www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com SERVING THE NORTH COUNTRY SINCE 1889 [email protected] 122ND YEAR, 5TH ISSUE LITTLETON, N.H., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 75¢ (USPS 315-760) Gionet seeks Attorney General’s counsel By KAYTI BURT representation from the when McLeod allegedly sent inexpedient to legislate, and allegedly sought to have a countersuit against Gionet. [email protected] Attorney General’s office for an email to members of the McLeod saw the assumed McLeod fired from her job as Before becoming speaker CONCORD — The bitter the dispute. House Public Works and facts as a conflict of interest. Executive Director of the of the house late last year, clash between Representative Gionet, a Republican rep- Highways Committee, of When Gionet brought the North Country Home O’Brien served as Gionet’s Edmond Gionet, of Lincoln, resentative from Grafton which Gionet was a part, email to light, pursuing the Consortium – a charge attorney. In November, he and former representative District 3, has been embroiled falsely accusing him of issue in the press, and Gionet denies – McLeod filed SEE GIONET, PAGE A8 Martha McLeod, of in a legal dispute with receiving and unsuccessfully Franconia, is causing a stir in McLeod since last year when trying to get out of a ticket the statehouse as criticism he filed a suit against her for issued by slain Franconia rains down on Speaker of the alleged defamation and Police Cpl. Bruce McKay. The House William O’Brien for intentional or negligent inflic- committee had unanimously supporting former client tion of emotional distress. voted a bill to rename part of Gionet’s action to seek legal The suit was spurred a road in McKay’s memory as Bids for permanent transfer station put on hold By KAYTI BURT The four competitive bids [email protected] Normandeau for municipal waste came BETHLEHEM — The and Casella from two companies: Board of Selectmen stayed a Normandeau Trucking, of decision on how best to move awarded bids Groveton, and Casella Waste forward with the permanent Management, who also oper- transfer station until the town for temporary ates the controversial landfill can voice its opinion at the in town. Both companies bid deliberative session next station for an open top container week. option compactor option. The main dilemma: should selectmen and detailed by Normandeau’s bids came in at the town invest tens of thou- Transfer Department Manager $35,158 and $32,658 for the sands of dollars more in the Gene Grunza at a meeting on year, while Casella’s bids installation of a compactor, Monday addressed both the came in substantially less at which will yield better long- temporary transfer station, $18,980 and $22,580 for the term savings, or wait it out currently located at the high- year. until better times with a sim- way department garage, and Though the compactor pler open top container solu- the permanent transfer sta- option is less expensive on an tion in the meantime. tion, which has yet to be annual basis, it necessitates a The bids, reviewed by the opened on Route 116. SEE TRANSFER STATION, PAGE A8 Eames named to 40 under 40 By Jeff Woodburn was coming to an end, LITTLETON — Jack Eames and his wife reached Eames, a local business a critical fork in the road. entrepreneur, was featured The choice was to continue in the Union Leader to move up the military lad- Monday as one of the state’s der by accepting a promo- most successful young peo- tion to the State ple. For the past 10 years, Department, which would PHOTO BY GEORGE MITCHELL the Union Leader has annu- require considerable ally recognized 40 aspiring amount of travel, or to TEAMWORK people who are under 40 return to Littleton take over Jillian Allaire (flyer) and bases Kaitlyn Horner and Katrien Dexter from Littleton Receation years old. Union Leader the family business. Department's Littleton Leopards stand tall in the Red Carpet Cheerleading Competition held at Littleton President and Publisher The young Eames’ want- High School on Sat. Jan.29. Joseph W. McQuaid said the ed to start a family, so they Jack Eames “40 under 40” recognition chose to forego the glitz of “was and is intended to his service in the U.S. Army Washington, D.C. for showcase and honor those after West Point that he met Littleton’s Main Street. LRH counts successes in the who are contributing so his wife, Victoria, who was When you grow up in the much to life in New an Army Nurse. Eames was North Country, he said, “It’s face of health care uncertainty Hampshire…” first based in Germany easy to take it for granted.” Eames is only one of two where he served as the exec- But he assures, that he’s “so By KAYTI BURT Though it is a difficult side and give instant access north of Plymouth to receive utive officer of one of the fortunate” to live here. “It’s [email protected] time to be in health care with to that information hospital- this recognition. The other is large postal companies and a special place,” he added, LITTLETON — Members the uncertain future of health wide, among other benefits. a State Trooper from Berlin. later he went to Washington and “a wonderful place to of the Littleton Regional care policy, CEO Warren West West also commended the Thirty-nine year old to work in the Pentagon as a raise a family.” The Eames’ Hospital (LRH) community took the opportunity to focus hospital’s staff – from house- Eames manages his families Commander of the Defense now have three children – gathered last Tuesday to cele- not on the struggle of the past keeper to nurse to doctor. various business interests. Courier Service Station. In Ethan, 10, Morgan, 8 and brate the past year and look year, but the successes. While “I see the dedication, the His family has been a fixture 1999, as his five year mili- Carson, 5. ahead to another at LRH’s other hospitals across the caring, and the compassion on Littleton Main Street tary service commitment SEE EAMES, PAGE A8 104th annual meeting. state and country have had to that patients see when they since 1920. A native of go to “Draconian measures” come to our hospital for Littleton, he is the son of Jere to save their facilities, he said, care,” said West. and Yvonne Eames. LRH has been able to focus West said one of his chal- After graduating from on its dreams and plans. lenges and privileges is to Littleton High School, The most visible example recruit new physicians – a Eames won a coveted of this is the completion of task that is made simpler by appointment to West Point the new medical office wing, the positive work environ- and went on to receive a which held its grand opening ment that LRH has. Bachelor of Science degree. in November. The new $12 There is a “small army” of He said he wanted to “get million facility adds 63,000 almost 200 volunteers that out and see what the world square feet to the hospital, also contributes to hospital had to offer.” It was during and harnesses geothermal care at LRH, said West. energy from the ground to “When I look around, heat and cool the building in they’re everywhere,” said a revolutionary system that West. should save the hospital sig- In addition to manning the

nificant energy costs. SEE LRH, PAGE A14 West also pointed to the new health care information system, still being installed throughout the facility. The hospital is investing more than $4.8 million over three years for a system that will SLEIGH RIDE—Students from Lafayette Elementary school going on a sleigh ride in Franconia, recently, allow clinicians to enter real- with "Charlie" driving "Charlie". time data at a patient’s bed-

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C8 A2 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 Local News One teacher Town budget cuts returned to budget estimate level tax rate Board agrees to return teacher to Lakeway Police captain warrant article deemed unenforceable By KAYTI BURT ment, the budget for part- supported by both Bolt and By ART McGRATH ting the alpine ski program, When he first arrived for a [email protected] time workers in the highway Seymour when it was pro- [email protected] which Superintendent tour there was a student LITTLETON — Following department, the budget for posed last year as a cost-sav- LITTLETON — Parents Tommy Stephens said had banging his head on a floor, a final clarification of cuts, part-time workers and over- ing measure by Chief of last week convinced the SAU only five children in it, as which prevented learning the selectmen have more time in the police depart- Police Paul Smith. The 84 school board to return one well as finding a way to from going on in that class- than met the budget com- ment, and the legal budget restructuring did not of the K-6 teachers back into streamline purchases for 610 room. In yet another several mittee’s goal to keep the tax for the Planning Board and increase the number of the $budget which had been Accounts throughout the teachers were dealing with rate level from last year, the Zoning Board of employees at the depart- cut several weeks ago. district. These accounts are another behavioral issue coming in with a tax rate Adjustment. ment, but rather promoted During a meeting last used to purchase paper and prompting the class to be below $8.04. Though the The effectiveness of the from within. Seymour has Tuesday attended by around other items throughout the emptied. estimated tax rate depends plan is also dependent on repeatedly said that she feels 10 members of the public, the district. “There was no learning on the success of new and new fees or fee increases col- it is not the board’s authority board voted unanimously to Stephens said that 5 per- going on there,” Tighe said. increased fees, the selectmen lecting the estimated to micromanage the police return the teacher back into cent could be shaved off Under the stairs Tighe forwent reliance on a peti- amount of additional rev- department and the choice the budget for Mildred C. those accounts. said he heard a dentist’s drill, tioned warrant article to enue – roughly $44,000 in to make personnel decisions Lakeway Elementary School. The savings will also where the Molar Express eliminate the police captain’s police and fire department does not lie with the select- The position had been one of come from reducing a one was performing dental work position. fees. Some of these new fees men. Bolt has supported it as 11 staff members cut from half custodial, -one half play- on students whose families “This is more art than sci- and fee increases were enact- a way to save the town the overall district budget, ground supervisor position cannot afford dental care. ence, it seems like,” said ed by the selectmen earlier money. which included personnel at Lakeway down to part- “I understand why you Selectman Chairman Ron this year, while others need Ultimately, the warrant from guidance, classroom time. have the compassion you Bolt at last Wednesday’s to be approved by the town. article was not included as teachers, and paraprofes- Lakeway Principal Rick do,” Tighe said addressing meeting where the board – Seymour said she was nerv- part of the strategy to keep sionals. Over $1.1 million in Bidgood said he needs the the parents at the meeting. save for Ed Boynton, who ous relying on these esti- the tax rate down. cuts were made to the budg- playground supervision “It reminds me of the socio was absent due to health rea- mates – some of which are “I think the idea that a et in anticipation of a short- more than he needs the cus- economic challenges this sons – met to review the based on precedent, while single warrant article would fall of $1.6 million in educa- todial services. The board town and area face.” warrant, including finalizing others have none – and that drive the budget process is tion funds from the state. directed him and Stephens to Tighe said the position cuts to the proposed budget. she thought that, even if they outrageous, and I hope it Combined with cuts last find a way to arrange the might end up being a behav- The selectmen met the were all approved by the never happens again,” said year, 15 positions had been hours for the part-time posi- ioral specialist rather than a budget committee’s goal of town, it would be safer to Resident Mary Daly, calling cut in the past year. tion. classroom teacher, depend- keeping the tax rate at or estimate half of those rev- the article a “monkey The proposed budget for Board Chairman Art ing on where the need is below last year’s rate of enues. wrench” meant to disrupt this year is $15.5 million. Tighe said he changed his found to be greatest. $8.04 per thousand, elimi- “The answer to your the process. The funds to pay for the mind after visiting the school All other cuts remain in nating $414,510 from the question is the answer you At a meeting Friday, Bolt teacher that was put back in and seeing the tremendous place, including those of the budget through reductions don’t like,” said Connell, stated that should the war- the budget came from cut- need to keep the position. music program, Tighe said. and increased fees, and end- responding to Seymour’s rant article pass, it would not ing with an estimated tax question on how the select- be enforceable, according to rate of $7.88, or $8.03 should men made a decision based town legal counsel, Walter all petitioned warrant article on potential outcomes. Mitchell. The article dele- pass. “There are some assump- gates to a legislative body an The cuts do come at a tions in there.” authority that belongs to the cost, however. One of the more contro- town manager and depart- “Any cut we make, effec- versial assumptions consid- ment head, relayed Bolt. tively, is a reduction in serv- ered was the passage of a Also, the $93,000 reduction ices,” said Town Manager petitioned warrant article that would accompany the Chuck Connell, highlighting that calls for the elimination elimination of the position a reality of the process. of the newly-formed police would not be enforceable, as Reductions include the caption position and $93,000 any changes to the budget elimination of three previ- from the police department would have to be made dur- ously selectmen-supported budget. ing discussion of the budget warrant articles, one of the Both Selectman Marghie warrant article, said Bolt. two annual fire department Seymour and Bolt expressed The town is still waiting drills, the washing of the uncertainty over how they to hear from union represen- Opera House, and a $20,000 could proceed not knowing tatives concerning a request reduction in the welfare whether the police captain that union town workers budget. The selectmen also position will pass until after consider forgoing their plan to reduce the tax rate by the town meeting when their negotiated three percent pay using the undesignated fund reductions will have been raise. The selectmen pro- On Dec.13, the Third New Hampshire Governor’s Summit on High School Graduation took place in balance to fund the only two finalized. Seymour posed a three percent raise Concord. As part of this summit, Jamie Sargent, student at the Lancaster Site of North Country money-appropriating war- expressed confusion over for the non-union workers to Charter Academy (NCCA), was invited to attend to be a member of the youth panel. Lisa Lavoie, rant articles they support, why they were relying so go along with the union Principal of NCCA, was the moderator for this youth panel. Pictured here are Dr. Virginia Barry, should they pass: $28,000 for heavily on a petitioned war- workers, but are hoping a Commissioner of Education, Jamie Sargent (student), Daphne Kenyon, Ph.D., State Board Member a fire department generator rant article at all. reconsideration from the and Fred Bramante, former State Board of Education Chairman. and $35,000 for new town “It’s like suddenly we’re union will stay the across- computers. The reductions using this warrant article to the-board raise that will cost total $318,500. not make cuts we already the town about $60,000. LINCOLN CINEMAS IV The selectmen further cut agreed we were going to The estimated tax rate for (603) 745-6238 the budget by $51,595 chiefly make,” she said. the default budget is $8.05, in Lincoln on Main Street • Exit 32 off I-93 by cutting the legal budget The formation of the or $8.20 should all petitioned Playlist for Feb. 4 - Feb. 10 for the assessing depart- police captain position was warrant articles pass.

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Just Go With It No Strings Attached THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 A3 Local News Courier Almanac Opponents continue to rally The word “I understand why you have the compassion you do. It reminds me of the socio economic challenges this town and area face.” Littleton School against Northern Pass Board Chairman Art Tighe addressing parents at a board meeting last week about their concern for Mildred C. Lakeway Elementary School. By ART McGRATH dent at various meetings Randy Farwell, the owner up balloons at the height of See story page A2. [email protected] about the project throughout of Alpine Adventures in the towers so passerby could BETHLEHEM — the North Country. Lincoln said the theme of a see their potential impact on Upcoming Meetings Opponents of the Northern At last week’s meeting foreign invasion would the landscape; lawsuits; Group: Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Pass power transmission line Executive Councilor Ray appeal to a broad range of debates; bring second home Location: Community Center Heald Room met last Wednesday at North Burton made his opposition to people, including veterans. owners into the fight; and leg- Date: Wednesday, February 2 Country Council (NCC) to the current proposal quite evi- Bob Baker, of Columbia, islative solutions. Time: 4 p.m. strategize how to oppose the dent. reiterated that it is indeed a The group also worked on proposed project. “This is a foreign govern- foreign invasion because not a mission statement, going Group: Ammonoosuc Local River Advisory Committee This will include attending ment owned project that only is the power coming back and forth between a Location: North Country Council, Bethlehem a State Senate committee would pass right over our from Canada but also the vision statement promoting Date: Wednesday, February 2 local wood, hydro and wind company is government local green energy and a state- Time: 4:30 p.m. meeting next Tuesday in Concord to speak against HB generators,” Burton said. owned. ment of opposition to the pro- Special Notice !!! 302, which would modify “This is a serious situation Tom Mullen, of the Owl’s posed project. Date: Saturday, February 5 existing law to allow hydro that will destroy what we Nest Resort in Campton said The latter had the broadest The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:30 to 11 a.m. power to be considered have left—our outdoors recre- that this project was already support among those present renewable energy. ation economy.” ruining him economically. as it could garner the backing Group: Water & Light Commissioners Meeting The House committee Burton had at first not “This project is the most of the widest range of people. Location: Department Conference Room hearing Tuesday is before the opposed the project—which dangerous situation New In addition to those strate- Date: Monday, February 7 would build a 140-mile long Hampshire has faced in the 47 gies, the group is going to Time: 1 p.m. Science, Technology and Energy Committee at the transmission line from the years that I’ve been here,” have a strong presence at the Group: Deliberative Session Legislative Office Building, Canadian border to a convert- Mullen said. “This is a threat SnoDeo, the large snowmo- Location: Littleton High School Cafeteria Room 304 at 1 p.m. er station in Franklin carrying that has effectively put us out bile event in Colebrook in Date: Monday, February 7 The opponents last week at electrical power from large of business.” early March that has contro- Time: 6 p.m. NCC discussed various forms dams in northern Quebec— Because so many business- versially received the spon- their organization might take, but after studying it and hear- es depend on tourism this sorship of Northern Pass, By the numbers: and how broad an umbrella of ing from numerous con- project is viewed as a direct though the club that puts on opponents they would con- stituents has come out against threat to businesses in the the event has vociferously Town Offices: Police: Fire: sider philosophically. Some it. Hydro-Quebec, a company North Country that depend denied supporting the project. Bethlehem (869-3351) Bethlehem (869-5811) Bethlehem (869-2232) opponents of the plan oppose owned by the province of on tourist dollars. Opponents to the project Littleton (444-3996) Littleton (444-7711) Littleton (444-2137) Quebec is the main partner in Some of various strategies will also have a table at the Lisbon (838-6790) Lisbon (838-6712) Lisbon (838-2211) any new right-of-way; others Franconia (823-7752) Franconia (823-8123) Franconia (823-8821) are opposed to transmission the project. agreed upon by the group of 28th annual New Hampshire Lincoln (745-2757) Lincoln (745-2238) Lincoln (745-2344) towers but would not object The theme that this is a for- 30 or so opponents present Farm and Forestry Expo at the Easton (823-8017) Sugar Hill (823-8725) Easton (823-5531) to the lines being buried. Both eign invasion of sorts was include putting up signs near Radisson Hotel in Manchester Bath (747-2454) Bath (787-6222) perspectives have been evi- returned to again and again. the route of the lines, putting this weekend. Landaff (838-6260) Sugar Hill (823-8415) Sugar Hill (823-8468) Lyman (838-5900) Dial 911 for emergencies Selectmen remove NCES Local Libraries negotiation article from warrant •Abbie Greenleaf Memorial (Franconia) (823-8424) •Littleton Public Library (444-5741) By KAYTI BURT •Bethlehem Public Library (869-2409) expanding outside the 51- for at least another decade, about the potential benefits a [email protected] •Lisbon Public Library (838-6615) acre footprint of its Trudeau then the town should benefit town administrator could •Haverhill Library Association (989-5578) BETHLEHEM — The Road Landfill. Others, felt in some way. bring to Bethlehem for years. •North Haverhill Patten Library (787-2542) Board of Selectmen decided the article was unnecessary “They’re going to be here He believes that having •Woodsville Public Library (747-3483) Friday not to propose a war- in its current incarnation as for 10 years. We’re getting a someone at the office all the •Richardson Memorial Library (823-7001) rant article that could have the selectmen are already million tons,” said Ubaldo. time on behalf of the select- opened the door to negotia- authorized to speak with “We might as well get some- men could move issues tions with North Country NCES, as it is a taxpayer in thing from it.” along more quickly and, ulti- Local bestsellers Environmental Services town – as long as the topic of Selectman Mike Culver mately, save the town money Submitted by Jeff Wheeler (Village Book Store) (NCES) for settlement of the discussion is not the legal reiterated the point that he by heading off problems dispute. Monday, the select- does not think the town before they become larger Nonfiction legal dispute it has been men ultimately rejected the needs additional authority to hazards. Fiorentino also 1. “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood “, by Marjane Satrapi embroiled with the town vague article, but decided to speak with NCES, as long as hoped that the expense of 2. “The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything”, over for years. meet again on Friday to the lawsuit does not come paying for the town adminis- by Ken Robinson When Article 16 was 3. “The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood”, potentially reword it. into play. trator would be offset by raised at last Monday’s by Jane Leavy Lovejoy was unable to “I believe that any town, grants he or she could find to selectmen’s meeting, resi- 4. “What to Expect the First Year”, by Heidi Murkoff attend. any select board, can already pay for other projects. 5. “Girl, Interrupted”, by Susanna Kaysen dents voiced enough con- “I just feel like this do that,” said Culver. “That’s “I do think the town could 6. “Cinch! Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches”, cerns about its meaning that by Cynthia Sass shouldn’t be the kind of arti- how I interpret the law.” benefit from having some- Chairman David Lovejoy, cle that is put on in the 11th Though Ubaldo felt the one in the office everyday, I 7. “One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey”, who wrote the article, said by Richard Proenneke and Sam Keith hour without public input,” voters should have a chance just don’t think this is the 8. “States of Grace: Encounters with Real Yankees”, by Edie Clark even he did not fully under- said Resident Seth Goldstein to decide on the issue, the time to put another $60,000 9. “Logging Railroads of New Hampshire's North Country”, stand it. The article read: “To Friday. “It’s not appropriate. matter was dropped without after what we did to the by Bill Gove see if the Town will vote to It’s not right.” a vote. budget,” said Culver, refer- 10. “Where the Great River Rises”, by Rebecca A. Brown allow the Bethlehem Board Selectman Mark One article that was ring to the cuts the board of Selectmen to speak with Fiction Fiorentino argued that the approved would allow the made to keep the increase 1. “Little Bee”, by Chris Cleave NCES over issues of mutual article had nothing to do town to raise and appropri- modest. 2. “Winter in Madrid”, by C.J. Sansom concern.” with negotiations, but rather ate up to $60,000 for a town Additionally, Culver 3. “In the Woods”, by Tana French Some felt that it meant the issues like the acceptance of administrator. Fiorentino, believes that $60,000 for 4. “Dragonfly in Amber”, by Diana Gabaldon selectmen could negotiate a donations. who proposed the article, salary and benefits would 5. “Half Broke Horses”, by Jeannette Walls settlement with NCES over Selectman Rich Ubaldo said he has felt strongly SEE WARRANT, PAGE A8 6. “True Blue”, by David Baldacci the years-long legal dispute expanded on that point, 7. “Spartan Gold”, by Clive Cussler over a town ordinance that arguing that, if the landfill is 8. “Major Pettigrew's Last Stand”, by Helen Simonson Miller’s Winter Lunch Special: 9. “Skipping Christmas”, by John Grisham prevents NCES from going to be accepting waste 10. “True Grit”, by Charles Portis 1/2 Panini Sandwich or Quiche Slice, MAHOOSUC INN Cup of Soup, Cookie & Coffee or Tea! Property Transfers THE PERFECT VENUE FOR A COUNTRY WEDDING Easton THE BARN AT THE MAHOOSUC INN $6.99 PER PERSON w/COUPON 979 Easton Valley Road; land and building; Jean Niece to James Barnes et al; Jan. 10. 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That didn’t turn out so 1536 The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded. well. LETTERS It makes our own problems seem 1653 New Amsterdam - now minor by comparison. Here in the Sharing very much alive New York City - was incor- North Country of New Hampshire, We apologize for the delay in Oxbow 4H Clubs, Church of the one by name but please rest porated. life goes on as usual, with prepara- getting our “Thank Yous” out Nazarene, Harman’s Cheese and assured that in whatever way you tions being made for next week’s there but are pleased to note that Country Store, the girls at Health may have supported the Tri- 1848 The Treaty of deliberative session or town meetings our list of generous donors is and Human Services, the staff of County CAP food pantry, your Guadalupe Hidalgo was longer than it has ever been. This the Green and White Mt Girl gesture was felt and appreciated. signed, ending the Mexican next week. People still go to work, War. children to school. There are concerns past holiday season truly brought Scouts, the staff at the Lafayette We’re located at 241 Main Street in out the best in people and it was Center, Littleton Police Dept., Littleton and can be reached at about town and school budgets and 1870 The Cardiff Giant - sup- even more gratifying to witness Lisbon Lions Club, Littleton Coin 444-6653. Thanks again and we posedly the petrified remains of course jobs in what remains the this in these tough economic Co., North Country Council, NH wish everyone a healthy and pros- worst economic downturn in of a human discovered in times. The spirit of sharing and Crop Hunger Walk, Joan Noyes, a perous 2011. Cardiff, N.Y. - was revealed decades, yet life continues, people go giving is very much alive in our special group from LRH, TJ Maxx, to be nothing more than about their business despite hard- community and no matter how Wal-Mart and the many individu- Sincerely, carved gypsum. ships. We do not have to worry about large or small the contribution, it als and families who personally Pauline Aldrich whether the police and military will all makes a difference to those in contributed in one way or another. and Karen Hoyt 1876 The National League of crack down on political dissent. need. We’re happy to acknowl- Our office was very busy with Tri-County CAP Professional Base Ball Clubs Times are tough but not dangerous. edge Ammonoosuc Community folks dropping by with food, Littleton Outreach was formed in New York. We are an optimistic people and that, Health, Boys and Girls Club of checks and offers of help. We Haverhill, Bob-o-Link and Little regret if we forgot to mention any- 1971 Idi Amin assumed perhaps more than anything, is what power in Uganda following a we are known for around the world. coup. Despite hard times, the resilience Take heart amidst issues that divide of the American people continues to Our North Country is treasured aged PR campaign; Highland Legislature. 1979 Punk rock musician Sid astound and while we have our prob- worldwide for the beauty of its Croft, the commercial develop- Whatever side of the issues you Vicious of the Sex Pistols lems, looked at in the large perspec- mountains, lakes and streams. Our ment/gravel pit with a potential fall on, this Friday, you can take died of a drug overdose at tive, we are fortunate, especially in small rural towns are a peaceful impact on several towns; a race heart by watching a powerful and age 21. haven where neighbors help track that will affect the quiet heartwarming documentary the North Country. 1990 South African President neighbors, children thrive in safe neighborhoods of three towns and called “Picture This”, about how F.W. de Klerk lifted a ban on communities with old Yankee val- a treasured Lake; and of course, the citizens of Hardwick, Mass., the African National ues, and people of all ages enjoy the 51 acre commercial landfill in worked together to protect the Congress and promised to Letters policy the bounties of nature. We are Bethlehem that sits on a giant area resources and character of their free Nelson Mandela. united in the pride we share in this aquifer and is polluting ground- town for themselves and all who The Courier welcomes letters to the edi- place we call home. water that flows into the come after them. It’s a cautionary 1997 The government tor and guest columns that are focused on But there are many issues that Ammonoosuc River. tale and a good one, with many released statistics showing local news and events, as well as other divide us, not only in Bethlehem, We are witnessing an ominous parallels the citizens of Bethlehem deaths from AIDS fell by issues important to community residents. but in Littleton and its many sur- and growing trend that threatens and our surrounding towns will almost half during the first Letters must be of community interest, rounding towns. to overwhelm and undermine our recognize. This 25-minute docu- half of 1997, a decrease thought inspiring, valid, civil, opinionat- Many stories dominate the local natural resources and quality of mentary will be shown on attributed to increased use of ed, in good taste and not libelous. news and the pages of this news- life. Channel 2 at 8:30, 1:30, and 5:30. powerful combinations of In the interest of space, please keep let- paper. These include the Northern The governmental powers You won’t want to miss it! medicines. ters to 300 words or less and 500 words or Pass Power Project, developed downstate proclaim their love for less for guest columns. The Courier under the radar for two years to our North Country, but their ears Sincerely, 2004 Deadly ricin was dis- covered in offices used by reserves the right to edit letters for length trample everyone’s back yard and are tuned to powerful lobbyists David A. Wood only now popped on us as a pack- who set up shop in the halls of the Bethlehem Senate Majority Leader Bill and clarity and to decide which letters Frist. will appear on the opinion page. include your name and phone number (before the Response to Mary Daly 2007 The world's leading cli- text of the letter) for verification. Mrs. Daly, I have read your pletion of my tour of duty. With families of their own. I hope that mate scientists said global Anonymous letters will not be printed. most recent comments of “kicking four children and a wife I found it you will someday share the expe- warming has begun, is "very The Letters to the Editor feature is not the can down the road” and “room almost impossible to find housing, rience of the pride that I do for likely" caused by humans a battleground for repeated arguing temperature IQs,” and find it hard but found a few natives (two to be being able to see a third generation and will be unstoppable for between opposing parties. Rebuttals are to believe that you are writing exact) that would help me find a live here. centuries. welcome, but successive volleys are not. such negative thoughts and opin- home I could afford. I worked in a As I will be 74 years old this 2008 French President The opinions expressed in letters or ions about a town that I have I small shoe shop while raising our February, I sit here today with no Nicolas Sarkozy and former columns are solely the opinion of the lived in for 74 years. family in a town in which I was a retirement or healthy 401 K plan. I supermodel Carla Bruni author and not necessarily the opinion of I am not a politician and do not community member. It wasn't am just a simple family man that were married at the presi- the staff or editor of The Courier. go to the meetings. I was born until the mid 70s that we were able has worked with his hands his dential Elysee Palace. The deadline for letters is Monday at 9 here. I went to school here. The to have two vehicles. Our children whole life and is so darn proud of a.m. and there is a limit of two letters or only time I have left town, was to went to our fine Littleton School the town that I have been able to 2009 Hillary Rodham Clinton guest columns per month per author. serve in the United States Air system and three of them were live in, raise my children in and was sworn in as U.S. secre- Force, but moved back upon com- able to stay in the area and create SEE LETTER, PAGE A5 tary of state. 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MORE LETTERS Laleme asks for your support I am running for a seat we have an ongoing law- to fix and update these on the Select Board as I feel suit with no end in sight, as things? strongly that our governing either side’s victory will be In 2007 the Town records Board needs to be able to appealed by the other again were not even suitable for not only tell us how much and again. Let’s be sure we an audit, we overspent the they have spent but where, are on solid legal ground budget in 2008 and 2010, how, and why it was spent. before investing another $2 and monies were moved In 2006, the Town’s por- million plus dollars. Can around between the gener- tion of the Tax Rate was you afford this to continue al funds and special rev- $3.86, this year it’s $7.79. over the next 10 years? enue accounts for cash flow On a $200,000 house that The Town built a new purposes---very likely in translates into $786 of addi- Transfer Station—good violation of the Statutes tional taxes over the last idea? Well, we have spent that regulate these four years. Can you afford approximately $175,000 to accounts. a continued rate trend like $200,000 and it is not What if, instead we try this? In 2002 we appropri- usable. I have to approxi- to fix what we can afford, ated $45,000 in legal fees, mate as the Town is unable live within our budgets and this year the Board of to give me any costs prior work toward making the Selectmen will ask for to 2010. Town more prosperous and $224,000. Keep in mind that Bethlehem has beautiful affordable for families to we have overspent this views, clean air and water. live here? budget almost every year. We also have highway I ask for your support in Our Planning Board spent equipment too dangerous working for Bethlehem. close to $29,000 this year, for the employees to use, Vote on Tuesday, March 8th mostly on Muchmore malfunctioning office at the Town Hall from 8 Energy, which in the end equipment putting our a.m. to 7 p.m. Thank you. got its permit. How much employees behind, and legal advice does it take to computers now so slow Sandy Laleme say yes, to meet the Town that paper and pen might Bethlehem Zoning laws? In addition be faster. Can we afford not

