www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIV, NO. 13 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 THIRTY TWO PAGES 75¢ Eminent domain bill goes to House floor today or tomorrow Could halt hoped-for its way through a lengthy permit- ting process. Coös Loop upgrade Northern Pass spokesman Martin Murray explained, howev- By Edith Tucker er, that the bill’s dependence on [email protected] “reliability” as its key element could also have the unintended CONCORD — The amended consequence of stymieing a re- eminent domain bill (House Bill build of the Coös Loop. Business 648) designed to stymie the $1.1 leaders and elected officials have billion Northern Pass Transmis- been enthusiastic about making sion project as proposed will be Coös more robust — capable of brought to the House floor today exporting “green” electricity — or tomorrow for a vote by the Sci- biomass or wind — to Massachu- ence, Technology, and Energy setts and Connecticut from re- PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Congressman Charlie Bass said at his March 22 town hall meeting in Committee, explained the bill’s newable energy projects in Berlin, Congressman Charlie Bass mingled with the 55 constituents on hand prime sponsor, Rep. Larry Rappa- at the March 22 town hall meeting in Jefferson, including WMRHS Jefferson that he plans to meet with Coös constituents once a month, the Unincorporated Places, or freshman Adam Noyes. thanks to the new schedule adopted by the House of Representatives. port of Colebrook, in a Sunday elsewhere. telephone call. Rappaport, however, dis- Work on House bills must be counts his concern. He wrote the completed by the end of March 33. Committee’s recommendation: Bass discusses Berlin prison, NPT, HB 648, designed to limit emi- “This bill, as amended, will pro- nent domain petitions by public hibit public utilities from petition- utilities only to those being built ing the Public Utilities Commis- to bolster “reliability,” received an foreign policy at town hall meeting sion (PUC) for permission to take “ought to pass with amendment” private land or property rights for By Edith Tucker Tuesday, March 22, at town hall. that the horrific events in Tucson, Bass said he is not fearful and on an 11 to 4 vote, apparently be- construction or operation of an [email protected] The congressman said he ex- Ariz., in which Rep. Gabrielle Gif- will not change how he interacts cause Committee members em- electric transmission facility so pects to come to Coös every fords was severely wounded and with the public in any way. Earli- pathized with constituent and long as the transmission facility is JEFFERSON — Rep. Charlie month, thanks to a new schedule others killed or wounded, would er that afternoon Bass strolled community concerns about being not needed for system reliability.” Bass, a Republican of Peterbor- adopted by the House of Repre- make elected officials and their through Shaw’s Supermarket and in limbo for two or more years Bill, PAGE A10 ough, brought his “Democracy on sentatives in Washington. constituents too fearful to mingle F. B. Spaulding in Lancaster. while the proposed project winds the Road” to 55 constituents on He had feared, Bass explained, informally. Coös County Sheriff Gerry Marcou and Deputy Sheriff Keith Roberge were, however, at the WMRSD towns lead Coos in population growth back of the room. Right up front, Bass ad- By Edith Tucker tween these two, increasing its pop- 1990. Grand Hotels in which deep-pocked in population or minus 6.2 from [email protected] dressed two topics of high local ulation by an even 10 percent to Whitefield’s population rose by investors “from away” have invest- 2000 to 2010, reaching a 50-year low interest: the federal prison in rise from 1,006 to 1,107. 13.2 percent in the last decade, ris- ed millions of dollars to attract new of 2,288 in 2010. Berlin for which there currently CONCORD — The long-awaited Lancaster, the county seat, rose ing by 268 to climb from 2,038 to clients, and this could well have Stratford experienced the high- are no activation or operating 2010 census numbers for the by 6.9 percent and just barely broke 2,306. This is the second-highest made the difference. est percentage loss in Coös at mi- funds available; and the pro- state’s cities and towns are now the 3,500 mark. Its population rose percentage population increase in Towns that have experienced nus 20.8 percent. The town lost 196 posed Northern Pass Transmis- available. by 227, rising from 3,280 to 3,507. Coös County over the decade 2000 population losses are those most people, dropping from 942 in 2000 sion project to bring a $1.1 billion Coös County’s population was This is almost as many people as to 2010. closely tied to the now-shuttered to 746 in 2010. 1,200 megawatt high-voltage line virtually stable during the past lived in Lancaster at its 50-year Both towns have one economic mills and manufacturing jobs. WMRSD, PAGE A10 from Pittsburg to Franklin and decade, 2000 to 2010. Its percent- high-water mark of 3,522, tallied in factor in common; they both boast Northumberland dropped 150 Deerfield. age share of the state’s population The correctional facility was continues to decline, however. constructed at “an inopportune Fifty years ago in 1960, six per- Caught after falling through the cracks time,” he said, because there is cent of the state’s population lived no appropriation for it under the in the northernmost county; but By Jonathan Benton schrodt. “There’s no homeroom, [email protected] Continuing Resolution (CR). today, less than three percent live no in-between periods, no study Without a 2011 budget, the CR is there the state the Office of Energy LANCASTER — While the ma- halls and no lunch periods. “They based on a continuation of pro- and Planning pointed out in a re- jority of people went to public go to work for three hours show grams in the 2010 budget. Since cent press release. school or a least a similar type of up on time work hard for those the Berlin prison was then under Coös County’s total population learning format there are still three hours and then you’re off.” construction, only capital funds rose by a mere 50 people in the those of us that don’t fit into the The NCCA has two sites, one for it were in that budget. decade 2000 to 2010, rising from model even if they are competent in Lancaster and one in Littleton Bass pledged to work with the 32,936 in 2000 to 32,961 in 2010. members of society — and that’s each with two sessions per day, rest of New Hampshire’s Con- The five towns that make up the where the North Country Charter 8:30-11:30 and 11:30-2:30, and gressional delegation to find a White Mountains Regional School Academy (NCCA) comes in. take in students from all over the way to secure the needed funds District have all increased in popu- An onlooker to the NCCA in North Country. as quickly as possible. lation over the decade, 2000 to Lancaster will notice as they first Most students that the NCCA “There’s a changing chem- 2010, even though the school pop- enter the lack of noise save for helps have a risk of dropping out istry in Washington,” he said. ulation has dropped. the clicking of a mouse of the the and are referred by a school guid- Twice Bass dubbed that change The town of Carroll’s popula- tapping of a keyboard. There are ance counselor, unless already “a marathon” rather than “a tion shot up 15.1 percent, rising by up to 15 students looking intent- dropped out. As long as a sprint.” an even 100, to 763 up from 663. ly at computer screens with every prospective student applies be- Bass predicted that the North- This was the largest percentage in- student working on something: fore their 22 birthday they have a PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON NCCA student Lana Desgroseilliers gets some helpful aid from Debbie Reynolds crease of any town in Coös County. art history, biology, English or chance to learn. Bass, PAGE A18 Dalton’s population rose by 5.6 even chemistry. “The majority of students are was at the high school realized he “You don’t have the hassle or the percent, rising by 52 from 927 to “Basically what we’ve done is older and need just 8-10 credits,” wasn’t going to pass English, but drama of who’s with this guy 979 — still did not quite reach sugared off all of the social pieces said Debbie Reynolds who works is scheduled to graduate in June. who’s with this girl.” How the 1,000. of high school,” said Lancaster at the NCAA. “Our high school “The academy was another According to Kleinschrodt the Jefferson split the difference be- NCCA Director Scott Klein- diplomas go by NH regulations so option to me, a better option for the biggest difference from pub- week went they have to earn 20 credits. The me because I personally like the lic school is seat time versus com- WMRHS requirement is 24 cred- situation here it’s like a job you petency based time. March madness! Facebook photo contest winner its. What they do is come in and come in, you clock in and you do see what credits they need, Joe’s your work,” said Joe Roberge. Caught, PAGE A10 a perfect example this kid who INDEX Omni Mount Washington appoints general manager from within By Edith Tucker terford Elementary School. Business Directory ...... B8 [email protected] He studied culinary arts at Newbury College, in a two-year Calendar ...... B9 BRETTON WOODS — Calvin program in metropolitan Boston. Classified ...... B11-14 Belknap, a Waterford, Vt. native Later Belknap worked his way up who lives in his hometown, was the career ladder at the Mayfair Dining ...... A15 appointed on Thursday to be the Hotel at Coconut Grove, Fla., the new Resort General Manager at Doral in Miami, and then as re- Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 the Omni Mount Washington Re- sort corporate executive chef at sort. the Williamsburg Inn in Colonial Obituaries ...... A2 “I’m very excited,” said Belk- Williamsburg, Va. Real Estate ...... A16 nap. “This resort is about pre- Belknap won this most recent serving the past, while we create promotion after serving for over Sports ...... B1-2 the future.” three years as the Grand Dame’s PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY MICHAEL CRONIN The 43-year man, the father of Waterford, Vt. native Calvin Belknap executive director of Food and Mike Cronin of Whitefield snapped this cedar waxwing perched three daughters ages nine, 13 and above one of last fall’s apples. The photo is the winning entry to received an internal promotion on Beverage, leading the team that our Facebook photo contest this week. The contest runs for 12 17, lived earlier in his career in Thursday, moving from executive earned Four Diamond status for Whitefield for three years. director of Food and Beverage to weeks and the winner each week will have their photograph print- Resort General Manager at the Omni its main dining room and at the ed on the front page of both the Coös County Democrat and Berlin Belknap graduated in 1985 Mount Washington Resort, where he Bretton Arms. Reporter. A grand prize winner, chosen from the 12 weekly win- from St. Johnsbury Academy af- “We’re very proud of the pro- ners by our Facebook community, will receive a $25 gift certificate will work with Managing Director to a local business. For full contest details visit us on Facebook. ter beginning school in the Wa- Larry Magor. Washington, PAGE A18 A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• Alton E. King Ruby Bolduc BLOOMFIELD, Vt. — Alton E. Curtis, Iris Bouchard and Rachel LITTLETON — Ruby (Daley) ters, Phoebe Crais of Sacramento, Pinkham and Margaret Fortin also King, 94, of Bloomfield, died late Kahn, and a stepson Junior Martin Bolduc, 87, of Mount Misery, Lit- Calif. and Loretta April Smith and died previously. Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2011, also died previously. tleton, died on Friday, March 25, husband Lamar of Wilton; one son Memorial donations may be at the Upper Connecticut Valley Calling hours will be held on 2011, at Littleton Regional Hospi- George Bolduc of Littleton; seven made in Ruby’s name to the North- Hospital in Colebrook, N.H., with Thursday, March 31, from 6 to 8 tal. grandchildren; seven great grand- woods Home Health and Hospice, his family at his side. p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Fu- Born in Bloomfield, Vt. on Feb. children; one brother Donald Da- 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH He was born on Sept. 14, 1916, neral Home in Colebrook, N.H. A 6, 1924, she was a daughter of ley of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; two sis- 03584 or the Stratford High School in Perham, Me., a son to the late funeral service will be held on Fri- Daniel D. Daley Sr. and Phoebe ters, Norma Toussaint of St. Alumni, c/o Mary Woodward, 1050 Linneus and Edna (Roy) King. day, April 1, at 11 a.m. at the Com- (Bergeron) Daley. Johnsbury, Vt. and June Busky of Lancaster Road, Lancaster, NH Alton did many different things munity Baptist Church in Cole- Ruby was a graduate of Strat- Portland, Me.; a daughter-in-Law 03584. in his working life, including farm- brook. Pastor Justin Weberg will ford High School, class of 1942. Brenda Bolduc of Edgewater, Fla.; A calling hour will be held on ing and working as a truck driver officiate. A committal service and She enjoyed crafts, crossword two sister-in-laws, Pauline Daley Saturday, April 2, from noon to 1 hauling pulpwood for the Brown interment will take place in the puzzles and spreading good of West Stewartstown and Ethelyn p.m. at the Armstrong-Charron Fu- Company. He also plowed and spring at St. Pius Cemetery in Er- cheer. When Ruby first married Daley of Lyndonville, Vt. and sev- neral Home in Groveton. Funeral sanded roads for the Brown Com- rol, N.H. her husband Robert they lived in eral nieces, nephews and cousins. services will follow at the funeral pany, and was a carpenter for more Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Connecticut and then moved to Ruby’s husband Robert H. home with her daughters officiat- Alton E. King than 40 years. King’s memory may be made to Bloomfield, Vt. They spent 20 Bolduc died in 2003; a son Robert ing. Burial will be at a later date in Alton was an avid bird hunter and his stepchildren, Clara Steady, the Community Baptist Church, years in Hudson, where she D. Bolduc died in 2001; a grand- the Bloomfield Catholic Ceme- and fisherman, and he loved snow- Carol Ann Tyler, Beth Williams, c/o Pastor J. Weberg, 15 Bridge St., helped Robert run ROBO Truck- daughter Angela Bolduc died in tery. mobiling. He loved his many long Danny and Ronny Martin; as well Colebrook, NH 03576. ing until retiring in 1984. She then 1972; five brothers, Eugene Daley, To send the family condo- snowmobiling trips with his as his beloved nieces and Condolences may be offered to moved to Florida and returned to Raymond Daley, William Daley, lences via the online register friends. nephews. the family on-line by going to Littleton in 2006. Daniel Daley Jr. and Bernard Da- book, one may go to, www.arm- He leaves his son Charles Smith His first wife Priscilla www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funer- Ruby leaves her two daugh- ley, and two sister, Hanah strongcharronfuneralhome.com. of Thomaston, Conn.; two broth- (Bouchard) King died in 1987; his al arrangements are under the di- ers, Roy King of Woodland, Me., second wife Flora (Shatney) King rection of Jenkins & Newman Fu- Robert H. LaBrecque and Floyd King of Limestone, Me.; died in 1994; three sisters, Angelia neral Home of Colebrook, N.H. GILMAN, Vt. — Robert Henry ton, N.H. Ken, Elwood, Harold, Edward, LaBrecque, 90, of Baptist Hill Road Before retiring, Robert worked Richard and Beatrice Fiske; and one Richard K. Nelson in Gilman, died peacefully at his as a sheet metal worker for Franklin granddaughter Cheryl Hook. BURLINGTON, Vt. — Richard Richard during the Korean War and daughter’s home in Levittown, Electric. At Robert’s request there will be Kent Nelson (Dick) died on Friday, later on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Penn. on March 24, 2011, after a Robert loved to fish and hunt no calling hours. A graveside serv- March 18, 2011 at the Vermont Bennington, where he traveled to lengthy illness. and his most favorite place in the ice with military honors will be at a Respite House after a short illness. the Mediterranean and Europe. He Born in Lincoln, N.H. on Sept. 9, world to spend time was Nash later date in the Northumberland Dick was born in Lancaster, N.H. finished his Navy career in the Far 1920, he was one of nine children Stream. Cemetery, N.H. on Sept. 3, 1930 to Hazel (Stone) East on the U.S.S. Hornet. Of all of born to Amie and Maude (Martell) Robert leaves his two daugh- Memorial donations may be and Arthur Nelson. The building the countries he visited, Japan was LaBrecque. ters, Nancy Hook and husband Ray- made in Robert’s memory to the Dick was born in, a hospital in 1930, Dick’s favorite. He was extremely Robert resided in Groveton, N.H. mond Sr. and Janice Temple, both of Oncology Department at Week’s later became a bowling alley, which proud of his years in the Navy and until he was 14 years old then Levittown, Penn.; seven grandchil- Medical Center, C/O Kathy St. Onge, is significant because bowling for the privilege of serving his coun- moved to Levittown, Penn., where dren; several great grandchildren; 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH would eventually become an im- try. He was a member of the Amer- he resided for 32 years before mov- one brother Jack LaBrecque and 03584. portant part of Dick’s life. Dick grew Richard K. Nelson ican Legion, DAV, and U.S.S. Bon ing to Gilman 25 years ago. wife Dorothy of Sanbornton, N.H.; Arrangements are under the di- up on Bunker Hill Street in Lan- Lancaster Academy class of 1948 Homme Richard Association. He was a veteran of the U.S. and several nieces and nephews. rection of the Armstrong-Charron caster with his older siblings Eve- and attended the class reunions After the Navy, Dick moved to Army and served in the Battle of the Family members who died pre- Funeral Home in Groveton, N.H. lyn and Arthur. He loved to go into whenever he could with his friends Burlington. He became proprietor Buldge in the 99th Infantry Division. viously include his parents; wife To send the family condolences the woods, which were right out- of that time. The last reunion he at- of the YMCA Snack Bar on College He was a member of the VFW post Aileen (Brooks) LaBrecque on July via the online register book, one side his back door, and hunt with tended in 2008 held a special place Street, where coffee was a dime a 6808 and the American Legion Fre- 30, 1985; his companion Anne may go to www.armstrongchar- his Irish setter, Sheila. As a young in his heart. After graduation he at- cup, candy bars a nickel and the donwarell post 17, both of Grove- Rogers in 2010; and siblings Bill, ronfuneralhome.com. boy he watched his brother and tended Burdett College in Boston, grilled hot dogs the best you ever many others go off to fight in World Mass. and worked in several restau- tasted. Burlington High School was War II and had many memories of right down the street and the kids Grace L. Flood rants from Groveton, N.H. to LITTLETON — Grace Lee Flood Goebel of Florida, and Betty John- and Martha Floyd. growing up in that time. Boston, Mass. would come into the Snack Bar Just before Dick became a sen- every day after school. Dick en- died on March 24, 2011. son of Indiana; her very special A celebration of Grace’s life was In 1951, Dick joined the U.S. Grace was a loving mother, niece Liz Bolduc; and many loving held on Sunday, March 27, at the ior in high school, his family moved Navy and spent five years in Carri- joyed getting to know them, talking to Nashua, N.H. Therefore, Dick did- sports with them and watched grandmother, sister and aunt. nieces and nephews and great Life of Christ Fellowship Church er Air Group 7, Attack Squadron 75, She leaves her daughters, Kim- nieces and nephews. on Lafayette Ave. in Littleton. n’t graduate from Lancaster Acade- a very active air group. He was an many a romance bloom. Soon, he my, but from Nashua High School had his own romance with a pretty berly Roby of Littleton and Rhon- Family members who died pre- Arrangements are under the di- Aviation Ordinance 2nd Class (A02) da Allen of West Virginia; three sis- viously include her husband rection of Pillsbury-Phaneuf in Lit- instead. Nevertheless, he was al- on the aircraft carrier Bon Homme ways considered a member of the Nelson,PAGEA3 ters, Marti Norris of Florida, Trudi Richard and her parents Francis tleton. Victor C. Pond FERDINAND, Vt. — Victor est fire warden for 50 years, as well Stratford, N.H.; 10 grandchildren Charles Pond of Ferdinand died on as a lifetime member of the Ma- and 11 great grandchildren. Friday, March 18, 2011, at his sonic Union Lodge #44 and a A daughter Diane died in 1987. home, after a lengthy illness. Shriner. Two brothers, Vernon and Gordon He was born in Ferdinand on Victor leaves his loving wife He- and three sisters, Vera, Velma and Dec. 2, 1924, the son of Mary (Col- len, whom he married on Dec. 15, Juanita also died previously, as did by) and Levi Pond. 1949; his only son Victor “Slugger” Victor’s parents. He worked for the Canadian Na- and his wife Sandra of Derby; his At Victor’s request, there were tional Railroad for 42 years and he three daughters, Goldie McPhaul no calling hours. retired in 1984. and her husband Richard of Donations may be made in his He loved the outdoors. Hunting Griswald, Conn., Donna Chrisoma- memory to the Orleans-Essex VNA and fishing were his passions for lis of Randolph; and Shiela Stinson and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont many years. He was a Vermont for- and her husband James of North Rd., Newport, VT 05855. CORRECTION A telephone call from out- made at the Saturday, March 19 project, and not those of anyone doorsman and retired Cole- EIS scoping hearing for the pro- at the Coalition that has not tak- brook Academy teacher Bill posed Northern Pass Transmis- en any position on the proposal.

FILE PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Schomburg of Columbia on sion (NPT) project. Schomburg His notes from which he was This photo ran incompletely in last week’s sports section. The picture of the stand-outs on the Thursday revealed a misunder- meant only to say that the reading had the end-of-the- Spartan Nordic ski team should have included Jake Barker, far left, who earned the Coach’s Award standing on reporter Edith Tuck- statewide Carbon Coalition be- quote marks clearly indicated, for that varsity sport. er’s part in reporting his re- lieves that the state needs a but they were not apparent as marks on the Carbon Coalition, “smart energy policy.” His fol- Schomburg was read aloud at lowing remarks — which Schom- the microphone in the Cole- CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS burg referred to as a “rant” — brook gym. Both reporter and Dates • Carvings • Repairs JEFFERSON were his own, listing his reasons speaker apologize for the mis- Wish you added that for being opposed to the NPT understanding! emblem, cross or name? CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Passion for golf, baseball, fishing? Five Questions Markers Raised • Monuments Leveled 586-7972 Cleaning • Foundations 1. What milk product did the U.S. Agriculture Department Pet Markers starting at $45.00 Dr. John M. Markey propose as a substitute for meat in school lunches, in 1996? Experience • Craftsmanship • Integrity 40 - Years Chiropractic Experience 2. On what vegetable did an ancient Egyptian place his right 603-631-5010 • [email protected] Board Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation hand when taking an oath? "Let em know you were here" 3. Who averaged one patent for every three weeks of his COÖS COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE life? 150 HEAD DAIRY HERD FOR SALE 4. What are the two top selling spices in the world? The Coös County Commissioners are requesting sealed bids for the We would like 5. What country boasts the largest number of Catholics? Coös County Farm’s Holstein Herd located in West Stewartstown, to express our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to NH. This is a top quality herd from a tie stall barn. The herd was COÖS COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE everyone for all the cards, food, recently tested on March 18, 2011. Seventy (70) milking cows aver- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS flowers and support during this age 77 pounds with a 3.8% butterfat test and a 2.9% protein test. LEASE OF COÖS COUNTY FARMLAND Herd description includes 76 mature cows, 14 pregnant heifers, 8 difficult time. bred heifers, 12 heifers ready to breed, 13 twelve to fourteen month A special thank-you to Dr. Leblanc The Coös County Board of Commissioners is seeking old cows, 9 eight to ten month old cows and 18 head are one to Proposals for a lease of property commonly known as the and the ED nursing staff at Coös County Farm located on County Farm Road and Back five months old. Herd average for the past 5 years has been Weeks Hospital, the Lancaster Pond Road in West Stewartstown, NH. The County Farm 1,866,000 pounds. Ambulance crews, Northwoods consists of approximately 65 acres of tillable land between All are up for sale and the Commissioners prefer to sell the entire Home Health and Hospice, and County Farm Road and the Connecticut River and 50 acres herd as a single package to a tie stall operation. especially Dr. John Ford for of tillable land on Back Pond Road. Sealed bids are due by 4 PM, April 19, 2011. The County will his immeasurable support, guidance Interested parties should contact Suzanne Collins, Coös accept bids by mail to Suzanne Collins, Coös County Administrator, and care to David and his family County Administrator to obtain a copy of the Request For PO Box 10, W. Stewartstown, NH 03597; hand delivered to Suzanne these last few months. Proposals that includes a description of the available land, Collins, 136 County Farm Road, W. Stewartstown or submitted elec- certain conditions, and required components of proposals. Thank you and Telephone 603-246-3321 or e-mail sue.collins@cooscoun- tronically to [email protected]. bless you all. tynh.us Questions about the herd should be directed to Patrick Giroux, The family Proposals will be due on or before 4 PM, April 19, 2011. Farm Manager at 603-246-8228. of David Foster The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any and all The Commissioners reserve the right to waive any and all formali- formalities and to reject any or all RFPs in their sole discre- ties and to reject any or all bids in their sole discretion. tion. MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A3 •••

