www.SalmonPress.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIX, NO. 14 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES 75¢ World War II veteran preps for Honor Flight to national memorial

BY DARIN WIPPERMAN McMahon will vis- spread the word” about great,” McMahon said, $182 million, with those McMahon was a ri- [email protected] it the National World Honor Flight, McMa- of the organization’s funds coming from pri- fleman and truck driv- WHITEFIELD — A War II Memorial as hon said. mission to remember vate donations. One er during his service. volunteer organiza- part of the Honor Flight A central principle his comrades who won prominent part of the For his discussion with tion known as Honor program. The memo- for Honor Flight is that World War II. site is a wall with 4,048 the Courier, McMahon Flight works to provide rial was dedicated in veterans do not have The regional Honor stars, each representing wore a shirt that includ- day trips to Washing- 2004 to remember the any costs for the trip. Flight organization op- 100 Americans who lost ed the rainbow symbol ton, D.C. for veterans 16 million Americans McMahon, in an inter- erates with trips out of their lives in the global of the Division. of World War II. John who served in the war, view with the Courier Boston and Manches- conflict. Prior to McMa- “Buddy” McMahon is including more than last week, said every- ter. Online, the group Serving in the Eu- hon’s time in the war, scheduled to take an 400,000 who lost their one at Honor Flight has notes that the nation ropean Theater late in the Rainbow Division Honor Flight later this lives. been incredibly nice. loses 500 World War II the war, McMahon was landed in Marseilles, month from Boston. “They asked us to “It makes me feel vets every day. part of the 42nd Infan- France, then made its “We are in a race try Division, dubbed way into Germany. Mc- against time to say, the “Rainbow Division” Mahon joined the unit Thank You,” the Web by future General Doug- at that point, later tak- site declares. las MacArthur during ing part in the libera- The National World its formation in World tion of Dachau concen- War II Memorial cost War I. Flight, PAGE A15­­­ WMRHS' Tyler Welch named Youth Governor of NH BY TARA GILES [email protected] WHITEFIELD — White Mountains Re- Courtesy Asplundh filled a very tall order when removing the trees in front of the Errol Consolidated gional High School has School on March 24th. With some support of a long rope and several men, not to mention a lot to be proud of after the inside support of the students, they made quick work of the task at hand. Easter eggs senior Tyler Welch was were decorated with some astonishing results on March 25th by the Errol Consolidated recently named Youth School students. Pictured are Riley Ward and Falyn Lord. Governor of New Hamp- shire. Each year, students from across New Hamp- Growing up in region shire participate in the Youth and Government program, which pro- vides a chance to learn about how democracy inspired Betsy Marro's operates. The state is split into Youth in Government districts, with White decision to write Mountains falling into BY DARIN WIPPERMAN district seven along with [email protected] Groveton and Berlin. In JEFFERSON — After January, each district spending several of her nominates one candi- early years in the re- date for governor. That gion, Betsy Marro took candidate then heads to important lessons with the pre-legislative ses- her later in life. Now sion in February. Tyler Welch in California, Marro re- During the session in cently completed a nov- February, roughly 300 round moved on. The of ahead of time. el that benefited from students fill the State three students chosen The election was held her upbringing here. House in Concord, where were Welch, along with a on March 19. Welch had “Casualties” is a sto- an election is held. student from Exeter and to give a closing speech ry about a young vet- The election consisted Lin-Wood. and be sworn in with the eran and his mother. of five candidates from The final three candi- Youth Chief Justice over Marro credits an inter- each district. Each can- dates then made anoth- the New Hampshire est in reading and writ- didate made a three-min- er three-minute speech Constitution. ing she developed as a ute speech in front of and had to answer eight After winning the student of area schools large student body. questions from the press governorship, Welch as vital to completion of Courtesy photo The top three from that that they were unaware said, “It is an honor be- Marro, PAGE ­­­A15 Betsy Marro cause you have to cam- paign, speak and present yourself like a normal SEC receives several Welch, PAGE A15­­­ INDEX intervener appeals Business Directory...... B6

BY TARA GILES to southern New Hamp- Calendar...... B5 [email protected] shire. Several oppo- Classified...... B7-10 REGION — Several nents to the project feel Editorials & Letters.....A4-5 parties in the region re- that the power is un- Obituaries...... A2 cently filed letters to ap- necessary, and tall tow- peal decisions the Site ers would diminish the Real Estate...... A14 Evaluation Committee state's natural beauty. Sports...... B1-4 made related to inter- When a party is vener status requests granted intervener sta- for the Northern Pass tus, they have a legal project. right to participate in Northern Pass seeks the Northern Pass pro- Darin Wipperman/Littleton Courier Critters of many types can be seen regularly on the Savage Farm on Stebbins Hill Road in to run 192 miles of hy- ceeding. This includes Lancaster. This group of turkeys was out for a sunrise trek on Monday morning. dropower from Canada Appeals, PAGE ­­­A15 A2 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 ••• Sibyl Lander Fletcher Labonte, 95 Josephine Vita Mayhew, 91

Sibyl Lander Fletch- will be an informal tery. This will be fol- DOVER—Josephine Moulton and her hus- er Labonte passed graveside service on lowed by a celebration (Vita) “Jo” Mayhew, 91, band, David; Adeline away Jan. 4, 2016 at the April 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. of life in Bedford, N.H. of Dover, died on March Sinclair; Caroline Ea- age of 95. in Westford, Mass. for at The Bedford Village 29, 2016 after a brief ill- son; Teddy; Joanna and In compliance with family and friends at Inn from 1 to 3 p.m. ness. Nina Schroeder and Mia Sibyl’s wishes, there the Fairview Ceme- Jo was born on Aug. and Julian Skowron; 17, 1924 in Reggio Cal- one great-granddaugh- Charles Rushton Westcott, 93 abria, Italy, the young- ter, Jade Shields; neph- est daughter of Domi- ews: John Bernardo; Charles Rushton He was among the brave nick Vita and Josephine Alphonse Arietta and “Rut” Westcott, age 93, men who fought at the (Cocolo) Vita. She came Michael Arietta and passed away peacefully Chosin Reservoir in the to the U.S. in 1929 and niece, Lydia Bernardo. on March 10, 2016. He harshest winter condi- settled with her family Representatives, where Jo was predeceased was the son of the late tions imaginable. He in Brooklyn, N.Y. After she served until 1996. In by her husband of 49 Dr. and Mrs. Harold was proud to call himself graduating from Bush- 1993, Jo was named Coos years, Robert Mayhew; F. Westcott of Clemen- a member of the “Chosin wick High School in County Democrat of the her sisters and brothers- ton, N. J. He was pre- Few.” Rut delighted his 1943, Jo began her first Year. She relocated to in-law, Esther and Mi- deceased by his loving children at the dinner in a series of jobs in sup- Dover in 2001. chael Simoniello; Patty wife of 66 years, Eliza- table with stories of his port of the war effort. Jo loved great food, and John Bernardo and beth Ann Dilks, from childhood and growing She attended New York good books and rousing Carmela and Alphonse Haddon Heights, N. J.; up on the St. Lawrence University as a night political debate. She was Arietta; her daughter-in- his sisters, Grace West- as “Doc,” he developed River. Years later, he student. It was through devoted to her family, law, Diane Mayhew and cott, Flavelle Flynn and a strong love for the St. and his wife, Bette, her position as a book- especially to her chil- her much-loved nieces, Mary Ann Hambrose. Lawrence River as well would come to own Lazy keeper for the American dren and grandchildren, Joanne Bernardo Bur- He is survived by his as an appreciation for Acres in Cape Vincent, Radio Association that nieces and nephews and rell and Nancy Barry five children and their the beauty of the Thou- N.Y. They retired to she met Robert Mayhew she often commented Bernardo. families: Mary Jane sands Islands, which he Florida and then to Wil- and the two married in on how rich she was in A calling hour will (Capt. Charles Nash, instilled in his children. low Street, Pa. to be near 1961. good friends, both old be Monday April 4, 2016 USN Ret.); Charles, Jr. He served in the Navy their daughters. Jo moved with and new, including the from 10 to 11 a.m. at (Mary Beth); Graceann during World ll. At the A private service her young family to special community at Tasker Funeral Home, (Murray Fuller); Grego- end of the war, he at- will be held for immedi- Groveton, N.H., in 1968. Riverview Apartments 621 Central Ave. Dover, ry (Lynette) and Olivia tended and graduated ate family. Our family Passionate about serv- in Dover. N.H. with a service to (Dr. Dwight Lancaster), from Villanova Uni- would like to thank the ing her community, Jo leaves behind her follow at 11 a.m. Burial 11 grandchildren and a versity in 1948 and was Veteran’s Association of she sat on the Groveton daughters, Donna Eason will be in the spring at great-grandson. commissioned as a 2nd America for the loving School Board and the and her husband, Doug- the Northumberland Rut moved with his Lieutenant in the U.S. care our father received. town Recreation Com- las, of Dover; Elizabeth Cemetery. family as a child to Clay- Army. He was assigned In lieu of flowers, dona- mittee, as well as on the Mayhew and her hus- In lieu of flowers, con- ton, N. Y. where his fa- to the 17th Regiment of tions may be made to Northern New Hamp- band, Douglas Schroed- tributions in Jo’s name ther served as the village the 7th Infantry Divi- Hospice Care of Lancast- shire Mental Health er, of Arlington, Va. and can be sent to the Dover doctor. Known to his sion and fought bravely er County, Lancaster, Council. She was also a Susan Mayhew and her Public Library, 73 Lo- friends affectionately during the Korean War. Pa. Girl Scout troop leader husband, Jeff Skowron, cust Street, Dover, N.H. and religious education of Northampton, Mass.; 03820. These donations teacher. With her hus- her stepsons, Roger will be used to purchase band, she owned the Mill Mayhew of Lancaster, children’s books for the Brook Inn in Stark, N.H., N.H. and Neil Mayhew library’s collection. Bridge rehabilitation which she managed for of Clearwater, Fla.; nine Please go to www. 20 years. In 1980, she grandchildren: Betha- taskerfh.com to sign the was elected to the New ny Shields and her hus- on-line guest book. project on us Hampshire House of band, Bryan; Marcia Chester W. Chapman, 60

GORHAM--Ches- years in the insurance He was predeceased by Route 2 in Jefferson ter W. Chapman, 60, of business and as an IRS a brother, Ralph Chap- Gorham, passed away agent. Chester returned man, Jr. CONCORD--The New ment of Transportation abutments and wings on Saturday, March to Gorham upon his re- A Memorial Ser- Hampshire Depart- (NHDOT) announces and minor roadway ap- 26, 2016 at his home. tirement. vice will be held at the work is scheduled to proach work. He was born in Berlin Family includes Bryant Funeral Home, begin on or about April This bridge work on June 28, 1955, the his brothers, Charles 1 Promenade St., Gor- 15, 2016 on the rehabil- will require alternat- son of the late Ralph Chapman and wife, ham, on Thursday COÖS COUNTY itation of the US Route ing one-way traffic con- L. and Pearl M. (Sa- Deborah, of Gorham; March 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. COMMISSIONERS 2 bridge over the Israel trolled by temporary vard) Chapman and Michael Chapman and Interment will be in the Regular Meeting River in Jefferson. signals. was raised in Gorham. wife, Nona, of Berwyn, Holy Family Cemetery. This project involves Winterset Inc. of He spent four years in Ill. and Kevin Chapman Relatives and friends Wednesday, the construction of a Lyndonville, Vt. is the the U.S. Air Force and and wife, Krystal, of may call at the funeral April 13, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. new bridge deck, new contractor for the $1.17 upon discharge, moved Berlin; a sister, Sheila home on Wednesday Coös County Nursing Hospital rail on the bridge and million project, which to Boston, Mass. where Welch of Gorham; an from 7 to 9 p.m. Online W. Stewartstown, NH approaches, rehabil- has a final completion he attended college uncle, aunts, nieces, guestbook at www.bry- itation of the bridge date of Nov.18, 2016. and worked for many nephews and cousins. antfuneralhome.net. EMPLOYMENT ? RENTALS ? FIND THEM ! www.salmonrpress.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat A3 ••• Lancaster man doing his part to spread awareness and address the opiate issue

