www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Publishing news & views of Lancaster, Groveton, Whitefield, Lunenburg & other towns of the upper Connecticut River valley of New Hampshire & Vermont [email protected] VOL. CXLIV, NO. 19 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011 LANCASTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE: 603-788-4939 FORTY PAGES 75¢ Tuning up Much of mill complex could be demolished Town briefs public on meeting with owners, seeks input By Mike Fournier Although light on specifics, would be removed and the Contributing Writer Groveton Acquisitions officials grounds reclaimed. NORTHUMBERLAND – The Jerome Epstein and Ken Miller Groveton Acquisitions recent- board of selectmen held a meet- have indicated to the board that ly acquired the mortgage rights, ing on Monday evening, May 2, to they are leaning toward demoli- formerly owned by Caterpillar Fi- brief the public on the results of tion of all of the mill complex with nancial, to the former Groveton their April 26 meeting with repre- the exception of a 40,000-square- Paperboard portion of the prop- sentatives of Groveton Acquisi- foot warehouse and a rail spur. erty and are seeking a way to set- tions LLC, the owners of the for- The building would essentially be tle with the town on the back tax- mer Wausau mill properties in sold for its scrap metal value and town. any environmental hazards Mill, PAGE A17 Northern Pass believes it will be able to acquire ROWs By Edith Tucker Both NSTAR and Northeast ward with the controversial proj- [email protected] Utilities (NU) state in their most ect. The Northern Pass parent recent 10K quarterly reports NPT, which proposes to spend companies have told the federal filed last week with the U.S. Se- $1.1 billion to build a transmis-

PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER government they believe the in- curities and Exchange Commis- sion line through New Hampshire Elizabeth Perry of Lancaster, got a reassuring hug from her dad, Lou Perry, as she sat in his lap next to ternational power transmission sion (SEC) that Northern Pass to bring 1,200-megawatts of low- her grandmother, Tammy McCartney, as she covered her ears to shut out the loud blast of brasses made line will be able to gain the need- Transmission (NPT) expects to carbon electricity from Quebec- by members of the White Mountain Regional High School Jazz Band during the their warm-up before ed rights of way for the proposed be able to acquire the necessary playing their pieces at the April 29 Pops Concert. project to be built. rights-of-way (ROW) to go for- Northern Pass, PAGE A16 Mason is Stratford Valedictorian STRATFORD — The faculty WMRHS Honors Speakers named and administration at Strat- WHITEFIELD — The Honors ford Public School have an- Speakers for the graduating nounced its honors speakers Class of 2011 have been an- for the Class of 2011. nounced, according to Erik An- This year’s Valedictorian is derson, Principal of White Kelly Jean Mason, daughter of Mountains Regional High Scott and Heidi Mason of School. Peter Wilkinson will North Stratford. Throughout give the Valedictory Address, her high school career, Kelly Jacob Barker the Salutatory Ad- has received numerous dress, and Patrick Church, the awards for her consistently Honors Address. high academic performance. Valedictorian Peter Wilkin- She was inducted into the For the last two years Kel- son is the son of Jon and Sharon Jacob Barker Peter Wilkinson Erik Anderson Mary Nugent Chapter of the Wilkinson of Lancaster. Peter is National Honor Society in her ly has been enrolled in the currently President of the Se- This year, the Honors Ad- Involved in the NH YMCA Youth Mountains Regional to be elect- sophomore year. She is the Early Childhood Education nior Class. He has also been a dress will be presented by and Government program since ed Governor. This year, he was president of the school’s Tri- program, a course that is member of the National Honor Patrick Church, son of Edward freshman year, Patrick became one of two students from NH to M Music Honor Society, Stu- available to students through Society, Student Council, and and Donna Church of Lancaster. the first student from White be selected to the United States dent Council and National Valedictorian, PAGE A18 the NH YMCA Youth and Gov- Senate Youth Program where he Honor Society. ernment Program for the last spent a week in Washington this Tillotson Corp. gives Ocean Properties three years. A dedicated leader, Groveton High School Prom Royals spring. Throughout high Peter has contributed greatly to school, Patrick has been in- more time for due diligence WMRHS through his academics volved in Band, Student Coun- By Edith Tucker 10 days and the second for 30 and activities. This year, he cil, and National Honor Society. [email protected] days, making Ocean Proper- helped organize the first WM- This year, he was elected to DIXVILLE — The Balsams ties’ decision date as to RHS school wide lip dub and the serve as the Student Represen- resort will open on May 27, but whether to go forward on or recent Talent Show fundraiser tative to the School Board. He is its pending sale to Ocean Prop- before May 23. for classmate, Brooke Ramsdell. a founding member of both the erties Ltd. Hotel and Resorts of Ocean Properties originally Involved in athletics NHIAA Student Athletic Coun- Portsmouth may not have been apparently thought it would throughout high school, Peter cil, and the WMRHS Athletic completed by then. The Tillot- only take 30 days for its due has been a member of the Var- Council, and he has played soc- son Corp. is committed to diligence after the Tillotson sity golf, soccer, and track and cer, basketball, and baseball opening the resort on time and Corp.’s March 10 decision to field teams. He has worked sum- throughout high school. A Na- operating it until a sale is com- sell the 7,700-acre property to mers at the Colonel Town Safe tional Merit Scholarship Quali- pleted. Balville, LLC, created for this Haven program and has volun- fier, Granite State Scholar, NH Two extensions were re- purchase. The legal and finan- teered for the Colonel Town Scholar, and NH Scholar Ath- quested and received by Ocean cial specialists responsible for Recreation Department. A Gran- lete, Patrick was accepted into Properties to allow it to per- the due diligence expected to ite State Scholar, NH Scholar, the University of Maine Honors form a very thorough due dili- have work completed by mid- and NH Scholar Athlete, Peter Program and will major in Com- gence before going forward April. was accepted into the Universi- munications. with the purchase of the Bal- As that date neared, howev- ty of New Hampshire Honors sams Hotel and Resort from the er, a 10-day extension was Program and will major in Engi- Tillotson Corporation of Lex- sought. neering. ington, Mass., explained Tillot- With snow still covering the Salutatorian Jacob Barker is How the son Corporation president ground, even more time was the son of Larry and Heidi Bark- week went Tom Deans of North Conway in needed, Deans said. er of Lancaster. Jake is cur- a Sunday afternoon telephone As time ran out, however, rently the President of the Na- Some quality interview. tional Honor Society of which The first extension was for Diligence, PAGE A16 he has been a member for three time with Mom years. He has also served as Freshman Class President, par- ticipated in Student Council, Weekly contest winner and served as Executive Assis- tant to the Governor of the NH INDEX YMCA Youth and Government PHOTO BY BRIAN EMERSON program in which he has been Paul Frizzell and Margaret Pelletier of the Junior Class were Business Directory ...... B11 involved throughout high crowned this year's King and Queen at Groveton's 2011 Prom. school. Jacob is also a three- Calendar ...... B10 sport athlete at White Moun- tains Regional where he has Pittsburg shooting suspect Classified ...... B9-11 been a member of the Varsity baseball, soccer and Nordic ski indicted for murder Dining ...... A13 teams. By Melissa Grima burg home and were able to run Editorials & Letters ...... A4-5 In the fall of his junior year, [email protected] for help despite being wounded Jake studied at The Mountain LANCASTER — The man ac- by the shotgun blasts. Obituaries ...... A2 School of Milton Academy. cused of killing one and injuring Arsenault is charged with There he further developed his two more in a November shoot- first degree murder, and an al- Real Estate ...... A14 ing in Pittsburg has been indict- strong interest in the environ- ternate charge of second degree Sports ...... B1-5 ment. He also has extensive vol- ed on murder charges. murder, for the death of Flan- unteer experience with the Ap- Kenneth Arsenault, 50 of ders. He was indicted by a Coös palachian Mountain Club Three Stewartstown, is accused of Grand Jury on April 28, on that Mile Island Camp in Laconia. A killing 21-year-old Justin Flan- and additional charges of at- ders in Pittsburg on Nov. 2. tempted murder and first-de- Christina Morin of Berlin was the winner of week eight of our Granite State Scholar, NH Schol- Shooting victims Tanya Ran- gree assault for the injuries to Facebook photo contest with this inspired winter scene. Check us ar, and NH Scholar Athlete, Ja- cloes, 30 of Colebrook and Jessie Rancloes and Parker. out on Facebook to enter your photos…there are four weeks left in cob will major in Environmental Parker, 25 of Littleton, survived the contest before a grand prize winner is selected. Studies at St. Lawrence Univer- sity. the attack at Arsenault’s Pitts- Pittsburg, PAGE A18 A2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Raymond A. Jackson Oscar A. Beaulieu LANCASTER — Raymond A. nieces and two nephews living in ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Oscar A. Mount Washington and the preser- 12 grandchildren; two great-grand- Jackson, 86, formerly of Burnside other states. Beaulieu, 62, formerly of Twin vation of the Old Man of the Moun- children; a sister Georgia Cour- Street, died on Tuesday evening, His wife of 56 years, Justine Mountain, died on Saturday, April tain in Franconia Notch. He also chaine; and three brothers, Bruce May 3, 2011, at Country Village Claire (Gessner) Jackson and a 30, 2011, at St. Johnsbury Health worked for many years as O. Beaulieu, Bryant R. Beaulieu, and Health Care Center in Lancaster. sister Geneva Jackson Kondrat and Rehabilitation, where he has groundskeeper at the Maplewood Dennis J. Beaulieu. Raymond was born in Grove- died previously. resided for five years. Golf Course in Bethlehem. A brother Dwight D. Beaulieu ton on March 11, 1925, the son of Visiting hours were held on Oscar was born in Whitefield, Memberships include Ameri- died previously. Edwin H. and Edith L. (Sheltry) Sunday evening, May 8, from 5 to N.H., on Sept. 12, 1948, the son of can Legion Post #41, North Star Visiting hours were held on Fri- Jackson. Raymond grew up in 7 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home Roland and Beulah (Rines) Lodge #8 F&AM, Veterans of For- day, May 6, at the Bailey Funeral Groveton graduating from Grove- in Lancaster. A funeral service Beaulieu. eign Wars, Elks, and the Disable Home. A Masonic service was held ton High School in 1943. was held on Monday at the fu- He was a longtime North Coun- American Veterans. Oscar enjoyed during visiting, followed by military During World War II, he served neral home. Reverend Ron Bruce, try resident, raised in Twin Moun- hunting fishing and golfing in his honors. Burial will be held at the with the U.S. Navy and was hon- pastor of the Christ United tain. He served in Viet Nam with the spare time. convenience of the family. orably discharged as an FIC in Raymond A. Jackson Methodist Church, officiated. US Marine Corp. For many years he Family members include two Donations may be made in his 1946. He returned to Groveton Burial with military honors fol- was employed on the bridge crew sons, Ron J. Beaulieu and Rob J. memory to the Disabled American and went to work at Groveton Pa- years. lowed in Summer Street Ceme- with the State of NH Highway De- Beaulieu; two daughters, Brandy Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, per Company, retiring there when He was an avid fly fisherman tery. partment. His job included work on Lee Farias and Carey Lynn Landry; OH 45250-0301. owned by James River Corp. He and he enjoyed dancing and For more information or to was the supervisor of the electric woodworking. send an online condolence, go to Roger N. Burrows department there for 46 and a half Family members include eight www.baileyfuneralhome.com. WARREN — Roger Newell Bur- Town of Sandwich Highway De- Blanche Burrows of Meredith; a rows, 80, of Glencliff Home of The partment during the 1960s and brother Philip T. Burrows of Alice M. Bigelow Elderly, died on April 26, 2011, af- 1970s, an independent logger in Meredith; and numerous nieces Alice Maryann Bigelow, 98, Howland and wife Gloria of Cemetery on Saturday, May 14, ter a long illness. the late 1970s, and finally for Clark and nephews. died peacefully on Wednesday, Nahunta, Ga.; Andrew L. How- 2011 at 1 p.m. with Alta Chase, D Born in Sandwich, on Nov. 1, Construction before retiring in Family members who died pre- Dec. 1, 2010 at Country Village- land and wife Blanche of Gilman, Min., officiating. 1930, he was the son of the late 1988. viously include Roger’s half broth- Genesis Elder Care Center in Vt.; and Oscar M. Howland and In lieu of flowers, memorial Frank N. and Eldora F. (Taylor) Bur- Roger enjoyed anything and er Clayton, a half sister Vita, a half Lancaster. wife MaryEllen of Lancaster; 17 donations may be made in Al- rows. everything about Country and brother James, and a half sister Born on Feb. 13, 1912 in Strat- grandchildren and several great ice’s name to the Week’s Med- He was a resident of Sandwich Western, including music and Margaret. ford Hollow, the daughter of Levi and great-great grandchildren ical Center, Cardiac Rehab., c/o for nearly 50 years before relocat- movies; especially the oldies. He A funeral service was held at and Flora (Barron) Partigue, she and nieces and nephews. Kathy St. Onge, 173 Middle ing to Manchester in 1980. In 1991 would spend a great deal of time The Center Harbor Christian lived most of her life on Bog Her mother and father; two Street, Lancaster, NH 03582. he returned to the Moultonboro visiting with family and friends, Church on May 7. Burial was at Road until going to Country Vil- husbands Maurice Howland and Arrangements are under the area, also living in Ashland and Os- while reminiscing about “the good Elm Hill Cemetery in Center Sand- lage in 2002. ?She loved fishing Harry Bigelow; four brothers; six direction of Armstrong-Charron sipee before finally moving to War- ole' days.” wich. and gardening. She was known sisters and two grandchildren Funeral Home in Groveton. Go ren. He leaves his son Thomas F. In lieu of flowers donations as “Nana” to the kids around the died previously. to www.armstrongcharronfuner- In 1953 he enlisted in the Army Burrows of Moultonboro; daugh- may be made to the American Can- Hollow. A graveside service will be alhome.com for directions to and was stationed at Fort Dix, N.J. ters, Lisa A. Morrill of Meredith cer Society, NH Division, 2 Com- She leaves three sons Roy N. held in the Center Stratford the services. Once returning home, he held var- and Sandra J. Coolidge and hus- merce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, ious positions in the construction band Peter of Center Sandwich; NH 03110. industry, including truck driver for five grandchildren; three great Arrangements are under the di- Lorraine P. Tetreault L.E. Avery during the 1950s, The grandchildren; his former wife rection of NH Cremation Society. Lorraine P. (Tippitt) Tetreault, School, class of 1946. NH 03584; the Oncology Depart- 83, of Garden Way in Groveton, Interment will be on Saturday, ment at Week’s Medical Center, John A. Farnham died on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at May 21, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the c/o Kathy St. Onge, 173 Middle LANCASTER — John A. Farn- 1997 when owned by Wausau Pa- Calling hours will be held on Week’s Medical Center. She was a Northumberland Cemetery with Street, Lancaster, NH 03584; or ham, 64, died on Friday, May 6, per. Wednesday, May 11, from 5 to 7 33-year breast cancer survivor. Fr. Daniel Deveau officiating. the Groveton Ambulance Corp., 2011, at Dartmouth Hitchcock His hobbies included collect- p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Born on July 17, 1927 in ?In lieu of flowers, memorial c/o Sandra Mason, 7 Arlington Medical Center in Lebanon. ing memorabilia and postcards Lancaster. A memorial service will Northumberland, a daughter of donations may be made in Lor- Ave., Groveton, NH 03582. John was born in Hanover on from the local areas. He was a be held on Friday, May 13 at 11 Robert and Ellen (Morgan) Tip- raine’s name to either the North One may go to www.arm- May 6, 1947, the only child of member of the John Weeks VFW a.m., at the Christ United pitt, she was a lifelong resident Woods Home Health and Hos- strongcharronfuneralhome.com Joseph and Persis (Parker) Farn- Post 3041, Lancaster and the Fre- Methodist Church in Lancaster. and graduated Groveton High pice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, for directions to the cemetery. ham. He was a lifelong resident of donwarell American Legion Post Rev. Ron Bruce, pastor, will offici- Lancaster graduating from Lan- 17, Groveton. ate. Burial will follow in the Sum- caster Academy in 1966. Family members include his mer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. Carolyn Lunn During Vietnam he served with wife Sara (Holroyd) Farnham; a In lieu of flowers donations may the U.S. Army, serving as a Combat son Bevan JohnFarnham of Wal- be made in his memory to the NH A graveside committal serv- urday, May 14, 2011 at 1 p.m. in Arrangements are under the Infantryman with the 101st Air- pole and a daughter Kelly Caterino Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, ice for Carolyn Lunn, who died the Park Street Cemetery in direction of Bailey Funeral borne Division and the 3rd Battal- and her husband James of New Mil- Tilton, NH 03276, checks made Nov. 26, 2010, will be held on Sat- Whitefield. Home, Lancaster. ion 187th Regiment “Rakkasans.” ford, N.J.; two stepdaughters, payable to: The NH Veterans Home He was awarded a Bronze Star and Heather Vermette of Lancaster and Benefit Fund. Archie C. Collins Combat Infantrymen’s Badge. He Hillary Morris and her husband Go to www.baileyfh.net for A graveside committal service urday, May 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. in Arrangements are under the worked for over 20 years at Grove- Joel of Birmingham, Ala.; and six more information or to send an on- for Archie C. Collins, who died on the Number Ten Cemetery in Lan- direction of Bailey Funeral Home, ton Paper Co., retiring there in grandchildren. line condolence. Dec. 22, 2010, will be held on Sat- caster. Lancaster. Estate planning seminar set for May 12 Elsie C. Donnelly LANCASTER — Country Village on: living wills; health care powers an individual and his loved ones. Center is sponsoring “Estate Plan- of attorney; durable powers of at- The seminar will be presented by Elsie Catherine “Putsey” Don- Born on Jan. 26, 1930 in Burial will be on Saturday, May ning — Planning Ahead… Secur- torney; wills and trusts. Seminar Elise Salek of Sulloway & Hollis nelly, 81, formerly of Route 110 in Yarmouth, Me., a daughter of 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the ing Your Future” on Thursday, May participants will learn what these P.L.L.C. Space is limited. RSVP to Groveton, died at St. Vincent de William and Florida (Girard) Northumberland Cemetery. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The free documents are, why they are im- Country Village Center, 91 Country Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Mathurin, she was a graduate of One may go to www.arm- seminar will include discussion portant and how they may affect Village Road, Lancaster, 788-4735. Center in Berlin, after a long ill- Groveton High School, class of strongcharronfuneralhome.com ness. 1948. for directions to the cemetery. Use plant oil to fight ticks A recent study reported that Maine Medical Research Institute available as EcoExempt IC2. the Northeast is crawling with deer in South Portland. On the other “Our current research is ad- Birth — LeBlanc ticks. Consequently, it’s America’s hand, areas treated with many syn- dressing the question about non- hotbed for Lyme disease. Aside thetic pesticides are off-limits to target arthropods,” adds Rand. Peter and Melissa LeBlanc of ounces and measured 21 inches from watching for the distinctive livestock for at least 12 hours. Ap- “That data is still being analyzed.” Dover would like to announce long. She is welcomed by her big “bull’s-eye” rash signaling infec- plied at the height of tick season in At this point, the Northeast IPM the birth of their daughter, Alay- brother Andrew LeBlanc. Her pa- tion, there’s a new way to reduce 2008, IC2 was nearly as effective at Center advice is that IC2, as applied na Carmen LeBlanc. Alayna was ternal grandparents are Daniel risks. The Northeast Integrated controlling adult deer ticks as bifen- to flowering plants, has no adverse born on Monday, March 7, 2011 LeBlanc of Nashua and John Pest Management center has fund- thrin, Rand reports. And the de- immediate effect on bee abun- at 6:02 a.m. at Wentworth Dou- Mulligan and Joanne LeBlanc of ed projects aimed at protecting hu- crease in ticks lasted into the fol- dance. But that’s only a preliminary glass Hospital in Dover. She Merrimack. Her maternal grand- man health. One is to use a food- lowing spring. IC2 is commercially conclusion, he cautions. weighed nine pounds and .3 parents are Daniel and Marilyn grade blend of plant oils called IC2, containing mostly rosemary oil. JEFFERSON “There’s nothing to prevent cat- LANCASTER WEATHER SUMMARY Boynton of Bradenton, Fla. and tle or horses from grazing in a pas- By Dave Haas Note: Degree Day Year begins CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE Denise Hood Boynton of Lan- ture sprayed with IC2,” assures Pe- Week of May 1 - 7 July 1 and ends June 30. caster. ter Rand, project leader at the TEMPERATURE: Precipitation: High Week 75 5/2 Total Week 0.80 586-7972 Low Week 30 5/1 COÖS COUNTY COÖS COUNTY Total This Month 0.80 Dr. John M. Markey High 1 Year Ago 74 Normal This Month 0.75 COMMISSIONERS DELEGATION Low 1 Year Ago 32 Total This Year 12.60 40 - Years Chiropractic Experience Regular Meeting Quarterly Meeting Normal High 63 Normal For Year To Date 9.68 Normal Low 35 Board Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Wednesday, Monday, Total. 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Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buckley Fred and Gail Washburn of were in Lancaster with Belmont were in town on Fri- Charnee’s daughter, Mallory day to visit Margaret Carr. Gail Kilby, who attends college at spent much of her girlhood in Johnson & Wales University in Lancaster and visits often. Providence, R.I., to attend Muriel Trefrey enjoyed a vis- graveside services for Tom’s it from her daughter Lynne mother, Betty Buckley. They Forsyth and two children, spent Mother’s Day weekend in Melissa and Douglas, and a Lancaster before returning to friend on Mother’s Day. The Tampa, Fla. kids took Muriel out for dinner. Ray Dubreuil Construction & Paving Excavating & Lot Clearing • Foundations & Landscaping • Trucking • Gravel • Loam • Bluestone • Waterlines Licensed To Install & Repair Septic Systems PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER The remainder of the Main Street building in Lancaster, most recently used as Crane’s Snowmobile Museum, was removed on Thursday from PO Box 2 • Lancaster, NH 03584 the commercially valuable site. Wood beams with a monetary value were salvaged earlier for reuse in other buildings. (603)788-3558 Call evenings or leave a message anytime Mary Smith awarded Outstanding Volunteer at Weeks Medical Center LANCASTER — Mary Smith of Award honors the memory of Mel- Lancaster is the 2010 recipient of bourne James Gallup, an out- the Mel Gallup Memorial Award for standing hospital volunteer who Outstanding Volunteer Service at passed away in 1982. Each year a Weeks Medical Center. For the past selection committee is assembled 12 years Mary has been a tireless to review the recommendations and dedicated volunteer at Weeks put forth by the employees of the Medical Center in the hospital hospital. From this comprehensive pharmacy and more recently as process a finalist is chosen and the person behind that all impor- this year everyone was in agree- tant appointment reminder call. In ment that Mary Smith was the the past 12 years Mary has con- most deserving of the prestigious tributed over 2500 hours of serv- Mel Gallup Award. ice. On this festive evening there “Mary joins an elite group of were several additional important Mel Gallup winners who all per- awards for volunteers. Lynn Fuller sonify the excellence that is the was honored for accumulating hallmark of our dedicated team of 1130 service hours working in the volunteers. Our volunteers touch hospital cafeteria. Richard Gal- Gift Shop, has given 1130 hours. all the Weeks volunteers and in the every aspect of our healthcare op- lagher, from the materials man- The Mel Gallup Memorial tradition of past dinners the meal erations and all of us are forever in- agement department, has logged Award was presented at the annu- was prepared by the Weeks Med- debted to them,” said Scott Home, over 1200 volunteer hours and al volunteer appreciation dinner ical Center’s Dietary Department Weeks Medical Center CEO. Peggy Guilmette, who volunteers held on April 13 at the Col. Town and served by Weeks employees. The Mel Gallup Memorial in the Weeks Auxiliary Sunshine Recreation Center. The event is for Be a part of the 2011 Lancaster Street Fair LANACASTER — Calling all that everyone needs to be a part music, yummy food, balloon rides, crafters, food vendors, perform- of it. For an application to be a ven- shopping at the downtown stores, ers of any kind, and sellers of in- dor, contact Linda at Riffs 788- face painting, music in the streets, teresting and unique items. It's 4681, Amy at New To You 788-3377, a bouncy house, and all the fun ac- time to start getting ready for the or Brandy at 788-4715. There will tivities everyone has come to hope Lancaster Street Fair 2011. The be the Rascals' 5k road race, the for every year. Be a part of this Lancaster Renaissance is already Farmers Market, a dunk tank, live great event. hard at work getting everything ready for this year’s festivities on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be so much going on Annual Israel’s River Water Quality report set for May 17 JEFFERSON — Ted Walsh and David Neils of the state (NHDES) Department of Environmental Ser- vices will present the results of the 2010 water quality monitoring Germain’s project on the Israel’s River at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at the Satellite LLC Jefferson Town Hall. 603-788-4766 Walsh, who is the Surface Wa- 48 Main Street ter Monitoring Coordinator at Lancaster, NH 03584 DES, will present the results of da- ta gathered last summer by local volunteers associated with the Volunteer River Assessment Pro- gram (VRAP). Neils, a fisheries biologist who is the Biological Monitoring Coor- dinator at DES, will present the Anniv yearly ongoing thermal study of ear ers th Y ar the river. 25 y The Jefferson Conservation in business Commission is hosting the ses- sion. All who are interested in the water quality of the river are urged to attend. A separate talk is being 25% off planned in late June on the water New Landscaping installation isotope and chloride studies that were done by several researchers at Plymouth State University. 2 Free mowings Give blood on with new signed contract May 24 to honor Senior Discount those who serve LANCASTER — Go to Col. Free Town Center in Lancaster be- tween 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Tues- day, May 24 to participate in the Estimates American Red Cross blood drive, sponsored by Passumpsic Savings Bank. Walk-in or make an appoint- ment by visiting www.redcross- blood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. All presenting donors will re- ceive a free NH State Park Pass Leo J. Enos Landscaping LLC and a coupon for a free Burger King Whopper Value Meal. To dou- ble the impact, make a double red 788-0999 cell donation at this drive. leojenoslandscaping.com • Lancaster, NH A4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Opinion Pizza to go Great North Woods way of life worth fighting for To the Editor: I love the way of life we enjoy in the Great North Woods. I would like to thank Northern Pass for reminding me how much I love living up here. It’s frustrating making it through one of our long cold win- ters. It isn’t easy, but, when I thought I might lose it, I realized how much I love it. I live in a home that is over 200 years old. We have to keep it at 70 degrees for my grandmother who lives with us who is 97 years old. We purchased an out door wood furnace because the cost of fuel is so high and wood is renewable. It is similar to harvesting produce, only you don‘t have to plant them, they grow back on their own. It takes us over 20 cord a year. That is a lot of trees. Plus, on the really cold nights, to keep the house above 40 degrees we ran the gas fur- nace and the kerosene one also. It is expensive to live in the North Country. But it is worth it! We also love to hike. I am at awe of the beauty of the Great North- ern Woods. That is why we choose to raise a family up here. I am a RN and would make close to twice as much working south of the Notches. I would make over twice has much in Massachusetts or Con- necticut. I work as a nurse so my husband can afford to work as a farmer. My grandfather farmed this same land. He had to work at con- struction so he could afford to keep the farm. He and the family got to live all over the USA, but he was able to retire up here. It is where his heart always lived. We live in Dalton, but it is true of all the land up here. We have a lot of disadvantages living in the country and the raising gas prices only make it worse. We need to fight for our one re- al advantage. Our beautiful wood lands and country side. PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER William Palya, left, of Littleton and Phil LaPlante of Whitefield used bungee cords late Friday afternoon, May 6, to secure a large pizza to go — half My husband was born a flatlander and is now a farmer and has “everything,” half hamburger with extra cheese — from Sunny’s House of Pizza in downtown Whitefield onto Palya’s 2009 Ninja Kawasaki motor- been welcomed and accepted by the locals. We love the beauty of the cycle. LaPlante also had his bike — a 2004 Honda Shadow — out for spring ride in 65-degree weather. outdoors, working the soil, smelling the fresh air, listening to the birds sing as you plant and harvest and plant again. We have delicious pro- duce growing in the High Tunnels already and have seedlings grow- READERS’FORUM ing inside. I love Spring! We look forward to selling at Farmer’s Mar- ket in Lancaster and enjoying the delicious produce ourselves. Everyone who chooses to stay or move back to the north country NH has a revenue problem or visits knows why I love it so much. If the bottom line were the most important thing to us we would never choose to live here. But we do To the Editor: He also proposed a 10 cent re- our elected officials understand that come tax, as we would benefit be- have to make a living. Coös County is the poorest in the State and we Whoopee, fantastic, incredible duction on the cigarette tax. The New Hampshire has a revenue prob- cause most of the high income indi- — Recently, William O’Brien, Re- logic is that the decrease in the tax lem and not a spending problem and viduals live in southern NH, and thus always make the top ten of the poorest in the entire USA. In the last publican Speaker of the New Hamp- would entice residents of nearby have the intestinal fortitude to in- pay a greater proportion of taxes, few years we lost over 1000 permanent jobs. Our most reliable job shire House of Representatives, pro- states and Canada to inundate con- stitute a broad-base tax — prefer- and the revenue would be dispersed base now is the tourist industry, which stays strong for the same rea- posed a five cent decrease in the venient stores and purchase lottery ably an income tax as it is the most state-wide. son I love living up here. We need to keep our way of life not just be- state tax on gasoline so that citizens tickets and cheaper cigarettes. The equitable — the state will continue I would also like to thank those cause we love it but we need it to survive. People visit to get away would receive a break on the rising increased sales would help solve to have budget problems every two considerate, thoughtful Harley bik- from the city. cost of gasoline. I figure that the next the budget crisis. years. ers for reminding me that spring has Just the threat of the Northern Pass project made my land worth- time I fill the tank I will save 60 cents. It is difficult for me to understand It has always been perplexing arrived in the White Mountains. less to anyone who wants to move up from the city. No one wants to That will give me enough money to how some elected officials who pass that residents in Coös County — Ray Gradual move to the country, or have a second home to get away from the buy 2/3 of a donut at Dunkin’ Donuts. laws think with such stupidity. Until poorest county in NH —resist an in- Whitefield city, and have huge, dangerous, noisy towers near their home. North- ern Pass will not help our tax base. It will only make our land worth- less. It will make a huge scar through our Great Northern Woods, no Adopting William matter where or how it goes through. To the Editor: care are over age 12, and those Although I was nervous about I realize now that choosing to Northern Pass wants to bring electricity through the Great North- When I adopted 17-year-old who can’t return home to their becoming a first-time mother to a become a family is hard work, for ern Woods. There isn’t a need it is only Greed. New Hampshire already William, the judge’s signature parents or other relatives will pre-teen, I found support in a both parents and children, and makes more electricity than we need, but we pay some of the highest proved what we already knew: need adults who are committed team of caring professionals who the rewards are worth every rates for electricity here in Coös County compared to the rest of the William and I are family. But we to becoming their family. The Fos- helped William and me through minute. U.S.; and New Hampshire sells almost half of its voltage to someone didn’t become a family overnight, tering Connections to Success the social, emotional, and educa- Lisa DeRepentigny because William was nearly 12 and Increasing Adoptions Act of tional challenges we faced those Manchester else. Having the Towers will not make our bills any cheaper. And even years old when we first met and 2008 increases adoption incen- first few years. The boy who For further information about if it did, it wouldn’t be worth losing the beauty of our Great Northern we needed time to become moth- tives, especially for older youth struggled to read at age 12 now becoming a foster/adoptive par- Woods. er and son. and those with special needs who reads constantly, and I’m amazed ent, contact Casey Family Ser- We need permanent locally created jobs that will be here for years, Like William, nearly half of risk aging out of care without fam- by his growth both at home and vices at 444-9909 or www.casey- not jobs that will only last for a few years while the towers go up. The New Hampshire children in foster ily. at school. familyservices.org. Northern Pass project will only harm Coös County. We would rather produce and sell our own electricity to Southern New England, which would help us a lot more than allowing a foreign company to make a A valuable service permanent scar through our beautiful country side for cheap elec- (This letter is reprinted from the Readers Forum of a Nov. 1998 issue.) tricity, which will only help them (the powerful Companies). We need to keep our way of life in order to survive. The Northern Dear Readers: collections in school for Honduras. night, to accept or reject a homeless problems. Not all have impressive Pass projects needs to be stopped. If they want to bring cheap elec- At this time of year it always There are Community projects person. Not an easy task. He doesn’t resumes. Ninety-five percent of tricity through to Southern New England they will have to find another seems like a special privilege to live like painting the Evans Block, trail take the responsibility lightly and them want to be out of here and on way and stay out of New Hampshire. here in the North Country. That is work on Mt. Prospect and building a has many success stories, getting their own. because of the many special people playground for the children of clients into the job market and find- I believe Lynsey House renders a They said they stopped the alternate routes. In my opinion, they who live here. An example is “Oper- Whitefield. We have other charities ing them housing and services, valuable service to the community. hope less people will keep complaining, so we need to keep up the ation Homebound” serving 135 fam- too numerous to mention. counseling and transportation, George Glidden fight because they want us to be quiet so the project can go through. ilies in the five-town area with a Yes, and we have a homeless many times saving the town dollars (Lynsey House board member) Write to Brian Mills from DOE again. [email protected]. If we Thanksgiving gift of food and good- shelter in Lancaster — sometimes in welfare. Whitefield write again they will know we are still all against it! ies, including a turkey. Volunteers the object of criticism and debate, Besides fulfilling its mission, You can help by contacting our government officials — www.live- packed the boxes and delivered but nevertheless fulfilling a mission Lynsey House has a budget of P.S. — The shelter is now the freeorfry.org has links — and the members of the site Evaluation Com- them in time for the Holiday. here since 1990. Volunteers reno- $80,000, spent here on salaries to Tyler Blain House in memory of a mittee of New Hampshire. The site Evaluation Committee decides if a We have food cupboards and vated the old Fuller house, renaming staff members and to local trades- staff member who died tragically. project is for the good of New Hampshire. Tell them we want to Stop clothing stores sponsored by many it Lynsey House. Manager Rob Cur- people for services. Mark Labonville is the present man- the Towers. We do not want the Northern Pass project. Keep up the of our churches of all faiths all over less must make sound judgments, Many homeless are victims of do- ager. The budget is now $100,000 fight. Thanks for your help. the North Country, Toys for Tots and sometimes in the middle of the mestic violence. Many have health spent locally. Vicky Ballentine Dalton How would Northern Pass provide broadband? To the Editor: routes, and will be installed on any leverage the unused capacity on to attract telecom-dependent On April 20, we announced that future routes, such as The North- The Northern Pass fiber optic in- businesses that otherwise would The Northern Pass transmission ern Pass. The existing and planned frastructure and provide a cost-ef- reject the opportunity to locate in project was exploring whether it fiber optic cables have unused ca- fective option for telecom the North Country and other rural could help in the effort to provide pacity, and it is this excess capac- providers to deliver broadband to areas. broadband service to areas of the ity that would be part of any rural areas, where it otherwise PSNH’s goal is to be part of a state currently underserved, in- broadband initiative by the com- would be cost-prohibitive. Broad- broadband solution that spurs Established September 11, 1838 cluding the North Country. Here’s pany. band consumers would not pay economic growth and job cre- “All the news that fits” a brief overview of the role we see Second, because fiber optic ca- for The Northern Pass fiber optic ation, and provides modern USPS No. 222580 The Northern Pass playing. ble is already planned for The network. These potential partners telecommunications services to Published every Wednesday at First, PSNH currently installs Northern Pass transmission proj- would benefit from the ability to rural areas. The addition of 79 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 fiber optic cable along its trans- ect, there is no additional cost to utilize the existing and planned greater broadband capacity Telephone: (603) 788-4939 mission routes to manage its own providing the broadband “back- PSNH fiber network for backbone through The Northern Pass elec- Second Class Postage Paid at Lancaster, N.H. and at additional mailing offices. telecommunications infrastruc- bone” along the transmission transmission, thus mitigating tric transmission project would be Rich Piatt, Publisher ture. This communications net- route. Our team studying the ex- some of the provider’s cost and re- a great benefit to the region and Melissa Grima, Editor work allows PSNH to control and pansion of broadband services in ducing the cost of broadband ex- could change the future of eco- monitor its transmission network the North Country is specifically pansion in underserved areas. nomic development in the North Reporter: Edith Tucker to maintain the quality and relia- working to identify potential tele- In addition, the existence of ad- Country. News and Sports: Jonathan Benton bility of its electrical power sys- com partners that would provide ditional fiber optic routes in rural Martin Murray, PSNH/The Advertising: Lisa Snowman tem. FiberBy Emily optic cable Cowan exists now broadband service to end users. areas can provide redundant net- Northern Pass Typesetter: Carla Allen on many of our transmission Such a partnership would work routes and capacity needed Manchester LICENSED CLINICAL Editorial Design: Emily Killinger SOCIAL WORKER What’s On Your Mind Fax: 603-788-3022 • E-mail address: [email protected] Web site: http://www.cooscountydemocrat.com All advertising accepted with understanding that responsibility for errors Executive Skills, Part Two extends only to correction of the portion in which error occurs. In today’s column, we’ll look at my sister move to a new city, said “I think we should get a pa- Postmaster: Send address changes to Coös County Democrat, the rest of the executive skills as Planning and setting priori- where she knew only one person. per and see what’s for rent.” She P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, N.H. 03584 described in the book “Smart But ties are vital to getting projects She had to find an apartment to agreed, and with more energy Subscription in County $36.00. Out of County $60.00. Scattered,” by Peg Dawson and done. If you have no clear idea rent, but she was tired and wor- than she’d had a few minutes be- Circulation figures available on request. Richard Guare, two NH-based psy- what is most important or what ried when we got there. “I guess fore, started reading the rental Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertising at any time. chologists with expertise treating must happen first, the project is we should call Tom and let him ads. children with weakness in execu- overwhelming and you are much know we are here, in case he tive skills. less likely to start it. Once I helped wants to get together.” I gently Mind, PAGE A17 MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A5 ••• North Country Notebook The Androscoggin: Booms, river drives, and tales of two ships (one a namesake) By JOHN HARRIGAN COLUMNIST