LETTER Some of the comments may arise to the select you make are not helpful to board. However, I must (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A4) the overall well being of the always remember that pay taxes, in those 74 years, community. It only leaves everyone has a right to I can never recall someone me wondering how all of his/her opinion, but some- having the nerve to ques- the fine Littleton residents times Mrs. Daley, they are tion the IQ of another citi- ever got along without you, better kept to yourseIf. zen in public or allege that Mrs. Daley, as long as we the three generations of my did before you moved here. Trevor Champagne, COURTESY PHOTO family have “kicked the can It seems like you always Littleton "First time on skis and loving it!" down the road" in reference have an answer to any to infrastructure. problem or situation that BRETTON WOODS––Boys and Girls Club of the North Country (BGCNC) member Sara G and her moth- er, Cinnamon, were among 130 skiers and riders enjoying free skiing at Bretton Woods on a recent Sunday. This is the fifth year that the ski area gave lift tickets, equipment rentals and lessons to all New Hampshire Boys and Girls Club members and chaperons. The temperature was low but spirits high at this annual event arranged by Barbara Langworthy of local Boys and Girls Club of the North Country Annual trade show with the Bretton Woods management. moves to new site LITTLETON — A new April 1 will receive 10 per- improvement specialists and location and both indoor cent off of their site rental vendors that showcase envi- Local races draw old and outdoor spaces high- total. ronmentally friendly home light the big changes for the The expo will once again products. Seventh Annual Littleton feature great raffles and give- Registration forms are and new faces Area Chamber of Commerce a-ways, while the Elks will available at the Littleton (LACC) Trade Expo & Home be selling food items. Area Chamber of Commerce By KAYTI BURT Running for the trustee of are Christopher Brooks, Show to be held April 29-30. “This new setting gives us office, online at www.littlet- [email protected] the trust fund position is Marie “Tinker” Stevenson, The show will be held at still great exposure on Route onareachamber.com, or by e- NORTH COUNTRY — incumbent Stan Fillion. and Amy Deventhal. Roland the Littleton Elks Lodge on 302, along with a warm, mail at info@littlet- The deadline for filing for Patricia Cowles, Marcie Shick is ending his current Route 302 in Bethlehem and comfortable locale for our onareachamber.com. candidacy has passed, and Hornick, Tom Loughlin, and term this year. have 30 indoor spaces avail- vendors and event atten- The Littleton Area Littleton will have only one Richard Friz will be running Alan Jackson and John able for vendors to set up dees,” Stearns added. Chamber of Commerce is a contested race this local elec- to return to their library Stevenson are both running their displays, as well as up There will be a multitude non-profit organization that tion season: the office of trustee seats. Tom Odell will as incumbents for the two to 12 outdoor spots. of businesses and individu- strives to work with both selectmen. Incumbent be looking to remain as one trustee of the trust fund posi- “After talking to vendors als displaying their products members and the communi- Selectmen Ed Boynton will of the three park commis- tions – for three and one-year and evaluating last year’s and services. Past exhibitors ty on social and economic be vacating his seat, and two sioners for another three-year terms, respectively. trade show, we felt it was in have included everyone development. For more will face off for the three-year term. Clare Brown is running the best interest of the partic- from bank representatives, information, please contact term – both bringing experi- Bethlehem candidates uncontested for the three- ipants and Chamber to have real estate agents and the Littleton Area Chamber ence in public office. There are five candidates year position of cemetery the event indoors as the Pampered Chef consultants of Commerce at 603-444- Throwing his hat back into vying for the two selectmen trustee, which she currently North Country weather can to green builders, party 6561, www.littlet- the ring is local businessman that will be left vacated when holds. be unpredictable,” said rental businesses, home onareachamber.com. Bill Latulip, who was defeat- Mark Fiorentino and Rich There are three library LACC Executive Director ed by current Selectmen Ubaldo finish their three-year trustee positions open for Chad Stearns. “We’d like to Chair Ron Bolt in 2009 after a terms. The candidates are three-year terms. Leonard thank the Home Depot for year of holding public office. Gerald Blanchard, Harold Grubbs, Alan Strell, Douglas hosting and partnering on Latulip owns Mountain Friedman, Sandy Lelame, Harman, and Daniel Tucker the show the last few years Firewood Kilns, of Littleton, David Van Houten, and are running for the spot, and extend appreciation to with his wife, which sells fire- Maurice Stebbins. which will be vacated by the Elks Lodge for their hos- wood and alternative energy Running for Planning Grubbs, Strell, and Harman. pitality for the upcoming heating products. Board for a three-year term There are two library show.” Running against Latulip is are Harold Friedman, Andrea trustee positions open for The Chamber is also offer- Mike Gilman, a former state Bryant, and Patrick Doughty. two-year terms, for which ing vendors and early bird representative. Gilman, who Bryant and Maurice Stebbins current trustees Russell registration discount this works at the Littleton branch are ending their current Bonnevie and Ben Woo will year. Those who register by of the New Hampshire terms this year. run. Department of Employment Running for the Zoning Security, served three terms Board for a three-year term in the House of Representatives – two as the chairman of the Labor, Industry and Rehabilitation Committee – and has served on the Grafton County Executive Committee. The “Reach 4 the Starz” Theatre A Reader’s Theatre Program Registration Grades 3-6 Friday, February 4th • 4:00-6:00 Saturday, February 5th • 10:00-12:00 at the Methodist Church Parish Hall 18 Pleasant St., Littleton, N.H.

Registration Fee: $20 Tuition: $60 (6wk program) For more information, call Director - Diana Godin at 444-3400 A6 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 Police & Court / Local News Conduct after accident DCI, Inc. to pay DES fine

By KAYTI BURT site evaluation, and DCI “The majority of the vio- leads police blotter [email protected] was unable to provide lations listed above stem LISBON - DCI, Inc. has records showing that it had from the Company’s failure By ART McGRATH was arraigned Jan. 25. arraigned Feb. 22. been fined $3,900 by the conducted annual inspec- to keep records, as required [email protected] Brandi Knapp, 35, Lisbon, Charlotte Ingerson, 37, Department of tions on the air pollution by the Permit, on a consis- LITTLETON – A woman was arrested on Meadow Littleton, was arrested on a Environmental Services control equipment for the tent basis,” stated the letter from Bartlett faces three Street Jan. 22 for drunken warrant Jan. 18 on Kittridge (DES) in administrative fees primary boiler. They were of deficiency. “DES requests counts of conduct after an driving. She was released on Lane. She was released on for violating the state’s Air unable to provide monthly that the Company comply accident for a Jan. 18 inci- $500 bail and is to be $500 bail and is to be Toxic Control Act. Alleged records outlining the type with all future recordkeep- dent. arraigned Feb. 22. arraigned March 1. violations by the furniture of fuel burned in each fuel- ing and reporting obliga- Gwendolyn Rober, 39, Jeremy Smith, 25, Danielle Brigham, 23, manufacturer, located on burning device or of the tions contained in the was arrested Jan. 18 on Littleton, was arrested Jan. Lyndonville, Vt., was arrest- South Main Street in hours of operation for fuel- Permit.” Kittridge Lane on a warrant 20 on Maple Street for crimi- ed on a warrant Jan. 18 on Lisbon, center around air burning or coating devices. DCI addressed the issues for three counts of conduct nal trespass and acts prohib- Kittridge Lane. She was pollutant emissions and This information was also and was given its current after an accident. She was ited. He was released on released on $500 bail and is accompanying record keep- not available on DCI’s permit in 2004, following released on $350 bail and $700 bail and is to be to be arraigned Feb. 22. ing from 2005 to 2007. annual emission reports. the issuance of the letter. “Compliance with DCI has not admitted to DCI has been in opera- recordkeeping and report- the violations, but has tion since 1975, and special- ing requirements is neces- agreed to pay $3,900 in izes in manufacturing fur- Dead cats found in sary for DES to be able to administrative fees, $500 of niture for residence halls, as determine a facility’s com- which has been suspended well as government agen- pliance with air pollutant by DES on the condition of cies, according to its web- limits that protect the committing no violations site. The company, which woman’s living room health of the state’s resi- for the next two years. started out with three dents,” said DES DCI was also cen- employees, now boasts LITTLETON – A Lyman, was found guilty of A second charge of crimi- Commissioner Thomas sured by DES in 2004 with a more than 200 and though Bethlehem woman was drunken driving for a Dec. nal trespass was placed on Burack in a statement letter of deficiency that out- it is headquartered in New found guilty of animal cruel- 21 incident in Littleton. She file without a finding. released last week by the lined problems found dur- Hampshire, has factories in ty for leaving the bodies of was fined $620 and lost her Leah Dugan, 28, West environmental control ing a 2003 inspection. North Carolina and her dead cats in her living license for nine months. Addison, Vt., was found agency. Issues included a lack of California and a sawmill in room. Betsy Aron, 56, guilty of shoplifting at In July of 2008, a DES permitting, fees paid, and Vermont. Jessica LaFlam, 24, was Cambridge, Mass., had a Aylakai in Littleton on Jan. inspector conducted an on- documentation. found guilty of two counts warrant issued for her arrest 19 and was fined $372. of cruelty to animals for not for failing to appear to She was also found guilty taking care of two cats which answer a charge of criminal of shoplifting at Lahout’s in were found dead in her liv- trespass and littering during Littleton on Jan. 22 and was ing room on Pleasant Street, a Nov. 30 incident in Easton. sentenced to 90 days in jail, Dec. 10. She was fined $500 David Costa, 27, 60 days of which were sus- Make financial fitness a for each charge, with $250 Whitefield, was found guilty pended. suspended, on condition she of driving after the suspen- A charge of breaching the pay $222 restitution to sion of his license on I-93 in conditions of her bail was goal for the New Year Lancaster Animal Hospital Littleton Dec. 18 and was placed on file without a for cremating the corpses. fined $620. finding. LITTLETON –– better money management cutting costs at the grocery Richard J. Hayes, 59, Katrina O’Donnell, 21, Lindsay Lavoie, 22, During the holidays skills that can help put them store and much, much more! Bethlehem, was found guilty Gorham, was found guilty of Littleton, was found guilty many consumers overex- on the path to decreasing The cost for this course is of driving after his license driving after the suspension of simple assault for alleged- tend themselves as a mat- debt and increasing only $20 per household and had been suspended for a of her license while in ly pushing Gerald Boyce in ter of tradition. While we resources, creating more every participant will drunken driving conviction Bethlehem on Jan. 3 and was Littleton on Aug. 23. She pledge to get physically financially fit New receive a free credit report. after a June 4 incident in fined $310. was fined $500, $300 of fit each New Year, con- Hampshire consumers Extreme Money Makeover Bethlehem. He was sen- Kip Robinson, 31, Lisbon, which were suspended. sumers would also bene- throughout the year. provides the motivation and tenced to seven days in jail, was found guilty of criminal Dennis Meeks, 32, fit from becoming finan- U.S. households carry an tools to finally take control of was fined $500 (suspended) trespass for an Aug. 22 inci- Lisbon, was found guilty of cially fit as well. This average of $8,700 in credit your personal finances. and was ordered to get an dent in Lisbon. Robinson simple assault for a July 25 year, give yourself and card debt, according to the Space is limited and pre-reg- Interlock device installed on was fined $500, $250 of incident in Lisbon. He was your loved ones the gift Federal Reserve. Financial istration is required. 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NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 A7 Local News County continues to look for solutions to water tank problem By KAYTI BURT roughly 20 fire departments would have used gravity to ments’ abilities to control Oakes explained that the own. The current system, [email protected] and 350,000 gallons of water feed into the hydrant system, potential fires at the Grafton EPA measure levels based on which requires Woodsville NORTH HAVERHILL — to extinguish. The efforts was a much less expensive County complex, said Oakes. the average of four readings Water and Light to manually Grafton County’s water tank effectively sapped county option and much easier to Since the tank was considered per year. Often, during the switch on and off the valve continues to cause problems resources, and officials maintain, but the decision was part of a privately owned summer when elevated water turning over the water in the in only its second year of use, became nervous about the complicated by the announce- water redistribution system, temperature necessitates more tank costs the county $350 per while the executive committee capability of the water system ment of the county jail project. Oakes and his assistant main- chlorination, the reading may month. Oakes also said the works to find an affordable to extinguish fires that might The jail significantly increased tenance superintendent were be above acceptable levels, but existing method is not a long- solution to water quality spread quicker. At the time, the water demand, and made trained by the Department of averaged with the other three term solution, as the valve issues. the complex was served by the installation of a county Environmental Services to readings, they remain below was not meant to exercised “We spent $1 million dol- only an 8-inch water main water tank a more viable maintain it. the limit, explained Oakes. that often. lars on this tank and, like any from Woodsville Water and option. It was Oakes who first However, this is going to The geophysical survey taxpayer, we’re not happy it’s Light that was only capable of Construction of a 360,000- noticed that the tank was not change in 2013 so that one will focus on three areas not working,” said Grafton 650 to 700 gallons per minute, gallon tank began in the fall of turning over its contents reading that exceeds a limit across the street from the tank County Maintenance said Oakes. The average fire 2008 with Natgun, a maker of quickly enough. The will be cause for action. that were pinpointed in an Superintendent Jim Oakes. truck can pump 1500 to 2000 wire-wound concrete tanks, Environmental Protection Following last summer’s earlier study as potential drill The Grafton County gallons per minute. heading up the project. Agency (EPA) recommends elevated readings, the county sites. The study will not be Executive Committee voted 7- “First of all, we wanted to Woodsville Water and Light that all water be turned over shocked the tank and asked commenced until spring 2 last week to encourage the identify the problem,” said was originally on board to in five days or less. The tank Woodsville Water and Light to when the ground thaws out. county commissioners to Oakes. have ownership of the tank was turning over about six use a gate valve near the tank Oakes said between the study, move forward with a geo- So, the county brought in a upon completion, but backed inches per day. At twenty feet, to force draw downs of the a permitting process, the ques- physical survey to determine fire engineer who identified out over the winter. The tank it was not meeting that tank. The valve is open and tions of funding, actual pro- the feasibility of drilling wells. the dairy barn – situated close was filled in April of 2009, and requirement. Subsequent shut four times a week, which duction of water from wells The decision comes after a to the county nursing home – completely finished the fol- sampling within the tank does not cause a complete could be two or three years year and a half of water quali- as the structure with the great- lowing July. revealed elevated disinfectant turn over of the tank every down the road, should the ty concerns related to the new est fire load, or combustible From a firefighting per- by-products, which comes as five days, but institutes as a county decide to move in that water tank. material. The engineer pro- spective, the tank drastically a result of chlorine sitting in stop-gap measure until a more direction. The plan to build a water posed installing a pump sta- improved pressure – water water for too long. If by-prod- permanent and effective solu- “The delegation is very tank came into being five tion or a fire pond to quell can be dispensed at between ucts break down long enough, tion can take its place. divided about looking into years ago after a fire at the county concerns. 2100 to 2300 gallons per they can eventually become The county is pursuing two this option,” said Oakes. Grafton County barn took The fire pond, which minute – and local fire depart- carcinogenic. As a system that options: $80,000 to $90,000 for “There are some who are draws from source water (the the installation of an automat- vehemently against it, and Ammonoosuc River), ic butterfly valve that could would like to see the money Woodsville Water and Light control the bacteria problem stuck into a butterfly valve needs to chlorinate more or $790,000 for the develop- fund.” A bookworm’s delight heavily than one that draws ment of a well system. The The water tank supplies Littileton Public Library from groundwater. former would mean maintain- water to those who live and Memorial Fund and the book The library now has “They had elevated issues ing a relationship with work at the Grafton County “Button Up” by Susan Beals to begin with,” said Oakes, Woodsville Water and Light, complex, to Hatchland Farms, almost all of the 2010 tax was purchased from the forms that we usually receive. “and, of course, became much while the latter would mean and to roughly 50 customers Marion Allen Memorial worse with our tank.” the county striking out on its beyond the complex. We are still waiting for the Fund. 1040 forms and booklets to The following books were arrive. Call the library at 444- recently added to the adult 5741 to inquire if the materials fiction collection: “The It’s you need have been received. Sentry” by Robert Crais; “In “Mise-En-Scene,” the sec- Too Deep” by Jayne Anne Our ond program in the Saturday Krentz; “Damage” by John Art in the Library series, is on Lescroart; “Inner Circle” by Feb. 5 in the Corey Children’s Brad Meltzer; “Tick Tock” by Room. In a theatrical per- Barss presented the children’s James Patterson, “Strategic formance, the background books, “Bone! Tall Tales” by Moves” by Stuart Woods; “A scenery helps tell the story. Jeff Smith and “Tell the Truth, Lonely Death” by Charles Design the background CRAZY EIGHTS B.B. Wolf” by Judy Sierra. Todd and “Lake of Dreams” scenery for a favorite story, or Karen Zumbrunn presented by Kim Edwards. Look a story you wrote yourself. the library a subscription to Drop in any time from 11 a.m. for our “The Christian Science Bradford Public Library flyer in to 3 p.m. in the Corey Monitor” and “The Best On the First Wednesday of your Children’s Room. This pro- Nature Photography.” the month, from 6-8 p.m., get mail! gram is free and open to the Gwen How presented a free training and assistance MANY MORE public and is sponsored by subscription to “The Week.” on how to download and the Angela Hall Memorial DEALS IN OUR FLYER Jane Kiefer and Dr. and Mrs. work with a variety of online AND STORE! Fund. Mark Leheda made dona- resources. Bring your laptop Toddler Tales in on tions to the Butch Smith or use one of the library’s HURRY IN! SALE PRICES END 2/21/11 Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Memorial Fund. Louise computers. and PreSchool Story Time is Bregou and Dr. Jill Blumberg Upcoming programs: Feb. on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 9:30 made a donation to the Jane 2, Genealogy Online; March a.m. Join Steffaney in the G. Levy Memorial Fund. 2, Skype; April 6; Google Talk Corey Children’s Room for Bertha Knapp made a dona- and Voice and May 4, Listen stories, fingerplays, music tion in memory of Marianne Up Vermont audio and and crafts. Harriman. 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Gionet’s new the Democrats’ part to divert speaker and divert the Barnes. “My client is a pri- for actions that Attorney General’s office that counsel, Ed Mosca, who also the Republican agenda. Republicans’ plans – some- vate citizen. [Gionet] wasn’t Representative Gionet com- Gionet’s legal defense should works part-time as house “O’Brien and our party are thing Gionet doesn’t think trying to harm her because mitted on his own time.” be covered by the state under counsel, has appealed the trying to focus on trying to will happen. she was a Democrat.” Ultimately, the Executive RSA 99-D:2, which states that decision on his behalf. create jobs and detract taxes, “He’s doing a terrific job Regardless, Barnes dis- Council has the power to current and former public “At all relevant times, and they’re trying to distract as a speaker,” he said. agrees with Gionet and his uphold or overturn the officials have the right to seek Petitioner was a State from that,” said Gionet, While many – including legal counsel’s reasoning. Attorney General’s initial legal counsel, or compensa- Representative,” states adding that the House is in a Gionet – are presenting this “I think it’s shocking that finding. It meets today to tion for legal counsel, from Gionet’s petition for time of unrest as legislators as a partisan issue, McLeod’s Representative O’Brien and decide the issue. the Attorney General for defense/indemnification to struggle to make up the lawyer, Ken Barnes, argues Attorney Mosca and claims brought against them the governor and executive “seeking equitable relief or council. compacted. ground. $420 per month, and All Metal claiming damages for the McLeod is not making TRANSFER STATION The companies both The selectmen made a tem- Recycling for scrap metal at a negligent or wrongful acts” claims against Gionet as a (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) offered bids for single stream porary decision of approving revenue of $105 per gross ton. for actions committed “while private citizen, argues open top containers for the Normandeau’s open contain- Normandeau has been han- acting within the scope of Mosca, but as a public offi- number of one-time fees asso- recycling contract. er bid, but will look to see how dling the municipal waste at official duty for the state and cial. Mosca points to ciated with installation. The Normandeau offered an open much it will cost if the waste is the temporary station, but that such acts were not wan- McLeod’s claims of viola- purchase and installation of top container option for $5,875 brought to the Trudeau land- Casella beat out Earley, who ton or reckless.” This is the tions of state and civil rights three-phase power and the for the year and Casella an fill – something Normandeau has handling the recycling, statute Gionet invokes when as examples of this, saying installation of a concrete pad open top container for $5,254. said was definitely an option. with a much lower bid. requesting counsel for the that a private citizen can’t for the compactor could cost Normandeau also offered an “I think if you really, really Ubaldo cast the only dis- civil claims brought against deprive someone else of state anywhere between $39,000 to option of a self-contained break down these bids, you’re senting vote in the approval of him by McLeod, and for the or federal rights. This point $49,000, estimated town offi- compactor, which would going to see some pretty close Normandeau for the munici- reimbursement of the legal seems to be the crux of cials. This option could end up include all the installation numbers here,” said pal waste contract, which fees associated with the filing Gionet’s petition, and simul- costing even less annually as costs associated with the Selectman Mark Fiorentino, Grunza advocated for based of the petition. taneously the weak point for the container would quite pos- municipal compactors. highlighting the fact that on its past performance for the The Attorney General critics of it. sibly be needed to be dumped Nightingale Hauling, of Normandeau’s higher bid is town. The other bidder was denied the request, saying Democrats lead the cru- less frequently. Estimates on Lisbon, offered a bid of $612, higher because they would Casella, and Selectman Rich that Gionet was acting out- sade against O’Brien, claim- how long it would take for the but because of a lack of detail haul waste to a facility farther Ubaldo felt the selectmen side his duties as a public ing that the request is unethi- town to earn back the installa- and an exorbitant bid of hun- than the Trudeau Road land- should consider negotiating official, and that all the cal and that funds should not tion expenses ranged from five to 13 years. dreds of thousands for the fill. with Casella to work out a In addition to costing sig- municipal waste contract, the The selectmen plan to gath- much cheaper deal. nificantly less in its first year, selectmen did not consider it. er more precise information “I think it’s pretty silly that the open top container option Selectman Chairman David on that matter, as well as how we’re going to sit around and does not tie the town down Lovejoy said he was hesitant much it would cost to install look at a budget for $60,000 for like the five-year lease of the to award a five-year contract the compactor, and how long two days a week to bring our compactor. However, there is for a compactor, and spend it will take to earn back those waste up to Berlin,” said the issue of finding a way to that much money, while con- expenditures, before Ubaldo, adding that the board adequately cover the contain- cerns about the drivability into Monday’s deliberative ses- was “skirting around the er when it is not in use to pre- the transfer station exist. The sion. truth.” vent water and snow buildup selectmen are hoping that the The selectmen did award The landfill is going to be and to keep animals out. Also, ground will stabilize once the temporary station con- bringing waste in for another the open top container would enough trucks drive over it, tracts to Normandeau for 10 years, said Ubaldo, and the need to dumped more fre- but excess water could lead to municipal waste at $1,161 per town should try to at least get quently as the trash is not trucks sinking into the month, Casella for recycling at something out of it.

