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TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 VOL. 30 NO. 30 BERLIN, N.H. 752-5858 FREE Mt. Washington summit projects get green light

BY EDITH TUCKER the 60.3-acre Mount Washington State Park will be recovery funds designed to boost the post-pandemic THE BERLIN SUN built and paid for with federal funds available under economy. CONCORD — Three big-ticket capital projects in the American Rescue Plan and state and local fi scal see SUMMIT page 14

Hundreds of attendees packed into the pavilion at Roger’s Campground Thursday to hear from libertarian podcaster Dave Smith. Smith’s presentation was one of the most popular events Thursday at the 18th annual Porcupine Freedom Festival. (WILLIAM CARROLL PHOTO) 18th annual Porcfest breaks attendance record

BY WILLIAM CARROLL annual Porcupine Freedom Festival was a sell out The festival brings in liberty-minded individu- THE BERLIN SUN this year with 2,500 tickets sold, eclipsing the pre- als from across the country as part of what Carla LANCASTER — The Free State Project’s 18th vious record of 1,800 for the event. see PORCFEST page 7

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIGEST–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Juul to pay 3DAYFORECAST THEMARKET SAYWHAT... N.H. COVID-19 $40 million Tomorrow Today DOW JONES “Life is a great big canvas; Monday High: 84 to settle N.C. High: 87 150.57 to 34,283.27 throw all the paint you can Coos County new cases: 0 Chance of rain: 10% Low: 63 at it.” Sunrise: 5:03 a.m. Coos County new deaths: 1 Sunrise: 5:03 a.m. NASDAQ — Danny Kaye vaping case Sunset: 8:33 p.m. New N.H. cases: 51 140.12 to 14,500.51 NORTH CAROLINA (NY New N.H. deaths: 1 Tonight Times) — Juul Labs has Thursday Total cases: 99,455 High: 66 S&P agreed to pay North Carolina High: 75 $40 million to settle the fi rst Chance of rain: 16% 9.91 to 4,290.61 Total deaths: 1,371 of a spate of lawsuits brought Sunset: 8:33 p.m. Low: 58 by states and localities claim- ing the e-cigarette compa- ny’s marketing practices ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– NATION/WORLD –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– fueled widespread addiction to nicotine among young people and created a new public health problem. Judge throws out cases against Facebook The settlement, announced on Monday morning, allows the company to avert a jury WASHINGTON (NY Times) — In a stun- dramatic, sweeping litigation campaign to economy. Khan’s fi rst major task as chair trial as the Food and Drug ning setback to regulators’ efforts to break take on Big Tech that there’s nothing easy will be to rewrite the lawsuit to address Administration is preparing to up Facebook, a federal judge on Monday about it, because the courts have a differ- the judge’s criticisms. decide this summer whether threw out antitrust lawsuits brought ent view of the antitrust system.” In Congress, legislators pointed to the its vaping products can stay on the market. against the company by the Federal Trade Representatives for the FTC and the decisions as proof that century-old antitrust The company had Commission and more than 40 states. New York attorney general did not imme- laws needed updating for the internet sector. urgently sought the settle- The judge, James Boasberg for the U.S. diately have comments. Courts have narrowed interpretations of ment, but the deal removes District Court for the District of Colum- Christopher Sgro, a spokesman for Face- antitrust laws over the years, making gov- just one of numerous legal bia, said the case from the states needed book, said: “We are pleased that today’s ernment cases diffi cult to win. Last week, actions pending against it. Thirteen other states, includ- to be dismissed because too much time had decisions recognize the defects in the gov- the House Judiciary Committee advanced ing California, Massachu- elapsed since the alleged offenses took place. ernment complaints fi led against Facebook. six bills that would overhaul antitrust laws, setts and New York, as well The states, led by Letitia James, the New We compete fairly every day to earn peo- with the goal of loosening the grips that as the District of Columbia, York attorney general, accused Facebook ple’s time and attention and will continue Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have have fi led similar lawsuits. The central claim in each in December of buying up nascent competi- to deliver great products for the people and over wide swaths of the economy. case is that Juul knew, or tors like Instagram and WhatsApp — deals businesses that use our services.” “Today’s development in the FTC’s case should have known, that it made in 2012 and 2014 — to cement its The news pushed Facebook’s stock up 4.2 against Facebook shows that antitrust was hooking teenagers on monopoly over social networking. percent, and the company passed $1 tril- reform is urgently needed,” said Rep. Ken pods that contained high levels of nicotine. In a separate, 53-page opinion, he said lion in market capitalization, a fi rst for the Buck, a Republican from Colorado and Nearly 2,000 other cases the complaint by the Federal Trade Com- social network and one of only half a dozen a co-sponsor of the antitrust bills. “Con- fi led by cities, counties, mission, also fi led in December, failed to companies to reach such a valuation. gress needs to provide additional tools and school districts and other provide enough facts to back its claims The decision was a major blow to biparti- resources to our antitrust enforcers to go plaintiffs in federal courts have been combined into that Facebook had a monopoly over per- san attempts in Washington to rein in Big after Big Tech companies engaging in anti- multi-district litigation over- sonal social networking. Tech. 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BY NANCY WEST reduced spending, education freedom, INDEPTHNH.ORG much needed mental health services and CONCORD — With no fanfare and more without raising taxes or increasing no courtesy photo of him signing House spending. Bills 1 and 2, Republican Gov. Chris “This is one of the most comprehensive Sununu issued a news release Friday budgets we have seen in years, and it will saying he signed both into law. be the strong foundation needed to help Sununu issued a one sentence state- get New Hampshire families and Main ment Friday upon making the contro- Street businesses back on their feet and versial $13.5 billion budget law after thriving,” Packard said. the House and Senate both voted to Planned Parenthood New England pass them Thursday. headlined their news release: “Gov. The bills drew fi re because of the Sununu Signs First Abortion Ban in non-fi nancial measures they included Modern New Hampshire History, Forfeits in the budget such as an abortion ban Claim to be ‘Pro-Choice.’ after 24 weeks of pregnancy, school “Today, amid outrage from people vouchers, and a provision to prevent the across the Granite State, Gov. Chris teaching of racism and sexism. Sununu signed the most regressive “Historic tax cuts, property tax relief, anti-reproductive health care budget in and Paid Family Medical Leave deliv- New Hampshire history, ignoring public ered all in one sweeping action is a opinion and opposition from more than win for every citizen and family in this 200 of the state’s leading medical experts. state,” Sununu’s press release said. “By signing this budget, which includes As brief as Sununu’s news release an extreme abortion ban, medically was, there were a number of news unnecessary ultrasound requirements, releases from critics and supporters criminal penalties for doctors, and inad- that followed. equate funding for the NH Family Plan- More than 250 people protested the ning Program, Gov. Sununu has removed budget Thursday in front of the State any doubt of where he stands on abor- House as lawmakers were still voting. tion rights: he is anti-abortion. Granite House Democratic Leader Renny Staters, who are strongly in favor of safe, Cushing, (D-Hampton), said: “I am legal abortion, deserve better than a gov- State Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) is seem with Gov. Chris Sununu. (TWITTER PHOTO) disappointed that Governor Sununu ernor who is ‘pro-choice’ in name only,” the signed these budget bills into law. As release states. our members explained on the House Kayla Montgomery, vice president of would see higher property taxes and delivered a $170 million total cut from fl oor yesterday, this budget harms our Planned Parenthood of Northern New women’s privacy would be invaded by the every tax on the books while still funding state by cutting education funding, England said: late-term abortion ban and requirement our state’s needs. We empowered fami- raising property taxes, and forcing right “Pro-choice governors don’t sign abor- that all women who want an abortion lies to fi nd the best fi t for their child’s wing ideology on the people of New tion bans. By making himself the fi rst undergo an ultrasound fi rst. educational needs, passed some needed Hampshire.” governor in modern New Hampshire Republicans focused on the increased reform to the governor’s emergency House Speaker Sherman Packard, history to sign an abortion ban into law, funding to the rainy day fund, reduction powers, and put an end to teaching the R-Londonderry, praised what he called Gov. Sununu stripped away personal in business taxes and said the school unfounded idea that an individual is the “historic budget.” freedoms from pregnant people and crim- voucher plan gives more choice to parents. inherently racist simply due to the color “Today, Governor Sununu signed this inalized doctors for doing their jobs.” House Majority Leader Jason of their skin. We delivered a $100 mil- transformational budget package into Democrats argued unsuccessfully Osborne, R-Auburn, said in a news lion statewide property tax cut, giving law. Republicans delivered on tax cuts, against the budget bills claiming people release: “This transformational budget our residents direct relief.”