Recent columns on log booms, ships, river drives and the rich log- ging history and heritage of the An- droscoggin watershed drew quite a kid. “The Androscoggin flowed spate of mail, including some inter- across the street from our house,” esting photographs. he wrote. This letter came from Pittsburg The Androscoggin was built in native Bill Clogston, now living in San Pedro, California and commis- Hurley, New York: sioned in 1946. At a maximum “I was born in Pittsburg in 1929, length of 254 feet and a draft of 17 but left when I was twenty. Howev- feet, three inches, she was fast in er, my wife and I try to make a trip The Coast Guard ship Androscoggin, which had a colorful career before the water thanks to her huge West- back every year. Before I left I being decommissioned in 1973 and sold for scrap. Photo provided courtesy inghouse electric turbine-powered worked for the Plunkett and Web- of former Androscoggin crewman William C. Bishop, who noted: “I believe motor. She had a complement of Bill Clogston sent in this photo taken in the early 1960s, showing the ster Lumber Company at their this picture was taken after we left the ship yard in ‘66 or ’67, steaming ten officers, three warrant officers, Androscoggin full of pulp. through the Chesapeake Bay before our deployment to Viet Nam.” sawmill in Pittsburg. We enjoy your and a crew of 130. After tours of law-enforcement articles in the News and Sentinel, and that her parents owned the a fine morning of fishing when the fishing trip I ever took with Gramp George Benton of Baltimore, duty, the missile crisis, several res- along with Fred Cowan’s. News and Sentinel. We had a good weather turned wet and cold. On and Ivan, and we did take a few. The Maryland sent me this note: cues at sea and a tour of duty off “I thought you might like to have laugh over it, and it certainly is a their way back toward the river and North Country Notebook brought “Read your article in reference the coast of Vietnam, the An- three pictures I took around 1962 small world.” home, they encountered the ship. all this back. I can still feel the warm to the Androscoggin, and thought droscoggin was decommissioned and 1963. The black and white pho- One column touched on the “As we motored past the Dia- humid mess hall of the Diamond, all this might interest you. in February of 1973 and cut up for to was taken at the Groveton Paper steamer Diamond, used to winch mond,” David wrote his sister, those jolly men talking with funny “The ‘Andy’ was my first ship scrap the following year. Company. The first colored photo booms of pulp across Lake Umba- “some of the crew came out and be- accents, and the food!” when I joined the Coast Guard in is of pulp in the Androscoggin Riv- gog. After years of service, the steel- gan to holler French-Canadian Finally, a bit more on ships. 1947, working out of Staten Island, (This column runs in a dozen er, and the second is the pulp pile hulled behemoth was beached on pleasantries to us. There was much There was actually a Coast Guard New York. Later on in my career I weekly papers covering the northern opposite the old ski jump in Berlin.” the western shore of the An- waving of arms and smiles, so we ship, the Androscoggin, named af- went back aboard, just in time for two-thirds of New Hampshire and The Groveton photo, unfortu- droscoggin, along Route 16 a mile pulled up to the boat. ter the 3,826-acre lake of that name, the Cuban Missile Crisis.” parts of Maine and Vermont. John nately, was too dark to use. I’d have or so above the Errol dam. It was a “The crew were delighted to whose outlet flows into the An- So things flowed full circle for Harrigan’s address: Box 39, Cole- been chastised for including it any- much-visited curiosity during my have company. I guess it was pret- droscoggin River below Livermore George, whose family moved from brook, NH 03576, or way, because it was in the Con- early years, but ultimately was cut ty boring and lonesome winching a falls. Boston to Gorham when he was a necticut watershed, not the An- up for scrap. huge boom of logs across the lake [email protected]) droscoggin. This drew a letter from Sylvia to the river.” Bill included an amusing anec- Lehner of Wolfeboro, who reads the The crew invited them into the dote. “Say hello to your sister Mary Granite State News and sent a clip- warm mess hall, and plied them Trowbridge for me, as I met her ping of the column to her brother with hot food, as well as mugs of some years back when I set a house David, who lives in Jackson. Their loggers’ coffee (no cream, no sug- for her in Connecticut. I operated a grandparents lived in Errol, and the ar), which David remembers as “the crane for many years, and Mary two kids spent many an enjoyable strongest, hottest, foul-tasting stuff asked me where I was from. I told summer with them. I have ever had. But it was big-time her I was from New Hampshire, but Their grandfather and Ivan grown-up! I drank every bit of it.” that it was a little town and she Arno, the town’s general store own- His grandfather had been wouldn’t know where it was. She er and postmaster, were fishing watching him, and on the drive said, ‘How about Colebrook?’ I was pals, and David recalled one par- home he said quietly, “I wouldn’t surprised, and told her I came from ticular outing that involved the Di- mention the coffee to your mother, Pittsburg. amond. They journeyed upriver in- David.” “Mary then told me who she was to Lake Umbagog, and had enjoyed “That was the most memorable

Wild Lancaster Spring Peepers By BOB DURANT COLUMNIST

My youth was blessed grow- ing up in the country amid the wildlife of rural Connecticut. Across the road from our 1743 restored farmhouse, was an ap- ple orchard that was home to a pair of little screech owls, which occasionally serenaded us dur- ing summer nights. Just below the orchard, was a small marsh filled with wild rice, ducks and peepers. During the warm spring evenings, I would open my bedroom windows so I could fall asleep listening to the night sounds of buzzing katydids, the soft whinnying of the owls and, most of all, the soothing bell- like chorus of the peepers. It Wild Lancaster, PAGE A17

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WHITEFIELD — Retired county forester Sam Stoddard of Lancast- er and retired USFS forester Dave Govatski of Jefferson recently measured another State Champion Big Tree. The two men discovered the tree — a white spruce (Picea glau- ca) in good condition — 1,940 feet

along the rail-trail from Airport PHOTO BY DAVE GOVATSKI Road into Pondicherry. Retired county forester Sam Stoddard of Lancaster kneels by a white The tall tree can be found 110 spruce that has been declared a State Champion Big Tree in the feet off the trail to the right or Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge in Whitefield. southeast on public land in the Na- tional Wildlife Refuge. place tree, found in Coös County “Personally I love the smell of The tree’s circumference is 108 was 84 feet tall with the same di- white spruce, and I do not think it inches at 4.5 feet from the ground; ameter. Krantz also quoted well- deserves the nickname ‘cat 98 feet tall, with an average crown known naturalist and writer Vir- spruce,’” Govatski said. “It is a com- spread of 39 feet. ginia Barlow who pointed out in mon tree of Canada, and the range PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Less than five years ago, in Dec., “Northern Woodlands Magazine,” comes down to a line roughly from Fred Allaire and his family celebrated his 100th birthday at The Morrison in Whitefield on Saturday, a day 2006, Anne Krantz of the UNH Co- Winter 2001: "Our three common Shelburne, Gorham, Randolph, Jef- prior the actual anniversary of his May 8, 1911, natal day. His three children — Ron, left, of Maidstone, operative Extension N.H. Big Tree native spruces can be easily identi- ferson, Whitefield and Littleton. It Vt., Bob of Moultonborough, and Barbara Allaire Erickson of Center Harbor — were on hand. Born on his Program Team, wrote that the fied by smelling a handful of the is planted south of this range, but family’s farm in Millbury, Mass., south of Worcester, the centenarian served for many years as the gener- crushed needles. Red spruce will grows naturally on well-drained al manager of the Associated Grocers of Worcester and raised his family in nearby Auburn. Allaire has state’s Champion White Spruce was growing in Merrimack County remind you of orange rind; white sites. Weeks State Park on Mount nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild with another on the way. He spruce smells of polecat or skunk; Prospect in Lancaster is a classic continued to jet ski and snowmobile into his early 90s, when deteriorating eyesight forced him to give up and was 93 feet tall and 109 inches motorized sports. in circumference — or about a yard and black spruce has a medicinal, white spruce location, and it is hard in diameter. Then, the second- menthol smell. to find any red spruce there at all.” AVRRDD Engagement—Nickerson-Babcock Stored RR cars returned to service HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Amanda Nickerson and in Laconia. Zachary is the son of By Edith Tucker Zachary Babcock, both of Camp- Virginia and Jim Babcock. He is [email protected] Saturday, June 4, 2011 ton, are happy to announce their currently employed as a social engagement. Amanda is the studies teacher at White Moun- WHITEFIELD — All across the 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. daughter of Meg and Michael tain Regional High School in United States, railroad cars stored AVRRDD Transfer Station Nickerson. She is currently em- Whitefield. on unused sidings and tracks are ployed as a music and choral A Sept. 10, 2011wedding is being returned to service. 100 West Milan Road, Route 110, Berlin teacher at Laconia Middle School planned in Pittsburg. According to N. H. Central Rail- For residents of: road president and CEO Ed Jeffrey, the number of stored cars reached N.H. Central RR president and CEO Berlin, Dummer, Errol, Gorham, Jefferson, Milan, a high of approximately 521,000. Ed Jeffrey shuttled railcars ready to Northumberland, Randolph, Stark, the Unincorporated Now, he explained, the number has come out of storage at noon on Places in Coos County and Shelburne nearly in half to some 280,000. Monday in Whitefield, which, he “The national economy is picking said, is an indication that both the TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED FOR REGULAR up,” Jeffrey said. national and regional economy is Regional activity has also improving. Telephone: 752-3342 for information picked up, especially since Oct. 2010, he said. Industrial Park and Mt. Washing- At noon on Monday, May 9, Jef- ton Regional Airport. “I’m taking FORECLOSURE NOTICE UNDER frey was at the controls of loco- 25 cars out of storage,” Jeffrey FLOWERS •HERBS •VEGETABLE PLANTS POWER OF SALE MORTGAGE motive #2304, shuttling cars called down from the cab after slid- FRESH IN-SEASON VEGETABLES around sidings near the Whitefield ing the side window open. Notice is hereby given that for breach of conditions set forth in a Mortgage Opening May 14th Deed from ADAM J. GIROUARD, single, of 85 Stickney’s Road, Town of Friday-Sunday 10am - 5pm Jefferson, County of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, 03598, to TOWN OF WHITEFIELD Lancaster National Bank, formerly of 1 Middle Street, Town of Lancaster, Rt. 3, Twin Mountain County of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, 03584, which Mortgage is 603-616-3299 WATER DEPARTMENT dated December 16, 2005, and recorded in the Coos County Registry of Deeds, Volume 1155, Page 0483, given to secure the payment of a Next to Foster’s Crossroads Promissory Note of that same date, by virtue of a Power of Sale contained Hydrant flushing will occur during the months in said Mortgage, for the purpose of foreclosing said Mortgage, Passumpsic Savings Bank/Northeast Home Loan, LLC, successor-in- of May and June. You may experience dirty interest to Lancaster National Bank will sell at public auction on May water during this time. 27, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., the premises located at 85 Stickney’s Road, Town WHITE MOUNTAINS of Jefferson, County of Coos, and State of New Hampshire, 03598. The REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Sale shall be conducted on the property. Said premises are more particu- Whitefield Water Department larly described as follows: A certain triangular shaped parcel of land, with all buildings thereon, UNDERSTANDING BULLYING situate on a nonmaintained Class VI road known as Stickney Road in the Town of Jefferson, County of Coos and State of New Hampshire, being Lot Presented by Malcolm Smith #1 as it appears on a Plan entitled “Subdivision of Land for Albert Maykut New Greenhouse located in Jefferson, N.H.,” surveyed by Cowens Surveying November 19, 1994, approved by the Jefferson Planning Board December 27, 1994, and May 31, 2011 at WMRHS recorded as Plan #753-B, said Plan being hereby incorporated into this Coming To Whitefield! description by reference thereto, said Lot #1 being more particularly 2 sessions: 21 Pleasant St. • Whitefield NH described as follows: 1:00 to 3:00 pm & 5:00 to 7:00 pm Beginning at a rebar set in a stone pile in the Jefferson-Whitefield town line at a point marking the northwest corner of land, now or formerly, of Amasa Glidden; As a Family Life and Family Policy Specialist, Malcolm Smith Pleasant Street Thence running North 03 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East 29.6 feet to provides support, service and leadership to all Cooperative a rebar set in a stone pile; Extension Programs serving New Hampshire families. Dr. Smith GREENHOUSE Thence running North 38 degrees 19 minutes 48 seconds East 693.43 has recently assisted in the founding of the Family Education feet (crossing said Stickney Road) along a spotted line to a rebar; Collaborative, a unique effort based in Manchester, which unites Thence running South 23 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds East 712.54 Cooperative Extension with the YWCA of Manchester, UNH feet to a rebar set in Manchester, UNH Department of Family Studies and Family OPENING a stone wall marking the northerly border of land, now or formerly, of Support New Hampshire to make a meaningful contribution to Clifford Sheehan; Thence running North 85 degrees 42 minutes 01 seconds West 109.08 family research and parent education. feet along said stone wall to a rebar marking the northeast corner of said Dr. Smith has written a curriculum on Understanding Bullying Glidden land; MAY 22 for New Hampshire parents and conducted trainings across the Thence running along said stone wall North 83 degrees 37 minutes 43 state on keeping young people safe from the bullying epidemic. seconds West 232.39 feet to a point and North 82 degrees 57 minutes 42 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM seconds West 378.43 feet to the point of beginning; containing 5.28 acres. Public is invited to either session. Meaning and intending herein to convey all and the same premises as Specializing in conveyed to Adam J. Girouard by Warranty Deed of Kenneth L. Whitney, Specializing in dated December 16, 2005, and recorded in the Coos County Registry of Please call Roxanne Hartlen Deeds at Volume 1155, Page 481. at 837-9363 ext. 10 to register. GGEERRAANNIIUUMMSS NOTICE REQUIRED BY R.S.A 479:25 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. RETIREMENT Said premises will be sold subject to all outstanding taxes or other liens Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM EST and encumbrances which may be entitled to precedence of the said PARTY Mortgage. The property will be sold “AS IS.” The Mortgagee makes no rep- resentation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any statement as to The Mt. Washington Regional Airport Commission here- After playing in the the boundaries, acreage, frontage, or other matters contained in the afore- by gives notice that a public informational meeting will said description of the property. be held at McIntyre School Apartments Auditorium, wastewater for 25 years TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) in the form of cash, Whitfield, New Hampshire 03598. certified check, cashier’s check, or other form of payment agreeable to the WILLIAM Mortgagee, will be required to be delivered at or before the time a bid is The purpose of this informational meeting is to provide offered. the public with information regarding an Environmental “BILL” The successful bidder will be required to execute a written memorandum of sale, immediately after the close of bidding. The balance of the purchase Assessment (EA) which is evaluating impacts associated price shall be paid upon delivery of the Foreclosure Deed to the purchaser with the installation of a proposed instrument landing ROBINSON within forty-five (45) days of the sale date. system (ILS), parallel taxiway, obstruction removal, and will be retiring! The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all an approach lighting system at the Mt. Washington bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or Come join us to thank Bill oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale and such Regional Airport. The purpose of the proposed improve- change or changes will be binding upon all prospective bidders. ments is to provide a land based electronic approach for his many years of The certified original Mortgage may be examined by any interested party dedication and service to the at the The Law Office of John Riff, 118 Main Street, Suite 5, Colebrook, New guidance system that will enhance the safety of the fly- Hampshire, during its normal business hours, with questions directed to ing public in the North Country. Town of Whitefield. Attorney John “Jay” L. Riff, IV, at (603) 237-4217. DATED this 28th day of April, 2011. This meeting is open to the public. All Federal, State, PASSUMPSIC SAVINGS BANK/ Friday, May 13, 2011 NORTHEAST HOME LOAN, LLC/ Local agencies, Indian Tribes, and other interested part- BY ITS ATTORNEY ings are invited to participate. from 1-3 PM By: ______at the John L. Riff, IV, Esquire The deadline for filing comments will be Thursday, Town Office - 38 King Square 118 Main Street, Suite 5 June 16, 2011. Comments should be filed with the P.O. Box 18 Colebrook, NH 03576 Chairman, Mt. Washington Regional Airport, 7 Jefferson Light refreshments will be served. (603) 237-4217 Road, Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A7 ••• JEFFERSON Wilma Corrigan | 586-4488 We wish to express our deep- ley Road at the Elwin Paschal with high winds, it became too damaged barn was then torn the Harry Paschal farm just barn. Leo was a hard worker and est sympathy to the family of Li- farm, and it made for a lot of fun much for the aging barn, thus the down by Frederick LaClair, Hazel down the road from Elwin’s farm. he became the Town of Jeffer- onel “Leo” Dupont who died on times for the Harry Paschal chil- barn fell from the wind’s vigor. In Paschal’s husband, and the lum- Hazel’s brother, John Paschal, Friday, April 22, at the age of 91 dren and the Dupont children. this unique situation, the por- ber was stored in the pasture at helped in the cleanup of the Jefferson, PAGE A16 years. Around the era of 1946, Leo kept his car in one corner of tion of the barn where Leo’s car Leo, Marion and four of their the barn at this farm and, in 1950 was parked did not fall, and his children were living on the Val- when a hurricane came through car didn’t even get a scratch. The White Mountains DAR to meet LITTLETON — The White tleton,” a video slide presentation and the public are welcome and Mountains Chapter, Daughters of on the NSDAR Museum Period always cordially invited to DAR the American Revolution, will Rooms and a chance to shop at meeting. For additional informa- hold the first meeting of the year the DAR Museum Gift Shop tion about the meeting, or mem- on Saturday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. through the traveling trunk show bership in the Daughters of the The meeting will be held at River- of gift items. American Revolution (DAR), con- glen House, 55 Riverglen Lane in Refreshments will be served tact Chapter Regent Marsha Stew- Littleton. The program will be following the meeting. The build- art at 837-9513 or Treasurer Kathy “The DAR Museum comes to Lit- ing is handicap accessible. Guests Nelson at 823-4048. Buildings to come down to make room for salt shed By Edith Tucker An $11,870 contract is on to- The low bid was $8,130 under [email protected] day’s Governor and Council’s NHDOT’s estimate of $20,000. JEFFERSON — A new salt shed agenda with Spears Brothers The new shed, which has not large enough to hold more than Building and Wrecking of Laconia yet gone out to bid, will allow the 2,000 tons of salt will be built at to pay for the demolition and re- Department to buy a year’s sup- the state Department of Trans- moval of two existing wooden ply of salt at what is anticipated portation’s Patrol Shed #108 at storage buildings on concrete to be a more economical price. A the end of Stag Hollow Road. On pads. Both buildings are badly de- new shed will also meet today’s average the NHDOT uses 2,000 teriorated and their total capaci- more stringent environmental tons of salt a year at that location. ty is only 700 tons of salt. standards. Bay-breasted warbler comes early to Pondicherry By David Govatski to be seen here. This warbler is Cherry Pond from Airport Road. Special to the Democrat an uncommon breeding bird at Our first ruby-throated hum- JEFFERSON — Kathi and I both Pondicherry and is usually found mingbird arrived on Sunday in saw and heard a bright male bay- in mature black spruce stands our backyard near the Jefferson- breasted warbler on Sunday near along streams and wetlands. We Whitefield line, attracted to a red the start of the Little Cherry Pond hope we will see one of these un- bucket we were using in the gar- Trail in the Pondicherry National common warblers during Satur- den. On Saturday, May 7, we saw Wildlife Refuge. day’s International Migratory our first-of-the-year rose-breast- He was successfully foraging Bird Day (IMBD) guided walk. ed grosbeak. in a balsam fir. Good numbers as well as a va- There are a few black flies and This is about one week earlier riety of other warblers are being mosquitoes around but they are than usual for this boreal species seen and heard on the trail to lighting and not biting yet. Selectmen sell town-owned parcel in line with Master Plan By Edith Tucker [email protected]

JEFFERSON — The selectmen have sold two town-owned parcels after putting them out to bid. Mark and Marie Dubreuil, of

Jefferson, submitted the only bid PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER on a 5-acre town-owned Enman The Jefferson selectmen voted to sell these derelict buildings and the Drive property, which the select- 1.35-acre parcel on which they’re located to two couples who were the men voted on April 25 to sell for low bidders but plan to clear the land add it to an adjacent operating $6,500. beef cattle farm, helping to maintain the town’s rural character. There were two competing Charlotte Naves, offered a lower bids, however, on the second bid of $12,500. Selectmen, PAGE A16 town-owned parcel at 353 Presi- The two selectmen on hand — dential Highway (Rte. 2). The Norman Brown and Kevin Meehan Dubreuils offered a higher bid of — decided to wait a week until $17,500, and Bert and Kris Von their missing board member — Dohrmann and Allen “Doc” and Bruce Hicks — was present. OPEN NOW STALBIRD BROOK GREENHOUSE A Special Greenhouse Experience Awaits You A Retail Room Filled With Garden Chairs, Unique Pre-Filled Containers, Wall Baskets and Primitive Wooden Decor and a Large Selection of Hanging Baskets, Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Vegetables and a Specialty Line of Proven Winners™ Products Bring Us Your Container And We Can Customize It OPEN DAILY 9-5 82 Bailey Rd. • Jefferson, NH 03583 • 603-586-7762

Town of Jefferson State of New Hampshire Notice of Public Hearing Before the Jefferson Planning Board Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Town office, the Jefferson Planning Board will consider the completeness of the following boundary line adjustment application. Should the Planning Board find the application complete, a public hearing will immediately follow. William and Nancy Markey 959 Presidential Highway PO Box 246 Jefferson, NH 03583 For a proposal to adjust boundary lines of lots. This property is located at 959 Presidential Highway (US Rt. 2), Jefferson Tax Map, number 8, parcel numbers 44 and 54. The subdivision regulations for the Town of Jefferson require that a public notice be sent to abutters and a public hearing be held before final approval of plats for subdivision/boundary line adjustments. All interested parties wishing to be heard on the foregoing are requested to be present at said meeting or to submit their comments in writing to express their reasons why final approval should or should not be granted. If the Planning Board is unable to approve or disapprove the proposed subdi- vision/boundary line adjustment on the day of the abutter’s hearing, the subdivision/boundary line adjustment will be dis- cussed at each subsequent meeting until a decision is made. If you would like more information about this proposal or want to inquire about the status of this application please call the Planning Board Secretary at (603) 586-7716.

JEFFERSON PLANNING BOARD Charles Muller, Chairman A8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Northern Gateway Chamber celebrates Cinco de Mayo at the Passumpsic

PHOTOS BY EDITH TUCKER Seven-month-old Elazar Hunt of Lancaster was carried around at the Real estate broker Denise Boynton, left, of Remax Northern Edge Realty Chris Croteau, co-owner of the Lion and the Rose B & B in Whitefield, Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Passumpsic Savings Bank’s LLC of Lancaster, was presented with the grand door prize — an out- won one of the door prizes — a festive basket with margarita mix- door folding chair — by Holly Fortin, manager of the Passumpsic Northern Gateway of Commerce open house by his justifiably proud ers — that the Passumpsic Savings Bank gave members of the Saving Bank’s branch in Whitefield, at the bank’s Cinco de Mayo cele- Northern Gateway Chamber of Commerce and guests at its May 5 dad, Lucas Hunt of Simon the Tanner of Lancaster. bration for the Northern Gateway Chamber of Commerce. open house in Lancaster. Lancers FCCLA chapter attends Spring Conference April 2011 Weather Summary By Anastasia Maher, ning. The duo threw a party and in- They all informed the entire 7th seventh grade student vited the Whitefield FCCLA chapter grade at the Lancaster School about By Dave Haas LANCASTER — On Thursday, so we could get to know them bet- the problems Haiti is still having. Lancaster March 30, it took a full bus and car ter. It was a fun way to help us for Tori Crowell, Sam Donovan, and Lancaste 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 30 Yr Ave to transport the nervous Lancaster when we turn in to the Spartans FC- Krista Potter enjoyed making home- Ave Max Temp 50.9 58.1 55.6 57.5 47.7 51.8 Lancers FCCLA chapter and all CLA at WMRHS. They used their fi- made lollipops for Food Innova- Ave Min Temp 30.8 32.8 29.0 28.7 27.9 27.8 their projects to the annual Family, nancial literacy skills to create a tions. Since this is a new event they Ave Temp 40.9 45.5 42.3 43.1 37.8 39.8 Career, and Community Leaders of budget for the event. had a lot to learn. They earned a sil- Snow 6.1 10.0 0 1.0 20.0 4.3 America Spring Conference in Emma Ainsworth, Kate-Lynn ver and qualified first for national Melted Precip 5.79 3.84 2.35 3.75 4.68 2.87 Bartlett. For many of us, it was our McKenzie, and Gabby Scott earned competition in Anaheim, Calif. Heating Degree Days 718 580 673 651 808 692 first, but hopefully not the last. We silvers for being our Environmental Aleah Dupont and Brittney Farrow Cooling Degree Days 100000 were all accompanied by our advi- Ambassadors, which was also the FCCLA , PAGE AA16 sor Nora Beaton and chaperone name of their proficiency event. You may notice some differences in the averages of the data. Previously I had been using averages Debbie Hinten. At Spring Confer- from all my years of collecting data (40+ years). Beginning in 2011, I will use 30-year averages as rec- ence, we presented the nine proj- ommended by the national weather service. ects we had been working on April was below average for temperatures and much above average for precipitation. There were 19 throughout the course of the days with precipitation. We experienced some minor field flooding due to snow melt and 1+ inches of school year. rain during the last week of the month. The high temperature was 83 degrees on the 27th and the low Jesse Hooker earned a bronze temperature was 17 degrees on the 8th. There was small hail during a thundershower on the 20th. April medal for her Career Investigation is the last month with expected snowfall. This past winter we had 99.6 inches of snow compared to an average of 74.2 inches. project. Jesse researched all about Spring is at its finest during May in New England. The average temperature climbs 13 degrees and the career she wants to go into, day length increases by 1 hour. The average high temperatures by the end of the month should be 72 horse veterinarian. Hannah O’Neal degrees. The record high for May was 91 degrees in 2010 and the record low 18 degrees in 1985. was awarded a bronze too for Illus- trated Talk. She created a tri-fold and discussed the poor children in Africa with her three judges. Learn more about the bobbin mill Christina Tillery and Elizabeth Mar- LUNENBURG, Vt. — Bobbin Have you ever been curious brary on Main Street (Route 2) in coux also earned a bronze medal Mill Road — Maybe you’ve passed about the bobbin mill for which it the center of Lunenburg. Your for their project, Life Event Plan- it a few times in your travels along was named? As with many street memories, stories you’ve heard, Route 2 through Lunenburg, or names, the Bobbin Mill Road sign and photographs are welcome. LEGAL PROBATE NOTICE perhaps you have actually trav- is a present day link to a historic You’ll have an opportunity to THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE eled on it a short way to attend location and enterprise that once share them or just put them on a Coos County Probate Court the annual Maple Festival or Gin- flourished in Lunenburg. Do you display table for others to enjoy. 03/31/2011 Thru 04/15/2011 gerbread Bazaar or another func- want to learn more about this This program is open to the tion held at the Elementary mill? public and the library is accessi- APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES School. You might travel along it The Town of Lunenburg His- ble. For more information call Notice is hereby given that the following fidu- on your weekly visit to the trans- torical Society invites you to at- Chris at (802) 892-6654. Learn ciaries have been duly appointed by the Judge of Probate for Coos County. fer station, to work, to do your tend this month’s program, “The about other Lunenburg Historical All persons having claims against these dece- shopping, or to a friend’s house. Bobbin Mill,” to be held on Society events by visiting dents are requested to exhibit them for adjust- It may even be the road on which Wednesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. www.lunenburghistoricalsoci- ment and all indebted to make payment. a family member or you live. at the Alden Balch Memorial Li- ety.org/4.html. Spotholz, Clifford H., late of Jefferson, NH. Kathy Massi, 23 Hanover Circle, Third Ladies Day at Northern Valley Church of Christ Mahopac, NY 10541. Paul D. Desjardins, ESQ, Resident Agent, Russell LANCASTER — The Northern er Barbara Chamberlin of Denver, and dean of students. She is cur- Desjardins & Fogg PLLC, 149 Main Valley Church of Christ in Lan- Colo. rently teaching “Reaching Your Street, P.O. Box 87, Lancaster, NH 03584. #314-2011-ET-00043 caster will hold their third Ladies Barbara teaches in the Potential,” incorporating Christ- Day on Saturday, May 14. The Women’s Program at Bear Valley ian attitudes. She has taught oth- Dated: 04/15/2011 Terri L. Peterson, theme is “Hold to God’s Un- Bible Institute in Denver, where Ladies Day, PAGE AA17 Register of Probate changing Hand” with guest speak- her husband Dave is a teacher

LANCASTER WEATHER SUMMARY Shriners informational meeting By Dave Haas Note: Degree Day Year begins Ju- LANCASTER — Shriners will Hospitals Kids is cordially invit- Week of April 24 - 30 ly 1 and ends June 30. hold an informational forum at ed. Call and make a reservation the Cabot Motor Inn on Tuesday, by May 16. Dinner is $15 per TEMPERATURE: PRECIPITATION: May 24, at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who plate. Total Week 1.62 High Week 83 4/27 is interested in becoming a Contact Ron at 788-2045 or Je- Total This Month 5.79 Shriner and helping Shriners remy at 443-7562. Low Week 39 4/29 Normal This Month 2.87 High 1 Year Ago 67 Total This Year 11.80 Low 1 Year Ago 27 Normal For Year To Date 9.05 Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift Normal High 60 Total Snow This Month 6.1 Shoppe holds bag sale Normal Low 33 Normal Snow This Month 4.3 Record High 90 1990 WHIEFIELD — Friends-N- Street across from Cumberland Total Snow This Winter 99.6 Neighbors Thrift Shoppe is hav- Farms in Whitefield. Business Record Low 14 1893 Normal Snow This Winter 74.2 ing a mid spring bag sale on May hours are Monday through Sat- Degree Days This YTD 8367 13 and14. The cost is $5 a bag. urday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open Degree Days Last YTD 7460 Note: Melted Precipitation Year Shop for clothing, books, puzzles, until 6 p.m. on Mondays and Avg. Degree Days YTD 7935 begins Jan. 1 and ends Dec. 31. and household items. Now is the Thursdays. For more informa- time to update that spring/sum- tion, call the shop at 837-9044. mer wardrobe. Inventory The shop is a mission outreach of NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING changes daily so visit often. Community Baptist Church, 27 Williams Street in Lancaster, NH The shop is located at 4 Main Jefferson Road in Whitefield. WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC MAY 09, 2011 – JULY 15, 2011 Weeks Memorial Library Doll Club meeting while drainage improvements LANCASTER — The Weeks place in the basket. The members are completed on this street Memorial Library Doll Club will be are welcome to bring their dolls. meeting this Saturday, May 14, at 10 New members are always welcome. THANK-YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!!! a.m. The members who attend will Those planning to attend are asked be weaving baskets with yarn and to contact the library at 788-3352 or A.B. LOGGING, INC. creating tissue paper flowers to by email [email protected].