LANCASTER Margaret Carr | 788-2260 You can now send your news to and Pauline Sorenson of Rich- [email protected]. mond, Va., who visited Vivian David Libby called to say that Markham. Pauline was a Groveton his mother, Bonnie Libby, is now at resident during her school days. the nursing home in West Stewart- For lunch, the Weeks Food Ser- stown and would love to hear from vice served a nice meal of Baked friends and family. You can send Manicotti with corn, roll and lemon cards and notes to her at Coös cake. Also, nice cups of assorted County Nursing Hospital, PO Box candies were placed on the tables 10, West Stewartstown, NH 03597. by the lunch committee. The lunch Charnee Buckley, of North Tam- committee consisted of Rosalie pa, Fla. and her sister Lolly Beikirch Quimby and Jackie Maher, with and husband Gary, were in the area helpers, Lois McGee and Sandy PHOTO BY GEORGE MITCHELL COURTESY PHOTO recently, visiting friends and fami- MacKillop. The fifty/fifty raffle was High school sweethearts August (Aaron Cox) and Anna (Beth Gadoury), The White Mountain Players who are moving on to the Stat Drama Festival have to deal with the irritating romance between August’s older brother ly. They spent time with Allan Carr won by Hazel Wood. The violin mu- this weekend: (bottom from left) Olivia Baker, Beth Gadoury, (2nd row) and Margaret Carr. sic was greatly appreciated by all, Jake (Jack Alexander) and Anna’s best friend Holly (Emily Brisson) at the Hannah Forcier, Jackie Kleinschrodt, (3rd row) Emily Sheltry, Savannah prom in the White Mountains Players’ production of the romantic come- Rose, Alexa Planz, Sid Nigam, Megan Berish, Emily Brisson, Jacob Hanlon, Jeremy Haskins of Bedford and many thanks to Lyndall and dy Anna and August. The Spartans found success in Plymouth last week- Tara Ramsdell, Spencer Allard, (4th row) Kalman Csigi XIV, Paige Wilson, spent the weekend with her grand- Joyce for their effort. end performing at the Regional Drama Festival and will tread the boards mother, Margaret Carr. President Lois McGee spoke to in Gilford this weekend for the State Drama Festival. Aaron Cox, Jack Alexander, Nate Accardi and Carson Cape. Colonel Town Senior Citizens the members regarding the up- By Evelyn C. Bennett coming installation of officers. Our On March 22, there were 26 next meeting will be on April 12, WMRHS wins big at drama festival members of the Colonel Town Se- when the nominating committee By Jonathan Benton at WMRHS. “They did awesome def- was very excited about all of the said Baker. nior Citizens attending the enter- will announce the names of the of- [email protected] initely stepping it up a notch from new faces to join the crew totaling Anna falls in love with a boy in tainment meeting at the Colonel ficers to be installed. Then, at the WHITEFIELD — The White each rehearsal.” 19 members. the awkward days of middle school Town Community House. Our en- following meeting, the installation Mountains Players (WMP) gave a The WMP performed "Anna and A romantic-comedy, the play fol- then things are still awkward in high tertainers were Lyndall Demers will be conducted. stellar performance at the NH Edu- August" by Don Zolidis while using lows Anna from the age of nine into school, the type of thing “that every- and Joyce Ball, who kept the mu- For lunch on April 12, our next cational Theater Guild Regional Dra- no props and did so within a 40 her teenage years as her love for the one goes through,” said Baker. “I sic rolling for over an hour. Also meeting, a baked meat loaf dinner ma Festival in Plymouth on Satur- minute limit. In the lead role of An- same boy from her childhood asked the cast for their opinion and there were two guests, Al Demers is scheduled. See on on April 12. day to warrant awards and qualify na was junior Beth Gadoury who evolves over time. Anna’s the if it can relate to us it can relate to for the state competition this week- wowed the judges to receive the smartest girl in school and a purple everybody, it’s a funny comedy.” end. “excellence in acting” award. Also belt in Tae Kwon Do, making for an A total of 12 teams will compete Free suicide prevention “It’s like going on to the Meet of given acclaim was the WMP’s sen- interesting mix of weirdness that state competition in Gilford this project training in Groveton Champions of drama festivals,” said ior Director Olivia Baker who won contributes to the girl’s trials. weekend with only the top two Kate Richardson the dramatic ad- the excellence in directing award. “I really wanted to pick a play teams moving on to the New Eng- GROVETON — On April 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Groveton High viser of the WMP and music teacher Having a hand in casting, Baker that could relate to high schoolers,” land Drama Festival. School Library, free suicide prevention project training will take place, provided by Connect™ Peer Trainers from Groveton and Stratford High Schools. This program is offered in collaboration Fr. John MacKenzie named new pastor of Gate of Heaven Parish with North Country Health Consortium, Inc. RSVP to Becky McE- Bishop John McCormack Heart of Mary Parish in Con- of the Miraculous Medal Lancaster, St. Agnes Church nany at [email protected], or Ron Pelchat at has named Fr. John MacKen- cord. Fr. John is a native of Parish in Hampton and Good in Jefferson, St. Matthews [email protected], or Robin Ramsdell at [email protected]. zie, 53, as the pastor of Gate Nashua and graduated from Shepherd Parish in Berlin be- Church in Whitefield, St. of Heaven Catholic Parish, Nashua High School in 1975. fore becoming pastor of St. Patricks Church in Twin starting on March 30. He re- He was ordained a priest in Joseph’s Parish in Lincoln in Mountain, and Our Lady of places Fr. Ray Ball who be- 2000, and has served as an 2005. Gate of Heaven Parish the Mountains Shrine in Bret- came pastor of Immaculate associate pastor of Our Lady includes All Saints Church in ton Woods. Extension livestock short-course LANCASTER — April is the The first night will look at the sources by matching crops to soil for them. Extension is still looking TT.R.D.R.DILLONILLON month to learn something about pluses and minuses of various types types; discuss various grasses and for more of the better-volunteers raising one’s own animals for food of livestock and their requirements legumes suitable. Fencing for im- with approximately five-plus years production. UNH Coös County Ex- for land, management, time and proved grazing management, equip- of experience. Registration is free to LLOGGINGOGGING,, IINCNC.. tension is offering a three-evening housing. General nutrition will also ment concerns will also be includ- them. The short-course will offer session short-course on some of the be covered: forage and purchased ed. various speakers from Extension P.O. BOX 296 • Anson, ME 04911 key factors involved. It will be held feed requirements, quality testing. The third night will offer a panel and others, a chance to meet fellow 207-696-8137 on successive Thursdays, begin- The second night will focus on discussion by experienced live- producers and useful reference in- ning at 6:30 p.m. on April 7, 14, and selecting and growing quality for- stock producers, with questions formation. Sign up today by calling 21. age crops; how to maximize land re- and answers about what works best 788-4961. BERLIN LOG YARD 7 Head Pond Road • Berlin, NH Nelson spent many happy hours at Dave’s and preparing them for their adult Brother Henry Lavigne; his step-sis- 603-752-0050 store, Old North End Variety. Dave, life. ter Sister Marie Louis (Lucille) Lav- (continued from Page A2) his family and employees became Dick’s family members include igne; his parents; his dear friend petite brunette lady named Helen, extended family for Dick and they his daughters, Patti and her hus- Dave Rockwood; and pets Sheila Is Opening and and, despite the fact he once flirted provided him laughs, good times band Brec Norton of Essex Center #1, Sheila #2, and Moki. with her by squirting mustard on and happy memories after Helen and Judi and her husband David The family thanks Dick’s physi- Currently Buying her arm, they were married on Feb. died in 2001. Also in retirement it Estes of Bennington; his grandchil- cian, Dr. Jonathan Cohen and every- 11, 1958. Together Dick and Helen was Dick’s joy to spend more time dren, Adam and Amanda Norton one at the VA in Fort Ethan Allen; TREE LENGTH HARDWOOD PULP- ran the Snack Bar, and later the cafe- with his life-long friend, Pat White- and Peter and Hillary Estes; his Dr. Havaleh Gagne for her remark- teria at New England Telephone house. He absolutely loved sitting brother-in-law Robert Fugler and able compassion; the angels among $38.00 TON Company, serving up Helen’s home- on his front steps and chatting with his wife Annelies; his sister-in-law us who cared for Dick at the Ver- made soups and Dick’s great his neighbors and anyone who Veronica Light; his nieces, Marcia mont Respite House, a place he TREE LENGTH SOFTWOOD PULP- walked by his Charles Street home. cheeseburgers. When their daugh- Holcomb, Shelley McFee, Cheryl called “the house of love;” his many $35.00 TON ters were born, the Snack Bar be- He was a great conversationalist Dodds and Julie Burkhart and their visitors in the final weeks and for all came a home away from home, and and enjoyed talking with and get- families; his nephews Robert Fu- the phone calls he received; TD Dick watched his children grow up ting to know people of all ages. Of gler and Jon Fugler and their fami- Bank, N.A., Mount Anthony Union Also open and buying pulpwood in the family business. course, as a loyal and often heart- lies; and his aunt, Marion Ryan. Dick High School and the many friends and logs: When the Snack Bar closed in broken Red Sox fan, he was ab- also leaves many, many friends in- who walked this journey with us. 1975, Dick went on to manage the solutely thrilled when they finally cluding Pat Whitehouse and Carnie Visiting hours and a funeral call for current specs and pricing Burlington Bowling Arena on Pearl won the World Series in 2004 and Crane. Dick was a great lover of all service were held at the Boucher Street, the only duckpin bowling al- again in 2007. of God’s creatures, who loved him and Pritchard Funeral Home in N. Stratford Yard 603-922-5151 ley in Vermont. This seemed a nat- Time spent with family was very back just as much, Phoebe, Gordon Burlington. W. Burke Yard 802-467-8784 ural progression because Dick was important to Dick and he loved his and Stewart (Norton) and Gus and In lieu of flowers, gifts in Dick’s a great duckpin bowler in his day dearly. Since he was self-employed Nomar (Estes). memory can be made to the Ver- — after all, he was born in a bowl- for most of his life, his wife and Family members who died pre- mont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook All yards are open: ing alley. He was many times over daughters worked along side him. viously include Dick’s wife and life Ln., Williston, Vt. 05495 or the Hu- Monday - Friday: 6AM to 4PM the Vermont State Champion and Because of this, many life lessons partner Helen; his brother Arthur mane Society of Chittenden Coun- held the Vermont State Record for were learned on the fly. Patti and Ju- Nelson; his sister Evelyn Fugler; his ty, 142 Kindness Court, S. Burling- Log Buyer: Garrett Paquette three games of 501 for several di knew how to wash dishes and step-brothers Ralph Lavigne and ton, Vt. 05403. years. He was a member of the count change at a very young age, Men’s Pro Duckpin Tour and two- and great fun was had by all. As time All-Star. He loved to travel out Dick liked to say, “We were a team.” of state to the bowling tournaments He was so proud of his daughters with his good friend Pat White- and he made sure they knew this, house and many other fellow “duck- and that he loved them, every sin- pinners.” Stories of these trips are gle day. In his grandchildren he still a great topic of conversation found a shared love of sports with whenever the bowlers get together. Peter, a political sparring partner After being self-employed for with Adam, keeping up on the lat- the majority of his life, Dick com- est fashions with Hillary, and a love pleted his working years at The of kids and his special grilled Howard Bank as Vault Attendant. cheese sandwiches with Amanda. He retired in 1992. It was in retire- Dick was particularly grateful to ment that Dick met one of his great the Burlington School District for friends, Dave Rockwood. Dick its part in educating his daughters

Germain’s Satellite LLC 603-788-4766 48 Main Street • Lancaster, NH 03584 A4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• Editorial Dropout legislation unwarranted and ill advised Education is key. Don’t believe me? Try getting a job without one. A quick perusal of classified ads for jobs available in the North Country reveal few that don’t require some college — not to mention at the very least a high school diploma. We have trouble believing that it would be different anywhere else in the state given that Coös has the highest unemployment rate of all the counties. So why then would someone look to undo the progress made locally — and statewide — in making sure kids get that diploma? That is just what is happening with HB 429, a bill designed to undo legis- lation passed in 2007 that raised the state’s drop out age from 16 to 18. What is more alarming is that the N.H. House of Representatives passed this ill-ad- vised bill and five Coös legislators voted in favor of it. From 2001-02 to 2006-07, the average drop out rate in N.H. was 3.6 percent. The high schools in Coös came in on both sides of that average with Cole- brook leading the pack with an average drop out rate of 5.3 percent. Berlin was next at 4.9 percent. Under the state average were Pittsburg and White Mountains at 3.1 percent, Stratford and Groveton at 2.8 percent, and Gorham at 1.2 percent. Fast forward to the 2009-2010 school year, the second school year the high- er age requirement was in effect. Drop out rates are down by significant amounts across the North Country. Colebrook’s figure is down to 1.91 percent and Berlin is at 1.16 percent. Gorham’s rate was cut in half to .6 percent and Pittsburg’s fell to zero. White Mountains’ drop out rate was .71 percent and Groveton’s was 1.28 percent. In fact the only school not seeing a reduction was Stratford, whose drop out rate actually rose to 3.13 percent — but was NH Ag Literacy Day celebrated only one student. Coös County Farm Bureau member Joyce Brady read from “In the Trees, Honey Bees,” an agriculturally accurate book that she presented to the Not just Coös is seeing improvements, statewide the drop out rate for 2009- Groveton Kindergarten. Joyce Brady presented an "agriculturally accurate" book to the Groveton first graders on behalf of the Coös County Farm 10 averaged less than one percent (.97%). Bureau in celebration of NH Ag Literacy Day 2011. For the last two years the Farm Bureau has tried to find agriculturally accurate books to pres- The legislation enacted in 2007 with bi-partisan support didn’t make it il- ent to schools. Anyone who wants more information can go to www.NHAgintheClass.org or call 224-1934. legal for a student to drop out of school. It merely required those whose par- ents allowed them to drop out, after the age of 16 but before the age of 18, to obtain a waiver from the superintendent of their SAU by proving they have an alternative education plan in place. This holds parents accountable to READERS’FORUM make sure their children —who are their legal responsibility until age 18 — finish their education. The sponsor of the bill that will gut this progress says his legislation is ‘Modest Proposal’ about giving the power back to the parents. “HB 429 is about parents, not dropouts. This legislation does not change the so called “drop-out” age. The To the Editor: Prayer Book by Archbishop plan to fatten the starving Irish trepreneurial skills to the econom- bill simply returns to parents the prerogative to participate in an education Gentlefolk — I offer a “Modest Thomas Cranmer in 1544 at a time Catholic babies, to be sold at a meat ic revival of the North Country. This decision,” said State Representative Jim Parison (R-New Ipswich) in a press Proposal” in response to the letter when England was torn by religious market for the tables of the wealthy suggestion, while admittedly radi- release earlier this month. of March 17, 2011 from the Com- schism, burnings for heresy, threat- Protestant Irish landlords”]. cal, is considerably more humane Don’t get us wrong. We are all for a parent’s right to educate their child as missioner of the State of New Hamp- ened invasion by Spain, warfare However, my suggestion is this than that of the righteously angry they see fit. We just believe they should not have the right to choose not to shire Department of Corrections, in with Scotland and France, the en- — that the House Finance Commit- Dean Swift in the face of the English educate and that is what is at issue here. which he writes, "I conclude, after mity of the Holy Roman Emperor, tee (upon which no representative ravages of the Irish in the name of We wondered in the grand scheme of things, where N.H. fits in with its neighbors on this issue…are drop out rates declining across the region and careful consideration, that this intemperate fulminations from of the North Country sits, duly not- fiscal responsibility and early capi- is it possible the age thing is just coincidental? In 2007-08 New Hampshire had [Budget proposal] can only be ac- Rome, and a variety of other mis- ing that there is a tradition in this talist greed. As a Christian and an average drop out rate of 3.0 percent. In order to compare apples to apples complished with the closure of the eries of plague, fire and flood. I com- land by which the People protest Priest of the Episcopal Church, I I looked for another New England states with a drop out age of 16. Connecti- Northern New Hampshire Correc- mend this recourse to a merciful when there is "taxation without rep- share Swift’s anger, in the name of cut (new legislation will change their age to 17 as of July 1, 2011), Rhode Is- tional Facility located in Berlin, New and righteous God at this time of resentation) propose that the pop- Gospel values, set forth by Jesus at land, Massachusetts all had compulsory attendance ages of 16. In 2009-10, Hampshire... To be clear, it is not our nation and state's various self- ulation at the Berlin Prison be freed the beginning of his ministry, quot- while New Hampshire’s drop out rate went from 3 percent to less than one my recommendation that this facil- inflicted travails. to take up the positions as voting ing the Prophet Isaiah: “The Spirit percent in two years, Rhode Island’s rose from 5.36 to 14 percent, Connecti- ity be closed... However, I maintain Additionally, I reflect on the en- Representatives in the NH Legisla- of the Lord is upon me, because he cut’s went from 2.5 percent to 3.74 percent and Massachusetts went from 3.4 that it has to be put forth again as gaged, intelligent, and spiritually ture occupied by those incumbents has anointed me to preach good percent to 2.9 percent. None even came close to New Hampshire’s monu- it is the only option I believe is avail- mature understanding of Holy who do not understand and act in news to the poor, He has sent me to mental decrease. Now that we’ve gone over the numbers, let’s get to the basics. Today’s able to successfully address the re- Scripture of the inmates at the accord with the fact that "Taxation proclaim release to the captives world is infinitely different than what it once was. We’ve all run into family ductions that the Division I Finance Berlin prison with whom I have fre- is the price we pay for civilization," and recovering of sight to the blind, members who grew up in the early half of the last century and made a living Committee has voted to recom- quently been privileged to cele- Chief Justice Oliver Wendell to set at liberty those who are op- without the benefit of a high school diploma. Those days are gone. Accord- mend to the House." brate the Holy Eucharist. Unless Holmes. The former Inmates would, pressed, to proclaim the accept- ing to a 2009 report from UNH’s Carsey Institute, today, kids who drop out are My inspiration came from a these men be utterly unrepresenta- I opine, recognize the justice of a able year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18- more likely to abuse drugs, go to jail and live in poverty. Our kids deserve bet- Lenten Program taking place Sun- tive of the rest of the population public fiscal policy based upon the 19). ter. They deserve to have a plan in place when they leave high school so they day mornings at St. Paul's Episco- (which could be the case... in which Christian principle, “From those May we pray that this Budget can be productive members of society. Why undermine that? pal Church in Lancaster that focus- circumstance I withdraw this "Mod- who have enough, to those who cycle in New Hampshire reflect not Rep. Parison’s bill is saying that parents shouldn’t be forced to have that es on interpreting for our times the est Proposal" [apologies to stand in need.” (Acts 4:34) the idolatry of Mammon but this plan before signing the papers that allow their teen to leave school. We could- petitions of The Great Litany as it Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal Thereby the New Hampshire “acceptable year of the Lord?” n’t disagree more. We have seen both sides of this coin, and while there are plenty of responsible parents out there who will (and do) look after the edu- appears in the Book of Common for Preventing the Children of Poor "Correctional" Facility in Berlin may Faithfully yours, cational needs of their older teens (without oversight) when high school turns Prayer, pp.148-153. These prayers, People from being a Burden to their be emptied, and the elected Repre- The Reverend Eleanor out not to be the way for them, there are just as many who just give up and to be sung on Sundays in Lent, were Parents or the Country, 1729, con- sentatives might in turn occupy McLaughlin, Ph.D. don’t follow through with their teen to make sure their educational interests translated for the first Anglican taining the “hard-headed economic that facility while they turn their en- Randolph are looked after. We don’t let parents give up on feeding or clothing their children. Why Fight Northern Pass with flowers should educating them be less important? To some legislators it appears to be. To the Editor: our North Country and lands the and put on records that will help dangered on properties within their HB 429 passed in the House on March 15, with Coos Representatives split We cannot let up in our opposi- length of our great and beautiful protect our heritage. Many of us proposed right of way. She will be on the bill 6-5 against. tion to Northern Pass. Soon it will state. own our land and have no conser- sending me a list updated in 2010 of Voting against allowing the age to drop to 16 again with only parental per- be spring and with spring comes a Do not disturb the plants you vation easements on it. If you find endangered and threatened flow- mission required were Gary Coulombe (D-Coos 4), William Hatch (D-Coos 3), rebirth on our forest floors. Get out find that you believe could be en- an endangered flower, it belongs to ers. She said this list can also be Evalyn Merrick (D-Coos 2), William Remick (R-Coos 2), Robert Theberge (D- your flower books. There are a num- dangered. Mark the place so you you, but the N.H. Natural Heritage found online. Coos 4), Yvonne Thomas (D-Coos 4). ber of endangered and threatened can return to the plant or plants. Bureau can become involved and Take a little time and walk your Voting in favor of the measure were Duffy Daugherty (R-Coos 1), Laurence flowers in New Hampshire. Let’s see Photos are great. We will surely have help to protect that plant. Don’t pick properties. This may not do any Rappaport (R-Coos 1), Herbert Richardson (R-Coos 2), John Tholl (R-Coos 2), Marc Tremblay (R-Coos 4). if our forests will reveal something to get any finds verified, so it is im- the flower. Good digital photos are good, but it certainly can do no Once it cleared the House, the bill was introduced to the Senate Educa- to us that will help stop Northern portant that you be able to return needed. The woman who I talked to harm, and you will have a relaxing tion Committee one week ago, on March 23. Members of that committee in- Pass. Check fields also, any place to the site. said it is difficult to stop big busi- walk through the woods. Good luck. clude Nancy F. Stiles, Chairman (R-Hampton), James R. Forsythe, V Chairman where flowers grow could reveal a I am working at finding out what ness with plants, but it certainly Kathy Keezer (R-Strafford), Sharon M. Carson (R-Londonderry), Molly M. Kelly (D-Keene), key to stop big business from taking we must do to get our finds verified could help us to find something en- Clarksville and Russell E. Prescott (R-Kingston). We sincerely hope that the Senate does not jump on the House bandwag- Prayer is powerful on and undo the progress that has been made in New Hampshire, which has made us a leader in New England with the lowest drop out rate (Vermont’s To the Editor: ry of David and Goliath. We are the Lord.” The Lord answered him pray; to inquire of the Lord for His average was 2.69 percent and Maine’s was not listed for the 2009-10 school After having attended several now in the same position, fighting each time and assured David he help and blessing to overcome year on their Department of Education website). We haven’t seen parents meetings about the “Northern a $50,000,000,000 project that will would succeed, for “the Lord shall “Goliath.” crawling out of the woodwork begging to let their kids drop out without a Pass” — a better name would be not enrich New Hampshire, only a go out before thee.” Will you join me? Prayer is pow- plan, so why should this new bill become law? The plan requirement gives The Powerline Grab — and having few. This is to be set up in our beau- We need the Lord to help us win erful. parents one more tool toward raising teens who can become productive mem- spoken at each one I attended, I am tiful North Country within a cou- this one! Thus, I have arranged to Rain, snow, sleet or shine, I’ll bers of our society. Don’t let that tool go without a fight. convinced there is another thing ple of years. But remember — use Centennial Park on Main Street see you at the Park’s gazebo. we need to do. David won! And this is how he won. in Lancaster on Saturday, April 9, Henrietta Howard-Moineau Some of you may recall the sto- The Bible says, “David inquired of from 11 to 12 in the morning, to Lancaster Opposed to Northern Pass To the Residents of Coös Dis- help preserve New Hampshire's tain View Grand provided over- vehemently object to a project trict 2: natural beauty and prevent it whelming, well thought through that will give nothing back but I wish to go on record as a from being scarred down it's objections, which should send a false hope and long term devas- Established September 11, 1838 strong opponent to the Northern spine. The destruction of our very loud and clear message to tation to this most magnificent “All the news that fits” Pass Transmission project. I will State's most precious resources the DOE. The testimony from state. USPS No. 222580 do what I can, in my capacity as will most assuredly occur if the those present is just a small rep- Rep. Evalyn Merrick Published every Wednesday at your Representative and as a res- NPP is allowed to go forward. Last resentation from the citizens of Lancaster 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 ident of the North Country, to Thursday's hearing at the Moun- New Hampshire who strongly and Telephone: (603) 788-4939 Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. Suicide prevention training Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher To the Editor: nect Suicide Prevention Training, a suicide prevention training on consenting parent or legal Melissa Grima, Editor Coös County has the highest collaborative effort between Thursday, April 7, 2011 in the guardian. Reporter, Edith Tucker rate of suicide in New Hampshire Groveton and Stratford high school Groveton high school library from The students from Stratford News and Sports, Jonathan Benton and one of the highest in the na- students and the National Alliance 6 to 8:30 pm. and Groveton are eager to present Advertising, Lisa Snowman tion. on Mental Illness (NAMI) of NH. The program is offered to any- this training and make a difference. Typesetter, Carla Allen Parents, friends, businesses, Eight peer trainers (high school one in Coös County 18 years old or Please join us. and neighbors, come learn how to students) from Groveton and Strat- older and to students in grades Ron Pelchat Editorial Design, Angela Peets help prevent suicide at a free Con- ford are offering the Peer version of nine through 12, if attended by a Lancaster

Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com Let your voice be heard about Northern Pass All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors To the Editor: and many other sites. It will work The towers are so tall you can which in turn can hurt our beauti- extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. Northern Pass sounds like some its way from the border of N.H. and see them for mile. They have or- ful wild flowers and all gardens as Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, Native American pathway wander- Canada down through scenic ange tops so the planes and heli- well. You'll be able to see them from P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 ing through the woods, but, in fact, Northern N.H., and it could go right copters do not hit into them and the tops of all the Mountain Peaks Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. Circulation figures available on request. it is a row of enormous towers, 90 through my land — and a lot of oth- they buzzzzzzzz — noise pollution. in Northern N.H. The lines we have Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. to150 feet tall, towering over the ers — where we farm and garden Instead of hearing the birds and the now are small in comparison, about tallest pines. You can read more and where we hike and snow shoe bees you will hear them and it will about it on www.livefryorfry.org and cross country ski. cause the birds and the bees harm, Northern Pass,PAGEA5 MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook As Inspector Clouseau would have said, “What durg? That’s not my durg.” Like a lot of Labs, he devel- Opponents to the Northern OHN ARRIGAN By J H oped hip problems and arthritis Pass hearing at the State House COLUMNIST and a bunch of bumps under his packed Legislative Hall a couple skin. It got to the point where he of weeks ago. Millie has a hunter- People and their dogs tend to could not even make the three orange ribbon on her collar, as be irrational. Okay, the people are steps back into the house. De- this is the symbol of protest irrational. The dogs are a maybe. spite medication, he was suffer- against this horrific proposal. I thrilling and delightful, although My late dog Kane, a black Lab ing. figured that she had as much of a to others maddening) mud, and and Plott hound cross, named for We were lucky to have a car- right to protest as anyone, and so over many frost heaves, to yet an- whence he came, was more or ing vet who made house calls. Be- smuggled her in via the back other huge meeting on the North- less a gift from Vickie Bunnell and tween my knees and in my arms, door. ern Pass power line proposal. bear biologist Doug Kane, who I cradled Kane in the grass of the We were sitting there in the Millie hates it when I leave her, with Kathleen Meddleton was back lawn he knew so well as he back tier with the Union Leader’s and she had the orange ribbon on live-trapping and collaring bears went to sleep forever. It was a ter- Paula Tracey for about twenty her collar, and it’s hard for me to nearby in Jefferson, and was rific loss. I have a close friend who minutes, Millie behaving like the ignore her beseeching eyes. about the best dog a guy (or girl) lost his Lab in similar fashion and little lady she is, when the ser- “Okay,” I said, hooking her to a could have. We used to chase who has yet to get over it. geant at arms finally spotted us leash. “Come on.” When we got to It was a long time before I and reminded me, politely, that each other around my huge pool PHOTO BY JOHN HARRIGAN the building, uncertain about the table (the biggest table could even think of another dog, Millie the Shadow Dog, with her personal power line protest ribbon in place. pets were not allowed in the old- ground rules, I sought out the jan- Brunswick ever built, a Union but then manna fell from the sky est continuously used legislative itor and asked about whether it model shipped from Chicago in in the form of Millie, a dog in tional”). enough French to get along), house on the continent. So I led was okay to bring a dog in. With- 1887), and I’d let him catch me search of a home. Once, two dogs ago, my sister mainly about our intent to be in Millie out to be harbored by my out missing a beat, he said, “What and bite me up, and then we’d She is about the last form of a Mary and I were crossing the bor- the country only long enough to daughter Kathryn, and went back dog?” turn the tables, so to speak, and dog anyone would think an out- der from Pittsburg into buy some curd cheese and in. I’m left to wonder if she’ll be I’d chase him, and bite him back. door guy would want to have, a Chartierville, Quebec, and we emerge back into the U.S. from recorded as the only dog (at least (This column runs in a dozen To do this I’d tackle him, no small miniature poodle. But she is had her dog in the truck, and the East Hereford, and he said “Wel- one with a hunter-orange protest weekly papers covering the north- matter with a 100-pound hound, smarter than many people I know, border guard on the Quebec side come to Canada” and waved us ribbon) to be kicked out of the ern two-thirds of New Hampshire and bite his front legs. (Dis- and has become not just my shad- initially had some concerns on, but then to be sure I asked the State House. and parts of Maine and Vermont. claimer: we are talking friendly ow, as people around Colebrook about paperwork for the dog. We agent about the dog, and he Recently we (that’s Millie and John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, bites here, known in the vernac- like to joke, but my indivisible had some amiable discussion in looked into space and said “What I) negotiated my truck down Colebrook, NH 03576, or hooli- ular as false bites.) companion. I will go nowhere French and English (I speak dog?” through some pretty horrendous [email protected]) without her (see above, “irra- (and to me always vicariously Wild Lancaster Red-wing blackbirds By BOB DURANT beaks. of the marsh, he would fly over, ger. He was always first to sound redwings—a bird made to made Last spring was a very active mount a convenient cattail, and the alarm when I walked across to celebrate the season. COLUMNIST one in this small marsh. At least scold me for invading his territo- the field towards the marsh. His — Bob Durant is a retired In the Israel’s river valley, the three male redwings along with ry. On one occasion, after launch- sharp whistle put all on notice school teacher, wildlife photogra- arrival of the redwing is an im- possibly five females set up terri- ing a long tirade about my un- that an intruder was coming. At pher and naturalist. His passion portant part of the unfolding dra- tories in this wetland. Male red- welcomed presence, three female the far end of the marsh, Johnny is nature and his mission is to ma of spring. This bird is not the wings are polygynous if there is a redwings boiled up out of the cat- would take his position on top of photograph as much of the local earliest migrant, but it certainly surplus of females, as there was tails near his perch and added a swaying cattail; add his warning wildlife as possible during his dai- is one of the most vociferous and that particular spring. One spe- their vocal support to his verbal call, and soon the entire wetland ly walk along the Israel's River via flashy with its bright red shoul- cific male redwing set up shop at attack. Apparently Johnny had would be humming with “cacks”, the old Boston and Maine rail- der patches and ringing “con-ka- the very end of the marsh near quite a harem. “con-ka-reees” and whistles as road. He is committed to only reee”song. This song is often sup- the middle of the hay field. He Halfway down the marsh was other redwings joined in with photographing healthy wildlife plemented with a high pitched was easy to identify for two rea- a dead tree—the tallest structure their admonitions. A predator freely living in their native habi- alarm whistle and a “cack”- sons. First, he was bold and fear- in the area and a favorite obser- had little chance for a stealthy tat (with the exception of cows). sounding call. Preferred food is less allowing me to approach vation post of another male red- approach since its presence was Mr. Durant is available to com- mostly seeds of weeds and waste quite close and, second he had wing. As the self-appointed town announced long before it could munity groups for slide presenta- grain, although numerous in- lost his feathers on part of his crier, he would periodically fly to enter the marsh. This is probably tions featuring our local wildlife. sects are also eaten along with head. I named him Johnny Cash. the very top of the tree and scan one reason why, each spring, this For more information call 788- PHOTO BY BOB DURANT some wild fruits. Favorite habitat Whenever I walked up to his part the hay field for any possible dan- small wetland is so popular with 4040. Johnny guarding his territory. is slow moving rivers, ponds and marshes surrounded by bushes In My Opinion and small trees with nearby fields. This perfectly describes a hay field I visit regularly. It con- Cons win out when considering transmission line tains a pond, a small marsh that By REBECCA BROWN the greater good. I’d live with PSNH itself) that New Hamp- clude Vermont, if the Vermont Québec as “green.” juts out into the middle of the the towers. shire does not need power from Yankee nuclear power plant There are good reasons to lo- field, and a slow section of the Is- Like many people, when I I was wrong. It is clear to me Hydro-Québec. The consumers shuts down, which Gov. Shum- cate new power generation fa- rael’s river. The marsh is partic- first heard about the Northern now that the Northern Pass who could use it are in south- lin is determined to do. Unlike cilities and transmission lines ularly attractive to redwings, and Pass transmission line propos- project is wrong for our region, ern New England. These con- New Hampshire, Vermont has Transmission, PAGE A15 its 2 acres are staked out early by al I preformed a mental calcu- for the state, for the economy, sumers could very likely in- deemed power from Hydro- these territorial birds. The male lus of pros and cons. Pros: re- and for the environment. There redwings arrive a day or two newable, low cost energy. Cons: are no alternatives that would In My Opinion ahead of the females to claim huge towers going through my make it right. In terms of public their own little piece of real es- front yard. Conclusion: We’ve benefits, technology, economy, tate. Any trespassers are at- all got to sacrifice or at least and public policy, this project Losing the future tacked verbally and sometimes compromise a little to get does not add up. physically with their sharp “green” power, because it’s for It is now well known (from By COLIN VAN OSTERN ally withstand the foolhardiness of terday’s Republicans let out a vic- the New Hampshire state legisla- tory cheer, today’s new partisans Wake up, New Hampshire busi- ture? couldn’t help themselves. Commu- ness leaders. Our state’s technolo- After Governor John Lynch pro- nity technical colleges that fuel our who don't even need it. There is not who live in Massachusetts and Con- gy and manufacturing-based econ- Northern Pass posed a downright conservative Future a shortage in Massachusetts or in necticut to write also, they will hear omy was strong enough to weather budget that would have made yes- , PAGE A12 (continued from Page A4) Connecticut, they are offering us. We are yelling, please hear us the national recession, but can it re- 90 feet or shorter, the same height cheap power that could put native and help. We are here — we are as our tallest trees, so the current sources out of business, making us here. In My Opinion towers sort of blend in, only eyes dependant on a Foreign country for All comments must be received sores in small areas, here and there. our power. before April 12. Send comments to House budget delivers on promise of limited, frugal government The proposed towers will be Gi- We only have until April 12 to Brian Mills, Senior Planning Advi- ants, 2 to 3 times larger than a lot slam the door in their face (the sor, Office of Electricity Delivery By WILLIAM O’BRIEN, D.J. government operates. With the ing deficits, and eliminated Canadian Company) and not give and Energy Reliability (OE-20), U.S. supermajority of fiscally respon- greater borrowing from our fu- of our trees. They will be huge eye BETENCOURT & KEN WEYLER sores for miles, here and there and them permission to "study" the im- Department of Energy, 1000 Inde- sible members of the House and ture generations would be possi- almost everywhere. pact of their proposal on New pendence Ave SW, Washington, DC After last November’s elec- Senate, we knew that a budget ble. In fact, we committed to de- If they succeed in moving in, we Hampshire. It will cost the Federal 20585; Fax (202) 586-8008. tions, House members knew that that ended the numerous tax and livering tax relief to get our econ- will have to move out. I can't live Government taxpayer money to Vicky Ballentine there was an opportunity for fee increases, stopped inflated near those dangerous, ugly things. conduct studies to prove why it is Dalton transformative change in how revenue figures that led to soar- Budget, PAGE A15 They can promote cancer and I harmful to N.H. to have the Towers don’t know what the animals that rip through our beautiful country- live in the woods will do, and what side. We don't need to study any- about the people who will not be thing; we already know why we able to move out or away? don't want it. There are mountains That would rip my heart out, af- of evidence against the harmful ter all the work Danny and friends health effects and other damages it did on the High Tunnels, all the can cause to wetlands and animals work into the land, the soil, with etc. years of Grandpa's farming and now If the US Department of Energy Danny farming dirt from years of doesn't give permission, they can't compost is special, teaming with come across U.S. borders into N.H. live giving nutrients. The US Department of Energy has We would leave behind our to grant them a federal action by house that is a part of history, over granting them a Presidential Per- 200 years old, a logging camp from mit. If enough of us write that we do early U.S. history, a patch of not want it, if we say we want No rhubarb over a hundred years old, Action Alternative, we can slam the a raspberry patch that my grandfa- door in their face and that is the ther planted over 25 years ago, a end of the war. If they get through, lilac bush that my grandmother it will be battle after battle, and they planted over 50 years ago, the could win the war. maple tree that survived the fire Please write and get your fami- that burnt the barn — the list goes ly and friends and people you work on and on. with and neighbors and church This is all for power the citizens friends, and ask them to ask their of Massachusetts and Connecticut, friends. We in Northern N.H. are like the Who's that Horton the Elephant Answers saved, on the small flower that was going to be boiled, but instead of a Yogurt small flower it is a large beautiful Onion countryside. We are small in num- Thomas Edison bers and need your help. If every- Pepper (1) and mustard (2) one who cares about Northern N.H. Brazil writes and get friends and relatives A6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• LANCASTER WEATHER SUMMARY Little girl beats odds, garners community support By Dave Haas Note: Degree Day Year begins Week of March 20 - 26 July 1 and ends June 30 By KAYTI BURT Hitchcock. TEMPERATURE: [email protected] “First, they told Gary there was High Week 41 3/20 Precipitation: LITTLETON- Just a few weeks af- no way she could have an appendix ter battling for her life at Dartmouth if she was running around the day Low Week 11 3/24 Total Week .20 Hitchcock Hospital, two-year-old before,” said Clare. High 1 Year Ago 61 Total This Month 1.84 Low 1 Year Ago 10 Harper Grace Brooks is happily do- Following an emergency sur- Normal This Month 1.61 ing puzzles on her living room floor. gery, doctors determined the ap- Normal High 42 Total This Year 6.01 “She’s just always been happy,” pendix had been burst for an esti- Normal Low 19 Normal For Year To Date 5.84 said mother Clare Brooks, and it is mated 10 days, abscessed, became Record High 69 1987 Total. Snow This Month 11.8 easy to believe when Harper didn’t gangrenous, and ate away at the lin- Record Low -17 1960 Normal Snow This Month 11.1 fuss about the tube leading to her ing of Harper’s intestines. Harper Degree Days This YTD 7392 Total Snow This Winter 93.5 heart that is still needed to pump was in the hospital for seven days Degree Days Last YTD 6740 Normal Snow This Winter 69.0 antibiotics into her system. Instead, and another four when the infec- Avg. Degree Days YTD 7083 Note: Melted Precipitation Year the little girl continues to catch tion returned; she underwent three imaginary chocolate-flavored begins Jan. 1 and ends Dec. 31 surgeries in that time, and went KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER snowflakes on her outstretched from 36 pounds to 27 pounds in Two-year-old Harper Grace Brooks is back at home with her parents, tongue. three weeks. Gary and Clare, and doing incredibly well considering just a few weeks Harper is still recovering from Harper’s high pain threshold ago she underwent surgery to repair damage done after her appendix burst and went undiagnosed for 10 days. two stints in the hospital following played a part in the doctors and her RRAABBIIEESS CCLLIINNIICCSS a burst appendix – a condition ex- parents not knowing something in surgery. It helped keep their next couple of months will be tough tremely rare in someone so young. was seriously wrong sooner – minds off of the hours-long proce- trying to pay all of the bills, but Whitefield Animal Hospital The Brooks were visiting Clare’s something that speaks to the little dure, seeing messages of support Clare has no doubt her family will mother in Ireland in mid-February girl’s strength, but that also now nd from their friends and family. get back on track. Gary, a stonema- Saturday, April 2 when Harper and father Gary first scares Clare. “We got to read all of this stuff, son, is confident he can find work Whitefield Fire Department fell sick, assumedly from the same “All the doctors we met said it instead of freaking out,” said Clare. now that the snow is melting, and thing. Harper was so weak at one was a chest cold,” said Clare. “We Now, the prayer chain has more Clare has her part-time bookkeep- 1:30 – 3:30 point that she was unable to walk, didn’t realize she was dying.” than 2,000 followers, with another ing job at the Village Bookstore. Whitefield Animal Hospital but when the doctor prescribed an- Since she was born Harper has 6,000 requests waiting, and people “We’ve always worked as many tibiotics for what he diagnosed as had medical difficulties related to a from around the world posting jobs as we’ve needed to, to pay our and Second Chance Rescue a chest infection and Harper got gastro-intestinal disease. The med- comments. It has been a bit over- own way,” said Clare, who fears her much better, the Brooks thought Saturday, April 9th ical problem was one of the main whelming to keep up with, but Clare family could be perceived as trying nothing of it. reasons the Brooks moved from joked her Catholic guilt (and moth- to take advantage of the situation Littleton Fire Department • 1:30-3:30 “I felt really comfortable that he Hawaii to the North Country in Au- er) compel her to respond, and the when none of the attention has was diagnosing her right,” said gust – so that Harper could receive Brooks are grateful for the support, been sought. “I don’t want people Clare. “She’s so susceptible.” treatment at Dartmouth Hitchcock, which has taken other forms, as to think that’s who we are.” Upon her return to the States, care that has greatly improved her well. A bucket at the Kinder Center In the end, the Brooks are just Harper was running around again condition. Gary grew up in Dalton, collects donations for the family, thankful: thankful for the commu- and seemed well enough to return but Clare is new to the area and was and an April 1 benefit at The Barn nity’s support; thankful to the doc- to the Kinder Center on Feb. 28. Lat- overwhelmed by the immense sup- on Route 116 will be giving all pro- tors who saved Harper’s life; but, er that day, she became unable to port from the community, most Lube, Tire ceeds after expenses to Harper. most of all, thankful for their little Oil ALL TIRE walk again, and her parents quantifiable in a Facebook prayer Clare still feels strange about all girl who was born to a mother who Rotation brought her to the Littleton Re- chain started by one of Harper’s the attention her family has gotten. was never supposed to be able to & Filter 00 95 $20. gional Hospital. Six hours of tests teachers at the Kindercenter. $24. After spending time in the chil- have children. NOW OFFERS narrowed it down to an appendici- Clare said the prayer chain was dren’s wing of Dartmouth Hitch- “She was a miracle baby,” said tis or serious infection, and she was particularly appreciated when the cock, she feels like her family is one Clare. “And, now, I have an awe- NH STATE INSPECTIONS flown by helicopter to Dartmouth couple first saw it while Harper was of the lucky ones. She admits the some kid.” FREE 24-POINT INSPECTION Make a quilt for a North Country service member Front U-Haul Rentals Four End Wheel WHITEFIELD — Anyone who At an upcoming workshop charge. The Coach does the cut- Quilt Shop located at 36 King's Cooper tires for Cars would like to participate in nation- sponsored by Stitch at the Old Mill ting, pinning, and pressing, assist- Square, On the Common, in White- Alignment Alignment 95 $69.95 al service by making a quilt for a in Whitefield, those who wish to ing the Rookie to sew simple patch- field. More sessions will be added $49. SUV’s • Heavy Trucks combat veteran can do so now as make a Quilt of Valor (QOV) will do work blocks. if needed. Come see us • We’re right behind the part of a new program called Un- so under the wings of accom- Under Our Wings workshops It will probably take two work- NH State Liquor store in Whitefield, NH der Our Wings. Participants do not plished quilt makers, or “Coach- are currently scheduled for shops to complete a quilt. Call 837- 603-986-0535 or 603-837-8700 • [email protected] need to own a sewing machine or es.” The Coach brings her sewing Wednesdays, April 20 and 27, from 8778 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., ever have sewn before. machine and tools to the work- 5 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, April 24, Wednesdays through Saturdays, shop. The “Rookie” buys a kit for a from 1 to 5 pm at Stitch at the Old for information, or stop by the lap-size quilt. There is no other Mill, an Official Under Our Wings store to register and select a kit. FORECLOSURE NOTICE UNDER POWER OF SALE MORTGAGE Participants can also find informa- Notice is hereby given that for breach of conditions set forth in a Mortgage Deed from BRUCE A. tion at SHOWALTER, single, of 14 Bridge Street, Town of Lancaster, County of Coos, and State of New The Special Education Process www.stitchattheoldmill.com. Hampshire, 03584, to Lancaster National Bank, formerly of 1 Middle Street, Town of Lancaster, County Adults and children over the age of of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, 03584, which Mortgage is dated April 5, 2002, and recorded Resolving Conflicts 10 are welcome to join this nation- in the Coos County Registry of Deeds, Volume 991, Page 144, given to secure the payment of a al service event. Individuals or or- ganizations that would like to pur- Promissory Note of that same date, by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage, for the Presented By the purpose of foreclosing said Mortgage, Passumpsic Savings Bank/Northeast Home Loan, LLC, chase a kit for a child participant successor-in-interest to Lancaster National Bank will sell at public auction on April 15, 2011, at Parent Information Center And may also call or stop by the store. 1:00 p.m., the premises located at 14 Bridge Street, Town of Lancaster, County of Coos, and State of White Mountains Regional School District The Quilts of Valor Foundation New Hampshire, 03584. The Sale shall be conducted on the property. Said premises are more partic- (QOVF) has made quilts for Amer- ularly described as follows: ican armed service members On April 7, 2011, at WMRHS from 6:00 – 7:30 PM touched by war since 2003, so far A parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situate on the southerly side of Bridge Street, so-called, the last parent workshop will be presented by the presenting some 34,000 quilts to in the Town of Lancaster, County of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, bounded as follows: Parent Information Center. White Mountains wounded warriors including com- Regional School District and the Parent Information bat veterans from current conflicts Commencing at an iron pin on the southerly sideline of Bridge Street at the intersection of the land in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as herein conveyed and land, now or formerly, of Percy Hill; Center have presented a series of workshops over this school year to parents and staff of WMRSD. from World War II, the Korean War, Thence S 6° 33’ W 143 feet to a point; and the Vietnam War. Recipients Thence N 87° 06’ E 107.8 feet to a point; They have provided an overview of the special edu- often comment that nothing has Thence N 4° 55’ W 138.4 feet to an iron pin in the southerly sideline of Bridge Street; cation process from referral to resolving conflicts. helped their healing process more Thence N 83° W 79.5 feet along the southerly sideline of Bridge Street to the point of This workshop’s focus is titled “Resolving than the comfort of the quilt they beginning. Conflicts”. Last month we discussed discipline in received. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING a right-of-way 10 feet wide along the entire westerly side of said the schools. We hope that parents and staff who have In all, more than 1,800 service Lot, said right-of-way for the use, in common of the Grantee and George Wilford and Constance attended these workshops will be able to provide PIC members who are Active Duty, Re- Wilford, and their heirs and assigns respectively, and the cost of maintenance of said right-of-way and WMRSD with ideas of other types of parent serve, or National Guard deployed shall be divided equally between the owners of the properties affected thereby. workshops they would like to see presented during from New Hampshire in 2010 from all branches of the military, in- Also EXCEPTING AND RESERVING to George Wilford and Constance Wilford and their heirs and the next 2011-2012 school year. cluding the 750 New Hampshire assigns, the right to enter the above-described premises for the purpose of maintaining and laying National Guardsmen who de- water and sewer pipes which now run through the above-described property; Please call Debbie Dubois at 837-9363 to be placed ployed in September, 2010. Nearly 400 children in Coös and Grafton Meaning and intending herein to convey all and the same premises as conveyed to Bruce A. on the attendance list. There will be NO childcare at counties alone have a parent who Showalter by Warranty Deed of Andrew MacDonald and Barbara MacDonald, dated March 12, 2002, this meeting. is currently deployed. and recorded in the Coos County Registry of Deeds at Volume 991, Page 142. NOTICE REQUIRED BY R.S.A 479:25 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. Said premises will be sold subject to all outstanding taxes or other liens and encumbrances which may be entitled to precedence of the said Mortgage. The property will be sold “AS IS.” The Mortgagee makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any statement as to the boundaries, acreage, frontage, or other matters contained in the aforesaid descrip- tion of the property. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or other form of payment agreeable to the Mortgagee, will be required to be delivered at or before the time a bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a written memorandum of sale, immediately after the close of bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid upon delivery of the Foreclosure Deed to the purchaser within forty-five (45) days of the sale date. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the fore- closure sale and such change or changes will be binding upon all prospective bidders. The certified original Mortgage may be examined by any interested party at the The Law Office of John Riff, 118 Main Street, Suite 5, Colebrook, New Hampshire, during its normal business hours, with questions directed to Attorney John “Jay” L. Riff, IV, at (603) 237-4217. DATED this ______day of ______, 2011. PASSUMPSIC SAVINGS BANK/ NORTHEAST HOME LOAN, LLC/ BY ITS ATTORNEY By: ______John L. Riff, IV, Esquire 118 Main Street, Suite 5 • P.O. Box 18 Colebrook, NH 03576 8 (603) 237-4217 MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A7 ••• JEFFERSON Wilma Corrigan | 586-4488 USFS recognizes Randolph Community Forest A fine farewell ground, or snow, about five cille Cameron on toothbrush By Edith Tucker collaboration, and community, organizations, was able to shape [email protected] Sunday, March 20, 2011, inches above either. This hygiene, which was presented. and very much appreciate how its own future, bucking the proved to be the nicest day for means that any crocus one has A joke was read at the closing your exemplary leadership in trends of increased forest frag- a farewell party to send Fr. Ray in the garden must be above of the meeting. MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — The community forest management mentation, loss of public access, Ball of to his next assignment ground and in bloom. Just what Randolph Community Forest is an integral part of the much and reduced opportunities for as Pastor of Immaculate Heart the deer are looking for — nice Jefferson Historical (RCF) will be recognized by the larger landscape that we collec- traditional uses. of Mary Parish on Loudon Road new vegetation. Society Regional Forester of the Eastern tively care for.” “In one special place in the in Concord, N.H. Many of Gates The Jefferson Historical So- Region of the U. S. Forest Ser- This is the 26th year that Re- White Mountains, as a large tim- of Heaven Parish, and others, JACs ciety held a meeting on March vice with its award — “Protect- gion 9 has recognized its em- ber investment company honored him with comments, On Thursday, March 24, 1 at the Jefferson Public Li- ing Ecosystems Across Bound- ployees and partners for the (TIMO) began to divest approx- stories and jokes of his en- 2011, the JACs held their meet- brary when it was read that do- aries” — at a ceremony on tremendous work they do as imately 13,000 acres of land, lo- deavors during his nine-year ing at the IOOF Hall with 10 nations received during De- Thursday, April 21, at its Region well as their commitment to cal determined citizens mobi- service in the North Country. members present to enjoy a cember 2010 came to $956 and 9 headquarters. Three other public service and resource lized with a call to action to be- Kathi Marshall, the Business luncheon and social time. the Memory Tree contributions “Across Boundaries” awards will stewardship. gin a unique collaboration to Administrator of the five Jayne Plica decorated the ta- totaled $130. The Society wish- also be presented to winners “Like a rich tapestry built shape their own future,” Wagner churches Fr. Ray oversaw, bles in rainbow colors for es to thank everyone very from Wisconsin, Ohio, and Min- over time with love and deter- wrote. “Their action has become wrote a “gig” and sang it to him, spring, honoring five of the much for making repairs and nesota. mination, the townspeople of a hallmark for community own- letting him know just how she Walt Disney Princesses of the new exhibits possible. A June The criteria for the “Protect- Randolph have woven a com- ership, and managing ecosys- felt about him leaving. It was old time fairy tales. She used 21 program at 7 p.m. will be ing Ecosystems Across Bound- munity and a landscape that tems across boundaries, giving most comical. Of course, there pale pink tablecloths, rainbow held at the Town Hall through aries” award include: demon- connects with the WMNF, en- rise to important conversations had to be some teasing about colored placemats, and rain- the New Hampshire Humanities strating managing ecosystems larging the conserved landscape on conservation and steward- the Red Sox Baseball Team over bow striped napkins in white Council. This will be a lecture at a larger landscape scale; uti- and the collective fabric of our ship while developing a new the New York Yankees, his mesh holders trimmed in rain- and fiddle presentation. The lizing partners to expand the communities,” states Wagner’s model for conserved lands.” home state team, as Fr. Ray was bow colored tulips. The center- Council is subsidizing Adam amount of land managed for con- two-plus-page award nomina- Wagner called the 10-year- not a fan of the Red Sox. As a piece held 4-inch cubes deco- Boyce to give a lecture and mu- servation and public benefits; tion. “Like many landscapes old, 10,000-acre RCF, which lies remembrance, everyone who rated with princesses and a mi- sical performance to talk about and restoring forests and waters throughout the world, northern between the Kilkenny and came to the party was offered a ni pot of flowers. Blue candy the history of fiddling in New to healthy and resilient condi- New Hampshire is under in- Northern Presidentials of the mini baseball bat key ring or a dishes filled with candy were Hampshire. The Society is able tions through exemplary re- creasing pressure from un- WMNF, “a model of citizen own- baseball pen, as well as a bag of placed among the cubes and to receive three programs from source stewardship. planned development, fragmen- ership and engagement,” and white and blue M&Ms with Fr. mini figurines of Cinderella, the NHHC per year. Our Society “It was an obvious choice … tation and unsustainable land “an exemplary shared re- Ray’s face printed on them, or Snow White, Ariel, Belle and is in communication with other to nominate the RCF,” wrote For- management practices.” source.” a bag of other candies. Fr. Ray Sleeping Beauty were placed area Historical Societies and est Supervisor Tom Wagner of But the town, in collabora- was presented a picture of Joe about for a striking table would like to hold joint meet- the White Mountain National tion with public and nonprofit Dimaggio of the N.Y. Yankees arrangement. The day was ings or tours of each other’s Forest (WMNF) to the RCF. “We with Boston Red Sox’s Ted beautiful until near 6 p.m. when Museums and areas. Election of have long recognized your spir- PICK OF THE WEEK Williams congratulating him. we were back to a winter white officers is at bay with a pro- it of stewardship, innovation, Joe was named the most valu- landscape for the night. The posed slate as follows: Presi- 2005 FORD RANGER EX-CAB 4X4 able player of the American luncheon served by the Weeks dent, Winnie Ward; Vice Presi- 6cyl. Automatic, A/C, League, leading them in batting Memorial Hospital consisted of dent, Marjorie Doan; Secretary, XLT, and more... in 1939, 1940, and 1948, and is Salisbury steak, mashed pota- Valarie Gauthier; and Treasur- Donate used now in the Baseball Hall of toes, gravy, mixed vegetables, er, Adele Woods; Trustees, Joe electronics for SALE PRICE Fame. The buffet luncheon was rolls, beverages and banana Marshall and Charlie Bond. a most delicious variety of hors crème pie. The luncheon gift Suggestions for the 2011 Christ- two good reasons $10,499 d’oeuvres that served around was won by Wilma Corrigan. mas Ornament were The Stone NADA RETAIL $12,300 WHITEFIELD — Caleb Care- 290 people of all ages. Many, es- After lunch cleanup, a meet- Church (Holy Trinity Episco- SAVE $1,801 givers will be accepting used pecially the young adults who ing was opened by the salute to pal) or the Old Corner Store, as electronics, for a $5 to $25 fee Auto Sales Annex 2 he oversaw in athletics and en- the flag. Then it was announced it looked before renovations. If based on item, to raise funds to Pat’s590 Main St. • Gorham, NH 03581 • 603-752-1063 tertained as a DJ for dances, that Nurnet Bader was home- anyone has a picture of the Old help keep local seniors inde- will miss Fr. Ray. Best wishes bound with the flu, thus, a get- Riverton Mill then that would Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm • Sat. 9am-3pm • Sun. Closed pendent. Electronics may be All payments calculated with 0 down unless otherwise stated. Rates are subject to change Fr. Ray in your future assign- well card would be sent to her. be considered. Anyone who dropped off at the Caleb office, without notice; subject to credit approval. See sales person for details & restrictions. ments. The Reporting Secretary read wishes to vote for a specific 38 King’s Square, between the Not responsible for typographical errors. the minutes of the last meeting, item for the ornament should police department and Old Mill Iditarod adventure which were accepted, and the call Winnie Ward at 586-4372 or Studio, the week of April 18 The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Treasurer gave the financial re- Marjorie Doan at 586-7952. The through 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Race adventurer Jodie port that was also accepted. Society’s next meeting will be Acceptable electronics in- (Paschal) Velie has returned Everyone was reminded to on April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Jef- clude: computer — laptop, home from her volunteer job at bring their Easter Food Pantry ferson Public Library. Every- tower, monitor, keyboard, or ORDER BY APRIL 30 the races. She and her sister Er- Project items to the next meet- one is welcome to be present at mouse, — television, plasma, ica did meet at Anchorage at ing so all could be delivered to the meetings. DELIVERY ON MAY 4 LCD, printer, copier, fax, speak- the beginning of the races, then the Lancaster Food Pantry be- ers, stereo, telephone — land- Jodie was into many positions fore Easter. The group had Humor line and cell, — UPS — unin- during the race. One station hoped to have Rory Angelicola Well, George of 03598, are terruptible power source/back she enjoyed was up in the small at this meeting to perform those “white crystals” ever go- up battery, —VCR, DVD, and airplane with the pilot check- some of his opera selections for ing to cease their interest in fluorescent light bulbs. ing out the advancement of dog an open house program, but he keeping the landscape looking The electronics that are col- teams and conditions of the had to cancel due to a death in like it has malnutrition? Maybe lected will be sent to a recy- trails. One year the race is done his wife’s family, thus, he has we should see this as a Bloop- cling center in Jaffrey where on the North trail and the next rescheduled for the April 28 er like many of us typists can they will be “de-manufactured” year on the South loop. This meeting. The same Open House make, such as — The Church and sold to be recycled into year was the North loop. The invitation stands beginning at 1 will host an evening of fine din- something new. All of the pro- MAY 4TH sled dog teams that make it all p.m. for anyone who would like ing, super entertainment and BE PICKED UP BY 1:00 ON ceeds will go to Caleb Care- ORDERS MUST the way to the end of the trail to hear this New York City Amo- gracious hostility. — Ladies givers. leave at Anchorage and race to to Opera Singer. If anyone Bible Study will be held Thurs- BROOK TROUT RAINBOW TROUT Caleb volunteers have Nome, but some teams had to would like to partake in lunch day morning at 10 a.m. All helped hundreds of local sen- 6”-8” $2.10 6”-8” $2.10 drop out due to accidents of with the JACs, please call Patty ladies are invited to lunch in iors remain independent (lots of 25 only) (lots of 25 only) dogs or the person racing Angelicola in advance at 586- the Fellowship Hall after the through transportation, visit- them. It was an exciting experi- 4572 so she can let the hospital B.S. is done. — The eighth 10”-12” $4.25 10”-12” $4.25 ing, chores, and supplemental ence for Jodie but a tiring one. staff know how many meals are graders will be presenting (minimum order is 50, (minimum order is 50, pet food. must be delivered) Great job, Jodie! needed. Rory has an outstand- Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the must be delivered) Here are two great causes ing voice that has even been Church basement Friday at 7 in one fundraiser. Spring clean BLUE SEAL FLOATING FISH FOOD AVAILABLE IN 25LB. SIZES: $14.24 Signs of spring heard on Broadway. It was an- p.m. The congregation is invit- the home or office to keep a Another sign of spring came nounced that in the future Rick ed to attend this tragedy. — A Trout 6”-8”sold in oxygenated bags so pond owners can transport to their senior in theirs and help the to my attention on Sunday, and Ruth Juve are interested in bean supper will be held on ponds. Brook trout prefer water temperature from 45°-60°. Early Spring environment at the same time. Stocking is best while water is still cold! March 20, when I was going to giving a talk about their visits Tuesday evening in the church Call the Caleb Caregivers of- church. I saw the sprouts of daf- to Mongolia and China. There hall. Music will follow. What a 603-788-2281 • 244 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584 fice at 837-9179 with any ques- fodils shooting out of the was a reading brought in by Lu- blessing we symbol users are! Open Monday–Saturday 7:00am–5pm tions. PUBLIC NOTICE Union Bank, a bank incorporated under the laws of the State of Vermont with its main office located at 20 Lower Main Street, Morrisville VT 05661, has petitioned the Vermont Commissioner of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Schedule your 2011 building Health Care Administration and has submitted an application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for permission to acquire and operate three branch bank offices of Northway Bank, with its main office located at 9 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570. The three branch offices intended to be acquired and operated as Union Bank branches are located at: 3 State Street, Groveton, NH 03582; 76 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561; and, 155 Main & maintenance work now! Street, North Woodstock, NH 03262. Visit our website www.hotchkissconstructionservices.com Any person wishing to comment on the application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its area office at 15 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Building Restoration • New Building Construction • Tree Removal Braintree, MA 02184-8701 before processing of the application has been completed. The closing date for public • All Types of Carpentry • Custom Furniture • High Lift Service comment is April 22, 2011. The period may be extended by the regional director for good cause. The non-confi- dential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during • Manufacturer of Old House Parts • Masonry Repair • Painting regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available • Power Washing • Building Repair and Maintenance • Boat Carpentry upon request. We service remote sites with no access roads or electricity. This notice is published in compliance with regulation 303.7(c1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Rules and Regulations. NOTICE An application has been filed with the New Hampshire Bank Commissioner by Union Bank, a bank incorporated under the laws of the State of Vermont with its main office located at 20 Lower Main Street, Morrisville VT 05661, for authority to acquire and operate three branch bank offices of Northway Bank located at: 3 State Street, Groveton, NH 03582; 76 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561; and, 155 Main Street, North Woodstock, NH 03262, under the provisions of RSA 384:60 and RSA 384-B. Any person wishing to comment upon this application may file his or her comments, in writing, with Robert A. Fleury, Deputy Bank Commissioner at 53 Regional Drive in Concord, New Hampshire 03301. If any person desires to protest the granting of this application, he or she has a right to do so if he or she files a written notice of his or her intent with the Bank Commissioner on or before April 22, 2011. Comments should be filed within the date as given in this published notice. Comments should be supported by memorandum or brief setting forth: – Statement summarizing reasons for objections – Specific matters in the application to which protests are made – Statement of facts supporting the protest including relevant economic or financial data. – Statement of any adverse effects on the protestant which may result from approval of the application The non-confidential portions of the application are on file in the Bank Commissioner’s office, New Hampshire Banking Department, 53 Regional Drive – Suite 200, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 as part of the public file maintained by the Bank Commissioner and are available for public inspection during regular business hours.

