www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com SERVING THE NORTH COUNTRY SINCE 1889 [email protected] 122ND YEAR, 20TH ISSUE LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 75¢ (USPS 315-760) Lin-Wood school board hears residents’ concerns By KAYTI BURT was evident at last Tuesday’s dozen residents demanded “Why has there been school board and the super- 100 signatures asking for the [email protected] Lin-Wood Cooperative answers for a series of per- absolutely no progress in intendent so opposed to hav- resignation of LINCOLN— The friction School District school board ceived missteps by the restoring the industrial arts ing such a program?” Superintendent Michael between public and board meeting, where roughly a board. program? There is $270,000 Things have been tense Cosgriff. The following supposedly sitting there and since September, when it meeting, he asked the school another $330,000 voted that came out that some heavy board not to renew his con- will be coming in July,” equipment from the mostly tract. asked Woodstock resident defunct industrial arts pro- Young’s concerns center Susan Young, reading from a gram had been given away. around the finances associat- prepared statement. “Why In December, residents sub- ed with the elementary are some members of the mitted a petition with over SEE LIN-WOOD, PAGE A9 The Colonial starts 10th season as cultural community center

By KAYTI BURT [email protected] BETHLEHEM— The Colonial Theatre has been a part of Bethlehem’s Main Street since 1915, but ten years ago, The Colonial became something more than just a movie theater--it became a cultural hub for an art-starved region. “I think people have really come to value what we do here,” said Executive Director Steve Dignazio, not- ing the roughly 50 perform- ances The Colonial puts on every season in addition to the movies it screens. This is KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER all part of the venue’s mis- The Colonial Theatre opened in July of 1915, but has been managed by sion as a non-profit, commu- The Friends of The Colonial Theatre as a “community-based cultural cen- nity-based cultural center, ter” for the past decade. put in place when The Friends of The Colonial took whatever form those may means The Colonial hosts over management of the take. everything from the summer space in 2001. This season, The Colonial’s mission is recreation play to a Grammy- which began May 6, marks three-fold: to preserve the winning jazz pianist, and is its tenth anniversary. historic building, to encour- equally proud to do both. “There’s a tremendous age economic development “We try to bring formerly need here,” said Dignazio. on Main Street and in the unavailable arts to the area, The Colonial works to fill region, and to create a com- not compete with anyone in artistic voids in the region, munity cultural center. This SEE COLONIAL, PAGE A10

KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER Scottie Ridlon, a fifth grader at Lakeway Elementary School, concentrates on his characters during one of last week’s calligraphy lessons taught by Taiwanese artist Shiao-Ping Wang. Grafton County drug court saves money, lives By KAYTI BURT said; it was because of hard Monday’s graduation cere- [email protected] work. mony were a few of the 19 GRAFTON COUNTY— The drug court program who have successfully grad- Five more graduated from offers an alternative to uated. A young woman pres- the Grafton County Drug prison time for non-violent, ent for the event will soon be

Court program last Monday. substance-related crimes, but beginning the program as PHOTO BY KAREN LADD-COLEBROOK NEWS AND SENTINEL Those gathered – from par- it is not easy. The program the 50th participant. Citizens of Canada and the United States met at the international border recently to protest Hydro- ticipants to coordinators to lasts anywhere from 18 to 24 Therrien made it through Quebec plan to build power transmission lines from Quebec to Franklin New Hampshire. On Quebec side family members – hailed the months, depending on how the 18-month drug court pro- from left to right, starting with the man next to the telephone pole: Yvon Allain, Marc Beloin (blue hat), program’s power to trans- many “sanctions” you gram without any sanctions, Marie-Claude Pariseau-Beloin (glasses, kerchief), Helene Pariseau (white shirt), all of East Hereford. form by giving non-violent receive. but he said it wasn’t easy. Holding the sign are Jan Marvel (orange hat) of Thornton, N.H., Cecilia Steenburgh (young girl) of Pike, offenders a second chance The five who graduated “Everything’s a chal- N.H., Christine and John (tan hat) Gruz of Holderness, N.H., and Martha Steenburgh of Pike. and the support to seize it. from the program at last SEE COURT, PAGE A11 “Thank you for judging me on my heart, and not my mistakes,” said Henry Therrien, of Littleton, to those gathered after he received his certificate. His success has no secret, he

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C8 A2 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Local News Agreement between teachers Trustees update and district not yet finalized selectmen about By KAYTI BURT Heidi Hurley asked whether adding that when and if the aid of $400,000, the largest [email protected] the district had committed to agreement is finalized, the portion of that coming if the library rehire 50 percent of the staff, district will be expeditious state decided to shift the LITTLETON— The By ART McGRATH story to a one-story build- the entirety of which had about getting notification entire cost of paying into the Littleton School District had [email protected] ing, reducing the cost from been pink slipped in April, letters out to staff members. state retirement fund for made no official commit- what was at one time esti- as reported by a local radio In April, the entire staff of employees to the district BETHLEHEM— The ment to rehire half of its pink mated to be a $2.6 million station. Wiggett said her the Littleton School District level. The exact amount of trustees of the Bethlehem slipped teachers as of building. Currently there is understanding of the matter was given pink slips, aid the district will be receiv- Public Library met briefly Monday, said School Board no size or cost estimate for a was that the two parties’ informing them some con- ing is still unclear at this with the Board of Selectmen Chairman Ann Wiggett, but new building, Tucker told lawyers had come to some tracts might not be renewed. point. Monday night to discuss a negotiations between the the selectmen, though she sort of agreement over com- Superintendent Tommy Wiggett said that the mat- lot where the building might district and the Littleton did say that the previous mitting to half of the teach- Stephens said the layoffs ter will be discussed at an be located. Teacher’s Association’s estimate of 20 parking spots ers, and that some of those were strictly a procedural upcoming meeting, possibly Trustee Joyce Tucker dis- lawyers are ongoing. for the building remained teachers had been notified. matter as there was a possi- this week, though the cussed the 3.2-acre lot down “We haven’t committed unchanged. “They’re coming up with bility that some of the staff board’s next scheduled the road where the yet,” said Wiggett after The trustees have $1.4 an agreement, but we could be laid off if there was meeting is not until June 6. Maplehurst Hotel is located. Monday night’s school million in their coffers, most haven’t seen it,” she said, a significant shortfall in state The building is scheduled to board meeting when parent be demolished later this of it from a bequest last year year. The lot and the build- after a former resident died ing were seized in lieu of and left the money to the LRH hosts 20th Annual North Country taxes and belong to the library. town. In addition to the The library building will Women’s Health Conference library, there have been pro- be multi-purpose, according posals to put a pool or a to Trustee Doug Harman. The New York Times, LITTLETON— On They learned from lectures osteoporosis prevention and town recreation area on the Studies show that modern Fidelity Investments, Monday, May 9, more than on important women’s well- incontinence to autoimmu- lot. libraries have to fill many Microsoft, the U.S. Dept. of 415 women from all over ness issues, visited more nity diseases and sleep and “That’s a lot of land,” functions, not just be Labor, and NASA, just to New England came together than 36 vendors who filled women’s health. Tucker noted. libraries; this one will have a name a few, have used her for Littleton Regional the The Presidential Spa & The keynote speaker, The proposed library has large meeting room that will material to defeat stress. She Hospital’s 20th Annual Conference Center, partici- Loretta LaRoche, acclaimed been reduced from a two be available to the public. North Country Women’s pated in free health screen- speaker, author and interna- is a well-recognized TV per- Health Conference. ings for cholesterol, blood tional stress management sonality on PBS with seven Participants from as far pressure and glucose and and humor consultant, filled one-woman television spe- away as Connecticut and body mass, and enjoyed the room with laughter leav- cials airing on 80 PBS sta- Selectmen update Rhode Island gathered at the Reiki, Reflexology and free ing the audience in an tions across the country and Mount Washington Hotel for chair massages. Attendees enthusiastic frame of mind. a bestselling author of 8 this daylong celebration chose from eighteen lectures Loretta LaRoche is on the books. She has been nomi- ordinances focusing on women’s physi- on traditional and comple- Mass General advisory nated for local and prime By KAYTI BURT Smith, who presented the cal and emotional wellbeing. mentary medicine, from council for anxiety and time Emmy Awards, and depression and is founder has appeared on CNN, ABC, [email protected] proposed ordinance and president of The Humor NBC and FOX affiliates. LITTLETON— The changes, recommended Potential, Inc, a company Gail Clark, director of selectmen updated a keeping all of the traffic offering programs and prod- development and communi- number of public ordi- ordinance fines the same, ucts for life style manage- ty relations at LRH, men- nances last week. Most save for a reduction in the courtesy parking permit Playing Thursday, May 26 thru Sunday, May 29 ment. Loretta’s special tioned all of the sponsors changes addressed brand of optimistic psychol- whose support makes host- wording or definition, from $25 to $5 for an entire KUNG FU PANDA 2 pg THOR pg 13 ogy has an undeniably posi- ing this exciting conference but some affected fines day. animation action/adventure tive effect on the health of all possible; LRH Auxiliary, associated with non- Smith also presented the changes made to the aban- Starting at dark • Snack bar opens @7:30 that are exposed to her. She MVP Health Care, Garnet compliance. Hill, New England doned vehicle ordinance, Check us out on writes a weekly newspaper Among the ordi- column titled, 'Get a Life' Employee Benefits nances affected was the which will allow the police and is featured as a stress Company, Health Plans, traffic ordinance that department to remove aban- management expert on Inc., Hackett, Valine & caused some stir several doned vehicles after 30 www.LLuminari.com, a MacDonald, Inc., Coca- months ago among Main days, and charge a $25 fee community wellness web- Cola, Staples, Northway Street business owners. after that time period. The site. Bank, Transcend Services, Some business owners department also has the TOO BUSY TO COOK? Organizations worldwide Inc, MRS, Baker, Newman & became upset when option of enforcing the state use Loretta's prescription for Noyes and Advanced news of an increase to charge of vehicle abandon- “Heat and Serve” Entrees, Soups and laughter to manage stress in Graphic Communication. $25 was incorrectly pub- ment. the workplace and improve Clark encourages anyone lished in the local news- Among changes to the Homemade Desserts are waiting for you dog ordinance, the police in our Freezer Display Case! morale. Her energetic con- interested in attending the paper. They felt the ferences and keynotes serve 21st North Country increase would discour- department now has the authority to issue fines of up • Cheddary Mac and Cheese “Delicious and easy to improve learning skills Women’s Health age business in an - mac and cheese as and leave her audiences in Conference, to pre-register already tough economy. to $50 for nuisance viola- • Sausage or Spinach Lasagna good as my Mom’s! Thank you.” an enthusiastic frame of as space is limited and the The selectmen voted to tions, up to $100 for menace • Chicken and Biscuits mind. Clients such as IBM, audience has grown to keep the Main Street and vicious violations, and • Butternut Squash & Apple Soup capacity. To ensure a space parking meter fine at $5. $25 for failure to remove dog feces. The police depart- • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing for the 2012 conference, call Police Chief Paul LINCOLN CINEMAS IV Clark at 444-9304. ment also has the authority • Flourless Chocolate Tortes and more... (603) 745-6238 to remove a dog deemed to STARTING AT JUST $7.99! in Lincoln on Main Street • Exit 32 off I-93 pose an ongoing threat and Playlist for May 20 - 25 to place it in a police-desig- Perfect for Seniors, Potlucks, Friendship Gifts, nated facility at the owner’s FAST FIVE PG-13 & Busy Families... Chef Prepared, just for you. expense. 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THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 A3 Local News Selectmen vote to replace one vacated police position By KAYTI BURT months once candidates are men that the police depart- Otherwise, it could become cers, who have been asked to will be looking for a certified [email protected] fully vetted – the depart- ment can still do its job, but difficult to recruit new offi- take on more duties and officer preferably, as it LITTLETON— In the ment will have nine certified that it will have to prioritize. cers to the area. Several of hours in lights of the reduc- would take about six months wake of two more police police officers: six patrol offi- “The felony-level offenses the officers resigning cited tion in force. Smith said it of training before an uncerti- officer resignations from the cers, one sergeant, the cap- will take precedence over job security as their reason. has had an effect on energy fied officer would be able to Littleton Police Department tain, and the chief. busted mailbox calls,” he The police department was level, as well as morale. go out on roads by him or –four in the past few months Kevin LaValley’s position said, agreeing with one of the departments tar- Police officers have high herself. The new officer will – the Board of Selectmen will only be vacant for three Selectman Marghie geted by Brien Ward in his stress and high suicide rates, be hired under the existing voted Friday to authorize months, as he was temporar- Seymour’s description of motion to reduce the pro- said Smith, and morale is collective bargaining agree- Police Chief Paul Smith to ily filling Officer James “constant triage.” posed budget by $745,000 at something the department is ment, and will not be paid begin the hiring process to Gardiner’s position while Smith said the state’s the deliberative session. He always aware of and keep- anymore than Priest was. replace one of the vacated Gardiner is deployed with guideline on the size of suggested eliminating three ing a close eye on. Smith The town is projected to save positions. the U.S. Army National police department staff is positions in the police said he is also concerned a little more than $16,000 on It was Smith’s recommen- Guard. Smith said he two officers per thousand department, which many about the families LaValley’s early departure. dation to replace one of the believes the department can residents, though it is not see as overstaffed. The vot- The police department officers who has resigned. cover for Gardiner until he mandated. As Littleton has a ers approved the $745,000 returns. LaValley’s last day population just shy of 6,000, reduction. The town will look to asked to do the same, the will be May 22, after which Bolt pointed out that, in a While the number of SELECTMEN replace Officer Joseph selectmen voted unanimous- he will be moving onto the perfect world, Littleton police officers plummets, the (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A2) Priest’s position. Priest’s last ly to reduce the proposed Newfields Police would have 12 officers. crime rate does not. Smith day will be May 20, after $50 fee to $15. The $15 is Department. Smith noted that demo- said the town of Littleton is sumption of alcohol or pos- which he will be moving associated with costs for the “I’m not going to sit here graphics also play into that the third in felony reports in session of an open container onto the Berlin Police processing of the license, before you and say we are number, as well as classifica- Grafton County, after only on town property. The Department. When the posi- and is similar to the fee for not going to do that,” said tions like “bedroom commu- the city of Lebanon and the selectmen do have the tion is filled – a process that the apartment building ordi- Smith, assuring the select- nity” or “hub community.” New Hampshire State authority to grant exceptions could take at least two nance. Smith compared Littleton Police. to this rule, which can be “It just seems unfair to me with Farmington and “I’m not here to do scare used, for example, if the to sort of randomly attach a Hillsborough, who have tactics…but the reality is our Opera House is being used certain amount of money to similar populations to community is busy,” said as a venue for a wedding. Courier Almanac some businesses and not Littleton. Farmington has 13 Smith. After a short discussion others,” said Seymour. police officers, and Selectman Mike Gilman prompted by Selectman The word The license will not be Hillsborough has 14. asked Smith about the possi- Marghie Seymour regarding “Why can’t you meet here? required for non-profit Lancaster, which has a pop- bility of filling the vacated the fairness of charging junk Why do we have to pay for you to go to dinner?” groups like the Boy Scouts, ulation of around 3,300, has roles with part-time police dealers, hawkers, and ped- Woodstock resident Pat Griffin to the Lin-Wood School Board or town-sanctioned events, seven patrol officers. officers. Smith said though dlers $50 for licenses when about a meeting the board had at a local restaurant. such as the art show. See story page A1. Volunteers in Police he was in favor of develop- other occupations are not Services Member Jim Daly ing a part-time program, Upcoming Meetings: cited research he had done part-time officers usually on communities with popu- have other, full-time jobs. Special Notice !!! lations between 5,000 and Smith was authorized by the Due to the recent budget and the change of hours for the 7,000 in the state. Of those selectmen to look into the Town Clerk’s Office, the office will not be open on any first communities, Littleton had possibility of re-establishing Saturday of the month. the fourth lowest ratio of a part-time program, which out of the ordinary Group: Trustees of the Trust Fund police officers to population. he said can be a good Location: Town Office Conference Room Even before the resignations, resource when looking to Date: Friday, May 20 it was below the average, hire for a vacated full-time G R A D U A T I O N Time: 8 a.m. said Daly, which excluding position as the candidate is Littleton is at 2.1 officers per already familiar with the Cards and Gifts Group: Board of Selectmen's Meeting thousand residents. community, and has been Location: Community Center Heald Room “I’m not looking to add trained by the department. 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Leave 81 Warren Rudman, Former U.S. senator, Cannon alone R-N.H. 80 Robert Morse, Actor f it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a sim- ("Mad Men," "How to ple maxim but not as easy to heed as Succeed in Business ...") it seems. In the case of the question to 74 Brooks Robinson, privatize Cannon Mountain it would Baseball Hall of Famer seem this maxim should rise to the 63 Tom Udall, Ifore—it’s not broke, so don’t change the U.S. senator, D-N.M. way it is run or managed. 62 Rick Wakeman, There is a proposal on the table right Rock musician (Yes) night in front of the Senate Finance 59 George Strait, Committee to privatize the management Country singer of the ski area, an idea that comes up 56 Chow Yun-Fat, Actor every few years. For the last few years the idea was dormant, due in large part to the 51 Jari Kurri, turn around in management at the moun- Hockey Hall of Famer tain. For years Cannon Mountain had 51 Yannick Noah, been in the red but for the last four years Tennis Hall of Famer it has been profitable, returning money 36 Jack Johnson, back into the coffers of the State Park sys- Rock singer tem. This year it’s profit is roughly $1 mil- 19 Spencer Breslin, Actor lion. Despite that, this year the move to pri- ON THIS DATE vatize the management of the ski area is (5-18) back in force. It is a rough economic year OUR IEWS and lawmakers are looking wherever Y V IN HISTORY: they can to cut corners and perhaps it was Northern Pass ad is inaccurate and misleading 1642 The Canadian city of inevitable that some eyes would turn to Montreal was founded. Cannon Mountain. It is understandable, it By Sandy and Jim Dannis mated Coos County property ed. 1804 The French Senate pro- is a state-run ski area and it seems strange We’re glad to see the paper pub- value loss of more than $1 million Finally, the ad asserts that claimed Napoleon to some that a ski-area should be run by lishing letters, opinions and ads a mile for land adjacent to the Northern Pass may partner “to Bonaparte emperor of the the state. Perhaps it is even stranger that it from both sides of the Northern lines. If you look at the whole pic- expand broadband access in the French. Pass issue. That’s the free press is showing a profit. As one state represen- ture, like any responsible study North Country.” Nice hope, but 1860 The Republican Party doing its job, and we thank you. tative said recently in an interview, “It’s should, it may turn out that the it’s unlikely to happen. We have convention in Chicago nom- Another important role of the revenues are exceeding its expenses, we transmission lines are in fact tax personally reviewed easements for inated Abraham Lincoln for press is to investigate claims made negative for many communities. portions of the existing PSNH president. don’t use the word profit.” Is it easier to by those involved in important accept a government institution as losing Second, the ad claims the proj- rights of way proposed for the 1896 The Supreme Court public issues and shine the light ect “will create more than 1,200 new transmission lines. The ease- money, as that is more in keeping with the on any misstatements, half-truths endorsed the concept of (often well-deserved) stereotype? jobs for New Hampshire resi- ments are limited to electric lines "separate but equal" racial and omissions. In this regard, you dents”. That’s misleading, and in and do not permit fiber optic cable If the state were proposing to take over had a slow, fat pitch thrown to you segregation in Plessy v. fact it’s downright inaccurate. The for commercial broadband. Ferguson, a precedent that a private ski area, or establish a new one, last week, but you passed it up. jobs claim is based on another Northern Pass simply does not then we would object vociferously but Where is the paper’s hard-hitting was overturned in Brown v. ‘study’ by a Northern Pass lobby- have the right to install broadband Board of Education in 1954. Cannon Mountain has existed as a state- investigative piece on the mislead- ist. There is no explanation that from south to north using their ing claims made by Northern Pass 1897 A public reading of run ski area for 70 years. Tradition means the claimed jobs are merely tem- preferred route. The landowners in last week’s ad? Bram Stoker's new novel something in New Hampshire. Even bet- porary jobs, not permanent. There are committed not to sell out to Here are just three examples. "Dracula, or, The Un-dead" ter this tradition pays for itself. It is not is no explanation how the jobs will Northern Pass, so that’s the end of First, the Northern Pass ad makes was staged in London. losing money and any lease proposal will be limited to New Hampshire res- the story. Wouldn’t you think the same tired claim of “$25 mil- 1911 Composer Gustav idents (how is that possible?). Northern Pass would study the likely not bring in as much cash to state lion in additional tax revenues”. Mahler died in Vienna, coffers as is coming in now. Leave it alone. This is a textbook example of a Like the tax study, the jobs study easements before it spreads myths Austria. Cannon Mountain is an integral part of ‘half-truth’. The tax revenue fig- looks at only half the picture and about broadband? Not to do so is fails to consider job losses from irresponsible and makes for anoth- 1933 The Tennessee Valley Franconia Notch State Park and could not ure is based on a study done by Authority was created. easily be separated from it. Northern Pass’s own lobbyist, negative impacts on real estate, er misleading claim. Or maybe 1951 The United Nations which means there’s exactly zero tourism, the state’s own renewable they are suggesting French-lan- If at some point in the future Cannon moved out of its temporary Mountain again loses money, then this claim to objectivity. And the lob- energy sector and supporting guage broadband brought down businesses. And there is no expla- from Canada? headquarters in Lake issue can be revisited but right now the byist’s study is as one sided as it nation that the jobs claim is appar- We could go on and on rebut- Success, N.Y., for its perma- case hasn’t been made for privatization. gets – it looks only at additional nent home in Manhattan. tax revenues from the transmis- ently based on a “black box” ting the ad, but in the interests of The cost outweighs the benefit, plain and econometric model, rather than a space we’ll stop here. We would 1969 Apollo 10 was simple. sion lines. The ‘study’ closes its eyes to the diminished tax rev- careful analysis of actual job once again make the offer to launched on a mission that enues that will come from sharp needs. As best we can tell, the debate Northern Pass officials in served as a dress rehearsal devaluations of property crossed model appears to spit out non- public and on the record about the for the first moon landing. Letters policy by or in sight of the transmission sense such as 220 job years of work facts and figures of their claims. 1980 The Mount St. Helens lines, and the halt to new construc- for loggers and land clearers, And we would once again invite volcano in Washington state The Courier welcomes letters to the editor and erupted, killing 57 people. guest columns that are focused on local news and tion. A formal appraisal by a certi- which by our calculations reflects the free press to fully and fairly events, as well as other issues important to com- fied New Hampshire real estate a grossly understated work rate of investigate claims made from both 1998 The federal govern- munity residents. appraiser concluded that for our only 26 acres per year for a crew of sides of the Northern Pass debate. ment filed a sweeping Letters must be of community interest, own land, values would fall by four full-time mechanized work- antitrust case against thought inspiring, valid, civil, opinionated, in 60% to 90% for parcels crossed by ers. If you understate the work Sandy and Jim Dannis are proper- Microsoft Corp. good taste and not libelous. the lines. We’ve calculated an esti- rate, you overstate the jobs creat- ty owners in Dalton. In the interest of space, please keep letters to 2003 "Les Miserables," the 300 words or less and 500 words or less for guest third-longest running show columns. 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The Courier reserves the right to refuse any advertising. THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 A5 Local News LETTERS Something strange about this picture Lisbon Lilac Festival packed with News in the May 11 years with a line of tower- Littleton Courier that the ing, tree-top-clearing, steel North Country Council will utility poles – taller than the events for everyone this year receive nearly $49,000 to highest church or town hall enhance planning and pro- steeple in the region. This LISBON – Lisbon’s Main Street; then the tradi- The Lisbon Area Historic the town's Fire Chief and as a gramming of area Scenic industrial-scaled power cor- Annual Lilac Festival has tional North Country YMCA Association will conduct his- member of the Department. Byways was indeed gratify- ridor from Quebec to supply taken on heightened ener- 5k Fun Run/Walk Road Race torical walks at Grove Hill Andross died last year at ing and no doubt applauded the New England power gy this year with new vol- at 9 a.m.. Popular local Cemetery on Central Street Lilac Time. by local Chambers of grid would dominate the unteers and several new groups will be providing starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The annual celebration of Commerce. Actions will landscape and provide little events in addition to the music through most of the Sunday offers an equally New Hampshire’s official include community coordi- benefit to the North Country old favorites revived to day on Saturday, before and busy schedule starting with a flower will offer lilac bushes nation workshops and pro- while forever damaging its highlight the three-night, after the parade, and on new event, a horseshoe tour- for sale to help repopulate the duction of maps for commu- attractiveness for tourism. two-day event. Arguably Sunday. New this year is a Pie nament at the Community beautiful shrub that was orig- nity and visitor use Few areas of the nation the most anticipated Baking Contest Saturday on Field on West Street. inally brought to New high-lighting “recreational have the unbroken forested event, the Lilac Festival Main Street. Food and craft Registration is at 9 a.m.; the Hampshire from England in sites, public lands, con- mountain vistas like the Parade, steps off Saturday, vendors will be located tournament begins with dou- 1750 by Governor Benning served lands, important North Country. Once gone May 28, at 11 a.m. with throughout downtown. bles at 10 a.m., followed by Wentworth. Bushes will be wildlife habitat areas…” those scenic values will not John Northrop as Grand A special exhibit is singles competition. The com- available near the Gazebo in These activities will focus be recovered. Perhaps the Marshall. Northrop just planned at the Lisbon petition is open to avid play- the town center. Part of the attention on the natural planning associated with the retired from the Lisbon Historic Railroad Station as ers and amateurs. annual Lilac Festival tradition assets so crucial to making Scenic Byway funding can Selectboard after 12 years RR Station Museum Curator The traditional Memorial is the Lilac Pictorial Stamp, this region a destination for help stop the Northern Pass of service. Northrop Roger Robar presents Walk by the Share Ministry designed this year by Lyman tourists and repeat visitors. Transmission line. The owned and operated "Railroading Through Lisbon and community members artist Kathy Perry. Special The disconnect our region threat is real and the time for Northrop’s Market for 32 1920 to 1960." The exhibit will will take part at 10:30 a.m., Lisbon postcards will be faces is the proposed action is now. years. He also served the feature photos of typical following the regular church available at the Lisbon Post Northern Pass Transmission town in a variety of other trains that ran through service. At 1 p.m. the Rubber Office. Stamping will take project’s aim to bisect this Douglas and Martha Evelyn, capacities, including Lisbon, and a display will fea- Duck Race will be held at a place from 9 am to noon on region within the next three Sugar Hill Water Commissioner for ture some scale models of the location to be announced. Saturday. 10 years, member of the trains in some of the photos. Also at 1 p.m. the Lisbon Among the local bands Don’t take candy from strangers Fire Department for 17 The station will be open Regional Middle School Band providing music this year are When I was a youngster rate giant in the black sedan years, and assistant Fire Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will play at the Town Center the Parker Hill Road Band, growing up in the 1950s, my seems to think that if it can Chief for 10; he also was a For a small taste of railroad Stage. Still Kickin', both bluegrass mother warned me not to only find the right candy, Trustee of the Trust Funds riding, the Roamin' Railroad Cow Patty Bingo to benefit groups; Stella, a rock band, take candy from strangers. I we will get in their car. They for 6 years. Also active in will be providing rides on the Relay for Life Cancer and Grass Fed Boys, also remember seeing a film that will do anything to get us other community life, North Main Street at the New fundraising will be held at the bluegrass. The American Flag showed a sinister black into the car; they are even Northrop was a 35 year England Wire Parking Lot fol- Community Field at 3 p.m. Store is offering free parade sedan with an unseen driver starting to tell us the other member of the Lisbon lowing the parade. After the Lisbon Lilac Idol flags at their store in the whose outstretched palm kids are already in the car! Chamber of Commerce, For anyone interested in contest, Twin State Fire and Parker Block. The complete was filled with candy to lure Northern Pass appears to serving as President sever- Lisbon's industrial history, EMS Departments will gather schedule and registrations for unsuspecting children. I believe that we will agree to al times, a Lions Club the White Mountain for the first annual Harry the pie backing contest, wasn’t quite sure what let them destroy our land, member for 12 years, and Hydroelectrical Plant will be Andross Memorial Fire horseshoe tournament and would happen if I got in that take our property against an active member of the open on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 Apparatus and EMS Parade Lisbon Lilac Idol contest are car, but I knew it was some- our will, damage our land- Upstage Players. p.m. The plant is below the on Main Street. The parade is all available at www.lisbon- thing bad. Something very scape irreparably and leave "We wanted to recog- dam, just off Main Street in honor of Andross who mainstreet.org or www.lis- bad. our children the legacy of a nize John's tremendous behind the Parker Block. served for so many years as bonlilactime.com. Northern Pass/PSNH permanent industrial corri- service to the community clearly thinks none of us got dor across their birthright. If by having him lead the this message from Mom. In they could just figure out parade for the festival," recent months, their out- which kind of candy would said Rena Woods, 2011 Author luncheon with John Walters Lilac Festival coordinator. stretched palms have offered lure us into that car. HAVERHILL— The Less Traveled is a collection poached salmon with fresh us jobs, a brighter future for I don’t know about you, Woods added, "The parade theme this year is Haverhill Corner Library of profiles of extraordinary herb aioli, marinated mush- our children, photos of but as far as I’m concerned, has announced it will hold New Englanders, from rooms, and new potato happy people, and cold Mom knows best. I won’t be the Good Old Summer Time, and it's just the an author luncheon featur- artists, actors, and musicians salad, and for dessert, cash. Last week Martin getting into the black sedan, ing writer and broadcaster to scientists, crafters, and orange crepe with strawber- Murray tried again. He no matter what kind of beginning of the fun. We have wall-to-wall enter- John Walters. The luncheon activists. Walters is also well ries and rhubarb, and vanilla offered us something we candy Northern Pass offers will be held Saturday, May known to residents of New ice cream. really want – high-speed me. Because I know that if I tainment and activities going from Friday night to 21 from noon to 2 p.m. at Hampshire and Vermont as The luncheon is a fund- broadband access – to sweet- do, something bad will hap- Alumni Hall in Haverhill the former host of “The raiser for the Haverhill en this travesty PSNH is try- pen. Something very bad Sunday evening and a good variety of events to Corner. Front Porch,” a long-running Corner Library. Tickets are ing to ram through, heedless indeed. Walters is the author of interview show on New $35 apiece or $60 for two. of the wishes of everyone in Nancy Martland, keep all ages busy." Friday evening the Roads Less Traveled: Hampshire Public Radio. To reserve a ticket, call the its path. Sugar Hill Visionary New England The luncheon will feature library at 603-989-5578. The international corpo- Festival will kick off with a 50s Block Party Dance in Lives, published in 2010 by asparagus and spring mix Plaidswede Press. Roads salad with vinaigrette, cold Don’t privatize Cannon the center of town, spon- sored by the White Privatize, deregulate and right now. Better than the pri- Mountain and cut government services are vate automobile and deregu- Connecticut River Valley INSURANCE core tenants of the Chicago lated financial institutions Cruisers. Miller school economics. Definitely that almost sank the country Amusement Carnival will undemocratic. The most and had to be bailed out by also open Friday night effective way to restrict the American people and and will offer a wristband democracy is to transfer deci- federal government. Cannon special price for young- sion making from the public must be giving too much sters during special hours arena to unaccountable insti- competition to other ski on Friday, Saturday and tutions like a corporation. resorts and they are pressing Sunday. Why should a handful of pri- the legislature to privatize The biggest new event Hadlock Insurance Group vate interests he permitted to Cannon. Why not have the this year will be the control Cannon Mountain ski state take over the manage- "Lisbon Lilac Idol" contest wears a lot of different hats. area in order to maximize ment of the other ski areas on Sunday afternoon just their personal profit at the that can't compete with can- before the Fire Our responsibility to the community doesn’t end expense of the rest of the peo- non to help them out? The Apparatus/EMS parade. when we walk out the front door. ple of New Hampshire? The people are being squeezed Contestants must be pre- question arose in the finance enough by our business-run registered by Wednesday, committee whether or not the society. Cannon should May 25. Forms can be state should be in the busi- remain in the public sector found at several down- ness of running a ski resort, under state control where town locations, and online as if only private corpora- people can participate in at www.lisbonmain- tions are capable of running a decisions that involve street.org. 800-794-5503 Bryan Hadlock Casey Hadlock Nancy Bisson business. Running the State Cannon and the general soci- Saturday begins with a Exit 42 • Walmart Exit www.bestinsurance.net of New Hampshire is no ety. Lets hope Cannon pancake breakfast at the small business. increases its profit next year. White Church on South Cannon turned a profit of Cannon cares. $1 million dollars for fiscal 2011 showing how terrific the Dick Spencer, management by the state is Twin Mountain