$1.75 / Pack Annuals Waystack Personal Injury 603-788-2281 Frizzell 244 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584 The North Country’s Largest Selection Trial Lawyers Law www.fbspaulding.com • [email protected] Annuals, Perennials, Trees, and Shrubs 9a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily Open Monday–Saturday 7:00am–5pm SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES (603)237-8322 • (800)479-3884 Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135, 268 Elm Street www.waystackfrizzell.com 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster • 603-788-2034 Thank you for supporting family farms MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A9 ••• CBP offers tips to cross-border travelers ST. ALBANS, Vt. — U.S. Cus- ers as CBP officers and agricul- peace of mind knowing these each officer is upholding the law there are a number of steps they avel/vacation/kbyg/. toms and Border Protection ture specialists maintain their men and women are serving to and fulfilling daily duties in pro- can employ to cross the border Tip 1 — Travelers should (CBP) officers and agriculture principal anti-terror mission. protect our northern border tecting America, each traveler as quickly and safely as possi- prepare for the inspection specialists throughout Vermont CBP officers and agriculture 24/7. also serves a very important ble while avoiding violations of process before arriving at the and New Hampshire are provid- specialists in the St. Albans area CBP officers and agriculture role in the process. U.S. law. To assist travelers in inspection booth. Have cross- ing guidance to assist cross-bor- of operations are here to assist specialists will treat each per- In an effort to provide the their role and expedite travel- ing documents available for the der travelers who intend to trav- travelers with their cross-bor- son who enters through a port best possible service to the ers at the border, CBP has pro- inspection including a WHTI ap- el between the U.S. and Canada. der travels. These officers are a of entry equally throughout traveling public, CBP officials vided some basic border travel proved document for U.S. citi- The tips are designed to ease part of America’s first line of de- each step of the inspection are proactively reminding mem- tips. For more information, vis- zens. For more information, vis- the crossing process for travel- fense and everyone can have process. Be cognizant that while bers of the traveling public that it the “Know Before You Go” it the "Get You Home" website at website at CBP, PAGE A17 http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/tr Raymond Jackson’s memories of Join the Thursday morning songbird working at the mill in high school walk at Weeks State Park on May 12 I was saddened to learn of the JS: What did the firemen do? by steam. It was a good job. I was death of Raymond A. Jackson on RJ: They cleaned these ashes, going to school then. My father LANCASTER — All are invited learn about native birds. May 3. It reminded me of the in- made sure the coal was going had been hurt in an accident, so to join in on May 12 for a free bird Meet at the parking lot at the terview I conducted with him last down the chutes. Once they get I had to take over and be respon- walk at Weeks State Park in Lan- main entrance of Weeks State Park November for the Groveton Mill that done, they turn the coals sible for the family. caster, led by Dave Govatski and at 7 a.m. Oral History Project. I would like over, try to get the hot inaudible JS: Was he hurt at the mill? Sam Stoddard. This walk will focus Bring raingear, just in case, and to share the portion of that con- word and get some fresh coal in RJ: No he was out cutting some on identification and nature of suitable footwear for an easy to versation in which he told me on them. Kept doing that. wood for himself. It came down in songbirds, and, incidentally, the moderate walk. Participants may about how he had to go to work JS: Were you shoveling a lot of the 1938 Hurricane back then. So RJ: ’39. spring wildflowers that inhabit want to bring binoculars or a bird in the mill in 1940 at the age of 15 coal then? he was cutting some of that wood JS: So you went to work in Weeks State Park and nearby wet- identification book. Anyone with to support his family. For the next RJ: You didn’t have to shovel back up in Stratford. He cut the 1939? About a 14 or 15 year old lands. This event is appropriate special needs or questions should three years, he worked at the mill it; it come down the chutes. A big tree, and it kicked back, and it boy? for adults and children of any skill call 788-4961 in advance. and completed high school, grad- hopper overhead. broke his ankle and his leg real RJ: I had to get permission level and no previous experience Weeks State Park is located on uating from Groveton High JS: You’d lift a lid or some- bad. That was about ten o’clock from the state. The superintend- is necessary. Dave and Sam are ac- the east side of Route 3, approxi- School in 1943. —Jamie Sayen thing—was there something that in the morning, and we didn’t get ent of the schools, I had to go tive in several conservation and mately 2 miles south of Lancaster. kept if from falling down and to him till about four or five o’- through him, and he got permis- birding organizations. They are This program is sponsored by the Jamie Sayen (JS): What was you’d have to lift it up to let it clock at night. sion for me to go to work for the well acquainted with the song- Weeks State Park Association, NH your first job? slide down. JS: Oh no. You were going to summer. And when it come fall, I birds of Weeks Park and the sur- Division of Parks, and UNH Coop- Raymond Jackson (RJ): My RJ: Yes. It got to the boiler, the school? You were in high school? tried to stay on and work because rounding area, and are experi- erative Extension. All Weeks State first job was fireman for some of stoker part of the boiler, and RJ: High school. I was in ninth we needed the money. I was al- enced in leading field trips and Park programs are free and the the boilers for the steam for the that’s where it stopped until you grade, I guess. helping participants to see and public is invited. mill. wanted it to go again. It worked JS: This was in 1938? Jackson, PAGE A17 STARK VILLAGE SCHOOL Pool, back tax settlement deal dominate meeting KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Registration for children entering kindergarten in August, By Mike Fournier to believe the town was covered, of arranging payment as the poli- moved last summer when the 2011, will be held at the Stark Village School on Friday, May Contributing Writer but called later the same day to cy was not an item covered in the town was notified by Primex that NORTHUMBERLAND — Does inform them that the pool would budget passed at town meeting. they would not cover accidents 19, 2011 from 8:30am-10:00am. the town have insurance cover- not be covered if the diving The town recreation commit- involving the boards. In order to attend kindergarten, children must be 5 years of age on the swimming pool, or boards are in use at the pool be- tee is willing to bear the cost but The selectmen believe Primex age as of September 30, 2011. Immunization requirements does it not? That was the ques- cause the pool is not of sufficient currently does not have the funds will provide liability coverage for tion many wanted answered at depth for safe use of the boards. available. They have proposed a the pool and still allow the town must be completed before they enter school. As required Monday evening’s meeting of the The board has found available modest increase in their fees and to purchase the additional cover- by State Law RSA 141:C, no student is to be allowed in board of selectmen. Unfortunate- coverage through a local insur- expect to raise enough money age from another company, but school without an acceptable immunization record or qual- ly, the board, despite its best ef- ance agency, the Geo. M. Stevens through fund-raising during the need to verify that before pro- ification for conditional enrollment. forts, wasn’t able to give a defin- Insurance Agency. The $3 million summer and fall to cover the cost ceeding. itive answer. policy would cost the town just of the policy. Use of the pool is The board made known that Parents should have available at the registration session, a The town’s primary insurer, under $3,000, and the board is greater when the diving boards copy of their child’s birth certificate and their immunization Primex, originally led the board now wrestling with the problem are in place. The boards were re- Northumberland, PAGE A17 record. Please call Jessica Smith by May 16th at 636-1092 to schedule an appointment. Groveton Pops Concert and Art Show to be held this Thursday and Elementary Spring Concert next week SAU 36 GROVETON — On Thursday, instruction of Tabitha Paquette will instruction of Susan Becker. This Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m., with May 12, at 7 p.m., performances by take place at the Ryan Memorial concert is free to the public. Dona- performances by grades Kinder- Growing Together Workshop the Elementary Band, Junior and Gymnasium at Groveton High tions are welcome at the door. garten through five, under the in- Senior Band, under the instruction School. On this same date, there The Groveton Elementary struction of Tabitha Paquette. This “Real Play,” the year’s last parent workshop, will be pre- of Andrew Tobin, and performanc- will be an Art Show by grades Spring Concert will be held at the concert is free to the public. Dona- sented by Kathy Sosny, a professor from White Mountains es by the Senior Chorus, under the Kindergarten through 12 under the Ryan Memorial Gymnasium on tions are welcome at the door. Community College. ~SAU #58~ This will also be the celebration for our benchmark series so there will be extended hours – 5:00-7:30. We will Inventory Clearance Sale begin with a picnic, present lots of great information on NOTICE OF MEETINGS games, play tools, and activities, and hold our big drawing MAY 2011 GIFT SHOP ITEMS 25% OFF for a $200.00 gift certificate to the Village Book Store in each ______(T-shirts, Mugs, Gifts) school. . MAPLE PRODUCTS 10% OFF Childcare is available and meals Open Fri., Sat., Sun. 11am-4pm • Sale Ends Friday, May 20, 2011 will be provided at no cost! STRATFORD SCHOOL BOARD Registration is required. Stratford Public School Multipurpose Room 246 Portland Street, Lancaster, NH Wednesday, May 11, 2011 800-788-2118 May 16th—Lancaster School & Country Store www.christiesmaplefarm.com Please call the preschool at 788-4924 6:00pm – Board Meeting May 18th—Whitefield School Please call the preschool at 837-3088 NORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL BOARD Remember, the hours are Groveton High School Library THANK YOU extended: 5:00-7:30 Monday, May 16, 2011 6:00pm – Board Meeting I am truly blessed to live in a community where the members are caring, giving, compassionate and over the ® years have become wonderful family and friends. Over the past several months I have had to reach out to so many of GROVETON HIGH SCHOOL the members of this community for their help. No matter what the request was, for a ride to the grocery ATHLETIC AWARDS CEREMONY store, or to a doctor’s appointment or just a visit. Your constant care and concern has been beyond what I could $ 98 $ 48 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 ever expect. I also have appreciated, more than ever, all the The cost 1 3 cards, food, phone calls and visits. What a help!! is $10..00 Dinner will be served at 5:30pm I would like to thank the following for being there for me. 3M High Stoner Ceremony will begin at 6:00pm per person,, athletes Thank you to…… Power Invisible You must purchase tickets are FREE Father Dan, Sister Helene and Sister Marie, Daisy Covey, Red Brake Glass in advance by May 18, 2011 and Pauline Lepine, Nancy Towle, Malcolm Washburne, May Cleaner Cleaner Lou Placy, and Lisa M. Brooks… (14 oz.) #08880 (19 oz.) #91164 No tickets will be sold at the door You are all forever in my prayers and thoughts. 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Main St. 225 Union St. Whitefield Plymouth Sun. 8am-12noon Shelly Fleury Joanne Paradis Terri Charron Littleton, NH VISIT NAPA ON THE WEB! http://wwwNAPAonline.com WE KEEP AMERICA RUNNING. A10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• North Country Council receives $48,888 in Scenic Byway funds Area recovers from By Edith Tucker shops with communities and or- dor management elements will community. [email protected] ganizations along both the Pres- be addressed focusing on over- Strategies for maintaining recent flooding idential Trail and River Heritage lap between community plan- and enhancing Byway resources BETHLEHEM — Nearly Trail to identify resources of im- ning goals and the goal of main- and intrinsic qualities will be de- By Mike Fournier trieved and was being rebuilt, one $49,000 is slated to come to the portance to the communities as taining and improving the value veloped utilizing input from the Contributing Writer board at a time. The track and in- North Country Council (NCC) to well as local initiatives that tie of the Byway travelers’ experi- North Country Byway Council NORTHUMBERLAND — The field were cleaned up and repairs support one of the three FY 2010 into the Scenic Byways Pro- ence, Deppe explained. To make and Byway planning workshops water has receded and the green- were being made to the parking ar- National Scenic Byways Pro- gram. both public and private dollars in each community, Deppe ex- ing landscape now hides most of eas and pit entrances. gram projects that were funded “It is our hope that by in- go further and to stimulate im- plained. the evidence of the recent flooding Concession stands and bath- in a competitive process in New volving stakeholders like towns, plementation, policies and ac- The Presidential Range Trail, that took place primarily in the rooms had the detritus removed Hampshire. chambers of commerce, tourist tion items that benefit both the a state scenic byway, is a 115- Connecticut River valley of New and power washers were being NCC will receive funding for attractions, and so forth, in this Byway traveler and local resi- mile loop: NH 116 (Littleton, Hampshire’s North Country and readied to clean away the silt in the North Country Scenic Byway process, our efforts will lead to dents will be emphasized. Whitefield and Lancaster), US 2 Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. the various buildings and on the Loops NH: Corridor Manage- their continued participation NCC’s GIS will use data avail- (Jefferson and Randolph), NH 16 Overall, damage was minimal advertising signs around the ment Plan (CMP) and Council and management of the Byways able through state and federal (Gorham, Pinkham Notch, and although some flood prone areas speedway. Jane LeBlanc indicated Development. in the future, as we look to im- agencies to produce large-scale Jackson), and US 302 (Bartlett, were hit hard. In Maidstone, Ver- the weekend opening would take The Federal Highway Admin- plement the Corridor Manage- maps of resources important to Crawford Notch and Twin Moun- mont Agency of Transportation place, although not all the cleanup istration announced its FY 2010 ment Plans,” explained NCC both communities and the By- tain.) personnel spent considerable ef- would be done. The owners had awards for the National Scenic Transportation Planner Mary way experience. This will in- The River Heritage Trail, a fort cleaning up and making the not yet determined if they would Byways Program on Monday, Deppe. clude, but not be limited to state scenic byway, is a 120-mile Lamoreux Road, which connects be able to salvage the refrigerators May 2,under the Safe, Account- Deppe and NCC Planning Di- recreation sites, public lands, loop: US 3 (Franconia Notch, Lin- Vermont Route 102 to the Maid- and freezers from the damaged able, Flexible, Efficient Trans- rector Tara Bamford will lead conserved lands, important coln, North Woodstock, and stone-Stratford Hollow Bridge concession stands. Those stands portation Equity Act: A Legacy the project. wildlife habitat areas, National Thornton), NH 175 (Thornton, (Peaslee Bridge), passable. They will likely not be open until later in For Users (SAFETEA-LU) pro- Ms. Bamford has 25 years of Register historic sites, and land Campton, and Holderness), NH were able to reopen the road to the season. gram. experience facilitating local and use. These maps will be used to 25 (Plymouth, Rumney, Warren, traffic last Thursday. South of Groveton, the river A total of nearly $40.7 million regional planning efforts in the facilitate discussion at meetings Wentworth, and Haverhill), US Flood waters had threatened raised havoc with Northumber- was allocated to 94 projects in areas of transportation, land and will provide a base for map- 302 (Haverhill, Woodsville, Bath, the bridge abutments but did no land village and in the area of the 39 states. use, and natural resources. ping views important to the and Lisbon), NH 117 (Sugar Hill) damage. However, the road sur- Perras Ace Hardware complex. Al- NCC’s project is designed to Deppe has led NCC’s trans- communities and to the travel- and NH 18 (Franconia). A spur face was affected, with large though not flooding as bad as it develop two new Corridor Man- portation planning efforts for er. also goes from Campton to Wa- chunks of blacktop from the 2005 did in the spring of 1998, Northum- agement Plans (CMPs): one for three years, including facilita- Mapped resources as well as terville Valley on NH 49. upgrade project lifting from the berland village was the victim of the Presidential Range Trail, the tion of the North Country Byway other non-geographic intrinsic The other two Granite State older blacktop surface and ending flood waters that covered the road- other for the River Heritage Council. A native of the Lincoln- qualities of the Byway, such as projects chosen to receive grant up in the meadows at the Lam- way to a depth of 10 inches for a Trail. These two state scenic by- Woodstock area, she has many seasonal events and business monies are the Lake Sunapee By- oreux farm. The state highway distance of approximately 150 feet way loops link the White Moun- years of hands-on experience in associations serving the tourist way NH: Interpretive Trail, crew cleaned the debris from the in the area between the south en- tains Trail-Kanc National Scenic the hospitality industry, lending industry, will be assessed utiliz- awarded $151,879, and N.H. meadows and smoothed the re- trance to the village and Dean Byway with the Connecticut Riv- a kind of reality check to NCC’s ing input from the North Coun- Coastal Scenic Byway NH: Man- maining roadbed to allow traffic to Brook. The water rose five to six er National Scenic Byway. tourism planning. try Byway Council and Byway agement Plan Update, awarded flow again. The three affected sec- feet during the night and flooded NCC will hold planning work- The 14 required Byway corri- planning workshops in each $66,945. tions of road, totaling approxi- basements but is not believed to mately 100 yards in length, are ex- have gotten into anyone’s living pected to be resurfaced later in the space. summer. South of Northumberland vil- It was a tough winter for deer and moose Further downstream in lage, in another area traditionally By Edith Tucker noting that foresters have re- A study of deer killed on the Northumberland, Jean and Jane affected, floodwaters closed off the [email protected] ported finding emaciated dead roads is going forward that in- LeBlanc, the owners of Riverside Perras Ace Hardware and Perras moose in the woods. cludes examining the any fetuses Speedway, assisted by numerous Lumber complex. Floodwaters SHELBURNE — White-tailed New Hampshire Fish and females are carrying. volunteers, worked feverishly fol- lapped at the foundations of the deer had a tough time in 2011 and Game continues to conduct re- A bobcat study in the Lakes lowing the flood to get the track hardware store and other build- some died in deeryards, reported search, said Staats happily. A Region is being done that also in- ready for its opening this weekend. ings but did not get inside. How- Region I wildlife biologist Will UNH graduate student has been volves radio collars. The track, which lies in a flood- ever, several sink holes were ob- Staats to foresters and outdoor researching American marten A moose browse study that prone area, suffered extensive served against the hardware store enthusiasts on April 29 at the 21st and has radio collared 13 of them. looks at their effect on regenera- damage throughout, but the paved foundation and nearby. The river- annual Coös Foresters Mud Another researcher will be tion has been done, Staats re- track appears to have escaped the bank opposite the store eroded in Breakfast at the Town and Coun- placing radio transmitters on ported, noting that the results ravages of Mother Nature. A mid- several places, with a 12-foot wide try Motor Inn. The effects were Bicknell’s thrush this spring. Re- would be of interest to foresters day Sunday visit found several vol- section near a mobile home on the not as dire as the harsh winter of searchers are working to estab- and landowners. unteers assisting the owners with property eaten away. 2001, Staats said. lish baseline data on the lands PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER cleanup and rebuilding, and an op- One area of concern, the Winter tick has caused moose cleared and near the Granite Re- RIGHT: Region I Fish and Game timistic attitude about their ability Northumberland Cemetery, where deaths, Staats said, noting that liable wind farm, where turbines wildlife biologist Will Staats to open this weekend. Much of the bank erosion has been an ongoing the warm spring and fall weather are scheduled to be erected this reported at the April 29 Mud fencing, which had almost entirely problem, appeared to be spared in 2010 had allowed tick larvae to summer in the Unincorporated Breakfast that white-tailed deer been washed away, had been re- from further damage. survive. “It’s a cyclic,” he said, Places of Millsfield and Dixville. and moose had a tough winter.

Dani Lunn 20-Oct-1944 – 26-Nov-2010 We, Dani’s family, would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following people who showed so much professionalism, generosity, and kindness while helping her (and us) through a very difficult time. We can’t thank you all enough. • Mary Bates, BS • Lisa Boudle, RN • Nancy Davidowicz, RN • Dr. Marc Gautier • Rev. Jack Gregory • Jean Miller, RN, OCN • Dr. Lars Nielson • Dr. Pancras van der Laan • Bailey Funeral Home • Northwoods Home Health & Hospice • Weeks Medical Center Oncology Department • Whitefield Elementary School • All our friends and neighbors who shared your strength, love, and support with her, and with us

You are all welcome to join us as we lay her to rest this Saturday, May 14, 1:00 p.m., at Park Street Cemetery in Whitefield. MAY 11, 2011 POLICE & COURTS A11 ••• NH State Police Log Troop F, Twin Mtn. Compiled by Melissa Grima on a summons to appear in Cole- er, was arrested in Stark on April 27, On April 19, Dean Willis, 65 of brook District Court on July 14. and charged with possession of Whitman, Mass., was driving on On April 22, David Degruttola, drugs. Route 145 in Stewartstown, when 41 of Maine, was traveling on Route On April 30, William Jones, 41 of he lost control of his vehicle and it 2 in Shelburne, when his vehicle Beecher Falls, Vt., was arrested and rolled. Willis sustained minor in- struck a deer. The vehicle sustained charged with driving while intoxi- juries and the vehicle was towed. minor front end damage. cated. He is scheduled to appear in Jerry Chelle, 72 of Lancaster, Edwin Barton, 41 of Tilton, was Colebrook District Court on July 14.

PHOTO BY LORI RAMOS was arrested on April 20, and traveling on Route 3 in Carroll, on Sammy Stone, 41 of Stratford, Traffic was blocked on Route 3 briefly Monday morning, when this McKinney Trucking big rig got stuck mak- charged with operating after sus- April 22, when he swerved to avoid was arrested on April 30, and ing a u-turn near Mary Elizabeth Lane. pension. He is scheduled to appear a deer in the road. His vehicle left charged with simple assault and in Lancaster District Court on May the roadway and rolled. No injuries criminal threatening. Stone was Big rig temporarily stuck on Route 3 15. were reported and the vehicle was held on bail at the Coös County A theft was reported at the Bal- towed. House of Corrections. By Melissa Grima to appear in Lancaster District stolen from her car while it was sams Resort in Dixville on April 21. On April 23, Patricia Chandler, State Police assisted the Lan- [email protected] Court on June 15. parked at Cones ‘N More. Michael Dupont, 33 of Gorham, 39 of Lancaster, was arrested and caster Police on April 30, in their re- LANCASTER — Traffic on William Savage, 47 of Lancast- On May 8, Patrick Grimard re- was traveling on Route 2 in Jeffer- charged with driving while intoxi- sponse to a reported assault on Route 3 just south of town was er, was arrested on May 3 and ported that his mobile home had son, on April 21, when he lost con- cated. She is scheduled to appear in Martin Meadow Pond Road. tied up for around 15 minutes on charged with simple assault. He been burglarized and his stereo trol of his vehicle and it rolled into Lancaster District Court on June 1. Melanie Nash, 49 of Colebrook, Monday morning when a tractor- was held in lieu of $2,500 cash bail and television had been damaged. a ditch. No injuries were reported Chris Emery, 48 of Lancaster, was arrested on May 1, on an elec- trailer got stuck across the road- and $2,500 personal recognizance Sean Frymen reported on May and the vehicle was towed. was arrested on April 23, and tronic bench warrant on the charge way after attempting to reverse bail. 8 that a package delivered to his On April 22, a burglary was re- charged with driving while intoxi- of driving while intoxicated, subse- direction near Mary Elizabeth A case of harassment was re- house had been stolen. ported in Jefferson. cated. She is scheduled to appear in quent offense. She was scheduled Lane. Police said the southbound ported on May 2 by Kenneth Robert Sullivan, 23 of North Dana Lynch, 44 of Columbia, was Lancaster District Court on June 15. to appear in Littleton District Court truck’s trailer supports got tem- Wright. Stratford, was traveling north on arrested on April 22, in Stewart- A burglary was reported in Jef- on May 10. porarily hung up on the crown of Paul Crane reported on May 3, Main Street on May 6, when he stown, and charged with posses- ferson on April 24. On May 1, Jason Moore, 34 of the road when it was changing di- that a window in his excavator turned into a parking space on the sion of drugs. He was released on a On April 24, Corey Hudon, 21 of Stratford, was traveling on Pleasant rections after missing the turn for had been broken while it was southbound side of the street and summons to appear in Colebrook Jefferson, was arrested and charged Valley Road in that town when he Route 2 on its way to Dummer. parked behind his Main Street was hit by a car backing out from District Court on July 14. with driving while intoxicated. struck a parked vehicle and left the Jessica Collins, 20 of Lancast- business. another nearby spot. That vehicle Tobi Barrett, 41 of Colebrook, On April 25, a domestic dispute scene. Moore was apprehended er, and Cecil Solaguren, 24 of Mi- William Russ reported on May was driven by Christopher Scott, was arrested on April 22, in Stew- was reported on Bog Road in Strat- and arrested on a charge of driving lan, were both arrested on May 8, 3, that his vehicle had been keyed 25 of Merrimack. No injuries were artstown, and charged with driving ford. while intoxicated. and charged with criminal tres- while it was parked at Shaw’s. reported and both vehicles sus- while intoxicated. He was released Joseph Roberge, 18 of Lancast- pass. The charges stemmed from On May 4, Jennifer INgerson tained minor damage. an April 28 incident at Dayspring reported that her cell phone was Cathedral. Both were summonsed License revocations Briggs faces charges for dumping woman on roadside CONCORD — The Director of Fletcher, 25, of Berlin; James D. Michael E. Aldrich, 55, of Lan- Motor Vehicles, Richard C. Bai- Hawkins, 50, of Berlin; Paul J. caster; Bertha M. Tilton Potoc- By Melissa Grima Also indicted on April 28, was taking. The men are alleged to have ley Jr., has released the follow- Viens III, 16, of Berlin; Jeffery A. nik, 50, of Stewartstown; and [email protected] Francis Brundle, Jr., 23 of Littleton. taken apart the money machines at ing list of Driving While Intoxi- Hatfield, 40, of Dalton; Nicholas Eileen K. Thietten, 64, of Guild- LANCASTER — A Lancaster man He is charged with possession of a the car wash causing more than cated revocations: Scott C. M. Perreault, 22, of Gorham; hall, Vt. will be arraigned for allegedly as- controlled drug for allegedly being $1,500 worth of damage before saulting a woman in his vehicle and in possession of the prescription stealing approximately $1,200. Molar Express awarded $9,100 by Northeast Delta Dental Fdn. pushing her out of his vehicle on narcotic Oxycodone on July 31 in Heath Bunnell, 38 of Monroe, By Edith Tucker Country children and adults since lease. “Molar Express merits our Main Street. Glen Briggs, 44 of Lan- Groveton. was indicted on two charges of de- [email protected] caster, was indicted by a Coös William Ploof, 61 of Concord, ceptive forestry practices. He is ac- 2005. continued support because of its Grand Jury on April 28, on a felony was indicted on two charges of ag- cused of misrepresenting the zone Molar Express has made over effectiveness in delivering servic- LITTLETON — A $9,100 grant charge of second degree assault and gravated felonious sexual assault the timber he was selling originated 6,000 appointments and served es to North Country communi- has been awarded by the North- a misdemeanor charge of reckless for crimes that allegedly took place in, listing it as Bethel, Vt., or Nor- nearly 4,000 residents in Coös and ties.” This grant brings the Foun- east Delta Dental Foundation to conduct. He is accused of striking between 1991 and 1992 in Berlin. wich, Vt., instead of Conway and Northern Grafton Counties. dation’s total giving level for the North Country Health Consor- Tina Savage in the head with a beer Ploof is accused of sexually as- Haverhill. The mislabeling allegedly This grant will provide support NCHC’s oral health services to tium (NCHC) so it can buy addi- bottle on Feb. 5, and then shoving saulting an 11-year-old boy at that resulted in overcharges to NewPage to maintain and expand the level over $20,000, McLeod explained. tional equipment and supplies for her from the vehicle and leaving her time. Corporation in excess of $1,000 in of quality oral health services de- The Consortium is a mature, ru- Molar Express. on the side of the road in frigid con- John Dawe, 29 of Manchester each case. livered in North Country schools ral health network that has im- “We are very fortunate to have ditions at night. According to the and Travis Manley, 27 of Ossipee, All of the above cases are sched- and communities. proved access to health care to their support,” Consortium execu- police report from that incident, were both indicted as a result of uled for arraignment in Coös Supe- “We are excited to award a Northern New Hampshire resi- tive director Martha McLeod said Savage was knocked unconscious vandalism and theft at the Wight rior Court on May 13, with the ex- grant to be used to replace some dents since 1999. gratefully. and pushed out of the vehicle on Street Car Wash in Berlin on Dec. 17. ception of Ploof and Manley, who of the portable dental equipment For more information about Molar Express is a mobile pub- Mains Street in Lancaster while it The two are charged with criminal will be arraigned today (May 11). used by Molar Express,” said sec- this grant and Molar Express, tele- lic health dental clinic operated by was still moving. mischief and theft by unauthorized retary and assistant treasurer of phone McLeod or NCHC develop- the Consortium that has provided the Northeast Delta Dental Foun- ment director Nancy Frank at 259- Eight indicted for drug oral health care services to North dation Betty Andrews in a press re- 3700. smuggling in prison By Melissa Grima marijuana to Matthew Johnson, 30, [email protected] an inmate at the prison. The crime BERLIN — The Coös Grand Ju- is alleged to have taken place be- ry was in session on April 28 and in- tween November 15 and 21. dicted 15 people on a variety of Lana Dedeus, 20 of Methuen, charges. More than half of those in- Mass., is accused of bringing Sub- dicted are accused of attempting to oxone to the prison on February smuggle drugs into the Northern 20. Dedeus was indicted on charges NH Correctional Facility. of acts prohibited and delivery of In separate instances between articles to prisoners, after she at- October and March, these eight tempted to deliver the narcotic to couples are accused of bringing il- Nicholas O’Neil, 26. O’Neil was in- legal substances, including mari- dicted on a charge of conspiracy juana, heroin and the prescription for his role in the alleged crime. drug Suboxone into the prison. Sub- Also accused of smuggling Sub- oxone is a drug commonly used to oxone, Tina Dubois, 38 of Meredith, treat opiate addiction, which can was indicted on charges of acts pro- also cause dependency. hibited and two counts of delivery Debra Lavoie, 48 of Manchester, of articles to prisoners. She is al- is accused of bringing balloons of leged to have brought both Subox- heroin to Jamie Eugene Lavoie, 48, one and marijuana to the facility on an inmate at the prison, on October March 19, in order to deliver them 11. She was indicted on a charge of to inmate, Frederick Sanborn Jr., acts prohibited for being in pos- 26. session of the drug and a charge of Sanborn was indicted on two delivery of articles to prisoners. charges of conspiracy for allegedly She is alleged to have delivered the planning the delivery with Dubois balloons during a visit. between Feb. 10 and March 20. He Jamie was indicted on a charge also faces an additional charge of of acts prohibited for also being in tampering with a witness. Sanborn possession of the drug. He faces an is accused of trying to convince additional charge of conspiracy for Dubois to withhold information by allegedly persuading or directing threatening her on March 20. Debra to bring the heroin to him. The above cases are scheduled Balloons were also the pre- for arraignment in Coös Superior ferred method for smuggling mari- Court on May 13, except for O’Neil Exclusive privileges await you. juana into the prison according to who is scheduled to be arraigned in the allegations laid out by the Coun- Coös Superior Court today (May Discover the value of Prestige Checking. ty Attorney’s office. 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PHOTOS BY EDITH TUCKER Jefferson Fire Chief Chris Milligan, right, was presented with the first- Nine-year-old Kailyn Jones of Lancaster served up some of chili she had The Democrat’s Jefferson correspondent Wilma Corrigan served up her place plaque in the chili division of Saturday evening’s Soup, Chili & made at home for Saturday’s Soup, Chowder and Chili Cookoff in the Chowder Cookoff by his nephew, Taylor Simino, newly elected president homemade Hearty Harvest Turkey soup, truly a meal in itself. She came Jefferson firehouse. in third in the competition. of the Jefferson Firemen’s Association.