Hotchkiss Construction Services LLC 329 North Road, Jefferson, N.H. 603-586-7969 or 603-631-0586 A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• Maple Festival winners LUNENBURG, Vt. — The donated by Natural Provisions of Mann of Lunenburg won the nated by Judy Young of Lunen- child’s set donated by Kennedy’s Malcolm Downing of Lunenburg Lunenburg Sixth Annual Maple St. Johnsbury and a maple scent- maple candies, donated by burg. Jewelry of St. Johnsbury; Alivia received the Easter theme bas- Festival was an enjoyable day ed candle donated by Aunt White Market, with a guess of 83 Free door prizes — Sandra Daigle of Jefferson received a set ket donated by Lunenburg for history buffs, lovers of all Sadie’s of Lunenburg. (there were 84); Kailyn Jones of Fuller of Guildhall received a of local sugarhouse notecards Methodist Church; Minnie White things maple, and those just Quilt contest winners — Bar- Lancaster won the pickle jar of household basket with items do- donated by MeMe’s Crafts of Groveton received an assort- stopping by to check out the ac- bara Smith of Colebrook (entry assorted candies with an exact nated by Carol Wenmark and $10 (Downing Whiting) of Lunen- ment of candles in antique salt tivities for the first time. The sap #6) won the “People’s Choice” guess of 170; and Cole Rentz of gift certificate donated by burg; Madison Bean of Lancaster box donated by Aunt Sadie’s of was running at all the sugar- award and was the recipient of a Lunenburg won the plastic gift Barnie’s Market of Concord, Vt.; received cookie cutters donated Lunenburg; Debra Mellett of houses on the tour route. The $10 gift certificate donated by box of mint candies with an ex- Jen Malanson received a maple by Duck Soup of Littleton and Groveton received a gift box do- pancake breakfast, soup and Cut ‘n Sew of Littleton and two act guess of 80. leaf incense burner donated by maple scented candle donated nated by Fuller’s Sugarhouse of bread luncheon, and spaghetti packages of 42 squares donated Scavenger hunt drawing — Carol Wenmark and maple scent- by Aunt Sadie’s of Lunenburg; Lancaster; and Rose Sullivan of supper, made possible in part by by Stitch at the Old Mill of White- Mike and Cathy Mutascio, sea- ed candle donated by Aunt Lori Marcotte of Groveton re- Jefferson received a $20 gift cer- White Market, Lancaster Shaw’s, field. sonal residents of Lunenburg) Sadie’s of Lunenburg; Justin Mel- ceived accent rock donated by tificate donated by Elizabeth’s of Walmart, Lunenburg Variety, Guessing jars — Teresa Mc- won the maple nut popcorn do- lett of Groveton received Oneida Martin’s Agway of Lancaster; St. Johnsbury. Mooselook Resturant, Price Chopper and local sugarmakers, were well attended and received great reviews. The combined ef- Luck was with all at the March Country Village Mixer forts of community organiza- LANCASTER — The St. decked out in green. Guests Crème parfaits. Everyone who Earlywine won two Jax Jr Cine- Chamber member said, “Those tions and generous individuals Patrick's Day mixer hosted by were greeted throughout the fa- attended was welcome to sign ma tickets; Denis and Dru Sko- that could not attend do not and local businesses made the Genesis HealthCare at Country cility by Dwayne Bosse and up for several door prizes. The ra won two Jax Jr Cinema tick- know what they are missing.” Festival a great Maple Open Village was a tasty treat for all staff, with great attention to de- following were the lucky win- ets; and Barbara Wilson won Northern Gateway Regional House Weekend event. who attended. The hospitality tail. Each guest was offered a ners. two Jax Jr Cinema tickets. Chamber mixers are always The Top of the Common Com- began at the door with a jovial lucky green shamrock pin. The Cindy Normandeau won two The event was very memo- open to the general public. The mittee is very pleased to an- “Welcome to Country Village.” fare was excellent including Canopy Tour tickets; Aurore rable and well attended. As one next mixer will be held on April nounce the winners of the Festi- The crowd was very festive, Irish stew, Irish beer, and Irish Hood won a $50 gas card; Elaine Northern Gateway Regional 7 at The Morrison. val contests, and free drawings. Congratulations to everyone. All participation is greatly appreci- Microburst assistance may be available ated. LANCASTER — On December igible cost of restoration meas- lar installations. Office at 788-4602 ext. 2 to sign landowners may visit the web- Pie Contest winners — There 1, 2010, a microburst caused se- ures. Examples of restoration EFRP is administered by the up or request more information. site were no entries in the fruit cate- vere damage in the White- measures include removing de- Coös-Carroll Farm Service Sign up will take place from http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/ gory. Ginny and Angel Roberts field/Jefferson area of Coös bris from NIPF, site preparation Agency, 4 Mayberry Lane in Lan- March 28 to April 29, 2011. and www.fsa.usda.gov/conser- of Lunenburg won first place in County. Nonindustrial private on NIPF, seeding established on caster. Producers who suffered For further information on vation. One may also obtain ad- the cream/custard category and forest (NIPF) landowners suffer- NIPF, and restoring conserva- damage from this strong mi- how to apply and eligibility re- ditional information at were the recipients of a Pam- ing severe damage may be eligi- tion structures and other simi- croburst may contact the FSA quirements for EFRP, NIPF http://go.usa.gov/CLI. pered Chef wine bottle opener ble for assistance under the donated by Carol Wenmark and Emergency Forest Restoration a maple scented candle donated Program (EFRP) if the damage Senior Meals Lunenburg/Gilman/Concord by Aunt Sadie’s of Lunenburg. was caused by a natural disas- Nancy Reed of Lunenburg won ter to natural resources on NIPF April menu first place in the nut category land, and, if untreated would: 3/30 — Spaghetti and meat- wiches, peaches. rots, grapenut pudding; 4/22 — homemade cookies; 4/29 — Liv- and was the recipient of cookie impair or endanger the natural sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, 4/12 — Chicken sandwich, let- Corn chowder, ham salad sand- er and onions or hamburg sand- cutters donated by Duck Soup of resources on the land, and ma- fruit cocktail; 3/31 — Turkey and tuce, cheese, tomato, potato sal- wich, tossed salad, pears. wich, scallop potato, green Littleton and a maple scented terially affect the use of the biscuits, peas, carrots, mashed ad, vanilla pudding; 4/13 — 4/26 — Baked fish, rice pilaf, beans, mixed fruit. candle donated by Aunt Sadie’s land. potato, Mandarin oranges; 4/1 — Baked lasagna, tossed salad, gar- cottage cheese, peas, carrots, Meals are available Tuesday of Lunenburg. Ginny and Angel If the EFRP is approved for Tomato soup, ham salad sand- lic bread, apple crisp; 4/14 — tropical fruit; 4/27 — Shepherd’s through Friday. Menu is subject Roberts of Lunenburg won the Coös County and funds become wich, apple crisp. “Volunteer Dinner,” Roast turkey, pie, tossed salad, apricots; 4/28 to change. Call (802) 892-6616 for “best of show” ribbon and were available, a producer may re- 4/5 — Fish filet sandwich, let- stuffing, mashed potato, squash, — Baked chicken, mashed pota- reservations. recipients of a $20 gift certificate ceive up to 75 percent of the el- tuce, cheese, tomato, macaroni pumpkin pie; 4/15 — Beef stew, toes, carrots, cranberry sauce, salad, Mandarin orange;4/6 — homemade biscuits, tossed sal- American Chop Suey, tossed sal- ad, fruit cocktail. ad, garlic bread, banana cream 4/19 — Spaghetti and meat- Conversational Spanish offered CHECK YOUR MAIL BOX! pie; 4/7 — “Birthday Dinner,” sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, WE NEED Roast pork, mashed potatoes, chocolate pudding; 4/20 — Meat- at Weeks Memorial Library YOUR FEEDBACK sauerkraut, mixed vegetables, loaf, mashed potatoes, beets, jel- YOUR FEEDBACK cake and ice cream; 4/8 — Turkey lo/fruit; 4/21 — “Easter Dinner,” LANCASTER — The Weeks will be available for anyone who vegetable soup, tuna salad sand- Baked ham, sweet potato, car- Memorial Library in Lancaster might want to make a contribu- If you are the parent of a child between the will be offering classes in con- tion. Interested individuals ages of 3 and 21 who receives special education versational Spanish for adults be- should call the library at 788-3352 services, the NH Dept. of Education and the ginning on Tuesday, April 5, from to sign up for the class. A second 10 to 11 a.m. The teacher will be class will be offered in the White Mountains Regional School District needs Waystack Personal Injury Lancaster resident Zeanny Egea. evening, but beginning date and your input on the Parent Involvement Survey. Although there will be no charge time have not yet been deter- Frizzell for the class, a donation basket mined. The survey will be mailed to your home by April 1, Trial Lawyers Law 2011. Please call Debbie Dubois at 837-9363 if you have questions or need assistance to complete this STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION survey. (603)237-8322 • (800)479-3884 (603)-922-3387 All completed surveys need to be mailed or submitted www.waystackfrizzell.com Who: by April 25, 2011. Parents of children entering kindergarten at Stratford Public School Thank you for your time and participation! What: Registration for the 2011-2012 school year Where: Head Start – 7 Preble Street, Groveton, NH ONCE UPON When: Monday, April 11, 2011 • 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. How: By appointment only • Please attend with child In order to attend kindergarten children must be five years of age by September 30, 2011. A MATTRESS Please bring with you a copy of your child’s birth certificate and completed immuniza- tion record. To schedule an appointment please call Lisa McCarthy at 636-2492. Music: Mary Rodgers Lyrics: Marshal Barer Based on the book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and White Mountains Regional Marshall Barer School District Once Upon a Mattress is presented Attention: Citizens of the Town of Whitefield through special arrangement with Needed: A representative from the R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com Town of Whitefield to fill a vacancy on the White Mountains Regional School Board. Show dates are April 8th,9th,15th &16th @ 7:30 PM The school board requests that interested at the Lancaster Town Hall persons send letter of interest to: Roxanne Hartlen, Adm. Asst. to Supt. of Schools SAU #36 • 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 EARLY Deadline for letter of interest: April 8, 2011 CHILDHOOD Term of Office: until March 2012 SCREENING DAY School Districts of SAU #58, ATTENTION! Groveton Area Headstart and Family Centered Early GROVETON,STARK, Supports and Services will be offering the annual AND STRATFORD RESIDENTS early childhood screening day. The screening includes vision, hearing, academic, cognitive, For those people who wish to be considered speech, motor skills and parent consultation. for the cooperative school planning study FREE to all children birth to five years of age, committee passed at your recent annual who live in Groveton, Stark and Stratford, New school district meeting, you must contact Hampshire. your respective town offices to complete a brief application form. The form will then be Screening day will be held on Monday - April 11, 2011 given to your respective moderator. The 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM moderator makes the appointment. Neither Groveton Area Headstart the SAU or your respective school boards are involved in the selection of committee Residents of all three districts should contact Lisa members. from Groveton Special Services at 636-2492 to schedule your child’s appointment! Deadline is Thursday, March 31, 2011. MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• Former Groveton resident to walk 18 miles in ‘Out of the Darkness Overnight’ Angele (Bouchard) Tenberg, for- tion. year and every 16 minutes someone companying film for teachers that die by suicide have an underlying the third leading cause of death merly of Groveton, who currently Angele will be walking to honor dies by suicide each year. Proceeds helps them recognize suicide warn- mental disorder at the time of their among teens and young adults. In- resides in Austin, Tex., will partici- the memory of one of her class of from the Out of the Darkness ing signs and risk factors as well as death, most often depression, bipo- dividuals ages 65 and older account pate in the American Foundation 1992 Groveton High School class- Overnight support a variety of pro- how to refer students for help. Both lar disorder and/or substance for 16 percent of all suicide deaths. for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the mates and very good friend, Corey grams including distribution of the films aim to reduce teen suicide by abuse. Suicide doesn’t discriminate. “Participants in The Overnight Darkness Overnight, an 18-mile walk McFadden, who sadly committed Foundation’s new educational film addressing the leading cause, de- It affects all age groups and socio- agree to raise at least $1,000 each in New York City, from sunset to sun- suicide in June 2004. on teen depression titled “More pression. economic backgrounds. It is the to walk, however, my personal goal rise, to raise much needed funds In the U.S. close to one million Than Sad: Teen Depression” According to scientific research, fourth leading cause of death is to raise $3,000,” said Angele. To and awareness for suicide preven- people make a suicide attempt each (www.morethansad.org) and the ac- more than 90 percent of people who among adults 18 to 65-years-old and help Angele reach her fundraising goal or to get more information about The Overnight, call 888-The- Ham and bean benefit supper draws a crowd Overnight or visit www.TheOvernight.org. Find An- By Edith Tucker gele's fundraising page under the [email protected] “Mama's Angels” team or to go di- WHITEFIELD — A benefit sup- rectly to her fundraising page, the per was held at the Whitefield Com- link is: http://theovernight.donor- munity Baptist Church for a White- drive.com/participant/angeleten- field youngster, Brendan Furtek, berg. Send her an email directly who is scheduled to receive six with any questions. Her email ad- weeks proton radiation treatment dress is [email protected]. at Massachusetts General Hospital The American Foundation for in Boston, Mass. Suicide Prevention is the leading A traditional Saturday night sup- national not-for-profit organization per of sliced ham with baked beans exclusively dedicated to under- with sides of coleslaw, potato salad, standing and preventing suicide rolls, and astonishing selection of through research, education and PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER homemade pies for dessert, plus Some of the volunteers — Hubie Smith, left, Kelly Manson, Ron LaFlam, Cathy PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER advocacy as well as to reaching out coffee, tea, and punch, was served MacInnis, Brad Ball, and Kathie Westby-Gibson — pause for a moment in the Parking was at a premium at the Furtek family benefit supper on Saturday to people with mental disorders buffet-style by volunteers of all ages kitchen of the Whitefield Community Baptist Church at Saturday evening’s evening at the Whitefield Community Baptist Church, but the places at the and those impacted by suicide. at the church, starting at 5 p.m. Furtek family benefit supper. first seating filled up shortly after this photograph was taken. All proceeds went to benefit the ity room. sential joie de vivre. Furtek family, including those from ly will incur by having to be in Thirteen-year old Brendan Those unable to get to the fund- Boston. a penny sale. Furtek was diagnosed with a brain raising dinner can contribute to the Rev. David Coldwell, an accom- Brendan and his family continue tumor five years ago and has un- “Brendan Furtek Benefit Fund" at to ask for everyone’s prayers and plished chalk artist, gave a special dergone a number of procedures any Passumpsic Savings Bank or artistic presentation at 6 p.m. in the are very grateful for all the help of and surgeries that he has handled Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank family, friends, and the larger com- church sanctuary, while the second stoically, retaining, however, his es- to help with the expenses the fami- seating filed into the church’s activ- munity. Shear Destiny Beauty Salon opens in Twin Mtn. By Edith Tucker hair cutting and coloring and hair condo community that have been [email protected] extensions, facial waxing, mani- around the Grand Resort. CARROLL — Another new en- cures, and pedicures that she has Dunn offers two brands of qual- terprise has opened up in Birch- opened. ity products: Tigi Rockaholic and wood Commons on Route 3 South, “This is a place my clients can Moroccan Oil. occupying space in what formerly get away from the everyday chaos It was family practitioner Dr. was the Northlander Motel. of their lives,” Dunn explained. Robin Hallquist, who maintains Sara Dunn of Whitefield began “It’s a one-on-one place without her office in Birchwood Com- receiving customers on March 8 any feel at all of assembly-line mons, that suggested to Dunn that PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER The students in the front row are Kyle Deyette, Kayla Collins, in her beauty salon — Shear Des- services. A salon like this is very she look into renting such con- Sara Dunn of Whitefield, who grew up tiny. Dunn previously worked on- personal, and I keep a beverage venient space with ample parking. in Berlin, has opened a full service Vyktoria Boyle, Jenna Randall, Chantel Kennedy,Ben King; second ly eight miles away for two years bar and cupboard well stocked “The town was very much in beauty salon — Shear Destiny — in row Kiera Deblois, Brooke Bishop, Makenna Burke, Meagan Birchwood Commons on Route 3 at Sara’s Salon in Whitefield where with soft drinks and snacks. need of this kind of business, and Keddy,; top row Arianna Woodward, Nathan Fogg, Nick Dowland, her parents, Bob and Cindy Dunn, Some of the clients she served I feel very welcomed here,” Dunn South in Twin Mountain. She offers haircuts, hair coloring, manicures, and Paul Frizzell, Tyler Gilman, and Gage Charron. Missing from the also live. when she lived and worked in Cen- said. pedicures from Tuesday through Dunn grew up in Berlin and ter Harbor have already visited, Shear Destiny is open Tuesday Saturday. The phone number is 546- photo are Scott Steiger and Colin Canton chose to complete her high school and Dunn, who worked in the then through Saturday and by special 5525. years being home schooled. She brand-new Spa at the Mount Wash- appointment on Sundays and attended beauty school at the Ave- ington Hotel and does occasional Mondays. Its telephone number is SUNDAY NIGHT--7:30PM! da Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. fill-in work there, hopes to attract 846-5525, and its web address, 2009 Inductees – Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame Dunn proudly explains it is a Twin residents as well as home- www.sheardestinysalon.com. full service salon that includes owners from the townhouses and Little Anthony and The Imperials Fuel Assistance is still available through Tri-County CAP 17 Top 40 hits including Tears on My Pillow, Hurt So Bad, Goin’ Out of My Head. Tri-County Community Action 444-6653; Ashland, 968-3560; and household size. For household Programs is still taking applications Lebanon, 443-6100; Woodsville, 747- of one, the income limit is $2396; “I love them.” – Paul Simon for the Fuel Assistance program. 3013; Carroll County, 323-7400 or household of two, $3133; household Households that have not yet ap- toll free 1-888-842-3835. of three, $3870; household of four, plied for Fuel Assistance are en- Current income eligibility guide- $4608; household of five, $5345; and 7:30pm, Sunday, April 3 couraged to contact the Communi- lines are based on 30-day income household of six, $6082. ty Contact office nearest them to Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy apply. Benefits can pay for oil, Reserved seats: kerosene, propane, wood, coal, DID YOU KNOW! $75 (Gold Circle), $54, $48, $39 electric heat or rent if heat is in- cluded. Benefits range from $150 to Birch Grove, Gorham NH TICKETS: Catamount Arts, St. J. PHONE: 802-748-2600 $1125 per household. 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This class www.Ammonoosuc Habitat, or support a program in which meetings in Bethlehem and Lit- Habitat for Humanity Am- "We encourage people to at- provides applicants with infor- call 616-2515. there are no barriers to obtain tleton for prospective home- monoosuc Region is a non-profit tend one of these meetings to mation about the many aspects Habitat for Humanity Am- housing because of race, color, owners. The affiliate is now mak- organization, based on Christian learn more about Habitat and, if of buying a home, whether it is a monoosuc Region is pledged to religion, sex, handicap, familial ing plans for building in Bethle- principles, dedicated to improv- interested, to get an applica- Habitat home or not. the letter and spirit of U.S. poli- status, or national origin. hem in 2011. ing the lives of local families in tion," said Pat McLure, Family Se- The meetings will explain need of affordable homes. Habi- lection committee chair. "Poten- what is needed to become a tat builds simple, decent houses tial partners will be chosen Habitat homeowner. Meetings that are sold to partner families based on need, ability to pay, and April Chamber Mixer to be held at The Morrison will be held on Tuesday, April 12, at no profit and are financed with willingness to partner with Habi- WHITEFIELD — Spring has The Morrison’s spring mixer cility and to ample tasty spring at 7 p.m., at the Town Building in affordable no-interest loans. In tat for Humanity." sprung, so mark the calendars for will offer both chamber members fare and refreshments. the Northern Gateway Chamber and the general public a chance For more information, contact of Commerce Mixer hosted by to view the wonderful changes The Morrison, 6 Terrace Street, The Morrison on Thursday, April and growth at this Assisted Liv- Whitefield at 837-2541. electric grid’s reliability or en- expansion could not take place, 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ing and Skilled Nursing Care Fa- Bill hances market efficiency,” the KE- according to the proposed bill.” (continued from Page A1) MA report states. “Given the Rep. Rappaport, however, e- He believes that NPT would not nature of the Coös Loop — that mailed that, since the Coös Loop Visit Switzerland on final travel night be able to meet the “system relia- is, its limited interconnection with would be constructed either on or bility” standard. the New England electric grid — it adjacent to an existing ROW, there LANCASTER — Switzerland show slides of a trip she took to presentation of trips they have Rappaport also said this is unlikely that upgrades to the ex- is no problem. He e-mailed, “My will be the destination of the final Switzerland. Everyone is wel- taken. Anyone with questions amended bill would bring state isting system would result in re- understanding of rights of way is travel night for the Weeks Memo- come to attend. The library is al- about the programs or who has a law more in line with the state Con- gional reliability or market effi- that once they are in place, they rial Library on Monday, April 4, at ways looking for people who like program to offer may call the li- stitution and bill of rights. ciency benefits, and thus would can easily be expanded and that 7 p.m. Dot Skeels of Lancaster will to show slides or a power-point brary at 788-3352. Northern Pass spokesman not qualify for regional rate recov- the process does not need emi- Murray pointed out, however, that ery. … New generator-related up- nent domain.” it is very likely that HB 648, if grades cannot be socialized per Rep. Rappaport explained, “Ac- WMRSD passed, would prevent the sought- the ISO-NE Tariff.” tually, Murray’s opinion is wrong after $150 million upgrade to the Murray also e-mailed, “In re- in my judgment. There would be (continued from Page A1) so-called Coös Loop from being gards to the question of existing no impediments to the Coös Loop Upper Connecticut River Valley built, assuming funds were avail- rights-of-way (ROW): an upgrade whatsoever, and I am surprised towns remained quite stable. able. He quoted the findings in the of the Coös Loop includes the po- that he would even say so. The Colebrook’s population fell from Nov. 2010 KEMA report, written tential for necessary expansions Coös Loop exists now. Improve- 2,321 in 2000 to 2,301 in 2010, only for the North Country Transmis- of certain congested areas. Agree- ments would not need eminent do- losing minus 0.9 percent of its pop- sion Commission. ments regarding the existing ROW main and, even if it somehow did, ulation. “Under existing New England pertain only to the defined ROW they could qualify for either Columbia, however, gained sev- rules, socializing transmission in- boundaries. An expansion would “need” or “reliability” and so en people, edging up by 0.9 per- vestment costs across ratepayers necessitate a new agreement. would be exempt. I don't believe cent, to rise from 750 to 757. is permissible only when the in- Since the Loop is not a reliability there are any ‘unintended conse- Pittsburg also tallied a slight vestment benefits the regional project, absent an agreement, the quences.’” gain. Its population rose by two, registering 869 in 2010, up from 867 in 2000. in one year.” get her ready I can let her sleep.” Stewartstown edged downward Chart excerpt courtesy of the Office of Energy and Planning Caught Seventeen-year-old Hollie Fer- Ferron can go to the NCAA for a by minus 0.8 percent, but did not to 2010, the city took its biggest nu- Adding two more counties — (continued from Page A1) ron has switched from a number three hour session and then go lose its distinction of being one of merical hit from 1960 to 1970, when Merrimack and Rockingham — ac- of different high schools and is back home. the nine communities above the “You’re sitting in a seat for 180 its population dropped by 2,565 counts for almost 65 percent of the behind in credits while trying to A competent student like 1,000 mark. Its population stood at days and will get a credit no mat- from 17,821to 15,256. state’s total population. take care of her daughter. “Here Joshua Towle recently came back 1,012 in 2000 and at 1,004 in 2010. ter what they learn,” said Klein- Gorham dropped by 1.6 per- Strafford joined the league of I’d rather do work by myself then to the NCAA after sorting out his Clarksville experienced the schrodt. “For us they come in, the cent, from 2,895 in 2000 to 2,848 in fast-growing counties, with the listen to a teacher all day,” she life and “I already did an assign- biggest percentage change in pop- computer is the teacher, they 2010. highest percentage increase (9.7%). said. “When you work at your ment in no time flat,” he said. ulation in the Upper Connecticut start algebra one out of five chap- The small towns in the An- Its numerical increase of almost own pace you get things done “Obivously I want my diploma Valley, dropping minus 9.9 percent ters with 20 lessons each. Each droscoggin Valley also edged down- 11,000 for the decade was slightly faster. I have a daughter and be- and I don’t feel like a GED is even to fall from 294 in 2000 to 265 in lesson has a test and must be 80 ward, losing seven or less individu- more than Merrimack. Percentage- ing here helps me get done with adequate. I don’t know about 2010. percent correct to prove mastery als: Shelburne by minus 1.8 percent wise, Carroll County was only high school faster and into col- everyone else but I need this, I In contrast, with one exception, then move on. The entire cur- to 372; Randolph by minus 8.6 per- slightly behind Strafford and added lege faster. It’s good because I want to finish and get on with my the communities in the Androscog- riculum — not determined what cent to 310; Dummer by minus 1.6 4,000 residents, increasing its share don’t have to get up at 6 a.m. and life.” gin Valley experienced losses. a teacher was able to get through percent to 304; and Errol, by minus of the state total as well. Berlin’s population dropped by 2.3 percent to 291. In 1980, the top 20 most popu- 2.7 percent in the decade 2000 to Milan is the Valley’s exception, lous municipalities held 50 percent 2010, losing 280 people to remain however, tallying an increase of 6 of the state total. only slightly above 10,000. people, up by 0.5 percent to hit the In 2010, it required 24 munici- The City that Trees Built had its 21 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH 1,337 mark. palities to reach that level. population recorded as 10,051 in 603-837-2646 The OEP’s review of New Hamp- This could be another indicator 2010, down from 10,331 in 2000. The shire at the county level, however, that in-migrants prefer to live in 2010 figure does include the state shows that Hillsborough continues smaller communities, or at least prison for the first time, however. If 347 Main Street, Franconia, NH to be the fastest growing on a nu- outside traditional population cen- the inmate count of 743 is removed, 603-823-7795 merical basis, a status it has held ters, the OEP pointed out. Berlin shows a net loss of more than since the 1960s. The county grew More information on the 2010 1,000 residents — or 10.5 percent of by about 20,000 during the past Census results are on OEP’s web- st th its population. April 1 to April 7 , 2011 decade, less than half of its growth site: www.nh.gov/OEP. Inquiries Fifty years earlier in 1960, its in the 1990s. Hillsborough holds may also be directed to OEP at 271- population was tallied as 17,821. about a third of the state’s popula- 2155. 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The total value of Grand Jury was kept busy on Jordan Jarrett, 27 of Stewart- ported and the vehicle was driv- icated and is scheduled to appear rington, was indicted on the payments is reported to be St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, with stown, was arrested on March 21, en from the scene. in Lancaster District Court on charges of acts prohibited and in excess of $1,500. a full slate of cases that result- on a fugitive from justice warrant. Roger Savage, 44 of Stewart- May 4. delivery of articles to prison- Corey Hudon, 21 of Jeffer- ed in indictments. Among the A burglary was reported in stown, was traveling north on A domestic assault was re- ers. She is accused of hiding son, is accused of forging most serious were allegations Carroll on March 23. Route 3 in Stratford on March 24, ported in Twin Mountain on balloons of the prescription checks. Hudon was indicted on of sexual assault (see related A theft was reported in when he struck a deer in the road- March 26. drug Suboxone in food she in- four counts of forgery for al- story on page A1), drug dealing Pinkham’s Grant on March 23. way. No injuries were reported Miriam Kelley. 70 of Maine, tended to deliver to Jack Ri- legedly passing four checks to- and assaults. A report of criminal threaten- and the vehicle was driven from was traveling eastbound on vard, an inmate at the prison, taling $650 from the account of A Boston man is accused of ing was reported in Jefferson on the scene. Route 302 in Carroll, on March 26, on July 12 during a visit. Rivard, Maureen Couture to the Old dealing crack cocaine and oxy- March 23. On March 25, David Towle, 21 when she lost control of her ve- 32, is accused of conspiracy, for Corner Store in Jefferson be- codone in Berlin. Tremaine A theft was reported in Pitts- of Randolph, was arrested and hicle causing it to roll. No injuries allegedly planning the delivery tween Nov. 25 and Dec. 1. Wilder, 22 of Boston, Mass., was burg on March 23. charged with possession of drugs were reported and the vehicle with Everidge between June 1 Indictments on two charges indicted on two charges of pos- On March 24, police respond- after a motor vehicle stop on In- was towed. and July 12. of receiving stolen property session of a controlled drug ed to a report of assault in Strat- gerson Road in Jefferson. A theft was reported in Co- A father and son were in- were handed up against Roger with intent to sell, and one ford. Melinda Wright, 23 of Lancast- lumbia on March 27 as a result of dicted on identical charges of Dana, 38 of West Stewartstown. count of possession of a con- Renee Dauphinais, 39 of Cole- er, was stopped for a motor vehi- the unauthorized use of a debit conspiracy to deliver articles Dana is accused of knowingly trolled drug. He is alleged to brook, was traveling on Route 3 cle violation on Route 3 in Lan- card. to prisoners. Charles Sally, Sr., receiving stolen property be- have possession of more than 45 of Malden, Mass., is accused tween Aug. 16 and Aug. 30 in five grams of crack cocaine, and of conspiring with his son Berlin. Among the items were a quantity of the prescription Charles Sally, Jr., 25, who is an three guitars and a bass, with a drug oxycodone, in Berlin on inmate at the prison, to deliver combined value in excess of Lancaster Police Log Dec. 15. prescription drugs. The con- $1,000. Christopher Parr, 32 of spiracy is alleged to have taken John Newell, 28 of Steep Surge in teenage arrests in Lancaster Berlin, faces a felony charge of place between Oct. 28 and 31, Falls, Me., was indicted on a second-degree assault and a when the men communicated charge of theft by unauthorized By Jonathan Benton on March 22. He was released on There was on accident in the misdemeanor charge of simple by phone to create code words taking and a charge of receiving [email protected] $350 PR bail and has an April 20 morning on March 26 in which a assault after allegedly injuring to mask the delivery, which oc- stolen property. He is accused court date. parked 2006 Ford in the Shaw’s Berlin Police officer Luc Poulin curred on Oct. 31. of stealing a .22 caliber hand- LANCASTER — On the eve of George Gesel, 17 of White- Supermarket parking lot re- on Dec. 21. Parr is accused of Two Colebrook residents gun belonging to Conrad spring weather and warmer field, was arrested on a warrant ceived damage to it’s right front slamming a door on Poulin’s have been indicted on numer- Hutchins and possessing that days on the horizon the peace- out of Whitefield for theft of bot- bumper. hand causing a laceration and ous charges of forgery in a same gun knowing it was ful town of Lancaster has had a tled water at the White Moun- Lancaster Police Chief John broken finger. check-cashing scheme. Timo- stolen. series of teenager related tains Regional High School on Gardiner wanted to warn the An inmate at the Coös Coun- thy Hartlen, 28, and Nicole Two men were indicted on crimes. March 24. He has a May 4 court public about a couple of money ty House of Corrections was in- Berrelli, 21, were each indicted charges they drove their vehi- Trevor Wood, 17 of Twin date and was released on $1,000 scams that have recently sur- dicted on assault charges after on five counts of felony forgery. cles after being certified as ha- Mountain, was charged with PR bail. faced. One involved a caller an incident on Nov. 27 where he Hartlen is accused of writing bitual offenders. reckless driving on March 22 af- Matthew Medina, 17 of Lan- claiming to be a relative saying allegedly accosted two correc- the checks that Berrelli then David Glidden, 22 of Dalton, ter a complaint was received caster, was arrested on a war- he was in London and in need of tions officers. Rickey Bailey, 39 cashed. The checks, totaling is accused of driving in the from Fitch Fuel about someone rant from Whitefield on charges money. The second is in the form of Groveton, was indicted on $1457, were drafted on an ac- parking lot at Wal-Mart in doing donuts in their parking of disorderly conduct, simple as- of a fax from a supposed patient two charges of assault by pris- count belonging to Vernon Gorham on Aug. 16, after being lot. Wood has a court date on sault and criminal mischief. in a hospital in New York that oner. He is accused of pushing Hartlen. certified as an habitual offend- April 20. Ray and Deb’s Variety store wants to bequeath all of their CO Matt Shannon, as well as hit- Valerie Vaillancourt-Locke, er by the state on Dec. 1, 2008. Jacob Marshall, 18 of Grove- reported receiving two bad money to whoever gets the fax, ting CO Dana Prehemo with his 52 of Berlin, was indicted on a John Savage, 31 of Lancast- ton, was charged with driving a checks on March 25 which the but only need that person’s body and knocking him to the charge of theft by misapplica- er, is accused of driving on motor vehicle after revocation LPD are investigating. banking information. ground. Prehemo suffered a tion. Charges were brought Route 3 in Lancaster on Jan. 14, back injury as a result, accord- against Vaillancourt-Locke by after being certified as an ha- ing to the indictment. the Department of Justice, al- bitual offender by the state on Biggest Black Spruce found at Pondicherry Two pair of prisoners and leging that she received the so- Jan. 28, 1999. visitors at the Northern Cor- cial security, VA pension and All of the above cases are rectional Facility in Berlin were private pension payments for scheduled for arraignment in indicted on charges of delivery Raymond Vaillancourt and then Coös Superior Court on April 1, of articles to prisoners and con- failed to use that money to pay at 9 a.m. Grand Jury indicts four for sex crimes By Melissa Grima sexual assault and one count of A Northumberland man is ac- [email protected] kidnapping following the Aug. 2 cused of one felony count and two LANCASTER — Four men were incident. Anderson is accused of misdemeanor charges for sexual indicted by a Coös Grand Jury on kidnapping a 42-year-old woman misconduct with a child. Dennis March 17, on charges of sexual as- by holding her in a room at the Potter, 53 of Northumberland, sault or misconduct, with three of Budget Inn against her will. He is was indicted on a felony charge of the four alleged crimes occurring alleged to have pulled the woman indecent exposure and lewdness in Berlin. out of a chair before throwing her for allegedly masturbating in Michael Hanson, 29 of on the bed and forcibly raping front of a child under the age of Portsmouth is charged with a sin- her. 16. The crime is alleged to have gle count of felonious sexual as- A crime that is alleged to have taken place in Northumberland sault against a child. He is ac- occurred nearly 24 years ago is between January 1, 2008 and Oc- cused of fondling a four year old being prosecuted by the County tober 30, 2010. Additionally, Pot- PHOTO BY SAM STODDARD Dave Govatski of Jefferson is on his snowshoes beside a New Hampshire in Berlin on Feb. 20. Attorney. Lee Eric Berwick, 49 of ter is charged with sexual assault, Champion Big Tree, a 66-foot-tall black spruce with a 51-inch circum- A Manchester man is facing Manchester, was indicted on a and exposure and lewdness — ference at breast height, which he and retired county forester Sam charges he kidnapped and raped single charge of felonious sexual both class A misdemeanors. Stoddard measured on Feb. 5. Located in the Pondicherry Refuge, the a woman at a Berlin motel. new boardwalk to Mud Pond can be seen behind it. assault. Berwick is accused of Those charges are a result of ac- Charles Wade Anderson, 37 of having sexual intercourse with a cusations that he fondled the By Edith Tucker together with northern white cedar Manchester, was indicted on two 15 year-old in July of 1986, in child and also exposed himself. [email protected] trees — an unusual combination. counts of aggravated felonious Berlin. Berwick was 24 years old All four of these men are JEFFERSON — A black spruce at This indicates nutrient enrichment sexual assault, one charge of at- when the crime is alleged to have scheduled to be arraigned in Coös the Pondicherry Division of the Sil- coming off of Bray Hill, (now capped tempted aggravated felonious taken place. Superior Court on April 1. vio O. Conte National Fish and by a 180-foot cell tower) into the Wildlife Refuge has been acknowl- forested wetland.” edged as a New Hampshire Cham- The tree, whose Latin name is License revocations pion Big Tree. Picea mariana, is located on the It is visible from the new board- 3,030-acre tract that was purchased PHOTO BY SAM STODDARD CONCORD — The Director of ocations: Jason L. Beaulieu, 28, of Gorham; Philip P. Spearin, 55, of Dave Govatski of Jefferson stands walk that will be finished this year in 2003 by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Motor Vehicles, Richard C. Bailey Berlin; Craig D. Jordan, 38, of Lancaster; Bonnie J. Tanguay, 31, by a N. H. Champion Big Tree, a that goes into Mud Pond from Route Service, according to Conte project Jr., has released the following list Berlin; Sherrie D. Ryan, 48, of of North Stratford; and John black spruce, in the Pondicherry 116. leader Andrew French. of Driving While Intoxicated rev- Berlin; Nicole L. Perry, 19, of Lovell Jr., 40, of Maidstone, Vt. “There are several large black Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson. spruce in this location,” said Dave Govatski of Jefferson, chairman of the Friends of Pondicherry. Retired county forester Sam Stoddard and Govatski, who co- chair the Big Tree program in Coös, went out on Feb. 5 and measured the tree’s circumference at breast height (CBH) at 51 inches, its height at 66 feet, and its average crown spread at 28 feet. “Black spruce is also called ap- propriately enough ‘bog spruce’ and is the favorite food of spruce grouse which we’ve seen out there,” Govatski said. “I did not measure the age of this tree but others in the immediate area are 92 years old. “The black spruce are growing