BY JODY HOULE posts so often without opioid addiction, said lot is when a gentleman Contributing Writer actually reading them. Becker. messaged us to tell Erik REGION — Erik Many are outdated, or “Oftentimes, an indi- that just watching that Becker of Lancaster is are full of mistruth, and vidual’s initial heroin speech had changed his doing his part in the stigma. This kind of purchase is that of $10 mind on the negative North Country Com- misinformation is part or $20. Our hope is that way he used to see it, munity to help spread of the reason there is so we can inspire people and now how he is more awareness and address much misunderstand- to donate even if it's just empathetic for the sit- the rising opiate crisis ing of what addiction is $10 or $20 donations. By uation. That's what we in the area. He is part of and how it works. Its’ making that connection want. We want to change “The Black Crow Proj- a medical issue and so for people I think it will the mind of the North ect,” which focusses on many weigh in without inspire them to donate. Country as a whole by the issues at hand. He having the basic under- That math, I think, doing what we're doing. and a partner, Steven standing of the subject brings it home to people. My hope for the docu- Bissonnette, are making matter, and that is harm- It's as much about rais- mentary is to hit home a documentary filmed ful to the conversation,” ing the money as aware- with the North Coun- locally as part of the ef- he noted. ness,” he said. try in a visual manner. fort. Another approach Becker will be part The filming for “The After all, Coös County they are working on is to of the Tri-County Drug Black Crow Project” is has the highest over- Courtesy photo raise funds on a nation- Summit happening on set to be finished over dose rate per capita in Erik Becker, of Lancaster, pictured here, is doing a number of al level to help battle the things to raise awareness and to address the opiate crisis in April 28 at the Mountain this summer hopes are the entire state of New crisis. the North Country. View Grand Resort in to release the documen- Hampshire with New “Our first film in- has been somehow af- we need to work togeth- Whitefield. tary by winter. Hampshire having the terview was with Chief fected by this epidemic. er towards recovery. I “Black Crow Proj- "The name Black second largest heroin Paul Smith of the Little- Law enforcement, state have made an effort to ect” is hosting a public Crow Project just kind issue in the country, so ton Police Department,” and local, legislators, ed- make any meeting in the forum, a documentary of clicked and worked it's a great place to hit said Becker. ucators, lawyers, health- area where this is being screening, a panel dis- at the time,” said Steve home with and start a “Chief Smith has been care and human service discussed, networking, cussion and Narcan Bissonette. “It's got an big change. I think the an incredible resource workers and more, met and hearing people’s sto- training with the aid ominous ring, matching most important piece and has great knowledge to come up with a com- ries and experiences, in of the North Country the overall feel of the for our community right on addiction and its ef- bined effort to address hopes that sharing these Health Consortium on issue at hand. But it's a now is to not give up. We fects on our communi- the heroin epidemic. stories will help others,” April 29 at the Rialto project, and the projects can't just resort to ‘our ties. We continued to Being there, and taking he said. Theatre. purpose is to lift that om- home is destroyed, that's shoot a number of inter- part, left me with a lot Part of Becker’s initia- Becker is also setting inous feeling away and too bad’ or, ‘I have to get views last summer, and of hope. There are so tive includes research- up fundraising efforts lighten the way we look out of here, these addicts as we did, the project many great minds and ing and providing accu- including a benefit con- at this as a whole. The took over my home- grew beyond what we hearts working towards rate information about cert being held at the Ri- BCP is aiming to do that town’. That is the vision had ever expected,” he a common goal. That's addiction to those that alto Theater on April 30. by taking the shame out we are seeing a lot of all continued. what we really need. Ev- need it. He has helped to The event will feature 12 of addiction by spread- over the country and Their break came in eryone has a role to play spread awareness and bands from across New ing information, aware- hoping to change, and the form of an invitation here, and as members of to clear up many mis- England. ness, and help in a pos- we want to do our part to give an address at the the community, we have conceptions and stigmas In addition, he plans itive manner. Erik has to see the change happen Tri County Drug Sum- great freedom to be pro- about addiction. to start a GoFundMe been so passionate and in the North Country. mit that took place last active. Police have to re- “We have been work- page and raise money persistent on moving We will go until this is October. act, healthcare workers ing on getting informa- on a national level. The forward every day. His no longer an epidemic, “What an incredible have to react, but we are tion out there to people money will go towards passion shows and has and we need the support experience that was,” much freer, and we need that need it, and doing bringing speakers into been far from unnoticed. of the whole community said Becker. to exercise that, as this our best to identify false area high schools that We posted Erik's speech to do so." “I was the only person issue affects all of us. As information. That is the promote prevention of at the Tri-County Drug “If any of this that there without a profes- a community, we have a scourge of social media. risk behaviors and drug Task Force Summit we are doing helps just sional background that lot of healing to do, and People share articles and use, offering funding for held last October at The one person, then it’s all school staff training, and Mountain View Grand worth it,” said Becker. raising awareness and online and received mul- Body of missing fisherman education the public on tiple messages about it. St. Johnsbury Elks the issue of heroin and One that really means a Lodge #1343 from Conway near Mary’s New You B SUPER ~Salon & Day Spa~ Androscoggin River in Gorham 98A Main Street, Lancaster, NH 603-788-2684 BINGO I Sunday, April 10, 2016 CONCORD--At ap- and failed to return. 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Scholarship Dinner Lancaster April 9th, 5pm to 7pm Dinner will be ham, scalloped potatoes, The price will be green beans, and a donation. pineapple upside down cake. A4 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 ••• Editorial Opinion Accountability from Fish and Game commissioners The process used to move forward with a bobcat hunting season in the state was utterly disgraceful. A bare majority of the Fish and Game Commission authorized the hunt in February after taking little time to consider public comments. A very justifi- able slap to the face was delivered to the commis- sion last week, when nine of ten members on a leg- islative panel delayed the rule commissioners so hastily adopted. Now the commission must defend the decision to establish one month of hunting and another for trapping each winter. Commissioners of the department are subject to nomination from the governor and approval by the Executive Council. The members have to meet var- Courtesy ious requirements for the job, and the sitting com- The Easter Bunny recently visited North Country Ford in Lancaster. Pictured with the ‘Bunny’ is Midge Rosebook. Our missioners undoubtedly did that. However, some- Easter Bunny is secretly Sally Frizzell, President of the Groveton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17. thing smells fishy about the way the bobcat hunt was authorized, especially because so much public comment disapproved of the idea. Many people ex- pressed outrage over the idea of trapping animals eaders omru in general. Specifically, the commissioners failed R ’ F to consider how bobcat traps might ensnare the Ca- Colebrook selectmen showed courage by supporting nadian Lynx, an endangered species. This type of lax oversight by those supposedly finding a balance Forward NH Fund between the needs of nature and the state's histori- To the Editor: not run through Colebrook. And the tremendous eco- cally popular activity of hunting simply did not do The Colebrook Board of Selectmen should be nomic benefits of the Balsams and the Forward NH their job. praised for its letter to the Site Evaluation Committee Fund will lift our region up and make it prosperous Fortunately, a remedy exists. The same law es- which supports Northern Pass’ $200 million Forward again. tablishing the commission has a process for remov- NH Fund and, “its stated goals of community better- But there is a very strong campaign of fear and al of commissioners. The bar is high, as it should ment, clean energy innovation, economic develop- intimidation from Northern Pass opponents against be in order to protect the principle of due process. ment and tourism.” Their letter continues, “If there anyone who dares to support any aspect of North- However, this editor humbly suggests the Execu- was ever a need for accomplishing all four goals in ern Pass. Don’t let the Board be bullied. Please show tive Council and Gov. Hassan consider bringing re- Northern Coös County and Colebrook, it is now.” them support. moval proceedings against the five commissioners Recognizing the Forward NH Fund has made a The Forward NH Fund, even though it is not yet who voted to authorize hunting and trapping bob- significant contribution to advance the Balsams proj- funded, has already made a good-faith $2 million in- cats. ect, the Board writes, “The Fund is an opportunity for vestment in the Balsams to keep it on track to start According to RSA 206:4, “The governor, with the financial incentives for entrepreneurs to create and/ construction this summer. For the full Forward NH advice of the council, may remove a commissioner or enhance small businesses that will provide sup- Fund to become a reality, Northern Pass must gain for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in of- port services to the new resort and/or an enhanced permission to proceed. If it does, it will help the Bal- fice, delivering to him a copy of the charges and af- population.” sams succeed and create the opportunity for Cole- fording him an opportunity of being publicly heard I urge everyone to call or write the Selectmen brook and the entire North Country to transform our in person or by counsel in his own defense, upon and thank them for taking this courageous position contracting economy into one of growth and good not less than 10 days' notice.” The commissioners' in the face of what is sure to be heavy criticism from fortune. lack of analytical rigor and clear contempt for pub- Northern Pass opponents. Under normal conditions, Sincerely, lic opinion on the bobcat hunt justifies the consid- supporting the Forward NH Fund would have been Daniel Dagesse eration of initiating the 206:4 removal process. an easy decision. Northern Pass’ revised route does Colebrook A major house cleaning among commission members could restore public confidence. The public has a right to know if the commissioners are Research the Northern Pass project for yourself operating a Good Ole Boys network, where some To the Editor: seis.us/library/draft-eis and http://www.northern- hunters get all they want, while public views are I am writing to encourage all citizens in New passeis.us/consultations/section106/. Again these disrespected and debatable science governs the Hampshire to question, research and verify for materials were commissioned and paid for by the state's management of wildlife. themselves the many competing claims and opinions Northern Pass company. However, in the case of the Some hunters expressed concern about the bob- offered regarding the proposed Northern Pass Trans- Section 106 review (Project Area Forms) for each area cat proposal, so doubt was not just from radicals mission project. You don’t have to rely on slick com- (Great North Woods, White Mountains, etc.), the re- who want to disarm the population or ban hunting. puter graphics or paid advertisements to review the ports are being reviewed by a State agency, the New Neither of those extremes could ever happen in actual facts supplied by the Northern Pass. Hampshire Department of Historical Resources. New Hampshire. To express concern about wheth- Fortunately, many of the claims and opinions can You may wish to ask questions of these docu- er the state's bobcat population is vibrant enough, be investigated by any member of the public thanks ments by studying carefully the areas with which or to be morally opposed to trapping, does not make to the Internet. For example, all the documents filed you are most familiar. Things to consider: On the one an enemy of hunting. Any Fish and Game com- for consideration by the New Hampshire Site Evalua- route maps: are the existing lines being relocated missioner who cannot see that is unworthy of his tion Committee (SEC) may be viewed on line: http:// or are there new towers often higher than those for post. www.northernpass.us/state-filing-documents.htm. the proposed HV line? Are the “photo-simulations” Our treasured outdoor lifestyle includes a range These include Route maps showing where the proj- actually done to scale based on the diagrams of tow- of activities. Many people hunt frequently, some ect will cross through your community or how many ers and trees provided with the route maps? Do the not at all. But the people need to have confidence above-ground towers are proposed. There are Visual Observation points selected by the Northern Pass in how our government manages the many species Impact documents with “photo-simulations” intend- (KOPs) accurately reflect the views with which you living in the state. The men most responsible for ed to suggest what might be seen from a specific van- are familiar? I am sure you will identify other ques- doing so failed miserably during the consideration tage point, and so forth. Note that all of these materi- tions yourself. of the bobcat hunt. If bringing removal proceedings als were commissioned and paid for by the Northern You can decide for yourself if you feel the docu- against the five commissioners goes too far, our Pass company. ments are accurate and the claims have any basis in legislators should be ready to void completely the The Draft Environmental Impact Statement pre- fact. Then take a moment to post a Comment if you commission's decision on bobcat hunting. The pro- pared by the Department of Energy (DOE) and re- wish at either the DOE or SEC website. cess over the last few months was ridiculous, and views of your local historic and cultural sites (section Rebecca W. S. More, Ph.D. accountability needs to occur one way or another. 106) are also available at: http://www.northernpas- Lancaster U.S. Military continues to spray chemicals To the Editor: Planes spotted are Air Force white or silver in col- How many of us get up in the morning to a sunny or. In some areas, these planes have been identified day and beautiful clear blue sky and rejoice? Then we and photographed as Air Force tanker planes. It has Established September 11, 1838 notice that by the end of the day there is no blue sky to been estimated that it costs the U.S. one billion dol- “All the news that fits” be seen. Why is this? Read this article which I copied lars a year for the spraying. 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The upper valley’s quires one. Connecticut Lakes, This means that known as Lake Fran- you can carry a loaded cis, First Lake, Second firearm in plain sight Lake, Third Lake and without any need for a tiny Fourth Lake, smack license. Or you can car- on the Canadian border, ry an unloaded firearm are manipulated (except anywhere you want. for Fourth Lake---it’s to But if you want to carry tiny) as storage batter- it loaded and concealed, By John Harrigan ies for holding or releas- you need a permit. ing water according to Along that vein, if you Columnist the needs of generating are not otherwise con- dams far downriver at strained---a convicted fel- I have a soft spot for Moore Dam and Mun- on, say---you do not need weasels, almost as big as roe. a permit or a license to my soft spot for bobcats. File Photo The lower of the own a firearm in New An ermine, the winter phase of a weasel, really booking it home for lunch. Weasels can make good four Connecticut Lakes Hampshire. People are housemates of sorts, no track and said ‘Oh my in the road. lowing the bobcat hunt dams, Murphy Dam in totally misinformed on so much bobcats. A bob- God,’ a track with no Okay, let me get this proposal’s reasoning, Pittsburg village, was this, believe me---I hear cat would find it difficult claws, and big!” straight. Animals that totally logical. built in the 1930s as a it all the time. to run upside down along Back he went for a get hit in the road are federal post-Depression I always wonder why a floor joist begging for tape measure and his a nuisance, and that +++++ project, and flooded a the national media, table scraps, as did a Fish and Game track means that we should beautiful pastoral valley when they come storm- weasel at the hunting a card, and the tracks mea- have a hunting and TranCanada, the Al- that was home to farms, ing into New Hampshire fishing camps where I sured four and one-quar- trapping and hounding berta-based owner of 13 schoolhouses and ceme- every four years for the grew up. As long as that ter inches long and three season on them all so hydroelectric dams on teries. It was built under presidential primary, weasel hung around, we and one-quarter wide. we can do our civic duty the Connecticut River, the guise of flood con- pay so much attention to never had any mice. No way was it a bobcat, and make the roads safe has put them up for sale, trol, but its true inten- our gun laws, or lack of A reader in the Plym- he says, but it well could for God, mother, base- and Vermont has ex- tion soon became clear. many, and so often get it outh area wrote a note have been a lynx. The ball, apple pie and de- pressed a keen interest It is unlikely that a wrong. about tracks in the snow, stride was 15 and a half mocracy. in buying them. It would project like that could Vermont, meanwhile, the reading of which inches. So any moment now, cost major money to buy even be seriously pro- that pastoral scene fea- delights him, but some- we can expect a lot- them, there are lots of posed today, let alone turing Ben and Jerry times he sets his sights +++++ tery-selected, 50-permits federal funds it help, and built. But those were and happy cows and too low. at $100 a crack, trophy it would greatly enhance different times, different free-range chickens and “After seeing my er- Among the more hunting, trapping and the state’s “carbon port- needs, and vastly differ- all, has absolutely no mine on the stone wall specious arguments hounding season on folio,” meaning its glob- ent perceptions. gun laws, and further- with a mouse, I thought that bobcats are a “nui- skunks, squirrels, rac- al warming mitigation. more, in Vermont, for a it wasn’t going to get sance,” thereby some- coons, moles, voles, So where is New +++++ limited time there, you any better than that,” how justifying a bobcat hoppy-toads and gar- Hampshire in all this? can actually shoot fish. he wrote. “But while “harvest,” was that each ter snakes to make our We actually own the riv- “Senate moves to ex- And from the na- trail-clearing I cut a year around 40 are killed roads nuisance-. It is, fol- er. pand concealed carry tional media on all this, licenses,” said the head- Vermont gets a pass. Go line on a Union Leader figure. story. Tortorice’s Tips This kind of thing (This column runs makes me grate my teeth in weekly newspapers whenever I see it, which covering two-thirds of Build for the future with energy saving technology is too often. The headline New Hampshire from should say “concealed Concord to Lower Que- BY BOB TORTORICE of any new home built the construction to in- and filtered air. and loaded,” or “load- bec and parts of western Congratulations, if today. Don’t take my clude materials and Building a home ed and concealed”---the Maine and northeastern your thoughts of build- word for it; check out technology to provide that’s inexpensive to point being that it has Vermont. Write to camp- ing a new home are the EPA (Environmen- even temperatures year- own and operate should to be both to require a [email protected] turning into a serious tal Protection Agency) round, low-humidity, be on the top of your license, but neither the or Box 39, Colebrook, NH conversation! Now, the web pages listed below. and continuous fresh Tortorice, PAGE ­­­A16 one nor the other re- 03576.) real research begins. Your home’s floor You need to think not plan is very person- only of what builder to al and you should pay hire, but what technolo- a lot of attention to it; gy to use for all aspects that said, don’t just se- of the home’s construc- lect from the builder’s tion, including the in- standard plans. Your visible, but probably the floor plan should be 70 most important, work- percent based on your ing parts of the home. needs and wants, with WARNING: the con- the other 30 percent struction world has based on the attributes changed, a lot! No longer of your land so that it is is it wise to simply focus not just placed parallel on the floor plan and al- to the road with a 30-foot low the builder to use setback. their standard process Cost is the prima- to build your home. New ry factor in choosing a construction technology builder, along with the has a lifelong effect on technologies you choose your home and the qual- to incorporate in your ity (comfort) and cost to new home in the kitch- operate it. Everything en, baths, windows, from the shell of the flooring, etc. Prices cov- building and indoor air er a very wide range and quality to water savings all of that is in your con- and energy efficient use trol. You must also fac- of solar, wind, earth and tor in the invisible fea- air source heat pumps tures of your new home: are the building blocks for example, you’ll want A6 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 •••