Jayce Sanborn, a sixth-grade student at the Lancaster School took home the Terry Sanborn won first place for his chowder at Saturday’s Soup, Chowder small bear that firefighter Al Reynolds carved and then donated to the Jeremy Simino of Whitefield admires the crock pot filled with Buffalo and Chili Cookoff, sponsored by the Jefferson Firemen’s Association. Jefferson Firemen’s Association. His mom, Tammy Sanborn, gave him the raf- Chicken Chili that his aunt, Elizabeth Milligan, made for Saturday’s fle ticket. Soup, Chowder and Chili Cookoff at the Jefferson firehouse. By Edith Tucker Five adults brought home- a yearly hard-fought battle for first-place plaque for his deli- Jayce Sanborn, a sixth-grade The firehouse was filled with [email protected] made soups; two, homemade first place between these two cious chowder, and Linda student at the Lancaster School Jefferson residents as well as chowders; and four entered men. Louise Paquette placed Staines came in second. who competed with his Hearty those from nearby towns who JEFFERSON — Eleven adults homemade chili of varying de- third. Chicken Chowder, took home a chatted and caught up on the lat- and three children entered the grees of spiciness. Two children John Tibbetts came in first In the new children’s division, small bear that J.F.D. firefighter est happenings. Good food and annual fundraising Soup, Chow- brought soup, and one, chili. with his soup, Joy McCorkhill, nine-year-old Kailyn Jones of Al Reynolds had carved. Jayce’s good desserts, plus fresh sour- der, & Chili Cookoff that was held Jefferson Fire chief Chris Mil- second, and this newspaper’s Lancaster won first place for her mother, Tammy Sanborn, pur- dough bread donated by Michael at the firehouse late on Saturday ligan edged out this year’s sec- Jefferson correspondent, Wilma homemade chili. Kaitly Coulter chased the raffle ticket. The As- Lalumiere of Whitefield made for afternoon, sponsored by the Jef- ond-place chili-maker Kurt Mas- Corrigan, third. took top honors for her soup, sociation made $80 in raffle tick- a very pleasant evening. ferson Firemen’s Association. ters in what has turned out to be Terry Sanborn received the and Cole Milligan placed second. et sales. Gerry Pons appointed to WMRSD school board By Edith Tucker ings. He and his wife Cory first 21 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH [email protected] came to Forest Lake in 1971 and 603-837-2646 fell in love with the town and its WHITEFIELD — The White people. Mountains Regional School Dis- They are the parents of three 347 Main Street, Franconia, NH trict school board is back to its adult children; their daughter 603-823-7795 full complement of seven mem- teaches in Bedford, and both bers. their sons work in finance. th th Gerry Pons, a Maryland na- Pons has served on boards of May 13 to May 19 , 2011 tive who has been a full-time local nonprofit organizations, in- Whitefield resident since 1988, cluding the Lions Club, Weath- Top Round Steak Beef Loin Strip Steaks was appointed on Monday night ervane Theatre, and The Morri- by a unanimous vote, 5 to 0, to son and is now a vice president fill the vacant Whitefield seat. of the Coös Economic Develop- Chairman Greg Odell of Dalton ment Corporation (CEDC). $ 59 $ 99 was absent. “Education is the ‘golden key’ 3 lb. 7 lb. Two weeks ago, Annette Mar- to opportunity for kids,” he said. quis of Carroll was appointed to School board members have a PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER fill what had been the other va- responsibility to provide stu- Gerry Pons of Whitefield was Iceburg Lettuce Super Select Cucumbers cancy. dents with all the tools neces- Pons runs his own consulting appointed by the WMRSD school sary for them to become edu- business — Management Advi- board on Monday night to fill its cated but also must be sensitive sory Services — and is a li- remaining vacant seat. to taxpayers by spending mon- $.99 $ censed real estate broker with ey wisely and prudently, Pons head. 2/ 1 The Diamante Group in White- and accounting at Loyola Uni- said. “Boards have to balance a field. versity Maryland. Pons worked school system’s wish list with He earned a Bachelor’s de- in the construction industry, pri- taxpayers’ pocketbooks,” he Imported Hot House Chicken Drumsticks or gree in business administration marily building school build- said. “It’s a balance.” Tomatoes thighs Whitefield School principal to retire $ 69 By Edith Tucker terim Superintendent Dr. Harry healthy, and happy retirement,” lb. 1 lb. $.99 [email protected] Fensom in making his recom- Fensom said. “But she’ll be sore- WHITEFIELD — After 14 years mendation for a new principal. ly missed; she’s played a key role in the post, Whitefield School Turcotte was appointed to in making the Whitefield School principal Ellen Turcotte submit- the school’s top slot on Aug. 1, the special place it is today.” Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Doritos Tortilla Chips ted her resignation last week, in- 1997. She came to WMRSD from Turcotte served as Acting Su- Sauce 18 oz. 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MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A13 ••• 120 quilters gather from across Coös County By Edith Tucker A quilter from Beverly, Mass., [email protected] who had stayed on after a sew- ers’ retreat weekend at the Ap- BERLIN — It was the Berlin plebrook Bed and Breakfast in Quilters Guild’s turn on Tuesday Jefferson, was also on hand. evening, May 3, to host the three- The evening’s highlight was a times-a-year gathering of Coös “Show and Tell” display of quilts, County patchwork enthusiasts. table runners, handbags, and Over 120 women came out to wall hangings. the Eagles Club on Green Square Two volunteers donned to enjoy one another’s company, white gloves to hold up finished to be inspired by other sewers’ projects on stage, giving a designs and color combinations, chance for individual sewers to and to display finished projects. hold a microphone and describe Guilds and individuals also sold the pattern they used and the raffle tickets for quilts that were reasoning behind their choice of lovingly made to raise money for colors, as well as their inspira- an array of worthy causes, rang- tion or purpose. ing from Habitat for Humanity, Myra Emerson of Lancaster area libraries. and other like-minded quilters Homemade salads and who have committed to making PHOTOS BY EDITH TUCKER The Scrap Happy Quilters of Lancaster, who meet to sew at Weeks Medical desserts were served buffet- 100 quilts in space provided at Rita Cloutier of Lancaster fabricated this quilt that she named “Rainbow Center, are raffling this beautiful North Country quilt to benefit Rosalie style along with pizzas ordered the Christ United Methodist at Sea.”Cloutier, a member of the Coös Quilters who sew at the Jefferson Plunkett who is dealing with medical issues: Paula Southard, left, front row, from House of Pizza in Gorham Church in Lancaster to send to Town Hall, bought all the fabric in a bag, sight unseen, at Stitch at the Judy Arnold, Lorraine Dziegelewski, and Susie Short; Nancy Seavey, left, and Gold House Pizza in Berlin. tsunami-earthquake survivors Old Mill in Whitefield, which features a 5th Saturday Challenge. The back row, Nancy Underhill, and Dona Young.They sold tickets at the May 3 “This is our first time holding in Japan displayed a few of the price varies but the bag never costs more than $30. Quilters Guild get-together at the Eagles Club in Berlin. this event in the Eagles Club,” 56 that they have already com- explained Berlin Guild president pleted. The effort has been ex- Irene Gallant of Gorham, former- tended to Tuesday, May 31, ly of Berlin. Previously the gath- which is also Emerson’s birth- ering was held at the White day. The Methodist Church Mountains Community College. parish hall will be open for vol- The second-floor ballroom and unteers from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on stage, served by an elevator, Tuesday, May 17, and Tuesday, could be set up earlier in the day May 24. Those from across the was possible at WMCC, Gallant county interested in helping are noted. asked to spend an hour or all Participants also brought toi- day. letries and personal care items Founded in 1996, the Berlin to donate to the local food Quilt Guild is also known as the pantry, since those struggling to Material Girls Quilt Guild make ends meet have a hard (www.materialgirlsquilts.home- time being able to buy these stead.com). Gallant describes needed items. the membership as a diverse Coös quilters guilds meet to- group of women whose abilities gether annually in the fall in range from beginners to accom- Colebrook before the snow flies. plished quilters. They also have a mud season The Guild sponsors the North party in March in Whitefield fol- Country Quilt Show at St. Kieran lowed by the spring meeting in Center for the Arts at 55 Emery Kim Alcantara of Groveton sewed this cheerful quilt for a raffle to help defray Berlin. Street in Berlin. medical costs faced by the family of 17-year-old WMRHS senior Brooke Participants come from The next one is scheduled Ramsdell of Whitefield. Alcantara, a member of the Lucky Stars Quilters, across Coös, Pittsburg to Car- from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, explained that she has known Brooke since she and her daughter Zoe, now an Delicious and plentiful food is a hallmark of the three-times-a-year gath- roll, with a few from across state Sept. 28, and from 10 a.m. to 3 18-year-old freshman at Franklin Pierce College, were in the same Montessori erings of Coös County quilters. The May 3 meeting, hosted by the Berlin lines from Lunenburg and p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. Ad- class and then also played on the same summer softball teams. Tickets were Quilt Guild at the Eagles Club in downtown Berlin, featured homemade Bethel. mission is $3. sold at the Quilters Guild spring get-together on May 3 in Berlin. salads and desserts, plus pizza slices. Gov. Lynch issues statement on the death of Osama Bin Laden CONCORD — Gov. Lynch important and dangerous mis- the impact of the attack. Ten tary and fighting the war on forces, Osama bin Laden will thousands more men and (on May 2) issued the follow- sion, and for their bravery in of our neighbors died in those terror. never again plot, support or in women from across the coun- ing statement regarding the avenging our nation. attacks. We’ve sent thousands “For nearly 10 years, Amer- any way participate in an act try still fighting in Afghanistan death of Osama Bin Laden. “The vicious and brutal at- of our men and women off to ica has pursued the perpetra- of terror. That is welcome and Iraq. Let us continue to “We’ve been awaiting this tacks orchestrated by bin fight the war against terror. tors of this horrific attack on news for our state, our nation give them our full support and moment of justice for nearly Laden on September 11, 2001, Since then, more than two our nation and our people. and the world. appreciation. And let us never 10 years. I thank the members killed thousands of our fellow dozen additional New Hamp- Thanks to the dedication, "We must not forget that forget those who died in the of our nation’s armed forces Americans. Here in New Hamp- shire citizens have sacrificed courage and sacrifice of the hundreds of men and women attacks or have sacrificed who risked their lives on this shire, we have profoundly felt their lives serving in the mili- men and women of our armed from New Hampshire join their lives protecting all of us.” Dining Entertainment

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CONCORD — The New Hamp- eligible members in both Group I hearing that members and retirees overview of the retirement system gle location, and a "Hot Topics" and more than 475 local govern- shire Retirement System (NHRS, (Employee and Teacher) and are concerned the retirement sys- originally developed in January for page was created to address spe- ment employers participate in the the retirement system) has posted Group II (Police and Fire) seeking tem will become bankrupt if imme- public policy officials and also pre- cific issues as they arise. The retirement system for their em- a list of answers to frequently asked benefit estimates and filing retire- diate changes aren't made. That is sented to members, employers, newest resource — the FAQ — is ployees, teachers, firefighters, and questions on its website, ment applications. Currently, 500 not true. The retirement system is and the public. The presentation is currently seven pages and will be police officers. NHRS has approxi- www.nhrs.org, to help members members have filed applications to solvent and will continue to pay available online as a narrated Pow- updated throughout the remainder mately 50,500 active members and and retirees understand how pend- retire on June 1, 2011. If all mem- benefits." erPoint format at of the legislative session. 26,000 pension recipients. NHRS ad- ing legislation may affect them if en- bers who filed applications actual- In response to increased inter- www.nhrs.org/Events/OnlinePre- The New Hampshire Retirement ministers a defined benefit plan acted into law and to correct mis- ly retire, it would represent a 455 est in retirement issues, NHRS has sentations.aspx. In addition, an System provides retirement, dis- qualified as a tax-exempt entity un- information about the financial sta- percent increase over June 2010 re- enhanced its public information ef- "About NHRS" section was added ability, and death benefits to its eli- der section 401(a) and 501(a) of the tus and overall funding of the re- tirements. forts this year through its "NHRS to www.nhrs.org, offering impor- gible members and their benefici- Internal Revenue Code. tirement system. "The members who filed for 101" initiative, a broad, factual tant data and information in a sin- aries. The State of New Hampshire "Interest in retirement-related June 1 may still withdraw their ap- legislation may be at an all-time plications before the end of the high," said Kim France, the retire- month and continue to work in- NH Congressional Delegation forms working group ment system's interim Executive stead of retiring, but even if many WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen- for the four members of the New with my Granite State colleagues.” the benefit of the Granite State.” Director. "While the retirement sys- do, the increase in filed applica- ators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kel- Hampshire Congressional Delega- “New Hampshire citizens ex- Guinta said, “New Hampshire is tem cannot predict the eventual tions is still a significant trend, par- ly Ayotte (R-NH), Congressmen tion to address issues or projects pect their elected officials to work a small state, but we can have a big outcome of the legislative session, ticularly among Group II members," Charles F. Bass (R-NH-02), and affecting New Hampshire in a for- together to deliver results,” said voice when our delegation works we are able to help members by ex- said France. Frank Guinta (R-NH-01) have an- mal and unified manner. Ayotte. “We recognize the value of as a team on the issues that matter plaining a number of procedural is- In the first 11 months of this fis- nounced the formation of a dele- “Governing calls for us to work working together on behalf of Gran- to Granite Staters. The four of us sues and also clarifying some of the cal year, 210 Group II (Police and gation working group that will meet together. From fighting for funding ite Staters, and this group reflects are united by a common goal of de- incorrect or incomplete informa- Fire) members retired, compared on a regular basis in Washington for New Hampshire National Guard that commitment." livering results for the people of tion that is out there." to 166 for all of Fiscal Year 2010 — when Congress is in session. Bass programs to assisting constituents Bass said, “This group will give New Hampshire. As long as we stay The FAQ can be accessed from a 27 percent increase. An addition- will chair the group this year and with trade disputes, I am proud of the four of us an opportunity to focused on honoring the people’s the Legislative Updates page, al 227 Group II members have filed Shaheen will chair the group in the work our delegation has done come together on a regular basis will, we can achieve more by work- http://www.nhrs.org/News/LegUp- applications to retire June 1, 2011. 2012. to benefit New Hampshire resi- and seek ways to work as a team ing together than we can by work- dates.aspx. "Many members are telling The State of New Hampshire dents,” Shaheen said. “Our state on issues affecting New Hamp- ing separately.” In addition to a high volume of NHRS staff that uncertainty involv- does not have a Washington office has a strong tradition of working shire. Problem-solving isn’t and Shaheen and Ayotte are the first inquiries regarding legislation, ing pending legislation is what's like other larger states. The work- across the aisle and I look forward shouldn’t be partisan; it’s about bipartisan, all-female delegation in NHRS is also experiencing an in- leading them to apply for retire- ing group provides the framework to continuing that bipartisanship how we can best work together for the history of the U.S. Senate. crease in the number of retirement- ment," France said. "We're also Real Estate

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Remax Northern Edge Realty www.teamner.com MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A15 ••• Dancing the night away at the GHS Prom 1. 2.

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PHOTOS BY BRIAN EMERSON 1. “This lineup of elegant- looking young ladies were certainly dressed- the-part for this year's Groveton Prom. From the left: Kayla Collins, Meagan Caron, Caroline Hall, Margaret Pelletier, Jessica Stanford, Shawna Randall, Samantha Cassady, Vyktoria Boyle and McKayla Keeble. The formal gathering took place at the former Emerson Outfitters building on Saturday, May 7.

2. John King enjoys a dance with his daughter, Grace, at Groveton’s Prom.

3. Julie Graham has a special moment with her son, Kyle during the "mother-son" dance on Saturday evening.

4. Groveton's Prom Prince and Princess were freshman Daniel Gadwah and Katie Watson. Hospitality panel offers advice By Edith Tucker ater offerings makes a big differ- agers at large resorts and hotels tourists who come to the Granite cluding the Concord Community thriving place where tourists can [email protected] ence to both the visitor and the must act as though they were the State from across America and as- Music School, Red River Theatres, “step back in time, slow down, re- local artist, or actor, or musician, owners of a bed & breakfast and sociate this remarkable artifact Capitol Center for the Arts, state lax and refocus.” BARTLETT — Partnerships or craftsperson. listen to their customers to learn with passing through their home archives, state library and more. “Our legacy here in New Hamp- are the name of the game. Panelists touted the benefit of and understand their needs. Re- communities in the Midwest or He has worked to help build on shire that we need to hold onto is A panel of men, all of whom NH365.org as an easy way for arts, calling how much guests at The Far West. Concord coaches can the city’s culture and to help visi- very saleable, and that is the di- have made a big mark on the culture, and heritage groups to Balsams had liked having artists be found in the Concord Monitor tors to see it as “the center of rection in which we need to go,” state’s hospitality industry, ad- list events in a database that al- and craftspeople performing and building, in an insurance compa- where things happen.” McLear said. “The state is chang- dressed “How to Increase Your lows for a one-stop effort. This on- working on the premises, Barba ny’s headquarters, and at the Mu- Rusty McLear who was de- ing rapidly,” he said, adding that Customer Base through Culture line service — a public-private said, “Add quality experiences for seum of New Hampshire History, scribed by others as someone New Hampshire must avoid be- and Heritage Partnerships” on Fri- partnership — allows Granite your guests; do what your guests but these places are, relatively who saw past Meredith’s asbestos coming another New Jersey. Hap- day at the Governor’s Conference State events to be shared by me- want; and then charge them for it speaking, tucked away from easy problem and a town that placed pily, McLear said, the Granite on Tourism 2011 sponsored by dia participants, including the (as part of their stay).” sight. “Concord has a history and its back end to the lake and took State is small enough to be con- the N. H. Travel Council at the At- Salmon Press newspapers. Ray quoted Gov. John Lynch, deep culture,” Duprey said, in- the lead in transforming it into a trollable. titash Grand Summit Hotel. Duprey said that there were who out on the campaign trail ex- Rusty McLear of the Inns & Spa sometimes obstacles to enliven- plained that business success de- at Mills Falls and Mills Falls Mar- ing a downtown area or enhanc- pends “on satisfying the customer ketplace in Meredith, Stephen ing a “creative economy.” Con- in the most efficient manner.” Duprey who developed and oper- cord, for example, had frowned Ray pointed out that the idea ates the Concord Courtyard by on street performers, but now that the state’s eight highway rest Marriott and the Grappone Con- plans are afoot to have a Busker areas are costly extravagances ference Center in Concord, Alex Festival weekend or a mandolin that don’t pay for themselves Ray of the Common Man family of weekend with empty storefronts seems to be taking hold in the restaurants, and Steve Barba, for- used as short-term venues. Cul- state Legislature. The swinging merly of The Balsams in Dixville tural components can help put pendulum of change may be mov- and now executive director of uni- “heads in beds” on shoulder-sea- ing too far from the place where it versity relations at Plymouth son weekends, an audience mem- has been in recent years, he said. State University, comfortably ber pointed out. Ray urged all those who are in the joshed, joked and chatted with Commissioner Van McLeod of travel and tourism industry to get one another as they offered their the state Department of Cultural on the phone to their state repre- hard-won wisdom to a large audi- Resources, now threatened with sentatives and state senator and ence. elimination by the current Legis- ask that they halt the erosion of All of the panelists spoke of the lature, served as moderator. services like this that help wel- importance of supporting local “Every day you must look for come visitors. craftspeople, some of whom have opportunities and for better ways Duprey said that some years SOFAS national reputations but still have of doing things,” Barba said. ago Concord could have been de- starting at trouble making a financial go of it. “Tourism is New Hampshire’s scribed as “being nowhere but an $ Providing information to those business.” hour from everywhere.” It still as- 399! who come to the state and spend Those in the hospitality busi- tounds him, he said, that no Ab- one or more nights about the lo- ness must tend to their guests’ bot-Downing Concord stagecoach cal arts community or local the- needs every day, Barba said. Man- can easily be viewed by the The bug that ate Detroit — coming soon? EAST CHARLESTON, Vt. — the Northeast Kingdom, and Woods’ East Charleston proper- NorthWoods Stewardship Cen- ways for landowners to identify ty. Participants will improve ter is organizing a public aware- EAB on their own property. EAB bird identification skills, learn ness presentation on the Emer- has already decimated entire about local species, and enjoy ald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive populations of ash trees in Michi- with like-minded admirers the insect that has been called “the gan and has been discovered in return of neo-tropical migrants most destructive forest insect in New York and Quebec. Landown- to our northern woods. The walk North America.” ers are strongly encouraged to will cross several habitat types On Thursday, May 12, at 6 learn how to detect and control and paths of species ranging p.m. at the Emory Hebard State EAB at this presentation. from buntings to warblers. Building in Newport, presenters Additionally, NorthWoods is Binoculars and field guides will from the VT Agency on Agricul- hosting “Welcoming Back the be available and the event costs Queen Queen Queen Queen ture and VT Department of For- Birds,” a morning outing for as- $10. Set Set Set Set est Parks and Rec will summa- piring and experienced birders. For registration and more in- $1299 $1599 $1999 $2499 Twin Set Full Set King Set Twin Set Full Set King Set Twin Set Full Set King Set Twin Set Full Set King Set rize the current status of EAB, On Saturday, May 14, from 7:30 formation, contact NorthWoods $899 $1,099 $1,699 $1,199 $1,399 $1,999 $1,599 $1,799 $2,499 $2,099 $2,299 $2,999 the purple trap detection system to 10 a.m., join seasoned birder at (802) 723-6551 x115 or visit that will soon be underway in Jayson Benoit for a tour of North- www.northwoodscenter.org. Knowledge gives society the power to advance. Pick up a newspaper. A16 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Northern Pass approved House Bill 648, which 2011, NPT revised its application cations in 2011. Murray said in an e-mail ex- of landowners. We are optimistic would preclude non-reliability to request an additional 60 days “Assuming timely regulatory change on Friday: “We appreci- we'll be able to achieve that.” (continued from Page A1) projects, such as Northern Pass, for the public comment period to review and siting approvals, NPT ate the concerns expressed by The Senate Judiciary Commit- Hydro to the New England pow- from using eminent domain to ac- allow NPT to review other routes expects to commence construc- landowners regarding the origi- tee will hold its public hearing on er grid, is a joint venture indi- quire property for construction and withdrew certain proposed tion of Northern Pass in 2013 and nal preferred (new Right of Way) HB648 at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, rectly owned by NU and NSTAR, of transmission lines. This legis- alternative routes. “NPT antici- complete the line with power route in the North Country and May 19, in Representatives Hall on a 75 percent and 25 percent lation is pending in the N. H. Sen- pates filing additional state and flowing in late 2015.” are now seeking to establish a in the State House in Concord. basis, respectively. ate. If passed, this legislation federal permit and siting appli- NPT/PSNH spokesman Martin route that does have the support NSTAR was formerly Boston could make it more difficult for Edison. NPT to obtain the property re- Northern Pass asks DOE to deny interveners’ motion for big-picture EIS “On March 30, 2011, the N. H. quired for the project. We believe By Edith Tucker sponse notes that these projects likely hasten the shutdown of ag- The argument that DOE must House of Representatives ap- that we will be able to acquire [email protected] are, in fact, “actual, proposed or ing, more expensive sources of fos- analyze the proposed project proved House Bill 648, which the necessary property for the simply contemplated.” sil-fuel-generated power. “both on its own, and in combina- would preclude non-reliability project.” MANCHESTER — Northern NPT spokesmen and Washing- “The motion also seems de- tion with other projects involving projects, such as NPT, from using These two New-England- Pass Transmission (NPT) filed its ton, D.C.-based attorneys from signed to postpone the day when importation of electricity generat- eminent domain to acquire prop- based utility companies are in response to the April 28 motion by Hogan Lovells US, LLP, this job-creating, economic devel- ed in Canada” in a single compre- erty for construction of trans- the process of merging. If their a number of interveners, headed say they believe the motion is opment-enhancing project can be- hensive EIS, is not supported in mission lines,” NSTAR’s quarter- plans succeed, the new company by the Conservation Law Founda- “simply an attempt to delay the gin delivering on the promise it the statute, regulations or case ly report states. — to be called Northeast Utilities tion (CLF), seeking to stop the fed- comprehensive review process represents for New Hampshire….” law, the attorneys argue in NPT’s “The legislation is pending in — would be the 15th or so largest eral permitting process now un- that is now taking place” and called NPT spokesmen say the exist- response. “Indeed,” they say, “sim- the New Hampshire Senate. utility company in the U.S. derway for a Presidential Permit. for DOE to deny the request. ing approval process already re- ilar claims asserted in similar cir- “NPT believes that it will be Both their latest quarterly re- The response was filed on Thurs- NPT’s response says that the quires substantial review at both cumstances have been repeatedly able to acquire necessary prop- ports review NPT’s application day, May 5, with the U.S. Depart- “motion is without legal support. It the federal and state level and is and decisively rejected by the erty rights for the NPT Line.” process to date. ment of Energy (DOE). appears instead to be nothing set up to fully consider the public courts.” NU, of which Public Service of NU states: “The U.S. Depart- The interveners asked the DOE more than an attempt to delay con- interest. They also point out that NPT’s filing, both in its body New Hampshire (PSNH) is a ment of Energy (DOE) held seven to produce a single, broadly based sideration of the Northern Pass ap- that the attempt to change that in and in its footnotes, cites several wholly owned subsidiary, filed a meetings in New Hampshire in Environmental Impact Statement plication for a Presidential Permit, midstream threatens to delay — cases that its lawyers say are com- slightly different statement on mid-March 2011 seeking public (EIS) that would consider a num- a permit that would enable the de- by years — the job creation, tax re- parable or relevant to support its how HB648 might affect the NPT comment on NPT. ber of projects around the North- livery of clean, low-carbon power lief, and emission reductions that request to deny the interveners’ project: “On March 30, 2011, the “In response to concerns east to bring Canadian electrical to New Hampshire and to New Eng- the $1.1 billion 1,200-megawatt request for a stay. N. H. House of Representatives raised at these meetings, in April power into the U.S. The NPT re- land as a whole and that would project would provide.

