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 continuing 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. their chain saws and outboard motors from that continued to deal with the ing agency and the music same business,” said Jack- purchase and trade of mu- store. It was experience ie Catello, owner of the sical instruments - primar- that would become valu- store. Her late husband, ily guitars and banjos. able following Bob’s illness Robert (Bobby) Catello in- The opening in 1965 and passing away when he herited the business from was frequented by many became the primary man- his father, Louie Catello local and surrounding ager. who was the original own- residents. The Berlin Re- “Bob and Louie always er. porter did an article that had a joke ready for you,” The original business day, complete with pic- said Wilson. “The jam ses- idea was generated by tures of all the cars lined sions were great, no mat- Louie Catello in the day up on Glen Avenue. Later ter what musical level the when he worked for Brown on in his career, Louie also players were at. It was all Company. His plan soon wrote a weekly column, about having fun. I want developed into the con- “The listening post,” in the to thank all the musicians struction of a new building Berlin Reporter and customers for making on the corner of Hamlin When snow machines my stay very welcoming.” Street and Second Avenue were invented and ready “I think that if you ask right next door to his place for the public to use, they any frequenters of the of residence on Hamlin were one of the first deal- store, they will tell you Street. At that time they ers in this area. In 1968 about the pleasant and wel- were dealing with the Bob married Jackie (Du- coming atmosphere. It was many lumberjacks of the puis) Catello and she was more like visiting friends Berlin community. It was incorporated into the fam- than a strict business deal- a time when the woodsmen ily band. They played for ing,” said Jackie Catello. were prominent and the lo- many events including Unfortunately, the deci- Photo by Edith Tucker cal mill needed lots of wood some regular Saturday sion to close is solely based The appointment of Cathy Furtek Conway of Jefferson to serve on the Board of Trustees of the for its paper industry. The night dances at the Chalet on a declining economy as University System of New Hampshire until June 30, 2017, was confirmed at the Oct. 16 meeting of “shop” as they called it had and then moved on to be well as the declining popu- Governor and Council. A civil engineer, Conway serves as vice president of economic development a display front area and a the “house” band at the lation of the region and the in New Hampshire for the nonprofit Northern Community Investment Corp. Conway and her dairy farmer husband, both UNH graduates, have two adult sons — Seth of Salem and Ross of Jefferson, back room where repairs Town & Country Motor introduction of Internet and a daughter, Olivia, a senior at WMRHS. were being done. Louie’s Inn in Gorham until 1974. purchases. “It is very dif- son, Bob, from a very early My dad, Paul Houle, some- ficult to compete with the age began working there times filled in with them as internet and large music repairing equipment. At a percussionist. stores like “Guitar Cen- one time there were sev- The store then went on ter,” she said. eral people employed in to add Harley Davidson Besides the great ser- the repair department. All and even some firearms vice, the friendly and wel- the time this small engine to the inventory. Always, coming atmosphere has al- business was happening, throughout all of this, ways been present. When I Louie (the ultimate mu- Louie’s real love was the was about 13, I remember sician) was teaching area music. As the population going to the store to pur- students to play guitar and and industry changed in chase an electric Harmony his son, Bob, was the trum- the area, the sale of small guitar. Louie was playing pet king of Berlin High engine equipment dimin- his banjo when I walked School. Louie, his wife Ar- ished and the sale of musi- in and when I approached line, Bob and other local cal instruments increased. him, he smiled and offered musicians had a band that For the past 20 or so years, his assistance. He gave me played in local clubs simul- the focus has been 100 per- a deal on the guitar and he taneously to running the cent music. As Louie and showed me a basic dexter- shop. The business soon Arline aged and ultimately ity exercise that I still use outgrew its current space died, son Bob took over the to this day as a practicing and plans were set into mo- family business. technique. Throughout tion to move and construct Brad Wilson was the years, Louie, and his a new facility at a more one of their frequent cus- son Bob, would always be centralized and accessible tomers and he would help “jamming” with local mu- location which is where out here and there when sicians and customers in the building currently possible. When the first the store on any given day. still stands. This move oc- closing of the mill occurred Improvised music filled curred in 1965. The store he was sponsored by a pro- the air, foots were tapping, sold chain saws, outboard gram that allowed him to hands were clapping, and motors and other small en- work there with a salary everyone was smiling. gine equipment and Louie split between the sponsor- Eventually, in my teens, I would occasionally join in on guitar. “One musician picked up an instrument and another would pick up another and then Bob would pull out his trumpet and they would have a full-fledged jam session going on. It was lots of fun for both the musicians and any visiting customer,” said Ms. Catel- lo. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree as Bob and Jackie’s son, Travis, is a professional music director in Nashua, where he also teaches keyboard to students, tunes pianos and plays for a variety of social events. “Music has always been central to this family. Never was there a Holiday when Louie didn’t pull out his banjo or guitar and the entire extended family would gather for a full plethora of songs. This still happens when the young- er generation son, Travis, is in town and plays for guests in the family home,” she concluded. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 THE BERLIN REPORTER A3 •••

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Ghost Town at Six Gun City on Route 2 in Jefferson will be open this weekend from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

on Friday and from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Retired Berlin Junior High School social studies PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER teacher Jim Brady, left, was the narrator of the Haunted Hayride. Berlin Middle School program aide Eighteen-year-old Danielle Corrigan of Gorham, a 2013 Gorham High School graduate who is a part- and Jefferson selectman Kevin Meehan, not shown, drove the tractor through the woods where ghou- time liberal arts student at WMCC in Berlin, ran the General Store on Saturday night, Oct. 19, at Ghost lies, goblins and little critters hung out. Town at Six Gun City in Jefferson. Horrorfest 2013 surpassed previous years

PHOTO BY JODY HOULE The “scaractors” of Horrorfest’s haunted cemetery posed for a shot.

COURTESY PHOTO Chris Dubey, director of Horrorfest, dances with little Addisyn before the show.

BY JODY HOULE disc jockey appeared out them towards Dr. Liven- Contributing writer of nowhere before the at- stein’s house of deformed tendees entered the first zombies, and then into BERLIN – During the logging camp. John Doe’s the Cabin in the Woods early evening of 10th an- Butcher Shop featured where human mutations nual RiverFire on Sat- deformed victims with terrorized them. Finally, urday, a massive line of missing body parts who they exited the camp.

Horrorfest ticket hold- ached in agony. Horrorfest was a huge COURTESY PHOTO ers stood before the gate Uncle Jasper’s Science success and was the big- This maniacal clown chased victims with his chainsaw at Horrorfest Paws-a-tive Training of the Haunted Logging Lab displayed a “franken- gest year yet selling a lit- & Doggie Day Care Camp as they anticipated tastic” demonstration of tle over 800 tickets. About • Private Lessons Available the show. Chainsaws and reviving the dead. 150 were allowed back this artistic vision,” said all of which are vol- • Daycare Available shrieks could be heard After finding their way in for free for a second director, Chris Dubey. unteers, would like to Mon., Wed., & Fri. - 7:30-5:30 PM beyond the fog that filled out of a horrific maze, round. About 20 people “It’s a source of great thank the Berlin Fire De- • Behavior Modification the park. After the pump- the visitors made their could not finish and had pride that they believe partment, Dave and Jill • In-home private lessons available • New class schedule coming soon kins and boom piers way through a haunted to be escorted out by se- in us and that their in- Dubey, RiverFire, all of Specializing in: Basic Obedience, were lit ablaze around 7 cemetery where ghouls curity. vestment paid off. It’s an the attendees, and all who Puppy Classes, Socialization, No Jumping / Pulling P.M., the horror was un- tried to possess their “We are really happy amazing feeling for it to contributed and support- (603) 788-5588 leashed. souls, and then, they had the RiverFire committee work. It was a big win.” ed. There will be another www.pawsativetraining.com As people entered at to make it through a dis- allows us to express in The Horrorfest team, Horrorfest next year. their own risk, canni- turbing, ghostly section bals, ghouls, zombies, with a vintage hearse and creatures, and maniacs a Ghostbusters wagon be- appeared everywhere fore entering the abode and soon, screams from of Mary the Serial Kill- the visitors were heard er who featured jars and throughout the park. bowls of body parts and a Timothy A. Reynolds II The first theme was maimed victim. April 17, 1979- October 22, 2001 a live action interactive After a protester start- T.V. show on cannibal ed a big brawl, a mani- Timmy, cooking. As they went ac chased the visitors Remember me when flowers bloom, early in the spring. MEDICAID PATIENTS around the corner, a dead with a chainsaw forcing Remember me on sunny days in the fun that summer brings. With your upcoming choice for health plans Remember me in the fall as you walk through the leaves of gold. we are happy to announce that we will Appalachian Mountain Club And in the wintertime remember me in the stories that are told. accept the following plans: But most of all remember each day right from the start. NOW HIRING! I will be forever near, for I live within your heart. • MERIDIAN at our Highland Center and • GRANITE STATE/CENTENE Pinkham Notch Locations :HORYHDQGPLVV\RX7LPP\ Mom, Dad, Nick & Mason If you have any questions or concerns • Full-Time Cook please feel free to contact us at 603-788-3561. Excellent Bene ts We look forward to providing eye care needs Interested applicants email: [email protected] for you and your family. WEDNESDAY,A4 OCTOBER 23, 2013 The Berlin Reporter – Letters to the Editor – Balancing Berlin Recreation Soccer

