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Riverfire Was a Huge Success Volume 119 No. 43 © WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 50 cents COURTESY PHOTOS The “Pumpkin Bridge” over the Androscoggin was a spectacular sight. The boompiers in the middle of the river lit up the night. RiverFire was a huge success BY JODY HOULE downtown “It’s All About a duck race, music, Bobo of anxious, nervous peo- event definitely helped er successful event. These Contributing writer the Pumpkin” event, a 5 K T. Clown, costume pa- ple waiting to enter the make RiverFire shine on dedicated volunteers put race, and ATV’s were wel- rade, beer tent and food two-acre haunted logging its 10th Anniversary. We in countless hours to pro- BERLIN—The 10th An- come. Many ATV riders vendors. At 4 P.M., the Re- camp. Many shrieks from believe that all the hard vide a thrilling and chill- nual RiverFire event was, returned to the welcoming Max Hot Air Balloon was the park left the waiting work and dedication of our ing show that no one will once again, a smash hit. It streets of Berlin NH once at Horne Field giving hot patrons with chills down volunteers is what makes soon forget.” was a record breaking day again, and many of them air balloon rides. Then, at their spines. a difference. The collabo- 200 ATV’s registered by all accounts according were in the spirit of Hal- dusk, the historical boom “The RiverFire Com- ration with other organi- for the Zombie ATV Pok- to Paula Kinney of Andro- loween and decked out as piers were lit on fire as a mittee is extremely sat- zations and businesses is er Run and over 200 run- scoggin Valley Chamber Zombies. trademark to the event, isfied with the outcome the key to the success of ners/walkers registered of Commerce. Over 5,000 At 2pm, the gates of the and the pumpkins were il- of this year’s event. The an event that we can all be in the 5 K Run / Walk. people attended the day- Northern Forest Heritage luminated on the walking entire day was a success,” proud of. And, of course, The winners of the sold long celebration which Park opened up with free bridge creating a mesmer- Kinney said. “The addi- we can’t forget Horrorfest. out duck race were, first included many new fea- admission to the park. izing site for spectators. tion of the Zombie ATV RiverFire wouldn’t be place, Brady Binette, sec- tures this year including There was a bouncy house At 7 P.M. the doors of Poker Run, the 5 K Race the same without it. The ond place, Claire Camp- a pancake breakfast, a village, a petting zoo, Horrorfest opened. There and the ‘It’s All About Award-winning Horror- bell, and third place, Ja- Zombie ATV Poker Run, a pony rides, face painting, was a three-hour long line the Pumpkin’ downtown fest team pulled off anoth- nine Pierce. Sansoucy awarded GRP wind farm appraisal bid on split vote BY EDITH TUCKER valuation appraisal con- cial meeting at the Coös [email protected] tract on the Granite Re- County Nursing Home. liable Power (GRP) wind The only other bidder, WEST STEWART- farm in Dixville and Mills- an international firm STOWN — In an action field on a 2-to-1 vote to the headquartered in Colts that angered county com- low bid of $25,000 submit- Neck, N.J. — MR Valua- missioner Rick Samson, ted by George E. Sansou- tion Consulting, LLC — the board of county com- cy, P.E., LLC, (GES) at see AWARDED, page ­­­A11 missioners awarded the Thursday evening’s spe- Mark Evans is running for mayor BY JODY HOULE he said. “I want to roll back Contributing writer some of the regulations.” Evans also stated that he BERLIN – With the believes some of the current municipal elections just ordinances and signs are around the corner, many outdated. “Signs are sitting seats are vacant. Mayor around and ordinances ex- Paul Grenier filed for a ist that don’t need to exist,” third term, and former Evans said. “For example, councilor, Mark Evans, there are ordinances reg- RIDE-THE-WILDS who currently serves on ulating loading zones for PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER the planning board, decid- businesses that have been Harry Brown of Stewartstown, who heads up the not-for-profit North Country OHRV Coalition ed to be his lone opponent, closed for 50 years. It’s all of 15 OHRV clubs and 2 Chambers of Commerce, displayed the “Ride the Wilds” poster that the to give the public a choice. about good government.” Northern Community Investment Corp., had developed for its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. “One of the hallmarks Evans’ third part to 17, at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. NCIC’s New Hampshire Grand initia- of democracy is voting and his platform is to reduce tive facilitated a strategic “messaging” session with the Coalition at which the “Ride the Wilds” having a choice,” said Ev- the tax rate. “We need to identity and logo were created, now widely