Diligence ed McIver to his post as general fourth member of the local in- The Von Dohrmann’s letter to a joint bid on the property was to manager in June 2009 after its vestor group, but he dropped Selectmen the selectmen stated that they extinguish these water rights. (continued from Page A1) board decided that contracting out in March just before Ocean (continued from Page A7) “would immediately start with re- “We would add the property to Ocean Properties decided that it with Delaware North to manage Properties was tapped as the fa- The board voted on Monday moval of the barns, reclaiming our soils study plan (starting this would need another 30 days to the hotel had not worked out. vored buyer. evening, May 2, to sell the 1.35- stone foundation rock, timbers, June) with Cornell University in allow its experts to “look into all The late Neil Tillotson left 100 At that time, Deans said in a acre town-owned Route 2 parcel and all useful parts for our gar- New York that is part of a federal aspects of the property,” Deans percent of the Tillotson Corp.'s press release, ?”Ocean Proper- on which 2 barn, one partially col- dens.” Natural Resources Conservation explained. assets to charity, after ensuring ties brings an impressive track lapsed, and a house are located to They said they would put a Service (NRCS) grant,” the Von This, for example, allowed a that his then-widow, Louise record, with a portfolio of ho- the low bidders — both couples rock wall inside the Route 2 and Dohrmanns said. “This will give us surveyor representing the Tillot- Tillotson, who died in 2007, tels, commitment to New Hamp- who live in the parcel’s immediate PSNH power line rights-of-way and a very detailed and thorough son Corp. to go before the Cole- would have an adequate income. shire, and management team to vicinity. then plant a hedge of a fast-grow- drainage, soils type mapping and brook Planning Board to discuss This means that the financial the table. They have the same The Von Dohrmanns had sub- ing windbreak species that would a plan for future nutrient-land a landfill issue that might re- provisions in his will come un- passion for the Balsams that the mitted a letter the previous week be hardy and thick. management. We already have quire a bond to be posted. der the general purview of the Tillotsons had.” outlining their plans for the prop- The couple also plans to place potash under contract, with There are also two nearby Division of Charitable Trust of Senior vice president Tom erty, which, they pointed out, were three-rail post and rail fence to enough purchased to spread on landfills in the Unincorporated the state Attorney General's Of- Varley of Ocean Properties said in line with the town’s master plan match their already-existing fence this acreage. We are also estab- Place of Dixville, as well as an fice, now headed up by Anne Ed- in that same press release, and residents’ desire to preserve lines, as well as electric fence lines lishing some native grasses, which ash storage area for the biomass wards. ?“Ocean Properties is proud to the town’s rural character. to ensure that animals stay within are in keeping with our rotational facility, that will require subdi- Any sale of The Balsams be chosen to protect and pre- The Von Dohrmanns said that the field. grazing plan and improvement of vision permits from the Coös would be expected to produce serve The Balsams Grand Resort they would take down the derelict The Von Dohrmanns plan to soils on the farm. County Planning Board for the the maximum benefit to the and its surrounding environ- buildings, sell or reuse whatever ask the town Planning Board for a The couple has been working Unincorporated Places. Ocean charitable interests that Neil ment while stewarding its structural members they could, lot line adjustment, incorporating to save the heritage variety apple Properties does not want to as- Tillotson established. But since growth to sustain the resort’s and then clean up the property the property into their existing trees growing on the property, in- sume liability for any future his philanthropy aims are di- jobs and economic impact on and add it to their existing three- farm. cluding Wolf River, which, they cleanup that might prove costly. rected at the North Country, in- the North Country. We are com- acre Otokahe Farm on Jason Road. They will also rewrite the deed say, is a great pie apple. They also The Balsams will open on the cluding sections of Quebec and mitted to burnishing The Bal- The couple raises Registered to the property, discontinuing the point out that they host many ed- long-scheduled date of Friday, Vermont, the AG's Office must sams’ reputation as an interna- Belted Galloways, produces high- existing water rights to a spring on ucational activities and have many May 27, whether or not The Bal- take into account the region's tional treasure whose rich his- quality beef, and makes beef jerky the Naves’ property that other- visitors to the farm, all of which sams has been sold to Ocean long-term interests. tory is intertwined with the in a small very clean and regular- wise would run with the land. The brings revenue into town for town Properties, Deans explained. Its Indications are, Deans ex- prosperity of the Great North ly inspected on-site facility. Naves’ primary reason for putting businesses. website calendar lists a murder plained, that Edwards is nearing Woods and the great political mystery weekend on May 28 and a decision. A group of local in- tradition of the nation.” May 29 following the May 27 vestors — McIver, Dan Dagesse The hotel has operated con- FCCLA and qualified first for national com- Award of Excellence traveling tro- Opening Day. of Colebrook and Boca Raton, tinuously since the opening of petition. Jenny Wolfe earned a gold phy. The Award of Excellence is General manager Jeff McIver Fla., and general contractor Dan the Dix House, just after the Civ- (continued from Page A8) medal for Recycle and Redesign and awarded to the best chapter of the has staff cleaning the hotel and Hebert of Colebrook — remain il War. The original inn was completed the Applied Technology qualified first for national competi- year in New Hampshire. To win this preparing it for a busy summer interested in buying the Grand named for the town's first project, earning a silver and quali- tion. Jenny created a giant cupcake award, the chapter must submit an of guest activities, Deans said. A Hotel, believing that local own- landowner, Colonel Timothy fying first for national competition. storage bin and cute newspaper entry to the Chapter Showcase Job Fair was held on Saturday, ership would more likely ensure Dix, a hero of the American Rev- They learned more about the oven bracelets. The judges just loved her! event, then score a ninety or above and a goodly number of poten- near-year-round employment olution, who died in the War of and made dog treats for Riverside Anastasia Maher and Emma Porti- to qualify to compete in this event. tial employees eager to find and opportunity in an economi- 1812. In 1895, a wealthy Philadel- Rescue. Lillian Rainault also earned nari created an exceptional display Anastasia Maher and Emma Porti- work turned out. cally challenged area. phia industrialist, Henry S. Hale, a silver and qualified first for na- board for Chapter Showcase. They nari, with help from Kylie Cormier, The Tillotson Corp. appoint- Rick Tillotson had been a purchased the Dix House and re- tional competition. Her project was earned a gold and qualified first for were responsible for this win of the named it The Balsams. Hale Teach and Train, where she taught national competition. Lancaster Lancers. They beat out DONATIONS WANTED FOR steadily expanded and en- second graders about dental Besides all these great scores, all the other high school and mid- hanced the facilities. By 1918 he health. the Lancers also took home some dle school chapters. Good job, girls! had completed the Hampshire Kylie Cormier and Jillian Rooney other trophies. We received sev- We would like to thank all the House, an elegant addition that did our Chapter Service project. enth place in Chapter Involvement, people who made this year’s Spring GIANT YARD SALE doubled the overnight capacity They raised money for Riverside third place in FCCLA week, and sec- Conference as fun as it was, and of the resort to 400 guests, the Rescue by having a coin drive at our ond place in Most Competitive congratulations to our new state of- TO BENEFIT HOMELESS PETS!! current capacity. school. They earned a silver medal Events. We also earned the gigantic ficers. Riverside Rescue, Inc. will accept donations Jefferson happy. Come and say thank you with the pond after the parade, so for a yard sale on the following dates: Memorial Day celebrations Kid’s Connection as they honor don’t forget your fishing pole (continued from Page A7) th th st planned and salute our Veterans in this and worms. The Jefferson Ath- Saturday, May 7 ,May 14 and May 21 son’s dump attendant for sever- Looking ahead to Memorial Memorial Day Celebration, letic Society will host fireworks from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. al years, as well as working at a Day, the Lancaster Knights of which is always a super program. on Sunday evening, July 3, at the variety of other jobs. Columbus are getting their little Plan your float for July 4th Waumbek Golf Course, along Donations may be dropped off at May Day custom yellow ducks ready for the an- The Jefferson Festival Com- with a bouncy house and a vari- A most welcome phone call nual Memorial Day Race on the mittee wishes to let the residents ety of foods to enjoy prior to the Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave, on Sunday, May 1, from Doris Israel River from the covered of Jefferson know that they are fireworks. For more information, Lunenburg, VT during these dates and times. Perry of Israel River Road in- bridge to the Rte 2 bridge. Soon sponsoring the Annual July 4th contact Bette Bovio at 586-7002. formed us that a long lost May they will be selling tickets to Parade and Fishing Derby on Humor Riverside Rescue will accept all items with the exception Day custom was renewed. Upon those who wish to acquire a duck Monday, July 4, 2011. The theme Happy Gray Spring, George of rising in the morning, Doris saw for the race. All ducks are num- for the parade is “150 Years Since 03598. It’s getting closer to time of electronics, TVs, appliances and clothing. something hanging on the side bered and a list is kept so that The Civil War,” in celebration of for many Alumni to hold their of her mailbox. In investigating, the first, second and third place this important historical event gatherings of hospitality nights YARD SALE WILL BE HELD ON she was surprised and thrilled to winners are known. Some of the in forming our country. The pa- together, so here is a little mem- Fri., May 27th & Sat., May 28th find inside a plastic bag a most men who are members of the rade floats are to assemble for ory of such a time. — A past grad- beautiful May Day Basket. Some- Knights of Columbus brave the judging and line up at 9 a.m. at uate attending a banquet was 9 – 4 Daily one had made paper petals to icy cold water of the Israel River the Hillside Cemetery on Mead- surprised to see that the old man No early bird sales. pull up around lollipops, making to capture the floating ducks as ows Road near the Waumbek taking coats at the door gave no them look like flowers, then filled they ride the waves to the finish Golf Course, with the parade checks in return. “He has a great For more information or to arrange for a pickup the basket with them. It is un- line. starting at 10 a.m. sharp. The memory,” a fellow diner ex- derstood that others in the area The month of May has ar- route of the parade is from the plained. “He’s been doing this for please call 802-892-5300. received the same surprise on rived, which brings us to the cemetery up onto Route 2, then years and prides himself on nev- Sunday morning. We want to time to remember our service west to the Town Hall parking er having made a mistake.” After Riverside Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c) charity helping to find homes thank the mystery person who men and women who so bravely lot, where it will disband. The the banquet, as the Alumnus was for homeless, unwanted and abused pets. renewed this old custom for protect our country. There will categories for judging are Best leaving, the old man gave him his making some residents most be celebrations to honor these Theme, Most Patriotic, Funniest, coat. “How do you know this is military warriors throughout the Most Original, Children’s, and mine? The Alumnus asked. “I USA. Here in Jefferson, Kid’s Con- Animal. Following this, the fun- don’t, sir,” the old man replied. nections wishes to invite the filled fishing derby will be held “Then why did you give it to me?” public to see their program on at Fire Pond, across from the Old “Because you gave it to me, sir.” Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Corner Store, for children 12 Happy Mother’s Day wishes Jefferson Town Hall. Their mes- years and under and the young to all mothers in Newspaper- sage is “We are the Land of the at heart 80 years and older. land. Free because of the Brave!” There will be a sign up sheet at MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT A17 ••• Jackson JS: And you say that was a RJ: Yes. Mind pretty good job? JS: Did you graduate from high will likely change their goals often than a more objective view of (continued from Page A59 RJ: Yes. school? (continued from Page A4) in response to new interests. “what or how things are.” lowed to work there and work JS: It sounds like it would have RJ: Yes I did. 1943. through to the next summer been a pretty dirty job, wouldn’t JS: That must have been very Organization means knowing Flexibility means the ability to Take note though: I believe again… it? challenging. what things go together and how do something different, to change that sometimes the sense of JS: What were you doing in RJ: You didn’t mind the dirt as RJ: It was, but it was to bene- to store or arrange them in the plans or activities unexpectedly. “what feels right” is in fact built 1939-1940—those first jobs? long as you worked. That fall I fit my parents, and so forth. most logical and easy-to-use way. AD/HD’ers often have a harder on a foundation of objective in- RJ: First jobs: fireman on the wanted to stay on and work, so I JS: Did you fall asleep in The authors comment that when time “going with the flow” and get formation that just doesn’t show. boiler…. I did some chemical mix- got permission to do that. I went school very often? someone is weak in organization labeled “inflexible.” Again, this If you ask someone “what about ing for the boilers. You had to in- to work at 4 o’clock in the after- RJ: Not in school too much, and their room is a mess, they tendency to stick to the plan is this feels right?” you may get the ject some liquid into the boilers noon from school, and then I’d but we used to have a bench that may still know exactly where their not based in selfishness or mean- answer “Well, I know I can organ- to keep down the contaminants work till ten or eleven o’clock. set out in front of the boilers. I cell phone is in the room because ness, but comes from a true lack ize it, I like working with my in the boiler water. I’d gather the And then the same thing over the had a nice man I was working their working memory is very of skill when it comes to making hands, and I don’t mind trying water, and then I’d test it and ei- next day. with; he says, ‘Take a little nap.’ strong. Also, a person may be quick changes in plans. On the something over and over until I ther add or subtract the chemical JS: So you worked all the way So I’d probably doze off a little good at organizing and may like flip side, because AD/HD’ers can figure out the right way.” Or per- to the boilers. through high school? bit, and wake up. They treated things neat and clean, but may be change their focus quickly, and haps, “it’s important to me to suc- JS: This is even as a young— RJ: Yes. me very well. weak in task initiation, so the ef- may not have a strict sense of ceed at this. I need to know I can as a high school aged boy you JS: You were going to high JS: When they needed you fort of keeping the room clean is time, sometimes they are praised do it.” were doing this? school, and you were working at they might wake you up? just too much. as being especially flexible. RJ: Yes. the mill? RJ: Yes. A future column will focus fur- Time management is the abil- Metacognition: this fancy ther on approaches that have ity to estimate how long some- word just means the ability to helped people compensate for gregations can contain several blackberry bushes and damp thing will take. Many AD/HD’ers step back and evaluate how you some of these deficits. I will also Wild Lancaster hundred frogs. The female lays woodlands along the Israel’s Riv- are bad at this. Other people may are doing. People who are weak highlight some benefits that come (continued from Page A5) about 900 or more eggs per er from mid July through August. be weak at estimating other in this skill may miss or ignore im- with some of these executive skill things, such as distance (me!) or was a serene, warm time, filled clutch hidden beneath under- I am always amazed at the vol- portant information, including so- deficits. For where there is a lack weight. with contentment and adven- water debris. After hatching, the ume of sound these tiny frogs cial cues from others. ADH/D’ers in one area, there is an abundance ture. tadpoles take up to two months are capable of producing. It is tend to miss social cues quite of- in another. Goal-directed persistence is Spring peepers, of course, to metamorphose into adult one of the most pleasant songs ten. They don’t read people’s keeping at something. Another are little tree frogs about one to frogs. Tadpoles feed on algae of early spring. body language, or tone of voice, Emily Cowan, LCSW, is a psy- way to put this might be, being one-and-one-half inches long. and small crustaceans and — Bob Durant is a retired or notice that their uncle’s an- chotherapist with a practice in Lan- highly motivated. Some people They have toe pads for climbing aquatic insects. Adult peepers school teacher, wildlife photog- swers are getting shorter and caster. She can be reached at 788- are highly motivated to do even but spend most of their time on are nocturnal carnivores and rapher and naturalist. His pas- shorter as he tries to end the con- 4614 or things that they are not especial- the forest floor or in low bush- hunt beetles, flies, ants and spi- sion is nature and his mission is versation. People with this weak- [email protected] She ly good at, maybe playing an in- es. The male peeper has a vocal ders. Enemies include preda- to photograph as much of the lo- ness tend to make decisions proudly lays claim to a number of strument or learning a new sport. throat sac that expands and con- ceous diving beetles, large frogs, cal wildlife as possible during based on “what feels right” rather the weaknesses in this column. People who are weak in this area tracts like a balloon to create a snakes, skunks, raccoons and his daily walk along the Israel's rather loud peeping sound. This herons. River via the old Boston and is the male’s love song and when If you have ever tried to lo- Maine railroad. He is committed by Groveton Paperboard to the the tax anticipation note to cov- it is joined by 100 other males cate a singing peeper in the day- to only photographing healthy Northumberland town. er upcoming expenses prior to singing the same tune, the sound time, you know how difficult it wildlife freely living in their na- (continued from Page A9) The taxes owed currently receipt of income from first-issue can be heard over a distance of is. They are quite small and usu- tive habitat (with the exception they have an agreement, in prin- amount to about $137,000. The tax bills; abated $2,685 of the one or two miles. Breeding oc- ally call from the edges of water of cows). Mr. Durant is available ciple, with Groveton Acquisitions board, after listening to input Dean Brook Village Cooperative’s curs in marshes, vernal pools well hidden under shrubs and to community groups for slide LLC that could alleviate the back from townspeople at the May 2 sewer bill, based on average us- and other shallow bodies of wa- grasses. Most of their activity presentations featuring our lo- taxes owed by Groveton Paper- meeting, wrote Epstein and age over a three-year period, ter, usually with the arrival of occurs at night. I have had my cal wildlife. For more informa- board and allow Groveton Acqui- Miller, suggesting that if they when it was determined an undis- the first warm rains in late April best luck finding peepers during tion call 788-4040. sitions to move forward with the were willing to deed five down- covered leak led to excessive wa- or early May. These breeding ag- the day by carefully searching sale of the former Wausau and town parcels currently assessed ter consumption during the first Groveton Paperboard facilites. at $327,000, the town would seri- quarter; signed the contract al- Following a public meeting ously consider making a deal. A lowing the ambulance service to CBP the United States.” If duty is ap- 24 hours, seven days; Alburgh plicable, credit cards or cash Springs, 303 Alburgh Springs last week, the board drafted a let- mid-afternoon phone call to Per- provide coverage at Riverside (continued from Page A9) payment in U.S. currency is ac- Rd., Alburgh Springs, VT 05440, ter to Jerome Epstein and Ken ry Videx on Monday indicated Speedway for the season; ap- http://www.getyouhome.gov. ceptable. 8 a.m. to 12 midnight; Morses Miller of Perry Videx LLC, with that Epstein and Miller are inter- proved four tax abatement re- Tip 2 — Vehicle occupants Tip 9 — Medicine/Narcotics. Line, 4475 Morses Line Road, whom the board had met on April ested the town’s proposal. quests and denied two others on should not use cell phones Travelers must declare medica- Franklin, VT 05457, 8 a.m. to 12 26. At that time the pair had sug- The board will now confer advice of the town assessing firm; while approaching the port or tions at the border. All valid non- midnight; Richford, 705 gested to the board that Grove- with the Local Government Cen- approved seven building permits, during the inspection process. expired prescription medica- Province Street, Richford, VT ton Acquisitions, which now ter and the state Department of two timber tax warrants, four Cell phone usage slows down tions should be in the original 05476, 24 hours, seven days; owns the mortgage on Groveton Revenue Administration to en- non-resident transfer station per- the inspection process and prescription containers with all East Richford, Route 105A, 357 Paperboard, might be interested sure such a transaction can meet mits; and renewed the American causes delays for everyone in pertinent information listed on Glen Sutton Road, Richford, VT in resolving the back taxes owed all legalities. Legion’s amusement center li- line. the outside. Narcotics and dan- 05476; 24 hours, seven days; Pin- by Groveton Paperboard by In other action, the board ap- cense. Tip 3 — gerous drugs are prohibited en- nacle, 14 Pinnacle Road, Rich- granting title to some lots owned proved using another $150,000 of Alcohol/Tobacco/Firearms. In try. There are severe civil ford, VT 05476, 24 hours, seven addition to federal laws, travel- and/or criminal penalties if im- days; West Berkshire, 7823 West Mill lot off Main Street adjacent to the had a chance to weigh in at their ers entering the U.S. at ports of ported. Berkshire, Enosburgh Falls, VT railroad tracks. May 12 meeting. The board could entry are also subject to all state Tip 10 — Pets. Cats and dogs 05450, 24 hours, seven days; (continued from Page A1) The general consensus of the also ask that Groveton Acquisi- alcohol/tobacco/firearm laws. must be free of disease and ill- Derby Line (I-91), 107 Interstate es owed on the property. One op- dozen residents in attendance tions simply pay the back taxes, Often times state laws can be ness when entering the U.S. In 91 South, Derby Line, VT 05830, tion being discussed would have and the selectboard members and not entertain the offer to ac- more restrictive than federal addition, dog owners must be 24 hours, seven days; Derby the town take ownership of one was to offer to take all four prop- quire any of the properties. laws. If transporting any of able to show proof of rabies vac- Line (Rt 5), Route 5, Derby Line, or more parcels of the mill prop- erties in exchange for clearing the Groveton Acquisitions, which these items, check with local cination. If crossing with a pup- VT 05830, 24 hours, seven days; erty in exchange for the approxi- tax bill. Groveton Acquisitions has had the former mill complex law enforcement to see if any re- py, certain paperwork will need North Troy, 743 VT Route 243, mately $137,000 back tax bill. The had indicated to the board that on the market for over two years strictions apply. to be completed at the border North Troy, VT 05859, 24 hours, four parcels under consideration they would like to move quickly without any serious offers, feels a Tip 4 — Travelers should for the “new addition to the fam- seven days; Beebe Plain, 3161 are the former Groveton Paper- to resolve the situation. The cleaned up site would have a build extra time into their trips ily.” Beebe Road, Beebe, VT 05823, board office at the corner of Main board, which has made no formal much better chance of being sold. in the event they cross during The border travel tips will be 24 hours, seven days; Norton, and Mechanic streets, the car- decision, said they are unlikely to Despite various rumors, no tan- periods of exceptionally heavy of assistance in averting any po- 115 Route 147 North, Norton, VT wash lot on Mechanic Street, the do so prior to next week’s board gible offers have yet been made. traffic. tential frustrations when cross- 05907, 24 hours, seven days; parking lot on the north side of meeting, and would prefer to wait Tip 5 — Alternate Routes. ing the border during one’s trav- Canaan , 387 VT Route 141, Mechanic Street, and the parking until the building committee has During periods of heavy travel, els. Contact Mary Roussel, port Canaan, VT 05903, 24 hours, sev- border crossers may wish to director, Derby Line at (802) en days; Beecher Falls, 1429 VT consider alternative entry 873-3316 or Kevin Coy, port di- Route 253, Beecher Falls, VT Ladies Day with singing, fellowship and McDonald’s and continue to routes. For example, they may prayers. Registration will start at church on left side, next to the rector, Highgate Springs at (802) 05902, 24 hours, seven days; (continued from Page A8) want to use the nearby and less 868-2278, with questions. Pittsburg, 6293 North Main 9:30 a.m. and schedules will be Fairgrounds. heavily traveled Beecher Falls For more information on Street, Pittsburg, NH 03592; 24 er women’s courses as well as given on arrival. RSVP by May 7, by calling 837- instead of the Derby Line port. traveling to or from the U.S. or hours, seven days. Ladies Bible Class and Ladies Day To get to The Northern Valley 9421, or e-mail For more information on border locating a CBP office, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Pro- programs. Barbara served along- Church of Christ, at the junctions [email protected], so the or- crossing times, which are up- CBP website. At tection is the unified border side Dave as a missionary to Tau- of NH Routes 2 and 3, take 3 past ganizers can be prepared. dated hourly, please visit the http://www.cbp.gov/. agency within the Department ranga, New Zealand for six years CBP "Border Wait Times" web- The following is a list of ports of Homeland Security charged and as a preacher’s wife for con- site at and hours of operation: High- with the management, control gregations in Minot, N.D. and http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/. gate Springs, 480 Welcome Cen- and protection of U.S. borders Longmont, Colo. Tip 6 — Currency. There is ter Road, Swanton, VT 05488, 24 at and between official ports of Barbara’s husband Dave will no limit on total amount of mon- hours, seven days; Burlington entry. CBP is charged with keep- be the guest speaker on May 15 etary instruments that may be Airport, 228 Aviation Ave, Suite ing terrorists and terrorist for Sunday Bible Class and Wor- ship Service. “He’savery brought in or taken out of the 100, South Burlington, VT 05403, weapons out of the country U.S. However, if you are trans- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Alburgh, 200 while enforcing hundreds of U.S. For the May 14, Ladies Day, a porting more than $10,000 you Line Road, Alburgh, VT 05440, laws. light lunch will be provided along must file a Report of Interna- tional Transportation of Inter- articulate national Currency or Monetary Instruments (FinCen 105 – this form is available at the port of PROFILE CLUB INC. entry). Failure to properly de- Established 1897 • NH’s Oldest Private Golf Club black man.” clare or report the importation — or exportation of currency or monetary instruments in excess 2011 dates of operation and fees: of $10,000 could result in Spring season - April 30 - June 12 - golf course and practice range open to the public seizure. Summer season - June 13 - Sept. 11 - members and invited guests only Tip 7 — Food items. Prepared Fall season - Sept. 12 - Oct. 23 - golf course and practice range open to the public foods for personal consumption or for family/friend gatherings Regular daily fees spring and fall seasons: is allowed. If bringing food items for resale or for commercial use, Green fees: weekdays 9 holes $15 - 18 holes $20 go to www.fda.gov or contact weekends 9 holes $20 - 18 holes $25 your local CBP office for more Cart fees (per person): 9 holes $8 - 18 holes $14 information. 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Practice range seasonal pass available only with purchase of Green Fee Pass. in mind when transporting gifts Range use available for non-passholders at the regular per bag price. We accept VISA and MASTER- for special occasions. Remem- CARD for payment of all fees. Contact: Wayne Natti, General Manager/PGA Professional (603) 823-7083 ber to “declare everything pur- Profile Club Inc. PO Box 200 Franconia NH 03580 Located off Exit 36 Interstate 93 chased or acquired outside of A18 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• The Press Gang launches new Celtic Music Series COLEBROOK — Celtic mu- trio: They’re young, they’re sic, combined with folk and from New England, and they’ve Francophone performers, rate clearly got a strong dose of as the top draw for music in Irish trad in their collective New England and the Eastern bloodstream. Oh yes, one more Townships of Quebec. Thanks reason: They’re very good.” to The Great North Woods Com- The Press Gang has ap- mittee for the Arts, area resi- peared to popular acclaim at dents this year will have a the Champlain Valley Folk Fes- chance to see some top per- tival in Burlington, Vt., and The formers in these genres with- New World Festival in Ran- out having to leave the North dolph, Vt., as well as other Country. And, in the process, Celtic and folk festivals in the Colebrook has an opportunity Northeast. to become a destination point The Press Gang will be per- for fans of Celtic/folk music forming at Trinity United from all over. Methodist Church on Bridge What is making this all pos- Street in Colebrook. Tickets, sible is a new partnership the which are $12 each, will be GNWCA has forged with the available at the door on the Skye Theatre in Carthage, Me. night of the concert and are on They will begin this year to sale now at Fiddleheads at 110 bring the top Irish, Scottish, Main Street in Colebrook. French, Cape Breton and folk This year the GNWCA and performers to Colebrook. The Skye Theatre are planning to new series will be launched on bring four or five concerts to Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m., with Colebrook. If the reaction is an appearance by the popular positive and the public turns young Irish-music band The out, the GNWCA says that it Press Gang. plans to launch 12 concerts The Press Gang, which has here in Colebrook in 2012 in just released a new CD, features partnership with Skye Theatre, what it calls a “new music in all at affordable rates. the Irish tradition.” Irish Music Next on tap will be the dy- Magazine says of The Press namic young band The Outside Gang that they serve up “a fast Track, which features musi- moving blend of buttons and cians from Vancouver and Cape strings which incorporates dy- Breton, Germany and Ireland, namic key changes and where with Mari Rankin of the famous each instrument is aware of its Rankin family as one of the role in the set.” The Boston members. Cape Breton, Arcadi- Irish Reporter notes, “There an and step dancing are all part RIGHT: The Press Gang will be appearing at Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, under the sponsorship of the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Tickets are $12 and are available at Fiddleheads on Main Street in Colebrook and at the door on the night of the are three reasons for Boston of their musical mix. They will concert. area Irish music fans to like this appear in late June.

Valedictorian (continued from Page A1) Computers donated to Groveton School the Hugh J. Gallen Regional Vo- cational Center in Littleton. Kelly has been determined to COURTESY PHOTO learn more about educating Northern Community children by working directly Investment Corporation, NCIC, with them. She has been in- provided 10 donated desktop volved in this rigorous aca- computers from Plymouth demic program focusing on State University to Early Childhood Education. In Northumberland School fact, in order to attend this District. Four of the desktops course, she has traveled ap- were upgraded and installed by proximately one hour each way Karen Conroy’s High School for the entire year over the Advanced Computer students past two years. Students are in the Groveton Elementary transported at 6 a.m. daily. School library on Friday, April Kelly’s abilities extend be- 29, 2011. The Library yond academic classes. She Assistant, Deb Laflamme, is has been actively involved in extremely excited about hav- several extracurricular activi- ing technology now available ties including drama, 4H, the to her students. She plans to National Honor Society, and have virtual field trips such as, chorus. Kelly also volunteered visits to the Smithsonian, last year to work with younger Library of Congress, and the students after school. She has White House. Many books have logged countless community web sites that coincide with service hours during her high them and will be used as a school career through her in- resource for strengthening the volvement in these programs. love of reading. The access to In addition, Kelly has been em- technology will allow her to ployed throughout high school develop library lessons that working at the Northwinds are engaging learning experi- Dairy Farm, which is owned ences for her students. and run by her parents in North Students pictured left to right: Stratford. Jonathan Fontaine, Cody Kelly’s strong interest in Braase, and Jacob Conroy. helping others has influenced her decision to attend Ply- mouth State University where she will major in Early Child- This year, the Lancaster National hood Education. Kelly was re- Junior Honor Society inducted cently accepted into the Co- 15 new members into their hort Leadership Program at chapter.The inductees exemplify PSU, which will pay tuition, the qualities of a member by fees, and a $1,500 stipend each meeting the qualifications of all semester. In order to receive five pillars of the National Junior this scholarship, students Honor Society: Scholarship, must be committed to return Citizenship, Leadership, to the North Country for em- Character, and Service. ployment for at least two Inductees have played strong years. roles as leaders in their school and community. This year’s inductees are: Caroline Foster, Pittsburg Hannah O’Neal, Emma Ainsworth, Corrinna Boggess, (continued from Page A1) Alex Curtis, Imani Gaetjens- Oleson, Sophia Kenison, Arsenault reportedly told po- Anastasia Maher, Lily McCabe, lice at the time of his arrest that Macie Millett, Emma Portinari, he had lured Rancloes to his Gabrielle Scott, Tyler Welch, home to sell Suboxone, an ad- Kristin Williams, and Ada dictive narcotic used to treat Wharton. Together, current Oxycodone addicts. He is ac- members have given more than cused of lying in wait and shoot- 468 hours of community service ing all three of the occupants of this year. Over their time at the the truck when it arrived at his Lancaster School they have ded- home. Reports at the time of the icated themselves to being incident note that as Rancloes viewed as leaders.They are won- and Parker fled Arsenault al- derful young men and women legedly lit the vehicle contain- with great aspirations. The ing Flanders on fire. 2010-2011 members were: Flanders was shot in the Abby Call (co-president), chest, while Parker sustained in- Danielle Chancey, Molly juries to his elbow, hand, leg, Corrigan, Aleah Dupont (treas- chest and shoulder and Ran- urer), Jacob Nelson, Julia cloes was shot in the right Kamins (vice-president), Baillie shoulder with a 20-gauge shot- Knecht, Benjamin Rexford, gun. Jillian Rooney, Jessica The case is being prosecuted Schanlaber (secretary), and by Senior Assistant Attorney Jacob Wood (co-president). General Susan Morrell. SPORTS Wednesday, May 11, 2011 BPAGE B1 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT Spartan track stars come up aces in Berlin By Jonathan Benton races Andrew Force worked his The ups went to Garey who [email protected] way through the 3200meter run took first in the high jump at five BERLIN — The Spartan ath- with a time of 11 minutes and feet followed by Eugene Cord- letes have been giving a stellar 49.24 seconds. Force was also well in second at four feet 10 performance this season with a outstanding in the open 800m inches. first place win for the boys and (2:19.93) followed by teammate Dubreuil then leaped his way girls track teams in their latest Casey Henry in fifth (2:38.81). to first in the long jump meet in Berlin on Saturday. White Mountains had the (18’09.00”) with Johnson bring- The White Mountains boys strong legs in the 4x100m relay ing up fifth (17'06.00") and Cox took first place with 153 points. to finish in the top slot with Con- in sixth (16'02.50"). More out- Mitch Dubreuil dashed his way nor Lane, Jared Garey, Cox and standing hops came from Lane to first in the 100 meter sprint in Dubreuil in a total of 46.99 sec- in the triple jump in second 11.74 seconds. Also sprinting onds. (38'11.50") and Peter Wilkinson well was Aaron Cox in the open Eric Milligan was the Spartan in sixth (34'04.50"). 400m in third place at 57.87 sec- beast from the north-east taking Taking fourth in the 4x400m onds. first in the discus (128'08.50") as relay was the crack team of Hen- In the hurdles Dan Johnson well as the front runner in the ry, Ryan Wilkinson, Cox and Av- was out front in the 110m in shot put 45'04.75". Lane also ery Young (4:24.72). 16.21 seconds followed by Jake landed first in the javelin in an The girls team took first with Moyer in third (19.4). In the even 130 feet, Also fifth in the a score of 164. There wasn’t 300m hurdles Johnson (43.40) discus was Johnson (103'11.00") much separating the Lady Spar- and Moyer (50.99) placed first and John Ahern was third in the tans in the 100m dash with and third again respectively. javelin (118'08.00") as well as Monique Gassek pushing her In the boys’ long distance sixth in the shot put (33'04.25"). way to first in 13.37 seconds and PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Kelsey McCullough in fourth in This gaggle of White Mountains throwers, bookended by Eirc Milligan and Coach Jarod Mills came away with 13.74 seconds. as many top slots as they could snatch in Berlin on Saturday. First turkey Giving the Regional girls showing in the 300m hurdles was McCullough in second (57.02) and Marina Perricone in fourth (59.27). Also represent- ing in the 300m hurdles was Grace Ezyk in fourth (21.21) and Jillian McCreedy in fifth (21.44) Jackie Kleinschrodt did what she does best striding to second place in both the 1600m (6:09.00) and the 3200m (13:32.11). Akaylah Glidden put down a solid third place finish (15:08.00). Kleinschrodt also did well in the 800m with a fourth place finish (2:44.40) as did Glid- den in sixth (2:53.90). Blasting their way to first in the 4x100m relay in 54.30 sec- onds were the speedsters of Mc- Cullough, Kelsie Schanlaber, Laura Kopp and Gassek. Gassek also ran in the 200m dash to take second in 28.46 seconds. The Lady Spartans cleaned up the points in the throwing events. Karisa Bergman landed first in the discus (79'06.00") fol- lowed by Brooke MacKillop in second (78'03.00") and Sam Ma- son in sixth (64'10.00"). Bergman also took first in the javelin COURTESY PHOTO (94'03.00") with support from PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Hayden Judge, 8, of Dalton, got his first turkey, a 15-pounder, while Jackie Lowell in second There was strong showing from neck and neck teammate competitors Grace Ezyk and Jillian McCreedy in the hunting with is dad, Patrick Judge, on opening day of youth weekend. (91'03.00"). Bergman could not be stopped with another top slot 110m hurdles Saturday.

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Mitch Dubreuil launches himself and takes first in the long jump in Berlin on Saturday.

in the shot put (30'10.00"). Also with strong showing in the shot put was Hannah Gauthier (3, 26'11.00"), Megan Cotter (5, 25'05.00") and Abby Towne (6, 24'05.00"). Schanlaber put her best foot forward in the jumping events landing first in the triple jump (13'03.50") and fourth in the long jump (30'03.51") followed by Keelin Lane in sixth (25'01.00"). In the 400 meter dash Kopp took third in 66.49 seconds and then Lane in fifth in 80.20 sec- onds. The girls took off in the 4x400m relay in well for the sec- ond place slot (4:44.52) from the flats of Chelsea Hancock, Kopp, McCullough and Schanlaber. Sports ~ Jonathan Benton - Phone: Office 788-4939 • Fax: 788-3022; email: [email protected] B2 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Eagles ousted by Profile

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON The Groveton boys were fighting the good fight against Profile with a run in the top of the first for a breif lead. Jacob Conroy mad base on a single, was sacrificed to second and eventually home from the efforts of Ethan Emerson and Nate Smith in that order.Tyler Burt rang out a beauty of double before the PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON third out. The score was a close 3-1 Profile for the first three innings, but then the Patriot hosts pulled Grace King stands tall to make contact against Profile on Friday. in six in the fourth and two in the fifth innings to win out 11-1. The Eagles’ record this season as of Firday’s game is 1-6. Ethan Emerson above pulls in a base hit. Are you a ‘Do it Yourself’ Bride? LITTLETON — Cherry Blos- The workshops are being de- they create. Since the idea is “Do som Floral Design is taking a new veloped now and will begin in it Yourself” the flowers will be approach to the 2011-12 wed- early June. There will be three to available for purchase in bulk at ding seasons. Dawn Berg, own- choose from, Bridal and atten- a bulk rate. When attending one er/designer, and staff are putting dant flowers to carry, Flowers to or more of the workshops the a twist on the traditional wed- wear, and Reception décor rang- bride will receive a voucher of- ding flower consultation and ing from centerpieces to entire fering 25 percent savings on the booking for the bride and table scapes. cost of the flowers. groom. In addition to learning, hands Cherry Blossom Floral De- “Because of the ‘DIY’ (Do it on, the mechanics of creating sign is booking “Bridal and At- Yourself) trend, we’ve decided these various components, we tendant Flowers to Carry” work- to lend a hand. We still want to will be discuss creating a vision, shop for Thursday, June 2. For provide consult, our expertise, flower selection, and the care more information contact Dawn and a quality product to those /handling of the flowers. Re- at 444-1015 or email cblos- brides who want a professional freshments and more are avail- [email protected]. Cherry polished look without a lot of ex- able for groups. Anyone partici- Blossom Floral Design is located pense.” pating will be taking home what at 240 Union Street in Littleton.

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PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Caroline hall stepped up to the plate in hit a triple and knock in Groveton’s first run against Profile Friday and help her team to a 3-2 win. Groveton girls puncture Pats’ perfect run By Jonathan Benton of the game. for Groveton in the seventh inning. [email protected] The Patriots bumped back Andritz led off with a single, stole PROFILE — The Lady Eagles right away in the bottom of the second and then was sent home had their first lost of the season to first inning. On two outs K. Austin on a double from Randall that went Woodsville 2-0 on May 2 and then hit a single and was brought in on over the outfielder’s head in left went on to ruin Profile’s potential a double from O. Cunningham to field. Then in the bottom of the for a perfect season on Friday with tie the score 1-1 until the third in- seventh the Lady Eagles faced the a close 3-2 win, their sixth victory ning. sixth through eight batters in the so far. It was in the top of the third on Patriot lineup. McKenzie snagged The girls in purple and gray one out that Randall smacked a a grounder and threw to first for wasted no time getting the bats double and stole her way to third. the first out, struck out the next swinging starting with a Kate An- Jessica McKenzie laid out a base batter and Brittany Doolan in right dritz single who was then sent to hit to tap home the wrily Randall. field caught a pop out to end the second on a sacrifice bunt from Profile tied things up 2-2 in the game. PHOTO BY EDITH TUCKER Shauna Randall. The wind was in fourth inning on a sacrifice after K. McKenzie went the distance Mountain View Grand buildings and grounds staff — Sean O’Loughlin, left, and his son, Mike, who moved north the sails of Caroline Hall who then Ford had reached on a single. throwing five strikeouts and no five years ago from Cape Cod — are replacing the worn front steps to the Grand Hotel in Whitefield.Two-inch- stepped up to belt out a triple that There was no more hits for the walks while Patriot K. Austin thick granite slabs will be installed in a two-week-long project. The bottom stairs will flare out slightly. knocked in Andritz for the first run hosts for the game, but two more tossed five K’s and three walks. Weeks State Park summer programs LANCASTER — The follow- presented by Steve Taylor on ing summer programs are August 4; and, on August 11, scheduled at Weeks State Park there will be a Community Bankruptcy for 2011. Dance with Hole in the Hedge On Thursday, May 12, there Band and Perseid Meteor will be a Songbird Walk with Showers with Clare Long. The right legal advice early protects a bright future Dave Govatski and Sam Stod- On August 18, The Weeks dard, from 7 to 11 a.m. Meet at Act Legacy Trail will be hosted A job loss, unexpected medical expenses the Park main gate. On Sunday, by Dave Govatski, and on Sat- or overwhelming debt doesn’t need to June 5, a Wildflower Walk with urday, August 20, Mr. Govatski cost you everything you’ve worked for. Brett Engstrom will take place will lead the Weeks Act Legacy Getting the right legal assistance early from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet at the Trail Field Trip. Meet at Artists can protect your home, your retirement Park main gate. Bluff parking lot, Route 18 in and your family. We provide solutions Logging Railroads of the Franconia for this trip. August that give you direction, peace of mind North Country will be present- 25 The Impact of North Coun- and a fresh start on life. ed by Bill Gove on June 23; Na- try Community & Collabora- ture Photography with Roger tion on The Weeks Act of 1911 Irwin will take place on June with Rebecca Weeks Sherrill 30; Bow Junction Band will pro- More will take place on August A vide a music concert on July 7; 25, along with a brief Annual and Nigel Manley will present Meeting at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Moose and Bear of the North Sept. 11, a Wildflower Walk will Woods on July 14. On Saturday, be hosted by Sarah Schwaegler July 16 a Geocaching and GPS from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet at the Learn-how Clinic will take Park main gate. place from 9 a.m. to noon, rain All programs take place at AMANN or shine, with Sam Stoddard. the Summit Lodge on Thurs- Meet at Summit Lodge front days at 7 p.m., unless other- porch. wise noted. Call the Park at 788- Craig, Deachman & Amann is a debt relief agency. We help people file for Dick Fortin will present Yan- 4004 for confirmation of dates relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Every situation is unique; only a discussion kee Lumberjack on July 21; and topics. Weeks State Park is between you and one of our attorneys can fully explore the options available. Dave Govatski will host Weeks located about two miles south To schedule an initial consultation call (603) 665-9111. Act & Creation of the White of Lancaster on Route 3. Come Mountain National Forest, on early and enjoy the scenic park July 28; The Great Sheep Boom drive and views. Attendance is and Its Legacy on the New free and the public is invited to 66 Main Street, Plymouth, NH • 1622 Elm Street, Manchester, NH (603) 665-9111 CDA-Law.com Hampshire Landscape will be all programs. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B3 ••• Spartans roll with the punches NH Weekly Fishing Report By Dianne Timmins, www.facebook.com/nhfis- to thaw. Weather conditions Regional Fisheries Biologist handgame. have been wet and windy so if NH Fishing Friends — Do you Water in the North Country you plan on heading out dress have a teenaged child, grand- was crazy high at the tail end of appropriately. The weather this child or friend with an interest in last week. It is amazing what a spring has been turning on a the environment? Tell them couple of days can do. Levels are dime. about "Natural Leaders," an ex- still elevated but workable in the Get ready for some warm-wa- citing one-week summer camp rivers and streams of northern ter fishing as well. The bass are program for NH teens ages 14 to New Hampshire. Pittsburg is gearing up for pre-spawn action 17, June 26 to July 1, in Berlin. thawing, but most of the ponds and the pike, being in their post- Find information and application are still unfishable. The Con- spawn cycle, are active as well. at http://www.wildnh.com/natu- necticut River is open and ac- Try Partridge Lake, as well as the ralleaders; stocking report at cepting anglers at this point. other waterbodies in that www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fish_st South of Pittsburg, most low ele- drainage. Head up to Fish Pond ock_current.htm; and find us on vation ponds are open and high- in Columbia. This time of year Facebook at er elevated ones are continuing can be really fun! Good luck! Miner is Business Development Officer at First Colebrook Bank Concord branch CONCORD — Ray Miner is United Way's Pace Setter Cam- assuming the newly created po- paign for the Concord branch sition of Business Development of First Colebrook Bank. Miner Officer at First Colebrook has organized bank volunteers Bank's office in Concord. for the United Way's Annual Day "Ray takes on a very impor- of Caring, the Capital Region tant role in this new position," Food Program's Holiday Food says bank President Loyd Basket Project, the Granite Dollins. "He will be a key con- State Reading Council's "New tributor to the continued Hampshire Literacy Day" and growth of our deposit and loan the CATCH Neighborhood base." Housing's Community Day. He Miner joined First Colebrook was also named the 2010 Bank in 2004 as Manager of the CATCH Volunteer of the Year Concord office. Previously, as and is a member of the Leader- Branch Manager of Members ship Greater Concord Class of First Credit Union, he had 2011. worked in business develop- Ray Miner Founded in Colebrook, New ment as well as sales and mem- Hampshire, First Colebrook ber service. Miner also handled Miner studied at Concord's Bank has been serving the retail sales and service as New Hampshire Technical Insti- banking needs of individuals Branch Manager for Concord tute, including American Insti- and small business since 1889. Savings Bank. Miner began his tute of Banking courses and First Colebrook Bank, a New banking career in Concord at seminars, and at Fairfield Uni- Hampshire-owned, community New Hampshire Savings Bank versity of Fairfield, Conn. He bank, operates offices in Cole- and worked his way up to has been involved with a num- brook, Concord, Amherst, and Branch Manager of the Pitts- ber of area organizations, in- Portsmouth, New Hampshire. field location following the New cluding several chambers of First Colebrook Bank is a Small Dartmouth Bank acquisition. commerce. Miner serves on the Business Administration (SBA) "Ray has over 30 years of ex- board of the Contoocook River Preferred Lender. In 2010, the perience at multiple financial Improvement Society and is a bank received the New Hamp- institutions in the Concord member of the Concord Asset shire SBA's Outstanding Part- area," adds Dollins, "and he has Building Coalition. For several ner Award for consistent and been actively involved in the years, he has volunteered sustained annual growth in SBA community during his years as monthly at the Immaculate Con- loans. First Colebrook Bank is a a First Colebrook Bank Branch ception Food Pantry and has or- member of the FDIC and an Manager." ganized and participated in the Equal Housing Lender.

PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON The Spartans had a tough midweek slump losing to Kennett 11-3 on last week Monday and then 10-0 to Berlin on Wednesday. The highlights from the Kennett game included a double from Griffin Roy and an RBI from Jake Barker. Word on the street was that the Spartans had their third win of the season against Littleton on Friday, but information concerning the game wasn’t sent to the Democrat by press time and will appear in next week’s edition. Above is Jake Barker just after making contact and Andrew St. Cyr avoiding a pick off at first against Berlin on Wednesday. Spartans burn rubber at Gilford By Jonathan Benton away was Jackie Lowell’s javelin The boys in blue worked as a [email protected] (2, 90'00.00"). Bergman also team in the 4x100m to take first WHITEFIELD — At Gilford last threw first in the shot put (47.33) from Conner Lane, Cox, Tuesday, the Lady Spartans won (30'03.00") with Hannah Gauthier Jared Garey and Dubreuil and convincingly scoring 186 points (27'06.00") in second and Megan 4x400m relay to take the second while the boys team was in sec- Cotter in sixth (25'00.00") slot (4:15) from the likes of An- ond place just 10 points behind Schanlaber floored the jump- drew Force, Dubrueil, Henry and Berlin. ing events with a first place fin- Cox. Force also stuck it out in the “In addition to the many point ish in the long jump (15'01.50") 3200m run for a fourth place fin- scorers we had many state qual- and first in the triple jump ish (11:59.00) as did Ryan Wilkin- ifiers and personal best perform- (31'10.50"). Also in the long jump son for sixth (13:46.00). Force ances across the board,” said was Hansen in second (13'06.50") went on to compete in the 800m White Mountains Coach Jarod and Kopp in fourth (12'08.00"). to land second (2:21) as well as Mills. The triple jump also had Voigt (2, Avery Young in fourth (2:33). In the high jump Eryn Voigt 30'05.00"), Kopp (5, 28'04.00") Eric Milligan dominated the was the top dog at four feet ten and Lane (6, 25'04.50") giving discus (130'02.00") and the shot inches followed by Lisa Linzbach White Mountains a slew of put (48'00.00") for first. The in fifth (4'02.00"). points. javelin competition saw a lot of The girls in blue and white Dan Johnson led in the 110m good Spartan throws from Lane floored the 4x100m relay to take hurdles (16:41.00) followed by (2, 127'02.00"), Moyer (3, first in 54.14 seconds thanks to Jake Moyer (3, 20:04.00) and 89'07.00") and John Ahern (5, Kelsey McCullough,Bea Ro- Casey Henry (5, 22.42). Johnson 111'06.00"). driquez, Kelsie Schanlaber and also took first in the 300m hur- Dubrueil took a strong launch Monique Gassek. Gassek sprint- dles (43.25) with Moyer coming to land second in the long jump ed to second in the 200m (28.81). up strong in third (55.63). John- (18'03.50") followed by Johnson Gassek was also third in the 100m son made his way to third in the in fourth (18'02.50") and Cox dash (13.82) and Chelsea Han- high jump (5'04.00") as well. (17'06.50"). Lane won the triple cock in fourth (14.71). Aaron Cox sped to second in jump for the Spartans (37'09.00") Fie Hansen took on the 100m the 200m dash (24.85) and Eric and Wilkinson pulled in the hurdles and came away with the Dubreuil fourth in the 100m points with a third place finish third slot (20.70) as did Reilly (12.03). (30'06.00"). McGee in sixth (21.16) In the long distance races was Jackie Kleinschrodt taking sec- WE HAVE SPECIALS ond in both the 3200m (13:24.00) and the 1600m in six minutes flat. Linzbach finished the 1600m in EVERYDAY sixth place (6:22). Kleinschrodt was also second in the 800m MONDAY WEEKEND (2:43.71) with Akaylah not far be- MADNESS SPECIALS hind in sixth (2:59.15). (BEFORE 3PM) The Regional girls took sec- TUES-FRI GIFT ond in the 4x400m relay (4:44.00) SPECIALS CERTIFICATES McCullough, Laura (BEFORE 3PM) AVAILABLE Kopp, Glidden and Schan- laber. McCullough also compet- ed in the 300m hurdles to take third (55.34) followed by Marina *Affordable Womens Clinics starting on Perricone in fifth (60.21) and Grace Ezyk in sixth (60.91). Saturday, May 14th 9am & 10:30 am* Brooke MacKillop knocked Come Join Us! out a second place throw in the Route 115A & Route 2 discus (80'07.00") with team- mates Karisa Bergman (3, Jefferson, NH 75'08.00") and Hansen (4, Lessons 75'00.00") filling the slots. Golf Club Bergman hurled to first in the Always Available javelin (99'09.00") and inches FOR INFO, PLEASE CALL LARRY AT 603-586-7777 B4 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Northern Forest Explorers Program — kids wanted WAITSFIELD, Vt. — The North- and financial aid is available. share local benefits…” “You learn ern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is Space is limited. Applications are about your friends, yourself, and a one-of-a-kind place for kids to due by May 27 and are available nature…” learn to paddle, camp, and have by contacting Youth Program Di- 100 percent of the partici- the experience of a lifetime. For rector Roger Poor at (603) 801- pants would enthusiastically rec- youth ages 10 to 14, the Northern 9597, Roger@northernforestca- ommend this experience to their Forest Explorers Program takes noetrail.org. peers or attend another trip. participants on five-day paddling Northern Forest Explorers Remarks from parents: “She trips that support outdoor edu- gain a sense of appreciation for learned about working with oth- cational experiences, healthy their own backyards, are inspired ers toward a goal…” “… gained lifestyles, cultivate leadership to support them, and build a foun- more confidence…” “...a better and teamwork skills, and foster a dation of leadership skills to be leader…” “…respect for the Out- practical understanding of the able to do so. Participants learn doors and all it offers… natural environment. basic outdoor skills, environmen- The Northern Forest Explor- This summer, the Northern tal and ecological relationships, ers Program is funded by a fed- Forest Explorers Program will run and both self and group leader- eral appropriation from the U.S. 12 sessions. Locations and dates ship basics. NFCT seeks to inte- Department of Justice. The are as follows: Adirondacks — grate the program into trailside Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a Old Forge/Eagle Bay Region, July communities by partnering close- 740-mile inland paddling trail 11 to 15; ?Long Lake Region, July ly with local schools, community tracing historic travel routes 18 to 22?; Tupper Lake/Saranac organizations, and guide servic- across New York, Vermont, Lake, July 25 to 29; Vermont? — es. Québec, New Hampshire, and Richford/Enosburg/Montgomery Started in 2009, NFCT piloted Maine. NFCT connects people to (Missisquoi River), June 27 to Ju- the program with communities in the Trail's natural environment, ly 1; ?Northeast Kingdom (Clyde Maine and New Hampshire. The human heritage, and contempo- River), July 5 to 9 and August 1 to results are overwhelmingly posi- rary communities by stewarding, 5; New Hampshire? — Cole- tive, as local community organiz- promoting, and providing access brook/Stratford (Connecticut ers see the transformation that to canoe and kayak experiences River), July 11 to 15; ?Groveton occurred when young people along this route. NFCT, Inc was Region (Connecticut River), Au- were given the opportunity to incorporated in 2000 and is a gust 17 to 21?; Errol/Milan/Berlin learn and grow in an experiential, 501(c)3 membership organiza- (Lake Umbagog/Androscoggin outdoor setting in their own back- tion. River), June 27 to July 1; Maine — yards. To learn more about the ?Eustis/Stratton (Flagstaff Lake), Remarks from past partici- Northern Forest Explorers Pro- July 25 to 29?; Jackman (Moose pants: “This experience was a life- gram, visit http://www.northern- River), August 1 to 5?; Rock- long one that brought us togeth- forestcanoetrail.org/Get- wood/Greenville (West Branch er and made us long to learn more Involved-2/Northern-Forest-Ex- Penobscot), August 8 to 12. about our surroundings…” “I’ve plorers-Youth-Program-109 or PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON The cost is $100 per student always lived here and now I can call (802) 496-2285. Mikala Bastian came at the Berlin girls like a hurricane at their close match on Wednesday. Be a sponsor for The Lancaster Rotary Club annual golf tournament JEFFERSON — The Lancaster the year. Over the past 15 years for major corporate sponsors in Rotary Club will be holding their the club has raised over $100,000, order to allow everyone the op- 16th annual golf tournament on which has been returned back in portunity to support their Friday, June 17, at the Waumbek to the community going to over 30 fundraising efforts. In addition to Country Club in Jefferson. This non-profit organizations in the the tournament, there will be a bar- year's event is a celebration of the area. becue, which is included in spon- 87 years of service in the Lancast- In appreciation for the commu- sorship fee, which will be available er area. The focus of this year's nity support the Lancaster Rotary to players, sponsors and their event will be that of community has experienced, this year's spon- guests. To register a team, become spirit. The golf tournament is one sorship costs have been lowered a sponsor or for further informa- of the club's major fundraisers of to $25 for hole sponsors and $75 tion call 674-9981. Kendra Owen-Riley to instruct horse clinic in Lancaster LANCASTER — The White trainer/coach/instructor from current rabies and Coggins (if need- Mountain Riding Club will be pre- youth to world champion levels. ed) paperwork available. Anyone senting an affordable horse clinic She has extensive show pen expe- who would like to just audit the on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the rience in halter, huntseat, jumping, class — watch and ask questions — Lancaster Fairgrounds from 8:30 western, snaffle bit and futurities. can do so for the cost of $5 per per- a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The instructor will She has been a practicing judge for son in the grandstands. be Kendra Owen-Riley. 17 years. For more information The Lancaster Lions Club will be Kendra is an AQHA Professional about Kendra, visit cooking food to purchase, and all PHOTO BY JONATHAN BENTON Chelsea Payer drops a hard grounder Wednesday. horsewoman, NEHC #1, Western www.kendraowenriley.com. are welcome to come, learn and en- Judge and Member and a member To participate with one’s horse joy the day. of the USEF, NSBA, and AQHA. She in the ring, the cost is $45 per horse For more information and regis- Regional girls inundated by Berlin home run is also a licensed riding instructor with a limit of 12 horses per class. tration forms, go to the website By Jonathan Benton sure cooker and almost came out The pitching was optimal from in Massachusetts and a clinician. Pre-registration is a must. The class- www.whitemountainridingclub.org [email protected] She has 30 years of riding experi- es will be showing in hand, showing or call Beverly Pelletier at 444-3964 unscathed in extra innings on both dugouts with both going the ence, 20 years as a professional in saddle, trail and driving. Have or Ramona Chessman at 788-4679. BERLIN — The Lady Spartans Wednesday, but the hosts in red distance. Spartan Mikala Bastian went for a dance in the Berlin pres- came back 3-2. threw six strikeouts and four walks while Mountaineer Megan Hood tossed seven K’s and three walks. On White Mountains’ end Bastian pitched a no hitter until the sixth in- ning. It was a stalemate game 0-0 for the first two innings with the top of the third marking the visitors time to shine. On one out Katie Wood hit a single and Erika Millett came in to pinch run. Millett then stole and Na- dia Wasuta drew in a walk to put runners on first and second. Then Emily Wood got on to load the bases and Chelsea Payer cracked out a two RBI single. Berlin then eventu- ally left three Spartan runners stranded to close the top of the third. Berlin had three runs on three hits and one error while White Mountains had two runs on five hits and made one error. The Lady Mounties woke up with a voracious appetite in the sixth inning. It all started with a high fly ball from Rachel Thompson that went off an outfielder’s glove to turn into a double. Then when Cassie Martin stepped up to the plate the air was just right for a two run home run over the left field fence. In the eighth inning the Spar- tans had their chance with runners on first and second from Bennett and Payer singles. Bennett’s hit went to the fence and over out- fielder Carly Perreault’s head, but she quickly rallied to hit the Falardeau cut off and then home to tag out Moriah Perreault. This and a force out at third routed the Spar- tan’s potential game changer. Then Berlin bounced back in the bottom of the eighth two walks and a double from Martin to load the bases on two outs. It all came down to Falardeau at bat battling Bast- ian’s arm. The count was 3-0 then two strikes for 3-2 and after two fouls a final ball drove in the win- ning run. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B5 ••• Mountain View names new fitness instructor WHITEFIELD — Mountain View Grand proudly an- nounces that Susan Went- worth, AFAA-CPT, LMT, has been named the resort’s new Health and Wellness fitness in- structor. Sue has recently moved to the North Country after having been with Hampstead Health and Fitness for six years as both a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor. She is also a New Hampshire Li- censed Massage Therapist. After earning her Associ- ate’s Degree in Physical Edu- cation from Northern Essex Community College in Haver- hill, Mass., she has attained several certifications from the Aerobics and Fitness Associa- tion of America, including Per- sonal Trainer, Weight Room and Group Exercise, Spinning Amble Race Director, Lou Bregou, gathers the Kids’ Fun Run race participants — ages five to 13 — for the start of their race. Instructor Star Level 2, and Re- sist-A-Ball Instructor Levels 1 and 2. 18th Ammonoosuc Amble deemed a great success As a veteran of 21 marathons, many foot and bike LITTLETON — The sun reigned North Country Family Restaurant Store, Whale’s Tale Water Park, Peb- health. ACHS serves 26 New Hamp- Susan Wentworth supreme at this year’s Am- and Blueberry Hill Inn & Cafe. bles Sugar House and WB Mason. shire towns in northern Grafton races up Mt. Washington and monoosuc Amble, when 305 run- Crossing the finish line first as The Premier Sponsor of the Am- and southern Coos counties and several triathlons, Sue has personal training program ners, walkers and Kids’ Fun Run the overall winner was 22-year-old monoosuc Amble was Fairpoint has sites located in Littleton, Fran- worked with a number of called Choose to Lose,” said participants came out for the an- Kyle Powers of Waterford, Vt. with Communications. Sponsors also in- conia, Whitefield, Warren and clients to achieve their run- Sue, “which is designed to help nual event and helped to raise over a time of 28:01. Finishing second cluded Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Woodsville. Clinical teams, made ning and competitive triathlon people change their body com- $20,000 for Ammonoosuc Commu- and third overall were Thorin Mark- Shield, Littleton Rotary, Union up of doctors, nurse practitioners goals. She also enjoys hiking, position, eating habits and fit- nity Health Services (ACHS). ison, 28, of W. Danville, Vt. (30:03.5) Bank, Woodsville Guaranty Savings or physician assistants supported skiing and kayaking. ness level. Equipment is pro- The 5-mile walk/run was held on and Dage Minors, 15, of St. Johns- Bank, Littleton Chevrolet, Garnet by nurses and medical assistants, At Mountain View, she is vided and it should be fun.” Saturday, April 9, at Profile School bury, Vt. (30:37.6). The top places Hill, NEEBCO, Breadloaf Corpora- provide comprehensive services currently offering classes in The cost for the Choose to in Bethlehem. It continued to up- for the women runners went to tion, EH Danson, Laconia Savings on a sliding fee scale. Water Aerobics, Balls, Bands & Lose program is $60 for eight hold its reputation as an awesome Megan Valentine, 32, of Jericho, Vt. Bank, Northway Bank, Passumpsic For more information about Weights, Athletic Strength Cir- weeks for members and $80 for family-friendly community event with a time of 34:50.7; Nicole Fitz- Bank, Littleton Coin Company, Con- ACHS, visit www.ammonoosuc.org cuit Training, and Get Fit While non-members. To learn more presented by ACHS. All proceeds patrick, 34, of Twin Mountain nors Footwear, Hunkins & Eaton In- or call 444-2464. ACHS is accepting You Sit. about the Health & Fitness pro- from the race benefit uninsured and (35:00.8); and Erica Labella, 38, of surance Agency, Peabody & Smith new patients. Call the New Patient “We’ve also created an gram at Mountain View, call under-insured patients of ACHS. Sugar Hill with a time of 35:34.0. Realty, JA Corey, Kristen Trahan hotline at 1-866-201-5076. eight-week, group-oriented 837-0030. This year, the fabulous weather Aimee Houghton, 36, of Little- Physical Therapy, Vermont Me- allowed the throngs of participants ton took first place in the field of chanical, Glen Builders, McKesson, and their supporters to wait out- Walkers with a time of 54:39.9, fol- New England Wire, Porfido’s Mar- side for the start of the race — a lowed three minutes later by Noel ket and Deli, Cottage Hospital, Fran- welcome change from last year’s Gonzalez, 35, also of Littleton conia Hardware, Connecticut River sleet, snow and freezing rain that (57:40.8). Pam Palmer, 41, of Lin- Bank, NA, Sherwin Dodge Printers, kept most huddled inside to keep coln, came in third with a time of Bear Images, Profile School and the warm. The walker’s race started 58:35.0. For a complete list of 2011 Hampton Inn. promptly at 10:30 a.m. with 122 par- finishes, go to www.ammonoosu- Special thanks go to the many ticipants ranging in age from 8 to camble.org/results. volunteers that make this event 85, including three characters Trophies and flower bouquets possible each year. ACHS staff and dressed up as a carrot, bunch of — compliments of Flora Latte — their families and friends continue grapes and an ear of corn — com- were given to the overall winners, to offer their services year after pliments of Abbots Rental. The 2nd and medals to the winner of the top year to direct the race, park cars, annual Kids Fun Run, a free half- finishers in each age category. All serve food and take care of all the mile run for kids aged five to 13, participants of the Kids’ Fun Run other items that need to be ad- went off at 10:45 without a hitch received medals. dressed before, during and after the with 45 participants. Then, 138 par- As everyone made their way race — another job well done. ticipants crowded the start line for through the fabulous food line, a ACHS is one of the largest pri- the runner’s race. Lots of support- raffle ensued for race participants mary healthcare networks in north- ers cheered on their friends and made possible with donations from ern New Hampshire and Vermont. family from the sidelines. the following businesses: Am- Nearly 10,000 patients choose Inside the school, many volun- monoosuc Massage, Bailiwick’s, ACHS as their Medical Home. ACHS teers were preparing to feed the Coffee Pot, Emma & Co., Farmway, is a highly respected non-profit Fed- hungry racers and supporters. Foto Factory, Fresh Salon and Day erally Qualified Health Center Food was donated by Coca-Cola, Spa, Garnet Hill, Harman’s Cheese, (FQHC) that has been providing pa- Shaw’s of Littleton, Gold House Piz- Meadowsweet Designs, Lahout’s, tient-centered affordable, quality za, Green Mt. Coffee, Stonyfield Littleton Athletic Dept., Littleton healthcare since 1975. Farm, Littleton Subway, HP Hood, Bike & Fitness, Littleton Diner, Lit- ACHS programs promote and Cabot Creamery, Alburritos Restau- tleton Studio School, McLure’s, Om- support the well-being of individu- rant, Littleton Regional Hospital, ni Mount Washington Resort, Pen- als and families by emphasizing Littleton Food Coop, Beal House timento, Polly’s Pancake Parlor, preventive care and encouraging Inn, Walgreens, Chef Joe’s Catering, Powerhouse Gym, Village Book active participation in one’s own Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary wins $1,000 prize LANCASTER — The second animal rescue charities through paid for by items sold through round of voting in The Animal the company's innovative Click The Animal Rescue Site's store. Rescue Site's $300,000 Shelter+ to Give(tm) program, direct do- The Petfinder Foundation is one Challenge of 2011 began on April nations through such site pro- of the major beneficiaries of The 4, and Rolling Dog Ranch Animal grams as Gifts That Give Animal Rescue Site's Click to Sanctuary of Lancaster, has won More(tm) and contributions Give(tm) program. $1,000 in the contest for getting the most votes during Week 3 of the contest. The group's sup- porters can still vote for the sanctuary once a day because the rescue is still in the running for the $5,000 grand prize in this phase of voting, which ends June 19. Supporters are urged to go to www.theanimalrescue- site.com and click on the Shelter Challenge tab. Over 13,000 Petfinder.com members, all animal adoption groups, are eligible to partici- pate. Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary has won prizes in pre- vious Challenges, including a grand prize of $20,000 in 2009. The Sanctuary's adoptable pets can be viewed at www.petfind- er.com/shelters/NH131.html. Since 2002, The Animal Res- cue Site has provided funding to B6 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• WMRHS Pops concert salutes film scores and soundtracks By Edith Tucker ras hosted the event that was tor Martins highlighted the contri- Williams, Keelin Lane; saxes, Jake Chelsea Hancock; baritone sax, Ca- na Boggess, Julianna Dami, Elise [email protected] catered by Dave Haywood’s culi- butions of eight graduating seniors: Moyer, Helen Jacobs, Cindy Wade, son Cape; French horn, Meredith Temkkit, Bailey Hatch; percussion, nary arts classes. Grant Fuller’s art Caruso, Patricia Spearin, Olivia and Carson Cape. St. Cyr; trombones, Andrew St. Cyr, Mark Zajac, Brandon Patterson, WHITEFIELD — The 38th annu- students displayed their work on Frable, Jacob Moyer, Joseph Bar- WMRHS Band: trumpets, Jared Brian Williams, and Keelin Lane. Jared Cape, Silas Southworth; al Pops Concert at the White Moun- the walls of the hall and in the new- ron, Meredith St. Cyr, Conner Lane, Garey, Joe Dami, Ethan Call, Jenny Whitefield-Lancaster Junior trombone, Alec Cassady; clarinets, tains Regional High School — “A ly painted gym. Martins thanked and Patrick Church. Burns; tenor sax, Jake Moyer; tuba, High Band: trumpets, Brandon Ryan Hogan, Kristin Williams, Gar- Salute to Film” —boasted a pro- the custodians for their efforts, and The program listed the follow- Byron Comeau; alto saxes, Patrick LaLonde, Emma Ainsworth, Jacob rett Davison, Lauren Scales, Kier- gram entirely made up of film also Athletic Director Mike Berry ing students and one guest per- Church, Cora Stapleton; piccolo & LaBounty; piano, Rachel Garey; stin Pellerin (absent); trumpets, scores or soundtrack highlights. for his cooperation. former as participating in the flute, Trisha Spearin; flutes, Olivia saxes, Abby Call, Baillie Knecht, Ju- Brandon LaLonde, Logan Elliott, Band director Michael Martins in- One of the evening’s highlights spring Pops Concert. Frable, Amanda Rines, Molly lia Kamins, Gabby Scott, Severin Sam Call, Jacob Labounty; tuba, formed the delighted audience on was senior Mike Caruso taking up WMRHS Jazz Band: trumpets, Galasyn, Helen Jacobs, Kayla Ba- DeWitt, drums, Jared Plumley; Rachel Garey; euphonium, Emmit Friday night, April 29, the first of a baton to serve as student direc- Meredith St. Cyr, Cody Lanpher, Joe con; percussion, Michael Caruso, trombones, Alec Cassady, Emmit Hancock; alto saxes, Ballie Knecht, two consecutive concerts, that fea- tor of the WMRHS band playing Dami; piano, Jared Garey; drums, Conner Lane, Joe Barron, Carleton Hancock; bass, Jacob Perry. Abbey Call, Gabrielle Scott, Nick tured 16 songs used in movies. “The Great Locomotive Chase,” Michael Caruso; bass, Marshall Kleinschrodt, Nathan Accardi, Nick Whitefield/Lancaster Junior Dubois; Bari Sax, Severin DeWitt, The Mountain View Academy arranged by Robert Smith. Garey, guest; trombones, Byron Barker; clarinets, Carlotta Sanchez, High Band: flutes, Julia Kamins, and French horn, and Emma under hospitality teacher Lisa Per- On Saturday night band direc- Comeau, Andrew St. Cyr, Brian Cindy Wade, Payton Curtis, Emily Galasyn, Sarah Hall, Corrin- Ainsworth.

Carson Cape, left, played the baritone saxophone on April 29 in the ALL PHOTOS BY EDITH TUCKER WMRHS Jazz Band, while Helen Jacobs, a sophomore who is one of Members of the WMRHS Band stood on Friday night, April 29, to acknowledge the fine job that student director Michael Caruso did when conduct- 200 musicians selected to be in the New Hampshire All-State Band, ing “The Great Locomotive Chase” at the 2011 Pops Concert in the gym. played a tenor saxophone solo.

Graduating WMRHS senior Jacob Moyer played saxophones as Cindy Corrinna Boggess, left, and Julia Kamins played flute in the Whitefield- Jacob Perry played bass, Rachel Garey, piano, and Jared Plumley, par- Wade played a saxophone solo in the WMRHS Jazz Band on April 29 in Lancaster Junior High Band on April 29 in the 2011 Pops Concert. tially obscured, drums, on April 29 in WMRSD’s Whitefield-Lancaster the 2011 Pops Concert. Junior High Jazz Band in the 2011 Pops Concert.

Trumpeters Brandon LaLonde, left, and Logan Elliott played in the Whitefield-Lancaster Junior High Band on WMRHS trumpeters Jenny Burns, center, and Ethan Call, along with percussionist Nick Barker, played in the April 29 in the WMRHS gym. 38th annual Pops Concert, “A Salute to Film,” on Friday night, April 29.

Severin DeWitt played a baritone saxophone solo in the Whitefield- WMRHS percussionist Nathan Accardi played the xylophone in the April Trumpeters Joseph Dami, left, Cody Lanpher and Meredith St. Cyr played Lancaster Junior High Jazz Band on April 29 in the 2011 Pops Concert 29 Pops Concert in gym while the audience sat at round tables enjoying in the WMRHS Jazz Band on April 29 in the 2011 Pops Concert. at the WMRHS gym, and Julia Kamins played saxophone. cheesecakes, coffee, and bottled water. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B7 ••• Earth Day clean-up