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He was Michael Higgins, 20, into the custody of Nashua Samson said his depart- sessing alcohol and being in released on $750 bail and is Lisbon, was arrested May 3 Police last week, accused of ment is also investigating breach of bail conditions to be arraigned June 7. on Union Street for the developing relationships alleged conversations from a previous arrest. Michael T. Malone, 19, unlawful possession of alco- and having sexual conversa- between Jones and a teen. A Cory A. Roy, 20, Littleton, Whitefield, was arrested hol. He was released on $800 tions with underage girls on search warrant was execut- was arrested May 3 on May 4 on Old County Road bail and is to be arraigned the internet. ed by Whitefield Police on Union Street for the unlaw- for violating a protective May 31. Harry “Carl” Jones, 61 of May 2, in relation to both ful possession of alcohol and order. He was held at the Littleton Police are inves- View Street in Whitefield, cases. The details of the war- default of bail conditions. He Grafton County Jail pending tigating a theft on Main was arrested on May 11, rant are under seal, Samson was taken to the county jail arraignment the next morn- Street that occurred May 5. after being questioned by said, and will likely remain pending $500 cash bail and ing. Nashua officers, and that way until charges are $1,000 personal recogni- Veronica L. Curell, 52, Troop F charged with certain uses of Harry “Carl” Jones brought forward in Coös zance bail. He is to be Littleton, was arrested May 4 Lynne Smith, 24, Lisbon, computer services prohibit- County. arraigned May 31. on Main Street for disorderly was arrested May 2 on West ed, a class B felony (RSA southern town’s investiga- Whitefield Police expect William Blanchard, 21, conduct. He was released on Main Street in Littleton for 649-B:4 I(c)). tion, as well however, and to bring felony charges Lowell, Mass., was arrested $500 bail and is to be disobeying a police officer. Sgt. Ed Samson of the had shared information. through the indictment May 7 on Bishop Street for arraigned June 7. Brian Morse, 55, Whitefield Police said that According to a press process. driving after suspension and Heather Paye, 18, Grantham, was arrested his department had been release issued by NPD, they Jones was held on $10,000 drug possession. He was Littleton, was arrested May 3 May 8 on Route 112 in investigating Jones for over received a report on April cash pending arraignment released on $750 bail and is on Union Street for the Woodstock for drunken a month on an incident sep- 12, from a concerned parent in Nashua District Court. to be arraigned June 7. unlawful possession of alco- driving. He is to be arate from Nashua’s when who had found inappropri- A class B felony is pun- Shane Carberry, 32, hol. She was released on arraigned June 23. he was taken into custody. ate sexual conversations on ishable by up to seven years Littleton, was arrested May 7 $500 bail and is to be State Police are investigat- Whitefield had been in con- her computer, involving her in prison. on Main Street for driving arraigned May 31. ing the report of a burglary tact with NPD regarding the 13-year old daughter and a after the suspension of his Elizabeth A. Long, 19, in the town of Landaff that license. He was released on a Littleton, was arrested May 3 occurred May 2. They are summons and is to be on Union Street for the also investigating a burglary arraigned June 7. unlawful possession of alco- that occurred May 3 in Bath. Car careens into pole By KAYTI BURT [email protected] LITTLETON— A Vermont Sexual assault charges man collided with a tele- phone pole on Hilltop Road early Thursday afternoon reduced to simple assault after veering off of St. Johnsbury Road. The police By ART McGRATH (all suspended) and $434 case is a felony it will be are still investigating the [email protected] respectively. referred to superior court. cause of the incident. LITTLETON–A Littleton Michelle Lambert, 28, Douglas Smith Jr., 22, Bryan Cheney, 24, of man received jail time for Dalton, was found guilty of Bethlehem, was found guilty McIndoe Falls, Vt., was head- inappropriately touching a driving after the suspension of simple assault against ing west on St. Johnsbury 15-year-old exchange stu- of his license in Littleton on Rachel Roberts in Bethlehem Road at approximately 1:17 said Thursday the depart- arrived at the scene, there dent. April 13 and was fined $310. on April 4 in Bethlehem. He p.m. Thursday when he went ment was investigating the were already numerous Richard W. Abbott, 46, was Benjamin Mason, 27, Twin was fined $500, $250 of which off the road, came across the cause, including the possibili- bystanders, as well as a few found guilty of simple assault Mountain, was found guilty was suspended. field separating the perpendi- ty of the accident’s link to a doctors from the nearby hos- for touching the inner thigh of drunken driving for an He was also found guilty cular streets, and struck a pole medical event. It took place pital, said Smith. An ambu- of a 15 year-old foreign April 10 incident in of threatening Amber on the far side of Hilltop within eyesight of the lance from the hospital was exchange student from Bethlehem. He was fined Stebbins in Littleton on April Road. Littleton Regional Hospital. also already on the scene. The France in Littleton on Oct. 9. $930 and lost his license for 5. For that charge he was Police Chief Paul Smith By the time the police damaged pole was removed. The charge was reduced from one year. fined $248 and sent to jail for a charge of sexual assault. Jason M. Mooney, 37, 30 days. Abbott was sentenced to Bethlehem, was found guilty Three charges of simple one year in jail (10 months of of disorderly conduct for a assault and one of obstruct- which were suspended) and March 31 incident in Lisbon. ing the report of a crime or North Country two years of probation. He was fined $250, $100 of injury against Joseph A. George Achilles, 36, which was suspended. Dubey, Jr., 40, Littleton, were Lyman, was found guilty of Isaac Riendeau, 30, dismissed. The charges Garden Club meeting May 25 Littleton, was found guilty of aggravated drunken driving stemmed from a Dec. 6 inci- LANCASTER--The North your garden is bugged by raise funds for its scholarship driving after the suspension for a Dec. 3 incident in dent in Littleton. Country Garden Club bugs or other pests, come program. Any and all are of his license while in Lisbon. He was fined $930, Roger K. Hinds, 67, (NCGC) will hold its May learn how to head them off at invited to donate garden Littleton on March 8 and was lost his license for two years Bethlehem, was found guilty meeting on Wednesday, May the start of the gardening sea- plants they want a new home fined $310. and was sent to jail for 10 of criminal trespass for being 25 at the Weeks Memorial son. As usual, the public is for and can bring them to the Heather Slater, 28, days. at Home Depot after being Library in Lancaster, begin- invited to attend. The NCGC sale. Smaller plants should Littleton, had a warrant Timothy Blake, 36, directed to leave on Dec. 2. ning at 6:30 p.m.. Steve Turaj will also hold a one-day be potted, clumps in plastic issued for her arrest for fail- Bethlehem, was found guilty He was fined $186. of the Coös County plant sale on the Weeks bags and both clearly ing to appear to answer a of drunken driving for an Wayne Thorpe, 41, Extension Service will speak Library lawn from 9 a.m. to labeled. charge of operating without a April 3 incident. He was Landaff, had a warrant on garden pest control. If noon on Saturday, May 21 to fined $620 and lost his license valid license in Littleton on issued for his arrest for failing for nine months. April 7. to appear to answer a charge Tyler Bresnahan, 24, Francisco Soto, 29, of drunken driving for a Nov. Littleton, was found guilty of Bethlehem, was found guilty 18 incident in Lisbon. Bird and Wildlife Walk at fraudulently using a credit of violating the controlled Jimmy Wilkins, 47, home- card in Littleton on March 23 drug act on April 14 in less, was found guilty of vio- and was fined $248. Littleton. He was fined $300, lating a protective order for a Wedick Reserve Saturday Dana Brousseau, 56, $150 of it suspended. Jan. 10 incident in Littleton. BETHLEHEM— The manently conserved over 120 along the Ammonoosuc River Greene, was found guilty of Probable cause was found He was sentenced to one year public is invited to a bird acres, including a mile along is open for public use, the land having an open container of in the case of Angie Travers, in jail and received 96 days of walk at the John L. and Jean the Ammonoosuc River. The on the opposite side of Wing alcohol and violating the con- 32, Littleton, for allegedly pretrial credit. P. Wedick Nature Reserve mix of wetlands, pond, and Road ordinarily is not. So this trolled drug act in Franconia possessing oxycodone in Frank A. Concemi, 44, on Wing Road in forest, plus extensive gravel is a special opportunity to see on April 6. He was fined $150 Littleton on March 18. As the Salem, was found guilty of Bethlehem on Saturday deposits, makes this land par- an unusual place in the com- driving after the suspension May 21 at 7:30 a.m. ticularly rich for wildlife and munity. of his license in Littleton on The Wedicks created the plants. While birds will be the The walk is hosted by the Dec. 10 and was fined $310. reserve in 2009. They per- emphasis of this walk, interest- Ammonoosuc Conservation ing wildflowers will no doubt Trust (ACT), which holds the Waystack Personal Injury be found, and the exemplary conservation easement on the Frizzell $1.75 / Pack examples of our region’s gla- property. 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Summer is on its way! In agricultural producers, tal- “The Peacham Farmers celebration, the Peacham ented crafts people, and Market is not just an oppor- Farmers Market will open terrific bakers. These tunity to hear live music, to for the 2011 season on unique vendors are the buy wonderful, locally Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m.. heart of our market. Here sourced veggies, colorful The market is sited on the we seek to create a space yarns and wool, certified historic Academy Green, in where people can sell their organic, humanely raised the heart of the village of goods at a reasonable cost, meats and eggs, delicious Peacham, Vt. while allowing everyone breads, cookies and pies, This year’s Market will access to the best that arts, crafts, and even home- be as much a weekly com- Peacham and this region made ice cream,” said mar- munity event as a source have to offer. We really love ket co-director Jane Alper. for quality foods and crafts. sharing the warmth of this “It’s also an opportunity to With live folk music, chil- community.” spend the afternoon in one dren’s activities, and locally Vendors for this year’s of the most beautiful little made ice cream, the market market are a mix of the villages in Vermont.” offers a charming way to Peacham specific and the For the latest news about PHOTO BY JEFF WOODBURN spend the afternoon, for regionally familiar. The vendors and performers Fifteen year-old Helen Jacobs, right, with her mother, Anastasia Jacobs. Helen is raising money to go to a kids and adults alike. market will be open every visit the market’s website national youth conference in Washington. “This market is unique. Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at: It’s a warm, homey feeling through September 29, rain www.peacham.net/mar- place,” said Diana Senturia, or shine, culminating in the ket. market co-originator, long- Fall Foliage Festival. Fruits Direct other inquiries to Moving on up time village resident, and and vegetables will be sub- Leslie Witt, market co-coor- former Peacham ject to seasonal availability. dinator Community Housing Every week there will be [email protected]. By Jeff Woodburn abstract concepts and sort of they wanted to give some- board member, which music, kids activities, WHITEFIELD - Helen look at things and try to thing even thought they didn’t sponsors the Market. “This crafts, baked goods and ice Jacob is a serious, but shy 15- understand it.” A straight A want“ any food items. year-old. She’s not the kind of student, Helen developed an The CYLC is a 25 year-old kid who you’d expect to be interest in neurology in mid- organization designed to leading an aggressive person- dle school when her Guidance instruct and enrich promising Annual Big Boy Classic golf tourney to-person fundraising cam- Counselor, Bill Belcher, gave students by hands-on, experi- paign, but all that changed her a book on the topic. She ences with national leaders. BETHLEHEM—This year Memorial Fund is asking for ships to over 625 youths when she was recently nomi- plans to go to college; her Students are chosen based on marks the 11th Annual Big your support in this year’s in 11 years. nated to attend a national dream is to go to Harvard or their academic performance Boy Classic golf tournament event once again. Last year’s event was leadership conference in possibly John Hopkins, Brown and community leadership. being held on Saturday, June Sponsorship on the course, another outstanding suc- Washington, DC. To go to the or Dartmouth. Eventually, The conference runs from July 4 at the Maplewood Country in the brochure, raffle items cess. This year with your Congressional Youth Helen wants to be a neurolo- 3-11 and will include a tour of Club. Each year this event and donations are noted in support/pledge to assist Leadership Conference gist. John Hopkins Hospital. lives up to the reputation as several places throughout in the festivities, we can (CYLC), she needs to raise A White Mountain Anyone interested in con- a fun filled day of golf with the day. make this outing a $3,000 to cover the registra- Regional High School sopho- tributing can send a check friends and family. During The fund is a non-profit resounding triumph. tion, travel and accommoda- more has already collected payable to CYLC to Helen the day there are 190 players organization whose purpose Please make checks tions. over $600 by asking local busi- Jacobs, at 4 Meadow mist and an additional 50-65 vol- includes, but is not limited payable to: Todd Manning Helen wants to build her nesses and organizations and Drive, Dalton, NH 03598. For unteers along with countless to, supporting North Memorial Fund, c/o leadership skills and work holding a bake sale at Mac’s more information or to see a others taking pleasure in the Country student/athletes in Duane Coute, 851 with people from all over the Market in Whitefield. “The video clip of this interview, day. an opportunity to attend Meadow St. Littleton, NH country. “I like to learn,” she bake sale went very well,” visit WhiteMtNews.com. Your past support has summer athletic camps 03561 been vital in our ability to without financial burden. To added, “and think about Helen said, “It seemed like exceed our fundraising date, the fund has awarded goals. The Todd Manning over $200,000 in scholar- NAU A bookworm’s delight AVA GH Littleton Public Library C & SON In celebration of Angel Grace Anan’s seventh birth- day, her grandmother Nanny presented the picture Lawn Care & Tree Service book “Bad Dog, Marley” by John Grogan. “True North: a • Lawn Care Journey into Unexplored Wilderness” by Elliott • Spring Clean-ups Merrick, was purchased from the John Hayden • Tree Service Memorial Fund. “Saturday Morning Brick • Tree Relocation Builders,” is held in the and open to the public. Call • New Lawn Installation Corey Children’s Room 444-5741 for more informa- from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. tion. • Stump Grinding Children of all ages are wel- The following books were come, but children under 7 recently added to the adult Free Estimates / Fully Insured years of age must be accom- fiction collection: “Sixth panied by an adult. Each Man” by David Baldacci, week a new model made “Jungle” by Clive Cussler, 603-823-7184 with LEGO bricks will be on “Eve” by Iris Johansen, Serving the Local Area Since 1982 display. The library has “Silver Boat” by Luanne LEGOs available for chil- Rice, “Uncoupling” by Meg dren to recreate the model or Wolitzer, and “Fatal Error” www.cavanaughandson.com make their own creation. by J.A. Jance. Lapsit Story Time for pre- walkers and their caregivers will be held Saturday, May 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the McLure Program Room. Join us for bounces, rhymes, games, songs, stories, and playtime. The spring session of Toddler Tales and Pre- School Story Time began May 3 and ends May 25. Toddler Tales for ages up to age 3, is on Tuesdays, and Pre-School Story Time for ages 3, 4, and 5, is on Wednesdays. Both programs begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Corey Children’s Room. All library programs are free

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She started that 5 to 10 percent of hospi- health-acquired infections patients are out to sue,” said She said others have com- insurance, and end up rely- out as a daughter trying to talized patients get an infec- report came out, finding that Nerbonne, adding that is not pared the experience of hav- ing on public assistance. get answers about her moth- tion, resulting in about The experience has not the case, and that less than ing a loved one die from a Preventing hospital- er’s death. Now, she is an 99,000 deaths per year from dissuaded Nerbonne and two percent of all injured hospital-acquired infection acquired infections can save advocate and educator for hospital-acquired infection. New Hampshire Patient patients actually sue. and not being able to get any taxpayers money, argues patients and patient’s fami- You are more likely to die Voices from testifying and Nerbonne hopes she gave information as to what hap- Nerbonne. lies across the state and from treatment you receive supporting other legislation the students a new perspec- pened to a hit-and-run acci- Nerbonne is hoping to country. in the hospital than in a car that seeks to cut down on tive in offering that it is not dent because “you never make the North Country “In January of 2004, our accident, states NH Patient hospital-acquired infection disclosing an event that know what happened.” more aware of New mother Dorothy Etheridge Voices’ site. and give the patient more of often causes legal action. “Often, [suing] is the only Hampshire Patrient Voices, underwent lung surgery in a One of New Hampshire a voice. Last fall, NH Patient “Often, it is the non-dis- way for them to get the which is based in Concord, New Hampshire hospital. Patient Voices’ first battles Voices launched a website, closure itself and the lack of information needed to move and its services. An impor- The surgery began an 8- was the passage of a bill formed a corporation, and communication after a seri- on,” said Nerbonne. tant partner in this goal is month odyssey of preventa- requiring hospitals to make decided to apply for non- ous accident happens that The culture in the past, Landaff resident Karen ble hospital acquired infec- infection reports, and it profit status. In addition to causes a patient to sue enforced by law, was when a Bronson, who heard about tions, lapses in care, delays taught the women a lot its advocacy efforts, New because that’s the only way patient dies because of infec- New Hampshire Patient in treatment, complications, about the legislative process. Hampshire Patient Voices to get to the tion, the hospital didn’t have Voices after she had trouble and in the end, her eventual “It opened our eyes up,” also educates. information…often, suing is to report any information, finding out information death from errors that were said Nerbonne. “The room “When we founded the the last resort for many peo- but this is slowly changing, about her father’s death. never disclosed to us until was filled with health care organization, a significant ple,” she said. said Nerbonne. Many hospi- Now, she is on the group’s we read her medical record,” lobbyists to protest against part of our mission was edu- Education can also work tals, including Dartmouth, board of directors, and is reads the NH Patient Voices the bill. We were the only cation and raising aware- on a one-on-one basis, said now have open-disclosure working to bring awareness website, put together by ones there to provide a ness,” said Nerbonne. Nerbonne, who sometimes policies. Some of the most of the organization to the founders and sisters Lori patient voice.” New Hampshire Patient has phone calls from progressive in the country region. Nerbonne and Kelly Grasso, Nerbonne and her sisters Voices offers a lesson to any- patients or the families of offer an apology, and have “It’s not anecdotal any- who has since moved onto testified twice, as well as one who is willing to listen, patients who have had seri- their lawyers sit down with more. It’s not just happening other things professionally. printed and passed out fly- from employee groups to ous issues with health care the families to discuss com- to the elderly. It’s not that The group formed out of ers outside the legislative students. Earlier this month, quality. pensation. uncommon,” said Nerbonne and Grasso’s voting room. The bill was Nerbonne was a speaker in a “We remembered that, Nerbonne also advocates Nerbonne. “This is at the desire to help others who are eventually passed in 2006, class of medical students at when it happened to us, it for people who are severely center of health care reform. navigating the health care after being killed the year Dartmouth exploring the took weeks to even file a injured by the health care system, starting as a grass- before. Nerbonne said she non-disclosure of medical complaint,” she said, adding they receive at the hospital, roots group back in 2005. was naïve to how the Nerbonne and Grasso went process worked before fol- through a difficult process, lowing this bill. After it was trying to determine exactly passed, it was another three Get 'er done! Moose lottery deadline is May 27 what caused their mother’s years until the law was death, and during the course funded. Nerbonne said the CONCORD--If you want Moose hunt lottery appli- year. 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LIN-WOOD meeting will not be available but Donahue because he discontent that Channel 3, Ham suggested the school in the community who until July 1, though we have objected to the way the the public television station board reach out to the com- would help. Put them to (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) begun to put things in meeting was being held. run out of the school, has munity for volunteers to do work,” she said. school’s new roof and the place,” said Boyle. The facil- Boyle said she wished been largely non-operational as much as they can until Though the meeting was work done on the industrial ities committee, which Donahue had voiced his con- since work was done on the funds can be utilized, as was at times contentious, Ham arts space. The school board includes board members cerns prior to the meeting. industrial arts classroom. done successfully with the thanked the board for listen- borrowed $500,000 for the Boyle, Fadden, and “We were setting goals,” “That needs to be a prior- school playground. ing and providing some repair of the roof, which is Donahue, met prior to the said member Jean Robbins. ity…It’s a shame that that “The same model can be answers. nearing completion with board’s meeting and dis- “You should have been a TV station ever went down,” used to work on Channel 3, “We do have faith in the only a few punch list items cussed the industrial arts part of it.” said Ham. “That is such an the technology system,” she said. left. Some residents are project. Residents also expressed educational tool.” program…There are people angry because the board The industrial arts pro- chose to borrow the maxi- gram, which in the broadest mum approved by the vot- sense teaches students how ers, $500,000, even though to work with technology, they already had a contract machines, and tools, is cur- for $381,000. The project is rently being contracted out – not expected to exceed the save for the small engine $381,000 contract for the class still taught onsite. work. Cosgriff said that the state “You people knew what regulations are moving that roof was going to cost. away from the more tradi- You took extra money,” said tional, old-style industrial Pat Griffin, of Woodstock. arts programs and leaving Though the additional those programs to be offered $119,000 will be given back at a few vocational centers to the town and used to around the state, and reduce the tax rate, Griffin towards computer-based believes the initial taxation graphic arts and pre-engi- to raise those funds was neering. unnecessary. The facilities committee School Board Chairman recommended to the board Judy Boyle said the money that a committee be formed was taken out in case the specifically to start planning roof ended up costing more the construction of a new than predicted, adding that industrial arts building. The there was a clause in the con- school board is looking for tract for additional work interested parties to serve on should the damage be more the committee. The board severe than expected. also discussed the possibility “Because of the serious of selling the old industrial leakage, we didn’t know arts equipment on the when the roofing contractor Saturday of Memorial Day lifted the roof off how much Weekend in conjunction more damage he would with the Rotary yard sale. find,” she said. “We’re not Residents also questioned like a company. We can’t get the board’s decision to have a construction loan.” a non-posted meeting off Boyle said should the campus at Truant’s Tavern board have only borrowed earlier this month. the $381,000 and the project “Why can’t you meet went over that amount, then here?” asked Griffin. “Why the district would have had do we have to pay for you to to call a special meeting to go to dinner?” authorize the borrowing of Boyle said the off-site more funds. She said they meeting is traditional, and is borrowed the $500,000, kept a way to informally get the $150,000 separate, and together to discuss goals for kept the rest in the roofing the upcoming year. No votes account. Bonnie Ham said were taken at the meeting, she could understand bor- she added. rowing $50,000 extra, but not “Past practices don’t $119,000. make appropriate prac- The board also had at its tices,” said resident Bob disposal for the roofing proj- McAffee. ect another $150,000 that Ham said her biggest was originally approved by problem with it was not that NORTHERN PASS THREATENS the voters two years ago to it was held off-site, but that refurbish and improve the it was not posted. She, along industrial arts program, but with Young, attended the NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS was eventually encumbered meeting. by the school board for even- “I made that point and tualities involving the roof. the group decided to go for- Northern Pass, the big-money electric transmission line project that wants to cut a scar down the entire state of New In some residents’ eyes, this ward with it,” said Ham. “It Hampshire, is spreading myths. Here are the FACTS! is an example of the board just didn’t look good to me. disregarding public voice. It didn’t feel good to me.” Myth: Northern Pass respects private property rights of New Hampshire citizens. “The public voted for Ham corroborated the FACT: This project is the most serious threat to individual property rights in the modern history of New something. You did not act,” school board’s statement Hampshire. said Griffin. that the meeting was for set- Boyle said, as the funds ting goals, and that no votes Myth: The lines are for the ‘public good’ and families that don’t sell out are ignorant or selfish. were not used, they will be were taken. FACT: This is a PRIVATE project. Individual landowners will lose property rights while big corporations will given back to the towns “I think you came up with increase profits. It will make BILLIONS of dollars for Hydro-Quebec. All the talk of ‘benefits’ for New come June 30, at the end of some good goals…I just Hampshire is just a smoke screen. the school’s fiscal year. The think it was unfortunate that voters approved $150,000 for it was held at Truant’s, or Myth: Northern Pass can get the land rights it needs without using forced government ‘takings’ of land from people the construction of a new any place off-campus,” said who don’t want to sell. Ham. industrial arts building FACT: Landowners up and down the state have pledged not to sell out to Northern Pass. The ONLY way this Two members – Jay again at this year’s annual project can go forward is through government seizures of homes and land on a MASSIVE SCALE. meeting. Bartlett and Mike Donahue – “The $150,000 that was did not attend the offsite Myth: In areas where PSNH has existing rights of way across private land for electric lines, Northern Pass can use the meeting, Bartlett because of appropriated at the annual existing rights of way. a conflicting engagement, FACT: PSNH’s rights of way were created for smaller lines. The huge new transmission towers will need much more room. When landowners refuse to sell out to Northern Pass to expand the rights of way, the gov- Have You Been Told ernment will have to seize land. You Have Gum Disease? Myth: Northern Pass will bring broadband service to the North Country. FACT: Many of PSNH’s existing rights of way on the Northern Pass route do NOT allow commercial broad- There is a Laser way to treat band. They are for electric lines only. Northern Pass simply does not have the right to offer broadband! severe gum disease without cutting or stitches Myth: You should talk to the people from Northern Pass and let them on your land. FACT: All they want is to get your land as cheaply as possible. You don’t have to talk to them. You don’t have to let them on your land unless they can prove (with documents) the right to be there.

Myth: Northern Pass is going to happen no matter what the people say, so just go along. FACT: The opposition is huge and growing. Politicians are listening. Northern Pass is already retreating. If we keep taking the fight to them we can push them out of New Hampshire and back to Canada where they belong!