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A letter from the 28, at different dates, but donations accepted. April Fool's jokes played many people would no- mind, maybe the course New Hampshire His- the Randolph Public Menu: Baked ham, car- within our home's tice their boo boo, and will open earlier than torical Society relates Library is holding a rots, scalloped potatoes, walls. For it used to be there were quite a few we expect. to us that Robert Frost display of artwork of raisin sauce, pineapple fun to pick on Dear Ole' takers. Happy April Now, here is how was a loyal supporter the “Road Not Taken,” upside down cake, cof- Dad with such things as Fool's, everyone! a foursome felt at the to our N.H. Historical based on the poetry of fee, tea, and punch. All putting a running stitch Next thing we will start of the year... Society, and that the Robert Frost. donations received will of thread through his be able to celebrate is A foursome of senior great poet would be Another great hap- go to their Scholarship pajama leg to see him Mother's Day on Sun- golfers hit the course amazed and delighted pening in our North Fund. Also included are struggle to get them on, day, May 8, and hope- with waning enthusi- to see what is taking Country is that on Sat- raffles with great gifts, or push toothpicks into fully, the May flowers asm for the sport. place at the Society. urday, April 2, the Jef- door prizes and a 50/50 one slice of bread in will be out in full bloom. “These fairways seem For instance, they have ferson Public Library raffle. Come and enjoy making his sandwich Then Sunday, May 29, to be getting longer and renovated our National will celebrate the re- a great meal, and all the for lunch for his next we understand that longer,” one said. Register-listed building, lease of Whitefield au- fun activities! day's dinner pail; just the St. Agnes Catholic “And these hills are reducing the carbon thor Rebecca Matthews' A reminder that there any simple little thing Church will begin hav- getting steeper as the footprint by 75 percent, latest book, “Raindrops will be a Rabies Clin- that wouldn't hurt him. ing their Sunday mass- years go by,” another cutting the energy bill and Snowflakes,” from 1 ic held at the Jefferson Anyway, there was a es being held for the complained. in half, and improving to 3 p.m., and it is a ca- Fire Department on Sat- need to go grocery shop- summer. What a wel- “You know, the sand conditions for the col- tered event. Three of Re- urday, April 16 from 1:30 ping at Mac's in White- come note this is! traps seem to be bigger lections; opened two becca's books are avail- to 4:30 p.m. Please have field, and another need than I remember them, stunning new exhibi- able for checkout there. all animals restrained to go to the Passumpsic Humor too,” the third said. tions in the Park Street Did you know that for the protection of all Bank next door over Just think, our “Open After hearing enough building, “Discovering fortunately, due to all involved. there, and what did we Winter” so far kept the from his buddies, the New Hampshire” and the concerned people of The first day of April fund but the tellers very Waumbek Golf Course oldest and wisest of the “Remembrance and New Hampshire, there's fell on Friday of last much into April Fooling in view so one could tell four men piped up and Reality: Landscaped one thing of our state week, and I found that customers, for they had where the greens, sand said, “Oh, just be thank- Paintings of New Hamp- that's not debatable not having any children put their name tags on traps, and holes were ful we're still on this shire”; launched a pow- — for sure, it is a na- at home, there were no upside down to see how located. With this in side of the grass!” erful new Web site with tionwide leader in land online exhibitions; and conservation. We care created the New Hamp- deeply about the beauty Posted analysis conveys positive shire History Network and rural character of at network.nhhistory. the special landscapes org, where historical around us. Something societies from commu- to be very proud of. benefits of Northern Pass nities throughout the The Bradley Coun- state may display and cil Knights of Colum- BY JAN WIPPERMAN (NPT) developed the re- reduction in retail elec- NPT also predicts ad- share their digitized col- bus of Lancaster invite Contributing Writer port. tricity prices. Only the ditional jobs would be lections. Robert Frost everyone to join them CONCORD — The Portions of the report first eleven years of the created primarily in the would be greatly en- in their First Annual Cost-Benefit and Local are redacted from public project were studied administrative services thused to see all of these Scholarship Dinner on Economic Impact Analy- view on the basis that because such benefits sector, followed by the new added resources. Saturday, April 9 from sis of the Northern Pass they contain “confiden- would dissipate and are professional, technical Remember that from 5-7 p.m. at All Saints Project, dated October tial and proprietary busi- not worth modeling be- services sector, then ag- April 2 through May Church Hall. No cost, 2015, was recently posted ness information.” Re- yond 2030, according to riculture and forestry on the New Hampshire dactions appear in text the report. support services. Site Evaluation Com- dealing with concepts One of the environ- Induced jobs result mittee’s (SEC) website. such as forward-look- mental benefits de- from increased consum- SAU 58 London Economics In- ing gas or electric price scribed is reduced carbon er spending. NPT claims ternational LLC (LEI), statements and LEI’s emissions equivalent to such spending will re- retained by Northern proprietary methodolo- taking 690,000 passenger sult from “retail elec- Pass Transmission, LLC gy. vehicles off the road an- tricity cost savings and NOTICE OF The confidentiality nually. The report pre- economic development LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE of the redacted sections dicts an increased social funding.” PUBLIC HEARING THE STATE OF is one item on the agen- value of these emissions Similar to declining NEW HAMPSHIRE da for the SEC during a reductions over time due benefits NPT would have Under the provisions of RSA 198:20-c(II), 1st Circuit – Probate Division - meeting scheduled for to “the estimated social in terms of the wholesale the Northumberland School Board will hold Lancaster Loon Mountain Resort cost of carbon value es- electric market, job cre- Period Ending: 3/23/2016 on April 12. tablished by the Envi- ation is on a curve with a public hearing to approve the withdrawal APPOINTMENT OF An unredacted ver- ronmental Protection peaks being around 2023 of up to $65,000.00 from the FIDUCIARIES sion was provided to the Agency.” and some sectors reach- Maintenance Trust Fund for the Notice is hereby given SEC. With respect to local ing zero as early as 2026. Groveton Elementary School eaves project. that the following fiduciaries LEI’s methodology New Hampshire em- LEI did not use NPT’s have been duly appointed relies on numerous as- ployment opportunities, estimate of annual prop- by the Judge of Probate for Coos County. sumptions provided by figures were presented erty taxes as a “source of The public hearing will be held on All persons having claims third parties in the elec- across three categories: local economic benefit.” Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:00pm against these decedents are tricity market. Fuel pric- direct, indirect and in- As the report noted, the requested to exhibit them for es, variable maintenance duced. LEI utilized data project's local tax pay- in the library of the Groveton High School. adjustment and all indebted to make payment. costs, greenhouse gas from NPT regarding ments “could be used to emission goals, and the number of jobs, wag- pay off existing debt and Arsenault, Jeannette L., expectation of new nat- es, annual spending for are therefore not likely late of Lancaster, NH. Mary ural gas pipelines being operations and mainte- to generate additional Snowman, 22 Depot Street, built are a few examples nance, and funds allocat- economic activity.” Lancaster, NH 03584. ~SAU #58~ #314-2016-ET-00051 of the underlying frame- ed to community devel- The report, commis- work of the analysis. opment programs. sioned by NPT, did not Dana, David Stafford, late of Dalton, NH. Richard G. The report asserts During the four year include findings of con- NOTICE OF MEETINGS LaValley, JR, 5800 Monroe NPT’s highest share of construction phase, NPT cern to project oppo- St. Building F, Fylvania, total benefits is in the expects to hire an aver- nents, such as potential APRIL 2016 OH 43560. Elaine M. Dana, Resident Agent, PO Box impact to prices in the age of 582 New Hamp- declines in property val- ______277, Whitefield, NH 03598. wholesale electric mar- shire employees each ues or tourist revenue #314-2016-ET-00070 STARK SCHOOL BOARD ket. Lower wholesale year to construct the during or after the proj- Delage, Helen Louise, late prices would result in a line, LEI noted. ect's construction. Stark Village School of Dalton, NH. Catherine Wednesday, April 6, 2016 A. Delage, 207 Cherry Hill 6:00PM – Board Meeting Road, Grafton, NH 03240. #314-2016-ET-00048 “Spike for Life” Skills NORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD Luckey, JR, Robert Floyd, Groveton High School Library late of Lancaster, NH. Ter- ri L. Scott, 13 Prospect Monday, April 11, 2016 St., Lancaster, NH 03584. Volleyball Tournament April 14 #314-2016-ET-00031 6:00PM – Board Meeting WHITEFIELD— gym on Thursday, be accepted. Salem, Martha Ann, late White Mountain Re- April 14, game starting Please mark your SAU BOARD of Stark, NH. Jon Salem, 48 Stratford Public School Harwood Avenue, Littleton, gional High School at 6 p.m. There will be calendar and come to Wednesday, April 12, 2016 MA 01460. James H. Magee, (WMRHS) Life Skills a concession table, a help reach our goal for Resident Agent, 10 Merrill Program is sponsoring 50/50 raffle and $1 raffle this event. 6:00PM – Board Meeting Crossing, Bow, NH 03304. #314-2015-ET-00270 a volleyball tourna- tickets sold for a Sam- Any community STRATFORD SCHOOL BOARD ment as a fundraiser to sung Tablet The draw- members who are inter- Hamilton, Yolande, late of Stratford Public School Lancaster, NH. Marie Du- benefit the Life Skills ing for the tablet will be ested in putting a team Wednesday, April 13, 2016 guay, 21 Potter Street, Gor- Program Activity April 15 at WMRHS. together to enter the 6:00PM – Board Meeting ham, NH 03581. #314-2015- Fund. Spectator admission tournament, please call ET-00310 This fundraiser is be- for this event is $2 per Mr. Curtis at 837-2528 Dated: 3/23/2016 Terri L. Peterson, Clerk ing held at the WMRHS person. Donations will by Friday, April 8.

STARK VILLAGE SCHOOL Town of Northumberland KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2016 Spring Cemetery Clean Up Schedule Anyone having flowers/containers at the Stark Village School will hold Kindergarten Registration Northumberland Cemetery may pick them up from on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the Sunday, April 17, 2016 to Sunday, April 24, 2016. Stark Village School. The grounds will be ready for the placement of fresh flowers, etc. on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

This registration is for children who will be age 5 by This is a reminder that trees and bushes are not to be planted on lots. September 30, 2016 and planning to attend Stark Kindergarten Please note, depending on road conditions at the time of opening, in the fall of 2016. Parents must bring their child’s birth certificate, vehicle traffic may be limited to certain areas. proof of recent physical, and immunization record. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Please call 636-1092 to schedule an appointment. Board of Selectmen Cemetery Trustees WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat A7 ••• A week at White Mountains: A student's view BY MICHELLE SEWARD AND continued to work to- TYLER WELCH wards their deadline. Contributing Writers They took numerous This week, White pictures of classes and Mountains was observed groups throughout the by the EDies Committee, week. Senior superla- determining our place tives were wrapped up within the competition and the pictures were for the New Hampshire taken, and finalized. Secondary School of Ex- Leaving few pages to cellence award. A select clean up, with the book group of students par- ready for submission ticipated, preparing pre- Monday night, April 4. sentations and giving Seniors finalized detailed tours. their capstone presen- Staff joined through- tations, finishing up out the day making pre- their practice runs and sentations and helping looking forward to the kids deliver work sam- community presenta- ples and rubrics to the tions this week. Seniors Photo by Tara Giles EDies Committee. The also turned in the first Spartans Tyler Welch, Chris Girard, Silas Southworth and Emma Portinari show the SAU 36 school board their NHEdies presen- EDies visit was a great edited draft of their cap- tation on March 28. White Mountains is in the running for the top school in the state. opportunity for the stu- stone research papers dents and staff to culmi- for grading. The excite- comes to an end Friday, ment will head to their group will attend a two- lett, NH. The Youth and nate their Spartan spirit ment and anxiety level April 8. state conference and day conference, Thurs- Government group will and pride.. is high, as the grading This week, FCCLA legislative session re- day and Friday, at the participate in their main The yearbook group period for quarter three and Youth and Govern- spectively. The FCCLA Attitash Resort in Bart- legislative session Fri- day and Saturday at the State House in Concord. Juniors began selling Ervin Connary receives prom tickets this week, and the Sophomores have plans to attend an open house at the Lit- tleton CTE center this 2016 Master in the Middle Award week as well. The fresh- men are still working BY TARA GILES ucation teacher Ervin Master in the Middle of fellow teachers, par- 8th graders through on scheduling, eagerly [email protected] Connary was recognized Award winner. ents and administrators. the engineering design anticipating their soph- WHITEFIELD — On by the New England This award was pre- The award is designed to process. He has been a omore year. March 30, Whitefield League of Middle School sented to Connary based honor a middle school STEM practitioner well Last Friday, the en- School Technology Ed- (NELMS) as the 2016 on the recommendation teacher who is devoted before it became the hot tire school attended to students and commit- educational topic of late. the weekly Spartan 101 ted to the best practices He lecture session, with in middle level educa- Is active in the Tech- the pleasure of having Scholarships available tion. nology Student Associ- Senator Jeff Woodburn The recipient must ation (TSA), NH Asso- speak to the student have taught at the mid- ciation or Middle Level body. He highlighted the dle level for at least 20 Educators (NHAMLE) tough life Coos County for graduates of WMRHS years. Connary has and Project Lead the residents face, and in- taught at Whitefield El- Way.” spired us to overcome ementary School since Cronin concluded, any obstacle we face in WHITEFIELD-- community service. aid are also eligible for 1985. “Whitefield School is the North Country. We, Three local scholar- Busi Scholarship: this scholarship. The Principal Michael proud and honored to as Spartans, are looking ships are now available Open to any Lancast- Kilkenny Scholarship Cronin said, “As a have this distinguished forward to April vaca- to graduates of WMRHS er resident, who will may be renewed but Technology Education educator as part of our tion and all of the end-of- Class of 2016 and past be attending a second- one must apply each instructor he has guid- professional communi- year activities that are graduate students who ary school. Funds are year. ed countless 7th and ty.” approaching! are presently attending available to help pay college: tuition and expenses Carroll Stough- for students. Stipula- ton Scholarship: This tion: You may not own Our Special scholarship is avail- or possess an automo- able to WMRHS stu- bile. dents who are resi- Kilkenny Scholar- Spring Home & Garden Pages dents of Lancaster, (or ship: Established to any town that would assist graduates of have tuitioned students WMRHS (past or pres- to Lancaster High ent) who have financial School). Awards crite- need. Families of mod- ria: character, scholar- erate incomes but not COMING APRIL 27TH TO: ship, citizenship and qualifying for financial • The Coös County Democrat • The Berlin Reporter •The Littleton Courier

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that has made a second Directors award for his tions. He is the secretary Lancaster Lion's Club career out of helping service in the communi- for Coös Economic De- and President of the Lan- others. Troy Merner ty. Troy is a member of velopment Corporation, caster Rotary Club just was awarded the 2016 many service organiza- Acting President of the to name a few. Rescue on Mount

752-2040 Washington Chandler Brook Trail CONCORD--On Sun- when he slipped off a ington State Park, junction of Great Gulf day April 3, 2016, at log and broke through Androscoggin Valley Trail. Scott changed PRESCRIPTION approximately 11:50 ice into knee deep wa- Search and Rescue and footwear and warmed REFILL LINES a.m., 911 received a ter. After getting him- conservation officers up in the time it took call from a hiker on self and his dog out of from New Hampshire for rescuers to make Pleasant Street ...... 342-0220 Chandler Brook Trail the brook, he quickly Fish and Game re- it to his location. Scott Page Hill ...... 342-0221 with hypothermia who became hypothermic sponded, hiking down hiked back down the Gorham ...... 342-0222 was requesting assis- in the cold, windy and from the Mount Wash- Great Gulf Trail with PLEASE ALLOW A 48-HOUR tance. Evan Scott, 25 snowy conditions that ington Auto road. They the assistance of the NOTICE FOR REFILLS of Pennsylvania was were present. met Scott at the bottom rescue party. He de- attempting to cross Rescue personnel of the Chandler Brook clined further Medical a brook with his dog from the Mount Wash- Trail, close to the treatment.