State announces new funding for child-care programs, staff CONCORD — The New Hampshire rate increases for the NH Child Care Department of Health and Human Scholarship Program. Services announced new initiatives to “These programs will help ensure support the child care sector and the that residents who need access to families they serve. These initiatives child care in order to return to work are part of a multi-faceted plan to sta- will have as many options as possible,” bilize child care in New Hampshire said Christine Santaniello, DHHS and are part of New Hampshire’s fed- Associate Commissioner. “Child care eral funding through the American programs have been essential since Rescue Plan Act. the fi rst case of COVID-19 in New Over the next 30 to 60 days, DHHS Hampshire. The sector has received will launch several new initiatives, more than $65 million in pandem- including stabilization grants to child ic-related funding to remain open and care programs, workforce recruitment and retention efforts, and market see CHILD CARE page 6 Page 4 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021

–––––––––––––––––––––– LETTERS –––––––––––––––––––––– Gov. Sununu should listen to his own words Garry Rayno To the editor: has there been any attempt In 2017, when an NHPR by its legislative promoters to reporter asked Gov. Chris “understand its repercussions.” Sununu about a school In fact, they deliberately chose Budget sends state voucher bill then under con- to close their eyes to its impact sideration, the Governor on our public school districts, answered, “Whatever we do, by failing to ask for a fi scal we have to take things step- analysis by the nonpartisan wise. You don’t want to jump Legislative Budget Offi ce and in new direction into everything all at once... by using procedural maneu- You have to understand what vers to keep the bill from being The old Roger Miller song from the 1960s With the 2021 session nearly in the rearview the repercussions to the public scrutinized by the usual legis- says “England swings like a pendulum do.” mirror, and despite the pandemic that claimed school systems might be and lative committees. Miller is no longer with us, but maybe the life of House Speaker Dick Hinch before make sure that you’re doing I hope Gov. Sununu will some songwriter will fi nd inspiration and a single legislative session was held, Republi- it stepwise so that you under- listen to his own cautionary pen a tune with lyrics that go “New Hamp- cans managed to achieve many of social con- stand the pros, cons, negative words and refuse to push N.H. shire swings like a pendulum do.” servatives’ top issues and even more at times. effects, and unintended conse- into a sweeping and expensive Miller may have meant “swings” a little What Republicans did was 180 degrees quences of any program you school voucher program “all at differently, but there is ample evidence from what Democrats tried to do in the last put forward in the state.“ once.” If you agree, please call New Hampshire is in fl ux. term but were unable to accomplish. The budget that will likely his offi ce (603) 271-2121 and Just look at the last election, with the The Republican controlled legislature in land on the Governor’s desk leave a message asking him to exception of governor, four of the fi ve top 2021 signifi cantly changed the direction of soon contains the most expan- veto any budget that contains spots on the ballot were won by Democrats. the state and you could say its traditional sive school voucher program this ill-considered bill. Yet in the races below the Congressional philosophy. in the country; there is noth- Mary Wilke seats, Republicans won majorities in the New Hampshire has traditionally had ing “step wise” about it. Nor Concord Executive Council, Senate and House, fl ip- a laissez faire attitude, particularly on ping every one from Democratic control. social issues. New Hampshire was the fi rst That is the epitome of mixed messages. state to legislatively approve gay marriage, None of the fi ve top races were par- for example, and for years fought many Misinformation about COVID-19 continues ticularly close, ranging from Gov. Chris attempts to limit access to abortions, and To the editor: authored by three doctors Sununu’s 252,000-vote margin over Dan often fi ercely opposed attempts by politi- In the Berlin Sun letter to associated with the Ameri- Feltes to Chris Pappas’s 20,000-vote victory cians to insert legislative infl uence into the the editor published on June can Institute for Economic over Matt Moyers. higher education systems. 22, entitled, “True science Research, a libertarian eco- So are the majority of New Hampshire New Hampshire has been a fi scally conser- considers all of the evidence,” nomic think tank funded residents saying “We want Democrats in vative state with a moderate approach or even the letter writer argued that by the Koch Brothers with Washington, but we want Republicans in libertarian in its approach to social issues. the “true science” on the sub- a history of promoting herd the State House?” Or is it something else, When New Hampshire decided, with the ject of masks and vaccines, immunity as an economic which I suspect it is? Instead, it may have help of the courts, to decentralize its mental as tools to fi ght COVID- solution to epidemics. something to do with the candidates, their health and developmentally disabled services 19, is found in the Great They also have a history of likability, their marketing and their sense into community-based systems well ahead of Barrington Declaration, see BOSEN page 5 of purpose, but who is to say. much of the nation, it was fi scally astute as well. For two years, Democrats controlled the Over the years, much of the innovation in Executive Council, the Senate and the both systems has fallen by the wayside as ––––––––––––––––––– LETTERS POLICY ––––––––––––––––––– House, the House and Senate by decent budgetary concerns took center stage. We welcome your ideas and opinions on all topics and margins and the council 3-2 which is the The state’s fi scal direction became more consider every signed letter for publication. Limit letters to best Democrats could ever hope for in the conservative over time and slowly the lib- 300 words. Longer letters will only be published as space fi ve gerrymandered districts. ertarian attitude weakened as the culture allows and may be edited. Include your name, address, and No Republican is ever going to win District wars began to take root. a phone number for verifi cation purposes. Anonymous let- 2, but Republicans are competitive in the But the depth of the change in the state’s ters, without full names, generic letters and thank you letters other four districts. No Democrat is going to traditional attitudes signaled by the $13.5 will not be published. The paper has a $3 per-column-inch win District 3, and they are only marginally billion budget just passed with almost rate for “Thank-You Ads.” Please send letters to The Berlin competitive in two other districts. exclusively Republican votes is staggering. Sun, 164 Main St., Berlin NH 03570, or to our email address For the last three terms the political divide The budget itself is not that far from what [email protected]. in the Senate has been 14-10, with Republi- you would expect from a Republican con- cans controlling the Upper Chamber by that trolled legislature with its tax cuts, reduc- margin twice, and Democrats once. tion in spending on public education, capping The divide in the House after the 2020 Health and Human Service Employees at election is the closest it has been in a long 3,000 and refusing to fund a dental benefi t time with a 12-Rep majority. for adults on the Medicaid program. Two years ago, Democrats had a 16-Rep. What makes the budget unique is what majority. is contained in House Bill 2 that has little William Carroll, Managing Editor, Martha Creegan, Community Editor, Despite the Democrats’ larger majority to nothing to do with the actual dollar and Barbara Tetreault, Reporter, Rita Dube, Offi ce Manager, Lori Lacasse, last term, they were unable to accomplish cents numbers. Sales Representative, Mark Guerringue, Publisher many of their priorities running into two There are any number of controversial “Seeking the truth and printing it” buzzsaws, Sununu’s record-setting vetoes provisions including the divisive concepts THE BERLIN DAILY SUN is published and the coronavirus pandemic that threw section that is not quite the prohibition Tuesday and Thursday by Country News Club, Inc. everything into turmoil in the second year. on teaching controversial racial or sexual Dave Danforth, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders This year the pandemic continued to concepts as the original but certainly Offi ces and mailing address: 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 keep the State House complex closed until would prohibit critical race theory in public E-Mail: [email protected] • Tel.: (603) 752-5858 FAX: (603) 737-0149 two weeks ago, but the House and Senate schools and universities. were able to overcome the challenges. CIRCULATION: 8,975 distributed FREE throughout the Berlin-Gorham area. see RAYNO page 5 THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 5

BOSEN from page 4 no evidence of asymptomatic spread, yet the epidemiological consensus at refuting other generally accepted sci- this nation’s top public health univer- ence, like climate change. These docs sity, Johns Hopkins, is that asymptom- PRECIOUS are also associated with discredited atic spread accounts for 40 percent of Trump advisor Scott Atlas, who got a the pandemic and is the chief reason job on the White House Task Force after there are more variants developing. promoting a policy allowing the COVID People with hidden agendas foster LIL ONES infection to “take its course.” conspiracy theories about everything, Most epidemiologists warn against even biological dangers, to promote Children's Store such a policy as being a mass killer that their political worldviews instead of, would leave millions of Americans dead in this case, what real epidemiologists and even more permanently damaged. have discovered to make it possible for 603-215-6521 In response to the declaration of these us to stop the spread of COVID. They three proponents of this discredited eco- ignore the fact that every school child nomic approach, more than 80 renowned from the 1960s to the present has Gently used boys and girls, newborn to teen epidemiologists published a terse state- had at least seven vaccinations just clothes, toys, books, stollers, furniture and more. ment condemning their proposal as to attend school, even the children of “unscientifi c and dangerous.” That state- these conspiracy theorists, themselves. ment, entitled, “The John Snow Memo- Suddenly, however, they think this randum” (johnsnowmemo.com), named one’s going to place a chip in their Everything after a world-renowned epidemiologist, bloodstream or kill them because was published in The Lancet, the world’s some svengali-like character with an leading and most respected medical and overgrown narcissistic ego, and his you need epidemiological journal. sycophants, chose to get their kicks In other false statements, the writer casting a pandemic spell over them. alleged that no studies proving the effi - That’s why we are facing a surge of for your cacy of masks were ever peer-reviewed. the “Delta” variant this fall with devas- Not true (See: “Effectiveness of Mask tating consequences unless the unin- newborn Wearing to Control Community Spread formed and weak-minded among us of SARS-CoV-2,” Feb. 10, 2021, Journal join the real world and get vaccinated. of the American Medical Association). Theodore Bosen infant The writer also declared that there is Berlin [email protected] • Monday- Saturday 9-6 RAYNO from page 4 Other bills passed this year would 164 Main St., Suite 2, Berlin, NH have the state bypass any federal Then there is the 24-week abortion voting regulations, would consider ban, that requires any woman seeking churches essential services during an abortion to have an ultrasound, a a state of emergency and numerous PET STOP procedure that costs about $1,200 changes to public school systems. along with the invasion of a woman’s The lawmakers expanded the stand privacy that the mandate is. your ground statute, allowed loaded CALLING ALL And doctors who perform abortions guns on recreational vehicles, reined after the 24th week of pregnancy in the governor’s authority during a could face criminal charges. state of emergency and the Health and That is not laissez faire in any sense Human Services commissioner’s abil- PET LOVERS! of the word. ity to determine what vaccines chil- It is no longer live and let live, it is dren need before enrolling in school. live the way I tell you to. The list goes on, but you have to say Want to see your pets in The Pet Stop? The budget trailer bill also contains this has been the most successful year what has been called the most expan- the state’s ultraconservative lawmak- sive voucher program in the country ers have had in some time. Meet Bruce allowing public tax dollars to be used Which is impressive when you real- for tuition to private and religious ize only about one-fi fth of the legisla- Wayne! schools, home schooling or alternative ture is controlling the agenda. Many of the people behind these education programs. Caretaker: Patty The use of public dollars for reli- changes are members of the Free Breed: Bruce wears his gious schools has traditionally been State Project, which has long touted tuxedo proudly and is part off limits in New Hampshire until a it does not take a majority of a state’s cat, part fruit bat, and all business tax credit scholarship pro- residence to affect major changes. ćXII gram was instituted several years One of the Free Staters driving Hometown: Conway ago, but this would take the concept the change is House Majority Leader Favorite activity: considerably further. Jason Osborne of Auburn. His human keeps him happy What could be considered budget “This is a transformational sym- with his favorite treats... watermelon and cantaloupe. Bruce’s favorite wintertime activity is taking a snooze on top of the hot air vent. related is a provision requiring abor- phony of reform,” said Osborne, “that tion service providers to physically will rocket our state into the future,” and fi nancially separate those services after the budget passed last week. Each day the Daily Sun prints a photo of a pet on the crossword from other medical care they offer. And it might be, but this amount of puzzle page for all the world to see and appreciate. An audit would be done annually to change invites transformation in the ensure state money is not co-mingled other direction given the state’s tradi- Along with a photo, send us your name, your pet’s name, breed, with funds used to pay for abortion tional philosophical outlook and history. town, and favorite activity to: [email protected]. services or the provider would be sus- pended and not allowed to continue Garry Rayno may be reached at This is just for fun and there is no cost! until the separation is made. [email protected]. Page 6 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021