To the Editor: keep score this season we ley Guerin also provided people came forward this children’s safety Berlin Recreation’s certainly counted plenty direction when necessary season. It is through Kindergarten through of smiles as 39 children to the young ball players. their efforts we are able Second Grade Soccer learned the basics of soc- Having adults willing to to provide quality sports completed their season cer thanks to the leader- work with young chil- programs season after and freedom on Thursday with a pizza ship of coaches Alaina dren of varying abilities season. party and awards presen- Huot, Jim Couhie and takes a special talent Sincerely, All of the northern New Hampshire, indeed all of tation. Jacob Sequin. Officials and we are truly grateful Terry Letarte the state and beyond, have been watching the search While we did not Matthew Buteau and Wes- such a dedicated group of Recreation Programmer for missing 15-year-old Abigail Hernandez, of Con- way. She disappeared after school in Conway on Oct. North Country Notebook 9. She has not been seen since and her cellphone has not been used. Though there has been no sign of foul play many assume that there was, though many hope she has left Where you can still see on her own and thus can return safely. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and we hope for Abigail’s safe return. This is every parent’s—every family’s—worst nightmare. No matter how much we try to watch and the two rivers that were protect our children we cannot be there every mo- fame. And so it goes, on exacts its flat-water toll. stretches of free-flowing ment and as they get older that is no longer possible, down the river, most of And even at Northumber- river, some of them quite nor should it be. All we can do is raise them properly, the fast water tamed for- land it’s an easy portage long. teach them caution and hope the lessons stick. Even ever. around the dam, with ca- A particular place in northern New Hampshire bad things happen, as There are more dra- noes and kayaks riding on comes to mind---Seven Is- we have found out all too often in the last few years. matic exceptions upriver, a river that’s its old natu- lands, roughly halfway After an incident like this, no matter the outcome however. The Connecti- ral self all the way to the between Errol and Berlin. (and we pray it is a happy one for the family), there is cut River runs wild and backup created by the Gil- Here is where kayakers, a temptation to pull the reins tighter on our children free from Fourth Lake, its man dam far below. rafters, canoe paddlers but in the long run that does not help them grow. source, to Third Lake, al- This whole stretch of and fishermen share the Most of us had a great deal more freedom growing though only at that stage the Connecticut River water, a wonderful place up than our children do and we were better for it. It a tiny brook that can be constitutes a great adven- right along the highway, is not likely we will ever return to that kind of free- stepped across. From ture for river-travelers where just about all a riv- dom for youth, though statistically crime is far lower Third to Second Lake it’s who long for the wild and er can offer comes into nationally than it was 20, or 30, or even 40 years ago. By John Harrigan more a brook than a riv- the free. It’s a two or three- play. There must be a happy medium. Know where they Columnist er, and can be leapt across day trip, depend on wheth- From the dam just up- are, yes, teach them safety, tell them you love them here and there. From Sec- er you’re bent on fast river from Errol, the An- every day but don’t let fear guide you. If you let them For much of its 400- ond Lake on down to First travel---“source to sea” droscoggin runs wild and do something two weeks ago, let them do it now. plus miles from its head- Lake it begins to kick seekers come to mind---or free, all the way to a half- waters in Pittsburg, New up its heels, with feisty just want to take it easy mile or so of flat water We are the first to admit--easier said than done. Hampshire to Long Island fast water punctuated by and smell the riverbank backed up by the Pontook Sound, the Connecticut swirling pools. And from flowers. Dam. It’s a boney drag or River is flat, quiet and First Lake down to Lake The put-in for the beg- a long portage down to torpid. Much of this is at- Francis it’s mighty tumul- ging of this wonderful where the river runs full Androscoggin Valley tributed to the many dams tuous, and your waders stretch of wild river is at again, but it can be done. that long ago drowned had better have studded the Vermont side off the And from there on, it’s a Hospital to Serve as Anthem rapids and falls, and now felt soles. Stewartstown-Canaan nice ride all the way to wa- offer the sameness of flat And after Lake Francis? bridge, where local volun- ter backed up by the Ber- water where a wild and The Connecticut is as it teers and river-loving or- lin dams. Site of Service Option free river once ran. always was, revealing its ganizations have created But Seven Islands Only along stretches ancient bed and course all a slope down to the water seems to hold a fascina- BERLIN—Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in between one dam and the the way down to the next cleared of obstructions, tion for river-lovers. Kay- New Hampshire announced today that effective Jan- next can today’s paddlers, dam at Canaan, Vermont, and plenty of space for akers shoot the brief rap- uary 1, 2014, Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) fishermen and passers- where a small run-of-riv- parking. As a result of this ids and then paddle back in Berlin, will be a lower cost option in its innova- by see stretches of river er power plant backs the and other put-in, take-out up for another go. Canoes tive Site of Service benefit plan option. Healthcare that are just as they al- water up for only a quar- facilities spotted downri- and rafts flash by or put consumers who have this benefit may enjoy a reduc- ways were. These include ter-mile or so. ver, more people are trav- in for the trip downriver tion in out-of-pocket costs, a reduction in or even no a short stretch below the And then comes the re- eling the river each year. to Pontook and perhaps co-pay, and no need to travel outside of the area or Gilman, Vermont dam ally neat part. The river Two organizations, the beyond. Fishermen ply change practitioners. across the river from Dal- above this dam is so shal- 740-mile Northern Forest the deep pools. And people AVH surgical service areas within this option in- ton, New Hampshire. An low and boney that save Canoe Trail and the Joint just sit on the bank with clude Ear, Nose & Throat, General Surgery, Gynecol- old road on the Vermont for the spring freshet it River Commission’s Con- a picnic, and take in the ogy, Orthopedics and Urology. Under such a plan, side takes the visitor to a cannot be paddled. But be- necticut River Byway, scene. the savings from one procedure alone can potentially little picnic spot all too fre- low the Canaan dam the have web sites offering save each patient thousands of dollars. quently marred by trash river is fast and deep, with details. (This column runs in 13 “AVH is committed to its vision statement of, ‘Pa- (the dams’ owners, and only natural flat sections, Over east in another weekly papers covering the tient First,’” commented Russ Keene, CEO. “Anthem kudos to them, pay a crew unfettered and just as it watershed, meanwhile--- northern two-thirds of New site of service patients will continue to receive the to clean up such places all always was---ten miles to the Androscoggin, which Hampshire and parts of quality care, close to home that they have come to up and down the river). Colebrook, another 13 to drains a huge territory Maine and Vermont. John expect.” Here one stands at the be- North Stratford, another in northwestern Maine- Harrigan’s address: Box Androscoggin Valley Hospital meets a number ginning of the Fifteen Mile five miles or so until the --it’s more of the same, 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, of healthcare needs of residents of and visitors to Falls, of Rogers’ Rangers dam at Northumberland with lakes connected by or [email protected]) Northern New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.avhnh.org or call 752-2200.

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Photo by Edith Tucker Coös 2 Rep. Wayne Moynihan Glance Back of Dummer, left, vice chairman of the House Environment The following news and tidbits were taken from previous and Agriculture Committee, editions of the Berlin Reporter 50, 40, 30 and 20-years ago. had a chance to chat with 1963 Denis Ward of Monroe, the A Stark man is charged with ending an argument be- state Farm Bureau’s first vice tween an axe-wielding man and his wife by filling the man president, at the Oct. 16 Coös with a belly full of birdshot. County Attorney Earl Gage has County Farm Bureau annual brought murder charges against Raymond Vance, who lived dinner meeting, held in the with the couple. Lancaster Assembly of God 155 adults enroll in night classes at Berlin High School. Church. Classes include, sewing, book-keeping, and,” and the most popular (with 43) “welding.” The minimum was not reached for “Cooking can be fun,” and “the Nature of Communism. Ban on open fires continues in NH as the region is without rain and “sunny skies and high temperatures and accompanied by stiff breezes.” 1973 “Coos County struggles to fight poverty,” reads an article in the Berlin Reporter – and “worst housing, most elderly, highest unemployment and highest poverty rate” – 15 percent. (Editor note: now rate is 14.5 percent). Berlin’s Marcel Pigeon bought a $5000 lottery ticket at Ole- son’s Market. Joe Nagy is named the new editor of the Berlin Reporter by Judith and James Munro. “It’s time to refurbish the Re- White Mountain National porter,” they said. The local United Fund’s board members are Steve Tassey, Edward Ferrari, Howard Hawkins, Edgar Dean, Charles Kelly, Fred Prince and Joe Couhre. Forest Resumes Operations 1983 A local store owner is accused of selling obscene buttons. CAMPTON— Employ- tional season, some camp- ner, Forest Supervisor. Maine and plays an im- Attorney Earl Gag e represents the BPD against the Rainbow ees of the U.S. Forest grounds, run by conces- “They have been out on portant role in the region- Shop. Service, White Mountain sionaire, remain open. the ground opening sites, al and local economies. There is a new orthodontist in the area – Dr. Dennis Hiller National Forest started re- According to ProSports’ cleaning facilities, and For more information on at High Street, Berlin. turning to work yesterday website, http://icampnh. picking up a lot of gar- the natural resource con- Pearl Fysh, of the Coos Family Health Services, wins the following the President’s com/, Hancock, Black- bage. They have also been servation work and recre- Sylvia Evans award. signature of a continuing berry, Tripoli, Osceola, contacting our partners, ational opportunities on Rep. Pete Lemire joins Rep. Otto Oleson and Bee Rouseau resolution that funds the and Barnes Field camp- volunteers and contrac- the White Mountain Na- in the open Senate race. “I can serve a broader spectrum,” government and ends the grounds are open. tors – getting everybody tional Forest, visit http:// Lemire said, “I’m much more conservative than both men.” shutdown. The Forest is Timber sale contrac- back to work as quickly www.fs.usda.gov/white- 1993 immediately beginning tors, service contractors, as possible.” mountain. Berlin is considering becoming a town. John Andrews its process of reopening and construction con- The Forest reminds USDA is an equal op- of the Municipal Association says the difference is how the recreational facilities and tractors have been noti- visitors to pay attention portunity provider and residents are represented. The voters, he said, ”have to ask reinstating timber and fied that their work can to the weather and short- employer. To file a com- themselves do I want a representative legislative body or do stewardship contracts resume. This includes er days. Fall brings cooler plaint of discrimination, I want a direct vote?” that had been suspended contracts for storm res- and wetter weather. Be write: USDA, Office of the Rep. Tyler Harwell of Berlin has introduced a bill chang- during the shutdown. toration work, aquatic prepared. Dress appropri- Assistant Secretary for ing the way some criminal cases are prosecuted by creating Amenities at Recre- passage projects, road- ately; bring extra layers, Civil Rights, Office of Ad- state attorneys that cover regions of the state. ation Day Use sites are work and timber harvest. and dry clothes. Start ear- judication, 1400 Indepen- Eight locals are among the 317 hunters that were chosen now open. This includes Campground projects, ly, end early, and pack a dence Ave., S.W., Wash- to participate in the moose hunt. They are – Ronald De- toilets and garbage ser- including the water line flashlight – always hike ington, D.C. 20250-9410 or mers, Jannette Gilbert, Jesse Gray , Raymond Labbe, Aar- vices. While many of project at Jigger Johnson, Safe. call (866) 632-9992 (toll-free on Levesque, Alan Buckovitch, George Steady, Ronald Wil- the campgrounds on the have also started back up. The White Mountain customer service), (800) liams and Julien Croteau. White Mountain Nation- “Employees are excit- National Forest includes 877-8339 (TDD), or (800) al Forest have arrived ed and grateful to be back about 800,000 acres in 845-6136 (TDD in Spanish). Writing Contest for Middle School at the end of their opera- at work,” said Tom Wag- New Hampshire and students are you inspired by someone with a chronic condition? Tell us your story. Stranded Hikers Rescued in CONCORD— In an ef- Then, submit the essay fort to raise awareness along with the child’s age, about the young people city, state, and a parent Huntington Ravine on Mt. Washington with chronic health con- or guardian’s preferred ditions, the Council for method of contact to Social MT.WASHING- wall of Huntington Ravine before 7:00 pm. Two Con- the Harvard Cabin, where Youths with Chronic Con- Security Disability Help TON—On the evening Thursday evening when servation Officers sub- Conservation Officers ditions, is hosting a New by December 1, 2013. The of October 17, personnel they were stopped by dark- sequently responded to met them at 10:00 pm. Mr. Hampshire Youths with essays can be submitted by from New Hampshire Fish ness. The two did not have Pinkham Notch to assist Lagor and Ms. Dinan were special health care needs email to [email protected]. and Game and the Appa- flashlights or headlamps, in the rescue. Ms. Anna subsequently taken down Essay Contest. New Hamp- Three winners will earn lachian Mountain Club and cloudy conditions Saco, an AMC hut caretak- the Sherburne Ski Trail shire’s middle school stu- the chance to win a $150 (AMC) responded to Hun- did not allow for enough er, greatly aided Fish and via ATV, arriving safely at dents are invited to partic- savings bond tington Ravine, Mt. Wash- moonlight to see the trail. Game officials by hiking the AMC Pinkham Notch ipate in an essay contest. The winning essays ington to assist two hikers Unable to go any further, into Huntington Ravine Visitor Center at approxi- Rules and Prizes will be posted on the coun- stranded by darkness. Mr. Lagor placed a 911 call from Tuckerman Ravine mately 10:30 pm. To participate, students cil’s web site and possibly Kristopher Lagor, 25, for assistance at approxi- and making initial contact With shorter days and in grades six through included in a book about of Barnstead, New Hamp- mately 6:45 pm. with Mr. Lagor and Ms. the coming of winter eight can write an essay, inspiring children with shire and Samantha Di- Conservation Officers Dinan. Ms. Saco was able weather, hikers are re- no longer than 500 words, chronic conditions. nan, 24, of Allenstown, from New Hampshire Fish to assist Mr. Lagor and minded to take extra pre- describing how someone For more information, New Hampshire made it and Game were alerted Ms. Dinan down the Hun- cautions and always pre- with a chronic health con- contact the CYCC at jeff@ to the bottom of the head- to the incident shortly tington Ravine Trail to pare for the unexpected. dition has inspired them. ccachc.org or 603.259.6878.