PHOTO BY DAVE GOVATSKI This handsome female spruce grouse was spotted in Moose Bog in Vermont’s Wenlock Wildlife Management Area and not at Pondicherry. Warblers have arrived at Pondicherry NWR By Dave Govatski unteer trail crew working on the JEFFERSON — My wife Kathi Little Cherry Pond Trail, which and I saw a couple of lingering had numerous blowdowns that common redpolls looking for we had to saw our way through. spilled seed on the lawn in our It’s not easy to bird while running PHOTOS BY EDITH TUCKER yard on Sunday, May 1, near the a chain saw, but there were Jefferson/Whitefield town line. enough ABOVE: Sonny Whiting, left, and Bobbie Hazelton, both Presby Environmental This is pretty late for these times I could take off my ear- employees, took part on April 25 in a delayed Earth Day cleanup on Hazen, Airport birds that should be on territory muffs and listen to the birds. I and Colby Roads as part of a 17-person crew who collected enough trash to fill up in the Arctic. The first day we heard a black-backed woodpeck- the back beds of two pickup trucks. saw redpolls this season was De- er several times near Little Cher- cember 23, and today is the lat- ry Pond. RIGHT: Phil Hunt of Groveton, who works for Presby Environmental in the est we have ever seen them. I also noted pairs of common We also saw a male evening loons and northern harriers near Whitefield Industrial Park, picked up trash on April 25 in a delayed Earth Day grosbeak today near Cherry Pond Cherry effort on a roadside near the plastics plant. feeding on red maple buds. Pond. Warblers in good numbers ar- A lone great blue heron was rived at the Pondicherry Nation- working on a nest several hun- al Wildlife Refuge this week, in- dred feet below the outlet of Weeks State Park summer programs cluding numerous black and Cherry Pond. Several other bird- white, Nashville, palm, and myr- LANCASTER — The follow- Bow Junction Band will provide presented by Steve Taylor on place on August 25, along with ers had impressive lists of birds. ing summer programs are a music concert on July 7; and August 4; and, on August 11, a brief Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. tle warblers, plus northern wa- All the trails are now in excel- terthrush. scheduled at Weeks State Park Nigel Manley will present there will be a Community On Sunday, Sept. 11, a Wild- lent condition except for the Co- for 2011. Moose and Bear of the North Dance with Hole in the Hedge flower Walk will be hosted by On Friday, while continuing to hos Trail, north of work on trails, I saw a female On Thursday, May 12, there Woods on July 14. On Saturday, Band and Perseid Meteor Show- Sarah Schwaegler from 1 to 4 Cherry Pond, that has numer- will be a Songbird Walk with July 16 a Geocaching and GPS ers with Clare Long. p.m. Meet at the Park main gate. black-backed woodpecker a ous blowdowns, and the south Half-mile north of Cherry Dave Govatski and Sam Stod- Learn-how Clinic will take place On August 18, The Weeks Act All programs take place at arm of the Little Cherry Pond dard, from 7 to 11 a.m. Meet at from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or Legacy Trail will be hosted by the Summit Lodge on Thurs- Pond and seven rusty blackbirds Trail which is closed off because in a wetland just north of Cherry the Park main gate. On Sunday, shine, with Sam Stoddard. Meet Dave Govatski, and on Saturday, days at 7 p.m., unless otherwise of nesting waterfowl. The main June 5, a Wildflower Walk with at Summit Lodge front porch. August 20, Mr. Govatski will noted. Call the Park at 788-4004 Pond. trail to Little Cherry Pond is fully On Saturday we had our vol- Brett Engstrom will take place Dick Fortin will present Yan- lead the Weeks Act Legacy Trail for confirmation of dates and open. from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet at the Park kee Lumberjack on July 21; Field Trip. Meet at Artists Bluff topics. Weeks State Park is lo- main gate. Dave Govatski will host Weeks parking lot, Route 18 in Franco- cated about two miles south of Apply for free storytelling Logging Railroads of the Act & Creation of the White nia for this trip. August 25 The Lancaster on Route 3. Come ear- North Country will be present- Mountain National Forest, on Impact of North Country Com- ly and enjoy the scenic park event and books for ed by Bill Gove on June 23; Na- July 28; The Great Sheep Boom munity & Collaboration on The drive and views. Attendance is ture Photography with Roger Ir- and Its Legacy on the New Weeks Act of 1911 with Rebecca free and the public is invited to community summer programs win will take place on June 30; Hampshire Landscape will be Weeks Sherrill More will take all programs. New Hampshire and Vermont new books will be beneficial to summer programs that serve the children served. Be sure to low-income or at-risk children indicate how many children will age 12 and under are invited to be reached, the age range, and Morrison’s Director of Nursing apply to the Children's Literacy the economic circumstances or Foundation (CLiF) to receive an other challenges they face. The engaging story telling presenta- application letter must include a obtains long-term care certificate tion and two brand-new, high- contact name, address complete quality books for each child to with zip code, phone number, WHITEFIELD — Virginia Thi- quality care and reducing em- keep. Programming and books and an email address if available. bodeau, RN, Director of Nursing ployee turnover.” are provided by CLiF free of Send the application to Suzanne at the Morrison nursing home, Thibodeau is responsible for charge to organizations that Loring, CLiF Program Coordina- has earned her DON long-term a staff of 67, including managers, qualify. tor at [email protected] or care certificate from the Ameri- charge nurses, LNAs, restora- To qualify for a storyteller vis- 1536 Loomis Hill Rd, Waterbury can Association for Long Term tive LNAs, and MNAs. “Educa- it, a program must be able to host Center, VT 05677. Care Nursing. tion and communication are the an event with at least 30 children Applications will be accepted The online, self-directed keys to success and leading by age 12 or younger, with at least on an ongoing basis, and will be course of study included four example is always a good idea,” 40 percent of the children quali- reviewed in the order they are re- modules: Administration of the she says. “I have a very open fying for free school meals or oth- ceived. To increase the likeli- Nursing Staff; Leading and De- door policy. I like to problem er public assistance program. El- hood of receiving a literacy veloping the Nursing Staff; Resi- solve. I really try to push the igible summer programs may in- award, organizations are encour- dent Care; and Creating a Safe idea of teamwork and like the clude those at schools, public aged to apply as soon as possi- Caring Culture, and took her idea of everybody helping parks, affordable housing sites, ble. Applications will be evaluat- four months of studying and everybody.” community centers, shelters, li- ed based on the nature of the pro- testing to complete. Thibodeau sees a great future braries, and residential camps gram and the need among par- Continuing education is es- for Morrison. “I think we are go- that focus on serving at-risk chil- ticipants, and how literacy pro- sential to Thibodeau’s philoso- ing to continue to grow and im- dren. gramming and books will benefit phy of care, and this latest ac- prove. We are already doing To apply for a presentation the children and families served. complishment attests to her more things clinically, like IV and books from CLiF, write a few For more information, visit goal of always having the latest therapies, TPN infusions, ECGs, paragraphs about the summer the website at tools available to provide the bladder scanning and many oth- program, and how a donation of www.clifonline.org. best quality of care. “This cer- er new things. The alternative tificate is important because therapy program developed and Morrison is directly involved in implemented in the last year Memorial motorcycle ride and long-term care,” she says. “What now has many components such I’ve learned will help me direct as Reiki, aromatherapy and pet cookout fundraiser set for June 4 my staff and provide better care therapy. I don’t foresee limits. LISBON — The 2011 Ray Pi- driver, without cookout is $10 for the residents.” My goal is to continue to lead neo/Greg Finnerty Memorial and with cookout is $15. The Thibodeau, a resident of the nursing department in new Motorcycle Ride Fund Raiser cost for a passenger for the Maidstone Lake, Vt., began her directions through education will take place on Saturday ride and cookout is $5. T-shirts career in health care in 1996 as COURTESY PHOTO and improving nursing skills, all The Morrison nursing home’s Director of Nursing Virginia Thibodeau, June 4. The starting point for will be available for $15. All an LNA, and worked her way up the while making sure this is a RN, holds the DON long-term care certificate she recently earned. the ride is NH Wire Mill Parking proceeds benefit American to her current Director of Nurs- comfortable and happy home Lot, 130 North Main Street, in Cancer Society Relay for Life. ing position at Morrison. From a for our residents.” Lisbon. The event also in- A head count is needed for young age she always had her The Morrison, located at 6 cludes a 50/50 raffle and a the cookout. RSVP to Bob sights set on a nursing career. visor, but long-term care is their best for the position Terrace Street in Whitefield, is a cookout. Riders can meet at 9 Boutin at 838-6135 or Shon “Both my grandmothers were where her heart is. they’re in.” non-profit nursing home and as- a.m. at the parking lot; the ride Grant at 838-8971, or e-mail cin- nurses,” she says, “and my goal “I really enjoy what I do,” “Ginny has been with the sisted living facility that pro- will depart at 10:15 a.m. and re- [email protected] or as a little girl was to be a good says Thibodeau. “It’s a nice Morrison for about a year and a vides comprehensive long- and turn between 12:30 and 1 p.m. [email protected] mom and a good nurse.” thing to work so closely with so half,” says Roxie Severance, Ex- short-term nursing care, reha- The 50/50 raffle and cookout m or text RFL Ride to 603-991- Thibodeau also has experi- many people.” Her goal is to em- ecutive Director of the Morri- bilitation care, social services, will be held at the Pineo resi- 0189 and include name and ence in acute care, having power her staff, guiding them son. “She has had an amazing in- recreational activities and ther- dence, 77 Dickinson Street in how many are planning to par- worked as an RN in medical sur- and helping them become suc- fluence on the nursing care team apy. For more information, call Lisbon. ticipate in the motorcycle ride gical situations, emergency cessful. “I enjoy being a mentor, and as a result Morrison has 837-2541 or click on www.mor- The cost for motorcycle and and/or the cookout. rooms, and as a hospital super- and helping everyone here be been successful in improving risonnh.org. B8 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• A Century in Coös Compiled by Cathy Grondin 1911 life will be! Save the life of your the Red Cross rooms in the Doo- recall what happened.” an overnight stay at a Laconia 1991 Headline: “Easy Victory. Lan- rugs. Save your strength. A Tor- nan Block or if the Chairman, “Robert Chase, son of Mr. and area resort.” “CONCORD — Well, the deci- caster Academy Boys Adminis- rington Electric Vacuum Cleaner Miss Marah Page, is notified, they Mrs. John Chase of Lancaster, Photo caption: “Mrs. Ruth sion has finally been made on the ter Defeat to Lisbon High in Slug- can do both. A Torrington always will be sent for by the chapter.” has successfully completed his Dean, plant manager, holds one site of the new Lancaster school ging Match. Played a Clean cleans clean. It doesn’t tire you 1941 examinations for West Point and of the shirts made of knitted fab- — but it won’t be revealed until Game.” out. “The three Whitefield youths will enter the U.S. Military Acad- rics at Manchester Knitted Fab- later this week, when the heads “Tuesday night of last week “The Whitefield Boy Scouts involved in the auto accident on emy in July.” rics, Inc. plant in Whitefield. Be- of the state education depart- the store of J.B. McFarland and have had a most attractive win- Corrigan Hill, Lancaster, last 1961 hind her is a sample rack of some ment tell the White Mountains Barnett & Howe (in Groveton) dow in the C.C. King Co. store il- Wednesday appear to be coming Headline: “$60,000 Loss By of the knitted shirts made for Regional School Board, probably were broken into. A large window lustrating many Scout activities. along favorably. When their Fire at Columbia Farm Owned by some of the leading firms in the Thursday or Friday.” in McFarland’s store was broken The out doors life was typified by steering gear locked, they collid- Charles White, Jr.” country.” Headline: “Lancaster’s ambu- and several pairs of shoes and a a well arranged camp, surround- ed with a tree.” “Cape Canaveral (FHTNC) — 1981 lance hits deer, nearly totaled.” small amount of money was tak- ed by specimens of 15 varieties Headline: “Lancaster ‘All Het Participating in recovery opera- “It’s only a murmur now but 2001 en. The thief entered Barnett’s of trees… A knot board carried Up.’ Local Citizens Strongly Ob- tions for Navy Commander Alan with grain prices steadily rising “MAIDSTONE — Another lo- market through the back door. many different knots exceeding- ject to Surprise Appointment of Shepard, of Derry, first U.S. as- it may be just a matter of time be- cal dairy farmer has looked the Only small things are missed at ly well done.” The New Liquor Store Manager. tronaut, was Destroyer Squadron fore a roar of demand develops future in the eye and sold his present.” 1931 Councilor Roberts States His 20 Staff aboard the destroyer USS for homegrown feeds for dairy dairy herd. After milking Jerseys 1921 Headline: “Forest Fire Raged Stand.” Decatur. Serving with the staff cows… At one time the Coös for 14 years, Roger Irwin sold 40 Advertisement: “Bang! Bang! in North. Fifteen Hundred Acres 1951 was C.H. Kennett, yeoman third County farmer was a thoroughly milkers to the Amish community Good-bye Rug. Having the rug up Burned Over in Black Branch “Miss Sally Talyor of Maid- class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. self-sufficient entity who grew his in Pennsylvania and found he on a line pummeling it for all your Area — Rain Saved Further Loss.” stone, Vt., narrowly escaped se- Herbert E. Kennett of 30 State St., own hay, oats, barley and wheat had to cull the balance. About 10 worth, of course it wears you out. “The Lancaster Red Cross is rious injury when her car struck Groveton, N.H.” with the aid of horse power.” days ago, he also sold 27 heifers And it wears the rug out, too. in urgent need of second-hand a tree and was badly damaged 1971 “STRATFORD — There has and calves at the New England Every beat means broken clothing for men, women and while she was en route home “Consideration of a senior been a parting of the ways be- Jersey Sales… The bright side of threads, flattened nap and twist- children and especially for chil- from her work in Littleton, Friday class trip and aspects of the phys tween the town of Stratford emer- this story is that this decision ed design. It’s good-bye, rug. It dren. Here is a chance to lift. Such evening. Miss Taylor, who sus- ed program were the major con- gency and police services and has allowed Mr. Irwin to do what may be clean — but — oh, how contributions to aid local fami- tained a slight concussion and cerns of the Groveton school the Colebrook Radio Communi- he loves doing — wildlife and na- beaten it looks and how short its lies needing them may be left at some minor bruises, is unable to board meeting at the elementary cations Center. The Colebrook ture photography.” school cafeteria Tuesday night. Center coordinates communica- “MT. WASHINGTON — Two Commonsense Management Supt. Alan Rich said the trip re- tions in the north country, for hikers who had fallen into the Wa- quires approval of the state which it is paid by each town. Ac- terfall Crevasse in Tuckerman board after Chairman Robert cording to Stratford selectman Ravine were extricated from the Talent Management in a Slowly Recovering Economy Styles and John Sullivan had mo- Paul Hawley, the dispatch center icy hole in a dramatic all-night tioned that the request be ac- would not give to the town of search and rescue effort late on By Annie Bartlett panies and managers rarely use all cepted. The presentation made Stratford, at their request, a list April 28, and into the early morn- of an employee’s abilities. How can indicated that the plans were for of calls pertaining to Stratford.” ing hours of Sunday, April 29.” COLUMNIST you put their latent abilities to work for the good of the company? Most companies and their man- 8. Determine if you have From Your Commissioner agers instinctively withdraw and the right person in the wrong job. tighten the reins in a slow econo- Sometimes a person winds up in a my. They stop all but the ab- job simply because he or she is New Local Milk Debuts solutely necessary spending. They available at the time the job comes lay off employees. And the re- open, but availability is not a skill. maining employees come under a If the job doesn’t mesh with their By Lorraine Merrill, N.H. Commissioner of Candy in Concord,” he adds. “The and the produce and food business. lot more stress. In short, it gets ug- abilities and personality, it’s a Agriculture demand for whole milk has sur- They set up a phony trucking com- ly. struggle for everyone involved and Over these last years of rock- prised us,” he says of their early pany and worked through the sys- This may sound counterintu- a waste of a resource who could bottom farm milk prices a number marketing efforts. tem of freight brokers to secure itive, but a slow economy might better serve the company in the of dairy farmers have wished they They have found keen interest jobs hauling refrigerated loads to just be an opportunity to expand right position. could tap into the growing appetite from small and mid-sized markets, points all around the country. None rather than contract. Economies go through cycles for locally produced foods by pro- and hope to have their milk in some of the loads reached their destina- In a healthy, bustling economy, fective, thereby increasing their and what goes down eventually cessing their own milk for sale. But of the larger markets in the area tions. It took days before local po- workers and companies are busy productivity. comes back up. The question is: even small-scale milk pasteuriza- soon as well. lice departments began to connect producing goods and offering 4. Brainstorm with em- will you be ready for it? tion and bottling, marketing and Rising food prices spark discus- all the reports of vanishing trucks. services. In other words, they’re ployees and clients about addi- If you lay off when times are distribution requires major invest- sion These incidents are seen as part of busy doing. tional low cost, high value ways to lean, you’ll eventually re-hire ments in management and capital. The impacts of rising food and a growing epidemic of cargo thefts, A down economy, when you’re serve clients. It’s less expensive to again. You may get lucky and be Jamie and Heather Robertson of commodity prices are sparking a according to the Times. doing less, is an opportunity to dis- get more business from existing able to re-hire the people you laid Bohanan Farm in Hopkinton have lot of discussion in the media, from Meanwhile, back at the ranch, cover how to grow and improve. clients than to find new clients. off. Most likely though, you’ll have worked out a plan to pasteurize and The Exchange last Friday on NH AgWeb Beef Today is warning cat- It’s an opportunity to prepare 5. Train employees and to hire all new people. And that bottle some of the milk from their Public Radio tle owners to keep close track of yourself for growth so that as the managers in soft skills such as means training and indoctrination 230 Holstein cows in returnable (http://www.nhpr.org/fears-over- their animals, as high beef prices economy improves, you can lead brainstorming, conflict resolution, and that takes time and money – glass bottles with their new Con- food-prices ) to the latest issue of typically result in increased cattle- the pack in your industry. time management and organiza- which means you’ll be slow to re- toocook Creamery logo. The Foreign Policy magazine (www.for- rustling. New England has not been Here are 8 ways to get the most tion, problem solving, motivation, cover when the economy is taking Robertsons have worked out a co- eignpolicy.com ). But the discus- immune from this problem during out of your employees during this and management in order to im- off. packing arrangement with a farm in sion isn’t just about consumer past periods of high food prices. In slowly recovering economy: prove their effectiveness and pro- On the other hand, if you find a Maine, similar to that of the Sher- budgets, poverty and unrest in the her book about her family’s farm in 1. Let employees know the ductivity. way to cut other costs (besides man Farm/Hussey family in Con- developing world, or debates over Epping, Carol Harvey Clapp tells of master plan for how the company 6. Nip stress in the bud by personnel) and create new busi- way. the roles of speculators in com- her horror going out to check on intends to respond to the loss of understanding its causes, such as ness using the underused re- “We’re focusing on building our modity markets. Higher values for some pastured heifers, and discov- business and secure new business. fear and time pressures, and ad- sources you already have, then not market before putting money into food are tempting criminals, too. In ering the remains of two animals Employees need to know their dressing the source issues head only are you well-positioned when building our processing plant at the March, shortly after freak frosts that had been butchered on the management has a plan. If they on. Treat severe reactions to the economy recovers, but you’ll farm,” Jamie explains. Contoocook damaged tomatoes and other pro- spot for their hindquarters. The don’t have faith in that, they’ll wor- stress, such as acute anger, throw- be leading the pack. Creamery milk is available at a duce in Mexico, causing the price rest of the carcasses had been left ry about the company going under ing objects, screaming, threats and And you know what they say growing list of outlets, including of tomatoes being harvested in to rot. and will look for a new job. the like as violence in the work- about the lead dog in a pack…. River Hill Market, Concord; Every Florida to skyrocket, a sophisticat- Keep track of animal locations, 2. Provide employees with place and deal with these reac- Day Cafe, Colonial Village, and ed gang of thieves stole six tractor- numbers, identities, and proof of tools to help them become more tions accordingly (up to and in- — Annie Bartlett uses her 30 Cracker Barrel in Hopkinton/Con- trailer loads of tomatoes and a ownership, AgWeb advises. Lock efficient and productive, particu- cluding termination of the violent years of people management expe- toocook; Yankee Farmers Market in truck full of cucumbers from Flori- gates, don’t leave keys in equip- larly if you’re operating with fewer employee). rience to help businesses take the Warner; Henniker Farm and Coun- da growers. It’s not just veggies that ment, and vary feeding and live- people. 7. Inventory your people drama out managing people. You try Store in Henniker; Roberts are targeted by thieves. Late in stock-checking times. When possi- 3. Allow employees to de- assets – their knowledge, skills, can contact her at Greenhouse in Webster; and the March they also stole a truckload ble, don’t leave trailers and equip- termine how to make their work abilities, and talents. People want annie.bartlett@abcpeoplemanage- Durham Marketplace. “White of frozen meat. The total value of ment in sight or near roadways. processes more efficient and ef- to work to their full ability but com- ment.com Mountain Gourmet Coffee is using the illegal haul reported by the New Work with neighbors to watch sur- our cream and milk in their coffee York Times: about $300,000. roundings and communicate any in Concord, and we are making the This ring of criminals apparent- suspicious or unusual activity. Weeks Memorial Library ice cream base mix for Granite State ly knew both the trucking business

about the “Thirteen Women, In- Light” by Richard North Patter- 8084 reunites for May mini-tour of Vermont side New Hampshire’s Majority son and “The Preacher” by Camil- Legendary Vermont-based lead vocalist Randy Smith and gui- Celine Dion), Hirsh Gardner, and Senate.” la Lackberg. band 8084 will reunite with the orig- tarist-vocalist André Maquera, 8084 CBS Records Canada, the album Travel writer Colin Thubron’s For those who like their inal members to perform five also boasts the talents of bassist- was completed and received as a most recent journey took him “To thrillers to be factual Douglas shows in Vermont and New Hamp- vocalist Frank Barnes and drum- more mature 8084 sound. Initial re- By Iris W. Baird a Mountain in Tibet.” The moun- Waller offers “Wild Bill Donovan, shire in May. This mini-tour in- mer-vocalist, Gary Spaulding. action by radio stations was very Notice: for those who enjoyed tain in question is Kailas in far the Spymaster who created the cludes stops in St. Johnsbury and 8084 released their first album positive, as "Hideaway," the first the concert of the Fireside Fid- western Tibet, near the Nepal bor- OSS and modern American Espi- White River Junction, Vt., Berlin, in 1987; produced by Elektra artist single from the album, was includ- dlers and wanted copies of their der. It is considered to be one of onage.” N.H., South Burlington, Vt. and in Hirsh Gardner. The self-titled al- ed in the regular airplay rotation at CD, Barbara announces that she the holiest mountains in the Among the recent arrivals on Bennington, Vt. at Mount Anthony bum, which sold over 10,000 units a number of FM stations through- now has them. Stop at the desk. world, sacred to Buddhists and the mystery shelves are “Knock Union High School with the MAU overseas, met with excellent criti- out the Northeastern U.S. and The Baseball season is upon us, Hindus. Just getting there is a chal- Down” by Sarah Graves, “The Dou- chorus and jazz band. cal acclaim in both North America Netherlands. and we welcome several gifts that lenge, but to believers the point is ble Jack Murders” by Patrick F. Energetic, charismatic and ded- and Europe. Rock publications Following the death of keyboard address the topic. They’re direct- to walk a circuit around the moun- McManus, and “Buried Prey” by icated, 8084 have been exciting au- such as "The Beat" (Boston), "Rock player and founder Charlie ed to those who will be coaching tain at least once, and for some John Sandford. The last of Robert diences for over 25 years. Sharing Report" (New York City), "AOR Hawthorne in 1989, 8084 released Little League and other youth devoted pilgrims, several times. B. Parker’s “Spenser” mysteries is the stage with such acts as Aldo No- Basement" (England) and "Ard- their third album, "Satisfaction baseball programs. “The Absolute Tibet is now claimed as part of now on hand. It’s called “Sixkill.” va, Toto, April Wine, Warrant, Edgar shock Metal Hammer" (The Nether- Guaranteed" in the fall of 1991. For Beginner’s Guide to Coaching China, so there are political as well “Born of Shadows” is a new sci- Winter, Blue Oyster Cult, Henry Lee lands) gave the band very encour- additional details, visit 8084 online Youth Baseball” by Tom Henlon is as physical challenged to be met. ence fiction novel by Sherrilyn Summer, the group has performed aging reviews. at www.8084.com. Join the online a good place to start. “The Little As James B. Stewart notes, ly- Kenyon. Another science fiction throughout all of the Northeast, 1988-89 found the band record- community on Facebook at League Guide to the Ball” by Neil ing, particularly lying under oath, arrival is “Dune: the Butlerian Ji- Mid-Atlantic and Southern States, ing and releasing their second al- http://www.facebook.com/8084roc McIntosh and Ruth Cropper is in is a key principle in the American had” by Brian Herbert and Kevin as well as Quebec and the Maritime bum, "Love & War." Working with ks. For further information, contact its revised edition. Finally for the judicial system, as it is in most of J. Anderson. Provinces. the expert production skills of Aldo Randy Smith at (704) 545-2868. rest of us there’s “The Baffled Par- the world. Yet, there have been New to the reference collection A dynamic team comprised of Nova (“Life is Just a Fantasy” and ent’s Guide to Coaching the Ball” many recent instances where is “Russian-English-Russian Dic- by Bing Broido. prominent public figures have tionary and Phrase Book” edited Dan Sperduto, senior ecologist failed that test. Stewart explored by Erika Haber. Cohos Historical Society names new officers for the New Hampshire Chapter of four such cases in some detail in “Unfamiliar Fishes” by Sarah STRATFORD — The Cohos His- frame must be repaired for one win- will be open on Old Home Day, June the Nature Conservancy, and Ben “Tangled Webs; How False State- Vowell is the story of Hawaii’s en- torical Society has new officers. dow and other minor jobs. Anyone 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as Kimball, senior conservation and ments Are Undermining America.” try into history, particularly as it Joyce Whittier is President; Roger who has some time and experience over Alumni Weekend, August 6 and GIS manager for the NH Natural His examples are Martha Stewart, interacted with Europe and Amer- Couture is Vice President; Claire and would like to lend or donate 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Heritage Bureau, have put togeth- “Scooter” Libby, Barry Bonds, and ica. Martineau is Secretary; Wilson supplies is encouraged to call Joyce days. er a handsome book on “The Na- Bernie Madoff. “The Money Class: Learn to “Hoot” McMann is Director; and Vic- at (802) 962-3833 or Vicki at 922- Everyone is reminded that it ture of New Hampshire, Natural Among the new fiction books Create Your New American ki DeLalla continues as Treasurer. 8337. may be time to renew membership Communities of the Granite are “Navy Brat” by Debbie Ma- Dream” is by Suze Orman. The museum is still in need of re- The Society will be planning a dues. Individual membership is $5 State.” comber, “Labor Day” by Joyce Howard S. Friedman and Leslie furbishment. The Society would workday for mid to late May. Look and Family membership is $10. Any- New Hampshire’s legislature Maynard, and “Secret Fire” and R. Martin have laid out plans to very much like to get the original for further updates in the paper or one who is uncertain if his mem- after the 2008 elections found it- “Glorious Angels” both by Johan- make a home for “In-laws, Outlaws doors re-installed; a cement slab on the website at www.cohoshis- bership has expired or not should self with a female majority Senate. na Lindsey. and Granny Flats.” Or for “turning needs to be put down outside un- toricalsociety.org. feel free to call Claire at 922-3823 to Michaeline Della Fera writes New thrillers are “The Devil’s one house into two homes.” der the fuel tank; a storm window The Marion Blodgett Museum verify. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B9 ••• Music of the Spirit AMC May evening programs scheduled PINKHAM NOTCH — The fol- they found inside themselves as Dave Eastman of Country Ecolo- Trail, but only 10 percent (150- series begins on May 5 lowing May Evening Programs they hiked over 1,000 miles to gy for a slide presentation and 200) who start make it the whole are scheduled to take place at the tops of over 170 mountains discussion on the bluebird. way. Join AMC Volunteer Pete LITTLETON — On four the Appalachian Mountain Club through all four seasons. This Dave will include the natural his- Lane for a presentation on his Thursday nights in May, All Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. presentation is for everyone — tory and behavior as well as how 2001-2002 Appalachian Trail Saints’ Church will host Music On Saturday, May 14, “It's Not hikers and non-hikers, people to attract this beloved bird to hike. of the Spirit, a series that ex- About the Hike.” This presenta- who are sedentary or active, your yard. Programs are free & open to plores music in different faith tion highlights the journey of outdoor enthusiasts and indoor “The Ticks and Lyme Dis- the public. AMC Pinkham Notch traditions. The programs will two 50+ year old non-hikers who home bodies, 10-year-olds and ease” will be the topic on Satur- Visitor Center is located on be presented by Woody Den- one day decided to climb the 67 90-year-olds and everyone in be- day, May 28. Join Alan Stearne Route 16 in Pinkham Notch. For ham and Nancy Hubley, an- mountains in New England over tween. It is both humorous and for a comprehensive presenta- more information contact the thropologists who have lived, 4,000 feet. Nancy Sporborg and touching, as the speakers share tion on ticks and Lyme disease. AMC at 466-2727. taught and traveled in most of Pat Piper are two ordinary from their hearts about their Stearne will cover all the tick This schedule is subject to the places covered in the se- women who went on an extraor- personal lives in a way that species that are vectors of the change. AMC Outdoor Explo- ries. Each program has a musi- dinary journey over the moun- makes the message and learning Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, rations are sponsored in part by cal focus but will also include tain summits and into their universal. share facts and dispel myths of L.L. Bean & the William T. Mor- photography and other mate- hearts. This is the story of what On Saturday, May 21, join Lyme disease, and the safe and ris Foundation. The AMC is an rials to illustrate the cultural proper way to remove a tick. The equal opportunity service context. program includes actual speci- provider. The AMC operates The first program on May 5, gram concludes with Bengali mens and a question and answer Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Roots of Our Heritage, featured music of Rabindranath Tagore. session after the presentation. and its system of backcountry Gregorian chant and medieval The final program on May On Sunday, May 29, enjoy huts in the White Mountain Na- European music, highlighting 26, Syncretism in the New “Tales from the Trail.” Approxi- tional Forest under a special-use the music of mystic Hildegard World, is about the blending of mately 2,000 people a year at- permit from the US Forest Ser- of Bingen. European and native musical tempt to hike the Appalachian vice. Moslem Music of the Mid- traditions in Latin America. It dle East on May 12 will survey starts by reviewing the types Financial Planner the music of the Islamic world, of Spanish music popular in starting with folk music in the Spain’s Golden Age of Explo- Arabian Peninsula, visiting two ration, moves to the Andes and Follow the rules on RMD classical traditions in Baghdad Mexico to experience music and in North Africa and Spain, from the Inca and Aztec tradi- Cynthia V. Taradash and briefly touching on Euro- tions and incorporates African FINANCIAL ADVISOR pean influences in the Ottoman slave rhythms as they have Empire. The program con- fused with other traditions. Required minimum distribu- cludes with examples of Sufi The program ends with exam- tions (RMD’s) from retirement ecstatic dance from Turkey’s ples of music that blend the accounts is a very tricky subject Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes, spiritual, musical, and cultural and the penalties for doing it and ecstatic song from Nusrat traditions of all three worlds. wrong are severe — a 50 percent Fateh Ali Khan and the Qawal- All programs start at 7 p.m. excise tax on the amount not dis- li tradition in Pakistan. in the Parish Hall of All Saints’ tributed as required — so it is The third program on May Church in Littleton. They are very important you understand 19 will explore Hindu Music of open to the public without and follow the rules. South and Southeast Asia. The charge and require no particu- The bears are back The year a person turns age first part of the program intro- lar background in music. For 70 ? is the first year RMD’s from duces classical music and further information, phone the Free program on black bear retirement accounts is required. dance of North India, its forms church at 444-3414 or visit We are allowed to contribute to Table III would be used to cal- and its instruments. Then we http://www.allsts.org/. One habits and habitats offered our IRA and employer retire- culate the RMD. If the IRA is an travel to the temples of South can also view information on ment accounts (such as 401(k)’s inherited IRA account, then India and explore the connec- Facebook by entering All and 403(b)’s) during our work- Table I would be used for the tion between devotional music Saints in the search bar on the at The Rocks on May 11 ing years. Since these are tax-de- first year’s RMD distribution. and dance. A visit to Indonesia Facebook home page. All BETHLEHEM — Conflicts be- vices and the New Hampshire ferred accounts, it was decided If a person owns an IRA at examines music, dance and Saints’ Episcopal Church is lo- tween black bears and humans Fish & Game Department. Dur- by the folks down in Washington fund company A and another puppetry based on the Ra- cated at 34 School Street in Lit- are on the rise in New Hamp- ing her graduate studies at Ply- that at some point individuals IRA at fund company B, the total mayana epic before the pro- tleton. shire, especially as the area’s mouth State University, Comeau would have to start making with- RMD can be withdrawn from bears seek food after a long win- researched nuisance black drawals from their retirement company A or company B or ter. Backyard birdfeeders and bears in five northern New accounts and pay the appropri- some combination of both. Also, accessible garbage bins make Hampshire communities. ate income tax on the distribu- you don’t need to make one Save 5% to 20% on easy pickings for hungry bears, She will share her experi- tions rather than allow the ac- lump sum distribution. You can and can lead to problems for ences during the May 11 pro- counts to grow tax-deferred for take monthly or periodic with- Your Electricity Bill both bears and people. gram, providing information generations. When a person drawals as long as the total RMD Join Nancy Comeau and the about the black bear’s habits reaches age 59 ? they may make amount is withdrawn by year Society for the Protection of New and habitat. Comeau will also ad- withdrawals from their IRA ac- end. Since Electricity De-Regulation in 1999 Residential & Small Hampshire Forests on May 11 to vise participants on why the om- counts without paying an early There are special rules for in- Business customers have been able to choose their electricity learn more about bears and how nivorous animals visit human withdrawal penalty. But no one dividual retirement annuities so supplier but none were available. Until Now!! to avoid human-bear conflicts. communities and share advice has to make withdrawals from if you own an IRA that is invest- The free program will begin at 7 for reducing bear-human con- their IRA accounts until their re- ed in an annuity, you will want Join homeowners across New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts as we pool our buy- p.m. at The Rocks Estate. flicts. For more information, vis- quired beginning date. The re- to research this subject matter ing power to guarantee lower prices on our home and small business electricity bills. further. Also, while you may ag- By enrolling today, you’ll be giving us your permission to shop for guaranteed lower elec- While many people enjoy see- it www.therocks.org, e-mail in- quired beginning date is the tric prices. The more homeowners who join us - the lower the price we can achieve. ing bears at their backyard feed- [email protected], or call 444- year a person reaches age 70 ? gregate IRA accounts, you must The New Hampshire electricity market was deregulated in 1999 and it’s time all home- ers, bears are wild animals and 6228. or April 1 of the following year. take separate RMD’s from IRA owners and small businesses enjoy the same savings large commercial users have can quickly become a nuisance. The Rocks is the North Coun- So, for example, if a person turns accounts and retirement ac- enjoyed for over a decade. Although shy and non-aggres- try Conservation and Education 70 ? in May of 2011, they will counts such as 401(k)’s and You have a choice in television providers, cell phone companies and internet service. It’s sive animals by nature, black Center of the Society for the Pro- need to make their RMD by ei- 403(b)’s; you can’t take your time that 100% of New Hampshire’s residential and small businesses that have no com- ther Dec. 31, 2011 or April 1, 401(k) RMD from an IRA account petitive alternatives be given a choice. Join the movement today. bears will seek food from human tection of New Hampshire sources when natural foods are Forests 2012. If they wait until 2012 to for example. Enrolling is easy. Call 1-603-513-1988 ask for Frank Dumont or visit us online unavailable. (www.forestsociety.org). The make their RMD withdrawal, There are also special rules if (www.residentpower.com.) and apply. Online use coupon code “FD01.” Comeau, a black bear techni- Forest Society is non-profit they will need to still make their the beneficiary is changed. RMD cian for the USDA Wildlife Ser- membership organization 2012 withdrawal sometime dur- calculations in the year of death vices, specializes in nuisance founded in 1901 to protect the ing 2012 as RMD’s are required of the IRA account owner can be bears. She works in with the New state’s most important land- every year beginning in the year a bit complex. And, inherited Hampshire Bear Program, a part- scapes and promote wise use of a person reaches age 70 ?. IRA’s have their own special nership between Wildlife Ser- its natural resources. By the way, when I refer to rules as well. More information IRA’s here, I’m talking about on- on all these subjects can be ly traditional or rollover IRA’s found in IRS Publication 590. and not Roth IRA accounts as There is also one special rule Sometimes it’s best Roth IRA’s do not have required that applies just to 2011 and that to talk things over minimum distribution rules. is charitable distributions. Any with a lawyer... The calculation to determine IRA distributions sent directly what the RMD is going to be is to a qualified charity will not be based on the total account val- taxable income. So, if your RMD MARK YOUNGHOLM ue of all IRA’s and all retirement is $10,000 and you take $6,000 in ATTORNEY AT LAW accounts as of Dec. 31 of the pri- cash and direct your fund com- or year. So, for example, RMD’s pany to write a check for $4,000 • Initial Consultation Free for 2011 are based on Dec. 31, to your favorite charity, then • Tailored Payment Options 2010 account values. Generally, just $6,000 will be taxable in- • Unbundled Services most individuals will use Table come. You will want to crunch • Document Prep & Help III in IRS Publication 590 to de- the numbers to see if an IRA dis- with Self-Representation termine their RMD. All you need tribution to a charity is a better • Appointments to 9PM to do is calculate the value of tax benefit than writing off a charity donation on Schedule A. Daily - Evenings - Weekends your IRA or retirement plan at the end of the year and then di- Required minimum distribu- Affordable Legal Counsel vide that value by distribution tions can be an extremely com- Call 603-444-1787 period value shown for their age plex subject but with a little bit of knowledge, it is easy to en- © 1999, National Crime Prevention Council that year. The age is the age you will be on Dec. 31 of the current sure you will follow the rules His life is in year — meaning, your age on and not be subject to more in- Dec. 31, 2011 for year 2011 dis- come taxes and penalties than pieces... tributions. The first distribution necessary. might be age 70 for some folks and age 71 for other folks, de- — Cynthia V. Taradash, is a pending upon what month they fee-only financial advisor, holds reach age 70 ?. a Certified Financial Planner cer- If your spouse is more than tificate and is the owner of CVT 10 years younger and the sole Financial Planning. Her web site that fit. beneficiary of your IRA account, is www.cvtfinancial.com. She then IRS Table II rather than lives and works in Whitefield.