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COLONIAL events. The White Mountain committed philanthropists,” Film Society will present a said Dignazio of the (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) series of classic films over Roberts. A walk in the woods the area,” he said, noting the course of the season, The $35,000 gift came that is the reason The while The Suicide along with a challenge to By David Falkenham, singing and gobbling feath- it and I am quite certain that Prevention Council has raise a matching amount in UNH Cooperative Extension ered friends, the ruffed dogs don‚t hear it at all. Colonial tends to shy away Grafton County Forester from live theater, as not to already held one of its two new and additional private grouse does no elaborate As you might guess the compete with places like planned screenings and dis- donations in the hopes that Walking in the woods in singing to advertise his habit of a chicken sized bird The Weathervane Theater or cussion events. Live events the challenge will increase May is probably one of the intent. To establish territory to throw out his normally The Papermill Theater. this season include every- the organization’s donor most relaxing and satisfying and attract the ladies the cagey survival instinct and “That wouldn’t make any thing from The National base, which becomes even events of the year. The gla- ruffed grouse struts and dis- aggressively advertise his sense.” Marionette Theatre’s pro- more important as aid from cier of snow has finally plays much like a wild location attracts the atten- Dignazio is no stranger to duction of Sleeping Beauty the state decreases. receded and everything is turkey. The grouse adds to tion of not only other grouse, the North Country art scene. to blues singer Shemekia Dignazio said The Colonial green and new. It is as if the this performance by per- but many predators as well. “I’ve worked in practical- Copeland. Thursdays are is well on its way there, hav- world is being reborn and forming his drumming ritu- Hawks, owls and some ly every art form there is up reserved for community ing raised $25,000 since last essentially it is. Most of the al. mammalian predators love here,” said Dignazio, noting events. fall by approaching individ- waterfowl have made their To perform the drumming to eat grouse, especially stu- he has taken a turn as every- The Colonial Theatre is uals one-on-one in the com- annual passing, the morn- a male ruffed grouse climbs pid ones and they easily key thing from executive direc- one of the few theatres left in munity, but he hopes they ings are warmer requiring on a log, stands up, cups his in on the sound of the drum- tor of the North Country the region and country that can raise the additional only jeans and a shirt and wings and proceeds to beat ming and the birds tempo- Chamber Players to editor of has not been “cut into little $10,000 in the coming our morning dog walks are the air with a series of hard rary love drunk pre-occupa- a poetry magazine. “Film slices,” noted Dignazio. months by opening up the highlighted by the wonder- wing beats. This action of tion and lack of was one of the art forms I Somehow, The Colonial challenge to the public. ful roar produced by our flapping cupped wings cre- self-preservation. The result had never acted in.” escaped the grasp of com- Though most of that num- migrating bird population. ates miniature sonic booms is often an easy meal for a Dignazio handpicks the mercial development, per- ber has come from fairly sig- I have never been good at that start very slowly at first magnificent owl, and a pile films that screen at the the- haps because of the success nificant gift amounts, identifying all of the song- followed by a rapid increase of feathers on a log. ater over the course of a sea- of The Jax. Jr Cinemas so Dignazio said he appreciates birds that I hear. To me it is a of the rhythm until the The male grouse and son. close, theorizes Dignazio. the $25 gifts as much as the wall of music that I enjoy as whole event crescendos with other birds perform “I always watch films. I This makes the goal of his- $1,000. it is, unable to pick out indi- what sounds like a trailing admirably for their small read reviews. I look at the toric preservation so impor- Dignazio said the theater vidual birds. I have many drumroll. The event takes size, but the male‚s efforts box office numbers. I pretty tant, he notes. As its website has come a long way relying friends who can identify about twenty seconds and is pale in comparison to the much know what the audi- boasts, The Colonial is one on patron and grant sup- every single bird by its song, repeated with what seems females who must raise the ence is interested in,” he of the oldest continuously port. The year The Friends I simply smile, nod and like endless repetition. The young birds throughout the said. operating movie theaters in of The Colonial Theatre took enjoy the concert. Outside of sound of the drumming car- summer. Whether it is a song Dignazio said he tries to the country. It is also one of over management, the mar- robins, chickadees, turkeys ries through the forest bird or a full grown moose, a pick a variety of forms – the increasingly few to use quee fell off of the building, and a few others, I am pretty advertising the grouses terri- mother of any size will from documentary to come- film rather than digital and the lights flickered much song bird illiterate. tory and intent. defend her young with dy – and fill much of the when projecting its movies. when the wind blew. Since There is one bird however The thunderous escape of unimaginable aggression mainstream-alternative As for the economic then, the group has invested that I can identify clearly a ruffed grouse from thick against any intruder. This is spectrum. This season, for development goal, Dignazio $750,000 in the venue, pri- through the confusion and cover is a heart-stopping a tale for next month. instance, the theater will be said studies have found that marily through grants and that is the annual drumming moment that most of us have Enjoy the spring! showing everything from every ticket purchased for a donations. In 2009, an out- of the male ruffed grouse. experienced. The sound of “Lincoln Lawyer,” a cultural event brings $23 to door patio was completed in All male birds mark the the drumming is not unlike The University of New Hollywood film starring the community through the rear of the building, used coming of spring with dra- this same sound however no Hampshire Cooperative Matthew McConaughey such things as dinner or for outdoor concerts, as well matic performances to estab- flying is involved and the Extension is an equal opportu- about a Los Angeles defense hotels. Also, Dignazio as a space to grab some fresh lish mating territories which bird remains in one spot nity educator and employer. attorney who operates out makes the argument that air during intermissions. are aggressively defended. throughout the drumming University of New Hampshire, of the back of his sedan, to people looking to relocate to Sometime in the next couple The ruffed grouse is as event. The sound frequency U.S. Department of “Of Gods and Men,” a the area often take into of years, Dignazio said they impressive as any of them is low enough that many Agriculture and N.H. counties French film following the account the artistic scene. hope to build a dressing however unlike most of our people have trouble hearing cooperating. story of eight Christian “You have to see it as a rooms for visiting artists. monks during the Algerian community asset,” he said. Though The Colonial civil war. “It’s a quality of life issue.” may be limited in some “Everything that we do Dignazio said funding ways by its funding, it is DHHS announces guidelines might not appeal to every- programs like The Colonial freed from making decisions body, but some of what we has become increasingly dif- based on profit. do appeals to most people,” ficult as the state cuts arts “We’re trying to bring for WIC Nutrition Program said Dignazio. When it aid. Revenues from ticket new experiences to people,” comes down to it, it is about and concession sales only said Dignazio. “That’s our CONCORD–– The US announce new income slight increase over the pre- showing something that account for 50 percent of the bottom line.” Department of Agriculture guidelines for eligibility in vious guidelines. Dignazio thinks is good. cost of keeping the theater Those who want to and the New Hampshire the Women, Infants and Effective April 1, 2001, the “We see a good movie running. This means The donate to The Colonial Department of Health and Children (WIC) Nutrition following income guidelines like a good book, like a good Colonial must rely on grants Theatre can do so online at Human Services (DHHS) Program. These represent a went into effect: painting, like a work of art,” and its patrons to stay afloat. its website, www.bethle- he said. Last fall, The Colonial hemcolonial.org, or by send- Each film plays for about received a “challenge gift” ing a check in the mail to Family Size Annual Monthly Weekly a week, sharing the schedule from Littleton residents Ed The Colonial Theatre at P.O. 1 $20,147 $1,679 $388 with a variety of communi- and Nancy Robert. Box 204, Bethlehem, NH, ty, live, and one-time film “They’re very generous, 03574. 2 $27,214 $2,268 $524 3 $34,281 $2,857 $660 4 $41,348 $3,446 $796

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COURT pened since I’ve gotten “I’m convinced it works,” sober. The prize at the end is he said. “I’m convinced it (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) all worthwhile.” needs to be part of our justice lenge,” he said. “I was a com- Participants who com- system as an alternative-sen- plete mess when I came in.” plete the program are grant- tencing program.” Therrien credits much of ed a clean record. Those who Vaughan said although his successful completion of do not make it through earn there have been people who the program to his support the prison sentence they have failed the program, he system, including his two avoided by agreeing to enter believes they have also suc- children who he has earned the drug court program. ceeded, in that they have back time with during the “All of us who are in the been given the skills that course of the program, and program are looking out for may help them to make bet- his employers, Jim and Jean each other,” said Cole. “We ter choices in the future. This McKenna, of The Coffee Pot. all want everyone to make it is all made possible through Therrien has worked on and through it.” a large group of individuals off at The Coffee Pot for the Graduate Micah Bouton, and organizations. past ten years, and Jim was of West Lebanon, said the “This is a team sport,” present at the ceremony, con- program has given him the said Vaughan. “It’s a whole tinuing to support Therrien. chance to prove himself to group of people who partici- “At first, it really sucked,” others, as well as himself and pate leading up to today’s said Gil Dinger, of Ashland, taught him “to live without events.” one of the five graduates. “A fear of himself.” Bouton has Gasser thanked the coun- lot of people, when they enrolled in college courses, ty commissioners for their come to drug court, they and been made a supervisor support, as well as the resent it. They’re in your life at work. Friends of Grafton County 24-7. Once they come to real- “It is the beginning of Drug Court, the Thresholds KAYTI BURT/THE LITTLETON COURIER peace,” said Bouton. counseling program, and the ize they’re doing it for a rea- Coordinator Bob Gasser addresses the five members of the sixth graduating class of the Grafton County drug son, it changes.” Former drug court gradu- countless individuals court last Monday. Looking on are some of the drug court participants still in the 18 to 24-month long pro- ate Monica Chaloux spoke to involved professionally and Grafton County’s pro- gram. gram is divided into four the graduates about the chal- personally in the partici- phases. Phase one lasts for Grafton County drug court program, enrolled in college can either pay to facilitate lenges she has faced since pants’ progress. three months, and asks par- program is one of three cur- classes, or advanced in their rehabilitation or pay in other leaving the program, but Among the public officials ticipants to submit a 24-7 rently in the state. The other careers. ways down the road. also about the coping skills who attended the event schedule, attend group coun- two are in Strafford and “Everything you dreamt “Without that money for she has developed to see her included Representatives seling nine hours a week and Rockingham counties. There of being as an addict, it will treatment, they’re just going through those challenges. Rusty Bulis and Ed Gionet, individual counseling one are also three juvenile drug eventually come true,” said to be buying bullets for guns “I think that all parts of County Commissioners hour a week, and report to courts, and seven mental Dinger, naming earning the to go out and arrest the per- my ambitions, my hopes, my Michael Cryans and Ray court every Monday. Phase health courts either already trust of other people as top of petrators who didn’t get to needs – all that you want out Burton, and representatives two lasts for six months, asks in existence or about to be that list. Participants in the drug court,” he said. Every of life – I have a new per- from Senator Jeanne for the 24-7 schedule, six launched. drug court program are person has a ripple effect in spective because of this pro- Shaheen’s office Chuck hours of group counseling Case Manager Jennifer given support from many their community, said Allen, gram,” said Chaloux. “This Henderson and Leigh and one hour of individual Stone, who works with all of sources, from counselors to and those ripples can either program has taught me how Marthe. counseling per week, and the program’s participants, case managers to each other. be positive or negative. to take care of me.” Professor Michele court every other week. noted the program not only Jay Allen facilitates the Graduate Christopher “I think the whole pro- Martinez Campbell, who Phase three lasts for six benefits the participants, but Narcotics Anonymous group Cole, of Enfield, has made gram is one big family – a specializes in criminal law at months, includes three week- saves the taxpayers money. Dinger has been a part of as strides in his personal and family that supports each Vermont Law School was the ly hours of group counseling “It has become a very suc- an element of his counseling professional lives during his other and cares about each keynote speaker. Among her and one individual hour, and cessful program, and has for the program. Dinger lists tenure in the drug court pro- other,” she said. extensive experience, court once a month. Phase saved our state and our Allen, a former addict him- gram. One of those support sys- Campbell served as the four lasts for three months, country a lot of money,” said self who served more than a “It’s been a life-changing tems is Judge Tim Vaughan, Deputy Chief of the and consists of an hour of Stone last Thursday at a pres- decade in jail for murder experience,” said Cole. Cole who meets with the pro- Narcotics Unit in New York individual counseling, and entation at the Littleton before staying sober for 28 ended up in the program gram’s participants once a City’s justice system. She court once a month. Senior Center. The cost of years, as an inspiration for after he earned a couple of week during the first phase spoke of the many people Participants are also asked to housing a prisoner in the his recovery. drug-related felony charges. of the program, and eventu- she saw never escape their hold a 40-hour per week job, Grafton County jail is about “If it wasn’t for looking up The program hasn’t been ally once a month come the addictions, and praised the and submit to periodic drug $26,000 per year, while drug to him and wanting what he easy for Cole, who had to final phase. Vaughan said program and the graduates tests. court costs about $10,000 per had,” said Dinger, “I would- deal with the loss of his the program gives him a for their hard work. Drug courts started in participant. n’t have made it.” younger brother during the “totally different view of “For you, things are dif- 1929, explained Coordinator For the participants of the Allen cannot say enough course of his time in drug [his] job.” Instead of dispens- ferent because of this pro- Bob Gasser during the cere- drug court program, success about the drug court pro- court, but he has come out ing justice without talkback, gram, and because of your mony, when a Florida judge is not measured in dollars, gram. stronger on the other side. Vaughan is able to discuss inner strength to do what wanted to do something to but in accomplishments. “Personally, I wish it were “It gives the opportunity progress with the people, he you had to do,” said break the cycle of drug-relat- Many of the people in the broader-based,” said Allen. to turn your life around,” he said. Campbell. ed crimes. Eighty-five per- program have reestablished “I think it’s the best-spent tax said. 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By Edith Tucker Stone said. parents to the great outdoors [email protected] Gregg Pitman of the NH with fun and exciting activi- BARTLETT — A panel of Campground Owners’ ties. experts provided lots of Association chimed in and Registration is open for information on ways to get said that he survived his teen the 2011 NH State Parks young couch potatoes and years by getting out on the Great Park Pursuit, with the indoor gamers outside to slopes nearly every week- kickoff at Bear Brook State connect with nature at the end. Park in Allenstown on June May 6 session of the Turning to his adult 11 — National “Get Governor’s Conference on expertise, Pitman said that Outdoors and Play Day.” Tourism 2011 at the Attitash the term “camping” encom- June 25, July 9, and July 23 Grand Summit Hotel. passes a lot of different kinds are the other dates, although Appalachian Mountain of activity, from backcountry their locations have not been Club (AMC) Public Affairs experiences to high-end announced. Director Rob Burbank mod- resort camping, with many Freligh’s advice on help- erated the panel and was PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER family campgrounds in ing to ensure kids have a able to turn it into a conver- WMNF conservation educator Marketing Director Karl Stone of AMC Director of Education Pam between where youngsters good time in a state park is sation between panelists and Clare Long SkiNH Hess have enough freedom to just three words: “Make it the attentive audience. enjoy feeling the thrill of easy.” Pam Hess, AMC’s (WMNF), who has worked Researchers are now say- three lift tickets and trail adventure as well as the Hess said that some par- Director of Education who on the Trail to Every ing that spending time in passes to all SkiNH member closeness of family campfires ents like to get advice before has spent time working on Classroom initiative, pointed natural settings help kids to resorts, along with other dis- with s’mores and marshmal- taking up a new activity. the “No Child Left Inside” out that the all resources of focus, deal with adversity, counts. In addition, January low roasts. AMC has a YouTube video campaign, said that there is the WMNF are available to and develop independence is designated Learn to Ski The free 2011 New (http://www.outdoors.org/ free programming every day local residents and their fam- and autonomy, Long report- and Snowboard month, with Hampshire Campers guide lodging/kids/index.cfm) on designed to build kids’ con- ilies and not just to tourists ed. special deals, discounts and (www.nhlovescampers.com) its webpage that discusses nection to the outdoors at passing through. When chil- Marketing Director Karl offers designed to lure peo- is now available, Pitman keeping hiking fun, having both the Highland Center on dren complete as many Stone ([email protected]) of ple to the slopes. noted. He visits all 140 pri- snacks and food, as well as Route 302 South in Bretton pages of the “Junior Forest SkiNH described the fourth- This year, Jan. 3 to 9, was vately owned member camp- possibly an inexpensive Woods and at the Pinkham Ranger Activity Book” as the grade “Earn Your Turns” designated a Learn to Ski grounds every summer, he magnifying glass and a ban- Notch Visitor Center on number of years old they are, program in which students and Snowboard week, and said. In addition, there are 40 dana, plus a turn-around Route 16, south of Gorham. they receive a patch making can earn a coupon book with 2,000 people, Stone reported, campgrounds on public time set in advance so a walk Area residents are wel- them a junior ranger. If they a lift ticket and trail pass to followed through and took a lands in N.H., including state or hike doesn’t feel like a come. stop at a WMNF ranger sta- every one of the 37 in-state beginner lesson on free rental parks and the WMNF. Death March. North Country AMC also offers a number tion or the Forest headquar- alpine and cross-county equipment at the 14 partici- Communications Education Director Andrea of formal programs and ters in Campton off I-93, they resorts that are SkiNH mem- pating areas. “At this time, Manager Tai Freligh of the Muller of Jefferson and Hess internships for Coös County can turn in their completed bers. This program requires the program will be offered state Division of Travel and both remind parents and youngsters and teenagers as pages, take an oath that they that a youngster’s teacher is again in 2012,” Stone said. Tourism Development said leaders: “It’s not the destina- well as for inner city and “at- will be good stewards and be willing to give an assignment Lift ticket costs are high, that State Parks have devel- tion, it’s the adventure.” risk” youth, Hess said. handed their patch. 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What’s for dinner? Deborah Maes, plenty of fruits and vegeta- ple keep a food journal. You Extension Educator bles every day. This means may have an “app” on your Family & Consumer Resources more than a glass of juice for cell phone that will help you What’s for dinner? If we breakfast, French fries for do that and there are several look at the foods that lunch and canned corn with computer programs that Americans are now eating, it dinner. Instead of snacking on almost do the work for you. would be safe to assume that a high fat, high sugar, baked When you eat out and we do we’re eating saturated fats, bread product, add fruit and that a lot, choose smaller por- added sugars, salt and vegetables to your diet by tions or the lower calorie refined grains. Translated to crunching into a fresh apple option. Remember you can food, what you would see on during breakfast, adding a always take home part of your plate is white bread, sliced cucumber and some your dinner and eat it the fried meat, salt shaker on the carrot sticks to your lunch next day. Practice portion table and rich sauces. If that and reaching for a sliced control. A serving of vegeta- sounds like your diet, you are mango for your mid-after- bles is one-half cup. A glass not alone. noon snack. Choose to bake a of juice is six to eight ounces. The 2010 Dietary sweet potato or steam some A serving of meat is three Guidelines for Americans fresh spinach to compliment ounces, the size of a deck of were released earlier this your dinner. Add a pear to cards. Consider leaving the year. As a nation, we are get- your dinner salad, sprinkle serving dishes in the kitchen. ting heavier and heavier. The some dried cranberries into Don’t put them on the table. ultimate goal of the current your morning oatmeal or cre- It can encourage over-eating. Guidelines is to help steer ate a veggie plate with car- Don’t forget to eat breakfast. people to making healthier rots, green peppers, celery Eating a nutrient-dense food choices with more nutri- and grape tomatoes with breakfast has been associated tious foods, balancing calo- some fat free ranch dressing with weight lost and overall ries with weight over a life- to use as a dip for an appetiz- improved nutrient intake. time and becoming more er. Simple changes go a long Finally, limit screen time. physically active. way to reaching the goal of 2 Do you ever think about how Previous versions of the ? cups of vegetables and 2 much time you spend in front Guidelines, issued every five cups of fruit each day. of a screen? If you use your years, used phrases such as Other foods to add to your computer at work, then go “eat a variety of foods”, regular diet include fat-free or home and catch up on things “avoid too much salt, sugar, low fat dairy products includ- on your home computer and saturated fat”, and “use alco- ing low-fat yogurt products. finish your day in front of the hol in moderation.” People Be sure to eat at least two television, your total screen were understandably con- servings of seafood each time is hours and hours. It is fused about what to do. week. Consider trying some recommended that children Although not perfect, the new of the fortified soy beverages and adolescents spend no Guidelines start to address currently in your grocery more than one to two hours a what we should eat rather store. When choosing protein day in front of a screen. than what we shouldn’t. foods, choose leaner versions That’s probably good advice What should we be eating? to reduce your intake of solid for the adults in the house- There is strong scientific evi- fats. It is not necessary to hold also. dence that we should be eat- avoid fats completely, but use If you want more informa- ing more foods made with oils rather than solid fats tion about what you should whole grains, including whenever possible. be eating to create a healthier whole wheat flour, oats, bran Carefully consider how you, go to and brown rice. The goal is to many calories you get each www.dietaryguidelines.gov eat three servings of whole day from the beverages you or www.mypyramid.gov. grains a day, which doesn’t drink. Most contain added Both websites provide seem too hard to do, except sugars but don’t provide any resources to help you under- that the average American critical nutrients. It can be stand what you should eat, eats less than one serving of very easy to get hundreds of how much you should eat whole grain a day. A diet rich empty calories a day from liq- and why you should eat the in whole grains provides uids. Remember, water does- recommended foods. more fiber and can help n’t have any calories at all and Next time you hear the reduce the risk of a wide it’s good for you. question, “What’s for din- range of health issues current- Tuft’s University’s Health ner?” you can answer, ly plaguing everyone from & Nutrition Letter offers “Grilled boneless chicken, the very young to our senior some simple guidelines to whole wheat orzo with broc- citizens. help you follow the 2010 coli, spinach salad, a whole The Food Guide Pyramid Dietary Guidelines. Monitor wheat roll and fresh fruit for has long supported getting your food intake. Many peo- dessert.” See how easy it is?

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Find out THE LITTLETON what’s going on in COURIER your neck of the Your source for woods. everything local www.NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 A15 Local News Youth day programs offered at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center Shooting sports, archery, outdoor skills and more

HOLDERNESS–– Youth, Participants may register Week 4: age 10-15 have a chance to for one or more sessions. The Introduction to N.H. learn about the shooting sessions will be held from 9 Furbearers sports, bowhunting and other a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own Tuesday, August 2 outdoor skills at free summer bag lunch. (ages 10-12) youth day programs being There is no charge for the Thursday, August 4 offered in July and August at sessions. Pre-registration is (ages 13-15) the New Hampshire Fish and required and will be conduct- Game Department’s Owl ed on a first-come, first- Week 5: Brook Hunter Education served basis. Space is limited Hunter and Bowhunter Center in Holderness. and enrollment is limited to Education Week Programs are open to youth 20 youths per day so please (Certifications issued (boys and girls), age10-15, register early. To register, call upon successful interested in learning new 536-3954. Each program is completion of week) skills and knowledge related hands-on and all participants Tuesday-Friday, August 9, to shooting sports, hunting will be encouraged to be 10, 11, 12 (ages 12-15) and outdoor skills. involved. Programs will be held See a three-minute video The N.H. Fish and Game Tuesdays and Thursdays, about the youth day pro- Department is offering sum- beginning July 5 and ending grams at Owl Brook at mer programs as a way to get Aug. 4. Tuesdays will be for http://www.huntnh.com/Hu youth involved in active out- youth, age 10-12 and nting/hunter_ed_center.htm. door pursuits. “The Owl Thursdays will be for youth, Following is the schedule Brook Hunter Education age 13-15. Each week is dedi- of youth day programs being Center would like to inspire cated to a certain skill area, offered at Owl Brook this young people to become such as bowhunting/archery, summer: involved in the outdoors, so shooting sports, introduction we are offering these skill- Week 1: to N.H. furbearers and out- based summer workshops to Bowhunting/Archery skills door skills. In addition to help them discover what it’s Tuesday, July 5 these programs, there will be all about,” said Tom Flynn, (10-12 year olds) a girls-only archery day for Program manager at Owl Wednesday, July 6 girls, age 10-15 on Brook. (Girls only, 10-15 year olds) Wednesday, July 6. The mission of the Owl Thursday, July 7 Another new offering is a Brook Hunter Education (13-15 year olds) "dual certification" week on Center is to educate individu- Aug. 9, 10, 11 and 12, in which als in the knowledge, skills Week 2: students will have an oppor- and behaviors needed to Shooting Sports tunity to earn both their become safe and responsible Tuesday, July 19 Hunter Education and hunters, trappers and stew- (10-12 year olds) Bowhunter Education certifi- ards of the state's natural Thursday, July 21 cations. Youth, age 12-15, who resources. Its facilities include (13-15 year olds) attend and meet all require- shooting ranges, classroom ments, will receive their space and interpretive trails. Week 3: Hunter Education and To learn more about the Owl Outdoor Skills Bowhunter Education Brook and find directions to Tuesday, July 26 Certification cards. (You must the center, please visit (10-12 year olds) attend all sessions and be 12 http://www.huntnh.com/H Thursday, July 28 years of age by the end of the unting/hunter_ed_center.htm class.) (13-15 year olds) Material too good to throw away

By Bill Dawson ing process once a week sure there isn't too much of UNH Cooperative during the growing season. Extension Master Gardener a mess or stench on warm There’s a bit of labor days, I line the cans with involved. I have to turn the large trash bags. Most of us throw away a product until it‚s done, as Sometime in April, I lot of material that could be the cooks say. There are wheel my garbage cans to recycled and put to a new commercial products with the compost bin with my use around the house and crank handles available that hand truck, drop the door grounds. would lighten the work. and dump the bag into the For instance, I no longer None of that for me! I do bin. Once the bag is in the take newspapers to be recy- the required labor the tradi- bin, I slit it open and mix cled at the transfer station. tional way. It keeps me in the contents with materials About five years ago, I shape and gets me out out- already in the bin. found a unique shredder at side into the sun. As it warms up in the the local office-supply I've constructed a two- spring, the neighbors who store. It looks a bit like a big chamber composting sys- subscribe to another lawn- harmonica, about 14 inches tem. There is a rather large care philosophy have long and four inches wide. stump in the corner of my mounds of grass clippings It has a sort of smiley lot. The loggers cut it off they want removed as soon mouth that you can feed about three feet above the as possible. Enter Bill with paper into and watch as it ground. With salvaged his trailer to accommodate chews its way through the lumber, I built two cham- them. newsprint. Out the under- bers; one on either side of I also use the shredder side come quarter-inch the stump and slightly attachment on my leaf strips. taller than the stump. blower to reduce my piles I have the shredder To facilitate the turning of raked leaves to provide a mounted on a tall box that I process, I installed some good balance of materials designed expressly for it. I drop-down doors on for my compost operation. I place a kitchen trash bag hinges. When it’s time, I usually sprinkle on a gallon inside the box that just fits drop one door and flip the or so of lime and some the chamber with a little product over the top of the wood ash if available, add bag left over to drape it stump and into the other water and go off to plant over the top of the box chamber. some flowers while nature before I mount the shredder Just before the leaves takes its course. over the top. Once I have a begin to fall in September, I bag full of quarter-inch do what I call the sifting strips, I begin the mixing process. I have a small trail- part of my recycling er that I pull behind my process. lawn tractor. I built a During the warm sea- screening frame that fits sons, I go directly to my snugly against the sides compost set-up with the and is hooked to the front paper. I lay down a good of the trailer end. I scoop layer of the strips mixed well-rotted, but still coarse, with shredded leaves from compost material onto the my yard. In goes a layer of screen with quarter-inch grass clippings from the mesh and separate the fine lawn, maybe some weed material from the coarser tops (I don't add the roots) stuff. MMEMORIALEMORIAL DDAYAY CCELEBRATIONELEBRATION and whatever green prun- Thus separated, the fine ings I have that day. From material goes into covered TH TH TH under the sink, I retrieve a trashcans next to the bins. I FRIDAY,MAY 27 TH •SATURDAY,MAY 28 TH •SUNDAY,MAY 29 TH large coffee can of kitchen use it in the spring at plant- scraps and add them to the ing and potting time, usual- 9AM -5PM 9AM -5PM 9AM -3PM mix. The coffee can usually ly mixing it in equal parts contains a mixture of with some screened loam. kitchen scraps and, of Great stuff for raised beds All Stock items of furniture 25% off course, coffee grounds. and for side dressing To make all this material flowerbeds. “cook” properly, I usually In the winter I use a dif- Showroom Clearance Items add a generous amount of ferent process. In my horse manure that I get unheated garage, I have a from a neighbor at no cost. couple of regular trashcans Please stop by and see what is handcrafted in the beautiful White Mountains The manure has been mixed situated so I don't hit them with sawdust and some with the cars or the snow www.cherryponddesigns.com • 800-643-7384 grass clippings and allowed blower. These receive the 716 Meadows Road • Route 115A, Jefferson, NH 03583 to age for a year or so. The shredded paper and the 3 miles from Jefferson Village in the historic Jefferson final ingredient is water. material from the coffee can I go through this layer- under the sink. To make Meadows 3/4 mile from junction 115 and 115A A16 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Local News Morrison’s Director of Nursing obtains long-term care certificate