CHILD CARE from page 3 Get Ready The initiative includes child care serve families during the pandemic. scholarship market rate increases for for Your Next This newest round of opportunities presents a unique opportunity for families enrolled in the NH Child Care Celebration! child care programs to prepare for the Scholarship Program. future and build programs that will Check with your local meet the needs of all families in the ĆUHGHSDUWPHQW decades ahead.” to the COVID-19 section of the NH LISHUPLVVLEOHĆUHZRUNV Throughout the pandemic, DHHS Connections website at nh-connec- are allowed in has worked with child care providers, tions.org/covid-19/fi nancial-resources. your area. parents, and other stakeholders on an • Child care workforce recruitment approach that met the needs of both and retention efforts to increase the families and programs. These part- number of child care workers in centers, ners will continue to work towards homes and afterschool programs across Richard Murtagh - continued stabilization and capac- the state. To support this effort, DHHS Owner ity building of the child care sector has launched the Child Care Careers Established 2010 in New Hampshire. The multi-part Exploration Project. In addition, in 265 Wight Street, Berlin effort includes: partnership with the New Hampshire (603) 215-6589 • Child care stabilization grants Early Care and Education Association, [email protected] open to all licensed and enrolled an internship program has been estab- extracareautonh.com license-exempt child care providers lished to provide resources and guid- beginning July 12. This program will ance in the effort to recruit child care benefi t child care programs, support staff for centers, afterschool settings, QUALITY USED CARS FOR SALE! families and address any child care and family child care. workforce concerns. • Other new initiatives including HOME ALIGNMENT • Child care scholarship market a child care virtual job board through OF THE rate increases for families enrolled in the New Hampshire Connections SPECIAL the NH Child Care Scholarship Pro- Website; a program to recruit and gram. The rates will increase as much train participants of the Temporary $ 95 as 10 percent for infants through pre- Assistance for Needy Families pro- 14 $ 95 schoolers and an average of 40 per- gram in an early childhood certifi cate AUTO cent for school age children, effective program; a pre-apprenticeship pro- 59 July 12. This is the fi rst school age gram to provide experience for people STATE WITH COUPON rate increase in over fi ve years. The interested in a career in child care; and INSPECTIONS rate increase will cover a greater per- Open Your Home to Child Care, a new Authorized Interstate Batteries Dealer centage of tuition costs for scholarship initiative to help prospective family children, which will lower a family’s child care providers and license-ex- weekly expense and increase the child empt home providers navigate the care program’s tuition income. For start-up get needed materials, apply information on either the stabilization for their license and/or enrollment TEE grants or the scholarship program, go and attract families to their program. UP FOR HOPE READY! HURRY! Community Already Picked Drive-Thru: Golf Daily 9am-7pm & Sunday 9am-6pm Tournament Pick Your Own: Androscoggin Valley Country Club, in partnership with Coos County Family Health Services is pleased to announce the Fifth annual “Tee Up for Hope” Weekdays 7am-11am & 4pm-7pm community golf tournament. Proceeds from the event help cancer patients Sat 7am-7pm & Sun 7am-6pm with costs for treatment, travel expenses, etc. The tournament will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 9:00 AM at the Big & Gorgeous! Androscoggin Valley Country Club. For more information contact Larry Fellows at 466-9428 or Hurry! Lise King at 723-2821. Anyone wishing to help support our efforts LOCATION: Strawberry Corners, beyond the tournament may call Celeste Coulombe, 3181 West Side Rd., North Conway. at Family Health at 752-2040. Beneath Cathedral Ledge “As a Community, let us give them Hope” Berry Hot Line 603-356-6160 Androscoggin Valley Country Club 2 Main Street, Gorham, NH THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 7

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Tues-Fri 11am-6pm Grill Hours 11:30am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-3pm Grill Hours 11:30am-1:30pm 603-915-9020 152 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 Speakers at the “Make America States Again” presentation included Carla Gericke of the Foundation for New Hampshire Independence; Daniel Miller, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement; Elliot Axelman, founder and editor-in-chief of LibertyBlock.com; and Steven Axelman. Appearing via video, Marcus Ruiz Evans, president of Calexit. (WILLIAM CARROLL PHOTO) PORCFEST from page one Sorens is now the director at the Center for Ethics in Business and Governance at St. Anselm College and Gericke of Manchester, who is president emeritus of still volunteers his time to the Free State Project. the Free State Project, said is a showcase to show Gericke said that approximately 2/3 of the attend- attendees the value of living in New Hampshire. ees for the event come from out of state and orga- The event, for most of its 18-year history has been nizers use the event to try to attract like-minded held at Roger’s Campground in Lancaster, while individuals to move to New Hampshire. two previous Porcfest events were held at Gunstock “It (the festival) is a showcase for the state and the Mountain Resort in Guilford. area north of the notch,” Gericke said. “We want to show The event is a week-long get together, which this people how great New Hampshire is. We want people year showcased about 700 different sub-events as part to see the state as a liberty destination. The hope is for of the festival, which ran from Monday to Sunday. New Hampshire to become a beacon of liberty.” The Free State Project was founded by Jason Gericke said the Free State Project doesn’t have Sorens in the early 2000s and is a 501(c)(3) orga- members, but participants who come to New Hamp- nization that provides education and information shire for a variety of reasons. regarding liberty-based principles and the value of living in New Hampshire, according to Gericke. see PORCFEST page 8