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COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Gagne Logging of Milan operated a processor in the winter of 2010 on Gagne Logging of Milan’s forwarder worked on the logyard after picking the Sunday Cove Deer Wintering Area (DWA) harvest in the Umbagog Refuge in Magalloway Plantation, Me. The machine is part of a cut-to- up wood along the skid trails in the Sunday Cove Deer Wintering Area length system. On this wildlife cut, the Wager supervising forester was (DWA) harvest in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in Magalloway directed to leave treetops behind, providing habitat for such species as Plantation, Me. snowshoe hare and salamanders. By Edith Tucker Ltd., administered the sale from Williams supervised the logging in the softwood areas had to be [email protected] its Errol office. Wagner contract- crews over both winters. very light,” Williams said. “The ed for the winter cuts to be done “In 2010 we harvested 318 hope is that the patch openings MAGGALLOWAY PLANTA- by two local New Hampshire cords, and in 2011 we harvested in nearby hardwood stands will TION, Me. — The first commer- firms: Pat Gagne of Gagne and 481 cords,” she reported in an e- eventually provide some browse cial timber harvest ever con- Sons Logging of Milan for the win- mail exchange. — hardwood saplings — for hun- ducted at the Umbagog National ters of 2010 and 2011, and “The nature of the entire har- gry wintering deer,” she added. Wildlife Refuge, since it was es- Richard Hall of B. Hall & Sons Log- vest (planned by the Refuge) was A number of buyers bought tablished in 1992, has been com- ging of Errol over this past winter. very light,” Williams explained. the wood, according to Refuge pleted. “Objectives for the timber sale “It was a selective, trail-based cut records: in 2010, 400.91 tons of “The sale largely came about included increasing the age and with scattered, small patch open- roundwood logs went to New This map of the Deer Wintering Area (DWA) in Sunday Cove shows the as a result of our comprehensive structural diversity in what had ings-group selections. The goals Page-Shelburne; hardwoods to buffers left along Lake Umbagog and streams, the log yards, and the conservation planning process been relatively even-aged stands, were threefold: to create a trail Columbia-Bethel, Huntington type of cut prescribed by foresters, working with Refuge wildlife biolo- and associated 15-year manage- while promoting the softwood system, thin out the overstory, Lumber, and Kennebec Lumber- gist Sean Flint, to improve wildlife habitat in the 252-acre harvest area ment plan that was completed in component by releasing soft- and encourage more regenera- Bethel; pallet logs to Isaacson in the northeast section of the National Wildlife Refuge. 2009,” explained Refuge wildlife wood regeneration from hard- tion by making some patch open- Lumber; spruce-fir pulp to Verso chased hardwood sawlogs. tion's wildlife resources. The biologist Sean Flint in an e-mail wood competition,” Flint said. ings. Great importance was Paper Androscoggin; and other The federal laws governing Wildlife Refuge System has a exchange. “The 252-acre harvest “Harvest methods and strategies placed on wildlife habitat, the key wood to Lauzon Enterprises. the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- strong and singular wildlife con- area is located in Maine, just were selected to improve habitat species being whitetail deer, who In 2011, in addition to most of tem were enacted by Congress to servation mission requiring that north of Sunday Cove on the for Refuge focal species, includ- over winter near Sunday Cove. these same buyers, 915.42 tons of ensure it is managed as a nation- the Secretary of the Interior northeast corner of Lake Umba- ing an important deer wintering “Wintering deer need dense hardwood pulp was sold to New al system of related lands, wa- maintain its biological integrity, gog.” area.” softwood cover to survive the Page-West Paris and J. M. Cha- ters, and interests for the protec- diversity, and environmental Wagner Forest Management, Wagner field forester Cindy worst winter months, so the cuts peau of South Rumford pur- tion and conservation of the na- health.

Future ture’s decision-making reveals a tech growth.” ly was roughly cut in half. It didn’t Below-the-Notches biomass (continued from Page A5) naive disregard for our state’s eco- In fact, the report’s conclusions cost tax dollars — it was just smart nomic climate, which should be specifically cite the success of Re- policy. And now, given the choice state’s labor force? Millions more their top priority. search & Development tax credits between more students graduating meeting set for tomorrow in cuts. Lynch’s proposal to boost Earlier this month, the state and point to the need for robust from high school or happy Free By Edith Tucker the successful Research & Devel- enough for 100,000 homes, Business & Industry Association technical education to maintain a Staters who simply oppose any gov- [email protected] “These plants directly employ opment tax credit? Gone. and NH High Technology Council well-educated workforce that will ernment regulations at all, the leg- As if to prove their zeal is unre- over 100 employees and pay released an investigation by the NH fuel continued economic growth. In islature is choosing the Free Staters. PENACOOK — The N. H. Tim- lated to any genuine interest in bal- nearly $1.1 million in state and lo- Center for Public Policy Studies in- other words, New Hampshire’s em- Like Walter Peterson and Jeanne ber Harvesting Council will host anced budgets, the House at the cal taxes,” Johnson said in a press to our state’s critical economic sec- ployers are asking state lawmakers Shaheen before him, John Lynch an informational meeting, “Bio- very same time is boosting spend- release. “In addition, their sup- tor: Smart Manufacturing & High point-blank not to make the state knows that a Governor’s job is to mass in Crisis: ing on its own political staff by $1.4 pliers and subcontractors em- Tech companies. The 47- page re- economy a casualty of their anti- put competency first and ideology Jobs, Clean Energy, and the million and repealing $16 million in ploy over 500 workers: chip pro- port analyzes the competitive ad- government zeal. second. That’s why he is so popu- Economy at Risk.” cigarette tax revenues. Is this really ducers, truckers, mechanics and vantages, challenges, and opportu- These are not partisan recom- lar — and, by the way, it is why he The meeting, designed for log- the best way to strengthen our maintenance sub-contractors. nities facing the SMHT industries, mendations. If anything, the busi- should not rule out running for re- gers, truckers, other timber-har- state’s economy? Cut technical ed- “The state of New which contribute one in every five ness community is a traditionally election in 2012. But, under Speak- vesting professionals and elected ucation and R&D so that we can Hampshire would lose $45 mil- payroll dollars in the state. Republican-leaning force in politics, er Bill O’Brien, our state House of officials, is scheduled from 5 p.m. fund more political staffers and lion dollars or more annually in The business report concludes but today’s New Hampshire legisla- Representatives has adopted the to 8 p.m. tomorrow (March 31) in make a pack of cigarettes a dime economic activity if these facili- with four policy recommendations, ture is systematically ignoring their opposite of the Lynch method. the Merrimack Valley High School cheaper? ties were shuttered,” Johnson including three that are being good advice. Even when no gov- They are putting ideology over com- auditorium. In the state budget debate thus said. “This impact — and the jobs specifically ignored — or worse, un- ernment spending is involved, the petency. If the State Senate can’t Both the current troubling sit- far, outside light has rightly been that are created — are a critical dermined — by the New Hampshire legislature is on an anti-government summon up the courage to stand uation surrounding biomass shined on the dangerous cuts to part of the New Hampshire econ- House budget. To preserve our eco- crusade — such as their work to up to them, they risk losing the fu- wood-to-energy facilities and the our social safety net, and much heat omy, and a source of good, well nomic advantage, lawmakers lower the minimum dropout age. ture for our state. future of biomass in New Hamp- has been generated by the unde- paying rural jobs.” should be “(1) encouraging work- When the state increased the — Colin Van Ostern of Concord shire are listed on the agenda, ac- mocratic efforts to strip public The meeting will also include force development and education, minimum dropout age from 16 to 18 led political campaigns for various cording to Eric Johnson of the workers of collective bargaining an update on regional energy (2) investing in infrastructure, and a few years ago, the high school Democratic elected officials in New Timber Harvesting Council. rights. But away from the light and markets, the results of a survey (3) implementing tax policies that dropout rate plunged. The number Hampshire over the last decade. He Recent market conditions heat of those debates, the legisla- of the economic impacts of both promote manufacturing and high of students leaving high school ear- now works in the private sector. have resulted in an uncertain fu- the power plants and biomass ture for at least four and possibly chip producers, and a panel dis- six of the in-state independent cussion on the future of biomass wood-burning power plants that and where we an go from here, collectively are capable of pro- hw explained. viding up to 100-megawatts of re- For more information, contact newable electricity to the New NHTOA at 224-9699 or England electric power grid or www.nhtoa.org. MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A13 ••• Groveton High School Talent Show

PHOTOS BY JONATHAN BENTON The juniors dressed as a cop (Terry Bedell), biker-punk (Shauna Randall), cowboy (Paul Frizzell) and chef (Vyktoria Boyle) to dancing to the YMCA Between acts were the comedy duo of Lucas Simpson and Ben Atkinson portion of their lipsync.

Ethan Emerson starts the Groveton senior lipsync off with a country The juniors dressed as a cop (Terry Bedell), biker-punk (Shauna Randall), cowboy (Paul Frizzell) and chef (Vyktoria Boyle) to dancing to the YMCA song. portion of their lipsync.

Doing a spoof on American Idol for a skit were Daniel Gadwah, Sadie Conroy,Vincent Rodden, Talia Bedell and For the sophomore Lipsync a simple janitor by the name of Adam Atkinson serenades Kailene Laundry, Erica Justice Morris (floor). Langkau (back view) and Jessica Russell.

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PHOTO BY MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO BY MELISSA GRIMA Students from 10 high schools across the North Country joined voices to comprise the 2011 North Country Chorus at an evening performance on Trisha Spearin, a student musician at White Mountains Regional was the St. Patrick’s Day. lone piccolo player to participate in the annual North Country Music Festival earlier this month.

PHOTO BY MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO BY MELISSA GRIMA PHOTO BY MELISSA GRIMA Lisbon Regional School’s Heather Joy enthusiastically led the 115-member The horn section was in full voice as the 2011 North Country Band took White Mountains Regional’s Jared Garey and Meredith St. Cyr were North Country Chorus in “It Don’t Mean a Thing If You Ain’t Got That Swing,” on a selection of four pieces to show off their skills after the day-long among the four French Horns to make up that section of the North to open the concert finale of the North Country Music Festival. Participating Country Band at the North Country Music Festival in Groveton on March in the day-long music workshops and final performance were students from workshops at the North Country Music Festival hosted by Groveton High 17. Rounding out the French Horn section were Profile’s Amelia Murphy Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Groveton, Lin-Wood, Lisbon, Littleton, Profile, School. and Littleton’s Olivia Paradice. White Mountains Regional and Woodsville High Schools. North Country Music Festival Local high school students celebrate musical talents By Melissa Grima Country Band performed for a schools from Lin-Wood to Cole- member band capped off a day strumental music teacher lege of St. Rose in Albany, N.Y., [email protected] large crowd assembled in the brook and Woodsville to Berlin, of workshops with an hour long Heather Joy, the choral perform- and a Master of Musical Arts GROVETON — With clear Groveton High School gymnasi- assembled for the North Coun- performance. ers worked all day learning five from Michigan State University, voices and clear tones, the 2011 um on March 17. Students repre- try Music Festival, where the Under the direction of Lisbon new songs. Joy, who holds a BS has been teaching in Lisbon for North Country Chorus and North senting all North Country high 115-member chorus and 87- Regional School vocal and in- in Music Education from the Col- three years. She led the sopra- nos, altos, tenors and basses through a wide range of musical selections, accompanied by Berlin High School chorus direc- tor Kristen Bushway on piano. At times, fellow music educators from some of the other partici- pating schools pitched in as well, providing a horn section for “Joy in the Morning,” by Natalie Sleeth, and a rhythm section for Mac Huff’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.” In honor of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the chorus closed their segment of the perform- ance with a solemn number ti- tled, “Old Irish Blessing.” The band performance fol- lowed with the baton in the able hands of Gorham High School’s music educator Christina Trivel- li. The 12-year veteran of the Gorham schools, who resides in Bethlehem, holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, and a Masters of Music Education from Boston University. Trivelli led the band through equally impressive performanc- es of diverse numbers. Starting with a march medley, the band switched to an arrangement of Ravel’s “Bolero.” A “Piper’s Rhapsody” also played into the feel of the holiday with a medley of reels. The band ended their segment of the evening with the “Seagate Overture.” Both the choral and band per- formances earned the young mu- sicians a standing ovation from the ample audience. High Schools sending stu- dents to the 2011 North Country Music Festival included Lisbon, Woodsville, White Mountains Re- gional, Groveton, Lin-Wood, Lit- tleton, Gorham, Berlin, Profile and Colebrook. MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A15 ••• Sugaring at White Mountains Regional Sugaring at White Mountains Regional Sugaring at White Mountains Regional

PHOTOS BY JENN BARTON Recently, the WMRHS Period 5 Woods, Water, and Wildlife class showed the North Country Class students how to tap trees and helped them put up some buckets to collect sap from the trees around the front of their school buildings. The NCC students will collect the sap, filter it, and add it to the sap for the older students PHOTOS BY JENN BARTON PHOTOS BY JENN BARTON to boil. Shown are, kneeling: Kit Gray. Standing, left to right: Jason Spartan senior Trevor Wood, of Twin Mountain draws off the first After drilling the hole for the tap, Dylan Belanger of Lancaster Whitney, George Parker, Landon Avery, Greg Spreadbury, Jacob batch of syrup for the year at the WMRHS sugarhouse on Friday, waits with the drill and repair bag while Eric Nelson of Guildhall Arsenault, Joshua Macey, Jason Currier, Chrystal Woodward, Hunter March 18. This is Trevor's second year in the Natural Resources Vt., taps in the spile. Both teens are students in the Natural Morse, Devon Morales, Megan Cotter, Paul Gesel, and Evan Allard. program and he has been instrumental in getting set up for this Resources and Forestry class that is primarily responsible for year's sugaring season at the high school. WMRHS's sugaring program, which has about 400 taps this year.

growth. Not only does this budg- continue. The House budget not use the lines to export any affected by the Northern Pass. Northern Pass et balance honestly, but it also stops this process in its tracks. At Transmission of our locally generated pow- In a survey, select boards re- (continued from Page A5) closes the $47 million budget the same time, this budget near- (continued from Page A5) er. ported to North Country Coun- hole that we inherited in the cur- ly triples our Rainy Day Fund to Northern Pass unplugs in- cil consistent and grave con- omy moving again. rent budget. It eliminates the help us deal with potential future closer to where the power is centives for locally produced cerns about negative impacts That’s when the cold, hard re- downshifting in the Governor’s problems. needed. One is to cut down on biomass energy in the North on 26 separate categories — ality hit us in the face. budget and rebuilds our Rainy While we were able to rein in the significant line losses in- Country. Biomass plants are from job creation and town Soon after coming to Concord, Day Fund. state government to craft a fis- curred by transmitting elec- teetering on shutting down. budget to wildlife and water re- word came from the state’s ac- In addition, the House has in- cally responsible budget, this is tricity over long distances. A These plants employ real peo- sources. countants that we were facing an cluded some tax relief to get our not to say that it was an easy second is energy security — ple, using wood chips trans- Northern Pass represents $895 million budget deficit. Meet- economy moving forward so that process. Whenever budget re- systems of smaller facilities lo- ported by real truckers, from yesterday’s technology trying ing our goals suddenly felt like a we can start to create good, new ductions happen, it impacts real cated closer to consumers are trees cut by real loggers, in to solve tomorrow’s needs. far off dream. jobs. We eliminated the gambling people, and our Finance Commit- less vulnerable to failure from forests marked by real Many energy experts describe So we started to roll up our winnings tax that was added in tee was committed to minimizing natural and human distur- foresters, on land owned by a host of innovations in use sleeves, because we knew that last budget that actually has cost the effects on those who receive bances — ice storms, hurri- North Country people who now, coming to market, or in the public, who convincingly sent the state revenue. Also, we cut state services. There were many canes, and terrorists. A third need some financial return in design that significantly im- a message of getting New Hamp- the cigarette tax to become more tough decisions to make, and this is to make clear to the collec- order to manage their forests prove the efficiency and lessen shire back to its roots of limited competitive, restore the New House budget makes them not tive “backyard” of southern for the long term. In return, the environmental impact of and frugal government, expected Hampshire Advantage and en- with joy, but with knowledge that New England the impact of new Northern Pass predicts tempo- power generation and trans- no less. We had promised to use hance cross-border sales. Finally, these choices will help to secure power generation and trans- rary construction jobs, with mission. It is likely that within realistic revenue figures and to we reduce business profits taxes our future prosperity. mission. Consumers should no guarantee that hiring is lo- a few decades, these enor- not raise taxes or fees. It was time for small businesses by providing This budget ensures that our understand the connection be- cal. mous towers will be relics of a to stand and deliver. protection for reasonable com- citizens will still have strong ac- tween how they get their pow- Northern Pass is dangling bygone era. Yet their scar on Our Ways and Means Commit- pensation. cess to core services. In fact, in er and the effect on their envi- financial incentives for local our landscape will continue. tee got to work, sorting out ex- While these tax cuts aren’t many cases, services will im- ronment. communities. For cash So what if we buried the actly what we could expect to be huge in nature, they have two crit- prove. For example, our court Northern Pass does not rep- strapped towns and taxpayers, lines — maybe in railroad coming in from the taxpayers by ical effects. First, they are direct- system came in with a plan for ef- resent a public policy initia- this may appear an enticing rights of way, or along I-93, or way of revenue. Then, our Fi- ly targeted at areas that will en- ficiency and received an addi- tive, where presumably a carrot, but, long term, these even down the Connecticut nance Committee spent days get- courage growth. Second, they tional $3 million to begin the broader spectrum of interests transmission lines are sure to River, which have been floated ting to know every program in the send a clear message to people court innovation process. As a re- would be reflected and bal- cost towns and taxpayers far as potential alternatives to the state, inside and out, so that they and employers, both here and out sult, the public will see an end to anced. It is a private, corpo- more than increased revenue towers? The environmental im- could dig deep and bring effi- of state, that New Hampshire is the court shutdowns and delays rate market share initiative. provided upfront. The tax loss- pact of burying is unknown — ciency across state government. moving away from the past four for justice currently in place. The greatest beneficiary of es from abatements for se- it could exceed that of the aer- The results of this extraordi- years of over 100 tax and fee in- The House budget protects this project (after Hydro- verely diminished property ial lines. Burying sidesteps the narily hard work are something creases that threatened to make key services while finally putting Québec) is Public Service of values because of power lines main issue — that procuring that New Hampshire can be our state just like any other state the taxpayer at the table. After New Hampshire, which is not a crossing or in sight of proper- power from another foreign proud to support. The House has and that were destroying our low the last four years, that’s a re- public utility. PSNH has been ties, the real estate sales and country, through Hydro- produced a balanced budget that tax status. We will reclaim our freshing change. losing market share for years. investment in new or im- Québec, does not provide pub- keeps our faith with voters who reputation as a haven for individ- It is a failing corporation. proved homes that will not lic benefit sufficient to out- demanded an end to big govern- uals and businesses seeking lim- — William O’Brien, of Mont Northern Pass represents a take place because of this de- weigh the enormous costs to ment when they elected Republi- ited government. Vernon, is the Speaker of the New last gasp effort to boost its rev- valuing, plus the ripple effect our land, people, economy, cans last fall. Another area we pledge to fix Hampshire House of Representa- enues, at the expense of our of these losses in economic ac- and future. This budget lives up to our is the use of accounting gimmicks tives. D.J. Bettencourt, of Salem, region. Northern Pass is like a tivity, may far exceed addi- — Rebecca Brown lives in commitment of making govern- and borrowing to cover our op- is House Republican Leader. Ken private toll road cut through tional revenues from the lines, Sugar Hill. She is executive di- ment operate within its means, erating costs. Using your credit Weyler, of Kingston, is the Chair- the heart of the North Country especially as line values de- rector of the Ammonoosuc not raising taxes and fees and set- card to pay your mortgage is un- man of the House Finance Com- — a toll road with no exits and preciate. That the first ap- Conservation Trust, which is ting us on a path of sustainable sustainable and would have ru- mittee. no on ramps. 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BRETTON WOODS — Twenty- Bretton Woods, missing out on the As evidence of this unusual col- five wounded veterans were out on outdoor part of the program. laboration, Kathy Chandler, who the snow-covered slopes at the Bret- Still, he said, he enjoyed con- founded AbilityPLUS at Waterville ton Woods Ski Area on Thursday, necting with other vets and seeing Valley in 1992, was on hand. along with 15 family members. the progress that those he already The Wounded Warriors program It’s easy to see only the obvious: knew from other events have made. was scheduled on Friday at Loon to disabled soldiers using cleverly Evans is very involved in “giving be at Loon and on Saturday at Wa- adapted ski equipment, honing back” in programs for kids who are terville Valley, with breakfast at the their skills with coaches, so they physically disabled or have other American Legion in Lincoln. can enjoy the exhilaration of con- special needs. Warrior outreach coordinator trolled speed in beautiful North He works with STRIDE, for ex- Linda Perry of Somers, Conn., was Country surroundings. ample, assisting with camping trips also on hand with her laptop, help- But there’s a lot more to the with those ages six to 20, some with ing put veterans in touch with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER whom he has established long-term resources, benefits, and services for than meets the eye. Wounded Warrior Nathan Smith of mentoring relationships. Evans which they qualify but may not even Nathan Smith of Twin Mountain, Twin Mountain, who works part- time at Whitefield Hardware, rides a “trike” three-wheeled mo- know about. formerly of Whitefield, skied all day enjoyed skiing on Thursday at the COURTESY PHOTO BY KEN WATSON torcycle with a couple of clubs, one For example, she said, there is at the place where on other days he Bretton Woods Ski Area, with Wounded Warrior Aaron Howell of New York participated in the skiing program of which is a Patriot Guard club that now a Warrior Transition Unit “gives back” as a volunteer at the coaches from Waterville Valley and that took place successively from March 23 to 27 at Bretton Woods, Loon, and goes the funerals of fallen soldiers. (WTU) at Hanscom Air Force Base Waterville Valley. Bretton Woods Adaptive Sports pro- Mount Snow, Vt. The Veterans Administration outside of Boston, Mass. This allows gram, headed up by executive di- needs to streamline and speed up some veterans to be treated as out- rector Jonathan Brackett. Smith Veterans Administration med- to a disabled veterans’ system that days after Smith on December 3, its claims department and deal with patients from their own homes at took up skiing when in high school ical services are “all coming togeth- takes time to understand and mas- 2004, when his deployment was al- the backlog of cases from injuries their nearest appropriate VA facility just for the fun of it, never partici- er” in an agency facility that was ter. most over. He spent two years at that took place before 1980, the ca- and then get checked on every three pating with the ski teams. opened up in the old Butson’s build- Tracy Evans of Schroon Lake in Walter Reed Hospital in Washing- reer soldier said. months at Hanscom’s WTU. A part-time employee at White- ing on Rte. 302 in Littleton, Smith the Adirondacks of New York State ton, D.C., learning to adapt to using Volunteer Tom Trevithick of Wounded Warriors (wounded- field Hardware, Smith was wounded said. He praised the doctors and was only introduced to skiing five a wheelchair and living with spinal Twin Mountain praised the year- warriorproject.org) have to learn to in Iraq in November 2004 when a other staff there for their expertise winters ago. The first four years he cord, left leg, traumatic brain (TBI), round Wounded Warrior activities advocate for themselves, Perry ex- bullet passed through his lower and coordinated efforts. used a bi-ski, and then graduated to and post-traumatic stress injuries organized by the three-mountain plained. “These soldiers are apt to right leg. Previously a Marine for 10 The Wounded Warrior program a more-difficult-to-balance mono- (PTSI), he explained. Just as he was coalition: Bretton Woods, Loon, and think they should be able to ‘tough years, he was a member of the N. H. provides camaraderie along with a ski. ready to leave, Evans’ appendix Waterville Valley. They support one it up,’” she said, “but they have to National Guard when injured. network of people who are keyed in Evans was injured in Iraq just burst, necessitating another two- another and share equipment, re- learn the system.” Real Estate

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Obama as being if not more ag- The president’s decision to act breath.” itive edge as well as NAFTA — the proposed. “That’s not to say I’m Why is money being spent on gressive than his predecessor with NATO to bomb Libya makes Tim Noyes of Jefferson said North American Free Trade for or against it,” Bass said, re- Tomahawk cruise missiles in an then at least his equal. him apprehensive, Bass said. He that he had campaigned for Bass Agreement. flecting the appropriate role of a effort to establish a no-fly zone in He tried to synopsize some of quoted an old saying, “It takes 15 because of his concern for the America could be forced into federal elected official in a project Libya, the country that support- the complexities of the Middle minutes to get in, and decades to size of the national debt and the national bankruptcy at a time of that must receive permits from ed the terrorists responsible for East from Morocco to Pakistan. get out.” need for it to be curtailed. He and China’s own choosing by merely federal agencies. the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, an- The U. S. is very dependent on oil But, Bass admitted, if there his wife both work two jobs so dumping all the U. S. government Foreign policy and the dollar other asked. from the Middle East, and New were a vote on an emergency ap- they will be able to send their WM- debt instruments that it holds, cost of foreign aid were hot but- Foreign earthquake and tsuna- England very dependent on oil to propriation to support this ac- RHS freshman son Adam to col- one constituent said. ton issues. Why would President mi aid for Japan is humanitarian heat its homes and buildings. tion, it would be hard to vote “no” lege, allowing him to achieve a But, reacting to a suggestion Barack Obama loan $2 billion to but money spent on shooting Nonetheless, Libya is much on principle, against the troops. better standard of living. that trade with China be cur- tailed, Bass said, “If we closed our borders to China and Wal-Mart HE then had to triple its prices, we’d TTHE have riots in the street.” CAR,CAR, TRUCKTRUCK && SUVSUV New Hampshire is big exporter TWINTWIN of goods, he pointed out. Bass did not agree with those STATESTATE who urged that income tax rates be raised on those with incomes FORDFORDCHALLENGECHALLENGE ISIS ON!ON! in the nation’s top one- or two- percent. 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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Tim Haskins and Alan Wheelock coached the top seniors in Division four on March 19 with North Country reps Kelley Collins and Jessica McKenzie of Groveton and Kristen Call of Colebrook in the front row to the right.