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Call Bernie Prochnik at 603-747-3372 for questions. Town-to-Town Plenty of Parking Available-Handicap Accessible CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-766-6891 HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH salmonpress.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat A9 ••• Weeks Memorial Library offers Safe Sitter® course for young teens LANCAST- program for young ad- try. Graduates are able home alone safely. development program choking rescue. They ER--Weeks Memo- olescents (11 and up). to handle emergencies Injuries are the with a medical basis also learn how a child’s rial Library will be Over 500,000 graduates when caring for young- leading cause of death that aims to reduce age affects how to care offering Safe Sitter, have completed the er children and are in children up to age the number of avoid- for them, how to pre- the comprehensive course at hundreds of equally equipped with 5. Safe Sitter® is a able and unintention- vent problem behav- babysitting training cities across the coun- the tools needed to stay well-rounded youth al deaths among chil- ior, how to run their dren being cared for by own babysitting busi- young teen babysitters. ness as well as issues of The program follows online and cell phone Groveton High School alumna American Heart Asso- safety. ciation standards for To graduate from rescue skills as well as the Safe Sitter® course instruction in first aid and receive a comple- receives national teaching award techniques from the tion card, students American Academy of must pass a rigorous GROVETON– Tay- by the National Sci- science in rural Ben- Pediatrics. practical and writ- lor Planz (Langkau) ence Teachers Asso- nett, Colorado. She in- The nationally-rec- ten test that indicates was named a 2016 re- ciation. This national troduced a program to ognized program was their mastery of key cipient of the Maitland award recognized 25 Bennett, Reading Bud- developed by Indianap- concepts and life and P. Simmons Award teachers nationwide in dies, in which middle olis pediatrician Dr. safety skills. school students teach Patricia Keener after The program will be science concepts and a colleague’s toddler presented on Monday vocabulary to their el- choked to death while April 18, 2016 from 9-4. ementary peers using in the care of an adult There is a $25.00 fee to children’s books. In ad- sitter who didn’t know cover the cost of mate- dition, she is actively what actions to take. rials and pre-registra- working towards grant Students who complete tion is required. Space funding for a school the Safe Sitter® pro- is limited. their first five years of garden that would be gram gain confidence For more informa- teaching. used to connect stu- and learn how, why tion, contact Ronnie Planz was a 2008 dents in grades K-12 and where injuries can Zajac, Youth Services graduate of Groveton and the community happen so they can be Librarian at 603-788- High School and now through horticulture prevented. They are 3352 or email: wml@ www.salmonpress.com teaches middle school and agriculture. taught infant and child ncia.net.

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• Family Law A10 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

14th Annual Summer Camps ’16

SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS ABOUND

Summer camp is a beloved including crafts, sports and tradition in many families. even day-trips to experience Many parents of young local culture or attractions. children fondly recall Many day camps are co-ed, spending their summers at and counselors typically live summer camp, where they within the community. made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and FAITH-BASED CAMP competing in three-legged Faith-based camps offer sack races. many of the same activities Parents looking for the right as more traditional summer summer camp for their kids camps, but do so while will soon discover there are simultaneously offering various types of summer campers the opportunity camps, each offering to celebrate and further youngsters something explore their religious different. The following are beliefs. Some faith-based some of the summer camp camps may focus heavily on options parents can expect religion, incorporating faith to encounter as they search into daily camp activities, for the right camper for while others may be more their kids. subtle with regard to integrating religious beliefs and lessons into camp DAY CAMPS activities. Day camps are not overnight camps, which SPORTS CAMPS means kids will return home each night rather than sleep Some summer camps talents. Sports camps may are day camps. Family camps typically over at camp. Day camps focus on a particular sport, feature guest lectures and tailor their activities around typically offer many of the catering to young athletes lessons from notable local tasks families can complete activities people have come who want to further athletes and coaches, while FAMILY CAMPS together, with counselors to associate with camps, develop their athletic some camps may provide Family camps are providing assistance when instruction from current opportunities for the it's needed. Family camps and/or former professional whole family to enjoy the may be faith-based or athletes. Some sports camps summer camp experience. secular, and families typically are overnight, while others stay overnight, sleeping in facilities on the campsites or in lodging away from home.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Parents of children with special needs can still send their kids to summer camp, as there are many camps that cater to such the fears parents may have Spring Camp - April 18-22 youngsters. Special needs about leaving their special camps may cater to campers needs children at camp. Summer Camp - Jun. 27 - Aug. 19 who are blind, deaf, learning Facilities at special needs disabled, or mentally or camps are often built to physically disabled. Staff at accommodate the specific special needs camps typically needs of campers. undergoes extensive training, which helps to calm some of

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WildQuest Summer Camp at Prescott Farm June 20-August 19, 2016 Join us for another fabulous year of summer camp – meeting new and old friends, Woods Time, hikes, arts and crafts projects, ponding, fortbuilding, games in the barn, Hungry Forest, epic adventures and more! 9 Themed Weeks for kids ages 4-15 9:00-4:00 (full day camp ages 6+) Art and more day camps for ages 6-12 9:00-12:00 (1/2 day for children ages 4-5) Space is limited - register early! Full day and half day options Early Bird Rates and Scholarships are available! Early Bird rates end 4/30/16 communityclaycenter.com Contact info: prescottfarm.org 603-366-5695 603-536-3222 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat A11

14th Annual Summer Camps ’16

BEGIN PLANNING KID’S SUMMER RECREATION NOW

budget. As varied as RECOMMENDATIONS program offerings may Ask for recommendations. be, camps also can vary Speak with fellow parents greatly with regard to cost. and trusted friends Government-run camps about where they send may be less expensive than their children. Personal those offered by private recommendations can be companies. very helpful, providing Day camps typically firsthand insight into cost less than those that a particular camp or provide room and board. program. Schedule Find out if a particular appointments to visit organization subsidizes camps that fall within your a portion of camp costs. budget. Take your son or Scouting programs often daughter along so he or have a dedicated camp she can get a sense of and may offer affordable what camp will be like. options for scouts. Martial arts schools and dance OPTIONS centers frequently offer camp schedules. Explore all options. Camps come in more flavors If camp seems out of than ever before. Certain reach, look into local camps may be faith-based summer recreation ministries while others may programs at parks or focus on particular sports. schools. Such programs Band camps and art camps may not be as extensive as may appeal to creative those offered by camps, kids. Also, there are plenty but they can quell kids' of general-interest camps boredom and keep children that offer various activities occupied during the day. without narrowing in on In addition to camp, any particular one. Parents remember to plan for some may need to choose free days so children can between a sleepaway camp just enjoy some downtime. Begin planning kids' will be here before you programs. programs and summer or day camps, depending Such days can break up the on which camp experience monotony of a routine and summer recreation now know it. Make sure Many families spend camps can bridge the gap you're prepared for camp in care between the end they want for their provide kids and families Summer school recess winter figuring out how children. time to relax together. and other recreational to chase away cabin of school and the day fever and endure frigid when classes resume. Due Summer recreation may temperatures until spring in part to high demand, SCHEDULES be far off, but it is never parents who want to too early to start making and summer mercifully Inquire about camp return. place their kids in summer summer plans, including rec programs or summer schedules. While many finding camps and other Parents thinking ahead to camps should being camps are flexible, day activities for kids. swimming pools and days vetting such programs and camps do not have the Summer school recess lounging on the beach can camps well in advance of same level of flexibility as will be here before you put their daydreams to summer. The following after-school programs. know it. Make sure practical use by planning are a handful of tips for Arrangements will need to you're prepared for camp ahead for their youngsters' moms and dads who want be made if care is required and other recreational summer vacations. their kids to have fun and after regular camp hours. Speak with camp staff to programs. Youth recreational fulfilling summers. see which types of after- hours programs, if any, are HOLDERNESS RECREATION available.

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Registration Fee Required Contact: [email protected] 603-544-2389 A12 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 ••• Androscoggin River Committee to hold public meeting, April 14

BETHEL, Maine-- er corridor. Group member Phoebe Back- closely to manage an ed projects. Inn in Milan, NH on The Androscoggin Riv- members also work ler with the Northern important natural and The Androscoggin April 14 from 5-8 p.m. er Committee (ARC) is with NHDES to review Forest Canoe Trail add- economic resource.” River Committee in- Refreshments will be a network of local land state and federal per- ed, “The real purpose Other efforts to nomi- vites those interested served. Please RSVP to and business owners, mit applications for of this program is to nate NH rivers to the in learning more about allow us to plan accord- government agencies development projects bring together people program have made it this effort to attend a ingly at (603) 449-2581 and nonprofits dedicat- affecting the protect- representing a range easier to attract grant public information ses- or androrivercommit- ed to the promotion and ed river corridor. ARC of interests to work funding for river relat- sion at the Mahoosuc [email protected]. protection of the Andro- scoggin River in NH. ARC partners are cur- rently working to nom- THE FINANCIAL PLANNER: inate the NH section of the Androscoggin is that number today? tion is self-explanatory ities but I don’t usu- achieve your target net to the New Hampshire There are many varia- as this section includes ally bother to do that. worth statement? Department of Envi- tions on how to create the long term invest- While mortgages and Everyone is differ- ronmental Resources a net worth statement ments such as IRA ac- car loans are expens- ent but for most peo- (NHDES) Rivers Man- but what I do is break counts, 401(k) accounts es that go on the cash ple, the ideal net worth agement and Protec- it out into four basic and taxable accounts flow statement, they statement will have tion Program (RMPP). categories – cash, in- earmarked for longer are also debt or liabil- minimal or no debt and The RMPP is designed vestments and person- term goals. It can also ities with a balance will likely have a high to build a partnership al assets and then debt. include things like that changes over time percentage of invest- between NHDES and There is no exact right rental real estate, life as you pay down the ment assets compared riverside communities or way to create a net insurance cash values loans. to personal assets and and enhance local con- BY CYNTHIA TARADASH worth statement. Do and pension values. Once you have all cash assets. trol of river resources. what makes sense to Then, in the person- the assets and liabil- You will want to cre- ARC member Mark We are going back you. You can choose al section of the net ities listed, go ahead ate a net worth state- Peabody, owner of Ma- to basics this month to list each individu- worth, I include essen- and add up each sec- ment for yourself once hoosuc Outdoors said, and discuss net worth al investment or only tially all other assets tion. Then, add up all a year or so to see how “When we learned statements. How do include the value of such as the value of the the asset sections and it changes overtime. about this program and you know where you each account. It is up house if you were to subtract the total debt Doing this exercise pe- that the Androscoggin are going if you have to you. The important sell it today, the value from the total assets to riodically will likely was one of the only no idea where you are thing is to update your of the vehicles, a rough find out your current help you focus on what major rivers in New now? Off the top of net worth statement estimate of the value of net worth. you need to do to reach Hampshire not includ- your head, do you know once or twice a year all personal property What have you your goals. The net ed in it, we decided to what you are worth? and track how it chang- and the value of items learned from doing this worth statement is just pursue a nomination.” If you can’t come up es over time as this will such as jewelry, trac- exercise and studying one tool to help in the Through the pro- with a quick answer to help you focus on what tors and snowmobiles. this report? Are you process. gram, stakeholders roughly how much you you need to do to reach In the debt section surprised at anything from riverside commu- own, then maybe you your goals. of the net worth, you you see? Why? Are Cynthia V. Tara- nities representing a want to consider add- Assets that I put in would include line things in balance – dash, is a fee-only fi- range of perspectives ing everything up and the cash category are items for every loan meaning do you have nancial advisor, holds including government, tracking it over time. the checking and sav- you have such as the a high proportion of a Certified Financial business, conservation, First of all, what is ings account balances mortgage balance, car investment assets com- Planner certificate and recreation, agricul- a net worth statement? along with money mar- loan balances, student pared to cash and per- is the owner of CVT Fi- ture, and riparian land- A net worth statement ket funds and certifi- loans, credit cards. sonal assets? Do you nancial Planning. Her ownership collaborate tells you how much cates of deposit – the If you want, you can have a lot of debt in Web site is www.cvtfi- to nominate a local riv- you are worth – in dol- emergency funds and break it down into comparison to your to- nancial.com. She lives er to the RMPP. If the lars that is. If you add short term cash needs. short term liabilities tal assets? What steps and works in White- nomination is success- up all your assets and The investment sec- and long term liabil- are you going to take to field. ful, the group works subtract your debt, to develop a Manage- the figure you reach is ment Plan for the riv- your net worth. What Groveton Ambulance Activity OLD MILL STUDIO GROVETON-- 2016 through Sunday, to seven medical calls sponded to one medical During the week from March 27, Groveton in Groveton. Groveton call in Stratford, N.H. Moving Sale Monday, March 21 Ambulance responded Ambulance also re- Art, Craft Supplies, Vintage Things, and Other Stuff!