WHITEFIELD — Virginia Continuing education is at Morrison. From a young Thibodeau, RN, director of essential to Thibodeau’s phi- everybody helping every- age she always had her body.” Nursing at the Morrison losophy of care and this lat- sights set on a nursing nursing home, has earned est accomplishment attests Thibodeau sees a great career. “Both my grand- future for Morrison. “I think her Director of Nursing to her goal of always having mothers were nurses,” she (DON) long-term care cer- the latest tools available to we are going to continue to said “and my goal as a little grow and improve. We are tificate from the American provide the best quality of girl was to be a good mom Association for Long Term care. “This certificate is already doing more things and a good nurse.” clinically, like IV therapies, Care Nursing. important because Morrison Thibodeau also has expe- The online, self-directed is directly involved in long- TPN infusions, ECGs, blad- rience in acute care, having der scanning and many course of study included term care,” she said. “What worked as an RN in medical four modules: I’ve learned will help me other new things. The alter- surgical situations, emer- native therapy program Administration of the direct my staff and provide gency rooms and as a hospi- Nursing Staff; Leading and better care for the residents.” developed and implement- tal supervisor but long-term ed in the last year now has Developing the Nursing Thibodeau, a resident of care is where her heart is. Staff; Resident Care and Maidstone Lake, Vt., began many components such as “I really enjoy what I do,” Reiki, aromatherapy and pet Creating a Safe Caring her career in health care in said Thibodeau. “It’s a nice Culture and took her four 1996 as an LNA and worked therapy. I don’t foresee lim- thing to work so closely with its. My goal is to continue to months of studying and test- her way up to her current so many people.” Her goal is ing to complete. Director of Nursing position lead the nursing department to empower her staff, guid- in new directions through ing them and helping them education and improving become successful. “I enjoy nursing skills, all the while being a mentor and helping making sure this is a com- everyone here be their best fortable and happy home for for the position they’re in.” our residents.” “Ginny has been with the The Morrison, located at 6 Morrison for about a year Terrace Street in Whitefield, and a half,” said Roxie is a non-profit nursing home Severance, executive direc- and assisted living facility tor of the Morrison. “She has The Morrison nursing home’s Director of Nursing Virginia Thibodeau, that provides comprehen- had an amazing influence on RN, holds the DON long-term care certificate she recently earned. sive long- and short-term the nursing care team and as (Courtesy photo) nursing care, rehabilitation a result Morrison has been care, social services, recre- successful in improving ational activities and thera- quality care and reducing LNAs, restorative LNAs and idea,” she said. “I have a py. For more information, employee turnover.” MNAs. “Education and very open door policy. I like call 837-2541 or click on Thibodeau is responsible communication are the keys to problem solve. I really try www.morrisonnh.org. for a staff of 67, including to success and leading by to push the idea of team- managers, charge nurses, example is always a good work and like the idea of Dragonflies, bats and brook trout CONCORD--Prepare to N.H. Wildlife Journal maga- trout that leap from quiet Lancaster. Young readers get fall under the spell of New zine (May/June 2011). This waters in a shimmer of color. tips on how to make their Hampshire's wildlife as you issue takes you afield in Another article explores the own field notebook. read the latest issue of the quest of backwoods brook jewel-like beauty of our Not a subscriber to New dragonflies and damselflies Hampshire Wildlife Journal? (can you tell the difference?) 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pudding. The Bone Builders Foot clinic (by app’t.) opens begins at 9:30 a.m. Music MONDAY––Veggie Eben on accordion begins at Senior Menu meet at 8:30 & 10 a.m. Music at 9 a.m. The Bone Builders with Ethel Cooper begins at lasagna, vegetable, salad, 11:30 a.m. The Nifty May 18-May 25 with Charles on piano meet at 9:30 a.m. The Writers 11:30 a.m. Line dancing with dessert. Bone Builders meet Needlers meet at 1 p.m. begins at 11 a.m. NCHH Group meets at 10 a.m. Paul begins at 12:45 p.m. at 9:30 a.m. Music with Herb class with Diane begins Foot Clinic begins at 12:45 Music begins at 11:15 a.m. Hospice training begins at 3 “Sweet Jamm” begins at at 1 p.m.. Littleton Area p.m. Knitters Group meets at Bingo begins at 1 p.m. p.m. 11:15 a.m. Senior Center WEDNESDAY––Quiche, 1 p.m. THURSDAY–– FRIDAY––Lemony tuna & TUESDAY––Hot turkey vegetable salad, dessert. The WEDNESDAY - Meat Horse Meadow Roast pork with apple & pasta, vegetable, salad, sandwich, vegetable, salad, Bone Builders meet at 9:30 loaf, sweet potato, cauli- Senior Center onion, potato, vegetable, dessert. The Bone Builders dessert. Coffee Shop is open a.m. “A Proustian Moment” flower, tossed salad, sherbet salad, dessert. Art class with meet at 9:30 a.m. Don't forget from 8:30-10 a.m. Wii offered begins at 10 a.m. (Led by with cookie. The Bone WEDNESDAY–– Barb begins at 9:30 a.m. the Yard Sale tomorrow! from 8:30-10 a.m. Craftroom Jacques Finlay) Bingo begins Builders meet at 8:30 & 10 Pizza buffet, salad, dessert. Designs with Jane Oakes opens at 9 a.m. Music with at 1 p.m. a.m. Music with Charles on piano begins at 11 a.m. Gilman Senior Center at 11 a.m. Bingo with Dora begins at 1 p.m. THURSDAY–– Oven fried chicken, spinach feta casserole, sliced cucumbers, coconut cream pie. The Bone Builders meet at 8:30 a.m. Food raffle takes place at 12:30 p.m. Keeping food safe begins at 1 p.m. FRIDAY–– Stuffed cab- bage casserole, carrot salad, dessert. Listening Session with Senator Shaheen from 1-3 p.m. 50/50 raffle takes place at 12:30 p.m. Women's Support Group begins at 1 p.m. MONDAY–– Taco salad, brownies. The Bone Builders meet at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Yoga begins at 1 p.m. TUESDAY–– Maple glazed chicken, mashed potato, peas, cottage cheese with pears, dessert. The Bone Builders meet at 8:30 a.m. Cribbage tournament begins at 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY––Sweet and sour pork stirfry, rice, pineapple salad, chocolate

Marianne Harriman committal service

LITTLETON— Marianne Harriman, 81, died Dec. 29, 2010 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill. A graveside serv- ice will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, 1 p.m., at the Wheeler Hill Cemetery, Littleton. The Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, has the privilege of these arrangements. Theda Astle committal service WHITEFIELD— Theda M. Astle, 88, died April 7, 2011 at the Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. A grave- side service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at the Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield. The Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, has the privilege of these arrange- ments. Helen M. Hunt committal service SUGAR HILL – Helen M. Hunt, age 90, passed away on March 2, 2011 at the Littleton Regional Hospital. SERVICES -- A Graveside Service will be held on May 21st at 10 a.m. in the Elmwood Cemetery in Franconia, with Richard Phillips officiating. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium in Littleton. For more informa- tion, go to the obituary sec- tion of our website at www.pillsburyphaneuf.net. Graveside service for Jennie Smith WOODSTOCK— A graveside service for Jennie Smith will be held at 11am Friday, May 20 at the family plot at Woodstock Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fournier-Hale Funeral Home, 144 Main St., North Woodstock. A18 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Obituaries Alice Eileen Hiltz, 89 Audrey Lucille Bogie, 79 North Woodstock—Alice lings as well as daughters, BARNET, Vt.– Audrey VT; and John “Tut” Bogie and Eileen Hiltz, 89, passed away infant Susan Eileen Hiltz and Lucille Bogie, 79, died on wife Cindy of McIndoe Falls, peacefully on May 14, 2011 at Judith Ann Benton, and hus- Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Vt.; eighteen grandchildren; Littleton Regional Hospital. band Robert Malcolm Hiltz Sr. Grafton County Nursing several great grandchildren; She was born in Newville, She is survived by daugh- Home in North Haverhill. several step grandchildren; Nova Scotia July 31, 1921, to ters, Bobbie Lowden of She was born in Barnet, Vt., seven siblings, Ella Clough of Herbert and Frances (Dodge) Juneau, Alaska, Kathy Nov. 19, 1931, one of the 13 Hartland, Vt., Velma Lucas Fulton. The youngest of 14 (Laurent) Landry of children of Arthur and and husband Omar of children, Alice moved to Colchester, Connecticut, and Amanda (Cassady) Locke. She Littleton, Arthur Cassady of North Woodstock with her son Robert Hiltz Jr and his life married Calvin S. Bogie on Dalton, Lewis Cassady and family when she was four. partner, Sally Moulton of August 6, 1951. Audrey wife Colleen of Lancaster, NH, She attended and graduat- North Woodstock. She leaves worked at the Littleton Shoe Norma Gilman of St. Albans, ed from North Woodstock behind nine grandchildren, Shop early in her working Vt., Michael Cassady and wife schools in 1939. That same fourteen great grandchildren, career. She also worked at Bernice of Littleton, and Linda year she married her husband and three great-great grand- Kimball and Miles store in MacGowan and husband of nearly 70 years, Bud Hiltz. children as well as many Barnet for many years. John of Hinesburg, Vt.; a sister During World War ll when loved nieces and nephews. Audrey worked at the West in law, Dixie Bogie of Barnet Bud was overseas, Alice Alice Eileen Hiltz Funeral Services will be Barnet Senior Meal Site for Audrey Lucille Bogie and Edythe Bauman and hus- worked in the lab at the held at 10am Thursday, May over 20 years. She did custom band John of Barnet; several Marcel Paper Company and Cornerstone to the pulpit. 19 at Fournier-Hale Funeral sewing out of her home and siblings, Louise Cassady, nieces, nephews, and cousins. later at Sprague Electric. She Alice had the gift of a beauti- Home, 144 Main St, North was an excellent cook, making Marie Cassady, Pauline There will be no calling was also an integral part of ful voice and was a well-loved Woodstock. Burial will follow homemade donuts, jams, jel- Ingraham, Roger Cassady, hours. A memorial service Bud's construction and car member of the choir for many at Riverside Cemetery in lies, and anything made from and Allen Cassady. Survivors was held Monday, May 16, at businesses. years. Lincoln. scratch. include her husband of 59 the Presbyterian Church of Alice was a Christian, and Her family will sorely miss Visiting hours will be held She enjoyed taking care of years, Calvin S. Bogie of Barnet at West Barnet, with lived as one. She and Bud her nurturing, gentle touch, from 6-8pm Wednesday, May her flower and vegetable gar- Barnet, VT; seven children, Rev. Dr. Howard Gaston offici- gave generously in time, tal- singing, love of family and 18 at the funeral home. dens, canning most of her pro- Calvin S. “Sherm” Bogie, Jr. ating, and Rev. Dr. Dwight ent and Christian Love in the ever-present humor. Online guestbook at duce. She drove school bus in and wife Darlene of Barnet, White assisting. In lieu of building and development of Alice was preceded in www.fournier-hale.com. the Barnet School System for Paula Stevenson and husband flowers, memorial contribu- Pemi-Valley Church, from the death by her parents and sib- over 20 years. Audrey was a Richard of Barnet, Clark tions may be made to the West devoted wife and caregiver to “Chief” Bogie and wife Patrice Barnet Senior Meal Site, P. O. her family. She would always of Ryegate, Vt., Laurie Bogie Box 134, Barnet, VT 05821 or stop and lend a helping hand and companion Carl Jackson Grafton County Nursing Dawn Marie Presby, “Miss Dawn” 41 to anyone in need. of Bradford, Vt., Kelly Rae Home, 3855 Dartmouth LITTLETON— Dawn lecting snow-globes, scrap- She was predeceased by a “Bud” Bogie and wife Brenda College Highway, North Marie Presby, “Miss Dawn” booking and cooking. grandson, Nicholas J. “Nick” of Groton, Vt., Betty Stewart Haverhill, NH 03774. 41, Cameron, Mo., died Dawn always had a way of Bogie on March 31, 2011; five and husband Jeff of Groton, Saturday May 7, 2011 at St. bringing a smile to every- Luke's Hospital in Kansas one's face. Wilbur (Sonny) M. Parker Jr., 77 City Mo. after a long illness. Dawn is survived by her Dawn was born in husband, Mike McFarland LITTLETON— Wilbur Parker, Morgan Parker and Woodsville, in 1970 to of Cameron, Mo., four (Sonny) M. Parker Jr. 77 of Meagan Pennock, all of Beverly (Heath) and Milton daughters, Ashley, Skye, Littleton, passed away on Littleton. Sonny is also sur- “Bo” Presby of Lyman. Angel and Monica Presby May 12, 2010 at the Littleton vived by his sister Marjorie Dawn grew up in Lyman, all of Cameron, Mo., a Regional Hospital. Pond and husband Dale of attending Lisbon Regional granddaughter, Aubree He was born in Littleton on Lunenburg, Vt., his good High School, after high Marie Presby, a brother, April 28, 1934, a son to friend, Dottie Marcotte of St. school she lived in Littleton Bruce Presby, many nieces Wilfred M. Parker, Sr. and Johnsbury, Vt., as well as his and worked for 15 years at Dawn Marie Presby and nephews and her Ruby A. (Judd) Parker. Sonny Aunt Julia, his Uncle Ernie of the Littleton Diner. In 2008 beloved dog Rockhound. was one of four children. He Derby Vt., and several she moved to Cameron, Mo. manager at Rockwood Dawn was predeceased by attended local schools and cousins, nieces, and nephews. and worked as the property Village. Dawn enjoyed col- her grandparents, W. Milton after graduating, he was Sonny was predeceased by and Mildred Presby. employed by Gilman Paper his parents, Wilfred and Ruby, Visiting Hours were Company for 12 years. his eldest sister Christine Friday, May 13, 2011 at Ross In 1956 he married Helen J. Carkin and his youngest sister Funeral Home, Lisbon Covey and together they had and best friend Charlotte Chapel and a funeral service six children. Sonny later Andrews. was on Saturday, May 14 at owned and operated his busi- Sonny Parker Jr. Should friends desire, con- Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon ness, known as W.M. Parker tributions in his memory may Chapel followed by inter- and Sons, Builders. and the American Legion Post be made to the North Country ment at Grove Hill He was an avid outdoors- #68. Home Health and Hospice Cemetery. For more infor- man and enjoyed hunting and Survivors include his chil- Agency, 536 Cottage Street, mation or condolences go to fishing. Sonny enjoyed dren Lucy Parker, Ed Parker Littleton, NH 03561. www.RossFuneral.com spending time at his camp and wife Janet, Dan Parker SERVICES -- A Celebration with family and friends, shar- and companion Ginger, Gary of his Life will be held at a ing tales of his humorous and Parker and companion later date. Eleanor outrageous adventures. He Robyn, David Parker and Arrangements and care has a great passion for practi- companion Doris, and Penny have been entrusted to the Sanborn cal jokes and playing cards. Pennock all of Littleton; his Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Sonny was a member of grandchildren, Shawn Parker, Home. committal the Eagles Club FOE #2629 Danielle Boisvert, Jonathan service Herbert E. Elmer III, 69 FRANCONIA-- Eleanor Sanborn, age 91, passed CONCORD—Herbert E. rounding communities but Compo of Williamstown, Vt., away on Feb. 17, 2011 at the Elmer III, 69, Concord, died was most notable as the Three sons Kevin, Ken and Littleton Regional Hospital. unexpectedly May 11, 2011, owner of The Towne Martin and his three grand- SERVICES – A Graveside at Concord Hospital, Apothecary and Medicine children Kaeden, Zachary, Service will be held on June Concord. Herb's family was Shoppe' from 1972 - 1991. He and Natalie, nieces and 3, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Maple by his side. He was born in served on the Littleton nephews. Street Cemetery. Barre, Vt., the son of Herbert Planning Board and was a A friends and family gath- Arrangements and care Jr. and Claire (Benoit) Elmer. respected citizen in the Great ering will be held on Sunday, have been entrusted to the Herb was a graduate of the North Woods. 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Local elder “listening session”

LITTLETON—In advance New Hampshire and the of developing the next State State Plan on Aging clarifies Plan on Aging, the Bureau of what role the State will Elderly and Adult Services is assume in making sure that conducting regional listen- this population is not under ing sessions throughout the served. State to solicit the comments The State Plan of Aging of older people, their fami- details services such as pre- lies and caregivers, advo- serving the right of seniors cates and service providers to make their own choices; on the status of the commu- providing home and com- nity based services system munity based care pro- serving the elderly. New grams; prevent elder abuse Hampshire is required and exploitation; and advo- under the Older Americans cacy for seniors and adults Act to take into account the with disabilities. comments of older people in The local session is developing the State Plan on Friday, May 20 from 1 p.m. Aging. Senior citizens are an to 3 p.m. at the Littleton intricate part of the fabric of Senior Center.

Greg Allaire and Travis Lewis and Littleton Youth Travis Lewis throws his Baseball players show their new catcher’s first pitch at opening day equipment sponsored by Littleton Chevrolet. ceremonies.

Littleton Chevrolet Forges Season-Long Partnership To Aid Littleton Babe Ruth

LITTLETON, NH – In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Littleton Chevrolet is supporting Littleton Babe Ruth through the Chevy Youth Baseball Program. This sponsorship includes both monetary and equipment donations during the 2011 youth baseball season. Now in its fifth year, Chevy Youth Baseball is a grassroots initiative that establishes a positive relationship between local dealers and the communities they serve. Littleton Chevrolet is sponsoring Littleton Babe Ruth as a part of Chevrolet’s nation- wide commitment to support youth sports, one community at a time. Over the course of the season, Littleton Chevrolet will donate equipment to the league, including equipment bags, baseballs, softballs, catcher’s gear, batting helmets, ball buckets, umpire’s equipment, coach’s kits, and first aid kits. Each sponsored league can take part in the “Chevy Youth Baseball Double Play Giveaway,” which is a fundraiser that can earn each league up to $10,000! The giveaway features a Grand Prize of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, in addition to other great prizes such as HD televisions, courtesy of the local Chevrolet dealership. Also, thanks to Littleton Chevrolet and other participating area Chevrolet dealers, league participants will have a chance to attend a Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic with a professional baseball team in the area. “We are looking forward to a great season with Littleton Babe Ruth that will be filled with exciting games and an enhanced experience for the teams through the equipment and cash donations,” Duane P. Coute of Littleton Chevrolet said. “Chevy Youth Baseball is just one example of how committed our dealership is to supporting the youth and families in the Littleton community.” The 2011 program will provide assistance to an impressive 346 leagues in the Northeastern region and Chevrolet dealers will contribute over $600,000 in monetary and equipment donations. ABOUT CHEVROLET: Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the U.S., Chevrolet is the leader in full- size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more than expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $9,995 to $83,175. Chevrolet delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. CONTACT: Marc Zwerdling, Chevy Youth Baseball Team, 888-600-4369. Email: [email protected]

Meadow St. • Rt. 302 • Littleton NH Greg Allaire throws the Duane Coute, A.J. Bray, Rob Randall, Dave Miller, Travis Lewis, and 603-444-5678 • 800-331-5678 first pitch at opening day Charlie Paradice, members of Littleton Chevrolet and Littleton Youth www.littletonchevrolet.com ceremonies. Baseball Association prepare to donate new equipment. SECTION INSIDE: Mike Dickerman’s The Beaten Path, B3 SPORTS B www.courier-littletonnh.com LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 SECTION B PAGE 1

CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Littleton shortstop Julia Winn applies the tag to Lisbon’s Angie Higgins in the fourth inning Friday at Apthorp Common in Littleton. Higgins was called out on the stolen base attempt. Crusaders streaking

CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Littleton’s Jake Lewis reaches for the plate but is about to be tagged out by Groveton pitcher Jacob Conroy. Lewis attempted to score on a wild pitch by Conroy in the sixth inning. toward Morneau gets Littleton solid finish By CHARLIE LENTZ Winn went 4-for-4 with a [email protected] double and a triple. She also off on the right foot LITTLETON — With the helped turn a nifty double final push of the season play that helped thwart a approaching Littleton potential big inning for By CHARLIE LENTZ it’s important.” played a critical four-game Lisbon in the fifth inning. [email protected] The Crusaders used the Groveton victory to ignite a stretch last week — it didn’t With Lisbon’s Rachel good week — winning three of four games with the only GROVETON — start well with Groveton’s Brooks on third base and blemish a 12-0 loss to Gorham last Wednesday. he plan wasn’t for Maddox Jessica McKenzie hurling a McGrath on second base — “We’ll set Gorham aside as a better team than us,” said no-hitter against the Champagne lined a hard Morneau to pitch a complete Fillion. “And hope that we can knock off everybody else Crusaders. But by week’s shot to short. Winn stabbed game against the Groveton that comes our way.” end Littleton had regrouped the liner and caught Brooks Eagles at the beginning of last The Crusaders knocked off Groveton decisively — the and when it met Lisbon off third base for the double game was halted via the 10-run rule after Morneau fanned week. With four games over Friday the Crusaders had a play. three in the bottom of the sixth. five days Littleton coach Greg chance to win their third- “(The double play) was Morneau struck out the Groveton side in order in the straight game. very important because we Fillion wanted to perhaps save Morneau’s second inning and fourth inning and allowed a triple to T The Crusaders were in had zero outs at the time,” arm for some relief duty in two games over Ethan Marshall in the sixth frame sandwiched between critical condition early Winn said. “It was very three strikeouts in the inning. consecutive games days following the against Lisbon at the important to get those two Littleton broke out with 15 hits against the Eagles. Groveton game. Apthorp Common — trail- outs.” Freddie Vasquez went 4-for-4, knocked in three runs and ing the Panthers 3-0 going Soule said the sixth- scored four runs. Sam Brammer finished 2-for-4 with a into the bottom of the inning twin killing shifted double, an RBI and scored two runs. Morneau went 2-for- But Morneau kept throwing strikes and getting fourth inning. Littleton the momentum. 3, drove home one run and scored twice. Jake Lewis went Groveton batters out — the more he threw the stronger he roared back to life over the “That was big,” Soule 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice. Harry Biron got. Littleton’s senior right-hander went the distance and final three innings. And said. “We were sort of fortu- slammed two long doubles and drove in three runs. Josh struck out a career-high 12 batters over six innings and with the score tied in the nate there. That would have Bogardus hit a run-scoring single. Cody Verret singled allowed one walk and four hits in a 13-3 victory over the bottom of the eighth, Julia been big trouble. That’s and walked in just two at-bats. Eagles on May 9. Winn knocked a run-scor- how these games go — the Littleton took the lead for good with three runs in the “I really didn’t want to go to him in the sixth but we ing single to give the at-em balls happen. You tat- top of the first inning. Vasquez singled home Morneau were in need of a win,” Littleton coach Greg Fillion said. Crusaders a 5-4 victory and too something and it goes with one out. Lewis singled in Vasquez and Biron’s deep “He was getting stronger. That’s what we need out of our their third consecutive win. right at somebody.” two-out double to dead center plated Lewis for a 3-0 lead. starters — guys getting into the fifth (inning) and through “If the first pitch is good I Littleton pitcher Chynna the fifth and into the sixth — we haven’t yet this year and SEE LITTLETON, PAGE B5 normally hit it,” Winn said. Lowe surrendered a two- “I just take what I get. It was out single to Angie Higgins a big win. We played hard but induced Jill Fifield to fly so we deserved it. It’s the out to center and keep most that we won in a row Lisbon off the scoreboard in Woodsville’s brutal week this season.” the fifth inning. Winn got the pitch she With Lisbon still ahead 3- By CHARLIE LENTZ 2 in the top of the sixth, [email protected] wanted in the seventh inning and rapped a hard Lowe also wriggled out of LISBON — With a major- shot off Lisbon reliever another Panthers scoring league schedule last week Serena Bruce. Winn’s low opportunity with two outs caused by rainouts earlier dart sneaked just inside the and Sarah Higgins on third this season — Woodsville third-base bag and plated base — getting Kylee had to reach deep down its Emma Cook, who had O’Shana to ground out to roster for pitching against ripped a one-out single and escape unscathed. Lisbon in mid-week. The moved to second base after “You don’t always have Engineers were running out Kally Lavoie drew a walk. your good stuff and you’ve of gas and running out of Littleton trailed 3-0 going got battle through it and arms by the time they fin- into the bottom of the make some pitches when ished up their fifth game in fourth inning. you have to,” said coach six days — falling to Blue “They put some pressure Soule of Lowe’s perform- Mountain 5-1 Saturday. on us with the short game,” ance on the mound. “Bear “How difficult is that? Littleton coach Jeff Soule down and just feel confi- We’ve got five games in six said. “We had some clutch dent to make a pitch when days. We got back at 11 hitting.” you need one. That’s what o’clock last night from Cook knocked a leadoff she did today. She’s coming Colebrook. We’ve got to turn single in the bottom of the along really well. She bat- around and go to school — fourth inning and scored on tled through it.” get up and try to go on a CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER a triple off the bat of Winn. Lowe got the win, strik- third-consecutive road Woodsville’s Jordan Wilson beats the tag at home plate from Lisbon catcher Jackson Smith, scoring on Tyler Winn scored on a wild pitch ing out one and walking game,” said Woodsville Reney’s single in the second inning. to cut Lisbon’s lead to 3-2. two. coach Willie Kingsbury after Littleton scored twice in Serena Bruce took the a 10-4 loss to Lisbon last summoned shortstop Jordan and was doing the pitching home during the frame as the bottom of the sixth loss in relief of Champagne, Tuesday. “Is it tough? Yeah, Wilson to the mound to try — Lisbon threw everything Lisbon plated four runs to inning on Bianca Verret’s coming in with no outs and it’s very tough. And it’s and keep a tie game from at him but the proverbial take an 8-4 lead en route to two-run single to take its the bases loaded in the top tough on 14- to 18-year-olds becoming unknotted. kitchen sink en route to the the win. Lisbon also got sin- first lead, 4-3. of the sixth inning. Cook — it’d be tough on me for Desperate times call for des- Lisbon’s 10-4 victory at gles in the fourth from “Bianca came through finished 2-for-4 for crying out loud. But that’s perate measures — Wilson Lions Club Community Jamsie Myers, Jackson Smith with a big clutch hit there,” Littleton. Brooks went 2-for- what the rain did this had never pitched for the Field on May 10. and a double from Garrett Soule said. 4 for Lisbon. Kylie Chase spring.” varsity before being called to The Panthers daring base McGrath — and some help Lisbon tied it with a run went 2-for-3 for the After Woodsville starter the hill. running forced Wilson into from a Woodsville error — in the top of the seventh. Panthers and Sarah Higgins Matt Phelps was nicked by “First varsity inning. He’s two balks and a wild pitch in during the Panthers four-run Shannon McGrath walked, tripled. Lisbon for four runs over a junior. I knew I was going the bottom of the fourth rally. stole second base and “You can’t take anything three innings and then yield- to have to throw him some- inning. LaCoss scored on a “We’ve worked on those moved to third on Hannah away from Littleton,” ed a sharp leadoff single to time,” said Kingsbury of balk induced by Andrew situations a couple times but Champagne’s bunt single. Lisbon coach Arthur Boutin Panthers center fielder Rollie Wilson’s debut on the Knighton’s break from first not with Jordan on the McGrath scored on Serena said. “Both teams played LaCoss in the bottom of the mound. base toward second. And mound,” said Kingsbury of Bruce’s groundout to tie it well and they came out on fourth frame — Kingsbury Although Wilson came on Knighton went on to steal SEE WOODSVILLE, PAGE B5 4-4. top.” B2 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Sports Pittburg’s clutch hitting downs Profile By CHARLIE LENTZ [email protected] BETHLEHEM — In a scenario Profile coach Jason Goguen has seen too often this season, the Patriots got a solid pitch- ing performance but couldn’t back it with clutch hitting and fell to Pittsburg 7-4 Saturday at Profile School. “I don’t think it was that bad of a game. We just didn’t produce runs,” said Goguen. “The bot- tom of the order has actu- ally been producing more than the top of the order lately. We’ve had one problem all year, runners in scoring position — we don’t produce.” Profile right-hander Ryan Campagna struck out 10, walked two, hit one batter and allowed eight hits. But Pittsburg

had a knack for delivering CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER the big hit with men on Profile’s Ryan Campagna pitches against Pittsburg Saturday. base while Profile could not take advantage of swiping third base as Profile cut its deficit to 6- runners in scoring posi- Pittsburg catcher Matt 4 in the bottom of the sixth tion. Ormsbee’s throw sailed into as Chris Ash reached on an Pittsburg’s Travis left field. error and scored on another Chase got the win and Pittsburg delivered some Pittsburg error. Profile put struck out 10, walked clutch hitting in the top of runners on first and third two, hit one batter and the third inning to take the base in the sixth with no allowed five hits. Chase lead for good. Kelsea outs but could plate neither helped his own cause by reached after being hit by a runner. Goguen thought going 3-for-4 at the plate, pitch and scored on Logan about attempting to bunt including a pair of dou- Chase’s single. Travis Chase Nick Robie home from third bles and driving home followed with a double to but decided against it.

CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER two runs. put runners on second and “Could have been (a big Littleton’s Maddox Morneau pitches against Lisbon Friday. “(Chase) threw a lot of third base for Chris Payette inning), we were hoping it strikes, kept us off-bal- — who doubled both run- would be,” Goguen said. ance, mixing it up well,” ners home to give Pittsburg “Debating whether or not to Goguen said. a 5-2 cushion. squeeze (bunt) or not — Chase delivered a run- “They’ve got a real we’ve done that a couple of Brammer’s homer propels scoring single in the top of strong top four (in the bat- times this year successfully the first inning and Evan ting order) — really strong and it’s backfired a couple Kelsea added a run-scor- top four,” Goguen said. of times.” ing double to give the “They came through.” Pittsburg added one run Littleton past Lisbon Panthers a 2-0 lead. Profile cut its deficit to 5- in the top of the seventh as Profile stranded runners 3 in the bottom of the fourth Kelsea singled and scored Morneau scored on an By CHARLIE LENTZ within 7-2 in the top of the on second and third base on Bradford Weekes run- on an error. Profile stranded infield error to push the lead [email protected] seventh inning. in the bottom of the first. scoring groundout. But the runners on first base and to 7-1. LITTLETON — Littleton’s Vasquez came on in relief Profile tied it with two Patriots stranded a runner third in the seventh inning. Jamsie Myers took the Sam Brammer blasted a with one out and with the runs in the bottom of the on third base in the frame. Kelsea finished 3-for-3 loss for Lisbon, striking out three-run home run and bags full he fanned a pair of second inning. Bradford Pittsburg added a run in with a double, an RBI and six, walking two and hitting Freddie Vasquez struck out Lisbon batters to preserve Weekes reached on an the top of the fifth inning as scored four runs. Logan one batter over five innings. consecutive batters with the the win for Morneau. error and scored on a sin- Kelsea singled and Travis Chase ripped a run-scoring Garrett McGrath worked one bases loaded in the bottom of “Maddox wanted to stay gle by Killian Simpson. Chase belted a double to single. Profile’s Robie went inning for the Panthers and the seventh inning to pre- in and gut it out, give him Simpson scored while plate Kelsea. 2-for-4. struck out two. serve a strong outing by credit for that,” said Littleton Maddox Morneau and help coach Greg Fillion. “We defi- the Crusaders defeat Lisbon nitely wanted to see 7-2 Friday at Remich Park. (Morneau) end it. Freddie Woodsville falls to Blue Mountain The win capped a week in did what Freddie does. which Littleton won three of Freddie’s a gamer.” By CHARLIE LENTZ every day,” Kingsbury said. Deven Pacquin sacrificed came after losses to Rivendell, four games. Morneau struck out [email protected] “Once I caught 27 straight Abrams to second base. Colebrook and Lisbon earlier seven, walked three and hit “Sammy sparked us with WELLS RIVER, Vt. — A days — get to the ballpark at Abrams scored on an error off in the week. three batters. a home run to center field,” hectic week for the 3 p.m. for practice then the the bat of Nate Burgess. Blue “It’s always good to end a Littleton scored four times said Littleton coach Greg Woodsville baseball team game is at 7.” Mountain scored the go- losing streak,” said in the third inning. Fillion. “Maddox pitched ended with a 5-1 loss to Blue But Kingsbury said it was ahead run on a Woodsville Woodsville coach Willy Brammer’s three-run home probably the best game that Mountain Union Saturday. too much to ask of high error in the bottom of the Kingsbury. run came after back-to-back I’ve seen him pitch in three Woodsville coach Willie school students. third inning. Reliever Tyler Burt took singles by Tom Quillin and years — stuff that we’re Kingsbury’s club played five “For these kids, it’s just Reney and Pacquin both the loss for Groveton. Burt Morneau. Vasquez followed looking for out of him and games in six days last week, with having to go to school finished with two hits. came on in the fifth inning with a single and Jake Lewis we know he can do.” capped by the loss to the too, it’s tough,” Kingsbury Cayman Belyea singled for with the game tied 3-3 and singled Vasquez home for a Morneau started and Bucks. The Engineers lost said. Woodsville. surrendered two runs. 4-0 cushion. pitched six and one-third four of five but Kingsbury But he saw the silver lining Woodsville scored twice, Lisbon cut its deficit to 4-1 innings but ran into trouble was likely thankful they sur- caused by early-season rain Gorham 12, Littleton 0 Nate Burgess doubled and in the top of the fifth on — hitting a batter and issu- vived without hurting any clouds. LITTLETON — Cody scored on Jordan Wilson’s Rollie LaCoss’s sacrifice fly. ing a walk. Lisbon’s Andrew pitching arms. The schedule “At the same — it gave the Gauthier struck out five over run-scoring single. Reney sin- Littleton pushed its lead Knighton then knocked a was precipitated by several kids a taste of the next level,” five innings to help the gled home Wilson to give to 5-1 in the bottom of the sacrifice fly to pull Lisbon rainouts earlier this season. said Kingsbury, who sent Huskies top the Crusaders 12- Woodsville a 5-3 lead. fifth as Brammer singled, “It was a brutal week,” players to the mound last 0 at Remich Park on May 11. It Wilson finished 2-for-3 and moved into scoring position Kingsbury said. “Thank the week who normally don’t was the only loss for Littleton scored two runs. Reney went on Harry Biron’s sacrifice weather for that.” pitch. “And I did get to see a last week, which won three 2-for-4 and had three RBIs. bunt — and scored on an Kingsbury played profes- lot of kids throw.” games. outfield error. sionally in the Boston Red Against Blue Mountain “We never really put Colebrook 5, Lisbon 4 The Crusaders added two Sox farm system so he knows Saturday, Tyler Reney took together good at-bats all day. COLEBROOK — Tyler runs in the bottom of the the drill. He was a catcher in the complete-game loss — We had very few good Griffin pitched a two-hitter to sixth inning. Tom Boivin sin- the Sox chain and teamed striking out eight, walking swings, never mind good at- help the Mohawks top the gled. Morneau then knocked with future major leaguers four and allowing 10 hits and bats,” said Littleton coach Panthers on May 9. Jamsie a run-scoring single. Nomar Garciaparra and four runs (three earned). Greg Fillion. Myers took the loss for Davis Eckstein. Kyle Farquharson picked Josh Bogardus took the Lisbon. Myers and reliever “See, I love this kind of up the victory, striking out 11, loss for Littleton, striking out Ericson Smith combined to stuff — playing baseball walking two and allowing one in two-plus innings of allow only five hits. Jake five hits. work. Tom Boivin, Jake Lewis Clement knocked a double Blue Mountain took a 1-0 and Keegan McFarland also for Lisbon. Griffin stole five lead in the bottom of the first pitched in relief for the bases including a theft of inning on Chris Sevigney’s Crusaders. home that proved to be the run-scoring double. winning run. Great Gifts Woodsville tied it with one Woodsville 8, Groveton 4 run in the top of the third WOODSVILLE — Jeremy Rivendell 8, Woodsville 0 inning. Matt Abrams walked. Benjamin picked up the com- ORFORD, Vt. — Kyle plete-game victory in the Huntington pitched a no-hit- Engineers 8-4 victory over the ter to lead the Raptors past Eagles on May 13 at the Engineers on May 9. MEADOW LEASING Community Field. Benjamin Huntington struck out 10 and struck out four, walked none, walked four. Jeremy Littleton, N.H. scattered 11 hits and allowed Benjamin took the loss for three earned runs. The win Woodsville.