Courtesy photo Lilly, a hound mix came to Riverside Rescue as a stray from the St. Johnsbury area and has been diagnosed with a form of tumors called Hemangiosarcoma on her left hock area as well as a horri- ble ear infection. Lilly has undergone surgery to have a tumor biopsy and continued treatment for her ears. Based on the results of the biopsy, blood work and x-ray Lilly is being scheduled for surgery to remove all the tumors from her leg and will give her a chance at a new loving home. Donations to help pay for this procedure can be sent to Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Avenue, Lunenburg, VT 05906 or call the shelter at 802-892-5300.

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Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. Mazzeo Michael by Photo A6 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 ••• – Obituaries – Mount Washington Chester Boucher Chester G. “Chet” Boucher museum closed to BERLIN—A Mass of BERLIN—Chester G. Groveton before retiring make way for ‘extreme Christian Burial was cele- “Chet” Boucher, 75, of in 1998. Prior to that, he brated for Chester Bouch- Main Street passed away served as a chef in the er, of Berlin, on Thursday, peacefully on Friday, Oc- Army and was honorably Mount Washington’ October 17, 2013 at St Anne tober 11, 2013 at Andro- discharged. Church of Good Shepherd scoggin Valley Hospital He enjoyed going for MOUNT WASHING- old exhibits in less than a Parish with Reverend Kyle following a courageous coffee with his friends, TON—marked the end of week,” explains Director Stanton as Celebrant. The battle with cancer. Born playing bingo, watching an era on Mount Washing- of Museum Operations Bill Cantor was Shirley Jack- on April 28, 1938 in Ber- the Patriots and every- ton: The nonprofit Mount Grenfell, who is overseeing son, accompanied by San- lin, he was the son of the thing about the Oxford Washington Observatory the project. “Our Director dra Patrick as organist. late Walter and Bella (Po- Casino. His greatest love officially closed the doors of of Education and Curator The Altar servers were JP merleau) Boucher. was his family; he was its Mount Washington Mu- are now working to inven- Poirier and Bob Pelchat. Besides his parents, he a loving, caring and de- seum, an integral part of tory and catalog all the ar- Serving, as readers were Chester Boucher was pre-deceased by his voted, father and grand- the summit for more than tifacts, which are slated for his grandson, CJ Wedge wife and love of his life father. He will be deeply forty years. Artifact remov- permanent homes in our Boucher and his daughter- Guard, The American Le- Julienne, his brothers missed by his family and al and deconstruction be- Gladys Brooks Memorial in-law Tracy Boucher. His gion, The VFW and the Frank and Paul Bouch- all of his friends. gan September 30, and “Ex- Library or other private Sister-In-Laws Lucille No- Marine Corps League per- er, his brother-in-laws A Mass of Christian treme Mount Washington,” collections.” lan and Jeannine Montmi- formed full Military Hon- Norman Nolan and Roger Burial was celebrated a high-tech, interactive ed- A construction team ny presented the offertory ors. Montminy, his sister-in- Thursday, October 17 at ucational experience ded- from the Appalachian gifts. There were numerous law Marilyn Boucher and St. Anne Church of Good icated to the science and Mountain Club began dem- Interment followed the friends and family mem- his beloved niece Anne Shepherd Parish in Ber- wonder of a Mount Wash- olition work on October services at Mt Calvary bers that attended the Marie Nolan. lin. Burial followed at ington winter, is scheduled 7 and will stay in the Ob- Cemetery, Berlin. Serving service from in and out of His son Steve and his Mount Calvary Cemetery to open next spring. servatory’s private living as Pallbearers were his town. wife Tracy, his daughter in Berlin. There were no “It’s a bittersweet time,” quarters until site work grandchildren, CJ Wedge To post a tribute please Laura, his three grand- calling hours. says Mount Washington is completed, hopefully by Boucher, Kyle Bouch- visit www.fleury-patry. children CJ, Mathew and A celebration of his life Observatory Curator Dr. mid-November. The Ap- er, Mathew Boucher and com Kyle and his sister-in- took place at Sinabaldi’s Peter Crane. He was among palachian Mountain Club friends Greg Mortenson, Arrangements were un- laws Lucille Nolan, Jean- immediately following a group of Observatory staff construction crew was “a Vincent Verdo, Roland Du- der the direction of Fleu- nine Montminy and Jack- the mass. and trustees who gathered natural choice for the job,” mas, William Riff and Don- ry-Patry Funeral Homes of ie Boucher, survive him. Arrangements are by to pay tribute to the Mount says Grenfell, as they are ald Fappiano. Berlin and Gorham. Chet was a 1957 gradu- Fleury-Patry Funeral Washington Museum on its accustomed to working and The U.S Army Honor ate of Berlin High School Home, 72 High Street. closing day. living in remote locations. and was employed for Visit the online “While we honor the Jeff Kennedy Associates Dillon Couture over 30 years at Wausau guestbook at www.fleu- past, we are thrilled to take of Somerville, MA is de- Paper Company in ry-patry.com. this bold step forward with signing the new museum, BERLIN—A Time of bers that attended the ser- our educational program,” which will engage visitors Remembrance was held vices from in and out of announced Executive Di- with high-tech, interactive for Dillon Couture, on town. Expert Speakers to Present rector Scot Henley. “The exhibits. The firm has been Friday, October 11, 2013, To post a tribute please new museum will enhance planning and designing the at Fleury-Patry Funeral visit www.fleury-patry. Workshops at First Coos the overall visitor expe- new space for more than Home in Berlin. Pastor com rience at Mt. Washington two years, and is current- Gail Bauzenberger said Arrangements were un- Business Expo and Conference State Park, offering the ly building the exhibits prayers. der the direction of The Fl- peak’s 250,000 annual visi- as modular components There were numerous eury-Patry Funeral Homes GORHAM— Business panel of speakers of state tors insight into the moun- in their Somerville facil- friends and family mem- of Berlin and Gorham. owners and economic de- and federal economic de- tain’s incredible weather ity. The materials will be velopment professionals velopment experts. and alpine environment. It staged in box trucks at the can network and learn A keynote address by will be a gem of the North base of the mountain, so cutting edge business de- Jamie Trowbridge, Pres- Country that everyone in they can be transported to velopment strategies at ident and CEO of Yankee the Mount Washington the summit as soon as the the upcoming Coos Busi- Publishing, will delve community can be proud road opens next spring. ness Expo and Confer- into stories of Yankee of.” “The only challenge St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church of Good Shepherd Parish ence. The event, to be held Magazine’s development The renovation process, that remains is raising the 345 Pleasant St., Berlin • 752-2880 on November 13th at the into a leading media out- which will run into the final funds for the project,” Rev. Mark R. Gagne, Pastor • Rev. Kyle Stanton, Assoc. Pastor Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday evening 4:00p.m., Sunday Morning Town and Country Inn let. Trowbridge will also spring, is a remarkable un- says Henley. “Through the 7:00a.m. & 9:00a.m., Saturday night 6:00p.m. and Resort in Gorham, explore some of the des- dertaking in and of itself. support of generous foun- Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00a.m. Holydays Vigil 6:00p.m., Feast 8:00a.m. & 12:05p.m., will include a business tinations, both large and Located 6,288 feet above dations and nearly 300 in- Confessions 3:00p.m. or by appointment Expo, professional work- small, that have been fea- sea level and eight miles dividual donors, we have Bread of Life Church Apostolic Pentecostal • 603-869-3127 • 35A Mill St., Littleton shops and a sit-down lun- tured by the magazine from anywhere, the muse- raised just over $785,000 Sunday Worship: 3:30 p.m. • Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. cheon. over the years. um is perched atop a moun- towards the total budget of Pastor: James F. Sullivan Harvest Christian Fellowship A Foursquare Church “We wanted to tailor Register Before Octo- tain known as the “home of $825,000. If you would like 219 Willow St., Berlin • 752-5374 • Pastor: Bill Donahue the event to meet the inter- ber 31 to take advantage the world’s worst weather.” to make a lasting impres- Sunday Morning celebration begins at 10:30 am with children’s church and nursery provided • Wednesday Bible Study 6:30p.m. ests and needs of the Coos of early bird rates ($45 Bitter temperatures, high sion on one of the Granite Christian Science Society business community,” for participants and $75 winds, remarkable snow State’s most incredible cul- Main St., Lancaster, NH • Sunday 10:00 am Service & Sunday School Reading Room in Church 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 10-2 p.m. (June - August) shared Allison Jackson for exhibitors). Visit the and incredible ice engulf tural resources, we invite West Milan United Methodist Church of Bank of NH, one of the event webpage at http:// the peak from late October you to support this proj- Bible Study every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Andrew Mullins, 449-2159 sponsors.” We surveyed tinyurl.com/orfqxo4 and to mid-May. Summer is ect.” Pastor William Simpson Milan Community Methodist Church a variety of business like the Coos Business the only time the peak is The Observatory is ac- Main St., Milan • Parsonage-3344 • Church- 449-2026 owners this summer and Expo and Conference on accessible by vehicle, and cepting donations on Ex- Rev. William Simpson • Sunday School and Sunday Worship10:30a.m. Gorham Congregational Church, UCC learned that in addition to Facebook (http://tinyurl. the only time construction treme.MountWashington. 