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e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A1 Sullivan County Indictments; e-Ticker News page A8 [email protected] of Claremont www.facebook.com/etickernews www.etickernewsofclaremont.com February 26, 2018 Herzog Named as New Director at Tech Center; Will Not be Running for School Board By Phyllis A. Muzeroll e-Ticker News CLAREMONT, NH--The nomination of Dr. Alex Herzog as the new director of the Sugar River Valley Regional Tech Center in Clare- mont was unanimously accepted at Wednes- dayʼs school board meeting. Herzog was one The United Way of Sullivan County and the Sullivan County Sheriffʼs Department joined forces on Friday to collect items for the Claremont Soup Kitchen at Hannaford and Mar- ket Basket in Claremont and Shawʼs in Newport. “We collected 1,375 items for them, in- cluding $385 in cash donations,” said Dawn Ranney, Executive Director of the United Way. “It was a very successful day thanks to the overwhelming support from many giv- ing in the community, deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriffʼs Department and United Way of Sullivan County Board members. Sheriff John Simonds and I look for- ward to making this an annual event to continue to provide the Claremont Soup Kitchen with much needed food and supplies. Cindy Stevens of the Claremont Soup Kitchen is grateful for all the support.” Pictured: Sheriff John Simonds and Gordon Ranney of the United Way (Bill Binder photo). view process and presented Superintendent run for re-election. Although his name will still Middleton McGoodwin with the two finalists. be on the ballot, he will not be running and his McGoodwin said he chose Herzog, not having resignation from the school board was ac- been told that he was the committeeʼs choice cepted Wednesday evening. His seat will re- as well. Herzog succeeds Joel Schneid. Her- main unfilled until the district election in March. zog has an extensive background in the com- Herzog told the e-Ticker News that “I am munity college field. The process to choose a very excited to get started in the position. June Alex Herzog new director took about two-and-a-half 4 is my start date.” When asked if he thought months, said McGoodwin. the center was underutilized, as has been of two finalists for the position. A search com- Before being chosen for the position, Her- raised at various times by school board mem- mittee, made up of a number of community zog, who was a member of the Claremont bers and members of the public, he said, “I residents, conducted an application and inter- School Board, had announced his intention to (Continued on page A2) e-Ticker News of Claremont, Section A A2 Herzog, from A1 New K-9 Joins Lebanon Police Department have heard that same statement that the cen- ter seems to be underused. From my initial ment. K-9 Blesk will be dual trained in both investigation, I see five strong programs in drug detection and patrol functions at the Ver- place and many other programs also using the mont Police Canine Academy in Pittsford, VT, center. It is my plan to work with the commu- beginning this month. Upon completing train- nity, local leaders, students, faculty and re- ing, Officer Perkins and K-9 Blesk will be as- gional businesses to assess what additional signed to the Patrol Bureau. programs we should be implement and how to promote the center and the programs in the Day Camp at Saint-Gaudens area. I am looking forward to creating more partnerships and opportunities for students as Free Winter Day Camp at Saint-Gaudens they learn new skills and take those skills to Looking for a free all day camp for your child the labor market and college. I believe that the during Winter Break? Look no further! Saint- center is an important resource to the commu- Gaudens National Historic Site is offering a nity, and I look forward to the challenge of free winter break one-day camp for children growing the center to meet the needs of the aged 8-10, Tuesday, Feb. 27th, from 9:00 a.m. community.” to 4:00 p.m. at the Park's Visitor Center. Dur- ing a fun and educational day, kids will look for Cornish Supervisors of Checklist animal signs outside, play winter habitat bingo and participate in other exciting activities. Cornish Supervisors of the Checklist will For further details and to register, please call meet Wednesday, Feb. 28th, from 7:00-7:30 802-457-3368 ext. 222 or email p.m. and Saturday, March 3rd, from Officer Jeremy Perkins and K-9 Blesk [email protected]. 11:00-11:30 a.m. at the Town Office for addi- tions and corrections to the list of legal voters. LEBANON, NH--A new Police K9 has joined the Lebanon Police Department. K-9 Blesk is a one-year-old male Belgian Malinois that was Index e-Ticker News of Claremont LLC born in Slovakia and imported into the United Commentary.............................A4-A5 is published each Monday States in November of 2017. Classifieds................................A10-A12 Phyllis A. Muzeroll K-9 Blesk will be partnered with his handler, Senior Officer Jeremy Perkins. Officer Perkins Business News.........................A14-A15 Publisher/Editor most recently worked with K-9 Max, who suc- Mayoral Notes...........................A23 Bill Binder cumbed to cancer on December 11, 2017. K-9 Sports........................................B1-B2 Photographer/Reporter Blesk was selected after a long vetting process Inspiration.................................B3 Les St. Pierre that involved numerous K-9 candidates. The Belgian Malinois is known for being a Calendar/Events.......................B4-B11 Columnist very tenacious, high energy, intelligent and Obituaries.................................B13 Erin Rice friendly working dog, said the Lebanon Police Claremont Fire Dept. 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Then at the end of the same meeting, Plainfield Rep. Lee Oxenham, a Demo- crat, made a passionate floor speech declaring that our state and nation CACR Addresses Privacy Rights should do more to reduce gun violence, rather than just pass memorial resolutions and send “thoughts and prayers" to victims, victims! families, Legislation that would have slightly expanded and survivors, a speech that House Republican Leadership refused to gun rights in the Granite State was decisively re- have put in the House Permanent Journal. ## #### jected by New Hampshireʼs House of Representa- In other business on Feb. 22, the House approved an amended ver- tives last week. #### sion of a proposed amendment to the New Hampshire Constitution by On Feb. 22 the House, by a 231-110 roll call vote, defeated House Bill barely the 60 percent majority needed for passage. CACR(Constitu- 1542, which would have allowed any person, not otherwise prohibited tional Amendment Concurrent Resolution)16, if it becomes part of our by state or federal law from carrying a handgun, on the exterior grounds state!s constitution, would guarantee a personal right to privacy from of New Hampshire University as well as Community College System state and local government intrusion.