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PORCFEST from page 7 uals who wanted the opportunity to share their pas- sions and to learn from others. Contrary to what has been written in some out- The central point for the Porcfest speakers was the lets, Gericke said, the role of the Free State Project pavilion and fi eld in the northwest corner of the camp- is not to get candidates elected to local and state ground. At 11 a.m. in the pavilion, there was a discus- offi ces, but to inform participants about the virtues sion on the COVID-19 lockdowns and their costs and of living in New Hampshire and enjoying everything future impact. the state has to offer. Speakers included Phil Magness, Pete Earle and “We are one of the the few programs that is really Ryan York, who argued that the lockdowns were ulti- solution based,” she said. “The Free State project offers mately a violation of civil liberties and ultimately were people the opportunity to change your life and move hugely detrimental to the nation’s economy. here to work for the principles of liberty.” The trio noted that the lockdowns were specifi cally She said that the Porcfest event is an important detrimental to smaller businesses as many were forced conversion point between people who are interested in to close, while larger businesses remained open. what the project stands for and triggering people to Magness and York are senior research fellows at move to the state. The group uses the event to show- the American Institute for Economic Research, while case the state and community. She noted that the Earle is an economist and writer who joined the insti- event has resulted in like-minded individuals moving tute in 2018. to New Hampshire and predicted that in the future Former Maine State Sen. Eric Brakey talked about strategies to get One of the most popular events Thursday was the there would be another wave of movers coming to the legislators elected to state and local offi ces in Maine at the Porcu- “Part of the Problem” live podcast with libertarian area following the event. pine Freedom Festival last Thursday. (WILLIAM CARROLL PHOTO) host Dave Smith and Robbie Bernstein, who spoke on Those who attend Porcfest come for a broad range rency-based businesses and everything in between. a variety of current events and topics. of reasons. Those participants have invested huge sums in the Several hundred attendees fi lled the pavilion for the Gericke said the one thing that binds all of the New Hampshire economy and in real estate through- event and then stayed after to take photos with the hosts. attendees is their belief in what she called “fi rst prin- out the Granite State, she said, totaling about $400 Both Smith and Bernstein are well known podcast- ciple liberty.” She said that the group doesn’t defi ne its million, according to her estimates. ers among the libertarian community, with “Part of the success by the number of people who move to the state, The third bucket are those who come for what she Problem” being one of the top two libertarian podcasts but more along the lines of expansion or retention of called legal/civil disobedience reasons and participate in the world, according to the Porcfest website. individual liberties in the state. in rallies throughout the state to effect changes. Other speakers Thursday included Sorens, who dis- Participants camp on the grounds at Roger’s and She said the state is attractive as a destination due cussed his view that rising property costs and rental many stay for the entire week according to organizers. in part to its tax structure and lack of a state income rates in the state are due to an inordinate amount of Gericke said that attendees fi t into three “buckets.” tax, but also for the historic proposition of liberty that land-use restrictions and regulations. The fi rst group are those who are interested in the the state offers. Sorens offered participants tools to use in their own political side of expanding liberty, who move to the Gericke said she moved to the state in 2008 from communities to attempt to combat zoning regulations. state and then become involved in entities like the New York City, part of an initial group of 1,000 that Gericke herself was one of the panelists on a forum New Hampshire Liberty Alliance among others. came to the state to enjoy more freedoms. that discussed various state succession movements, She noted that between 40 and 50 liberty-minded Thursday was a typical day for the event with a wide particularly those in Texas and California, although individuals have been elected over the past dozen or range of activities from a doggy morning meet-up at 8 she noted during the presentation that New Hamp- so years in a variety of positions throughout the state. a.m. to yoga, events for kids, classes on real estate and shire has its own succession movement in the form Gericke herself has twice run for the New Hampshire a host of other events. of the Foundation for New Hampshire Independence Senate, on the Libertarian and Republican tickets, losing Gericke said the events run the spectrum and don’t and other related groups. both times to Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester). perfectly fi t into any political paradigm other than all Another presentation involved former Maine state She said individuals interested in politics have also participants are focused on liberty. Sen. Eric Brakey with Young Americans for Liberty, offered their services to a variety of different non-profi t The week’s activities included speakers offering who discussed strategies for getting what he called organizations throughout the state that stand for simi- information on a range of topics including several “liberty legislators” elected in New Hampshire. lar liberty-based viewpoints. presentations on the latest cryptocurrency updates He noted that The Young Americans group has Other buckets include those who come to the state and marijuana legalization efforts but there were worked to vet candidates to ensure they fi t the liber- for business reasons. also classes on knitting and various types of dancing ty-based mold, adding that currently one quarter of Gericke said participants have opened a wide gamut offered. the 400 member New Hampshire House of Represen- of businesses from high-end chocolatiers to cryptocur- Gericke said attendees were simply curious individ- tatives consist of liberty legislators. 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BY EDITH TUCKER “No materials will be added to the THE BERLIN SUN surface since what’s there is good,” GORHAM — The state Bureau Borowski said. “The trail looks wider of Trails is using an excavator to fi x but it’s not, and its sides will soon drainage and washout issues on the grow back. Chris also trimmed back Presidential Rail Trail, starting just some trees and brush alongside the west of Jimtown Road. impressive rock cuts.” This stretch of the 18-mile Presiden- District I N.H. Department of Trans- tial Rail Trail is also a segment of the portation supervisor Clint Savage of Cross NH Adventure Trail (known as Gorham said he has high hopes that the xNHAT), an 83-mile bicycle route work will continue all the way to the through 11 towns from the Maine Pinkham B (Dolly Copp) Road on the border to the Vermont border, cobbled east end of Randolph, which a Pres- together three years ago by an energetic idential Rail Trail sign at the trail’s retiree, Marianne Borowski of Glen. Jimtown Road crossing indicates is Enthusiastic supporters of Granite 4.9 miles away. State “cycletourism” have donated Borowski recently had to have a money to pay for trail improvements, second set of 2,000 Cross NH Adven- porta-potty rentals and publishing ture Trail maps printed. trail maps. That’s because the May/June issue The Bureau of Trails was autho- of “Yankee” magazine has a feature rized at a recent of governor and the article on the Cross N.H. trail: “Going Executive Council meeting to accept Wide: Biking border-to-border across a $6,400 donation from the Cross NH New Hampshire lets a native son Adventure Trail to rent an excavator see his state with fresh eyes” by Ian to perform trail maintenance on the Aldrich. Presidential Rail Trail. The exuberant description of the “Over the years, the N.H. Bureau of fun that he and three friends had Trails team has fi xed various issues, on a three-day bike-packing trek has as needed, including washouts and resulted in a lot of inquiries, Borowski fl oods, but never had the time nor said happily. The story is illustrated by money to include much preventive several photographs taken by Corey maintenance,” Borowski explained. Hendrickson, including a colorful dou- Excavator operator Chris Holt of ble-spread taken with a drone near Dummer, a longtime Bureau of Trails the Pinkham B Road in Randolph. employee, is restoring the drainage Although the caption describes the ditches along the sides of trail and cyclists as riding west on the Presi- crowning its surface so that water will dential Rail Trail, locals will recog- run off the trail into these ditches and nize that they’re heading east toward not down the middle. As Holt com- Gorham where they spent the night at pletes each segment, he packs down Moose Brook State Park. the existing dirt and cinder surface Information on the Cross NH N.H. Bureau of Trails employee Chris Holt of Dummer operates a rented excavator to perform preven- allowing walkers and cyclists to use Adventure Trail is available online at tive maintenance work on the Presidential Rail Trail in Gorham, thanks to a donation to the N.H. Bureau the trail. xnhat.org. of Trails by the Cross N.H. Adventure Trail. (COURTESY PHOTO) Carroll County treasurer charged in road incident

BY DAYMOND STEER and unlawfully passed another vehi- THE CONWAY DAILY SUN cle in heavy traffi c while engaged in a CONWAY — Conway police on road rage incident.” Wednesday fi led a reckless driving Brake checking is braking delib- charge against Carroll County Trea- erately to force the driver behind to surer Joe Costello. They say the vio- react quickly, according to Wikipedia. lation-level offense happened May 8 A document fi led in the Conway Dis- at about 1:51 p.m. near the Big Apple trict Court says a not-guilty plea was Citgo gas station in North Conway. fi led on Costello’s behalf and that his The complaint, fi led by police Sgt. next court date will be a “telephonic James LaPoint, says Costello, 71, of status hearing.” Conway “did operate a motor vehicle The document says he may change on White Mountain Highway, located his plea to guilty and resolve the case in Conway, New Hampshire, in a or a trial could be scheduled. reckless manner so that the lives and Kayla Hooper, 19, of Berlin, the safety of the public were endangered, in that Joseph Costello ‘brake checked’ see ROAD RAGE page 15 Page 10 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Drug, domestic violence cases dominate June’s indictments LANCASTER — Drug and domestic one count of criminal restraint. violence assault cases dominated the • Fernando W. Lopez-Neyra, 29, of recent list of Coos County grand jury 631 U.S. Route 3, Carroll, was indicted indictments. All but two of the 27 indict- on one count of aggravated felonious ments returned by the grand jury were sexual assault-domestic violence: help- for drug and various assault charges. less victim. • Among those indicted was a phar- • Raelle N. Marquis, 34, of 55 High macy technician at Androscoggin Valley St., Berlin, was indicted on one count Hospital. Caitlin Taylor, 29, of 26164 of second degree assault: domestic vio- Explorer Rd, Punta Gorda, Fla., is lence, strangulation and one count of charged with one count of possession falsifying physical evidence. of a controlled drug and two counts of • Victoria Maslausky, 38, of 863 Fifth obtaining a controlled drug by fraud or Ave., Berlin, was indicted on a charge of deception. She is charged with twice possession of a controlled drug (cocaine). falsely logging out the drug oxycodone • Tyler Moses, 28, of 86 Clough Road, North Country Ryan-Scammon Post 36 from the narcotics safe at the hospital Hill, was indicted on a charge of posses- pharmacy. The incidents are alleged sion of a controlled drug (fentanyl). American Legion Junior Baseball Schedule to have occurred between Jan 14 and • Curtin James Perry, 29, of 476 Jan. 29. Taylor was also charged with a Derrah St., Berlin, was indicted on a Saturday 7/10 12:00 Dover Away Class A misdemeanor count of theft by charge of possession of a controlled drug Saturday 7/10 5:00 Newmarket Away unauthorized taking for obtaining oxy- ( fentanyl). Sunday 7/11 1:00 & 3:00 Salem Home x2 codone pills belonging to AVH. • Hunter B. Ramsay, 26, of 116 Abi- Saturday 7/17 2:00 Merrimack Away • Samantha Bailey, 39, of 27 State St., gail Circle, Jefferson, was indicted on a Sunday 7/18 1:00 Keene Home Groveton, was indicted on two counts of charge of possession of a controlled drug Saturday 7/24 1:00 & 3:00 Exeter Away x2 Portsmoth Field possession of a controlled drug (crack (cocaine). Sunday 7/25 1:00 Merrimack Home cocaine and methamphetamine). • David C. Spence, 37, of Rochester, Thursday 7/29 6:00 Derry Away • Wade Croteau, 28, of Westcott St., was indicted on a charge of possession Saturday 7/31 4:00 & 7:00 Weare Away x2 Gill Stadium and Travis Hood, 28, of 380 Forbush of a controlled drug (cocaine). Ave., both of Berlin were each indicted • Eric Trask, 45, of 816 Third Ave., Friday - Tuesday Starting 8/6/2021 on two counts of second degree assault. Berlin, was indicted on a charge of pos- State Tourney The indictments allege the two men, session of a controlled drug (fentanyl). Ending 8/10/2021 aided or in concert with each other, • Candace Vallis, 46, of 694 Third struck a third individual on the side of Ave., Berlin, was indicted on one count the head with a metal pipe. The alleged of possession of a controlled drug victim suffered a gash to the back of (cracked cocaine). their head. • Kierra M. Wilkinson, 30, of 20 Mail- • Daniel F. Dion, 58, of 41 Guilmette lett Road, Lunenburg, Vt., was indicted St., Berlin, was indicted on one count on a charge of possession of a controlled We Make of second degree assault, domestic vio- drug (fentanyl). lence; strangulation and one count of • Cindy M. Chilafoe, 50, of 412 Goebel Memories! possession of a controlled drug, subse- St., Berlin, was indicted on a charge of quent offense. operating a motor vehicle after certifi - • David M. Glidden III, 33, of 73 cation as a habitual offender. Timber Lane, Littleton, was indicted • Thomas S. Lurvey, 38, of 294 Page DINING THE SPA on two counts of second degree assault, Hill Road, Groveton, was indicted on a AT THE CHRISTMAS FARM INN AT THE CHRISTMAS FARM INN domestic violence; strangulation and charge of theft by unauthorized taking. FRESH | ORIGINAL | FUN AN AVEDA SPA OPEN 5 DAYS GET READY TO Break-ins at Harvest church A WEEK! UNDRESS! BERLIN — Harvest Christian Fel- hard drive from the offi ce, a fl at screen Restaurant and pub seating CFI TASTER $179 lowship Church at 219 Willow St., was television from the nursery, a DVD ý &DVXDOGLQLQJLQRXU 30min body scrub, 30min facial broken into twice last week and the player, and an expensive acoustic guitar UHVWDXUDQWRUSXE MONDAY church estimated $4,000 in items were used by the church’s lead guitarist. The and 45min pedicure, taken. computer was password protected but ý 5HVHUYDWLRQVDUH 2 FOR 1 includes gratuity Pastor Robert Haynes said the two it contains many of the church’s forms. UHTXLUHGIRUERWK break-ins are unfortunate but will not The church has issued a public UHVWDXUDQWDQGSXE SPECIAL CFI SUPER TASTER $239 stop the church from its mission of appeal to get the items back. It is asking 30min body scrub, 30min facial, bringing hope to Berlin. anyone who may have seen anyone sus- CRAFT COCKTAILS Haynes said the church will take picious around the church during the LOCAL AND REGIONAL BREWS 30min massage and steps to improve its security but will days in question or seen someone pos- GREAT WHISKEY SELECTION 45min pedicure, still operate its food pantry and con- sessing or trying to sell items fi tting the Open Thurs. - Mon. from 5pm includes gratuity tinue its Community Cafe bi-weekly description to report them. See menus on website dinners. “Overall we’re not changing Berlin Police Detective Jeff Lemoine what we do,” he said. said the church reported the break-ins 3 Blitzen Way, Jackson, NH 03846 • 603-383-4313 • [email protected] The church believes the break-ins Friday and the department is investi- occurred June 20-21 and June 24. gating. Anyone with any information www.christmasfarminn.com Taken were a laptop computer and can call the police at (603) 752-3131. THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 11