143 Main St., Gorham • 466-2136 social media marketing, com/qel5wk2). work can be performed. org, or by phone at (603) www.gorhamnhucc.org • Sunday Worship 10 am • Bible Study Wed. 4:30-5:30 pm Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. there was a common inter- The event is sponsored However, summer is 356-2137, ext. 230. Gifts of Welcoming all people who seek a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Men’s breakfast at 7:00am 2nd Friday from Sept. – June est in learning more about by New Hampshire Grand, also the mountain’s peak $250 or more earn the do- Heritage Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental customer service, attract- the five Chambers of Coos tourist season. Mount nor a named tile in the Mt. 207 Jericho Rd., Berlin • 752-4523 • Rev. Dana C. Hoyt, Pastor ing and serving interna- County (Androscoggin Washington Observatory’s Washington State Park Vis- Sunday School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Evening 6:00 • Thursday Bible Study 7:00 Dummer Community Church tional visitors and mea- Valley Chamber, North mountaintop museum wel- itor Center at the entrance Services at Dummer Comm. Church (corner Hill & E. Side River Road) suring the effectiveness Country Chamber, North- comes more than 100,000 to the new museum. Addi- 449-6628 or 449-6765 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am of marketing efforts. The ern Gateway Chamber, visitors each summer, mak- tional naming opportuni- Bible Study after service and Wednesday at 7 pm Coos Business Expo and Twin Mountain Chamber, ing it the most trafficked ties are available. Lamb’s Chapel Christian Center Conference workshops and Umbagog Chamber), museum in the entire state “We are excited to be 214 School Street, Berlin • 752-5773 • www.lambschapelberlin.com Monday Worship & Prayer 7:00 pm; Monday Men’s Fellowship 6:00 am are designed to cover all of Women’s Rural Entrepre- of New Hampshire. It’s not approaching the finish line Sunday Worship 10:00 am; Thursday Bible Study & Worship 7:00 pm these areas of interest and neurial Network, Bank of the kind of place you can on this important project,” Community Bible Church 593 Sullivan St., Berlin • 752-4315 will be run by impressive New Hampshire, and the just close for construction. Henley states. “It will be Wednesday Youth & Group Prayer Service 7 pm speakers.” Town and Country Inn The result is an extreme- a shining example of the Sunday Family Bible Hour 9:45 am Morning Worship 11 am • Evening Worship & Praise 6 pm Workshop speakers and Resort. North Coun- ly narrow window of time innovative educational St. Paul Lutheran Church include Pam Sullivan try Investment Corpora- when work can be done— outreach and cutting-edge Rev. Gail Bauzenberger, Pastor St. Paul Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Norway and (Sullivan Creative), Lau- tion, the Androscoggin just one or two weeks be- scientific research that is 7th St. in Berlin, NH. Our Worship services are Sunday mornings at 10:30am with Sunday School at 9am. No Sunday School ra Jamison (Women’s Valley Hospital, White tween peak visitation and being performed right here during the summer months. For more information, call 603-752-1410. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Rural Entrepreneurial Mountains Community closing of the Mt. Washing- in the White Mountains.” 7 Church St., Gorham • 466-2335 Network), Carl Lindblade College, and the Law Of- ton Auto Road. A comprehensive mas- Rev. Marc. R. Gagne, Pastor • Rev. Kyle Stanton, Assoc. Pastor Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00p.m. & Sunday 11:00a.m. (White Mountains Com- fices of Roland E. Olivier, “We were able to suc- ter plan, renderings, and a Reconciliation Saturday 5:15 - 5:45p.m. or by appt. munity College), and a PLLC, are fiscal sponsors cessfully remove all the special preview of the new Weekday Mass Wednesday 5:00p.m. The Salvation Army exhibits are available on 15 Cole St., Berlin • 752-1644 Sunday - Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 am Extreme.MountWashing- Monday - Friday Prayer 9 - 10 am ton.org. A ribbon cutting Riverside Assembly of God is being planned for early Berlin/Gorham Rd. • 466-2851 or 466-5478 • Pastor Paul Lavigne Sunday Worship 10:30 am • Sunday School 9:30 am • Wednesday 7:00 pm June 2014. First Baptist Church 79 High Street, Berlin • 752-6215 • Reverend Dean Stiles Sunday School 9:45 am ~ Nursery available Sunday Worship 11 am • Tuesday Bible Study 7 pm The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Top of Gorham Hill on the left • 466-3417 Geoff Parkerson, Branch Pres. • 752-6243 Sunday Meetings Sacrament 10 am • Sunday School 11:15 am Prsthd & Rel Soc 12:15 pm WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER A723, 2013

Weekly Miss Berlin Gorham Scholarship CALENDAR Program Set for October 18 of Events GORHAM— The four Ongoing Events: contestants competing to become Miss Berlin-Gor- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets ham on Saturday October Thursday evenings at the Lancaster Emergency 26 will share more than Medical Services (LEMS) Building, 19 Mechanic $3000 in scholarships avail- Street, Lancaster. Weigh - in is 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., able through generous followed by a meeting at 6:15 pm. Parking and sponsorships of this year’s entrance at rear of building. Call Bonnie at 802- competition. 892-6614 for more information. The Eighth Annual Miss Berlin-Gorham Scholar- Lancaster AA Meetings — Sundays 9:30 a.m. ship Program will begin 3rd and 11th Step meeting at Weeks Hospital,3rd at 4 p.m. in the beautifully floor conference room. Wednesday’s 7:00 p.m. - 12 renovated Medallion Op- & 12 discussion group, Weeks Hospital 3rd Floor era House at the Gorham conference room; Thursday’s 8:00 p.m. open dis- Town Hall. The program cussion, at All Saints Catholic Church, Main St., is the local preliminary for Lancaster. Saturday’s 7:00 p.m. Big Book discus- the next Miss New Hamp- sion group, Weeks Hospital, 3rd floor conference shire Scholarship Program room. Ongoing. to be held April 29 through May 3, 2014 at Pinkerton North Country Toastmasters, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 Academy in Derry. The p.m. Meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Miss New Hampshire Courtesy photo The Beal House Inn, 2 West Main Street, Lit- Scholarship Program Mallory Coulombe, Miss Berlin-Gorham, and Autumn Brown, Miss Berlin-Gorham’s Outstanding Teen tleton. Practice your communication and lead- awarded over $118,500 posed earlier this year with Governor Maggie Hassen. ership skills in an easy going, no pressure, sup- in scholarships to young portive atmosphere. Open to the public ages 18 women in New Hampshire Dance in Berlin has cho- tom Builders, A.R. Cou- Junior at UNH and daugh- and older. Stop in or contact Elaine for more so far this year, making reographed the event. Tim ture Construction Corp, ter of Jon and Lori Wood of info: [email protected]. Find us online at it the largest scholarship Sappington has donated Berlin IGA, North Coun- Littleton. http://1431722.toastmastersclubs.org program for women in the beautiful stage props. try Dental, Royalty Inn The contestants for Miss this state. The numerous Linda Roberts, CPA will LLC, Clermont Trucking, Berlin Gorham’s Outstand- Groveton Weight Watchers meets Mondays at volunteers and sponsors provide the audit services Inc., LaBottega Saladino, ing Teen 2013 are: Moriah the United Methodist Church in Groveton at 6:30 make it all possible. for the program. Tickets Edward Reichert, ReMax Chouinard, Berlin, High p.m. The public is invited to will be sold at the door for Northern Edge Realty, School Student and daugh- attend the event and enjoy $12 each, $5 for seniors and White Mountain Rotary, ter of Kendra and Ran- Weight Watchers meets Thursdays at the the evening’s entertain- students. Gorham House of Florist, dall Chouinard; Danielle Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster at ment. Miss NH, Samantha The winner of the Octo- Yokohama Restaurant and Cotnoir, Gorham Middle 6:30 p.m. Russo will be hosting the ber 26 competition will re- J’s Corner Restaurant. School Student and daugh- event as well as perform- ceive a $2,500 scholarship The contestants for Miss ter of Heather Wiley and The Presidential Gem and Mineral Soci- ing. Max Sjostrom will be and the first runner up will Berlin-Gorham 2013 are: Ray Cotnoir; and, Regan ety meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. There singing during the eve- receive $300, the second Felicia Arsenault, fresh- Murphy, Gorham High is a program, raffle and refreshments. Jefferson ning gown presentation. runner up will receive $200. man at UNH and daughter School Student. Town Hall 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info Mallory Coulombe, Miss The Outstanding Teen win- of Lisa Grondin and Ken- The winner of the Miss call Sharon O’Neill at 466-2395 or Dave Tellman Berlin-Gorham 2013, will ner will receive $300. We neth Arsenault of Berlin; Berlin-Gorham’s Out- at 837-9764. also be singing and will be will also be giving a Peo- Mariah Dexter, daughter standing Teen will go on visiting on stage with Miss ple’s Choice Award. These of Jennifer Pond, White- to compete February 14-16, Guildhall Public Library will be open starting Berlin-Gorham’s 2013 Out- scholarships are made pos- field; Brittany Sulham, Se- 2014 as the current Miss Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 – 1:00. Library also standing Teen, Autumn sible by the generous sup- nior at Profile High School, NH’s Outstanding Teen, open Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 – 8:00. Brown. port of the program spon- daughter of Cynthia and Reagan Murphy, from Heather Vashaw of sors: AutoNorth, Town of Michael Sulham, Bethle- Franklin, will give up her Randolph Public Library is open on Mondays the Emmanuel School of Gorham, Rob Bolash Cus- hem; and, Skylar Wood, crown. 10:00 a.m. - noon, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon.