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FIND A CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat A13 ••• The under covered news The big environmen- disrupt the endocrine the removal of only five the locations of USF&W duction. icals. Natural levels tal news recently in system, and affect the chemicals from com- Management Areas and According to the pa- are not likely to have both New Hampshire normal functioning of merce, the last one 20 included the most com- per, “Intersex males increased apprecia- and Vermont is about liver and kidneys if in- years ago. prehensive geograph- were observed at all bly. The two leading a chemical called per- gested in high enough No one is paying ical coverage possible 19 sites and the preva- synthetic sources in fluorooctanoic acid, concentrations. It may attention to the stag- within the northeast lence ranged from 60% aquatic ecosystems of the shorthand name is have done its job to gering inventory of from Ohio to Virginia to 100%.”Those sta- estrogenic endocrine PFOA. Industries that make slick surfaces chemicals currently in and then all the states tistics are of concern disrupting chemicals created Teflon, fire re- and retard flammabil- use nor the more than up to Maine. Here in standing alone. What (EEDCs) are from ag- tardant clothing, and ity but it is not a nice 1,000 chemicals added Vermont the testing makes the results even ricultural production, other treatments ap- chemical at all when to commerce each year. sites were at the mouth more concerning is such as animal hor- plied to principal ma- released to the wider The effects of these of the Mississquoi Riv- that, according to the mones or manure, and terials used PFOA in environment. untested chemicals go er. The bottom line paper, “The lowest ob- herbicides applied to their manufacturing PFOA is just one of beyond drinking water of the study is that at served prevalence of crop fields. The second processes. Since its the more than 84,000 and that leads to a re- these 19 sites, the fish 60% at one of the Mis- major source is the ef- release to the environ- chemicals that are in cent report that has not sampled showed signs sissquoi sampling sta- fluent from wastewa- ment, PFOA has settled use in commerce in the made the headlines, at of being intersex, both tions, was considerably ter treatment facilities into the soils and then United States. OK, you least not as front page male and female in higher than the lowest (WWTF). migrated through soils might ask, how many news like PFOA. their reproductive or- reported prevalence of It is understand- downward to the aqui- can hurt people and/ In October 2015, gans and their own en- intersex for this spe- able how agricultural fers people tap into for or the environment? US Geologic Survey docrine systems. cies of 10, 14% in the wastes and herbicides their household drink- Well the scary fact is, (USGS) and the US Fish The endocrine sys- Northeast region with make their way to wa- ing water. The levels we do not know. Vari- & Wildlife Service (US- tem is a network of an adequate sample ter; they enter surface found in recent testing ous estimates are that F&W) published a peer glands throughout ani- size (Blazer etal. 2007).” water through run off. have brought private no one has tested 90% reviewed report with mal bodies. The glands At face value, a com- There are two possi- and public drinking of these chemicals for the enthralling name discharge the hor- parison of these statics ble responses to less- water supplies under effects on people and “Evidence of estrogen- mones into the blood means that intersex en agricultural EEDC scrutiny due to concen- the environment. The ic endocrine disrup- and lymph circulation fish percentages have impact on our waters. trations above both the 200 chemicals tested tion in smallmouth systems that then flow increased from 14% in You can cut down on state and EPA action since 1976, when the and largemouth bass throughout the body. 2007 to 60% in 2015, just the shear amount of limits; the limit when ineffective and under- inhabiting Northeast Hormones control eight years. the additives used to people are warned not funded federal legisla- U.S. national wildlife body functions such as The chemicals caus- supplement animal to drink the water. tion called TSCA (toxic refuge waters: A recon- growth, metabolism, ing intersex fish are feed or kill weeds. You PFOA is a chemical substance control act) naissance study.” The sexual development, coming from natural can then improve field that can cause cancer, went into effect, led to 19 selected sites were and egg and sperm pro- and synthetic chem- management by having a healthy riparian buf- fer zone between the crop or feedlot and the High winds ignite small water that absorbs the pollutants before they get into the water. Reducing or elimi- roof fire at Schilling Beer Company nating the discharges of EEDCs from WWTFs BY DARIN WIPPERMAN will be harder and more [email protected] expensive. We engi- LITTLETON – Sev- neered our wastewater eral fire departments treatment plants to ad- responded to Schilling dress the pollutants of Beer Company on Sun- the 1950s. Things have day prior to the popular changed from those ear- restaurant's scheduled lier times and our tech- opening. The problem nology is falling behind in the roof was quickly in dealing with modern dealt with, and no one pollutants. Some of the was injured. EEDC drugs we take Schilling opened in pass un-metabolized the former Littleton through us; they then Grist Mill building in pass untreated through 2013. The company WWTFs. brews beer onsite and Things could slip serves a variety of pizza out of control if there and other dishes. is no response on the The restaurant prom- Photo by Tara Giles part of our policy mak- ises a prompt reopening. on the roof near the ma- town's units, including the strong community to take place on Mon- ers. We may face situ- The closure on Sunday sonry chimney. Flames a ladder truck from St. support since opening, day was moving ahead ations where there are due to the fire call re- were visible from the Johnsbury, were part of Schilling personnel as scheduled. A later no male fish of certain quired the postpone- walking bridge and Riv- the effort. quickly took to Face- Facebook post added, species and five legged ment of the retirement erglen Lane,” the chief Mercieri credited book on Sunday. First “Fire will never keep us frogs become normal celebration for Sergeant added. “Quick deployment, responders received down!” occurrences. Ask your Stephen Cox of the Little- “Firefighters had to teamwork and fire credit for their prompt In addition to no inju- Congressional rep- ton Police Department. deal with heavy winds knockdown” from work at the scene. ries to employees, none resentatives to pass In an afternoon press and wood shingle roof keeping the blaze from “Our building suf- of Schilling's brewery meaningful reform of release, Fire Chief Joe material which burns spreading to the struc- fered only minor dam- equipment was damaged TSCA. Mercieri said the call quickly,” Mercieri ture next door, which age thanks to the rapid on Sunday. In the Polly- was received at 11:37 wrote. houses Miller's Cafe and response from these anna spirit of town, the David Deen is River a.m. Mutual aid from the office of the Courier. professionals. We are ex- company is looking on Steward for the Con- “On arrival, smoke Whitefield and Lisbon Minimal damage was tremely grateful to them the bright side. The sec- necticut River Water- was seen emitting from worked with Littleton reported to the old grist for their service,” the ond Facebook post of the shed Council. CRWC the roof,” Mercieri con- firemen at the scene, mill building, which post noted. day declared, “We will has been a protector of tinued. Mercieri noted. Station was built in the late 18th Schilling also noted be naming a beer after the Connecticut River “The fire originated coverage from other Century.Thankful for that a job fair scheduled this event.” for more than 60 years. JUMBO will take your message to over 200,000 readers in ELEVEN weekly newspapers! A14 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 ••• American Cancer Society paints the North Country purple for 2016 Relay For Life

NORTH COUNTRY- promise of the Ameri- Relay For Life move- help protect future gen- bers can ‘Paint The to wear purple at work -The American Cancer can Cancer Society Re- ment and help ‘Paint erations. Town Purple’ by donat- or school. Businesses Society Relay For Life lay For Life movement. The Town Purple’, you Purple. It’s the col- ing $10 to the Relay For can also ask for dona- Of North Country is The year, we want to are helping to fund the or that represents can- Life Of North Country tions for purple items offering an opportuni- take the purple move- mission of the Amer- cer awareness and can and receive a decorative sold in their stores. Pro- ty for businesses and ment to more people ican Cancer Society. be found everywhere purple bow to display ceeds will support the local communities to and spread our message Dollars raised help the at our Relay For Life inside or outside their American Cancer Soci- show their awareness further. We want to society educate people Events. But we don’t home or business. Res- ety. and support in the fight ‘Paint The Town Pur- about how to reduce want to stop there! We idents can also ‘Paint For more informa- against cancer from ple’ so that cancer nev- their risk for cancer or want to ‘Paint The Town The Town Purple’ by tion contact chairper- April 23-April 30. er steals another life. detect it early when it’s Purple’, creating more doing other activities, son Barb Mack-Keeney For all those touched Every team, every sur- the easiest to treat, pro- awareness for our cause including putting up at Bkeeney@inkmill- by cancer, purple is vivor, and every dollar vide free information and bringing more peo- purple-themed displays corp.com or 603-348- more than a color. It raised can help us save and support to people ple to our events! in storefronts, hanging 7274. You can also visit represents hope and more lives from cancer. facing the disease, and To help finish the purple lights, or select- www.relayforlifenorth- embodies the power and When you join the fund research that will fight, community mem- ing a day for everyone country.com.

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Letter the U.S. started spraying tions; severe headaches, For those with compro- According to a FFA ing.’ (continued from Page A4) over Canadian provinc- chronic joint pain, diz- mised lungs, it has led to source when asked if the There is so much Chemicals being es (without permission) ziness, sudden extreme early death some within tankers were involved more to this, which can sprayed are aluminum where the first com- fatigue, acute asthma, 24 hours. in weather modification be found on the Inter- oxide powder and quartz, plaints of sickness start- mental confusion and The results of the replied “That is what net. Most government which has been found in ed. The U.S. has denied short term memory loss, spraying will produce I was told.” This was officials will say this is contaminated water af- this but Canadian offi- feverless “flu like” symp- prisms and rainbows confirmed by another a hoax but there is proof ter the jets fly-over and cials have confirmed it. toms, ringing in the ears, around the sun. It also person known as ‘Deep by admission and by ev- leave chemtrails. The spraying has auto immune dysfunc- causes drought. Sky.’ The reason for the idence. This has been going caused the following tion, MS, fibromyalgia Why the spraying par- spraying on sunny days? Muriel Trefry on since about 1998 and sicknesses and condi- and a super stiff-neck. ticularly on sunny days? To control ‘Global warm- Lancaster

Flight called his favorite mem- 1982, he became the first said. might have been in the along. (continued from Page A1) ory. Near the U.S. coast, commander of the local Honor Flight offers same area,” McMahon To learn more about his ship was traveling Veterans of Foreign the chance for veterans said. Honor Flight, go to: tration camp, outside through a fog bank. Wars post. of World War II from Ever dedicated to http://honorflightne- Munich. “The fog lifted, and I A favorite activity across the country to helping veterans, Hon- wengland.org or http:// “I saw some awful saw the Statue of Liber- for area veterans, Mc- meet with one another or Flight has provided www.honorflight.org. stuff,” McMahon said. ty,” he said. Mahon said, has been and see the memorial McMahon many details Details on the memori- On the trip home McMahon and his working with schools. site. to help him prepare for al are online at: http:// after the victory over wife Annette moved to “It’s good for us, and it’s “I look forward to the trip, including a list www.wwiimemorial. Germany, McMahon re- Whitefield in 1969. In good for the kids,” he just talking to guys who of reminders to take com.

Welch and Saturday (April 8 with different commit- shire’s Governor, Mag- us to sit in her council is now deciding between (continued from Page A1) and 9), I will assume my tees and debate with gie Hassan, a few times, seats.” Temple in Philadelphia position and be the gov- my council. My council and that she has been New Hampshire is the and the University of governor candidate to ernor. This means that and I will work together very nice and open with only state that allows the Minnesota in Minneap- get the votes because my I will sign the bills that to decide when to veto/ communication. students in Youth and olis. Welch will study peers take it very seri- kids draft, and can veto sign a bill. Many stu- Welch said, “She’s al- Government programs International Business ously.” them if need be. dents also email me for ways willing to talk for to use the actual State- and Spanish. Welch continued, “As Additionally, 'Gover- questions, bill advice awhile and ready to au- house for events. “I hope to be involved governor, I will attend a nor' Welch said, “I get to and meetings.” tograph anything. She After Welch gradu- in international trade training Thursday, April make speeches through- Welch said that he has been very good for ates he intends to enroll and possibly a corporate 7 in Concord. On Friday out the two days, meet has met New Hamp- the program and allows at a four-year college. He lawyer,” he said. Marro end of the day,” she said Regarding writing Marro’s move to San Di- tween mother and son then moves on to hone (continued from Page A1) via phone last week, a novel, Marro said, “I ego in 2002. With a large are central to “Casual- the story through re- “We’re all in a small was always afraid to try population of service ties,” as is the human visions in what Marro the novel. town.” it.” members, veterans, and drive to overcome trag- considers “the real first Marro attended Jef- When she was four She continued, “I told defense jobs, Marro said edy by finding a better draft.” ferson Elementary years old, Marro said, myself I couldn’t do it.” of her novel, “The story future. Marro will be return- School, middle school her dad taught her to Eventually, however, grew from that.” Some references to ing to the region later in Lancaster, and White read. She recalls how the interest in writing “I begin with the peo- features of the North this month. She hopes Mountains Regional well schools she attend- led to Marro’s success ple,” Marro said of her Country make their to hold a fundraiser for High School, a member ed in the North Country at completing “Casual- initial focus to a story. way into the novel. As the Jefferson Public Li- of the Class of 1974. helped her appreciate ties.” In “Casualties,” the Marro said, she always brary at an event that is Even though her the power of words. As she said, “Not try- mother is shocked to liked the sound of “Lost still being planned. current home in San “I would read any- ing hurts worse than hear of her young son’s Nation Road,” the name Those interested in Diego seems worlds thing with words on it,” trying and failing.” enlistment. “His return of a street in “Casual- reaching out to Mar- away from the North she said. Because of her busy from war triggers what ties.” ro can contact her via Country, Marro said A WMRHS English life in later years, “Ca- happens in the story,” Regarding her writ- email at: betsymarro@ she learned to deeply teacher gave additional sualties” took a lot of Marro explained. ing process, Marro said gmail.com. appreciate community motivation to Marro. time to write. “I’m very interested she strives to write 1,000 More information while a youngster in This prompted an inter- The interest in telling in family dynamics,” words each day. She about “Casualties” can Hew Hampshire. est in journalism, which the story of a military Marro said. calls this the “messy be found at: elizabeth- “I’m reminded, at the she studied at UNH. family was prompted by The interaction be- first draft stage.” She marro.com.