Jax, Jr. Cinema the state’s Being a successful entre- bility and finally integrity. EAMES only fully digital cinema. 3- preneur requires hard work, “Doing the right thing,” he (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) D, he said, makes watching a drive and vision, but he said added, “when no one is movie, like “looking at it the most important qualities looking.” Eames, with a small staff, from inside a cube. It’s so are responsibility, accounta- oversees a movie theatre, vivid.” He says the competi- motel, and over 100 residen- tion for entertainment is tial and commercial units great and changing quickly. “but we’re all concerned spread over seven buildings. “You can’t go to a more WARRANT They own some of about the money.” modern movie theatre,” he (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3) Littleton’s most prominent said. This investment also The selectmen voted 3-1 historic buildings including opens up the possibility of not be enough to get a quali- to recommend the article, the Solomon, Tilton Opera many other kinds of venues fied town administrator. with Culver casting the dis- and Harrington Blocks. from live concerts to sport- Fiorentino disagreed, say- senting vote. Eames displays an opti- ing events. ing this is more than a start- “So, really, it’s your mistic spirit and despite the ing teacher gets, for example, Eames is also proud of choice,” said Ubaldo, economic slump, he sees opening the Exit 41 Travel and that in this economy, it addressing the audience. “down turns as a time to Inn and within one year rais- might be enough. sure things up.” He recently ing the occupancy rate from “I mean, we all think it’s a “Do you want to spend the invested $100,000 to make zero to 83 percent. good idea,” said Ubaldo, money?” CASS INSURANCE INC. ‘Nanc’ & Michelle CUTTING EDGE IN QUALITY AND DEPENDABILITY PO Box 406 • Newport, Vermont 05855 PERSONAL AUTOS, WORKMAN’S COMP. GENERAL LIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT HOMEOWNERS, SNOWMOBILES, ATVS 603-823-9969 Franconia, NH 802.334.6944-Work SSPRINGPRING C CLEANUPLEANUPS •• LAWNLAWN MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE 802.334.6934-FAX WHAT IS TREE & LBRUSHANDSC WORKAPING S• ESNOWRVICE SPLOWING [email protected] RESPITE CARE?

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LITTLETON — For many usage. Victorian building, using a tight building envelope with able. Heating oil consump- Capital Improvement years, Ammonoosuc When ACHS sought thermal imaging camera and state of the art insulation, new tion was reduced by 50 per- Program (CIP) grant. A sepa- Community Health Services’ advice and input as they tack- blower door technology to windows and doors, and a cent, from 2,458 gallons in the rate ARRA Facility (ACHS) building at 202 led this project, they turned to determine the places where new roof,” said Edward 2008-2009 heating season to Investment Program (FIP) Cottage Street was drafty and their volunteer Board of drafts entered the building Shanshala, ACHS’s Chief 1,224 gallons for the 2009- grant is providing funding cold in the winter and too Directors for strategic think- and where heat was escaping. Executive Officer. “This 2010 heating season. The dol- for the ACHS building expan- warm in the summer. Today, ing. Board member Bob “Energy audits are so resulted in a 50 percent lars saved are being directly sion currently underway at thanks to a targeted energy Tortorice, owner of Building valuable,” said Tortorice. “I decrease in the volume of oil invested back into ACHS’s the Littleton office. improvement program, Alternatives, Inc. and was able to identify the cold required to heat the building mission driven activities or Bob Tortorice has over employees and patients are Alternative Energy Audits in spots, and once I had that and the provision of a care the acquisition of needed 30 years of green building comfortable and enjoy an Franconia, was able to offer information I was able to rec- delivery environment that is equipment, said Shanshala. experience. For information improved quality of life in the expert advice on energy ommend where insulation more comfortable for patients The energy improve- about Building Alternatives, building. Best of all, the ener- audits, energy efficiency and and other improvements and staff to receive and deliv- ment project was accom- Inc. and Alternative Energy gy efficient improvements retrofitting. Tortorice con- were needed.” er primary preventive health- plished through funds from Audits, call 823-5100 or go to have resulted in a 50 percent ducted a thorough energy “At this point the facility care.” an American Recovery and www.buildingalternatives. reduction in heating fuel audit of the 100-year-old was renovated to create a Savings were consider- Reinvestment Act (ARRA) com. Does the surface of clay interest you more than the formation?