By Jonathan Benton starting with a hoop from Epping’s Coaching D4 were Groveton’s New Hampshire basketball,” said [email protected] Taylor Fiore, but continued for Tim Haskins and Alan Wheelock Johnson. “They seem a lot nicer CONCORD — The top senior nine more points through the ef- and on the coaching staff for D3 and cooler when you’re on the basketball athletes in the state forts of Groveton’s own Kelley was Berlin’s Sean Walsh. same team.” headed down to NHTI on March 19 Collins and Jessica McKenzie. “Division three had a very good The D3 boys were ahead 43-30 for the annual Granite State Games “They were big and tough, but team this year, some very quick going into halftime. By the end of presented by the NHBCO (New we all had a lot of fun playing with athletic players,” said Haskins. the game Johnson had put up a to- Hampshire’s Basketball Coaching different girls,” said Collins. “When our girls settled down they tal of nine points, Michalik 12 and Organization). The six point differential, 18-12, played respectable, a big differ- Willey three. Coaching the D4 boys The day kicked off with division was the closest that Division four ence was (D3) having more shoot- were Berlin’s Don Picard and three and four girls going head to got to the lead. The ratio was two ers then us.” White Mountains’ Mike Curtis. head with division three coming to one, 42-21, at halftime. Although The boys game started out a lot “Dan Johnson had a typical Dan out on top 71-57. The second game the players were heavily rotated closer with D3 taking the lead Johnson game and coaching with of the day was the Division three Moriah Arsenault helped keep the twice, 4-2 and 10-9 in the first six Don from Berlin was fun,” said Cur- and four boys battling it out with offensive train going for Division minutes. The latter lead came off tis. Division three winning out 97-61. four with two baskets in the first the fingertips of Gorham’s Doug In the following games Division The games were played in two 20 half and two in the second. Willey with two free-throws. one beat Division two in both out- minute halves each with a 30 sec- Collins led D4 with 14 points Representing the North Coun- ings, 100-77 for the girls and 133- ond shot clock. and nine rebounds with teammate try in D3 was White Mountains Dan 129 for the guys. The first half of the girls’ game McKenzie close behind with 11 Johnson and Berlin’s Jeremy The event serves as a tryout for was a turnover party with Division points and seven rebounds. Also Michalik. Both boys had three the Twin City Basketball Classic three blanking their opponents 16- representing the North Country points each in the first half both which will be played this summer 0 for the first five minutes and ten was Kristen Call of Colebrook who coming from layup/foul combos. and will match-up the top senior seconds. The Division four girls hit hit two field goals for D4 in the sec- “It was a lot of fun playing with basketball players from N.H. and a 12 point rally at the 13:10 mark ond half including a three-pointer. the best talent in Division three in Vt.

From East Coast to West: beefing up on fitness PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Dan Johnson did what he does best with a rebound against the Division By Jonathan Benton four boys on March 19 at NHTI. [email protected] LANCASTER — Local trainer Peter Rizzo recently left his na- tive tundra that is New Hamp- shire to brave the California cli- Former Spartan mate and get the scoop on the best workout techniques from one of the top gyms in the coun- turns Lacrosse star try. Rizzo went on a pilgrimage to By Jonathan Benton Results Fitness in Santa Clarita, [email protected] Ca. for their program design WHITEFIELD — White Moun- seminar from March 11-13. Re- tains Regional High School sults Fitness has appeared in a graduate Kayleigh Morneau variety of magazines including was recently named player of Men’s Health and rated one of the week by Husson University the top 20 gyms in the country. in Bangor, Maine and rookie of At the seminar were affirma- the week by the North Atlantic tions of some of the current do’s Conference. and dont’s in the world of exer- “It's awesome, we had two cise. According to Rizzo what’s goalies from last year, one did- out are the widely recognized n't play, so we gave her a shot,” crunches, sit-ups or any any said Husson girls lacrosse spinal flexion and extension ro- coach Mark Hundhammer. She tation movements. What’s in for has been working very hard and the lower body are some sort of just has done a tremendous job. squatting, dead lifting or one leg It's been great to have her and exercises while utilizing she's been super competitive.” push/pull exercises for the up- COURTESY PHOTO With no prior experience Local trainer Peter Rizzo with the highly acclaimed Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove owners of Results Fitness per body like push-ups or bench Morneau has taken a shine to COURTESY PHOTO presses. in California. lacrosse goal tending like a fish WMRHS alum Kayleigh The creators of Results Fit- to water and was a keystone to Morneau is a lacrosse wun- ness are Alwyn and Rachel Cos- Husson’s first two wins of the derkind at Husson University grove who have trained every- the gym is people seeking fat loss most important is file keeping. many of the ideas that I used on season. recently honored with two body from celebrities to mixed and one of the things they are One of the things that Rizzo kept my old facility on Main Street,” he Against Mount Ida on March player of the week titles. martial arts fighters and made known for is combining things in mind was that their gym said. “Like how I had an area just 17 she had 16 saves in a 9-8 numerous television appear- like functional movement screen- records every member, workout, designated for warm-ups, and game and 12 saves stopping ing and corrective exercise. Two exercise etc. so they can narrow foam rolling. Even the way they become an integral part of the ances including Fox News and many point blank shots, includ- Husson team and has played the Doctor OZ Show. aspects that Rizzo wanted to stay down what works. ran group fitness classes, the ing a chance to tie the game in up to date on “They hack their programs to templates and format they used the full 60 minutes of all four “The two of them I feel played the closing seconds. Morneau games this season. an instrumental role in defining “So they not only loss weight the point where they not only was very comparable to what I also picked up 12 saves in 16-14 but if they move better and feel guarantee results for everybody, do in my boot camp classes.” “Honestly she's the best me as a trainer today,” said Riz- over Worcester State on March we’ve seen of any teams we've zo. He had attended their semi- better they take on athletic en- but can also duplicate those re- Rizzo learned a lot on his mis- 19, keeping the Eagles in the deavors like skiing or running or sults with ease being so system- sion to be a better trainer and al- seen this year and has great nars going back to 2006 which back and forth game and stop- spirit,” said Hundhammer was the mid point for Rizzo when things they normally wouldn’t atic.” he said. so found the culture bit different ping some stellar scoring op- have tried because of various The most surprising thing from his East Coast roots. “Peo- Husson has been chosen as being a trainer evolved from be- portunities by the Lancers. the women's lacrosse presea- ing a hobby to a passion. “I don’t movement impairments, previ- that Rizzo learned was actually ple in the West Coast tend to be The Eagles are currently 3-1 ous injuries or inability to move,” that his program on the other more laid back and here you tend son favorite of the North At- just want to be a trainer I want to this season with a loss to Gor- lantic Conference East Division excel as a coach,” he said. “I re- said Rizzo. side of the country wasn’t so dif- to see people always in a rush, don 19-6 on March 21 and best- Probably one of the most ferent. people are very protective or in a vote conducted by the ally want to make sure my clients ing Green Mountain 15-9 on Sat- league's coaches. The Eagles, get the results they pay me for.” seemingly unexciting parts of “What amazed me the most their time on the East Coast,” said urday, March 26. With just six- training yet deemed as one of the when we toured the gym was how Rizzo. who finished 6-0 in conference The number one clientele at weeks experience under her a season ago, have seven re- belt Morneau appears to have turning starters. Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• On the road to fitness — part 9 Making the grade By Jonathan Benton time. This is a combination of a categories of fat, protein and [email protected] wide range of ways to process carbs. Anywho as I write this I food to harness the most deli- knew it was silly choice as I did This is the ninth of a series on cious parts fat, sugar and not take into account the con- sports writer Jon Benton’s quest carbs. The reason that we crave tents of sugar and alcohol in to get fit. This series is a per- such things is an old desire to the cider or the affect that it sonal account of working with survive through harsh times would have on my stomach local trainer Peter Rizzo and will and. Today however we hardly since barely having a drink run as long as this reporter’s have the need to store away since New Year’s. When you eat time and sanity will allow. this energy as it’s readily avail- healthy all the time and you eat able and we expend less of it, something like fast food or a LANCASTER — Starting off I but it will still be stored away beer you notice the affect it has apologize for my usage of “blue in the form of love handles non- on your body more as if it has language” in the first sentence theless. become ultra-sensitive to of my past column. I tend to There are plenty of funny di- changes in the regiment and type this the same way I talk in ets out there like the cave man doesn’t like many changes. For the real world and just as in the diet where you only eat what instance if I suddenly have a real world I should alter my ver- was available to cave men, so I high carb meal while visiting nacular when in the presence guess the modern day equiva- my folks then my heart rate ris- of impressionable youngsters lent of rocks and mammoth es and my face gets a little or those with purer sensibili- feet. My point being when you flushed. As in the past I will re- ties then my own. That being want to think about what is iterate it is okay to eat what you said, now off to the creamy cen- healthy to eat one might con- want if you eat healthy 90 per- ter of this piece. sider what’s occurs naturally in cent of the time. Also your body COURTESY PHOTO The more I follow my diet of nature as a jumping off point. is more forgiving of food you The Spartan athletes who scored grades good enough to qualify as “Scholar Athletes” got to meet with mostly protein and vegetables That being said I did some- eat 30 minutes before and 15 Governor Lynch last week in Concord. From left, Meredith St Cyr, Kelsey McCoullough, Pat Church, Jake with the odd grapefruit thrown thing quite silly on my diet Sun- minutes after you workout, ac- Barker, Gov. Lynch, Susan Lynch, Jake Moyer, Ryan Canon, Dan Johnson, Pete Wilkinson. in, the more I develop this the- day night when I opened my cording to Pete. ory of mine. It may sound a lit- fridge to find that I was all out I guess I will end this edition tle wacky or that I’m a few of Grapefruit and the Shaw’s Su- with the possibility that it may clowns short of a circus, but permarket was already closed be my last for quite a while as the more I investigate what is for the evening. So I scoured the softball/baseball season is Mount Washington Observatory offers healthy to eat the more I think the kitchen for anything that going to start up again and I will of monkeys. My point being is would be a nutritional equiva- likely have to change my work- what kinds of sustenance is lent. The best thing I could out schedule accordingly. Over 20 free distance learning programs available to them in the wild? come up with was a multivita- the week the boot camp class NORTH CONWAY — Thanks to able to offer these free pro- [email protected] Why surely not Oreos, Ice min and a bottle of hard cider has been training in a larger a grant from the Kendall C. and grams.” g. These grant-funded programs cream or anything deep fried. that my girlfriend had left on room at the Cabot Motor Inn Anna Ham Charitable Founda- Bob Murphy, Executive Direc- must be redeemed by the end of What I and others believe is a her last visit. No joke, the cider and there have been a plethora tion, the nonprofit Mount Wash- tor of the Kendall C. and Anna October 2011. major culprit in obesity is car- had no grams of fat and just the of new faces, male and female ington Observatory is offering Ham Charitable Foundation, For more information about bohydrates and a primate’s ma- amount of grams of carbs I alike of all ages. All I can say is area schools the opportunity to echoes Cruz’s enthusiasm for the Mount Washington Observatory jor source for this is only fruit. needed for that meal. As per Pe- I look forward to warmer days partake in their innovative dis- project. “Programs such as distance learning, visit Mount- Over time we have been collec- te’s direction all of my meals and getting outside as do we tance learning programs, com- these, pertaining to the educa- Washington.org/DistanceLearn- tively getting pudgier through are broken down by grams into all. pletely free of charge. Utilizing tion of children, are very dear to ing. videoconferencing technology, the directors of the foundation. Mount Washington Observa- the programs connect class- Investing in the education of our tory is a nonprofit, membership- rooms to the summit of Mount children is an investment in our supported research and educa- Washington, where scientists liv- future.” tional institution with a mission Co-op supports Habitat for ing and working in the Observa- Mount Washington Observa- to advance understanding of the tory’s famous mountaintop tory distance learning programs natural systems that create weather station conduct live, in- are designed to fit the New Hamp- Earth's weather and climate. Humanity Ammonoosuc Region teractive science programs. shire Frameworks and National Since 1932, the Observatory has LITTLETON — As part of their tomers. HFHAR Board thanks and almost $1300 will go towards Since many area schools do not Education Standards, and are been observing Mount Washing- monthly partnerships with local everyone who donated and the building of the 2011 habitat possess the videoconferencing geared toward grades four ton’s incredible extremes, con- charities, the Littleton Food Co- thanks the Co-op for their sup- house in this area. technology required for this kind through 12. Topics range from ducting scientific research, edu- op designated Habitat for Hu- port. Habitat for Humanity Am- of live connection, the grant pro- life and work at the Mount Wash- cating the public about the sci- manity Ammonoosuc Region Up to a limit of $25,000, six lo- monoosuc Region hopes to build vides funds for transportation to ington Observatory, to funda- ence of weather and climate and their partner for the month of cal supporters will match all do- one house each year and will be the Observatory’s Weather Dis- mentals of climate and the alpine amassing one of North America’s February. Through this partner- nations made to Habitat for Hu- building their third house this covery Center, where students environment. The programs are longest and most unique climate ship the local Habitat affiliate was manity Ammonoosuc Region be- summer. Partner family selection may participate utilizing the Ob- run from a special video studio in records. For weather reports, we- able to raise almost $650 from fore the end of March. This for the 2011 house is just begin- servatory’s equipment. Twenty the Weather Discovery Center, bcams, photos and more, visit generous donations by the Co- means that the contributions ning. The partner family will help programs are available to the where an Observatory educator MountWashington.org. op, its members and its cus- from the Co-op will be doubled build the home and then pur- SAU 9, SAU 13 and MSAD 72 facilitates the connection be- The mission of the Kendall C. chase it from the affiliate at no school districts on a first come, tween the school and the summit and Anna Ham Charitable Foun- la! profit and with a no-interest first served basis. weather station. Resident meteo- dation is to improve the quality Kay mortgage. House payments made “We’ve been offering distance rologists take over from there, of- of life for people living in the y, to the local affiliate will be used learning for the past two years, fering a one-of-a-kind education- Mount Washington Valley and da to build more homes. Partner irth connecting with schools and sci- al experience based on their ac- Bridgton and Fryeburg, Maine ar- 1st B families are selected based on ence centers as far away as Cali- tual research and work in the eas. For information on the grant appy need, ability to pay the mortgage, fornia, France and the South Home of the World’s Worst process, contact Bob Murphy at H and their willingness to partner. Pole,” says Observatory Director Weather. the Ham Foundation, Post Office Families put in up to 500 hours of of Education Michelle Cruz. “But To reserve a program or in- Box 2853, North Conway, NH “sweat equity” helping the affili- due to the technological require- quire about bringing a program 03860 or call 356-3389. Applica- ate in the building of their home. ments, many schools right here to one’s child’s school, simply tions for the next grant cycle Volunteers, materials, profes- in the area have not been able to contact Michelle Cruz at 356- must be received by July 31, sional services, and financial do- participate. We are thrilled to be 2137, ext. 225 or 2011. nations are all needed for the building of a Habitat home. To make donations or to receive Grant brings local food to New more information, contact Habi- tat for Humanity Ammonoosuc Region at P.O. Box 46, Littleton, Hampshire schools and institutions NH 03584, phone 616-2515, email A new grant from the U.S. De- With its portion of the grant, NH and cider into New Hampshire K- [email protected] partment of Agriculture will help Farm to School will participate in 12 schools. Within three years, , or check the website at put more locally grown food on regional planning and coordina- more than half the K-12 schools in www.AmmonoosucHabitat.org. the tables at schools, hospitals, tion and engage in state-based the state were purchasing them Remember, all money donations, colleges, and other institutions farm-to-school research and ac- for their cafeterias. In addition to up to a $25,000 total, before around the state. New Hampshire tivities. continuing with this successful March 31 will be matched. Farm to School, a program of the “This grant will enhance our program integrating apples and University of New Hampshire Sus- capacity to connect New Hamp- cider, the NHFTS is working to ex- tainability Academy, will receive shire farms and schools while pro- pand local food procurement. $11,000 of a $250,000 grant to farm- viding us the opportunity to par- In 2006, NHFTS initiated a new to-institution projects in six New ticipate in a regional project that pilot program — the Get Smart Eat England states. will be of benefit to all New Eng- Local 10 District Project — to work The full USDA grant is to the land states,” said Elisabeth Far- with school districts and a whole- Northeast regional steering com- rell, program coordinator in the sale farm in the Seacoast region to mittee of the National Farm to UNH Sustainability Academy. introduce new local foods in the School Network to expand and co- According to the regional schools. Since then, NHFTS has ordinate farm-to-institution work steering committee, annual been working to establish new in all six New England states. In school food expenditures for the farm-to-school connections with collaboration with the New Eng- six New England states are at wholesale growers and schools in land Governors Commission on $149.8 million. If local schools pur- other parts of the state. The NH Agriculture, American Farmland chased only five percent of their Farm to School Program receives Trust, and Franklin County Com- food locally, New England’s agri- funding from the New Hampshire munity Development Corpora- culture economy would increase Charitable Foundation, Share Our tion, among other partners, the by $7.5 million. The NH Farm to Strength, and the UNH Sustain- steering committee will tackle dis- School (NHFTS) Program was es- ability Academy. Learn more at: tribution, processing, and region- tablished in 2003 as a pilot pro- www.nhfarmtoschool.org or al and state-level coordination. gram to introduce local apples www.sustainableunh.unh.edu. MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B3 ••• Put a little ‘Spring’ in your step at the Engagement-Patterson-Hunt 18th Ammonoosuc Amble on April 9

LITTLETON — A cold and $20,000 and special prizes are be- to the health of the community. snowy winter has many wonder- ing offered for those participants For more information, to regis- ing if spring will ever arrive, but who raise the most money in ter on-line or download a registra- the running of the Ammonoosuc pledges. A pair of Boston Red Sox tion form, visit www.ammonoosu- Amble is a sure sign that spring is tickets donated by WB Mason is camble.org. on its way. The Ammonoosuc Am- the top fundraising prize for the ACHS is one of the largest pri- ble, a 5-mile walk/run, is being held adult category. The top prize for mary healthcare networks in on Saturday, April 9, at Profile the kids’ category is the child’s northern New Hampshire and Ver- School in Bethlehem. It is a USA choice of a snowshoe or xc-ski mont, and nearly 10,000 patients Track and Field sanctioned event package donated by Lahout’s. choose ACHS as their Medical and well known in the area for be- Participants can register on- Home. ACHS is a highly respected ing fun and family-friendly. line for $20 at www.ammonoosu- non-profit Federally Qualified The Amble is presented by Am- camble.org or can pick-up a regis- Health Center (FQHC) that has monoosuc Community Health Ser- tration form available at all five been providing patient-centered vices, Inc. (ACHS) and this year is ACHS sites in Littleton, Whitefield, affordable, quality healthcare the 18th year that the community Franconia, Woodsville and War- since 1975. Programs promote and has participated. It is sponsored ren. Mail-in registrations are $25, support the well being of individ- by a long list of local businesses. and race-day registration is $30. uals and families by emphasizing The Amble gives ACHS the oppor- Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk- preventive care and encouraging tunity to engage families in healthy ers start the course at 10:30 am, active participation in one’s own activities and lifestyles. Last year’s Kids’ Run begins at 10:45, and run- health. event had over 300 participants. ners at 11 a.m. There are water sta- ACHS serves 26 New Hamp- This year’s event promises to tions on the course, changing and shire towns in northern Grafton reach even more of those in the 26 restroom facilities on site, and and southern Coös counties and communities that ACHS serves childcare available for free — do- has sites located in Littleton, Fran- and beyond. The kids’ race is open nations appreciated — for race conia, Whitefield, Warren and to all — it is free for kids ages five participants. Woodsville. Clinical teams, made to 13 who register. Local busi- Ammonoosuc Community up of doctors, nurse practitioners nesses generously donate raffle Health Services, Inc. is proud to or physician assistants supported prizes and food for the post-race have Fairpoint Communications by nurses and medical assistants, events provided for the partici- as its Premier sponsor of the Am- provide comprehensive services pants free of charge, $2 for non- ble this year. Proceeds from the on a sliding fee scale. participants. There are also event further the organization’s For more information about Jacob Patterson and Jennifer Hunt of Burlington are thrilled to announce their engagement. Jennifer is awards given and free t-shirts for mission to provide quality, afford- ACHS, visit www.ammonoosuc.org the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hunt of Lancaster. She is a 2004 graduate of WMRHS and gradu- all participants. able healthcare for all. All spon- or call 444-2464. ACHS is accepting ated Cumme Laude from St. Michael's College. Jacob is the son of Michael and Doreen Patterson of Last year’s event raised just un- sors, volunteers and participants new patients. Call the new patient Hinesburg, Vt. The couple is planning a September 2011 wedding in Burlington, Vt. der $17,000. This year’s goal is are making a great investment in- hotline at 1-866-201-5076. Greener Homes Program improves housing in Woodsville and Lancaster Local choral group BEDFORD — At its recent meet- with several agencies statewide to addition, the energy and other again offers music award ing, New Hampshire Housing’s conduct comprehensive energy building improvements that will be Board of Directors approved the audits and to complete energy ef- undertaken through the Greener The Pine Hill Singers, a group funds to help defray college tu- accompanied by Anita Bonnevie commitment of over $4 million in ficiency improvements on nearly Homes Program and other financ- of 25 local women singers, has ition; a third upgraded her clar- of Bethlehem. tax-exempt bonds, federal HOME 800 low-income rental units during ing sources are expected to sup- again voted to offer an award of inet by getting new parts for it. The Pine Hill Singers offer Investment Partnership funds and the grant’s two-year period. port approximately 170 construc- $500 to a graduating high school The Singers enjoy keeping in concerts each year at holiday Greener Homes Program funds to These Opera Block Apartments tion-related jobs in New Hamp- student from the region. This touch with their award winners time in December and in the refinance and renovate the Opera in Woodsville and McKee Inn in shire during these challenging eco- award is open to seniors from and several have since per- spring. Upcoming concerts are Block in Woodsville and McKee Inn Lancaster both provide affordable nomic times. northern New Hampshire and formed with the group at their scheduled for Friday, June 3, at 7 in Lancaster, aging housing devel- rental units for seniors. The Opera Further, the Opera Block and Vermont attending public or pri- concerts. p.m. at the Alumni Hall in Haver- opments that are also important Block was originally constructed McKee Inn are considered histori- vate schools as well as home This singing group was es- hill and Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m. historical landmarks in these com- in 1908 and was used as an opera cal landmarks and both will be pre- schooled students. tablished 13 years ago by former at the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse. munities. In total, 69 affordable house before it was converted in- served by the planned improve- Applicants must have demon- Littleton resident Barbara It is the hope of the Pine Hill rental units will be preserved and to affordable housing in 1980. Mc- ments. AHEAD Inc., based in Lit- strated proficiency in music and Geissinger, the original director, Singers that during this time, improved. Kee Inn was built in 1896 and an ad- tleton, is the project sponsor for involvement in school or com- and her husband Warren when funding for the arts, from New Hampshire Housing is able dition was added in 1980 when the these developments. munity performance groups. The Geissinger, who accompanied both federal and local sources, to provide energy efficiency up- building was developed into af- New Hampshire Housing Fi- award will be used to enhance the singers. At that time the is being drastically cut, encour- grades to affordable multi-family fordable rental housing. nance Authority is a self-support- the musical development of the small group rehearsed in the aging the development of young rental units through its Greener Both projects have been serv- ing, public benefit corporation that recipient. Each candidate will be Geissingers' Pine Hill home nam- musicians will be reinforced by Homes Program. The Greener ing their respective communities operates a number of programs de- asked to write a short essay — ing themselves “The Pine Hill offering this music award. Homes Program is supported by a for about 30 years as affordable signed to assist low- and moder- 300 words or less — on the ways Singers.” When the Geissingers For more information, con- $2 million grant, funded by the New housing developments, and it is ate-income persons with obtaining in which music plays a part in retired and moved to Concord, tact Nancy Rapoport, chair of Hampshire Public Utility Commis- now time to perform renovations housing. Since its inception, New his or her life and to list in- the now expanded group of the Music Award Committee at sion’s Regional Greenhouse Gas to maintain the livability of the Hampshire Housing has helped volvement in various musical singers continued to meet each 837-9516, or email her at nan- Initiative (RGGI), along with $2 mil- apartments and enhance the ener- more than 38,000 families pur- theater, choral, band or orches- week at the Carolina Crapo build- [email protected]. lion in matching funds from New gy efficiency of the buildings. Once chase their own homes and has tral groups. Application packets ing in Sugar Hill under the direc- Hampshire Housing, and $3 million renovations are complete, both been instrumental in financing the have been sent to guidance tion of Judy Abbott of Littleton, in weatherization funds that were the projects and residents will ben- creation of more than 14,000 mul- counselors and music teachers committed by the state’s Office of efit from lower energy costs and ti-family housing units. More infor- in each school. Finished applica- ACCOUNTING REP Energy and Planning. Under the greater energy efficiency, which mation about its programs can be tions, including students' essays Greener Homes Program, New will ensure the units remain af- found on the agency's website at as well as endorsements from URGENTLY NEEDED TO WORK FOR OUR AID. Hampshire Housing has partnered fordable for low-income seniors. In www.nhhfa.org. music teachers and guidance counselors, should be post- REQUIREMENTS: GOOD TYPING SKILLS, marked by May 1. The award re- MUST SPEAK ENGLISH, FRENCH, NORTH COUNTRY cipient will be announced at OR SPANISH FLUENTLY. graduation and funds will be giv- ANY JOB EXPERIENCE CAN APPLY. STUDENT en at that time. WILL EARN $3020 MONTHLY. Past recipients have used this Email me at [email protected] award money in a variety of for more information. North Country Students — Lyndon State ways. One student, who had been using an instrument that Shannon Knecht of Lancaster and Amy Newton and is a Visual with no incomplete or failing belonged to his high school, pur- ® has been named to the Dean’s List Arts major. grades and a minimum grade- chased a trombone to take with at Lyndon State College in Lyn- Lindsey Fitch of Lancaster has point average of 3.50. him to college; another used the don, Vt. for the fall 2010 semester. been named to the Dean's List at Shannon is the Daughter of Stan Lyndon State College for the fall and Sally Knecht and is a Exercise 2010 semester. 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Older and wiser Shadow is ready for a friend Shadow is a female all black cat approximately 1-1/2 years old who has been at the shelter since Fluffy is a 7-yr-old long-haired grey cat, she is good with other cats and has been with us as a group of February 2010. She loves to play with the others and is very friendly. For more information on Shadow five cats for over a year. If you can give one or more of these older cats a home they would love to be or other cars available for adoption call Paws N Claws Pet Rescue at 846-5011. part of a loving family. For more information or to adopt, call Riverside Rescue 802-892-5300 or apply online at www.riversideanimalrescue.org. UCVH Artist of the Month