Appeals stances, but the service SEC as one intervener. are south of us.” Ellis Ellis writes, “We fail er the groupings part of (continued from Page A1) providers such as my- Ellis explains in his let- points out that the three to understand why the its Order.” self who are trying to ter that this grouping is northern towns are the three of our towns were An SEC hearing the right to call witness assist them.” inconvenient for volun- only municipal inter- not made into one group scheduled to take place before the SEC Powell pointed out teer selectmen, and that veners opposed to the with our own represen- on April 12 at Loon Peter Powell, a well- that a 40-acre parcel the drive between some Northern Pass whose tative.” Mountain in Lincoln known realtor from across from Roger’s towns is over one hour towns would have brand He continued, “We will consider the inter- Lancaster, applied for Campground sold for and a half. new transmission corri- therefore ask the Site vener appeals that were intervener status, but less than the owner's re- Ellis writes, “Frank- dors cut through them. Evaluation Committee submitted by the March was one of the 29 denied turn on investment due ly, we do not presently In the appeal letter to review and reconsid- 28 deadline. requesters. In the re- to the proposed North- see how this grouping jection letter, the SEC ern Pass route. can be accommodated stated, “Interests that Steve Ellis, a select- by volunteer Selectmen are general to all resi- man from Pittsburg, who each have many Your Commercial Real Estate Experts dents of a community, also appealed an inter- other obligations For Sale, Lease or Business Opportunities effect tourism, property vener decision on be- to employers, family values, and business, half of the three towns and community.” We Can Help without more, are not Pittsburg, Clarksville The letter continued, View More Listings at: www.peabodysmith.com “One Click and You’re Home!” sufficiently specific to and Stewartstown. “Our issues here in the Littleton, NH - 50,000sqft Distribution Warehouse for lease in the Littleton Industrial Park. Two loading docks warrant intervention.” Towns from Pitts- north country are total- w/ levelers, 1 drive-in door, ceiling height 15’ Parking lot In his appeal let- burg to Bethlehem have ly different than those with room for trailer parking. Includes approx. 3000sqft ter, Powell writes, “I been grouped by the of the interveners who of office space with restrooms and kitchen/break room. requested intervener Lessor will consider subdividing. Municipal utilities and low cost electric through Littleton Water and Light. status not only because Close proximity to I93 and I91 provides direct access to of exposure to the proj- Montreal, New York and Boston markets. ect by some of my own MLS#4470149 Offered at $4.50/SF holdings, but because Call us for a FREE COPY of Peabody & Smith’s Buyer’s Guide. of the impact of the OTHER PEABODY & SMITH OFFICES IN PLYMOUTH,Ashland, NH &NH ST. - JOHNSBURY,Incredible opportunity! VT This great 850 project upon so many square foot storefront sits right on Main Street Ashland just down from the Common Man Restaurant. $850 of my clients, present, a month includes all utilities!! Property has a small past and prospective; kitchenette, a bath and three rooms. Location has and upon my communi- high traffic count and is surrounded by many small ty of Lancaster and the businesses. This location cannot be beat!!! Bring your surrounding commu- ideas and come take a look at this ideal spot MLS# 4469949 Offered at $850/Month nities I serve all along the length of the line as North Haverhill, NH - This 0.72+/- AC parcel is an ideal it travels southward to development site. Why? Its close proximity to a Super Walmart the point where it goes and other “big boxes” as well as other local services, a highly underground.” visible location on well- traveled NH Route 302 and easy access Powell continued, to major highways are all key to the development equation. Not interested in development? There is a 4,200 SF ranch “The inability to sell currently on the property that could easily accommodate a so many properties professional office. throughout my market MLS #4453499 Offered at $280,000 area, and the inability to sell others at any- Bristol, NH - Price Reduction! This 3000sqft single story building thing but heavily dis- built in 2001 is currently setup as a medical facility, located on counted prices, impacts Route 3A, the main route to Newfound Lake and just 2 miles my ability and that of from the Bristol business district with a Village Commercial zoning. The property has 125’ of road frontage and sits on one my associates to earn acre of land. The package is completed with 30+ parking spaces. income which is contin- This property possible for lease or lease/purchase. gent upon those sales.” MLS #4331024 Offered at: $229,000 The letter notes, “We have for five years now Franconia, NH - We are proud to offer The Franconia Village Store for sale. A mainstay of Main Street, Franconia, NH for generations, this country store has encountered properties, provided locals and tourists food and convenience items, sandwiches, soups, which were impossible folklore, novelty/souvenirs AND a true flavor of what a small New England ski town is about! Pull up a seat and listen to a daredevil describe his/her ski run to market because of down Cannon Mountain or just join in the always changing conversations. The lot their exposure to the is a large .50+/-ac lot in the center of town with the store and separate seasonal line regardless in many cottage to rent out for added income. There is also a nice 1 bedroom apartment above the store for an owner or even more additional income. cases of distance, and MLS # 4444625 Offered at $279,000 others, which could be sold, only at discounts Peabody & Smith Realty • Franconia, NH • 603-823-5700 of up to 70% of true [email protected] market value. It is not only the client who suf- www.peabodysmith.com fers under such circum- A16 Coös County Democrat WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 ••• Stratford Public School Honor Roll Grades 5-8 2015-16 School Year – ceive no grade lower grade lower than an 85. Goulet Corliss; Kayla-Rosa How- High Honors: Ben- Term 3 than a 93. land; Cory Sprague. nett-Brooks-Avery. To receive High Hon- To receive Honors a Grade 8 Grade 6 Honors: Shyanna ors a student must re- student must receive no Honors: Nicholas Honors: Christopher Grade 5 Fuller; Evan McAllister. Tortorice (continued from Page A5) Code dates from 2009; look to the future! Don’t savings, comfort, health, of time, and will meet builders brag about the the 2012 and 2015 are on build to today’s old tech- durability, quality and and exceed forthcoming energy efficiency of the must-have list. The the books, but not yet nology, but consider ad- future performance code requirements. homes they build. Ask state’s active Building adopted. My advice is to vanced levels of energy that will stand the test Start by building to them to guarantee your Energy Star new home energy bills for two, five standards, thus lower- or the first 10 years liv- ing your energy bills. An ing in your new home. Energy Star home elimi- Good luck and enjoy the nates up to 70 percent of design and building pro- drafts, enhancing your cess. comfort year-round. 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Wednesday, April 6, 2016 oös ounty emocrat BPAGE B1 C C D Spartan softball looking to break through in finals

Tara Giles Katlyn Coulter will be the Spartan’s starting pitcher this season. Here, she is sliding into home plate during a game last season. BY TARA GILES [email protected] WHITEFIELD — The White Mountains Tara Giles Regional High School Sophomore Amaya Dodier looks ahead to a strong 2016 softball season. softball team is look- ing to capture the state one.” The lineup will be Kaitlyn Nelson (sopho- championship title af- Hicks is assisted by pitcher Coulter (ju- more), third base New- ter narrowly missing Chris Levitt and Lind- nior), catcher Macie ell, right fielder is Bri it for the past three say Cote. “They say I’m Millet (senior), first Watson, center field- years. Coach Forest the guy in charge but base Kaylah Graham er is Madison Bean Hicks said, “I think what Chris and Lind- (senior), second base (freshman) and left whoever wins the title say do is very import- Amaya Dodier (soph- fielder Enderson (se- will have to beat Camp- ant to this team.” omore), shortstop Softball, PAGE B4­­ bell, they only lost one senior, so their lineup is still strong.” Hicks expects to do well this season, “We have a lot of kids who worked hard all winter Tara Giles long. Katlyn Coulter Senior Tristen Enderson has been looking forward to softball will be our number all year and will be the starting left fielder for the Spartans. one pitcher she has w improved 100 percent after spending time at the gym over the past year and has done very Ask well.” about our Kylee Bailey will Your Driveway Spring be a key backup and Specials! is one of the players Hicks says to look out Your Way for. Along with Bailey, Talk to us today about the right Hicks noted that Sam solution for your Newell and Tristen home. We specialize in a variety of paving Enderson are looking options to deliver the look you want at the to do very well. price that’s right. Hicks said, “I expect Satisfaction Guaranteed • Free Estimates • Fast & Reliable Service to score a lot of runs Quality Craftsmanship • Commercial & Residential this season, our team If it’s Looking Gray is fast and we have a Your Seal Coating Give It A Spray talented sophomore & Paving experts! class. This will hope- fully be the fourth year we make it to the final game, and we’re going 603•586•4554 • www.CentralPavingNH.com to try to win that last

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BY TARA GILES Mueller. Eaton (freshman), Graduating losses Coach Voigt says the though a newcomer is [email protected] Coach Walter Voi- Alexis Hovland (fresh- include Caroline Fos- player to watch this ready to compete for a WHITEFIELD — gt said, “This will be man) and Catrina Bog- ter, Sara Brodeur and season will be Moni- top six spot. The White Mountains a rebuilding year for gess (freshman). Bailleigh Stillings. ca Valderas, who al- Regional boys’ and the team, but we have girls’ tennis teams are Tyler Welch, who will growing in numbers step into the number for the upcoming sea- one spot and Lucas Ro- son. While the boys’ driguez-Noval is a good team lost four seniors, athlete who will play in the Spartans will fill the number two spot, the slots with four new and Declan Higgins players. On the girls’ will step into the third team, five of the six top place spot.” girls will return, in- On the girls’ team cluding senior Lily Mc- returning players are Cabe, who is looking seniors McCabe, Ima- to qualify for states, ni Gaetjens-Oleson, where she qualified in Emma Ainsworth, Gab- singles in 2015. by Scott, Ada Wharton Returning for the and Julianna Dami. boys’ team will be Tyler Junior Becca Wild will Welch (senior) Declan also be returning to Higgins (junior) and the courts along with Ansens Cassady (soph- sophomores Angie Za- omore). New to the jac and Lexus McFar- team this year will be land. New to the team Lucas Rodriguez-Noval this year are Megan (sophomore), Dylan Wright (senior), Mon- Gassek (junior), Brody ica Valderas (junior), Arnesen (junior) and Sara Rodriguez (ju- Ben MacKillop (fresh- nior), Reilly MacKillop COURTESY PHOTO man). (sophomore), Jessica Earning the hardware Graduating losses Duncan (sophomore), Five Spartans medaled in the Broken Ground School Brawls in Concord on March 26. Pictured (l to r), Kayden Cunnington include, Timmy Voi- Kylie Casner (sopho- (third place), Tristan White (third place), Jon Austin (first place), Jared Cape (second place) and Paul Kleinschrodt (second gt, Jacob Wood, Bailey more), Makenna Force place). Couture and Mason (sophomore), Ashleigh Tuckerman Inferno is this Saturday

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Tara Giles Spartan Grady Walters hopes to soar to new heights in 2016 as he looks to make a name for himself in the pole vault.

Tara Giles White Mountains’ Sam Call will be the weapon of choice on the distance side of things this year and will try to break his personal record of 5:08 in the 1,600 meters.

Tara Giles Joshua Spaulding Spartan Annie Kopp hammers the 100-meter hurdles in 2015 and looks to bring in points for Spartan senior Alex Curtis is looking to defend her state title this season in both the 100-meter her team this season. and 300-meter hurdles. BY TARA GILES graduating loss of dis- their second season of question that the losses will bode well for the teams placing in the [email protected] tance powerhouse Jes- throwing. Going add- of Derek Roy and Tim- Spartans. top two at the Wilder- WHITEFIELD — The sica Schanlaber will hit ed, “Payton Giles, Han- my Voigt will be felt. This year’s team ness meet and top five Spartan tracksters are the team with a dent in nah O’Neil and Hallie Grady Walters is look- goals include both finishes at states. up and running and points, however he be- Chancey should be com- ing to improve upon his are looking forward to lieves that he has ath- petitive in distance.” impressive sophomore a competitive season letes to make up those Going said the new year performance in with plenty of person- points. additions of fresh- the pole vault.” al records. Head coach “Alex Curtis is look- man Leah Dutkewych Going added, “Rem- Jon Going said, “There ing to defend her state and Blayne LaChance ington Smith and Sam are a lot of things for titles in the hurdles should have a strong Call have been work- our team to be excited with Rachel Gensamer impact that will be ing hard all year to im- HIGHEST PRICES PAID for this season. Both and Sierra Lamphere felt immediately. Sara prove their times in the All US and foreign silver and gold coins, estate jewelry, boys’ and girls’ teams also hoping to contrib- Roche and Sadie Bush- 1,600 meters and 3,200 scrap gold, diamonds. Free oral appraisals. have been competitive ute in the hurdles,” Go- way are also new ath- meters. NORTH COUNTRY COINS. for the last few years ing stated. letes who will find a Additions such as Main St., Plymouth, NH 536-2625. and we look to continue Grace Gensamer way to contribute as Luke Bealieau, Zeke that tradition this sea- and Corrinna Boggess well. Pribbernow, Hunter son.” have worked hard this On the boys’ team MacLeod, Jon Austin ® Going noted that the winter to prepare for Going said, “There is no and Paul Kleinschrodt How to Submit Announcements On 3 or More Items You $ Save 10& Obituaries Can Fit Inside To Salmon Press the Bucket!* Publications

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Joshua Spaulding Joshua Spaulding Andrew Coulombe pitches in a game last season for the Berlin baseball team. Nate Trull puts a tag on a runner in action last year at Kennett. Berlin baseball returns experienced pitching staff

BY JODY HOULE senior Dylan Nett as a neau will be an outfield- The pitching staff has cord of 2-14 last season. Roberge. Contributing writer designated hitter, se- er. experience and needs “The goal for the The Mountaineers BERLIN – Berlin nior Matt Morin as an For the seniors, to work ahead of hitters season is to make the faced the Gorham Hus- boys’ varsity baseball infielder and sopho- James Essig will play by throwing strikes. We playoffs. We are out- kies for a scrimmage will soon be under way. more Jon Arguin as an outfield, Nick Cote will need to make the rou- side early and it should on Tuesday. Last season marked infielder. play infield and desig- tine plays on defense help us get prepared for The first game will the end of the high The pitching staff nated hitter, Brenden and have some timely the upcoming season. be hosting Prospect school baseball ca- is junior Andrew Cou- Williams will play in- hitting.” Everyone needs to ac- Mountain at home on reers of Jon Bisson, lombe, seniors Keith field, Trevor Lebrecque The team had a re- cept their roles,” said Wednesday, April 13. first base, and Jeremy Morin and Nathan Trull will play all positions Landers, center field, and junior Sam Essig. (utility), and Jaylen who have both gradu- Coulombe will also Lamontagne will play ated. play the outfield, and as a designated hitter. Beebe River history Pitcher Justin Vien Trull and Essig will “There are 15 kids is out for the season play infield. on the varsity compet- due to a shoulder inju- Other sophomores ing for playing time,” ry but he will still be include infielder Travis said head coach Nathan presentation is April 19 part of the team as a Lamontagne and desig- Roberge. manager. nated hitter Cameron “Infield and outfield PLYMOUTH — New varsity play- Cochran. positions have one or Pemigewasset Chapter ers this year include Junior Blake Letour- two spots to be filled. of Trout Unlimited will present “Beebe River History” on April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Common Man Inn, Plymouth. Dave Pushee will pres- ent “Beebe River Histo- ry,” a sketch of changes seen in use of the Beebe River watershed from settlers to lumber barons and back to conservation land. The Beebe River is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 COURTESY PHOTO km) river that begins at Dave Pushee will give a presentation on the Beebe River on Black Mountain Pond April 19 in Plymouth. on the southern slopes of Sandwich Mountain Unlimited. He was born learned of The Conserva- in the town of Sandwich. and raised in Lyme, tion Fund’s plan to pur- The river flows south, lived and worked for chase over 5,000 acres in COURTESY PHOTO then turns west through years in southern New Campton and Sandwich. Medalists Sandwich Notch, enter- Hampshire and retired All are welcome. Vis- ing the town of Campton. to Plymouth in 2007. it www.pemigewasset. On April 2, Jon Austin and Noah Dutkewych won gold medals at the BGS Brawls in Concord. Pushee is currently Pushee has been an ad- tu.org and like the group Tristan White earned a silver and Luke Beaulieu and Kayden Cunnington won bronze med- secretary of the Pemige- vocate for the Beebe Riv- on Facebook for more als. Pictured (l to r), Huntington, Beaulieu, Dutkewych, Austin and White. wasset Chapter of Trout er since 2014 when he information.