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LANCASTER––Homeow owners to cut home energy Resource Group (SERG), the resources of the North energy saving methods that that is open to the public can ners can find the best avail- costs through all available Plymouth Area Renewable Country Home Builders are most widely recom- be found at able building materials and means. Included is a myth Energy Initiative (PAREI), Association, with many fine mended today. More infor- http://www.NorthCountry professionals at the North buster slideshow and free and the NH Community trades able to help local mation about this free Feb. 5, HomeBuilders.org. Country Home Expo in educational resources Action Agencies and with homeowners implement the 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. program Lancaster on Saturday, Feb. including a video of do-it- funding from the 5. The free Saturday expo yourself projects. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and seminar will start at 11 North Country Home Reduction Fund of the N.H. Franconia skating party and book sale a.m. at the Lancaster Motor Builders is proud host this Public Utilities Commission, Inn, in downtown Lancaster. seminar that was developed N.H. Charitable Foundation, FRANCONIA — Enjoy rented at the Franconia Winter evenings! The book A special guest presenter through grants from the Jane’s Trust and N.H. Winter in the North Sports Shop on Main Street sale will be held in the base- will be the highly acclaimed Clean Air-Cool Planet and Housing Finance Authority. Country! The Franconia in Franconia. ment of the library. Button Up New Hampshire the New England Carbon The excellent seminar will Heritage Museum is hosting The Friends of the Abbie This event is sponsored program, with the latest Challenge, in partnership complement the on hand its annual Skating Party on Greenleaf Public Library will by the Franconia Heritage information for N.H. home- with the Sustainable Energy showcase of builder Saturday Feb. 19, from noon be holding a book sale on the Museum and Abbie to 4 p.m. at the Franconia same day during the same Greenleaf Library. For more Town Rink. The outdoor hours. This book sale is a information, please contact skating rink has recently major fund raiser for the the Franconia Heritage Learn how to track animals been refurbished and has a library, so when you get Museum at 823-5000, her- nice warming hut. There chilled skating, plan to get itagemuseum@myfair- will be music to skate by. some great books at great point.net or Abbie Greenleaf in the wild, tonight 7 p.m.. Hot cocoa and cookies will bargains (prices 50 cents to Library at 823-8424, be provided. Skates may be $1) to while away the long [email protected]. BETHLEHEM — The oversees a variety of research Bretzfelder Park is managed Society for the Protection of initiatives related to bear. In in cooperation with the town New Hampshire Forests and addition to his bear duties, of Bethlehem. The park was New Hampshire Fish & Timmins assists the regional bequeathed to the Forest Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift Shoppe Game Department will pres- wildlife biologist in efforts to Society in 1984 by Helen ent a wildlife-tracking work- monitor population and Bretzfelder in memory of her WHITEFIELD –– Friends- Whitefield. Business hours the shop at 837-9044. The shop at Bretzfelder Park, enhance habitat for numer- father, Charles and includes N-Neighbors Thrift Shoppe are Monday through shop is a mission outreach of tonight, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. This ous species, including deer, a classroom, educational is having a midwinter bag Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 Community Baptist Church, free program is part of the moose, upland game birds trails, a pond, and several sale on Feb. 10, 11, and 12. p.m., open until 6p.m. on 27 Jefferson Road, Bretzfelder Park Family and waterfowl. When he’s picnic sites. Cost is $5 a bag. We invite Mondays and Thursdays. Whitefield. Educational Series. not at work, Timmins spends The next program in the you to shop for winter cloth- For more information, call Participants will become a fair amount of time hunt- series will be Feb. 9 and is ing, books, puzzles and woodland detectives, using ing and fishing locally and in titled “Are You Wild About household items. Inventory often-obscure clues left by other states and Canadian Wildlife?” For more informa- changes on a daily basis. wildlife to determine which provinces. tion and a calendar of events, Also, you might find that animals have passed Owned by the Society for please visit perfect Valentine gift! through different northern the Protection of New www.therocks.org, email us We are located at 4 Main habitat types. The presenta- Hampshire Forests at [email protected] or call Street, across from tion will describe the funda- (www.forestsociety.org), 444-6228. Cumberland Farms in mentals of tracking and eval- uating animal signs in The Region’s Best Fine Dining. constantly changing weather How to make a teddy bear clas, Feb. 21 and conditions in various Valentine’s Special northern New England habi- WHITEFIELD — that time, soft animals and patience will guide even the tats. 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LITTLETON, NH ALL 10% OFF Derby Road 685 Meadow Street Next to Community National Bank Financing • Fast Delivery Next to Restaurant 99 Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat 9-5 • Sun. 10-4 802-334-1404 603-444-0630 35 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561 603-991-9495 www.YourFamilyFurniture.com Open: Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 A12 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 Obituaries Diane Morris Briant, 78 TWIN MOUNTAIN — Diane and Bill moved to employed in Afghanistan, Diane Morris Briant, of Twin New Hampshire in 1978 when Robert Briant of Copley, Ohio, Mountain, age 78, passed they purchased the Cherry 12 grandchildren and five away on Monday, Jan. 24 fol- Mountain KOA. They ran the great-grandchildren. She is lowing a brief illness. Diane business for eight years before predeceased by her husband Littleton Area sauce with apple, Apple- at 10 a.m. Music with Bob was born in Elizabeth, N.J. in Diane went to work at Foster’s William W. Briant III. Senior Center raisin pudding. The Bone Benjamin begins at 11:30 1932 to Lewis and Mable Crossroads for 15 years, even- A Celebration of Life will Menu for Feb. 2-Feb. 9 Builders meet at 8:30 and a.m. The Nifty Needlers (Nash) Morris. She attended tually becoming the Office be held at a future date. In lieu 10 a.m. Knitters Group meet at 1 p.m. and graduated from Mt. Manager. Her greatest joy of flowers, the family has WEDNESDAY––Baked meets at 1 p.m. Lebanon High School in Mt. was when her children and requested that donations be lemon pepper fish, brown WEDNESDAY––Hot Lebanon, PA., and then grandchildren would visit made to the George and Ruth rice, broccoli florets, cot- Horse Meadow dogs, homemade baked attended Bethany College in during the summers. She will Brodeur Scholarship Fund in tage cheese, apple crisp Senior Center beans, vegetable, salad, West Virginia. After college be greatly missed. care of Jean Goodney PO Box with topping. The Bone dessert. The Bone Builders she married William Briant She is survived by her four 431 Twin Mountain, NH Builders meet at 8:30 and WEDNESDAY––Philly meet at 9:30 a.m. Music and was a devoted wife and children Melanie Jesurun of 03595. To send a private note 10 a.m. Music with steak and cheese, vegeta- with Phyllis & John begins loving mother. She was active South Euclid, Ohio, Roxanne of condolence to the family go Charles on piano begins at bles, salad, dessert. The at 11:15 a.m. Bingo begins in the Girl Scouts and PTA for Caruso of Twin Mountain, to www.RossFuneral.com 11 a.m. Bone Builders meet at 9:30 at 1 p.m. Visit to Blueberry many years. William W. Briant IV currently a.m. Music with Phyllis & Farm B & B departs at 1:15 THURSDAY––Pot roast John begins at 11:15 a.m. a.m. with potatoes, turnip, car- Bingo begins at 1 p.m. Barbara Ann Comstock, 74 rots, cabbage, fruit salad, Lisbon Regional birthday cake. The Bone THURSDAY––Pot CORINTH, Vt. — Barbara Association in Lebanon. West Fairlee, Vt., and Susie Builders meet at 8:30a .m. roast, potatoes, vegetable, WEDNESDAY––Pork Ann Comstock, 74, of Corinth She enjoyed bingo, blue King of Lancaster. She was Helen and Friends meet at salad, dessert. Art class fried rice, hot rolls and died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at grass music, bowling, camp- predeceased by two brothers, 11:30 a.m. Food raffle with Barb begins at 9:30 butter, carrots, fruit, milk, her home. ing and watching birds and Raymond and Daniel Roberts. takes place at 11:30 A.M. a.m. The Craftroom opens sandwich bar, She was born on March 23, spending time with her grand- Many nieces and nephews. Reiki session begins at 11 at 9:30 a.m. Blood pressure salad bar. 1936 the daughter of Edwin children and great-grandchil- Funeral services were held a.m. clinic opens at 11 a.m. and Stella (Warren) Roberts. dren. Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at Hale Music with Ethel Cooper THURSDAY––Macaron Barbara went to school in a Barbara is survived by two Funeral Home, Upper Plain, FRIDAY––Sloppy Joes begins at 11:30 a.m. Line i & cheese, hot rolls and one room school house in daughters, Regina Smith of Bradford, Vt. Visiting hours on a bun, chips and dancing with Paul begins butter, peas, apple crisp, North Thetford and also Littleton, and Faylene Clark were held Thursday evening coleslaw, raspberry filled at 12:45 p.m. Local history milk, attended Thetford Academy. of Vershire, Vt.,; two sons, from 6-8 p.m. at Hale Funeral cookie. 50/50 raffle takes with Bob Fillion begins at sandwich bar, salad bar. She was married to Kenneth Kenneth Comstock Jr., of Home, Bradford, Vt.. Burial place at 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Comstock Sr. who prede- Corinth, Vt., and Shawn will be held in the spring. Women’s Support Group FRIDAY––Sloppy Joe ceased her. Comstock of Corinth, Vt.; 15 The Hale Funeral Home of meets at 1 p.m. FRIDAY––Chili with on a bun, green beans She had worked at G.W. grandchildren and eighteen Bradford, Vt., is in charge of cornbread, BBQ chicken, blueberry cake, milk, Plastic in South Royalton, Vt., great-grandchildren; her arrangements. MONDAY––Cheesy salad, dessert. The Bone sandwich bar, salad CCM Maska in Bradford, Vt., mother, Stella Roberts of To view an online guest- grits with sausage, fruit Builders meet at 9:30 a.m. bar. and for Lake Morey in Fairlee, Whitefield; five sisters, Dottie book go to www.halefuneral- salad, pudding. The Bond Tailgate Party! Vt., and also had worked for Strout of Whitefield, Florence homes.com Builders meet at 8:30 and MONDAY––Roast the Vermont and New Lund of Epping, Lila Johnson 10 a.m. Music with Helen MONDAY––Blueberry turkey, mashed potatoes, Hampshire Visiting Nurse of Bethlehem, Leola Bacon of on organ begins at 11 a.m. oatmeal pancakes, cheesy peas and carrots, hot rolls Yoga begins at 1 p.m. scrambled eggs, Pam’s and butter, pan browns, sausage. cranberry sauce, milk, Elizabeth (Betty) Marden Hyde, 86 TUESDAY––Philly Bone Builders meet at 9:30 Sandwich bar, salad bar. cheese steak on a grinder a.m. Music with “Sweet FRANCONIA — Elizabeth ever-changing views of her High Rolls, N.M.; Elisabeth roll with peppers and Jamm” begins at 11:15 TUESDAY––Italian cal- (Betty) Marden Hyde of North beloved Franconia Range. (Didi) Hyde of Boulder, Colo.; onions, chips, pickles, cel- a.m. Hearts & Hands zones, broccoli, fruit, milk, Woodstock, passed away sur- Passionate about local history, and Suzanne Winn of Dalton. ery and carrots sticks, Jell- Quilters meet at 1 p.m. sandwich bar, salad bar. rounded by her loved ones on she became a founding mem- She also leaves eight grand- o with topping. The Bone Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at ber of the Upper children living in New Builders meet at 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY––Tuna melt, WEDNESDAY––Sheph the Lafayette Center in Pemigewasset Historical Hampshire, Vermont, AARP tax aide from 2-5:30 pea soup, salad, dessert. erd’s pie, carrots, hot rolls Franconia. She was 86. Society, preserving the her- Massachusetts, Colorado, p.m. The Coffee Shop is open and butter, blueberry Born Aug. 22, 1924 to itage of the North Country. Arizona, California, and from 8:30-10 a.m. Wii crisp, sandwich Frederic T. and Mary L. Betty left a trail of beauty Finland, as well as a niece in WEDNESDAY––Chick offered from 8:30-10 a.m. bar, salad bar. Marden of Lincoln, NH, she wherever she went, in what- Pittsburg, Pa., and a nephew en, potato, carrots in The Craftroom opens at 9 graduated from Colby Junior ever she did. She was a gifted in Danville, Calif. Italian sauce, cranberry a.m. Writers’ Group meets (now Colby-Sawyer) College craftswoman, skilled in the Funeral services will be pri- in 1944, after which she arts of early American tray vate. A public celebration of moved to Hanover to coordi- painting, stenciling, sewing, her life will be held in May, on nate the volunteer services at knitting, lampshade making, further notice. In lieu of flow- the hospital. It was in tinsel painting, and jewelry ers, donations may be sent to 2010 New Hampshire deer Hanover that she met John making. She was an avid gar- the Upper Pemigewasset Livingston Hyde, whom she dener and loved to cook and Historical Society, 26 Church and bear hunting season results married on June 1, 1946. After bake as well as read. She was St., PO Box 863, Lincoln, NH, living in Vermont and a homemaker in the truest 03251. CONCORD –– Based on state’s population recover consistent with those Connecticut, they settled in sense of the world, making the The Fournier-Hale Funeral preliminary registration tal- from recent declines," said achieved during recent Concord, where they raised family home a place of beauty, Home of North Woodstock, lies at the close of the season, Gustafson. Another mild years. While method-specific their four daughters. warmth and welcome. NH is in charge of arrange- N.H. hunters harvested winter and reduced antler- harvest percentages are In 1986 Betty and John She leaves her husband, ments. 9,765 deer in 2010. The esti- less kill in winter-affected influenced by the distribu- moved back to the White John, of North Woodstock; To view an online guest- mated statewide harvest areas will increase deer num- tion and abundance of natu- Mountains, where from the daughters Jane Malone of book go to www.fournier- was down 6 percent from bers back toward the popu- ral foods from one year to living room she enjoyed the Keene; Sara Eidenbach of hale.com the 2009 total of 10,384 deer. lation objectives. the next, hunter preference The lower statewide totals New Hampshire has an does play a significant role. were not unexpected, reflect- estimated population of Bear baiting has grown in ing an intended reduction in about 85,000 deer, with the popularity as reflected by antlerless harvest to help 2010 kill representing about harvest statistics. deer numbers recover from 11.5 percent of that total. A preliminary breakdown two severe winters starting Deer hunting closed in the of 2010 bear season results in 2007-08, according to Kent state on Dec. 15, the final day by region and method may Gustafson, deer project of the archery deer season. be found at leader for the New The unofficial deer kill for http://www.huntnh.com/H Hampshire Fish and Game New Hampshire's 2010 sea- unting/bear_hunt_take.htm. Department. son by county, with compar- Final official numbers "The mild winter of 2009- isons to previous years, is from the 2010 hunting sea- 10, combined with a reduced posted at sons will be available in the antlerless kill, will help the http://www.huntnh.com/H 2010 New Hampshire unting/deer_hunt_take_by_ Wildlife Harvest Summary, County.htm. These figures which comes out in March. are estimates based on the New Hampshire’s suc- number of deer reported as cessful 2010 hunting seasons being registered in each are a reminder that hunting county (not necessarily activities, made possible by killed in that county). science-based wildlife man- The unofficial harvest agement, contribute signifi- tally for New Hampshire's cantly to New Hampshire’s 2010 bear season is 706 bears. economy. The most recent While the harvest was down U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 7percent from 2009, when survey indicates that 758 bears were taken (the approximately 61,000 people second highest bear harvest hunt in New Hampshire, in the state’s history), the generating more than $75 2010 season concluded 36 million in hunting-related percent above the preceding expenditures annually in the 5-year-average of 520 bears. state. The 2010 harvest consisted of The New Hampshire Fish 361 males and 345 females. and Game Department is the Bear harvest distribution guardian of the state’s fish, by method was 53 percent by wildlife and marine bait hunters, 36 percent by resources and their habitats. still hunters and 11percent Visit by hound hunters. These http://www.huntnh.com. harvest distributions are THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 A13 Local News Communicating with your parents about finances By Deborah Maes, UNH and their finances. Many Think about what you Have they written a will and sions? Do they need a lot of age them to do so. Extension Educator, Family & adult children don’t know already know about your do you know where it is? information and time to Throughout the whole Consumer Resources much about their parents’ parent’s finances? Are they These are just a few of the think or do they just go with conversation, remember to financial situation. As a soci- on a fixed income? Do they questions you should be ask- their feelings? Your past his- treat your parents with Baby Boomers face sever- ety we get uncomfortable appear to have enough ing yourself, and then your tory with your parents can respect. They raised you, al financial challenges. We talking about money, even money to cover medical parents. help you determine some of they love you and they prob- worry about the financial sit- with family. Here are some expenses? Do they want to You may feel that you are these answers. Determine ably don’t want you to uation of our parents, our suggestions to consider stay in their own home? being respectful by not talk- what approach you are worry about them¬, even children, our grandchildren before you start a conversa- Have they completed a liv- ing about these issues with going to use before you start though you will. and our own financial tion about money. ing will? Who has been des- your parents, but consider the conversation, but be pre- Once you have finished future. Check with your siblings ignated to make financial the alternative. Many finan- pared to change your strate- your conversation (don’t be Let’s look at the issues to see if anyone has had a decisions if one or both of cial decisions are often made gy based on how your par- surprised if you haven’t fin- about dealing with parents conversation about the topic. them become incapacitated? during a time of crisis, some- ents react to the topic. ished your list of topics to times leading to family con- Bring the subject of your cover), make some notes for flicts. Informed decisions are parents’ finances up at a con- your own benefit to keep usually better decisions. venient time for all of you. If track of who does what. If ACT Names Official Advisors Just like any other plan- a family friend has passed necessary, schedule another BETHLEHEM – The she can. Vermont State Energy Office. ning, advanced financial on, this may be a natural discussion following the Ammonoosuc Conservation Julie Renaud Evans is the He represented Vermont on planning can provide peace opportunity to ask “Mom, same rules as the first talk. Trust has named its first offi- director of forestry for the Northern Forest Lands of mind for you and your what would have happened Keep your siblings informed cial group of advisors, indi- Sustainable Forest Futures, a Council, and has served as a parents, save money, pro- to Dad if that had been about any major decisions viduals who provide expert- program promoting a com- board member or advisor to vide more options and most you?” that were made. ise to the organization and its petitive and sustainable for- a long list of New England’s importantly reduce family You might even mention The more you can plan director, Rebecca Brown. All est economy in the northern leading conservation organi- conflicts. Advanced plan- to your parents that you ahead and help your parents are leaders in the conserva- New England. Evans has zations. He is also a select ning allows for both parties have started to think about plan ahead, the better off tion field. “We are really for- taught many environmental board member and modera- to explore available options these issues as they related everyone will be. You will tunate to have such a depth and forestry courses at White tor in Brunswick, Vt. His and weigh the benefits and to your own situation with know that your parents are of talent and expertise among Mountains Community essay, “A View From Local risks of each option. your own family. Maybe you well taken care of, and they our board members and College. As a consultant, she Government,” published in Before you talk to your and your parents can deal can have peace of mind advisors,” said Brown. has worked with White the book “The Future of the parents think about why you with these issues together about what the future has in The advisors include two Mountain National Forest, Northern Forest,” is an want to talk to your parents and compare notes. store for them. former ACT board members, New Hampshire Charitable insightful perspective on and what you hope to As you work through The ideas for this article Dave Govatski of Jefferson Foundation, many landown- issues of local control, prop- accomplish. If you have sib- your discussion, it may came from a series of and Martha Abbott Hill of er clients, and the town of erty rights, and identity in a lings, talk to them about become obvious that your newsletters developed by Littleton, as well as Steve Errol as it established its rapidly changing time. their concerns. Before your parents still want and need the University of California Blackmer of Canterbury, Julie 5,300-acre community forest. Whittaker also serves on conversation, consider creat- to retain some control of Cooperative Extension tar- Renaud Evans of Milan, and At Sustainable Forest Futures ACT’s Lands Committee. He ing a list of topics you want their finances. Together you geting adult children of Brendan Whittaker of she teaches about the benefits enjoys working in his woods to cover during your conver- can figure out who assumes aging parents. The topics Brunswick, Vt. of community forests and and casting the occasional sation. the various financial roles. range from finances, helping Govatski had a 30-year assists communities in fly. Also keep in mind your Your parents may want to parents get organized, career with the U.S. Forest acquiring and managing ACT’s board of directors parents have their own point continue paying their own understanding long term Service as a fire and aviation land. includes Rufus Perkins, Lynn of view. None of us want to bills, but you may assume care and avoiding financial management officer, forester, Steve Blackmer founded Kenerson, and Doug Evelyn consider the end of life and the role of working with fraud and abuse. All the and silviculturist. Govatski, and led the Northern Forest of Sugar Hill, Chuck Phillips your parents may have their financial planner or newsletters are free for you who also serves on ACT’s Center and the Northern of Franconia, Christine avoided any conversations banker. Don’t expect every- to download from their web- Lands Committee, is very Forest Alliance, and earlier in Latulip and Marghie because of this. Consider one to agree on each issue. site at active with the Pondicherry his career worked for the Seymour of Littleton, James how your family generally As long as your parents are http://ucanr.org/financial- National Fish and Wildlife Society for Protection of N.H. Seidel of Lyman, Ned Cutler likes to communicate. How mentally capable of making caregiving. Refuge and chairs the Forests and Appalachian of Easton, and Rosalind Page do your parents make deci- their own decisions, encour- Jefferson Conservation Mountain Club. He has been of Lisbon. Commission. He is a natural- instrumental in creating the For more information on ist with a focus on birds and nationally recognized move- ACT, please visit www.acon- alpine plants, a hiker, ment to conserve the servationtrust.org. canoeist, Nordic skier, and Northern Forest through Descriptions of its conserva- snowshoer. building local economies tion properties and trail Born and raised in grounded in the enhance- maps are available on-line. Littleton, Martha Hill has ment of the region’s ecologi- Its offices are at The spent her career working in cal, cultural, and human Rocks/North Country the nonprofit field, and is an resources. Blackmer is now Community Development experienced volunteer who studying the intersection of Center in Bethlehem, and has aided several organiza- religion and environment, ACT can be reached at 823- spokescow.org SPAY / NEUTER tions with her development with a particular interest in 7777. and grant-writing expertise. climate change, at Yale As chair of the Littleton Divinity School. Blackmer is Conservation Commission a dedicated cross-country she provided leadership in skier and distance runner. securing current use tax Brendan J. Whittaker is funds for conservation work another recognized leader in within the town and in the the Northern Forest. A pro- creation of a summer educa- fessional forester and tion program at the Dells. Episcopal priest, his long Hill delights in the North career in civic life includes Country’s landscape and serving as secretary of the explores it by foot, snowshoe, Vermont Agency of Natural kayak, and bike as often as Resources and directing the

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Open Daily from 4 p.m. to Close 2 West Main Street Littleton, NH 603-444-2661 A14 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 From the Front LRH about our position in the ities prepare for health care support programs, services, raised $150,000 this past year the Born to Read and Reach community. We need to think reform and a potential reduc- and equipment needs at LRH. and gave out over $225,000 in Out and Read early literacy (CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1) about our position in the tion in the revenue stream They are composed of rough- funds for programs and serv- programs at the Gale Medical information table at the hos- North Country,” said West. “Thank you for being a ly 450 individuals and busi- ices through its fundraising Library, contributed to care pital’s entrance, the volunteer West stressed the impor- believer,” said West to the nesses throughout the region, efforts, as well as its Century for patients who could not program runs a music thera- tance of joining forces with occupants of the room. “If it said Charitable Foundation Fund, a permanent board- afford cardiac rehabilitation py program, visits patients other health care facilities in wasn’t for the believers who Board Chairman Dr. John designated endowment fund. services, gave out its annual who don’t have other visitors, the region to create a virtual trusted us with your care, we Sauter in his report. In the past year, said scholarship to a graduating covers quality assurance, and system of health care that col- wouldn’t be here tonight.” “We remain optimistic Sauter, the foundation pur- Lisbon senior who plans to transports resources and peo- laborates rather than com- The Charitable Foundation despite the current economy, chased a new settee for the continue into the nursing ple around the building. petes for the benefit of the The LRH Charitable and will continue to improve birthing center so that new field, and supported free “In this era of health care patient. This is especially Foundations works through- in 2011,” said Sauter. fathers can spend the night mammography for those reform, we need to think important as health care facil- out the year to raise funds to The Charitable Foundation comfortable, contributed to who could not afford it, among other things. They also continued to support the Paramedic Intercept Program through the purchase of a THETHE new vehicle. The program PRESIDENTIALPRESIDENTIAL IS provides 24-hour advanced level critical care support to EMS ambulance services and ON! LRH’s emergency depart- ment. SALESSALES EVENTEVENT Sauter also recognized the retirement of Linda Caswell from the board. Caswell 2010 FORD 2010 FORD served as the Charitable ATTENTION Foundation board’s secretary this past year and has also F-150 4X4 EXPLORER XLT been active in the LRH BUYERS! Auxiliary serving as assistant XL, V-8, Tailgate Step Power Equipment, Sync, Trailer Tow secretary this past year and auxiliary president in the late With the Purchase 80s and early 90s. Caswell $28,405 MSRP Remote or Lease of any $33,360 MSRP Remote was bestowed a rocking chair –805 Twin State Disc. Starter or –1,000 Twin State Disc. 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FRANCONIA — In five short days it will be settled — the final punch thrown in this season’s battle between Lin-Wood and Profile in their quest for the girls state title. The Lumberjacks and Patriots will square off on Loon Mountain Monday in the NHIAA Division IV state skiing championships. Profile junior Paige Roberts knows whoever is left standing will likely be a bit wobbly. “We’re just going to go in and we’re going to try our best and just get after it, show them what we can do,” Roberts said. “The scary thing is I don’t know how it’s going to pan out — especially with Lin- Wood — but we’re going to be going for the win. And hopefully we get there but I don’t if we will. We’re going to put up a good fight.” The state meet Monday will be on Lin-Wood’s home hill at Loon. The two teams met for the final time this regular season on Profile’s home hill at Cannon Mountain last Friday. Profile edged Lin- Wood in both the morn- ing’s two-run giant slalom event and the afternoon’s single-run competition. The race was so tight that both teams were tied after the first GS run of the morning. The state meet will mix the slalom into the equation as well as the CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER SEE STATES, PAGE B5 Profile’s Paige Roberts leans past a gate in the giant slalom at Cannon Mountain Friday. 1515 VehiclesVehicles WithWith NONO MONEYMONEY DOWN!!DOWN!! A MEMBER OF THE

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By CHARLIE LENTZ [email protected]