Local providers concerned about state budget

BY WILLIAM CARROLL what the federal govern- conversation between provider and patient,” he said. THE BERLIN SUN ment could do to possibly Gordon also noted that similar to the legislators The state of New Hampshire’s recently signed help. who sought passage of the new provisions, his orga- $13.5 million budget has created concerns for family The recently passed nization is deeply invested in helping women pre- planning providers throughout the state, specifi cally state budget includes a vent unplanned pregnancy. with respect to changes concerning women’s health. provision that places a He added that the law will actually make access Several of those providers were part of a virtual ban on abortions after 24 to care more diffi cult and will ultimately result in roundtable with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) weeks except to protect more unplanned pregnancies. Friday to discuss the effects of the legislation on pro- the health of the mother. Gordon also made the point that reproductive viders and patients. It also includes a manda- health is a gateway to other possible medical ser- Shaheen called the recent state budget unprece- tory ultrasound provision vices for women and that the legislation would effec- dented, defi ning the new legislation as an, “Extreme to determine gestational tively limit access to other services. legislative position to try and control women’s age. He noted that the legislation could be viewed as bodies to get between women and their health-care An audit provision is a form of discrimination, especially as it pertains to provider.” also included in the new Sen. Jeanne Shaheen low-income women. She added that the legislation wasn’t just about legislation to ensure pro- Dr. Brianne Teaboldt of Coos County Family abortion, but also created limitations to family plan- grams for family planning are conducted separately Health Services agreed with Gordon’s analysis ning services. from other medical programs. noting that the lack of funding and support would “If you don’t like abortion you should support During the roundtable discussion, Coos County be devastating for the organization. family planning,” she said. Family Health Services Chief Executive Offi cer Ken She noted that the result of the legislation will be Shaheen said she recently sent a letter to the U.S. Gordon said that his organization strongly disagrees that the number of pregnancies will increase, adding Secretary for Health and Human Services Xavier with the new provisions. Becerra to raise concerns about the legislation and “Government and politicians have no place in the see BUDGET page 13 Memorial changing vaccine clinic schedule to once a week CONWAY — With declines in vaccinations the clinic has been administering about 20 to 30 and COVID-19 testing, Memorial Hospital has doses per day. announced plans to reduce hours at its COVID-19 Testing for COVID-19 began at Memorial in the vaccine clinic and limit COVID-19 testing to only spring of 2020 as tests became available, fi rst for those with symptoms and as part of a visit to the individuals displaying COVID-19 symptoms then emergency department or walk-in clinic. later for those without symptoms who needed proof Memorial offi cials caution that while the threat of of a negative test to return to work or other pur- COVID-19 has been reduced due to vaccinations and poses. Daily tests now often number less than 20 people following public health guidance, the danger with most related to pre-operative preparations. has not been eliminated. Beginning July 5, Memorial Hospital may only The changes take effect the week of July 5 and test individuals exhibiting one or more COVID- refl ect the lessening impact COVID-19 is having in 19 symptoms — such as fever and chills, diffi culty our community. Memorial’s Chief Medical Offi cer breathing, and new loss of taste or smell — as part Matt Dunn, DO, is quick to point out that the hos- of an evaluation in the emergency department or pital remains prepared to respond to another surge walk-in clinic. If possible, individuals with COVID- and encourages the community to stay attentive 19-like symptoms should contact their primary care towards COVID-19. provider before presenting to the emergency depart- “We’ve seen a dramatic decrease in the rate of vac- ment or walk-in for testing. cinations and in COVID testing as COVID restric- Memorial will no longer offer COVID-19 testing tions have relaxed. The success we’ve had in fi ghting for individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, this virus is remarkable, but with approximately including tests required for return to work or other 55 percent of New Hampshire residents fully vac- activity as a result of travel or potential exposure cinated, there is a possibility we could experience COVID-19. another surge at some point. We continue to monitor Dunn notes that residents have other local options the situation very closely.” for vaccinations and testing, something that was not As of July 5, the Memorial vaccination clinic at available a few months ago. the former Mt. Washington Observatory Discovery “Local pharmacies have been administering vac- Center will be open Wednesdays only, from 8 a.m.-4 cines and testing for some time. There are even tests p.m. Walk-ins are welcome or appointments can be available through mail order. And other area health scheduled at vaccine.MaineHealth.org. Clinic staff providers are now able to test in their offi ces.” are also available for outreach at workplaces and Hospital offi cials say people should direct anyques- community centers on other days of the week. tions about testing and vaccines to their primary The Memorial Hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinic, located in the The vaccine clinic opened in January and was care provider. In the event of a medical emergency, former Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center in averaging 250 doses per day as recently as April. call 911 or go to the emergency department imme- North Conway Village, is open Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 Even after reducing hours to three-days per week diately. p.m. (TERRY LEAVITT PHOTO) Page 12 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 N.H. children’s health gains could be at risk

BY LILY BOHLKE persistent racial and ethnic disparities,” said Woit- The American Rescue Plan includes expanding NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW CONNECTION kowski. the Child Tax Credit, from $2,000 a year to $3,600 CONCORD — New Hampshire ranks in the top According to a Census Bureau national survey, per child. 10 for overall child well-being, but advocates for since the pandemic, Black and Latino households Leslie Boissiere, vice president of external affairs children and families say that doesn’t diminish the with children have reported far more concerns than for the Foundation, urged policymakers to make the importance of continued investments, especially as white households on issues ranging from mental expansion permanent, adding children who grow up the state recovers from the pandemic. health and access to health insurance, to ability to in poverty often have worse health outcomes. The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data pay their rent or mortgage on time and put food on “They live in substandard housing that has issues Book fi nds only seven percent of New Hampshire the table. like mold and lead that go untreated,” Boissiere kids were living in poverty prior to the pandemic. More than 20 percent of New Hampshire adults said. “Lower-income families live in poorer neigh- Rebecca Woitkowski, Kids Count policy coordi- with children reported feeling “down, depressed or borhoods that have poorer-resourced schools, so nator for the nonprofi t New Futures, said since hopeless,” and Woitkowski noted not all families their education outcomes tend to be worse.” then, many more children and families have strug- have access to mental-health services to help deal Even before COVID-19 disrupted education, the gled with disruptions to school and work and men- with pandemic-related trauma. report said 12 percent of New Hampshire high school tal-health challenges. This is really troubling,” Woitkowski said. “I think students weren’t graduating on time; and last fall, “Simply returning to what we were doing pre-pan- now more than ever, equitable health and economic people in nearly 40 percent of the state’s families who demic, that level of support for children and families supports are needed to help Granite State families had planned to pursue higher education either can- shortchanges Granite State kids and fails to address thrive.” celed those plans or reduced their class load. New CFO joins North Country Healthcare

BERLIN — North Country Healthcare has hired Matthew Streeter, MBA, FACHE, FHMA, as chief fi nan- cial offi cer. Streeter earned a master of business administration from Lakeland College, She- boygan, Wis., in 2012, and a bachelor of arts from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, in 2003. His professional Matthew Streeter memberships include the American College of Healthcare Executives and Healthcare Finance Management Association. Previously, Streeter served as the chief adminis- trative and fi nancial offi cer of Southwest Health, also in Wisconsin. He provided direct operational oversight of numerous departments including accounting, pay- roll, patient business services, health information technology and nutrition services. Most recently, Streeter served as CFO of Black River Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin, recognized in 2017 as the fi fth best place to work in health care by Modern Healthcare. There, he provided executive level leadership toward the business, fi nancial and strategic goals of the organization while leading multiple large ini- tiatives including a $14 million facility renovation and expansion project and an ambulatory electronic health record implementation. Streeter will hold a dual role, also serving as CFO of Androscoggin Valley Hospital, where his primary offi ce will be located. THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 13