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A message from the United States Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. B10 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 ••• Kingston Trio to perform in Plymouth on May 19 Weekly PLYMOUTH — The Kingston Calendar Trio has been a part of the Amer- of Events ican music fabric for over 50 years. And they are still as rele- vant and popular as ever. They have received two Grammy Awards, been named to the Gram- my Hall of Fame, and this year they won a Grammy Lifetime Send us your listings by 9 a.m. on Friday Achievement Award. On May 19, [email protected] to these legends will grace the stage Democrat, P.O. Box 29, Lancaster, NH 03584 at The Flying Monkey Perfor- mance Center. Thursday, May 12 In 1957 The Kingston Trio WIC clinic, beginning at 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at emerged from San Francisco's Groveton Methodist Church in Groveton. For appoint- North Beach club scene to take ment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk Friday, May 13 music into the mainstream for the Men’s Breakfast Group, 7 a.m. at at the Gorham/UCC Church, Main first time. In that first year with Street, Gorham. The topic is “What Makes it Grow?” with presenter six notes rolling melodically off a Steve Tassey, Moriah Valley Farm. Breakfast at 7 and presentation at banjo and the spoken words of 7:30 a.m. Free will offering for the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Berlin. "Throughout history, there have FMI: 466-3496. been many songs written about the eternal triangle. This next one Saturday, May 14 tells the story of a Mr. Grayson, a Field Trips — Guided bird hikes, 7 a.m. at Airport Marsh in White- beautiful woman, and a con- COURTESY PHOTO field and 8 a.m. at the Trailhead to Cherry Pond: International Migra- demned man named Tom Doo- 1950s folk superstars,The Kingston Trio will perform at Plymouth’s Flying Monkey Performance Center on May 19. tory Bird Day at Pondicherry NWR. Join us for a Guided bird hike ley," The Kingston Trio began to around Airport Marsh in Whitefield and a walk to Cherry Pond in Jef- take the world by storm. With ferson. This annual event commemorates the return of migrating their smooth three part har- record sales and worldwide fame, year, bringing back all the great by calling the box office at (603) while influencing the musical memories and making new ones. 536-2551. Dinner is available from birds and the memory of Tudor Richards, the father of Pondicherry. monies, collegiate appeal, and Bring water, lunch and binoculars. Be prepared to walk 3-5 miles on trademark striped shirts The tastes of a generation. Through As a fan put it, "our genera- 6 to 7 p.m. at an additional charge. changing times, the Trio has tion might not live forever, but I'll Advanced reservations for the flat terrain. The event will be held rain or shine. Free IMBD posters Kingston Trio single-handedly for all participants. In the afternoon the group will visit the new Mud revolutionized folk and pop mu- played on, remaining popular for bet The Kingston Trio will!" dining section are required. a simple reason... great songs that Tickets to the Kinston Trio’s Doors open at 6 p.m. with the Pond Interpretive Trail and walk one mile to see the new trail. FMI: sic in America with hits like ‘Tom David Govatski, 586-7776. Dooley’, ‘Scotch and Soda’, ‘Hard, sound as good today as the first performance are $40 for Re- show beginning at 7:30 p.m. ain’t it hard’, and ‘Tijuana Jail’. time you heard them. And fifty- served Orchestra, Tables, and The Flying Monkey is located four years after Tom Dooley shot Balcony, and $45 for Gold Circle. at 39 South Main Street in Ply- Annual Ammonoosuc Chapter Meeting and tour of the historic During the late 50s & early 60s, Rocks Estate in Bethlehem by manager Nigel Manley, 6 p.m. Refresh- the Trio enjoyed unprecedented to the top of the charts, the Trio Tickets can be purchased online mouth, NH and is part of The is still on the road thirty weeks a at www.flyingmonkeynh.com or Common Man family. ments will be served and there will be time for socializing. Learn about chapter conservation efforts and future plans. FMI: David Govatski, Lloyd’s Journey Photography: Treasures Found 586-7776. Beekeeping Workshop, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 18 MacLean Road, in Al- in Nature opens at St. Kieran on May 12 stead. Charles Andros, former NH/VT Apiary Inspector, will hold a beekeeping workshop. Look for the "BEE" sign on the south side of BERLIN — A new exhibition, at Kennedy Studios, Full Circle Walpole Valley Road. Topics of discussion will be finding queens, re- Lloyd’s Journey Photography: Artisan’s Gallery, Portland Head queening and 2-queen colonies, pollen collection, swarm control, su- Treasures Found in Nature, Light, and the Maine Audubon, pering, and bee venom therapy. Beekeepers must take timely steps to opens on Thursday, May 12 from to name only a few of the many control Varroa mites to save the bees. Bring a veil, if you have one, as 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Kieran places. Visit www.lloydsjour- we shall be opening some colonies. Workshop will be inside if it is a Community Center for the Arts ney.com for more information. rainy day. Water and chair may also come in handy. Registration re- with a public reception. A brief Following the opening recep- quired. email: [email protected] or call 756-9056. meet-the-artist presentation is tion, the Exhibition will be on scheduled for 6:45. There is no display weekdays from 9 a.m. to Indoor-Outdoor Yard Sale/Bake Sale, 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. A.V. admission fee and refreshments 2 p.m., at all performances and Home Care Services will hold their 9th Annual Indoor-Outdoor Yard will be served. by special arrangements until Sale/Bake Sale at 795 Main Street in Berlin, Courtyard entrance, to ben- The exhibition will feature a August. efit Dorothy’s Gift. FMI: 752-7505. selection of new works by Lloyd This program is made possi- Alexander, a prolific and devot- ble through the sponsorship of Salad Sampler Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Community ed Maine-based nature photog- North Country Dental with sup- Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Road, Whitefield. Cost is $6, sponsored rapher. Alexander, who enjoys port of the NH State Council on by the Ladies Circle. sharing his passion with others, the Arts, National Endowment considers every day spent in na- for the Arts, and the New Hamp- Norwegian Meatcake Supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran ture or in a personal interaction shire Charitable HOTO BY LOYD LEXANDER Church, corner of 7th and Norway Street in Berlin. Cost is $8.50 for with a bird or animal in the for- P L A Foundation/North Country’s Art adults, $3 for children ages six to 12 and Free for children under 6. est to be a magical experience Vested Fox Ventures Fund, an Anonymous Take out is available. and an adventure worth pursu- see them before. Treasures hid- at home and finds a true inner Fund, Libby Family Fund, North ing. The new exhibition will fea- den in plain site are now seen. I peace. “The people, the moun- Country Region Community ture over 24 beautiful and di- see this because I simply open tains, and the wildlife always Fund and the Stanton and Eliza- Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15 verse photographs of birds and my eyes and observe what na- leave me feeling as though I am beth Davis Fund. Cloisonné Weekend Workshop, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Marcia Rae. animals in their natural environ- ture gives all of us if we only leaving a piece of me behind as Upcoming performances in Cloisonné is an art form in which glass enamel is fused on metal in a ment, along with landscape vis- pause for a moment or two in to- I travel the roads home.” His the 2011 Series include Mill City kiln to create colorful patterns. One or more pieces of jewelry may be tas celebrating the North Coun- day’s fast paced world to see it. friends often fondly call him “Dr. Revival Band on Friday, May 20 made. $170, materials $25. To register call the Littleton Studio School, try. These pictures are just a taste of Dolittle,” acknowledging that his at 7 p.m., Tim Sample on Thurs- 444-1066. Alexander states: “Photogra- those treasures I have seen. I ability to gain the attention and day, June 9 and Lennie Gallant, phy opens my eyes to the world hope you enjoy viewing the im- trust of such a variety of birds Top Franco-Acadian Performer Monday, May 16 around me. Things I would nor- ages here as much as I enjoyed and animals is nothing short of on Monday, June 20. WIC clinic, beginning at 9 a.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow Street in Berlin. mally pass by I now see differ- taking them.” amazing. For a complete 2011 Arts Cen- For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. ently as I imagine how they Alexander has been photo- Alexander has been pub- ter schedule and more informa- could look through the lens of a graphing nature since 1995. He lished in Speedway Illustrated, tion, contact the Arts Center at Little Hands Indian Yarn Paintings, Ages 3-5, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with camera. Birds jump out of sur- is originally from Portland, Me. American Bird Association, 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or Zeanny Egea. The Huichol Indians of Mexico are known for their yarn roundings where they seem to and now resides in Steep Falls, Maine Audubon, and many visit www.stkieranarts.org or St. paintings. They push colored yarn into wax to create images. We will hide. Animals appear where I Me., but feels that the North newspapers throughout the re- Kieran Community Center for create our own yarn paintings using glue and scraps of yarn and wool. would never have expected to Country is where he feels most gion. His work can also be found the Arts on facebook.com. $10. To register call the Littleton Studio School, 444-1066. ‘The Trouble with Cats’ to be performed at The White Mountain School Tuesday, May 17 WIC voucher clinic, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow BETHLEHEM — The White Street in Berlin. For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. Mountain School Theater Pro- gram will present “The Trouble Wednesday, May 18 With Cats,” comedy in two acts Beginning Drawing, 5:30 to 8 p.m., with Ed Kadunc. Six-week class, by Gary Ray Stapp, on May 14 May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15 and 22. You CAN draw! This introductory class and 15. Performances will take will explore observation and interpretation of subjects with respect place at the school’s Black Box to light and shadow, perspective, shape, negative space, inner-outer Theater, located on the eastern curves and more. $165. To register call the Littleton Studio School, edge of the school’s campus on 444-1066. West Farm Road in Bethlehem. According to Barbara Buck- Friday, May 20 ley, performing arts director and Oil Painting Foundations, 5:30 to 8 p.m., with Ed Kadunc. Six-week chair of the English Department session, May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 and 24. This introductory class cov- at The White Mountain School, ers the technical aspects of oil painting, including tools, color, brush- the play is set in a Minnesota work techniques and a variety of applications of color to canvas. $165. lakefront house. “The lake house To register call the Littleton Studio School, 444-1066. is inhabited by house sitters and a mysterious “PJ,” she explains. Saturday, May 21 “Unwanted visitors, nosey neigh- Bread Basket with Fabric Liner, 1 to 4:30 p.m., with Meg Kupiec. bors, and a trio of wacky con- Create the perfect sized basket to hold breads, for in the kitchen or struction workers wreak havoc and set the scene for one comic on the dining table. This basket is woven with flat and flat/oval reed. complication after another.” Colored reeds will be incorporated and the fabric lining will be com- The Saturday performance of plimentary in color. $45. To register call the Littleton Studio School, “The Trouble with Cats” begins 444-1066. at 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s presenta- tion takes place at 2 p.m. The Watercolor Foundations, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Ed Kadunc. Six- play is appropriate for all ages wek session, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Learn a variety of wa- — occasional mild language — tercolor techniques including elements of color mixing and applica- and lasts approximately two tion. Class includes demonstrations, discussion and critique to foster hours. Tickets will be available creative growth. $165. To register call the Littleton Studio School, 444- at the door for $7; refreshments “The Trouble with Cats” cast members: (back row) Laurenz Busch, Krista Peace, Jean-Marie Peterson, Ricky 1066. can be purchased during inter- Mahoney, Maggie Curtiss, Daniel Hierro, Christian Willis; (middle row) Oxana Tkachenko, Misha Ignatenko, mission. Mikaela Houghton; (front row) Yanina Marin, Adrian Schlegel, Charlotte Rutz. Free Community Supper, 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Francis Hall in Groveton, “Please join us for a wonder- offered by the Ecumenical Committee for Free Community Meals and ful performance featuring a cast students from California, Con- West Farm Road in Bethlehem. ideas.” Boarding students come sponsored by Tillotson Grant from the New Hampshire Charitable from around the world and close necticut, Massachusetts, New The school incorporates small from as far away as Africa and Foundation. The menu is roast beef and all are welcome to come meet to home,” Buckley concludes. Jersey, Costa Rica, Germany and classroom education with expe- China; day students come from friends and enjoy the food. Local residents Mikaela Ukraine. riential learning to develop stu- nearby communities, including Houghton, Ricky Mahoney, Jean- The White Mountain School dents who “know how to think, Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, Monday, May 23 Marie Peterson, and Christian is a “purposefully small” college how to make connections and Lincoln, Littleton, St. Johnsbury WIC clinic, beginning at 1 to 6 p.m. at CCFHS, 54 Willow Street in Willis will perform, along with preparatory school located on how to communicate their and Whitefield. Berlin. For appointment call 752-4678 or 1-888-266-7942. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B11 ••• Folk-rock duo Aztec Two-Step to perform The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook in Plymouth PLYMOUTH — Venerable folk- recording from their self-titled tary that aired on PBS. niversary of the publication of (On The Road).” Mixed Bag radio host Pete For- rock duo Aztec Two-Step will per- debut album (Elektra Records), Of their 2005 release, Days of “On The Road.” Also in June Also in 2007, Live at TCAN, a natale, who provides commen- form the Simon & Garfunkel The Persecution and Restoration Horses, the Boston Globe said 2007, Real Simple, a popular na- new DVD, was released featuring tary and insights based on his in- Songbook from their CD “Time It of Dean Moriarty, was the first “fans of the duo’s harmony-driv- tional lifestyle magazine, named a 35th anniversary concert at terviews with Simon & Gar- Was” along with ATS original fan song written about Jack Ker- en tunes and easygoing acoustic Aztec Two-Step one of the top The Center for Arts in Natick, funkel. From early in their career, favorites at the Flying Monkey ouac's iconic American novel, guitar riffs will recognize their five classic folk albums joining Mass., a performance of the self- Fowler & Shulman were often Performance Center, 39 Main "On The Road." James Taylor-meets-Simon & work by Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, titled debut album in its entirety, compared with the duo because Street, in Plymouth on Saturday, As their recording career con- Garfunkel sound. What’s new is Tom Rush and Phil Ochs. The ar- plus other fan-favorites from of their "east coast sensibility" June 18. The show starts at 7:30 tinued, so did the critical ac- the mood. This album sits back ticle cites the duo as Aztec Two-Step’s long and dis- and beautiful harmonies, and it p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. claim. In 1987 Living in America on its haunches as Rex Fowler “surpass[ing] Simon and Gar- tinguished career. The DVD also seemed fitting for them to em- Tickets can be purchased for $25 received the New York Music and Neal Shulman look back wist- funkel for exquisite harmonies, includes interviews with Rex bark on this project. and $30 by calling 536-2551 or Award for Best Folk Album and fully at American pop culture musicianship and emotion.” Rhi- Fowler, Neal Shulman and long- Aztec Two-Step continues to visiting was named in Billboard’s year- and their own ride through it.” no Records released Forever time Aztec Two-Step bassist Fred impress audiences with intelli- www.flyingmonkeynh.com. end critic’s poll. Praised in major 2007 saw several hallmark Changing-The Golden Age of Holman, as well as comments gent songwriting, dazzling Aztec Two-Step's name comes media outlets such as Rolling events for the duo. In June, Aztec Elektra Records 1963-1973, a five- recorded on the Aztec Two-Step acoustic lead guitar, and inspir- from a Lawrence Ferlinghetti po- Stone, and having appeared on Two-Step performed “The Perse- CD box set that tells the story of “fan-cam.” ??In 2008 the duo re- ing harmonies, and remains one em, and since 1971 Rex Fowler numerous TV and radio shows cution and Restoration of Dean this landmark record label and leased Time It Was-The Simon & of acoustic music’s most popu- and Neal Shulman have been such as David Letterman, King Moriarty (On The Road)” at a the music that defined an era. Garfunkel Songbook (Red Engine lar and enduring acts. The con- writing and performing songs Biscuit Flour Hour, and World very special Lowell Celebrates The collection includes Aztec Records), a live album interpret- cert will also include Aztec Two- that helped make their genera- Café Live, in 1999 Aztec Two-Step Kerouac Festival as the author’s Two-Step’s “The Persecution and ing the music of their legendary Step original fan-favorites from tion's musical memories. The was the subject of a documen- hometown marked the 50th an- Restoration of Dean Moriarty predecessors and featuring their 40-year career.

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Do not sell until you have ANTIQUES ences required. Call 802-885-1100. checked our buy prices. Monday 10:30AM One Item or Entire Estate. New England Family Housing Littleton - 1st floor, 1 bedroom w/heat WANTED: PASSIONATE SALES Buying all US and foreign Cash paid for all antiques. incl-$575/mo - coin op W/D - no pets - copper, gold and silver coins. or place online 24/7 at: STAFF to sell America's #1 brand: Antique furniture, phonographs, non- smoking environment. ALSO Harley-Davidson. Please apply Buying estate jewelry, telephones, clocks, radios, Littleton - 2nd floor, 1 bedroom w/heat newhampshire damaged jewelry, scientific instruments, today on-line www.laconiaharley. www.nefamilyhousing.com incl - $600/mo - coin op W/D - no pets dental gold, sterling silver. old weathervanes, paintings, lakesandmountains.com com or in person. 603-744-3551 - non-smoking environment. Free oral appraisals. lamps, antique dolls and toys, Call Herbie @ Reinhold Associates, guns, swords, duck decoys, coins, North Country Coins, Newly renovated units now available! LLC 603-823-7700 x206. Non-Profit Events to military items, books, Pet Care New hardwood floors, ceramic tile, Support Main Street, old photography. LITTLETON - Duplex 4-Bedroom kitchen cabinets, dishwashers, paint, Apt., near schools and stores, no smok- DO YOU NEED Plymouth, NH. Buying antiques doors, windows, etc. Most units exceed FINANCIAL HELP ing, no pets. W/D hookup, rubbish 603-536-2625 for over 20 years! Energy Star Ratings! Many units right pickup, off-street parking. 1st month's with spaying or altering Home: (207) 676-1034 on the ATV trail! Washer & Dryer ✚ of your dog or cat? rent and security deposit required. Fuel/Wood Cell: (207) 233-5814 hookups and heat included. Units are Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm. References required. Available June MAINE & NH not government subsidized. 1st. 603-444-3956. IT'S GRILLING TIME! Make the The American A NEWER BUILDING IN WHITE- LITTLETON 1800 Antique good times last - Don't run out of Pets & Breeders FIELD: 2 BR, Refrig, stove, hookup for Farmhouse Large apartment 2 BR, LR, Red Cross Gas. Stop at BigRock Mobile & Modular W/D, heat, hot water, trash removal. DR, eat-in kitchen, new, wide pumpkin Campground to get 20 to 100lb Homes The need $690/mo. No pets. Call 603-586-7841. pine floors, garage, DW, Wash/Dry. PROPANE tanks filled. Save with Come see why our commitment to New paint. Non-smoking, no pets, will continue. multi-tank discount card. Tues- customer service makes the difference! 1 BETHLEHEM Newly renovated heavy yardwork. References required. For blood and monetary Sun 922-3329. Bean's Homes, 92 Back Center Rd, first floor, 2BR, $550/mo. 1BR, $695/mo. including utilities. E-mail Lyndonville, VT. 800-321-8688, donation information call: DOGS, PUPPIES, KITTENS $595/mo. (this unit only includes info: [email protected] www.beanshomes.com 1-800-262-2660 of various ages, breeds, mixtures, N.H.DEPT. of Agriculture weights electric.) Snow plowing, garbage . LITTLETON: 1BR apartment, available for adoption to approved, & Measures Law requires: that removal, and landscaping. Big Business & Work good homes! Please adopt so more Open 7 days a week. back yard, plenty of parking, $525/mo. includes utilities and rubbish cordwood (fire wood) must: removal. Security deposit required. Options needy critters can be taken in and 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of onsite laundry. No dogs, no smok- helped. Call for appointment. NEW 14 WIDES ing. Call 603-838-6528. Conveniently located to everything. No 1-877-FTC-HELP a cord; pets please. CALL 991-3631 OR 444- Donations of money & items 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord $26,995, $34,995, $33,995 Call the Federal Trade Commission 6771, ASK FOR JULIE. needed for the new area shelter. when stacked; 28 WIDES BETHLEHEM, NH 2 blocks from before embarking on a new business Licensed, tax exempt! Call 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stat- $55,995, $62,995 Main St. includes heat, hot water, LITTLETON: Modern small 1 bed- endeavor. This will protect you and Lancaster Humane Society ing the amount of wood sold & the 15-Singles, Doubles and Mod’s snow, trash removal. Quiet, adjacent room apt, close to town, $550/mth allow you to proceed with confidence. 603-788-4500 price. on Display golf courses, 15 minutes from Canaan includes heat/hot water and rubbish This message and number is or write LHS, RR 2 #564, Lancaster WWW.CH-H.Com or Bretton Woods. removal. 838-2281 provided by the Salmon Press NH 03584 Open daily & Sunday 2BR ground floor, porch, upgrades Regional Classifieds and the FTC. Misc. For Sale LITTLETON: New Large 2 bedroom Camelot Homes, Rt. 3, Tilton $725/mo. apartment. Close to downtown N.H. Law Requires that dogs and 1BR 2nd floor, porch, bright, General Help Wanted BED ORTHOPEDIC Littleton. Includes heat, rubbish cats... upgrades $625/mo. Call 869-2244. 11” THICK SUPER NICE RENT TO OWN: WHITEFIELD removal and parking. No pets. Call ATTN: Work at Home United is 1. Not be transferred PILLOWTOP Brand new Luxurious Colony BETHLEHEM: Efficiency units. No 603-616-8814. expanding locally and looking for seri- before 8 weeks old. MATTRESS & BOX Mobile Home. Move in Today! 14’ smoking, No pets, Security deposit LITTLETON: Newly remodeled, plush ous partners who want a legitimate 2. Have Vet’s health 10 YR. WARRANTY x 80’, concrete pad, 2BR, 2 bath, required. Utilities and cable included. 2BR apartment. $750/mo. includes home business. Free website, training, certificate within NEW IN PLASTIC den/office, large lot, roofed porch, 603-444-2075 heat, Washer and Dryer hookup, no selling, no risk! 14 days of transfer. COST $1,200 trees. Close to Mt. View Grand FRANCONIA - 1 BR apartment, near Private entrance with a porch, Rubbish www.workathomeunited.com/rickjan 3. Be inoculated. SELL QUEEN $299 Hotel in Country Village M/H/P. town, first floor location, includes hot Removal. Conveniently located to or call 603-323-8338 This applies to all dogs & cats, FULL $270, KING $450 Own your own home! Taking water, washer/dryer & new refrigerator. everything. No pets please. CALL 991- mongrel or purebred, gift or Private/Non-Profit is seeking to fill a CAN DELIVER. applications now with $19,000 $695/mo. Call 823-8507. A Franconia 3631 OR 444-6771, ASK FOR JULIE. sale, planned or accidental litters. position based out of Whitefield, New CALL 603-235-1773 down. ($725/mo. includes lot Notch Vacations Property. Hampshire: primary responsibility is to WINN ASSOCIATES PROPERTY rent) Call 603-837-2767. FRANCONIA: TAKING APPLICA- advocate for individuals with develop- MANAGEMENT INC Appliances/Used TIONS, 2 bedrooms, village location, mental disabilities and chronic mental 69 Meadow Street, GUILDHALL,VT - fairly new 250 gal- BEDROOM 7PC $650 plus utilities. Security and refer- illness, job title; Staff Guardian. A PO Box 966, Littleton, NH lon oil or kerosene tank Must pick up. SOLID CHERRY SLEIGH, ences, no smoking/pets. 603-823-8714 Bachelor’s degree in Human Services 603-444-0709 $150 OBO. 802-328-4522 or 603-631- DRESSER/MIRROR, CHEST is preferable, but equal experience in GROVETON: 1BR apartment [email protected] 2758. AND NIGHT STAND the human service field can be consid- (ALL DOVETAIL) INCLUDES HEAT AND HOT WATER. Please visit our website ered. This is a part time 30 hour per Auctions/Antiques/Aucti NEW! IN BOXES $500/mo. Security deposit, references www.winnrentalsplus.com and lease required. Call 744-8114. week position which requires substan- oneers COST $2,200, SELL $895 LISBON tial travel. Please submit resumes to: 603-235-1773 JEFFERSON MEADOWS: Small one- 1 Bdrm 2nd flr apt Heat & Hot Jennifer S. Watson, Program Auctioneers C.W. Gray & Sons, Inc. bedroom, includes heat, snow & water included- $550/mo Administrator, Tri-County CAP, Inc., CRAFTSMEN 17HP lawn tractor, 42” garbage removal, satellite, stove, 2 Bdrm 3rd flr apt Heat & Hot Guardianship Services, 34 Jefferson East Thetford, VT. mower, $750. Bobcat w/large bucket, refrigerator, gardening. Call 603-586- water included - $ 700/mo Road Whitefield New Hampshire 03598 802-785-2161 4x4, $3,200. Chainlink dog pen, 7902 for application. WHITEFIELD or to e-mail address: Farm equipment. & 7x12x6, $180. Office water cooler $50. LITTLETON - 2 bedroom, Main St. 3 Bdrm 2nd and 3rd flr apt Heat & [email protected] or to fax number consignment sales. Thirteen 27” televisions only $50 each. Heat, utilities included. No pets. Hot water included- $ 750/mo (603) 837-2613. NO CALLS PLEASE. Livestock dealer. Call 603-846-5156. $700/mo Call Dan 444-7776. MAY 11, 2011 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT B13 ••• TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS

Apartments For Rent General Services Groveton High School VACANCIES PELLETIER PROPERTY Salmon Press • High School Science Teacher BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT, LLC • High School English Teacher 120 Cottage St., Suite #2 has SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER Littleton, NH 03561 No Experience Necessary (Will Train) Phone: 444-6999 Groveton Elementary and High Schools Eleven LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER email:[email protected] • Technology Teacher Newspapers NH Certified - Biology and Physics Littleton Will support classroom teachers in the integration August 29, 2011 to November 18, 2011 1 Bdrm 2nd flr Apt, Heat included in N.H. of technology across all subject areas - $575/mo(6/1/11) BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Lancaster Ask about the all paper NH Certified 1 Bdrm 1st Flr Apt, with Heat & buy that includes resume, transcripts, certification and 3 letters of reference. Hot water included - $550/mo the website Individuals interested in any of the above positions should send a 1 Bdrm 3rd Flr Apt, with Heat & Carrie Irving, Secretary • SAU #58 letter of interest and resume to Corinne Cascadden, Berlin Public Schools, Hot water included - $500/mo 4 weeks (30 words) 15 Preble Street • Groveton, NH 03582 1+ Bdrm 2nd Flr Apt, with Heat & 183 Hillside Ave., Berlin, NH 03570 or Hot water included - $575/mo $120.00!!!!! Ph: 603-636-1437 • Fax: 603-636-6102 email [email protected]. EOE District application available at www.sau3.org. Sugar Hill Call Our Main Call Center EOE 1 Bdrm 1st flr Apt, with Heat & Hot 1-877-766-6891 water - $550/mo Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 Lisbon School Administrative Unit #20 2 Bdrm with Heat & Hot water or place online 24/7 at: Milan School District included - $675/mo www.newhampshire lakesandmountains.com NOTICE OF VACANCY Gilman/Lunenburg 2 Bdrm 1st & 2nd Flr Duplex, No Utilities included - $750/mo Deadline: The Milan Village School is accepting VERSHIRE CENTER applications for a part time position. Efficiency 2nd flr Apt, with Heat & Monday 10:30AM Hot Water included - $500/mo REGISTERED NURSE OPENING PART TIME PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Lawn & Garden TWIN MOUNTAIN - Studio apart- Vershire Center has a full time Registered Nurse position The position is for 4 hours a week ment. Newly updated, 7 minutes to FARM TRACTOR SERVICE (35 hrs, with excellent benefits package). Candidate must September-June Bretton Woods, 15 minutes to Cannon Including: Rototilling have two years of nursing experience within the past 5 years. Mtn. 1st floor unit, launf=dry in house. Driveway Grading / York Raking 508-369-2807. One year of which has to be as a Registered Nurse, and have Interested candidates should complete an Bush Hogging / Field Mowing an unencumbered active license. Position includes provide application or send in a resume by TWIN MT - LARGE ONE BEDROOM Logging / Flower Beds training of non-licensed staff in medication administration 2 STORY FOR RENT: with appli- Bark Mulch Friday May 13, 2011. ances, porch, yard. (A resort camp) Loam delivered & Placed. according to state regulations, ability to be self directed, be $135 per week. No pets. Studio Call Chris @ (603) 455 7567 an active team member, have an outgoing personality, School Administrative Unit #20 Available also/$95 per week. Call 603- organizational skills with paperwork and computers, and 895-2347 have knowledge of medical and psychiatric diagnoses. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent WELLS RIVER APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Professional Services Flexibility is important includes travel to individual’s homes 123 Main Street BD apartments: $540 - $640 Includes to review charts quarterly and participate in yearly state cer- Gorham, NH 03581 heat, trash and snow removal. Income Our line classifieds tification reviews. A valid drivers’s license, reliable auto, and restrictions apply. Call E.P. are on the web and necessary insurance required. Phone # (603) 466-3632 Management 802-775-1100 or e-mail SAU #20 is An Equal Opportunity Employer [email protected]. E.H.O updated daily! Applications may be obtained at WHITEFIELD: Country location, Vershire Center Close to MVG. New, 3 large rooms in www.newhampshire private home, 1BR, new kitchen and lakesandmountains.com 24 Depot Street • Colebrook, NH 03576 bath, private entrance, patio. No 237-5721 • Fax: 237-5093 Notice of Vacancy smoking. $750/mo. utilities included. is the place to check EOE Available June 1. Call 781-640-3991. our weekly Application along with resume deadline May 13, 2011 Milan Village Elementary School WOODSVILLE - 2 bedroom very large classifieds online! 3rd-floor apt, Elm St. No smoking/no More great coverage Milan, New Hampshire pets. 1st/last mth security reqd. and information from the $650/mth includes hot water, trash The Milan Village Elementary School, located in removal. No washer/dryer hookup. Call Salmon Press for application and viewing. 747-3437. the heart of the picturesque White Mountains in WOODSVILLE: FREE HEAT AND Town To Town northern New Hampshire, has an opening for a HOT WATER. 3 bedroom apartments Classifieds! located on Walnut St., and Highland part time(two days a week) guidance counselor St. $600/month. W/D hook-up and Why place your ads beginning in September, 2011. parking. Stop in or call for an applica- anywhere else? tion. AHEAD Property Management, Students, staff and parents are looking for an ener- 260 Main Street, Littleton, NH 603- 1-877-766-6891 444-1377 EHO getic, caring, creative and nurturing individual to WANT INFO, and don't want all the serve our pre-school through grade six children. Commercial Space For calls? Free consultation. Call anytime Rent @ 603-630-3882. ME & NH Anyone with the above qualifications should send LITTLETON - Prime commer- Boat & Dock Rentals a cover letter, resume, credentials, and three cur- cial/office space available, just off Exit 42 with exposure to I-93 and FULL SERVICE MARINA on rent reference letters to: Rte. 302. 1300 sq. ft., good light- Squam Lake. Boat Rentals, ing. Includes parking, heat, water, Repairs, Maintenance and Paul Bousquet, Superintendent mowing, plowing, rubbish Detailing, Gas, Ship Store, Cafe, SAU 20, 123 Main Street, removal and high speed Internet New Function Room. Restrooms Gorham, NH 03581 availability. Call 603-444-5300 or w/ Shower Facilities. Fish & Game 603-728-8708. licenses/Temp. Boating certifi- (603) 466-3632 cates. Free WIFI. Please call about our Dock Rental Specials and Please forward all materials by Friday, May 13, 2011 Furnished Apartments mention this Ad. Slips available BETHLEHEM - Nice 1 Bedroom for monthly and weekly. SAU No. 20 is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apartment, weekly or monthly, fur- 603-968-9001 nished, all utilities included, reason- ably priced. $550/mo. $140/wk. Call LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE 444-6061. BOAT SLIPS AT Houses For Rent SUNSET LODGES WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN TUFTONBORO FRANCONIA (Easton)-Energy effi- From $1500 for May-October 2011-2012 School Year cient post + beam with panoramic 2011. On-site parking, spacious mountain views, gas fireplace, garage, White Mountains Regional High School slips, next to Winter Harbor. deck, appliances including Small and medium boats only. • Horticulture Teacher washer/dryer and large yard. $1150 Summer cabin rentals also avail- • Math Teacher mthly includes plowing & mowing. able. 569-2636. • Earth and Space Science Teacher 823-8090 and 616-4574. www.sunsetlodges.com (anticipated opening) RENTALS • Science Teacher (.4 FTE) • Social Studies Teacher (.4 FTE) MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Boats Available now in a resident owned SAILBOAT 16-5 ft. 2007 Precision 165 Lancaster Elementary School park in Bethlehem, NH. Lot rent Daysailer used 6 times and excellent con- • MS Technology Education Teacher $230/mo. Please call 869-2484 or dition. Mainsail and jib, motor mount, 869-3157 if interested. cuddy cabin with cooler, tiller and sail • MS Math Teacher covers, seat cushions. Includes like-new • Student Support Center Coordinator trailer. $8000. Similar boats can be seen Rooms For Rent at www.precisionboatworks.com. Whitefield Elementary School FRANCONIA - Private Motel Style Located in Alton. 203-444-6276. • MA English/Language Arts Teacher Rooms w/baths in town, Newly Jefferson Elementary School Renovated. Close to Local amenities. Utilities included, off street parking, • Para Educator nice yard, No Dogs. $115.00 weekly, ADVERTISING District plus security. Call 603-860-0086. • Building Maintenance SALES REPRESENTATIVE • Occupational Therapist Childcare Services Coös County Democrat & Berlin Reporter NH LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools PROGRAM HAS IMMEDIATE OPEN- • Must be versatile and able to manage multiple tasks at one time. Face to face customer ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. INGS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS. WE contact a must. Our reps pride themselves on excellent customer service. We provide the 14 King Square • Whitefield, NH 03598 ACCEPT CHILDREN 6 WEEKS - 14 (603) 837-9363 • web site: www.sau36.org YEARS. REASONABLE RATES, VERY tools and internal support mechanisms to guarantee your success. Positions Open Until Filled LOVING, NURTURING, AND EDUCA- EOE TIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. • We offer an above average compensation package that includes guaranteed weekly PLEASE CALL KATHY @ 603-838- draw against commissions, mileage and expense reimbursement, health and dental insur- 1049. ance, paid personal hours and 401k. • Parent company Salmon Press, based in Meredith, operates 11 weekly newspapers from central to northern NH and lends excellent resources to its individual offices. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with an established media company submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 B14 COÖS COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY 11, 2011 •••