Stark Heritage Center — Open Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays from 1:00 – 4:00 from May through October. For more info call Dennis Wayne Lunn at 636-1881

Mount Washington Auto Road — Open daily (weather permitting) 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours change Tuesday, September 3rd. We open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. ALL Guided Tours are two hours in length and include a one-hour stay on the summit! Jefferson Rd. Whitefield

Saturday, November 2 Berlin — Annual Craft Sale at St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center, 29 Providence Ave., Berlin from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Knitted items, crafts, yard sale tables, pastry tables, Gos- selin’s Soy candles, sports gifts, salsa and more.

Free Community Supper — St. Francis Hall, Groveton, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Baked Chicken. Courtesy photo All welcome. Mallory Coulombe, Miss Berlin-Gorham, and Autumn Brown, Miss Berlin-Gorham’s Outstanding Teen posed earlier this year with Governor Maggie Hassen. Whitefield — Annual Craft Fair to be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 18 Lan- caster Road, Whitefield from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Crafts, Bake Sale, Soups and sandwiches. Courtesy photo Contact Sondra Brown at 837-2852, spaces still available. Berlin Calling all singers and music lovers! The North Country Community Chorus rehearsals Saturday, November 9 for this year’s Stratford — Buffet at 5:00 at Kimball Hall, North Country Community sponsored by Old Home Day Committee. Christmas Concerts have begun! Christian Labnon, Wednesday, November 27 Director, is extending a warm BERLIN — Board of Water Commissioners welcome to all members of the will hold the next regularly scheduled meet- community to join in the fun ing 12:00 pm at the 55 Willow Street conference especially past members and room. Public is welcomed to attend and it is any new members who would handicapped accessible. like to participate. States Labnon, “Rehearsals are Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm at Saturday, November 30 Gorham High School. Bring Twin Mountain — 13th Annual Craft Fair, 9:00 water, a pencil and friend! a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Carroll Town Hall on The annual Community School St. in Twin Mountain. Admission is Free. Christmas Concerts will held this Sponsored by the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods year on December 11, 13 and 15 Historical Society. For info call 603-846-5434. at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts. PLEASE FORWARD CALENDAR ITEMS For more information contact FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THE COOS Chris at 466-3315 or the Arts COUNTY DEMOCRAT AND BERLIN RE- Center at 752-1028. PORTER TO DEMOCRATADV@SALMON- PRESS.COM OR CALL 788-4939. A8 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 •••

Photo by Edith Tucker Executive Director Chris Campbell of the Vermont Telecommunications Authority (VTA) presented up-to-date information about the backbone Courtesy Vt. Telecommunications Authority fiber optic infrastructure — the Northeast Kingdom Fiber Network — now The NEK Fiber Network will lace the 3-county area with fiber optic cable that is designed to improve the region’s economic and social pros- being installed to provide connectivity in the state’s three northern coun- pects. ties, plus connections to N. H. and Boston and Montreal. NEK Fiber Network growing, will link to N.H. at Northumberland BY EDITH TUCKER infrastructure with mul- Boston, Mass. to Montre- plus appropriations from nection from Guildhall networks to transport [email protected] tiple strands, primarily al, Que. the Vermont state legis- to Northumberland. data over the middle in overhead cable. Connectivity is very lature. Fiber optic networks miles to network hubs BRETTON WOODS The NEK Fiber Net- important, Campbell ex- The Vermont legis- provide critical infra- that make Internet con- — “Building Successful work provides VTA-man- plained. “We’re trying lature established VTA structure for both cellu- nections worldwide. If Connections” was the aged “dark fiber” licens- to get Beecher Falls back (www.telecomvt.org) six lar and broadband ser- providers don’t have theme of the 2013 annual es (DFLs) that are open into the game,” he said. years ago in June 2007. vice providers. There access to enough band- meeting of the Northern for lease to all Internet Collaborative part- VTA’s broadband out- are three main functions width, end-users expe- Community Investment service providers and nerships have also been reach coordinator Caro that networks perform, rience slow Internet Corp. (NCIC), held in the cellular carriers. forged, including with Thompson (cthompson@ according to VTA’s web- speeds, even if the infra- ballroom of the Omni The Network will David Hallquist of the telecomvt.org) and its di- site. Cellular Backhaul structure within a local Mount Washington Ho- connect to New Hamp- Vermont Electric Coop, rector of business financ- is critical because “ra- community can handle tel. shire’s fiber network and multiple funding ing and development dio frequency antenna very high speeds.” Executive Director from Guildhall across sources tapped, includ- Christa Shute (cshute@ and equipment on towers Last-mile capabilities Chris Campbell of the the Connecticut River to ing EDA grants, an EDA telecomvt.org) were also only transmit between a are sometimes included Vermont Telecommuni- Northumberland. disaster relief grant, a on hand. Shute spoke en- cell phone and the tower. because “fiber is capable cations Authority (VTA) Connection with the federal Northern Border thusiastically at the po- Cellular service provid- of providing very high- briefly described the Quebec fiber network is Regional Commission dium about the NEK Fi- ers need fiber optic net- speed broadband service Northeast Kingdom Fi- also planned at Derby grant, and the Broadband ber Network’s partners. works to ‘backhaul’ or directly to end-users by ber Network, a backbone Line, ultimately creating Technology Opportuni- Rob Carmichael, CEO transport voice and data extending the last mile, fiber optic connectivity a robust capacity from ties Program (BTOP), of 186 Communications between their tower in- all the way to homes (www.186Comm.com) of stallations and national or businesses. This is Nashua that maintains and international phone known as Fiber-to-the- MY HEALTH RECORDS an extensive fiber optic networks.” Premise (FTTP). In some BERLIN— Androscog- health care proxies with the office. An indicator on network in New Hamp- Middle-mile broad- cases, telephone and vid- gin Valley Hospital (AVH) authorized consent will the portal page alerts pa- shire, was also on hand band is needed because eo services are also of- is pleased to unveil its new appreciate the ability to tients to any new activity to meet some of the re- “broadband service pro- fered on the same FTTP MYHEALTHRECORDS, access the records of those on their portal such as test gion’s entrepreneurs as viders – whether wired lines that carry broad- which is available to pa- individuals for whom they results, messages, or ap- well as the VT-NH con- or wireless - need fiber band service.” tients. This interactive manage care. pointments. web portal empowers pa- MYHEALTHRE- Anyone interested in tients and their families CORDS allows patients to enrolling in MYHEAL- to take a more active role track their appointments THRECORDS should con- Photo by Edith Tucker in their care by providing online. Patients can re- tact AVH at (603)326-5826 Edward “Ted” Brady, easy, secure access to their quest appointments for Monday thru Friday 8am USDA’s newly appoint- health information and on- specific timeframes, and until 5pm or visit our web- ed State Director for Rural line communication with add comments and contact site at www.avhnh.org. Development for Vermont and AVH staff. preferences. A central ap- Androscoggin Valley Hos- New Hampshire, was intro- MYHEALTHRE- pointment page displays pital encourages all of their duced at the Oct. 18 annu- CORDS gives patients their list of scheduled and eligible patients to enroll in al meeting of the Northern instant access to their pending appointments. MYHEALTHRECORDS Community Investment health information, in- There, they can review as it presents a valuable op- Corp. (NCIC). Brady previ- cluding laboratory results, appointment details. portunity for patients and ously served as a key eco- medications, allergies, de- MYHEALTHCARERE- their families to actively nomic development aide to mographic information, CORDS also saves patients participate in their care, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, Democrat of Vermont. The visit history, discharge/ time by allowing them to which contributes to better father of two sons, Brady aftercare information, and pre-register for appoint- health. joined Leahy’s staff in 2000 more. Parents have portal ments online and submit A special demonstration after earning a B.A. at St. access to medical records updates to their demo- with step-by-step instruc- Michael’s College where he for children ages 0-11yrs. graphic and contact infor- tions, will be presented to majored in journalism and Records for children 12yrs mation prior to their visits. the public at 6:00PM, Mon- political science. He worked to 17yrs can be obtained Patients can use MY- day, December 9 in the with Senator Leahy and from the child’s physician. HEALTHRECORDS to re- AVH Lecture Room. The community leaders to reau- In addition to handling quest prescription renew- public is welcome to attend. thorize the USDA’s Rural their own care, parents and als online instead of calling Please reserve your space Development Rural Economic Area Partnership Zone program that has brought the Northeast Kingdom tens of millions of dollars in federal aid. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 The Berlin Reporter A9 •••