LITTLETON — It must have seemed like old times for Julia Winn against Colebrook Friday night. Littleton’s junior point guard was the focus of the Crusaders offense last sea- son but this year’s version has featured a more bal- CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER anced attack. Lin-Wood’s Chris Hyland gets low in the giant slalom at Cannon Mountain Friday. But against the Mohawks at Littleton High, Winn was spearheading Littleton’s defense and making her Boys state meet trademark aggressive drives to the bucket — out- racing defenders to the should be a close one bucket. She said the Crusaders trapping defense By CHARLIE LENTZ “I think we’re solid. We and will get a chance at the D- fed her offense. [email protected] have to just go out there and IV meet next season. “We know that we have do what we can do,” Roberts “I feel bad for Logan but he to do it — it’s just executing FRANCONIA — Eighth- said. “We get a couple more knew this going into the sea- it. We were pretty pumped grader Logan Slattery has schools in the mix (at states), son,” Roberts said. “And we before the game, I think that you get Derryfield in the mix have six really good solid high helped,” Winn said. CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER been Profile’s top skier this Littleton’s Julia Winn goes up for a layup Friday night against Colebrook. regular season. But the and a couple of other schools school boys that will go as fast Winn pumped in a game- high 16 points to help Patriots have a full roster of — it’s anybody’s game.” as they can — he’s not the first she set up the offense very time, the Crusaders used Littleton defeat Colebrook high-schoolers who have paid Lin-Wood’s Chris Hyland eighth-grader I’ve had to sit well. The girls, as a group, four transition layups from 63-50. their dues and did not petition finished first among the indi- down. He just has to wait his were so disciplined on Winn — two coming off her “She played a great game to include Slattery on their vidual competitors in Friday’s turn. He’s got the keys to the offense.” own steals — to stretch the all around,” said Littleton team for next Wednesday’s two-run giant slalom morning bus next year.” Leading 28-21 at half- SEE LITTLETON, PAGE B5 Division IV state champi- competition. Slattery took sec- Profile was able to win the coach Dale Prior. “I thought onships at Cannon Mountain. ond place in the morning’s team competition in the after- Slattery can root on his competition. Hyland and noon with strong performanc- teammates from the base Slattery both were clocked in es from Doyle (fifth place), Blue Mountain’s physical lodge. There will be no 27.49 second on the opening Golden (eighth) and O’Hara shenanigans to shuffle him on run. Hyland (27.41) nipped (ninth). to the roster — no phantom Slattery (27.46) by an eyelash Following Hyland’s finish, injuries, no upperclassmen in the morning’s second run. the Lumberjacks had Ryan play trumps Woodsville girls suddenly proclaiming early Profile managed to edge Clermont in third, Bailey By CHARLIE LENTZ retirement. Lin-Wood in the morning Clermont in sixth and Justin [email protected] “Are we better with competition with solid per- Vance in 23rd place to earn Logan? Yeah, our chances our formances from Tyler Doyle second in the afternoon’s team WELLS RIVER, Vt. — better with Logan,” said (fourth place in the combined competition. Snow fell steadily and a Profile coach Steve Roberts. clocking for two runs), Ryan Gorham finished third in perfect winter scene played “Do we break rules at Profile? O’Hara (sixth place) and Luke the team race in the afternoon. out beyond the gymnasium No we don’t.” Golden who finished 10th. Woodsville was fourth and walls of Blue Mountain That makes next week’s Lin-Wood earned second Littleton took sixth place. Saturday while the Bucks state championships all the place in the morning’s GS Woodsville’s Roy finished played host to Woodsville more interesting because with Ryan Clermont finishing 11th in the afternoon, White inside. It was a fitting back- without Slattery the field will in seventh place, Bailey took 15th, Vogt finished 19th drop because the basketball be leveled a bit on the Patriots Clermont was ninth and and John Miller was 27th. inside seemed to have more home hill at Cannon. Profile, Owen Sawyer finished 21st. Littleton’s Boivin finished in common with hockey. Lin-Wood and Derryfield fig- Gorham finished third in 20th in the afternoon, Horne “In that second half we ure to be among the top con- the team competition in the took 26th, LaFlamme was adjusted, we started taking tenders for the state crown. morning. Hopkinton was 35th and Hill finished 40th. the ball knowing they were Profile brushed up for the fourth and Woodsville fin- Without Slattery, Profile going to foul us,” said state meet with a pair of victo- ished fifth. Littleton finished will have to get a balanced Woodsville coach Jim ries in a competition at sixth. performance to win states. Kinder. “We got on the line Cannon Mountain last Friday. Woodville’s Chris Roy fin- “I’m going to have Luke a lot in the second half — But Derryfield did not attend ished eighth among the indi- Golden in there, he had a couldn’t capitalize on it. If Friday’s meet — and vidual competitors in the good day this afternoon,” they’re allowed to play like Slattery’s absence next week morning event. The coach Roberts said. “Ryan that, all the kudos to them throws another important Engineers’ Mike Vogt took (O’Hara) is skiing pretty solid. really because it’s effec- question mark into the equa- 13th place with Kegan White Tyler Doyle has really started tive.” tion. taking 26th place and Chris to figure out where the high Blue Mountain prevailed Profile defeated second- Hunter finishing 27th. gear is.” 55-42 and used physical place Lin-Wood in the morn- Littleton’s Tom Boivin was Perhaps the best advantage play to get past the ing’s two-run giant slalom 16th in the morning event. for Profile is the venue for the Engineers. The Bucks event at Cannon last Friday. The Crusaders’ Matt Horne state meet — Cannon fouled Woodsville early But the competition was so was 24th, Matt LaFlamme Mountain. and often — putting the close that Lin-Wood and was 31st and Chris Hill fin- “You know it’s really Engineers in the bonus on Profile were tied after the first ished 34th. where the chips fall. I’ll take the foul line early in both run in the morning before the Lin-Wood’s Hyland bested our kids’ chances on our the first and second half. Patriots pulled ahead after the the field again in the after- home hill,” Roberts said. But Woodsville managed second run of the morning to noon’s single-run giant slalom “Whether we’ve got enough just 17-for-31 from the line. take first place. race. Hyland (26.57) nicked depth to pull it off without Seventy-two foul shots The Patriots also nipped Slattery (26.62) by a fraction as Logan — I’m not going to lie were taken from the line Lin-Wood — 380-376 — to he did in the morning compe- — our chances would be bet- CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER overall from both teams — capture the afternoon’s single- tition. ter with him. So we have to go Woodsville’s Ashley Griswold, right, and Blue Mountain’s Ashley Ashford Blue Mountain made 25-of- run GS race. Coach Roberts Coach Roberts said Slattery out there with what we got. battle for a rebound Saturday. 41 from the line. hopes for a repeat next was disappointed he couldn’t We’ll be fast. We’ll be there. A pair of Bucks fouled but the penalty for rough hard.” Wednesday at states. compete at states — but he Hopefully the chips will fall in play is a trip to the foul line Woodsville is next sched- accepted his role this season the right spot.” out and several had four fouls at the final buzzer — and Woodsville simply uled to play host to couldn’t convert. The Buck Colebrook Thursday. refused to let Woodsville get off clean shots inside. Woodsville 11-11-7-13 — 42 “It’s hard to play like Blue Mt. 14-17-11-13 — 55 that if you’re a small team like we are,” Kinder said. Woodville “We can’t bang around like Brianna Tempelmeyer 1 that. We have to be smarter 3-9 5, Allison Hirschman 0 and quicker.” 1-2 1, Corrie Kinder 2 6-8 Woodsville went 15 min- 12, Tiarra Beatrice 6 0-0 15, utes and nine seconds with- Abby Simano 0 4-6 4, Alex out scoring a basket from Graham 1 1-2 3, Stephanie the floor — spanning from McDermott 0 1-2 1, Chrissy 2:19 left in the second quar- Valliant 0 1-2 1. Three- ter to 3:10 remaining in the point goals: Kinder 2, game. Woodsville went 13- Beatrice 3. Totals 10 17-31 for-22 from the line during 42. that scoreless stretch from the field but Blue Mountain Blue Mt. held on for the win. Blue Samantha Winget 0 2-4 Mountain built a 31-22 lead 2, Harley Davis 0 2-2 2, at the half. The Bucks Natalie Page 4 8-12 16, outscored Woodsville just Emily Darling 0 2-2 2, 24-20 in the second half. Aimee Thompson 3 6-12 “That second half I was 12, Torie Peters 0 0-1 0, much pleased with our Katelyn Thompson 4 3-4 response to their aggres- 13, Ashley Ashford 2 0-0 4, siveness,” Kinder said. “I Courtney Hart 1 2-4 4. don’t think our girls are Three-point goals: K. going to hang their heads, Thompson 2. Totals 14 25- they know they played 41 55. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE COURIER. THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 B3 Sports Lisbon boys power Brammer paces Littleton past Lin-Wood boys past Colebrook By CHARLIE LENTZ [email protected] By CHARLIE LENTZ [email protected] LITTLETON — It’ OK to be selfish. Sometimes it’s LISBON — Freshman tough for Littleton junior guard Max Dovholuk guard Sam Brammer to be scored a game-high 21 greedy but his coach is try- points for Lin-Wood but the ing to hammer home the Lumberjacks had no other point — and he succeeded scorers in double figures against Colebrook Friday and lost to Lisbon 60-29 last night. Thursday at Lisbon “I wanted the ball in my Regional. hands,” Brammer said. “Max is an unbelievable “Coach said ‘I need one per- shooter for a freshman,” son to step up.’ That’s what said Lin-Wood coach Mike we did at the end.” Reardon. With Littleton locked in a But Reardon said the close game with Colebrook Lumberjacks have to play at Littleton High, coach consistently for 32 minutes. Trevor Howard wanted the “We’ve been playing one ball in his top scorer’s hands. good quarter, two good Brammer scored 15 of his quarters. I don’t think game-high 22 points in the we’ve played as good as we second half to help Littleton can play,” Reardon said. defeat the Mohawks 49-48. Lisbon senior guard Jake Trailing 32-29 at the start Clement sank a three-point- of the fourth quarter, er just eight seconds into Brammer sank consecutive the game and that ignited three-pointers to give the Panthers on a 26-4 run Littleton a 35-32 lead. to open the first quarter. “I challenged (Brammer) Senior guard Dylan in between the third and Chase led a balanced fourth (quarter) to take the Lisbon attack with 12 game over and he did,” points. Eleven Panthers coach Howard said. “I told scored. Jake Veilleux and him he’s got to become more Aaron Thompson both selfish. He’s so worried added 10 points for Lisbon. about running the offense Chase scored 11 points and getting everybody else during the Panthers’ first- involved.” quarter surge. Chase con- Howard said his interior CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Sam Brammer, white jersey, battles Andrew Hicks, right, for a rebound nected on a three-pointer defense came up big as well. Friday night at Littleton High. with 5:03 left in the opening “I think we played pretty frame to give Lisbon a 12-2 good defense tonight and we 3-of-4 free throws to help at the end of the second lead. He sank a bucket from CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER rebounded against their big Littleton hang on. Littleton quarter to stay within strik- close range with 2:38 left in Lisbon’s Aaron Thompson goes up for a bucket as Lin-Wood’s Dylan kids,” Howard said. “We the first quarter to stretch Webster, left, defends. junior forward Jesse Ledoux ing distance. Trailing 21-14 played them at the begin- canned two foul shots with with :21 left before halftime, the margin to 18-4. ning of the year and they “It was a team effort under two seconds left to Brammer scored on a layup had six rebounds, two Mann 0 0-2 0, Chris Coyne were killing us on the boards give Littleton a 49-45 cush- after making a steal and then where we got everybody assists and two steals. Chris 1 0-0 2. 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WOODSVILLE — After LISBON — Coach Paul being the gang that couldn’t Tetrault has to count on his shoot straight for most of its veterans on a youthful game against Profile — Lisbon team. Trailing Lin- Woodsville found its aim in Wood by one point midway fourth quarter. The through the second quarter Engineers erased a six-point — junior guard Jill Fifield fourth-quarter deficit and was the veteran that stepped defeated Profile 33-28 on Jan. up. 25 at the Community “Jill worked hard,” Building. Tetrault said. “She came to The Engineers shot poorly play tonight.” against Profile, hitting just Trailing 10-9 with 4:06 left 13-of-74. But Woodsville before the half, Fifield scored coach Jim Kinder was able to five points to pace a 15-2 run look past the poor shooting and Lisbon never looked as long as a victory came back en route to defeating with it. Lin-Wood 49-25 last “The fact that we were Thursday at Lisbon taking 74 shots in pretty Regional. Fifield finished excellent,” Kinder said. “But with a season-high 20 points. the fact that none of them are Fifield capped the second- going in is pretty bad.” quarter run with a layup off Freshman forward of a steal to give the Panthers Chrissy Valliant finally got a 24-12 lead with :37 before things rolling for Woodsville the half. in the late surge. Trailing 23- CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Coach Tetrault said Lin- CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER 17 early in the fourth quarter Profile’s Alex Wessels, left, and Olivia Cunningham, right, battle Wood turned up its intensity Lisbon’s Becca Daniels, white jersey, and Lin-Wood’s Colbie Blaidell — coach Jim Kinder put Woodsville’s Alex Valliant, white jersey, for a rebound. in the second quarter. chase down the basketball at Lisbon Regional last Thursday. Valliant on the floor in hopes Tetrault also credited junior of finding a spark and she guard Tori Rosebush with a “(Corrie Kinder) knew she 21 from the foul line, Corrie seven players on its roster, a gear.” delivered. good defensive game. was going to be open,” coach Kinder and senior forward wore down in the second Lin-Wood is next sched- Valliant scored from “I thought we were con- Kinder said of the game- Alex Graham both sank half. uled to play Groveton on inside with 6:24 left in regu- tent not really running our tying three-pointer. “We got clutch free throws in the final “We got tired,” said Lin- Feb. 7. Lisbon next plays at lation and canned a free offense, not working to get her the ball at the right time :35 to help Woodsville hang Wood coach David Groveton Friday. throw with 5:51 left to pull the ball inside. We settled for and she was able to take that on to the win. Thompson. “Then they the Engineers withing three one pass and one shot,” shot.” “For this team to be men- made that (second-quarter) Lin-Wood 4-8-6-7 — 25 points, 23-20. Tetrault said. “I said ‘Hey Beatrice gave the tally strong like that is some- run. That put it out of reach. Lisbon 9-15-14-11 — 49 “Huge points, offensively look, you’re not going to win Engineers the lead for good, thing I haven’t seen all sea- We never gave up they kept (Valliant) is a great player,” any game with just one pass hitting a 16-footer with 2:37 son,” coach Kinder said. “It fighting right back.” Lin-Wood Kinder said. “That’s what we and jacking a shot.” remaining to give Woodsville showed what they can do at Thompson hopes the Marcy Regalado 8 0-0 17, need from her. For a fresh- Lisbon was able to create a 27-25 margin. the end of the game. I was younger players on his ros- Melanie Berreondo 0 0-1 0, man, the last three games, offense from its defense. “I was very proud for T pretty pleased they were able ter benefit from increased Brittani Sousa 1 0-0 2, Lynn she’s really stepped up and Several of Fifield’s buckets (Beatrice) to keep shooting. to do that.” playing time. Tilden 2 0-0 4, Kayla Fadden done a nice job.” came on layups after Lin- In the past she would have Senior forward Ashley “The younger kids are 1 0-0 2. Three-point goals: Junior point guard Corrie Wood turnovers. And the just folded and quit,” coach Griswold hauled down nine getting more aggressive, Regalado. Totals 12 0-1 25. Kinder (game-high 12 Panthers offense played Kinder said. “She knows rebounds including seven they’re getting there,” points) and sophomore under more control. that’s her role on the team.” offensive boards. Thompson said. Lisbon guard Tiarra Beatrice (seven “They settled down. They Fittingly, Valliant finished “(Griswold) played a per- Lin-Wood senior guard Rachel Brooks 2 1-2 5, points) also caught fire for worked the ball inside-out. what she started, sinking a fect role in helping her team Marcy Regalado led the Hannah Champagne 0 1-2 1, the Engineers in the final They rebounded a little bucket from inside with :11 win tonight,” Kinder said. Lumberjacks with 17 points. Tori Rosebush 1 0-0 2, Becca frame. Kinder sank a three- harder and ran the floor left to put the game out of Woodsville outscored “Marcy played real well. Daniels 1 0-1 2, Jill Fifield 9 pointer with 5:30 left to tie it well,” Tetrault said. “We got reach, 33-28. She’s always all over the 2-4 20, Olivia Myers 0 1-2 1, 23-23. Despite shooting just 6-of- SEE WOODSVILLE, PAGE B5 a few opportunities off steals and it got our feet moving a floor,” Thompson said. “She Sydney Clement 4 2-2 10, little bit.” goes 90 miles per hour but Kylee O’Shana 3 2-2 8. 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BOYS said. “If you can’t defend Colebrook LITTLETON with two fouls at halftime,” Bouchard 3 2-3 10, the post you’re going to B. Griffin 4 2-2 13, Littleton coach Dale Prior Parkhurst 1 0-0 2 .Three- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B3) lose.” Hibbard 1 0-2 2, Bedard 2 0- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B2) said. “I think our bench in point goals: Bouchard, And you’ve got to be self- 0 4, T. Griffin 4 2-2 11, Hicks the first half did such a Call. Totals 15 17-27 50. “I think the turning point ish once in a while as well — 5 0-0 10, Leach 4 0-0 8. margin to 46-34 in the third great job. It was a nice team of the game were those two ask coach Howard. Three-point goals: B. quarter. Colebrook never win because everybody Littleton steals,” coach Howard said. “At some points in the Griffin 3, T. Griffin. Totals cut Littleton’s lead under 12 participate.” Lindsey Glines 3 3-5 9, “Those two steals and game (Brammer’s) got to 19 4-6 48. points the rest of the way. Dori Horne 1 0-0 2, Kally layups were huge.” take over and he did,” The Crusaders were able Colebrook 10-11-13-16 — Lavoie 3 2-2 9, Maggie Coach Howard has just Howard said. “He was Littleton to implement their half- 50 Hadlock 3 1-1 7, Julia Winn one senior — Morneau — on excellent there for a stretch Josh Bogardus 2 0-0 6, court trapping defense in Littleton 16-12-18-15 — 63 7 2-6 16, Taylor Glidden 3 3- the team. He said it’s taken a — at times when we’re Nick Whipple 3 1-2 8, Jesse the third quarter. 4 10, Ashley Hayward 0 0-1 while for Littleton to find its struggling I need him to do Ledoux 2 2-3 6, Tom Quillin “We tried to be in the Colebrook 0, Alyssa Keefe 5 0-0 10. stride. what he did tonight.” 2 1-2 5, Sam Brammer 7 6-9 half-court trap in the first Call 1 4-4 7, Brooks 5 0-1 Three-point goals: Lavoie, “I think it’s a little chem- 22, Maddox Morneau 1 0-0 2. half but we got in foul trou- 10, Bruneault 4 4-7 12, Glidden. Totals 25 11-19 63. istry. Personally, I think it’s Colebrook 11-11-11-16 — 48 Three-point goals: Bogardus ble. We had four starters Raymond 1 7-12 9, because we’re starting to Littleton 9-9-11-20 — 49 2, Whipple, Brammer 2. defend the post,” Howard Totals 17 8-13 49. GIRLS Cass 1 0-0 2, A. Brooks 3 0-0 WOODSVILLE thwart a chance at a potential Profile 8-8-7-5 — 28 6. Three-point goals: Call 2. White Mt. 4-18-15-13 — 44 game-tying three-pointer. Woodsville 8-8-1-15 — 32 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4) Totals 27 4-10 60. Littleton 8-2-20-33 — 33 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B4) “I was proud of the way we played for about 30 min- Profile Colebrook 8-20-18-14 — White Mt. Profile 15-5 in the fourth utes,” said Profile coach Julia Eyman 0 0-1 0, Cher 60 White Mt. 44, Littleton 33 Hollie Crane 1 0-0 3, quarter. Chris Cook. “We had a two- Christnacht 0 0-1 0, Nicole LITTLETON — Byranna Mercedes Belanger 0 1-2 1, “At halftime we talked minute letdown there.” Compo 2 1-2 6, Kate Austin Lisbon Bennett scored a game-high Chelsea Payer 1 1-2 3, about how our defense is Senior forward Alex 0 2-2 2, Olivia Cunningham Shannon McGrath 0 0-2 0, 19 points to help White Emalie Colburn 2 3-8 7, going to have to win the Wessels led Profile with 11 2 3-4 7, Alex Wessels 5 1-4 11, Rachel Brooks 4 0-0 9, Mountains Regional defeat Brennah Couture 3 0-1 6, game for us tonight,” coach points. But Wessels fouled Nicole Knowlton 1 0-0 2. Hannah Champagne 3 0-0 7, Littleton 44-33 on Jan. 25. An Bryanna Bennett 9 1-3 19, Kinder said. “And it really out with 2:37 remaining and Three-point goals: Compo. Tori Rosebush 0 1-2 1, Jill 18-2 second-quarter run Payton Curtis 1 1-2 3, Mikala did.” that hampered the Patriots. Totals 10 7-14 28. Fifield 5 1-2 13, Sydney helped give the Spartans the Bashaw 1 0-0 2. Three-point Kinder gave Profile credit “Losing Lex to foul trou- Clement 4 2-2 11, Kylee victory. goal: Crane. Totals 18 7-17 for handling Woodsville’s ble kind of hurt us a little Woodville O’Shana 1 1-2 3. Three-point “It was really the second 44. pressure. bit,” Cook said. “But I was Brianna Tempelmeyer 0 goals: Brooks, Champagne, quarter, our offensive execu- “They were very poised very proud of our defense. 0-0 0, Corrie Kinder 5 1-5 12, Fifield 2, Clement. Totals 17 tion wasn’t good,” said Littleton under our pressure. They We just had a couple let- Abby Simano 1 1-4 3, Alex 5-10 44. Littleton coach Dale Prior. Lindsey Glines 1 0-0 2, moved the ball well,” Kinder downs there in transition. I Graham 1 1-2 3, Ashley “We were flat.” Dori Horne 4 1-2 9, Julia said. “I knew it was going to was happy with the energy Griswold 1 0-0 2, Chrissy Colebrook Junior forward Taylor Winn 3 0-0 6, Taylor Glidden be a close game.” the girls brought and hope- Valliant 2 1-2 5, Alex Call 9 1-3 21, C. Brooks 3 Glidden led Littleton with 11 4 2-3 11, Alyssa Keefe 0 5-7 5. Profile trailed by three fully we’ll carry it on the rest Valliant 0 0-0 0. Three-point 1-3 7, Bruneault 4 0-0 8, points. Littleton is next Three-point goals: Glidden. points with 40 seconds left, of the season.” goals: Kinder. Totals 13 6-21 Raymond 1 1-2 3, Bouchard scheduled to play at Profile Totals 12 8-12 33. but turned the ball over to 33. 4 0-0 8, Parkhurst 2 1-2 5, E. Friday.

STATES injured shoulder) really Carson Holmes capturing Bourassa finished eighth refocused her — her train- sixth place. and Kate McAfee finished (CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1) ing crash was definitely at Lin-Wood’s Kelsey 14th. speed,” coach Roberts said. O’Rourke was third in the Woodsville finished GS. “She’s my daughter and all morning’s event. The third in the afternoon’s Roberts crashed in prac- but she’s been doing this Lumberjacks Pearce team chase. Louisa Noble tice and injured her left her whole life. She doesn’t Bourassa finished fifth. finished 15th. Burgess took shoulder last week. Like know anything else. I Karragen Boyle took sev- 18th place. Bazzell was any good fighter — she know she’s really psyched. enth and Renee Kenney 20th and Alex Herrera fin- answered the bell for last She’s banged up a little bit. was 14th. Tetley’s poor sec- ished 25th. Friday’s meet and intends But she’s certainly psyched ond run knocked her down Profile and Lin-Wood to be ready for the final up and the girls are start- to 19th place but she’ll like- both have one more regu- round at Loon. ing to really get the team ly bounce back at states — lar-season meet this Friday Roberts ignored the thing going on.” Tetley raced to second but they will spar in sepa- shoulder to sweep the indi- No one should gamble place in the afternoon’s rate rings before the main vidual titles at Cannon on the upcoming poker single-run GS event. event at states. Lin-Wood is Friday. Roberts won the hand at states between Woodville finished third scheduled to travel to morning’s two-run giant arguably the top two teams in team competition in the Sunapee for one last tune- slalom event and captured in Division IV. Lin-Wood morning’s two-run GS. up meet Friday while first place in the after- defeated Profile in a giant Katie Bazzell finished 17th. Profile is scheduled to ski noon’s single-run GS. Lin- slalom event at Loon earli- Julia Bowman took 18th in a competition at CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Profile’s Logan Slattery attacks the giant slalom Friday on Cannon Mountain. Wood senior Liza Tetley er this season and both place. Nara Burgess fin- Gunstock. (27.38 seconds) beat teams tied in a second GS ished 20th and Taylor Coach Roberts knows Roberts (28.26) in the first event at Loon. The wild Morris was 24th. the final fight is set for run of the morning at card is the slalom, which is Littleton finished in sev- Loon Mountain Monday — Cannon. But Tetley missed added into the mix at enth place in the morning’s everyone should make sure a gate in the morning’s sec- states. two-run event. Allison that helmets are tightly fas- ond run to spoil her “We haven’t seen a lot of Abbott was 27th and Elise tened. In five short days it chances early. Roberts is (slalom and GS in one LaFlamme took 33rd place. will be settled. just glad to be able to ski at meet) this year,” coach In the afternoon’s single- “It’s going to shape up all. Roberts said of his team’s run giant slalom race, — if you look at the result “I tore all the ligaments chances at states. “On any Roberts finished first in sheets (from this season) in my left shoulder. The given day — on that partic- 27.04 seconds. Lin-Wood’s it’s really just Profile and first run I was a little nerv- ular day we have to jump Tetley took second place in Lin-Wood in the results,” ous about (the injury) and right out. We have to be 27.55. coach Roberts said. “You it showed, obviously, with aggressive. We have to Profile won the after- really have to go all out. I my time,” Roberts said. jump right on it from our noon’s event with solid fin- can’t make any predictions. “But once I got through seed positions, not get wor- ishes from Peterson (third I do know this is some of that first run (the shoulder) ried about what else is place), Starer (fourth) and the best skiing we’ve done didn’t bother me any- going on around the arena Meredith Howe (fifth). this year. We’re coming more.” — just really concentrate Lin-Wood was second in together at the right time. Roberts will worry on the work at hand. I the team competition in the A little pressure here, a lit- about rehab later — after think if we stay with (Lin- afternoon. Following tle pressure there — we’ll CHARLIE LENTZ/THE COURIER Monday’s state meet. Wood) in giant slalom — Tetley’s second-place fin- see.” Lin-Wood’s Liza Tetley competes in the giant slalom Friday on Cannon “I might have to assess it stay with them or beat ish, the Lumberjacks had Mountain. later on,” Roberts said. them — I think our chances O’Rourke in sixth. “But not right now.” our good in slalom. That’s Profile coach Steve all I’m going to say. Roberts — Paige’s father — Whether it works out that would probably have to way is a different story. I drag his daughter off Loon will take my chances in to keep her from compet- slalom if the girls ski like ing. The Patriots are look- they did today in GS, it’s ing for their second- pretty impressive.” straight state crown — they The Patriots seem to be snapped Lin-Wood’s streak peaking at the right time. of two consecutive state Profile placed four skiers in titles in the D-IV champi- the top six to capture the onships at Cannon morning’s two-run giant Mountain last season. But slalom competition at Loon is Lin-Wood’s home Cannon last Friday. Mora hill and the Lumberjacks Peterson skied to second will be tough to beat. place with Hadley Starer “I don’t know if (the coming in fourth and