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MIKE DICKERMAN PHOTO Thanks to the great work of PATH The precipitous Cannon Cliffs in Franconia Notch as seen from the Pemi present trail volunteers Trail. Campbell McLaren and Kris Mike Dickerman Pastoriza, this trail is in as The last time I walked submerged and I wound up MIKE DICKERMAN PHOTO good a shape as I’ve ever over this stretch of trail — instead crossing over the Just as major leaguers The remains of the former Cooley Hill fire lookout tower that was erect- seen and that made for a some seven or eight years stream on a downed tree need to prepare for the rig- ed in the aftermath of the Hurricane of September 1938. Fifty years most pleasant walk. ago now — I was admittedly limb that allowed me safe ors of a new baseball season after the last fire lookout manned the tower, evidence of the structure The Jericho Road Trail disappointed, as the path, passage to the rock climber’s by training for six weeks in abounds atop the wooded 2,480-foot Mount Cooley summit. primarily follows a series of while well worn in most parking lot at the base of the Florida or Arizona, hikers old woods roads, so while it places, was also difficult to Cannon Cliffs. From there I five springs ago, I could not of the former flooded section need to get in a little “spring climbs more than 1200 feet follow in other spots due to followed the Franconia say. of trail about 0.2 miles north training” as well. With that from start to finish, the ongoing beaver activity a lit- Notch Bike Path a short dis- The highlights of any trek of the campground. grade is almost always easy in mind, I took advantage of tle bit north of Lafayette tance to the point where it along the upper Pemi Trail After reaching Lafayette or moderate and I barely last week’s delightful Campground. In fact, the meets up with the Pemi are the views one gains Campground, I decided not broke out in a sweat. As I weather to strike out on a trail simply disappeared in Trail. along the way. The first of to completely retrace my was in no particular hurry, I couple of easy-going hikes one place, and unsuspecting At this point I decided to these is the unique perspec- steps on the Pemi Trail and also ambled quite slowly for on two of my favorite local hikers were forced to bush- reverse course and follow tive of Profile Lake from instead followed the bike most of its length, taking trails. Both of these walks whack around the flooded the Pemi Trail back to the along its west shoreline. The path back north to the time to photograph interest- served as warm-up hikes for area. Fortunately, I can stream crossing that I could- Pemi hugs this shoreline for climber’s lot, where I again ing natural landmarks and more ambitious treks report this time around that n’t navigate, and in doing so about a quarter mile and the carefully made my way the many different emerging planned for later in the the Pemi Trail is back to nor- discovered that several sec- trail offers interesting views across the infant Pemi and spring wildflowers. Much of spring and summer. mal and that the formerly tions of bog bridges errantly across the lake and back followed the hiking path the walk is through an open The first of my recent flooded section of the path is lay in the streambed about toward Eagle Cliff ridge and back to my car, which was hardwood forest, and with spring outings was along high and dry. 100 feet south of the crossing the interesting rock outcrop parked in the lot near the the northern half of the ram- That being said, my hike that I was unable to make. known as the Eaglet. former Profile ice cream SEE DICKERMAN, PAGE B5 bling Pemi Trail on the floor was not without one minor At some point in time, it Further south along the of Franconia Notch. This difficulty as a stream cross- appeared, these bridge sec- trail, as one works his or her path, which is maintained ing at the outlet of Profile tions had been washed way toward Lafayette Ray Dubreuil by Franconia Notch State Lake was impossible to nav- downstream by high water, Campground, there are also Construction & Paving Park personnel, is probably igate due to high water. At a and I surmised they’d origi- a couple of stunning vistas the easiest trail in the park, point where the trail is sup- nally been set in place looking up and back toward Excavating & Lot Clearing but it has its share of posed to cross over onto the upstream at the point where the Cannon Cliffs and the • Foundations & Landscaping west side of the infant the stepping stones now rest. immense field of talus at rewards and they were all • Trucking • Gravel • Loam • Bluestone • Waterlines on display on this cool, crisp Pemigewasset River, step- Whether they were swept their base. 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By CHARLIE LENTZ did today. He pitched a [email protected] great game, gave us a BETHLEHEM — Freddie chance to win.” Vasquez and his Littleton Littleton scored four teammates continued a runs in the third with the streak of torrid hitting in a help of an RBI-double by 14-4 victory over Profile on Maddox Morneau and a May 10. Vasquez slammed a two-run single from My name is Stalker. I know the name sounds weird, but here is how I got it. two-run homer to pace a 14- Brammer. Littleton added One cold evening in the middle of October my family and I were thrown like bag of trash six runs in the top of the on the side of the road , near Lancaster Humane Society's animal shelter. There was 7 hit attack and Littleton’s of us in small card board box. I got out because I wanted the babies to be able to breathe. Tom Quillin blasted a solo fourth inning. The Later that night the people from the Humane Society found and rescued my babies while shot against the Patriots at Crusaders sent a dozen bat- I watched from the nearby woods. Knowing that they were safe I felt so much better. ters to the plate in the I looked around and found a barn and hay shed so I moved in to be close to them. I was Profile School. The victory very scared of all humans and for good reason. They never treated me well before and came one day after the fourth with Quillin leading then dumped and left us for dead. These good folks started to leave delicious food for me Crusaders collected 15 hits off with a home run over to eat and made me a beautiful shelter inside of the hay shed. I moved in. I felt bad that in a 13-3 win at Groveton. the left-field fence. I could not get over my fear of people, and I did not even trust those who tried to help me. Vasquez said the Brammer singled and Winter came and it was very bad one. Deep snow and very cold. I was safe , well fed and Crusaders potent bats made Vasquez followed with a enjoyed my cozy house with hay bales all around it for additional warmth. a difference. shot over the right center- Later I made friends with this small and lively unusual looking funny dog. I think she field fence. Harry Biron liked me too. I began to play game of stalking with her/I would hide ,she would looked “Everyone gets pretty for me and vice versa. or I would always follow her wherever she went. Like she was an riled. Everyone gets up for doubled and scored on imaginary prey. Only I did not want to hurt her. I just became truly obsessed with this lit- it,” Vasquez said. “I think Cody Verret’s single. tle dog. She was my only friend and somebody I thought I could trust. Quillin and Morneau both That eventually led to my capture. One day I was playing with my little dog friend and we’re on a roll right now the Director of LHS grabbed me quickly and put me in the crate. At first I was mad, then hitting. We’re lowering drew bases-loaded walks to scared, but somehow I felt that this was all done for my own good. I had a gut feeling that down on our strikeouts and help stretch Littleton’s lead this one person would never hurt me. I was taken to the local Veterinarian and checked making more contact. We’re to 10-1. over/dewormed/were given tests for FLV/FIV etc.. vaccinated and later spayed. I am now recovering in cozy home at the LHS and getting used to new people, sounds swinging.” Profile’s Ryan Campagna and smells. Sam Brammer picked up took the loss, going three I am ready for my new adventure. Good , caring people who understand and want to give the victory on the mound — and one-third innings, chance to animals with special needs. In my case people with knowledge of cats, patience striking out three and walk- and little dog who loves cats would be welcome. Even though I am still little scared, I am tossing three and two- gentle and loving. thirds innings of hitless ing three. Campagna went Life is short- do a good deed- give me the chance I deserve!!!!!! ball. Brammer suffered a 2-for-3 at the plate. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER bout of wildness in the “Overall it just wasn’t Littleton’s Freddie Vasquez trots down the third base line as his team- Call Lancaster Humane Society at 603 788 4500 fourth inning — walking our day today,” said Profile mates prepare to greet him at the plate after his two-run homer against for appointment to meet Stalker four batters with two outs. coach Jason Goguen. “We Profile. Brammer almost escaped didn’t hit. We only had four the bottom of the fourth hits.” went 4-for-6 with a double with his no-hitter intact — The Patriots only had 11 and two RBIs. Verret fin- inducing Kendrick Simpson players on the roster ished 4-for-5. Vasquez to pop up in foul territory against the Crusaders. added a single to his homer. with two outs and the bases “It doesn’t give us any “We’re hitting the ball loaded, but the popup was leeway. We play with who real well right now,” coach dropped and Brammer then we’ve got,” Goguen said. Fillion said. “Kids have walked Simpson before “All I care about are the some confidence at the being lifted for Vasquez. guys who show up here and plate — were going to all Vasquez got the third out that’s who we work with fields and playing decent and Littleton led 10-2 after every day. Littleton just hit baseball. We’ve got guys four innings. — we’ll be alright. We’ll that are hitting the ball. Littleton coach Greg rebound from this.” We’ve just got to put the Fillion said Brammer had a Brammer allowed no hits pieces together.” strong outing. in three and two-thirds Vasquez hoped the torrid “No hits and no runs innings, striking out two, batting would continue. until he got some walks walking six and giving up “I think we’re getting on there in the fourth,” Fillion two runs (one earned). a roll,” Vasquez said. “I said. “He could have got Sanchez finished up, going think we’re going to be out of that inning. He three and one-third innings, starting to get more and pitched well. He was down striking out one, walking more wins. I don’t think in the count. A lot of those two and giving up four hits we’re going to stop right balls that he’s missing, he’s and two runs. now.” missing low but he’s in a Quillin finished 3-for-5 good spot. I like what he with two RBIs. Brammer B4 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Sports Freshmen battery charged in pressure win By CHARLIE LENTZ Patriots could have produced Soule of Lowe’s strikeout to [email protected] a much bigger inning. With escape further damage in the BETHLEHEM — Littleton two Patriots base runners on sixth. pitcher Chynna Lowe and her and no out, Lowe induced a Still ahead by six runs battery mate Bianca Verret are pair of infield popups and a going into the bottom of the both freshmen but they flyout to the outfield to escape seventh inning — Lowe yield- played like upperclassmen in further damage. ed a leadoff home run to an 8-3 victory over Profile on “I think (Lowe) is really Profile’s Caroline Eyman and May 10. The duo helped the coming along,” Soule said. the Patriots pulled within 8-3. Crusaders wriggle out of a “She’s trying to get a feel for But Lowe settled down and couple of jams in the win over things. It’s not just her — notched two strikeouts and the Patriots at Profile School. Bianca (Verret) is just a fresh- then a game-ending ground- “There were a couple of man too.” out to preserve the victory. innings where things could Leading 8-1 going into the Lowe finished with five have gone south quickly,” said bottom of the sixth inning, strikeouts and scattered six Littleton coach Jeff Soule. Lowe and Verret handled hits to get the win for Littleton. Littleton built an 8-0 lead another jam with aplomb. Kate Austin took the loss for going into the bottom of the Kelsey Ford drew a walk and Profile. fifth inning. The Crusaders hit Alex Wessels singled for Soule said the win was well with freshman outfielder Profile to put two runners much needed after being no- Maggie Hadlock going 2-for-3 aboard. Lowe induced a hit by Groveton one day earli- with three runs scored from popup and then a groundout er. And he said the perform- the leadoff position. Senior for two outs. Profile’s Nicole ance by his freshmen battery second baseman Kally Lavoie Compo singled home a run to was much needed as well. He and junior shortstop Julia make it 8-2 and the Patriots just hoped they could keep Winn both went 3-for-5. were threatening again. But playing like upperclassmen. But Lowe ran into some Lowe got a strikeout to escape “It’s a big win,” Soule said. trouble in the bottom of the once more. “There’s always the caveat — fifth inning when Profile “The bear-down. You’ve can we keep it going.” AL PERRY PHOTO scored one run — but the got to come after them,” said Littleton first baseman Dori Horne stretches to make the putout as Kelsey Ford races down the first base line. Pitching by committee Woodsville stops Eagles

By CHARLIE LENTZ Graham finished 2-for-4. Marcy Regalado knocked for Woodsville [email protected] Davis finished 2-for-4 with three hits for Lin-Wood on WOODSVILLE — two RBIs. May 11. By CHARLIE LENTZ Woodsville took a 1-0 lead [email protected] Katie Davis struck out 15 and won a pitcher’s duel in the first inning as Morgan Lin-Wood 6, Pittsfield 3 LISBON — Woodsville with Jessica McKenzie — Maerder singled and scored LINCOLN — Kelsey senior pitcher Katie Davis was and Samantha on a groundout by Morris. O’Rourke picked up the 6-3 due for a break against Lisbon Huntington hit a clutch Woodsville went up 2-0 in victory over the Panthers on after notching 14 strikeouts in homer run to help the fourth inning. Graham May 9. O’Rourke struck out a win over Colebrook one day Woodsville defeat singled, moved to third base nine, walked nine and earlier. Twenty-four hours Groveton 4-3 in eight on a wild pitch and scored allowed just one earned run after shutting out Colebrook innings Friday. The victo- on a groundout by Davis. on five hits. O’Rourke 9-0, Davis returned to the ry lifted Woodsville’s The Eagles went ahead helped her own cause with a mound for her fourth start in record to 11-1 and was its with one run in the fifth and run-scoring single. Brittani five days against Lisbon on fifth win last week. two runs in the top of the Sousa knocked a run-scoring May 10. “This was a tough sixth. double for the Lumberjacks. Davis took the mound at week to put all the games Kinsley Nicholl hit an RBI- Lisbon’s Lions Club back to back. (McKenzie) Profile 10, Pittsburg 0 triple for Lin-Wood and Community Field and pitched is always tough pitching- BETHLEHEM — Tiffany Marilyn Bearden singled two scoreless innings. Going wise and Groveton’s a Thompson hit a grand slam home one run. into the bottom of the third tough team, they give and Alex Wessels spanked a inning Woodsville had built Katie fits,” said two-run single to help the Woodsville 24, Rivendell 2 an 8-0 lead and Engineers Woodsville coach Dana Patriots defeat the Panthers Woodsville 4, Rivendell 0 coach Dana Huntington lifted Huntington. Saturday. ORFORD, Vt. — Katie Davis to give her right arm Trailing 3-2 in the bot- Davis pitched two innings to some much-needed rest. tom of the seventh inning Littleton 10, Gorham 3 get the 24-2 win over the “Katie came off a pressure CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER — Huntington slammed LITTLETON — Taylor Raptors in game one of a game and had pitched a lot,” Lisbon’s Serena Bruce pitches against Woodsville. a leadoff home run to Glidden struck out seven doubleheader on May 9, Huntington said. knot it 3-3. and earned the 10-3 victory striking out six. Nara pitched a total of two and one- Samantha Huntington went Sophomore Nara Burgess “No doubt about it, over the Huskies on May 11 Burgess finished up for the third innings — striking out 2-for-2. Stephanie McDermott relieved and held the fort for Samantha’s hit was at Apthorp Common. Engineers, striking out three three, walking one and hitting finished 2-for-3. all but the final out — when huge,” said coach Glidden also helped her own and walking one over three one batter. Burgess went four Lisbon coach Arthur Davis was retrieved and Huntington. “I didn’t cause by knocking a double and one-half innings. and two-thirds innings, strik- Boutin credited his Panthers escaped a bases-loaded jam expect a home run from and a two-run triple. Woodsville’s Emily Lloyd ing out seven and walking for battling back after falling with a strikeout to nail down the leadoff hitter (in the Littleton’s Kally Lavoie went went 5-for-5 with three RBIs seven. behind early. Serena Bruce an 8-4 victory over Lisbon. bottom of the seventh) 2-for-3 including a two-run including a double. Alex Woodsville came out took the loss for Lisbon but Burgess ran into some trouble but she did.” double. Julia Winn went 2- Graham finished 4-for-4 swinging in the opening settled down after surrender- after Lisbon had pulled to Woodsville plated one for-4 and drove in two runs. with three RBIs and a dou- frame, Davis belted a two-run ing seven runs in the first two within four runs in the bottom run in the eighth to win “We got some key hits ble. Katie Hilliard went 3- double to pace a three-run, innings. of the seventh — but pitched it. Taylor Morris reached with runners on base and for-5 with three RBIs and a first-inning outburst. Alex “After the second inning well in just her second extend- on an error. Nara Burgess Taylor pitched well,” said double. Samantha Graham and Melysa Forsythe (Bruce) got the ball down and ed outing this season. pinch ran for Morris and Littleton coach Jeff Soule. Huntington knocked a two- both smacked run-scoring sin- did very, very well,” Boutin “(Burgess) held her own moved to scoring posi- run homer and finished 2- gles to pace the Engineers said. “(Woodsville) hit the ball pretty good,” Huntington tion on Alex Graham’s Profile 7, Colebrook 6 for-2 with three RBIs. Sadie four-run rally in the second on the ground and we played said. “She just kind of ran out single. Davis knocked BETHLEHEM — Matteson knocked a two-run inning. defense. After (the second of gas.” Burgess home with a sin- Christine Ocasio knocked a homer. Burgess hit a double Woodsville’s Morgan inning) it was a great game. Davis got a strikeout for the gle to complete the scor- key triple to spur a Patriots and a triple. Stephanie Maerder finished 2-for-3. These girls didn’t quit. I think final out to help Woodsville ing. comeback in a 7-6 win over McDermott doubled. Abby Forsythe went 3-for-4. we’re ready to go on a run. lift its record to 10-1. Davis Davis allowed four Colebrook Friday. Simano went 2-for-3 with a We’ll go one game at a time. hits. McKenzie struck out double. It’s time to start winning some five, walked one and Woodsville 9, Colebrook 0 In game two of the twin games. allowed eight hits. COLEBROOK — Katie bill, Burgess started and got Davis struck out 14, walked the win on the mound, four and allowed two hits to allowing just one hit. STOCKLEY TRUCKING & SALVAGE help the Engineers top the Graham hit a two-run homer 405 South Main St., Lisbon Mohawks on May 10. Davis and finished 2-for-2. Simano also went 4-for-4, hit a pair smacked a run-scoring sin- Buying Batteries, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Etc. of home runs and drove in gle. Free Car Removal five runs. Morgan Maerder Call for Prices • Mon-Fri 7-4; Sat 7-Noon knocked a run-scoring triple. 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DICKERMAN ther, I reached the wooded until the threat of fires sub- summit of Cooley Hill, and sided. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3) Profile nets wins here I marveled at the top- After a half hour or so at the trees still leafless, one pled remains of the former the summit I retraced my By CHARLIE LENTZ and Gaitskill 8-0. on May 11 at the Bethlehem could gaze into a seemingly fire lookout tower that steps and was back at my [email protected] Christnacht and Johnson Courts. In singles, Rebekah endless forest. graced the mountaintop for waiting vehicle in less than BERLIN — The Profile defeated Berlin;s Record Palmer defeated Shayla Just before reaching the a number of years during 90 minutes. And as I made girls tennis team swept a and Miriam Arsenault 8-0. Santos 8-6. Libby Gaitskill summit, I was thrilled to see the middle of that last cen- my way back to Littleton, pair of matches last week, Profile’s Stone and Cole defeated Erica Law 8-4. that a short side path now tury. The tower was erected where work chores awaited defeating Berlin 5-4 Friday defeated Ploudre and Cher Christnacht defeated leads to a cut-out ledgetop atop Cooley Hill in 1939, me, I was already planning and topping Sanborn 8-1 Beaudoin 8-3. Jen Bailey 8-1. Rachel view that looks out over the just months after the devas- my next spring training last Wednesday. “Singles players Cher Johnson defeated Danielle Easton Valley and beyond tating Hurricane of 1938 lay trek. In singles matches ver- (Christnacht), Rachel L’Antigua 8-0. Emma Stone to the high summits of to waste acres of prime tim- sus Berlin, Moriah (Johnson) and Emma defeated Lauren Bartlett 9- Kinsman Ridge and the ber throughout the White (Mike Dickerman is a long- Arsenault defeated Isabelle (Stone) turned the corner 7. Meg Dowling defeated major summits along Mountains. With the threat time hiking enthusiast, award- Eyman 8-3. Berlin’s Ali for a potential team come- Katie Hamor 8-0. Franconia Ridge. One can of forest fires high in the winning columnist, and author Aldrich defeated Rebekah back with their victories in “Good communication also spot several open fields aftermath of the hurricane, or coauthor of nine books relat- Palmer 8-1 Berlin’s the No.-4, five and six sin- between teammates and that dot the landscape along the Cooley Hill tower was ed to the White Mountains Kathryn Record defeated gles matches,” said Profile appropriate shot selection Route 116. built and manned for the region of New Hampshire. He Libby Gaitskill 9-8. Profile’s coach Cheryl Bianchi. brought success in doubles Just a tenth of a mile fur- next four or five years, or lives in Littleton) Cher Christnacht defeated “Excellent footwork, matches,” said coach Miriam Arsenault 8-1. groundstroke consistency Bianchi. Profile’s Rachel Johnson and crafty shot placement In doubles, Sanborn’s WOODSVILLE them and didn’t let up. To Sweeney’s catch was a were key to their success.” Santos and Law defeated Woodsville’s credit they killer. defeated Emily Ploudre 8-4. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) Profile’s Emma Stone Palmer and Stone 8-2. stayed in there and battled “The turning point of defeated Staci Beaudoin 8- Profile 8, Sanborn 8-1 Christnacht and Johnson Lisbon’s aggressive base all day today. This was their that game was the kid made 3. BETHLEHEM — Profile defeated L’Antigua and running. “With lack of prac- third-straight game.” a good catch and then we In doubles, Berlin’s won every match with the Hamor 8-3. Gaitskill and tice time it’s difficult — I’m Despite his team’s tiring gave up four runs (in the Moriah Arsenault and exception of the No.-1 dou- Dowling defeated Bailey not going to lie. That’s not schedule — Coach bottom of the fourth) on an Aldrich defeated Palmer bles contest against Sanbon and Homan 8-2 Jordan’s fault.” Kingsbury was disappoint- error and some mental mis- Knighton said the ed his Engineers wilted takes — and it’s 8-4 and Panthers hoped to rattle after a strong start before we’re done,” Kingsbury LITTLETON Conroy with one out and the fifth inning as Morneau Jordan on the base paths — falling apart in the fourth said. “That was a great catch Eastland drew a walk to load knocked a run-scoring sin- Knighton certainly did that against Lisbon. out there. It’s 6-4 us if he (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) the bags. Shortstop Josh gle. by forcing a balk and then “The intensity went from doesn’t make that catch and Groveton scored two runs Bogardus then scooped up Littleton added two runs stealing home in the fourth pretty good for four innings I guarantee the game’s dif- (one earned) in the bottom of Ethan Marshall’s grounder in the seventh on Biron’s inning. to right down after we made ferent — because you know the second courtesy of a and relayed it to second RBI-groundout — plating “Our coach always says a couple mistakes,” how high school kids go Littleton error, run-scoring baseman Tom Boivin to force Vasquez who had reached we have the green light,” Kingsbury said. “Good from high to low real fast, double by Tyler Burt and Eastland and Boivin threw on a leadoff single — and Knighton said. “It’s very teams can bounce back from back and forth, and we did- Dan Eastland’s RBI-single. to first to nip Marshall to Josh Bogardus walked and fun when everybody’s con- that.” n’t come back to the high.” Leading 3-2 in the top of preserve the Crusaders 7-3 scored on a wild pitch to tributing. Causing the balk Tied 4-4 with Woodsville Woodsville’s Wilson fin- the third, Littleton scored lead. make it 13-3. — that’s huge for the team. batting in the top of the ished 2-for-3 at the plate. four runs. Brammer and “Bases loaded, one out, “Timely hits are key in the It gets the pitcher out of his third — the Engineers had Cayman Belyea went 2-for-3 Biron both knocked run- that was huge,” coach Fillion game of baseball. We could motion.” runners on second and third and drove in two runs for scoring doubles in third said. “Fairly hard-hit ball — have used some in a couple Lisbon coach Jeremy base with two outs when the Engineers. Tyler Reney inning and Vasquez Josh stayed down on it, other games and just didn’t Aldrich said the Panthers Nate Burgess laced a sink- singled home one run. smacked a run-scoring sin- made a nice flip.” get them,” Fillion said. try to apply pressure during ing drive to right field — Lisbon’s LaCoss finished gle. Tom Quillin led off “Guys are actually swinging tight games. Lisbon’s Zack Sweeney 3-for-4 with a double and an Morneau escaped a one- Littleton’s three-run, fourth the ball well right now.” “You start stealing bases made a spectacular diving RBI. Myers socked a solo out bases loaded jam in the inning rally with an inside- Marshall took the loss, and stuff and they start catch to snag Burgess’s homer in the second inning bottom of the third as the-park homer off the cen- striking out four and walk- throwing the ball around drive and end the threat. and finished 3-for-4. Littleton turned a nice dou- ter-field fence. Brammer fol- ing one over four innings. and good things happen. Without Sweeney’s grab, McGrath doubled. Jackson ble play. lowed with a single and Morneau, a senior, had 12 That’s a huge part of our Woodsville would have led Smith singled home one run “It was pretty big,” said scored on single from strikeouts and a great mem- game. That’s what we keep 6-4. and drove home another Morneau of the twin killing. Vasquez. Bogardus knocked ory for the mental scrapbook telling these kids, ‘Just give “The catch in right field run with a sacrifice fly. “I had walked one, hit one — a two-out single to plate as his career winds down. us base runners.’ And we is as good and as big as Sweeney smacked a triple. the bases were loaded. Then Vasquez for a 10-3 lead. He had never fanned a can really make things hap- any,” Aldrich said. “That’s a Ericson Smith picked up the a ground ball hit — the “Kids were going up dozen in his high school pen. We practice this stuff game-saving catch there. win for Lisbon, going six field’s dirt so if you hit the there swinging,” Morneau career — until he faced all the time,” Aldrich said. (Woodsville) could have innings, allowing four runs ball hard it could have gone said. “It was real important Groveton. “That’s what we need. We scored two runs and the on four hits, striking out 11 through.” to get that two-out hit and “Not in high school — need base runners today. We game’s a different complex- and walking four. McGrath Prior to the double play get that run in.” that is a career high,” got that today. They kept ion if he doesn’t make that pitched the final inning, — Burt doubled home Jacob Littleton added a run in Morneau said. putting the ball in play. And catch.” allowing no runs, one hit then we put pressure on Coach Kingsbury said and walking one. USINESS B6 www.courier-littletonnh.com B LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 [email protected] Dick Hamilton Complete Medical Lists presented Granite doubles workforce this year FRANCONIA — State Award at Complete Medical Lists, LLC, (CML) a full service mailing list compiler, broker, and manager, is excited to PSU Graduation announce three new employ- ees have been hired this year. PLYMOUTH–Richard F. gasoline crisis in 1973. Like On the company’s fifth (Dick) Hamilton, known to other states, New anniversary at the start of many as “Mr. Tourism” in Hampshire adopted alter- this year, the office boasted New Hampshire, was pre- nating even and odd days three full-time employees. sented the Granite State for stations to serve cus- Just four months later, its has Award at the 2011 Plymouth tomers based on the car’s six full-time employees. State University Graduate license plate. But the “I’m thrilled to be able to Commencement May 14 on Governor Meldrim expand our workforce even the University campus. The Thomson closed the stations during these tough economic award recognizes leaders on Sunday. Seeing how times,” said Tim Burnell, whose achievements in detrimental that move Managing Partner of their own particular sphere would be for tourism, Complete Medical Lists. have been outstanding con- Hamilton called “a few peo- “Our customers realize that tributions to New ple” to meet at the Highway in order to survive in this Hampshire. Hotel formerly in Concord. market they need to get the “Dick’s presence has Many more than he invited most value for their dollar, immeasurably enriched showed up, filling the meet- and direct mail remains the New Hampshire,” said PSU ing room, the lobby and most cost effective, measura- COURTESY PHOTO The staff of Complete Medical in Franconia. President Sara Jayne Steen. spilling out into the parking ble marketing tool. So our “When he speaks of New lot. growth is a sign that our Hampshire, it is with a joy That was the first time all clients are growing their Lisa Smith started as a January, but when successful 2010. With twelve years of that inspires others.” these competing businesses businesses as well.” Data Processor in March. marketing efforts became the list experience, June’s vast Hamilton has more than had come together to solve a Michelle Csatari was She is responsible for verify- focus of her workdays, she knowledge of the medical list 50 years of experience in the problem. Hamilton was of brought on board as a Sales ing and processing every was quickly promoted to industry makes her an excel- tourism industry, including the opinion that “a rising Assistant in April. CML has order, including comparing it Marketing Director. Amy lent resource for the compa- 35 years as CEO of the tide floats all boats” and launched several new mar- to the National Change of has owned a website and ny and their clients. White Mountains stressed the opportunities in keting initiatives this year Address database to ensure database design company Complete Medical Lists, Attractions Association. He collaborative work. that will keep Michelle busy the mailing list is accurate, with her husband for the past LLC provides businesses was the founder and first Together, the group was providing excellent cus- before shipping it to the five years, where she gained with targeted mailing, tele- executive director of SKI 93 able to convince the gover- tomer service to new clients. client. Lisa previously spent valuable experience guiding marketing, and email lists to and a founder of the New nor that New Hampshire She has a background in col- 10 years as a Technical clients with targeted market- help them reach targeted Hampshire Travel Council, gas stations had to be able to lege football marketing and Communicator with Fluke ing plans. business and consumer which he chaired for 10 promise tourists gas for recruiting, working most Networks, a software compa- CML is now keeping their prospects in the medical and years. their trip home if they recently for Dartmouth ny in NJ, where she gained clients updated with market- health fields, and beyond. Hamilton was born in expected them to come ski College Football as the crucial experience with the ing tips, news, list specials, Tim Burnell started in the North Conway and worked and spend time in New Assistant Recruiting collection, verification, and and information through a company in 2006, and has as a bellhop and then assis- Hampshire, and the stations Coordinator. This experi- analysis of large amounts of company blog, Twitter, over 20 years of experience in tant manager at the Eastern opened on Sunday. ence translated perfectly to data. LinkedIn, and Facebook, due the list industry. Serving Slope Inn. At the inn, At White Mountain quickly learning the ins and As an expert user of to Amy’s efforts. clients across the country, Hamilton met Manager Attractions, Hamilton fol- outs of direct marketing. advanced features in These talented new Complete Medical Lists’ Peter Pinkham who, he lowed the same collabora- An enthusiastic addition Microsoft Excel, Lisa has employees join Tim Burnell offerings include over 14 mil- said, “demonstrated true tive path. “We needed to to the team, Michelle has been a true asset to the team, and Cindy Burnell, Office lion medical and allied acts of hospitality. He got to pass tourists around to each jumped right into bringing streamlining many of the Diva, in their Franconia, health professionals, as well know the clientele. He other to hike the mountains in new accounts and assist- processes and handling com- office. June Chevalier, as over 100 million house- would meet people at the and enjoy the lakes and ski ing clients with their plex orders with ease. Account Manager, has been holds and 10 million busi- door and greet them by areas,” he said. “We created requests for a wide variety of Amy Badurina was hired working from a remote office nesses. name, ask about their fami- a short film narrated by targeted lists. as an Office Assistant in in Pennsylvania since August ly. He shared hospitality Lowell Thomas Jr. that with the guests.” That influ- played across the United ence stayed with Hamilton States.” Littleton Chevrolet encourages area as he moved through the With a few colleagues, tourism ranks in the years Hamilton founded the New that followed. “I cannot tell Hampshire Travel Council baseball fans to Swing for the Fences you how much fun I had to lobby for tourism in New during my 50 years in the Hampshire. He is chair of industry—it was fun going the Department of Baseball fans can enter for a chance to win one of 100 prizes to work,” he said. Resources and Economic “Dick understood the Development Advisory LITTLETON — Littleton Dreams' program can bring Baseball. The program ends communities across the coun- huge economic impact of Board, and the Department Chevrolet announced it is the magic of baseball to our on May 31. Program winners try through the Chevy Youth tourism on the state and of Travel and Tourism going to bat for baseball fans community in a meaningful will be announced in June. Baseball program. Since its convinced others of that Development Joint in the area through way," said Littleton For official rules please visit beginning in Atlanta in 2006, impact, educating politi- Promotional Committee, Chevrolet's "Diamonds & Chevrolet’s Duane Coute. www.chevybaseball.com. Chevy Youth Baseball has cians and business owners and served for many years Dreams" program and “We’re honored to be active “'Chevrolet continues its benefited more than one mil- alike,” said Steve Barba, as chair of the N.H. Scenic encourages residents to regis- in Littleton, because it's commitment to baseball, lion youth baseball players PSU executive director of Byways Council. ter now online at where many of our cus- from youth leagues to the and their families. university relations and for- Hamilton said his current www.chevybaseball.com for tomers live, work, and play." Major Leagues," said Phil Scotts, the Official Lawn mer president and manag- fascination is with develop- a chance to win one of the 100 One hundred winners will Caruso, Chevrolet Marketing Care Company of MLB, con- ing partner of The Balsams ing a legacy site for the Old prizes available. be drawn from all eligible Manager. "This is one more tinues to partner with Grand Hotel in Dixville Man of the Mountains along The prizes include: entries submitted online at way we can bring the joy of Chevrolet and MLB on multi- Notch. “New Hampshire Franconia Notch. - 20 youth baseball field www.chevybaseball.com. baseball to the community ple field refurbishments. was once 50th in the nation “He was my guy,” and makeovers, with the 20 field In addition to winning youth level." Scotts believes that it is in state support of tourism admits that every night as nominees each receiving a baseball prizes for their com- Administering renova- important to offer youth a but attributed 25 percent of he drove up through the year's worth of Scotts munity, each of the 100 win- tions for the 20 field safe, reliable field and play- the state’s general fund rev- Notch on his way home he Miracle-Gro products. ners also will be entered for a makeovers is Ripken Design, ing area. In addition to help- enue to the industry. Now said, “Goodnight, Boss.” - 20 baseball clinics from chance to win one of four the sports design and con- ing reduce injuries, a strong we fall into the middle of The project will be achieved famed Ripken Baseball trips for four to the MLB All- sulting firm owned by foundation of thick and lush that range and every state by private fundraising. - 60 baseball equipment star Game on July 12" in National Baseball Hall of grass helps to create a beauti- dollar invested returns $8 to Hamilton predicted a packages to outfit a youth Phoenix, Arizona and the Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr. and 12- ful outdoor environment that the general fund, thanks to bright future for tourism in baseball team chance to win a Chevrolet. year Major League Baseball encourages children to spend Dick. There is no one more New Hampshire. - Four trips to the 2011 Chevrolet is partnering veteran, Bill Ripken. time outdoors. For more important in the history of “We have such a variety MLB All-Star Game for win- with The Scotts Company, Chevrolet is proud to be information about the New Hampshire tourism of tourism opportunities ner and three guests, plus the Ripken Baseball, Ripken the "Official Vehicle of Major "Diamonds & Dreams" pro- than Dick Hamilton,” Barba here. New Hampshire is chance to win a new Design, Rawlings Sporting League Baseball." It has gram and a chance for your said. what people even decades Chevrolet. Goods, MLB Advanced expanded its support of MLB community to win, please visit Hamilton thought he’d ago were thirsty for—the “Chevrolet's 'Diamonds & Media, and Major League to youth baseball players in www.chevybaseball.com. work in the ski industry experience of the outdoors. when he returned to New We have it all—mountains, Hampshire from Michigan ocean, history, low taxes WM Attractions president named in 1970, and he was hired to ….” run SKi 93. Ski 93 was the Throughout the years, first tourism venue in New Hamilton used his instincts Travel Person of the Year Hampshire to promote both to make people aware of the cross country and downhill importance of tourism and NORTH WOODSTOCK— ness ethics. of the New Hampshire Travel for the region, and its 16 skiing, promoting its four bring them together. “I got Jayne O'Connor, president of O'Connor has worked for Council. major attractions, including member ski areas together. ideas, and just acted on White Mountains Attractions White Mountains Attractions "I have admired Miss Attitash, Cannon Mountain, Hamilton said the them. Damn the torpedoes,” Association, was chosen as since 1997 and became presi- Beach for a long time and she Clark's Trading Post, the Cog tourism industry really he said. this year's recipient of the dent in 2005. has always been extremely Railroad, the Conway Scenic came together during the Mildred Beach Travel Person "What an honor to receive supportive of what we are Railroad, Flume Gorge, the of the Year award, presented this award," O'Connor said. trying to do in the tourism Hobo Railroad, Loon EXPANDED SERVICES earlier this month at the "I've always felt very fortu- industry," O'Connor said. Mountain, Lost River Gorge, Governor's Conference on nate to work in the tourism "She is an inspiration." Mount Washington Auto Tourism. industry in New Hampshire, O'Connor, a Franconia Road, Polar Caves, Santa's The award, presented with some of the best people native, was the executive Village, Six Gun City, Story annually by the New in the state, who recognize director of the Lincoln- Land, Whale's Tale and Hampshire Travel Council, the importance of tourism to Woodstock Chamber of Wildcat Mountain. honors a person in the state's our economy here in the Commerce from 1987 to 1997 For information about the travel industry who has made State." and before that, was a White Mountains, the visi- A TEAM OF QUICKBOOKS PROFESSIONALS OFFERING a significant and continuing The award is named in reporter for the Littleton tors' center, located off exit 32 BOOKKEEPING, PAYROLL AND TAX SERVICES personal contribution to New honor of Mildred Beach, the Courier. on Interstate 93 in North Hampshire's travel industry, longtime president of the White Mountains Woodstock; visit www.visit- Rivagale Professional Building N 461 Main Street, Franconia through leadership, commu- Lakes Region Association and Attractions, founded in 1958, whitemountains.com or call 603-823-9900 nity relations and strong busi- one of the founding members is the marketing association 800-FIND-MTS. 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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GRAFTON, SS NOTICE COURT OF PROBATE NOTICE APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES LINCOLN-WOODSTOCK COOPERATIVE OF PECUNIARY BENEFIT TRANSACTION Notice is hereby given that the here- Required under RSA 7:19-a inafter listed have been duly appointed SCHOOL DISTRICT by the Judge of Probate for Grafton Published as required by the Littleton Regional Hospital County. SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING Littleton Hospital Association, d/b/a Littleton Regional MARTIN, Raymond C., late of Sugar Hill. Cost Items Related to Sharon M.Dodge, 297 Oak Hill Ave., Littleton, Hospital, a New Hampshire voluntary corporation with a principal NH 03561, Executor. Case #315-2011-ET- Collective Bargaining Agreement place of business at 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, New 00176 Monday, May 23, 2011 Hampshire 03561, gives notice of the following Pecuniary Benefit All persons having claims against said Transaction between a Trustee and the corporation and publish- estate are requested to exhibit them for 6:30 PM es this notice pursuant to RSA 7:19-a. payment and all indebted to make pay- ment. The meeting will be held in the George E. Brodeur, Sr. is the Owner’s Representative regarding Dated at Haverhill on the 13th day of Elementary School Multi-purpose room. construction work being performed at Littleton Regional Hospital. April A.D. 2011 BY ORDER OF THE He is also a Trustee of Littleton Regional Hospital. During the cur- COURT. The Lincoln-Woodstock Budget Committee will rent year, Littleton Regional Hospital had contracted with Mr. Exercise /s/ Rebecca R. Wyman meet immediately following the budget hearing. Brodeur for his work as Owner’s Representative for Littleton Register of Probate Regional Hospital for the new MOB (Medical Office Building) and Your renovation of the existing MOB (Medical Office Building) for the THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GRAFTON, SS anticipated sum of $68,640.00. Because the amount to be paid Brain. COURT OF PROBATE Town of Lincoln to Mr. Brodeur will exceed $5,000, notice is hereby given in APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES accordance with the statute. T Notice is hereby given that the hereinafter FOR SALE This matter was brought before the Board of Trustees for con- d he listed have been duly appointed by the sideration and voted on pursuant to RSA 7:19-a at the meeting Rea Judge of Probate for Grafton County. 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4WD held March 22, 2011, with the correction of the anticipated pape THERRIEN, Roland J., late of Littleton. amount to be paid to Mr. Brodeur brought to the attention of the s r Gaston Bilodeau, 680 Astbury Rd., Sealed bids, marked "2001 Truck" must be submitted Board of Trustees at the April 26, 2011 meeting. Any comment New . Waterville, Que J0B 3H0 Canada and Rita Cote, 251 Rue Codere, App. 2, by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 to Office of concerning this matter should be made to the Chief Executive Sherbrooke, Que J1E 2N7 Canada Co- the Town Manager, Town of Lincoln, 148 Main Street Officer of Littleton Regional Hospital, Warren K. West, FACHE, Studies show that reading Executors.W. Frank Faron, 298 Main St., 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, New Hampshire 03561. keeps the mind sharp. Littleton, NH 03561 Resident Agent. - P.O. Box 25, Lincoln, NH 03251. Sale terms are cash Case #315-2010-ET-00559 or certified funds. Minimum bid of $500. The Town of Give your brain a boost. BOLDUC, Ruby D., also known as Phoebe Ruby Bolduc, late of Littleton. Lincoln reserves the right to accept or reject any or Subscribe to the newspa- Phoebe Crais, 10009 Nebula Way, all bids. To be sold "AS IS". Truck has 118,000 miles. per and expand your Sacramento, CA 95827 Executor. Stephen U. Samaha, PO Box 70, 125 Main For further information or to view the truck call mind with a world of St., Suite 3, Littleton, NH 03561 Resident 603.745.6250 and leave message. information. Agent. Case #315-2011-ET-00178 All persons having claims against said estate are requested to exhibit them for THE COURIER payment and all indebted to make payment. We Dated at Haverhill on the 6th day of May Accept Call 569-8924 to renew A.D. 2011 BY ORDER OF THE COURT. your subscription. /s/ Rebecca R. Wyman Call Us To Place Your Ad 444-3927 Register of Probate To Place Your Real Estate Display Ad, Please Call 603-444-3927. HELP WANTED Classifieds THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 B10