Evans Evans also pointed out ment creates a one-size-fits- Awarded completed for taxpayers Know law, Grenier point- (continued from Page A1) his view on North Country all policy. We should take (continued from Page A1) and 50 percent for taxing ed out. issues versus issues in the every opportunity to edu- jurisdictions. We have In other action, the He did go on to say that southern part of the state. cate those institutions part bid $58,000. also been instrumental in commissioners voted to he feels most departments “Our issues are completely of our unique set of chal- Commissioner Paul negotiating and resolving award a $25 bonus to each have E admirable jobs cut- different than down south. lenges,” he concluded. Grenier of Berlin, who complex property tax mat- staff member at the West ting costs. “We need sup- We have a declining pop- The municipal election also serves as Berlin’s ters.” Stewartstown nursing port measures that would ulation, a decaying infra- is on November 5. Evans Mayor, had explained at Choosing a vendor on home to acknowledge and consolidate administration structure, and declining has set up his Facebook the monthly commission- price alone can be a mis- congratulate them all for functions,” he said. revenue. The state govern- page, Mark Evans for May- ers meeting on Oct. 9 in take, Samson explained. its recent state-federal Berlin that he was ready He compared a meal at inspection in which no to award the bid to San- McDonald’s to one at a 99 quality deficiencies were and power sources, and rec- proposed converter termi- soucy with whom both the Restaurant, repeating the found. The commission- AMC ognize all the ways the EIS nal station to change 1,200 county and the City has adage, “You get what you ers congratulated all in- (continued from Page A1) will be used as a resource megawatts of Direct Cur- previously done business, pay for.” volved for their outstand- during the permitting pro- rent (DC) into Alternating both because of his satis- Grenier cited some util- ing work. tion (CLF). cess. Current to be sent on to faction with services ren- ity appraisals in the North In other earlier action, The short simulated “Northern Pass would the Deerfield substation, dered and the vast cost dif- Country on which Sansou- the board voted unan- video fly-over – which require 2,300 new and relo- would be used as a future ference, totaling $33,000. cy, a.k.a. “Skip,” has done imously to buy a new uses data from Northern cated lattice-work towers, “jumping-off point” for ad- At that earlier meet- an outstanding job. higher-quality washing Pass’ permit application some up to 155-feet tall, ditional lines than recent ing, however, commission Samson then asked Gre- machine for the Berlin – is designed to show how to be placed on the land- documents and statements chairman Tom Brady of nier to step down from the nursing home to replace the 186-mile-long proposed scape,” Arnold explained. have indicated. Jefferson insisted that discussion and upcoming a three-plus-year-old one electric transmission lines, “The online video shows Mr. Muntz provided time be taken to evaluate vote because of his “close that needs $4,000 of re- nearly all overhead wires the scale of change the proj- written testimony to FERC the relative merits of the association” with the ap- pairs. The $8,500 price on towers taller than the ect would wreak on New dated Dec. 15, 2010: “The two competing bids, espe- praiser. quoted by Daniels Equip- surrounding trees, would Hampshire.” NPT Line also helps set the cially since the informa- Grenier responded that ment of Auburn includes affect the Granite State. AMC’s research depart- stage for additional future tion is not be needed un- he would not recuse him- installation and removal ment, including Ken Kim- transmission improve- til April 1, 2014, when the self and that his relation- of the old equipment. The ball and Larry Garland, ments in New England, and state requires it. Neither ship with Sansoucy only new machine has suffi- “The area is shown up to are continuing to refine thus added transmission commissioner seconded consists of the utility ex- cient settings to do small a half of a mile out on either exactly how extensive the system reliability. The 40- Grenier’s motion, howev- pert’s work for the City delicate items, including side of the transmission proposed project’s overall mile AC Line from Frank- er. of Berlin. “It’s a business residents’ favorite knitted line route, including the impact would be. lin to Deerfield extends the It was another story at relationship,” the mayor comforters, as well as far location and heights of new The proposed 186-mile existing 345-kV bulk power Thursday evening’s meet- explained. He noted that heavier loads. This choice towers and existing ones route would cross I-93 six system further north into ing. Grenier once again the contract would be paid was highly recommended that would be enlarged or times, with eight addition- New Hampshire. This part made the motion to award for out of the unexpended by the facility’s mainte- moved,” Arnold explained, al exposures of close prox- of the NPT Line may pro- the contract to low bidder balances in Millsfield and nance staff. noting, however, that the imity; 30 crossings of N.H. vide an attractive ‘jump Sansoucy, and this time Dixville, both Unincorpo- Permission was also towers’ visual impact scenic and cultural by- off’ point for additional Brady seconded it. rated Places. Millsfield’s given to the Berlin nurs- would extend beyond the ways; 30 crossings of state reliability-based 345-kV Samson, however, ex- taxpayers will need to ing home administrator to width that is shown in the and federal highways, and upgrades in the future as plained that he had un- have enough money on hire two 40-hours-a-week video. 10 crossing of designated N. loads grow. Potential reli- dertaken some indepen- hand to fight the tax case agency medical practi- “Episode I” is a four-min- H. rivers. ability projects enabled by dent research on MRV, appeal now heading to the cal nurses (MPNs) for up ute overview YouTube vid- AMC and its partners this extension include the which, he pointed out, has state Supreme Court, Gre- to $30,000 to fill in some eo, superimposed on Goo- plan an intensive press and addition of auto-transform- worked on 11 wind farm nier pointed out. of the 136 hours that are gle-earth footage. social media campaign de- ers in Franklin to enhance valuations while Sansou- County administrator open. Eleven more detailed in- signed to ensure that every reliability in that region cy has not ever done one. Jennifer Fish said that she The delegation can de- dividual segments, starting New Hampshire resident and further expansion of He distributed a letter had read the two bid pro- cide at its meeting on Fri- from the south and mov- is aware of the availability the 345-kV system to points from an assessor in the posals and only the price day, Oct. 25, whether or not ing north to the Canadian this new online YouTube north or west to meet fu- town of Milford who said difference had jumped out contract with Checkbox border, are also available simulation. ture reliability needs in that he “continued to be at her. She said, however, Systems of Maine to bring online: (segment 6) Wood- Susan Schibanoff of either New Hampshire or impressed with the dili- that she had no expertise high-capacity, multi-con- stock, Lincoln, and Easton; Easton, a retired English Vermont.” gence and thoroughness in this field. nection WiFi capabilities (7) Sugar Hill and Bethle- professor at UNH who op- Others speaking at the with which they complet- Brady called for the for residents and their hem; (8) Whitefield, Dalton, poses the project, added information session, mod- ed the data collection and vote, and both he and Gre- visitors to both the coun- and Lancaster; (9) Stark she believes the reason that erated by SPNHF policy analysis phases of the nier voted “yes” to the mo- ty’s nursing homes at an and Northumberland; (10) Northern Pass was targeted vice president Will Abbott, project (in 2012) as well tion to award the low bid installation cost of $5,776 Dummer and Millsfield; for New Hampshire, rather included: president-forest- as their professionalism of $25,000 to Sansoucy, and in West Stewartstown and and (11) Dixville, Stewart- then its neighboring states er Jane Difley; staff lawyer while interacting with Samson voted “no.” $6,025 in Berlin. A month- stown, Clarksville, and of Vermont and Maine, Christophe Courchesne; town and utility represen- Samson then angrily ly service fee would also Pittsburg. is that the Granite State TNC government affairs tatives.” said that he wanted the pa- be charged. It would take 40 minutes “doesn’t care enough about director Jim O’Brien; and Samson also distribut- per copies of his research Chairman Brady also to view all 11 segments, Ar- its landowners” and lacks ACT president Rep. Rebec- ed answers supplied by returned to him and clarified the procedure nold noted. legislative protections that ca Brown of Sugar Hill. A MRV’s managing partner snatched those that Brady under which the board’s She points out in her on- these two New England hike and a drive nearby to a series of questions had in his hand away agenda is set after Samson line introduction, “This is states have embraced. points south provided an that he had posed by from him. Brady chastised complained that he has the time to make the case The Easton activist opportunity for those on e-mail to clarify items in Samson for his “childish” been given the run-around and ensure the integrity of also pointed out that the hand to become familiar the bid proposal. “Over behavior. on making a timely ap- your public lands and the project’s original 185-page with the route of the exist- the years,” Mark Rodri- Papers and reports, pointment for a second al- protection of some of New Transmission Service ing PSNH route on which guez stated, “I would esti- once distributed in pub- ternate for the Coös Coun- England’s most impressive Agreement (TSA) filed on new towers would be erect- mate that 50 percent of our lic, are public documents ty Planning Board for the vistas.” Dec. 15, 2010, with the Fed- ed if approved in a lengthy work (at MRV) has been under the state Right to Unincorporated Places. She urges viewers to let eral Energy Regulatory the U.S. Department of En- Commission (FERC) and ergy (DOE) know by Nov. the accompanying direct 5 that the Environmental testimony of then-NPT Impact Statement (EIS) for president James Muntz of Northern Pass should con- Northeast Utilities (in Ap- sider the proposed project’s pendix B) is more trans- visual impacts, explore parent about how the City alternate routes, methods, of Franklin, site of the Senator Ayotte to hold town hall meeting in Whitefield on Wednesday WHITEFIELD–U.S. “New Hampshire res- Senator Kelly Ayotte will idents are rightly con- provide an update on the cerned about the fiscal con- nation’s fiscal situation dition of our country. As during a town hall meet- the debate on budget pri- ing set for Wednesday, orities continues in Wash- October 23, at noon in the ington, I look forward to Mountain View Grand in updating area residents on Whitefield. The forum is my efforts to put America part of a series of town hall on a fiscally sustainable meetings Senator Ayotte path,” said Senator Ayo- is holding for each county tte, a member of the Senate this year. Budget Committee. Androscoggin Valley Hospital to Host Prayer Service in Memory of Deceased BERLIN—Ecumenical who have died this past Services of Remembrance year. The Service will last will be held from 11:30am approximately 30 minutes. - 12:30pm and from 5:30pm The remaining time will - 6:30pm, Friday, Novem- feature refreshments and ber 1 in the AVH Lecture the time to talk with one Room. Names of those who another. Families and Hos- have passed away at AVH pital staff who have taken between November 1, 2012 care of these patients who and November 1, will be passed away are invited to read. Members of the Ecu- attend, as are members of menical Clergy Association the public. For more infor- will offer prayer, readings mation, please call Sr. Mo- and reflection to help re- nique Therriault, at (603) member and honor those 326-5956. A10 The Berlin Reporter WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 •••

Photo by Edith Tucker Corrections Superintendent Craig Hamelin, right, escorted the Coös county commissioners — Rick Samson of Stewartstown, left, Paul Grenier of Berlin, and chairman Tom Brady of Jefferson — on an inspection tour of the completely revamped visiting room at county jail and House of Corrections in Stewartstown on Thursday evening. Seven inmates at one time may now talk with visitors from behind glass using telephone equipment. All conversations may be recorded, and no actual physical Photo by Edith Tucker contact is allowed, designed to eliminate contraband from entering the facility, previously a problem. Seven metals stools and seven “visiting” telephones are now available for inmates and their visi- At other times, the visitors’ room is used as a day room, available to inmates who obey the facility’s tors at specified times on Saturdays. Video visitation is also available at certain hours. Corrections rules. A small library is housed in a nearby secure room, including access to online law books. Superintendent Craig Hamelin said, “Visiting hours now are very orderly.”