BUDGET from page 11 Kayla Montgomery, the vice-president Kristine Stoddard of the Bi-State Pri- Health of public affairs for Planned Parenthood mary Care Association, which serves New that there isn’t room at the Androscoggin New Hampshire Action Fund and Planned Hampshire and Vermont noted that the Valley Hospital to support the number Parenthood of North New England called funds being discussed were only about $1.2 Explorers of beds that would be necessary for addi- the new legislation unconscionable. She million, which she noted would be a small tional births. said that some anti-reproductive health part of the $13.5 billion budget. She said the area has experienced a law makers are willing to take the whole Those were the funds lost by family plan- camp COVID-boom and that it is anticipated system down to combat abortion. ning providers that left Title X in response there will be 50-plus pregnancies in the “This is the most anti-reproductive to the gag rule imposed by the Trump sign-ups coming months to fi t into the 25-bed hos- budget we have ever seen,” she said. Administration. pital. She specifi cally noted the mandatory Shaheen noted that work is underway Teaboldt also noted that Family Health ultrasound provision as an unnecessary in the Biden Administration to return the now open Services serves a huge underserved popu- restriction that will create a signifi cant Title X funding, but that the process to lation in the North Country and that lack change in how care is handled around the restore funding takes time and may not be LITTLETON — North of funds could restrict access for patients. state. completed until the end of 2021. Country Health Consor- tium is offering a virtual Health Explorers Camp. These sessions will run from July 20 through Aug. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- days via Zoom. Specifi c dates are: July 20, 22, 27, 29, Aug. 3 and 5. The enrollment deadline is July 2. NCHC has teamed up with local health experts to explore the science behind six health topics and engage in interac- tive activities around each topic. The lineup includes: • Discover your nutri- tion superpowers. • Dental health an epic adventure. • Let’s move: Keeping your heart healthy. • Hello Brains: Exploring emotional wellness. • Keeping clear of alcohol and drugs. • Emergency pre- paredness: Preparing for the unexpected. Campers will each receive a kit of materi- als for these activities in advance of the virtual camp. Through small group breakouts, camp- ers will also have the opportunity to connect with area high school and college student mentors further along the path in their aca- demics and career goals. Cost of the camp is $40 per student. Scholarships are available and may be requested on the regis- tration form. To reserve a spot for your student enter- ing fi fth–ninth grade register online: bit.ly/ HealthExplorers2021. Registration deadline is July 2. Page 14 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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Call White Mountains Community College 603-342-3001 or email [email protected] The Sherman Adams Building (in the foreground) is the largest building on the summit of Mount Washington and serves as the visitor center for tourists in addition to housing facilities for weather observers. The building, contains a museum, fl ush toilets, cafeteria, gift shop and post offi ce with its own ZIP code, is slated for a $1.4 million renovation. (PHOTO COURTESY N.H. STATE PARKS)

SUMMIT from page one Plans call for two new 20,000-gallon fi ber-reinforced plastic tanks to be buried behind the Mt. Washington The N.H Division of Parks and Recreation of the Observatory end of the Sherman Adams Building. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources sought Natural and Cultural Resources Commissioner Sarah $22.5-plus-million federal dollars to pay for various Stewart wrote in her May 28 letter requesting these capital projects at state parks across New Hampshire. federal funds that state parks had seen “unprecedented Both members of the Legislative Fiscal Committee visitation” when the pandemic began in March 2020. and governor and Executive Council quickly green- Despite limitations on the number of campgrounds and lighted this bold “ask.” their available sites, occupancy was up 7 percent over the Nearly a quarter of the total sum — $5,495,000 — previous year overall, and up 14 percent in August and will be spent on the 6,288-foot summit: $3 million to 35 percent in September, she noted. replace its undersized and failing sewage treatment This was true even though fi ve state park camp- plant; $1,020,000 to upgrade its water system and grounds were closed due to lack of staff. $1,475,000 on maintaining the integrity of the Sher- “Parks are a key economic driver,” Stewart said. man Adams Summit Building and ensuring compli- “Estimates are that over half of visitors are from out ance with today’s life safety codes. of state — in some parks as high as 90 percent — sup- “These are well-documented projects; the park porting our tourism industry.” serves over 300,000 visitors a year,” explained Dis- “The purpose of the request for investment in state trict 2 Sen. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro), chair of the parks is to ensure facilities are in a condition to be 12-member advisory Mount Washington Commission. open and providing services to the public, to increase “All three infrastructure projects comply with the the capacity at campgrounds to meet demand, to rules that govern use of ARP and FRP (fi scal recovery accommodate RVs, and to provide a safe experience funds) monies, allowing them to be taken off the state’s for the increasing numbers of visitors,” Stewart wrote. own capital budget, so that other projects can move up “This investment will also directly impact local restau- the lengthy list.” rant and lodging facilities, performing arts venues and Bradley noted, for example, that freeing up of state other tourist attractions that suffered great fi nancial capital funds could make it possible to replace the loss throughout the state by attracting visitors and aging Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway in Franco- bolstering the overall economy.” nia Notch State Park. Stewart added that in a December 2017 survey Mount Washington Commission member Rep. sponsored by the non-profi t Stay Work Play NH, three Karen Umberger of North Conway described replac- of the six reasons given by young professionals (ages ing the failing sewage treatment plant and disposal 20 to 40) as to why they have stayed in the state are: system with another that would be custom-fabricated quality of the environment; quality of parks and recre- as an “absolute priority” at the Commission’s Jan. 29 ation areas; and proximity to outdoor recreation areas. remote meeting. In addition, she noted, results from an image percep- Seamless operation of the sewage treatment and tion research project undertaken by the state Division disposal system depends on having an adequate water of Tourism and Development indicated: “It is clear that system, said Department of Natural and Cultural N.H. is strongly perceived as a beautiful outdoor des- Resources architect Tom Mansfi eld at the commis- tination.” sion’s remote meeting of Dec. 11, 2020. “The state parks are an essential component of the The existing water pump for the Sherman Adams tourism, hospitality and travel industries in New Building’s well is at the end of its lifecycle, and the cur- Hampshire,” Stewart said. “Visitors to the state parks rent water storage confi guration requires a time-con- also utilize other aspects (of these industries). In fact, suming switch-over process twice a year. one of the four purposes of the state park system under Specifi cations for a new more effi cient year-round state statute is ‘To encourage and support tourism and single system were already in the works, he said. related economic activity within the state.’” THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 15

TOWN OF DUMMER Conway mulls future of old town hall ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LEGAL NOTICE BY DAYMOND STEER Notice is hereby given that a public rehearing will be THE CONWAY DAILY SUN held on July 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Dummer Town CONWAY — The director of the Hall (75 Hill Road) concerning a request by National Conway Public Library on Tues- EMS Institute for a special exception concerning Article day started a conversation with IV, section 4.02 of the zoning ordinance. Applicant selectmen about the former town proposes to operate Airbnb short-term rentals at hall building. While he asked to property located at 101 Hill Road (Tax Map U4, Lot 12). use it for storage, selectmen want to see more active ways to use the Dummer Zoning Board of Adjustment space. Residents in 2018 voted to let selectmen lease the former Bank of New Hampshire building in NOTICE TO GORHAM Conway Village as the new town hall and raise $160,000 to make RESIDENTS the move possible. In observance of Independence Day, the Public Since all the town departments Works Dept./Transfer Station will be CLOSED on completed the move in March, the MONDAY, JULY 5th. old town hall in Center Conway has been referred to as the Town If the 5th is your scheduled garbage collection day, Hall Annex. It is now home to The old Conway town hall on East Main Street in Center Conway is seen last week. please note your garbage will be picked up on the supervisors of the checklist, (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO) TUESDAY, JULY 6 th. Valley Vision’s television studios Smolen said the library Smith said he might have some and Kearsarge Lighting Precinct wouldn’t be interested in the attic usable space at the DPW complex Have a safe and happy 4th of July! records. because it isn’t temperature-con- on East Main Street in a building There is usable space where trolled. Smolen said he is looking called the sign shop, but climate the town clerk, town manager for space to keep original copies control would have to be added. and executive secretary used to of The Conway Daily Sun. The Sun asked Town Man- LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE have their offi ces. “Newspaper companies are not ager Tom Holmes and selectmen THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE On Tuesday, Conway Public good stewards of their own his- about a provision that says if the 1st Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster Library Director David Smolen tory,” said Smolen. “It’s important old town hall isn’t used as a “town 6/11/2021 thru 6/24/2021 asked selectmen if they could to maintain the original items. house,” ownership would revert use part of the Town Hall Annex They have intrinsic value.” back to the Eastman family. APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES building to store newspapers. He Selectman Steve Porter said Eastman is a common last he agreed with Colbath that the name in the valley. Notice is hereby given that the following fiduciaries have been said the space needs to be climate duly appointed by the Judge of Probate for Coos County. controled and that’s why they building should be used for pro- Holmes said once heard from couldn’t use the library’s attic. fessional offi ces or retail, not his predecessor, Earl Sires, that All persons having claims against these decedents are Before Smolen could make his storage. Sires had obtained a legal opin- requested to exhibit them for adjustment and all indebted to make payment. pitch, however, Selectman John “The fi rst three inquiries were ion that said once such provi- Colbath said he would be sup- accountant, lawyer and dentist,” sions become too aged they can Carson, Lily Henderson, late of Berlin, NH. Jacqueline M. portive only if the storage was in said Colbath. “So obviously there be gotten around. Carson, 41 Verdun St, Berlin, NH 03570. #314-2021-ET- 00137 the attic. was some interest in having that The Sun asked selectmen if they “In fairness to Center Conway space.” thought it might be worthwhile to Riff, Barbara G.M., late of Berlin, NH. Walter B. Riff, Village, I would like to see that a Selectman Mary Carey Seavey get that requirement lifted. 29 Profile Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054. #314-2021-ET-00111 thriving business building,” said said the old town hall is “historic” “I don’t want to go looking for Dated: 6/25/2021 Colbath. “I think there’s space to and deserves to be more than a trouble,” said Colbath. put businesses in there. We just “storage spot.” Holmes added, “I don’t want to haven’t found the right mix yet.” Public Works Director Andrew go look for all the Eastmans.” PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF GORHAM ROAD RAGE from page 9 “As the two vehicles proceeded southbound on Route REQUEST FOR BIDS 16, the black pickup truck passed her in the center other alleged party in the incident, was charged turn lane and was now in front of her,” Mattei said. The Town of Gorham is now accepting bids for the following: with reckless driving and driving after revocation or “Kayla Hooper stated that she then tried to pass 2007 CHEVY 2500 HD EXTENDED CAB 4X4 suspension. Police say her driver’s license was sus- the pickup truck utilizing the center turn lane and 6.0 GAS, POWER LIFT GATE pended on or before May 8. as she did, Joseph Costello swerved ... striking her POOR CONDITION The reckless driving complaint alleges the same vehicle on the right rear corner. Kayla stated that MILEAGE – 194046 behavior as the complaint against Costello. The this almost caused her to lose control of her vehicle, WHERE IS, AS IS! court gave her identical paperwork stating it had a Ford Focus. At that point she pulled to the side of entered a not guilty plea on her behalf as well. the road and called 911.” The vehicle may be viewed at the Public Works Garage According to Conway Police Chief Chris Mattei, Mattei said Costello went to the police department 24 Main Street, Gorham, NH. Hooper told police she was driving southbound on All bids must be sealed and clearly marked later that afternoon to report the incident. Mattei “2007 CHEVY 2500 HD” and delivered by hand or by mail to: Route 16 when she stopped for a vehicle making a said Costello said Hooper hit him as she passed him left hand turn in front of her and a pickup truck was in the center turn lane. 7RZQ0DQDJHU·V2ͿFH trying to pass her on the right. Conway Police Sgt. William Strong is identifi ed as Gorham Town Hall Police say Hooper was driving a Ford Focus and the prosecutor for both Costello and Hooper. 20 Park Street Costello a Ford F-150. Mattei said they both reeived summomses and Gorham, NH 03581 “Kayla Hooper blocked the pickup truck from have court dates of July 13 at 8 a.m. On or before Friday, July 2, 2021 at 4:00 pm passing her,” said Mattei. “According to Kayla, the Costello was elected in 2016, succeeding Jack The Town of Gorham reserves the right to accept and/or reject driver of the pickup truck started to follow her very Widmer who quit in 2015. Costello was re-elected any & all bids. closely and she ‘brake checked’ the truck. in 2020. Page 16 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 PET STOP Meet Isabelle! Caretaker: Samantha, Joshua, Ashlynn & Aubree