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Weekes of the basketball season didn’t how there were little gaps in knocked them down.” dominated the inside against blocks rebounding the way he 2, Kelley, Brusseau, Lax. go exactly as Andrew the defense, pay attention,” Dockham’s production all three of our (forwards) rebounded tonight, that would Totals 12 1-9 30. Dockham hoped. He hit his Dockham said. “They gave me opened up the basket under- tonight. (Belyea) pretty much be a good one-two punch head on a gymnasium floor in two to three feet of room. I just neath for Woodsville senior did what he wanted. At half- there,” Walker said. Woodsville a preseason game and suffered turned around. The ball went forward Cayman Belyea. time, we had just one basket in Sam Wilson 1 0-0 3, Jordan a concussion. The rest of this in.” Belyea led the Engineers with the paint. We were just way too Profile 4-15-2-9 — 30 Wilson 3 0-0 7, Jeremy season he’s been trying to Trailing by three points at 18 points. flat and they outhustled us all Woodsville 5-11-19-23 — 58 Benjamin 1 1-1 3, Andrew shake out the cobwebs. the start of the third quarter, Belyea also shut down night long. No excuses.” Dockham 5 0-3 10, Tyler “I was out for three weeks,” Dockham sank a 10-footer to Profile junior forward Allen Dockham didn’t have such Profile Reney 2 2-3 6, David Wright 2 said Woodsville’s junior for- pull Woodsville within 19-18 Komisarek, holding him to just a great start to the season. Jake Kelley 2 0-0 5, Garette 4-6 9, Cayman Belyea 6 5-7 18, ward. “I was just sore coming with 7:32 left in the period. He one bucket. Coach Walker is hopeful of a Brusseau 1 0-0 3, Will Shillieto Joe Abrahamsen 0 2-2 2. back.” hit another 10-footer with 5:47 “(Profile) didn’t get a lot of better finish for his junior for- 1 0-4 2, Max Simpson 1 0-1 2, Three-point goals: S. Wilson, Dockham came all the way left to give Woodsville the lead fast breaks on us and I think ward — the one who rediscov- Henry Weekes 4 0-0 10, Travis J. Wilson, Wright, Belyea. back against Profile Jan. 25, for good, 21-19. that helps our defense too,” ered the mid-range jumper Greenlaw 1 0-0 2, Allen Totals 20 12-20 58. starting a game for the first Woodsville senior forward Walker said. “I thought our time in his career. He led a crit- Tyler Reney sank a layup with offense helped us defensively. ical third-quarter surge to help :51 left in the third period to That’s probably the best I’ve Profile boys escape Woodsville defeat Profile 58-30 extend the Engineers lead to seen this group play smart bas- at the Community Building. 35-21. ketball in quite some time. It all Trailing 19-16 at the start of “That’s the first high-post kind of tied together.” with a tie in night racing the third period, Dockham presence we’ve had in quite The Patriots could not seem some time,” said Woodsville to find easy looks outside and By CHARLIE LENTZ you any mistakes. Any error wipeouts are bound to occur scored six points to lead a 19-2 [email protected] third-quarter run. Dockham coach Jamie Walker of were unable to get the ball is going to cost you as you can on a course like the one at the finished with a season-high10 Dockham’s offensive contribu- inside. see from the whole field.” Kanc, especially at night. points and hit four mid-range tion. “It really affects any zone, “(Woodsville) really LINCOLN — If whatever Profile had just enough “This is a challenging hill, jump shots from just within the if you can beat it there (on top) worked hard to pin us on the doesn’t kill you makes you “dragsters” that avoided in slalom that happens,” foul line. He was successful in they’ve got to start defending side once we got it there,” said stronger, then the Profile boys crashing to eke out a tie with Loukes said. “When it’s a exploiting openings in the high that and that’s going to open Profile coach Paul Greenlaw. ski team gained some wis- Gorham. two-run combined you need dom at the second annual Both teams finished with to put two good runs togeth- Kanc Classic night ski race 379 points. Profile’s Tyler er. In order to ski fast you All the ingredients for racing last Wednesday. Doyle took second overall. need to take chances.” “Any error and you’re Profile also got good finishes Loukes thanked coach By CHARLIE LENTZ Some kids had their goggles Roberts felt the wrath of the basically done in what I call a from Ryan O’Hara (fifth Roberts, who helped him put [email protected] up, some had them down,” hairpin turn halfway down the drag-race situation,” said place), Quinn Malcolm (sev- on the race. Loukes also Loukes said. “It’s definitely course. Profile coach Steve Roberts. “I enth) and Luke Golden (11th). thanked Dave Dovholuk and LINCOLN — Start with a something to get used to. It’s “It got Paige,” said Profile think it gives the kids a little Gorham’s Bobby Langlands Tara Towers from the Lincoln cold dark evening and a fast hard as far as depth percerp- coach Steve Roberts. “You more oomph as to what rac- was the top finisher. Recreation Department for course. Mix in a hairpin turn tion. Overall, it’s just a really can’t ask for anything more ing really is and how fired up “Tyler Doyle just keeps allowing the race. and stir generously. Last neat experience.” from her than to go for it. She’s you really have to be — and continuing to put in good “For the town to allow this Wednesday night’s second Profile finished second. had issues with hairpin turns how much you really have to runs. And Ryan O’Hara is a race it’s nice,” Loukes said. annual Kanc Classic offered all Gorham took third. at speed — that’s not the first concentrate in a 25-second great slalom skier, he’s start- “We had a lot of people come the ingredients for a challeng- Woodsville finished fourth time this year she’s been period to make no mistakes.” ing to be a good leader,” tonight that don’t get a ing change of pace on the high and Littleton was fifth in the knocked out.” The Patriots had their Roberts said. chance to come to a ski race.” school ski circuit. team competition. But the coach expects her to share of crashes, like most of Roberts said the Classic A vocal crowd greeted the Lin-Wood’s girls team fin- Lin-Wood’s Kelsey be ready for the state champi- the teams that competed at tested the mettle of all the racers at the finish. The night- ished 1-2-3 to help the O’Rourke commandingly onships at Loon Mountain the Kancamagus Ski Slope, skiers. time Classic allowed for more Lumberjacks ski away with claimed first place in the indi- Monday. Paige is coach but Profile survived the drag “When you’re really let- fans, more pressure — more the team title in the two-run vidual standings. O’Rourke Robert’s daughter. And he race to earn a tie with Gorham ting it go, the errors are immi- crashes too. But what doesn’t slalom event at the combined clocking for two liked that she went for broke in the team competition. nent. You’re going to make kill you makes you stronger Kancamagus Ski Slope. runs on the short slope was on her second run. Lin-Wood finished third. errors,” Roberts said. “It’s just — especially with the big “I think that’s one of the 45.99 seconds. Lin-Wood’s “She doesn’t want to settle Woodsville took fourth and — can you recover from stage of the state meet arriv- first times we were 1-2-3 on Pearce Bourassa finished sec- for second,” Roberts said. “I Littleton was fifth in the team them, can you have an error- ing next week. our home hill,” said Lin-Wood ond (49.14) and Liza Tetley don’t want to settle for second. competition. The Classic free run.” “The night racing allows a coach Aaron Loukes. was third with a time of 51.39. I need her really kicking it. If offered a tough course and Lin-Wood’s Bailey few more fans to come out,” “Everybody definitely put Lin-Wood’s Karragen Boyle we don’t go for broke you’re limited visibility. Coach Clermont was the top skier Roberts said. “It definitely forth their best efforts.” finished eighth in 56.28. not going to win it anyway. Roberts enjoyed the challenge for the Lumberjacks with a adds a little pressure to it. You The course at the Kanc was Profile’s best skier, junior You might as well go down of the two-run slalom event third place finish. want to perform well for the short, had some challenging Paige Roberts, finished third in fighting.” for his skiers. Woodsville’s Chris Roy fin- crowd, just as you if you’re turns, and made for some dar- her first run but wiped out on Katie Bazzell was the top “This is certainly beneficial ished fourth. Littleton’s Chris doing a (theatrical) produc- ing skiing in limited visibility. her second run to ruin her finisher for Woodsville, taking because the track is so short. Hill finished in 13th place for tion. It’s about how you han- “It’s different. It’s a good individual chances and ham- seventh place. Littleton’s It’s a 25-second course,” the Crusaders. Lin-Wood dle it when you’re up on that change of pace. It’s not easy. per the Patriots team effort. Allison Abbott finished 17th. Roberts said. “It doesn’t allow coach Aaron Loukes said stage.”

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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE GRAFTON, SS NOTICE NOTICE COURT OF PROBATE TO THE VOTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARIES TO THE VOTERS OF THE PROFILE SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the here- LISBON REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT inafter listed have been duly appointed by the Judge of Probate for Grafton The Board of Education of the Profile School The Board of Education of the Lisbon Regional County. District will present to the public the preliminary School District will present to the public the CARDIN, Emma J., late of N. Haverhill. budget for the 2011-2012 school year at the Paul Cardin, 27 Birch Lane N. Haverhill, 2011-2012 preliminary budget at the Lisbon NH 03774 Executor. Case #315-2010- Profile School on Thursday, February 17, 2011 Regional School on Wednesday, February 16, ET-00617 at 7:00 PM. 2011 at 7:00 PM. CONNER, David A., late of Newport, RI. Michael Conner, 7 Barton Lane, Middleton, RI 02842 Executor. Michael M. Ransmeier, 76 Main St., PO Box 31, Littleton, NH 03561 Resident Agent. PUBLIC NOTICE Case #315-2010-ET-00476 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #68 All persons having claims against said TOWN OF LINCOLN LINCOLN-WOODSTOCK estate are requested to exhibit them for payment and all indebted to make pay- COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT ment. Zoning Board of Adjustment Dated at Haverhill on the 28th day of Wednesday, February 16, 2011 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING January A.D. 2011 BY ORDER OF THE The Lincoln-Woodstock Cooperative School Board COURT. 5:00 PM will hold a public hearing on: /s/ Rebecca R. Wyman LINCOLN TOWN HALL - MEETING ROOM Register of Probate TuesdayRESORT&SPA, February 8, 2011 Case No. 11-01: On February 16, 2011 the Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public 6:45 PM or Immediately Following NOTICE Hearing on an application for a Variance from the School Budget Hearing & Before Regular School Board Meeting TO THE VOTERS OF residential Land Use Schedule listed in the Land BETHLEHEM SCHOOL DISTRICT Use Plan Ordinance, Article VI, Section B2, Elementary School Multipurpose Room submitted by Tomas Tremblay for Thomas The Board of Education of the Bethlehem McCarthy & Mary Gavoni, Tax Map 113, Lot 148. AGENDA School District will present to the public the The applicant is seeking a variance from the I. CALL TO ORDER – Judy Boyle, Chairperson 2011-2012 preliminary budget at the Bethlehem Lincoln Land Use Plan Ordinance in order to II. PUBLIC FORUM/HEARING Elementary School on Monday, February 14, allow a detached accessory apartment in the The public is invited to meet with Board members 2011 at 7:00 P.M. Village Residential Zone. to provide community input regarding: 1. Use of monies from the Technology Expendable Trust Fund for the following: a. 5 - iMac Computers III. ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING

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NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF THE LINCOLN-WOODSTOCK COOPERATIVE LINCOLN-WOODSTOCK COOPERATIVE LAFAYETTE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT PETITIONED ARTICLES FOR WARRANT The Board of Education of the Lafayette SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING Regional School District will present to the Tuesday, February 8, 2011 All petitioned articles for the School District Warrant must Monday, February 7, 2011 public the 2011-2012 preliminary budget at the 6:30 PM be submitted by in Lafayette Regional School on Thursday, accordance with RSA 197:6. Such articles must be signed The meeting will be held in the by twenty-five (25) or more legally registered voters of February 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Elementary School Multi-purpose room. the School District and articles must be delivered to a The Lincoln-Woodstock Budget Committee will member of the School Board or the School Administrative Unit #68 Office, 78 Main Street Unit #3, Lincoln, NH no TOWN OF CARROLL meet immediately following the budget hearing. later than 3 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2011. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CARROLL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Thursday, February 10, 2011 • 7 PM at the Carroll Town Hall NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Twin Mountain, NH 2011 BUDGETS & WARRANT ARTICLES The Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider a The Town of Woodstock Municipal Budget Special Exception for Evan and Joan Karpf, 491 Route 3 South, Birchwood Commons, LLC (formerly Fun Town), Committee & Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing

Map 206, Lot 073-000-001, 491 Route 3 South, Twin th Mountain, N.H. 03595. The purpose of this Special WHEN: Wednesday, February 9 , 2011 Exception is for the rental of new or used OHRV. TIME: 6:00 p.m This meeting had been scheduled for January 13, 2011 but WHERE: Town Office Conference Room was cancelled, due to a lack of a quorum. 165 Lost River Road, North Woodstock, NH This is zoned R-B.

LISBON VOTERS NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The LISBON Board of Selectmen will present the proposed 2011 town budget and warrant articles on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Lisbon Town Hall. If necessary, a second hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2011 at 6:00pm

TOWN OF FRANCONIA 2011 BUDGET HEARING Monday, February 7, 2011 Town Hall 7:00pm The Board of Selectmen will present the pro- posed 2011 operating budget and warrant arti- cles. If a second hearing is needed it will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 4:00pm. Franconia Board of Selectmen

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The filing dates for candidates for elected positions in the Lincoln- Woodstock Cooperative School District will extend from Wednesday February 2, 2011 through Monday, February 14, 2011. Declaration of Candidacy blanks may be picked up in the Superintendent’s Office from Joanne Osgood during regular business hours from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, or by calling 745-2051. The Lincoln-Woodstock Cooperative School District operates under the non-partisan ballot system (RSA 197:1-b) for the election of school officials. The following offices are open: 3 School Board Members for 3 years ...... (Term expires 2014) 2 Budget Committee Members for 3 years . .(Term expires 2014) 1 Moderator for 1 year ...... (Term expires 2012)

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To place your classified line ad, please call our TOLL FREE number: 1-877-766-6891 B14 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011 Business Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank announces retirement and promotions within its Finance and Management teams WOODSVILLE––Woodsvi lle Guaranty Savings Bank (WGSB) President and Chief Executive Officer James E. Graham announced changes and promotions within the bank’s Finance Department and management team. Richard Gagne, executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer is semi- retired, effective as of Dec. 31. Richard has been an integral part of the bank’s senior man- agement team since he joined Amy Crocker Marsha Gingue -Richard Gagne Tony Pucci Vera Longe WGSB in 1995. He will remain in the position of chief WGSB in 2007 as Vice promoted to vice president of moted to financial analyst. wire services manager. Vera savings bank headquartered financial officer in a part-time President, Project Manager finance and treasurer. Marsha Amy formerly served as funds joined the bank in June 2010 as in Woodsville, New capacity and will remain and Information Security joined WGSB in 2006 as assis- transfer and wire Services accounts payable clerk and Hampshire, with nine bank- treasurer of Guaranty Officer. His extensive banking tant vice president, assistant manager and has been with quickly assumed all funds ing offices in the communities Bancorp, Inc., the holding experience and ability to men- treasurer and controller and WGSB since 2000. Amy lives transfer functions for the bank. of Woodsville, Piermont, company for WGSB. Richard tor staff and oversee projects will now assume responsibili- in North Haverhill with her Vera lives in Lyndonville, Vt. Lisbon, Littleton, Lancaster, lives in Sugar Hill with his will continue to play a positive ty for the daily leadership of husband, Todd and two with her long-time partner, Plymouth and Franconia. For wife, Carmen. role in the bank’s success in the finance department. daughters, Abigail and Charlie. more information, call 1-800- Tony Pucci has been pro- the future. Tony lives in Marsha and her husband, Morgan. Woodsville Guaranty 564-2735 or visit the bank’s moted to Executive Vice Northfield with his wife, Gale. Roger, reside in Bethlehem. Vera Longe has been pro- Savings Bank is a New website at www.theguaranty- President. Tony started with Marsha Gingue has been Amy Crocker has been pro- moted to funds transfer and Hampshire state-chartered bank.com Northway Bank tries to stem foreclosures with new refinancing program BERLIN–– New Hampshire banks are partici- for irresponsible borrowers. Homes Affordable loan mod- income, a medical emergency, of NeighborWorks Greater Hampshire homeowners in pating in the program, which It’s designed to help hard- ification program. the death of a borrower, or Manchester. “Nothing hurts danger of foreclosure may be will allow troubled home- working people who have To be eligible, homeown- perhaps a significant increase neighborhood stability more eligible for a new statewide owners to refinance their experienced a financial ers must be current with their in mortgage payments under than foreclosures – and right refinancing program spear- mortgages under more calamity to stay in their mortgage (but in imminent the original terms. now, the foreclosure rate is headed by Northway Bank. affordable terms determined homes. The national pro- danger of delinquency) or, if Among the first home- higher than ever.” The pilot program, called on a case-by-case basis. grams don’t go deep they are behind, have the owners to take advantage of Helping Hand for Helping Hand for “The banks involved did- enough.” means to pay under modified the program was a disabled Homeowners is one of sever- Homeowners, is designed to n’t contribute to the mortgage Helping Hand for terms going forward. veteran from Rindge. After al programs developed in provide a lifeline to home- crisis, but we intend to con- Homeowners is available In addition, they must be recently losing his wife to response to the foreclosure owners facing imminent fore- tribute to the solution,” said only to homeowners who facing some kind of financial cancer, he had trouble mak- crisis. Struggling homeown- closure because of a financial Bill Woodward, president don’t qualify for conventional hardship. This could be ing ends meet and managing ers are encouraged to contact hardship. and CEO of Northway Bank. refinancing or the federal defined in various ways – a his finances. And with the a local Housing and Urban A consortium of 16 New “This program isn’t a bailout government’s Making temporary reduction in sluggish housing market, Development Approved selling or refinancing was too Counseling Agency to speak tough. with a certified housing coun- “Without this program, I selor who can explain their would have lost my home,” options or visit home- the veteran said. “Now, my helpnh.org for more informa- mortgage payments are man- tion about programs and ageable enough to allow me services in New Hampshire. to stay in my home which is The banks participating in filled with so many wonder- the Helping Hand for ful memories.” Homeowners program are: Though the Helping Hand Northway Bank, Laconia program is available to eligi- Savings Bank, Lake Sunapee ble homeowners throughout Bank, Meredith Village the state, it is being adminis- Savings Bank, Ocean tered by NeighborWorks Bank/People’s United Bank, Greater Manchester, a non- Centrix Bank, Woodsville profit that focuses on com- Guaranty Bank, Ledyard munity development and National Bank, Merrimack affordable housing. County Savings Bank, Participating banks are Claremont Savings Bank, funding the program by pur- Community Guaranty chasing tax credits through Savings Bank, Federal the New Hampshire Savings Bank, Franklin Community Development Savings Bank, Hampshire Finance Authority, which First Bank, Passumpsic supports affordable housing Savings Bank and First programs that benefit low- Colebrook Bank. and moderate-income citi- For more information, zens. please visit the website of “Northway Bank has been either Northway Bank (north- the catalyst in bringing the waybank.com) or idea to fruition,” said Robert NeighborWorks Greater Tourigny, executive director Manchester (nwgm.org).