Photo by Edith Tucker Plymouth State University Seth Goodall of Richmond, Me., who was recently appoint- ed Regional Administrator for Region I of the U.S. Small Welcomes First Year Students Business Administration (SBA), was introduced at the Oct. 17 PLYMOUTH— The fol- er, Elizabeth Thagouras of look combined with up-to- annual meeting of the Northern lowing first year students Berlin, Taylor Thomas of date facilities including the Community Investment Corp. are attending Plymouth Dummer, Nadia Wasuta of Lamson Library and Learn- (NCIC) at the Omni Mount State University this fall: Jefferson, Kelly Williams of ing Commons; the Boyd Washington Hotel in Bretton Curtis Arsenault of Ber- Bethlehem, Paige Wilson of Science Center; Langdon Woods. An entrepreneur and lin, Terrence Bedell of Lancaster, Michaela Young Woods, a LEED certified, attorney, Goodall resigned his Groveton, Brittany Cou- of Pittsburg. environmentally conscious post as Senate Majority Leader ture of Jefferson, Tyler Plymouth State Univer- residence hall; and PSU’s in Maine to take this job over- Doyle of Bethlehem, Bon- sity is a regional compre- newest addition, a Wel- seeing the state SBA offices in all six New England capi- nie Gorman of Colebrook, hensive university offer- come Center and Ice Arena tals. Goodall earned both a B.S. Tiffany Harrington of ing a rich, student-focused and the Silver Center for in agronomy and a Master’s Whitefield, Garry Hurd of learning environment with the Arts. Plymouth State degree in plant science at the Lisbon, Samantha Mason an enrollment of approxi- University is part of the University of Connecticut at of Whitefield, Kyle Rain- mately 4,300 undergradu- University System of New Storrs, Conn., and a J.D. from ville of Groveton, Kelsey ate and approximately 3,000 Hampshire and accredited the University of Maine School Rayburn of Bethlehem, Me- graduate students. by the New England Asso- of Law in Portland, Me. gan Rousseau of Shelburne, The 170-acre campus of- ciation of Schools and Col- Andrew St. Cyr of Lancast- fers a New England classic leges. B

Wednesday. October 23, 2013

Photo by Guy Stever The Berlin Field Hockey seniors recognized with their families Friday: Miriam Arsenault, Emily Landry, Erika Gendron, Danielle St. Cyr and Dakota Umbro. Lady Mounties shutdown Photo by Jonathan Benton Mountie David Thagouras puts a shot on goal against Gorham. Bears on Senior Day

BY JONATHAN BENTON That didn’t seem to mat- ielle St. Cyr made two saves Berlin stays ahead [email protected] ter, however, as Berlin was while Newfound had two BERLIN — The Berlin focused on quality and took shots on goal, seven PC’s Stickers had a lot going the 1-0 lead with 17:47 left in and keeper Megan Sharp on Friday with their last the first half. The goal was made two saves. of Husky neighbors regular season game of the scored by Jillian Williams The Lady Mounties season, Senior Day and bat- who was given a helping had the larger gas tank it BY JONATHAN BENTON mark David Thagouras from the offensive pres- tling their Newfound rivals stick by Holly Sullivan. seemed and second half the [email protected] threatened the blue net sure at 15 minutes left and until reaching a 2-0 victory. Despite having less set field was all Berlin right GORHAM — On Oct. 14 further with a hard cross- like Berlin’s homecoming The win bumped the plays Berlin struck again at from the opening face-off it was a far cry from the ing shot that was either it was Gorham that had Lady Mountaineers to the the tail end of the half with where they took the fight last one-sided battle that going for the net or to the first goal. The play number three seed heading 2:22 still on the clock. The right to the goal and came Berlin had against Gor- a Berlin forward, but started from a collision into the playoffs and sport- goal went Jensyn Dandene- close to scoring straight off. ham at big red’s home- defender Tony Bolash between Fodor and Husky ing an impressive 12-1-1 reau, but it was a team effort For the game Berlin took coming. The Huskies have squashed that opportuni- Tristan Buber that result- cord. with assists from Williams eight shots, seven penal- been looking very capable ty. ed in a corner-kick. Bois- The first half was fairly and Erika Gendron to put ty-corners and St. Cyr had of late and made it a close Berlin’s last chance of selle took the kick, but it even play by both teams the hosts up 2-0 at halftime. seven saves while New- match, but a late goal by the half was led again by was knocked back out of with Newfound narrowly For the first half Berlin found had seven shots, nine Mountie Ryan Richard Jewett on the warpath, bounds giving him anoth- having the upper hand on had four shots on goal, four PC’s and Sharp made six put Berlin on the winning but Bolash confronted er shot and he certainly possesion. penalty-corners and Dan- saves. side of the 2-1 bout. and knocked the ball out took advantage of it. On Richard would earn of bounds. The ensuing the second CK Boisselle Berlin the first shot on net corner-kick was cleared sent a perfect shot that of the game two-minutes. by James Lemieux. hooked right into the top Commissioner Column Not to be outdone, how- For the first half Berlin right corner of the net. ever, Gorham set off their had nine shots, four cor- It was three minutes first shot of the match ner-kicks and Nick Fodor later that Berlin tied it right after off the foot of made seven saves while up, 1-1, that Jewett scored Fair Season wraps up Kyle Boisselle. Gorham had three shots, off a scramble. He bested Granite State beef mal science with a minor ….. From there the battle one CK and Tyler Sans- a defender before scoring breeders often make a big- in production business. The Big E broke its all- stayed mostly between chagrin made three saves. far post from 12-yards-out. ger splash in the show ring She works for Altena Show time attendance record, the 18’s with a Berlin cor- The second half began Then as the rain start- than their small numbers Cattle, an Iowa family busi- tallying 1,481,917 visitors ner-kick here and a break much like the first with ed to fall it was Berlin would suggest. This year’s ness that raises and sells at the exposition in West up the field by Husky both sides putting ear- that came out ahead with rising star is 21 year-old show cattle, and hopes to Springfield, Mass. A near- Bryson Raymond there. ly shots on net this time 8:05 left in regulation. Sarah Carter of Hillcrest land a job in the cattle in- ly perfect streak of weath- At 13-minutes in the from Husky Jarred Stew- From the left wing Jew- Farm in Canaan. Carter dustry after graduation. er over most of the 17 days Mounties continued to art and Mountie Chris ett sent a through pass to achieved big-time success Carter said a lot of peo- of the fair surely helped. work the ball in close and Lamphere. Richard who proceeded to when her home-bred Her- ple were interested in her New Hampshire Day—the Connor Jewett was very With 13 minutes into beat a defender and shook eford heifer named HFSA heifer, and she ended up second Friday—set one to breaking the stalemate, the second Sanschagrin the far side netting from Vanna 42Z took honors as selling her the week after of four single-day atten- but Brian Veazey was made a fantastic save off six-yards-out. reserve division champion the national show. Carter dance records with 96,417 there to make a clutch a high arching shot from For the game Berlin at the Junior National Her- declined to tell the report- visitors. New Hampshire’s clear from the Gorham Jewett that he tried to had 20 shots, seven saves eford Exposition in Kansas er how much she got for renowned food booth— goal line. chip off a corner-kick. and five corner-kicks City, Mo. her heifer, but allowed that staffed by volunteers from At the eight-minute The dam finally broke while Gorham had 16 Carter is a senior at Vanna sold for a lot more NH agricultural and com- shots, 14 saves and seven South Dakota State Uni- in Iowa than she would see FAIR page B2 CK’s. versity, majoring in ani- have in New Hampshire.