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nior). Pinch running for the team is junior Jayme Whiting. Second-string play- ers are Bailey (first base, sophomore), Hannah Kirk (right field, junior), Mariah Fryman (center field, senior), Myah Bastian (shortstop, freshman), Jackie LaFlam (second base, sophomore). Enderson said, “Coming back into this year we are excited to get started. Just like any other year we are aiming big. Our main goal is not to just make it to the championship game but to play each and every game as per- fectly as we can.” Enderson contin- ued, “As it is my se- nior year, I’m looking to have our best season as a team. Hopefully we can all work togeth- er and work hard to get that title. You can’t steal second with your foot on first.” Newell added, “This year we have big shoes to fill with the loss of four very strong play- ers. Everyone is push- ing each other to work hard so our lineup is looking to be just as powerful as the past few years. We’re looking for a state championship.” Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat B5 ••• of each month starting lights; and other amaz- ployment Security is Bucky Lewis, 8 p.m. March 14. A variety of ing electronic devices... hosting the Berlin Job An adult comedy show casseroles, salads, baked the library now has two and Resource Fair from at the Rialto Theatre, beans and pies will be robots available during 10 a.m. -2 p.m. This hir- 80 Main St., Lancaster. served. Suppers are at this program. Recon 6.0 ing event is taking place “Wicked Funny” New 5:30 p.m. The price is $7 Programmable Rover ro- at the New Hampshire Hampshire's own co- adult. bots may be programmed Employment Security of- median is scheduled to get a snack and come fice located at 151 Pleas- to perform his fresh North Country Toast- back, patrol and protect ant Street, Berlin NH one-man adult comedy masters now meets at one’s surroundings, per- 03570. show at 8 p.m. Spon- Bailiwicks Restaurant, form spy missions, etc. sored by Northwoods 106 Main Street in Lit- What a super opportu- Friday, April 8 Home Health & Hospice tleton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. nity for kids to get elec- Men’s Breakfast Practice your commu- trified, through playing Group. “The North Tuesday, April 12 nication and leadership with age-specific learn- Country-Its Economic The Catholic Medical skills in an easygoing, ing toys and inventing, Future and its Cultural Center Obesity Treat- no pressure, supportive while advancing core Contributions,” Present- ment Center Outreach Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday atmosphere. Meet every subject knowledge and er: Senator Jeff Wood- Clinic at Androscog- [email protected] Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 2nd and 4th Thursday skills (i.e. science, math, burn. Gorham Congre- gin Valley Hospital is at Littleton. Open to the English, history-social gational/UCC Church, offering a Post-Obesity Ongoing Events: urday's 7 p.m. Big Book public, ages 18 or older. studies). Contact Sue @ Main Street Gorham. 7 Surgery Support Group discussion group, Weeks Please contact e_bris- 466-2525 for more details. a.m. for breakfast with a Meeting from 5:30 to 6 LEGO Monday, 3:30- Hospital, 3rd floor con- [email protected] or call Nessa Platt will be of- free will offering for the p.m. and a Pre-Obesity 4:30 p.m. A variety of ference room. Ongoing. Elaine at 802-473-0120 to fering beginner's yoga Food Pantries in Berlin. Surgery Support Group LEGO bricks and Suplos go to northcountrynh. classes at RizFit on De- Program: 7:30 a.m. All Meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. invites children to ex- Groveton Weight toastmastersclub.org for pot Street in Lancaster men and women invited. in the AVH Mt. Adams plore creativity while Watchers meets Mon- more information. every Saturday at 9 a.m. FMI: 466-3496 Conference Room. For building sensory-motor days at the United The cost will be $10 per more information, skills in a cooperative Methodist Church in Narcotics Anony- class. Call ahead 603-631- Saturday, April 9 please call 326-5797. environment. Gorham Groveton at 6:30 p.m. mous - Trinity Unity 4144 to pre-register and Penny Sale, 11 a.m.–7 Public Library. Methodist Church, Lan- save your spot! p.m, St. Marguerite Mr. Timberdoodle’s Weight Watchers caster Road, Whitefield. d’Youville Parish will Sky Dance, 6:45 p.m. at Plug-in to the Li- meets Thursdays at the Wed. 7- 8 p.m. Connecticut Valley hold the sale at St. 162 North Road, Bethel. brary, Tuesdays, 3:30- Christ United Methodist Sno-Riders Snowmobile Francis Xavier Hall, Experience the spring 4:30 p.m. An electricity Church in Lancaster at Groveton Farmer's Club meets monthly Groveton. romantic dances of the program for school-age 6:30 p.m. Market at Caron's Gate- at the Guildhall, Vt. woodcock. Marvel as kids that enhances ac- way Real Estate on Fri- town building on the Beatles for Sale, 7 they spiral 300 feet into ademic skills through The Presidential Gem days from Noon to 6 p.m. third Saturday of each p.m. A New England the sky and then dive to school-subject relevant and Mineral Society month Beatles tribute band re- impress a mate. Retired toys and crafts. Gorham meets the 2nd Thursday Robots Arrive to at 7 p.m. Meetings turns to perform at the National Park Service Public Library. of the month. There is a Plug-in to the Library!- will be held February 20, St Kieran Community Naturalist Paul Motts program, raffle and re- Every Tuesday from March 19 and April 16, Center For The Arts on will show us this unusu- Who-Who is Reading?, freshments. Jefferson 3:30-4:30pm, the Gorham 2016. Saturday, al spectacle. All ages Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 Town Hall 6:30 p.m. Open Public Library runs New members and This show is spon- welcome. Please wear p.m. School curriculum to all. For more info call an electricity program guests are welcome. For sored by Mt. Washing- warm dark clothing and and routines introduced Sharon O'Neill at 466- (Plug-in to the Library!) information, contact ton Auto Road Com- bring a small flashlight. as fundamental compo- 2395 or Dave Tellman at that is designed to teach John at 802-328-2182. pany.St. Kieran’s is To pre-register please nents in the 1000 Books 837-9764. school-age kids about located at 155 Emery call Annie at 824-3806. before Kindergarten lit- the different types of en- This Week’s St. in Berlin. For tick- Pre-registration is eracy program for chil- Randolph Public Li- ergy. In addition to snap Calendar of Events: ets and more info, call: requested but not re- dren ages newborn to 5 brary-Open Monday and circuits; squishy cir- (603) 752-1028. All ages quired. Sponsored by years of age. Wednesday from 3- 8 p.m. cuits made with home- Thursday, April 7 are welcome. The Mahoosuc Land and Friday and Saturday made play dough; LED New Hampshire Em- Trust invites you to Weeks Diabetes Sup- from 10 a.m. - noon. port Group - The group meets the 3rd Tuesday Jefferson Christian of every month at 7 p.m. Church Sunday Ser- in the Weeks Hospital vices, 8:30 a.m. at the Weeks Memorial Library Board Room. The hos- IOOF Hall, across from pital is located at 173 the Town Hall. Sunday tinue to appear as the ones are “Family Jew- Kelly Ann Riley is called Middle Street Lancaster, School offered during candidates are win- els” by Stuart Woods, “Homespun Holiday.” NH. The group is for di- these services. Everyone nowed before the party “The Gangster” by Also in this series are abetes patients, as well welcome. By Iris W. Baird conventions. Most re- Clive Cussler and Justin “The Perfect Life” by as friends and family cent is “Outsider in the Scott, and “The Four- Patricia Fry, and “Se- of people with diabetes. Coös County Repub- Richard Engel has White House” by Bernie teenth Colony” by Steve crets in the Stitches” by Please contact Casey licans meet on the third been reporting on the Sanders with Huck Gut- Berry. Jo Ann Brown. Dowland at 788-5294 for Thursday of each month Middle East since 1996 man. It’s probably not New fiction includes Quilters who are al- more information. The at the Water Wheel in as a free lancer in Cai- a bad idea when eval- “Summer in Little ways short of time for Diabetes Support Group Jefferson at 7 p.m. For ro, and now as foreign uation the candidates’ Beach Street Bakery” their craft will find some Newsletter can be found more info regarding top- bureau chief for NBC. qualifications to consid- by Jenny Colgan, “Mill- help in two new books. at weeksmedical.org. ic and speakers: contact Among his other talents er foreign policy posi- er’s Valley” by Anna “Easy Does It Quilts” is Eric, 348-1140. he speaks fluent Arabic. tions as well as domestic Quindlen, and “Price- by Georgia Bonesteel. Chronic Disease His new book is more ones. less” by Sherryl Woods. “Portable Patchwork by Self-Management Work- Stark Heritage Cen- than a little chaotic, as is Adriana Trigiani also Wanda E. Brunstetter Donna Lynn Thomas shops “Better Choices, ter, Now Open Saturdays the region from which he has some advice to of- and Jay Brunstetter’s has an even more useful Better Health” is a free and Sundays from noon- reports. fer. Her grandmother’s newest Amish novel is take in “Who says you 2-hour 6 week peer sup- 3 p.m. through October, Called “And Then edict “Don’t Sing at the “The Stubborn Father.” can’t take it with you?” ported workshop held Call Dennis Wayne Lunn All Hell Broke Loose” it Table” is called a set of There’s a new crop She shows how projects each week for people liv- at 636-1881 for other sheds some light on what life lessons about proper of mysteries as well. can be broken down into ing with chronic illness openings. has become an increas- and courteous behavior. Among these are “Miss pieces which can be car- or caring for someone ingly murky situation. Another book of au- Julia Inherits a Mess” ried along by busy peo- with a chronic illness. Addiction Recovery He blames both Bush and tobiographical essays by Ann B. Ross, “The ple. Connect with others who Program - LDS Family Obama administrations is “Nurse, Come You Cracked Spine” by Paige Maria Polushkin understand. Topics cov- Services of The Church for some of the mess, at Here!” by Mary J. Ma- Shelton, and Blood Or- thinks that dumplings ered include nutrition, of Jesus Christ of Lat- least in part because nei- cLeod. She tells stories ange” by Susan Wittig needn’t be relegated to stress-management, ex- ter-day Saints sponsors ther was able to grasp about her experiences Albert. main course stews. In ercise, and communica- weekly Addiction Re- the complexity of the ri- as a visiting nurse in ru- There are several “The Dumpling Cook- tion. Offered in Littleton, covery Meetings. Addic- valries (A good share of ral Scotland. new mysteries as well book” she shares recipes Haverhill, Berlin, North tions can include tobac- the blame as well must In novels all the dif- in the Patchwork collec- for appetizers, soups, Conway and Plymouth. co, alcohol, coffee, tea, go to the European pow- ficult international tion. These are “Bound stews and desserts. Contact Becky at 259- drugs (both prescription ers at the end of the first challenges respond well in Love” by Camy Tang, “Skinny Suppers” by 3700 or bmcenany@ and illegal), gambling, World War, who divided to skillful and forceful “Yesterday’s Secrets” Brooke Griffin offers a nchcnh.org for dates and codependency, self-de- the area without much interference from our by Kelly Ann Riley, selection of 125 light- locations of classes. structive eating patterns regard for the ethnic and heroes. These thrillers “Threads of Truth” by ened up and healthier and compulsive spend- religious groups there. make it all sound so Kristin Eckhardt. And meals for those with TOPS (Take Off ing. The program is Political books con- simple! Among the new a Christmas mystery by limited time to cook. Pounds Sensibly) meets based upon the Twelve Thursday evenings at Steps of Alcoholics Re- the Lancaster Emer- covery meetings are gency Medical Services confidential, free and on- (LEMS) Building, 19 going, and all discussion Mechanic Street, Lan- is held in strict confi- caster. Weigh - in is 5-6 dence. Dress is informal p.m., followed by a meet- and anyone is welcome. ing at 6:15 p.m. Parking Group Leaders: Elder and entrance at rear of and Sister Putnam, 435- building. Call Bonnie at 720-2856, gregput@live. 802-892-6614 for more in- com. Colebrook: Wednes- formation. day, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 26 Lancaster AA Meet- Bridge Street, Cole- ings - Sundays 9:30 a.m. brook. Starts Wednesday 3rd and 11th Step meet- March 11, 2015 ing at Weeks Hospital, Randolph: Tuesday, 3rd floor conference 6:30 p.m, Randolph Hill room. Wednesday's 7 #5, US Route 2, Ran- p.m. - 12 & 12 discussion dolph. group, Weeks Hospital 3rd Floor conference The First Baptist room; Thursday's 8 p.m. Church of North Strat- open discussion, at All ford will again host Saints Catholic Church, monthly potluck suppers Main St., Lancaster. Sat- on the second Saturday B 6 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, April 6, 2016 ••• COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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FSC OFFICE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Office Manager reports directly to the Program Director and is responsible for all financial activity of the Franconia Ski Club.

The Office Manager position is a 5-6 day a week employment in the winter with Saturday and Sunday as key days. POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! Spring, Summer & Fall are scaled back to 2-3 days per week with Full Time, Chronic Care Coordinator weekends off. More time will be needed when the registration period of FSC opens in July and closes in August. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! North Country Hospital’s progressive and well established Medical The Office Manager will be responsible for the following- Home Department is looking for a Chronic Care Coordinator to Did you know that more than 60% of our construction join our team and provide services to patients in our Barton office, a • All financial entry into the FSC Quick Books Accounting nationally recognized Patient Centered Medical Home Primary Care • Billing and payments crew has been with us for five years or more? Practice! • Memberclicks Web Site and weekly email accounts • Responsible for the race credit “Time To Sign Up” account Since 1982 our small business has been committed The Chronic Care Coordinator works closely with primary care • Tracking of Coaches per diem to providing good jobs for individuals in the heavy/ provider led teams provides case management services to assess, • Reimbursement of Coaches expenses provide options and coordinate services to meet the needs of patients • Tracking and reporting of all donations to FSC highway/bridge construction industry. with chronic medical conditions. Works with individuals as well as • Tracking of FSC Bank accounts and deposits To see what we do visit www.facebook.com/rmpiperinc manages panels of high risk patients. This is a 40 hour, 5 day (Monday- • Membership sign up and tracking Friday) position. • Assist the Race Administrator Job requirements: RN with current VT license, strong clinical skills, • Assist Northway Business Services with Payroll If you take pride in the projects you work on, are including case management, as well as demonstrated abilities to • Assist the President of FSC with any Financials needs or reporting hardworking, dependable and skilled in the following problem solve, multi-task, follow through, work independently and • Work with the Treasurer of the FSC Board of Directors trade(s) we encourage you to apply! • Attend FSC Functions when needed also as an integral part of provider led teams. DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS (CDL) The Office Manager will also need to jump in when needed in different This position reports to the Executive Director of Primary Care situations that can arise with the day-to-day operations of FSC. BRIDGE CARPENTERS and Quality and works with other members of the Medical Home Department as well as medical staff, practice staff, a variety of Winter hours: Weekends 7:45- 4:00 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS community organizations and primary care patients and their Weekly- 8:30 – 4:00 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS families.

Summer: Flexible North Country Hospital offers generous paid time off, great benefits, We offer competitive wages and benefits including paid and there are no holidays, evenings or night shifts with this position. No Insurance benefits as of now holidays, vacation pay, health, dental, retirement and North Country Hospital supports professional growth through Seasons pass with Cannon is included and employee discount travel pay. certifications and continuing education. The Office Manager Position is a salaried 12-month position Salary is dependent on experience. Please visit North Country Hospital’s career opportunities online at For more information or to apply: www.northcountryhospital.org to review additional information for Please email letter of interest to [email protected]. Call (603)536-4154 this opportunity. Visit www.rmpiper.com/employment.htm Or stop by! 141 Smith Bridge Road Interested candidates may apply Online at www.northcountryhospital.org Plymouth, NH 03264 For additional information contact: Equal Opportunity Employer Tina Royer, Recruitment Coordinator Human Resources POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! North Country Hospital 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855 Part Time, Medical Social Worker # 802-334-3210 Ext. 407 Email: [email protected] North Country Hospital’s progressive and well established Medical Home Department is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team and provide services to patients in our Barton office, a nationally recognized Patient Centered Medical Home Primary Care Practice!