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PHOTO BY MITCHELL ARION long as I’ve been a humor chocolate in a tote bag. Facebook photo winner—Mitchell Arion, of Whitefield, who sent this picture of a hippo made of snow columnist, and neither Somehow, it seemed like rising to the surface of Burns Pond, in Whitefield. Congratulations! Our next photo contest theme is discipline has ever the vital contents for a “Winter Beauty,” so send us your best shots of nature at its most beautiful during this stunning but worked very well in my post-heart attack emer- harsh season. All entries need to be in by Sunday Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., and can be sent to courierface- life without borrowing gency room survival kit. By: B. Elwin [email protected] or directly to one of us at our Salmon Press email accounts. Visit our Facebook from the other. This brings us to a few Sherman page for more information. Try healing without rules for surviving your humor. You can do it, but loved one’s heart attack. new life with your mate, it’s like living with plas- It’s a work-in-progress: replete with new strate- tic plants. I’ve also If you think prayer gies for living, and worked with a few will help, pray. If you restructured ways of humorless healthcare think having a back-up sharing and communicat- Advice from the Herb Lady professionals, and that’s harmonica song and ing. Within weeks of like spending your day some bittersweet choco- their heart attack, you’ll watering plastic plants. late at the ready will also know the sodium About Herbal Remedies When my life partner help, have them with you and sugar content of recently suffered a heart at all times. My grandma every food on the shelf. attack, however, I do used to say: “Whatever And in America, as & How Herbs Work admit to not finding the flips your skirt.” Our you set out newly deter- Plants and people share herbs as alternative thera- funny in it right away. I coping methods are our mined to find “heart- the most essential element pies that can noticeably reacted as any of us do own. healthy” foods, pay close of all: the spark of life. This improve their lives, and when a loved one’s life is You’ve now become a attention. You’re also precious thing can neither that they themselves can suddenly threatened and caregiver to your partner. now adding shopping be measured nor re-created use safely and easily. Herbs we must act to save them, Take care NOT to become and cooking to dishwash- in a laboratory. Herbs have are concentrated foods, then and there, and with- a caretaker. Meet them ing and pot scrubbing. been used from the time of whole essences, with the By: Melanie out benefit of script or where they are, not The only food I could recorded history for every ability to address both the rehearsal: where you’d like them to find at the supermarket facet of life – health, heal- symptoms and causes of a Osborne, CHT I dialed information to be. This is a good gener- with no-added-salt ing, energy, creativity, work, problem. As nourishment, shows how herbs actually ask for the phone number al rule for doctors, nuns, and/or sugar, (no won- love, birth, death, regenera- herbs can offer the body work, acting as support to for 911. I lost control of nurses and stand-up der we’re all sick) was tion, meditation, survival nutrients it does not always control and reverse the all my bodily functions. I comics. toilet paper. and more. Herbs are all receive, either from poor cause of the problem, with chased my head across When the publisher Anyone have a recipe encompassing and timeless, diet, or environmental defi- more permanent effect. the carpet after it fell off for my new book heard for bathroom tissue as nature itself is infinite ciencies in the soil and air. Even so most feel some and rolled under the bed. the news, he wrote an tortellini soup? and eternal. Therapeutic As medicine, herbs are results within three to six I screamed “Help!” in encouraging note, adding Lastly, NEVER lose herbs have a unique spirit, essentially body balancers days. Chronic or longstand- every one of the world’s this sage advice: “Don’t your sense of humor, and with wide-ranging proper- that work with the body ing degeneration will take 6800 known languages volunteer to do the dish- do your very best to keep ties, and far-reaching possi- functions, so that it can heal longer. A traditional “rule” and sub-dialects. Oh, es or you’ll be doing your recovering partner bilities for medicinal activi- and regulate itself. is one month for every year and I had my own heart them forever.” I did vol- in play. I’ve invented a ty. Mankind can look back Hundreds of herbs are reg- of the problem. Herbal attack and fell dead. The unteer, but I’ve now nursing diagnostic (I may through thousands of years ularly available in several combinations are not addic- end. invented Zen patent it, so be careful). to herbal medicines as a usable forms and at all tive or habit-forming, but I did all those things … Dishwashing and Fry It’s called a “humding- safe, readily available, gen- quality levels. Worldwide are powerful nutritional in my mind … and in less Pan nirvana. oscopy.” Here’s how to tle means of healing. communications and agents that should be used time than it took to type Believe everything perform it: Because the history of heal- improved storage allow us with care. Balance is the key the “p” in panic. doctors tell you, and Stand at your part- ing is so rich, it allows us to to simultaneously obtain to using herbal nutrients for Then, back at reality, I don’t believe anything ner’s side and place one see that herbs are also per- and use herbs from differ- healing. called 911. I assessed her doctors tell you. Settle hand on their chest, one fectly adaptable to today’s ent countries and different As with other natural vital signs. I was calm, somewhere in the mid- hand on their back. requirements, with the harvests, an advantage that therapies, there is some- controlled and deliberate. dle. Jiggle/rub gently for 10 same focused strength and ages past did not enjoy. times a “healing crisis” in I stayed with her and Don’t forget, as you seconds while chanting reliability. We are only Herbs in their own form an herbal healing program. helped her breathe. I set devote yourself to your “HealHealHealHealHeal beginning to scratch the are not drugs. Do not expect This is traditionally known everything in motion that partner’s recovery and ” in your best basso pro- surface of their forgotten the activity or response of as the “Law of Cure,” and ultimately saved her life. rehabilitation, to tend to fundo cartoon voice. truth. chemical antibiotics or tran- simply means that some- I intervened precisely your own basic needs. Laugh. Rest. Herbs are more than a quilizers. These agents only times you will seem to get and (except for that one Find time to eat, sleep Repeat as needed. scientific, or even a natural treat the symptoms of a worse before you get better. “p” in panic microsec- and bathe. Try not to do healing system. Herbs react problem. Herbal medicines The body frequently begins ond) without hesitation. all these things at once * * * * * integrally with each differ- work differently. Herbs are to eliminate toxic wastes After I saw her off in (insert visual of a stand- Syndicated humor colum- ent person. They can help nutritional foundation quite heavily during the the ambulance, I went ing humorist asleep in nist B. Elwin Sherman writes with almost every aspect of nutrients, working through first stages of a system back inside, retrieved the shower holding from Bethlehem. His column human need, and like all the glands, nourishing the cleansing therapy. This is most of my head, collect- soggy toast). is used here with permission. great realities of Nature, body’s deepest and most particularly true in the tra- ed some of my bodily flu- Life as you knew it is Copyright 2011 B. Elwin there is so much more about basic elements, such as the ditional 3-4 day fast that ids, cleaned the carpet, over. You now have a Sherman. All rights reserved. them than we will ever brain, glands and hor- many people use to begin a know. mones. Results will seem to serious healing program. 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JOHNSBURY, Vt.— LITTLETON – Celebrate ages in the community. are interested in participat- Internationally acclaimed St. Valentine's Day at the Tickets are available now ing. theater artists Eric Bass and third annual Festival of at the League of New The festivities continue Ines Zeller Bass will present Love & Chocolate at the Hampshire Craftsmen or as Lauren Anderson of their newest work, “All Village Book Store, the on the day of the event. Cheese Louise presents a Weather Ballads” at 7:30 League of New Hampshire Madam Ann Gruczka cheese tasting of French p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Craftsmen Retail Gallery, will offer free consultations cheeses of love. The cheese St. Johnsbury School—as and the Littleton Studio of tarot cards regarding tasting is free with cheeses part of the Kingdom County School (LSS) on Saturday love and life from 12 to 2 available for purchase. Presents series. Feb. 12. There will be p.m. in the Village Book The tasting will begin at 3 “All Weather Ballads” is a treats, entertainment and Store. Everyone is invited and continue until 4, or visual theater performance indulgence for everyone. to experience this mysteri- until the cheese is gone! incorporating puppetry and Just Desserts, a ous art form. Find a handmade gift for original ballads by Bass with fundraiser for the Studio Children are invited to your Valentine at the music by Keith Murphy. The School, will be held at the join Susan in the children’s League of NH Craftsmen five-song-cycle, interpreted school from 11 a.m. to 1 department of the Village Gallery. Specials for this by Vermont musician Nick p.m. For a $10 contribu- Book Store for a creative time of year include Heart Keil, portrays the stages of tion participants can fill a make-your-own-Valentine tiles by Jane Kaufmann, life through our rural North plate with homemade activity from 1 to 3. This Heart themed jewelry by Country experience, when chocolate delicacies includ- activity is free and we will Thom Kuhner, stunning we are stuck in the mud, lost ing chocolate truffles, supply the materials to gold jewelry with semi- in the aroma of harvest fruit, chocolate mousse, cookies, make a unique Valentine precious gems by Debbie or reflected in the frozen chocolate torte, cheesecake for someone special. Noiseux, work by folk membrane of an icy lake. It is and candies. These can be Emily Herzig of E.H. artist Jim Lambert includ- about a sense of place and enjoyed with friends at the Floral Studio will lead par- ing Angels & Birds of Love those moments when we studio, or taken home for a ticipants in a flower and plaited straw hearts by look both forward and back- special treat later in the arranging activity from 2 Lark Leonard. ward in time. “All Weather day. The $10 contribution to 2:30 upstairs at the The Village Book Store Ballads” is a performance of also enters participants in Village Book Store. and the League of NH dry humor and ironic the raffle for one free class Participants will learn how Craftsmen are located at 81 poignancy which takes the of their choice at the Studio to arrange a small bouquet Main St. The Littleton audience through five scenes, School - up to a $180 value! and will take home a small Studio School is around the each a metaphorical world, a Proceeds will help support flower arrangement they corner at 21 Mill St., adja- state of being. The Courier in Geneva, COURTESY PHOTO LSS to offer classes in jew- have created. This event is cent to the Grist Mill. For A scene from the All Weather Ballads puppet show. elry, pottery, and multi- free and we ask that partic- more information on the Switzerland calls “All media for people of all ipants arrive by 2 if they festivities call 444-1099. Weather Ballads, “Stunning, humorous, and tender.” best described as theater that The show is being presented Eric Bass and Ines Zeller uses puppets—in order to by Kingdom County Bass began Sandglass avoid the suggestion that it is Productions, working in Free concert to celebrate Theater in 1982 with the pro- a “puppet show” for chil- association with Catamount duction of Sand, in Germany. dren. The show has been Arts. Tickets for the It was a love story that told in developed for an adult audi- February 5th performance of Athenaeum's 140th year images and dreams and ence. Kids will surely enjoy “All Weather Ballads” are expectations what two indi- the sets and puppets and available at Catamount Arts, ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt.— four CDs of all original (Vermont Public Radio). viduals from different worlds marvel at Sandglass’ St. Johnsbury or by calling The St. Johnsbury material and twice ranked Her career has taken her carried into the beginning of artistry—but audiences 802-748-2600. Boxoffice Athenaeum has been open on the Top Ten Best VT CDs to many places along the their young relationship. should not think that the hours are 1pm to 6pm, for business and serving as of the Year in Seven Days. way: she has appeared live With “All Weather Ballads,” show is primarily directed at Monday through Saturday. the town's fine public Her solo recording, “All The on “A Prairie Home Eric and Ines come full circle, an audience of children Tickets are also available library since 1871. It begins Colors” was released in Companion” with Garrison to celebrate their long history under 12. online 24/7 at its 140th year celebration August 2010 and features Keillor, has won Texas’s with each other and with This show has been devel- www.CatamountArts.org. with a free public concert by many well-known Vermont prestigious Kerrville Folk Vermont, the place they have oped with special support For more information con- acclaimed singer songwrit- musicians. Blachly will be Festival New Folk called home since 1986. from The National tact Jay Craven at ers Susannah Blachly and singing songs from this Songwriter’s Competition, “All Weather Ballads” is Endowment for the Arts. [email protected]. Patti Casey on Sunday, Feb. recent release and copies and was a winner of the 6 at 2 p.m. will be available to pur- Chris Austin Songwriting Susannah Blachly is a fid- chase. Contest at the legendary dler, tunesmith & Patti Casey is a prolific Merlefest in Wilkesboro, Aubrie Dionne, flute, and Piper singer/songwriter from songwriter and has perfect- North Carolina as well as at Marshfield, VT. She has per- ed her own New England- the Telluride Bluegrass Runnion-Bareford, harp, Feb. 6 at PSU formed with numerous flavored bluegrassy style, Festival’s Troubadour song- bands over the years one that shines equally with writers contest. Casey’s PLYMOUTH – Aubrie (Bellatrix, Wagtail, The welcome, familiar sounds as CD’s will be available for Dionne (flute) and Piper Gross Domestic Products well as undeniable original- sale. Runnion-Bareford (harp) will and, currently, Two Shoes ity. She has recorded five Please join us for an after- come together for a recital of Off) at a wide variety of solo albums, her latest, “The noon filled with some of the Mozart’s concerto in C Major venues including the Heart of A Waiting Boy” is finest acoustic music you and works by Faure and Champlain Valley Folk aural testament to, “the will hear anywhere. Debussy at 1 p.m. Sunday, Festival, the New World sweetest voice and some of For more information call Feb. 6, at the Silver Center for Festival and Valley Stage the finest songwriting to the Athenaeum at 802-748- the Arts, Smith Recital Hall. Festival. She has released come out of Vermont…” 8291. Dionne says the duo’s per- sonal relationship shines through when they play together. “I call her (Runnion-Bareford) my ‘harp soul mate,’” she said. Dionne has served as adjunct faculty at Plymouth HEALTH State University since 2001. She also teaches at the Manchester Community COURTESY PHOTO Music School and is the Piper Runnion-Bareford, left, and Aubrie Dionne. founder of The Alura active performer, teacher, after. She holds a degree in Ensemble. She holds a conductor and adjudicator in harp performance from the Bachelor of Music degree in the New England Region. Royal College of Music in flute performance from the Piper Runnion-Bareford London and the Curtis University of New heard the harp for the first Institute of Music. She has Hampshire and has studied time when she was eight been principal harpist with at the graduate level at the years old, and her musical the New Hampshire Longy School of Music in education began soon there- Philharmonic Orchestra, and Cambridge, Mass. 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SAGE this: need. A good example of this ically when fresh foods and Mineral-rich herbs provide Melanie Osborne is the Each formula compound is an athlete’s formula, where whole grains form the diet. not only the healing essences owner of Thyme to Heal (CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1) contains two to five primary there are herbs for short-term Subtle healing activity is more to support the body in over- Herbals and practices on agent herbs that are part of the energy, long-range endurance, effective when it doesn’t have coming disease, but also the Route 302 in Lisbon. She has Herbal therapy without a fast blend for specific purposes. muscle tone, glycogen and to labor through excess waste foundation minerals that been in practice since 1991. works more slowly and gen- Since all body parts, and most glucose use, and reduction of material, mucous or junk food allow it to take them in. She is certified in Therapeutic tly. Still, there is usually some dis-ease symptoms, are inter- lactic acid build-up. accumulation. (Most people Each individual body has Herbalism through the discomfort and weakness as related, it is wise to have herbs A combination of several carry around 10 – 15 pounds its own unique and wonderful Blazing Star Herbal School in disease poisons are released which can affect each part of herbs with similar properties of excess density.) mechanism, and each has the Shelburne Falls, into the bloodstream to be the problem. For example, in a can increase the latitude of Interestingly enough, herbs ability to bring itself to its own Massachusetts. Much of her flushed away. Strength and prostate healing formula, effectiveness. themselves can help counter balanced and healthy state. work is private health consul- relief shortly return when this there would be herbs to dis- No two people or their the problems of “civilization Herbs simply pave the way tations, teaching herbal process is over. Watching this solve sediment, anti-inflam- bodies are alike. Good foods.” They are rich in miner- for the body to do its own apprenticeships and intensive phenomenon allows you to matory herbs, tissue toning response is increased by a als and trace minerals, the work, by breaking up toxins, herbal workshops, Reiki I, II & observe your own body and strengthening herbs, and combination of herbs. basic elements missing or cleansing, lubricating, toning III into mastership. In her processes at work toward herbs with anti-biotic proper- Herbs also work better diminished in today’s “quick- and nourishing. They can shop, located in Lisbon are healing itself. ties. when combined with a natu- grow,” over-sprayed, over-fer- work through the glands at over 200 medicinal bulk herbs, Herbs work better in com- A combination allows ral foods diet. Everyone can tilized farming. Minerals and the deepest levels of the body teas and customized capsule bination than they do singly. inclusion of herbs that can benefit from an herbal formu- trace minerals are a basic ele- processes – at the cause, rather formulas, all created on prem- There are several reasons for work at different stages of la, but results increase dramat- ment in food assimilation. than the effect. ise. BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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By Board Member Rick Hunt start creating elaborate works that cuts silver, copper, and The studio comfortably holds classes in drawing, painting, Valentines Day fundraiser at Genie Verge is a woman of of art. There is much to know. brass. There are cutting mate- half a dozen students who use and other skills. The full class the Littleton Studio School on many talents. She is an artist Genie said what appealed to rials, metal hammers, anvils, skills ranging from the old- schedule and information can Saturday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m., who has studied painting for her most was being able to and a thing called a “rolling fashioned hammer to more be obtained by visiting the where for only $10 you can the past 15 years with master create jewelry of her own mill.” My first impression high-tech techniques. Genie school at 21 Mill St. in handpick a plate full of assort- painter and local artist, Stoney design. The class that was gazing at some of the tools insists that the classes are Littleton (across the street ed chocolate goodies! There Jacobs. She is also an educa- offered gave her a chance to was that these were primitive “fun, enjoyable, and exciting.” from Millers Café) or by visit- will also be hand-decorated tional presenter, a wife, a exercise her own inherent cre- dentist drills. I also learned Metal-smithing is just one ing www.nhcrafts.org/little- frames for sale. We invite one mother, and a veteran psy- ativity and to use skills that that enamels come in jars of of the classes offered at the ton . Our phone number is and all to stop by and get your chotherapist. She says that her felt like ”taking a step back in powder and that a lot of heat Studio School. There are also 444-1066. loved ones some Valentine love of creating art was, “a time.” She enjoyed learning is used to apply the enamels. pottery classes as well as The public is invited to a chocolate treats!! catalyst and a natural progres- how to use a hammer to forge sion to get involved with the metal by pounding. She also Littleton Studio School.” found that her instructor, Jean Legends Of Rock N’ Blues II Genie has been with the Matay, was able to guide her PLYMOUTH – The revi- masters James Cotton, John 18 MTV Music Awards, and Board since the beginning, through the intricacies of the talized Flying Money Lee Hooker and Junior eight People's Choice about three years ago, when craft and ”really knew her Movie House & Wells at the legendary Awards under his belt, not plans were designed to create stuff!” Genie continues to take Performance Center on Chessmate. Over the years, to mention his long career the school and the program of classes at the school while still Main Street in downtown he's carried on the tradition with the biggest rock 'n roll classes that are now offered. being an active and valuable Plymouth will thunder with and continues to be a vital band in the country. The first class at the Board member. the sound of Rock N Blues presence in blues as one of The Uptown Horns, Littleton Studio School that When you first step into once again with another the most dynamic perform- together for 15 years, are Genie took was metal- the metal-smithing studio electrifying show in what ers on the scene. The James revered as one of the most smithing and she still enjoys you will notice workbenches, promises to become an Montgomery Band has respected horn sections in making jewelry today. She strange machines, and tools ongoing series. toured with The Allman the world. The Uptown says, “I had this idea what it hanging on the walls. There Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford Brothers, Steve Miller, Horns have toured or would be like to take metal- are shelves with jars of vari- and son Graham will sit in Bruce Springsteen, recorded with The Rolling smithing. When I saw what it ous substances and a sign with The James Aerosmith, BB King, Bonnie Stones, Bruce Springsteen, entailed I almost ran out of over the sink reminding stu- Montgomery Blues Band Raitt, John Lee Hooker, and Billy Joel, James Brown, The the class!” Genie invited me to dents to, “Turn Off The featuring The Rolling Dr. John. James, among oth- B52’s, Robert Plant, Aretha take a stroll into the metal- Pickle!!” Stones’ Uptown Horns, and ers. Franklin, R.E.M. and many smithing studio where she “This is a great space to David Hull of the Joe Perry Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame others. graciously walked me create in and to learn about Project on Friday, Feb. 11 inductee and Aerosmith David Hull, a founding COURTESY PHOTO through and described the the traditional craft of jewel- starting at 7:30 p.m. guitarist Brad Whitford will member of the power rock Brad Whitford of Aerosmith. various tools and machines ry-making,” she said. Genie The performance line-up make a rare appearance on trio Fahrenheit and bassist that are used for this tradi- then takes me around the includes the James the F.M. stage. He will be for the Joe Perry Project also Get Tickets tional craft. I learned quickly room station to station and Montgomery Blues Band, joined by son, and guitar joins the night’s bill. Hull www.flyingmonkeyNH.co that there is a lot to know describes the uses for the var- named the “John Mayall of prodigy, Graham Whitford. has played with The Buddy m about metal-smithing and ious tools and machines. I New England” by Peter In addition to his American Miles Band, Joe Cocker and jewelry. It is not something chemical bath used in enamel- Detroit, Montgomery Billboard Music Awards, recent fill-in for Tom F.M. Box Office: 1-603- you can step right into and ing. There is also a machine learned first-hand from three Boston Music Awards, Hamilton of Aerosmith. 536-2551.

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your day. Bag up your lunch and come to WREN, crafts, demonstrations and talent show at 6 p.m. Join in 13. Hand building and introduction to the potter's WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Main Street, Bethlehem. on a day of fun for the community. Everyone is invited. wheel, includes glazing and information about fir- United Congregational Church of Orford. ing. Susan Gradual, instructor. $55 (clay, glazes, ◆ Cheese class and tasting, and every Thursday, 5 firings included) For more information, call the Old ◆ LEGO Club, 3-4 p.m. for all ages, however children p.m. Free and open to the public. Littleton Food Co- ◆ Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fundraiser to replenish sup- Mill Studio, Whitefield at 837-8778. under 8 years of age should be accompanied by an op, Corner of Cottage St. & Route 302. For more plies used to support firefighters and emergency per- adult. Weeks Memorial Library, 128 Main St., information, please call 444-2800. sonnel during fire emergencies. Sponsored by the ◆ Red Hat Society Open Invitation, every first Lancaster. For more information, call 788-3352. Bethlehem Fire Auxiliary. Cash donations welcome. Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m. Tea, games, cama- ◆ Managing Stress with Qigong, and every For more information, please call 381-5331. raderie. For more information, please call the Old ◆ Breakfast Club, a chance to sew, share with oth- Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with Mary Mill Studio, Whitefield, at 837-8778. ers or just socialize. Most Wednesdays, 10:30 Sturtevant. Drop ins are welcome. Franconia ◆ Yoga in the Gallery, and Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 8:45-9:45 a.m.- noon. Terry Flaherty or Donna Stalaboin are Community Church, Route 116, Franconia. For a.m. with Katrine Barclay. Drop-ins welcome. WREN, ◆ often available to help. Call ahead if special or very Super Bowl at the Beal House Inn and more information, please contact Mary at 823-8780 2011 Main St., Bethlehem. For more information, Restaurant. Enjoy your favorite snacks while specific guidance is needed (small charge for or peace @pathofharmony.com. please contact Katrine at 823-7441. those unique needs). Coffee, tea and camaraderie watching the Packers vs. Steelers. Game begins at available. For more information, call Old Mill ◆ Reiki Level One, and Feb. 3,10,17 and 24, March ◆ Show and Tell of Quilting and Fabric Projects, each 6:30 p.m. Studio, Whitefield at 837-8778. 10,17. 6-8 p.m. During this 8-week class, experi- first Saturday of the month, 9-1- a.m. A free to all free- ence and understand this beautiful modality and for-all. Bring your latest creation and share it with oth- ◆ Throwing B, 1-4 p.m. with Allison Dodd. Third of embrace the gifts of Reiki. Find your own strength, ers. For more information, call Stitch at Old Mill Studio, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 six-week class. This class covers it all, from basic empowerment and self-healing through this experi- Whitefield, at 837-8778. ◆ Mocha Joe Mondays, stop in on Monday morning throwing skills to creating advanced forms and ence. Cost is $160. For more information or to reg- applying surface designs. Tuition $180, $30 materi- ◆ Decorative Stamp Making, 3 p.m. with Ron Lippard. for a free cuppa “Joe” from Vermont coffee roaster ister, please contact Cindy Noyes at 616-8827 or Mocha Joe’s. Only while supply lasts. St. J. Food als. To register, please call Littleton Studio School [email protected] Students in this workshop will learn basic layout, at 444-1066. design and heat-treating of steel making stamps and a Co-op, 490 Portland St., St. Johnsbury Vt. For more ◆ Jewelry Fundamentals, 6-9 p.m. with Jean scribe to impress designs in their work. Tuition is $75, information, please call 802-748-9498. ◆ Yoga in the Gallery, every Wednesday and Matray. Fourth of six-week class. Explore the fun- material $15. For more information or to register, call ◆ Monday, 4:30-5:40 p.m. and 5:45-6:50 p.m. with Taiji Qigong, every Monday at 5:30 p.m. with Mary damentals of metalsmithing and jewelry making, Littleton Studio School at 444-1066. Sturtevant. Drop-ins are welcome! Alpine Clinic, Katrine Barclay. Drop-ins welcome. WREN, 2011 including soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing Main St., Bethlehem. For more information, please ◆ Power of Attraction: Vision Boarding, 9 a.m.-12”45 1095 Profile Rd., Franconia. For more information, and texturing with stamps and hammers. Tuition is please contact Mary at 823-8780 or contact Katrine at 823-7441. $185, $45. To register, please call Littleton Studio p.m. with Michele Lowry, Reiki Master & teacher and Debra LcClair, Psychologist and Life Coach. Explore [email protected]. ◆ Basket weaving classes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Third School at 444-1066. inspiring ways to harness the power of attraction in ◆ Wednesday of each month. At the end of the class, Cooking class demo, 5-5:30 p.m. and every your everyday life. Workshop fee $45, materials includ- Monday. Featuring local chefs who will share some you may go home with a basket! The cost of the FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 ed. Registration required. Call 296-0830 ext. 6 to regis- class is $40 and tools are provided. To register, of their secrets on how to make nutritious, afford- ter or for more information. able meals using some local ingredients. Free and visit www.lisbonartsgallery to download a form or ◆ Senior Meals, every Friday 8-10 a.m. Suggested ◆ Snowmobile Races, 10 a.m. The Lisbon Stump all are welcome to attend. Littleton Food Co-op, call 838-2300. Pre-registration is required. The donation of $3, ages 60 and over, under $6 for Jumpers Snowmobile Club will host the 4th Vintage Corner of Cottage St. and Route 302, Littleton. For ARTS Gallery, Lisbon. ages 59 and under. Highland House, 30 Highland Snowmobile races on Route 302 in Lisbon. The first more information, please call 444-2800. St., Whitefield. For more information, please call ◆ Pirates of the High Skis!!! Early Registration race starts at 10 a.m. and the races continue through- Maranda at 752-3010 ext. 18. TODAY for All Mountain Treasure Hunt and Family out the day. Admission is $5, under 12 free. Lots of Tuckerbrook Area Treasure Hunt, A fundraiser for ◆ Open House, and every Friday, 1-3 p.m. Please good food available. The primary sponsor is Absolute TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country. To stop by the Mittersill Alpine Resort, 193 Mittersill Power from Wells River, Vt. More info can be obtained ◆ be held at Cannon Mountain Ski Area on Feb. 12. Rd., Franconia. Ticket drawings to win a free week- on www.lisbonstumpjumpers.org. All sleds are older Music, and every Tuesday, 8-11 p.m., Matt Tellier end stay. For more information, please call 823- than 1973. performs. Cannon Mountain View Motel and ◆ Meditation for relaxation, and every Wednesday, 5511. Tavern, Main St., Franconia. For more information, 6-7:15 p.m. with Cindy Noyes, Drop-ins welcome. ◆ Teen Throwing, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Cecily Yarosh. please call 823-8077. Grove Street, Littleton. For more information, ◆ The Art of Storytelling, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 8+ For ages 13 +. Fourth of six-week class. Learn how to please call Cindy at 616-8827. with Carolyn Hunt. Four classes, including Feb.11, throw on the potter’s wheel! Cecily will teach centering, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 18, 25. In addition to learning about creative writ- ◆ AMC 2011 International Dinner, 6 p.m. and every throwing skills, and glazing techniques. Tuition $150, ing, language and the creation of a story, kids will Wednesday through March 30. Dinner prices, $21 materials, $30. To register, please call Littleton Studio ◆ LEGO Club, 3-4 p.m. for all ages, however children explore presentation skills and acting, including adult AMC members, $23 adult non-members. School at 444-1066. under 8 years of age should be accompanied by an eye contact, body language and voice modulation. Dinner packages available for $64 per person, ◆ adult. Weeks Memorial Library, 128 Main St., Tuition is $85. To register, call Littleton Studio Live music, 7:30-10 p.m. every Saturday. Enjoy the which includes dinner, presentation, lodging at Joe Lancaster. For more information, call 788-3352. School at 444-1066. musical flair with fine but casual dining! This week, Dodge Lodge, breakfast and a trail pass at Great Matt Tellier Ask your server about our Valentines ◆ Yoga in the Gallery, every Wednesday and Glen Trails. Child rates are available. Programs fol- ◆ Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. and every 3rd Weekend Spectacular!! The Beal House, Littleton 444- Monday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. with Katrine Barclay. Drop- low dinner and are free and open to the public. For Friday of each month. Professional band and caller. 2661. ins welcome. WREN, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem. more information or to make reservation, please Come for the music, come to dance. No experience For more information, please contact Katrine at ◆ Lancaster Farmers’ Market, 1st and 3rd Saturday call 466-2727. necessary, children welcome and donations appre- 823-7441. ciated. Franconia Town Hall. For more information, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Lancaster Town ◆ Music, and every Wednesday beginning at 9 p.m. please see Franconia web page at www.franconi- Hall. Jewelry, wool artistry, local produce, baked ◆ Meditation for relaxation, and every Wednesday, DJ, Cannon Mountain View Motel and Tavern, Main anh.org. goods, jellies, jams plants, cut flowers, wood work, 6-7:15 p.m. with Cindy Noyes, Drop-ins welcome. St., Franconia. For more information, please call basket maker, meats (pork, lamb and beef) and Grove Street, Littleton. For more information, more! For more information, please call 788-3391. 823-8077 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 please call Cindy at 616-8827. ◆ Music, and every Wednesday beginning at 9 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 ◆ 2nd Annual End of Cabin Fever Event, beginning at SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7:30 a.m. with pancake breakfast. Many other activities DJ, Cannon Mountain View Motel and Tavern, Main ◆ Brown Bag Lunch Series, noon-1 p.m. the 3rd throughout the day including dog sled rides at 9:30 ◆ Beginning Pottery, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for children, St., Franconia. For more information, please call Thursday of each month. A great way to break up a.m., soup luncheon at 11:30 a.m. activity tables, local teens, adults. Four sessions each class and Feb. 823-8077. ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS Please contact The Courier about any changes, 444-3927.