Photo by Jonathan Benton Husky Tony Bolash wins a header against Berlin on Oct. 14 B2 The Berlin Reporter OCTOBER 23, 2013 ••• Gorham pulls a close one by Groveton BY STEPHANY HALL Eagle senior Brandon “We seemed to carry the shot past Joy with just eight Contributing writer Joy had the hot hands in the play most of the time”, said minutes left in the game. GROVETON — The net again this outing as he Gorham Coach Bill Go- Despite hard work from Gorham Huskies were able was able to keep out eleven odrich, “We just could not the Eagles mid-field and to squeak by with the win shots that Gorham sent his make the connecting passes some nice shots by the against the Eagles on Thurs- way. in the offense to create high young Eagle forwards Corey day’s senior game day 2-1. At 7:12 left Groveton Se- percentage scoring chanc- Gadwah and Jordan Shotts The young eagle team did nior Simon Henet was able es”. Groveton was unable to gain a good job fending off the ag- to beat Husky Keeper Tyler Groveton defenders any ground and fell 2-1. gressive Husky offense but Sanschagrin to the ball off a Dylan Rogers and Ben ”A much needed win the Huskies drew first blood throw-in deep in the Husky Atkinson worked well to- against a very determined with a breakaway goal from zone to even the score, 1-1, gether to keep the Huskies Groveton team, stated Kyle Boisselle at the 10 min- as the teams went into half out of their zone, however Coach Goodrich, “A good ute mark. The play start- time. Gorham mid-fielder Jarred win concluding a tough ed off a forward pass from The second half proved to Stewart was able to tip the week and hopefully sets us teammate Tony Bolash at be a great battle between the scale off the second assist by in the right direction for the the 10:10. two teams for the majority. Boisselle and blasted a hard final week of the season”. Lady Huskies spoil Eagles’ Senior Day BY STEPHANY HALL Eagle senior Jena Whee- the loss of strong defensive Ten minutes later Contributing writer lock fired one back at the leader Talia Bedell who Keenan got her second goal GROVETON — The Gorham net, but it just had undergone a recent of the night with a solo shot Lady Eagles were unable to went wide. ankle surgery. Their spark that blasted by King to put take home the win against The Huskies took eleven was senior Sadie Conroy the Huskies on top 4-0. a group of talented Gorham shots on the Eagle net in was aggressive and worked Despite the deficitWhee- Huskies during their final the first half giving Eagle hard to control the mid- lock did not give up and fi- home game of the regular senior Grace King and the field and kept feeding the nally hit pay dirt after tak- season Thursday despite rest of the eagle defense a ball to the front line. ing all three of the Eagles’ Photo by Jonathan Benton good effort by the entire workout. Persistence by The second half wasn’t shots on net to get one on Ashley Bergeron and Sam Labens racing hip to hip at White Eagle team. the Husky offense paid off any easier for the Eagles the board with just three Mountains Friday. Gorham’s Lily Keenan as Leslie Kenison, who with the Huskies getting 13 minutes left in regulation. led the charge for her gals took five of the eleven more shots on the net. Sar- The Huskies take home in blue with a goal just over shots, puts an un-assisted ah Schoenbeck was able the win with a final score Berlin Harriers take eight minutes into the first goal past Grace King to to capitalize on her fourth of 4-1. The goalies tied each half off a cross by fellow make the half time score shot at the 60:08 minute other with five saves each teammate Emma Schoen- 2-0. The Eagle defense did mark to get the third goal with Gorham out shooting silver at WM race beck. have a clipped wing with of the afternoon. the Eagles 24-7. BY JONATHAN BENTON Standing out from the [email protected] Gorham boy’s squad was WHITEFIELD — The speed racer Demarco Al- Panthers scrape past Huskies 3-2 Mountaineer Harriers varez in fourth place in 18 BY JONATHAN BENTON got on track.” himself to create a break- ball and sunk the shot into were able to pull off their minutes and 50 seconds. [email protected] The Huskies got off on away goal into the lower the upper 90. second place finish with The team’s top five was GORHAM — Despite the right foot taking the right side of the net. What would become Lis- some solid placing as a headed by John Werlich some second half heroics 1-0 lead 2:10 into the game. “Although we put some bon’s gamewinner came at team at White Mountains (15th, 20:58) followed by by Kyle Boisselle the Gor- It was a good combination decent pressure on Lis- 21:55 in. Lisbon defender Friday. Brandon Hartshorn (25th, ham boys just fell short to down the center of the field bon’s defense, only eight intercepted a pass at half In the top ten was 21:55), Hunter Moore (27th, their Lisbon visitors 3-2 on from Boisselle to Sam Sjos- of our 22 shots made it on field and dumped the ball team leader Cody Deblois 22:38) Oct. 15. trom. The pass sent Sjos- goal,” said Goodrich. “We into the box. Following a (6th,19:34), Dustin Moore and Aiden Blair (33rd, “A frustrating loss fol- trom in all alone on the had some very good op- scramble Tryston Clement (7th, 19:45), Nick Bunnell 23:52). lowing a very well played keeper who he beat on the portunities inside the box picked up the loose ball and (8th, 19:47), and Keenan In the girl’s race Berlin and hard fought game lower left side. which we failed to finish found into the lower right Wood (9th, 19:59). The once again showcased the against a very good Berlin Before the end of the half and could certainly have corner. team’s top five rounded dynamic duo of top five team the day before,” said Lisbon tied it up thanks made a difference. Defen- Gorham tried to get back out with a slot in the top 15: finishers Ashley Bergeron GHS Coach Bill Goodirch. to star forward Jackson sively we made some fun- in the game off a classic Ben Bergeron (13th, 20:38). (4th, 23:16) and Sam Labens “Things started out well, Smith. At 24:04 Smith best- damental mistakes which header from Boisselle with He was followed by strong (5th, 23:16). The rest of the however, we never really ed two Husky defenders by we have been avoiding late- just 2:55 left in regulation. finishes from Jesse Fecteau hard hitting crew finished ly and they cost us.” Tony Bolash sent in a long (22nd, 21:45), Calvin Rutiger within the top 30: Cassie Mounties upset Bears At 16:50 into the second free kick that Boisselle sent (24th, 21:52), Tristan Poirier Lacasse (23rd, 28:19), Bree half Smith struck again to into the upper right corner. (28th, 22:56) and Zachary Demers (25th, 28:25), Mea- BY JONATHAN BENTON Berlin then made it 2-0 give orange the lead. The For the game Gorham Blanchette (37th, 27:02). gan King (26th, 29:23) and [email protected] in the final minute of the play started off a crossing had four corner-kicks and Boy’s team score: Rachel Skeen (27th, 30:30). BERLIN — The New- first half thanks to Connor ball that bounced a few Tyler Sanschagrin made WMRHS 22pts, Berlin Girl’s team scores: found Bears were enjoying Jewett. The star forward times in the box. As Gor- six saves while Lisbon had 42pts, Gorham 86pts, Ca- WMRHS 30pts, Moulton- a four-win streak when chipped it in from the left ham tried to make the clear six CK’s and Josh Deem naan/Pittsburg 86pts and borough 53pts, Berlin 67pts along came the Mountain- side over the head of the Smith picked up the loose had seven saves. Mascoma 112pts. and Littleton 76pts. eers on their home turf charging goalie. Friday and spoiled their Jewett scored again fun with a 3-1 “W”. nine minutes into the sec- Fair years Bev has brightened Woods Winery Heirloom and Helen Mae Metcalf of Berlin controlled the ond half with a repeat of (continued from Page A1) the day for countless NH Crabapple 2012. Piermont with Jerseys; field of play form the get go his greatest hit of the first Building visitors. This year 34 4-H dairy and in Milking Short- as Newfound came out flat. half; beating and chip- munity organizations— We inadvertently list- exhibitors were selected to horn classes Joe Davis If not for the Newfound ping it over a charging dished out lots of soups, ed last year’s Big E wine represent the state at The and Ethan Marsh of Win- keeper, Matt Pritchard, Pritchard from the left pies, milk shakes and competition winners last Big E 4-H show. “These chester and Mariah Cate and the packed in defense wing. more, including nearly month. The 2013 Best New kids represent New Hamp- of Woodstock--who took it was clear that the bout The Bears scored their 10,000 slices of blueberry Hampshire Wine award shire’s dairy future, and Junior and Grand Cham- could have been a blow- lone goal on a penalty pie and 500 gallons of ice went to the 2012 Petite based on what I saw at The pion. A number of youths out. kick, 17 minutes in. Keep- cream. Amis from Jewell Towne Big E, it is looking good!” also placed well in the open Big red got on the board er Prichard took the PK Beverly Kelley, long- Vineyards. Gold Medal reports proud 4-H mom dairy show, competing 24 minutes into the game and drilled it past goalie time Big E NH Building winners from New Hamp- Tammie Marston of Pitts- with adult exhibitors from and Ryan Richard hit Nick Fodor on the low left staffer, was named one of shire were Jewell Towne’s field. Placing highlights all over New England, New home with low left shot. side. the 2013 ‘Hosts of the Day’ Petite Amis and Can- include Tyler Woodman York and Canada. recognizing Big E workers dia Vineyards Diamond of Claremont and Clair Fi- This week we welcome who go above and beyond to 2012; Silver Medals went field of Franklin in the Ayr- a guest column by former LocaL ExpEriEncEd help ensure fairgoers have to Sweet Baby Vineyard shire show; Lindsey Clark Commissioner Steve Tay- Bankruptcy attornEy a wonderful experience. Raspberry and Callum’s of Cornish, Brown Swiss; lor, on the historical evo- Bev, nicknamed ‘Gram’ Red; LaBelle Winery Ries- Ben Marston of Pittsfield, lution of agricultural fairs, Atty. Stanley Robinson is designated as a by NH Building exhibitors ling 2012, Three Kings Maddie Beaudry of Wal- and the challenges and Federal Debt Relief Agency by an act of and staff, is “everybody’s 2012 and Corazon 2011, pole, Samantha Cohen of high costs of putting on mom” at the NH Build- Apple Cranberry 2012 and Monroe, Robbie Sykes of fairs in today’s regulatory Congress and has proudly assisted consumers ing, according to Building Apple 2012; Candia Vine- Chichester and Megan Ad- and competitive entertain- seeking debt relief under the Manager Gail McWilliam yards LaCrescent 2012 and ams of Richmond in the ment environment. US Bankruptcy code for over 30 years. Jellie. From comforting Noiret 2012; Jewell Towne Holstein breed; Tabitha a lost child to snapping a Vineyards Valvin Moscat and Tristan Phillips and Lorraine Merrill, 603-286-2019 • [email protected] family’s photo, over the and Candice; and Hermit Abigail Allen of Walpole Commissioner

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If interested please apply Online www.ucvh.org Heidi Saari •Human Resources Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital 181 Corliss Lane •Colebrook, NH 03576 603.388.4236 •[email protected] EOE

PJ Noyes is Hiring for Part Time Temporary Work! We seek a pool of people who can be available to work part time in our Special Packaging Department. This work will be on an as needed basis. Hours will be extremely flexible, with schedules that can range from just a few hours per week to availability every day.

If you are interested in these positions, please call Lori Pelissier at 603.707.5134

P. J. Noyes Company, a subsidiary of NIPRO Di- agnostics, is currently accepting applications for general production positions

These positions are responsible for the manufacturing of high quality liquids, creams and lotions for over the counter pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and herbal tonics in a timely manner. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent math skills, be detailed oriented, able to follow precise instructions, have good computer skills and the ability and de- sire to work in a self directed team environment that must follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

P. J. Noyes offers competitive wages, a very competitive benefits package, and a friendly, team based environment.

All candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math test and a post-offer drug test and physical capability assessment.

Interested candidates may apply at any local NH Employment Services office. B6 The Berlin Reporter OCTOBER 23, 2013 •••