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OBITUARIES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Charlie I. Witham Dora H. Fournier Charlie I. Witham, 86, of Charles- Dora H. Fournier, 97, of Berlin, N.H., town, N.H., joined the angels in passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at heaven on June 24, 2021, at his Coos County Nursing Home. home after a period of failing health. She was born in Berlin on Sept. 14, 1923, He was born in the family’s the daughter of Frank and Laura (Bouch- Dummer, N.H., home on Aug. 28, ard) Fournier, and was a lifelong resident. 1934, the son of the late Jerome H. She graduated from Notre Dame High and Lorena A. (Hawkins) Witham. School in 1941, and worked as a book- Charlie lived in Dummer, driv- keeper and secretary for Carl Morin for ing log trucks and hauling lumber several years, and also for her husband at a very young age, until his early as a bookkeeper. 20s. He then trained for the Bell She also enjoyed knitting, sewing and System Telephone company and cooking. began a 30-plus-year venture which Dora was a member of Good Shepherd required him to live in several New Parish, formerly St. Joseph Parish, the Hampshire towns before settling in Ladies of St. Anne, and the 3rd Order of the Claremont-Charlestown area. St. Francis. Charlie was a long-time member of She is survived by her son George the Moose Club in Claremont, N.H., Fournier and wife Leona of Lyman, Maine, held the Trail Master position for the Creighton, with husband Jimmy, and daughters Denise Godbout and hus- Sugar River Snow Riders for several of Claremont, N.H.; step-daughter band Raymond of Gorham, N.H., Helene years, and built his own log cabin, Nancy Tatkowski, with husband Brodeur and husband Marc of Summer- Shepherd Parish, followed by burial in which prompted his assistance with Witold, and step-son Steven Ferrer fi eld, N.C., and Anne Delisle and husband St. Anne Cemetery. several friends’ log cabins. Padilla and husband Tim Groves, Tony of Berlin, N.H.; eight grandchildren; Private visitation will be held at the After retirement, Charlie ven- and all of their wonderful family 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces, Bryant & Fleury-Patry Funeral Home in tured into small woodworking crafts, members which include Charlie’s nephews and cousins. Berlin. continued his love of hunting and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, She was predeceased by her husband Donations in her memory may be made fi shing, wintered in Zolfo Springs, nieces, nephews and cousins. Joseph R. Fournier; and brothers Wilfred, to Coos County Nursing Home Activities Fla. and maintained a beautiful He was predeceased by his Norman, Walter and Arthur Fournier. Fund, PO Box 416, Berlin, NH, 03570. home in Charlestown. beloved wife Emily Witham and A private Mass of Christian Burial will For online condolences, go to bryantfu- Charlie was a man who came his two sisters Muriel Lindsay and be held on Friday July 2, 2021, at Good neralhome.net. from wonderful family roots, had Shirley Hyde. a great work ethic, exercised tried A graveside service will be held on and true ole Yankee ingenuity and Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 11 a.m., knowledge, and bucket loads of at the Willis Cemetery, Hill Road, Roger A. Bisson patience and understanding which Dummer, N.H. There will be no call- Roger A. Bisson, 77, of Laconia, N.H., and there is no doubt, he has passed on ing hours. formerly of Berlin, N.H., passed away at to all those around him. Donations in Charlie’s memory the St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation and Charlie leaves on earth the follow- may be made to David’s House, 461 Nursing Center on Friday, June 25, 2021, ing family, which we are sure he will Mt. Support Road, Lebanon, NH after a brief illness. be watching over: his son Randall 03766 or online at davids-house.org. He was born in Berlin on Dec. 17, 1943, Witham with partner, Lisa Wallen, Arrangements are entrusted to the son of the late Edward and Simone of Enfi eld, N.H.; three daughters: the Bryant Funeral Homes, Berlin (L’Heureux) Bisson. Judith Witham with partner Rick and Gorham, N.H. Memories and He graduated Notre Dame High School Fadden, of North Haverhill, N.H., messages of condolence may be and served in the United States Army. Jane Woodward, with husband shared online at bryantfuneral- After his Army service, he worked for the Thomas, of Enfi eld, N.H., Holly home.net. Brown Company and James River Corpo- ration before his retirement. Roger enjoyed fi shing and camping, trav- eling to farm stands and spending time Doris E. Gauthier with his family. Doris E. Gauthier, 90, of Berlin, Ernest Landry and wife Made- He is survived by his four children, Carol N.H., passed away on Tuesday, leine of Arizona; as well as several Chamberlain and husband Michael of Gil- June 22, 2021. nieces, nephews and cousins. manton, Cynthia Bisson and boyfriend She was the wife of the late She was predeceased by her fi rst Jonathan Fortin of Berlin, Christine Tupick Annette M. L. (Buteau) Bisson in 2014 and Daniel Gauthier. husband, William Walter Wilson, and boyfriend Danny Lettre of Allenstown, a sister Aline Lacroix. She was born in Berlin on April 5, in 1981; her second husband, and Timothy Bisson and his wife Heather Interment will take place privately at 1931, the daughter of the late Alfred Daniel Gauthier, in 2003; her of Tilton; grandchildren Katie, Caleb, the New Hampshire State Veterans Cem- and Imelda (Demers) Landry, and infant son, Jerry, and her sister, Cameron, Jodi, Ethan, Boden, and Lillian; etery, Boscawen, N.H. Arrangements are was a lifelong resident of the area. Pauline Gagnon. great-grandchildren Ivan, Rhea, and Anya; entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Homes, She graduated from Notre Dame A graveside service will be held a brother Rev. Msgr. Eddy Bisson; several Berlin and Gorham, N.H. Memories and High School and was a member of on Tuesday July 6, 2021, at 10 nieces, nephews and cousins. condolences may be shared online at bry- Good Shepherd Parish. a.m., at the Russian City Cem- He was predeceased by his beloved wife antfuneralhome.net. Doris is survived by her daugh- etery in Berlin. There will be no ters Linda Demers and husband calling hours. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SERVICE TO BE HELD ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paul of Rochester, N.H., Betty Bail- Donations may be made in largeon and husband Raymond of Doris’s memory to AV Home Care, Berlin, N.H., and Debra Vaillan- 795 Main St., Berlin, NH, 03570 Gregory T. Lakin court and husband David of Roch- or the S.P.C.A of your choice. For Funeral Services for Gregory T. Lakin, who passed away on May 24, 2021, will be ester, N.H.; eight grandchildren; online condolences, go to bryantfu- held on Tuesday June 29, 2021, at 6 p.m., at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade fi ve great-grandchildren; brother neralhome.net. St., Gorham, N.H. To record your condolences, go to bryantfuneralhome.net. THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 19

Steve’s Sports Shorts Steve Enman Legion team continues churning out victories BERLIN — The Berlin Post 36 Junior Legion third win of the season, surrendering an infi eld ican Legion facility in Berlin has a display of local baseball continued its winning ways with two wins single, which could have been ruled an error. Every- Legion baseball history. over Lebanon this past weekend. one in the lineup had hits. One way of checking out the Legion schedule of The fi rst was a close 6-5 game, and the second one Coach DJ Johnson said, “Even though we were upcoming games is by going on the Post 36 Facebook a mercy rule shortened 10-0 win by the locals. missing four starters, and guys were playing in posi- page. In game one, Post 36 took an early 4-1 lead tions they were unaccustomed to, good teams fi nd a I have attended a few Cal Ripken baseball games, thanks in part to key hits by Henry Shaw and way to win, they adjusted, played great defense and both minor and major leagues, and have reached out Robert Breault, as well as a timely bunt from contributed to the win.” to the local Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth league offi - Kaiden Dowse and a RBI double off the bat of Jacob Henry Shaw had fi ve hits on the day and Mercier cials for information and game summaries but have Mercier. had a double and a single. received no responses. Lebanon rallied to tie the game at fi ve late, but Coach Johnson shared that the team is now 6-1, in It is my understanding that the Cal Ripken in the top half of the seventh, Liam Shaw ripped a fi rst place in the District A Division, and now have 12-and-under all-star team played Littleton in the single to score a runner from third and give Berlin a short break before getting into a more regular and fi nals recently. the 6-5 advantage. intense schedule starting on July 10. When I was involved in that program for 10 Not done yet, Liam Shaw closed out the seventh Mike Smith, Historian for Ryan Scammon Post 36 years from 1991-2001, we always seemed to be holding Lebanon scoreless to give the locals a hard- shared that it has been 50 years since a local legion stuck with getting our league and playoffs done fought win. team from Berlin has played ball, and there are before the all-star tournaments began, but one Henry Shaw pitched the fi rst fi ve innings and players on this team from six different high schools year we did keep the league going right through Liam Shaw got the win with two innings in relief. in the area but despite that the players are quickly all-star competition but had trouble keeping kids In game two, Henry Shaw started things off with jelling and playing some good ball as evidenced by interested after the district and state tourna- a booming triple in the fi rst inning and Berlin just that 6-1 record. ments were complete. continued to score from there, ending the game early He also said that Ryan and Scammon are the last That is different from “back in the day” when we after fi ve innings. names of two of the fi rst casualties from the Berlin played ball as soon as the snow was off the ground Seavey pitched a complete game victory, for his area during World War I and that the local Amer- until football season began in mid-August.