Garfield likes to be king Garfield is a big, long-haired orange male who has been at the shelter since January 2010. He loves to climb the cat tree and observe the other cats at play like he is the king. For more information on

Garfield or other cars available for adoption call Paws N Claws Pet Rescue at 846-5011. COURTESY PHOTO Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) member Judi Calhoun, is the artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH).The artist of the month is a collaborative effort of the UCVH and CRAG and is funded by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Suicide prevention YOUR GUIDE TO: SPRING 2011 trainings offered SPRING HOME & GARDEN in Coös County COÖS COUNTY — Over the such as family service organiza- past few years, close to 1,000 tions, summer camps, faith- people have been trained in the based programs, after-school national best practice Con- drop-in programs, recreational nect™Suicide Prevention Pro- groups, residential programs, • LITTLETON COURIER gram in Coös County. Funded domestic violence services, by a grant awarded by the Sub- homeless shelters, family plan- stance Abuse and Mental Health ning and other health-related Services Administration (SAMH- services. • BERLIN REPORTER SA) with a focus on youth sui- On May 2, 4, and 6, Connect cide prevention, the NH chapter ™ will hold an intensive 3-day of the National Alliance on Men- training for community mem- tal Illness (NAMI NH) partnered bers in Coös County who are in- • THE COÖS COUNTY with North Country Health Con- terested in becoming certified sortium in 2010 to expand its Connect trainers. This “Train DEMOCRAT Connect™Suicide Prevention the Trainer” training is offered Program in Western Coös Coun- as a way to build local capacity ty. and promote sustainability by Connect™ is a nationally-rec- certifying local trainers to pro- ognized program developed by vide training in the national best NAMI NH that provides suicide practice Connect™ model to REACH THOUSANDS prevention training and support their co-workers and communi- services to communities and ty members. This training will OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS key service providers through- be held at the Stratford Town out the state. Although the train- Hall from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each ings are specifically geared to- day. DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO BOOK wards preventing youth suicide, Additional trainings are the skills and information are planned for first responders, ed- applicable across the lifespan. ucators, parents and communi- YOUR SPRING & SUMMER JOBS! Half-day trainings are available ty members. Anyone interested for service providers in social in attending any of the trainings, * with an advertisement in these special pages, you can services, mental health and sub- being notified if a particular stance abuse, law enforcement, training is scheduled, or in submit a 500 word or less press release to be included as well! EMS, faith leaders, educators, scheduling a training for a par- and medical providers. Con- ticular group, should contact nect™ also offers training for Becky McEnany at bmce- parents and other community [email protected]. The train- 00 members. ings are free but registration is $ Next month, a training devel- required and space is limited. 11 PER COLUMN INCH oped specifically for social serv- It is everyone’s responsibili- ice providers will be offered in ty to prevent suicide. Warning Colebrook on April 5, from 1-4:30 signs include: talking about p.m. at the 45th Parallel. Since death or dying, isolation, social service providers are of- anger/rage, hopelessness, in- ND TH ten in a position to recognize creased use of alcohol or other APRIL 22 MAY 4 and offer help to people who are drugs and mood changes. Any- AD DEADLINE: | PUBLISH DATE: at risk for suicide, it is impor- one who is worried about some- tant that they be trained to rec- one who may be at risk of sui- ognize individuals at risk for sui- cide should call the National Sui- cide and learn strategies for cide Prevention Lifeline 1-800- FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT: connecting their clients to help. 273-TALK (8255). For more in- Anyone working in social serv- formation on suicide prevention CALL Lisa at 788-4939 or E-MAIL: [email protected] ices is invited to this training in- in New Hampshire, go to cluding people working in a www.theconnectproject.org or wide range of organizations, www.naminh.org. MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B5 ••• A Century in Coös Weeks Memorial Library

Compiled by Cathy Grodin ly Could Love is by Larry Livin, Defense in the Bush adminis- Graham Moore, Heartwood by 1911 islative hall for the ceremony of pro- and will appeal to those who tration. Belva Plain, and Family Stories “The public is cordially invited roguing the General Court.” enjoyed the stories of Dewey Joyce Carol Oates describes by V. C. Andrews. to spend this evening abroad with “On Sunday, April 10, Lancaster the library pooch. Also new is how she coped with the loss of Also new are Major Petti- Animal Hospital, a look at the her husband in A Widow’s Sto- grew’s Last Stand by Helen Si- the members of the Epworth will be asked to contribute its share By Iris W. Baird League Social to be held at 7:30 p.m. of the fund to be raised throughout work of veterinary clinics by ry. monson, The Complaints by Ian in the Methodist Church. An inter- the country by the American Com- Native American people Stephen Sawicki. Yet another adventure, this Rankin, Sing Your Way Home by esting literary and musical program mittee for Relief in Ireland. Lan- have always been a part of our ‘Til the Cows Come Home by one the result of a reporter’s Jodi Picoult, Last Comes the will be rendered by some of the caster has never yet failed to re- history, and have been getting Carol Harvey Clapp is the “al- curiosity is Moby Duck by Egg by Bruce Duffy, and The In- town’s favorites and the High spond liberally and whole hearted- increased attention these days. most true story of a bicenten- Donovan Hohn. He wondered ner Circle by Brad Metzler. School Orchestra, after which re- ly to any appeal to relive suffering This isn’t something new how- nial farm in Epping, New Hamp- what happened when a cargo of Ruins by Kevin J. Anderson freshments will be served in Japan in any clime and it is expected that ever, as a recent arrival shows. shire.” rubber ducks went overboard is another of the X Files series. by the young ladies of that coun- the citizens of Lancaster will re- The book is What Cheer, Netop! William and Kate by Christo- in their journey from China to The Amish Midwife by Mindy try.” spond with the same liberality to Or A Key into the Language of pher Anderson is one of what the United States. They turned Starns Clark and Leslie Gould is Headline: “Clever Women Al- the fund for the relief of the women America, or and Help to the Lan- will undoubtedly be many up in some unexpected places. another of the Women of Lan- ways Keep Their Hair Fascinating and children of Ireland.” guage of the Natives in that part books about the royal couple The Zombie Survival Guide caster County stories. and Free From Dandruff.” 1931 of America called New England and their upcoming wedding. is an odd handbook by Max Some of the new mysteries 1921 Headline: “County Delegation in It was published originally in Hal Needham recounts Brooks. are Love You More by Lisa Gard- “CONCORD, March 28 — If you Turmoil — Bitter battle over ap- London, England, in 1643. The some of his adventures in Stunt- New on the fiction shelves, ner, Hare Today, Dead Tomor- wish to see the New Hampshire Leg- propriation of two hundred thou- author of the original was man! My Car-crashing, Plane- in the category described as row by Cynthia Baxter, Where islature of 1921 in action, you must sand dollars for County buildings.” Robert Williams, who had Jumping, Bone-breaking, Death- thrillers are Live Wire by Har- Shadows Dance by C. S. Harris, come to Concord this week of next, Advertisement: “Closing Out moved to Rhode Island when defying Hollywood Life lan Coben, Toys by James Pat- Scones and Bones by Laura for all signs point to final adjourn- Sale! After 25 years of successful the governors of Massachu- .Adventure of another sort terson and Neil McMahon, Child, and Fruit of All Evil, a ment on or before April 8. The ap- merchandising a sacrifice of stan- setts Bay colony made him un- is the theme of The Company Silent Money by Linda Farmer’s Market Mystery by propriations and the amendments dard groceries… April 6 to April 30 welcome there. The current edi- We Keep by Robert Baer and Fairstein, and The Jungle by Paige Shelton. to the school law are the only mat- inclusive. Canned fruits, cereals, tion is subtitled “selections Dayna Baer. This is a husband Clive Cussler with Jack DuBrul, Carole Kismaric and Marvin ters now pending which bear the canned vegetables, canned meets, from the original” and was and wife true story. another in their Oregon Files. Hefferman have investigated ‘must’ label, although many meri- soaps and soap powders, stone translated and edited by Hadas- Donald Rumsfeld’s book is Other fiction includes The the back story of The Mysteri- torious measures upon which final crocks (3 and 4 gallons) teas, cof- sah Davis. called Known and Unknown and Uses of Enchantment by Heidi ous Case of Nancy Drew and the action has not yet been taken fees, spices and preserves. If a gro- Oogy – the Dog Only a Fami- is about his role as Secretary of Julavits, The Sherlockian by Hardy Boys. doubtless will get through before Governor Brown appears in the leg- Century,PAGEB8

From Your Commissioner Spring Fever By Lorraine Merrill, N.H. Com- discussions on topics like ‘What is missioner of Agriculture agriculture?’ to prepare children for the program. My father dug the first parsnips Also in recognition of National from our garden this past weekend. Ag Day, Rep. Bob Haefner of Hud- He delivered three fine specimens son, chair of the House Environ- to our door Saturday morning, just ment and Agriculture Committee, as I was preparing to head out to sent a letter to all 400 members of the NOFA Conference in Exeter — the New Hampshire House of Rep- so I mentioned them in my wel- resentatives. We reprint that mes- coming remarks. You know you are sage as a Guest Column in this in the good company of gardeners week’s Market Bulletin. Rep. Haefn- and farmers when mention of the er is also the legislative/agriculture first harvest of parsnips in mid- director for the New Hampshire March elicits audible gasps of envy Grange. Rep. Haefner notes that as from the crowd. The NOFA-NH (Nat- our state has become more urban- ural and Organic Farmers Associa- ized, fewer people are familiar with tion) conference drew more than farming and the agriculture in their 500 participants. The ultimate midst. spring fever indulgence is the an- That point was brought home nual UNH Greenhouse Open House during rush hour in Stratham last this weekend, March 25-26 from 9 Wednesday evening. Pete Turcotte a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. was boiling sap and welcoming cus- Governor John Lynch success- tomers in his mobile sugarhouse fully drew sap from a big maple — which I described in a column right next to the sugarhouse at last March — just off our driveway Stone Wall Farm in Keene last Mon- at the edge of our front field on day, but his wife, Dr. Susan Lynch Route 108. I had just gone into our — who never misses the annual house when I heard multiple sirens. event — once again seemed to drill From an upstairs window, I could a faster-running tap. Swarms of see firetrucks on the road near the Keene elementary students were end of our driveway. A well-inten- excited observers and helpers. The tioned driver had phoned 911 to re- children were clearly knowledge- port a fire after spotting steam bil- able about the process of gathering lowing from the vent in the sugar- and boiling sap to make maple house roof. Apparently this com- syrup — and perhaps all the more muter was unfamiliar with this typ- interested because of that under- ical March scene throughout rural standing. New England. So far as I have been On Tuesday, and throughout able to determine, this is a first. last week in observation of Nation- Neither former commissioner al Ag Day and National Ag Week, at Steve Taylor, nor NH Farm Bureau least 200 volunteers took 100 Executive Director Rob Johnson, copies of the book “In the Trees, nor our Division of Regulatory Ser- Honey Bees” out to school class- vices maple inspectors have heard rooms and libraries across the of a fire department called to an ac- state. The Ag in the Classroom ag tive sugarhouse operation. literacy project selects a scientifi- Finally, we should have includ- cally accurate book for young read- ed contact information for the de- ers each year. Organizations in- partment’s Division of Weights and cluding the NH Farm Bureau Young Measures with last week’s article Farmers and Associated Women, from the National Conference on NH Beekeepers Association, NH Weights and Measures on the in- Grange, and more help coordinate crease in calls to investigate gaso- readers and purchase books, line pump accuracy when gas which are donated to the partici- prices rise. Members of the public pating schools. Beekeepers part- can call or email the division with nered up with readers this year to questions or complaints at 271- show kids equipment and answer 3700 or email the many questions from the in- [email protected]. Com- quisitive students. The school li- plaint forms are available online at brarians use this event to highlight http://www.nh.gov/agric/divi- agriculturally themed books in sions/weights_measures/index.ht their collections, and teachers lead m. #2 HEATING OIL

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Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday [email protected] to Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• “John H. Greenway, State Direc- es offered at Berlin High School, at Housing in Area.” a new ten unit motel will begin ‘any- appliance was turned on in a stor- Century tor of Selective Service, Concord, the March 21 meeting. Richard “There will be an open house at time now’ according to its owner, age room at the Great Glen Trails (continued from Page B5) warns of neglect on the part of men Bradley, principal; Mervin Ames, White Mountains Regional High Roger Choquette, owner of Roger’s lodge near the base of the Mount cery store ought to have it, you’ll attaining the age of 18 in registering math; Ed Oleson, shop: Robert School on Thursday, April 8, at 7 Campground on Route 2. Washington Auto Road precipitat- find it in this sale. Fixtures also go! of Selective Service. It is the duty of Waugh, French; and Richard p.m. Principal Henry LaBranche will 1991 ed an explosion that burned the Safe, refrigerator, cash and account all male persons to register with his LeClerc, guidance director, told of greet all visitors in the auditorium “MAIDSTONE — A Groveton building to the ground last Friday registers, show cases, scales, roll Local Board on attaining the age of the various courses and the special and the entire staff will be on hand. man was struck in the head by a fly- morning. Although there was little top desk, truck, electric light fix- 18 or within five days thereafter. A vocational courses offered.” The evening will begin with a style away metal hook last Tuesday night evidence left in which to recon- tures, everything in the store. Save penalty is provided for failure to “The Col. Town Spending Com- show put on by the Future Home- at Maidstone Lake as he attempted struct events, Gorham Fire Chief On Groceries, Bell & Carleton, Lan- comply.” mittee held its annual spring meet- makers of America under the direc- to load his bobhouse onto a trailer. Rick Eichler said that it is believed caster.” “On Wednesday morning, ing at the Community House on tion of Mrs. Marion Packard.” Ron Singer, 36, was first rushed by that an appliance in the lodge’s stor- 1941 March 21, fire struck a business Thursday evening and welcomed 1981 his companion to Weeks Memorial age room ‘sparked the explosion Headline: “Thompson Fiscal block in Gilman, Vt., causing about Mrs. Ardis Paine as a new member. “LANCASTER — The Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster and from that started the fire.’” Agent — Governor Blood Made $15,000 damage. The Magoon Vari- Mrs. Paine was elected to fill the va- Fair Association faces a $20,000 loss there by Groveton Ambulance “LANCASTER — Just a week be- Temporary Appointment Yesterday ety Store was totally destroyed and cancy left by the resignation of Clin- in operating cash because of the Corps to Dartmouth-Hitchcock fore Daylight Savings Time begins Pending Further Consideration. Fis- others also suffered. Mrs. Ruth Ma- ton L. White, who had served most end of state aid generated by racing Medical Center in Hanover where with everything so far going cal Agent Bill Passed By Senate.” goon is the owner of the store where ably as a committee member and at Rockingham Park, the selectmen he was treated for a fractured skull smoothly as the temperature “Pasquale Nardillilo has rented the loss was estimated at $10,000. chairman of the Field Committee were told during their meeting Mon- and a minor bruise to the brain. To- warms slowly, officials continue to the first floor of the block formerly The building is owned by James for a number of years. Annual elec- day night, and the fair’s directors day, he is resting at home, ‘acting monitor the annual melting on Is- occupied by the Lancaster P. & H. Bernard of Lancaster. It housed a tion of officers was held. Dr. James are seeking all sorts of ways to both like his old self’ according to his rael’s River using computerized Co. to the State Liquor Commission rent occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A. Ferguson was elected chairman; save money and generate cash ¬— wife, Gail.” sensors that record daily water lev- which is to establish Lancaster’s Howard Sargent, who saved all of Mrs. Margaret Guilmette, Treas.; including seeing what the town it- Headline: “All but the smell was els. If the region continues its grad- first state operated liquor store in their belongings.” Nathalie B. 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AN EASY, AFFORDABLE WAY TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B9 ••• Comedian Juston McKinney comes to the North Country Weekly LITTLETON — Franconia favorite acoustic Guitarist and members Woodville Guaranty grown son. Watch a couple of his Calendar Notch Chamber of Commerce is singer Matt Tellier will provide Savings Bank, Littleton Chevrolet You Tube special excerpts and of Events proud to bring Sweet Mountain the magic of his entertainment Buick and Crosstown Motors of one will be bound to order tick- Comedy by New Hampshire’s before the 8 p.m. comedy show Littleton, and North Country En- ets right on-line or stop at the own Juston McKinney to the Lit- time. vironmental Services of Bethle- nearest WGSB banking office. tleton Elks Lodge on Saturday, Tickets are $20 each and hem. Media sponsors include “New Hampsha-Live, Freeze April 9. Fresh from appearances guests must be age 21 or over WYKR 101.3FM, WPKQ 103.7FM then Die” emblazoned on T- on the Tonight Show, Blue Collar with positive ID required. Tickets and 97.5FM, WOKQ 103.7FM and shirts, comes from McKinney’s Comedy Tour-the Next Genera- are available on line at franconi- 97.5FM, and The Notch- WMTK material on You Tube, and much Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday tion and Comedy Central, the anotch.org, and at any 106.3 FM. The evening is also has been recorded on CDs and [email protected] to Portsmouth native promises to Woodsville Guaranty Savings sponsored in part by Cannon Mt. DVDs, but Juston McKinney, “live Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 bring down the house with his Bank location. The chamber sug- View Above the Notch Motel & and in person,” will provide some comedic genius and New England gests tickets should be pur- Restaurant of Franconia, and Ex- of the funniest memories of the Wednesday, March 30 based humor. ? Accompanying chased as soon as possible, as it 41 Rental - Rental, Sales & Re- life we live, work and play here in Book Discussion, 7 p.m. at White Mountains Com- McKinney from the stage of the seating is limited. Tickets will be pair of Littleton. our favorite part of New Hamp- munity College Fortier Library in Berlin. Mike Wilson of Elks Lodge hall will be Rich Jus- available at the door; first come, ?A visit to his website, juston- shire. For further information or the Northern Forest Center will lead a discussion of “The Northern For- tus of Comedy Central. Doors first served. mckinney.com, provides a hilari- questions, visit both websites est,” edited by David Dobbs and Richard Ober as part of the Northern open at 7 p.m. for the evening‘s Major sponsors of this popu- ous bio on the extensive back- mentioned, or call the FNCC Wel- Forest series, which is funded in part by the New Hampshire Humani- hospitality. Local North Country lar night of comedy are FNCC ground and success of this home come Center at 823-5661. ties Council. Friday, April 1 Donna Marie and Her Puppet Friends at St. Kieran Arts Center on April 2 Endurance Riding, Mahoosuc Land Trust Local Knowledge Series, 7 BERLIN — Popular children lain. p.m. at Trustees Auditorium, McLaughlin Science Building, Gould Acad- and family entertainer Donna This program is made possi- emy, Bethel, Me. Kathy Brunjes and Tom Hutchinson will talk about their Marie, an accomplished ventrilo- ble through the sponsorship of participation on horseback in Endurance Riding events both nationally quist, singer and dancer, will per- Jim & Rita O’Donnell and Hall of and internationally. Open to the public and free of charge. Donations form a unique musical and whim- Greetings, with support of the accepted to help fund the programs. FMI: (207) 824-3806. sical show featuring a bright ar- NH State Council on the Arts, Na- ray of her hand-made Puppet tional Endowment for the Arts, Saturday, April 2 Friends at St. Kieran Arts Center and the New Hampshire Charita- Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist on Saturday, April 2 at 1 pm. Tick- ble Foundation/North Country’s Church, Route 3, Whitefield. Donations only — 10 percent of proceeds ets are $6 for adults and $3 for Art Ventures Fund, an Anony- go to the Caleb Group. children. mous Fund, Libby Family Fund, Ventriloquism never stops North Country Region Communi- Rabies Clinic, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for cats only, and 1 to 4 p.m. for dogs amazing children or adults. Don- ty Fund and the Stanton and Eliz- only., at The Berlin Recreation Center in Berlin. Distemper and leukemia na Marie and Her Friends pro- abeth Davis Fund. shots also available for cats for $12 and $22. Distemper, kennel cough vide that amazement and a whole Upcoming Sunday perform- and Lyme disease shots also available for dogs for $12, 12, and $22. All lot more. With a fast-paced reper- ances in the 2011 Series include Rabies vaccinations are $12. Bring documents showing history of past toire of singing, dancing, yodel- the International Musical Arts In- vaccinations. Dog licenses also available for Berlin residents. The rabies ing and a flair for comedy, her stitute Spring Concert on Sun- clinic is sponsored by The White Mountain Beagle Club in conjunction with The Lancaster Veterinary Hospital. performances capture the imagi- grams throughout New England formance. day, April 10 at 2 p.m.; John Cas- nation of audiences of all ages. sell, Pianist and Entertainer on and Canada. She has performed “We are looking forward to Pinch Pots, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for ages 12+, with Lore Caldwell. Two- Donna Marie has a unique for the Disney Channel and has gathering both children and May 1; and Mill City Revival Band rapport with children, drawing on Friday, May 20. week class on April 2 & 16. Bowls and other shapes can be made in clay become a favorite at schools, adults together for fun Saturday from a simple technique called pinching. Lore will teach this basic tech- them effortlessly into her magi- conventions, State Fairs and at afternoon at the Arts Center. For a complete 2011 Arts Cen- cal world where all sort of won- ter schedule and more informa- nique and lead students into what she calls a moving meditation. $160. other community and family Come find out how Ventrilo- To register call the Littleton Studio School at 444-1066. derful creatures reside and events. quists “do what they do” and tion, contact the Arts Center at where outrageously funny things 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or vis- Copies of her most recent watch the puppets tell their own The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo, 7:30 p.m. at the South Congrega- happen. it www.stkieranarts.org or St. book, “Ventriloquism: How do fabulous stories in this highly in- tional Church, St. Johnsbury, presented by the Northeast Kingdom Clas- Donna Marie has appeared on you do that?” will be available teractive family show!” said Arts Kieran Community Center for the sical Series. FMI: www.nekclassicalseries.org. many stages and television pro- for purchase following the per- Center Director, Joan Chamber- Arts on Facebook. Donna Marie and Her Puppet Friends, 1 p.m., at St. Kieran Arts Cen- Little Anthony and The Imperials to play St. Johnsbury ter in Berlin. Popular children and family entertainer Donna Marie, an accomplished ventriloquist, singer and dancer, will perform a unique ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Very Imperials shot 17 hit tunes to the musical and whimsical show featuring a bright array her hand-made few 1960s pop groups still exist Top 40 charts. In addition to the Puppet Friends. Tickets are $6 adults/$3 for children. FMI: 752-1028. as anything close to their original songs listed above, they include formations. The Rolling Stones “Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop” Sunday, April 3 are still led by their driving force, “I’m on the Outside (Looking In),” Tri-Weave Treasure Bracelet, 2 to 5 p.m., with Deb Fairchild. Students Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and “Just Two Kinds of People In will learn tri-weave beading while making a band of flowers to grace the and the all-instrumental sound of the World,” which the group per- wrist. Tri-weave is a first cousin to right-angle weave; the tri-weave fab- The Ventures continues behind formed on HBO’s nationally tele- ric is soft, flexible and supple. $35, materials $12. To register call the Lit- founding lead guitarists Don Wil- vised concert commemorating tleton Studio School at 444-1066. son and Bob Bogle, and The Who the 25th anniversary of the Rock still go out on occasion, with Pe- n’ Roll Hall of Fame, into which Monday, April 4 ter Townsend and Roger Daltry the group was inducted by their WIC clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow Street in Berlin. on board. But many of the era’s longtime friend Smokey Robin- For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. best-known R & B groups that son in 2009. tour under the iconic names of Singer/songwriter Paul Simon Tuesday, April 5 originals like The Temptations recently commented that “Little WIC voucher clinic, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow Street and The Shirelles are regarded by Anthony Gourdine has one of the in Berlin. For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. many as little more than Karaoke purest voices to come out of the bands for the hits that marked New York City doo-wop scene.” Wednesday, April 6 that era. Bob Dylan famously added, WIC clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. at Monadnock Congregation Church Little Anthony and The Impe- “There's no more rock and roll. in Colebrook. For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. rials is an exception. This endur- It's an imitation. I never did rock ing R & B group still boasts its and roll. The Beatles weren't rock North Country Home Builders – Building Codes, 5:30 p.m. at Lan- amazing lead singer “Little An- and roll, nor were the Rolling caster Motor Inn. Ten Building Codes that you don’t know. Meet and eat thony” Gourdine, with his unmis- Stones. Rock and roll ended with at 5:30 followed by a free program at 6:30 p.m. takable falsetto voice that shaped Little Anthony and The Imperi- indelible songs like “Going’ Outta als." Friday, April 8 Tri-County Cap - What makes it work? is the topic of Men’s Breakfast My Head,” “Tears on My Pillow,” Little Anthony and the Imperi- Group, 7 a.m. at the Gorham/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Pre- and “Hurts So Bad.” And the als are being presented by King- senter is Larry Kelly, Director of Tri-County Cap. Breakfast at 7 a.m. and group’s classic 1963 line-up re- dom County Productions, work- vin Gaye and Aretha Franklin. piece band, including trumpets presentation at 7:30 a.m. Free will offering for the Ecumenical Food mains mostly intact, with band Kingdom County Productions and saxophones. Tickets are ing in association with Cata- Pantry of Berlin. FMI: 466-3496. members Ernest Wright and will present Little Anthony and available at the Catamount Arts mount Arts and with sponsorship Clarence Collins joining Little An- the Imperials in an exclusive New regional box office or by calling from local businesses and media Saturday, April 9 thony on stage. Only Sammy England concert at 7:30 p.m. on (802) 748-2600, and 24-hour on- outlets. For information, contact Randolph Mountain Club fundraiser at Libby's Bistro, 6 p.m., the 5th Strain no longer sings with the Sunday, April 3, at Fuller Hall, St. line sales are available at Cata- Kingdom County series producer in a series of gourmet dinners that serve as fundraisers for the mem- group, having retired in 2004. Johnsbury Academy. The group mountArts.org. Jay Craven at jcraven@marl- bers and guests of the 100-year-old mountain club. Following a social Strain is now replaced by Robert will be accompanied by an eight- In all, Little Anthony and the boro.edu. hour at 6 PM, one of Libby's extraordinary meals will be served. The LeBlanc, former singer with Mar- meal will be followed by a raffle of RMC commemorative merchandise and still more socializing. The event is limited to 50 guests and there is Piano duo to wind up classical series season a $35 per person charge for the meal. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting event chair, Sarah Gallup at: [email protected]. ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — The Var- shavski-Shapiro Piano Duo will per- Paste Paper, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Kristine Lingle. Learn a variety of form works for piano-four-hands surface decoration techniques using paste paint to create a collection on Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at of beautiful papers, then turn them into book covers, origami boxes and the South Congregational Church, a document pouch. $55, materials $5. To register call the Littleton Stu- St. Johnsbury, as the final concert dio School at 444-1066. of the season of the Northeast King- dom Classical Series. Perfect Your Soldering for Jewelers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Joy Raskin. Diana Shapiro, a native of Rus- This one-day workshop will cover all the soldering basics from butt sia, and Ukranian-born Stanislava joints to stick soldering with hands-on experience to help gain confi- Varshavski met in 1998 in Jerusalem, and teamed up to form dence in soldering skills. $85, materials $20. To register call the Littleton a piano duo. They have gone on to Studio School at 444-1066. win many international competi- tions and to perform throughout Is- Sunday, April 10 rael, Europe, and the U.S. Though Small Scale Welding for Jewelers, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Joy Raskin. each played as a soloist initially, In this workshop, students will learn to use the little torch to weld thin they prefer performing together. steel, steel nails and steel wire into small sculpture steel jewelry and “Everything is twice as good,” says even steel wire vessels. $85, materials $25. To register call the Littleton Varshavski, and Shapiro adds, “It’s Studio School at 444-1066. more fulfilling playing as a duo. It’s closer to perfect when you play Monday, April 11 with someone.” The program will WIC clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow Street in Berlin. include works by Schubert, Ravel, For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. Stravinsky, and Rachmaninoff. Tickets will be available at the Tuesday, April 12 door or online for $16, general; $13, WIC voucher clinic, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow Street seniors; and $6, students. In keep- in Berlin. For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. ing with a wish to make great mu- sic affordable to all, the Series of- Wednesday, April 13 fers a low Special Rate of $6, which Lecture – Crosscut, 7 p.m. at White Mountains Community College can be requested at the ticket table Fortier Library in Berlin. Rebecca Rule will give her talk, Crosscut. Us- or reserved ahead by calling 626- ing oral histories, Rule recreates the voices of North Country people and 5993. The church is handicapped uses new and vintage photos to tell the story of logging, the Berlin Mills, accessible by an elevator at the “A wonderful piano duo,” (Gazeta Krakowska—Poland) Diana Shapiro and Stanislava Varshavski will perform and life in the Androscoggin Valley, from the beginnings of the logging back of the building. For more in- on Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, presented by the industry in the 1800s, through the boom years, and on to the demoli- formation call 748-8012 or 626-5993 tion of the stacks in 2007, marking the end of an era. or visit www.nekcl Northeast Kingdom Classical Series. www.nekclassicalseries.org for more information. B10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• Mt. Washington Auto Road celebrates 150th anniversary PINKHAM NOTCH — In 2011, the sunrise from the summit of The black tie or period costume gust 8 — up the Mt. Washington Auto Sept. 9-11 — A colonial encamp- the Mt. Washington Auto Road Mt. Washington. The Mt. Wash- gala will include a champagne All cars that arrive with the Road and fundraiser for Tin ment of reenactors will recreate will be celebrating its 150th an- ington Auto Road will open ear- toast and brief, theatrical pre- famous “This Car Climbed Mt. Mountain Conservation Center. life in North America from 1750 niversary. First opened in 1861, ly for guests to drive them- sentations of the history of the Washington” bumper sticker af- Cyclists travel from across the through 1840. Participants will the Mt. Washington Auto Road selves. Mt. Washington Carriage Road. fixed to it will receive free pas- country to challenge them- demonstrate the use of appro- is America’s Oldest Manmade Climb to the Clouds on June Mt. Washington Auto Road sage up the mountain — vehicle selves in the world’s toughest priate tools, clothing, and Attraction and when the road 23-26 — First run in 1904, the Crew Reunion on August 7 — All limitations apply. The United hillclimb. For more information firearms from this time period. opened, as the Mt. Washington Climb to the Clouds is one of current and former staff of the States Post Office will also be on visit www.MWARBH.org. Saturday will feature a mock bat- Carriage Road, Abraham Lin- America’s oldest motorsports Mt. Washington Auto Road and hand with a commemorative Roaring Twenties Evening on tle. coln was President and the events and returns following a the Glen House are welcomed to pictorial postmark station. A August 27 — A recreation of a For more information regard- Union was made up of 34 states. 10-year hiatus. With Travis Pas- attend this fun gathering for gathering of antique vehicles 1920s speakeasy, this casino ing any of the events at the Mt. The Mt. Washington Auto Road trana setting a new unofficial reminiscing, storytelling and will round out the day. night at the base of the moun- Washington Auto Road and a will be commemorating its record time up the Mt. Wash- bragging about the “old days.” Mt. Washington Auto Road tain will be a fundraiser for M&D complete events schedule, visit sesquicentennial with special ington Auto Road in 2010, a 150th Birthday of the Mt. Bicycle Hillclimb on August 20 Productions. www.MtWashingtonAutoRoad.c events throughout the year. thrilling race up the mountain is Washington Auto Road on Au- — The original bicycle hillclimb Muster in the Mountains on om. Here is a look at the calendar. expected in 2011. Along with the 150th Spring Clearing on marquee event on Sunday, the April 23 — Before heavy ma- Mt. Washington Auto Road in Film screening and contra dance at NorthWoods chinery, the Road Crew would conjunction with Vermont EAST CHARLESTON, Vt. — development and how to over- journeys 600 miles through New Dance with Mountain Folks, “mu- clear ice and snow, which can SportsCar will host a concert The NorthWoods Stewardship come “nature deficit disorder.” England by foot, ski, and canoe. sic of the mountains and back- drift up to 30 feet, from the Mt. and a variety of motorsports Center invites the public to their After visiting NorthWoods to take During a month-long layover at woods.” Enjoy foot-stomping mu- Washington Auto Road by shov- themed events throughout the East Charleston campus for a film footage for the documentary, Di- NorthWoods, the group learns sic and traditional contra-danc- el. For one day, the Mt. Wash- weekend. For more information screening of “Mother Nature’s rector Camilla Rockwell returns woodworking, survival skills, ing for all experience levels. ington Auto Road will recreate visit Child: Growing Outdoors in the to lead a discussion after the weather, and more traditional Dance instruction provided and this process. Guests are invited www.ClimbtotheClouds.com. Media Age” on Friday, April 1 at 7 screening. school subjects. Join Kroka mem- all are welcome. to get a rare look at this process Mt. Washington Carriage p.m. Praised by filmmaker Ken On Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 bers for a presentation of stories Each event costs $10. For di- and help recreate clearing the Road Old Home Day on July 2 — Burns as “a fascinating and im- p.m., return to NorthWoods for and lessons learned while skiing, rections and more information, snow the old fashioned way. All A celebration of Americana at portant film about a real and an evening with Kroka Expedi- paddling, and exploring. contact NorthWoods at 723-6551 guests will receive a commemo- the base of Mt. Washington. growing crisis in our country,” tions. Featured in Mother Na- After the presentation, join x115, email events@northwoods- rative shovel and photo docu- Take a step back in time at the Mother Nature’s Child explores ture’s Child, Kroka is a high- NorthWoods, Kroka families and center.org, or visit www.north- mentation of their participation. Mt. Washington Auto Road with nature’s role in child health and school semester program that the public for a Spring Contra woodscenter.org. Alton Weagle Day on May 28 hot air balloon rides, hoop — Alton Weagle had a passion rolling and pie eating contests Bruce Baker to present Workshop Day for WREN in Berlin for Mt. Washington and climb- in this carnival-style atmos- ing up the Mt. Washington Auto phere. BERLIN — On Thursday, start with “The Booth Truth” current ones. branding campaign. Road in a number of ways, in- Newton’s Revenge on July 9 April 14, Bruce Baker, renowned from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bruce has From noon to 1 p.m. there will This will be a power packed cluding backwards, barefoot — Contested on the same marketing consultant, will re- been sent pictures from both the be a buffet lunch served by the day not to be missed. Bring and pushing a wheelbarrow full course as the original Mt. Wash- turn to WREN as the presenter Berlin and Bethlehem Farmers Northland Dairy Bar where par- copies of marketing materials, of sugar. In his spirit, the Mt. ington Auto Road Bicycle Hill- of a Marketing Workshop Day, Markets in advance. He has cre- ticipants can network with each business card, brochure, prod- Washington Auto Road will take climb, this bike race up the Mt. this time in Berlin at the North- ated a slide show of ideas, sug- other and with Bruce. At 1 p.m., uct packaging, picture of this day to celebrate the many Washington Auto Road is just as land Dairy Bar on Main Street. gestions and dos and don’ts Bruce takes the audience to craft/trade/farmers market firsts on Mt. Washington. challenging and attracts top-lev- Bruce has been offering work- based on what the pictures tell “Brand Land.” Creating a strong booth, handouts, printed ads Bicknell’s Thrush Tours on el cyclists from around the shops for nearly 20 years and is him. Come and learn from real and recognizable brand is im- etc. The cost, including lunch, is June 1, 4, 7, 11, 12 and 15 — Mt. country. For more information nationally known for his inform- life examples of members. At portant to every business. This $55 for WREN members, $75 for Washington is one of few Bick- visit ative and lively sessions. His 10:45 a.m. he will present “How session covers all the bases non-WREN members. Scholar- nell’s Thrush habitats in the www.NewtonsRevenge.com. programs are appropriate for Customer-Friendly Are You?” from packaging to signage to ships are available. To register northeastern United States, and Mt. Washington Carriage both established business own- Good customer service can customer relations. Using the or for more information, call the Mt. Washington Auto Road Road Weekend on July 16 and 17 ers and emerging entrepre- make or break any sale. Bruce marketing materials of audience 869-9736, email wren@wrencom- offers guided tours to view — When the road opened at the neurs. gives sure-fire tips on how to en- members, Bruce will discuss munity.org or sign up online at these rare birds. Tours depart Mt. Washington Carriage Road, In the morning, Bruce will gage new customers and retain how to build a memorable wrencommunity.org. at 5:30 a.m., and special lodging horses were the primary means packages are available. of travel to and from the North- Customer Appreciation Day east’s highest peak, and this Birth — Whittum on June 5 — A special day with weekend harkens back to those Kevin Whittum Jr. and Tanya Whittum welcomed their daughter Shelby Lydia Whittum into the word on March 10, 2011 at 8:51 p.m. prices rolled back to rates from days. The Mt. Washington Auto Shelby was born at Littleton Regional Hospital, weighing six pounds and 11 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. the 1920s. Drive yourself $5 per Road will close to automobiles car $1 per passenger in the car. on Sunday for riders on horse- Vehicle restrictions apply. Guid- back and horse-drawn wagons ed tours $5 per person. to make the historic journey. NORTH COUNTRY Ride to the Sky on June 13 Horseback riding will also be and 16 — It’s a Laconia Bike available Saturday and Sunday STUDENT Week tradition! Motorcycles on- at the base of Mt. Washington at ly ride on the Mt. Washington Great Glen Trails. For more in- Kathleen-Elizabeth F. Cook, a resident of Jefferson, has recently been named to the Dean's List at Boston University in Boston, Mass., Auto Road both days, with a bar- formation visit www.Horse- for the Fall semester. becue and expo on Thursday. Weekend.Mt-Washington.com. Mount Washington Road Mt. Washington Valley Old Zachary Wasuta of Jefferson has been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2010 Semester at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Race on June 18 — “Only One Car Club Cruise Night on August Technology. Hill” is the motto of this fabled 5 — The birthday weekend kicks The following area students have been recognized on the Dean's List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt. for the Fall 2010 semes- foot race up the Mt. Washington off with display of antique and ter: Tyler Grieve of Dalton; Cameron Cyr of Gorham; Page MacKillop of Jefferson; Paige Westcott of Lancaster; and Nathalie Ouellette of Auto Road that attracts runners vintage cars at the base of the Randolph. from across the globe. For more mountain. information visit www.Mount- Sesquicentennial Gala on Au- WashingtonRoadRace.com. gust 6 — An evening fitting of a Sunrise Drives on June 19, Ju- 150th birthday with a special ly 24 and August 28 — Three op- dinner, themed through the portunities for guests to view ages, and Victorian dancers.

