Regrets” sang on the lawns at needs new posts. The 35. “20,000 Leagues” harpooner Goose Lane, served with hard work next spring of 45. Clippers 48. Entertainment recruiters (2 ___ Land THIS WEEK’S a constant stream of food collecting sap from buck- wds) 37. ___ Maugham, English writer and extreme badminton ets will be shared with www. PUZZLE ANSWERS 53. Short amusing opera 38. Absurd and some sober as well the younger generations, 54. Esteem 39. O.K., in a way NEW as petty-extreme cro- but the old folks will be 58. Butts 44. Pontiac, e.g. quet. Seemed like a good glad when the pipe-lines 59. Someone chosen to decide a 46. Forever, poetically send-off. run full-tilt. disputed issue 47. Chemical analysis (pl.) HAMPSHIRE Back to Earth. August Here’s to Rick. Quiet 61. #1 spot 48. Ark contents is the time to get ready consummation have and 62. Weaken 49. Abreast (of) LAKES for spring. The saplines renowned be thy grave. 63. African antelope 50. Theme indicated in a title are being rebuilt to re- 64. Furnace output 51. Bacon bit AND move the squirrel bites S. A. Morse writes his 65. “Planet of the ___” 52. Monthly bill and other failures. The Swiftwater Diary from 66. English exam finale, often 55. Flight data, briefly MOUNTAINS woodshed for the evapo- Goose Lane Farm in Down 56. Pepsi, e.g. rator is half-full and the Swiftwater. 1. Transmitted 57. Cafeteria carrier .com 2. Chill 60. “___ alive!” (contraction) IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Religious Directory Bring your Family to a House of Worship BETHLEHEM LINCOLN CROSSROADS CHURCH LIGHT OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH Bible-Based • 1091 Meadow St., Littleton • 444-2525 Advent Christian Church • 45 Lafayette Ave. (Meeting in the McIntyre School Apts. Auditorium) ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Contemporary Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. (next to Littleton Water & Light and Littleton Millworks) “Church the Way it Ought to Be” BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN CENTER Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. Non-Denominational Roman Catholic • Church St., Lincoln • 745-2266 Nursery care provided. Children’s ministry and education. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. and Bible teaching. Worship Service: 11 a.m. 1858 Maple St., Bethlehem • 869-5401 Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m. Bible Study: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Saturday Confession: 3:50 and 4:20 p.m. Young children attend Sunday School during Call for locations of weeknight Bible studies Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study: Every other Wednesday the message; nursery and childcare is available. Pastor: Rev. Daniel Boyce • 603-846-5400 Youth Group: 6 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. (check website for dates) Daily Mass: Tues. 5 p.m.; Wed. 8 a.m.; Thurs. 5 p.m.; Men’s & Women’s Encouragement Group: [email protected] Pastor: Steven M. Palmer Time for Women: 3rd Wed. of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. Pastor: Mark Clements Wednesday Sing & Study: 6 p.m. WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHLEHEM HEBREW CONGREGATION Pastor: Rev. David Kneeland Website: www.crossroadsoflittleton.com Pastor: Mark Bickford, 444-1381 27 Jefferson Road, Whitefield • 603-837-2469 Unaffiliated-Egalitarian Email: [email protected] Showing Love - Sharing Jesus Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 –11:00 a.m. 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem www.cbc1816.org • email: [email protected] Shabbat & Holiday Services LISBON LITTLETON BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Life Cycle Celebrations • Extensive Jewish Library ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH (KJV ONLY) Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. Religious School • Adult Education LISBON BIBLE CHURCH Infinite Respect – Radical Hospitality Sunday School: 10 AM Bible Study: Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. Call 603-869-5465 or 603-823-7711 Non-Denominational 35 School Street, in Littleton New Hampshire 444-3414 Morning Service: 11 AM Men’s Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 a.m. www.bethlehemsynagogue.org 21 Woolson Rd., Lisbon • 838-6184 Email: [email protected] Evening Service: 6 PM Ladies’ Circle: 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 p.m. Outreach ministries: Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift Community Participation Welcome Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist: All welcome to 8 AM Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. and 10 AM services. Dinner on Grounds: 1st Sunday of month Shop and Food Pantry, 837-9044 Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Greg Vigne Food Cupboard: 9 AM Tuesday, with no Evening Service DURRELL UNITED METHODIST Pastor: Russ Wing Contact: Pastor Ed Small, (603)444-2880 Box 728 • 869-2056 Thursday WHITEFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Men’s Breakfast: 8 AM 2nd Wednesday Email: [email protected] Morning Worship and Sunday School CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Web site: littletonbiblebaptistchurch.org 3 School St., Whitefield • 603-837-8849 for nursery through fifth grade at 11 a.m. Episcopal • School Street, Lisbon every month www.whitefieldcc.com Pastor: R. Kelly Harvell Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., and coffee fellowship Office Hours: Monday through ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH Please visit our website for opportunities Pastor: Rev. Noel Bailey Wednesday 9 AM to 2 PM Roman Catholic • High St., Littleton • 444-2593 of fellowship and worship and for updated youth and children’s ministry information. NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rector: The Reverend Kurt Wiesner Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Secretary: Patricia Laurino Sunday Schedule: 475 Whitefield Rd., Bethlehem • 444-1230 Sunday School: (all ages) 9:30 a.m. 10:30am Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship ±: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. WHITE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. Prayer at Lisbon Regional School Library FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Christ-centered, charismatic, Food Pantry: Every 3rd Monday 9 a.m.