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Bachelor or Associates degree preferred, prior work experience or extensive parenting experience may qual- If you have the same dedication and drive and would like to be a part ify you as well. of our team, please call, stop by the center or mail your resume to: We offer an excellent benefit package with health and dental, paid vacation, sick LAFAYETTE CENTER and holidays, tuition reimbursement, excellent training, career growth and support- Attn: Human Resources ive work environment. 93 Main Street Please send resume and cover letter to: Program Director, PO Box 209, Franconia, NH 03580 Jefferson, NH 03583 or email [email protected] 603-823-5502 [email protected] Visit www.nafi.com or e-mail: [email protected] EOE/AA www.NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com To Place Your Help Wanted Display Ad, Please Call 603-444-3927. THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 B11 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! 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Salary commensu- Appliances/Used CALL JASON 603-662-9066 GREAT NORTH rate with experience. Call 991- Highest FOR OTHER SPECIALS 9530 or apply in person at Coos GUILDHALL,VT - fairly EQUAL HOUSING BERLIN REPORTER AND DETAILS! Motor Inn, 209 Main Street, Lan- new 250 gallon oil or $$ Prices $$ EMAIL: jayw100@yahoo .com OPPORTUNITY ★ kerosene tank Must pick caster. Paid All real estate advertising in this up. $150 OBO. 802-328- newspaper is subject to COOS COUNTY Do not sell until you have Old NH Fish and Game, ca. 1890, 4522 or 603-631-2758. The Federal Fair Housing Law Private/Non-Profit is seeking to fill a checked our buy prices. bearing laws, penalties and seasons on DEMOCRAT which makes it illegal position based out of Whitefield, New Auctions/Antiques/ Buying all US and foreign moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. ★ “to make, print or publish, or cause Hampshire: primary responsibility is Auctioneers copper, gold and silver coins. Measures 12”x18”. May be seen at the to be made, printed, or published to advocate for individuals with devel- Buying estate jewelry, Coös County Democrat, 79 Main St., any notice, statement, or LITTLETON COURIER opmental disabilities and chronic Auctioneers damaged jewelry, Lancaster, NH. advertisement, with respect to mental illness, job title; Staff Guardi- C.W. Gray & Sons, dental gold, sterling silver. Price, $4; if mailed, $8. an. A Bachelor’s degree in Human the sale, or rental of a dwelling that Publication Rates (30 words) Inc. Free oral appraisals. Call 603-788-4939 or email $25-1 Week Services is preferable, but equal expe- [email protected] indicates any preference, limitation, rience in the human service field can East Thetford, VT. North Country Coins, or discrimination based on race, $46-2 Weeks Top of the line Harman Advance Pel- be considered. This is a part time 30 802-785-2161 color, religion, sex, handicap, $67-3Weeks Main Street, let Stove with 15 bags of pellets. Black hour per week position which requires Farm equipment. & familial status or national origin, $84-4Weeks with gold accents. 48,000 BTU's. Ex- substantial travel. Please submit re- consignment sales. Plymouth, NH. or an intention to make any such cellent condition-used only occasion- sumes to: Jennifer S. Watson, Pro- Livestock dealer. preference, limitation or Call Our Main Call Center 603-536-2625 ally in vacation home. $2,500 firm. gram Administrator, Tri-County CAP, discrimination.” 1-877-766-6891 Call Don at 914-523-4682. Inc., Guardianship Services, 34 Jeffer- Barn/Garage/Yard Sales Fuel/Wood (The Fair Housing Act of Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 son Road Whitefield New Hampshire BILLS COLLECTABLES Liquidation/ Wanted Merchandise 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c)) Deadline: This paper will not knowingly 03598 or to e-mail address: Moving SALE - Open Fri., Sat., Sun. at IT'S GRILLING TIME! Make the WANTED CHEVY 2500 CREW CAB accept any advertising which is in Monday 10:30AM [email protected] or to fax number 617 Main Street in Lancaster, or by good times last - Don't run out of 4WD, 8 foot bed, low-mileage, under violation of the law. Our readers (603) 837-2613. NO CALLS PLEASE. appointment. Call 788-4518. Dealers Gas. Stop at BigRock Camp- $15,000. Also OLD MILKING MA- are hereby informed, that all Welcome. ground to get 20 to 100lb PRO- CHINE VACCUM PUMP. Also, 3 INCH or place online 24/7 at: dwellings advertised in this SECRETARIAL OFFICE HELP PANE tanks filled. Save with mul- BLACK PLASTIC PIPE. Call days 586- FRANCONIA—Yard Sale, downsizing newspaper are available on an newhampshire for busy Littleton Advertising Of- ti-tank discount card. Tues-Sun 7927. lakesandmountains.com fice. Proofing, Office Procedures, from 2 homes, 96 Academy Street, 922-3329. equal opportunity basis. Business Correspondence & De- Franconia, Saturday, May 21st, 8am- Wanted To Buy To complain of discrimination call tails. Writing skills a plus. Re- 2pm., rain or shine. HUD toll free at Non-Profit Events to sume / Cover Letter to: Garage/Yard Sale: Saturday, 5/21, N.H.DEPT. of Agriculture weights Private Collector 1-800-669-9777. Support [email protected] or mail to: 8am-1pm, 983 Slate Ledge Road, Lit- & Measures Law requires: that For The Washington DC area, MAS, POB 7, Littleton, NH 03561 tleton; Kids Foosball/Air Hockey Ta- cordwood (fire wood) must: Buying Paintings please call HUD at 275-9200. ble, Above Ground Pool, Games, Little 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of by Cape Ann and White Mt. Artists The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is WORKING CHEF'S POSITION - Tykes Toy Box, Toys, Gas Oven, TV's, a cord; Champney, Shapleigh, Gruppe and 1-800-927-9275. ✚ High volume North Country Resort. lots more! Held rain-or-shine. 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord Hibbard, etc. You may also call Line cook skills and Banquet experi- HUGE INSIDE YARD SALE, Satur- when stacked; Immediate payment The New Hampshire ence required. Must have solid work day May 21st, 9am to 1pm, rain or 3. Be accompanied by sales slip made. Commission for Human Rights The American history and supervisory credentials. shine. One Day Only. Furniture – stating the amount of wood sold & Send photos at 603-271-2767, Contact: Diana Nelson, NH Employ- large and small, bric-a-brac, clothing, the price. PO Box 2180 Red Cross or write ment Security, 151 Pleasant St., Ber- lighting, toys and much more. This is Wolfeboro, NH The Commission at The need lin NH 03570. a massive community donated sale 03894 Misc. For Sale 163 Loudon Road, and everything is priced to move. [email protected] will continue. Concord, NH 03301 Part-Time Help Wanted DON’T MISS THIS ONE. The Morri- 2003 John Deere Tractor JD790, 4- call Tim @ 603-569-3510 For blood and monetary wheel drive, only 240 hours, including Neither the publisher nor the WANTED - part time Church custodi- son, 6 Terrace St. Whitefield, NH – fol- donation information call: JD419 Loader and the JD513 Cutter- advertiser will be liable for an. Reply by letter to 16 Church low signs.. 1-800-262-2660 Bush Hogger. $12,000. Call 823-7208. WANTED TO BUY misinformation, typographical errors, Street, Lancaster NH 03584, or call LITTLETON - Giant Tag Sale, Satur- etc. herein contained. The Publisher •Antiques •Silver •Gold 788-2734. day, May 21st, 8am-2pm, Community reserves the right to refuse any House Annex, Main Street. Used furni- BED ORTHOPEDIC CHRIS LORD Special Instructions advertising. Business & Work ture, sports equipment, toys, books, 11” THICK SUPER NICE ANTIQUES PILLOWTOP Options baby items, adult & children clothing, One Item or Entire Estate. 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Toys, sports equip- military items, books, and the FTC. ment, books, dishes, TV, misc. Rain old photography. LANCASTER Date May 28. Buying antiques Newly renovated units now available! New hardwood floors, ceramic tile, General Help Wanted 6/8/11 - 8/10/11 YARD SALE - 42 Reed Road in Lan- BEDROOM 7PC for over 20 years! kitchen cabinets, dishwashers, paint, Weds. & Thurs caster. May 21, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 SOLID CHERRY SLEIGH, ATTN: Work at Home United is ex- Home: (207) 676-1034 doors, windows, etc. Most units ex- 4pm - 10pm p.m. NO EARLY BIRDS. DRESSER/MIRROR, CHEST panding locally and looking for serious AND NIGHT STAND Cell: (207) 233-5814 ceed Energy Star Ratings! Many units partners who want a legitimate home MAINE & NH right on the ATV trail! Washer & Dry- Payment Plans & State (ALL DOVETAIL) business. Free website, training, no er hookups and heat included. Units Assistance Available NEW! IN BOXES selling, no risk! are not government subsidized. Contact Clinical Career Training COST $2,200, SELL $895 www.workathomeunited.com/rickjan 603-235-1773 Mobile & Modular or call 603-323-8338 1-800-603-3320 Homes A NEWER BUILDING IN WHITE- www.clinicalcareertraining.com FIELD: 2 BR, Refrig, stove, hookup GUEST RELATION AGENTS: Must FOR SALE - Trailer in Northumber- for W/D, heat, hot water, trash remov- be able to work a flexible schedule; re- CABINETS CUSTOM land Pk. 24' X 40', 3 Bedrm. New roof, al. $690/mo. No pets. Call 603-586- liable and able to provide excellent Pet Care GLAZED SOLID MAPLE new kitchen, new windows, new door, 7841. customer service. Clean staff: Must be Our Classified new skirting. Call 788-4227. Ask for NEVER INSTALLED APARTMENT FOR RENT IN LAN- available for morning hours. (603)823- YOU MAY ADD OR SUBTRACT Barb. Reasonable. Call any time. DO YOU NEED Ads are CASTER. Must see 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 7422. TO FIT KITCHEN FINANCIAL HELP 8 huge rooms total. Lights included. Purrfect! COST $6,000 with spaying or altering Pets welcome. Small security deposit SACRIFICE $1,750 WANTED: PASSIONATE SALES of your dog or cat? Sell your required. Call 991-6859. STAFF to sell America's #1 brand: CALL 603-235-1695 Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. LITTLETON - 2 bedroom, Main St. Harley-Davidson. Please apply to- merchandise Heat, utilities included. No pets. day on-line www.laconiaharley. here! $700/mo Call Dan 444-7776. com or in person. ★★★★★★★★★ To Place Your Town-to-Town Line Ad, Please Call Toll Free 1-877-766-6891. Classifieds TOWN•TO•TOWN B12 THE LITTLETON COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011

Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Furnished Apartments Professional Services Boat & Dock Rentals BERLIN, NH - Northern Lights Littleton - 1st floor, 1 bedroom w/heat BETHLEHEM - Nice 1 Bedroom When Placing Housing - 1 bedroom units available. incl-$575/mo - coin op W/D - no pets - Apartment, weekly or monthly, fur- Our line classifieds FULL SERVICE MARINA on Northern Lights Housing is a housing non- smoking environment. ALSO nished, all utilities included, reasona- Squam Lake. Boat Rentals, Re- Your Classified Ad: development for seniors (age 62 or Littleton - 2nd floor, 1 bedroom bly priced. $550/mo. $140/wk. Call are on the web and pairs, Maintenance and Detailing, Please give a full description older) and people living with disabili- w/heat incl - $600/mo - coin op W/D - 444-6061. updated daily! Gas, Ship Store, Cafe, New Func- of what you are selling & don’t ties. Rent is 30% of income and in- no pets - non-smoking environment. tion Room. 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W/D hookup, rub- is the place to check AHEAD Property Management for er and large yard. $1150 mthly in- ble for monthly and weekly. the Monday Morning 11:00 bish pickup, off-street parking. 1st our weekly a.m. deadline. more information 603-444-1377. cludes plowing & mowing. 823-8090 603-968-9001 month's rent and security deposit re- classifieds online! Check out our other rental proper- and 616-4574. Keep in mind we are a weekly quired. References required. Available More great coverage [email protected] EHO publication and for best results June 1st. 603-444-3956. LANDAFF - Modern, very cute 2 bed- and information from the you should run your ad more LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE room with added sleeping or work- than once. LITTLETON 1800 Antique Farm- BOAT SLIPS AT BETHLEHEM Newly renovated space loft, one bath, log cabin style, house Large apartment 2 BR, LR, DR, SUNSET LODGES Read your ad carefully the first first floor, 2BR, $550/mo. 1BR, year round, large porch with great time it appears in the paper. If eat-in kitchen, new, wide pumpkin Salmon Press IN TUFTONBORO $595/mo. (this unit only includes views, small farm pond, full cement it contains any errors, or if you pine floors, garage, DW, Wash/Dry. From $1500 for May-October electric.) Snow plowing, garbage basement. 3 small garages, woodshed, wish to make a change, call us New paint. Non-smoking, no pets, Town To Town 2011. On-site parking, spacious removal, and landscaping. Big 3.5 acres, private, oil heat, woodstove immediately. Errors will heavy yardwork. References required. slips, next to Winter Harbor. back yard, plenty of parking, on- possible, available soon. No smoking, Classifieds! only be credited after $695/mo. including utilities. 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Twin Oak Antiques is a day in the area checking Antiques (2019 Main Street) Twin Oak Antiques, 108 S. always be on fresh merchan- “Opening weekend will fea- located across the street out the local offerings. In is a small group shop offer- Lunenburg Road in dise, with new inventory ture some items from my from Pat Briggs Antiques, Lancaster, (seven miles ing a wide selection of mer- Lunenburg, will celebrate its added to the shop each own collection, as well as which has been in operation from Lunenburg), you’ll chandise; Mt. Agassiz Grand Opening Weekend week. Hours of operation fresh finds that I’ve been for more than 40 years. Pat find Potato Barn Antiques Trading Company (2056 beginning on Saturday, May will be seven days a week collecting over the past few Briggs Antiques is known as (960 Lancaster Road), the Main Street) offering general 28. The shop joins another from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., months specifically for the a shop where dealers can areas largest group shop merchandise and restored shop in Lunenburg, Pat although a call ahead is shop. I try not to shop the always find treasures rea- and Israel River Trading wood stoves: Hundred Acre Briggs Antiques (also cele- advised if traveling from a places where everyone else sonably priced so they can Post (69 Main Street). In Woods (Route 302) featuring brating its season opening distance. goes (e.g. Brimfield) so that afford to buy and still turn a Littleton, (17 miles from two barns full of great signs, on Saturday, May 28th) and “It’s great to celebrate the my inventory is fresh to profit. “Because our shops Lunenburg) you’ll find general antiques and always 12 other antique shops locat- opening of Twin Oak whoever enters the shop. are a bit off the beaten path, Saranac Trading Antiques fresh finds. There’s also a ed North of Franconia, New Antiques”, noted Gary Like my mom’s shop across we don’t get shopped over (141 Main Street) offering brand new group shop that Hampshire. Briggs, owner. “Individual- the street, I’m able to keep by every dealer on a regular three floors packed full of opened in Woodsville, in Twin Oaks Antiques will owner antique shops are my prices reasonable as basis so a visit is always great merchandise; Just L (35 late April (about 15 miles specialize in Camp, Cabin, becoming fewer and farer there is virtually no over- worth it”, noted owner Pat Main Street) focusing on South of Littleton). Any Adirondack, Signs, Folk Art, between and I’m pleased head to run my shop being Briggs. 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Lin-Wood 9, Pittsburg 1 Profile 5, Gorham 3 PITTSBURG — Kelsey GORHAM — Kate O’Rourke struck out six and Austin’s two-run triple in Lin-Wood smacked 13 hits to the top of the seventh inning help the Lumberjacks defeat proved to be the game-win- the Panthers 9-1 on May 6. ning hit in the Patriots 5-3 O’Rourke scattered six hits win over the Huskies on and walked two. May 9. coachI can danceI can how can you keep a kid off drugs? The truth is, a little of your time can make a lifetime of difference. Because kids with something to do are less likely to do drugs. You can help. For more information on drug prevention programs in your community, call or visit: 1 877 KIDS 313 www.youcanhelpkids.org Office of National Drug Control Policy SECTION Spotlights C www.courier-littletonnh.com LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 SECTION C PAGE ONE Local artists create Civil War art for Carnegie Library in Michigan On Armed Forces Day, photos and quotes were May 21, in Jackson, Mich., produced in California, and two stained glass panels show the photographs in created by Littleton area amazing detail. artists Melanie Hamilton Colonel Henry Barnes and George Manupelli will recruited men to serve in be dedicated at the the 1st Michigan Colored Carnegie Library. The pan- Infantry, and approximate- els honor black Civil War ly 50 young black men from soldiers from Michigan, Jackson went to Detroit to and were commissioned by enlist. The regiment that Bob and Laurie LaZebnik of was formed was first Clarklake. known as the 1st Regiment When LaZebnik of Colored Infantry, and approached his old friend was later renamed the Manupelli about designing 102nd United States a piece of art to honor black Colored Troops, and left to Civil War soldiers, fight in the Civil War on Manupelli turned to August 12, 1863. They Hamilton, and the idea served in picket, guard and grew from one to two pan- provost duty in South els. Each measuring 4’ x 3’, Carolina down to Florida, they feature a photo of a later engaging in combat in soldier from Jackson in the South Carolina. They were center, surrounded by eventually mustered out on smaller photos, poems and September 30, 1865. Of quotes. All photos were those 50 who enlisted, obtained from Jackson his- seven died in the course of torical sources, the US the war, and their names Library of Congress, and are listed along with those the Chicago Historical of others from Jackson who Society. The photos and served in the 102nd. COURTESY PHOTOS The two stained glass panels created by local artists George Manupelli and Melanie Hamilton to honor soldiers of the Civil War era 1st Michigan quotes were all sandblasted Few of the soldiers in the Colored Infantry. in flashed glass, a special photographs names are type of glass with a clear known by name, but two was the first person known Baltimore, Md., and Sgt. Medal of Honor for his Va. Following the war, base, over which a color is are identified. Nicholas to be injured in the Civil Major Christian Fleetwood, actions during a battle with Fleetwood served in several laid. Photoresists of the Biddle of Pottsville, Pa., War, on April 18, 1961 in recipient of a Congressional the Confederate Army in SEE CIVIL WAR, PAGE C4 Mother’s Intuition When pigs fly, Hold me close now tiny... baby make an offer HUMORIST AT Babywearing benefits for parents & babies rying the children. Recent research begin to regulate her own physical LARGE has debunked these theories, prov- response and develop balance. ing that lack of love and attention 3. Open communication. Being can severely delay infant develop- close to your baby helps develop B. Elwin ment. We know now that babies communication besides crying! You crave the intimate contact and thrive quickly begin to recognize each Sherman with the constant movement baby- other’s facial expressions and ges- wearing can provide. tures. Many babywearing parents f you can’t buy it here, Babywearing is increasingly rising report that they never really learn to Iyou don’t need it. in popularity again. No longer just distinguish their babies’ cries Pardon me if I borrow for the “poor” or “hippie,” mothers because they are able to communi- an advertisement from and fathers alike are able to find cate without crying. Each time your the old country store, but ways to wear their babies that are baby able to communicate with you Memorial Day is the practical, stylish, and above all, good sans tears, his trust in you is boosted beginning of the bargain- your yard sale next sum- for the baby! In 1981, a man named and so is your confidence, enhancing ing season, where every- mer, when you drag it out Rayner Gardner invented a sling that your mutual attachment to each thing new is old again. of yours. was easy and comfortable to wear, other! Welcome to those week- Remember, these are with rings and thick padding. His 4. Happy babies= Happy parents end gatherings of clans known in the yard sale design was so useful that famous Studies prove over and over again and neighbors around circuit as "motivated sell- childcare expert Dr. William Sears that babies that are held often cry shaky tabletops and fold- ers." Translation: bought the rights in 1985 and pro- less. While spending hours a day cry- ing chairs, where the Grandma doesn't want By Lauren Alberini moted the sling as a parenting tool. ing is the norm for Western babies, finest in attic, basement that behemoth in the Today, this sling is just one of the indigenous tribes where babywear- and closet clutter is hag- house another minute, Recently I was lucky enough to many options on the market! Sears ing is the norm, babies spend only a and either it goes or attend a Babywearing Workshop gled over and passed on. coined the term 'babywearing' which few minutes crying per day! Crying Yes, I confess: I'm a Grandpa goes, bonus leg hosted by Natanya Champney of As has gained in popularity (along with exhausts both parents and babies, and all. Make an offer. It Was Midwifery in Littleton. The yard sale junkie. soft carriers/slings) since the 1980s. and studies have shown that longer- Yard sales, where one In fact, make an offer workshop focused on not only the Sears saw baby slings as an extension term stress associated with crying on anything you’re inter- benefits of babywearing for both par- man's trash is, well, of the womb environment, bringing can actually affect infant brain devel- another man's trash, but ested in that’s not nailed ent and child, but also the many dif- with it many benefits for baby's opment. Babies who are not wasting down. But, don’t let that ferent ways to “wear” your baby. because it can be had on development and parents' sanity! energy crying simply take in more the cheap, a bargain's a stop you. I once watched So what exactly is babywearing? While there are many benefits to observing and learning about their a motivated seller climb a As any parent knows, babies are bargain. Sure, that three- wearing your baby, the top ten rea- environment. Babywearing is also legged milking stool may ladder to the top of his much more than an accessory to an sons to check out slings, wraps, and especially beneficial for colicky garage and rip a flying outfit! Babywearing is quite literally be missing a leg, but did- carriers are: babies as the positioning of a sling or n't your grandfather have pig whirligig off the the practice of wearing, or carrying, a 1.Convenience! While car seats are wrap helps to aid digestion and con- peak. Before I left, he’d baby in a sling or carrier. It is a tradi- one with only ONE leg? a safety necessity in the car, we’ve all trol acid reflux. Hey, honey, look at this! sold the ladder (missing tion that is far from new and has seen mothers struggling with them 5. Exercise for mom and dad! Time two rungs) to the same been practiced around the world for A bonus leg! through the grocery store, looking for exercise is often hard to find (Come to think of it, party. centuries. Many forms of carriers both uncomfortable and flustered. when you are a new parent, but What if it’s something have been used, including shawls, Grandpa had a bonus leg, Behold the baby sling! Hands-free wearing your baby daily is beneficial too, and Grandma con- you really want, and scarves, and even bed sheets! In shopping and discreet breastfeeding. in itself. Combined with a brisk walk must have, and you know Mexico, women have been using a sidered him a bargain for 2.Promotes baby’s physical devel- around naptime, you have a gentle 67 years.) no one else does or square piece of woven material opment. When your baby rides exercise program customized just for would? called a Rebozo shawl for centuries, I’ll get to the great attached to your body, she is in tune you! deals I've found in the Leave it and go back while in the cold climates of Alaska, with sounds of your breathing and 6. Bonding tool for more than just late in the day. By then mothers used (and still do!) an past, but first a few rules: heartbeat and also the rhythm of mom! When thinking about infant Before going on the Basement Syndrome Amauti, a very thick arctic jacket your movement; your walking, is in full force and you’re SEE INTUITION, PAGE C5 anyone’s premises, make with a baby pocket and a special bending, and reaching. It helps baby likely to get that single- hood that fits over both the wearer sure what you’re seeing is a yard sale. It could winged flying swine for a and the baby. Many are familiar with song. The owner, at that the Native American cradleboard, just be a family picnic and lawn debris. There’s point, will even load it in which looks quite similar to a wood- your pickup and possibly en backpack. nothing more embarrass- ing than making someone offer to come over the Carrying babies in a wearable next Sunday to help you fashion was a necessity for thou- an offer on that Bathtub Jesus in the middle of nail it to the rooftop of sands of years. Chores could still be your choice, or to that done while providing the constant their Aunt Hattie’s out- door birthday party. cupola (only missing comfort and attention baby needed- three of its cups!) that many shawls and slings even NEVER pay the marked or asking price. you got for next-to-noth- allowed mothers to breastfeed with- ing at another yard sale. out breaking! Unfortunately, changes It may be that genuine vintage Hoosier Cabinet You can hold your new- in the modern world made baby- old ladder for him. wearing an unpopular fad of the you've always longed for, (missing its flour bin Not to worry, if you're past. Women were told that it was so disposed, you will something “poor people do” and sifter, sugar bin and tam- bour door, it's still a steal ALWAYS find the follow- were marketed with contraptions ing items between now called “baby trainers” (strollers and at that price) but it’s the seller's junktique, and and fall or winter, playpens were the mildest form of COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO whichever comes first. Ani Doherty carrying her son Bob Doherty A local mother bonds with her son through bottom line is they don’t the things) that made the baby less This is the North on her back, photographed by Arthur James babywearing at a recent workshop hosted by want to drag it back to spoilt and more independent, and Country, after all: put a stop to the “bad habit” of car- Iles, circa 1899. As It Was Midwifery in Littleton. the basement. This will become painfully clear at SEE AT LARGE, PAGE C3 C2 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Arts & Leisure “Of Gods and Men,” Friday at the Colonial BETHLEHEM — Patient Muslim brothers in a in their midst, they slowly Feature movie show times and restrained, the film “Of monastery perched in the realize that they have no at The Colonial are Friday Gods and Men,” opening mountains of North Africa in choice but to stay... come what through Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, at The the 1990s. When a crew of for- may. This film is loosely based and Wednesday at 5:30 (two Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem, eign workers is massacred by on the life of the Cistercian for one night). For more infor- asks deep, profound and an Islamic fundamentalist monks of Tibhirine in Algeria, mation about upcoming timely questions that will group, fear sweeps though the from 1993 until their kidnap- movies, concerts and other linger in the audience's mind region. The army offers them ping in 1996. A.O. 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LINCOLN — Join Ben his motorcycle 23,000 miles home from another six week The event is Thursday, COURTESY PHOTO Slavin as he shares photos and through 15 countries until he ride south of the border, June 16 at the Upper Doyle Dykes will be performing in Bethlehem May 27 and giving guitar stories from his amazing ride reached the southernmost city where he was filming an edu- Pemigewasset Historical lessons in Littleton on May 28. through Latin America. in the world - Ushuaia, cational and inspirational Society, In October 2009, Slavin left Argentina. He documented how-to-guide for motorcy- 26 Church Street in his home in Hooksett, NH in the journey on his blog cling in Mexico Lincoln. Doyle Dykes to perform search of adventure. Over the (www.AFewMoreMiles.com). (www.MotorcycleMexico.co Call 745-8159for more course of six months he rode Ben recently returned m). information. at the Colonial, May 27 BETHLEHEM — Doyle an endorser and clinician for Mill City Revival Band Friday, May 20 at 7 pm. Dykes will be performing at Taylor Guitars, Doyle has the Colonial Theatre, Friday designed a very successful sig- BERLIN — Are you ready the “Mill City.” area including lead singer, an accomplished drummer May 27 at 8pm. On Saturday, nature guitar. The Doyle to Rock and Roll? Come out to Carl Antifonario, a profes- Michael Anthony, who has and electric bass player, who May 28 he will give a Master Dykes Signature Model Taylor enjoy the Mill City Revival sional woodwind specialist been fronting bands for 20 has been playing with more Class, Saturday, May 28 at guitar (“DDSM”) features an Band performing songs and who has toured with the years and has toured the New contemporary style bands and Northern Lights Music at amplification system by L.R. music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s United States Air Force England area with his Neil has transitioned to Mill City noon in Littleton. Baggs, deemed as the Doyle at St. Kieran Community Southern Command Band, Diamond Tribute Show. with ease. Also, performing is Northern Lights Music and Dykes Hexaphonic Pickup Center for the Arts on Friday, formed the Mill City Revival Henry Ricard, Drummer Kyle Lambert on Trumpet and Taylor Guitars are sponsoring System. Doyle also helped May 20 at 7 pm. Tickets are Band four years ago with a and Singer, is a show by him- Fleugal Horn and Singer- Dykes during his appearance design his signature Rivera $12 adults, $6 for students and great nucleus of experienced self, who when performing, Dancer-Trombonist, Molly at the Colonial Theatre in amplifier, called the Sedona, are available at the door. musicians and then added will sing lead, stand up and Rose. Bethlehem. Although influ- designed to accommodate The Mill City Revival Band some great young horn play- play drums all at the same “When we booked Mill enced by a wide variety both electric and acoustic began performing songs from ers from the Berkley College time. Lead Guitar & Singer, City Revival last fall, we Although influenced by a instruments. Doyle’s signa- the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s because School of Music. Utilizing Jimmy Merrick, better known hoped that the Gorham Mill wide variety of musical styles ture instruments and equip- they felt that there was a void horns as well as great vocals as Mr. Rock and Roll has been would be fully operational by and musicians from the coun- ment have influenced the in bands who were keeping make this band stand out from playing the entire East Coast this time, but we are very glad try of Chet Atkins to the rock musical instrument industry the music of those decades the many oldies bands (Including Nashville) as well to know that things are in and roll of Duane Eddy and on a global basis. alive—and they still all enjoy throughout New England. as Montreal, Canada singing place for a successful sale and the Beatles, Doyle has devel- Doyle performs in venues getting together and sharing Combined with great show- lead and fronting Rock and hope it will happen soon. In oped a distinct, recognizable ranging from theatres, blue- the music with others. They manship and their fun way of Roll shows with his dancing the meantime, let s get togeth- sound that amazes audiences grass festivals, and churches, always select a wide range of interacting with audiences guitar since 1968. Dick er and celebrate the good old with skill while capturing to major Conventions, such as songs and styles that show- young and old, Mill City Lavallee, Keyboard and days-- “One Mill City to hearts with sincerity and soul. the NAMM Show (Anaheim, case the multi-talents of the Revival Band brings a party Backup Vocal, has been tour- Another”, states Joan Doyle's appreciation for Calif. and Nashville, Tenn.), band members, especially atmosphere to the house, ing the New England area for Chamberlain, Executive various styles of music is the Musikmesse (largest songs that feature the Horn wherever they go. 35 years as a multi-talented Director. reflected in his albums as they music trade show in the Section. The band’s home The band boasts some of keyboard player as well as This program is made pos- include signature composi- world; Frankfurt, Germany), base is Lowell Massachusetts, the best musicians and enter- song stylist. Paul Orendorf, sible through the sponsorship tions like "Jazz in the Box" and Music Live (UK), and the which has long been known as tainers from the New England Bass and Alternate Drums, is of Cooper, Cargill, Chant and "Martha's Kitchen" and National Executive Institute, Public Service of NH, with hymns like the powerful which is made up of honored support of the NH State "How Great Thou Art." FBI Agents, major city Police Council on the Arts, National "Gitarre 2000" was released by Chiefs, and Law Enforcement Endowment for the Arts, and Windham Hill Records, and Officers from around the the New Hampshire Doyle's music has appeared world. Charitable Foundation/North on several of the label's compi- Internationally, Doyle Country’s Art Ventures Fund, lation albums like "Here, attracts record audiences in an Anonymous Fund, Libby There, and Everywhere" (a many Continents around the Family Fund, North Country tribute to the Beatles). In addi- world. Whether to a guitar Region Community Fund and tion, Doyle's music has been player or music enthusiast, the Stanton and Elizabeth heard on United Airlines, Air Doyle’s music will make a Davis Fund. Canada, NPR's Morning lasting impression on anyone Upcoming performances in News and All Things given the opportunity to lis- the 2011 Series include Tim Considered, Disney's ten. Sample on Thursday, June 9 California Adventure, and “…just an amazing finger- and Lennie Gallant, top even the Space Shuttle picke,r” Chet Atkins. Franco-Acadian performer on Atlantis in September, 2000. $25 reserved front, $20 gen- Monday, June 20 at 7 pm, and Doyle’s early years as a gui- eral admission and $18 mem- Susan Ferre, Master Organist tarist took him around the bers general admission on Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. world as he toured with The Tickets for the concert may For a complete list of 2011 Stamps Quartet and later with be purchased at Northern events, contact the Arts Center Grand Ole Opry Star, Lights Music, 57 Main Street, at 752-1028, 155 Emery Street Grandpa Jones. Doyle has Littleton, Maia Papaya Café in or visit www.stkieranarts.org since returned to the Grand Bethlehem, Littleton Food or Facebook.com/St. Kieran Ole Opry for numerous per- Coop, Littleton, Catamount Community Center for the formances, many appearing Arts, St. Johnsbury and The Arts. live on national television. 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CIVIL WAR Francisco Art Institute. He this was a “gross under- glass techniques while liv- ing two Victorian panels for from Jackson that are listed has exhibited at the presti- statement”) Recently he ing in Berkeley, Calif. in the an inn in Bethlehem, and on one of the panels, seven (CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1) gious Venice Biennial (Italy) received a $40,000 Avant late 1970s, and has contin- will be working on several of whom were killed in minor government posi- and San Paulo Biennial Garde Master Award by ued to produce panels other commissions over the action. tions in the Freedman’s (Brazil), and his artworks The American Film using both lead and copper next few months. Lazebnik is a Jackson, Bank and War Department are in numerous private Preservation Society. His foil since that time. She From start to finish, the Mich. industrialist, and in Washington. collections. He was also a films are now in preserva- added painting on glass project took a year to com- spearheaded designs and Manupelli is the founder founder of Aid to the Arts tion at the Anthology Film after taking a workshop plete, and involved consid- siting of public artworks in of the Ann Arbor Film of Nicaragua, which deliv- Archives, New York. with Albinus Elskus in the erable research in historical the Jackson area, including Festival, and a well-known ered art materials to Hamilton graduated mid 1980s, and later collections of Civil War a monumental size sculp- avant-garde artist living in Sandinista artists during from high school in learned both sandblasting photographs in the Library ture of by the renowned a former church in the contra wars of the Pennsylvania in the mid and fused glass techniques. of Congress and other sculpture artist Louise Bethlehem. He was born in 1980s. 1960s, where she studied Her artwork is in numerous sources. In addition, Nevelson. Boston, and spent his form- He has had over 400 art. She later moved to private collections, and she Gerald Blanchard of Dedication of both the ative years there before international exhibits of his New Hampshire, where she has won First Prize in the Jackson, who was the origi- stained glass panels and an heading to Columbia art and films and won a graduated from Franconia Littleton Art Show for her nator of the idea of a memo- 8’ statue paying tribute to University, where he Clio Award for advertising College with a degree in glasswork, as well as for rial to Jackson’s black Civil Jackson’s World War II earned a doctorate in edu- and television. His films Social Work and U.S. her photography. She has War soldiers, provided Army Air Corps soldiers cation. He taught art at were shown on the Today History, and was subse- completed over 40 commis- assistance in obtaining and will take place on Saturday, the University of Michigan, Show, and he has been quently employed as a sioned panels; the Civil War selecting photographs for May 21 at Consumer’s and York University in called a member of the vocational rehabilitation panels are her first public the panels. He also provid- Energy Hangar¸ Jackson Toronto. In the mid 1980s Lunatic Fringe by Hugh counselor for over 20 years. commission. She is ed historical sources and County Airport, Jackson, he was also Dean of the San Downs. (Manupelli said She first learned stained presently engaged in restor- the names of the soldiers Mich.

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For information, please call Food Protection at 271- ◆ Free Monthly Movie Night, 4 & 7 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, more information, please call 444-2800. 4589. Hosted by Lincoln Public Library. Advanced Lancaster Town Hall. Jewelry, wool artistry, reservations are required. Call 745-8159 to local produce, baked goods, jellies, jams plants, ◆ Weeks Act Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. White reserve your seat and find out what film we are cut flowers, wood work, basket maker, meats TUESDAY, MAY 24 Mountain National Forest headquarters (off showing. (pork, lamb and beef) and more! For more Exit 27). For more information, call Tiffany information, please call 788-3391. ◆ Gentle Yoga Spring Series, 8:30-10 a.m. Benna at 536-6241. ◆ Cheese class and tasting, and every Tuesdays through June 7. A great way to ◆ ◆ Thursday, 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. Show and Tell of Quilting and Fabric prepare your body for warm weather activi- Breakfast Club, a chance to sew, share with Littleton Food Co-op, Corner of Cottage St. & Projects, each first Saturday of the month, 9 ties and strengthen respiratory and diges- others or just socialize. Most Wednesdays, Route 302. For more information, please call a.m.-1p.m. A free to all free-for-all. Bring your tive systems. 103 Cottage Street, Littleton 10:30 a.m.- noon. Terry Flaherty or Donna 444-2800. latest creation and share it with others. For (look for Gentle YOGA sign). To register, Stalaboin are often available to help. Call more information, call Stitch at Old Mill Studio, contact 616-2019 or [email protected]. ahead if special or very specific guidance is ◆ needed (small charge for those unique needs). Dinner Theatre, and May 20 & 21, 6:30 p.m. Whitefield, at 837-8778. “The Emperor's New Clothes, the Musical.” ◆ Foot Clinic, 9-11 a.m., North Country home Coffee, tea and camaraderie available. For ◆ more information, call Old Mill Studio, Tickets are $15 for adults, $12.50 for children 11 New Littleton Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 Health & Hospice Agency (Littleton Office). Whitefield at 837-8778. and under. Advance tickets required. North p.m., every second & fourth Saturday of the For more information or to schedule an Haverhill United Methodist Church, North month. Littleton Opera House. appointment, please call 444-5317. ◆ Yoga in the Gallery, every Wednesday and Haverhill. Contact Jan Kinder at 787-6998. ◆ Monday, 4:30-5:40 p.m. and 5:45-6:50 p.m. with Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m. Join Ginny Jeffryes, ◆ Program, Creating Your Dream Team: Katrine Barclay. Drop-ins welcome. WREN, 2011 local wildflower enthusiast, as we stroll the Board of Recruitment Strategies That Work, Main St., Bethlehem. For more information, FRIDAY, MAY 20 Dells looking for wildflowers. Part of the Dells 9 a.m.-noon. Hosted by Ann McLane Kuster please contact Katrine at 823-7441. Nature Series 2001. Please park at the West of Newfound Strategies, LLC. This workshop ◆ Peacham Corner Guild, (Peacham, Vt.), sea- Main Street parking area. Sponsored by the will explore the emerging ideas on what ◆ Dharma Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every 2nd & 4th son opening today. Featuring small antiques, Littleton Conservation Commission. really works for the board recruitment and Wednesday. Neskaya, 1643 Profile Rd., fine handcrafted gifts, specialty foods and retention so that you can build and keep Franconia. Call 823-5828 for more info. perennial plants. Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 ◆ Taiji-Qigong, 10-11 a.m., every other your “Dream Team.” Event is $15. To regis- p.m. Except closed Tuesdays and open Sundays Saturday at Path of Harmony, Sugar Hill. For ter, please visit www.nhnonprofits.org or ◆ Basket weaving classes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Third from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. more information, please call Mary at 823-8780 call the N.H. Center for Nonprofits at 225- Wednesday of each month. At the end of the or email at [email protected]. 1947. class, you may go home with a basket! The cost ◆ Weeks Act Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. White of the class is $40 and tools are provided. To Mountain National Forest headquarters (off ◆ Gentle Stretching, 3-3:30 p.m. and weekly, register, visit www.lisbonartsgallery to down- Exit 27). For more information, call Tiffany SUNDAY, MAY 22 by donation. This class will stress flexibility, load a form or call 838-2300. Pre-registration is Benna at 536-6241. balance and stretching with simple, gentle required. The ARTS Gallery, Lisbon. ◆ Wellness with Reiki, Level II, Path of motions from head to toe for any age. Class ◆ Open House and every Friday, 1-3 p.m. Harmony, Sugar Hill. For more information, led by Kate Kelly, Reflexologist, Reiki and ◆ Meditation for relaxation, and every Please stop by the Mittersill Alpine Resort, 193 please contact Mary at 823-8780. Feng Shui consultant. For more information, Wednesday, 6-7:15 p.m. This evening: Scans & Mittersill Rd., Franconia. Ticket drawings to win Savasna. $8, drop-ins welcome. 173 Grove please contact Tamar, Inner Truth Massage a free weekend stay. For more information, ◆ Red Hat Society Open Invitation, every first Studio, Littleton, at 616-2828. Street, Littleton. For more information, please please call 823-5511. Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m. Tea, games, call Cindy at 616-8827. camaraderie. For more information, please call ◆ ◆ Scottish Highland Dance Sessions, with ◆ Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. and every 3rd the Old Mill Studio, Whitefield, at 837-8778. Heather Morris, 3 weeks remaining, 3:45- Drum Circle, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month. Professional band and Wednesday. Neskaya, 1643 Profile Rd., 4:45 p.m. Increase your stamina and agility caller. Come for the music, come to dance. No ◆ Circle Dance, 6-8 p.m. every Sunday. Dances Franconia. Call 823-5828 for more info. by learning the oldest of the traditional experience necessary, children welcome and drawn from folk traditions around the world dances of Scotland including the Sword donations appreciated. Franconia Town Hall. with repetitive step sequences danced in a cir- dance and the Highland Fling. For more THURSDAY, MAY 19 For more information, please see Franconia cle or spiral. No partner or special skills information, go to www.celticheather.com web page at www.franconianh.org. required. Beginners welcome, donation. Call ◆ Weeks Act Exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. White 823-5828. Neskaya, 1643 Profile Rd., Franconia. ◆ Music and every Tuesday, 8-11 p.m., Also, Mountain National Forest headquarters (off ask about our tango and salsa lessons each Exit 27). For more information, call Tiffany SATURDAY, MAY 21 Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cannon Benna at 536-6241. ◆ Mountain View Motel and Tavern, Main St., Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Durrell MONDAY, MAY 23 Franconia. For more information, please call ◆ Methodist Church, 2057 Main Street, Brown Bag Lunch Series, noon-1 p.m. and ◆ 823-8077. each 3rd Thursday of each month. A great way Bethlehem. Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic, 9-10 to break up your day. Bag up your lunch and a.m. Highland House, Whitefield. For more information, please call 444-5317. ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS Please contact The Courier about any changes, 444-3927.