Light refreshments served, and the investment ◆ Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday Breakfast, 9 HEALTH RELATED AND for this adventure is by donation, $10. For more FOR SENIORS a.m.-noon, Adults $6,Children $3; Penny Social information contact Cindy at Thyme to Learn every 2nd Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; SUPPORT GROUPS Wellness, LLC, 616-8827. ◆ Whitefield Senior Center Meals, noon, Mon. Tuesday,Bingo at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.; ◆ Caregiver Support Group, 10-11:30 a.m., third at Highland House and McIntyre Apts.; Wed. at Fri., Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; 444-5795. ◆ ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), 3rd Saturday Thursday of every month at the Lyndonville, Vt., McIntyre Apts.; Mon., Wed., and Thurs., at ◆ Littleton Squares classes, 7 p.m., Thurs., at of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. At Littleton Regional United Methodist Church (handicap accessible). McKee Inn, Lancaster, 837-2424. Alternates Lakeway Elementary School, Union St., Littleton; Hospital, Conference Rooms 1 & 2. CALL LINDA AT Call Riverside Life Enrichment Center at (802) Friday between McIntyre and McKee. 444-6985. 869-3653. 626-3900 or 1-866-926-3900 for more informa- ◆ Alumni Hall, year-round center for the fine & ◆ Bereavement support group, 1-2:30 p.m.,1st tion. EDUCATIONAL performing arts; heritage interpretive center; and 3rd Tues., at North Country Home Health & ◆ Survivors of Suicide Peer Support Groups— Conn. River Byway Visitor Center (June-Oct). Hall ◆ Literacy program, 7-9 p.m., Mon. and Thurs., Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; call 444-9221 Plymouth Region SOS Group, meets 7-9 p.m. also available for event-rental. 75 Court St, N. Woodstock Town Office; call 745-9971. or 444-5317. on the fourth Thursday of the month beginning Haverhill; 603-989-5500. alumnihall@charterin- ◆ ◆ Wouldn't it be great to have your G.E.D.? Diabetes Support Group meets on the second in March at the Starr King Universalist ternet.com; www.alumnihall.org" Wednesday of every month, at the Littleton Area Free G.E.D. prep classes and more. Call Adult Fellowship. Contact Marcia VanderMast at 764- ◆ Littleton Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., 3rd Thurs., at Senior Center, from 1 to 2 p.m. Learner Services at 444-6306 or email c.shawdo- 4352, evenings. Littleton Community House Annex off Main St.; ◆ Support Center at Burch House, ongoing sup- ◆ [email protected] for more information. 75 North Country SOS Group, meets 7-9 p.m. on 444-7760. port group for women and teens; call 444-0624. the second Thursday of the month at the Family Bronson St., Littleton. ◆ ◆ T'AI CHI CLASSES, every week Mondays 5:30 - 7 ◆ NAMI support group for families living with Resource Center, Gorham. Contact Diane Bunnell Toddler Tales, 9:30 a.m., Wed., at Littleton Public Library, Main St.; 444-5741. p.m. , Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 p.m., All Saints mental illness, 7-9 p.m. 1stTuesday of each at 752-5984, evenings. SOS is for those who have ◆ Pre-school Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Thurs., at Episcopal Church, Littleton, Call Maggie 444- month, at All Saints' Parish House, School lost a family member, friend, or co-worker to sui- Littleton Public Library, Main St.; 444-5741. 5515 or Paul [email protected]. Beginners Street,Littleton; 823-5374. cide. ◆ Pre-School Storytime, 2 p.m., every Thursday, always welcome. ◆ New mothers’ group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, every ◆ White Mountain Dowsers, The second activities and social interaction, at Lincoln Public Wed., Littleton Regional Hospital; 444-9335. Monday of the Month (except June-Aug Call for Library. 745-8159 or [email protected]. ◆ Breast cancer support group/Rally Round, 5- info) at the Starr King UU Church at 101 ◆ Intermediate Spanish Discussion with Isabel VETERANS 6:30 p.m., 2nd Thurs. monthly, North Country Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth, NH. For info call Costa on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Home Health, 536 Cottage St., Littleton; 869- ◆ Rep. of State Vet Council available 1st and 3rd Sandi Ruelke at 603-444-5494 or Suzanne the Village Book Store. Join this informal dis- 5441. Schwartz at 603-726-3874. Meetings start at 6 Fri., 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post, 4 ◆ cussion group to practice Spanish in a fun and Ammonoosuc St., Woodsville, and 2nd and 4th Sight Services for Independent Living, p.m. $5 donation. relaxed environment. $5 per session, which ◆ Fri. at N.H. Employment Security Office, Littleton. vision rehabilitation group, 1-3 p.m., 2nd Thurs. Spring herbal workshop series, 10 a.m., includes a coffee or tea.The Village Book Store Call 444-2971 for appointment. even months, at Community House, Littleton. every Saturday, material fee may apply, see is located at 81 Main St., Littleton. Call 444- ◆ AA meetings: specific workshop and registration required, at 5263. • St. Catherine’s Church, Highland Street, Lisbon. St. J. Food Co-op, St. Johnsbury, Vt., 802-748- MISCELLANEOUS Mon. & Wed. 7-8 p.m.; 838-2852. 9498. HISTORICAL SOCIETIES • Littleton Congregational Church, M-F, noon ◆ Chair Yoga for Wellness, 1-2 p.m., Mondays, ◆ The Dinner Bell Meal will be served at 5 p.m. and Sat., 7:30 p.m . Wed., 8 p.m.; 444-3376 Littleton Area Senior Center. Appropriate for all ◆ Littleton Area Historical Society, open every Tuesday (except July &Aug.) at All Saint's • Methodist Church Parish Hall, Littleton, Thurs, ages. Improve flexibility, balance and ability to Wednesday only, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Or by appoint- Episcopal Church, 35 School St., Littleton. All are 6-7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Call Linda at 444-5567. reduce stress. Call Katrine with questions at 823- ment, at the Littleton Opera House. welcome to this free community supper, which is • Littleton Hospital, Sat., 8:30 a.m., AA 12-step 7441. ◆ Franconia Heritage Museum, 1-4 p.m. Friday sponsored by our organizations, churches and ◆ study group; 444-9000. Meditation class, Learn to quiet the mind and and Saturday , Memorial Day through schools. • St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, Sun. 6:15 the ancient art of breathing techniques to help Halloween, other times by special request call ◆ Cheese Classes Thursday at 5 p.m. -- Free p.m., discussion 7:30 p.m.; 444-2593. reduce stress.The cost is $8 per class and group 823-5000. cheese tasting and class at the Littleton Food Co- • United Methodist Church, Woodsville, Fri., 8 rates apply along with a military discount! ◆ Dalton Historical Society, 7 p.m., first Thurs., op. Cheese "guru" Lauren leads participants p.m., discussion; 747-3122. Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:15PM. Grove at Dalton Town Hall; call 837-9120. through an exploration of the history, taste, and • Community Baptist Church, Whitefield, Tues., Street, Littleton. Please call Cindy at ◆ Sugar Hill Historical Museum, Closed for the serving techniques of a different cheese each 8 p.m.; 837-2469. 603.616.8827 for directions and more details. season. For information, donations, and special week. All are welcome! Visit www.littleton- ◆ Al-Anon meeting, St. Johnsbury Al-Anon 7 ◆ Intuitive Channeling Group Sessions, 6-9 tours, please contact Director/Curator Kitty coop.org or call p.m., every Tues.,Thurs. Kingdom Recovery p.m., explore the benefits of Intuitive Channeling Bigelow at 6030-823-5275 or 603-444-2800 for more information. Center (Dr. Bob's birthplace) 297 Summer St. & Reiki in a compassionate and nonjudgmental [email protected] ◆ Emergency Food Cupboard, 9-10 a.m., each ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 10am Saturday Uniterian environment, at Neskaya, Franconia; 249-6444. ◆ Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum, Main Tues., Thurs.,Sat., 35 School St., at All Saints’ Universalist Church Cherry St., ◆ Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group, 2nd Street, open daily, July 1-Labor Day, 11 a.m.-4 Church, Littleton. ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Tues., at First Wed. every month, 6 p.m., at the Ammonoosuc ◆ Good Neighbor Food Pantry, 1-4 p.m., every Congregational Church on Main St., Littleton; Community Health Center, 25 Mt. Eustis Rd., p.m., Meetings held in the Visitor's Center the Tues. & Wed., at Franconia Community Church of 444-3376. Littleton. Jackie 616-1468 or Steve 444-2464 third Friday of the month at 7 p.m.; call 869-3330 Christ; 823-8421. ◆ Cloverleaf Drop-In Center peer support out- X9123. or 869-3409. ◆ Friday night suppers, 6 p.m., at Littleton VFW, reach, 3-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs., and 1-9 p.m., Fri. ◆ Cancer support group, for cancer patients and and Sat., 241 Cottage St., Littleton; 444-5314. CULTURE & RECREATION 600 Cottage St. their families, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 ◆ ◆ Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., every Sun., at Old p.m., at Cottage Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road, Littleton Conservation Commission meet- ◆ Mill Studio in Whitefield; call 837-2083 for more Woodsville; 747-9156. Spanish class every Wednesday from 3 to 4 pm ing, 7 p.m., 2nd Mon., Littleton Area Senior info. ◆ Diabetes support group, for people with at Wendle's café. 297 Main St., Franconia, NH. Center off Cottage St. ◆ ◆ Littleton Peer Support Group, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Diabetes and their families, 2nd Monday of every $10 each class. New students always welcome. Ammonoosuc Valley Softball board meet- Monday thru Friday, 46 Cottage St., Littleton, month, March-December, 7-8:30 p.m., at Cottage Please call if interested: Isabel, 823-8163 isabel- ings, 7-8 p.m., 2nd Wed., public session at tel./fax 444-5344. We are geared around Mental Hospital, 90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville: 747- [email protected]. Littleton High School. Health and Recovery. To EMPOWER and facili- 9313. ◆ Live performances, movies and children’s ◆ Civil Air Patrol, Mt. Washington Flight, 6:30 tate groups. To give tools so you can be self suf- ◆ Childbirth education classes, at Tuesdays 6:30 events, at Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem; p.m., 1st and 3rd Tues., CAP hangar, Mt. ficient. All programs are free. p.m., Cottage Hospital Birthing Center, at 90 869-3422, www.bethlehemcolon-ial.org. Washington Regional Airport, Whitefield. ◆ Reiki healing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tues. Swiftwater Road, Woodsville; 747-9145 Call for ◆ World dance, 6-7:30 p.m., every Wed., 6-8 p.m. ◆ The Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory each month; donation, $15, at Thyme to Heal availability. every Sun., at Neskaya, 2243 Profile Rd., Committee Meeting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., held on Herbals, 113 Main St., Lisbon; 838-5599. ◆ Gentle Morning Wake-up Yoga ,Tuesdays, Franconia; all dances are taught, donation $0- 1st Wednesday each month, at the North ◆ Explore Reiki Healing: 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon, 8:30-10 a.m. All Saints Parish Center 35 School $10; 823-5828. Country Council in Bethlehem. All meetings are 2nd Saturday each month at Inner Truth Street, Littlton. For more information, please call ◆ The Arts Gallery, 28 Main St., Lisbon, fine art of open to the public. Massage Studio, 274 Cottage Street, Littleton. 444-1039 or email to [email protected]. the North Country. ◆ Easton Conservation Commission monthly Come explore the amazing energy of Reiki No ◆ Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, Mondays, ◆ Catamount Arts films, 7 p.m. weeknights, meetings, 8 a.m., 3rd Friday of every month, experience required other than the willingness 5:00 p.m.-6:0 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Sat., 7 and 9 p.m., Easton Town Hall, 1060 Easton Valley Rd., Easton. to take time for yourself and be open-minded. House, School Street, Littleton. Call 444-6541. and Sun., 1:30 p.m.; 1-888-757-5559. For more information, please call 823-5008. 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Religious Directory Bring your Family to a House of Worship BETHLEHEM LISBON CROSSROADS CHURCH NCUUS (North Country WHITEFIELD ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bible-Based Unitarian Universalist Society) 3 School St., Whitefield • 837-8849 BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN CENTER LISBON BIBLE CHURCH 1091 Meadow St., Littleton • 444-2525 Sunday Schedule: Contemporary Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. A Liberal Religious Community Non-Denominational Non-Denominational P.O. Box 884., Littleton 03561 9:00-10:00 AM Christian Education Classes 1858 Maple St., Bethlehem • 869-5401 Nursery care provided. Children's ministry and education. Adult Class meets in the Sanctuary – Essential 21 Woolson Rd., Lisbon • 838-6184 Bible Study: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Information: 603-991-3133 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Christian Doctrines Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Time for Women: 3rd Wed. of month, 6-8 p.m. www.NCUUS.org Youth Group: 6 p.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Junior & Senior High Class meet in parsonage Pastor: Steven M. Palmer Pastor: Mark Clements Second Sunday Services: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. at Neskaya Movement Arts Center, Children ages K-5th grade meet in parsonage Pastor: Russ Wing Website: www.crossroadsoflittleton.com BETHLEHEM HEBREW CONGREGATION Email: [email protected] 1643 Profile Road (Route 18), Franconia 10-10:25 AM - Coffee Fellowship Conservative CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY 10:30 AM - Morning Worship: 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem FAITH BIBLE CHURCH ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH Sermon Series on The Biblical Teaching of God’s Episcopal Regular Worship Services and Hebrew School Evangelical • Christ-centered Roman Catholic Sovereign Grace School Street, Lisbon Call 869-5465 for more information 355 Union St., Littleton High St., Littleton • 444-2593 (Nursery available – newborn-5 years) Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., and coffee fellowship www.bethlehemsynagogue.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday 6:00 PM - Evening Workshop Pastor: Rev. Todd Hall DURRELL UNITED METHODIST Nursery care & Children’s church @ 11 AM Study and discussion on the morning’s teaching Music: blend of traditional & contemporary WHITE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6:00 PM - Youth Group 6th-12th grade Box 728 • 869-2056 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Children’s Church: age 4-Grade 4 @ 11 AM 70 Redington St., Littleton, NH 03561 Morning Worship and Sunday School Sunday School: (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages - @ 9:30 AM THE CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION for nursery through fifth grade at 11 a.m. 603-444-6517 • Pastor: Jim Anan Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Adult Ministries & Small Groups: Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. (Located behind the Laconia Bank on Elm St.) Pastor: R. Kelly Harvell at Lisbon Regional School Library For Bible Study and encouragement Wednesday: Bible Study at 6:45 p.m. Rectory: 837-2724 • All Other Inquiries: 837-2552 (Nursery, Children’s Church up to age 8) For Men & Women/Singles & Couples NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Friday: Catalyst Youth at 7:00 p.m. Join us in worship Sunday mornings at 9 a m. 475 Whitefield Rd., Bethlehem • 444-1230 Sunday Evening Study: 6 p.m. in private home More information: www.nhfaith.com Lifeworks Christian Counseling: Contact us: [email protected] from July 5 to Sept. 6, 2009 Sunday Morning Praise & Prayer Service: Wednesday Prayer Meeting: by appointment call 444-6517. 6:30 p.m. in private home Call: 444-2763 Visiting clergy this year will include Keith Owen 10:30 a.m. Kids Korner (after music) & Nursery provided For our weekly Life Groups contact the church for Friday: SonShine Club (Oct.-Apr.) up to age 12) Pastor: Rev. Mac Starring of Lakewood, OH, Ted Gulick, the Bishop of Sunday Evening Round Table Bible Discussion: 6:00 p.m. more information on times and days. Wednesday Evening Book Study: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Tracy Davis, 838-5138 Kentucky and Larry Handwerk of Kentucky. Friday Evening Youth Group: 7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC SUGAR HILL Come share in our second hundred years of For home groups call for time and location ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA CHURCH 189 Main St., Littleton • 444-3376 continuous service in Whitefield. Food Pantry and Clothes Closet open: Roman Catholic Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ST. MATTHEW’S CHAPEL Monday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wed. 4:30-7 p.m. Email: [email protected] Highland Ave., Lisbon • 747-2038 Episcopal • Rte. 117, Sugar Hill, NH WOODSTOCK/N. WOODSTOCK Pastor: Jay Dexter Lord’s Day Mass: 9 a.m. Web: www.1stconglittleton.org Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m. in July, Pastor: Reverend Daniel J. Sinibaldi Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH FRANCONIA Saturday: 7:30 p.m., AA Meeting August & the 1st Sunday in September Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of the month School St., No Woodstock • 745-3184 Monday-Friday: Noon AA Meetings in Church Hall Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. FRANCONIA COMMUNITY LISBON-LANDAFF Tuesday: 7 p.m., Al Anon Meeting Morning Prayer: other Sundays Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: 8 p.m., Big Book AA Meeting All are welcome. Refreshments following service. CHURCH OF CHRIST (UCC) Priest in Charge: Teresa Gocha 44 Church St (Box 237), Franconia 03580 THE SHARED MINISTRY Pastor: Rev. W. David Weddington SUGAR HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH Office phone: 823-8421 Landaff & Lisbon, U.M.C PEMI VALLEY CHURCH FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non-denominational • Pastor: Ned Wilson Email: [email protected] Lisbon Congregational, U.C.C. Rte. 3, Woodstock • 745-6241 Web site: www.franconiachurch.org Rt. 117, Sugar Hill • 823-9908 Meeting in the brick church, 18 Main St. Littleton • 444-5567 • [email protected] (11⁄2 miles north of Exit 30 Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 1-5pm Main Street, Lisbon, through winter. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30am or 4 miles south of the light at Rte. 118 & Rte. 3) Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. with child care Sunday Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. Child Sunday School: 10 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice: Sun. 9:30am, Thurs. 7pm Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Good Neighbor Food Pantry Hours: and children’s Sunday School Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. Prayer Groups: As scheduled (Nursery care provided at 10 a.m.) Pastor: Rev. John Muehlke Jr. Tues. & Wed. 1-4pm Wednesday: WOW Worship, 6:30 p.m. WHITEFIELD Pastor: Barry Jacobson Bible Study: Weekly at the Parsonage Pastor: Rev. Lyn Winter Thursday: AA, 8 p.m. WOODSVILLE OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CHURCH 838-5008 (Parsonage) Pastor: Rev. Robert K. Schneider, 603-444-2152 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 25 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Roman Catholic [email protected] LIGHT OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP Main St., Franconia • 444-2593 Services: Sunday at 9 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass: Saturday at 6 p.m. Advent Christian Church • 45 Lafayette Ave. Pastor: Rev. Kelley Harvell 21 Pine St., Woodsville, NH LITTLETON (next to Littleton Water & Light and Littleton Millworks) Lord’s Day Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m.; JEFFERSON Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH Sun. 7:15 a.m.; Sun. 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. and Bible teaching. (Meeting in the McIntyre School Apts. Auditorium) Sacrament of Reconciliation: JEFFERSON CHRISTIAN CHURCH Anglican • 74 Cottage St., Littleton Young children attend Sunday School during "Church the Way it Ought to Be" Sat. 4:00-4:45 p.m. Meeting at the I00F Lodge on Route 2 603-444-0002 (church) or 603-788-4171 (rectory) the message; nursery and childcare is available. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. 752-6215 • Affilated with CCCC Holy Eucharist: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Men’s & Women’s Encouragement Group: Worship Service: 11 a.m. ST. JOHNSBURY,VT (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference) Rector: The Rev. Curt Hanners, Ph.D Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Sing & Study: 6 p.m. Call for locations of weeknight Bible studies Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Daniel Boyce • 603-846-5400 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Children’s Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH Pastor Randy DeTrude, 444-1381 Showing Love - Sharing Jesus [email protected] Corner of Cherry St. & Eastern Ave. Weekly Bible Studies Infinite Respect - Radical Hospitality Rev. Dean A. Stiles 802-748-2442 • All Welcome 35 School St., Littleton • 444-3414 LITTLETON BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH WHITEFIELD COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. LINCOLN email: [email protected] 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield • 837-2469 Choir: 2nd and 4th Sundays Holy Eucharist: All welcome to (KJV ONLY) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. Children’s religious education program 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. service ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Sunday School: 10 AM www.cbc1816.org • email: [email protected] and childcare available. Children enjoy Sunday School during part of the 10 a.m. service Morning Service: 11 AM Roman Catholic Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Buddist Study & Meditation Group: Food Cupboard: 9 a.m., Tues., Thurs. & Sat. Evening Service: 6PM Meets 12 p.m. 2nd and 4th Sundays. Church St., Lincoln • 745-2266 Bible Study: Wednesday nights, 7:00 p.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m., 2nd Wed. every month Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Minister: Rev. Brendan Hadash Men’s Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 a.m. Saturday Confessions: 4-4:45 p.m. Dinner Bell: Tuesdays at 5 PM Dinner on Grounds: 1st Sunday of month Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. Office Hours: Mon.–Wed., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with no Evening Service Ladies’ Circle: 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Mon., Tues. & Fri.; 5 p.m. on Thurs. Thursday 9 AM to Noon Contact: Pastor Ed Small, (603)444-2880 Outreach ministries: Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift To Reserve Your Space Eucharistic Adoration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon. & Wed. Rector: The Rev. Kurt Wiesner Email: [email protected] Shop and Food Pantry, 837-9044 Please Call: (603) 444-3927 Pastor: Rev. John B. MacKenzie Secretary: Patricia Laurino Web site: littletonbiblebaptistchurch.org Pastor: Rev. Clifford W. Vendt C8 THE COURIER, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011