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Strong customer serv- Association. TO HAVE A moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. pets. Call 603-586-7841 or 603-616- Monday 10:30AM ice and organizational skills. Quick • Maintains Association records Measures 12”x18”. May be seen at the 5383. Books experience a plus. Submit and provides administrative sup- YARD SALE Coös County Democrat, 79 Main St., BETHLEHEM - 1 Bdrm, 2nd floor resume and cover letter to: port to the Board and Association. Remember to place your or place online 24/7 at: Lancaster, NH. apartment w/heat included. $550/mo. [email protected] • Sets up Annual Meeting and Ad the week prior to your newhampshire provide owners with appropriate Price, $4; if mailed, $8. No pets, non smoking environment. weekend Yard Sale Call 603-788-4939 or email Please call Herbie @ PART-TIME FRENCH TEACHER information. lakesandmountains.com [email protected] Reinhold Associates, LLC 2011 Summer Session EARLY! 603-823-7700 (Late-June to Mid-August) Other Skills: • Strong interpersonal & business Houses For Sale Non-Profit Events to • 6 week program You can place your ad BETHLEHEM: Efficiency units. No communication skills Support • Mornings classes only smoking, No pets, Security deposit • High level of organization and online 24/7 at: $27,100.00 and $29,900.00 • Class size: 3 – 5 students required. Utilities and cable included. attention to detail NEWLY REMODELED houses, 2 • Full-time experience required www.newhampshire 603-444-2075 • Private school setting • Competence with property man- bedroom, 720 SqFt each includ- lakesandmountains.com FRANCONIA: 2BR Apt., washer/dryer, ✚ Email resumes only to: agement software ing the sunroom. All new doors, walking distance to Downtown, Edward A. Cooper, Head of School • Knowledge of financial report- windows, paint, rugs, linoleum, or schools & daycare. Handyman for help E: [email protected] ing on 1/4 acre, town water/sewer. around the house is preferred. $800 The American www.wolfeboro.org • Designations (CPM, CMCA, Call Our Main Call Center Near Littleton, NH in Gilman, VT. PCAM) preferred 1-877-766-6891 603-744-3356 plus electricity. Call 616-5232. Red Cross Please email: LANCASTER - Main St., Historic Medical & Dental Help [email protected] Deadline For Current Week The need Wanted Mobile & Modular Oddfellows bldg., 1 bedrm apt. will continue. Mon. 10:30am Homes $525/month. Heat included, newly OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or renovated. Call Steve at 466-2244. For blood and monetary COTA. Traveler at SNF in Whitefield, Special Instructions LANCASTER: Beautifully Renovated donation information call: NH 4/1 - 6/15. Full lodging and travel Coins & Stamps “OPEN HOUSE” 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. paid. Will take help for all or just part Licensed Nurse Assistant April 2 & 3, 2011 1-800-262-2660 Convenient 12/14 Summer Street loca- of assignment! Call Diana at SYNERTX Highest See ad at WWW.CM-H.com Training tion. Heat, washer, dryer and parking 1-888-796-3789. www/synertx.com Big sale, cheap prices Business & Work $$ Prices $$ Sodas, snacks and fun included. Starting at $600/mo. Options BERLIN Paid Exit 20 on Rt. I-93 Available immediately. (603) 788-4663. 5/7/11 - 6/26/11 Camelot Homes, Rt. 3 Tilton LISBON: BOYNTON APTS 14 South 1-877-FTC-HELP Do not sell until you have Sat. & Sun. Main, 1 & 2 bedrooms starting at Call the Federal Trade Commission checked our buy prices. Apartments 7am - 3pm $130.38 per week includes stove, before embarking on a new business Buying all US and foreign RENT TO OWN: WHITEFIELD refrigerator, basic heat, hot water and endeavor. This will protect you and copper, gold and silver coins. Brand new Luxurious Colony dumpster. Call John 800-852-8624. allow you to proceed with confidence. LANCASTER Buying estate jewelry, Mobile Home. Move in Today! 14’ New Homes www.kneenrealty.com This message and number is 4/9/11 - 5/29/11 damaged jewelry, x 80’, concrete pad, 2BR, 2 bath, provided by the Sat. & Sun. dental gold, sterling silver. den/office, large lot, roofed porch, LITTLETON - 2 bedroom, Main St. Salmon Press Regional Classifieds Condominiums Theory: 8am - 4pm Free oral appraisals. trees. Close to Mt. View Grand Heat, utilities included. No pets. and the FTC. Clinics: 7am - 3pm North Country Coins, Hotel in Country Village M/H/P. $700/mo Call Dan 444-7776. or Own your own home! Taking WANTED: Pickup truck or van to rent Main Street, LITTLETON: 1BR apartment, to transport motorcycle. Willing to pay 5/4/11 - 7/6/11 applications now with $19,000 $525/mo. includes utilities and rubbish $75 per day for two days. Call 603-504- Rentals Weds. & Thurs. Plymouth, NH. down. ($725/mo. includes lot removal. Security deposit required. 5467. 4pm - 10pm rent) Call 603-837-2767. Conveniently located to everything. No 603-536-2625 pets please. CALL 991-3631 OR 444- General Help Wanted 6771, ASK FOR JULIE. Land Payment Plans & State Real Estate ARE YOU HARD-WORKING, honest Assistance Available Fuel/Wood LITTLETON: First floor, large 1 bedroom Contact Clinical Career Training apartment. Recently renovated, 4 rooms. and experienced repairing cars? We N.H.DEPT. of Agriculture weights want to see you! Busy auto repair shop 1-800-603-3320 Convenient location. Heat & hot water & Measures Law requires: that included. Parking. $650/mo. References, looking to add automotive technician. www.clinicalcareertraining.com cordwood (fire wood) must: Call King Covey, agent 444-6737. Pay/Bonuses based on experience and 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of production. Apply in person at: LITTLETON: Modern small 1 bed- a cord; EQUAL HOUSING Northern Tire Pet Care 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord room apt, close to town, $525/mth North Main Street, Colebrook when stacked; OPPORTUNITY includes heat/hot water and rubbish ATTN: Work at Home United is DO YOU NEED 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stat- All real estate advertising in this removal. 838-2281 No matter which way FINANCIAL HELP expanding and looking for serious ing the amount of wood sold & the newspaper is subject to LITTLETON: New Large 2 bedroom with spaying or altering partners who want a legitimate home you’re headed in the price. The Federal Fair Housing Law apartment. Close to downtown of your dog or cat? business. Free website, training, no which makes it illegal Littleton. Includes heat, rubbish housing market, we can Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. selling, no risk! PROPANE SAVINGS TIME! “to make, print or publish, or cause removal and parking. No pets. Call www.workathomeunited.com/rickjan make the traveling Want to save more than just day- to be made, printed, or published 603-616-8814. or call 603-323-8338 light? Come to BigRock any notice, statement, or easier. For area listings, Campground to get your 20 to advertisement, with respect to THORNTON: 1Br Apartment for rent. see our Real Estate 100lb tanks filled. Save with the sale, or rental of a dwelling that Newly renovated throughout, pets multi-tank discount card. Tues- indicates any preference, limitation, allowed, efficient propane heat, close pages. We can point you Sun. or discrimination based on race, to Lincoln and Plymouth. $525/mo. 922-3329. color, religion, sex, handicap, utilities not included. Call Dan at 603- in the right direction. familial status or national origin, 536-2808 to view. B12 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MARCH 30, 2011 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

Apartments For Rent Houses For Rent LITTLETON: Newly remodeled, plush BETHLEHEM: 2/3 bed. 1 bath, large 2BR apartment. $750/mo. includes kitchen/yard, $800/mth. Heat & elec- heat, Washer and Dryer hookup, tric paid by tenant. No pets. References Private entrance with a porch, Rubbish & security deposit required. Available Removal. Conveniently located to now. Call 616-8571. everything. No pets please. CALL 991- JEFFERSON: 4-5 bedroom, 2 bath 3631 OR 444-6771, ASK FOR JULIE. farmhouse with 2 car garage, family room, den, dining area for rent. Apply SOME OF NEW YORK’S MOST INSPIRING LEADING LADIES LITTLETON: Quiet 2nd floor to Peter W. Powell Real Estate (or 1BR with garage bay and onsite [email protected]) 788-4848. laundry, $675/mo. includes heat, WON’T BE FOUND ON A BROADWAY STAGE. hot water, snow plowing, and lawn LISBON: 5BR, 2.5 bath, 2 car care. Security deposit and refer- garage. Details & pictures on ences. www.craigslist.com. Rent:$1400 LITTLETON: Great 2nd floor, plus utilities, or sale $162,900.00 1BR, with new flooring, access to or lease option to buy. Newly ren- laundry center and plenty of stor- ovated. Pet negotiable. NO SMOK- age space. $595/mo. includes ING IN BUILDINGS. Available heat, hot water, electric, garbage April 1st. Call 603-616-7280 for removal. No smoking, no dogs. viewing and details. 603-838-6528 WWW.TEACHNYC.NET Mobile Home For Rent PELLETIER PROPERTY NICE 2 BEDROOM Mobile Home for MANAGEMENT, LLC Rent, In Jefferson (Meadows) $700 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 Month pay own utilities! Must have Littleton, NH 03561 (Excellent Ref) First month deposit! Phone: 444-6999 Call 603-838-5247. email:[email protected] Rooms For Rent Littleton 2 Bdrm 1st & 2nd Flr with Heat FRANCONIA - Private Motel Style included(coin-op washer& dryer) - Rooms w/baths in town, Newly $750/mo Renovated. Close to Local amenities. 1+ Bdrm 2nd Flr Apt with 1 car Utilities included, off street parking, garage, No Utilities included - nice yard, No Dogs. $110.00 weekly, $595/mo plus security. Call 603-860-0086. 1 Bdrm 2nd flr Apt, No utilities - $425/mo General Services Lancaster 1 Bdrm 1st Flr Apt, with Heat & Salmon Press Hot water included - $550/mo has Sugar Hill 1 Bdrm 1st flr Apt, with Heat & Hot Eleven water - $550/mo Lisbon Newspapers 2 Bdrm with Heat & Hot water in N.H. included - $675/mo Gilman/Lunenburg Ask about the all paper 2 Bdrm 1st & 2nd Flr Duplex, No buy that includes Utilities included - $750/mo the website WHITEFIELD - Nice 2 bedrm apt. Washer/Dryer hook up, heat included, 4 weeks (30 words) $700/month. Call Diane at 788-3678. $120.00!!!!! WINN ASSOCIATES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Call Our Main Call Center 69 Meadow Street, 1-877-766-6891 PO Box 966 Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 Littleton, NH 03561 603-444-0709 [email protected] or place online 24/7 at: www.century21winn.com www.newhampshire lakesandmountains.com BERLIN 179 Park St, 2 Bdrm 1st flr with 1 car garage and all Utilities includ- Deadline: ed- $650/mo Monday 10:30AM BETHLEHEM 2BR fully furnished condo with all Professional Services utilities included- $1,000/mo

LITTLETON Our line classifieds Large 2BR, 2 bath 1st & 2nd flr. are on the web and Heat & Hot Water included $1,000./mo. updated daily! 1BR 2nd flr Apt with All utilities included- $600/mo www.newhampshire 1BR 2nd flr apt with all Utilities lakesandmountains.com included-$575/mo Studio Apt 1st flr Heat & Hot water included- $550/mo is the place to check 3rd flr efficiency apt all Utilities our weekly Included-$475/mo classifieds online! 2BR 2nd flr Apt with Heat & Hot More great coverage water included- $ 750/mo and information from the 3BR 2nd flr Apt No utilities includ- ed- $800/mo Salmon Press WOODSVILLE: FREE HEAT AND HOT WATER. 3 bedroom Town To Town apartment located in a quiet Classifieds! neighborhood. $600/month. W/D hook-up and parking. Stop in or call for an application.AHEAD Why place Property Management, 260 Main your ads Street, Littleton, NH 603-444- anywhere else? NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 1377 EHO 1-877-766-6891

WOODSVILLE: FREE HEAT AND HOT WATER. 3 bedroom town-house style apartment locat- ed on Highland St. $600/month. W/D hook-up and parking. Stop in or call for an application. AHEAD Property Management, 260 Main Street, Littleton, NH 603-444- 1377 EHO

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LITTLETON 1st floor office space with private entrance, new flooring, $350/mo. includes heat, electricity, hot water, and snow plowing. Call 603-838-6528

Furnished Apartments BETHLEHEM - Nice 1 Bedroom Apartment, weekly or monthly, fur- nished, all utilities included, reason- ably priced. $550/mo. $140/wk. Call 444-6061. Houses For Rent , LITTLETON: 4BR, 2 1/2 bath, spec- Everything you re looking for is in the classifieds! tacular view, granite counters, new appliances, gas fireplace, 2 car garage. $1400/mo. Call 444-0160. To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 MARCH 30, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B13 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

Registered Nurses / SAU #58 We offer Licensed Practical VACANCIES outstanding Nurses 2010-2011 benefits: Coös County Nursing Hospital Northumberland School District SERVICE TECHNICIAN • Part Time Music Teacher • Predictable work cycle is seeking special nurses to • Flexible personal time • Health insurance join our long-term care team. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, Rymes Propane & Oils of Lancaster is seeking • Life insurance Full time nights resume, transcripts, certification and 3 letters of reference. a full time propane & oil burner technician • Education assistance • Perfect attendance bonus Carrie Irving, Secretary Requirements include: • Accident/sickness benefit For more information, Valid Class B/CDL • Longevity steps SAU #58 • 15 Preble Street • Groveton, NH 03582 Diane Hobart, DNS Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 HAZMAT & Tanker Endorsements: 136 County Farm Road CEPT Certified EOE West Stewartstown, NH 03597 NH Gasfitters License (603) 246-3321 For immediate consideration, An Equal Opportunity Employer WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL email resume to SCHOOL DISTRICT [email protected] or send to: 2010-2011 School Year Rymes Propane & Oils, Inc. Attn: Mark St. Pierre District 81 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 • 1:1 Para Educator (Elementary) -EOE/AA/M/F/D/V- • 1:1 Para Educator (High School) (Para Educator positions to begin in May, 2011) SUMMER HELP WANTED • Part-time Bus Driver (anticipated opening) at the • School Board Clerk LANTERN RESORT • School Board – Carroll Representative Rte. 2, Jefferson, NH • School Board – Whitefield Representative Positions Available: Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. Storyteller 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 Front Desk (603) 837-9363 • web site: www.sau36.org Housekeeping Positions Open Until Filled • EOE Activities Coordinator Apply in person at the motel on Available Now April 9th - 9am-11am NFI North, Inc. INSURANCE POSITION Creating diverse and innovative services for people Individual Service Option (ISO) Home Providers needed: this Hadlock Group/Best Insurance, a family-owned foster care program enables children to be part of a family and insurance agency, has an opening in our enjoy a structured, nurturing, and caring environment in your home, while attending a public or private school. NFI offers a Personal Lines Department. Previous office lot of support and guidance to foster parents while working experience is a plus. Must have a good tele- with youth. phone and computer skills. Work hours are 8:15 We require a pre-licensing training of 21 hours, which is com- a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Good working pleted at Granite State College and is free of charge for approved applicants. In addition, we conduct criminal back- conditions, excellent benefits and retirement ground checks on all household members over the age of 18 package. Education and licensing included. and conduct a home-study. All responses will be kept confidential. ISO Home Providers receive a monthly stipend of $1,500 that is tax free when children are placed in your home. Families Please send resumes only to: need to have a secure source of income, in addition to the P.O. Box 794 stipend provided. In exchange you receive ongoing training and support through our agency. Must be a resident of NH. Littleton, NH 03561 If interested in making a difference in a young persons’ life, please contact us at 603-586-4328 or email [email protected]. Or [email protected]. AVAILABLE NOW EOE/AA CITY OF BERLIN INSURANCE New Hampshire HOUSING COORDINATOR Hadlock Group/Best Insurance has an immedi- TEMPORARY FULL TIME ate opening at our family-owned Personal Lines The City of Berlin is accepting applications for the position of and Commercial Insurance office. Prior insur- Housing Coordinator. This position will be of a temporary full time ance experience is a requirement. Applicants nature reporting to the City Manager for an undetermined length of must have good telephone and computer skills. time. There will be no benefits associated with this position. The pri- mary function of this position will be to continue to address the issue Excellent benefits and retirement package. of surplus substandard or blighted housing within the City of Berlin. Education and licensing are included. Working Doing this involves competing for local, state and federal funds, hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - obtaining and dealing with hazardous substance remediation funds via grant writing, managing any funds received, writing and admin- Friday. istering various types of contracts, work with other City departments All responses will be kept confidential. concerning housing issues and assist the Finance Director with tax deeded properties and manage the sale or demolition of these prop- Please send resumes only to: erties as determined appropriate. P.O. Box 794 Educational requirements include a college degree in fields such as engineering, project management or equivalent. Must possess and Littleton, NH 03561 maintain a valid passenger motor vehicle operator license. Significant experience in project management and in writing plans, proposals and grants. The minimum requirements listed above may be satisfied by having any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Job description is available at the City Manager’s Office (603-752- 7532), Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or on the City website www.berlinnh.gov. Letters of interest and resumes must be received at the City Manager's Office by Thursday March 31st, 2011 The City of Berlin is an equal opportunity employer. GOT JUNK? ADVERTISE

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PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER RIGHT: Akaylah Glidden and other WMRHS sophomores — Emily Sheltry, Paige Wilson, Jeff Smith and Tara Ramsdell — engaged in a lip sync contest in the gym shortly before Spirit Week closed out on March 18. The seniors won the weeklong Harry-Potter-themed event, beating out the junior class by a mere 5 points.

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER WMRHS seniors Dan Johnson, left, WMRHS senior McKayla Keeble Jeff Smith took the lead in the and Jake Barker stuff balloons had to work hard, rolling around poker-face section of the WMRHS under the sweatshirt and pants that on the gym floor, to break all the sophomore class’ lip sync during hide the regular school clothing balloons stuffed under her over- Spirit Week, with Paige Wilson in worn by McKayla Keeble during sized clothing on the final day of the background. Spirit Week competition. Spirit Week.

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER An unseasonably warm day with corn snow at the end of WMRHS’s Spirit Week made playing Capture the Flag particularly challenging as the Classes of 2013 and 2014 compete in front of WMRHS.

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Referee Patrick Church, a member of the WMRHS Class of 2011, center, oversaw exuberant handball competition on the final day of Spirit Week.

20 Glen Road, Gorham • (800) 755-6460 1 Wakefield St., Rochester • (603) 749-5555 Amy Watson PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER 36 Country Club Rd., Gilford • (603) 524-6460 WMRHS math teacher Jason Brigham got into the swing of the Harry Potter Hearing Instrument themed Spirit Week on its final day, along with Mason, an on-loan rescued www.HearClearNow.com Specialist bull mastiff. Teachers pitched in to make the week a success, said principal NH #542 Erik Anderson, who gave extra kudos to Student Council advisers social stud- ies teacher Patsy Ainsworth and Title I Reading specialist Mary Ann Jock.