used to promote the new connected ATV trail system ans. “It generates interest work harder at finding that allows 4-wheeler enthusiasts to get to restaurants, shops, B&Bs and motels in Coös, including and excitement.” ways to control spending. COURTESY PHOTO Berlin, Gorham, Groveton, Lancaster, Pittsburg, Colebrook, Stewartstown, and Stratford. Local Evans has a three-part If we don’t find ways to do Berlin mayoral candidate Mark business owners, select boards, the Coös County commissioners, and the county delegation of state platform as a focus in mind: that, property taxes will Evans representatives have all worked together to support 1,000-mile trail system. Two state agencies — DRED’s Bureau of Trails and state Fish and Game — have provided vital support. Relaxing of regulations for just keep going up. I don’t “entice” small business- private property owners, want to increase property es to locate to Berlin. He updated city ordinances, taxes for people who can’t stated that a high tax rate and reducing the tax rate. afford it,” he insisted. He takes away from the goal AMC rolls out online video of One of the issues in the pointed out that Berlin is to make the city appealing council regarding property usually in the top three cit- to small business owners. owners this year involved ies of the highest tax rates Northern Pass’ impacts across N.H. allowing back yard chick- in the state. “I believe that see EVANS, page ­­­A11 BY EDITH TUCKER ConCom members from video that is now posted ens, and Evans was among a high tax rate works in [email protected] nearby towns. About 40 peo- online: www.outdoors.org/ a very few who supported opposition to prosperity CALENDAR ............................ A7 ple crowded into a meeting northernpassvideo. Arnold lifting current restrictions. in the city,” he continued. CLASSIFIED.....................B5-B7 BETHELHEM — The room next to the gift shop is part of a team of North- The current ordinance re- He noted that he would EDITORIAL ............................. A4 first public showing of in the barn run by the his- ern Pass opponents who stricting chickens ended up try to balance out one-time HAPPENINGS ......................... A7 the YouTube video devel- toric property’s nonprofit were on hand from five remaining in effect. spending in capital expens- OBITUARIES & SERVICES ....... A6 oped by the Appalachian owner, the Society for the nonprofit organizations, in- “It would be nice to craft es and yearly spending in SPORTS ..............................B1-B3 Mountain Club (AMC) was Protection of New Hamp- cluding the Ammonoosuc a fair ordinance and allow operating expenses. Re- shown on Friday morning shire Forests (SPNHF). Conservation Trust (ACT), chickens in their yards. It garding municipal spend- at The Rocks to an audience Susan Arnold, AMC’s SPNHF, The Nature Con- would be a benefit to the ing, his big picture view is of legislators from Coös and policy director who former- servancy (TNC) and the community. We should to make wise investments Grafton counties and as far ly served in the same ca- Conservation Law Founda- support property owners’ in capital expenditures. south as Concord, plus a pacity for then-Gov. Jeanne see AMC, page ­­­A11 rights to use their own Another issue he addressed handful of select board and Shaheen, introduced the property as they see fit,” was the need to “lure” and A2 THE BERLIN REPORTER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 ••• Catello and Son bid farewell BY JODY HOULE will remain. musical instrument stores ways friendly, and buying Contributing writer To anyone that is a local are in Littleton and Con- options are flexible with musician, Catello’s store way. Furthermore, being trade, cash and carry, and BERLIN – Catello and has always been a major a musician myself, I per- layaway with used and Son music store will be asset in acquiring all the sonally acknowledge the new equipment. closing its doors on Nov. 15 essential instruments, great deals and multitude Everything in the store which will mark the end of equipment and accessories of diverse selections. The is on sale and must go by an era, but fond memories because the next closest customer service is al- November 15 before new owners take over. The new owners will not be continu- ing the business, and have other plans. The store, though, didn’t start out selling musical instruments. “I think many folks here COURTESY PHOTO in Berlin who have bought Catello and Son musical instrument store is closing its doors on November 15, ending an era. Pictured here is three generations of musical instruments from the Catello family with the late Robert (Bob) Catello on the left with Catello and Son have his late father, Louie in the middle, and Robert’s and Jackie (Dupuis) grandfathers who bought Catello’s son, Travis, on the right.
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