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The North County League bowling champs from April are The Burgess Biomass. From l-r, Eric closed on Riendeau, Charley Cropley, Bob Labonte and Luc Lemieux. High series went to Chrley Cropley, 630, High Game, Bob Labonte, 240, High Average, Bob Labonte, 179. (COURTESY PHOTO) Sunday, July 4th and –––––––––––––––––––– BERLIN BOWLING CENTER STANDINGS ––––– –––––––––––––– Tuesday, May 11 Bumper League: Team No. 1, Tigers, 1-0. Monday, July 5th Summer League : Team No. 8, Moore Team No. 2, The Gal Pals, 0-1. High Score Civil War, 4-0. Team No. 5, Space Cadetz, Game, Avalon Our Neighbor, 82. High Score 4-0. HIgh Score Game, Curtis Riendeau, Series, Avalon Our Neighbor, 82. 222. High Score Series, Curtis Riendeau, Monday, May 17 583. No-Tap Tournament: Champion with Top 3, Thursday, May 13 Curtis Riendeau, 277, 273, 168 + 718 Summer League: Team No. 5, Charley Tuesday, May 18 Cropley, 4-0. Team, No. 7, Tanner Cote, 4-0. Summer: Team No. 4, C & C, 7-1. Team High Score Game, Charley Cropley, 201. No. 8, Moore Civil War, 4-4. High Score High Score Series, Charley Cropley 540. Game, Charley Cropley 220. High Score Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day. Friday, May 14 Series Charley Cropley 581. Page 20 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 21 Page 22 — THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 MMUNI CO TY

VFW Auxiliary awards scholarships

White Mountain VFW Auxiliary 2520 President Colleen Pierce presented $500 scholarship awards to two deserving Berlin High School students. Kyra Woodward (left) and Mickailey Walsh were selected by the Auxiliary Scholarship Committee as a result of outstanding essays they presented. They both have veterans in their family as well. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LOCAL PEOPLE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Local students graduate from Plymouth State University More than 670 students received degrees from Delaney Macdonald of Gorham, graduated Plymouth State University on Saturday, May 8. with a Bachelor of Arts in English. The following local students earned degrees: Haley Kline of Berlin, graduated with a Bache- Bridget Gibbons of Berlin, graduated with a lor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Kennah Leavitt of Milan, graduated with a Breanna Roy-Demers of Berlin, graduated with Bachelor of Science in Youth Development & Educ. a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Monique Cote of Gorham, graduated with a Brandon Bedard of Berlin, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Sydney Buck of Berlin, graduated with a Bach- Dimitri Giannos of Berlin, graduated with a elor of Science in Elementary Education. Bachelor of Science in Health Education & Pro- Tiffi ney Poirier of Berlin, graduated with a motion. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Students earned academic honors Allison Theriault of Berlin, majoring in nurs- Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least ing, was named to Endicott College’s Dean’s List. To four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain based on a 4.0 scale for the semester. a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no Haley M. Coulombe of Berlin, and Danielle letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades, Marie Couture of Milan have been named to the and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the President’s List at Husson University. Coulombe semester. is enrolled in the Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Benjamin Beals of Gorham, majoring in sports Healthcare Administration and Public Health/ biology, was named to Springfi eld College’s Dean’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy pro- List. To qualify for the dean’s list the student must gram, and Couture is enrolled in Husson’s Bach- have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of elor of Science in Nursing program. To qualify for graded coursework exclusive of “P” grades, must not the President’s List students must carry a full-time have any incompletes or missing grades, and must load of 12 credit hours exclusive of pass/fail classes, have a minimum semester grade average of 3.5. complete all attempted courses in the time allotted Mary Seabury, of Berlin, was named to the for the semester, and achieve a 3.80 to 4.0 semester dean’s list at Nichols College. To qualify for the grade-point average. Dean’s List, a student must have a minimum aver- Breeanna Lynn Haas and Joseph Gerard age of 3.5 for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours Young of Berlin, and Alyson Susan Blanchette and must have received no grades below B- during of Milan, were named to Husson University’s Dean’s the semester. List. Hass is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Sci- Caitlyn Malia from Gorham was named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List. To qualify for the see ACADEMIC HONORS page 23 THE BERLIN SUN, Tuesday, June 29, 2021— Page 23

ACADEMIC HONORS from page 22 ence in Graphic/Visual Design program, Young Farmers Markets welcome back is undeclared, and Blanchette is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. old friends and new customers To qualify for the Dean’s List students must carry a full-time load of 12 credit hours exclu- BY PAULA TRACY Tuite said she has found the wonderful sight of people sive of pass/fail classes, complete all attempted INDEPTHNH.ORG who seem to have not seen one another for a very long courses in the time allotted for the semester, LITTLETON – New Hampshire’s farmers’ markets time embracing, greeting, and generally catching up and achieve a 3.60 to 3.79 semester grade- are back in full bloom from a disastrous COVID-19 after more than a year of virtual isolation caused by a point average. summer in 2020. virus which killed almost 1,400 residents, one percent of Hope Kristen Supry and Ashton David Ruth Ann Hacking of Half Wild Arts in North Haver- the state, and hit particularly hard the elderly. True of Berlin, and Cora Lynne Huter hill was under her tent at the Littleton Farmers’ Market Lots of people on this day came the market along the of Milan were named to the Honor’s List at on Sunday selling skincare products made from the fl ow- edge of the Ammonoosuc River, across a covered bridge Husson University. Supry is enrolled in Hus- ers and herbs on her small farm. from the downtown to access the market, which is from son’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Admin- Rose, yarrow, comfrey, with local products like beeswax, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Sunday until the end of fall. istration and Public Health/Master of Science are good skincare which as her sign reads are, “Good for One owner of a Bernese Mountain dog came prepared in Occupational Therapy program, True is You. Good for the Earth.” to buy lots of things with the dog hitched to a rolling enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in She said they held the Farmers’ Market in Littleton wicker basket like an oxcart. Communications Technology with a concentra- last summer, but there were no tourists and few sales Courtney Lahey of Waterford, Vt., was standing in tion in video production program, and Huter for her. the line for fl owers with young daughters, Sloane and is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in “You could see people had made a commitment to the Regan. Nursing program. To qualify for the Honor’s farmers and they were coming out and buying, but with- A horn blast indicated that the buying could begin at List students carry a full-time load of 12 credit out the tourist traffi c and with people either needing to 10 a.m. and the line started to move. hours exclusive of pass/fail classes, complete or wanting to stay away from big crowds, the sales were She said they are regulars at the farmers’ market all attempted courses in the time allotted for really low for me. noting it is an experience as well as a welcome opportu- the semester, and achieve a 3.40 to 3.59 semes- I think the vegetable farmers did well but for every- nity to return to normal life after the pandemic. ter grade-point average. body else it was diffi cult,” Hacking said. “And she sells out quick,” she said of Vanessa Tarr, one Hayley Norton of Milan was named to Sales have been tremendous at the farmers’ market of the two fl ower farmers for Tarrnation Flower Farm in the Dean’s List at the University of Vermont. and in just the fi rst few weeks of the farmers’ market she Franconia. Tarr said this season has been spectacular at Norton is in enrolled in the College of Agri- has doubled last year’s sales, “which is huge.” the Farmers’ Market and a welcome sign that the state culture and Life Sciences. To qualify for the “The tourists are back too and in greater numbers has returned in large part, to normal. Dean’s List students must have a grade-point than other times because they can’t go to Europe or I bought a bouquet of her mixed peonies, delphin- average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 whatever. So they are coming to northern New England. ium, and cosmos, along with a quart of strawberries, percent of their class in their respective college So it’s great. It works.” a fresh-squeezed lemonade, a pound of coffee, two or school. Hillary Harris, who raises goats on her Wild Oak Farm loaves of bread, a wooden salad bowl, some sea salt Karly Cordwell of Milan as named to the in Landaff milks them and makes soaps and other prod- foot cream, a piece of lemongrass soap, scallions and President’s List at Northern Vermont Univer- ucts, was also praising the difference from a pandemic some lettuce. sity. Students who achieve a 4.00 semester summer with people standing in line to buy her products. It was lovely to drive through the notch and to just average are placed on the President’s List. Her mother, Helen Tuite, was by her side under the talk with people again, without masks, learn about their Ronald Charles Mackillop, Jefferson was small tent. Around them, more than 40 other vendors farms and connect with the products I bought. named to the Dean’s List at Norwich Univer- were also busy selling everything from fl owers to maple It was good to hear the stories of their past year and sity. To qualify for the Dean’s List students products, coffees, locally grown meats, bread, and some wonderful to see so much optimism all around from the must have earned a letter grade in at least 12 crafts too. vendors to the customers. credits of classes, must not have received any The state has developed a large aspect of agribusiness I might just start going to various farmer’s markets Incomplete or No Pass grades, and earned an which is tied tremendously to tourism in the state and around the state this summer as an activity. average of at least 3.40 and had no failures in is also an important part of the state’s cultural identity. For a list of farmer’s markets in your area or ones you the previous fall or spring semester. 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