The Medical Social Worker works closely with primary care provider teams, provides direct services to patients and their families, assisting them in understanding and adapting to the realities imposed by illness. Provides supportive services, short term counseling and crisis management. Develops a plan of care to meet social/health needs by utilizing available community resources. This is a 20 hour week day position, specific days/hours to be determined. Job requirements: Masters in Social Work with current VT license, Early Childhood/Special Educator strong clinical skills, including crisis management, as well as demonstrated abilities to work in a fast paced environment, multi- Family-Centered Early Supports & Services Program task, work independently and also be an integral part of provider (early intervention) is currently seeking a licensed edu- teams. cator to provide special instruction for infants & toddlers This position reports to the Executive Director of Primary Care (birth to three) in Upper Grafton County and/or Coos and Quality and works with other members of the Medical Home Counties. The position has the possibility of being a Department as well as medical staff, practice staff, a variety of full time (35 hours) or part time (19 hours) per week community organizations and primary care patients and their depending on the candidate/s. families. • On-call housing available.

North Country Hospital offers generous paid time off, great benefits, This person will work directly with families in the child’s and there are no holidays, evenings or night shifts this position. North home environment. Developmental screenings/evalua- Country Hospital supports professional growth through certifications tions & service coordination/case management functions and continuing education. will be performed. Travel required -100% reimbursable.

Please visit North Country Hospital’s career opportunities online at www.northcountryhospital.org to review additional information for Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Special Educa- this opportunity. tion, LICSW, &/or related field required. MA or M.Ed. preferred. NH Teaching Certification in early childhood, Interested candidates may apply special education or related field required. Experience Online at www.northcountryhospital.org 2 with ages birth to three preferred. For additional information contact: Tina Royer, Recruitment Coordinator Human Resources This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of North Country Hospital adequate auto insurance and the completion of criminal 189 Prouty Drive, and background checks. Northern Human Services is an Newport, VT 05855 Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. # 802-334-3210 Ext. 407 Email: [email protected] Send cover letter and resume to:

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WHITE MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BERLIN, NH FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION ASSISTANT THROUGH PROFESSOR OF NURSING POSITION #W1R00032 Whitefield AVAILABLE 08/15/16

Public Works Department $41,110.65 - $59,684.10 Annually Position Available Benefit package included View job description and apply at http://www.wmcc.edu/about-wmcc/ The Whitefield Public Works Department white-mountains-community-college-job-page is accepting applications for a Temporary, Full-Time, Truck Driver / Equipment FMI: Gretchen Taillon, Human Resources (603) 342-3003, [email protected] Operator / Labor. Closing date for applications is 04/08/16. Applicants must hold a valid CDL A or B driver's Employee shall be required to pay an agency/union fee. license and have experience in operating heavy EEO trucks and construction equipment. The successful applicant needs to be able to lift heavy weight on a daily basis, work nights and weekends in the winter months and reside in an area which allows them to report to the town garage within 20 minutes at normal NFI North, Inc. driving speeds. Applicants must participate in a pre- Creating diverse and innovative services for people employment physical, drug/alcohol testing, motor vehicle record check. Direct Care Counselor (Full Time & Relief): Ideal can- didates will have prior experience working with adoles- Applications can be obtained and accepted at the cents and thrive in a team oriented environment. You must be flexible and available to work evenings and weekends. Whitefield Public Works Department, 13 Anna Drive Bachelor’s degree preferred however must have at least 12 Whitefield, NH, 03598 between the hours of 7 a.m. and credits in Human Service field and be actively working to- 2 p.m., until the position is filled. wards a bachelor’s degree. Relief is an excellent opportuni- ty for college students seeking internship hours or individ- uals interested in working some hours during the evenings, The Town of Whitefield is an nights, weekends and occasionally days. Full time positions Equal Opportunity Employer. start at $13/hr. Special Ed Teacher: Bachelors in Education, NH teaching certificate and experience with population. Teacher’s Aide: 40 Hour a week position, Bachelor’s de- CARROLL gree and Power Professional II license required. Will work in classroom setting, tutoring in English and math skills, POLICE DEPARTMENT supervision of clients, teaching life skills and working as Twin Mountain, NH part of a team. We offer an excellent benefit package for full time employees Full Time Police Officer Position with health and dental, paid vacation, sick and holidays, tu- FULL TIME OPPORTUNTIES ition reimbursement, excellent training, career growth and The Town of Carroll Police Department is currently MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST OR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN supportive work environment. NFI North is a proud partner opening an application period for an experienced full Full-time (40 hours/week) including every 4th weekend, one or two nights with College for America at Southern New Hampshire Uni- time Police Officer. Preference will be afforded to those per week on call, and benefit eligible. versity, an accredited, nonprofit college. We offer employees candidates already certified by the Police Standards and their family members’ bachelor and associate programs REGISTERED NURSE completely online at your own pace for 2,500 a year or less. Training Council for the State of New Hampshire Full-time night position (36 hrs. /week), 7:00pm-7:30am including weekend (NHPSTC) or whose out- of-state certifications would shifts, and benefit eligible. Current RN license in the State of New Please send resume and cover letter to: Program Director, be recognized by NHPSTC. Candidates will be required Hampshire, ACLS, PALS, BLS required. PO Box 209, Jefferson, NH 03583 or email nfinorthhr@nafi. to complete physical agility test, oral board, polygraph, com medical and psychological examinations as well as an PER DIEM OPPORTUNITIES Visit www.nfinorth.com EOE/AA extensive background investigation. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Per diem position, qualified applicant must be ARRT registered or registry Application package with instructions can be picked eligible. Willing to learn CT and rotate call, including nights, weekends and up at the Carroll Town Hall, 92 School Street, Twin holidays is a must. Mountain, NH 03595 COOK Per diem day position with the possibility of evening and weekend shifts. Salary commensurate with experience. Paid vacation, sick leave, NH Retirement System and a flexible benefits REGISTERED NURSE Per diem position and includes all shifts. Current RN license in the State of package including health. New Hampshire, ACLS, PALS, BLS required Please submit a full cover letter and resume to the If interested please apply Online address listed no later than 1 May 2016 @ 1500 hrs. www.ucvh.org Lowe’s is now hiring! Carroll Police Department Human Resources Lowe’s of Littleton, NH is currently looking for Attention: Corporal Tadd Bailey Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576 friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable people to join 480 Route 3 South our team! P.O.B. 203 603.388.4236 Open interviews are held every Twin Mountain, NH 03262 [email protected] EOE Thursday from 1pm-3pm We currently have openings for both Seasonal and Permanent positions. Experienced Vacation Rental Manager We offer: We have grown in 20+ years from a single sales Flexible Schedules, Competitive Wages, and office to one of the top 20 firms in the State of NH Quarterly Bonus Opportunities. Retail experience is helpful, but not required. by having “A Reputation for Results” and putting Career Advancement Opportunities available. our clients first. Please apply at www.lowes.com/careers or We are looking for an experienced Rental Manager at our in store kiosk.

to work primarily out of our Bretton Woods Lowe’s is an equal opportunity affirmative action office. This position is charged with a variety employer. All qualified applicants will receive of responsibilities that incorporate our suite consideration for employment without regard to race, of services in the vacation rental department. color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran You would be responsible for overseeing our status, or disability. existing vacation rental program and managing and growing it for the future. This is a full time position that will require some weekends, most holidays and occasional evenings.

We are passionate about our work because it’s rewarding. Our standards and expectations are high, and our team is committed to the highest standards in the industry. Confidentially contact Broker/Owner Andy Smith. Email your resume to: [email protected]. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat B9 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

Patrol Officer Help Wanted: The Gorham Police Department is accepting applications consisting of a Letter of Intent and resumé for a full-time Patrol Officer and to establish an enabling list. Accounting & Office Competitive benefits package offered. Applicants must possess a high-school Mount Washington diploma or its equivalent and will be required to pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological test, and polygraph test. Cog Railway Letters of intent and resumés should be submitted to the: GORHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT Join one of New Hampshire’s premier attractions for a fun and rewarding career. Responsibilities include all aspects of the daily accounting operations. Cash, A/P, A/R, and payroll. Preparation of 20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581 financial statements , payroll tax returns and budgets in coordination with CFO and GM. Must have Attention: Chief of Police excellent accounting and organization expertise/experience, proficiency with Quickbooks, standard (603) 466-2334 business software, human resource and interpersonal skills. This is a year-round position working with great people in every aspect of the organization and a dynamic, exciting environment. Compen- Application deadline: April 15, 2016 The Town of Gorham is an equal opportunity employer. sation and full benefits include health, dental and other insurances. 401k and profit sharing plan; hourly wage commensurate with experience and expertise. Send resume, references and wage requirements to Bill Bedor, CFO, at [email protected] or 603.616.6503.

Help Wanted: Are You Experienced in Marketing, Mount Washington Negotiations & Delivering Unparalleled Customer Service? Cog Railway Due to tremendous growth, we are seeking Sales Associates to join our growing team in several offices. Summit Post Office We have grown in 20+ years from a single sales office to one of the top A wonderful opportunity awaits the right person! Ride the train, enjoy 20 firms in the State of NH by having “A Reputation for Results” and amazing scenery and meet interesting people. putting our clients first. Did you know, not all of our associates came This full time position involves sale of tickets and postage at the from a real estate background – they came from customer service & summit of Mount Washington, sort and delivery of mail. sales backgrounds that have propelled them to success in the real estate Computer and customer service skills required. Apply online at thecog. market. com. Mount Washington Cog Railway is an equal opportunity employer. Located at 3168 Base Road, Mount Washington, NH 03589. Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to have: flexibility in your schedule, be able to set your own hours, control over your income, the ability to work independently but with the benefit of a strong & successful team supporting your efforts?

We are passionate about our work because it’s rewarding. Our standards and expectations are high, and our team is A partnership between MHM Services and Centene Corporation, is a committed to the highest standards in the leading provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities nationwide. industry. Are you interested? Contact Broker/ Centurion of Vermont is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to Owner Andy Smith confidentially. Email your the Vermont Department of Corrections. We invite you to learn more about resume to: [email protected]. the environment that is often referred to as “nursing’s best kept secret”… Correctional Nursing. We are currently seeking a FULL TIME and PER DIEM nursing at Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury, VT.

We are seeking a Full Time LPN or RN to work the evening shift (2p-10). It consists of 4 eight hour shifts, along with PER DIEM RNs and LPNs all shifts. Requirements: •Completion of an accredited registered nursing program •Must hold a valid Vermont RN or LPN license •Progressive nursing experience in nursing care with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience •Experience in acute care, ambulatory care or correctional environment preferred •Must be able to pass the Vermont Department of Corrections background investigation and obtain security clearance.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for FULL TIME including: •Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance •Health savings account with matching employer contributions •20 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays •401(k) retirement plan with employer match •Career development benefit •Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care •Wellness activity subsidy •Access to corporate discount programs B 10 Coös County Democrat Wednesday, April 6, 2016 ••• Home of the Jumbo Ad, own-to-TT own reachingreachi loyalloreachi yng al readers of elevenele en wv weeklyeeklykly paperspap

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Signs on side and front moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. All real estate advertising in this of building as well as free-standing sign measures 12”x18”/ May be seen at the Part-Time Help newspaper is subject to post near road. 2,000 sq. ft. showroom on Coos County Democrat, 79 Main St., Wanted The Federal Fair Housing Law main floor with additional 1,000 sq.ft. Lancaster, NH. Price, $4; if mailed, $8. which makes it illegal storage on 2nd.floor. Natural wood interior Call 603-788-4939 or email “to make, print, or published any notice, with in-ceiling lighting and carpeted display [email protected] HOME CAREGIVER NEEDED statement, or advertisement, with respect room flooring. Town water/sewer, 200 amp. on Saturdays and Sundays 8-4. to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that in- electrical service with hot air heating Bulletin Board Caring for an elderly female in dicates any preference, limitation, or dis- system to main floor. Electric hot water home environment. Call Jean at crimination based on race, color, religion, heater, toilet with hand sink. Snowplow- 603-837-9943. References required. sec, handicap, familial status or national ing/sanding and rubbish removal provided. UMPIRES WANTED origin, r an intention to make any such Serious inquiries only call (603) 838-6596. THE NH Baseball Umpires Looking for dependable, dedicate workers preference, limitation or discrimination.” Association is looking for adults 18 yrs (The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 to fill a variety of positions. Must have a LITTLETON: or older that are interested in umpiring U,S,C, 3604(c)) dependable source of transportation, as Commercial Retail/Office Space. High School baseball. No experience This paper will not knowingly accept well as, cell phone. 900 sf for rent. Located just off I-93, Exit necessary we will train you. Classes any adverting which is in violation of the 42, Route 302 on c high traffic Meadow will be held in Conway, NH starting law. Our readers are hereby Ground Maintenance: weed trimming, Street. Call 603-444-3486 April 9th or 10th. Contact Brent Covell informed, that all dwellings advertised pruning trees, mulching and raking. Use for appointment at [email protected] or Lee of the following equipment is necessary: in this newspaper are available on Champagne at weed trimmers, shears, chainsaw and an equal opportunity basis. [email protected] for more backpack blowers. To complain of discrimination call information. HUD toll free at Housekeeping: Cleaning of log cabin 1-800-669-9777 Barn/Garage/Yard rentals, restrooms and laundry room. For The Washington DC area, please call Must be a healthy, detailed oriented HUD at 275-9200. Sale person that is able to work efficiently in a The toll free telephone number for the fast past environment. hearing impaired is Yard/Garage Sale April 15-16 9-2 1-800-927-9275. 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Pets/Breeders TWIN MOUNTAIN- ONE bedroom 2nd floor apt. Hardwood floors, lots of windows, small outside deck. Nice building located in GIANT SCHNAUZER PUPPIES, a great part of town. Only 5 miles to Bretton Born 1/18/16. Quality pups, home Woods. Available now at $575/mth, raised, first shots, tails and dewclaws includes heat/hot water. Call Jim done. Hypoallergenic and great Drummond at 603-616-5857. temperaments. Both parents on premises. Ready to go April 1, 2016. $800.00- Call Dan @ 603-973-0391 TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT available at Colonial Court in Littleton NH. $668.00 per month, heat and hot water included. LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER On-site laundry and parking. Close to town. Dogs Conway clinic $80-$160 Call Stewart Property Management. Cats Mobile clinic NH&ME $60-$75 603-444-5244. EHO. Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.RozzieMay.org 603-447-1373 Mobile/Modular Homes General Help Wanted 55+ MODEL HOMES “Open Sundays 12 to 2” 4 homes on display from $89,995 to CHEF, LINE COOKS. $139,900 w/ garage. RT 93 exit #23, Talented dinner chef and line cook. right to Post office, left 800’ call Must be experienced; Must be 603-387-7463. Mansfield woods, 88 capable of doing high volume and quality north, Rt 132, New Hampton. NH work. Show us your creativity. Retro/ contemporary dining featuring farm to table al a carte menu. Please email Vacation Rentals [email protected] or call 603 569 9900 Wolfeboro DEER PARK LAKESIDE CONDO FT Office/Customer Service Position For SLEEPS FIVE. MOUNTAIN VIEWS, Busy Granite Importer in Littleton, NH. FULLY EQUIPPED. STEP OUT TO Must Be Able To Meet Specific Dead Lines SANDY BEACH. A HUNDRED STEPS & Achieve High Level Of Accuracy. MS TO THE CLUBHOUSE. $900/WK Office Skills A Must. Resumes Welcomed INCLUDES TAX AND CLEANING by [email protected] 508 539 1872 Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Coös County Democrat B11 •••

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