-Noon (Nursery, Children’s Church up to age 8) Evangelical • Christ-centered • 355 Union St., Littleton contemporary worship WOODSTOCK/N. WOODSTOCK 70 Redington Street, Littleton, NH 03561 Office hours: M-T 9 a.m.-noon 444-1230 Sunday Evening Study: 6 p.m. in private home Sunday worship: 8:00 & 11:00 AM Pastor: Rev. Jay Dexter Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 602-444-6517 • www.wmcchurch.com CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH from Father’s Day through Labor Day 8 & 10 AM 6:30 p.m. in private home Jim Anan, Pastor School St., No Woodstock • 745-3184 Friday: SonShine Club (Oct.-Apr.) up to age 12) blend of traditional & contemporary music Sunday service 10:00 am Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. FRANCONIA Pastor: Tracy Davis, 838-5138 @ 2nd service only: Nursery care & Children’s Church Kids church 10:00 am (ages 5-12) Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 AM Nursery provided Priest in Charge: Teresa Gocha FRANCONIA COMMUNITY ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH no S.S. from Father’s Day through Labor Day Roman Catholic • Highland Ave., Lisbon • 747-2038 Adult ministries & Small Groups SUGAR HILL PEMI VALLEY CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST (UCC) Lord’s Day Mass: 9 a.m. More information: www.nhfaith.com Rte. 3, Woodstock • 745-6241 44 Church St (Box 237), Franconia 03580 Pastor: Reverend Jeff Statz Contact us: [email protected] ST. MATTHEW’S CHAPEL (11⁄2 miles north of Exit 30 Office phone: 823-8421 • Email: [email protected] [email protected] Call: 444-2763 Episcopal • Rte. 117, Sugar Hill, NH or 4 miles south of the light at Rte. 118 & Rte. 3) Wednesdays: Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Web site: www.franconiachurch.org Pastor: Rev. Mac Starring Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. in July, Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Noon-4pm August & the 1st Sunday in September Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. LISBON-LANDAFF Pastor: Rev. John Muehlke Jr. Sunday Worship: 10:30am8 All are welcome. THE SHARED MINISTRY FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC Refreshments following service. Choir Practice: Sun. 9:30am, Thurs. 7pm 189 Main St., Littleton • 444-3376 WOODSVILLE Good Neighbor Food Pantry Hours: Tues. 1-4pm Landaff & Lisbon, U.M.C Lisbon Congregational, U.C.C. Office Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. SUGAR HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor: Barry Jacobson Meeting in the brick church, Email: [email protected] Non-denominational • Pastor: Ned Wilson ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Roman Catholic Main Street, Lisbon, through winter. Web: www.1stconglittleton.org Rt. 117, Sugar Hill • 823-9908 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. with child care Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Lord’s Day Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.; and children’s Sunday School Child Sunday School: 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Saturday: 7:30 p.m., AA Meeting Sun. 7:15 a.m.; Sun. 10:45 a.m. Prayer Groups: As scheduled Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Main St., Franconia • 444-2593 Monday-Friday: Noon AA Meetings in Church Hall Sacrament of Reconciliation: Bible Study: Weekly at the Parsonage Mass: Saturday at 6 p.m. Tuesday: 6 p.m., Al Anon Meeting Sat. 4:00-4:45 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Lyn Winter WHITEFIELD 838-5008 (Parsonage) Wednesday: 7 p.m., Big Book AA Meeting [email protected] Pastor: Rev. W. David Weddington THE CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION ST. JOHNSBURY, VT JEFFERSON (Located behind the Laconia Bank on Elm St.) Rectory: 837-2724 • All Other Inquiries: 837-2552 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN CHURCH LITTLETON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Celebrating its 127th year of continuous Corner of Cherry St. & Eastern Ave. Meeting at the I00F Lodge on Route 2 18 Main St. Littleton • 444-5567 • [email protected] Summer Service in Whitefield. 802-748-2442 • All Welcome 752-6215 • Affilated with CCCC BREAD OF LIFE UPC Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon Join us in worship Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) Apostolic Pentecostal • 603-869-3127 Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. from July 1 to August 26 Choir: 2nd and 4th Sundays 35A Mill St., Littleton Children’s religious education program Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Children’s Church: 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. and childcare available. (Nursery care provided at 10 a.m.) TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 25 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield Buddist Study & Meditation Group: Weekly Bible Studies Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. Thursday: AA, 8 p.m. Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. Meets 12 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays. Rev. Dean A. Stiles Pastor: James F. Sullivan Pastor: Rev. Robert K. Schneider, 603-444-2152 Pastor: Rev. Kelley Harvell Minister: Rev. Brendan Hadash C6 The Littleton Courier, Wednesday, October 8, 2014