Universalist Fellowship. Contact Marcia Littleton; 444-6985. HEALTH RELATED AND VanderMast at 764-4352, evenings. EDUCATIONAL ◆ Alumni Hall, year-round center for the fine & ◆ North Country SOS Group, meets 7-9 p.m. on performing arts; heritage interpretive center; ◆ SUPPORT GROUPS the second Thursday of the month at the Family Literacy program, 7-9 p.m., Mon. and Conn. River Byway Visitor Center (June-Oct). Resource Center, Gorham. Contact Diane Thurs., N. Woodstock Town Office; call 745- Hall also available for event-rental. 75 Court St, ◆ 9971. Bereavement support group, 1-2:30 p.m.,1st Bunnell at 752-5984, evenings. SOS is for those Haverhill; 603-989-5500. alumnihall@charterin- who have lost a family member, friend, or co- ◆ Toddler Tales, 9:30 a.m., Wed., at Littleton and 3rd Tues., at North Country Home Health & ternet.com; www.alumnihall.org" Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; call 444- worker to suicide. Public Library, Main St.; 444-5741. ◆ Littleton Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., 3rd Thurs., at 9221 or 444-5317. ◆ White Mountain Dowsers, The second ◆ Pre-school Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Thurs., at ◆ Diabetes Support Group meets on the sec- Monday of the Month (except June-Aug Call Littleton Public Library, Main St.; 444-5741. Littleton Community House Annex off Main St.; ond Wednesday of every month, at the for info) at the Starr King UU Church at 101 ◆ Storytime crafts, 10:30 a.m., fourth Wed. of 444-7760. ◆ Littleton Area Senior Center, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth, NH. For info call every month, includes stories, crafts and light T'AI CHI CLASSES, every week Mondays 5:30 - ◆ Support Center at Burch House, ongoing Sandi Ruelke at 603-444-5494 or Suzanne snack, at Lincoln Public Library, 22 Church 7 p.m. , Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 p.m., All Saints support group for women and teens; call 444- Schwartz at 603-726-3874. Meetings start at 6 Street; 745-8159. Episcopal Church, Littleton, Call Maggie 444- ◆ 0624. p.m. $5 donation. Pre-School Storytime, 1 p.m., every 5515 or Paul [email protected]. Beginners ◆ ◆ NAMI support group for families living Spring herbal workshop series, 10 a.m., Thursday, activities and social interaction, at always welcome. with mental illness, 7-9 p.m. 1stTuesday of every Saturday, material fee may apply, see Lincoln Public Library. 745-8159 or library@lin- each month, at All Saints' Parish House, School specific workshop and registration required, at colnnh.org. Street,Littleton; 823-5374. St. J. Food Co-op, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 802-748- VETERANS 9498. ◆ New mothers’ group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, every HISTORICAL SOCIETIES ◆ ◆ Chair Yoga for Wellness, 1-2 p.m., Mondays, Rep. of State Vet Council available 1st and Wed., Littleton Regional Hospital; 444-9335. ◆ ◆ Breast cancer support group/Rally Round, Littleton Area Senior Center. Appropriate for all Littleton Area Historical Society Museum 3rd Fri., 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post, 4 5-6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs. monthly, North Country ages. Improve flexibility, balance and ability to open Wednesday only, 10am-3pm, or by Ammonoosuc St., Woodsville, and 2nd and 4th Home Health, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; 869- reduce stress. Call Katrine with questions at appointment. Located in the Littleton Opera Fri. at N.H. Employment Security Office, 5441. 823-7441. House/Town Building, Suite B. Phone 444- Littleton. Call 444-2971 for appointment. ◆ ◆ Meditation class, Learn to quiet the mind 5816 or email [email protected] Sight Services for Independent Living, ◆ vision rehabilitation group, 1-3 p.m., 2nd Thurs. and the ancient art of breathing techniques to Franconia Heritage Museum, 1-4 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS even months, at Community House, Littleton. help reduce stress.The cost is $8 per class and Friday and Saturday , Memorial Day through ◆ AA meetings: group rates apply along with a military dis- Halloween, other times by special request call ◆ count! Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15PM. 823-5000. The Dinner Bell Meal will be served at 5 p.m. • St. Catherine’s Church, Highland Street, ◆ every Tuesday (except July &Aug.) at All Saint's Lisbon. Mon. & Wed. 7-8 p.m.; 838-2852. Grove Street, Littleton. Please call Cindy at Dalton Historical Society, 7 p.m., first 603.616.8827 for directions and more details. Thurs., at Dalton Town Hall; call 837-9120. Episcopal Church, 35 School St., Littleton. All • Littleton Congregational Church, M-F, noon ◆ ◆ are welcome to this free community supper, and Sat., 7:30 p.m . Wed., 8 p.m. ; 444-3376 NCHRA meetings. 8-10 a.m., third Tuesday of Sugar Hill Historical Museum, open June 4 which is sponsored by our organizations, • Methodist Church Parish Hall, Littleton, each month at the Littleton Learning Center, through October 11, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. For information, donations and Thurs., 8 p.m., 12-step; 444-5567. 646 Union St. Members are $7 and Non- churches and schools. special hours,contact Directorr/Curator Kitty ◆ • Littleton Hospital, Sat., 8:30 a.m., AA 12-step Members are $10. Call NCHRA Chair, Anne Cheese Classes Thursday at 5 p.m. -- Free Quinn, at [email protected] or 444-2464 Bigelow at 823-5275 or [email protected]. study group; 444-9000. cheese tasting and class at the Littleton Food x 132. ◆ Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum, • St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, Sun. 6:15 Co-op. Cheese "guru" Lauren leads partici- ◆ Intuitive Channeling Group Sessions, 6-9 Main Street, open daily, July 1-Labor Day, 11 p.m., discussion 7:30 p.m.; 444-2593. pants through an exploration of the history, p.m., explore the benefits of Intuitive a.m.-4 p.m., Meetings held in the Visitor's • United Methodist Church, Woodsville, Fri., 8 Channeling & Reiki in a compassionate and Center the third Friday of the month at 7 p.m.; taste, and serving techniques of a different p.m., discussion; 747-3122. nonjudgmental environment, at Neskaya, call 869-3330 or 869-3409. cheese each week. All are welcome! Visit • Community Baptist Church, Whitefield, Tues., Franconia; 249-6444. ◆ Lisbon Area Historical Society, Lisbon www.littletoncoop.org or call 603-444-2800 for more ◆ Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group, Historic Railroad Station, 6:30 p.m. third Al-Anon meeting, St. Johnsbury Al-Anon 7 2nd Wed. every month, 6 p.m., at the Wednesday. Museum in Pickwick-Clough information. p.m., every Tues.,Thurs. Kingdom Recovery Ammonoosuc Community Health Center, 25 Room as Lisbon Library, open by appointment. ◆ Emergency Food Cupboard, 9-10 a.m., Center (Dr. Bob's birthplace) 297 Summer St. Mt. Eustis Rd., Littleton. Jackie 616-1468 or Call 838-6146, email ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 10am Saturday Uniteraian each Tues., Thurs.,Sat., 35 School St., at All Steve 444-2464 X9123. [email protected] or go to www.lis- Saints’ Church, Littleton. Universalist Church Cherry St., ◆ Cancer support group, for cancer patients bonareahistory.org for more information. ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Tues., at First ◆ Good Neighbor Food Pantry, 1-4 p.m., and their families, 3rd Wednesday of each every Tues. & Wed., at Franconia Community Congregational Church on Main St., Littleton; month, 6 p.m., at Cottage Hospital, 90 444-3376. CULTURE & RECREATION Church of Christ; 823-8421. ◆ Swiftwater Road, Woodsville; 747-9156. ◆ Cloverleaf Drop-In Center peer support ◆ Diabetes support group, for people with Friday night suppers, 6 p.m., at Littleton outreach, 3-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., and 1-9 p.m., Diabetes and their families, 2nd Monday of ◆ Spanish class every Wednesday from 3 to 4 VFW, 600 Cottage St. Fri. and Sat., 241 Cottage St., Littleton; 444- every month, March-December, 7-8:30 p.m., at pm at Wendle's café. 297 Main St., Franconia, ◆ Littleton Conservation Commission meet- 5314. Cottage Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road, NH.$10 each class. New students always wel- ing, 7 p.m., 2nd Mon., Littleton Area Senior ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Sun., at Old Woodsville: 747-9313. come. Please call if interested: Isabel, 823-8163 Center off Cottage St. Mill Studio in Whitefield; call 837-2083 for ◆ Childbirth education classes, at Tuesdays [email protected]. ◆ Ammonoosuc Valley Softball board meet- more info. 6:30 p.m., Cottage Hospital Birthing Center, at ◆ Live performances, movies and children’s ◆ Littleton Peer Support Group, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ings, 7-8 p.m., 2nd Wed., public session at 90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville; 747-9145 Call events, at Colonial Theatre, Main St., Littleton High School. Monday thru Friday, 46 Cottage St., Littleton, for availability. Bethlehem; 869-3422, www.bethlehemcolon- ◆ Civil Air Patrol, Mt. Washington Flight, 6:30 tel./fax 444-5344. We are geared around ◆ Gentle Morning Wake-up Yoga ,Tuesdays, ial.org. Mental Health and Recovery. To EMPOWER and 8:30-10 a.m. All Saints Parish Center 35 School ◆ World dance, 6-7:30 p.m., every Wed., 6-8 p.m. p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues., CAP hangar, Mt. facilitate groups. To give tools so you can be Street, Littlton. For more information, please every Sun., at Neskaya, 2243 Profile Rd., Washington Regional Airport, Whitefield. self sufficient. All programs are free. call 444-1039 or email to [email protected]. Franconia; all dances are taught, donation $0- ◆ The Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory ◆ Reiki healing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th ◆ Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, $10; 823-5828. Committee Meeting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., held Tues. each month; donation, $15, at Thyme to Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., All Saints ◆ The Arts Gallery, 28 Main St., Lisbon, fine art on 1st Wednesday each month, at the North Heal Herbals, 113 Main St., Lisbon; 838-5599. Episcopal Church House, School Street, of the North Country. Country Council in Bethlehem. All meetings ◆ Caregiver Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Littleton. Call 444-6541. ◆ Catamount Arts films, 7 p.m. weeknights, are open to the public. third Thursday of every month at the Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Sat., 7 and 9 ◆ Easton Conservation Commission month- Lyndonville, Vt., United Methodist Church FOR SENIORS p.m., and Sun., 1:30 p.m.; 1-888-757-5559. ly meetings, 8 a.m., 3rd Friday of every (handicap accessible). Call Riverside Life ◆ Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday Breakfast, month, Easton Town Hall, 1060 Easton Valley Enrichment Center at (802) 626-3900 or 1-866- ◆ Whitefield Senior Center Meals, noon, 9 a.m.-noon, Adults $6,Children $3; Penny 926-3900 for more information. Mon. at Highland House and McIntyre Apts.; Social every 2nd Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Rd., Easton. For more information, please call ◆ Survivors of Suicide Peer Support Wed. at McIntyre Apts.; Mon., Wed., and Tuesday,Bingo at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.; 823-5008. Groups—Plymouth Region SOS Group, Thurs., at McKee Inn, Lancaster, 837-2424. Fri., Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; 444-5795. ◆ PRAYER SERVICE Durrell Methodist Church meets 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the Alternates Friday between McIntyre and ◆ Littleton Squares classes, 7 p.m., Thurs., at 2057 Main Street Bethlehem, NH Every month beginning in March at the Starr King McKee. Lakeway Elementary School, Union St., Wednesday, 7:00 PM. We Welcome Everyone! THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 C7 Arts & Leisure

Flume Gorge opened ART MCGRATH/THE COURIER IN A GOOD CAUSE—On May 1 a group of Profile students partici- for the season May 12 pated in Boston’s annual Walk for FRANCONIA NOTCH— Tramway which will open Hunger. This is a 20-mile walk Located in Franconia Notch May 27 and Echo Lake around Boston designed to raise State Park, the Flume is a Beach which will open June money to help support natural gorge with spectac- 17. The Basin and the new Massachusetts emergency food ular waterfalls and historic Old Man of the Mountain programs. covered bridges. Since Plaza are open year-round Travel and Photography Club stu- being discovered in 1808 by for viewing. Lafayette Place dents teamed up with National Aunt Jess, the Flume Gorge Campground will open on Honor Society students and raised has become one of New May 20 and is a great hub over $600. The whole group also Hampshire's most beautiful for hikers wanting to hike completed the 20-mile walk around natural attractions. This the Kinsman and Franconia Boston. Students from left to right magnificent gorge extends Ranges. in the back are Tiffany Thompson, 800 feet with walls that rise The Flume Gorge in Nicole Kerstetter, Tina Marceau, to a height from 70 feet to 90 Franconia Notch State Park Olivia Cunningham, Amelia feet high and only 12 to 20 is managed by the Division Murphy, Ally MacDonald, Alex feet apart. of Parks and Recreation. Pinkham, Josh Bonilla, and The Flume Gorge & The Division is comprised Remington Ostrout. Students from Gilman Visitor's Center will of the Parks Bureau, Bureau left to right in the front are Alex open daily from 9am to 5pm of Historic Sites, Bureau of Wessels, Julia Eyman, Grace Lavoie, starting Thursday, May 12. Trails, and Cannon Caleb Bonilla, Zoie Farrington, and Visitors will find walking Mountain. The Division Kristy Duris. trails, boardwalks, and manages 92 properties, interpretive displays, as including state parks, well as the Visitor's Center beaches, campgrounds, his- CROSSWORD PUZZLE gift shop, cafeteria, and a toric sites, trails, waysides, Across 65. Adhesive free introductory movie and natural areas. The 1. Handrail support Down about the history of Division of Parks and 6. Chin indentation 1. Affirmative head motion Franconia Notch. Recreation is one of four 11. “A Nightmare on ___ 2. “... ___ he drove out of The Flume Gorge is one divisions of the Department Street” sight” of many attractions located of Resources and Economic 14. Resident of Orissa, India 3. Humor in Franconia Notch State Development. To learn 15. Personnel director 4. Small hole with stitched Park. Visitor's can plan a more, visit 16. Formerly known as edges 17. Decay 5. Pantries day in the park by visiting www.nhstateparks.org or 19. “___ fallen ...” Cannon Mountain Aerial call 271-3556. 6. Whacks 20. Parkinson’s drug 7. 100 kurus 21. Aim 8. Victorian, for one Memoir Workshop and Beginner 23. Sows again 9. Shackle 26. Burger bun topping 10. Betrayal of one’s coun- French at Village Bookstore 27. Wing case try 28. Jupiter moon 11. Puzzling LITTLETON — If you is limited, so please call the 29. Flipper 12. Embankment to pre- would like to learn French Village Book Store to register 30. Cook, as clams vent flooding you can now join a beginner at 444-5263. 32. Fertilizer ingredient 13. Athletic events level class at the Village Book Get your pens ready...the 35. Carve in stone 18. Halogen salt Store taught by Juliette Village Book Store is also 37. “Enigma Variations” 22. Quick composer Ainsworth. Juliette will teach pleased to offer a memoir 23. Allude 39. Ten cents an eight-week course, with writing workshop taught by 24. A-list classes held each Tuesday and Becky Cummings. In this 40. Therapy 42. Coffee order 25. At the same time Thursday, beginning May 31, two-month workshop partici- 44. Atlantic catch 26. Poison plant from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The pants will explore personal 45. One causing distur- 28. Avid THIS WEEK’S 31. Greater in age final class will be July 21. This storytelling via memories and bance of peace PUZZLE ANSWERS course will focus on becoming photographs from family 47. Enlarge 33. Be theatrical comfortable speaking and albums. Becky Cummings is 49. One more 34. Advice (pl.) understanding the language an enthusiastic teacher who 51. Ground corn and 36. Half of Hispaniola in a relaxed atmosphere. The has taught creative self- mesquite beans (pl.) 38. An angular measure class will be fun, dynamic, expression for the last 15 52. More clownlike 41. Artist locale and designed to give students years. From boarding schools 53. Diana ___, Canadian 43. Wangle confidence to speak on their in the White Mountains, to the jazz singer 46. Shipworm 48. Walk with a bounce own. Students will be given inner city programs for men 54. “___ bad!” 55. Insignificant 49. Montezuma, e.g. simple tasks and will use and women in addiction 50. A Judd flashcards, pictures, role play- recovery, to summer art 60. Flightless Australian bird 51. ___ donna ing games, as well as supple- camps in the suburbs, Becky 61. Going to the dogs, e.g. 53. Bow or overhand, e.g. mental online activities so that helps create a space of com- 62. Sayings of Jesus 56. Balloon filler students can learn French at munity and collaboration. 63. Alliance that includes 57. Self-importance their own pace. This eight- Registration is required; Ukr. (acronym) 58. Half a dozen week course costs $55. Space please call 444-5263 to register 64. Main blood carrier 59. Express in words IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! Religious Directory Bring your Family to a House of Worship BATH LINCOLN ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH LITTLETON BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Infinite Respect - Radical Hospitality (KJV ONLY) 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield • 837-2469 PINE GROVE GRANGE #298 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 35 School St., Littleton • 444-3414 Sunday School: 10 AM Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. Meets at Bath Town Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays Roman Catholic • Church St., Lincoln • 745-2266 email: [email protected] Morning Service: 11 AM www.cbc1816.org • email: [email protected] Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist: All welcome to at 7:00 PM. For more information please visit Evening Service: 6PM Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. pinegrovegrange.blogspot.com Saturday Confessions: 4-4:45 p.m. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. service Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Bible Study: Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. or call Denys, 823-8174 or Linda, 747-4001 Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. Children enjoy Sunday School during part of the 10 a.m. service Dinner on Grounds: 1st Sunday of month Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Mon., Tues. & Fri.; 5 p.m. on Thurs. Food Cupboard: 9 a.m., Tues., Thurs. & Sat. with no Evening Service Men’s Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 a.m. BETHLEHEM Eucharistic Adoration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m., 2nd Wed. every month Contact: Pastor Ed Small, (603)444-2880 Ladies’ Circle: 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John B. MacKenzie BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN CENTER Dinner Bell: Tuesdays at 5 PM Email: [email protected] Outreach ministries: Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift LISBON Office Hours: Mon.–Wed., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Web site: littletonbiblebaptistchurch.org Shop and Food Pantry, 837-9044 Non-Denominational Thursday 9 AM to Noon Pastor: Rev. Clifford W. Vendt 1858 Maple St., Bethlehem • 869-5401 LISBON BIBLE CHURCH Rector: The Rev. Kurt Wiesner ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Secretary: Patricia Laurino Non-Denominational Roman Catholic • High St., Littleton • 444-2593 WHITEFIELD ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Youth Group: 6 p.m. Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor: Steven M. Palmer 21 Woolson Rd., Lisbon • 838-6184 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 3 School St., Whitefield • 837-8849 Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Schedule: Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Evangelical • Christ-centered • 355 Union St., Littleton WHITE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH BETHLEHEM HEBREW CONGREGATION 9:00-10:00 AM Christian Education Classes Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. 70 Redington St., Littleton, NH 03561 Conservative Adult Class meets in the Sanctuary – Essential 39 Strawberry Hill Rd., Bethlehem Pastor: Russ Wing Nursery care & Children’s church @ 11 AM 603-444-6517 • Pastor: Jim Anan Shabbat & Holiday Services CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Music: blend of traditional & contemporary Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. Christian Doctrines Life Cycle Celebrations • Extensive Jewish Library Children’s Church: age 4-Grade 4 @ 11 AM Wednesday: Bible Study at 6:45 p.m. Junior & Senior High Class meet in parsonage Sunday School for all ages - @ 9:30 AM Religious School & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training Episcopal • School Street, Lisbon Friday: Catalyst Youth at 7:00 p.m. Children ages K-5th grade meet in parsonage Online Classes for All Ages Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., and coffee fellowship Adult Ministries & Small Groups: For Bible Study and encouragement Lifeworks Christian Counseling: 10-10:25 AM - Coffee Fellowship Call 603-869-5465 or 603-823-7711 Pastor: Rev. Todd Hall by appointment call 444-6517. 10:30 AM - Morning Worship: www.bethlehemsynagogue.org For Men & Women/Singles & Couples CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE More information: www.nhfaith.com For our weekly Life Groups contact the church for Sermon Series on The Biblical Teaching of God’s Community Participation Welcome more information on times and days. Marlena Fuerstman, Cantor Sunday School: (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Contact us: [email protected] Sovereign Grace Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Call: 444-2763 SUGAR HILL (Nursery available – newborn-5 years) DURRELL UNITED METHODIST at Lisbon Regional School Library Pastor: Rev. Mac Starring 6:00 PM - Evening Workshop Box 728 • 869-2056 (Nursery, Children’s Church up to age 8) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC ST. MATTHEW’S CHAPEL Study and discussion on the morning’s teaching Morning Worship and Sunday School Sunday Evening Study: 6 p.m. in private home 6:00 PM - Youth Group 6th-12th grade for nursery through fifth grade at 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 189 Main St., Littleton • 444-3376 Episcopal • Rte. 117, Sugar Hill, NH Pastor: R. Kelly Harvell 6:30 p.m. in private home Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. in July, Email: [email protected] WOODSTOCK/N. WOODSTOCK NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Friday: SonShine Club (Oct.-Apr.) up to age 12) August & the 1st Sunday in September Pastor: Tracy Davis, 838-5138 Web: www.1stconglittleton.org Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of the month CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH 475 Whitefield Rd., Bethlehem • 444-1230 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Morning Prayer: other Sundays Saturday: 7:30 p.m., AA Meeting Sunday Morning Praise & Prayer Service: ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH All are welcome. Refreshments following service. School St., No Woodstock • 745-3184 10:30 a.m. Kids Korner (after music) & Nursery provided Roman Catholic • Highland Ave., Lisbon • 747-2038 Monday-Friday: Noon AA Meetings in Church Hall Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Round Table Bible Discussion: 6:00 p.m. Lord’s Day Mass: 9 a.m. Tuesday: 7 p.m., Al Anon Meeting SUGAR HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Book Study: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Reverend Daniel J. Sinibaldi Wednesday: 8 p.m., Big Book AA Meeting Priest in Charge: Teresa Gocha Friday Evening Youth Group: 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. W. David Weddington Non-denominational • Pastor: Ned Wilson For home groups call for time and location LISBON-LANDAFF Rt. 117, Sugar Hill • 823-9908 PEMI VALLEY CHURCH Food Pantry and Clothes Closet open: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Rte. 3, Woodstock • 745-6241 Monday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wed. 4:30-7 p.m. THE SHARED MINISTRY 18 Main St. Littleton • 444-5567 • [email protected] Child Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Jay Dexter Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. (11⁄2 miles north of Exit 30 Landaff & Lisbon, U.M.C or 4 miles south of the light at Rte. 118 & Rte. 3) Lisbon Congregational, U.C.C. Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. FRANCONIA WHITEFIELD Wednesdays: Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Meeting in the brick church, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. FRANCONIA COMMUNITY Main Street, Lisbon, through winter. (Nursery care provided at 10 a.m.) THE CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. with child care Wednesday: WOW Worship, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John Muehlke Jr. CHURCH OF CHRIST (UCC) and children’s Sunday School Thursday: AA, 8 p.m. (Located behind the Laconia Bank on Elm St.) Pastor: Rev. Robert K. Schneider, 603-444-2152 44 Church St (Box 237), Franconia 03580 Prayer Groups: As scheduled Rectory: 837-2724 • All Other Inquiries: 837-2552 WOODSVILLE Office phone: 823-8421 • Email: [email protected] Bible Study: Weekly at the Parsonage Join us in worship Sunday mornings at 9 a m. Web site: www.franconiachurch.org Pastor: Rev. Lyn Winter LIGHT OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP from July 5 to Sept. 6, 2009 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 1-5pm 838-5008 (Parsonage) Advent Christian Church • 45 Lafayette Ave. Visiting clergy this year will include Keith Owen Roman Catholic Sunday Worship: 10:30am (next to Littleton Water & Light and Littleton Millworks) [email protected] of Lakewood, OH, Ted Gulick, the Bishop of 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH Choir Practice: Sun. 9:30am, Thurs. 7pm Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Kentucky and Larry Handwerk of Kentucky. Lord’s Day Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.; Good Neighbor Food Pantry Hours: Tues. & Wed. 1-4pm Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. and Bible teaching. Sun. 7:15 a.m.; Sun. 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Barry Jacobson LITTLETON Young children attend Sunday School during Come share in our second hundred years of the message; nursery and childcare is available. continuous service in Whitefield. Sacrament of Reconciliation: OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH Men’s & Women’s Encouragement Group: Sat. 4:00-4:45 p.m. Roman Catholic Anglican • 74 Cottage St., Littleton Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Main St., Franconia • 444-2593 603-444-0002 (church) or 603-788-4171 (rectory) Wednesday Sing & Study: 6 p.m. 25 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield ST. JOHNSBURY,VT Mass: Saturday at 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pastor Randy DeTrude, 444-1381 Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. JEFFERSON Rector: The Rev. Curt Hanners, Ph.D Showing Love - Sharing Jesus Pastor: Rev. Kelley Harvell UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH CROSSROADS CHURCH NCUUS (North Country Corner of Cherry St. & Eastern Ave. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 802-748-2442 • All Welcome JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bible-Based • 1091 Meadow St., Littleton • 444-2525 Unitarian Universalist Society) (Meeting in the McIntyre School Apts. Auditorium) Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Meeting at the I00F Lodge on Route 2 "Church the Way it Ought to Be" 752-6215 • Affilated with CCCC Nursery care provided. Children's ministry and education. A Liberal Religious Community Choir: 2nd and 4th Sundays (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) Bible Study: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. P.O. Box 884., Littleton 03561 Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. Children’s religious education program Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. Time for Women: 3rd Wed. of month, 6-8 p.m. Information: 603-991-3133 • www.NCUUS.org Worship Service: 11 a.m. and childcare available. Children’s Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Pastor: Mark Clements Second Sunday Services: 4:00 p.m. Call for locations of weeknight Bible studies Buddist Study & Meditation Group: Weekly Bible Studies Website: www.crossroadsoflittleton.com at Neskaya Movement Arts Center, Pastor: Rev. Daniel Boyce • 603-846-5400 Meets 12 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays. Rev. Dean A. Stiles Email: [email protected] 1643 Profile Road (Route 18), Franconia [email protected] Minister: Rev. Brendan Hadash C8 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011 Arts & Leisure North Country Prevention Youth Council holds middle school leadership conference

By Lynn Tilden and Renee Kenny, Lynn Tilden, group to create a warm and Dan Shamberger, Allen Komisarek, Vyktoria fuzzy board at their school. seniors at Lin-Wood Boyle, Paige Libby, Grace Whitefield and Lancaster Over the weekend of Lavoie, Jake Renaud, are teaming up together to March 25-27, the North Mariah Middleton, Alec do the activity of project Country Prevention Youth Supernois, Natalie Hakey, sticker shock, which is an Council facilitated a youth Electra Poulsen, Zach York, activity where they will go leadership conference at the David Walker, Jake Silva around to different local AMC Highland Center in and Daniel Shamberger. businesses and place stick- Crawford Notch. This con- The first night of the con- ers about awareness of alco- ference was sponsored by ference was kicked off by hol and place them on cases North Country Education keynote speaker Ty Sells of of alcohol. Gorham and Services through a federal Youth to Youth Berlin are also teaming up GRAA (grants to reduce International based out of and starting a policy at their

COURTESY PHOTO alcohol abuse) grant. The Columbus, OH. Ty is schools so they can put CONGRATULATIONS— Nolan Nightingale recently represented Lisbon Regional School at the New S.O.S. (service over self) world- renowned for his anonymous notes in a box Hampshire State National Geographic Bee. Nolan is a 7th grade student and is seen here being con- conference was a retreat for humor and his powerful with information on things gratulated by PPrincipal Stephen Sexton. The National Geographic Society sponsors the Bee and North Country middle message of acceptance. Ty that happened concerning competitions are held in all 50 states. school students from the entertains and motivates the student body. following public schools: young audiences to live Zach York’s presentation Berlin, Gorham, Littleton, drug-free lives and deal at closing ceremonies really www.presbyconstruction.com Lin-Wood, Profile, with peer pressure by look- brought things together. It PRESBY Stratford, Groveton, ing inward to personal was powerful to hear from 1995 Route 117 • Sugar Hill Whitefield, and Lancaster. strengths. Ty then facilitat- the participants how much Each school selected six stu- ed the game show called they gained from this expe- CONSTRUCTION, INC. 603-823-5298 dents to attend this first of “Out Smart” that focuses on rience. We are extremely Family owned since 1948 its kind conference. The environmental drug and proud of the work the stu- conference was planned, alcohol prevention through dents from the North organized and facilitated a series of games and activ- Country Prevention Youth RReemmooddeelliinngg tthhiiss ssuummmmeerr?? entirely by the North ities. The rest of the week- Council did to make this Construction Country Prevention Youth end consisted of adventur- conference such a success. It Services Council, under the guid- ous survival tactics was truly a team effort. ance of the Lin-Wood Public workshops facilitated by Matt Saladino Guidance In-house Design School Project SUCCESS the AMC, and the Youth Counselor Gorham Middle Custom Home counselor Sean O’Brien. Staff put on their own School stated, “Service Construction This council, which served workshops about school cli- Over Self was a phenome- as the youth staff for the mate, public service nal experience for our mid- After Remodeling conference, is composed of announcements, public dle school students. Our Additions students from the following speaking, and Project students did not want to Venture, an evidence- based leave! They came back Before Window Replacement North Country high schools: Lin-Wood, curriculum to prevent drug energized and ready to Excavation Littleton, Berlin, Profile, and alcohol use among implement their communi- Foundations Stratford, Groveton and youth through experiential ty action plans.” White Mountain Regional. education. Each workshop Colby Chase, a student Slabs This council consisting of consisted of its own mean- from Lin-Wood shared, “It Septic Systems leaders from each school’s ingful message guiding stu- was epic-- I felt that I could Perc Tests PYC, Prevention Youth dents to come up with ideas relate to everyone there Let Presby Construction do the work, Council, meets bi-weekly to to bring back to their own because I felt accepted.” you enjoy the summer! Test Pits work on solutions to the schools. Pearce Bourassa, also a problems that face their Project Venture used Lin-Wood student said, “It ENERGY Pella Proud Member of Authorized schools and communities. experience-learning tech- was fun making new Free Estimates STAR Certified Independent The students involved are: niques. School climate friends and great to have an Partner Contractor Builder Mike Kay, Erica Langku, touched on the importance impact on my peers’ lives in of school spirit and some a positive way.” ways to maintain it in their Eunice Bartlett, of Lin- schools. The public service Wood, said, “The accept- announcement workshop ance exerted towards had a guest from the everyone was incredible.” National Guard come in to Bryce Gillen, of Lin- help them create a public Wood said, “My family service idea and started to group was amazing. I was make one. The workshop able to get to know every- on public speaking empow- one on a personal level” ered the students to speak Justin Borges, Lin-Wood, publicly and have self- commented, “The S.O.S. advocacy. At the end of the conference changed the conference each school pre- way I feel about students sented their action plan to being bullied or mistreat- bring back to their school. ed.” Groveton SOS Team will be Devon Rivera, Lin-Wood, doing a "CLEAN BUTTS shared, “It felt like we were UP" around the town, col- a family because everyone lecting butts in a jar to have was so accepting.” people guess how many are Brook Hayes, Lin-Wood, in there and the one who said, “I liked how no one comes closest will win a talked during the first fami- prize. They will put out ly group but by the last day tobacco information around everyone acted like family the school and the commu- and the conversations were nity. They also wanted to amazing.” tie in cleaning up the envi- Chloe Loukes, Lin-Wood, ronment. Stratford will be shared, “It was amazingly doing the sticker shock epic!” throughout the month of May campaign, holding a dance Sean O’Brien, Lin-Wood Call Today to Schedule Your Visit! and doing some of the ener- Public School Project SUC- gizers from SOS. They also CESS Counselor comment- plan to go into the elemen- ed, “The closing ceremonies tary classes or an elemen- really brought everything tary assembly and perform together. It was so nice to As Always, We Will Be Offering The Following Absolutely a puppet show. Littleton hear what the participants  decided that they are going got out of their experience J Hearing Evaluation to do a swap in the lunch- in their own words. There J Video Otoscopy room to mix up where the wasn’t a dry eye in the  kids will sit, as well as audience when one student FREE J Personal Demonstrations fundraising to bring Ty proclaimed that this was Sells to speak at their the most accepted that he school. Lin-Wood plans to has felt in a long time and bring back the idea to have that he was able to be him- a regional middle school self here at the conference dance and have all the pro- which is something he feels ceeds go to students in mid- he can not do at his school. dle school for the summer The climate that we created conference of youth to at the conference is what we youth. Profile decided to are empowering the partici- combine their high school pants to create back at their leadership group with their respective schools. It is one middle school leadership of acceptance.” Exercise Your Brain. wspap Gilford • 36 Country Club Rd. • 603-524-6460 Read The Ne er. Amy Watson Rochester • 1 Wakefield St. • 603-749-5555 Studies show that reading keeps the mind sharp. Give Hearing Instrument Specialist your brain a boost. NH #542 Gorham • 20 Glen Road • 800-755-6460 Subscribe to the newspaper and expand your mind with a world of information. 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